Tarp over CT and camp site

[griz066]

Here is out setup and its worth the xtra effort to be able to pack up dry if it does rain.

[duggie]

Hi guys and girls, I try to park the CT in an area where I can use trees as the tarp/over support anchors. Mind you Easter this year I had no tarp cover, rained for the four days camping at Tinaroo and did not get more than glass of water in the Trackabout Camper. Cheers and merry Christmas to you all, duggie.

[jclures]

Has anyone brought and used one of these from austrackcampers.
I thought I might look at getting one later on if it will fit my new tent.

[cancan]

In the end I just through the tarp over the CT, put ttennis balls over any exposed poles, put poles under the tarp at gthe back for a covered area and tied the tarp down for the rest of the area. been raining since we set up so working well

[Jon]

Has anyone brought and used one of these from austrackcampers.
I thought I might look at getting one later on if it will fit my new tent.

Got that exactly. Very effective at keeping out the rain but they also trap moisture from inside the tent coming through the canvas.
TBH a well set tarp I think would be better.

[Pete the Pirate]

After the past several weeks of torrential rain and coping with really really wet canvas I had a bag awning made up to suit my Kanga Big Red Camper.  Just quickly put it up in the front yard to give is a go just in case I need to use it over the break.  Looks OK and seems like it might do the trick once I do the job properly. I've put 3 pool noodles between the tarp and the tent and the temp seems to be remaining relatively cool inside despite being in full sun for around 2 hours now.

[cancan]

Hi pete the pirate. do you have more pics of your carry racks. Just been thinking of how to build something like that

[Pete the Pirate]

Hi pete the pirate. do you have more pics of your carry racks. Just been thinking of how to build something like that

Here you go cancan - just took some quick snaps. The rack is hinged at the upper starboard side front and rear and afixed with gas struts at the top on the same side. There is also a canter lever arrangement at the rear starboard side.  It is capable of carrying 100kg and when on longer trips that's where the tinnie goes.  It is locked down on the port side upper of the trailer in a couple of small box sections with held in place with a couple of aircraft undercarriage terry pins.
Hope this helps.....if you want any more info just holler and I'll see what I can do.