Simple shade option- Tarp for shade? how to attach- Ltrack, Roof handles, roof lip?

MileHigh said:

What is the best way to get some cheap shade on the IG? I don’t have the room for a dedicated shade/roof system. I was thinking of using a tarp and attach it to the roof lip or the roof handles and then have legs extending from the L-track to hold it out for shade.

Is there anyone making something like this? I can 3D design and print parts to do this. CF-PA is pretty strong. Not so worried about rain, more about sun. Main concern is wind and loads not on the three parts. Which ones are the strongest? I was thinking about adding some ‘blow-out’ features to the tarp to reduce peak wind loads

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DenisM said:

I have three of the roof bars. They are RhinoRack "reconn" with a channel on each face. I attached a 2m length of 9mm sail track to the roofbars with right angled brackets.
Similarly, I've attached a 1.65m length of sail track to the rear roof bar.
Into each bar I slide a 2.5 x 3m tarp with a 7.5mm rope edge and secure it with either lightweight extendable tent

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DenisM said:

I have three of the roof bars. They are RhinoRack "reconn" with a channel on each face. I attached a 2m length of 9mm sail track to the roofbars with right angled brackets.
Similarly, I've attached a 1.65m length of sail track to the rear roof bar.
Into each bar I slide a 2.5 x 3m tarp with a 7.5mm rope edge and secure it with either lightweight extendable tent View attachment 7859198poles or rig it to a nearby tree.
It's quick to erect, light to pack and the sail rail presents minimal wind resistance.View attachment 7859199

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ECrider said:

that is ingenious. I too have 3 Rhino bars. I will look into something similar. Did you sew a luff rope in or repurpose an old sail?

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Rope Track Waterproof Tarp 10' x 12' (3m x 3.7m) - Econotarps

Cut Size is 10' x 12' (3m x 3.7m). Finished Size is 2.97m x 3.45m. A 7.5mm "Keder" track is sewn into the long side which allows it to be easiliy slid into a standard caravan track. This makes a very light but strong, easy to manage awning. Ideal for travelling. Can be attached to buildings by...

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DenisM said:

I have some awning canvas to which I intend to sew some "keder sail track tape" with a 7.5mm rope insert ... which suits the 9mm sail track. (I read somewhere that the 5mm -6.5mm keder tape is usually more common in the UK/Europe).
In the meantime I bought an "Econotarp" from Western Australia with the keder tape already sewn in. e.g.

Rope Track Waterproof Tarp 10' x 12' (3m x 3.7m) - Econotarps

Cut Size is 10' x 12' (3m x 3.7m). Finished Size is 2.97m x 3.45m. A 7.5mm "Keder" track is sewn into the long side which allows it to be easiliy slid into a standard caravan track. This makes a very light but strong, easy to manage awning. Ideal for travelling. Can be attached to buildings by...

econotarps.com.au

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ECrider said:

6.5mm luff rope fits most jib tracks, 7mm or thereabts finished size. not always an exact science however.

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DenisM said:

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Here's something similar I concocted on a Rangie P38 I had years ago. In this case, the tarp was attached with cheap carabiners to a length of "Dexion" slotted angle itself anchored to a roof basket The tarp becomes self supporting with extendable tent poles separated by a spreader pole. If it becomes too windy the poles are mounted vertically with ropes and pegs...

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• Kiravans
• Stitches & Steel
• Reimo

holdmybeer said:

I like this lightweight approach. I also face clearance issues for daily use. And something field-repairable and Macgyverable is appealing to me. So I've just recently found this world (new to me) of light/DIY "sail rail" awnings with tracks and kador beads on tarps that seem pretty clever.

A few examples or inspiration:

• Kiravans
• Stitches & Steel
• Reimo

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