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Bala
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I also used a Singer Heavy Duty that I bought in Walmart. But I used Sunbrella Plus which is water and mold resistant (they use this for boat). Very good stuff. I poured water on it and water just beaded on it. I was sold. Mine is for the small pop top Reviera. Took me like 10 - 15 hrs to make. But I love it. 
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That looks awesome! Super jealous of the square panels, the angles on a slanted pop top are a pain to get correct.
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blackivory69
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I also used a Singer Heavy Duty that I bought in Walmart. But I used Sunbrella Plus which is water and mold resistant (they use this for boat). Very good stuff. I poured water on it and water just beaded on it. I was sold. Mine is for the small pop top Reviera. Took me like 10 - 15 hrs to make. But I love it.
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Thanks. I specifically look for this small/square pop top coz it's only me and my wife (no kids).
My springs are a little bit on the soft side now that's why the canvas was not that straight. And for those who'll try to DIY this, here's a little tip. I used Velcro instead of zippers on my windows. It turned out great!
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oldaircooledvw
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Location: Chico, CA 95928
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| Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 3:15 pm Post subject: Re: Any attempted A DIY Sewn Pop-top Tent? |
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| Over 20 years ago I did some extensive work for a client who made me a pop-top tent for my '71 Westy out of rip-stop nylon backpack material based on the pattern dimensions from the ratty old one. It has held up well despite being continuously deployed on a wind swept ridge at 1,400 ft. for 8 years. What helped tremendously to extend its lifespan was a cheap chipboard pair of panels that faced against the prevailing winds/rain on the left side and a solid rear facing piece of plywood. I have no idea how any of the fabric tents can be made leak proof on that surface in a driving rain storm but the plywood did the trick. The wood panels were easily strapped to the luggage rack and held down with come-along straps hooked to the rain gutter. Sorry no photos. |
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Tcash
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alaskadan
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| Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 7:50 pm Post subject: Re: Any attempted A DIY Sewn Pop-top Tent? |
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| Gotta wonder how loud a tyvek tent would be. I've installed a lot of it over the years and it is loud! Amazingly loud, especially if the wind is blowing a little. |
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banksdaname
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| Posted: Fri May 18, 2018 10:36 am Post subject: Re: Any attempted A DIY Sewn Pop-top Tent? |
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I am in the process of buying this (I've heard it called different things. Lets go with...) Sporty. As you see there's no canvas at all. I have nothing to start with like most of you have. As a previous member suggested, I would hate to buy one for $400+ and in materials and colors I don't want or like.
Has anyone seen a stencil for any of these to build from?
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