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Re: my first nats
Thumper #470929 May 31st 2011 2:08 pm
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Oh no.....not the monsoons and 50 mph winds......


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Re: my first nats
Ghetto Rat #470930 May 31st 2011 2:14 pm
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Yup IMO a free standing canopy is the way to go. I wouldn't want anything to be rubbing on my van. But,
BE SURE TO STAKE IT DOWN!
I can't tell ya how many times I have seen ez up's flying across the field. crazy
I'll pass along another good idea. Pick up 2 sections of foam pipe insulation to wrap around the poles next to your van.
I'm happy to see you guys making plans for the nationals. And I look forward to seeing you there.


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Re: my first nats
Thumper #470948 May 31st 2011 2:50 pm
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Invest in some good tent stakes.
Easy Ups come with some pretty cheesy pieces of small round stock........

.........Wookee


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Re: my first nats
wookee #470951 May 31st 2011 2:52 pm
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Originally Posted by wookee
Not to mention, if the van starts rocking in the middle of the night the tarp will flap like your mom shaking out a freshly cleaned bed sheet.......Wookee


tmi haha We've been there.....seen that! Also, a whip antenna will give ewe away..... lol


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Re: my first nats
wookee #470953 May 31st 2011 2:54 pm
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yeah 10" or 12" railroad spikes also work well.


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Re: my first nats
Thumper #470962 May 31st 2011 3:04 pm
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Just don't try to pound a spike with a tack hammer !


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Re: my first nats
Ghetto Rat #470966 May 31st 2011 3:15 pm
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haha yeah

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Re: my first nats
Galaxy #470988 May 31st 2011 4:05 pm
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Make sure that everything is anchored super good. Ain't nobody gonna be madder than the van owner that ewer shit just hit. mad Wait till ewe get the bill for a 10 grand paint job..... curse


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Re: my first nats
Ghetto Rat #470989 May 31st 2011 4:20 pm
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Originally Posted by Ghetto Rat
Just don't try to pound a spike with a tack hammer !


Brings up an interesting point. What if you are parked on gravel or pavement?

I keep kicking around making a set of concrete filled buckets with long stem Eye Hooks set in them. I'm just not sure if this would be more safe or more dangerous in a high winds scenerio. lol




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