PIRATE CAMP '24-25....................Desert SouthWest

[maki2]

The gazebo's tent stakes were still in the ground afterwards so don't blame me for not staking (the sewing where the nylon straps attached ripped instead). Sure wish it was caught on video.

That lower seam is always a weak point for failing on those tents. I had that happen to the first one I owned. I did not throw it out, I repaired and strengthened it. I opened up that seam and hand stitched in wide webbing with a grommet put in the end for the stake. The webbing goes about 4 inches up the outside of the corners. I also add webbing tie downs at the corners of the roof. No more air born issues! It is a lot of hand stitching labor and requires a bent leather needle if you are sewing solo. Plus be sure to use heavy duty polyester thread. My first screen room popup died from UV roof damage. When I bought my new one I immediately reinforced it the same way when I got it, I did that before I set it up. Takes a lot of hours and patience to do that. But now it can withstand the strong winds.

 

[maki2]

Wow, remind me not to park next to you guys whew!

Especially in the month of March which is the windiest one.