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by owstopit
Wed Sep 22, 2010 2:24 am
Forum: Building Camps
Topic: Easier to transport stretch yurt
Replies: 19
Views: 8666

I'm back!

Well, I tried using the smaller pieces and was able to attach the package to the top of my car! I used 10 4x4 Isosceles triangle pieces for the roof, and 8 4x4 square pieces for the walls. Used the heavy duty 6" wide Bi-Directional Filament Tape. The yurt held up amazingly well in the 45mph wind sto...
by owstopit
Thu Aug 26, 2010 11:36 am
Forum: Bikes & Transportation
Topic: how to protect my car? <--- Nooooob!
Replies: 45
Views: 10555

Really, it's up to you...

I had to make a similar decision last year for my first burn. Bring my new Scion XD (not as nice, I know) to the burn, or try to keep it pristine? I chose to take it. I was opening my car and getting stuff out throughout the burn. The interior got pretty dusty, but it worked fine when I left and I w...
by owstopit
Mon Aug 09, 2010 1:34 pm
Forum: Building Camps
Topic: Easier to transport stretch yurt
Replies: 19
Views: 8666

Easier to transport stretch yurt

Hey Burners! I'm on the verge of throwing together a Hexayurt this year, but the idea of lugging around an 8x4 foot package seems tricky! I am wondering if I could build the 6 foot stretch hexayurt using two 4x4 foot boards for each wall without compromising the integrity of the structure. Anyway ha...
by owstopit
Tue Jul 07, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: Bikes & Transportation
Topic: Preparing a car for the playa
Replies: 25
Views: 20264

Preparing a car for the playa

Hello everyone! This will be my first year at burning man, and I'm planning on bringing my car. For resale reasons, I'd like to try and keep my car in relatively good condition. It is somewhat new. How can I best prepare my car for the dust? I plan to get a cover for my car, but what else can I do t...

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