Thanks for that, Token - very helpful.

Thanks for the advice everyone. I feel a lot better about pulling this off.

Thanks for the advice BBadger! We've called the Costcos in San Francisco and they were in stock. We'll also be in Portland for two days prior to leaving for BRC. So I'm hopeful but not totally assured we'll be able to get one. I'm keeping an eye on Craigslist for second-hand ones in places we'll be ...

Ok, I just watched a YouTube video on bending rebar with pipes. Will a simple bend like that be sufficient for securing a carport? I reckon I could do that here and bring it with me, assuming the pre-cut stuff I found at Bunnings is as soft as that! It's called a slightly different name to rebar here.

Hi Token and Popeye, thanks for responding! Doesn't the rebar have to be bent into a candy cane shape to tie ropes to? That's why I was leaning towards bolts. I know how to do a Trucker's Hitch and Bowline for setting up tarps, and was thinking to use mule tape, but I read about using large ratchet ...

Hi ePlaya, I'm looking for some advice on sourcing the bits and pieces for a Costco carport set-up on short notice. I'll be in San Francisco for a few days before hitting the road. After that, I will only be in places for a day or two before arriving at BRC. I'm staying in a van for Burning Man, and...

Hello, ePlaya! Just dropping in to introduce myself. I'm Astrid x 2017 will be my first Burning Man. I remember reading about it and seeing a photo more than a decade ago, and immediately adding it to my life "to do" list, so I'm very excited to finally experience it! I decided not to join a theme c...