lvictory23, here's one http://tridenttrikes.com/

Caffeineslinger.....not to hijack the post...but....are you able to sleep in the tent when the winds-a-blowin' heavy ?
Thanks.

.That's a Kodiak "cabin" tent. Most burners use the "flex-bow" type as theses are much more able to handle the winds.........FYI

This thread : viewtopic.php?f=277&t=80373 has a number of folks saying the "stock" tent pegs were fine on the playa. Also discusses shade options.

Just out of curiosity.....being "tape" does it make much noise (hum) in the wind ?

Zig Zag,, and Hooker, how does the alum. tape hold up to folding and or rolling up the covering for packing ?

Does anyone have any links to videos showing monkey huts in high winds ? Please and Thank You .
Krly

ZigZag wrote:So If I decide next year to replace all the rebar for my monkey hut with 3/8 x 18" lag screws

ZIGZAG, from what I've read , the lags don't work that well (compared to re-bar) for slipping the pvc over. They definitely work better for tie-downs though.

So, after taping, packing,un-packing, erecting, tearing down and re-packing.....how does it look like the materials will hold up in the long run ?

How do you go about subscribing to a thread ? Couldn't find what I needed thru "search".
Thanks.........

Good source for starps, ropes etc. : http://www.strapworks.com/Ratchet_Straps_p/rs1h.htm

And why is it you don't want to just extend the length/add an additional piece to the ribs ? This would require a different size tarp but would maintain the MH's "tensegrity".

I've been in nylon tents in the wind and they were quite NOISY. Are the canvas tents much (any ?) quieter ? Also, regarding tying the poles to a T-post or staking them down.....does that ruin the "wind dynamics" of the tent being able to bounce/sway with the wind ?
Krly

Most monkey hut tutorials say to use 2' rebar pounded 1/2 way into the ground for the arch "footings/anchors". Has anyone tried using lag screws instead. Say, 1/2x18" drilled half way in ? Also, is there a better source for the lags than :the Fastenersuperstore dot com ? (1/2x18" $2 each +/-) ? Than...

Maybe consider a Redneck Roof Rack. Get 2 "pool noodles", run a 1" "cam strap" thru each noodle and the (slightly opened) windows.
Get er done !!
krly

SALVATION

I believe the inside is 6'1" for the 9x8 and the 10x10 and 10x14 are 6'6".

trilobyte wrote:....., or you can right click and choose save-as on this link to save the new set.

I couldn't get this to work to copy/save the file. Any ideas as to what I might be doing wrong ? Also, THANKS for making them available !
KRLY

I admire your craftsmanship....but......wouldn't an easier way to be to just measure your store-bought tarp and then just cut the EMT to match it's size ? I'm SOOOOOO much better with a hacksaw then I am with a sewing machine !
Ken in Anaheim

PL_FL, almost all the threads I've read re: monkey huts came to the conclusion that X's and 90's were NOT needed. Nor was a spine usually used....just the ribs. A few did use a rope/cord for a make-shift spine though. Also, the great majority used the silver tarp. If you can't travel with full 10" l...

Whichever wrench you used, were you able to run it off a 400 watt inverter ? Or was it battery powered ? Lastly, was one battery pack enough ?
Thanks...........krly

Fullerton's Costco also has them now.
krly

Re: bungees or "running rigging" I was wondering if it wouldn't be good (better ?) to use both. Run the line thru the grommets and then just use bungees anywhere along the line and the emt....(?)
krly

Has anyone ever tried building a monkey hut with EMT rather than PVC ? I realize you'd need a conduit bender to pre-form the arches but I was wondering if the PVC's flexibility was a necessary ingredient for the huts ability to withstand high winds ??
KRLY

I was thinking of using an ice maker to continually provide new ice for my ice chest. Looks like they can make up to 26 pounds/day. My Prius could easily handle the power needs. I was wondering if anyone else has tried this ? Opinions ?
KRLY

I hate to reveal how dumb I actually am....but......how the heck does one start a new topic in the forums ?
Thanks.....krly

CHICKENS !! They cross the road to get there.
PM me for my mailing address.....thanks.
krly

I don't know a lot about it but I do believe I be looking for a vertical axis Savonius-type generator. IMHO

Hooker, I got a lot of useful info from user "Macglenver" as he uses a Kodiak under a tent/hut. Do a search for his name , and/or Kodiak.
krly

Just out of curiosity, has anyone actually put these in and removed them with a "speed wrench" (non-electric hand-type) ?
How easy/hard was it ?
Krly