Monkey hut help

[Jackass]

It's all right here, no need to reinvent the wheel


http://www.chromatest.net/Lovemonkey

[Ninja Nemo]

I built one last year using the linked instructions and it worked out great for me. Also, I previously made a post re: measuring out your rebar which may be of use to you. Check it out here:

http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic. ... 77&t=51549

Have fun.

[Savannah]

Do a test run of your monkey hut at home or in the park before you hit the playa. You will not regret it. It'll show you any miscalculations in your plans, and give you the confidence you need to do it later on, when you're tired from your trip.

[MedullaB]

Worked on my second generation monkey hut last week - strengthened it using some of that links ideas. Worked good the first year (2010) but didn't get much of a wind test so I want it to be ready for the howler that I think this year will be!

One thing I did differently that in that link which made a real big difference was to use construction shade fabric instead of a tarp. Providing 92% shade it allows airflow which moves the heat out of your shade. Generally we were 5-10 degree cooler than a costco carport. WHen temps start creeping over 110 degree that 10 degree difference is going to be really nice! I bought mine new but I am guess you could probably get this stuff pretty cheap used from a construction company.

Also added a few vertical poles to help stabilize the structure - the wind want to flatten it from the side.

[BBadger]

There is also this design, which is more portable because the PVCs aren't full 10' spans. I'm not sure if it'll affect the springing ability though.

[Jackass]

It'll tend to sag more than the 10' version. They tell you to set the stakes 12' apart but if the hut's been used before the center will be a little lower every time you use it due to the pipe sagging. I set my stakes at 10.5'-11' depending how high I want the center a little more tension on the ribs, works better.

Helpful hint: when not in use keep ALL monkey hut materials out of the rain and sun, they tend to last a lot longer this way. Also the straighter your stakes are (in line with one another) the better the hut will perform. Use a mason's line for a clean set up.

[trilobyte]

Giving your monkey hut threads a merge. We already have multiple monkey hut threads, we don't need multiple threads per structure. Good luck with your build!

[trilobyte]

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[Jackass]

You underestimate the hut...

[Ano]

So, last year I made a 3-spine monkey hut. It was awesome. This year, I want to make it a six spine monkey hut... kinda. I don't have much money. But, I was thinking... if I bought enough PVC to make it six spines, would two tarps be o-kay to use across it? I was thinking that the stress of two tarps pulling on one rib of the monkey hut would break the rib eventually, especially if the weather is sour. Anyone have experience with this? I also don't know anywhere that has tarps that are that big in my area.

[Jackass]

I only have one with one spine, works like a dream.

[FIGJAM]

So, last year I made a 3-spine monkey hut. It was awesome. This year, I want to make it a six spine monkey hut... kinda. I don't have much money. But, I was thinking... if I bought enough PVC to make it six spines, would two tarps be o-kay to use across it? I was thinking that the stress of two tarps pulling on one rib of the monkey hut would break the rib eventually, especially if the weather is sour. Anyone have experience with this? I also don't know anywhere that has tarps that are that big in my area.

My first year I needed to extend a tarp so I use caribiners to hook the 2 tarps together.

Worked fine.

[Bexx]

Yay monkey hut! I am actually building one this year too. So I can actually stuff my tent in there. I'm actually gonna do a prep run later today. I'm hoping that my 6ft high tent will fit under there

[Jackass]

Yay monkey hut! I am actually building one this year too. So I can actually stuff my tent in there. I'm actually gonna do a prep run later today. I'm hoping that my 6ft high tent will fit under there

It should but if it doesn't just bring the sides closer together, you can check by setting up one arch and taking a measurement.

[Bexx]

Yay monkey hut! I am actually building one this year too. So I can actually stuff my tent in there. I'm actually gonna do a prep run later today. I'm hoping that my 6ft high tent will fit under there

It should but if it doesn't just bring the sides closer together, you can check by setting up one arch and taking a measurement.

Cool! I'm excited!!!

[Bob]

The cheap braided multi-colored poly rope at the big-box stores is much more versatile than the cheap flimsy jam-prone ratchet straps at the big-box stores.

[Ano]

Built my hut, roped it down on both sides, and it survived the week. These things rule. My tarp sucked, though, and was too thin. Lots of heat. Oh well!

[Jackass]

Try using billboard vinyl, it's heavier but works very well and holds up to alot of abuse. You can find companies selling it used on the interwebs or do like I did and hit up someone in the billboard hanging industry and get one free.

[BBadger]

I liked my Harpster heavy duty silver tarp. It was a little large for the MH though, but well made and worked well.