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06/8/2015 at 1:11pm
Location: Derby.
Outfit: Karsten 350+Awnings
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Said folding and taping method, (leaving the original hem and eyelets in place):
Worked for me on a few alterations now.
That middle section of the "Z" can be whatever dimension is required to give the correct finished size... just ensure the tape covers all the fold, both sides, and each edge too, to ensure no water gets in/trapped in that "Z). Those upper and lower runs of tape can be feet apart, if need be (if original footprint is considerably oversized). This can also be applied to reduce both length and width of the same footprint, so a plan view would show a "+" of tape. (I hope that makes sense!)
As far as finished dimensions are concerned, I reckon where the SIG changes from flat (floor) to vertical (wall), some are more rounded, some are a sharper angle. The more rounded this edge/corner, the more chance rain has of trickling round, and back under the tent, before dropping to, or landing on, the ground.
Ergo, I would say a tent with a nice sharp edge to it, the footprint will be fine if 2" back from that edge. Consider more like 4" back, for a more rounded edge. Obviously, skirts/mud flaps etc can all play their part too, but ultimately, you need to ensure all rainwater/dew etc can run off the tent onto the ground, without landing on that footprint.
If you can see the edge of the footprint, chances are it is too big, and could prove ineffective in keeping things dry below the tent (it will still keep it clean of mud though, obviously).
Post last edited on 06/08/2015 13:17:26
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