1990 Coleman Roanoke owner here. I use 6x8 black/silver tarps on just the bed ends. These are secured/pinched between the roof bottom and bed end tops when setting up. Keeps the vinyl clean and reflects the suns heat and keeps rain off the bed end seams - the seams get dirty and can channel the rain down to sometimes wet the bed ends. Have been doing this for years and works great!
Nice system! Fortunately, we've only camped in incessant rain once so far... It was remnants of a hurricane and the camper did not leak at all. 🥳 Tarps sound like a great way to extend the living space a little in inclement weather. We are always nervous to use the awning in too bad of weather.
Yea......camping in persistent rains and winds is a challenge, pop ups aren't very areodinamic as u know.....sometimes I have pushed the limits a little too far :).......just can't beat the view from inside though :)
We literally just purchased a brand new popup camper and am looking for anything and everything to take the best care possible. I love the PVC idea. We already made a projector screen frame out of PVC so this concept is definitely not alien to us. Thank you for this!
I am wondering if a way to cut the tarp for over an air conditioner. We have an AC unit on ours. Then somehow seal where the cut in the tarp is. I'm brainstorming about a solution for that. And thank you so very much!
Best idea I can think of is to provide room above the A/C for air flow.....problem is with the tarp up higher that invites wind to get under the tarp and away it blows off....to me if there is a real good chance of rain that means the sun will not be shining leading to much cooler temps....tarps put up correctly would still allow windows to be unzipped and airflow.....a nice fan or two will drop the air temp another 10°........might want to give it a try..... :)
Thank for the tip. I live in the north by lake Superior. so I think I'm going to glue Velcro to the tarp to connect the two end pieces. I also like the poles. I hope you made a video about how to make them. 👍🙂
Sure did on the pole video!.....I need to make several more for myself too. U r very welcome on the info! That's my greatest joy being a CZcams creator is to help folks out and pass on some things to U... .very cool!.....I love camping on Lake Superior!
This is big help for me! I’m in the middle of repairing leaks in our 88 Coleman and rain about to hit. This will keep my work progress moving forward. Thank you, 🙏
Hi DiDi, glad it will help, these older Colemans are real treasures and worth taking care of! Just getting ready to release another video with me and my doggie camping in our 85 Coleman Sun Valley(should be uploaded by noon), .....camp on! :)
We live in the Vancouver area of British Columbia Canada… otherwise known as the Wet Coast. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I cannot wait to share this with the hubby as we don’t have a place to dry out our trailer & I’ve been worried for our “new to us” tent trailer. Again, thank you! 2x 12’x9’ 1x 18’x9’
Yea...no need to let the weather beat down on ur camper, once u get a good system in place u can roll it back in good weather...hunker it down when the weather turns wet...good luck to u on ur new adventure :)
Hi Chaleen.......I really don't know, I posted something on the FB page....maybe someone can answer that....also, I think I might have put an r in ur name on FB......sorry about that :)....and thank U for watching the video!
For those with a/c on top - I've seen bed toppers for bed ends but, I've seen where they used pool noodles cut in half long ways n put it where roof meets bed end as water diverted. Saw it here on CZcams. Was for diverting condensation run off of a/c. Could be used for rain run off too!
Great video and thank you taking the time to cover this topic! I have 1996 Jayco Eagle 12 series that I just picked up. The bunk end vinyls have seen better days and short of replacing the entire canvas, I was in need of a solution to keep water out. This should do it! Do you apply any coatings to your canvas and if so what kind? I don't have holes or tears...the canvas is just old, dry and has some thin spots that I can see light through.
Hello...sorry I missed your comment. Yes I do spray a water repellent on the canvas. I search the product I used but don't see it on line. I thought the name was grainger but I don't see it. I follow a pop up camper face book group. I see a product 303 is recommended a lot but I have never used it. If u join the pop up camper group folks will be glad to help out...great group! In an older pop up I also seam seal the seams....then, in any bad weather conditions I tarp up...only makes good sense....thanks for dropping by!
Did you film your giant tarp wind protection for high winds at Lake Superior? I looked thru your library and didnt see it. Im looking for ideas to protect my popup in the desert south west during windy sandstorms. Thx!
Hello, yes my channel has really grown with a lot of videos...in the Playlist "12 mile beach campground UP of MI"...the videos showing the tarp system are "camping on rainy days big tarp system"...."how to set up in high winds"....I hope this helps u out and thanks for watching :)
U r very welcome...main thing to keep in mind: there are times when u just have to abandon ship :)...a couple times on lake Superior I probably should have, that saying " it could get worst" definitely applies when messing with wind....safe journeies to u!
Ok...go to my channel LAF filmfest and look under the Playlist " How to camping ideas"...u will see the video " how to build pvc supports"...I hope u enjoy it
That''s a great system. Should save a lot of wear and tear on the camper canvas!
@cue881-yo7kz sure does...sun actually eats fabric faster then anything, thanks for dropping by! :)
1990 Coleman Roanoke owner here. I use 6x8 black/silver tarps on just the bed ends. These are secured/pinched between the roof bottom and bed end tops when setting up. Keeps the vinyl clean and reflects the suns heat and keeps rain off the bed end seams - the seams get dirty and can channel the rain down to sometimes wet the bed ends. Have been doing this for years and works great!
@tobruz very good idea...saves your vintage Coleman Roanoke for years to come...thanks for the insight!
@@laffilmfest3759 it was mostly motivated by prevention of tree sap getting on the vinyl
@@tobruz awww...that is camping prevention brilliance! 👏
Nice system! Fortunately, we've only camped in incessant rain once so far... It was remnants of a hurricane and the camper did not leak at all. 🥳 Tarps sound like a great way to extend the living space a little in inclement weather. We are always nervous to use the awning in too bad of weather.
Yea......camping in persistent rains and winds is a challenge, pop ups aren't very areodinamic as u know.....sometimes I have pushed the limits a little too far :).......just can't beat the view from inside though :)
We literally just purchased a brand new popup camper and am looking for anything and everything to take the best care possible. I love the PVC idea. We already made a projector screen frame out of PVC so this concept is definitely not alien to us. Thank you for this!
Congrats on ur new Popup!.....I bet it's going to be a great camping season....thank U for dropping by :)
I am wondering if a way to cut the tarp for over an air conditioner. We have an AC unit on ours. Then somehow seal where the cut in the tarp is. I'm brainstorming about a solution for that. And thank you so very much!
Best idea I can think of is to provide room above the A/C for air flow.....problem is with the tarp up higher that invites wind to get under the tarp and away it blows off....to me if there is a real good chance of rain that means the sun will not be shining leading to much cooler temps....tarps put up correctly would still allow windows to be unzipped and airflow.....a nice fan or two will drop the air temp another 10°........might want to give it a try..... :)
Thank for the tip. I live in the north by lake Superior. so I think I'm going to glue Velcro to the tarp to connect the two end pieces. I also like the poles. I hope you made a video about how to make them. 👍🙂
Sure did on the pole video!.....I need to make several more for myself too. U r very welcome on the info! That's my greatest joy being a CZcams creator is to help folks out and pass on some things to U... .very cool!.....I love camping on Lake Superior!
This is big help for me! I’m in the middle of repairing leaks in our 88 Coleman and rain about to hit. This will keep my work progress moving forward. Thank you, 🙏
Hi DiDi, glad it will help, these older Colemans are real treasures and worth taking care of! Just getting ready to release another video with me and my doggie camping in our 85 Coleman Sun Valley(should be uploaded by noon), .....camp on! :)
Genius!!! Love those PVC Stands as well. You could even string lights across them!🤍
Yes! I see folks really decorate their campers up, thanks for spending the time watching the videos...plenty more to be released :)...enjoy ur sunday!
Awesome! Just bought a 96 Jayco and takin it out on it's maiden voyage next week. Thanks much!
We live in the Vancouver area of British Columbia Canada… otherwise known as the Wet Coast. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I cannot wait to share this with the hubby as we don’t have a place to dry out our trailer & I’ve been worried for our “new to us” tent trailer. Again, thank you!
2x 12’x9’
1x 18’x9’
U r very welcome and very lucky to live in such a beautiful area.....the more ur canvas stays dry the better it will hold up......camp on!
I am considering getting a pop-up trailer for full time living. I really like the tarp system for weather proofing.
Yea...no need to let the weather beat down on ur camper, once u get a good system in place u can roll it back in good weather...hunker it down when the weather turns wet...good luck to u on ur new adventure :)
Brilliant. thanks my man..
You r very welcome...don't let rain spoil ur trip...it can actually enhance it :)
Thats an awesome idea. SO Cool
Thanks for the video can't wait to build my setup
Very cool! Thanks Steven for dropping by...and happy camping to u :)
I was just going to comment on wind and you answered my question. 😀
Awww.....perfect!.....hope this helps and thanks for dropping by......yea....wind isn't necessarily a friend with tarps :)
Thanks for sharing
Looks like a great idea!
Thank for dropping by Eve....with all the rain we are having in the Midwest it sure helps to stay dry :)
Thank you for the video. I got some great ideas on how I can cover my travel trailer better
Karen, U r very welcome...glad I could help....camp on! :)
@@laffilmfest3759 I live full time in it. I just got done putting the 3 tarps up just in time for my husband to get back from a fishing trip
Thank You Karen for the feedback....and I hope your husband had a successful fishing trip!
Do you have a suggestion for how to do this if I have an AC on my roof? I love this idea and hope I can use it!
Hi Chaleen.......I really don't know, I posted something on the FB page....maybe someone can answer that....also, I think I might have put an r in ur name on FB......sorry about that :)....and thank U for watching the video!
Great point Chaleen, we just brought. Popup with ac so gotta find out about that!
For those with a/c on top - I've seen bed toppers for bed ends but, I've seen where they used pool noodles cut in half long ways n put it where roof meets bed end as water diverted. Saw it here on CZcams. Was for diverting condensation run off of a/c. Could be used for rain run off too!
Thank you Bob for the info! Important to get good info out there...enjoy your day!
We use Gekko bunk end insulated waterproof covers . They work great !
Thank U Mike for the great advice!
I like it.
Thank U pavman!
Great video and thank you taking the time to cover this topic! I have 1996 Jayco Eagle 12 series that I just picked up. The bunk end vinyls have seen better days and short of replacing the entire canvas, I was in need of a solution to keep water out. This should do it! Do you apply any coatings to your canvas and if so what kind? I don't have holes or tears...the canvas is just old, dry and has some thin spots that I can see light through.
Hello...sorry I missed your comment. Yes I do spray a water repellent on the canvas. I search the product I used but don't see it on line. I thought the name was grainger but I don't see it. I follow a pop up camper face book group. I see a product 303 is recommended a lot but I have never used it. If u join the pop up camper group folks will be glad to help out...great group! In an older pop up I also seam seal the seams....then, in any bad weather conditions I tarp up...only makes good sense....thanks for dropping by!
Outstanding .... Subscribed....
Thank U for both watching and subscribing!...heading to your channel now :)
Ok...I was thinking u were a CZcams creator...if u ever decide to start putting out videos let me plz...thanks again for swinging by:)
Did you film your giant tarp wind protection for high winds at Lake Superior? I looked thru your library and didnt see it. Im looking for ideas to protect my popup in the desert south west during windy sandstorms. Thx!
Hello, yes my channel has really grown with a lot of videos...in the Playlist "12 mile beach campground UP of MI"...the videos showing the tarp system are "camping on rainy days big tarp system"...."how to set up in high winds"....I hope this helps u out and thanks for watching :)
@@laffilmfest3759 thx
U r very welcome...main thing to keep in mind: there are times when u just have to abandon ship :)...a couple times on lake Superior I probably should have, that saying " it could get worst" definitely applies when messing with wind....safe journeies to u!
Can you show how you made the PVC post ?
Yes Marilyn...I have a complete video on them...let me look up the name of the video and playlist...get back with u shortly
Ok...go to my channel LAF filmfest and look under the Playlist " How to camping ideas"...u will see the video " how to build pvc supports"...I hope u enjoy it