Greetings, There are portable roof racks, places like Pep Boys sell them, and ways of roping things down that I teach, that are fairly simple, and take rope-stretch into account, but I always recommend ratcheting straps, both because they are wider and flatter (thus distributing your load more) and they can also be used between your halo and your stakes, for more security when camping.
In terms of the plywood on either side, pliatech (I believe) has some interesting couch, chair, and bed designs, based around cuts to same, so when I traveled that way last, the plywood was all part of my setup. Percy On Aug 15, 2012 6:23 PM, "Alejandro Moreno" <[email protected]> wrote: > I would have to totally agree with Phil even though I've never used cam > straps. Rope sucks. It worked because we really cranked down on the rope, > tightly, with good knots, plus a roof rack. Otherwise, from how user > friendly they sound, I would SO rather have used cam straps. Rope was > pretty much a nightmare especially at the end of BM, so tired, SO dirty, > and getting dark at night. F'ing hated that part. And your hands get sore > from cranking down knots, especially if you suck at them like I do. > > The H13 appropedia link was provided in an earlier email today, just in > case though here it is again: http://www.appropedia.org/Hexayurt_H13 > > -Alejandro > > On Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 2:03 PM, Lucas González < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> H13 is in appropedia.org thru the search box >> Hope that helps, can't copy links easily here sorry >> Lucas >> El 15/08/2012 18:45, "Gibbon" <[email protected]> escribió: >> >> Roof is available. I think it would require a roof rack, and would >>> severely impair the aerodynamics of that car, but worth a thought. I >>> haven't been on the list for a year, is an h13 one of the smaller versions? >>> >>> >>> On Wednesday, August 15, 2012 5:42:43 AM UTC-7, Alejandro wrote: >>>> >>>> Last year I carried my H13 on the top of my Volvo wagon in a plywood >>>> tarp sandwich (they were 4x8 panels). Is your roof not available? >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 5:59 PM, Gibbon <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I have built 3 hexayurts, all of which easily handled the playa >>>>> (except for that rainstorm 2 years ago, when the inside got flooded), but >>>>> none of which survived the shifting sands of warehouse storage in Oakland. >>>>> >>>>> So, I am looking to build another for this year. I am addicted to >>>>> living in the Hexayurt on the playa. I am driving from Seattle in a Honda >>>>> Fit. The Fit carries an incredible amount of gear. But 4x8 sheets are out >>>>> of the question, and I don't think that sort of car would safely haul a >>>>> trailer, even a light one. >>>>> >>>>> So, is there a Hexayurt design that folds down to a very small >>>>> foortprint? I would be willing to risk a thinner foam panel, whereas in >>>>> years past I have used at least 1.5" if not 2 or 3". The 3" Hexayurt is >>>>> hilarious fun, by the way. I had it because Ashby Lumber were out of the >>>>> other widths. That thing was truly a bomb shelter. >>>>> >>>>> Also, I do recall a rumor of Hexayurt rental, premade units that are >>>>> transported to and from the playa. Is that a possibility? 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