Looking for DIY RTT anti-condensation solution
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southpier
Expedition Leader
not sure what the cost would be, but have you considered: http://www.frolisleepsystems.com/
that's nifty! sadly, a little more expensive than the OP is looking for. 16sq ft for $189 http://www.frolisleepsystems.com/products1.html
plh
Explorer
To your "worthless if it can't be used successfully" comment - Actually I'm surprised they don't include them standard with the purchase.
XJINTX
Explorer
Live in TX now so condensation not a big issue unless traveling. But my wife buys these "bags" at Family Dollar I believe. They are for attracting moisture. We hang one and it's empty but after a weekend it almost full of water??? We just discard and use another next time. If interested I can get the specifics?
Box Rocket
Well-known member
The Tepui AC mats are standard on all of our Ruggedized models. Just like you are looking for a "budget" DIY option for a mat, some people look for a budget way to get into a RTT and are willing to forego an AC mat which is why it's an optional item on our standard model tents. Not everyone needs or wants one and it does add some weight which some people would like to avoid.
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FWIW the material that was linked above will cost you more than one of the Tepui AC mats.
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FWIW the material that was linked above will cost you more than one of the Tepui AC mats.
Box Rocket
Well-known member
Anything will get moldy if you leave it moist for too long. I've been using a couple tents for the past couple years without mats. I always open up the tent when I get home to air it out (I'd do that with or without a mat), and at the same time I just pull the mattress out and so it can dry out if needed. I've never had a mattress get moldy.
Glorybigs
Adventurer
Driwall™ Rainscreen
http://www.keenebuilding.com/residential-driwall-rainscreen-020-1.aspx
You can tank the guys on Pirate - they tested it and it works great and does not compress.
http://www.keenebuilding.com/residential-driwall-rainscreen-020-1.aspx
You can tank the guys on Pirate - they tested it and it works great and does not compress.
plh
Explorer
I looked at this too, but where can it be purchased? I see it on Amazon, but in only a 45 foot roll for $142 shipped for 10mm (0.400"). Wouldn't 3/4" thick be a preferred thickness? I think that 1/4" would be pretty thin. Don't really need 45 feet. Nor do I know 4 other people locally with RTTs that I could split a roll with.
Oh yea, I did a search on Pirate "driwall" and came up empty.
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Dennx
Adventurer
Marine HyperVent. 39" wide and $10 per linear foot.
http://www.fisheriessupply.com/hypervent-hypervent-mattress-pads
http://www.fisheriessupply.com/hypervent-hypervent-mattress-pads
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southpier
Expedition Leader
that looks very much like the underlayment used on wood shingle roofs http://www.benjaminobdyke.com/products/cedar-breather-ventilated-underlayment/
maybe if there's a job going on nearby you could buy a piece from the contractor for a case of Bud?
maybe if there's a job going on nearby you could buy a piece from the contractor for a case of Bud?
TheFutur
Adventurer
I havent tested it yet but i purchased an 5x8 foot anti-slip rug underlay for this purpose. Its not super thick, maybe 3/16ths of an inch but as far as i can tell it does not compress much so im hoping it works!
Will post a picture when i get home and will update if it works or not when i test it out april 11th/12th.
http://m.homedepot.ca/Product/productdetails.aspx?ProductId=914228&lang=EN
Will post a picture when i get home and will update if it works or not when i test it out april 11th/12th.
http://m.homedepot.ca/Product/productdetails.aspx?ProductId=914228&lang=EN