Wall Tents Tips and Tricks

[ac_156]

How much clearance do I need for the stove pipe. Right now my stove pipe fits through the hole but touches the fabric on all sides. I can freely move the material around without moving the stove pipe. Is that OK or do I need to trim it

[ghosthunter]

Center the pipe in the hole.

Is your pipe 5 inch or 6 nch is the stove jack the same?

Just touching is not a problem.

My Three and Four dog stoves get the hottest, center top and sides.

[ghosthunter]

Like this 5 inch pipe and jack.

[ac_156]

Yes its a 5 inch pipe looks like this

[ghosthunter]

I would trim it to just shy of the first thread line from the pipe.

But take a vote here. Who agrees ,disagree .?

[Buzz2401]

I've been using a 6 inch pipe that fits pretty much like the picture above for over 20 years with no problem but I also have a side jack and not a top jack.  Just bought a second tent and it came with a top jack, not sure how I am gonna like it but it was cheaper that way.  My friends tent has a top jack and it seems to drop water in on stove when it is raining hard, that will get annoying.

[j_h_nimrod]

Tight is fine with most current materials, most of those silicone collars can withstand temps approaching 1000 degrees just fine. The worst that will happen is the material scorches, I would not trim the collar for a looser fit to be more water tight.

[ghosthunter]

I've been using a 6 inch pipe that fits pretty much like the picture above for over 20 years with no problem but I also have a side jack and not a top jack.  Just bought a second tent and it came with a top jack, not sure how I am gonna like it but it was cheaper that way.  My friends tent has a top jack and it seems to drop water in on stove when it is raining hard, that will get annoying.

Good point. I don't think the fact that it is touching is going to hurt anything.

My pipe has about a 1/8 inch clearance. But in heavy rain I have had some rain come down the pipe. But if the stove is cooking it sizzles off fast.

[ac_156]

Ok thanks I will just leave it alone.

[rosscrazyelk]

Where did get the fly losdaddy?

PTM Tarps.  14 mil  they have a nice variety of sizes.  This was 16X24, then cut stove jack hole with the instructions from other members here.

http://www.ptmtarps.com/clear-heavy-duty-tarps/

How did the tarp hold up? very interested in this method

[rosscrazyelk]

This is the next idea I was toying around with doing.  I found this on the good ol' google last night.  The owner used a dimmer switch and a deep cycle battery.

How can I get a break down on this?

[losdaddy7]

Held up great.  Very nice quality and I like the clear tap for the added light in the tent.  I only wish I would have started using this setup earlier!

Where did get the fly losdaddy?

PTM Tarps.  14 mil  they have a nice variety of sizes.  This was 16X24, then cut stove jack hole with the instructions from other members here.

http://www.ptmtarps.com/clear-heavy-duty-tarps/

How did the tarp hold up? very interested in this method

[ghosthunter]

Held up great.  Very nice quality and I like the clear tap for the added light in the tent.  I only wish I would have started using this setup earlier!

Where did get the fly losdaddy?

PTM Tarps.  14 mil  they have a nice variety of sizes.  This was 16X24, then cut stove jack hole with the instructions from other members here.

http://www.ptmtarps.com/clear-heavy-duty-tarps/

How did the tarp hold up? very interested in this method

I have been using white tarps for rain flys. My thinking was allowed light put gave some protection and maybe uv protection.

Any idea if this clear fly gives any uv protection. I bought a 2nd new tent from a hunting buddy last fall and need a fly for it.
I like to use different colored tarps for a different purpase. All black tarps are ground tarps or floors ,all white are flys,etc.

[Reidus]

Their website says they offer 100% uv protection.

[ghosthunter]

How's everyone store your canvas tent when not in use ?

I have a walk in attic where I hang it with a small heater in the room.
When I transport it I put in a large back pack decoy bag to protect to and from camp.

Some guys store their tents in drums or garbage cans.

How do you do It.