Does it have to be anchored down to prevent curling? I want to use it in my truck bed as opposed to on the ground.
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This is a good tent, but if you are not backpacking and you want a tent that you sent up in the bed of your truck, I would recommend this one. Kamp-Rite Oversize Tent Cot. I have one and love it.Kamp-Rite Oversize Tent Cot
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It might be more convenient to anchor it, it might be difficult to get into, but I don't think it would be impossible, and once you're in there I don't think it'll collapse. Maybe you can attach ropes to the corners and secure them to your truck.
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It must be anchored. You can find something much cheaper and better for the task than this for truckbed camping. This is built to be light and backpacker-friendly, qualities it sounds like you do not need. Check out other tents.
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Yup! We haven't had to use any sort of anchors to keep the mat from rolling up. We store the mat flat, but it was rolled up in a box when it arrived. I rolled out nicely.
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Absolutely not. There must be something on the back to hold it in place.I did not go with sand or water. Instead, I placed bags of topsoil on the base. It works just as well and much easier to remove if needed.
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It just needs to be placed on a stable level surface. I place mine on top of my RV I do attach a tether (strap) so the wind won't blow it off. It's been in a few storms and still hasn't moved.
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Hi headwolf21, I've never tried it to curl personally, but it does give me a bit of a flip if I twist it when I get to the ends.Sorry, I hope that helps.DM
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We had two of our uprights were anchored to pavers....just drilled in with concrete anchor and screw...we are in a windy area,and have had no issues
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No. It has to be anchored. Its difficult to set up. I bought 3 of them and ended up giving 2 of them to Goodwill.
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No, I wouldn't recommend straightening it or curling, you can try on low heat but I doubt it will work.
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WE did not have to anchor it since after we put all our garden tools and equipment, it stabilized. Plus once put together it is really heavy unless you are expecting a tornado that even a truck can be toppled over.
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You can curl in the ends, but it's not really meant for curling. Just straightening.
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I would not rely on this alone to keep the trailer from rolling. I put wheel block wedges at both wheels, then adjusted the hitch jack to put jack stands under the trailer back. This wheel chock was only to keep someone from towing the trailer away in the middle of the night.
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If the ground is level enough and the load in the trailer is well balanced, it won't raise the side too high to be safe.Frank is right about needing to put a two-by ramp under the Trailer Aid, but that's no problem.
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Had no problem with our mat. It also came rolled up in a carton and as I recall it was during cold weather. We just unrolled it and as I recall placed the curled area down until it straightened out and then turned it over the way it should be. This may have taken a day or so, but not as long as you have been dealing with it. Might want to try using a hair dryer that you can direct the heat on to the areas that don't want to lay down???? Would be worth a try. Good luck.
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No it does not have to be anchored. We move it around to mow and to be in the shade in the heat of the summer. It is heavy to scoot very far.
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No. I had concerns about that but have not found it an issue. It is of good weight on the base plate so it doesn't slide around. It just has a "functional" roll when you want it to move.
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I recommend putting it in the fully down position when trailering. It only takes a second to put close it. I have left it open on accident when trailering and it seemed fine.
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the cover has an elastic band that is continuous around the bottom. it fits pretty snugly if you pull it down to completely cover the wheels. I would have no problem towing it on a trailer with the cover on.