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rparigoris
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 Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2022 1:31 pm Post subject: Wing Tent and travel cover |
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Hi Group
Does anyone offer a nice tent for sleeping under Europa wing? Perhaps made out of really thin Silicone high performance Parachute cloth that slips over wing, is enclosed with zipper down windows on ends? Will probably stuff into softball size.
Same question about travel cover for Europa including 1 blade of Airmaster condom?
Ron P.
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n7188u
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| Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2022 4:45 pm Post subject: Re: Wing Tent and travel cover |
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Ron,
I dunno about the tent but I bought a used lightweight travel RV-6 canopy cover (or 7, I would have to check) with the hope that it would kind sort of fit.
Guess what, it fits like a glove! It is just a tad short on the sides but fits fine. The shape is indeed correct.
I can take some pictures if you want to see it on.
Chris
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rparigoris
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| Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2022 1:58 pm Post subject: Re: Wing Tent and travel cover |
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Hi Chris
If you don't mind would appreciate pics. Installed and packed away if not too much of a hassle. Thx. Ron P.
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n7188u
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| Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2022 7:28 pm Post subject: Re: Wing Tent and travel cover |
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NP Ron. Will do tomorrow. It’s pretty neat. It’s so small and light I keep it in the plane all the time just in case.
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n7188u
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| Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2022 7:48 pm Post subject: Re: Wing Tent and travel cover |
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Found one picture of the cover when I parked in Miami. Tomorrow l take some more.
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n7188u
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| Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2022 8:02 am Post subject: Re: Wing Tent and travel cover |
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Ron,
Apologies for the delay in replying to this. Here are some pictures. As you can see, the cover easily fits inside a ZipLock Freezer Gallon bag. It is very small when folded with the straps taking a good portion of the storage space.
The cover fits really well. I wish it covered the intake air scoop but it doesn't.
The story with this cover is that I got it at a hangar sale. It was allegedly made for an RV-6 but I have no way to confirm since it has no markings. In fact, I am not sure who made it. Generally the good brand cover makers (Kennon, Bruce) have some identifying labels. This one doesn't. The quality is descent but again not sure were it came from. I really don't think it is from Bruce or Kennon as their covers are considerably sturdier.
I did an internet search for RV-6 covers and found this photo in which the cover looks very similar to mine so I guess you can conclude it's not just home made:
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/7611388
I did some reading and, looking at pictures, I suspect it was made by Cleveland Aircraft Tools. Apparently the early ones didn't have the logo in them. Maybe you can call them and ask them for better pictures or to try to identify this one.
https://www.cleavelandtool.com/products/rv679-canopy-cover
Bruce does advertise a lightweight over for the Europa. I had one of their covers for one of my airplanes a while back and they are top notch. Don't know how light the travel one is though.
Some discussion in the Vans forum:
https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=151996
Too bad is so hard to identify. I really like it. It's certainly not a long term use cover but it's so small and light I just have it in the airplane all the time in case it has to spend a night or two away from home.
If you find anything out let us know.
Best,
Chris
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rparigoris
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| Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2022 12:48 pm Post subject: Re: Wing Tent and travel cover |
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Hi Chris Thank you for posting pics. I have an Airmaster / Warp Drive prop, not the worst idea to cover top blade and spinner in the rain.
Could sew up a cover that covered spinner / top blade and front of cowl and went back as far as yours? Would use Silicone impregnated fabric, only problem is if you walk on it, it's as slippery as banana peels! Ron
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Fred Klein
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| Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2022 4:50 pm Post subject: Wing Tent and travel cover |
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Ron…Bruce coverings make two Europa covers; one light weight for occasional use, and the other of heavier weight for seasonal use…I have the heavier weight one but do not know off hand what it weighs; it’s very nicely made w/ good straps etc. You would need something in addition to deal with your Airmaster and I believe you’re correct in anticipating that keeping the rain and moisture out of the hub would be a good thing to do.
Check out Bruce’s webpage,
Fred
| Quote: | On Mar 12, 2022, at 12:48 PM, rparigoris <rparigor(at)hotmail.com> wrote:
Hi Chris Thank you for posting pics. I have an Airmaster / Warp Drive prop, not the worst idea to cover top blade and spinner in the rain.
Could sew up a cover that covered spinner / top blade and front of cowl and went back as far as yours? Would use Silicone impregnated fabric, only problem is if you walk on it, it's as slippery as banana peels! Ron
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