At 7:43 PM -0700 8/19/99, Chris Paquette wrote:
>Greetings!
>
>Was talking to a friend today about Burning Man and he suggested that due to
>the high winds which can occur in the Black Rock Desert that I tie guy lines
>to my awning supports and then tent stake the lines into the ground. This is
>to prevent the awning from being pushed upwards (and perhaps over the bus)
>as a strong wind gust is likely to do.
>
>Are tent stakes strong enough for this, or should I go with rebar?
>
>Also, it was suggested that since I don't have tinted windows, I should
>consider putting aluminum foil on the inside of them, in order to reflect
>heat and light. Any pros/cons to this?

Sounds like your friend has been there.

If the awning is rolled up it should survive, otherwise you're looking at
70 mph winds. Think it would hold up open on the freeway? :-)

Go with rebar, at least 2 feet long. don't forget something to mark the
stakes and lines with. It's awfully hard to see in a 70 mph sandstorm.

Yes aluminium foil is handy, but don't forget the duct tape.
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