by jmanscotch » Thu Sep 13, 2018 1:45 pm
I like my 2500x2500 (8.5’ by 8.5’) ARB a lot. Replacement parts are cheap (poles are sub $15) and if setup correctly, they’re plenty strong.
I bought some 1/4 inch rebar stakes to stake everything down (the ones included are weak and bend easy in rocky coil, as I deal with).
The pros I found are:
- easy to store once mounted (mounted mine to roof rack)
- Easy setup
- perfect size for our needs
- cheap, easy to source replacement parts should it need repaired
- expandable in many ways with rooms, windbreaks, etc
Cons (specifically compared to a stand alone shelter):
- height is very dependent on where you mount the base
- not movable once mounted (ours is on the street side of the trailer. This is fine for us but some may not love committing to one side, especially with varying campsite setups)
- cost
Jake
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