Don't suppose anyone has tried a Fox Large air frame shelter over the back of a VW Transporter with the tailgate up (inside the shelter) as a type of awning?
Looks possible, I asked ChatGPT
Yes, you can put a Fox Large Air Frame Shelter (often used in military or tactical setups) over the back of a VW Transporter, but there are several important considerations to make it work well. Here's what to keep in mind:
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✅ What's Possible:
• The Fox Large Air Frame Shelter is a modular, inflatable tent-like structure designed to be quick-deploying and adaptable.
• A VW Transporter (especially variants like the T5/T6/T6.1) has a tailgate or barn-door setup that could be integrated into the shelter's rear wall.
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🔧 Key Considerations:
1. Dimensions Compatibility
• The Fox Large shelter is about 5m x 5m in footprint (some versions vary).
• The height of the shelter is usually around 2.1–2.5m, so it can easily accommodate the height of a VW Transporter (approx. 2m tall or less, depending on model).
2. Tailgate or Rear Door Integration
• If your VW has a tailgate, you'll need enough clearance inside the shelter to open it fully.
• With barn doors, it's easier to open them inside the shelter space.
3. Weatherproofing and Sealing
• You'd likely need to seal the gap between the shelter and the vehicle to avoid water ingress.
• Consider using velcro skirts, magnetic strips, or custom fabric extensions to create a weatherproof seal.
4. Anchoring and Safety
• Secure the air shelter using proper guy lines and pegs or weights, especially if you're setting it up on hard ground.
• Make sure the inflatable structure isn't bearing on the van itself for structural support.
Yes, you can put a Fox Large Air Frame Shelter (often used in military or tactical setups) over the back of a VW Transporter, but there are several important considerations to make it work well. Here's what to keep in mind:
⸻
✅ What's Possible:
• The Fox Large Air Frame Shelter is a modular, inflatable tent-like structure designed to be quick-deploying and adaptable.
• A VW Transporter (especially variants like the T5/T6/T6.1) has a tailgate or barn-door setup that could be integrated into the shelter's rear wall.
⸻
🔧 Key Considerations:
1. Dimensions Compatibility
• The Fox Large shelter is about 5m x 5m in footprint (some versions vary).
• The height of the shelter is usually around 2.1–2.5m, so it can easily accommodate the height of a VW Transporter (approx. 2m tall or less, depending on model).
2. Tailgate or Rear Door Integration
• If your VW has a tailgate, you'll need enough clearance inside the shelter to open it fully.
• With barn doors, it's easier to open them inside the shelter space.
3. Weatherproofing and Sealing
• You'd likely need to seal the gap between the shelter and the vehicle to avoid water ingress.
• Consider using velcro skirts, magnetic strips, or custom fabric extensions to create a weatherproof seal.
4. Anchoring and Safety
• Secure the air shelter using proper guy lines and pegs or weights, especially if you're setting it up on hard ground.
• Make sure the inflatable structure isn't bearing on the van itself for structural support.
In reply to Post #2
I think that's internal Mack height (2.3m) and wondered if the door height is enough for the van?
I think that's internal Mack height (2.3m) and wondered if the door height is enough for the van?