THE TENT GOES UP. THE CANVAS WALL TENT CHRONICLES

[@carizqota4565]

Grat family work. You are very fortunatei for having your father helping you.

[@johnchan6191]

Wow, awesome big tent. Plenty of room 4 the grandkids 2 play & sleep there. Bunk beds can b put inside. U gonna have lotsa fun w/ that big toy. Thx 4 sharing on Utube.

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

We have a canvas exterior frame cabin tent we set up on a platform. We put a spike at the corners to set the pole over to keep the frame from shifting in wind. A lag bolt would also work. We build the platform every time we set up and is made to move. We wrap the tent with clear plastic on 3 sides to enclose heat and reduce condensation inside. Bringing the plastic down to ground level keeps wind and cold from getting under the tent and keeps the floor warmer. You could also use homesote skirting in a more permanent setup. We tented in winter at 20 below during deer season. We used large spring steel paper clips to hold plastic sheeting in place over the poles. Our fourth side, or front is made of homesote walls, not on a platform, using a steel pipe frame. You could also enclose your porch in clear plastic, plastic tarps, or canvas, held in place using spring steel paper clip clamps attached to the fly. A sheet of plastic attached to a wall where you cook protects the canvas and can be removed and washed. This is our kitchen and place for our wood stove. If you put down indoor/outdoor carpeting remnants and attach them with duct tape, it makes the floor warmer and nicer to walk on. We used Humphrey propane wall lights for light as well as some heat but if you have a generator, I would go with LED lighting. We used steel clothes hangers formed in "s" shapes as hooks inside the tent to hang things over the pipe, They can rust. If you know someone who works for the power company and can get you a section of scrap aluminum wire discarded after a job with multiple strands of aluminum wire, they make better "S" hooks. You have a nice set up but these are things we learned to make a better camp.

[@borg386]

You could make a good living off setting these for folks. Wish there was a company that would offer that service.

[@deborahmower8539]

That wooden frame is gorgeous! Nice setup.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks for watching Deborah!

[@mel41138]

Beautiful to see everyone working together 😍

[@frankdawe5156]

Now that's a great tent!!! Absolutely love it. I also enjoyed watching your dad there lending a hand. He looks as excited as you.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks Frank, he did enjoy helping!

[@ariloves10]

" Anything worth doing is worth doing right" subscribed! I love your thinking and doing. Great video. Beautiful deck/ tent platform. Perfection all around .

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@maggie4475]

Love the Gazebo Tent it looks amazing, and I give such a huge applause for your parents lending a hand they are absolutely precious... take care of them.... Beautiful family

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks for watching!

[@edgardopaulique8916]

OMG !!! A TENT WITHIN A TENT ?!?! AMAZINGLY COZY AND BEAUTIFUL !!! I COULD LIVE IN THERE !!!

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks for watching!

[@koreanature]

I will always cheer for you in Korea I'm looking forward to a great video. Have a nice day.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks for watching!

[@ThomasBoulard-p3b]

awwe man it was really good seeing you doing this with your father helping, I almost cried

[@mytwelveacres3071]

He really enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@ThomasBoulard-p3b]

@@mytwelveacres3071 Thank you for the wonderful works. I've trying to learn construction/woodwork, so this is helping a lot

[@waynesaller]

A home anyone would be proud to own.

[@juice9767]

Very Beautiful setup

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks for watching!

[@chaplainand1]

If it were nice weather (no winter months) most days, this would be an excellent homesite. Thank you for posting.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks for watching Neil!

[@ChrisJeub]

Great video, thanks for putting it together. I plan on replicating this idea next spring.

[@siliconmunky]

lol cleaning stickers off is such a chore. Nice work on the poles!

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Yup stickers will always show up , if you don't get rid of them

[@snj6669]

It looks very grand and gorgeous 😍 Great job!! X

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks Janey, we love it!

[@cowboygeologist7772]

Wow, that looks really sharp!

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks for watching Cowboy!

[@asrowenj]

I've set these up tons of times. It's far easier to put the legs on one long side first. Then it will be on an angle. Then put the legs on the opposite side in on at a time. We found it to be easiest to also start at the middle and work outward. Just a thought.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

You are right, that is the recommended method. Our tent is 12x12 so really no long side. At the time it seemed like the best way to set it up with the rain fly already in place. We have had it set up for two years now. If and when we take it down, I will try that way setting it back up. Thanks for watching!

[@JanColdwater]

A labor of love right there. Beautiful! I am hankering for this exact setup. It is such a shame because not many in my family feels the same. I am to the point that I want to set one up in the backyard so I get to enjoy it anyway, and I live in suburbia where I am sure my neighbors will think I am crazy. 🤣 I would like to line the inside walls with Havelock wool insulation and get a cute stove. That’s where everyone would find me most of the time.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Heck, We live in the country and I am sure our neighbors think we are nuts. It is such a relaxing place to be, especially in the winter! Thanks for watching!

[@donnacrewse1325]

The most beautiful wall tent I've seen yet!! ❣❣❣❣

[@mytwelveacres3071]

THANK YOU DONNA! We enjoy it. Thanks for watching

[@bartjames100]

Pretty Outstanding video! I could live there for quite some time i believe. Thanks.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thank you very much!

[@geoffreyclausen2615]

Nice ! Appreciate you sharing & showing, well thought out now my work will be easier.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

No problem Geoffrey, Thanks for watching!

[@andretremblay5353]

WOW .. beau set up ... quebec, canada

[@veganvocalist4782]

i love how you and your daddy worked in sync together without a word ;D PERFECT, put a smile on my face

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks for watching!

[@dannydecker4090]

Nice job. I'm looking to do something similar. I like your design on the rainfly logs. Looks great!

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks Danny, it was a fun to do. Good luck on your project and thanks for watching!

[@TD-zb8ly]

Nicely done!

[@ahowl7mx]

Plans for the platform too? wow!

[@OrionStar1]

Now that is what I call a tent!!! NICE, very NICE!!!!

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks for watching OryonStar1!

[@BeTheBeach]

Wow! Looks like a $ 3000 Wood base! Happy glamping!

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Actually about $600 in material and a few hours of my labor. Thanks for watching Kim!

[@tommmy1313]

@@mytwelveacres3071 Wow A few hours only huh.. cough Hehe .I would need a few days for that but I’m not so well set up with tools’n stuff 600 is 2020 prices right Is the rain cover really needed? Tent not proof?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

@@tommmy1313 You can interpret "A FEW HOURS" any way you would like. I didn't keep track, but certainly between 8 and 12 hours. It was built before lumber prices went through the roof, and I had some materials on hand. As far as the rain fly is concerned, for a long term set up like ours, it is a must. Even though the tent is water, mildew and fire resistant, we still want to protect it. We have had this tent set up for over a year now, here is a link to the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epzIp6aApduoY6M

[@tommmy1313]

@@mytwelveacres3071 Yeah that’s what I thought I wish I could build a base and fly like this Looks so elegant I want to move in 😆 So there is no mold mildew or anything else going on after a year? Sounds great I think I made up my mind about the tent I’m in California close to coast and we do have Marine Layer moisture and sometime heavy rains.. I assume the tent without the fly would be considered repellent but not 100% rain proof? I’m thinking leaving it set up for long term like yours But the whole base and fly structure is not happening Instead used pallets and some wood sheets on top have to do Think there rain proof tents out there like the one you got? Or can it be “ made” proof with let’s say silicone sprays or something alike? What ya think It’s a lot of questions I know I’ll find a way Thanks for sharing!!

[@mytwelveacres3071]

@@tommmy1313 I think most canvas wall tent manufacturers sell their tents as water resistant to some degree. I think you would be better off getting a cheap poly tarp from your local building supply than spraying anything on your tent. The beauty of canvas is, it is made to be able to breath, allowing moisture to escape. Good luck on your project and thanks for watching!

[@johnryan9626]

Goo Gone works great and you don't puncture the pole finish.

[@denaredford6701]

It’s a beautiful thing 😊.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks Dena!

[@920neida]

I am just now seeing this! Looks good. I'm looking for ideas for our project.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks for watching! Good luck on your project

[@We_are_the_light]

Phenomenal

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks for watching!

[@nancyl3843]

very nice tent

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks for watching Nancy !

[@sparktheflame6001]

Love the ease of setup with the deck. Do you have a deck build video?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Unfortunately I don't , I decided to start videoing after the deck was built. I do get a lot of questions on that subject and now wish I had made a that video. Thanks for watching

[@thebishops7783]

How much wider is the roof tarp than the tent?

[@ioda006]

Did you insulate the deck floor? If so, how?

[@DavisTent]

Love the video! Would you mind giving us a call and asking for Taylor?

[@cherylkitchen]

Another question. Could wood be used for the metal frame, suuch as those wood poles that are sold for closet rails?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

I’m not sure they would be strong enough to hold the tent in strong winds or with and a snow load. The brackets that come with the tents are for 1 inch conduit. I don’t think a 1 inch diameter wooden rod is strong enough

[@mel41138]

Question what is the size of this tent ? And what are the dimensions for the platform? And frame? Thank you so much this is the same exact idea I have for mine. God bless you 🙏💞

[@mytwelveacres3071]

The tent is 12’x12’. The deck is a bit larger to accommodate the overhanging rain fly. The A frame was made specifically to fit this tent and rain fly. The tent and rain fly was a special order size from Davis tent. They have many great packages for tents. Check them out!

[@priyaakashman2530]

I was in Davis Tent Website and they make custom tents. Can you please tell us exactly what the customisations are for your tent?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Hey Priya thanks for watching. We had them make our tent 12x12 which is not a stock size. We had them make the side walls 10 inches taller as well. Our rainfly was made to fit our tent with a 4 foot extension on the front and and 1 foot overhangs on the back and sides. Davis tent made sure the opening on the rainfly lined up with the stove jack on the tent.The windows were placed to our specifications. Hope that helps!

[@michaelholden1239]

Love it. What did it cost you?

[@teach1644]

You don’t need a grinder. Just leave each pole in the vise and give it a quick file job..takes seconds.

[@HillCountryPrepper]

We’re planning on doing this in the Spring so this video is so very helpful

[@user-ql2id3ml3i]

the floor makes a huge difference.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Yes it does!

[@JohnPigott24]

Your work is really beautiful! I am fixing to build something similar out west in the northern California wine country. We will use it for our own personal use and also rent out for weekend "Glamping in the wine country". I've only watched a few of your videos so far and plan to watch most of them in the future. One thing I noticed that I have not seen an explanation for... When you originally put the a-frame in place, if was flush sitting on the deck. Then later, it was propped up on blocks by about 4 inches or so. What was the reason for the modification?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Hey JP24, Good catch on that! At some point in the planning stage I ended up with a bad dimension. I built the frame before I actually received the tent and rainfly. I found that, after receiving the tent, it was going to be too close to the ridge pole framing. My remedy was to use those blocks to gain the needed height. We are in the FINGER LAKES region and our property was a vineyard many years ago, still lots of feral grapes growing. Thanks for watching!

[@heirwithjesus]

this looks awesome!!! so excited to build mine

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Good luck with your project. Thanks for watching!

[@308dad8]

When your tent is a house tent life might well be good

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikerobbins5049]

I like it....

[@WilliamAWhiteii]

Love the tent! Can I ask how much the materials cost for the frame and deck you built? Also, what did you use as a foundation? Thank you!

[@poodledaddles1091]

nice job

[@maxxout202]

AWESOME!!!

[@sboy1955]

Looks beautiful and strong, enjoyed the video, thanks for putting it out here. If I might ask.. about how much do you have in the whole assembly? I’m guessing @ $2k?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Give or take a little. Thanks for watching!

[@teach1644]

So I am trying to understand the use of this tent???

[@johnryan9626]

No tent poles ?

[@anthonycarlson6309]

Thanks! Starting to plan for my first family wall tent. Great video. Great planning and execution... also was your 1K subscriber! Cheers from Minnesota!

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks Anthony!!! Good luck on your project!

[@lynngatlin4469]

I like your dad he just wanted to help. Has he ever stayed in it he should I'd bet he likes camping.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Hey Lynn, He has a camp in the north country and he does enjoys it. Thanks for watching!

[@e.s.l.1083]

wow, that thing looks as heavy as a deflated elephant 🐘 (ref: vinyl tarp) cool you though, thx for sharing

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Made to last! Thanks for watching!

[@elisabetealencar4354]

Is it PVC tarpaulin?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

@@elisabetealencar4354 It’s a Davis Tent rain fly and they use a heavy duty vinyl material in there manufacturing process. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!

[@gerp214]

Hi there! How exactly did you fasten the bottom edge of the tent to the platform? I see that you have the sod edge under the interior poles. Thanks!

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Hey Gerald, there are grommets along the bottom edge of the tent. We wrapped that edge over the deck and used stainless screws and washer to fasten them to the deck thru the grommet holes. hope that helps and thanks for watching!

[@mikehernandez5878]

A fly or a mosquito overhang in front would look nice

[@paulamcshane6546]

I love it! How did you get the tent bottom edge secured to the wooden floor though? I love the look of the wooden floor inside rather than the canvas floor.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Hey Paula, I used stainless screws thru the grommets on the edge of the tent. The edge of the tent overlaps the deck and that helps to keep the weather out.The tent has a sod clothe that goes on the inside of the tent. Thanks for watching!

[@paulamcshane6546]

@@mytwelveacres3071 thank you!

[@Boonerp]

Hey Man your now 3 subs away from getting paid. Everybody else let's help this guy out! He needs 3 more subscribers.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks Boonerp!!

[@jward9637]

Very Nice. Did you source the wood for the frame from trees on site?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Hey J, I cut them from a family members property.

[@บุญอุ้มติยะบุตร]

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[@gerardhaubert8210]

What do the components weigh?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

I'm not sure what the weight is. You could possibly look on the DAVIS TENT website and find that info. Thanks for watching!

[@cherylkitchen]

Sorry if this is an ignorant question. I looked through your comments to see if anyone else asked, lol. Could exterior, pressure treated plywood be used under the surface of the tent?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Hey Cheryl, I have for sure seen where plywood has be used on the interior of tents. Mostly just on the wall portion .Not sure I would want to use pressure treated though. Thanks for watching

[@cherylkitchen]

@@mytwelveacres3071 I meant plywood as the floor, instead of decking. Would exterior grade plywood hold up?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

@@cherylkitchen Sorry I misunderstood your question. Yes you could use it on your floor

[@ll-qq9qr]

How is it holding up? Can you live in this full time?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

We've had it up for 18 months now, thru all kinds of weather, with no problems. I'm sure many people do live in them part or even full time. This tent is perhaps a little small at 12 x 12 feet for full time living. A larger tent would make it much easier to do so I'm sure. Thanks for watching!

[@modernbeekeeping500]

I am in search of this tent for the last 10 years about. From where I can get this one. What is its price.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

We purchased the tent from DAVIS TENT , www.davistent.com , You can choose the options you would like on their website. Prices very according to your options... Thanks for watching!

[@bqoutdoors2334]

What size tent?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

12 x 12 with a 4 foot overhang on the rain fly. Thanks for watching!

[@joannadorothy]

Beautiful. How this model is called ?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Hey Jo-Anna, We got this Tent from DAVIS TENT, Not sure if there is a model for this one . We had it custom sized to fit our needs. They do sell tent packages and ours might be close to this package. www.davistent.com/product/silver-glamping-package/ Thanks for watching!

[@pnowikow]

Did you build it to rent it out to campers or is this just a private property bucket list thing? Either way it's beautiful nice work

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Hey Pete, We built it on our property just for our own use. Thanks for watching!

[@BSUSwim4Gold]

I don’t think you used strong enough knots. One gust of wind 💨

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Actually they are very strong, we have weathered some pretty good storms with no issues. Thanks for watching!

[@aitk0015]

I absolutely love this! Would you mind providing any additional information? What size is it? Did you follow a plan or was it your original design and would you mind sharing if you have any plans. What tent did you go with and where did you get it! My family and I have an off grid property and would love to do something like this up there! Just in awe of your craftsman ship. We have now watched all of your videos! Well done. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks for watching Alissa! We purchased our tent from DAVIS TENT. They are a great company to work with and will make your tent to your specifications. They do make stock tents, but tent size, window placement, screens, wall height, stove jack and its placement, as well as the rain fly size, are all things you can change to your needs. Our tent is 12 x 12 with a 4 foot extension on the RAIN FLY. Both are custom to what we needed. I did not have any plans and just made the deck and log frame to fit our tent. We really enjoy our tent and have stayed in it in all kinds of weather and have always been comfortable. Good luck to you and your family on your tenting adventure.

[@jimmyrustler7184]

@@mytwelveacres3071 This may be a dumb question, but did you build your deck to fit the dimensions of the tent, or did you give it some extra wiggle room?

[@feldo21]

Hey Jimmy, zoning laws here don't allow me to build anything larger than 12'x12' without a permit so I designed around that and built the deck 12'x12' . I then had the tent made to fit my deck. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!

[@feldo21]

Same size , no wiggle room. the tent was made exactly 12x12

[@ChevereMusicOfficial]

Where can I get that tent?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Davis Tent is the place to go! Thanks for watching

[@daddyhermanson9737]

Am I wrong in thinking that for the cost of all this a permanent cabin could have been built ?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

My original intent was too build a cabin on the deck. After looking into the cost of how I wanted to build it, "not just a shack in the woods"... The cost of the tent and rain fly seemed rather reasonable. Besides, the ambiance of a CANVAS WALL TENT can't be beat.. Thanks for watching!

[@trailgoodsco]

what size tent was this one?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Hey Luke, our tent is 12x12 feet. we special ordered it from DAVIS TENT. Thanks for watching!

[@Gladtobeleaving]

So we built a tent inside a tent?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

The tent is under a rainfly to protect it from the elements. Over time the sun, rain and especially snow can adversely affect the cotton tent fabric. It is way cheaper to replace the rain fly than to replace the tent. We have had our tent setup for almost four years and it is still in great shape. Thanks for watching!

[@danny6466]

No safety glasses?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Isn't that what eyelids are for? Thanks for watching!

[@superbeast4287]

So not really a camping tent?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

For us it's a permanent setup. But you could absolutely use it for short term camping. With some practice it only takes a short time to set it up. These tents are bulky and heavy so you probably would want to carry then too far. Thanks for watching!

[@FishOnIsMyHandle]

👍

[@mikehernandez5878]

Oh never mind you have one ok well

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Thanks for watching!

[@mattski1979]

Are you an engineer?

[@mytwelveacres3071]

Hey Mattski1979, nope not an engineer. Hopefully it didn't sound like I was tooting my horn! LOL Thanks for watching

[@morikf1691]

Boomer Flex.

[@nobullshiit5682]

300 bucks for a 12 x 14 tarp jeez people really .

[@mytwelveacres3071]

You get what you pay for. Thanks for watching