New canvas.

[V8Ian]

I recently used my swag for the first time. It was like sleeping between two sheets of three ply. Is there a trick or secret to making the canvas compliant? Something I can treat it with?

[Ancient Mariner]

I recently used my swag for the first time. It was like sleeping between two sheets of three ply. Is there a trick or secret to making the canvas compliant? Something I can treat it with?
EP 85-140:Rolling:

[V8Ian]

EP 85-140:Rolling:
Thanks mate, you're a great help. [wink11] I expected someone to suggest an acid of some sort. [biggrin]

[trout1105]

As far as I am aware Like new boots only wear and age will soften up the canvass on a new swag unfortunately.
I have been using domed swags for the last few years so being new isn't a drama with these But I have bought a new standard swag to use on my boat so I will be watching this thread with interest in case there IS a way to soften them up[thumbsupbig]

[V8Ian]

As far as I am aware Like new boots only wear and age will soften up the canvass on a new swag unfortunately.
I have been using domed swags for the last few years so being new isn't a drama with these But I have bought a new standard swag to use on my boat so I will be watching this thread with interest in case there IS a way to soften them up[thumbsupbig]
I'm not going to live that long. :eek2:

[trout1105]

I'm not going to live that long. :eek2:

I have been saying that for years and yet here I am still[biggrin][bigrolf]

[Bigbjorn]

Thanks mate, you're a great help. [wink11] I expected someone to suggest an acid of some sort. [biggrin]

I would have thought an old gear jammer of your age and experience would soak it in diesel.

[V8Ian]

I would have thought an old gear jammer of your age and experience would soak it in diesel.
That doesn't make it softer, it just stinks out a day cab. [bigsad]

[donh54]

I recently used my swag for the first time. It was like sleeping between two sheets of three ply. Is there a trick or secret to making the canvas compliant? Something I can treat it with?Mate threw his in a cement mixer (with water) for a few hours.

[trout1105]

Mate threw his in a cement mixer (with water) for a few hours.

That would most likely soften the canvass up But I also imagine that it would leak like a sieve as well[bigwhistle][bighmmm]

[Bigbjorn]

That doesn't make it softer, it just stinks out a day cab. [bigsad]

It smells worse than the gear jammer?[bigwhistle]

[V8Ian]

It smells worse than the gear jammer?[bigwhistle]
Maybe not that bad, just the same.
Many years ago, I was checking out books at the Strathpine library, when the librarian asked if I was a truckie. As my selection of books would have given nothing away, I asked why she asked.
"You smell just like my husband" she replied.

[Bearman]

That doesn't make it softer, it just stinks out a day cab. [bigsad]

Diesel = truckies perfume

[Grahame Roberts]

I recently used my swag for the first time. It was like sleeping between two sheets of three ply. Is there a trick or secret to making the canvas compliant? Something I can treat it with?

Maybe you should email the manufacturer?

[V8Ian]

It was the last one made before the old fellow retired.

[4bee]

I'm not going to live that long. :eek2:



And you don't even live in Aged Care in Vic.:wallbash:



Re your tarp. I would say it need buckets more of use like my bed sheets.. Can you remember what you used to use to soften a MC Lap Rug?


Oh yeah, probably SAE 30, especially around the foot rests, right?[bigrolf]

[theelms66]

Boot polish?

[V8Ian]

Boot polish?
Wouldn't that be politically incorrect?

[trout1105]

Wouldn't that be politically incorrect?

Not if you used Dubbin which is color neutral [biggrin]

[theelms66]

Maccas sell the in 6 and 12 packs ......WHAT !

[incisor]

just use it :P

[slug_burner]

Moisture content should help with how easy it is to bend fold the canvass. I’d try a spray bottle of water. Canvass doesn’t become water proof until the fibres swell with moisture. Most evident around stitching

[4bee]

Moisture content should help with how easy it is to bend fold the canvass. I’d try a spray bottle of water. Canvass doesn’t become water proof until the fibres swell with moisture. Most evident around stitching


But but but, his Camp. colleagues might think he'd ****ed in his fart sack over night.[bigrolf]


Come to think of it, it would give new meaning to the morning rousing call when it is time to get up, Army Style. "Hands off cocks, on socks". or "Drop your cocks & grab your socks":Rolling:

[DiscoMick]

Moisture content should help with how easy it is to bend fold the canvass. I’d try a spray bottle of water. Canvass doesn’t become water proof until the fibres swell with moisture. Most evident around stitchingWhat he said. Canvas needs to be wet and let dry. Currently doing that with the new canvas on our camper. You might zip it up, hang it on the clothesline, and wet it several times, letting it dry in the sun.
I learnt a lot from reading this article by Trayon on seasoning canvas.

Waterproofing Canvas Tents: The Hidden Art | Trayon Campers (https://www.trayon.com/blog/waterproofing-canvas-tents/)

[Bigbjorn]

Ian, is it a double deck swag?[bigwhistle]

[ramblingboy42]

It Also depends on what weight canvas your farter sack is made from.

I had a swag made from that rip stop vinyl fabric that liferafts are made from for years and it was quite plient and easy to sleep in.

I absentmindedly put it away damp once and it turned into a mildew rollup.

So over to the "new" Anaconda store and the latest Dune 4WD Outback hooped zip up supercomfortable swag at that time. 20yrs ago?

I have since replaced that with the latest Dune 4WD tent swag , some of you would have one.....but it's cold, so I have done a couple of minor mods to it. They take up some space though compared to the conventional old swag like Ian's .

[4bee]

It Also depends on what weight canvas your farter sack is made from.

I had a swag made from that rip stop vinyl fabric that liferafts are made from for years and it was quite plient and easy to sleep in.

I absentmindedly put it away damp once and it turned into a mildew rollup.

So over to the "new" Anaconda store and the latest Dune 4WD Outback hooped zip up supercomfortable swag at that time. 20yrs ago?

I have since replaced that with the latest Dune 4WD tent swag , some of you would have one.....but it's cold, so I have done a couple of minor mods to it. They take up some space though compared to the conventional old swag like Ian's .



Wot, minor mods like a 50,000 btu/hr Gas Space Heater? That sort of thing? [bigrolf]

[4bee]

What he said. Canvas needs to be wet and let dry. Currently doing that with the new canvas on our camper. You might zip it up, hang it on the clothesline, and wet it several times, letting it dry in the sun.
I learnt a lot from reading this article by Trayon on seasoning canvas.

Waterproofing Canvas Tents: The Hidden Art | Trayon Campers (https://www.trayon.com/blog/waterproofing-canvas-tents/)


Thanks Mick, a most interesting read. Now I am all enthused it looks like my S2A Canvas Tilt is going to get a hiding & a wash. Has never been treated to a man made shower. It should be genuine Military Specced Canvas as it was Brand new & out of the box with the MiL P/n on it, & the Canvas & that did smell lurvely.


Weather here is being a tad unpredictable so getting the right days could be a problem but I'll give it a go & trust to luck. Maybe a nice drive up to Queensland for a few days might help.[bigrolf]

Then again, I may wait until I get some decent sunshine & get a good choice of Movie as they suggest. A cuppa is never a problem in this house & maybe something long like "Gone with the wind".

[ramblingboy42]

Maybe a nice drive up to Queensland for a few days might help

yes its only going to hang around 24-28 for the next month with the odd shower.

[4bee]

Maybe a nice drive up to Queensland for a few days might help

yes its only going to hang around 24-28 for the next month with the odd shower.

That sounds perfect. I'm on my way.[bigrolf]

[DiscoMick]

We took the grandkids and dogs to the beach today. Lovely. Glad I'm not down south freezing.

[V8Ian]

Ian, is it a double deck swag?[bigwhistle]
Double width, king length with a split mattress that can be "stacked" when only one occupant.


Thanks Mick, a most interesting read. Now I am all enthused it looks like my S2A Canvas Tilt is going to get a hiding & a wash. Has never been treated to a man made shower. It should be genuine Military Specced Canvas as it was Brand new & out of the box with the MiL P/n on it, & the Canvas & that did smell lurvely.


Weather here is being a tad unpredictable so getting the right days could be a problem but I'll give it a go & trust to luck. Maybe a nice drive up to Queensland for a few days might help.[bigrolf]

Then again, I may wait until I get some decent sunshine & get a good choice of Movie as they suggest. A cuppa is never a problem in this house & maybe something long like "Gone with the wind".


Maybe a nice drive up to Queensland for a few days might help

yes its only going to hang around 24-28 for the next month with the odd shower.


That sounds perfect. I'm on my way.[bigrolf]
Series? Leave now, you should make it by Christmas.

[4bee]

Double width, king length with a split mattress that can be "stacked" when only one occupant.






Series? Leave now, you should make it by Christmas.


If I put the donk back in rather than pushing it I could be there by Dec 1 at a pinch.[bigrolf]

[V8Ian]

If I put the donk back in rather than pushing it I could be there by Dec 1 at a pinch.[bigrolf]
I'll meet you at the gate, with a refreshing Bundy. :twobeers:

[4bee]

I'll meet you at the gate, with a refreshing Bundy. :twobeers:


That would be much appreciated, so I'd better get my skates on.[bigrolf]