Hello, new here, question re. adding electric port to tent

[Norm]

Hi,
Sorry to barge right in with a new topic.

I've narrowed my search for a new tent to three Eureka models: the Titan, Headquarters, and Equinox. None of which are equipped with a port for extension cord, near as I can tell.

Has anyone experience with adding a port? I briefly searched this fine forum and the net and found zilch.

It seems there should be such a product that one could add, perhaps attached with adhesive (and finished via a careful razor knife). I don't sew.

Thanks,
Norm

[Johnny Test]

Re: Hello, new here, question re. adding electric port to tent

Since the titian has doors at both ends no need to add a port.

It would be hard to do well without sewing.

[busere]

Re: Hello, new here, question re. adding electric port to tent

Yeah...I agree with Johnny, you would need to sew. We have a Colman 9 man that we use that has a port and an internal battery pack that drives an overhead light and fan, which helps more than you would think during the summer months. With the windows open and the fan running, the air flow is good enough to maintain a bit more comfort.

[Norm]

Re: Hello, new here, question re. adding electric port to tent

Since the titian has doors at both ends no need to add a port.

It would be hard to do well without sewing.

Yes, my first hope is that the door zippers are configured such that I can zip the extension cord into a door, without creating a gap for rain. Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to examine these tents before buying.

After now reading at this forum a bit, I am now considering a Kodiak Flex-Bow. The same concern exists for that model: getting electricity in without creating a rain gap. I generally car camp for the fairer half of the year, almost always where there is juice to power all my e-crap (and Mr. Coffee, of course). I grew weary of lugging deep-cycles, though I still carry one for the occasional 'primitive' night.

[renodesertfox]

Re: Hello, new here, question re. adding electric port to tent

Have no fear Norm! I have a Kodiak Cabin Tent 9x12 and others all Kodiaks have a port for electrical or propane cords and/or hoses.

[Johnny Test]

Re: Hello, new here, question re. adding electric port to tent

The titian has a flap over the bottom of the door, plus it's rain fly hangs out with awnings. I can leave the windows open when it is raining. One of the reasons I bought it. Here is the best pic I have of the end.

-JT

[shawnbebout]

Re: Hello, new here, question re. adding electric port to tent

Norm, Don't be afraid! Come on over to the Kodiak canvas side, it's warmer over here.

[Internetpilot]

Re: Hello, new here, question re. adding electric port to tent

A bit late on this, but I have seen adhesive zippers. The adhesive is pretty much permanent, so you'd have to plan placement carefully. The installation process is with the two sides of the zipper closed together, you simply stick it on the tent fabric where you want the port, unzip the zipper, cut the tent, now you have a zipper port. It's similar to the door zippers available for poly tarp walls (usually used in construction).

All this being said, I don't know if I'd cut a hole in my tent, but if you want a power port enough...