LowTech - first, love the stuff you've posted here. Interesting, informative, and super helpful, thank you.
The tarp extension poles are held in place by eyebolts. Static position, no adjustment, independent of the tarp ridgeline.
One eyebolt goes through the T connector and the extension pole that slots into it. This just keeps the extension pole from spinning. I'm not convinced it's necessary.
Four eyebolts hold the tarp pole at a fixed angle. Two through the T connector and the crossbar, one on each side through the corner leg connectors and crossbar. These single eyebolts on each leg connector are obscured, but you can see the holes from my attempt to drill through the connector and crossbar. (The holes on each side do not line up, so the eyebolt, which is on the other side out of view, doesn't go all the way through.)
If I could do it again, I'd drill properly and well aligned all the way through the connectors and crossbars, then use an easily removable pin in place of each eyebolt to break down components for easier transport. The eyebolts are a hassle to unscrew, so I just leave everything in place.
First photo just shows perspective - tarp pole pointing up to the right. Second photo shows the T connector, eye bolts, crossbar, and leg connectors.
If it's not clear let me know and I'll take better photos.
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