Camping on our pontoon

[Sisa]

Hey everyone,

I'm thinking of taking the family out camping on our Sun Tracker Party Barge. My only worry is keeping the insects/bugs out and rain. Does anyone have any recommendations or experience with camping on the river? What do you use to keep the bugs and rain away?

 

[ahicks]

Assuming you can clear enough room (remove permanent furniture as required, even temporarily), consider a tent for the night time, and a canopy w/screen enclosure for daytime. If you keep the 'toon out in the breeze, generally the bug won't be too much bother.

 

[ondarvr]

A screened in sun room tent thingy works well, or as mentioned, a normal tent.

 

[Sisa]

Thanks for the advice.

I'm starting to lean more towards a custom enclosure/canopy. A lot more pricey than a tent, but I'm thinking this is the way to go.

 

[mr geets]

When I bought our pontoon boat I paid the extra $2800 (?) for the full enclosure with roof and full window/screens. Works great and get most use out of the 2 piece fore and aft zip together top whether for rain or sun. Have stayed overnight and things worked out pretty well if there is no wind.