Hammock off of GFC?

[ritvikm]

I want to hang one end of my hammock off my GFC- does anyone do this? Thinking of either putting a hook on the track, or just using the holes that the slide in bolts go through (when the camper is up). But not sure if it’s strong enough for that.

[crazyfingers]

@ritvikm

I want to hang one end of my hammock off my GFC- does anyone do this? Thin

Great question and I was wondering the same thing myself! Maybe @GFC_Taylor can give some in put on this point?

[Kwood]

Here’s some one that did that.

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[GFC_Taylor]

Thanks @crazyfingers for pinging me.

I have hung a hammock off my camper, but off the corner piece and not the utility track. I would say, given the dynamic nature of hammocking, I would recommend a sturdy mounting point like a corner piece and not something mounted to the utility track.

Be warned: if your hammocking is particularly dynamic, you could run the risk of misaligning your tent. While the bottom portion of the tent is certainly sturdier than the upper portion, I would keep things pretty calm in the hammock if you mount it this way.

In conclusion, given my personal experience I can say I have successfully hammocked off the corner piece of my tent, but were I to try to perform any hammock maneuvers (romantic or otherwise), I would search for a sturdier mounting point like a tree.

I should also note this is just based on anecdotal evidence and should not represent a recommendation on behalf of Go Fast Campers.

[ritvikm]

Thanks Taylor! I’ll probably stick to trees

[adv_riggs]

I have 1/4" paracord loops at all four corners of the GFC. Simply laced through the existing holes in the aluminum.

Works great for suspending the GFC in winter and for hanging hammocks.

[pat_man]

Wanted to bump this - has anyone hung a hammock off of the corners of the space frame? I think some call it the “banana arms”?

Set up a hammock this weekend in a nice campspot with enough trees, but was curious about hanging it from the GFC to a tree

[Thayne]

Hey @pat_man - I didn’t have a hammock to show this in full, but hopefully this quick video helps explain your options.

GFC HowTo - Hanging a Hammock

Hit me up with any questions!

[pat_man]

Sweet! Thanks so much. Girlfriend is gonna be super excited, she was lamenting how hard it can be to find a site with the two perfect trees

[jasont]

I have tied one end of a hammock off the exterior extrusion using the GFC machined 90* bracket and the other to a tree and also to another vehicles roof rack (Prinsu) using the tie down rings. For reference I am 160lbs. I would probably not recommend a 2-person hammock with this configuration.

[adv_riggs]

Hung from all four corners many times!

[bmcq]

I’ve used two options rather than tie off to the GFC. I have a hitch mount that I use with my jeep: https://adventurehammocksystems.com/ . I installed a second hitch in the front of the Jeep so I could have the hammock set up and still access the rear cargo area. With my truck & GFC I’ve used a ENO Roadie Hammock Stand that you park on. I don’t think they make that model but I’ve seen them used on FB Marketplace or ebay. Sorry no pics but I have been happy with both of those options.