This US Canvas Jeep Cover / Jeep Tarp is a strong green canvas cover, designed to protect a Willys Jeep, Hotchkiss M201 or similar historic vehicle from rain, dust and unwanted attention. Made from heavy cotton canvas and fitted with brass eyelets, it can be securely tied down over the vehicle or used to cover equipment in camp.
The tarp has a classic military appearance, making it ideal for re-enactment, living history displays, vehicle shows and museum presentations. Double fabric edges and reinforced corners add strength, while the 20 brass eyelets around the outside make it easy to tension and secure.
Subtle advice: combine this Jeep Cover with wooden tent pegs, canvas rope or matching vehicle equipment to complete your military vehicle or field camp display.
Historical Context
Canvas tarps were essential pieces of equipment for the U.S. Army during the Second World War. They were used to cover vehicles, tools, ammunition boxes, personal kit and field equipment. A jeep in the field was often more than transport; it served as a mobile workhorse carrying everything from radios to tools and supplies.
Canvas helped protect equipment from rain, mud and dust, while keeping valuable gear covered and organised. For re-enactors and vehicle owners, a canvas jeep tarp adds a practical and historically fitting detail to any wartime vehicle or camp setup.
Features
- Suitable as a cover for a Willys Jeep, Hotchkiss M201 or similar vehicle
- Size: approx. 12 x 8 ft / 3.6 x 2.2 metres
- Made from strong green cotton canvas
- Canvas weight: approx. 400 g/m²
- Waterproofed canvas
- Fitted with 20 brass eyelets around the outside
- Brass eyelets placed approximately every 2 ft
- Double fabric edges
- Reinforced corners
- Canvas storage bag included
- Can also be used as a groundsheet, shade cover or general protective tarp
- Weight: approx. 5 kg
