TC and awnings
I currently do not have an awning on my wolf creek 850 but with Spring trips in the wet Pacific Northwest I'm considering getting one. I'm curious to hear others opinions on an awning. They're not che...
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skipro3 wrote:
Reddog1, what brand canopy can you recommend? I was over at Big Lots today. They have a 20% off sale and they had 10x10 straight leg pop-ups for $69 minus the 20% off; $55. They were kind of light, but provided shade. They had 5 or 6 set up in the parking lot. I passed on getting one seeing as they were probably too flimsy to be worth anything but disappointment when I expected it to work. And being disappointed when I'm out camping is not what I have in mind. Ha!
We have two. The Big Lot is probably the same quality as our less expensive canopy. I really do not know its brand, but cost between $50 and $100. I definitely would only go with straight legs. I think they are easier to tie down, and more adaptable to sides. As flimsy as it is, it has been holding up without issues for 5 or 6 uses so far. The screens and solid sides from Walmart fits. It is very light, easy to carry, but not very durable, compared to our E-ZUP Canopy.
I don't think they come much better than the E-ZUP Canopy. They have several to choose from. It is heavy duty, but spendy. I'm not sure, but I think over $200. It too comes with a storage bag, but has a handle and wheels. Pretty close to the same physical size, but about a foot longer when in the bag. We have had the E-ZUP for over eight years, and many camping trips.
One of the things to watch for is the device that allows you to raise and lower the legs. Some use buttons you press in, others use a pin you pull. You will have to decide which work best for you. The Canopy fits behind the front seat of the truck.
E-ZUP They also have Accessories.
Our E-ZUP looks like this one, at Sam's Club for $200.
