RAW Details Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 What size/brand canopies are you guys using??? I want something I can fully fit full size sedans under but don't want to kill my back putting up and taking down. I'm a one man show. Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innovative Detailing Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Works awesome....Came with 6 long steel spikes and when really necessary I use my tiedowns..one on each side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity Detailing, LLC Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I swear I was just about to post his same question. Adam's has everything! Thanks everyone for you input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFOS Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Logo's look similar - UC-2P20W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazinSS934 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I used the water filled buckets one time and only one time..... I get chlorine buckets that have plastic handle and I tied off to the handle. One gust of wind and the handle was shot. So that is how I came up with a screw type anchor into concrete. I use ratchet straps to go from the EZ-up to the Pail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XQIZT Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I have seen some that just buy buckets and fill then with water for those that are mobile. Water weighs around 8 lb/gallon so you can get 30 to 40 lbs in a typical bucket. Excellent. I like that. With the weight bags we have, they are good at keep the tent in place in low winds, but if things get crazy, its game over. I hesitates making the buckets filled with concrete, because thats one more thing to haul around that I simply do not have room for. 6 buckets at 40lbs should be a better solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunky Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I have seen some that just buy buckets and fill then with water for those that are mobile. Water weighs around 8 lb/gallon so you can get 30 to 40 lbs in a typical bucket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 For around $60-70 you can order canopy weight bags (set of 4) off Amazon made by EZ-Up. I'm sure they will work with other canopy designs. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveVY Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Easy solution to secure it to the ground. Grab some 5 gal buckets from home depot and a few bags of redi mix concrete. Mix up the concrete and set the ground stake in it. Now you can secure the tent on black top without driving a stake in to the pavement Cool idea! And the buckets would also serve as a great hose mgmt system to keep the hose from pulling the canopy legs or getting caught on the car tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazinSS934 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Easy solution to secure it to the ground. Grab some 5 gal buckets from home depot and a few bags of redi mix concrete. Mix up the concrete and set the ground stake in it. Now you can secure the tent on black top without driving a stake in to the pavement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunky Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Dave: how sturdy is that rig in any wind? Same question. I see no weights around the legs so figure it is a goner in a good wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I've had 4 so far. The one I have now I got at Wal Mart for about $100. It's an EZ Up. Not terribly heavy, fits in the trunk of the Vette, and I can put it up myself if it's NOT windy. I can tell you, they're sturdy and hold up to strong winds, but you HAVE TO STAKE THEM INTO THE GROUND SOMEHOW. I've had them take off on me...........once to the tune of $600 damage to another Vette. They aren't indestructable enough to leave up permanently though. Check Dick's Sporting Goods or Dunham's Sporting Goods if you have those stores in your area or Wal Mart. They all sell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XQIZT Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Dave: how sturdy is that rig in any wind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasssc Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Here is one that I purchased on Amazon, its a 10x20, weighs in at about 70lbs, made of honeycomb aluminum.....and I can personally set this up myself. That thing is sweet! What is it called? Do you have a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innovative Detailing Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Here is one that I purchased on Amazon, its a 10x20, weighs in at about 70lbs, made of honeycomb aluminum.....and I can personally set this up myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XQIZT Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 a 10x20 may not be an "easy up" option...ours is a 2 man job and it is somewhat heavy...i've seen 10x10's that can go up wit one person. Just make sure that you weigh it down...a simple gust can push it into the car you are working on and do some nasty damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FAST SS Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Sams Club has a nice one for $199. If you don't like it their return policy is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titantruckguy Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I got a 10 x 10 from Kmart for cheap..northern tools and tractor supply have 20x 10 for cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAW Details Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Need to purchase one ASAP. Any help would be awesome Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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