Weight needed to hold down canopy - Page 2

nthole · 05-15-2011, 06:44 PM

Based on the last contest I was at, 600 lbs of sandbags, 1 truck, 3 coolers and 3 200lb humans.

That will keep it mostly down.

We put 2 50 lb sandbags on each corner. Carry two extra two put on the bottom of any sides we strap on.

Rob Albach · 05-15-2011, 06:46 PM

Thanks all for the many replies...Looks like I'm going with 3 2.5 gallon containers(75lbs)(duct taped together) per corner... I like the 5 gallon bucket idea but not too keen on trying to track down a water source...(or haul it too far) I have a bum knee just bareley gettin around as it is. Between my truck and trailer I have enough space for the containers. Thanks again...:)

Smoke'n Ice · 05-15-2011, 10:56 PM

Might I suggest you put your name and address on the canopy so whom ever finds it, can mail it back

rksylves · 05-16-2011, 07:28 AM

Yeah, that was the wildest I've seen yet. Whiskey Bent lost 3 canopies, I know of at least 3 other teams that lost canopies. I got mine down about 15 minutes before it hit.

I will be buying 4 five gallon buckets this week but I agree with Tim, get them down if at all possible before the really bad stuff rolls in.

Russ

Burk504 · 05-16-2011, 07:51 AM

At salisbury this year we used four buckets and a heavy gust picked the entire thing up and moved it several feet. The landing bent one of the legs and we were just 2 minutes from taking it down.

Definitely take them down when it gets crazy!

Funtimebbq · 05-16-2011, 08:59 AM

Spent last Sat. night in Vegas. The wind was howling all night long. The drive home yesterday was brutal also. I'll be taking the EZ-Up sandbags and 5 gallon buckets just in case.

Benny

Stoke&Smoke · 05-16-2011, 01:18 PM

If it gets THAT windy, you might want to take the roof off to save your EZ-Up. Had we done that at Elk Grove a couple years ago, as others did, ours wouldn't have broken. Last thing I want is for my canopy to get loose and hurt someone or their property! We started using 3 foot sections of 4" PVC pipe, filled with concrete with an I-bolt at one end. They seem to work really well, but once you get to near-tornadic wind, I think it's best to pull the roof. (assuming you are able at that point)

TN_BBQ · 05-16-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Albach

Thanks all for the many replies...Looks like I'm going with 3 2.5 gallon containers(75lbs)(duct taped together) per corner... I like the 5 gallon bucket idea but not too keen on trying to track down a water source...(or haul it too far) I have a bum knee just bareley gettin around as it is. Between my truck and trailer I have enough space for the containers. Thanks again...:)

OK

I know Vegas is in the desert, but won't they have a water source for you? Interesting.

I've seen folks make anchor weights out of PVC pipes filled with concrete (looked like they were 4" or 6" pipes and about a foot long). They had an eye-bolt in there so they could use a rope.

Rob Albach · 05-16-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TN_BBQ

OK

I know Vegas is in the desert, but won't they have a water source for you? Interesting.

I've seen folks make anchor weights out of PVC pipes filled with concrete (looked like they were 4" or 6" pipes and about a foot long). They had an eye-bolt in there so they could use a rope.

Water at a competition is a pretty big deal!! I'm sure they'll work out the water/ash/grease/trash plans right after they figure out the intense CRAZY dynamics of publishing a team list

I've seen those PVC pipe setups, they look pretty good...

HawgNationBBQ · 05-16-2011, 07:41 PM

We use four cinder blocks.

NorthwestBBQ · 05-16-2011, 08:36 PM

They sell sand-filled canopy weights specifically for this purpose. They are tall and thin and don't take up to much room at the corners. In an emergency, remove the fabric cover and let it fly.

Gowan · 05-17-2011, 01:22 AM

Agree that water buckets are the best solution. Fixed weights may look prettier, but a four bucks a gallon for fuel I'll go with the lightweight option all day long.

smalls65 · 05-17-2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by NorthwestBBQ

They sell sand-filled canopy weights specifically for this purpose. They are tall and thin and don't take up to much room at the corners. In an emergency, remove the fabric cover and let it fly.

What he said!!! I got mine from the EZ-UP website..about 39 bucks for two...But they are worth it!!!

MikeR · 05-17-2011, 08:12 AM

Had a contest in April that got a little crazy- 5 gallon bucket of water on each leg and they were still lifting. Finally attached a bungee cord to the center, pulled up a chair, and as "SpeedRcer1" noted- "I looked like a kid holding a baloon". All our equipment made it but some teams lost some canopies.

05-15-2011, 06:44 PM	#16
nthole Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: St. Louis	Based on the last contest I was at, 600 lbs of sandbags, 1 truck, 3 coolers and 3 200lb humans. That will keep it mostly down. We put 2 50 lb sandbags on each corner. Carry two extra two put on the bottom of any sides we strap on. __________________ Neil -- "Easy Bake Master" NB Bandera [gone to heaven...conveniently located in Long Island, NY] Rebel 23, WSM A, WSM B, UDS, Easy Bake Oven Pork Pistols BBQ MOFO Illuminati MOINK...It's what's for linner.

05-15-2011, 06:46 PM	#17
Rob Albach Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 04-26-11 Location: Boerne, TX	Thanks all for the many replies...Looks like I'm going with 3 2.5 gallon containers(75lbs)(duct taped together) per corner... I like the 5 gallon bucket idea but not too keen on trying to track down a water source...(or haul it too far) I have a bum knee just bareley gettin around as it is. Between my truck and trailer I have enough space for the containers. Thanks again...:) __________________ Rob Albach/AZTEC BBQ

05-16-2011, 07:28 AM	#19
rksylves Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-28-09 Location: Melbourne, Florida	Yeah, that was the wildest I've seen yet. Whiskey Bent lost 3 canopies, I know of at least 3 other teams that lost canopies. I got mine down about 15 minutes before it hit. I will be buying 4 five gallon buckets this week but I agree with Tim, get them down if at all possible before the really bad stuff rolls in. Russ __________________ Lead Cook 'Second Star BBQ' using a Big Orange 'Prince', 22 OTG, SJS FBA & KCBS CBJ

05-16-2011, 07:51 AM	#20
Burk504 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-01-09 Location: South Riding, VA	At salisbury this year we used four buckets and a heavy gust picked the entire thing up and moved it several feet. The landing bent one of the legs and we were just 2 minutes from taking it down. Definitely take them down when it gets crazy! __________________ www.facebook.com/smokisporkis - UDS, Bandera, ECB

05-16-2011, 01:18 PM	#22
Stoke&Smoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-18-07 Location: Western burbs of Chicago, IL	If it gets THAT windy, you might want to take the roof off to save your EZ-Up. Had we done that at Elk Grove a couple years ago, as others did, ours wouldn't have broken. Last thing I want is for my canopy to get loose and hurt someone or their property! We started using 3 foot sections of 4" PVC pipe, filled with concrete with an I-bolt at one end. They seem to work really well, but once you get to near-tornadic wind, I think it's best to pull the roof. (assuming you are able at that point) __________________ 2 Skinny Cooks Competition Team [URL]http://2SkinnyCooks.blogspot.com[/URL] KCBS CJ/TC #17139 Member ILBBQS Too many cookers to list :crazy:

05-15-2011, 10:56 PM	#18
Smoke'n Ice is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-08-09 Location: Plano, TX	Might I suggest you put your name and address on the canopy so whom ever finds it, can mail it back

05-16-2011, 08:59 AM	#21
Funtimebbq Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-19-09 Location: Whittier, CA	Spent last Sat. night in Vegas. The wind was howling all night long. The drive home yesterday was brutal also. I'll be taking the EZ-Up sandbags and 5 gallon buckets just in case. Benny

05-16-2011, 07:41 PM	#25
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05-16-2011, 08:36 PM	#26
NorthwestBBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Everett, WA	They sell sand-filled canopy weights specifically for this purpose. They are tall and thin and don't take up to much room at the corners. In an emergency, remove the fabric cover and let it fly.

05-17-2011, 01:22 AM	#27
Gowan is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-08-07 Location: Cartersville, GA	Agree that water buckets are the best solution. Fixed weights may look prettier, but a four bucks a gallon for fuel I'll go with the lightweight option all day long.

05-17-2011, 08:12 AM	#29
MikeR is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-13-08 Location: Islip, NY	Had a contest in April that got a little crazy- 5 gallon bucket of water on each leg and they were still lifting. Finally attached a bungee cord to the center, pulled up a chair, and as "SpeedRcer1" noted- "I looked like a kid holding a baloon". All our equipment made it but some teams lost some canopies. __________________ "People who drink light 'beer' don't like the taste of beer; they just like to pee alot." GRIM REAPER SMOKERS [B]-[/B] [I]"BBQ To Die For"[FONT=verdana, arial]™ [/FONT][/I]Under the [B]"LENIENT"[/B] direction of Pit Master Tim. 22.5 OTG, 18.5 OTS, 18.5 WSM, Chargriller Duo with optional side fire box. [COLOR=red]"Founders Club" Operation BBQ Relief.[/COLOR]

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