Competition Canopy - Eurmax

Code3BBQ · 02-08-2013, 01:53 PM

We are looking for a new canopy this year. There were a couple threads last year that people were happy with the Caravan and Undercover models. I found a brand that seems similar in build quality. The company is call Eurmax (www.eurmax.com).

Has anyone else heard of them, owned or used any of their canopies? Thanks guys !!!

Jaskew82 · 02-08-2013, 02:36 PM

never heard of them but I did like my undercover canopy.

hogzillas · 02-08-2013, 04:07 PM

Can't say about eurmax but I've had a EzUP Express2 for several years w/ no problems & 2 quickshade weekenders that crumpled in broke in a fairly good breeze one was brand new OOB to boot. My vote would be the EzUP Express2 that has the straight legs & internal frame.

Untraceable · 02-08-2013, 04:33 PM

is that express2 the same thing as the one they sell at sams under then tag E2 I belive they just call it?

JimmyDAL · 02-08-2013, 04:58 PM

We Roll with the Commercial Caravan and have not looked back.

Southern Krunk BBQ Societ · 02-09-2013, 08:27 AM

I just ordered a Eurmax, should come in soon, will let you know..

Spartan_Jeff · 02-09-2013, 08:47 AM

Are there any brands that people have been unhappy with...a brand to stay away from?

Ron_L · 02-09-2013, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Spartan_Jeff

Are there any brands that people have been unhappy with...a brand to stay away from?

I would avoid the canopies where the legs go out at an angle, any brand. They typically have an 8x8 top but need a 10x10 area because the legs stick out.

Also, I know that guys have good luck with the cheap canopies from Walmart, Sam's, etc, but I've seen to many of those collapse under the weight of heavy rain. Strong winds can damage any canopy, but in general the stronger the frame the more they will stand up to.

Our Undercover has been in heavy use for 5 years and occasional use for two years before that. It has been through more storms than I can remember and is still going strong.

Code3BBQ · 02-10-2013, 06:03 PM

Great, please keep me posted, I will be anxious to see what you think. Do you mind telling me which one you ordered?

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Originally Posted by Southern Krunk BBQ Societ

I just ordered a Eurmax, should come in soon, will let you know..

hogzillas · 02-11-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Untraceable

is that express2 the same thing as the one they sell at sams under then tag E2 I belive they just call it?

Not sure as I've not really looked at what's Sams has. I got mine at Academy for about $120-150 (on sale sometimes in the off season). If it's straight legged w/ an internal crossbraced frame w/ a single pole at the center to hold the canopy up then I'd assume it's the same model.

K-Train · 02-12-2013, 01:50 PM

We just got a car port. Used it for our last comp last season. A Bit** to put up and take down, but awesome coverage.

Basted moral support guy · 02-20-2013, 12:12 PM

Our cook got an Undercover before our last competition after we lost a Coleman to the wind. It seems to be a lot more well constructed than the Coleman. The joints are more reinforced and the frame seems to be higher quality.

I think the Coleman lasted six competitions, so it ended up basically costing $20-$25 per competition for shelter, which I don't think is terrible.

timzcardz · 02-20-2013, 12:32 PM

One of my canopies (Caravan from Costco) is out from April through November every year. That exposure takes a toll on the top.

After a couple of years, I replaced one of the tops with a Eurmax top, and I can say that I was very impressed with the quality of the top. So much so that I have ordered another top for my other 10x10.

I paid $80 deliverd for the first one, but the price went up and the second one is costing me $90. (here's their ebay store: http://stores.ebay.com/eurmax4u?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 )

If their frames are anything like their tops, then I think you'll be happy.

hogzgonewild · 02-20-2013, 01:58 PM

We have one of the commercial QuikShade C-100's and love it. It's really heavy duty and the canvas seems thicker than most others.

02-08-2013, 01:53 PM	#1
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02-08-2013, 02:36 PM	#2
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02-12-2013, 01:50 PM	#11
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02-20-2013, 12:32 PM	#13
timzcardz Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-22-05 Location: Long Island, NY	One of my canopies (Caravan from Costco) is out from April through November every year. That exposure takes a toll on the top. After a couple of years, I replaced one of the tops with a Eurmax top, and I can say that I was very impressed with the quality of the top. So much so that I have ordered another top for my other 10x10. I paid $80 deliverd for the first one, but the price went up and the second one is costing me $90. (here's their ebay store: http://stores.ebay.com/eurmax4u?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 ) If their frames are anything like their tops, then I think you'll be happy. __________________ GRIM REAPER SMOKERS - "BBQ To Die For" ™ "Founders Club" Operation BBQ Relief Weber Smokey Mountain x 3 Weber Genesis Silver x 2 Weber One Touch Gold Weber Performer x 2 Weber Smokey Joe Bottle of Absolut Bottle of Beer Everything Ripken, "Cards and Que. One tastes of cardboard, the other sweet blue." ©

02-08-2013, 04:07 PM	#3
hogzillas Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-10-12 Location: B'ham, AL	Can't say about eurmax but I've had a EzUP Express2 for several years w/ no problems & 2 quickshade weekenders that crumpled in broke in a fairly good breeze one was brand new OOB to boot. My vote would be the EzUP Express2 that has the straight legs & internal frame.

02-08-2013, 04:33 PM	#4
Untraceable Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-19-11 Location: EAD	is that express2 the same thing as the one they sell at sams under then tag E2 I belive they just call it?

02-08-2013, 04:58 PM	#5
JimmyDAL is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-30-11 Location: New England	We Roll with the Commercial Caravan and have not looked back.

02-09-2013, 08:27 AM	#6
Southern Krunk BBQ Societ Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-30-10 Location: Hot Springs AR	I just ordered a Eurmax, should come in soon, will let you know..

02-09-2013, 08:47 AM	#7
Spartan_Jeff Got Wood. Join Date: 09-28-12 Location: Lansing, mi	Are there any brands that people have been unhappy with...a brand to stay away from?

02-20-2013, 12:12 PM	#12
Basted moral support guy On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-09-12 Location: Joplin, MO	Our cook got an Undercover before our last competition after we lost a Coleman to the wind. It seems to be a lot more well constructed than the Coleman. The joints are more reinforced and the frame seems to be higher quality. I think the Coleman lasted six competitions, so it ended up basically costing $20-$25 per competition for shelter, which I don't think is terrible.

02-20-2013, 01:58 PM	#14
hogzgonewild Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-26-11 Location: Douglasville, GA	We have one of the commercial QuikShade C-100's and love it. It's really heavy duty and the canvas seems thicker than most others.