What brand Tent Canopy do you use?

SirPorkaLot · 04-01-2011, 12:13 PM

We are looking to buy some new ones.

I have had the King Canopy, and some knock-offs.
All of them seem to have the same problem, with a little bit of rain, the rain pools on the edges of the canopy top and causes the frame to buckle.

So I thought I would ask the brethren what they use?

Rich Parker · 04-01-2011, 12:19 PM

Ez up from Sam's has worked good for me. Just don't forget to stake them down.

Ron_L · 04-01-2011, 12:28 PM

We've had our Under Cover canopy for 5 or 6 years and have been through multiple storms and torrential rain without any issues. It has and adjustable center support that tightens up the fabric to minimize the pooling.

http://www.iundercover.com/

Fatback Joe · 04-01-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich Parker

Ez up from Sam's has worked good for me. Just don't forget to stake them down.

Same here.

smalls65 · 04-01-2011, 12:53 PM

EZ up..go ahead and logon to the EZ-Up website and buy you some of the weighted sandbags to hold it down..you'll be glad u did!!!!

MoKanMeathead · 04-01-2011, 02:55 PM

Our 10 x 20 is a King Canopy - never had a problem with rain pooling - the top is too tight for that. It is a little hard to set up with one person. Our 10 x 10 is an Ez-Up - not as durable (will let the rain pool) but one person can set it up easily.

MyHeartagram · 04-01-2011, 04:34 PM

yup... Walmart First Up... never had a problem

Vince RnQ · 04-01-2011, 05:11 PM

We've been using Caravan canopies since we started competing and they have worked wonderfully. Very good product!

JD McGee · 04-01-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by VisionQuest220

We've been using Caravan canopies since we started competing and they have worked wonderfully. Very good product!

X2...

Capn Kev · 04-01-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by VisionQuest220

We've been using Caravan canopies since we started competing and they have worked wonderfully. Very good product!

+1

I highly recommend Caravan. Much better than the Quik Shade one that I had before. The all-aluminum Caravan is much lighter and stronger.

Bentley · 04-01-2011, 10:03 PM

Caravan

bigdogphin · 04-01-2011, 10:04 PM

Caravan. Bought ours online at costco. Heavier duty than the ones in the store if they still have them.

Alexa RnQ · 04-01-2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by smalls65

..go ahead and logon to the EZ-Up website and buy you some of the weighted sandbags to hold it down..you'll be glad u did!!!!

We use these as well. As small/tight as our minivan pack is these days, we still take those sandbags!

SirPorkaLot · 04-01-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdogphin

Caravan. Bought ours online at costco. Heavier duty than the ones in the store if they still have them.

Thanks!
I will check that out, Caravan seems to be the consensus so far.

By the way, i also in Beaverton, but leave back to NC in the am.

SirPorkaLot · 04-01-2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron_L

We've had our Under Cover canopy for 5 or 6 years and have been through multiple storms and torrential rain without any issues. It has and adjustable center support that tightens up the fabric to minimize the pooling.

http://www.iundercover.com/

I noticed while looking at Costco online at the Caravan ,they also have the undercover brand for same price....hmmmm

04-01-2011, 12:13 PM	#1
SirPorkaLot Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-31-09 Location: Antioch, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 1	What brand Tent Canopy do you use? We are looking to buy some new ones. I have had the King Canopy, and some knock-offs. All of them seem to have the same problem, with a little bit of rain, the rain pools on the edges of the canopy top and causes the frame to buckle. So I thought I would ask the brethren what they use? __________________ Sir Porkalot aka John Back to back winner of the BBQ Brethren Throwdown with a pig leg and something funky CBBQA & KCBS member: Sir Porkalot BBQ Team NC & NorCal (Yes I stay confused) BLUE Thermapen Visit my website: http://www.sirporkalot.com

04-01-2011, 12:19 PM	#2
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ez up from Sam's has worked good for me. Just don't forget to stake them down. __________________ WSM and UDS - iBQ'n BBQ Team owner TheBBQSuperstore.com

04-01-2011, 12:28 PM	#3
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We've had our Under Cover canopy for 5 or 6 years and have been through multiple storms and torrential rain without any issues. It has and adjustable center support that tightens up the fabric to minimize the pooling. http://www.iundercover.com/ __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Weber Gasser/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

04-01-2011, 12:53 PM	#5
smalls65 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-27-09 Location: Durham, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	EZ up..go ahead and logon to the EZ-Up website and buy you some of the weighted sandbags to hold it down..you'll be glad u did!!!! __________________ Ron (The SmokeHouse Bandits BBQ Cookin Team) BWS Chubby, WSM x 3

04-01-2011, 04:34 PM	#7
MyHeartagram Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 03-21-11 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	yup... Walmart First Up... never had a problem __________________ IS that SERIOUSLY what we are Supposed to do?---22.5 WSM, two of em---Tres Jefes

04-01-2011, 02:55 PM	#6
MoKanMeathead is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-02-05 Location: Grain Valley, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Our 10 x 20 is a King Canopy - never had a problem with rain pooling - the top is too tight for that. It is a little hard to set up with one person. Our 10 x 10 is an Ez-Up - not as durable (will let the rain pool) but one person can set it up easily.

04-01-2011, 05:11 PM	#8
Vince RnQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-09-07 Location: Phoenix, AZ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We've been using Caravan canopies since we started competing and they have worked wonderfully. Very good product! __________________ Rhythm 'n QUE Our Website On Facebook A Few Great Moments in RnQ History 1st Place Chicken at The Jack 2012 GC at the Inaguaral Sam's Club Invitational The Double Grand Championship

04-01-2011, 10:03 PM	#11
Bentley Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-14-07 Location: Eden After the Fall Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Caravan __________________ Certified Master Judge #5382 What is best in life? "To crush your BBQ opponents, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."

04-01-2011, 10:04 PM	#12
bigdogphin Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-12-09 Location: Beaverton, OR Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Caravan. Bought ours online at costco. Heavier duty than the ones in the store if they still have them. __________________ Jesse Movin' The Chains BBQ TEAM Reverse FEC 100 Right Handed FEC 100 1 UDS and Chargriller Superpro w/ sfb (Retired) Weber Kettle Green Thermapen KCBS & PNWBA CBJ

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