Need help with canopy selection

didisea · 05-08-2012, 03:48 PM

Caravan canopies has 4 different models to choose from. Does anyone have advice on which one is the best? The 4 models are:
Classic
Aluma shade
Display shade
Traveler

Thanks!

boogiesnap · 05-08-2012, 03:52 PM

i have the steel frame model. it withstood a very wild northeast storm.

BBQchef33 · 05-08-2012, 04:00 PM

i went looking for the caravan at costco and they didnt carry it anymore... so i got this one.

i still have my caravan 10x10, but Im on the second cover. It seems when they get too wet, they stretch out, start pooling in the corners and after that, your spending time emptying the roof out.

dosvans · 05-08-2012, 04:01 PM

I have a "Display Shade" with the steel frame and it's really durable.

BurntFinger_Jason · 05-08-2012, 06:09 PM

I just did research on all tents, and went with Undercover. So far, I love them! I just became a dealer for them, so PM me if you have any questions.

boogiesnap · 05-08-2012, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BBQchef33

i went looking for the caravan at costco and they didnt carry it anymore... so i got this one.

i still have my caravan 10x10, but Im on the second cover. It seems when they get too wet, they stretch out, start pooling in the corners and after that, your spending time emptying the roof out.

phil, don't they all do that more or less unless you move up in price point significantly?

BBQchef33 · 05-08-2012, 07:08 PM

i have not had the problem with the new one.. it has adjusters on the center struts that tighten up the canopy. They are big adjustable poles that as you tighten then, push the center of the canopy up, which tightens up the corners.

boogiesnap · 05-08-2012, 07:12 PM

damn. i must have an older one, even though it's only 1 year old.

always thought it should have some sort of tensioner.

BBQchef33 · 05-10-2012, 08:16 AM

They call it a peak extender. it's on the undercover brand I don't believe caravan has it.

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swamprb · 05-10-2012, 10:11 AM

Diane-
I have an Aluma Shade I got at Costco @5 years ago, and two others that are steel frames. The AS is significantly lighter in weight than the steel frames.

One of the steel frame Caravans had a couple broken struts, and when I called Caravan for replacements they asked what color they were? I assumed they are all white, but they color code them, one has blue specs and the other brown in the white, not sure if it has to do with models or age of the frames?

But long story short- Canopies by Fred in Ballard hooked me up with replacements, and he stocks all the Caravan models and makes the weight bags we all love here in PNWBALand!

http://www.canopiesbyfred.com/

rexbbq · 05-10-2012, 10:23 AM

Wow, I just purchased a canopy from costco.com and when it arrived it was a caravan. I guess they are closing them out.

boogiesnap · 05-10-2012, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBQchef33

They call it a peak extender. it's on the undercover brand I don't believe caravan has it.

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after doing some research it looks like it is a standard feature on the upper model caravans. i bought the displayshade(lower model).

Wampus · 05-10-2012, 06:13 PM

I got one of these for free from my work. They're not cheap and kinda bulky to haul, not as easy as the EZ-Up styles, but we used it this past weekend at a comp when thunderstorms were forecasted and were NOT worried. Only took about 10 minutes to put up & take down.

smokeyw · 05-10-2012, 06:23 PM

That is what I have been using for the past 5 years. You are correct about it being tough. I have been in some bad storms and it has held up when others went flying. On the negative side, it is heavy and bulky to transport. For that reason, I have been considering one of the EZ-Up styles.

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Originally Posted by Wampus

I got one of these for free from my work. They're not cheap and kinda bulky to haul, not as easy as the EZ-Up styles, but we used it this past weekend at a comp when thunderstorms were forecasted and were NOT worried. Only took about 10 minutes to put up & take down.

BrisketBelly · 05-21-2012, 02:03 PM

Has anyone tried to Shelter Logic brand? I'm not a competition cooker, so I would only use mine about 2-3x a year and don't really want to spend $1k on a 10x20 canopy.

05-08-2012, 03:48 PM	#1
didisea On the road to being a farker Join Date: 11-09-11 Location: Everett, WA Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Need help with canopy selection Caravan canopies has 4 different models to choose from. Does anyone have advice on which one is the best? The 4 models are: Classic Aluma shade Display shade Traveler Thanks!

05-08-2012, 03:52 PM	#2
boogiesnap Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-22-10 Location: NEW ENGLAND Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i have the steel frame model. it withstood a very wild northeast storm. __________________ S'mo Q Competition BBQ Team Q so good you gotta have s'mo. Sponsored by Oakridge BBQ twin WSM 22.5's 48" DCS gasser certified MOINK baller farkanaut in training avatar by grillman CLICK HERE to visit the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns

05-08-2012, 04:00 PM	#3
BBQchef33 Grand Poobah and Site Admin Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 10 Uploads: 4	i went looking for the caravan at costco and they didnt carry it anymore... so i got this one. i still have my caravan 10x10, but Im on the second cover. It seems when they get too wet, they stretch out, start pooling in the corners and after that, your spending time emptying the roof out. __________________ Site Administrator and Grand PooBah CBJ with a Fuzzy Blue Hat, 18 Foot Competition Trailer, Customized Klose BYC, Custom Klose built MoAB (Mother of All Banderas) passed on to Big Dog, 1 Double Barreled Lang 84, 1 Heavily Modified Bionic Bandera, 1 Custom Super Medium Stickburning Spicewine w/stoker, 1 XL BGE, 1 Mini BGE, 1 Pit Barrel Cooker, 3 WSMs, 3 Weber Kettles, an NB Hondo, A Modified Brinkman Horizontal, DCS 48" Grill, a Broilmaster P3, a covered, pellet pooping FEC100, and our duck died. :( News Flash: "A mans worth is judged by the weight of his integrity " You know your getting older when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy Smoke on KC. WWW.BBQ-BRETHREN.COM

05-08-2012, 04:01 PM	#4
dosvans On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-18-11 Location: Madison, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a "Display Shade" with the steel frame and it's really durable. __________________ Smoke Me Silly BBQ Team 3 - 22.5" WSMs, 18.5" WSM and a 22" Kettle w/Smokenator

05-08-2012, 06:09 PM	#5
BurntFinger_Jason Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-07-08 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just did research on all tents, and went with Undercover. So far, I love them! I just became a dealer for them, so PM me if you have any questions. __________________ Jason www.burntfingerbbq.com (a work in progress) www.bbqaddicts.com/blog/ Rebel 28 Good-One Rodeo Good-One Open Range 22.5" Weber Kettle

05-08-2012, 07:08 PM	#7
BBQchef33 Grand Poobah and Site Admin Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 10 Uploads: 4	i have not had the problem with the new one.. it has adjusters on the center struts that tighten up the canopy. They are big adjustable poles that as you tighten then, push the center of the canopy up, which tightens up the corners. __________________ Site Administrator and Grand PooBah CBJ with a Fuzzy Blue Hat, 18 Foot Competition Trailer, Customized Klose BYC, Custom Klose built MoAB (Mother of All Banderas) passed on to Big Dog, 1 Double Barreled Lang 84, 1 Heavily Modified Bionic Bandera, 1 Custom Super Medium Stickburning Spicewine w/stoker, 1 XL BGE, 1 Mini BGE, 1 Pit Barrel Cooker, 3 WSMs, 3 Weber Kettles, an NB Hondo, A Modified Brinkman Horizontal, DCS 48" Grill, a Broilmaster P3, a covered, pellet pooping FEC100, and our duck died. :( News Flash: "A mans worth is judged by the weight of his integrity " You know your getting older when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy Smoke on KC. WWW.BBQ-BRETHREN.COM

05-08-2012, 07:12 PM	#8
boogiesnap Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-22-10 Location: NEW ENGLAND Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	damn. i must have an older one, even though it's only 1 year old. always thought it should have some sort of tensioner. __________________ S'mo Q Competition BBQ Team Q so good you gotta have s'mo. Sponsored by Oakridge BBQ twin WSM 22.5's 48" DCS gasser certified MOINK baller farkanaut in training avatar by grillman CLICK HERE to visit the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns

05-10-2012, 08:16 AM	#9
BBQchef33 Grand Poobah and Site Admin Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 10 Uploads: 4	They call it a peak extender. it's on the undercover brand I don't believe caravan has it. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Site Administrator and Grand PooBah CBJ with a Fuzzy Blue Hat, 18 Foot Competition Trailer, Customized Klose BYC, Custom Klose built MoAB (Mother of All Banderas) passed on to Big Dog, 1 Double Barreled Lang 84, 1 Heavily Modified Bionic Bandera, 1 Custom Super Medium Stickburning Spicewine w/stoker, 1 XL BGE, 1 Mini BGE, 1 Pit Barrel Cooker, 3 WSMs, 3 Weber Kettles, an NB Hondo, A Modified Brinkman Horizontal, DCS 48" Grill, a Broilmaster P3, a covered, pellet pooping FEC100, and our duck died. :( News Flash: "A mans worth is judged by the weight of his integrity " You know your getting older when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy Smoke on KC. WWW.BBQ-BRETHREN.COM

05-10-2012, 10:11 AM	#10
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Diane- I have an Aluma Shade I got at Costco @5 years ago, and two others that are steel frames. The AS is significantly lighter in weight than the steel frames. One of the steel frame Caravans had a couple broken struts, and when I called Caravan for replacements they asked what color they were? I assumed they are all white, but they color code them, one has blue specs and the other brown in the white, not sure if it has to do with models or age of the frames? But long story short- Canopies by Fred in Ballard hooked me up with replacements, and he stocks all the Caravan models and makes the weight bags we all love here in PNWBALand! http://www.canopiesbyfred.com/ __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

05-10-2012, 10:23 AM	#11
rexbbq Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-03-12 Location: Glen Allen, VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wow, I just purchased a canopy from costco.com and when it arrived it was a caravan. I guess they are closing them out. __________________ Rex Rex's Red Hot BBQ http://www.rexbbq.com KCBS & MABA Member Black Thermapen - 10x faster than any other color! Says it on the internet, it must be true. Superior SS1, Weber OTS, Weber Spirit

05-10-2012, 06:13 PM	#13
Wampus somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-05-09 Location: Mooresville, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I got one of these for free from my work. They're not cheap and kinda bulky to haul, not as easy as the EZ-Up styles, but we used it this past weekend at a comp when thunderstorms were forecasted and were NOT worried. Only took about 10 minutes to put up & take down. __________________ Big JT's Smokin' BBQ Competition Team “If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. We need not wait to see what others do.” - Mahatma Gandhi

05-21-2012, 02:03 PM	#15
BrisketBelly Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 10-17-09 Location: Smyrna, DE Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Has anyone tried to Shelter Logic brand? I'm not a competition cooker, so I would only use mine about 2-3x a year and don't really want to spend $1k on a 10x20 canopy. __________________ Traeger Texas Grill / BDS 4 rack SS /Weber E-320 / KCBS CBJ