What canopy size to buy?

**Calendyr** · 08-18-2018, 09:41 PM

Only thing Walmart seems to have available is the 10 X 10 one in Canada ;( I am thinking of buying 2, this way I can use one for small vehicles and if I have to do something larger I could install both. That is a lot of room in the van, so I would have to re-organize things.... but at 90 CAN$ each it's not a lot of money. Also if one breaks, I would have a backup. I read in the comments they are kind of flimsy... so I don't know how long they would last.

**minerigger** · 08-19-2018, 11:41 AM

@sudsmobil and @UncleDavy...how do you keep these things on the ground? I live where the wind blows...30-40mph is normal and I don't bat an eye it. Curious how the legs stay planted. Sandbags? Weights?

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

**UncleDavy** · 08-19-2018, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by minerigger

@sudsmobil and @UncleDavy...how do you keep these things on the ground? I live where the wind blows...30-40mph is normal and I don't bat an eye it. Curious how the legs stay planted. Sandbags? Weights?

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

I purchased the Caravan Canopy Sports Caravan Weight Plates along with the canopy. They come four in a box and each weight is 6 lb. They are easily stackable and fit nicely on the foot of the canopy. Thanks for reminding me about this. I just ordered another set.

**minerigger** · 08-19-2018, 12:10 PM

If you get a chance, could you snap a picture of the weights installed...how many do you think you could stack?

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

**UncleDavy** · 08-19-2018, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by minerigger

If you get a chance, could you snap a picture of the weights installed...how many do you think you could stack?

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

The only picture I have is when I used the one box of weights. There is one weight on each leg but they are stackable with pegs that fit into holes of the weight underneath. I would imagine that you could easily stack 4 or 5 on each leg.

**minerigger** · 08-19-2018, 12:26 PM

That's good to know. Thank you for the info

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

**UncleDavy** · 08-19-2018, 12:41 PM

I know that links from other websites are verboten so here is a picture of the weights.

**minerigger** · 08-19-2018, 12:57 PM

Oh you could stack lots of those. Perfect I know what I want now

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

**StartAutoDetailing** · 08-20-2018, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by minerigger

If you get a chance, could you snap a picture of the weights installed...how many do you think you could stack?

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Have you tried to fill 4 buckets of water, place each leg into each bucket, and bungee cord the leg to the bucket? Each bucket with about 4 gallons of water should weigh 30-35 pounds.

**Calendyr** · 08-20-2018, 12:25 PM

Had to order the 16 X 16, only one available now and online only ;(

For weights I am not sure what do to. I saw sand bags on Amazon. Or I could go with buckets filled with water but that is kinda time consuming, filling each bucket and all. Do those things tend to catch the wind much? Would sand bags be enough?