Canopy question

Post by **Smiler** » 02 Feb 2008, 18:33

What do you guys think of this type of thing? I`m thinking of getting one to just chill under of a summers evening when away in the van.

Seems a reasonable price too.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EASI-CANOPI-LEAN- ... dZViewItem

Post by **gti mad man** » 02 Feb 2008, 18:56

cool idea but what the betting the wind will blow through it and lift it up

Post by **Mocki** » 02 Feb 2008, 19:25

i think youll be better off with one of these, click here
and you can see out the front too!!!

Post by **plymat** » 02 Feb 2008, 21:03

I've thought about a canopy for mine, but have come the conclusion that I'd be better off with a pop up gazebo,the type with the aluminium scissor type system, then sides / front curtains could be added as necessary.

Post by **Nicola&Tony** » 03 Feb 2008, 07:25

Smiler, we got the Easi Canopi that you're thinking about. For the price of it I think they're good value. Can be put up / taken down very quickly and packs away into a small bag that comes with it. The only thing with them is that they tend to sag a bit in the middle of the roof section (especially if there's any rain on it), as you can see in this photo:

It's best to take the canopy down if the wind is picking up, but I guess that's the case with a lot of canopies?

Tony

P.S. having said all that, I'd like to try the Capri canopy, the second one on this page:

http://campershop.co.uk/sun_canopy.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Has anyone had any experience of this canopy?

Post by **sherlock** » 03 Feb 2008, 11:26

I made mine, I got some camoflage tarp off the bay of fleas and a few poles/rope and roberts you dads brother.

[IMG]http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc91 ... 0_0772.jpg[/img]

As you can see above this is another good use for your spare wheel.

Sherlock.

Post by **Smiler** » 03 Feb 2008, 12:37

Cheers for the info` guys,

Sherlock i`ve been planning on doing that with my spare and table too

wierd

Post by **Mocki** » 03 Feb 2008, 12:54

[img:350:167]http://www.agentfiamma.co.uk/images/06_table_legs.jpg[/img]

Post by **gti mad man** » 03 Feb 2008, 13:04

Mocki wrote:[img:350:167]http://www.agentfiamma.co.uk/images/06_table_legs.jpg[/img]

is that a base for the orginal table?

Post by **The Reverend Pimp Daddy** » 03 Feb 2008, 16:01

gti mad man wrote:
Mocki wrote:[img:350:167]http://www.agentfiamma.co.uk/images/06_table_legs.jpg[/img]
is that a base for the orginal table?

Yes it is...you can buy them from Bluebird.around £35 .best bit of kit I've bought for the awning. I have a couple of different height legs...lowest one makes a nice low coffee table for the drinking nights

Post by **plymat** » 03 Feb 2008, 18:16

The Reverend Pimp Daddy wrote:
gti mad man wrote:
Mocki wrote:[img:350:167]http://www.agentfiamma.co.uk/images/06_table_legs.jpg[/img]
is that a base for the orginal table?

I have a couple of different height legs...

You'd best change your user name to the Rev Limp Daddy then

Post by **badger** » 03 Feb 2008, 19:50

Last time i checked, you could get the table leg & the part for under the table from B&Q, think they were stocked as breakfast bar legs or something similar.

Back to the original subject though....

http://www.riverswayleisure.co.uk/Produ ... ry=2000666

http://www.funkyleisure.co.uk/vw-camper ... s-30-c.asp

http://www.the-bus-shelter.com/index.html

Post by **BaaaadSlider** » 04 Feb 2008, 11:13

Nicola&Tony wrote:Smiler, we got the Easi Canopi that you're thinking about. For the price of it I think they're good value. Can be put up / taken down very quickly and packs away into a small bag that comes with it. The only thing with them is that they tend to sag a bit in the middle of the roof section (especially if there's any rain on it), as you can see in this photo:

[IMG:512:384]http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa78 ... 090084.jpg[/img]

It's best to take the canopy down if the wind is picking up, but I guess that's the case with a lot of canopies?

Tony

P.S. having said all that, I'd like to try the Capri canopy, the second one on this page:

http://campershop.co.uk/sun_canopy.htm

Has anyone had any experience of this canopy?

We have one of the capri canopy's, used it a few times last year and it seems very good

Post by **joshb** » 04 Feb 2008, 12:33

what size capri canopy would be suitable?

Post by **plymat** » 04 Feb 2008, 12:38

I think there is only one size?

Must admit for me it's either a pop up gazebo or a capri sun canopy.