Date:         Mon, 5 Apr 2010 18:40:25 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: EZ-up awning
Comments: To: Robert Mac Dowell <yakandhike@COMCAST.NET>
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I have two of these things and do craft fairs and art shows with them.
Sam's has some kind of license with EZ-up and has their own special
unit, and I like it. It can be seen on the EZ-up website. It has a cross
frame structure with a vertical center pole mounted where the frame
crosses in the middle. I have found in windy conditions it was handy to
hook my tow chain onto that center piece, drop it to the ground and hook
the ground end to a heavy weight. If it gets too nasty, corner weights
is all thats going to save it. EZ up makes netting with a zipper that
can be hung inside, and there are also zippered panels that can be
attached around the frame to keep blowing rain and wind out - provided
it not a gale. If that's the case, you had best strike you tent and
accept being a little cramped in your van until the foul weather blows
out. If the weather is not going to be to bad - these things are really
handy and easy to put up and take down. Mine came in a tote bag with
wheels on it, making it easy to move on smooth ground. On rough gorund -
nothing helps. You just lug the thing.

Check the www.ezup.com  There a several to chose from. I like the white
tops - a little cooler in summer.

John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com



Robert Mac Dowell wrote:
> I have an awning on my westy but would like to have something I can drive away from and leave standing. I know thier's plenty of ez-ups on the market but which ones are the ones to buy and which ones too stay away from. Also, where to purchase the better ones. Thanks
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