Date:         Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:47:45 -0800
Reply-To:     Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Go Westy ArcHaus Side Tent
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> Many years ago I use to use a 10x10 ez up. worked great with side
> screens. I made a gutter that would attach to the van and to the ez
> up to funnel water away from the opening.
> After the easy up caught bit of wind and turned into a broken spider
> I decided it had to be attached to the van since the van will not
> flip over as easy as the easy up.
>
> I also started using Earth Anchors  http://fanchers.com/283/The%**
> 20Claw.htm <http://fanchers.com/283/The%20Claw.htm>
> Which are Great!!
>
> All in good fun!
> Jonce
>


  Please, anyone using an EZ-Up....if you leave your camp....fold that
thing up!   They are lethal if they get blown away in a big wind......I've
seen them break windshields, dent roofs and cause all kinds of havoc in a
sudden thunderstorm or even a switch in the wind and a gust.....   They are
really powerful sails....tie one down to your cooler?....Uhhh, no...not
good enough.  I've seen them flailing through the pit area at racetracks
with a couple of 5 gallon full fuel jugs swinging from the legs like
explosive Bolos or something.

  In my many years of camping I have seen perhaps 200 destroyed awnings,
too....from being left deployed and having a big wind event take them
out....No matter how calm it seems.....sometimes wind comes unexpectedly
and if you are gone for a hike or a side trip...awning left up.....Bye bye
awning....
  Don Hanson