Kirkham's auto canopy

[bigwapitijohnny]

I have used this canopy quite a few times, and it has been quite good. They were closing out the blue color ones, and I got it for $60 bucks (poles, stakes, storage bag included). Not as elegant as a Hanibal, Eezi awn or ARB...But I figure I'll use this for awhile.

The attachment points are pretty weak, so I decided to improve this with some old straps that I had laying around. They are rated to hold 200 lbs, so I figured they would work. I've got 4 of these straps that will cinch the support bar of the canopy to my Baja Rack...

Next, I bought some additional attachment points that Springbar sells. These are called 'Tie guys'. The two grommets fit over the the tent pole and offer an additional attachment point...Pretty good idea if you ask me.

Again, I had some spare ratcheting straps that were perfect when used with the tie guys...Sorry for the poser driveway pics. I'll get some good camping pics as soon as my trailer is done...

My quest to store this thing was answered one day walking through Cabelas...I got a Flambeau Bazuka rod case that this canopy will fit into while attached to my Baja Rack.

The build continues...
Regards,

BWJ

 

[thestunts]

Sweet alternative.

Awesome front bumper !! Any more pics of that ? (send to PM or post up)

 

[bigwapitijohnny]

Awesome front bumper !! Any more pics of that ? (send to PM or post up)

Thanks for the kind words. The bumper is a custom job from Armorology in Colorado Springs, CO. You can check out my build here

https://forum.ih8mud.com/95-gen-toy...ot-my-rig-back-armorology-dial-up-beware.html .

Regards,

BWJ

 

[BLACKGOLD]

I have one of those. It works alright. Not quick to set up though, and not real easy to set up alone...almost requires a second person.

I do like it though for the price.


I should look for one of those cases to hold the thing on my roof rack though. Good idea!

 

[titanpat57]

Sweeeeeeeet...good thinking!!

That 4Runner is Da Bomb too!

 

[B-RAD]

Nice Job. My metal frame on my 12x12 pop-up shade just bit the dust, but I save the canopy in thinking I can modify it into something exactly like what you have done! I will post when it's completed later this year. Thanks for the creative input.