Kirkham 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...:wings:

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

 

[SWbySWesty]

Very cool. I have that same awning. Do you have extreme enough weather to really need the extra tie downs? Also, it's so small to place inside the vehicle for transport, why did you put it outside in the case? Are you going to somehow attach it inside the case to make it more permanent?

 

[bigwapitijohnny]

Do you have extreme enough weather to really need the extra tie downs? Also, it's so small to place inside the vehicle for transport, why did you put it outside in the case? Are you going to somehow attach it inside the case to make it more permanent?

I not really, I just prefer these tie downs to the flimsy ones from the factory...


Funny you should ask this, It is small enough to fit it into the car. I have decided to put it in the car in between my custom cabinet system and the back seat of the 4runner...

Thanks for the kind words.

Regards,

BWJ