Our canopy has been folded for several years. We tried to erect it and the joints are stiff. We cannot open it far enough to put it up. Any advice.
69972
I would try a small amount of WD-40 making sure it does not get on the canvas. And, leave the partially set up canopy out in direct sunlight for a few hours before attempting full expansion of joints.
69973
I think I would reach down to the joints far enough to squirt some WD40 into the them. Then gradually start working the joints a little at a time. You probably have some corrosion in those joints, but I bet they will loosen up with some lubrication and gentle persuasion. Let us know how you do with it.
766656
Not really. AS part of the folding/pop up mechanism, the canopy itself first opens, then the legs go up. But it is not usable (high enough) with the legs not up fully.
1054674
you can sort of see the fold lines when it is laying flat. You should leave the door open so extra air can escape and then make sure at the end you fold in the top piece and poles. I am not 100% certain, but I seem to recall you start off folding the tent in 1/2 and then 1/3rds....Good luck!!
485536
In order to use the posts we would have to drill a hole to make them work. We have posts too and didn't use them. I will tell you now that I am using the canopy more and more, the top doesn't stand up like the photo shows. Mine kind of lays flat which is okay but the screen netting moves around in wind and rain gets in and everything under the canopy gets wet. Nothing like the original replacement but we tried to get that first and couldn't. It is an okay replacement but we also had tried numerous things to keep bugs from getting in between the top and the screen netting.I wound up stapling the netting border to the flaps hanging down. Works like a charm but I had to improvise a lot. In order to use the posts we would have to drill a hole to make them work. We have posts too and didn't use them. I will tell you now that I am using the canopy more and more, the top doesn't stand up like the photo shows. Mine kind of lays flat which is okay but the screen netting moves around in wind and rain gets in and everything under the canopy gets wet. Nothing like the original replacement but we tried to get that first and couldn't. It is an okay replacement but we also had tried numerous things to keep bugs from getting in between the top and the screen netting.I wound up... » Read More In order to use the posts we would have to drill a hole to make them work. We have posts too and didn't use them. I will tell you now that I am using the canopy more and more, the top doesn't stand up like the photo shows. Mine kind of lays flat which is okay but the screen netting moves around in wind and rain gets in and everything under the canopy gets wet. Nothing like the original replacement but we tried to get that first and couldn't. It is an okay replacement but we also had tried numerous things to keep bugs from getting in between the top and the screen netting.I wound up stapling the netting border to the flaps hanging down. Works like a charm but I had to improvise a lot. « Show Less
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Shouldn't be too difficult. Although I just folded a couple of sides onto each other. This way all panels are still connected yet it is quite a bit smaller. And when moved outside, no muss, no fuss all sides are still connected. EZ PZ.
1558045
Ok John, lol I'm so glad you posted this because it made me take the time to go and give it another try. Someone else actually put this together so I never had a chance to see the instructions. So here's what you need to do. Snap the top part of the canopy on behind those 2 raised bolts that are sticking up. Then glide the canopy right over the two bolts...the bolts sticking up are what secure the canopy to the carriage. Problem solved. Hope this helps!!
486538
In addition to the feet mentioned by another suggestion, each corner of the canvas top has a loop to tie a rope on and attach to a stake. Also, if you are going on the cheap, purchase 5 gallon plastic buckets (Lowe's, etc) to fill with sand, gravel or water if you can't stake the ropes. Amazon has sand bags and other items designed to hold the canopy down in a windy situation. Lots of choices!
1073671
Unfolding it shouldn't be much of a problem, just pull the ends apart and stand back. Folding it back is the tricky part, but there are Youtube videos that help.
1194674
Hey Cali Girl, I feel your pain ;) I put that problem in my review. Maybe 3 out of 6 times I can get it to lay flat, but it never really is totally flat. You just have to work with it. Lay it on it's side and see which panel wants to fold. I keep the zippered top on, that might make it more difficult. Wish I had the answer.
2194522
I cannot help I did my wrong and am stuck with a canopy that does not fit. Good luck
1511585
Yes, you have to put the frame up first but it's pretty easy. The hard part is securing the ties for the canopy in a brisk wind.
1812382
Yes you can, strong winds do present a problem,although we solved this by purchasing two sets of weights that are made to fit around the legs of the canopy. Each set consists of 4-5lb weights so we now have 10 lbs on each leg. One set runs about $35 and are available on Amazon.
2070807
There is an adjustment on the end that attaches to the house that will tighten the canvas up. If that does not work just rewind the canopy back a touch and it should tighten up the slack. Hope this helps
1884260
If it's to long on the side, fold each side neat to mach each other. good luck
730168
forget the height and forget the tent, this tent totally collapsed on first use, and the co won't make good on it, the metal is so cheap , it just crumpled after putting it together, the co said they would give the money back at first, but since have not done anything, the whole thing is so cheaply made it just won't hold up, good luck,
1151169
just the canopy folded would fit if you have 10 foot long pieces of the frame they will not fit
1847983
I'm 5'5" /70 year old woman, and I can just barely put mine up. I always find a guy to help me shove the middle up first so that I can raise the corners. I threw my back out after two Saturdays in a row at farmers' market, setting up and taking down my tent, putting it back in the case and loading it and the corner weights back in my SuV; and I had to go through 2 months of physical therapy to get my lower back restored to normal, and alleviate the pain in my hip and leg. So, I quit farmers' market after the first two Saturdays, and I'll find help before I set my tent up again.