Does the roof vent actually help it to feel cooler under the canopy?
2012234
I think it did. If we had put sides up on the canopy, it definitely would have helped the heat vent through the top. The vent also allowed the wind to blow through the roof without uprooting the poles, and without letting the rain in. I think it is a plus in the design.
2012235
Not sure about cooler, but it helps with allowing the wind to blow through without launching it like a big balloon. If its really windy, leave the vent cover off.
2012236
I do not believe that the vented top actually helps with making the canopy 'feel cooler'. It's a Vent, not a Fan. All it does is allow for air-flow, and to not make the canopy become a parachute with gusts of wind (which I've lost two canopy's in the past, due to). Hope this helps with your buying decision.
2012237
Very hard to say, but presumably yes - it's certainly better than NOT having it. More importantly though isn't temperature, it's the fact that the vent helps with wind - it's not a sail in the wind with the vent, since air can travel through it. That fact has been very helpful with my setup.
2012238
Hard to say if it helps to keep temperatures down under the canopy, but it does help with air flow when there is strong wind. I like having it better than not, so I count the vent as a nice extra feature that a lot of other canopies don't have.
1478885
I'm no expert but I think its open enough that you wouldn't need to worry about the roof holding in heat.
486003
The cover is vented. I haven't ever noticed a variation in temperature at all.
1797468
Unfortunately no. It produces enough air movement in my 4 person tent to keep the temp comfortable.
102680
I used it last fall and I do not recall it feeling hot. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised how comfortable it is in our camper.
2027430
None and it pulls cold air from the room thru the front vents with the squirrel fan.
1152518
I would imagine it would as the vent in the top overlaps but if your worried about things getting wet (most rain storms are not straight down!) I would just get a standard canopy with no roof vent. We use ours in sunny weather so have not had a downpour hit it yet!
627021
It pulls the air out. I just install one with my new roof on Saturday I kinda regret not getting 2 of them. Extremely quiet and the best of part of the vent is No Power needed. It's all solar.
651400
Unfortunately no, it covers the whole top of the canopy and blocks your vent/view window if you have one. It's also not waterproof as it is made with stretch lycra (swim/spandex) material. It is great for extending shade coverage, protecting your precious cargo from the sun :)
4417
Mainly camp in wooded areas, so I can't really speak to how hot it gets in direct sun with no wind. We did put it up a few times in an open spot. I found it to be one of the best items we have bought. Sturdy and it is all mesh except for the roof. The walls are nearly perpendicular. So headspace even if it rains. But it isn't really a dark color. It's a light greenish tan. Like the definition of khaki. So I guess I have not found this to be an issue.
1745940
Yes the tent does have a fan. I wouldn't rely on it to keep you cool. If you're directly underneath it you can feel a slight breeze. I think it's designed just to keep air moving.
261061
yes, thats exactly what I got... remember. it will feel weird because its taller, but its a good thing, because they tend to over heat and the extra air will do wonders. it did for me. I love it. bought it twice. once in 2008 and another one this year.
282337
The unit does get pretty hot. I would not recommend using with a wood canopy.
1789840
Light and air do pass through it, so it cools it off to the air temp minus the sun effect. Kind of like sitting under the dappled shade of a tree.
1608704
Yes, it actually does. It's a little thick to get use to but once youre use to it yes, it's warmer and in the summer will keep it cooler. I recommend it.
41288
For me, I never feel like my head is getting hot. It is perfect with the vents, it is enough for the air to come in and makes it like you are not wearing anything. You can never go wrong with this one. I promised. Good luck...
1741770
It moves air, a lot of it. And the moving air feels cooler but not like colder air conditioning would.