Hey will this work in a beach situation? or should I also use some kind of tie downs with anchors or are the weight's good enough,thanks
1025609
Depending on the size of the canopy, they work great in any situation we have put them in....the biggest canopy we have used is a 12x12, and only one time have we had to take it down due to wind, as a big storm came through....otherwise we have used it with the weights on a regular basis, and we swear by the weights!!
1025610
We were on the beach in Gulf Shores Alabama. No need to use tie down/anchors. We filled the bag all of the way to the top with sand (not wet sand) and wrapped snug around the pole (Velcro on bag works great!) and the umbrella stayed in place all day! We used the "Rio Sports Sand Anchor" (also bought on Amazon) to dig our pole hole (which work awesome and was SO EASY to use). Hope this helps! : )
1025611
The weights worked fine for us on a New Jersey beach in July. Not real strong winds, but there was a breeze every day, and the weights kept it stable. We used the stakes and lines included with our canopy on the first two days, but didn't bother with them on the next five days and had no problems with movement at all.
1025612
In my opinion, when the weights are filled to capacity they will work (and free sand lol) I actually have them holding down a metal gazebo. Hope this helps.
1193357
No problems. This thing is HEAVY!!! You don't have to tie it down. This can lay flat as well. I'll have to attach some jumper cables to it because no way I can lift it out. I think the guys won't have a problem
1875165
We used tie down straps to anchor the sail to 2 points on the house and 2 points on a latticework frame that my husband built. It has worked very well, even in the highest winds.
412186
You will need an extension cord that is rated for outdoor use. This weight is approximately 10 pounds...I use rocks for weight but fastening it to something may be a better alternative since strong winds can lift just about anything that is not fastened securely.
1153313
You could use bricks in the sand anchors instead of sand, or plastic water bottles filled with water or sand. Anything heavy that will fit in the anchor bag will do.
1748748
Sure as long as you don't have any wind. I would sink the pole sinto the sand at least a foot or bring bags or buckets to fill with sand to tie the ropes to.
1748747
April, setting this up in sand might be difficult. It comes with metal anchors that are pounded into the ground through the feet of the gazebo. The anchors are very thin or "skinny" and would not secure well in sand in my opinion. There are however, weights that you can purchase that can be strapped on to each leg that could add some added stability to the gazebo. Search for "gazebo weights". Hope this helps.
418920
I think it would hold up pretty good. You "nail" the tent down to the beach with stakes. So the better you secure the stakes the better it will hold up.
1067648
We used ours at the beach, if you can stake it down fairly well (not just in sand), it does pretty well.
1323798
Used for beach since there are no bathrooms or changing areas close. Very high winds that day so we had to use extra line/tie downs and it worked great! Measurements seem accurate below from other postings.
1616770
Hi Beverly,The anchor should hold very well as long as the bottom of the lake isn't too thick with weeds.I have a 29 ft powerboat and it holds it fine.
2082857
It is fine for beach use due to the big tires. I'm sure that is you loaded it with 300 pounds it would be difficult but with reasonable loads it's fine. Be sure to rinse out the wheel bearings after beach use though.
1477485
We haven't had winds that strong since I installed it but I think it will hold up if installed properly. The anchors seem very well made to me. Hope that helps.
1306507
You find three places as close to straight out from of the three ends that the ropes will reach with enough left to tie SECURELY !!!! And make sure the places you tie to can take a LOT I repeat a LOT of pulling weight. You are putting up a "sail" and it would move a small boat if you get big winds.If you need more clarity, ask me , Vern The other answer was good for detail,
487304
I would anchor... It's heavy but not heavy enough for 40mph winds or greater...
944410
Well it is pretty lite weight. It would be ok if the wind does not hit is directly I think. However I think I would anchor it to be sure.
522206
The unit does not come with rope or anchors. The unit heavy if you are experiencing light wind you will not need to strap it down