Lots of opinions on Canopies

Yes. Very quick to pop up even my first time doing it today. And the way it fits the top of the camper looks like it was literally custom made for the Camp-Inn. Turned out better than I expected. And yes, could change the angles of the wings to fit your situation. There is also a screen house version but it looks to be discontinued. May grab one of those before they disappear. Could come in handy during the summer.

Chilly tonight in the Smokies. Got the furnace running! Saw where it snowed today at the higher elevations in the park.
 
Justin Campbell said:
We found a canopy tarp solution that works really well for the galley. Almost like it was made for the Camp-Inn. It’s called the Kelty Waypoint. It clips to the middle of the roof rack and then has straps that attach down to both wheels. It comes with one tall pole and I added two extra poles (from REI) to raise it up higher across the back. Very easy, clean install. And the tarp system without the two extra poles was only $139. A bargain!

I will likely buy a couple of spares of this one.

PS: We are in the Smokies for Bronco Off Rodeo. Should be a fun adventure!
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Kelty makes good stuff.
I have the square Noahs Tarp 16', and a couple poles.
Very handy, got it to shade the CI in desert.
Or as a rain fly on top of the Northern Breeze.
(i think..haven't tried it yet)

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I think the Waypoint might be more versatile.
 
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I've had the Gazelle G6 for over a year now. It is an excellent fit for the Campinn. The door fits very well over the galley, and there is plenty of room to cook, have a small table, and two chairs. There is a second door in the back that can be used to access the interior when the first door is over the galley. The sides roll up for ventilation, and there are screens to keep out bugs. The screens can also be opened for more ventilation. It takes about a minute to set up. I haven't tried it in the rain yet, but it appears very well-made and durable. The downsides are that it is very long when collapsed (barely fits in my Tacoma) and it's pretty heavy.


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SLO Camper said:
I've had the Gazelle G6 for over a year now. It is an excellent fit for the Campinn. The door fits very well over the galley, and there is plenty of room to cook, have a small table, and two chairs. There is a second door in the back that can be used to access the interior when the first door is over the galley. The sides roll up for ventilation, and there are screens to keep out bugs. The screens can also be opened for more ventilation. It takes about a minute to set up. I haven't tried it in the rain yet, but it appears very well-made and durable. The downsides are that it is very long when collapsed (barely fits in my Tacoma) and it's pretty heavy.


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I've got one too - and use it in much the same way. With a Mr Heater furnace it will get up to 60's in there in freezing nights :) These are GREAT for off season use!!!!
 
Kilometer 31 said:
They do. They are a triangular rear entry zipper entry (matching the mesh panel line). Clam shelters do not have a second opening though some owners have found a third-party fix to create one.
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I thought Gazelle discontinued this recently? I have one with them -- they are fine except the are a great BAC testing tool -- thats all I'll say. I am still keeping my eyes peeled for any of the CLAM style tents tied into knots in a dumpster at a park. As muhc as I like the easy of setup, on those hut muggy summer days the shade is great but the airflow is still super-restricted. I want to start cutting out screens and see how many I can remove before it becomes unstable. All perhaps? That would be nice. I just don't want to sacrafice mine to do that :D
 
Sweeney said:
I thought Gazelle discontinued this recently? I have one with them -- they are fine except the are a great BAC testing tool -- thats all I'll say. I am still keeping my eyes peeled for any of the CLAM style tents tied into knots in a dumpster at a park. As muhc as I like the easy of setup, on those hut muggy summer days the shade is great but the airflow is still super-restricted. I want to start cutting out screens and see how many I can remove before it becomes unstable. All perhaps? That would be nice. I just don't want to sacrafice mine to do that :D
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I just looked again, and the website product photos still show the triangular back door.
 
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I thought the G6 came in a couple versions- one with a roof vent, another without.
I still lust over the camo version...@dustinp?

The perfect deer or photograher shooting bears blind...now gotta do something about the shiny thing you can see from LEO....
Matching camo patterns, next on coolest expensive accessory list, and factory build option...;)

Sweeney not to go OT but I thought you were wrapping yours?
 
Sweeney said:
I thought Gazelle discontinued this recently? I have one with them -- they are fine except the are a great BAC testing tool -- thats all I'll say. I am still keeping my eyes peeled for any of the CLAM style tents tied into knots in a dumpster at a park. As muhc as I like the easy of setup, on those hut muggy summer days the shade is great but the airflow is still super-restricted. I want to start cutting out screens and see how many I can remove before it becomes unstable. All perhaps? That would be nice. I just don't want to sacrafice mine to do that :D
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"great BAC testing tool -- thats all I'll say."
Lol. Took me asking Grok but yep, that would be a very useful side benefit...see also gummies...geezers with back pain take note.
 
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