Sun Shade for truck.

[MrS]

I picked up one of these
http://www.sportsshade.com/textonly.asp?NavButton=01&.asp

It came in last night so I haven't done any set-up or seen how I can use it with my (our) rigs, but it looks to be build nicely.

More about this later.

BTY; I got mine at www.cabelas.com (http://www.cabelas.com)

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Post Edited (MrS) : 4/10/2004 7:28:15 PM GMT

[MrsS]

http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/idea.gifThought I should correct the website. It is:
www.cabelas.com (http://www.cabelas.com)
AnitaS



Post Edited (AnitaS) : 7/16/2003 5:10:42 PM GMT

[BajaTaco]

DON'T CLICK ON THAT LINK!! http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/freaked.gif POP-UP nightmare... http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/baja_rofl.gif


I think the one that Anita meant to link to is www.cabelas.com (http://www.cabelas.com)


So, how do you two like the canopy? I had seen those and was really curious about them. Do you think it will be ok in a moderate wind? Looks nice and convenient, that's for sure. EDIT - ok, I just read more at the sport shades website, and it says they come with retractable guy-lines, and not to use in winds exceeding 25mph. That's cool - looks like it'll do fine in a good breeze. Please let us know how you like it and if your roof rack is long enough for attachment.
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Post Edited (BajaTaco) : 7/15/2003 2:51:18 AM GMT

[MrsS]

Oops. I guess if I'm going to correct the website I should make sure it's correct. Sorry about that. Looks like the shade will work great. Shade - yeah!!!</div>
AnitaShttp://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/ok-kewl.gif </div>

[JackSilb]

Steve,

Did you get the 4WDTrips stamp on it?

If not, then you will not have the same attention as you deserve on our trips.

How much did you pay for it?
What is your primary intention? Shade? http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

It may work OK for rain without wind too.

-JACK
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So much to see, so little time. Try using your 4WD tosee and do more.
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[MrsS]

Hi Jack:</div>
Steve is off today so he probably won't get back to you until tomorrow. The shade was $99.00. We are planning to use it for shade. Looks like it will look great. Can't wait to try it out.</div>
AnitaS</div>

[Cecile]

Shade looks great, just don't forget to pack it up and roll it in before you drive off!

Cecile
Well behaved women rarely make history-
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Real women shift into 4WD!

[JackSilb]

How about the wind?

Will we be able to fit under the sahde for that nice lunch?

-JACK
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So much to see, so little time. Try using your 4WD tosee and do more.
Tread Lightly! empowers generations to enjoy the outdoors responsibly...

[MrS]

I haven't got a clue as to whats wrong with my link to Cabela's is ???? what do you mean????

I Think this should work as a shade, rain cover, and a lean-to for the side of the truck. Not much room under it, but alot more than we have now. I still haven't got to play with it, but the way it un-reels I really like. As far as wind goes, I think this will work OK, but maybe not as good as a fitted tarp (i.e. the one Al has) but it should unpack and repack faster. Also it will be easy for two people to set-up.

I'll keep you posted about how this works out. I mainly posted this incase anyone else saw this and planned to get one, if it's not going to work it may save other a few $$$

Jack, I think the added letters cost $50, so no I didn't get them. :-) I like that little flap to make a sign with. I could put some velcro on it and have a changable signs. ie, 'NO JEEPS', 'SHADE $50', or some things like that.

This is basicly part of catching up with (and passing) the Bajataco mods list, for the 'super exploring rig'. Opps I can't post this because he (Chris) didn't know there was a race and I want to catch-up before he finds out, so mumms the word. Ha Ha BTY, last few trips I looked in my mirrors, and found DaveL is sneeking up behind me on the mods. He has added a few sweet mods to his Taco and now I have a wage a 'war' on two fronts. Ha Ha

I was feeling good, till Chris added the Frig. that was a real broadside, and Dave's shot across my bow was a wake-up call. I still have a slight edge with the dust thing, but I can't sit on my past for long. Ha Ha

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[WhiteThaiGer]

The shade thingy doesn't really have to be strong, it just has to look strong to scare the weather away. Remember how the rain stopped and the clouds vanished when we put up the tarp on the Mojave trip? http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif </div>
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[BajaTaco]

http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/lol.gif Uh oh, I better get my butt in gear... Steve has a huge edge on me because he has that nice, big shop to do mods in. I have a slanted concrete driveway exposed to the elements... http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/shakehead.gif This is going to be tough.

NOW my curiosity is really going - what has Dave been up to? TELL US!

Oh yea, BTW, I already have the shade thingy (http://www.bajataco.com/rack-canopy.jpg), used it for the first time in Moab last year. But mine is proving to be too weak. I need to get some stronger hinges for it.


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[WhiteThaiGer]

SteveS, did the name of this thread change? Now it uses the proper jargon. Where do you learn all thisspecial vocablularyhttp://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif </div>
It's nice to watch this Taco outfitting race from the outside with wallet closed http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/cool.gifMakes for some nice car shows atcamp .Only problem is that some of those cool ideas flow over...</div>


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[JackSilb]

Competition is good.
Lets Rock people. We will have the Ultimate Tacoma prize to give a way.
Then Uwe and I can start on the 4Runner thing.

-JACK

So much to see, so little time. Try using your 4WD tosee and do more.
Tread Lightly! empowers generations to enjoy the outdoors responsibly...

[WhiteThaiGer]

We got to test this mod also last weekend! With the proper arrangeement of cars and chairs we were able to protect 6 people from the noon sun.

A possible future mod for the shade could be a mister that sprays a mist of water. On a weekend trip it might be possible to carry the extra water needed without penalty....http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif


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[YukonBob]

No matter how much you deny,I see summer desert tendencies. Thinking about misters around the shadehttp://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/rolleyes.gif . </div>
But a good idea! Are we going to have to worry about water pressure?http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/joker1.gif </div>

[WhiteThaiGer]

YukonBob said...

No matter how much you deny,I see summer desert tendencies. Thinking about misters around the shadehttp://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/rolleyes.gif .
But a good idea! Are we going to have to worry about water pressure?http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/joker1.gif
Well, okay, with misters and fridges and camping in the wind at 5000ft (once again I was in the wind without a kite http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/banghead.gif )...

While we were carefully rationing our ice, Steve was pulling cold drinks from the fridge without worry. Unfortunately it was still his old/small one. With that new giant fridge there should be cool drinks for larger groups for the whole weekendhttp://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/supercool.gif


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[MrS]

At Bob's party someone asked for info about my shade. Here is a link to it with Pics and price.</div>
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jhtml;jsessionid=TVCBCXWKFDVH4CWQNVDCCPQK0BWU OIWE?id=0019861521201a&amp;navAction=push&amp;navCount=2&amp;i ndexId=cat20163&amp;podId=0019861&amp;catalogCode=IE&amp;paren tId=cat20163&amp;parentType=index&amp;rid=&amp;_DARGS=%2Fcabel as%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fcatalog%2Fitem-link.jhtml.1_A&amp;_DAV=MainCatcat21412&amp;hasJS=true&amp;_re questid=17687</div>


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