Looking for a canopy

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The cheaper ones at Walmart are exactly what you said -- cheap. They have aluminum frames & will not stand up to repeated use in windy conditions. The Caravan models with steel frame are much more durable & will last. Expect to pay in the $200 range but it will come with a wheeled carry bag & side walls. I got mine off Ebay 3-4 years ago for less than $200. Other than a few stains on the canopy, its as good as new.
 
If I could get one around $200 that would be great. All I am finding (ebay is best price) are around $280 and the descriptions suck, so what you actually might get is questionable. if anyone has a big box find with a coupon or sale please let me know. Thanks for the replies, keep 'em coming. Only want the steel frame Caravans (cheapies just wont work).
 
If I could make a suggestion, check this out.

http://www.creativeshelters.com/

It's not an easy up canopy. But, the advatage here is that it is heavier duty. And if the tarp tears you can replace it with a standard flat tarp. If one of the legs bends, you can replace it with the proper sized conduit from a home store. You might even be able to just purchase the welded fittings and then get the conduit and tarp locally and save some money.
 
And Costco it is. Thanks I didn't even think of them. AWESOME! $225 delivered to my door.
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If you have a sam's club, they have them ( EZ-UP brand) for $200.
 
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