A car canopy is a tent like device that can be set-up quickly and they protect a vehicle.
The car canopies will protect the vehicle from the harmful effects of direct and penetrating sunlight, as well as from bird droppings, tree sap or any other air-borne detritus. They are available with or without sides; with sides the vehicle is fully protected.
Car canopies are very light and they are ideal to take with you on a camping vacation where your car will be subjected to tree saps and they also make an ideal structure for parking you car during the day at the office.
The construction is quite simple. The frame is a series of light tubes, usually made from aluminum or rigid plastic tubes. The tubes are bent into the desired shape of the canopy, they are designed to go together, male to female and they do not require any tools for assembly. Once the frame is erected, the canvas canopy is stretched over the frame and held in place by snaps or ties. As the use is outdoors, the frame, if made from metal, is usually painted or subjected to electrostatic coating.
The open side version is usually the choice when car canopies are purchased for short term storage. Regardless of whether you opt for an open side or full side canopy, the effect on the car is dramatic, it cools it considerably. By keeping the car protected from the harmful UV rays of the sun, the car’s interior is protected and will last considerably longer than an interior which is baked by the sun continuously.
Car canopies are often called “portable garages,” because that is exactly what they are. They take very little room, actually they store in an area not much greater than a traditional car cover which has limitations. When you protect your car with a close fitting car cover, it has to be removed if you wish to gain access to your car. With car canopies, you have immediate access to all the doors and trunk.
A car canopy can be the ideal solution for people who rent a house or an apartment which does not provide a garage or car-port. As the canopy can be dismantled quickly, and yet it is strong and durable while erected, it is ideal for people who may move to a new location.
Car canopies are priced differently depending on the protection you desire and the area of the country you live in. Car canopies that are used in the northern states often are stronger due to the potential of a snow load. The size of the canopy also plays a significant part; car canopies for compact cars are less expensive than those built for larger vehicles.
