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**BobWilson** · 04-01-2004, 02:13 PM

I have found that it is best to keep it out of the sun with a portable shade canopy. Trees shed too much and don't protect against bird bombs. The local Dixieline Lumber yard sold a Motoshade for $139 complete. I was skeptical at first. But it survived the Southern California winter with no problem at all. You just want to tie the canopy down for high winds. I tied it to the underside of the TM with commercial straps with quick release latches. When I am gone I tied it to my lawn tractor just to have some weight to tie to. The 10 x20 foot worked fine for the 2720 SD that I have. It is actually wider than 10 foot, more like 12 foot. Takes a bit of practice to back the TM into it. If you have the room to erect this it does work. I throw a tarp over the hitch and Propane ottles with an old tire to hold it down. But you can't open the TM without pulling the trailer out.

See https://www.quickshop.com/qstore/Pro....hmx?UID=19760

Your 3023 model would be better under a longer unit.
This other company has a lot more sizes and options especially if you are the do-it-yourself type. You can make it big enough to raise the TM if you like. I will probably do this some day and attach shade screen on the sides. Probably a $500 project when you get done.
http://www.try-tech.com/canopies/non...-nestalaga.htm

Hope this helps somebody.

Bob W.

04-01-2004, 02:13 PM	#4
BobWilson Site Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 130	Re:Protecting the TM from the sun? I have found that it is best to keep it out of the sun with a portable shade canopy. Trees shed too much and don't protect against bird bombs. The local Dixieline Lumber yard sold a Motoshade for $139 complete. I was skeptical at first. But it survived the Southern California winter with no problem at all. You just want to tie the canopy down for high winds. I tied it to the underside of the TM with commercial straps with quick release latches. When I am gone I tied it to my lawn tractor just to have some weight to tie to. The 10 x20 foot worked fine for the 2720 SD that I have. It is actually wider than 10 foot, more like 12 foot. Takes a bit of practice to back the TM into it. If you have the room to erect this it does work. I throw a tarp over the hitch and Propane ottles with an old tire to hold it down. But you can't open the TM without pulling the trailer out. See https://www.quickshop.com/qstore/Pro....hmx?UID=19760 Your 3023 model would be better under a longer unit. This other company has a lot more sizes and options especially if you are the do-it-yourself type. You can make it big enough to raise the TM if you like. I will probably do this some day and attach shade screen on the sides. Probably a $500 project when you get done. http://www.try-tech.com/canopies/non...-nestalaga.htm Hope this helps somebody. Bob W.