Garden Winds Custom Fit Replacement Canopy Top Cover Compatible with The Coleman 2000004407, 2000035727 13 x 13 Two Tiered Tent Eaved Shelter - Upgraded Performance RIPLOCK 350 Fabric - Terra Cotta

The original that came with the coleman canopy got shredded in a wind storm. This thicker model is much stronger and withstood 50mph winds (so far). It also fits perfectly. I took the canopy down for the winter, but this thing is solid and I anticipate many years of use based on what I've seen so far.

No photos yet -- I'll be finishing off my patio canopy installation over the next few days.You can find my review of the Coleman 13' x 13' pop-up beach canopy where it's advertised here at Amazon.As I say in that review, I perfectly well intend to use the Coleman beach canopy in violation of Coleman recommendations: it must stay up throughout the year, and I anticipate getting three years-worth of continuous deployment using certain "methods" to enhance the canopy cover's lifespan under those conditions. Coleman would bristle at using the canopy for a week's time before taking it down.Since this has been an experiment for me over several years -- having owned two of these beach canopies in succession -- the Garden Winds replacement canopy cover is a God-send. It is made of a rip-stop fabric, better than you would find in expedition backpacking tents -- Much better. It's a thicker material than the original Coleman cover, which seems as flimsy and thin as toilet paper. In fact, if I were to buy a Coleman beach canopy for more than just "day-at-the-beach" usage, I'd buy the Garden Winds canopy cover and use it from the start.As someone else mentioned, the Garden Winds cover fits the frame more snugly than the Coleman original, but I think this owes to the fact that the original cover may stretch more given its thinner, more flimsy construction.You may discover something about the old Coleman frame you use. Once the frame and canopy cover are fully deployed, you may notice the accordion braces that hold the frame together between each pole are bowing a bit. In fact, this was sufficient to cause me alarm. I recommend getting a hex-wrench or driver to fit the screws in this assembly, and a phillips-head screwdriver for the screws at the poles. Snug these screws carefully, and the assembly won't bow itself when you are finally securing the canopy in full deployment.Now, someone else expressed dismay at the metal grommets or holes spaced every few feet on each canopy-cover side, just inside the seam holding together the outer panel and the main trapezoidal part of the cover on each of its sides. They say this might "let in some rain". Well, you can use some ripstop nylon tape to cover the unused holes, or just cover them with a small wad of Shoe-Goo. But these grommet holes are quite useful. Let me explain.To extend the life of the fabric on my Coleman, I purchase 5'x13' panels of cheap Chinese desert Camouflage netting. I chose this size because at least one dimension of the netting is the exact width of the fully-extended canopy from corner to corner. I secure these panels at the top, zip-tying them to the main spokes at the point where the main canopy cover is open in the center. Thus, the panels can drape over the canopy cover from one side to the other, exposing at most 1 foot of the canopy edge. Four of these panels will give you plenty of "double coverage" all the way around, but you want to secure those panels so they don't flop around in the wind. Those grommet holes are perfect for it.So, starting this year 2023 at beginning of October, I should set up a betting pool. Will the canopy start to come apart or deteriorate beyond repair after 2 years? After 3 years? After 4 years? I think it might last more than three years. I do expect some damage later -- mostly from wind. So I keep a large tube of Shoe-Goo handy, together with nylon tent fabric (the bags in which the camo panels ship), so I can patch and reinforce places on the underside of the Garden Winds (or any other) canopy cover where they come apart, or where I anticipate them to separate after wind and stress.I will say this. I expect the Garden Winds canopy cover to last considerably longer than the original Coleman. I was able to extend the life of the original canopy cover to two years, nine months -- with the enhancements I mentioned.

I have used 2 Coleman 13x13 that were replaced due to panopy top wear and tear, replacement tops directly from Coleman seem illusive . The materal is of a heaver grade then the Coleman, plus gromits are placed to prevent rain water pooling, which is a good feature. It's not a perfect fit with very small sag near the top, a steeper pitch would fix this but not really worth the effort to remedy.This replacement fits too tight at the corners, as others recommend at each corner, first pulling the red end caps, then cutting the metal 1'' to 1 1/8'' off at each end, will give the much need slack and then at the smaller vent top, pull the grey end plugs and cut the metal ends 5/8'' at the ends. I leave the ancored cover up year round which shortens canopy life but increases use.Its worth modifing the ends to make it fit, as it will likely last longer and future replacements will ease installment. Saves a bit of money, should last a bit longer, and prevents disposal of the steel frame.

So I had the dilemma of deciding whether to buy a whole new Coleman canopy or buy this replacement top for the same price. Do I throw away a perfectly good frame for a whole new setup, or do I save the landfills of more trash and roll the dice on this top? I chose the latter, because my tree hugging partner guilt tripped me into buying this, but only time will tell if I decide to be single again.The product “appears” more durable unlike my relationship commitments. It definitely feels heavier and has little hash marks going through the fabric like a chainlink fence. Whether this indicates strength or is about as porous as the US-Mexico border will be determined in a later instance, but for now, I feel comfortable that my job and children are safe.The fit is not as good as I thought it would be. The material is really tight, and although that’s terrific in some instances, in this case it’s causing the frame to bend. Also, portions of the fabric top are tightly pulled over the four corners of the frame, and I fear that with time and movement, the fabric will abrade at those locations.Let’s see what happens.JUNE 17, 2023 UPDATE:The canopy has gotten slightly brittle from sitting in the sun and has a few holes from the metal hinges rubbing against it, but it’s definitely held up better than my marriage. COVIDs really been putting things to the test.It’s definitely held up better than the OEM cover which is tearing with the slightest touch after year one. I was originally hesitant about buying this cover with a a whole replacement being cheaper than this cover pre-covid, but with inflation being out of control, this has become a more worthwhile buy. God damn inflation is killing me.