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Simp-L-Shade trailer hitch patio umbrella mount
Jul 25, 2017, 9:49 AM
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I'm considering one of these for tailgating. I am also looking at a Balichun 9' (8' flat to flat) orange tiltable patio umbrella. When my Ford Ranger tailgate is down, the umbrella will overhang the tailgate about 2'. The trailer hitch adapter allows 3 tilt angle settings forward or aft. It should be a cinch for 1-person deploy/stow, and the hitch adapter tilt and umbrella tilt should help as the sun angle changes...keeping adjacent tailgaters and traffic in mind. During the game, I can drop it and strap it closed. Any comments?
http://simplshade.com/
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Re: Simp-L-Shade trailer hitch patio umbrella mount
Jul 25, 2017, 10:01 AM
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I know people who have used them and the only complaint is that they are not big enough. The side of the umbrella also do not hang down far enough for extra shade. You have to remember in the fall the sun is lower in the sky and it requires more coverage. Just my 2 cents worth.
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Re: Simp-L-Shade trailer hitch patio umbrella mount
Jul 25, 2017, 11:06 AM
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If my truck was facing a west afternoon sun, I think I could tilt the hitch forward (over the cargo bay), and the umbrella down, and be in the shade. At that point, the umbrella won't even be overhead!
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You can get a canopy tent for like $50 and cover 2x the ground
Jul 25, 2017, 10:10 AM
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Is the set up too much hassle?
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Re: You can get a canopy tent for like $50 and cover 2x the ground
Jul 25, 2017, 11:00 AM
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Assuming a 9' (tip-to-tip) umbrella and a 9' square canopy, the umbrella is 70% of the square footage of the square canopy. Also, IF you can get a 9' square canopy for $50, it probably won't last long. If my truck was facing a west afternoon sun, I could tilt the hitch forward (over the cargo bay), and the umbrella down, and be in the shade. At that point, the umbrella won't even be overhead! Once mounted (trailer hitch in receiver, umbrella in hitch adapter, open umbrella), you don't have the four corner poles in the way, nor do you have to use stakes or guide wires. Also, the patio umbrella can be used on my patio!
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