09Jul

NHRA Racing Canopy

NHRA Racing Canopy The NHRA style canopy is another term for "cantilevered" or "suspended". The canopy is supported entirely by the trailer with no vertical poles. These are very popular with drag race teams since they allow access for tall & long dragsters. They are also...
09Jul

Extension

Extension An extension adds to the length of the canopy by extending past the trailer end(s). The two most common styles are tapered (standard) and straight back rafter. The tapered style has a diagonal rafter extending from the trailer to the outside corner. The straight back style follows...
Chuck wagon Style Entry
09Jul

Chuckwagon Style Entry

Chuck wagon Style Entry The "Chuck wagon" style portico on his hospitality set-up allows access to the curbside, roadside or both canopies. Its distinctive "hooped" fascia provides an ideal space for branding.
Horizontal Projection
09Jul

Horizontal Projection Style

Horizontal Projection Style The frame projects horizontally (parallel to the ground) before sloping to the outer eave. Used when trailer has tall doors or slide-outs that may need clearance before sloping.
Curbside Mount
09Jul

Curbside Mount

Curbside Mount Standard canopies mount onto the Curbside or Roadside of the trailer. A Curbside mount goes on the passenger side of the trailer, next to the curb when parked.
Full Height Skirts
09Jul

Full Skirts

Full Skirts Full skirts are used on "Fully Enclosed" canopies and could be considered walls. They zip to the interior of the valance and hang down to the ground. Typically full skirts are built in sections with zipper connections in two places along the face and...
valance
09Jul

Valance

Valance The valance is a small strip of fabric (usually 6" on a fully enclosed style) that hangs down from the front of the canopy roof. The valance hides the frame and is used to attach skirts. The valance can be the same color as the roof (standard)...
Footmans Loop
09Jul

Footman Loop

Footman Loop A footman loop is a low profile metal bracket that provides an anchor point on the trailer to secure various sections of the canopy. Some of the common places they are utilized include: The canopy roof -To tension the bolt rope end to end. Roof ends ~...
xebec
09Jul

Xebec

Xebec A three-masted Mediterranean sailing ship with long overhanging bow and stern. Note the fabric for the sails is a very early version of fabrics used for today's mobile canopies.