GenTent® 10k Stormbracer® Rain/Wet Weather Safety Canopy for Portable Generators (Square Tube Frame) (Grey)

Overall, the initial (as received) quality of the kit components appears to be excellent. This is a recent installation and the gen set has not been run (especially, not in inclement weather) so I can not comment on performance, durability/reliability or other recommendation(s) based on my experience at this time.


We live in Virginia Beach, VA and we purchased the Gen Tent because this is a hurricane prone area. Hopefully we won't ever have to test our tent under those conditions!

That being said, I found installation a bit tedious due to the fact that our gen set has a square tube frame which requires the installation of the square tube frame adapters.
The instructions offered two alternatives for locating the clamps. I chose the 1/2" above the bottom of the electrical outlet as it afforded the best overall protection for the unit.

The instruction for measuring, marking and drilling for the square tube adapter installation sounded as though it would be very time consuming. I utilized an adjustable square to avoid measuring and marking locations for each of the four adapters. (I attempted to attach a JPEG image but unfortunately I kept getting a pop-up which said I had attached an unacceptable format and the email could not be sent).
I also installed stainless steel washers (8) under the adapter attaching screw heads.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
Could the rubber adapters be molded with a square hole with the apex at the slot in the adapter in place of using a separate plastic adapter and screws? I don't know how many different sizes of square tubing are utilized for gen set frames but I would think that sizing for the smallest size and possibly different durometer compounds or cavity sizes for larger size tubing might satisfy variations by manufacturers. This would make installation less cumbersome (if suggested component tooling and part cost is not prohibitive).
Also, could a woven fabric handle be attached to the top of the canopy to facilitate removal?
Thanks for the opportunity to comment.

Overall, the initial (as received) quality of the kit components appears to be excellent. This is a recent installation and the gen set has not been run (especially, not in inclement weather) so I can not comment on performance, durability/reliability or other recommendation(s) based on my experience at this time.


We live in Virginia Beach, VA and we purchased the Gen Tent because this is a hurricane prone area. Hopefully we won't ever have to test our tent under those conditions!

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