How do the plastic bars hold up?????
613254
They are designed to flex much like a fishing pole. They bend when metal ones would break. They work very well. I used this for several months in Montana where the wind is known to blow train cars off of the tracks. With it anchored, it did just fine. My other EZ-UP with the metal supports did not fair nearly so well.Also you can get replacement parts for this. I highly recommend this awning. It is designed to be used on the beach. EZ-UP is a very good company.
613255
If by "plastic bars" you mean the black fiberglass folding bars that support the dome, they've been indestructible so far..
613256
It's much like an umbrella. It bows in the middle (like a dome). As the wind increases the top pops down to push the cover tighter to the ground. It's less likely to blow away like my standard pop-up did.
613257
I have had no problems with the plastic bars that you refer to. I prefer that they do have some flexibility in the wind as opposed to more rigid bars. Charley Engelking
613258
The plastic bars on the top do flex well with the wind, which is surprising once you see this. That said, we just put ours up 4 days ago, and noticed one of the pieces to the plastic bar is damaged!Where is Quality control!!!!!
613259
This tent is designed to withstand more wind than the ones with the rigid metal support. I think it works great. I put mine up last summer and left if up for 4 or five months in Montana where it is very windy - train cars get blown off of tracks. Awning was fine. I would recommend any EZ-UP product. They are all made well. The only applications where I would not use this particular awning would be if you were going to hang something form the cross pieces. These supports are like the supports in most tents. Feel free to ask more specific question.
613260
The plastic bars the support the roof hold up fine. The flex with the wind, but always pop back into position.
2033393
Bars are metal. Not super thick but it does the trick for my sons beagle. His dog is not one to try to escape so he did not need a stronger crate. Bottom is plastic so beware if you have a chewer. So far we are very happy with quality.
379069
Mine came today (3/25/15) with plastic brackets. I'm worried about them supporting the metal cross bars and legs when in use. I'm not really sure who or how to complain or report this to. I guess I'll have to figure that out.
248478
I have had mine over a year and had not had to replace them. They serve the purpose of keeping the bars together. This is the best I have ever had, almost ordered two so I would never be without.
1654184
Mine is still going strong. Just like it was when I bought it a couple of months ago. The edges are glued or attached to the back plastic in a way where I don't think they will break apart. I trust the quality.
1621292
The bars are metal and I also have a chewer. The bars have held up very well, no complaints.
813694
They are the usual hard engineered plastic. Strong enough for the application. I use them a lot for seniors. It isn't a grab bar, but still strong enough if needed for balance assist. Hope this helps.
1568140
Thye are plastic & hold up very well. They've been up nearly a year & still lookin' good!
1832964
The plastic hooks hold up pretty good. I carry mine almost 8 hours a day. No problems so far.
1546601
I personally have had no issues with durability. Mine have been smacked around a lot and they show no sign of breakage. They feel just as good as I first got them even after the few weeks of use. The metal feels sturdy as well.
1536638
The bars are metal but where they attach are made of a hard high quality plastic. Great crossbars. Some people complain they are not entirely flat but I don't mind
2087650
Amy- They are indeed plastic and very sturdy for being so flexible. I think I bought them in January (I'm old and forget). They have served me well, as I have been able to take the front mats out easily and wash them during the bad weather and they still look like new. Jim
1841273
I concur with the answer from Nicolas. I highly recommend the product as you won't find one that is as sturdy and all metal and the plastic ones deteriorate in the sun.
899763
Plastic I've had them about 6 months and they are fine so far. Easy to install. Can watch u tube for installation
862111
hi dave, I haven't had a chance to use the bar more than 3x's due to my buying this product late in the summer. I halved the bar and the piece that was used was only used once on the car and twice on my windshield. Based on the minimal usage, it's held up well.
2065125
I have had the best experience with these stools, we use and abuse them and the hydraulic system is still brand new i feel. I think they would be ok outdoors to their materiality: Plastic !
931846
Unkonwn but the bars are metal and should hold 100 pounds like the OEM, They look the same and not flimsy.