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 Serves Purpose But EXTREMELY FRAGILE, July 17, 2007
By J. Hakim (USA)
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This is now back on our wishlist, because we cannot afford to replace it. That's right--replace it. It works well, but be very careful that your children do not attempt to apply pressure of any kind to the frame, and as soon as you are done using it, pack it up and stow it away properly.
The clamps break off easily. We lost two of them in 4 months of use, and had to trash the canopy.
The good: when not broken, it does provide shade and shelter to riders. We got a couple good trips to the zoo out of it, one in sun, and one in light rain (daddy doesn't mind getting wet, and the animals are much more active in the cool, so this was particularly useful).
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 Great Canopy - A Few Drawbacks, September 21, 2010
By Call me Kevin (North Carolina)
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The Radio Flyer Pathfinder WagonŽ, Red is a great wagon, but if you plan on using it in the bright sun you may be well served to purchase a canopy. The Radio Flyer canopy is certainly worthy of consideration because....
- It matched the wagon
- It is easy to attach to the wagon
- it blocks the sun
- easy to clean
There are a Few Drawbacks
- While it hasn't happened to us yet I could see how the clamps could break
- It takes up lots of room - you can disassemble the canopy, but it will still take space to store
- While the clamps are easy - they do move around - personally I would prefer something a little more secure
Final Verdict - Certainly worth investigating, especially if you don't think that the drawbacks are too serious. So far it is been a nice addition to our Radio Flyer!
3 1/2 Stars
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Canopy is already Broke! However, great customer service!, May 19, 2007
By 2bdboysandmytwins (Golden, Co United States)
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One of the handles that connects the canopy to the wagon has already broke. I'm not sure how it happened, just went out to use it the other day, and it already split in half. It's impossible to use the canopy now, and I've only had it for 2.5 months. So I got online, and ordered a replacement part for it. They shipped new parts out free of charge! I love companies that stand behind their products.
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
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 Great Canopy, December 30, 2009
By R. Lopez (San Diego, CA)
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This canopy is great! It is high enough that my son can sit underneath it and it keeps the sun out of his eyes without obstructing his view. It is easily removable and storage of it is not a problem. Some people have mentioned that the clips that hold the canopy onto the wagon break and I can see how that could happen, but ours has been great so far. We love it!
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Great all around wagon cover, March 27, 2008
By New Mommy (Fullerton, CA USA)
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I was a little unsure when I ordered this, based on some of the reviews I had read, but my family LOVES this wagon cover! We have the Step 2 two-seater wagon and this cover fits great! We get tons of compliments every time we are out! The amount of sun protection varies based on how low/high the sun is sitting, but you are able to adjust the cover a little bit to help. We have had no problems with it breaking like some people mentioned, and we use our wagon daily. I would recommend it!!
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Kind of hard to assemble for the first time...., December 28, 2006
By Two Little Chicks
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This was a gift for my son for Christmas. Today was the first day that the weather was good enough to assemble it and give it a try.
I was a little out done by the amount of time it took me to assemble it and then put it on the wagon. It was a little tedious for me and would not recommend assembling it on an outing for the first time.
I left it up on the wagon in hopes that it would adjust its self now that it is out of the box. It comes with a take along bag but if it is as hard to assemble as it was this first time I will not be taking it off when we are at home at all.
We live on the Gulf Coast so it is imperative that children be shaded in the summer heat and this seems like a good product overall. The concept is very good I just hope it's easy to slap on when we go to the beach or to a festival, seeing that it's too large to keep up inside our SUV.
My overall comment is that I am happy for this product but the ease of it may not be the best. When it's the only product out there you just have to like it and love it. I am giving it a 4 star because the product its self seems to be durable at least.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Wagon Canopy, March 23, 2010
By Long Distance Lola
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This canopy is a cute addition for the wagon, but I agree with the other comments the frame is fragile. I think if the children applied very much pressure to the frame it will break, also our grandchildren were intrigued by the clamps that hold the canopy on the wagon and wanted to play with them. When you begin to play with the clamps, it loosens canopy's hold on the wagon and allows it to flap in the wind.
The canopy works well and adds a very unique look for the wagon. If you are looking for a cute addition, this is IT!
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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It's ok, difficult to store when not using, October 29, 2009
By Gatorsfan
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This Canopy works well when you are using it, but I don't like that you have to break it down completely to store. It is very bulky and I find I don't use it very often due to the fact that I have to put it together and take it apart everytime.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Great Addition to a great wagon, October 17, 2007
By K. Dubose (Middletown, DE)
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We purchased this canopy to go with our Radio Flyer wagon and we have nothing but great things to say about it. the canopy is large and covers the entire span of the wagon. It clips onto the sides of the wagon so for the tool challenged, it is great. I love the fact that you can lean the canopy forward or backwards depending on the direction of the sun. My girls love it and think they are riding in a chariot.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Great canopy, August 5, 2007
By Jennifer (California)
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This is one of the greatest things invented!! I have the Radio Flyer ATW wagon and this works great with it. It provides a lot of shade, is easily removable, and collapses compactly when not in use. Definitely worth the money.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Great Idea!, April 21, 2007
By Ashley's Mom (The Shores of Lake Michigan)
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We got this so we can take our ATW wagon on the beach and keep our baby out of direct sunlight. Tried it out today...works great! Kind of reminds me of the wagon train. Our only complaint is that the clamps that hold it on the wagon are kind of overkill, it seems, and aren't that attractive, but she doesn't seem to mind. The canopy isn't real portable if you're transporting it, its kind of bulky but its do-able if you have a SUV.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Works Great on Step Two, July 7, 2010
By Brian Beck (Flint, MI United States)
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We use this a on Step Two wagon and it works great. We've only had it about 2 weeks but so far we love it!!
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Radio Flyer Wagon, January 27, 2010
By Erin (Washington DC)
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My 12 month old is about to receive this for her birthday. Because of the sheer size of it, I've built it, but it is sitting in the living room. She's already played with it a little and loves it. I strapped her in and pulled her around. After I finished taking her on a ride, she wanted to try, so I put her doll in it, so she could pull her doll. We will have a great time with this when warmer weather draws near.
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 Doesn't Provide Much Shade...Don't Waste Your Money, June 14, 2011
By JK in TX (San Antonio)
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I ordered the canopy when it was on sale...thankfully! Because it is nowhere near worth $50+. If you live in an area that's really sunny most of the year, like we do, it will not provide the coverage you need. The sun still finds its way easily into the wagon...the shade didn't seem to provide any coverage. Also, the quality seems somewhat flimsy. The shade pulls tight from each end, so it works well for not drooping. However, the clamps that hold it to the wagon don't seem all that sturdy. Plus, I think a child could easily pull them off. If you want a Radio Flyer that seems to have a higher quality canopy, you may want to consider one of the versions that has one that comes with it that's made to fit in the wagon.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Okay coverage, but broke immediately!, September 13, 2010
By Jennifer (Chesapeake, VA)
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I was so happy to find this, as here in colorado the sun can be pretty harsh. it went on our wagon easily (metal radioflyer), but a clamp immediately broke! Since it was a few months from when we bought it, until when we used it, we are past the return date. Radio Flyer WILL sell us another clamp, but for half the price we paid for the whole thing! Two thumbs down. After reading through reviews, it seems this is a common issue, but people are still rating it high. In my opinion, if it breaks in the first 5 uses, it doesn't even deserve one star. Bummer. RF has some great long lasting products, but this isn't one.
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A great addition to any wagon!, August 10, 2010
By stonesylvania
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This canopy is surprisingly wonderful! Didn't think I would be so excited about it. It is easy to assemble and simply clips right on to the wagon. So it would work with any brand of wagon. (Our neighbors used it with their Little Tikes wagon.)
Our children LOVE riding in the wagon with the canopy. It provides good shade at the hottest part of the day and is even waterproof in a light shower.
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Works ok on our step 2 wagon, June 15, 2010
By NW mom (Bend, OR)
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It fits on our Step 2 wagon as I suspected it would. BUT our 2 year old can't keep his hands off the poles. He is pulling at them constantly and inevitably one pops off - that being said the poles (which I read were a little flimsy) have not broken so that is a good thing! I like the size of it - coverage seems good - but won't really know until I am brave enough to try it again. Hope this helps.
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Slightly frustrating, January 30, 2010
By Wagnbat (Sinajana, Guam, USA)
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I bought a Radio Flyer 2900 wagon, without a canopy. They do not offer the wagons with canopies where I live, so I was ecstatic when I saw Radio Flyer made a one size fits all variant. Long story short, it doesn't fit all. It doesn't even really fit my 2900. I have to position the clips at specific angles to get the canopy on, and even that is a bit of a challenge. And I've not taken my kids out around the neighborhood yet without at least one leg of the canopy coming loose.
The 2900 has angled sides where the outside of the sides is not parallel with the inside sides. This prevent the canopy from acquiring and maintaining a steady grip. If your wagon has sides that are uniformly less than 1.5" thick at the corners facing outboard then you should be fine.
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Great idea but poor quality, August 17, 2009
By Richard (UK)
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Unfortunately, we're on our third one since we purchased the first one 18 months ago. The clamps are very fragile and will literally come apart in your hands without even a discernible "snap" after about 6 months. The nylon fabric itself is easily worn through if you accidentally rub the canopy on say, a fence, as you are passing. We have always stored our wagon with the canopy set up in our garden shed or inside under our stairs, so it's not that it's been left outside in the elements apart from when we are using it, nor have the clamps been repeatedly opened and closed.
However, it fits the wagon perfectly , is collapsible (if that matters to you) and provides excellent shelter in all the weather we have encountered during our daily walks to school in England. So we have reluctantly ordered another one. I just wish it was as durable as the wagon it is designed for. :-(
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Canopy Review, August 2, 2009
By Ace (Columbus, Ohio)
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The Overall quality of the canopy is good. I do no see a "fun" factor or "educational" value to be rated. As for durability, I have no complaints. The product does seem to need stretched inwards to fit to the wagon I own, which is also a Radio Flyer. It does fit as advertised "Fits all Radio Flyer Wagons", but I felt like I was stretching the metal "tent-posts" inwards too much, and was afraid that one would snap. Perhaps they are more durable than I thought, But it seems like the second I unclip one of the alligator clamp devices, it springs outwards.
The Canopy does indeed make a HUGE shelter over the wagon, and it does block the sun. My only thought is that it sits too "high". I have enough trouble picking up my 18 month old child and getting him into the wagon with it on. It's not that it's hard, but you do have to make an effort to not clothes-line your child in the process. If the canopy sat any lower, I don't know if it would be very easy at all do perform the same task, but, it would block more of that harmful sunlight from getting to the little passenger inside.
To completely summarize, it is a quality canopy to cover any Radio Flyer wagon, and it does the job. Become comfortable taking it on and off, and know where you are going to put it when it comes off. If not stored properly, it takes up some space! If you leave it on the wagon, you will find yourself pained when trying to get around it if you don't stash it in a garage. If you do stash it in a garage, you will want to take it off anyways, because of the space and to prevent damage.
I am pleased with this product, and when it comes to wagons and other child toys, Radio Flyer is definitely a reliable source, and offer TONS of different accessories for all sorts of things.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Radio Flyer Canopy, May 11, 2009
By Ann (Chicago,IL)
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I was amazed at the quality of this product. It really holds onto the wagon during the windy days here in Chicago. Very sturdy.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Radio Flyer Wagon Canopy Feedback, February 11, 2009
By Joseph Centofanti
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Good canopy. Although, it would be better of the canopy had more sturdy mounting hardware rather than the four clamps that came with the canopy. The canopy tends to shift back and forth if it is tugged on with minimal force. Otherwise, the canopy serves it's purpose. Offers good sunlight protection.
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Love the idea. Not much shade, and clamp snapped off, January 4, 2009
By Mom of 2 (Brookings SD)
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This is really great idea. However, as soon as we installed it, a cross bar snapped in half. Then a couple of weeks later one of the clamps snapped off. We are trying to find replacement parts with no luck so far.
The canopy doesn't provide shade unless the sun is directly above. Radio Flyer could have used a wider design that curved over to provide shad as sun rises and sets. Would not purchase again.
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canopy for wagon, September 7, 2008
By D.E.N. (germany)
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The canopy works well at shielding the sun and keeps light sprinkles at bay.
It takes up a lot of space while not in use and is cumbersome to put on and take
off of the wagon.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Radio Flyer Wagon Canopy, August 4, 2008
By www.bennytorres.com (San Jose, CA)
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This thing is a pain in the butt to take on and off. It's sort of like putting a kite together and clipping it to your wagon using car battery clips... every single time you want to use it! It's too big to leave on in our SUV, so I have to take it off and on every time I bring it somewhere.
Having said that, this thing is totally freakin' worth the pain! It keeps my two girls in the shade and it looks cool. We took it with us when we walked in a 4th of july parade and got lots of compliments. Highly recommend.
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Love It, October 1, 2007
By K. McClellan (Plymouth, UT USA)
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I love this canopy. It is very portable and it is super easy to put up and take down. It helps a lot in keeping the sun out of my kid's eyes and it even keeps him dry when it is sprinkling.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Tough to install, but pretty cute!, June 7, 2007
By from Baby Time
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We bought this canopy to top off our 16-month-old's Radio Flyer, hoping to shade him from the sun on walks. Turns out, this doesn't block all that much sun, because it's very open on the sides, but at least that's good for airflow and visibility! Had some difficulty installing this at first -- not much give in the fabric. We thought that it must be backwards or something, but ultimately it went on and has been sturdy since. This is a nice addition to the wagon -- stylish and moderately helpful in blocking the sun at mid-day. Just don't count on this to provide too much shade!
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radio flyer wagon canopy, February 6, 2007
By Stormy
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Great canopy - set up was easier than i expected after reading another reviewer's comments but I followed the photo on the box as well as the given instructions, which alone, would have been slightly confusing.
The canopy provides great coverage and is quite sturdy, so generally quite happy with it.
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Wagon Canopy, January 7, 2012
By my8roalnds
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I bought the canopy to go with the Radio Flyer Wagon for our granddaughters. The canopy is great, and helps to keep the sun out of their eyes while pulling them around the yard. The girls LOVE their wagon.
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sun shade - does the job, December 12, 2011
By consumer (Southern California)
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We're in Southern California so we use this to keep the kids cool and the sun off their skin when riding around in the wagon.
It does that job well and it is light weight. It looks good when in place, but not the greatest design with the tent type poles and four clamps.
Needs better design so it's easier to install and store. And the clamps are not perfect. But, it works fine and looks good. Kids like riding under it.
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 Don't Bother, November 25, 2011
By Lisa
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I purchased this and it arrived quickly the issue was with the product itself. When it arrived I opened it to find stitching had already come undone. So I returned it and received a new one next day only to find the same issue in the same area. This is the only canopy I can find to fit and it is not good at all. Wish I had more choices so I could keep my kids away from the elements.
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Give me shade!!!, November 25, 2011
By Vanessa A. Joao (Molokai, Hawaii)
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This canopy is perfect for shade! Living in Hawaii where there is always
sun, protection from the sun and other elements are key. This is perfect!
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canopy rips easily!, November 22, 2011
By LMC
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Be careful...this ripped after about 2 months. I'm not even sure how it ripped. My kids are not particularly rough on toys and this does provide shade, but is FRAGILE for the price.
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OK, November 15, 2011
By Morton
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We bought the double seated, plastic wagon. At first, we thought that our kids shoulf just "stick it out" with the sun because we all did as kids, but we ended up regretting that decision. So, it was nice that this canopy was so versatile and could be used, even though we didnt buy the "deluxe" wagon.However, the canopy is barely long enough, and not wide enough, for the entire wagon. There are times when the kids are not covered, but it is better than nothing.
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good compliment to the wagon, November 6, 2011
By JamesH (Connecticut)
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good compliment to the offroad wagon..seems durable enough..and my son can enjoy wagon time without too much sun. overall decent value
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A great wagon add-on if you live some place sunny, October 16, 2011
By Bruja Juera
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Bought this to go with my daughter's Radio Flyer Outback Wagon. Toys R Us sells a Radio Flyer Pack & Go Wagon which is essentially the Outback Wagon with a canopy, but it was about $25 less to order the Outback Wagon with the seperate add-on canopy from Amazon.
The Outback Wagon with the addition of this canopy is the perfect wagon for the hot, sunny Texas summers!! Although in Texas, having the shade from the canopy comes in handy almost year round. I drive a SUV, so rather than completely disassembling the canopy every time we go somewhere, I simply unattach the canopy from the wagon, fold in the posts under the canopy and lay it on top of the wagon in the back of the SUV. I could see how it might be a bit of a hassle if I had to completely unpack, assemble and then unassemble and repack the canopy every time I used it.
Durability-wise, I'm sure this thing isn't bullet proof, but ours seems to have had up pretty well. We've taken it to a few outdoor concerts with all of our friends kiddos and had tons of kids crawling in, out and all over the wagon with the canopy on it without any issues. Granted, toddlers can be pretty rough on things, so I could see how it might get broken if you're not keeping a close eye on the kids while it's on the wagon.
All and all, I'm really happy with this canopy. It makes it much easier to use our wagon in lieu of a stroller on sunny days, and since my daughter much prefers riding in the wagon, that's a big win in my book!!
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love love love, September 4, 2011
By Research Queen (Los Angeles, CA)
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This is just what we needed. We go to a farmers market where you pick your own vegetables, and well they have a wagon to put your things in. Sometimes there is sun, and well this protects your veggies and anything else you have in the wagon. Just what we needed!
It installs well. The only thing I would of liked to see is a bigger bag to put it into when I package it up. I feel like he fit is too snug. Other than that, I'm sure we will have it for years to come.
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A pain to set up, August 30, 2011
By MH
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This works wonderfully but it is a HUGE pain to put up and take down every time. I don't use the wagon very much bc I think protecting from the sun is a must. I thought this was a great solution and once its up its great but it doesn't fit in the bag very well. Overall it works just don't think this will be a quick easy thing every time.
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Material bit flimsy. . not sure how long it'll last, July 30, 2011
By E. Tam (Antioch, CA)
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Overall for the price vs. quality, it's not bad. the canopy material is pretty flimsy and thin. I echo the other buyers comment in that light can easily shine through it. The alligator clamps are okay but I think this depends on what you're clamping it to. I have one of those folding wagons so it was hard to find a sweet spot to clamp it where it doesn't move as much. the frame is sturdy.
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A BEACH MUST!, July 26, 2011
By Pamela
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This is a Great First birthday present for your little ones from mommy and daddy....Okay... well.. i hope im going to start a really big trend for baby beach goers! this helped a tremendous amount on our week vacation to the beach. To to mention that canopy that covered and gave our son and drinks shade. We also had our sons first birthday party at the resort there and it helped out allot transporting everything even him! We strolled i everywhere with the canopy on it! Its like a stroller and people don't seem to mind if you happened to need to bring it inside to the mall or a restaurant. Mainly its great to put you baby in and beach bag beach ball sun lotions keep a cooler and drinks in. We got the all terrain wagon with the wood sides and big rubber air tires. My little boy felt like a true prince riding in this! There is just something about that little red wagon. :)
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Radio Flyer Wagon C(r)appy, July 17, 2011
By rudunn4
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Be Careful with this item. It does nto provide shade to our son as the canopy is positioned up way too high. The ribs that are used on the canopy are flimsy and have broken, making it basically worthless. It is trully an "aftermarket" add on. Would avise against it.
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Still baking, May 25, 2011
By Cold Beverages
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I don't recommend this wagon canopy, however, I don't think thier are too many alternatives. It looks nice and seems to be made of good materieals. The design is lacking. We have it on the All Terrain Cargo Wagon , and when attached to the sides, the canopy is so high that the wagon riders are rarely in the shade. Also, I dont have a lot of faith in the clamps used to attach the canopy to the wagon. The fiberglass frame of the canopy puts so much pressure on the clamps that they don't close completly on the wagon sides, and it pushes the sides outward enough that it will eventually lead to a break somewhere.
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Great Addition To Our Wagon, November 6, 2010
By bayareamommy (San Jose, CA USA)
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We use this all the time. I'm not sure why others have had problems with it breaking. We have been very rough on ours for over a year now and have had no issues at all. We have had it on our all terrain wagon everywhere we go with it. It's been attached and removed countless times with no trouble at all. We don't even bother to fold it all the way down most times. We usually just remove it from the wagon and then clamp the left side clips to each other and the right side clips to each other so that it is easier to handle in and out of the car.
It's been to the beach, the pumpkin patch, camping, walks around our neighborhood, lots of parks, and many other places in different kinds of weather. We love it!
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Wonderful, October 13, 2010
By Alli (WPB, Fl)
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This cover is half the price on here that it is at ANY local retailer to me. Works wonderful with the wagon. Keeps my lil one from being in the direct sunlight and keeps her cooler. Great accessory for the radio-flyer wagon
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Works well but it is big!, August 21, 2010
By J. Bewley (Indianapolis)
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Canopy works great, and hooks up fairly easily....if you've ever put a tent together you'll think this is a breeze! Word of warning though, the canopy makes the wagon very large....so, if you plan on keeping it up and attached, make sure you have a lot of space in the garage....
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Canopy for Radio Flyer Wagon, August 2, 2010
By shopping
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I purchased this wagon for my 2yr old son and he loves it. The wagon was purchased at a local store for cheaper, but found the canopy at Amazon. I just wish you could push it as well as pull it (but I guess it wouldn't be a wagon) lol. No matter where you purchase the wagon, the canopy is sold separately, and I recommend purchasing it. You'll be glad you did. The clips for the canapoy, in the photo appears as their are openings on the wagon itself for them to fit it, but that's not the case (it's a smooth surface). The clamps sort of look and apply like mini jumper cables, but are made of a durable, hard plastic. They attach and hold-up just fine. Overwall the Radio Flyer wagon is great!
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Great item but fragile clamps!, August 1, 2010
By Lem
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We bought this canopy a year ago as an addition to our girls' wagon. No regrets on buying it as it seems to do its job/purpose...wish it was a little bit cheaper. Haven't had any problems with it until recently when one of the clamps cracked in half for no apparent reason...rendered it useless. Luckily, the clamps are replaceable! The downside is that the clamp is roughly $[...] + shipping. I got on the company's website and was going to purchase 2 clamps (one as a backup) + tax and $[...] shipping totaling to almost $27. A little outrageous if you ask me.
To make the long story short, I just bought a new canopy for $[...] and free shipping. At least I'll have 3 backup clamps and an extra canopy should the other one tear.
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No issues so far, July 23, 2010
By Avid Reader 223 (Frisco, CO United States)
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After reading the reviews of this canopy I was a little concerned about the clamp durability; however, we have had no problems. I can certainly see why so many people are having issues with the clamps breaking- they are of a poor design that cannot withstand over-extension. As you can probably tell just by looking at it, the canopy will not fully shield the sun unless the sun is pretty high in the sky. It also won't shield sideways rain. No biggie for us- but if your primary reason for buying this is all-day sun protection you might want to get the umbrella instead.
One thing about it we didn't expect is all the attention. Turns out we have a very sassy wagon that many people like to comment on as we stroll by. Kids at the park can't seem to stay away either- who knew!
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Absolutely LOVE this for the wagon!, July 7, 2010
By Practical mom (Indiana)
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My kids LOVE the all terrain wagon and the canopy is has been great to keep the sun off of them.
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must have, June 29, 2010
By Sister B (Over the rainbow Kansas)
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This is a great add on to any wagon. We have taken it all over the place without any problems. I love knowing that my little one has a shadded place to ride.
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Needs sides, June 7, 2010
By Grandma of 2 (Milwaukee, WI USA)
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The canopy is a good idea but would be a great idea if there were sides that you could roll down. I know someone who can do this and will put a mesh fabric on all sides that you can velcro up,which will make it a much better canopy. Only used it once so I can not testify to the durabilty. Did notice that the 2 yr old would hold onto the metal tubular frame which other reviewers said would eventually break.
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great product, May 22, 2010
By mother of 2 boys (Chicago)
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i ordered this to go over my duo seat radio flyer wagon and i love it, its easy to put on and take off, it blocks a lot of sun which is the may reason i ordered it, when we would walk the boys had their eyes closed almost the whole time because the sun was too bright and now its perfect they don't have to squint! it also blocks a lot the the wind! awesome thank you
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Terrific added value for our wagon, May 12, 2010
By Miss McG (Toronto, ON)
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My daughter loves her wagon a lot. When the canopy came it was hard to imagine that she could enjoy the wagon even more, but she did.
Assembly was simple but I'm mindful of other reviews and careful with the clamps. We've been out in the rain and the canopy performs well. Much better than trying to get my 2 year old to hold an umbrella. Shades my girl from the hot sun too. We're looking forward to summer this year; all the festivals, fairs and rodeos will be enjoyed by all in full comfort (and style!).
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Marginal Accessory., January 22, 2010
By Gary Peterson (San Diego, California USA)
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We recently bought a Radio Flyer All-Terrain Wood and Steel Wagon for our 18-month-old boy. He's a little young, but he loves riding around in it. I expect that it's a toy that will get good use for many, many years to come.
My wife insisted on getting a canopy to go with the wagon. Our boy is fair skinned and she wanted it as protection from the intense Southern California sun. I agreed that it was appropriate, but I now have a lot of second thoughts.
It was real simple to put together and will fit all Radio Flyer Wagons whether it's steel or a combination of steel and wood, such as ours. The canopy fits on the wagon with four simple-to-use clamps. As soon as we got the wagon and canopy ready to roll we put the boy in it and rolled out the door. Well, wouldn't you know it, rain was falling. The canopy provided good cover for the little guy. It was a very nice walk!
The canopy is largely a failure as a sun shield. It works fine as long as the sun is directly overhead, and that amounts to only a very small portion of the day. If the sun comes in at any sort of an angle, the passenger is almost fully exposed because of the small area covered by the shield. One of the stiffeners in the canopy broke after the third using. To be honest, if I had to do it over again, I would go without the canopy. It looks interesting, but will spend most of the time gathering dust in our garage.
Gary Peteron
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Life saver in AZ, May 24, 2009
By Mommie of 2 (Scottsdale, AZ)
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This canopy is AWESOME!!!! It takes about 15 seconds to clip on your wagon and it's a must here in Arizona. Every time I go to the park or zoo I have it on the wagon and people are always commenting that they wish that they had one. This is a great product and worth every penny spent.
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Radio Flyer Pathfinder Wagon, February 24, 2009
By Natalie Orta (Missouri)
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We bought the Radio Flyer Pathfinder Wagon for our son for his first birthday. It was the best buy ever! The price was the best around and the wagon itself is absolutely great! I got the canopy to go along with it and I highly reccomend it also.
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Great for children who love to be outside!, November 18, 2008
By CityMomma
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Best canopy for wagons out there. Never had a problem with ours, but our child has been taught not to play with it. Overall great buy!
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Radio Flyer Wagon Canopy is a must have, July 31, 2008
By The Mich
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I found this canopy easy to install and it is adequate protection from the sun. I agree with other reviews that it could be challenging to get the canopy back in the bag. However, I have not tried to put it away. I do plan on keeping the canopy on the wagon at all times.
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Nice for sunny outings, June 11, 2007
By Neb. Mom (Nebraska)
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We have used this for a few trips down to the park and zoo for our 6 mo old and 2 year old. It does a great job at keeping the mid-day sun off both kids. It was a bit awkward installing it at first but with two sets of hands we have gotten used to it now. Folds up flat for storage.
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Good buy, May 13, 2007
By Jodi Long
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The canopy does its job. It's great looking, cute and keeps the sun out. It's tall enough to not interfer with getting in the wagon or taking things out, including the kids. One note, it fits all different brands of wagons so don't be fooled in to buying the expensive Radio Flyer wagon. Our wagon is from Lowes and cost $49, it's got the big wheels and fold down sides and is very heavy duty. There are other brands on Amazon too. Buy smart. I do recommend the canopy.
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Great extra sun block for the wagon!, May 9, 2007
By Jamie L. Mccarthy
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This was a must with us. We are very conscious of the sun and it's damaging rays. This helps to protect the little ones while strolling around. It's easy to attach to the wagon and stay in place well.
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Practical, March 1, 2010
By Lifestyle (Miami, FL)
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easy to assemble. goes perfectly with any of the Radio Flyer wagons. easy to put on and take off.
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Grandson's favorite toy, February 3, 2010
By charly517 (Indianapolis, Indiana, USA)
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Bought this for Christmas for my 2 year old grandson. There is room for at least 2 kids in the nicely molded seats and it even has cup holders and small seat belts. It's his main ride to the park and has room for his cousins and friends. His mom said it was easy to put together. Would definitely recommend this wagon to anyone child who needs an awesome ride.
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Great canopy, completes our pathfinder wagon!, August 31, 2009
By St. Louis Momma
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Great for keeping the sun off our little one. We've been using it for a month now and we haven't had any problems with durability. A great complement to our Radio Flyer Pathfinder wagon! Would definitely recommend.
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Red Flyer Canopy, August 20, 2009
By Stephen Fuller (Gorham, Maine United States)
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Practical and eye catching - perfect for keeping the little one protected from the sun during rides.
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Just about perfect, August 14, 2009
By Djs0119 (New Bedford MA)
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This wagon is great! The perfect gift for my one year old nephew. Got it a couple of weeks ago. We'll see how it holds up over time but he loves it and I expect to get many years of enjoyment out of it. Fairly easy to put together. Love the back rests and the safety straps were an important safety feature for me.
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Love the concept, but product isn't durable, July 21, 2008
By Lynda C. Smith
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I like the amount of shade it provides for my 2 little ones. However, it is VERY hard to get it stored up into the very small storage bag, and one of the slips that the "backbone" slips into, ripped the day I got it. So, I have to tape the end shut so that the brace stays put.
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Gets the job done, but could be a bit more usable., May 8, 2012
By Michael Berry (Canton, MI United States)
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We love our Radio Flyer wagon and have used it for quite some time now for our kids (now nearly 2 and nearly 4). When I saw the canopy could be purchased as an aftermarket accessory I jumped at the opportunity.
It does make trips to the zoo or outdoor festivals much more pleasant for the kids. It keeps the sun out of their eyes, reduces UV exposure, and makes the more comfortable. From a usability standpoint, however, I have some complaints. The storage bag that comes with the canopy is quite difficult to use - that is, it's hard to break down the canopy and get all of the components to fit nicely into the bag. Although it is doable, it is usually more trouble than it's worth. This is due to the tension on the upright bars and their tendency to "spring" away from where I want them. Of course, this tension is needed to get the canopy to stay up and look good.
The other complaint I have is with the thin red "ribs" that traverse the canopy horizontally. They are made of extremely thin plastic and once exposed to the elements over a period of time ours became brittle and snapped. While the canopy still operates fine without these 2 pieces, it is a bit frustrating to have such cheap componentry.
Overall, I am really pleased with the canopy and would get one again for my wagon. In retrospect, however, I would have gotten the higher end Radio Flyer wagon with the more "built-in" canopy if I could go back in time.
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Radio flyer Wagon, April 22, 2012
By Marilyn Schettle
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What an awesome addition to my grandkids Radio Flyer wagon! It protects them from the sun when going out walking! Product was shipped promptly and received quickly! Excellent Seller!
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A great addition to the radio flyer wagon, April 16, 2012
By Emmi (San Jose, California)
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I brought this canopy for our radio flyer wagon about one month ago and yesterday was the first time we used it with the wagon. We spent the whole day at the zoo and we got so much compliments because it really looks good with the wagon, but most importantly it provides a good shade for my daughter.
The cons of the canopy is that it takes up quit a bit of storage space at home and in the car. You either have to take down the cover and fold everything or you can just lay it over the wagon. Either way, you will need some extra storage for it. Since I've read from previous reviews that its kinda of filmy. So, throughout the trip, we were very gentle with it and it still looks and feels good. Well, that's base on only one day of usage. I just hope that it will last!! The price is about $20 higher than when I purchased it one month ago, so... with the price that I paid, I have no complaints.
Overall, I am still very satify with the purchase.
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I WISH that I could give it five stars, I really do!!!, April 2, 2012
By JR (Sunnyvale, CA)
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LOVED this canopy when I first bought it. Then it broke. One of the clamps broke off and now we have an industrial-grade clamp on one. Sigh. If Radio Flyer wants other people to look at our "cool" ride and see one of the clamps broken off, that's too bad, because another parent might be considering buying one of these costly items only to realize how poorly made it is and change their mind.
It's very sad to see how disposeable products are these days...one used to be able to get something that would last a lifetime, and probably two or three generations. Maybe that's why I keep going back to buying things of the past and refurbishing them (upcycling)...I seem to get a lot more bang for my buck that way.
Anyhow, after that rant, I'm going to probably end up futzing with this to improve it in a way that will work for us. And I might just take the Radio Flyer name off of it and put my OWN LABEL on it (with "Made in the USA on it) this time :-)
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Nice, March 18, 2012
By GB (Houston, TX)
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We have a plastic wagon and this top fits on it securely and covers our children well. Note that it does clamp onto the sides.
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Good buy, May 13, 2007
By Jodi Dodge
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The canopy does its job. It's great looking, cute and keeps the sun out. It's tall enough to not interfer with getting in the wagon or taking things out, including the kids. One note, it fits all different brands of wagons so don't be fooled in to buying the expensive Radio Flyer wagon. Our wagon is from Lowes and cost $49, it's got the big wheels and fold down sides and is very heavy duty. There are other brands on Amazon too. Buy smart. I do recommend the canopy.
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