Gorilla Gazebo - Review and solution to it blowing away!

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With the cold weather quickly approaching, it might be time to start considering how you and your team might stay warm and dry. one such solution is a gazebo and one that comes highly reamended is Gorilla Gazebo.
The advertising shows five men hanging on the bars to show how strong they are. Well I don't know about that but there is not doubt in my mind that gorilla gazebos are strong enough for the purpose intended. Only problem is what do you used to keep them from blowing away? I might have found a solution.
Buy yours here - rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53... gazebo
Get the water feet here - rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53... gazebo

[@infernoswitchfilms]

thanks for this specifically. i woke up to mine on its side in the garden after some gail force winds in london. will buy these water weights now as i didnt have them before! liked and subbed :)

[@SilvioDiego]

Very useful review, thanks Dan.

[@steveparadox1]

Great review and assembly guide. Cheers mate

[@vequihellin]

I really appreciated your video - it was good to see an actual person and not a 'sponsored' review. I bought an OutSunny gazebo in a bit of a panic as I started selling at craft shows last year, and it did not stand up well to the winds in December, so I've been looking for a more robust gazebo and your review helped me 'push the button' on this purchase. I looked at the Rhino Expedition ones on Rock Awnings (similar price) but the fabric didn't look as robust and you mentioned how impressed you were with the quality of the fabric. Has the Gazebo stood up to frequent use and windy conditions? My needs are 'easy to assemble', 'portable' (It has to fit into a Ford Focus lol), 'velcro seals on the side panels' (trust me, it's cold as hell when the side panels have gaps in them and it's windy and rainy), 'moderately waterproof' - I don't expect it to stand up to a monsoon but a bit of afternoon drizzle at a craft fair is par for the course so it should be able to cope), and 'isn't going to buckle at the slightest provocation' - my poor little Outsunny one got very battered at the xmas fair and I am retiring it to summer garden shade duty already.

[@mayflower2158]

I really enjoyed your video. Thanks!

[@pgtips4240]

This is a superb gazebo, exactly what im looking for as I'm a joiner and build summerhouses mostly in peoples gardens and I hate when the rain comes on and drenches my tools etc. This could be a quick and easy solution! Thanks for doing the review mate, this has really helped me to make my choice.

[@danreviewsitall]

No problem at all glad I could help. 👌

[@roseleensands9765]

Just wanted to thank you for your detailed review. As part of a 60+ husband & wife I was sure putting this gazebo up was going to end our 41 year marriage… but because we followed your instructions to the letter it’s up and looking good and above all your description of how sturdy it is was spot on … so thank you once again.

[@danreviewsitall]

😂 Comment of the month!

[@Sufficient4UsIsAllah]

Hehe!

[@SeanFlanagan-ng7kv]

Great video, esp the music and the kids playing away and you kicking the box 100 times. I got one today.

[@Carraroebouncingcastles]

GREAT VIDEO DAN VERY EDUCATIONAL

[@danreviewsitall]

Thanks.

[@zaccowie4862]

I have bought 2, Absolutely amazing brand and I love the gazebo 10 out of 10!

[@Sufficient4UsIsAllah]

I came from eBay. The reviews sounded too good to be true.l. But now I’m convinced. Now I need to find one showing how to collapse it. Thank you for the demo.

[@danreviewsitall]

@@Sufficient4UsIsAllah I have recently replaced it with a vaunt one that appears the same but it wasn't. Stay with gorilla

[@Sufficient4UsIsAllah]

@@danreviewsitall oh thanks for the heads up. May I ask why you replaced it in the first place? You seemed really happy with it.

[@danreviewsitall]

@@Sufficient4UsIsAllah I left it out at a customers house and there was a bit of a storm. When it tried to fly away my customer tried to hold on to it and it got all bent

[@Sufficient4UsIsAllah]

@@danreviewsitall Oh sugar! That must’ve been one strong storm vs one strong friend. Was it pegged into the ground? And I’m definitely inclined towards the gorilla one. The reviews are extremely reassuring.

[@harrymills2770]

With just weights on the legs, you're putting more horizontal stress on the legs than if you have it properly tensioned with guy ropes. Taught guy ropes relieve the legs of any side-to-side stress, preventing strain (damage) to the poles.

[@danreviewsitall]

Good point. Didn't know that but often guy ropes will be a hazard so really isn't an option for site work

[@peteramberley9952]

Great video mate

[@danreviewsitall]

Thanks

[@Mandy-rx7rq]

I've got the exact same one. Thank u for showing us how to put it up because I was struggling 🤣

[@bazzabaz5931]

We've just bought one of these and also researched the weights to go with them. We saw the ones you got, but as experience has shown us, the water ones and the gravel ones just don't cut it! If you go to any market and look at their stalls, they have the flat metal plates that weigh in at 13.5kg, sometimes 2 per leg... Yes, they are a whole lot more expensive, but the Gazebos aren't cheap themselves, and are worth keeping for a few years. Great video and luved the "fatman test"... lol. 10/10

[@DanielHegartyMovieReviews]

Yes however once the canopy is on it can be pit in the carry case easily without taking it off each time.

[@whatyousaidbud]

Great vid, thanks a lot!! To hold down gazebos in the past I've used clean/new plastic 25 litre diesel cans, obviously full of water they weigh 25kgs which I've found is plenty good enough!

[@SilverTrill]

How do you connect diesel can to a gazebo? Do you have a link to a specific style of can so I can try find them here in uk

[@Useaname]

Put a plastic bag over the leg and stick the leg in the diesel can.

[@markwattsburton]

Great comedy and very helpful. Music brilliant!

[@stephenpatton2866]

Thanks for the video Dan, would you recommend Rock Awning or Gorilla? What would you go for, considering build quality and how it performs?

[@danreviewsitall]

To be completely honest I haven't seen any rock awnings but I don't think there is a lot in it. Either of them and toy won't be disappointed

[@sarahhollis9524]

Hi, great video. Just wondering if you can use the sides with the weights or if they would get in the way?

[@danreviewsitall]

Hey thanks. I haven't tried the sides tbh I would have tought they would get in the way but would probable be fine lifting the sides over the feet at each corner.

[@celiaweston4781]

Can you please post the link for the weights.

[@sidkelly5604]

How much do they cost ?

[@Mandy-rx7rq]

I'm hoping I can leave my gazebo up permanently because I struggled with it lol

[@aaronbell8527]

We’re did you get the sides mage

[@motorcyclewild5873]

Hi great review. I currently have one of these in my ebay basket. But I have to ask you if it has lasted you.

[@danreviewsitall]

Yep still using it.

[@motorcyclewild5873]

@@danreviewsitall cheers buddy I'll get mine ordered

[@rgbplumbinghilton]

I just ordered a 3x3 that comes with wheeled bag and leg weights. It seemed to be the best value vs quality to me.

[@danreviewsitall]

Still got mine. Don't use the bag anymore but have a few rips in the roof now so probably should have.

[@GoogleGoogle-ef5pw]

The link to the eBay shop states - Suitable for poles with a maximum diameter of 25mm. The Gorilla Gazebo is 32mm wide. Do they fit ok?

[@danreviewsitall]

Yep they fit absolutely fine

[@Cornel_Crosio_Cain]

Im looking for a gazebo to do markets

[@charlietaylor6286]

Do you have to remove the roof on it every time you use it or once it’s on will it fold away with the roof connected?

[@danreviewsitall]

The roof can stay on and will pack into the case with it on too

[@danielnaimi4262]

Hi, I’ve just purchased one of these (and the gazebo holders you put in the links so thanks! :) I’m just wondering, I’m going to use it to train under for excersie and wonder if at its highest point of 2.1 m for the sides, is there sufficient gaps in between the roof structure to be able to lift a barbell above my head?

[@danreviewsitall]

Ah great stuff. Sorry I didn't show much of a good view of the internal roof bars in the video. There is some diagonals to the centre from each corner. I would think you would be OK with a short barbell but the bigger it is the closer you are going to need to be to the outer edge.

[@danielnaimi4262]

@@danreviewsitall Hi thanks for getting back to me. The barbell is 7ft in length... I don’t think it’s the problem, I’m considering I’m @ 5ft 11 plus extension above my head it’s around 2.2 meters (at grip) height, then the plates on the outside which are normally another 30cm... I’ve used a few different units there, but you get my drift haha....

[@danielnaimi4262]

I know that internally it goes higher, but it’s that the height of the point or height of the whole structure?

[@danreviewsitall]

@@danielnaimi4262 I to am 5.11 if that helps.

[@danreviewsitall]

@@danielnaimi4262 just had a look at it on site and the cross bars are not from the corners but from the side middles

[@zaccowie4862]

Hi Dan, Does the top roof and sides use velcro or is it just string? I love the video tho! Thanks

[@danreviewsitall]

They are velcro and quite strong velcro at that. Thanks for watching. 🙏

[@zaccowie4862]

@@danreviewsitall Thank you! I have bought one from Amazon uk and it’s was just rubbish because you had to use the string to tie the sides to the frame of the gazebo which was a pain and was not very good material . The roof and sides just broke . I have bought a new gazebo from Gorilla gazebos with sides !

[@zaccowie4862]

@@danreviewsitall Is there any warranty with the gorilla gazebo ? Thanks

[@danreviewsitall]

@@zaccowie4862 I don't honestly know mate. I presume it the standard 12 months but not sure beyond that.

[@zaccowie4862]

@@danreviewsitall Ok, thanks , Have you had any problems with the gazebo or has it be fine since day one ? Thanks

[@growyourown798]

Hi was just wondering, do you have to put the canvas/roof on each time you want to use it or could you leave it on and it pops up and down with it on ?

[@danreviewsitall]

Hi there. Good question. You can leave the canvas roof on when you pack it away and it will just pop up when you open it out again.

[@growyourown798]

@@danreviewsitall thank you for your reply. I am a market trader and have been looking at getting one of these but don't want to be taking the roof on and off each time as I trade at markets 4 times a week . One last thing , does that bar with the spring you mentioned stay in place also after the first time setting it up ?

[@danreviewsitall]

@@growyourown798 @gazz g yea I know what you mean. No once you have the bar in and the roof on all you do is collapse it down and the stick It in the bag. No need to take the spring bar out. It all fits in.

[@bazzabaz5931]

@@danreviewsitall question we were asking ourselves, and in the instruction sheet (yes, I know, men don't look at that!!!..lol) it has a picture of the frame in the bag, ready to zip up with the top/roof still in place. It looks like the sides were folded down and stuffed into the bottom of the frame as you zip up...

[@abacusdelerious8551]

Would it be possible to leave it at the height when you put the roof on. Hope that makes sense, not any of the 3 height, but the height it is before you pop the legs up. Wanting to use it over hot tub, but lower it when windy

[@danreviewsitall]

Good question. Yes it can be used with the telescopic legs fully in. But obviously the sides would not fit.

[@harrymills2770]

Exactly my thinking, but for a camping setup. It doesn't have to be extended for a person to set up chairs and enjoy the show in a storm. As for the walls not fitting, why not fold the excess and make sort of a double wall. All these pop-up shelters have 3 heights, relatively close together. I'd like more height options for the given conditions.

[@kbeightyseven1783]

Can the gazebo be folded away with the canvas top fitted?

[@danreviewsitall]

Yes it easily fits back in with the top canvas on it. I haven't tried it with the sides.

[@flynnsfortune6209]

I bought the water weights but we had a slight breeze in the garden and it started to lift off the ground, I've bolted it to the floor now.... But all my panels have ripped off! 🤣🤣

[@danreviewsitall]

Wow really. Maybe you could double up the water weights. When you say panels are you talking about the side panels or the roof. I had mine up in bad weather and the roof is still solid.

[@flynnsfortune6209]

@@danreviewsitall yea side panels!, I think I'm too high up to have one tbh, unless I buy one of those £2,500 wind proof ones. My garden is like a wind tunnel.

[@saab93contdi]

Exactly how much is this Dan?

[@danreviewsitall]

189 including delivery. Looks like they are out of stock atm.

[@Butcha28]

sorry to disturb you again but did this have 2 entrances with all the sides up or the one entrance

[@danreviewsitall]

Lol no worries mate. As far as I remember it's just one.

[@Butcha28]

@@danreviewsitall thank you so much

[@fowlman7254]

How many lbs does 1 stone equate to? Thanks

[@danreviewsitall]

14

[@fowlman7254]

@@danreviewsitall thanks

[@1971dave]

Just go to your local cheap shop and buy a bucket for a quid, be about 8 litres 8 kilograms each leg,

[@gemmabale3570]

Do you know how heavy this is?

[@danreviewsitall]

I do not I'm afraid. But I know its no light.

[@werrella]

Bloody heavy😂

[@Butcha28]

Hi was this fully waterproof

[@danreviewsitall]

Yep

[@Butcha28]

That you so much for that

[@Butcha28]

Thank you

[@margaretmorrison691]

The photo is what the frame was like under the gorilla cover. Absolutely shocking damage to frame and hot tub. Why don’t they tell you not to use over hot-tub as this is what I was told. Should come with safety warning then!!

[@danreviewsitall]

Wow thats mad. Was it a hurricane? Where are you based? I guess they have to have some sort of limit but thats bad if it happened under normal bad weather. I have had mine up for 2 months continuously on a job and there was some quite bad weather but it was no problem. I didnt have guy ropes either just the water feet weights like in the video.

[@margaretmorrison691]

@@danreviewsitall no hurricane we live in Scotland. Even cheaper gazebos we have had over the years stood up to weather conditions better than this..

[@abacusdelerious8551]

Why have you not to use it over a hot tub? Was away to buy one for this reason

[@jessehunnisett2402]

Sorry mate, but I think it was 5 skinny fellas!! :D

[@garvielloken3929]

Nooice

[@margaretmorrison691]

When the gazebo collapsed the poles were all bent and broken and punctured the spa

[@steviewright2360]

Wow that's crazy, was it screwed to the floor?

[@edmiller3499]

Good review, but tried to find out where these are made, couldn't find anything but looking at marketing video looks like China, its 5 Chinese guys hanging off it !! personally I would rather pay and extra couple of pounds and have something British made

[@margaretmorrison691]

Waste of money. I was told wind done the damage to mine. Gazebo collapsed and punctured spa. I was told gazebo is not for this use.

[@danreviewsitall]

Interesting. I have had mine up for about 2 months with heavy winds and rain. Do you think yours might have bern faulty?

[@margaretmorrison691]

I thought the same also. But I have been told it was due to Weather.

[@margaretmorrison691]

They are not the cheapest to buy and should stand up to rain after all they are waterproof. It was in a sheltered area so cannot understand why so much damage . Hot-tub was purchased in august . Not a very happy person .

[@margaretmorrison691]

@@danreviewsitall I was wondering that also, but I have been told it was damaged through weather conditions and it is waterproof. I really thought gorilla gazebo would stand up to most that cheaper ones don't.. all in all £800 worth of damage.

[@danreviewsitall]

@@margaretmorrison691 owch sorry to hear that. What was it that punctured the spa?