Customer Reviews for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
The most advanced umbrella base ever invented. The Shademobile® movable umbrella stand rolls on 4 wheels and locks in place. No need to tilt this base to move your umbrella so you can avoid heavy lifting. Most umbrella bases only provide shade in a set location for a short period of time. This method of creating shade is inadequate because the umbrella constantly needs to be moved as the sun moves. The Shademobile® rolls easily on four high-quality non-marking wheels. Two of the wheels lock with the flip of a small brake pedal. This base can be filled with up to 125 lbs of bricks or sand for excellent stability.
The Shademobile® was designed so that the wheels are not exposed. The center post has a patented design to hold the umbrella pole in a straight upright position. The Shademobile is made of durable, maintenance-free, high-density polyethylene which will not rust or chip and will stay looking beautiful for years to come.
Features:
Color: Sand
Fits 1 3/8” to 2 1/16” diameter umbrella poles
Durable, maintenance-free, high-density polyethylene
Polyethylene will not rust or chip
Rolls easily on 4 high-quality non-marking wheels (2 are locking)
No need to tilt this base to move your umbrella
Base can be filled with up to 125 lbs of bricks or sand (not included)
Unfilled delivered weight: 21 lbs
Filled weight is to 90-125 lbs
Dimensions: 22”L x 22”W x 20”H (w/center post installed)
Made in the USA
Average Customer Rating:
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63 of 64(98%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
Review 1 for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
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182RG
Location:Walnut Creek, CA
Date:May 20, 2013
Perfect in every way!
Pros: perfectly designed attractive base, incredibly easy to assemble, the wife loves it too!, ...and americans can still provide a valuable item
Cons: happy to report...none!
Model Number: Costo item # 432851
"Opening the box, I found excellent directions...easy to follow with color photos. Parts were as listed, even including a screwdriver bit for the highly recommended electric drill! Putting the unit together took 23 minutes! I started each of the 22 screws with a manual screwdriver to be sure of exact placement...and they were because this item is sooo well engineered and designed. I only used sand, filling it to the visible marks all around the space to be filled. I'm sure a 10 year old could assemble the base to perfection! And now the base rolls around our patio with ease. It takes a bit of effort to steer it on aggregate concrete, but I'll never buy another base unless it's the Shademobile."
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Review 2 for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
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Anonymous
Location:Southern California
Date:May 20, 2013
Resin Cracks longitudinally and around screws
Pros: good idea moves around
Cons: center post is not sturdy.cracks.screws not sturdy
"I have 3 of these.I understand the company is having problems with the resin.The Black Base has a problem
The center post has a flaw.It cracks.The new resin is advertised as sturdier on the shade mobile website.However,it is not"
The center post has a flaw.It cracks.The new resin is advertised as sturdier on the shade mobile website.However,it is not"
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Review 3 for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
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FlyOn
Location:San Diego
Date:September 7, 2012
Good Umbrella Base
Pros: easy setup. allows extended open umbrella in mode
Model Number: Shademobile Rolling Umbrella Base
"Easy to follow instructions. We used 12 bricks and no sand as the weight provided a very heavy base.
Only moderate winds in my area (San Diego coastal) so we leave the umbrella opened most of the time without problem.
The installed brakes work well."
Only moderate winds in my area (San Diego coastal) so we leave the umbrella opened most of the time without problem.
The installed brakes work well."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
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EJayne
Location:Concord, CA
Date:July 13, 2012
Excellent
Cons: none
"This is the best product we have seen for a stand a lone Umbrella. It is sturdy and the best yet is that is made in the US. We ordered it on a Thursday afternoon and received it that Saturday. Put it together with no problems. Highly recommend this product. It definitely meets my standards and the standdrds of what I expect from Costco."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
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compulu
Location:Portland, OR
Date:July 9, 2012
Fairly compact; a little dicey to maneuver
Pros: compact, easy to assemble
Cons: fixed rear wheels make maneuvering awkward
"Got this as a way to be able to move my umbrella around to keep shade where it's wanted when the sun moves. It was fairly easy to assemble, and the base is compact enough that it stays out of the way.
My one beef is with the wheels. The front (non-locking) wheels swivel; the back (locking) wheels are fixed. So it's kind of like driving a car without the steering wheel. Since it weighs 85 pounds the way I filled it (it can go heaver), it's somewhat awkward. I would prefer to have all 4 wheels swivel.
We have not had more than a slight breeze since getting this, so I don't know how it will do if a breeze catches it, either with the umbrella up or down. I'm hoping not to find out what it does with the umbrella up, as I would guess even 85 pounds on the base is not going to be enough to keep it from going sailing or tipping over. (You're not supposed to let that happen anyway, per the instructions.)"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
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NeilM
Location:Lansdale, PA
Date:July 9, 2012
Finally a base that won't blow over.
Pros: easy to assemble., heavy when filled.
Cons: casters don't fully lock.
"This is a good solution to my wind problem. It's an expensive base but cheaper than a new umbrella every year."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
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apacs1
Location:Lansdale, PA
Date:July 9, 2012
Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base Sand
"Excelllent product. Well made. Need a drill or electric screw driver to put it together because of 24 screws. Rolls easily."
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Review 8 for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
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ThePug
Location:Sand Canyon, CA
Date:July 6, 2012
Great Base
"The base came UPS, easy to fill with play sand
and assemble. Very easy to roll. Works great!"
and assemble. Very easy to roll. Works great!"
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Review 9 for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
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SbkAfk
Location:Ohio
Date:July 6, 2012
Awesome Product
Pros: better than expected.
Cons: none
"I have ahd this about 2 weeks and it is great. Wish I had bought 2 of them."
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Review 10 for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
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Lynnanne
Date:July 6, 2012
Shademobile
Pros: all pros
Cons: none
"Absolutely fabulous. Ordered two and loved them so ordered two more. Worth every penny and work great. I am a small woman and can move them with ease. Hold umbrellas tight in heavy winds we get. we just used the sand and it works great. Well made and there is a note from the maker saying to contact him directly if any problems. Whoever came up with these identified a problem and solved it."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 11 for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
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FreddyK
Location:Pasadena, CA
Date:July 3, 2012
Quality product
"This movable umbrella base was easy to assemble and to use. The directions were straight forward.
No more lifting a heavy stand for me."
No more lifting a heavy stand for me."
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Review 12 for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
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SMLaker
Location:Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
Date:July 1, 2012
Outstanding product
"So pleased with this product! Accurately described. Easy to assemble/prepare and use. High quality is evident throughout. Excellent value. Product literature and illustrated instructions among the best I've ever seen."
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Review 13 for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
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MeMe07
Location:Georgia
Date:June 29, 2012
Best Purchase Ever
Pros: great weighted bottom and stability!
Cons: pricey
"After my umbrella and stand fell in the pool numerous times, the pool liner eventually developed a rust stain from the metal stand. I decided to give the Shademobile a try. I filled it up with brick and sand for the heaviest weight and have loved it ever since. It's mobile so it can be rolled to wherever I need it. There have been no umbrella tipping or falling into the pool incidents since using the Shademobile. I like it so much that I just ordered and received another one. I'm putting the sand and bricks in this weekend and a new umbrella. Awesome!"
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Review 14 for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
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MissionFig
Location:Sacramento, CA
Date:June 19, 2012
Consider Fill Choices Carefully
Pros: easy to assemble, delivered the day after i ordered it
Cons: brick measurements vary from those in instructions
Model Number: 432851
"Assembly of the umbrella stand offered three choices: bricks, sand, or both. I chose both for stability as it creates the heaviest base. If I were to do it again, I'd use only bricks. The instructions were to use a brick size I could not find after going to three different home improvement centers. I purchased those that came closest in size. I wonder if brick sizes are like wood sizes--the size name doesn't match the tape measure. One 50 lb bag of play sand was enough for both stands in the brick/sand combo.
As a petite female, I find rolling the stand around my uneven brick patio takes some concerted effort. Surface is a consideration when deciding which fill material to use. However, moving this stand is much less awkward than the traditional umbrella stand base. Worth the cost.."
As a petite female, I find rolling the stand around my uneven brick patio takes some concerted effort. Surface is a consideration when deciding which fill material to use. However, moving this stand is much less awkward than the traditional umbrella stand base. Worth the cost.."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 15 for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
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losingit
Location:Rutherfordton, NC
Date:May 30, 2012
Very Easy to Move
Pros: easy to move, sturdy, well designed
Cons: price seems high but i would still pay it
"We bought 2 rolling base stands. This one and one in the warehouse that was less than half the cost. Now that we are using them, I with I had bought 2 of these. We filled ours with bricks and sand. It was easy to set up. To move it, you unlock it, easily slide it where you want, and relock. The other (cheaper) one moves, but it only goes in one direction, it doesn't move easily, and there is no locking feature. It is such a pain compared to this one. We have a large deck, and with this we can reposition the umbrella as the sun moves. The other one essentially has become stationary."
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Review 16 for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
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Breb
Date:May 13, 2012
Love it!
Pros: well made, heavy but easy to move from place to place, not so large that it takes up your deck or patio
Cons: none so far
"We purchased this last month. Only used it a few times. It rolls great on our cedar deck and allows us to have shade when and where we need it. Just move it with the sun for all day protection. By far the best price on the interenet that I was able to find. Just this week we purchased our second one and plan to purchase another one in the future for our wrap-a-round deck with 3 umbrellas."
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Review 17 for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
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Anonymous
Location:Calabasas, California
Date:May 8, 2012
Best Purchase Ever
"The umbrella stand was very easy to put together. We used the heaviest combination of bricks and sand. I live in a canyon. After completing all the instructions, the stand moved with little effort. Roll it wherever you wish. Good for sun blocking throughout the day.
Just 12 bricks and 1 bag of leveler sand.
My son and daughter-in-law did a great job."
Just 12 bricks and 1 bag of leveler sand.
My son and daughter-in-law did a great job."
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Review 18 for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
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ElliotAZ
Location:Glendale, AZ
Date:April 28, 2012
High Quality product
Pros: very well made, excellent instructions, functions as advertised
Cons: a bit of a chore to set up but worth the trouble
"While a bit on the pricey side this product is very well designed, engineered and manufactured. Everything fits together perfectly. It's made in the USA, the instructions are only in english (yes!), they are clear, concise, and understandable. Works like a charm!"
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Review 19 for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
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MoveIT
Date:April 23, 2012
Really Spectacular
Pros: strong and wind resistance
Cons: only been a month
"This product is really nice, and simple to put together. I used 15 - 8 cent bricks to anchor the inside.
The thing rolls around fairly easily and can really hold against the wind.
Alhtough, its only been a month, I am quite happy and confident it will stay the course."
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Review 20 for Shademobile® Rolling Umbrella Base
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wildanimalpark
Location:San Diego
Date:April 11, 2012
BEST stand ever
Pros: no tipping over, easy rolling
Cons: no color choice
"I was tired of heavy stands that could not be moved, broke, fell over, and rusted. This stand solves my problems and I bought 12. We used bricks for weight and put each stand together in less than 10 minutes each. The stand rolls with ONE hand and has not blown over with our 11' umbrellas in strong coastal winds. Perfect!"
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