I think I am going to be getting the foxwing awning before long and not ever having an awning before, I am not sure which configuration would be best.
Awnings: left or right side?
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If you drive through trails with low overhang then DS would give you better visibility to clearance. Although most I've seen are on the PS and I don't know why.
PS so you can use it when parked along a curb. That was my rationale even though you rarely use it in that capacity. I put mounted more dangerous accessories (Shovel, axe, hilift) to the DS so I could keep an eye on them.
I think it all comes down to personal preference, and whatever reasons you can come up with for one particular side over the other.
I have my awning on the ps. I also have a screen enclosure that I use with it. I tend to like to access thing from the ds so that's why I have it on the ps. I kinda leave it undisturbed this way. I guess it just depends on how you use it.
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I'm leaning towards the PS. I may get the OZ Tent attachment at some point and I believe they zip into the Foxwing on the corner. I have the tire swing out and I imagine that if I have the swingout opened, then it could interfere with the tent.
toss a coin!
It will depend on your accesories and which side they interfere less. Tire/fuel/etc swingout, tent, which side the tailgate opens (if yours opens to the side- not the case of the 100)
It will depend on your accesories and which side they interfere less. Tire/fuel/etc swingout, tent, which side the tailgate opens (if yours opens to the side- not the case of the 100)
Do both sides just to be safe.
I went drivers side so when it rains, you can have a nice over hang if you need to access the drivers side door. Also if you have a RTT, the ladder could get in the way of easy drivers door access. I have the floor and tent that attaches to my RTT! When this is all setup, the doors are blocked by tent. It's all about preference though. Six of one, half dozen of another.
We've been thinking about getting one for a while and my rationale was if I was under the awning"chilling" I may want to get something out of the truck. That something is likely on the passenger side because at least half of the drivers side is used as non storage space because that's where I have to sit while driving. It really should depend on how you load your truck and how your accessories function. My $.02. 
Ah. That's why I have it on the passenger side. Putting the fridge in the place of the 40% middle row seat works really well. It's lower and easier to get into, saves cargo room in the back, still provides seating for 4 or 2 humans and a big dog. And is easier to get to than opening swing outs, tailgates and liftgates.
So all that combined with being protected by the awning when cooking or lounging after a hike makes for a good combo.
If I had an awning it'd go on the pass side because well....
....what he said.
That's more good reason if I could afford a fridge.
Single best mod!
I have mine on the Driver Side and I set up the ladder to the RTT on the passenger side. When setting up for multiple days, I sometimes set up the RTT door awning for some sun and rain protection opposite the DS awning.
Fridge
I dunno man, I think protecting the vitals is pretty important. I started with sliders and skids... Hijack over.
I dunno man, I think protecting the vitals is pretty important. I started with sliders and skids... Hijack over.
I dunno man, I think protecting the vitals is pretty important. I started with sliders and skids... Hijack over.
And tires.
I dunno man, I think protecting the vitals is pretty important. I started with sliders and skids... Hijack over.
Cold beer > tires > sliders. Get your priorities straight.
