Awnings, let's see them

[67cruiser]

I've been getting ready to pull the trigger on a freestanding awning. I've narrowed it down to the OVS 270 or the Overland Pros Wraptor 4k.

Here's a video of the Wraptor on an LC.

A quick youtube search will yield tons of videos for the OVS. Here's one I like. This guy reminds of the host of Blue's Clues for some reason.

Go Michael!

 

[nakman]

My quick opinions on awnings is the 270's will touch your hatch. So be prepared for that, even putting a hat between the arm and the hatch is enough to protect it, so long as it doesn't blow off. Also the larger ones with the added hinge and arms in front (OVS Nomadic, 23 Zero Perigrine, Ironman Deltawing XL, etc.) are not as good as the smaller ones with just the rear hinge. Again, my opinion... they weigh more, take longer to put away, are difficult to get back into the bag, and the party is always in back by the fridge, never up by the front fender. your experience may vary.

I've spent a bit of time doing videos on these though for anyone interested, including the OVS, Deltawings, and Foxwing/Batwings mentioned here recently. Here are the pages...

Ironman Awnings — Gamiviti

www.gamiviti.com

OVS Awnings — Gamiviti

www.gamiviti.com

Rhino Awnings — Gamiviti

www.gamiviti.com

hit me up with any questions/comments, thanks. happy awninging...

 

[lumbee1]

My quick opinions on awnings is the 270's will touch your hatch. So be prepared for that, even putting a hat between the arm and the hatch is enough to protect it, so long as it doesn't blow off. Also the larger ones with the added hinge and arms in front (OVS Nomadic, 23 Zero Perigrine, Ironman Deltawing XL, etc.) are not as good as the smaller ones with just the rear hinge. Again, my opinion... they weigh more, take longer to put away, are difficult to get back into the bag, and the party is always in back by the fridge, never up by the front fender. your experience may vary.

I've spent a bit of time doing videos on these though for anyone interested, including the OVS, Deltawings, and Foxwing/Batwings mentioned here recently. Here are the pages...

Ironman Awnings — Gamiviti

www.gamiviti.com

OVS Awnings — Gamiviti

www.gamiviti.com

Rhino Awnings — Gamiviti

www.gamiviti.com

hit me up with any questions/comments, thanks. happy awninging...

I've had both a normal 270 and the OVS 270 with the hinge at the front and the back. IMO and experience, the OVS 270 is much easier to setup and put away than a normal 270. The front hinge is just an extra step. I like the additional coverage in the front but do agree that the back coverage is more useful. My OVS fits in the bag easily and I gladly deploy it everywhere.

In addition, what's more important are freestanding arms that do not require legs. The cheaper 270s require the arms to be deployed with legs as supports. These are absolutely awful, difficult to setup, difficult to put away, and guaranteed to break. My normal 270 broke in high winds and I eventually gave it away for free.

Normal 270 with additional support legs.

OVS 270 with front coverage and support legs just in case the wind gets bad.

 

[Shoredreamer]

I’ve had way too many awnings over the years and have sold and mounted tons of brands also. Regular straight out classic ARB style, Batwing 270 with poles, 360 legless awning, 90 with no poles, 270 freestanding. They all have strengths and weaknesses. One rule is if the awning is a pain to open or close you will use it less. The rack and mounting bracket is crucial in how solid or weak your freestanding awning is. I’ve never had an issue clearing the 80 hatch on any of my 270s.

 

[Enigma]

Is there a 270 awning that will actually cover the rear ? Not some silly little useless triangle piece like the 23zero that covers not even half the rear hatch?

 

[lumbee1]

Is there a 270 awning that will actually cover the rear ? Not some silly little useless triangle piece like the 23zero that covers not even half the rear hatch?

Lots of options here: Overland Car Side 270, 180, 90 Degree Awnings - https://overlandvehiclesystems.com/awnings/

 

[Greg_B]

Is there a 270 awning that will actually cover the rear ? Not some silly little useless triangle piece like the 23zero that covers not even half the rear hatch?

Noticing the same @Enigma and when I replace my awning for a free standing I want full coverage at the rear and don’t need/want the front coverage and resultant weight many newer ones come with. Here is one I am seeing right now in my searches: Reign Outdoor

And A Review

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[bski90]

I’ve had way too many awnings over the years and have sold and mounted tons of brands also. Regular straight out classic ARB style, Batwing 270 with poles, 360 legless awning, 90 with no poles, 270 freestanding. They all have strengths and weaknesses. One rule is if the awning is a pain to open or close you will use it less. The rack and mounting bracket is crucial in how solid or weak your freestanding awning is. I’ve never had an issue clearing the 80 hatch on any of my 270s.
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Nice, what is your recommendation?

 

[67cruiser]

Home made

 

[Enigma]

Leading candidates so far would be The Bush Company and their 270 XT MAX. I was able to have a good look at them at this weekends VIOR (Vancouver Island Overland Rally) on a couple rigs and the vendor display (Grizzly Overland). Extremely well built, extremely pricey but in the buy once cry once category.

Freestanding 4WD Awnings | Built for Touring – The Bush Company

Explore premium 180 and 270 freestanding awnings for off-road use. Heavy-duty, wind-rated, superior canvas. Designed for tough Australian conditions.

thebushcompany.com

Second would be the Darche 270 LED free standing awning. Havent been able to see one in person but looks to be very sturdy and checks all the boxes, at a reasonable price as well.

270 FREESTANDING LED AWNING L

Two years of design engineering. Thirty days of real-world wind testing. The result is the DARCHE Eclipse 270 Freestanding LED Awning, the only wind-tested freestanding 4WD awning on the market. With 11.5m² of coverage wrapping from the side of your vehicle all the way around to the rear...

darche.com.au

For now the 23zero gets the job done, but nice to see how the industry is improving things.

They also have 360 degree awnings now, which is a very interesting idea.

360 Awnings & Walls

DARCHE 360 Awnings & Walls Upgrade your campsite with the ultimate in vehicle shelter coverage. The DARCHE 360 awning is a first-of-its-kind rear-mounted design that covers three sides of your vehicle to deliver 13.8m² of shade and shelter from a single setup. Unlike side-mounted awnings, the...

darche.com.au