Cottonland Overland Opine Thread

[MEMCruiser]

I just put on an ARB awning and went that route because you can attach a wall and floor and sleep in it.
It is kind of cumbersome to put up by yourself. If I was gonna use an awning just for shade I would go Bomars route
with no poles. easy. Also with no poles if your in a concrete parking lot you don't need to figure a way to weigh down the poles since you can't stake them to the ground.

 

[Papalud]

I like the idea of no poles. Would be easier to get some eno's underneath.

 

[Bomar]

Alu Cab shadow awning. Like fox wing 270 but no poles and can deploy in less than min.


Alu-Cab Shadow Awning

 

[MEMCruiser]

Oh yeah. They are also a little pricey. Damn Bomar you got a deal. Yikes!

 

[Bomar]

Still worth the $1500. Just like my OZ Tent I have never regretted buying.

I can have my tent up and awning out and a couple of beers drank watching everyone else setup camp.

Reason I bought a Land Cuiser and not a Land Rover.

 

[CandyPants]

Nolen's awning is the sh*t.

I have a cvt. Cheap, easy, square.

I have a CVT square one as well. Price was right and works just fine. I see the appeal of the foxwo g, but from what I hear @Bomar has the one to get.

 

[Papalud]

$1500 is a bunch. I could get 3 fox wings for that. Or a second RTT. What did you pay for yours @Bomar ?

 

[MEMCruiser]

He paid around 800 but imported it and shipped it himself with a group buy.

 

[Bomar]

$1500 is a bunch. I could get 3 fox wings for that. Or a second RTT. What did you pay for yours @Bomar ?

You could but you get what you pay for. I learned that long time ago.

I can honestly tell you that i bet I will use and deploy my awning 10x more than others because it is so easy.

I have very young kids and no poles was the only option for me. If it is raining I can get out and deeply awning and have a place to change kids 100% dry. Also I will be hanging out under it watching games and practices at a later date.

Fox wing is a great option just not for me.

Martis there are walls and floors for Alu Cab also.

 

[Papalud]

I guess that's part of it. I don't think I'd use it that much--only when it's raining. This last trip had some spotty rain, which is the first time I've ever considered an awning.

 

[Bomar]

Then get you a pop tent and would be easier and faster to deploy

 

[pmccraney]

I think we can all acknowledge that overlanding cred (style points) are just as important as functionality, and roof rack awnings are just "expo as f**k"

 

[BMThiker]

hashtags son, hashtags! #EAF

 

[Bodean]

Pssst... Don't tell anybody but I overlanded for 9 days without those high dollar stretchy pants. Not sure how I survived?? lol

 

[wngrog]

Your nuts hate you.

 

[AndyO78FJ40]

Can the ARB awnings be easily mounted to a factory rack? I'm willing to drill into crossbars if needed. I found the smallest one for $144 shipped.

 

[MEMCruiser]

Yes it can be mounted to factory rack. Lots of info on google.

 

[AndyO78FJ40]

What size is that one? I think the small one would be too small for my fatness.

 

[MEMCruiser]

2100 by 2500.

 

[MEMCruiser]