I am looking for a 270-degree awning to mount to my Rhino Rack. What do you have? What do you like/dislike about it?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
What's your favorite 270 awning?
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Looking for one that can handle a normal level of wind and does not require legs except in extreme weather.
I have just installed a Bush Company 270XT last month on my ARB Base rack, love it, deploys in 20 seconds, free standing, solid frame and pivot points, very well engineered and packs away in under 60 seconds.
People ask me about it so I show them its that easy. I had a standard square with posts, guy ropes and pegs on my 100 for 14 years and only used it 10 times, just to much effort, I have already used this one more.
People ask me about it so I show them its that easy. I had a standard square with posts, guy ropes and pegs on my 100 for 14 years and only used it 10 times, just to much effort, I have already used this one more.
I’m following this thread, I’ve been down this rabbit hole recently and have decided to hang back until the fall.
To answer your question with no real world experience, other than speaking with importers and installers, I’m leaning toward the quickpitch weathershade 20 second awning and the ostrich wing awning. I also considered the Bundatec offerings as I have one on my Conqueror camper and it’s great. Mine is a 360 and I don’t think that’s a good fit for my LC, I don’t need to cover the hood and it’s big. Their other configurations are probably as well made and robust but the 270° needs a leg to work and I want something completely free standing. It also needs to fit in my garage.
One thing to consider is the brackets used to mount the awning on your rack. From my digging I’ve found that the rear bracket will need to be two sided, meaning it will attached to the side of the rack but also along the rear, picture a ‘L’ shape, for extra rigidity. Since you have a Rhino Rack, sourcing a bracket shouldn’t be a problem since it’s a popular and established rack. I’m running a Dissent rack and the guys I spoke with all said I needed something fabricated, which would turn into a trip there and fitting.
To answer your question with no real world experience, other than speaking with importers and installers, I’m leaning toward the quickpitch weathershade 20 second awning and the ostrich wing awning. I also considered the Bundatec offerings as I have one on my Conqueror camper and it’s great. Mine is a 360 and I don’t think that’s a good fit for my LC, I don’t need to cover the hood and it’s big. Their other configurations are probably as well made and robust but the 270° needs a leg to work and I want something completely free standing. It also needs to fit in my garage.
One thing to consider is the brackets used to mount the awning on your rack. From my digging I’ve found that the rear bracket will need to be two sided, meaning it will attached to the side of the rack but also along the rear, picture a ‘L’ shape, for extra rigidity. Since you have a Rhino Rack, sourcing a bracket shouldn’t be a problem since it’s a popular and established rack. I’m running a Dissent rack and the guys I spoke with all said I needed something fabricated, which would turn into a trip there and fitting.
I have the quick pitch.
Phenomenal product. Highly recommend. I use it literally all the time. Paired with their tent and mounting it’s unbelievably solid.
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I am thinking of the OVS one due to value and sqft of coverage. Seems to be one of the highest.
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Def my top choice! They look so good.
Curious if you considered the 270 XT Max when buying your 270 XT? I recall it is about $300 more but you get more coverage. Without question when I buy it is one of those awnings. The video of them setting the 270 XT Max up in the wind and the sturdiness definitely falls under the pay once cry once as I will never do poles or guidelines again.
Unless they have changed the Rhino rack Batwing, I would highly suggest you look elsewhere, it's a piece of crap.
Plastic hinges, weak materials, etc... I got tired of it breaking and literally gave it away.
The Bush company, quick pitch or Ostrich are the ones I am looking at.. I do think a pole or two are useful in higher wing settings (Beach for example) but the Bush Company looks to be a quality product.
Plastic hinges, weak materials, etc... I got tired of it breaking and literally gave it away.
The Bush company, quick pitch or Ostrich are the ones I am looking at.. I do think a pole or two are useful in higher wing settings (Beach for example) but the Bush Company looks to be a quality product.
I did consider the XT Max but was concerned about the addional packed size, it’s a bigger lump on the roof. I have read about a few who have upgraded and when I look at mine deployed I think it would be great to fill in that forward space, but you are adding another hinge bracket, 2 arms, 2 triangles of canvas and 6kg, I plan to use it for shade more than shelter but if you are considering the side panels for accomodation the XT could be the go.
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Yes, a friend also has one on his 200 but they are the only ones here in Oz
What does the stowed awning do to MPG? I don’t think mine could get worse but there’s always a chance.
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After going through a Foxwing from OzTent, Batwing from Rhino-Rack, Manta from Eezi-Awn, and then a Shadowawn from Alucab, I've gone back to just some tarps and poles.
Sure I lose the ability to "open it up on the side of the road", but that's so I overplayed. I don't always need the shade and so I only take it or set it up when I need it. I also save a lot of weight and a lot of weight up high on the vehicle.
I keep some poles and a batwing type tarp from here: Batwing Camping Tarp for Rain and Sun - https://luxe-hiking-gear.com/products/batwing-group-lightweight-tarp
Infinitely flexible and provides outstanding coverage. Pretty wind resistant when properly staked. Can easily drop a side for privacy or sun protection.
I also have a couple of other tarps from Force Protector Gear that I haven't tried yet and a couple of vintage tarps from Moss Tents that do extremely well too.
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Sure I lose the ability to "open it up on the side of the road", but that's so I overplayed. I don't always need the shade and so I only take it or set it up when I need it. I also save a lot of weight and a lot of weight up high on the vehicle.
I keep some poles and a batwing type tarp from here: Batwing Camping Tarp for Rain and Sun - https://luxe-hiking-gear.com/products/batwing-group-lightweight-tarp
Infinitely flexible and provides outstanding coverage. Pretty wind resistant when properly staked. Can easily drop a side for privacy or sun protection.
I also have a couple of other tarps from Force Protector Gear that I haven't tried yet and a couple of vintage tarps from Moss Tents that do extremely well too.
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I also have moved to this. Using a Noah’s tarp I had around. It’s pretty easy to tie up and can be moved around.
Sold a rhino rack large batwing, which was fine. I didn’t love it or hate it. Easy to deploy, even with legs, but like many I had the wind catch it one day when it wasn’t staked. Luckily the hinges are sacrificial, Easy to replace, and only $20.
But I hardly used it. Turns out the kind of driving I did was point to point.
The one good thing was it was pretty lightweight for the size.
of course freestanding then the supports have to be a lot more sturdy, so the weight goes way up. I definitely wouldn’t want 80 lbs on the roof full time.
I may get a simple old style 2m at some point. Also toying with the idea of a hatch style awning with the shock corded poles.
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I have a mix of shock corded poles with adjustable ground section and twist n lock poles.
Kodiak Canvas appears to make a decent tarp that I'd consider trying out. Super-6™ Tarp with Pole Set - https://www.kodiakcanvas.com/super-6-tarp-with-pole-set/
Kodiak Canvas appears to make a decent tarp that I'd consider trying out. Super-6™ Tarp with Pole Set - https://www.kodiakcanvas.com/super-6-tarp-with-pole-set/
FWIW... I use a force protector Vehicle sweet spot kit awning system on the D90... and will carry it in the 200 until I do a 270.
Its a nice piece of kit and gives me options for both sides of the truck and the back, a wind break, a double awning , etc.. its more work too setup though
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Its a nice piece of kit and gives me options for both sides of the truck and the back, a wind break, a double awning , etc.. its more work too setup though
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Eezi Awn, amazing quality. If you plan on using an awning a lot and want it to last as long as your 200. We have had it for about 3 years and have zero complaints. Link here for the manta. They also sell another one called the bat 270. I have no first hand experience with that one though.
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Manta 270 Awning
The Eezi-Awn Manta 270 Awning is an innovative design that takes the design of the Bat 270 Awning one step further, creating a larger 270-degree footprint of free standing coverage to the back and side of your vehicle. This version mounts to the driver side of your vehicle and provides more than...
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