Awnings

[The Cone of Silence]

Hi all.

Getting out this weekend for my first off-road camping trip in my first Defender (2008 110 wagon). I cannot wait.....I'm like a child on Christmas Eve. I'm even missing the Wallabies v Ireland game for it.

I'm getting a WindCheetah roofrack in the next couple of months and I plan to get an awning at the same time. There seem to be no end of different types out there so I thought I'd ask some advice. The requirements I have for it are as follows:


Easy and fast to put up and pack away
Doesn't need loads of guy lines
Can be fitted with mosquito-net sides
Can be fitted with solid sides (not a dealbreaker)
Can be fitted to a flat roofrack i.e. the WindCheetah
I'd really love to hear your thoughts and see some pictures. To me, the price isn't nearly as important as having somehting that does the jobs it's asked and does them well, for years.

Cheers

Bobby

[weeds]

i have a windcheetah rack and fitted a supa wing awaning SUPAPEG Australia - Quality Camping & Outdoor Supplies (http://www.supapeg.com.au/store.php?cPath=26_52_56)

i have the 3m version and reckon it is tops

i can put it up myself so long as it is not windy

re: ropes, if it is not real windy than pegs through the feet that are attached to the poles is fine otherwise i have only ever fitted one rope for safety

the fitting system they provide suit the rhino rack, easy enough to fit to a wind cheetah, i sent them the requires for a wind cheetah fitting system

the only problem i have is if you leave it attached to your rack and it rains water does enter the cover, no real problem for me as i remove it after every trip but i was annoyed at first when i discovered this

i looked at fox wing but thought the super wing is better made

if i had the money i would by hannibal, no poles required i.e. self supporting

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/camping-tucker-bush-basics/115529-supa-peg-awning.html

[weeds]

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[Yorkshire_Jon]

Bobby,
Hope you have a good weekend, where are you heading?

I've got the foxing awning, it's great. Give me a call if you want to come around and have a look at it.

R
Jon

[The Cone of Silence]

G'day Jon,

I might take you up on that offer, very kind of you. At the very least I'll see you next Sunday at Castle Hill.

My mate knows of a track or two down Nowra/ Jervis Bay way so we're hitting the frog and toad at 06:30.

Have a great weekend mate. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Bobby

[newhue]

I have the same as weeds, but the newer model. They have addressed the water entering the carry case so its not an issue any more.

I am happy with it for the size of it. Both super peg and foxwing suffer from a 10minute drop time if you want to go for a drive somewhere, however superior if staying put for a few days.

I find the super peg well made, needs only two ropes or straps, has parts available, however is a bit dearer because they are made here and do have Australian staff. Been to the factory for a look before I purchased.
Seems to be a lot of profit going somewhere for the chinese made competition but that's only my view.

I purchased the 3 meter because we wanted to do away with a tarp which has been successful, unless it rains for days.

[Fluids]

I'll second the Foxwing ... we went that way as it will join up to the Oztent ... there are infill sides available ...

The Supa-wing seems to offer a little more under cover area (3m). The Foxwing spars are 2.4m.

[The Cone of Silence]

Foxwing and SupaWing both look really smart....but unfortunately I forgot to note one of my other requirements: ability to use it with a rooftop tent that extends out the back!

My fault!

Hoping to see a few different awnings at the Castle Hill expo on Sunday. I think the easier they are to get out, the more use they'll get...and then the hardiness and stirdiness of them become important.

[big dave]

gday

i have a hannibal roof top tent, rack and an awning, cant fault either, awning has no poles or ropes, self supporting, we have been tassie, in the wind, fraser island in the wind birdsville in the sun, no dramas, doesnt leak either,
you can put it up on your own & even drive up the beach (carefully) with it up.
maybe a little more expensive than some, but only $200.00 or so,
any more info please ask, cheers

[Yorkshire_Jon]

Foxwing and SupaWing both look really smart....but unfortunately I forgot to note one of my other requirements: ability to use it with a rooftop tent that extends out the back!

My fault!

Hoping to see a few different awnings at the Castle Hill expo on Sunday. I think the easier they are to get out, the more use they'll get...and then the hardiness and stirdiness of them become important.

Bobby,
Cant you spin the roof tent round 90 degrees and open it over the side?

I used to have a 1.3m wide tent that opened over the back, then I swapped it for a 1.7m wide tent and positioned it to open over the side, initially so i didnt damage it on trees (being wider than the car). Now I actually think it works better to the side as it affords more covered space, with awning obviously!

J

[The Cone of Silence]

Definitely worth thinking about Jon. tent is a long way off though ($$!) so I need to make sure I'm happy with the arrangement before spending on the awning.

[Yorkshire_Jon]

Mounting the tent over the side of the vehicle means also you are not restricted on width of tent as you dont need to be concerned about side overhang!

If you see my black 110DC in the camping area this weekend come over and have a look.

J