Which Awning?

**gazk** · 11th November 2009, 10:21 PM

I also don't think much of the plastic fittings/hinges/connectors used on some of the rather expensive commercial awnings available - can't see them lasting very long. I've been thinking about making up (sewing) an awning or two for occasional use on the D2 side and rear to use with a full length alloy rack mounted on 4 HD Rhino bars. Plan on having them removable and attached by sail-track mounted to the Rhino bars. I have a heavy canvas tarp and poles that I have used previously as a trial but was thinking of using poly/cotton material similar to that used on the current model oztents. Where can you buy that type of material?

**p38arover** · 11th November 2009, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by gazk

I also don't think much of the plastic fittings/hinges/connectors used on some of the rather expensive commercial awnings available - can't see them lasting very long.

I have a Fiamma Caravanstore awning Fiamma SpA - Products - some plastic hinge pins broke the first time it was used (at Cooma in 2008). I still haven't got around to getting replacement parts.

As it has support legs, it not quite as friendly as a self-supporting awning.

**juddy** · 12th November 2009, 08:54 AM

You can see from this pic, how it fits.

This is the full set up, looks small on the 130...

Originally Posted by VladTepes

If you have a full length rack - whats the back part attached to ?

**VladTepes** · 12th November 2009, 02:47 PM

Thats a great set up juddy !

Sith · 12th November 2009, 11:06 PM

I have a Polaris with side panels , my mate has a Foxwing with side panels

Mine cost $1000 with panels
His cost $1250 with panels

we went away down south , it rained .
I got wet , he didnt mine leaks like a sive
his is stonger and covers more area

Mine will for sale soon to get one

pics coming of the set up

**sschmez** · 12th November 2009, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by VladTepes

schmez - interesting but yeah, expensive.

Originally Posted by VladTepes

.........I'll probably have to go DIY dodgy brothers option.

works for me ...

1 x Aldi tarp, cable tied to roofrack

........... at least till I get my foxwing

Stevo

**Captain_Rightfoot** · 13th November 2009, 06:50 AM

I have a locally made Gunyah awning. It seems to be fine.

**The ho har's** · 15th November 2009, 01:41 PM

Ours is a Gunyah had it for years...been to the cape...Tassie...Vic high country...Kimberley's never had a problem in wind or heavy rain

on the disco

now on the fender/camper

Mrs ho har

**VladTepes** · 15th November 2009, 05:32 PM

Cool...

http://www.gunyah.com.au/index.htm

**Captain_Rightfoot** · 15th November 2009, 07:18 PM

Support Aussie made I say, not the cheap ARB copy that they get made in China.

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