Thread: ARB Batwing Awning

Originally Posted by Landy Smurf

Sorry for being a bit late with the video. It is quite lengthy so you can skip throughout it to any parts of value.

Thanks......very helpful for those going the supported version.

Camping as a kid in the 80s my old man slotted telescopic tent poles in the rear roof bar on the Transit, hooked the tarp of choice over the eyelets and extended the poles out to tension. Two uprights and guys off the other end.
Ok it took two minutes not 30 secs, but you could use any tarp and $20 of poles from Aussie disposals. *shrug*

Originally Posted by Stuart02

Camping as a kid in the 80s my old man slotted telescopic tent poles in the rear roof bar on the Transit, hooked the tarp of choice over the eyelets and extended the poles out to tension. Two uprights and guys off the other end.
Ok it took two minutes not 30 secs, but you could use any tarp and $20 of poles from Aussie disposals. *shrug*

Had similar on my Defender when new. Worked a treat.

Originally Posted by Stuart02

Camping as a kid in the 80s my old man slotted telescopic tent poles in the rear roof bar on the Transit, hooked the tarp of choice over the eyelets and extended the poles out to tension. Two uprights and guys off the other end.
Ok it took two minutes not 30 secs, but you could use any tarp and $20 of poles from Aussie disposals. *shrug*

We had similar set up on D2,it was fine.

We would also have another tarp tied to top of bull bar,and angled down and pegged into the ground.
This was the sleeping quarters,for two.

Yeah I started with a piece of tarp and sail track........

Distant memory.....just as everything has evolved so has awnings.

Had decided on the Rhino Rack Bat Wing but then read a review about the Darche 270 - I liked the way the awning extends past the open front door and the shade coverage is good. I was about to buy one but not too sure now..

Read one year old post on AULRO that had a problem with the Darche pouch leaking when stowed.

Has anyone else experienced this?

Does anyone make a 180 awning , the rear part is superfluous for s D3/4.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Does anyone make a 180 awning , the rear part is superfluous for s D3/4.

why??

I think our 270 Rhino is brilliant - note the open tailgate.

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cheers

David