Thread: ARB Batwing Awning

Is there an ARB branded bag wing??

I assume you’re looking at a 270 awning??

I’ve had

- standard type straight off the side (home made)

- supapeg peg 270, which was one of the earlier one to hit the market. It required piles and pegs and was pretty much a two person job to establish in a timely matter.

- I now have a alu-cab 270 self supporting (probably most expensive on the market), the best I’ve owned to date, it so easy, so quick and only takes one person less than a minute. This means we open it up very regularly due to the ease. If I had my time over I’d have looked closer at the ostrich. We have only had to use the one pole and rope 2 maybe 3 time over the hundreds of time we’ve used it.

An example, we were on Fraser, is along with say 10 other cars watching the Taylor fisherman. Every car but one had some sort of awning, mostly Kings. It started to rain everybody hopped in their car ls or tried to huddle next to their car........30 sec our was out and we were sitting in comfort enjoying the fishing show. Two punter come over and were amazed at the ease of setting up.

The only issue for us is water pooling overnight or when we are away from the car, the Alu-Cab has a leg that pops up to provide a slope on the roof...doesn’t stop the water pooling, I’m about to make up two more legs to stop the pooling.

I’d recommend shelling out a few more dollars on a self supporting.

I notice you are in Brisbane, you’re more than welcome to check out mine. I’m at bracken Ridge but currently way on the south side ‘Warner’ watching cricket.

I dropped in with a mate to check out the 30sec awning at brendale, for the dollars I’m not sure it’s the best value for money based on looking at the material.

Just make sure you peg and rope it down in wind. I saw one blown right over the roof of a Prado and broken.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Just make sure you peg and rope it down in wind. I saw one blown right over the roof of a Prado and broken.

Good point.

Yes,been there,done that..

Happen Punsand Bay,Cape York,a great camping spot.We did some temporary repairs and were able to use it for the rest of the trip.

We have had the Foxwing for many years,has been great,but we did learn the hard way with the wind.Luckily all the parts were available for it and it was relatively easy to repair.In remote areas,we often sleep under it.

There are now many other brands on the market,good luck with your choice.

If you're in Brisbane, go check out the SupaPeg batwing awning at 14 Binary St Yatala, I swear by my SupaPeg Rapid wing awning.

I have a 270 degree Howling Moon awning. Quick to set up. Self supporting but I usually put the legs down and a couple of sand screw pegs in case of a wind gust. Two person job when windy but solid once set up. Good quality.

Have just gone through process in deciding which 270 degree awning. Read every review and watched countless videos. Decided on the Drifta 270 (without valance).

Why? Only 15-16 kg. Packs up small on rack. Integrated legs in awning arms. Good quality material. Australian made.

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Originally Posted by Briar

Have just gone through process in deciding which 270 degree awning. Read every review and watched countless videos. Decided on the Drifta 270 (without valance).

Why? Only 15-16 kg. Packs up small on rack. Integrated legs in awning arms. Good quality material. Australian made.

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Drifta do make nice gear...and I tend to lean towards Aussie made when I can.

I think Drifta started off using supa peg awnings...could be wrong.

I’m an surprised they don’t offer a self supporting awning.....they’re just three years too late for us.