Awning for the rear or side of Paj Wagon.

Pot Hole

I've responded to a number of similar posts for quite a while. The POLARIS product is excellent. Australian made (QLD).

The owner of the business is a delight to deal with, and go's out of his way to help customers.You won't get better for a fair price.

Regards

Kim

E Bay awning

Hi pot hole

I just researched this subject. There are not too many options on the market. The best option is awning with zip-on mosquito net by Open Sky –2500(whole set-up for $590, ~ AU).
This set-up can actually be handy during hot nights. Since it can be used as sleep-out but can be installed only on side of your vehicle. Can’t be on the back of your car as is not wide enough.
Otherwise I haven’t found anything better.
Let me know in this tread if you will have better success I would be also interested…..
Dana

Try ARB, they have one approx 2.5 x 2 metres.

Hi Pot Hole,

I have an ARB awning with the zip on mozzie net and have found it to be great (see my rig pics the "Exmouth WA" one). It's basically the same as the Open Sky unit and about the same price. Found the awning easy to put up and take down and seems to stand up to strong winds. Because it comes with adjustable poles you can move the awning up and down to block out the sun. I've also recently bought but not tried out yet, a rear (or side) awning from BCF which is like a half dome tent with the sides cut out, if you know what I mean. It can be either tied or suction cupped to the 4x4. Packs away into a small bag. I bought this one to provide some shade whilst using the swing down table at the rear to make a cuppa etc.. Price $59.60.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Darren

Hi pot hole,

We have one by a company called Gunyah (http://www.go4x4.com.au/index.htm). We found them when wandering around one of the 4wd shows and they were the best we saw there. They do them for the back as well as the side. They can go up in almost any weather without needing ropes and pegs which makes them very easy to use. Have a look at the web site to see how easy they are to put up and take down.

Tim.

Unless you have heeeps of spare cash a set up like this takes 2 min to set up and costs around $30

I don't know who I am responding to here as someone else Loves to dominate this thread,

BUT

IMO go to a Canvas manufacturer and get one made to suit you needs.

You can get the fittings put where needed, have the width and required length that you want as well as having zippers sewn in to allow walls to be added or extensions to the awning.

Just my thoughts

Cheers Kev

When one takes the additional fuel consumption into concideration, wind noise, time to set up verses the number of times you'd need their piddly amount of shade or rain coverage I'd question their real worth at times. On a recent Flinders trip our group had several different types and it was pretty unanimus by the laughing when they were being set up that many thought they to be a bit of a novelty. (Look what new assessory I've got/mines bigger than yours ;-)
Of the brands there, the ARB seemed the simplist to set up being self supporting unless the wind was blowing.
As far as keepng the fridge cooler in the car I'd doubt it would make any noticable difference.
Units on the side of the car can be longer and in general are far easier to set up. (2 to 5 min) Ones on the rear give better coverage to where you really need it particually when its wet, for packing up or preparing meals on the tailgate etc. They usually require more poles/pegs to get the same amount of shade area.
I've gone with carrying a large L shaped canvas tarp which is clipped to the roof rack around the side and rear. It can be flipped over to cover left or right sides of the car as needed. It's about 20m square in area giving fair dinkum shade or rain coverage and takes 8 to 10 minutes to set up.(Not the sort of thing you'd use for a quick lunch stop).
The real usefulness of an awning would be determined by what your needs are.
Cheers Craig...........

Pot hole
our local paper had an article a few weeks back about an awning that could be moved from the side of the vehicle to the rear of vehicle on some sort of rail system. the awning was made in Ballina and was going to be shown at the recent camping show in Sydney.I am sure it was made by a company called BTA Ballina (and nothing to do with me )
Mark

Hi, this is a link to Fred's bar it was the only place I could find it, he had them at the Sydney show a couple of weeks back. He also had awnings to go with it and yes they had fly screens. I do not know his direct contact deatails and when I googled this was all I could find.

Have fun

Craig

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

gunyah

Hi there, I make them here in Sydney as part of a hobby, I have a passion for canvas! As mentioned earlier in this thread (ebay awning) I remember you contacted me and I think I threw it in the too costly basket and what I mean by that is I can't compete with the Chinese made stuff, bulk buy and minimum hourly rates) Another problem with the whole mossie net thing is I can't really make it to suit every vehicle (doors and zipper placing, height etc) and I hate things that just don't work or look ugly or make shift.

My other problem, the price would obviously increase and I can't see anyone spending $400-$500 or so on an awning and a mozzie net when you can buy an entire tent or three for this price?

I started by at actually making an awning for myself as I had problems storing poles (rattles drive me bonkers!) From there, many people asked for them and were happy with the price, quality and simplicity. I thought I would put one or two on ebay and it's been okay so far. Though ebay scares me a little!

If you were in Sydney and could bring the Pajero I would look at a design to suit your needs however you are in SA. My advise, take your car to a canvas manufacturer or an upholster of some nature, do your best to explain what you want and if they would like some ideas on design or anything I am happy to help. You may email me or ask the canvas maker to contact me if you like. danbricanvas@optusnet.com.au

All the best, Dan

PS. I apologise if this is considered advertising and please delete this post if I have stepped over the line.

Hi pot hole, i own a canvas fabrication business and have been making roll out awnings to suit most vehicles for the past 16 years, our standard awning is made out high density polyethylene, we can do them out of canvas but if there wet you can't leave them rolled up or they get mould, were as the P.E is less likely to go mouldy if left rolled up, we can custom make to most sizes and also enclose them if you wish, if you check out my website

www.atrekcamping.com.au/shop

then go to store, then click on awnings you will see a couple of pictures, the picture of the patrol is my car and that awning has been on there for about 10 years and is still almost like new, if you want to ask any questions, feel free to ring me, my work number is 07 3886 5466
cheers, Dave.

http://www.atrekcamping.com.au/shop

Thanks Danbri and A- Trek C/H,

I will try a bit closer to home first we have a couple guy's in the truck canvas and swag making type business around this area, so I'll have a chat with them.

Thanks for your offers of help much appreciated.

Cheers : pot hole

What a bloody great site this is , Thanks again to all that replied....

pothole,
Universal Canvas on Regency Road make this one:
Universal Bag Awning


A friend has one, and I had a good look at it - all quality materials, and zips up into a bag on the side of the rack.