awnings

For what it's worth, I chose to install my awning on the left because it's the non-traffic side of the car.. if we pull over somewhere just off the road then you can still put the awning up.

Hi Jono

I had my awning on the passenger side but always seemed to need it on the drivers side so I swapped it over.
I dont know why and I have no theory but seems to be the better side for me.

Cheers

Ours is off the passenger side to be away from the traffic and that is side that tends to face camp when we drive in (force of habit I guess).

I got mine from ARB and I am pretty sure it cost me around $350 and I'm extremly happy with it. Just check the cost of making one your self that will last and use this as a price guide.

We had one instance on our last big trip up north were the wind court it an flipped it over the top of the vehicle while we were parked up on the beach. This was my own fault as I had not secured it down properly as it was not windy (except for the one big gust of wind - bloody murphy strikes again).

Surprisingly there was no damage done due to the special plastic connection points that are at the back of the awning.

Turning out to be a big wet this year. Depends how quickly things dry out and roads open whether you can get access or not.

Leroy

Thanks everyone. All of this advice will be taken on board.

I guess we'll just have to keep getting updates as to the roads up north as the departure date approaches.

Thanks again,

Jono

I bought mine from Bob Burridge in the illawarra it is the length of the patrols roof and goes out 4 metres superb quality cost approx $250 a few years ago he also sells side panels that fully enclose it if you need that

We made an awning from a canvas window awning. Used the metal end of it as the outer end of the awning (so it works as a roller) with a couple of holes drilled to take tent poles. Cut off the scalloped end and attached that end to the vehicle via a length of sailtrack on the roof rack. No sewing required. WE initially put sail track on both sides of the vehicle but out of habit have only ever used it on the passenger side. When rolled up we use velcro straps and a couple of small occys to hold it tight.

Works a treat and total cost under $50, as the awning itself was recycled.

Cheers,

Val