SIDE 4WD SHADE AWNING

Ken

i got mine through a guy in brisbane...Aussie outdoor direct. great to deal with and have been very impressed /happy with mine and 100% recommend it,cheers.
Aussie outdoor direct

Alot of the spring loaded, self returning ones end up being manually wind up ones.. Don't expect the cheaper ones to stay retractable. Not saying don't get one, just don't expect too much.

Dan

Hi Ken
Years ago we had a canvas awning made up that slid into a rope rail on the side of the pack rack. Took quite some time to slide on and set up, but it was good. Seeing that we do not take a pack rack any more, it was back to the drawing board. We happened to be at the Adelaide 4X4 Show and immediately saw what we were after, a Black Widow awning that would attach to the cross bars on the rook. It has its own protective cover and is as simple as unzipping the cover, undo 3 straps and unroll. You then put the 2 side poles in place and it is all set up. When it is time to roll it up, it is just reverse the set up. If I said it takes two minutes, I would be wrong as it usually takes less than a minute.

Here are a few pictures of our old original unit ant the Black Widow.


Cheers


Stephen

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IMHO, side shades are overpriced and it is easy to make one of your own that will be considerable stronger, cheaper and better designed to give a more versatile shelter. Quite a few people have now copied my design. Happy to provide details if you want to explore making your own.

Hi Ken

I went for a Fiamma wind out job that are used on caravans and campers. After fiddling with roll out models an trying single handedly to set them and more importantly pack them away - I looked around for something else.

Go to
http://www.camec.com.au/images/brochures%20pdf/FIAMMA%20AWNINGS%202P.pdf

Are they strong - yes. I saw two of them on the CSR in 2009 and no probs were experienced. I have used mine only a few times and am delighted. Sadly l haven't any photos.

Would l ever buy another should I need to do so - in a heart beat.

The only down side is they aren't cheap.

Phil

I've got the ARB awning fitted to 2 heavy duty Rhino cross bars - not an auto retract but rolling it up takes about 30 seconds. Advantages - quite cheap, sturdy enough for how and where I use it and quite easy to erect and pack up. Easier with two people but one is OK provided it isn't too breezy. Have permanently attached a couple of sprung guys and ALWAYS peg it down!!
Downside - it probably won't last as long as the expensive ones, but then I can always buy another one and still be ahead!

Cheers
TG

We are very happy with our foxwing and have had no problems with it. We have it on the L side of our trailer and it opens around to cover the front where we have the fridge box as well as the side for our kitchen. We are getting an add on panel that can be moved around to provide even more shade.