270 degree Awning fitted to a dual cab?
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hiluxdriver
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Dual cab what?
I've got plans to mount one to my single cab on custom racks.
I've got plans to mount one to my single cab on custom racks.
Triton14
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Have a search through the forum for ideas.
This is a similar recent thread(indirectly) but if you put awnings into the search bar you will get many results!
The kings 270 awing
Has anybody bought the new Kings 270 awing? It seems like a copy of the batwing. I would like to know about any first impressions about quality and usefulness. How hard/easy/quick it is to set it up solo. Thank you
4x4earth.com
Can you have too many awnings
I already have a 2.5 x 2.5m awning i am doing a 2 month trip coming up with 3 guys, doing the anne and canning. Ok do i go all out and buy 2 more awnings rear and the other side? Plp who have the rear is it pactical, is it worth it? For the size their bloody expensive. Plus we have 1...
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My Awning Extension
Been using the quiet time to do some modifications to my camp set up. I have a 2 x 2.5m awning and when I camp I have an awning tent that fits under it to give me shelter and protection from bugs etc but I didn't have anywhere to sit in shade or set up my cooking gear etc so I decided to use...
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Sorry dual cab BT50 2013. ARB canopy
Sorry dual cab BT50 2013. ARB canopy. You should be ok there the canopy will be a fair bit longer than mine.
Thanks I did have a look through the posts but nothing really specific to encountering any dramas with fitting them up, mounting points and if they hang out too much etc. some good set ups out there though.Have a search through the forum for ideas.
This is a similar recent thread(indirectly) but if you put awnings into the search bar you will get many results!
The kings 270 awing
Has anybody bought the new Kings 270 awing? It seems like a copy of the batwing. I would like to know about any first impressions about quality and usefulness. How hard/easy/quick it is to set it up solo. Thank you
Can you have too many awnings
I already have a 2.5 x 2.5m awning i am doing a 2 month trip coming up with 3 guys, doing the anne and canning. Ok do i go all out and buy 2 more awnings rear and the other side? Plp who have the rear is it pactical, is it worth it? For the size their bloody expensive. Plus we have 1...
My Awning Extension
Been using the quiet time to do some modifications to my camp set up. I have a 2 x 2.5m awning and when I camp I have an awning tent that fits under it to give me shelter and protection from bugs etc but I didn't have anywhere to sit in shade or set up my cooking gear etc so I decided to use...
Kegs1972
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Yes we do, on a 2018 Triton. We had to get a platform and position it as far back as possible then attach the awning to that. Lose about 200mm over the back but totally ok. I'll have to post some pics from my phone (working very hard at work right now hahahahaha)
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Triton14
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Ilike that step mate, what is that?
Kegs1972
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Hey it's from Repco, $50 on spesh. Its bloody fantastic to reach into the side window.
Triton14
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Thanks, yeh I'll wait until its on spesh to
Sounds like it meets my body weight after 5 weeks of self isolating
Looks good mate well done. How is it’s stability over the back section after the roof rack ends? Did you extend some sort of bracket out?
Kegs1972
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Yeah it's very stable, the platform extends out a bit from the end rack so the awning is fixed as far back on that as possible. The platform is Rhino and the awning is too. I did lots of research on which awning to get, it came down to rhino or the 30 second awning which reviews said it pooled a bit in rain. The rhino has attached legs with peggable feet, I can set it up by myself no problem, quicker than the side awning even, we love it!
Perfect. Thanks for the info. Cheers
HI Kegs1972, I am interested to see how you have attached the 270D awning to the platform over the cabin. I have a Hilux Dual Cab with canopy and only have 2 roof racks over the cabin. the canopy doesnt have any racks. Are you able to provide a pic from the drivers door side to the Awning, showing the mountings? Would be much appreciated.
Kegs1972
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Hey yep no problem, ill take some when I get the car out today
Methuselah
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Hi Kegs1972, is that a full-size Rhino batwing, or the compact Rhino Batwing? I'm looking at how it will fit my Hilux with a Sammitr canopy with Rhino Aero racks (and a Rhino platform - with sides - over the cab). I'd appreciate any pics too if you're happy to post them.
Methuselah
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Hi
I'd be very happy to receive them if you're happy to send them, but not sure how to send my email address privately.
I have the kings 270 awning mounted to my canopy mounted rack with a 3rd loose mount on rear bar on the cab (front mount). So far no issues with stability, pretty happy with ease of setup and pack up. And excellent cover especially with a couple of walls on. I have paired the XTM wall kit from BCF as they taper and can be joined if there is heavy rain. Fits perfectly with the Kings awning.
Only used it on one trip and have had a couple of minor issues. First is that once it is open the first panel, that is attached to the mount via the sail track, is pulling out of the track due to tension from outside edge. It’s possible I have done something wrong but can’t see anywhere that seems to have given way. Also, the last bar that folds along the back of the canopy has a bow in it due to tension. Both these issues became apparent whilst setting up in windy conditions. Fairly, easy fixes for both. I anchored the leading edge of the first panel and tie the last bar to my roof rack to take the bow out.
I will be checking in with staff at 4WD Supacentre to see if I’ve broken something and will get back to you when I have an answer. I’ve added a couple of pics. Awning walls left open fir airflow.
Only used it on one trip and have had a couple of minor issues. First is that once it is open the first panel, that is attached to the mount via the sail track, is pulling out of the track due to tension from outside edge. It’s possible I have done something wrong but can’t see anywhere that seems to have given way. Also, the last bar that folds along the back of the canopy has a bow in it due to tension. Both these issues became apparent whilst setting up in windy conditions. Fairly, easy fixes for both. I anchored the leading edge of the first panel and tie the last bar to my roof rack to take the bow out.
I will be checking in with staff at 4WD Supacentre to see if I’ve broken something and will get back to you when I have an answer. I’ve added a couple of pics. Awning walls left open fir airflow.