Author Topic: Which roof awning?? (Read 15902 times)

Trackabout Off Road Campers · « **on:** January 16, 2013, 01:08:45 PM »

G'day all,

I've been looking at a roof rack awning for the '200.. Spoke with the guys at Roo Systems, ARB and Tigerz11... Any sugestions?? The ARB seams best value out of the lot.. Would love to know any thoughts..

Dave

morcon · « **Reply #1 on:** January 16, 2013, 01:17:08 PM »

I like the Hannibal ones the best but they are also pretty expensive. Heavy duty canvas and no poles.

areyonga · « **Reply #2 on:** January 16, 2013, 01:20:28 PM »

I bought this one and very happy with it
http://www.kulkyne.com/au/4WD-Side-Awning.html
I got it much cheaper as it was bundled with a roof rack and several other accessories.

Trevor

evolution · « **Reply #3 on:** January 16, 2013, 01:31:26 PM »

I got mine from a bloke in brisbane, he has a 4wd shop though Im not sure what it's called.
I paid $185 for mine and its brilliant.
The biggest selling feature for me wasn't the price, it was the fact that all the other awnings I had seen only had plastic hinges for the legs.
Mine are alloy.

It seriously takes around 30sec to put up and maybe 2 mins to pack away.
If your interested let me know and I will pm you his phone number

Cheers
Evo

BigJules · « **Reply #4 on:** January 16, 2013, 01:42:15 PM »

They all seem much of a muchness to me, though Evo's point about alloy hinges does stand out as quality.

I've got an ARB awning, it is excellent, though both the tags on the zippers have come off as they simply wear through. I'll start another thread on how to rejuvenate the bags, as mine is looking grubby now.

Even on a still day, put out the ropes and pegs. #hardexperience

Trackabout Off Road Campers · « **Reply #5 on:** January 16, 2013, 01:42:57 PM »

Thanks guys they all look good! Evo, that would be great if I could have his number

MDSimpson · « **Reply #6 on:** January 16, 2013, 01:49:58 PM »

I have the OzTrail awning, it too has the plastic hinges, but at $189.00 at the time, I could not beat it.
Explorer Canvas made an extension to suit too....

Jules, interested in your rejuvenation process....

evolution · « **Reply #7 on:** January 16, 2013, 02:22:40 PM »

Pm sent mate,
Comon Jules, don't leave us hanging like this........................

Cheers
Evo

bussoboy · « **Reply #8 on:** January 16, 2013, 02:26:13 PM »

i think i paid $175 for my Roo Systems one @ their NSW store opening - love it

but i guess i could of gone to a curtain maker and got a retractable holland blind and made something up myself (this is also a good cheap way of buying a projector screen)

GUEY · « **Reply #9 on:** January 16, 2013, 02:27:51 PM »

How much are you prepared to pay for it. I have a deluxe Supa Peg awning.
Proper canvas. Also have an extra wall thats used as a wall or lifted with supplied poles extending the coverage. Very solid gear and locally made. Cannot fault it in anyway.

Trackabout Off Road Campers · « **Reply #10 on:** January 16, 2013, 02:38:50 PM »

Yeah Jules !

BigJules · « **Reply #11 on:** January 16, 2013, 03:26:08 PM »

Geez, you blokes....

Here are some photos. This in no way suggesting that the ARB product is inferior, I am very happy with it and have noticed the same discoloration on other brands of awning as well.

See the dark spots. I can't wash them off.

See the missing zipper tabs

This is why; they simply wear out swinging in the wind. I found this one just as it was going to fall off.

Trackabout Off Road Campers · « **Reply #12 on:** January 16, 2013, 03:43:36 PM »

Nice Jules!! What are you doing at home by the way??

Trackabout Off Road Campers · « **Reply #13 on:** January 16, 2013, 03:45:29 PM »

Just got off the phone with Matt at Supapeg and he's droppin one of these out this arvo (except the patrol) wouldn't want one anyways

Thanks again all!

Mrs smith · « **Reply #14 on:** January 16, 2013, 03:46:52 PM »

Quote from: BigJules on January 16, 2013, 03:26:08 PM

See the missing zipper tabs

A couple of small zip ties will fix the missing tags and they
don't rattle.

GUEY · « **Reply #15 on:** January 16, 2013, 04:13:01 PM »

Quote from: Trackabout Off Road Campers on January 16, 2013, 03:45:29 PM

Just got off the phone with Matt at Supapeg and he's droppin one of these out this arvo (except the patrol) wouldn't want one anyways Thanks again all!

Mate you can't go wrong with local made and I'm sure your familiar with there gear.

evolution · « **Reply #16 on:** January 16, 2013, 04:25:19 PM »

Looks pretty good mate

Cheers
Evo

Tassie devils · « **Reply #17 on:** January 16, 2013, 05:16:02 PM »

Quote from: Trackabout Off Road Campers on January 16, 2013, 03:45:29 PM

Just got off the phone with Matt at Supapeg and he's droppin one of these out this arvo (except the patrol) wouldn't want one anyways Thanks again all!

Hi
Do you mind if I can ask the price?

Trackabout Off Road Campers · « **Reply #18 on:** January 16, 2013, 06:08:26 PM »

Tassie, retail they are $399 for a free standing or $229 for a pole model!! Just got home and opened her up, impeccable workmanship, wax converters canvas and awesome cover!! Very impressed

JU5T1N · « **Reply #19 on:** January 16, 2013, 06:18:50 PM »

Also guy who's got the option for walls on their awning?
As I know some brands don't allow that option.

fuji · « **Reply #20 on:** January 16, 2013, 06:26:13 PM »

Quote from: GUEY on January 16, 2013, 02:27:51 PM

How much are you prepared to pay for it. I have a deluxe Supa Peg awning.
Proper canvas. Also have an extra wall thats used as a wall or lifted with supplied poles extending the coverage. Very solid gear and locally made. Cannot fault it in anyway.

X10

Trex_s4m1 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 16, 2013, 06:42:18 PM »

with broken tags get some key ring - rings and they wont break on ya

Tassie devils · « **Reply #22 on:** January 16, 2013, 06:48:26 PM »

Quote from: Trackabout Off Road Campers on January 16, 2013, 06:08:26 PM

Tassie, retail they are $399 for a free standing or $229 for a pole model!! Just got home and opened her up, impeccable workmanship, wax converters canvas and awesome cover!! Very impressed

Thanks trackabout I did have quick look at these and they did look good,evolution sent me some more detailed photos and they also looked and cheaper thanks Evo .

evolution · « **Reply #23 on:** January 16, 2013, 06:52:32 PM »

No worries mate,
I did look at the supapegs, and they were great! But I only had the cash at the time for the standard post one and I am a little lazy.
So I went with the cheaper/quicker option.

Just remember though, as soon as you get the awning Mr Trackabout we need photos!!

Cheers
Evo

jetcrew · « **Reply #24 on:** January 16, 2013, 07:16:46 PM »

I have the Supa -Peg also..

I went for the budget model that is 2mtr wide and 3mtrs out from the car , it,s not free standing I have to put 2 poles up , but from whjat I have seen all awnings need a pole put up in the intrests of keeping it from blowing over.

I liked the 3mtrs out from car as it can go all the way to the ground and still leave enough area to sleep under or put a pole at 1.5mts and then lean-too the last bit for added shelter.

In summarry I found the price $229 , the quality canvas and workmanship ,plus the different styles of set up of this budget awning far outweighed the negatives of not having a free standing unit.

This is the one I have
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2m-x-3m-SUPA-PEG-ECO-RV-4X4-VEHICLE-AWNING-4WD-CAR-HORSE-FLOAT-/321052162688?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac0333a80

Been very happy for the price and quality...

Jet

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