Vehicle mounted pull out awning - what brand did you buy and review

[muzza01]

So looking at getting a pull out awning for the Cruza. I have read mixed reviews on other forums for some of the cheaper brands about massive delays in delivery times and poor service.

I am interested to find out what brand, what size, how much $$ and if your happy with it.

Thanks in advance.

[kleyny]

I got an open sky one from opposite lock.
It's made in South Africa.
A bit on the dear side but it Shits all over the cheap one my brother has ( Kings).
I had mine up camping on Fraser and it rained at night I had it too flat and it pooled but did not break or leak.
Sat under my brothers and it rained and it leaked like a sieve.
His just looks cheap up against mine.

I have since brought one for the camper off ebay that supposed to be an Open sky. I havent mounted it yet but it does look very similar to my open sky. The package did say made in South Africa but it doesnt have the open sky emblem on the cover.

Neil

[dales133]

Got a link to it?

[kleyny]

The ebay one?

[dales133]

Yea just saw one on there but it's "new in the box" "as is where is".
Sounds like Shits missing to me yet he isn't prepared to confirm it

[kleyny]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/331180130458?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

As you can see I got a 3m out for the camper but my 4b one is 2.5 long 2m out.

Looks like the bay seller only has 3m out.

Neil

[Hoffy]

Muzza, have you checked out the thread recently posted on Wing Awnings.  Seems to be good quality canvas and fittings on it.

[dooguss]

Polaris innovations in Wacol brisbane. Had a side and rear awning made very happy with how solid of a unit it is. Self standing in light breeze, everything was supplied no cheap ropes or pegs good quality gear. Coey on this forum bought one and had it shipped to Victoria for a small fee so delivery isn't an issue. Well worth a look IMHO.

[muzza01]

Muzza, have you checked out the thread recently posted on Wing Awnings.  Seems to be good quality canvas and fittings on it.

Yeah I did but I am after the type and size like the one kleyny has.  Basically I want an awning but I wouldn't mind one that you can put walls on as well.

At the moment we have an ensuite that houses our shower and toilet, it takes around 15 mins to setup. I like the idea of turning an awning into an ensuite as well. It would be bigger and wouldn't take any longer to setup, maybe less.

[dales133]

Yea I'm after one for the cruza and one with a wall kit for a lounge for the teardrop

[xcvator]

Here you go Muzza http://www.4x4awnings.com.au/series-2000-retractable-awning/
You get 1 and let me know how it goes, then I can get 1 if it's ok 

[Mik01]

Yeah I did but I am after the type and size like the one kleyny has.  Basically I want an awning but I wouldn't mind one that you can put walls on as well.

At the moment we have an ensuite that houses our shower and toilet, it takes around 15 mins to setup. I like the idea of turning an awning into an ensuite as well. It would be bigger and wouldn't take any longer to setup, maybe less.

hey Muzza,

I was negotiating side awnings to come over in my first shipment. quality 280gsm canvas,ally hinges, stainless fittings etc.
quite frankly, as there is a glut of these 'cheapy' ripstop awnings on the market, selling cheaper than I can land mine, I was going to focus solely on wing awnings, as I decided the market for a 'quality' side awning had disappeared in the rush for bottom price.

I can supply the side awning and all side walls (250 x250, or 300 x 250cm) - if you are keen on the awning and walls, I am keen to have someone over here 'test drive' one for me, and can have one included in my shipment - pm me if you are serious, and I can shoot you a quote for the whole lot.
if there is interest from Swaggers and the general market in paying a bit more for the quality, I may reconsider my approach to offering these...

Mike

[Jakster1]

I have an OZtrail,
It works well and does what it is supposed to do, quality seems ok. It's been up in wind and rain no probs. you can buy wall kits for these ones

BUT

It's had both of the poles replaced (seperately) under warranty after the cam locks seized. The first one seized first lock the day I got it home.
The new poles are slightly different to the old ones and they have been working as they should so far.

[theins]

I have an ARB - 2m long, 2.5m pull out on the side of the disco.

Very happy with it.

Easy to set up / pack up. 

Shielded us from heavy rain (without leaking) and sunshine.

Cheers

[Stylemaster70]

My Rhino has been great for the last 3 years. I think it was $280 from Autobarn from memory. 2.5m.
I have it out all the time........sometimes I pull the awning out to

[muzza01]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/331180130458?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

As you can see I got a 3m out for the camper but my 4b one is 2.5 long 2m out.
Looks like the bay seller only has 3m out.
Neil

I do like the look of this one, I tried to call his mobile to get a price for the walls but no answer.

Here you go Muzza http://www.4x4awnings.com.au/series-2000-retractable-awning/
You get 1 and let me know how it goes, then I can get 1 if it's ok 

Does look good but I didn't want to spend that much. Let me know if you get one 

hey Muzza,

as well as the wing awnings, I was negotiating side awnings to come over in my first shipment. same quality 280gsm canvas, same ally hinges, same stainless fittings etc.
quite frankly, as there is a glut of these 'cheapy' ripstop awnings on the market, selling cheaper than I can land mine, I was going to focus solely on wing awnings, as I decided the market for a 'quality' side awning had disappeared in the rush for bottom price.

I can supply the side awning and all side walls (250 x250, or 300 x 250cm) - if you are keen on the awning and walls, I am keen to have someone over here 'test drive' one for me, and can have one included in my shipment - pm me if you are serious, and I can shoot you a quote for the whole lot.
if there is interest from Swaggers and the general market in paying a bit more for the quality, I may reconsider my approach to offering these in addition to my Wing Awnings...

Mike

PM sent

[kleyny]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-5-x-3m-AWNING-MOSQUITO-NET-PACKAGE-ROOF-TOP-TENT-RIP-STOP-HEAVY-DUTY-COVER-/231206895237?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item35d5013e85

Is this what your looking for?
If not in the ad it does say something about walls and floor for extra coin.
I communicated through the messages on ebay with little to no drama.

Neil

[fuji]

Supapeg, has good quality awnings
Wayne

[Bigsteve]

My Rhino has been great for the last 3 years. I think it was $280 from Autobarn from memory. 2.5m.
I have it out all the time........sometimes I pull the awning out to

Another vote for the Rhino. Reasonably priced and similar quality. 

S

[Swannie]

another rhino awning here, hasn't missed a beat

swannie

[Rumpig]

I have a Gunyah awning on my Cruiser, one of the best quality units on the market IMHO...sadly though they closed their doors several years ago

[Bill]

Ridge Ryder here.
4 years and still going strong...
Bill

[FNQBunyip]

I put one of the $200 ebay jobies on my 105 a few weeks back Muzza ..
I have only set it up twice , and we are happy with it ..
Wait and see on longevity ...
It has got the Aluminum fittings not plastic ..
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-5x3m-CAR-SIDE-AWNING-ROOF-TOP-TENT-TRAILER-CAMPING-4X4-PULL-OUT-07001L-/371127794165?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item5668f0b9f5

Cheers

 

[dales133]

hey Muzza,

as well as the wing awnings, I was negotiating side awnings to come over in my first shipment. same quality 280gsm canvas, same ally hinges, same stainless fittings etc.
quite frankly, as there is a glut of these 'cheapy' ripstop awnings on the market, selling cheaper than I can land mine, I was going to focus solely on wing awnings, as I decided the market for a 'quality' side awning had disappeared in the rush for bottom price.

I can supply the side awning and all side walls (250 x250, or 300 x 250cm) - if you are keen on the awning and walls, I am keen to have someone over here 'test drive' one for me, and can have one included in my shipment - pm me if you are serious, and I can shoot you a quote for the whole lot.
if there is interest from Swaggers and the general market in paying a bit more for the quality, I may reconsider my approach to offering these in addition to my Wing Awnings...

Mike

What sort of money will these be with walls?

[eman]

Another Rhino 2.5m awning here, very happy with it.
I didn't peg it down properly once and the wind blew it back over the roof. No tears in the canvas, hinges were still intact. Only issue was both bar ends at the end of the poles went missing. Managed to find one and reinstall it but had to buy a replacement arm from Rhino for $30 as they didn't sell just the bar end.

Also bought the extension, just need to work on the swag placement!