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Ostrich Awning
« on: April 02, 2016, 05:45:13 PM »
Hi, can one still buy an ostrich awning in Australia? I try to search for the webSite but found nothing.
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2016, 06:38:31 PM »
We just bought this one from Drifta

http://www.drifta.com.au/rhs-drifta-rapid-wing-270-deg-awning/

Something like what you are after?
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2016, 09:02:19 PM »
Quote from: PWE on April 02, 2016, 05:45:13 PM
Hi, can one still buy an ostrich awning in Australia? I try to search for the webSite but found nothing.
Thanks

No you cant buy a new one from a retail shop. Very messy with patent infringements. Was schooled on this at the caravan and camping show.
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2016, 06:10:06 AM »
Quote from: Anya45 on April 02, 2016, 06:38:31 PM
We just bought this one from Drifta

http://www.drifta.com.au/rhs-drifta-rapid-wing-270-deg-awning/

Something like what you are after?


Yes, I am after a 270 degree awning that does not require poles, similar to the Hanibal awnings. The Ostrich would be perfect.
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2016, 06:55:00 AM »
PWE,
Check out Cruiser Customs at Brendale. Karl made my cargo draws which are excellent. I know he does make an awning which fits your description. No affiliation just had a great experience with him. Facebook page has some good photos.

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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2016, 09:35:06 PM »
shadow awning is available from WA
very similar concept to the ostrich
http://www.alu-cab.com.au/shadow.html

I actually thought this one a little better, but just my thoughts- still saving  :cheers:
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2016, 09:43:40 PM »
Quote from: 4wd26 on April 03, 2016, 09:35:06 PM
shadow awning is available from WA
very similar concept to the ostrich
http://www.alu-cab.com.au/shadow.html

I actually thought this one a little better, but just my thoughts- still saving  :cheers:
why don't people have prices on things, or if they do, why are they so ****ing hard to find?
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2016, 09:48:18 PM »
Quote from: Bird on April 03, 2016, 09:43:40 PM
why don't people have prices on things, or if they do, why are they so ****ing hard to find?

around $1200 when I enquired earlier this year

they recommend that you use their brackets for a few $$$ more

they paranoid about how it is mounted, obviously weighs a bit and needs a solid platform.
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2016, 09:57:34 PM »
Quote from: 4wd26 on April 03, 2016, 09:48:18 PM
around $1200 when I enquired earlier this year
cheers dude.

so with brackets, nearly double the foxwing??
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2016, 09:59:42 PM »
Quote from: Bird on April 03, 2016, 09:57:34 PM
cheers dude.

so with brackets, nearly double the foxwing??
not sure what the foxwing is worth these days, never really been sold on the need for ropes/ poles etc last I looked was near 1k, but that is a few years ago.
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2016, 10:01:16 PM »
Quote from: 4wd26 on April 03, 2016, 09:59:42 PM
not sure what the foxwing is worth these days, never really been sold on the need for ropes/ poles etc last I looked was near 1k, but that is a few years ago.

http://www.rhinorack.com.au/products/shade/awnings/foxwing-awning_31100]
[url]http://www.rhinorack.com.au/products/shade/awnings/foxwing-awning_31100[/url]
obviously could get cheaper but still not 1/2 price?
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #11 on: April 03, 2016, 10:14:51 PM »
Quote from: 4wd26 on April 03, 2016, 09:35:06 PM
shadow awning is available from WA
very similar concept to the ostrich
http://www.alu-cab.com.au/shadow.html

I actually thought this one a little better, but just my thoughts- still saving  :cheers:


I looked at the Alu cab ones at the show. Awesome product but just too big 2.4m long.
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2016, 10:16:58 PM »
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obviously could get cheaper but still not 1/2 price?
$645 on nastybay
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #13 on: April 03, 2016, 10:37:57 PM »
Why don't you support and Australian company      http://www.supapeg.com.au/
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #14 on: April 03, 2016, 11:18:55 PM »
Quote from: PWE on April 03, 2016, 06:10:06 AM
Yes, I am after a 270 degree awning that does not require poles, similar to the Hanibal awnings. The Ostrich would be perfect.

We were after similar, no luck for what we wanted so opted for the Drifta as the legs are built in, just unclip and drop them down as you unfold the awning.  Much better than having to carry separate poles, ropes etc.  Bonus was he designed the RHS version for the FJ Cruiser so works well with the rear door opening etc.
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #15 on: April 04, 2016, 03:30:11 PM »
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #16 on: April 04, 2016, 03:36:34 PM »
I understand his wing would create some good shade but how do you get the bugger to stay still
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #17 on: April 04, 2016, 06:55:52 PM »
The blurb in the evilbay page says, point the vehicle into the wind and the shape will stabilize the wing,
also survives wind speeds up to 20Klm/h. without using poles and ropes.
There appear to be twist lock poles incorporated in the design, mounted on the underside.
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #18 on: April 05, 2016, 10:52:18 AM »
Anyone know about these
http://www.mydeal.com.au/2-5m-foxwing-awning-4wd-side-pull-out?gclid=CKSvj_mj9ssCFYZjvAodSEIHfg

The Skywing Awning is a brilliantly designed 1 piece, easy to operate, swing out awning that will shade the side and rear of your vehicle in seconds. The simple to operate one piece Left Side Mounted swing out Skywing Awning will shade the passenger side and rear of your vehicle and protect you from the elements.

$400......
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« Reply #19 on: April 05, 2016, 11:50:10 AM »
what about something to mount on the Drivers side? In a fox wing style.
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #20 on: April 05, 2016, 02:19:58 PM »
You can get RHS Foxwings, they are much cheaper than LHS as nobody wants them - or did 2 yrs ago


Southern Cross do a std awning too, didn't know that.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111929061191
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #21 on: April 06, 2016, 04:11:55 PM »
Yeah Bird I know they did 2 years ago from what I can see they have stopped which is unfortunate for me.
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #22 on: April 06, 2016, 07:20:17 PM »
How do you get the Ostrich to stand still and are their feathers waterproof ?
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #23 on: April 06, 2016, 09:43:39 PM »
Quote from: fazza81 on April 05, 2016, 11:50:10 AM
what about something to mount on the Drivers side? In a fox wing style.


Drifta do a RHS fox wing style.  We bought this one as it suits the FJ Cruiser due to the direction the rear door opens.

http://www.drifta.com.au/rhs-drifta-rapid-wing-270-deg-awning/

Got the Rhino Rack platform with backbone fitted today, awning will go no next week  ;D
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Re: Ostrich Awning
« Reply #24 on: April 07, 2016, 07:04:15 AM »
Quote from: Wagon Man on April 03, 2016, 10:37:57 PM
Why don't you support and Australian company      http://www.supapeg.com.au/

Exactly.

The Supa-Pegwing wing awnings do have support poles, and structurally that makes sense to me.

Anyway I've recently purchased one of these .......


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