Let’s talk awnings
Posted by xmichael84x@reddit | overlanding | View on Reddit | 18 comments
I’m looking at getting an awning or canopy. I would like to have something easy to setup and take down, preferably freestanding for quick trios but have poles I can put up for an extended stay. I’m not picky about 90, 180, or 270, but I would like the ability to add a wall or two to reduce the wind and add privacy. I’m also looking for sub $700. Thanks for the suggestions and experiences!
jupitrking@reddit
Definitely want a free standing awning. Been debating a 270 Taruca or simple Kammock.
moonlighting_madcap@reddit
Been using an Overland Pros 6K (270 awning) for the past 5 years and haven’t had any complaints. It’s currently $700 on their site. It’s free standing, but I’ll often use the poles when it’s windy. You can get walls for it, as well. I can open it up on my own in less than 2 minutes and stow it on my own in maybe 4 or 5 minutes.
Chetterthecat@reddit
Alucab 270 here. Free standing is the only way to go.
Loose_Mission_8559@reddit
Taruca is a nice choice. I have the ovs hd 270 and I love it but I kinda wish I got the taruca instead. The kammok awning looks like the easiest to deploy.
xmichael84x@reddit (OP)
Thanks! I’ll check out the Taruca. The Kammok is nice but expensive. I’ve been looking at the OVS 270 LTE.
VALKOR@reddit
I have the 270 LTE and got the walls as well. I can't say enough good things. Super lightweight, its freestanding and they go on sale close to 400 bucks occasionally. I travel mostly solo and deploying it and storing it is effortless and takes just a minute or two.
Loose_Mission_8559@reddit
Yea you cant go wrong with ovs their stuff is solid
Sudden-Ad-8262@reddit
How are you going to mount an awning?
xmichael84x@reddit (OP)
Either to the rails on my Smartcap rails, Alucab load bars, or my tent itself. I’m undecided
Dramatic_Smell2775@reddit
I've got a 720 awning that is self supporting from freespirit recreation I love it and have had it for 3 years
dbrmn73@reddit
Overland Vehicle Systems (OVS) I have one of the 270s with walls and one of there regular awnings with a room. Both ha e been excellent.
Humble_Cactus@reddit
Honestly, with a $700 budget, an OVS LTE 270 and the wall kit is probably your best bet. Do be aware the LTE is kinda small once you get the walls on. I’ve seen one at Overland Expo.
I have this awning and the wall kit from a local re-seller here in Phoenix. Shade that is deployable in 10 seconds, and having walls for it in another 3-4 minutes is a game changer.
xmichael84x@reddit (OP)
Thanks for the reply! I probably should’ve specified, I was looking at around 700 just for the awning. I have a diesel heater so the small size will most likely allow me to heat it with the walls on. That awning looks good, I’ll check it out. Thanks!
fmfldude@reddit
I like the overland, it's free standing, easy 1 person use, but also has poles to tie it down.
MrBadBern@reddit
Be careful with any wind breaks if your poles are aluminium, in windy area's like WY, your poles may be damaged. Ask me how I know.
xmichael84x@reddit (OP)
Thanks for the heads up! I don’t plan on having it out in any major winds, but I definitely keep an eye on it
Humble_Cactus@reddit
With walls, all the poles deployed, and guy ropes out, you should have no problem with winds up to 30mph. I’ve tested mine up to that in Mojave Desert. A gust picked up and moved a folding chair, but I had no concerns about the awning being damaged
DepartmentNatural@reddit
Ovs