tlin
Adventurer
In concept, I like the free-standing, cantilevered design (being able to relocate your vehicle after the awning is up - slowly - is a nice option) and they're pretty quick to deploy and retract. There's probably good reason why these aren't found in abundance on any of our rigs but......anyone have any thoughts about this as an alternative to the typical "unroll, get the poles out and plant them in the ground, optional tie lines, and then you really can't move your truck without reversing the entire setup" copycat awnings by ARB, Sun Seeker, etc. etc.? I'm not bagging on them if you've got one, I'm simply evoking discussion for an alternative which doesn't seem to be in abundance.
There's a quick video at the bottom of this page, check it out and visualize something similar on a roof rack. The silly frills could be cut, picture it in a color-combo to your liking, etc.
I have only found one example of this here (scroll down 80% of the way, you'll see it). Legitimate competitors (essentially satisfying the same parameters), which are either too rich for my blood or quite simply can't be had here in the US are the Hannibal and the Ostrich (my personal favorite). I also really like the Fiamma and how they've tied the supports back to receivers directly on the body of the rig.....I suppose the same could be done with an ARB (or one of its peers)?
Interested in a little feedback and chatter, would love to hear your thoughts. Thx!
--t
p.s. I spend most of my time on Mud, only recently started really diving in to threads over here - TERRIFIC SITE.
There's a quick video at the bottom of this page, check it out and visualize something similar on a roof rack. The silly frills could be cut, picture it in a color-combo to your liking, etc.
I have only found one example of this here (scroll down 80% of the way, you'll see it). Legitimate competitors (essentially satisfying the same parameters), which are either too rich for my blood or quite simply can't be had here in the US are the Hannibal and the Ostrich (my personal favorite). I also really like the Fiamma and how they've tied the supports back to receivers directly on the body of the rig.....I suppose the same could be done with an ARB (or one of its peers)?
Interested in a little feedback and chatter, would love to hear your thoughts. Thx!
--t
p.s. I spend most of my time on Mud, only recently started really diving in to threads over here - TERRIFIC SITE.
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