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I don't understand why they would make the buyer responsible for poles. Yes, I've relocated camp spots with Alu Cab awning and CVT RTT deployed. Slowly and keeping track of all clearances! Not a pucker - free manuver...lol I've been looking at their websites and I can't tell where their...

Alu Cab is a South African manufacturer and it looks like Bondutec is Austrailian based, which really doesn't have much significance other than to know where the company is based. The Bundutec BunduAwn has 2 models to choose based on size and is a larger awning (like you said) - covers 3 sides...

Yep, that would be the smart thing to do. It's nice to know if a storm blows in and catches you napping, or one comes in the middle of the night, you stand a better chance of avoiding damage. Owner in that video hadn't even set the pole and tether which is highly recommended with winds above 25...

If you're considering a 270 degree and are on the fence about going with the cheaper knock offs vs Alu Cab, take a look at this short video: You decide.

Can you not see Alu Cab etched into the arms in the 1st photo? If you are in a calm windless environment, I'd say you could get away with your idea. But, the world I live in has wind. And it is very unpredictable. I have an Alu Cab and I would NOT recommend trying this with an Alu Cab Shadow...

That is impressive customer service! So you've ditched the Happyjack tie point system with your flat bed? (Gathered from a previous post #25 in this thread from January 2018) Be nice to see pics when you get it all together.

Regearing is what I did in prep for towing. I've been running 35s for a couple of years on stock gears (4.10) in my '94 Land Cruiser. It has full armor - skidplate, sliders, Kaymar rear & ARB front bumpers. Also a RTT & Alu-Cab awning, complaining constantly about lack of power plus engine temps...

Did you order the wall kit for the batwing? I've got one with my Alu-Cab and I think the Batwing wall kit is superior. The Alu-Cab does wall kit does not have an interior (near the rig) wall so it's not much of a shelter from bugs and severe weather. IIRC the Batwing has that wall with zippered...

Great setup! About your awning....do you find that it needs to be mounted higher? Reason I'm asking is I'm planning a similar setup. I've got an Alu-Cab Shadow that I'll be moving from my Land Cruiser to the trailer. I've read there are brackets available to allow higher mounting. IIRC it was...

Sorry for not posting sooner, but just saw this thread. I've had a hard shell for over 5 yrs now and have never, in any weather, needed a "device" to store shoes. What I do as I'm getting in the RTT, I remove shoes and stuff them in the space between my RTT and roof of my rig. They're out of the...

Nice! Too bad they don't make a custom 'L' shaped one for the Shadow. They claim "reversible", so they wouldn't have to make 2 - one size fits both.

Yeah, the pic on your old truck is nice, but pics of the bars on the Subaru for Expedition Portal opinions and an inquiry to JB would help you more.

Maybe it's an optical illusion, but in this photo, it looks like if it was raining, it would all drain to the hinge and right on the right side of your hatch. Are the provided poles adjustable? Or would that make it too low to be practical? Otherwise looks to provide a good amount of shade. Nice!

I've only deployed it the one time in my back yard. It took me 1.5 hrs, but I was doing it slow on purpose to evaluate some things - it's only temporary on my Land Cruiser. I plan to move it to an off road trailer when I get it. If no wind, it is totally doable by yourself. Once you get the...

32 lbs; 24"L x 15"W x 11.5"T; I also put 2 tarps in bag to use as a floor when setup. One is 6' x 8' and the other 10' x 12'. Alu-Cab provides a map diagram of the walls, that are numbered on top of the bag.

So you're going to buy their wall kit and modify it for your idea? Just so you know, I have their right side or passenger side wall kit. It attaches to the awning with a velcro strip and to the provided poles with velcro straps. You'll need to attach the modifed walls to the awning roof in some...

It's definitely safer inside the metal shell of your truck, but it's your call. Nothing but feeling safe is important at times like that. Statistics aren't very assuring, but one thing's for sure, either way....you're not going to get much sleep.

Outstanding trip & report!

I was thinking, do you have a RTT or what are you outfitting? If you have a RTT, what side are leaving to access it? Your Batwing will keep you from entering your RTT on the right side and rear. If you install another awning on the left side, you'll have trouble getting into your tent if both...

I have a CVT "clamshell" that I've had for approx 5 yrs now. I have not spent time in it during the day, even bad weather. I just use it for sleeping. But have read in it before sleeping on occasion. Either would work IMO. Lots of headroom at the higher end on clamshell. I'm 5'9" myself and find...