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That is an excellent question! I have not deployed the walls on the awning in windy conditions, yet. I was aware of the potential for insects and cold air, but had not even thought about the exposure to wind until you mentioned it, and now that concerns me! With my experience with other tents...

You might want to ask your question over in the RTT section: http://forum.expeditionportal.com/forums/138-Roof-Top-Tents-and-Awnings

If it's built anywhere as sturdy as the Alu-Cab Shadow - I'd get the 270*. There is no disadvantage, when collapsed and put away for the road - basically same size, right? The advantage of having more shade is almost a no-brainer. As long as it doesn't interfere with anything on your Unimog and...

The ladder that came with my CVT tent is a telescoping type and I recommend that type for flexibility and compactness. I Googled "telescoping ladder" and came up with options from $75 at Walmart site to $363 Xtend & Climb on Amazon. Pay close attention to the "when closed" dimension. I'm sure I...

The Alu-Cab Shadow Awn that is built in South Africa has the same "stakable" base on their poles. But as far as not needing the the guy lines - that's not true. They still require the guy lines for windy conditions. The bottom of the poles are staked so they don't shift, but the strength to hold...

One thing that you might not know is that mud treads are next to useless for traction on icy or snow packed roads. Even aired down they're a handicap. ATs are better, but what you really need are "snow treads" and I call them that just as a group because it's a general term. Think winter...

Sometimes Rin is busy and takes a while to respond. If you're in a hurry for an answer call OK4WD https://ok4wd.com/ Phone# (908-454-6973) is on the website & they're really helpful and friendly folks! And they're also about the only people in the country that can accurately answer your...

After trying to understand how a flow meter would monitor your water level, I came across this: http://www.watercounter.com/index.php/wc1 Sounds like just what most curious folks would need. One other thing you might consider, some phone apps rely on a network connection to work reliably. And...

This shower/portable toilet enclosure is not an awning, but is at least as susceptible to wind as an awning room. I've used it in Baja a couple of times in windy conditions. Both times assistance was needed to keep it from collapsing because of the frame's design. It folds up to pack and unfolds...

I thought they were. Figured something quick and removable was possible for sink. But, have you or anyone you built this tank & plumbing setup for, camped successfully in below freezing temps? How cold would you estimate your setup would be safe for? Does the forced air furnace you you use also...

I'll agree that most don't hold up when staked with included equipment, but you can easily reinforce with better stakes, as I've previously mentioned. You can also install additional cords at stategic points on the poles. It's well known that tent poles have very little, if any shear strength...

Really like your work! On your water tank and plumbing - is it or can you build it so the lines and tank are heated by the optional forced air heater for below freezing camping? Sink and shower lines would require them to be closed up for the night and maybe some extra insulation strategically...

Weather Channel predictions for rural and remote areas are vague, at best, for wind. And can change quickly. Also, a rogue gust can cause a lot of damage. Best to make on site decision. I'd be more concerned with your stakes you plan to use. If you're just headed out on the Mojave somewhere...

Just from a "big picture" view point, it seems like you'd have a conflict of interests between WDH and Off Road use. The WDH distributes tongue load to the truck which eliminates most flexibility in the vertcal plane. For good off road performance, you need flexibility or movement at the hitch...

How do you say "aluminum"? Just eliminate the -minum- from the word and you have it. Most of their products are aluminum based and I would guess that's where it comes from. Talked with the folks at OK4WD a while back on the phone and that's how they pronounced it, also.

Check out the last page on this thread here on EP: http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/168360-My-new-Alu-Cab-Expedition-3-Tent-and-Shadow-Awning!?p=2333885#post2333885 Specifically posts #24 by James Henry & #25 by Rin.

Pretty sure your Rhino Rack would be fine for a RTT. Only concerns I would have would be 1.) the side rails (if you have them) might interfere and 2.) the room between the rack and your roof might make it difficult to get to the mounting hardware. Most RTTs are designed to mount to either bar...

Why do you want to attach direct to t-track? It will not be as strong as attaching to crossbars. One of the functions that cross bars do, is spread the load to both sides of your rig or in your case topper. It might have looked nice and functional in a "store display", but that's not exposed to...

That is a really nice trailer! But, being that it was designed and built "down under", and looking at the water fittings that are exposed on the website, without some serious re-design, you're going to be limited to above freezing camping. I agree with Kenny that your lines are the real danger...

I like that shower & your idea! I recently added a front extention to my modified Yakima roof rack system that runs in front of my CVT hard shell that, I think, might be able to accommodate that shower. Thanks for posting!