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I can't speak for the endurance of fiberglass with the sun over there. However, you might consider the Alu-Cab RTT with it's aluminum shell. I read that they're very durable and well made. It's the clamshell (pivots at front) design. But, they're made in South Africa, which is closer than S.E...

I have the wall kit and have set it up completely. Even though the windows & door have screen material, it is not sealed on the vehicle side. Also, at the top of the poles, there's a large enough gap for insects to pass through, easily. In serious bug country, the wall kit as it is, will not...

I set up the wall kit in my back yard to get familiar with the procedure and time to accomplish the task. Also to see and evaluate how weather & bug tight when it is buttoned up. I've included some pics, too. I did it by myself and with no wind. Took about an hour & 1/2 including staking at the...

Thanks! I like the chainmaille cover idea...lol. Well, I installed the front extention on my redneck mod to my Yakima roof rack system. It's main purpose is to provide an adequate mounting spot to anchor the upper end of the limb risers. I'm also looking for a little front end protection for my...

Can you install locks or at least 1 lock. I couldn't tell from the video. Looked like just latches. Remember, easy on/off - easy to steal. I know, nothing is totally secure if someone wants it, but theft deterance would be well advised.

As it turned out, the height is close to perfect. If anything, there's more than enough clearance, except for the tailgate lid...but I can live with that for now.

I enjoyed your review. I recently installed a Shadow on my '94 Land Cruiser. One thing that I'm doing, that you might consider since you mentioned concerns of getting hung up or incurring damage from brush or tree limbs, is installing limb risers. I'm currently having a front addition to my base...

Hell, don't take one person's opinion about RTTs as law. Don't lose your dream. I haven't regretted getting my RTT. Had it for 5 yrs now. They're not perfect, but what is?

Yeah, lightweight sounds good and saving $ - until the wind starts pumping. Then you'll realize that maybe it wasn't such a good idea. Better to be overbuilt than scrambling to get it put away or chasing it down the beach or across the campground and having to repair or replace. Mike is...

That's not accurate. Alu-Cab Shadow Awn comes with 1 "leg". If you order the "wall kit" you get the other 2 "legs" and you install them on the Awn using the installed one as the example. Easy-peasy if you have a Pop Rivet tool. I just purchased a Shadow with wall kit and installed them myself.

Hey Lead Dog, did you know your Website is down. Coming up with a domain error when trying to access. Either your subscription has expired or it's been hacked.

One thing that hasn't been mentioned is clearance for parking garages, drive thrus and even your own garage if you have one. Seriously, it sounds like not much of a concern, but depending on where you drive and the places you visit. It's extremely easy to forget you have that extra height and...

The awn is bagged & mounted. When local conditions improve, I'll open and install securing clip. (Currently rain and cottonwood season are making for messy conditions...lol) In the pics, the white spots are cottonwood - it's everywhere:ugh: Couple days later weather cooperating Now to add...

The trial mount of my Shadow awning went well. It revealed some problems, though - no show stoppers, but some minor issues. 1st issue: I really do like the awning and think it would be great for overlanding, but I should have went for the L.H. side awn like I initially wanted. The spare tire...

Thanks! Shabby is the operative word...lol! It's not the prettiest, a little red neck, but I think it'll work :safari-rig::elkgrin:

Thanks, Rin! Already taken care of. If you look closely at the 6th pic it shows the notches cut to clear these bolts. Also shows the holes drilled at the other end of awning (opposite end from hinge end). I bolted up the awning to the piece of my rack mod (before it was welded) to find exact...

Thanks, DJ! I had considered moving my Kaymar spare tire swing to driver's side at one point, for just that purpose, early in my design..lol. And some may wonder why I got the R.H. side awning, since my spare is on the right. Well, as I've previously mentioned, the mounting to the Land Cruiser...

Well, the design/construction phase of my Yakima system modification is done. This weekend I'm going to trial mount the Shadow (without the bag) and see if mount and roof rack are up to the task. I was able to get the 1/4"x3" (16.5 ft single rail) angle aluminum rail at my local welding shop at...

Thank you for your concern, Rin. I'm in the middle of fabbing my version of an Alu-Cab Shadow Awn to Yakima system mount. I currently have a CVT Mt. Baker hard shell RTT on the Yakima system. I looked at the Front Runner mounts, roof rack and Alu-Cab load bars on some websites, but want to...

Thanks, DJ for your help!! Also, thank you for your your advice on the Yakima system. Believe me, it has me very concerned. However, at this point I must confess that the Shadow was purchased to eventually go on an Expo trailer such as a Lead Dog 4x4 with their roof rack...