Nathansharkey80
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I would guess that the tunnel rail that connects the tunnel to the tent can be installed on any tent.
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Anything changing with James Baroud?
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Nathansharkey80
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It would be a loss of potential customers who have already invested in other tents to make it proprietary to only James baroud tents. So I am hoping that this rail can be installed on any tent.
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Adventure Ready
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Proprietary to James Baroud sorry. Might be able to make something work but it’s not something we offer, sorry.
ttengineer
Adventurer
The rail that is epoxied into place is made specifically to fit the curves of the JB tent.
But if you could find a rail that will work with another tent manufacturer I would say go for it.
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What are the closed dimensions of the awning? Specifically, how long is it when closed? It appears to be longer than the normal tunnel awning.
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Nathansharkey80
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I don’t think that rail is proprietary. I think any sail rail should work. But we need to confirm this.
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The sail strip rail is pretty standard. You may have to find one to better match your tent and then figure out where exactly to mount it but that shouldn't be that big of an issue.
I think the tunnel itself is a bit of a faff though, not particularly impressed.
I do like the awning though, I'd love to see one up close.
I think the tunnel itself is a bit of a faff though, not particularly impressed.
I do like the awning though, I'd love to see one up close.
Adventure Ready
Observer
It is an 8’ (2.5m) length. Most of the 270-degree awnings our there are this size.
It actually is - the track with the tunnel kit a is specifically made for the curvature of the James Baroud tents. You may be able to find a track that you could attach to your tent, but it’s not something we provide.
Nathansharkey80
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I am just wondering if the edge profile on the tunnel is shaped or if it is straight. If it is straight, a person should be able to come up with a fit on any tent. It is is curved to match the tent profile, then it will be more difficult.
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ttengineer
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It’s curved to match the shell profile.
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Adventure Ready
Observer
That is correct.
ttengineer
Adventurer
So who is the new JB US distributor?
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Jenny Cruiser
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Cool looking awning. I don't understand why it's driver's side only though. Seems like most people put their awnings on the passenger side.
ttengineer
Adventurer
Is there any chance JB will make that new awning in a 78” or 80” version?
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1pieceatatime
Observer
Safe to assume if I already have the previous tunnel/awning, I can re-use the tunnel portion with this 270 awning?
Are the walls and net room the same height as those for the 2.0/2.5m awnings? I have them for my 2.0, but due to height of truck they are about 6"-8" short of reaching the ground.
Are the walls and net room the same height as those for the 2.0/2.5m awnings? I have them for my 2.0, but due to height of truck they are about 6"-8" short of reaching the ground.
Adventure Ready
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Portugal and most other countries in the world generally do (our) driver’s side (left side). There is a right hand option coming.
I do not know, sorry. Possibly but it would be a little while if so.
Yes, the tunnels are designed to work with any awning. I believe they are but I do not know for certain. I can measure these this week.