Awning suggestions
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old_CWO
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10x10 instant canopies. You can move them around for various camp configurations instead of being fixed to the trailer. Available as close as your nearest Walmart or sporting goods store but I get them clean/used on CL for half price or less. When they get damaged by weather or worn out you just toss and replace. If you take a few extra minutes and guy them out they will handle all but the worst wind storms.
I like being "modular" so prefer gear that can be used in multiple ways or left behind if not needed.
I like being "modular" so prefer gear that can be used in multiple ways or left behind if not needed.
WOODY2
Adventurer
This is a very practical solution to an issue that many face in one form or another. Kudos Sir and thanks for sharing.
WE have a 13x13 easy up from coleman that is awesome. You can get them at costco. We also have the large ARB awning attached to our trailer and love that as well. The movable one is used for our kitchen area and the ARB is our lounge area, or we add the room for extra sleeping.
mudraider
Adventurer
Alloy
Well-known member
We have 10x10 + 10x15 pop ups + an awning.
I'd give up both pop ups before I gave up the awning. The awning keeps the doorway/steps dry so we can take our shoes off outside and it keeps the outside cooking area dry.
If we are loading/unloading in the rain we put the awning out.
If the wind picks up the awning can be brought in with the push of a button.
I'd give up both pop ups before I gave up the awning. The awning keeps the doorway/steps dry so we can take our shoes off outside and it keeps the outside cooking area dry.
If we are loading/unloading in the rain we put the awning out.
If the wind picks up the awning can be brought in with the push of a button.
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I have been fortunate enough to meet with folks that have run all but the quick pitch. I was hoping to check that one out at expo, but alas COVID.
alanymarce
Well-known member
We have a Dobinson's 2.5m (lateral) and an ARB 1.4m (rear). They work well.
I've got the Big Agnes Deep Creek tarp and bug house. It packs up smaller than a pop up and can withstand higher winds. You can use it with or without the bug house attachment.
We use it on the beach when winds are 15-20 mph and all the pop ups are put away.
The footprint is bigger too
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We use it on the beach when winds are 15-20 mph and all the pop ups are put away.
The footprint is bigger too
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Peter_n_Margaret
Adventurer
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome
Herbie
Rendezvous Conspirator
ARB 2500 has been good to us. It's deep enough to actually provide some livable shade, and the "accessories" system (bug screen room, side shade panels, full tent room, etc.) is really key for us. Easy to deploy solo too, which was important since I'm sometimes on my own.
Parkrider
Member
I have a ARB 2500 on my Ram which works ok if mounted low enough to reach. I picked up a clam quick set pavilion for my trooper. It's a standalone canapy and I got to say it's pretty slick.
I'm building out my NPR as a camper for a upcoming cross country road trip and thinking about going with a Fiamma f45. I would use my ARB if the awning was low enough to reach but at 10 foot tall it's out of the question
I'm building out my NPR as a camper for a upcoming cross country road trip and thinking about going with a Fiamma f45. I would use my ARB if the awning was low enough to reach but at 10 foot tall it's out of the question