I was looking at the Eezi-awn 2000 awning at the Equipt web page and was wonder how it installed. I check the Eezi-awn web page and could not find any information. I would like to use the factory rack on an Xterra. Also, any comments on how well it works. $600 price range is not cheap - but sometimes you get what you pay for.
Eezi-awn 2000 Question
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Martyn
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The 2000 awning comes with brackets.
I believe there are two of them formed from an aluminum extrusion. The awning slides into the circular section at the top. The back of the awning is flush against the vertical portion. The awning is held in place with the nut and bolt in the lower section.
The hole in the vertical is for attachment to a rack, but I'm sure there are many other ways to attach it.
The 2 meter awnings are in stock at AT
I believe there are two of them formed from an aluminum extrusion. The awning slides into the circular section at the top. The back of the awning is flush against the vertical portion. The awning is held in place with the nut and bolt in the lower section.
The hole in the vertical is for attachment to a rack, but I'm sure there are many other ways to attach it.
The 2 meter awnings are in stock at AT
ShearPin
Adventurer
My 110 came with an Ezi-Awn awning. I haven't owned the vehicle long nor have I been on as many trips as I'd like.... My experience to date is that the unit is very well made. Did a two night trip this past weekend and had heavy rain and a lot of sun. I'd always wanted an Awning on my old Rover and never got around to it - this trip had me kicking myself I hadn't installed one long ago.
Set-up is more involved then the Hannibal awning my brother runs but it is still a one man operation. I'd recommend it over the Hannibal due to the ability to raise or lower the outer edge with the vertical support poles. The Hannibal design requires movement of the truck to maintain shade throughout the day. By lowering the Ezi-Awn it is possible to maintain shade except during sunrise and sunset hours.
Lowering the outer edge is also a benefit in heavy rain. My brothers Hannibal is a rigid design but it will collect water, sag, and eventually drip. Lowering the Ezi-Awn obviously lets the water run off rather then collect.
Henry
www.4x4freedom.com
Set-up is more involved then the Hannibal awning my brother runs but it is still a one man operation. I'd recommend it over the Hannibal due to the ability to raise or lower the outer edge with the vertical support poles. The Hannibal design requires movement of the truck to maintain shade throughout the day. By lowering the Ezi-Awn it is possible to maintain shade except during sunrise and sunset hours.
Lowering the outer edge is also a benefit in heavy rain. My brothers Hannibal is a rigid design but it will collect water, sag, and eventually drip. Lowering the Ezi-Awn obviously lets the water run off rather then collect.
Henry
www.4x4freedom.com
tdesanto
Expedition Leader
skephart said:
They're very lightweight compared to the amount of shade they give you. I'm guessing somewhere between 12-15lbs.
I installed one on my AT Horizon.
You can also get their recvee panels (the panels that cover the 3 open sides to create a shelter).
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benedmonson
Disabled Adventurer
I've had the 2.2 meter Ezi-Awn on my LR3 for several very long trips now and couldn't operate without it!! I'll see if I can get a pic uploaded today from the Baja Trip we just got back from. When you're not using it, you don't even know its there!!