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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383  
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Hi Richard, HNY.
I'd say spend a bit more and get a foxwing, best of both worlds and the option to add sides. I've used the awning and sides as a tent for a two night stay. The fox wing is fab for a day at the beach, or on the second and third photo, set up on a rally stage at Mull.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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2nd Jan 2017 7:29am |
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| williamthedog Member Since: 29 Dec 2012 Location: south wales Posts: 3441 
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+1 for a foxwing
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2nd Jan 2017 8:38am |
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| Davidej Member Since: 30 Sep 2014 Location: Devon Posts: 266 
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Agree - the Foxwing is a great piece of kit with lots of options of side panels and connection to Oztents. There is another product on the market that is very similar - not sure manufacturer.
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2nd Jan 2017 10:00am |
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| rleslie Member Since: 10 May 2012 Location: Ellon, Aberdeenshire Posts: 128  
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Yeah the foxwing does look the business and a great idea that it covers the whole vehicle, my only 2 issues with a foxwing is, 1. Will it fit on a hannibal roof rack and 2. Is it quick to pitch and stow away, since it has poles and guy ropes......
The other major benefit of the foxwing would be it matches my Oztent.... and I do really like that...... Decisions decisions....... |
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2nd Jan 2017 10:01am |
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| Davidej Member Since: 30 Sep 2014 Location: Devon Posts: 266
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Mine is fitted to a Front Runner rack but gather the fitting system is the same. Two brackets that the Foxwing bolt to fit using bolts in the slots on the underside of the rack. If the conditions mean you don't need the poles then it is literally seconds to unzip and swing the awning round the back. Like the Oztent poles they only take seconds to connect to give you more stability. 20 mins would give you time to get it fully set up with side panels once you have done it a few times.
One of the span bars snapped in strong wind while camping last year. I had a spare mailed to me at the site by Boab within 2 days so good back up if you need any replacement parts. |
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2nd Jan 2017 10:06am |
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| rleslie Member Since: 10 May 2012 Location: Ellon, Aberdeenshire Posts: 128
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Click image to enlarge Another slight problem I have with fitting any awning is I have a labcraft light attached to the rails of my roof rack, one on each side, as per photo.... so I suppose I will need to move that somewhere...... |
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2nd Jan 2017 10:06am |
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| Davidej Member Since: 30 Sep 2014 Location: Devon Posts: 266
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If you lowered the fixing point of the Labcraft it would provide great light under the foxing/awning.
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2nd Jan 2017 10:29am |
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| dantastic Member Since: 04 May 2010 Location: London Posts: 367
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Or you can use a garden parasol to cover the back door. I get tons of looks and smart comments but it's so incredibly useful I wouldn't leave home without. There's a fabric tab either side and the parasol is held on with bungee cords. Sets up in seconds.
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2nd Jan 2017 11:07am |
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| sharkey964 Member Since: 05 Oct 2014 Location: On a muddy track Posts: 574  
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Another vote for Foxwing.
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2nd Jan 2017 11:34am |
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| Vogler Member Since: 02 Nov 2014 Location: Brussels Posts: 309  
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FWIW: I have always been tempted by a Foxwing, but we enter our rooftop tent using the ladder fixed on the rear of the car. It saves us from the hassle with an extra ladder but I still haven't found a proper solution.
Meanwhile - and because I'm on a budget since a defender makes its own priority list - we have been making do using a simple flysheet and some standard poles. For approx €40 we had at least some cover. There's also the peace of mind that it cannot get damaged when greenlaning, nor is there the risk of theft. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Greetings, Joris |
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2nd Jan 2017 11:57am |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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I've used a £10 tarpaulin before now. Clamped with battery jump lead clamps and two awning poles. Works well!
This was a 'quick let's head north to se the northern lights' evening. FAIL Click image to enlarge |
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2nd Jan 2017 12:42pm |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971 
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I've made do with a tarp for a few weeks away, and it was OK and demonstrated to me that a) I wanted it over the back door, b) a bit more space than just over the back door would be good too and c) a tarp is a bit of a faff with one person.
So I've gone from one extreme to the other and bought an Ostrich Wing from Tuff Trek. They also do a Foxwing-equivalent. For me, it had to be safe, quick and easy to set up by one person in most weather, which is why I chose the Ostrich. |
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2nd Jan 2017 1:16pm |
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| Sphere Member Since: 26 Apr 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 725 
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I have been wanting a fox wing for a couple of years and nearly bought one last year (only stock lacking stopped me) however with the arrival of another kid this year I am glad I didn't as going to get a tuff trek side awning room (and hopefully a rear at some point) this will give me the option of somewhere to sleep when the roof tent is full and awning when not.
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3rd Jan 2017 9:42pm |
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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2117 
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you can have both ....
or just one ... Click image to enlarge Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126 |
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4th Jan 2017 8:30am |
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