 | Home > Expedition & Overland > Awning advice - any thoughts on the short list |
 
|
|
|
| Terryt Member Since: 28 Jun 2012 Location: Lerryn. Cornwall. Posts: 750  
|
Hello mate
I originally had a howling moon awning which was ok worked well put it on April time came off November ,easy enough to slide on and off had to fit some security so as not to have it stolen . I changes to a fox wing this year and absolutely love it great coverage covers the back and cooking area has sides that I can fit and change location of depending on the tent I'm using,I can fit it on my own have used it in some rubbish weather and it's always kept me dry . Terry |
||
25th Sep 2016 9:29am |
|
| Tompoole Member Since: 05 Jun 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 827  
|
I've always had 2m on my 90 or 3m on 110 howling moon and all have been hassle free, think if I was buying now I
Would go for fox wing all day long. Best place to buy is Claire at trekoverland or Brendan at4x4overland. Flat dog are cheap but customer service very poor Have fun be happy |
||
|
25th Sep 2016 9:29am |
|
| Hairysteve Member Since: 15 Jun 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 692 
|
Foxwing has been an absolute brilliant addition to my 110 and was used a lot in summer and is taken off for winter
 Click image to enlarge |
||
|
25th Sep 2016 10:17am |
|
| SergeantJav Member Since: 23 Jul 2015 Location: London Posts: 63 
|
Not sure I would ever have the space to set up a full foxwing ....also prefer the idea of it all being one simple unit rather than separate poles... they r cool but think for first purchase probably go simple rectangle... also remember a changing room potential... or is it a case of once tried never look back with the additional shade
 Proud to own 110XS TDCi SW..previously 90XS Td5 SW |
||
|
25th Sep 2016 10:37am |
|
| SergeantJav Member Since: 23 Jul 2015 Location: London Posts: 63
|
That does look bloody lovely 😭 Are they easy to dismount for winter...? Also realistically how long to set up ...? Proud to own 110XS TDCi SW..previously 90XS Td5 SW |
||
|
25th Sep 2016 10:39am |
|
| SergeantJav Member Since: 23 Jul 2015 Location: London Posts: 63
|
Also looks like the foxwing is only half up is that how they r designed as that seems like a have your cake and eat it if you can partially erect it....👀 Proud to own 110XS TDCi SW..previously 90XS Td5 SW
|
||
|
25th Sep 2016 10:42am |
|
| Hairysteve Member Since: 15 Jun 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 692
|
LOL - it was fully erected, just a bad camera angle.
To dismount it took me the best part of 10 min to unbolt the 4 bolts and remove the additional security attached and then place it safely in the garage 
Here is the rear end
Click image to enlarge The process to unzip the foxwing is as simple as one long zip, unclip the bars (best to watch one of their vids) and walk to the back with the lowest bar and attach to the rear mounting point in the roof rack. This takes less than 5 min tops. Adding the poles etc is also just a few extra minutes if required. |
||
|
25th Sep 2016 1:33pm |
|
| SergeantJav Member Since: 23 Jul 2015 Location: London Posts: 63
|
Mmm thinking the fox wing et al are probably too much real estate...but cheers for the response...
Anyone got experience of these:? Tuff-trek 1x TT-A1 2.5m plus 1x Full Awning Room only £495 inc VAT http://www.tuff-trek.com/awning-systems.html Seems like a copy of the howling moon safari but with a tent section for under £500...  Proud to own 110XS TDCi SW..previously 90XS Td5 SW |
||
|
25th Sep 2016 2:09pm |
|
| Bows Member Since: 07 May 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 513  
|
I bought a tarp from dd hammocks, and I bought a couple of adjustable poles. I have those ring fasteners on the flatdog rax and make my own awning, I can put it either side and can adjust the shape of it to suit the weather. I use guy lines where needed to keep the tension on it, all at a fraction of the cost of those mentioned above. Have a look on YouTube, there are plenty of videos covering tarp setups, great viewing. 2006 TD5110 station wagon
1995 300Tdi 90 truck cab 1989 90 hard top with 200 tdi 1983 110 hard top 1983 110 Hi cap 1954 107 pick up |
||
|
25th Sep 2016 3:25pm |
|
| sharkey964 Member Since: 05 Oct 2014 Location: On a muddy track Posts: 574  
|
I'm with Hairysteve....Foxwing all the way>.
I had a no brand square roll out for a couple of years,it realisticly took 2 people to roll it back up,so hardly ever got used.Since I got my Foxwing i get it out at every opertuinty,(Oooo er missus?  )
Another bonus is the rear shade it offers,great if you cook on the rear door. Marc Click image to enlarge |
||
|
25th Sep 2016 3:51pm |
|
| Mountain_man Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Right side of Offas Dyke Posts: 756
|
Having been at the overland show this weekend and owning a foxwing myself..... from your shortlist it would be the Fiammi without a doubt
I have now done about 7 overland trips with my mate who has one on his 110 and it is the one that always comes out for teabreaks, is always the first one iup in the evening and the first one down in the morning. It is incredibly well made and strong and is the only one stored in a solid case. It will take a fair wind with the guys down but to be honest it is so quick to put in and out that you tend to wind it in overnight if there is any risk of wind. It is a matter of about 5 seconds. |
||
|
25th Sep 2016 4:18pm |
|
| SergeantJav Member Since: 23 Jul 2015 Location: London Posts: 63
|
Good feedback cheers...I do like the look of the quick wind out Proud to own 110XS TDCi SW..previously 90XS Td5 SW
|
||
|
25th Sep 2016 4:42pm |
|
| boode Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: Devon Posts: 430 
|
I have the Hannibal 1.4 at the back of my 90 - brilliant for a bit of instant cover from the elements while trying to find something in the back - or for a quick brew with the back door also providing some shelter
Have also done some trips with a friends 110 with the full length side awning - with no poles or guys to mess with its so quick to pull out for quick shelter. He also has the full set of side walls which gives a dry area for eating/sleeping The Hannibal canvas is very thick and hard wearing for British weather |
||
|
25th Sep 2016 6:32pm |
|
| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
|
Do I have to declare an interest
There are dozens of different awnings available, the OP list includes several well known and respected brands. Now the respected reputable brands all have seams which have doubled stitch lines with proper seams made up. Also various points are well reinforced with double layers of fabric etc. Many of the cheaper awnings have single thread seams and poor reinforcement. When looking at different awnings please bear those points in mind. The Foxwing is a brilliant bit of kit IF correctly deployed. We have had the Foxwing out in 55mph wind without issue. We did get extra hands to help us put it away in high wind conditions. The other thing to consider is the availability of spare/replacement parts. Brendan |
||
|
26th Sep 2016 8:53pm |
|
|
|
| All times are GMT |
< Previous Topic | Next Topic > |
Posting Rules
|
Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
