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From a weather shelter to a private space…
the all-too-adaptable awning is the sail of your four-wheeled ship. In this episode, Ben and Lauren throw some serious shade in only the best ways, shedding light instead on the awnings designed for 4WDs and vehicles.
Be it how to mount, when to peg out, the types that pull out, or the styles that curve around – tune in for all there is to know about the ultimate setup extender ahead of your next escape!
The all-too-adaptable awning is like the sail of your four-wheeled ship. Credit: Supa Peg
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
02:19 – 4WD and Vehicle Awnings
03:22 – The Awning
05:39 – Ideal Vehicle Awning Setups
09:09 – Shade
10:33 – Installation
15:09 – Roof Racks
19:18 – Mounting Bracket Requirements
20:29 – Preventing Flexing
23:35 – Dual Cabs
25:45 – Mounting with a Roof Top Tent
27:20 – Pull-Out / Roll-Out Awnings
30:40 – 180-Degree Awnings
34:37 – 270-Degree Awnings
39:10 – Freestanding and Non-Freestanding
42:40 – Stick-On Awnings and Other Alternatives
45:14 – Pros and Cons of Awnings
46:40 – Summary
Mentioned in this Episode:
Podcasts:
Ep38 – Awnings, Shelters & Shade for Summer
Ep59 – Shelters for Rainy Days
Products:
Darche Eclipse 180 Awning Gen 2
Darche Eclipse 270 Awning Gen 2
23ZERO Falcon 270 Passenger Side Awning
CampBoss Boss Shadow 270 XL Awning
Hard Korr 270 Degree Extra Large Freestanding Awning LHS
Supa Peg Outbound Shield 6 Freestanding Awning
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From tent pegs and air tents, to setups for summer and one-pot wonders – our gear gurus Ben and Lauren unpack the topics on every camper’s tongue, taking each minute to the limit with how-to’s, destinations, and expert interviews. Be it a swag, tent, or ‘swent’ – set up camp with us!