Awnings
- Thread starter Randun
- Start date
Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
I have awnings on my trailer.
expeditionportal.com
Pros: Keeps the weather off us.
Cons: Gotta dry them off, keep them staked down. Lost our last one to a random wind gust that just mangled it beyond recognition.
If the weather is perfect we don't deploy them. When it's too sunny or too wet, you'll love them.
Cheap awning(s) review
I bought a couple of these a while ago (price has gone up and now charging for shipping) and mounted them on both sides of the teardrop. I finally got some nasty weather and saw how they performed. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GYFTV2Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 In...
expeditionportal.com
Pros: Keeps the weather off us.
Cons: Gotta dry them off, keep them staked down. Lost our last one to a random wind gust that just mangled it beyond recognition.
If the weather is perfect we don't deploy them. When it's too sunny or too wet, you'll love them.
Randun
Active member
Thank you so much for your time and your help!I have awnings on my trailer.
Cheap awning(s) review
I bought a couple of these a while ago (price has gone up and now charging for shipping) and mounted them on both sides of the teardrop. I finally got some nasty weather and saw how they performed. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GYFTV2Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 In...
Pros: Keeps the weather off us.
Cons: Gotta dry them off, keep them staked down. Lost our last one to a random wind gust that just mangled it beyond recognition.
If the weather is perfect we don't deploy them. When it's too sunny or too wet, you'll love them.
krick3tt
Adventurer
I have had one on the LR for years. Solid fixed to the RR. Should be staked for wind, not good for heavy snow, bent the bars. Great for sun and rain. solid metal storage box and not cloth like many are.
www.equipt1.com
Series 2000 Awning
The Eezi-Awn Series 2000 2.5M Awning is a compact, retractable awning with adjustable legs enclosed in an anodized black aluminum case that provides protection from the elements. This awning can be setup and taken down in less than a minute thanks to the spring recoil mechanism. The durable...
www.equipt1.com
Randun
Active member
Thank you so much for your opinions! I really appreciate it.I have had one on the LR for years. Solid fixed to the RR. Should be staked for wind, not good for heavy snow, bent the bars. Great for sun and rain. solid metal storage box and not cloth like many are.
View attachment 629086Series 2000 Awning
The Eezi-Awn Series 2000 2.5M Awning is a compact, retractable awning with adjustable legs enclosed in an anodized black aluminum case that provides protection from the elements. This awning can be setup and taken down in less than a minute thanks to the spring recoil mechanism. The durable...
Trailwerx
Member
After researching a lot of different awnings, we ended up with one of these removable ones. It's a new company and we have not tried it out yet (other than setting it up in the living room lol) but it seems very well-made and sturdy. It stores in a fairly small bag, weighs like 9 pounds and seems easy enough to set up and take down. MoonShade • The portable vehicle awning that goes almost anywhere (moonfab.com)
JackW
Explorer
I saw those and it looks very impressive - I have a Bus Depot awning that is similar (Except the top bows are under the tent canopy) that I use on my Eriba travel trailer.
It works very well and has withstood some pretty heavy wind gusts - properly staked down of course. I'll be interested in hearing more about the MoonShade when you get a chance to use it.
Randun
Active member
I have never heard of this type before. Thank you so much for sharing!
Josie'slandcruiser
Observer
Reviving this thread (almost 13 months old.)
I received a Moonshade vehicle awning as a xmas gift. Does anyone have further experience with using this awning?
I currently have a Slumberjack awning which works fine but is difficult to set up solo.
Thanks!
I received a Moonshade vehicle awning as a xmas gift. Does anyone have further experience with using this awning?
I currently have a Slumberjack awning which works fine but is difficult to set up solo.
Thanks!
rnArmy
Adventurer
I've got a small awning on my Jeep TJ. The mounting brackets stay on all the time, but the awning comes off with four bolts. So most of the time it is off the Jeep and stored in the shop. Only takes a few minutes to take off or put back on.
Mine's a cheap ebay awning: Car Tent Awning Rooftop SUV Truck Camping Travel Shelter Outdoor Sunshade Canopy | eBay
There are times it has more than paid for itself in rainy weather. Is a pain to put up my myself (especially if windy). If raining, make one pole shorter so the water flows off the fabric. I definitely stake it down. Haven't been in any serious windstorms with it (if anticipated, I wouldn't deploy it). Never had any noise issues with it when driving.
First time I set it up was in my driveway.
Mine's a cheap ebay awning: Car Tent Awning Rooftop SUV Truck Camping Travel Shelter Outdoor Sunshade Canopy | eBay
There are times it has more than paid for itself in rainy weather. Is a pain to put up my myself (especially if windy). If raining, make one pole shorter so the water flows off the fabric. I definitely stake it down. Haven't been in any serious windstorms with it (if anticipated, I wouldn't deploy it). Never had any noise issues with it when driving.
First time I set it up was in my driveway.