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Which Awning for D3?
I'm thinking of getting an awning for my D3 and appear somewhat stumped by the sizes.
I keep coming back to this item listed on eBay ( LINKY ) and was wondering is 1.4 metres a bit on the short side? Am I better getting a 2m awning or is that a bit too long for the Discovery roof? Maybe you have a 1.4m and can comment on it's practicality.
Also, does anybody have any experience of Direct 4x4 of Derby who are the sellers in the eBay link?
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Ian I have just bought one. Its a Aztec Auto Haven Drive-Away Tent/Awning. When it comes I will let you know what its like. Have a look at this thread if you can http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic148259.html
3rd Aug 2016 3:31 pm
Narpy
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That's not the type I meant tbh, I want the roof mounted pull out type that just forms a roof for sitting under. Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
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Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
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3rd Aug 2016 4:13 pm
Landy_andy
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Foxwing on mine. I wouldn't go small, with driving rain, or low sun you end up with very little usable area.
3rd Aug 2016 4:35 pm
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I've got a second hand Foxwing I'd sell, with brackets to mount onto LR roof bars or a roof rack...
4th Aug 2016 8:42 am
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My 2.5m howling moon is a great size but it is a bit of a javelin stickin out the front! It was okay on the old D2 as the windscreen was nearly vertical
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Nice job with the flue from your stove James. Where did you get the flashing kit from, what stove do you have and do you have any pics of the setup inside?
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4th Aug 2016 12:48 pm
Melv 2016
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Re: Which Awning for D3?
2.5m on mine fits perfect
Narpy wrote:
I'm thinking of getting an awning for my D3 and appear somewhat stumped by the sizes.
I keep coming back to this item listed on eBay ( LINKY ) and was wondering is 1.4 metres a bit on the short side? Am I better getting a 2m awning or is that a bit too long for the Discovery roof? Maybe you have a 1.4m and can comment on it's practicality.
Also, does anybody have any experience of Direct 4x4 of Derby who are the sellers in the eBay link?
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alfamale wrote:
Nice job with the flue from your stove James. Where did you get the flashing kit from, what stove do you have and do you have any pics of the setup inside?
Cheers
I swapped my side panel with BlackNsilver on here, as he wanted one without what has kindly been dubbed 'a glory hole' by my mates, and I wanted one with So I'm afraid he'll have to give you the details. I don't think it's hard though, it just needs a bit of bravery and a stanley knife. The flue just bolts on.
More pictures of the stove here, and pre-glory hole have a look here (better photos in this one of the stove lit)
James
PS I think +1 for 2.5m being a good size, I think much smaller and you'd struggle to sit a couple of big chairs and table under there. But I'm happy to be proven wrong!D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
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5th Aug 2016 7:08 pm
Narpy
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To be totally honest, to invest in a Foxwing wouldn't be right for the amount of camping I do and what I want to use an awning for. Must admit the facility to be able to connect to my Oztent would be nice. Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
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So I'm afraid he'll have to give you the details. I don't think it's hard though, it just needs a bit of bravery and a stanley knife. The flue just bolts on.
