Looking at my treat for the car for this month being an awning ready for summer camping trips to replace the tarp I'm currently using.
Came across this on eBay & will probably comit to buying tonight but just thought I'd check with the fountain of knowledge before parting with the cash. Any one had any experience with these or know if they do any forum discount ect?
£169 inc postage, 2 L shaped brackets & a pvc storage bag. Only downside is the colour not matching the roof tent.
Fox wing all the way Home of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication ray@rld-tech.co.uk D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
more Helsport tents and other things for camping Law of Mechanical Repair:
"After your hands are coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee!"
Home of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication ray@rld-tech.co.uk D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
more Helsport tents and other things for camping Law of Mechanical Repair:
"After your hands are coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee!"
4th May 2016 8:29 pm
Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
Tom, looking for an update to this thread please as you'll have had almost 12 months use from your awning now.
Would be interested in your comments as I too keep looking at this model. 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.
I have only used a hand full of times since purchase.
In my opinion it is great value for money, robust and easy to use. If you are on a smaller budget like myself i would say go for it. If you have a little more to spend i would hold out for a used fox wing or similar.
Attaching it to my prospeed rack was a bit of a pain with the brackets that came provided. I now have a frontrunner rack and simply drilled a few holes in the side of the rack and through the inside of the awning, bolts through and its on solid.
One tip if you do purchase one is i used two military issue ponchos as sloped side attachments to block out wind and rain etc and it worked great. If i remember correctly i attached them on with a few cable ties.
19th Mar 2017 4:49 pm
Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
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.
19th Mar 2017 7:49 pm
leeds
Member Since: 30 Aug 2010
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 4316
We at 4x4overlander have a European made awning and soft top roof tent for evaluation.
We are flying out to inspect the European factory next week of this reputable manufacturer.
We will not be able to price match the cheap Chinese imports. The awning fabric on the ones we hope to import from Europe is 280 gsm ripstop polycotton PU coated compared to the Chinese versions being made out of 250gsm polyester PU coated.
So keep an eye on our website and please compare properties as well as price.
Brendan
19th Mar 2017 9:13 pm
professorpool
Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Woking
Posts: 3213
Re: Anyone bought an awning from direct 4x4?
tom_ik wrote:
Looking at my treat for the car for this month being an awning ready for summer camping trips to replace the tarp I'm currently using.
Came across this on eBay & will probably comit to buying tonight but just thought I'd check with the fountain of knowledge before parting with the cash. Any one had any experience with these or know if they do any forum discount ect?
£169 inc postage, 2 L shaped brackets & a pvc storage bag. Only downside is the colour not matching the roof tent.
2M x 2M Pullout Awning for 4x4's, Vans Or Motor Homes, Medium Expedition Awning
I have one.. Excellent! D3 07 SE - still going strong
D3 07 HSE - gone to car heaven
FL1 - gone to Romania
D3 05 HSE - gone to a divorce diet
D1 V8 manual - gone but not forgotten
RR Classic - gone to car heaven
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Law of Mechanical Repair:
