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You‘re welcome. It‘s great that I could help
5th Feb 2020 3:27 pm
gstuart
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greg00 wrote:
Rog, I don‘t have access to the car now but it‘s easy to measure.
I would definitely go for the 2.5m long awning. 2m is just too small for useful shading. Overhang is personal preference. Some like a very long one to be able to fold it down to include a side wall. I think you should have at least 2.5m.
Meanwhile I can provide a picture with a 2.5m Batwing. I estimate the roof line to be 2.4m (?)
Hi
Also wished to say if I may fantastic info , many thks , as I’m also going to fit an awning on the side
In the same boat as @Rogb , as I’ve only got the short rails
Wish to start off with an awning first and then get the sides etc later on , so got to make sure I pic a company that has the add ones , simply because I can’t afford it all in one go
will also be putting 2 x solar panels on the roof
Instead of cross bars plan to use some stainless steel L shaped lengths to mount the solar , then run the wires through the unused hole at the back of the roof
Thks again
Ps, found a video of the style I wish to get , ref having the legs etc all built in
5th Feb 2020 9:41 pm
gstuart
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RogB wrote:
very nice set up
im not going for roof tent, ill just have ground based tent, and side awning (maybe with side panels)
so you reckon a 2.5m x 2.5m awning with extended roof rails ? whats the overhang like with those dimensions if you don't mind me asking ?
Hi rog
Also in the same boat , been looking at these , also need to get some extended roof rails
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gstuart wrote:
, ref having the legs etc all built in
Absolutely - These legs are a no brainer
5th Feb 2020 10:09 pm
greg00
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I think the ARB Touring 2.5 x 2.5 awning is worth having a closer look. It was my first choice for this kind of awnings back then.
I suggest you go to a shop or trade show and try to set it up ALONE - ideally with some little wind
ARB also has a useful quick release bracket but I haven‘t tested it myself.
For solar you need to start a new thread. That‘s gonna be a big discussion, too
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5th Feb 2020 10:17 pm
greg00
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I started with a Kamp-Rite ground tent with removed legs which I bolted to the roof with aluminium profiles.
I think that‘s the most compact and lightweight ‚roof top tent‘ on the market with 44lb and it was quite comfortable ... for a ground tent
5th Feb 2020 10:39 pm
gstuart
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greg00 wrote:
I think the ARB Touring 2.5 x 2.5 awning is worth having a closer look. It was my first choice for this kind of awnings back then.
I suggest you go to a shop or trade show and try to set it up ALONE - ideally with some little wind
ARB also has a useful quick release bracket but I haven‘t tested it myself.
For solar you need to start a new thread. That‘s gonna be a big discussion, too
Many thks and indeed extremely helpful
What a great idea ref the trade show / shop, seeing I’m on my own would be ideal to see what there like before buying one
Started a solar thread a little while back, will update it when I start installing it , as indeed didn’t want to start talking about it in detail in ur thread
Thks again and will be interesting to read this thread and take in the information
6th Feb 2020 2:42 am
greg00
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It‘s not my thread. It‘s Andy‘s but it felt like he already found what he was looking for.
You guys had questions so I kind of hijacked it
6th Feb 2020 8:14 am
gstuart
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Hiya
hi jack a thread , never , who would do such a thing , :rolllaugh:
Bless u as the info has been invaluable and think another reason the forum is a great place to be with the amount of fantastic help
Along with having such an informative thread
Thks again and look forward what other use :thumbsup:
6th Feb 2020 8:27 am
Andy Foster
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Hijack away
The more info the better. Think I’m going to go for the Batwing. I’ve got another project on the go so I’ll be extra cover round on be back will come in handy D4 MY15 SE TECH
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6th Feb 2020 10:48 am
greg00
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@Andy You won‘t regret it
The first time you set it up it‘ll be a little bit awkward and cumbersome since it‘s bigger than you think
6th Feb 2020 11:09 am
Andy Foster
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Cheers greg00
Does anyone know if an Oztent RV4 can be attached to the Batwing and would I need an awning connector to do this.
CheersD4 MY15 SE TECH
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7th Feb 2020 8:11 pm
gstuart
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Hi andy
Is this any help , says batwing at the bottom of the page
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Hi
Hope u don’t mind me asking please , ( many thks @ andy )
Before I decide on which awning I’m thinking ref getting for now a lightweight waterproof sun canopy , however is there such a system where on the vehicle it has like an awning type runner that’s fitted on top of the roof rail , that allows u to slide a sun canopy on plse
Thinking about the same type of runner that’s fitted to caravans where the awnings are slid on
Alas no system may exist but just thought then it would prevent a gap between a canopy and vehicle , so at least keeping the rain off
Searched for ages but Imagine I’m searching for the wrong thing
Also how does everyone get on please with height barriers when they have a box/ bag type canopy fitted and do u notice the weight when driving Plse
As always Many thks
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7th Feb 2020 9:19 pm
greg00
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@gstuart: Foxwing and Batwing are not the same product. Foxwing was developed by Rhino and OZ together. Rhino then developed the Batwing by themself. It has integrated poles which was a drawback on the Foxwing. I don‘t know if the zippers are still the same.
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, as I’m also going to fit an awning on the side
