Looking into a Awning, could use some advice from those with one.

[JO DYRT]

2018 JLUS w/Pioneer Backbone - Looking to get a awning soon.

Narrowed it down to these two
92023 7194 1 OVS NOMADIC 270 PS DK GR BLK CVR WBKT 19529907
12120 4130 1 RHINO RACK BATWING AWNING DRIVER MOUNT 33100

Any opinions on these?

Thanks in advance for the knowledge.

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[John VonJeep]

Awnings are of limited use for avoiding sun. You’re usually just as well off using your rig for shade unless it’s midday.

Awnings can be nice for rain. Sort of depends where you wheel.

If you get a 270 degree setup, you will look like a food truck and other overlanders will arrive expecting tacos.

 

[srt20]

When I put our 270* out, its my wife’ clue to make tacos too…

 

[BullMoose1776]

I really like the Rhino Rack 270 degree awning. Also a fan of one called the Wraptor.

 

[JO DYRT]

Awnings are of limited use for avoiding sun. You’re usually just as well off using your rig for shade unless it’s midday.

Awnings can be nice for rain. Sort of depends where you wheel.

If you get a 270 degree setup, you will look like a food truck and other overlanders will arrive expecting tacos.

So you are telling me I can pay for the awning by selling Tacos? Sounds like a deal.

 

[JO DYRT]

I really like the Rhino Rack 270 degree awning. Also a fan of one called the Wraptor.

I have heard the Rhino can be a bit flimsy on the connectors. I see alot of people say buy extras.

 

[BullMoose1776]

I have heard the Rhino can be a bit flimsy on the connectors. I see alot of people say buy extras.

Are you talking about the plastic pivot point? RR has somehow positioned that as a purpose built breaking point, which I thought was a little strange.

They made it sound like a stiff Breeze turns that awning into a giant Jeep Sail.

Truth be told, I have a fold up awning I bought at the local Academy Sports store that has add on walls, a d it works VERY well.
Certainly not as compact, but it was all less than $100 too...

 

[JO DYRT]

Are you talking about the plastic pivot point? RR has somehow positioned that as a purpose built breaking point, which I thought was a little strange.

They made it sound like a stiff Breeze turns that awning into a giant Jeep Sail.

Truth be told, I have a fold up awning I bought at the local Academy Sports store that has add on walls, a d it works VERY well.
Certainly not as compact, but it was all less than $100 too...

Yes the Plastic Hinges are the weak point. Do not really want to drop that kind of money and worry about it breaking every time it is used. All the others seem to be built better to last up. Just hoping to get some first hand use knowledge.

 

[jim00]

2018 JLUS w/Pioneer Backbone - Looking to get a awning soon.

Narrowed it down to these two
92023 7194 1 OVS NOMADIC 270 PS DK GR BLK CVR WBKT 19529907
12120 4130 1 RHINO RACK BATWING AWNING DRIVER MOUNT 33100

Any opinions on these?

Thanks in advance for the knowledge.

On the same journey and narrowed it down to the same two. Everything else is too small or too expensive. OVS is the way I am going to go though after watching videos. Just waiting for a sale or maybe a used one to popup. Here are a few of the videos I watched. In the first one, at minute 1:20 you can see the Rhino Rack awning plastic hinges snap in what I consider medium wind. Yes, there is a better way to do it that helps prevent snapping, but then two people are better to set it up and I don't always go with family.

 

[laraza2k1]

First, let me say I really dig the look of a awning mounted to a roof rack. But my situation and build came with some issues. I have a 2 Door w/Maximus 3 roof rack, but my short platform (54" in length) limits my options on awnings w/usable shade. 4' to 6'' lengths (not ideal in the Texas sun) was about my limit on mounting to the rack. Then a channel I follow on Youtube reviewed the Moonshade portable awning for his Gladiator. With multiple mounting options and wide coverage (9' x 7') this product was the answer I was looking for. Deploys and packs quickly, lots of shade and I purchased the optional side wall that will yield even more shade and privacy.

 

[wibornz]

I have a Rhino Rack 270 batwing awning. I do not use it as often as I thought I would. It is nice to have though. Easy to deploy and easy to put away. Take about a minute to set up and take down.

I use these instead of tent stakes. I run them in and take them out with my 1/4 impact gun. They hold way better than a tent stake.

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[aseeber]

Not what you asked but I have a Bush Company XT Mk2. It's definitely more expensive and a little heavier than the the above. The advantage is that it's super strong and wind resistant and no need to deploy poles or ropes.

 

[JO DYRT]

On the same journey and narrowed it down to the same two. Everything else is too small or too expensive. OVS is the way I am going to go though after watching videos. Just waiting for a sale or maybe a used one to popup. Here are a few of the videos I watched. In the first one, at minute 1:20 you can see the Rhino Rack awning plastic hinges snap in what I consider medium wind. Yes, there is a better way to do it that helps prevent snapping, but then two people are better to set it up and I don't always go with family.

I did go the OVS route.

 

[manapiko]

Have you used it already? Thoughts?

 

[JO DYRT]

Have you used it already? Thoughts?

I have used it once only, It is stout for sure and seems well made. I really think I made the right choice for me. I just am waiting for the next journey to use it on.

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