I installed the Taruca 270 degree extreme darkness awning on my GX460. After having it for some time and using it in multiple locations, here are my thoughts.
My set up is a little unique. I wasn't happy with the tent feet that FrontRunner has out, so I bought their Thule crossbar mounts and Thule crossbars, and then mounted the tent to that. The awning and tent would work fine together just using FrontRunner mounts though.
Are you able to open the tailgate on the car with the awning fully open? If not can you make the awning be 180 degree mode easily to open the tailgate?
The GX has a barn door rear, unlike the 4runner that has a lift gate. I can open the back door with no issues, and that's actually why I went with a driver's side awning. I can open it and stay completely out of the weather while going to the fridge.
The owner is revamping this whole lineup with some very exciting stuff. I believe he's debuting everything at Overland Expo West this upcoming weekend. Thisnis the Dale page though... tarucausa.com/collections/awnings
My rear hatch is actually a barn door style and open to the side. It doesn't touch it at all. Why I chose the driver's side awning will make more sense when I post the camp kitchen video in the next couple of days. Shooting that one this afternoon.
