Thanks for the demo on how to fold it away. I've spent the last hour with my new 270 nomad LT trying to get it rolled up efficiently. Your way is so much better even on the smaller one. Thanks.
Review starts at 7 minutes, or 4 if you want to see the setup process. Too much B-roll and talking about your day. Just tell us how the awning works and put the rest of the stuff in a separate video
You aren’t forced to watch anything, there are time stamps for a reason. This is his hobby and outlet and it’s your decision to spend your time watching.
@@tomcostello3095 It's click-bait, because most of the video has nothing to do with the awning. This is the top comment of the video, so I think people agree.
Thank you for the end content. I just got this and am considering returning it because of the difficulty in putting it away. Mine is on a van and you have to use a 16 inch stool to reach it. I need the awning to be easy to put away from one or two positions. It seems that a slightly longer strap and slightly larger bag volume would make this a lot more user friendly. So far this thing is like Tetris.
After a couple years of use I’ve gotten pretty good at putting it up in less than a minute. But I understand it would be a lot more difficult trying to stand on a stool.
I just watched this vid. and really enjoyed it! I also have the 270 awning installed on my 4Runner. I am in Shelbyville Tn, about 80ish miles from you. I bought the 3 walls and have not unpacked them because of the RAIN we have had! I want to know if you would like to meet up in the near future and help me try out the wall system.
That awening is pretty cool. Everytime I see a new place in your vids I drop a "save marker" on google maps lol. Im placing a parts order for the Escape soon. I need some maintenance items and also getting the 2" lift then It will be time for a shake down run . I know I'm ready !
@@ScenicCityAdventures Seems you have missed the point that you are wasting our time by not getting directly to the content and making a 5 minute video into almost 20 minutes! That's probably why you are getting so many downvotes...
Like the look, might work for cross coubtry trip to ghost towns I could stay over-night. Here's a valuable hint use Zipper Ease (Pencil Type Zipper Wax Lubricant) to lube your zipper, never use oil it will collect dirt and grime. With 40+ years working in the parachute section in the military I know zippers. You can pick it up on eBay easy enough. Try it next time before heading out to use it, it will help make the zipper slide easier.
That is the advantage of a tent like that, you can leave it at camp and go riding or a grocery run without having to take it all down. We went back and forth on that as well, but ultimately decided we don’t stay at the same campsite multiple days very often. BUT, that’s just the way we travel, everyone does it different and you have to find what works best for YOUR needs. And it sounds like you already did!
Thanks! Took some practice but each time is getting easier. If I couldn’t get it to pack down with reasonable effort I definitely couldn’t recommend it.
Hey brother did you put this location into iOverlander? We lived in Chatt but now in Rossville, but still close by and would love to check this place out in our adventure van. Good video btw 👍
Thank you for posting this! I'm almost sold on it, how is it in rain? I'm concerned with pooling on top, can you adjust the height so that rainwater will run off? Is this an issue at all? Thanks for anyone who responds.
It does great in the rain. To minimize pulling, use the included tie down ropes and stakes to pull everything taut. You will definitely want to use the additional collapsible poles in the rain to support any additional weight.
I can let you know next weekend. I sold the last one with my go fast camper but liked it so much I ordered another one that arrived this week. Just have to finish moving this weekend and then I will get it installed.
I was just looking at these awnings and Fridge/Stove locking slides on the Optics Planet site. It was great to see this video demonstrating the awning. I might have to buy it. Here is the link: www.opticsplanet.com/overland-vehicle-systems-brand.html
Did you put this awning on your new camper? I was looking at this awning before I seen your review. Do you have a long term review on this awning? Would you buy it again?
I did! It’s one of the first things I did. We use it nearly every weekend we go camping. It’s still one of my favorite and most useful mods to any camper.
@@ScenicCityAdventures Thanks for the heads up. Pacific emailed me today. 1 year wait and my truck not on their list for production until mid year of 2022.. I may just do a Shell until I can take delivery so I can at least do the bed build out.
Thanks! I’ve got a couple walk around videos, but I really need to get another one soon. Since this, I’ve switched from the GFC to the Super Pacific camper.
Mate, would just roll them all together and not one by one in the pack-up part, guessing you may have figured this out though by now. These awnings are pretty quick and easy in real life 🥴. Do the walls zip on or velcro on?
Ya, it’s so much easier than I was making it. We’ve used it probably 30 times since then, almost every time we go out! The walls zip on. There is a huge amount of space once they are attached.
@@ScenicCityAdventures Glad to hear it 😁. We have a Supapeg RapidWing4 (270°) and use a couple of the zip-on walls depending on the camp, it makes a really, really cosy camp in winter in our swags👌.
I've been doing a lot of research, for the price, OVS seems to be the best value out there. The price has gone up to $950 as of 9/21. Bush Co. is probably the BEST but it's BIG $$$. The Batwing is less $$ but is way overpriced for an awning that will snap the PLASTIC hinges if you don't set it up carefully. Utter garbage if you ask me. The only gripe I have with OVS, a full set of walls cost as much as the awning!!! Just one section is $300. I just use a tarp if I need a wall.
Yeah I hate the price has gone up but I ordered a second one through campsaver. If you sign up for their email or text you get 20% off. So 20% off of 950 definitely helps. Also you can get a discount if you order the walls and awning together and then take 20% off that. Yeah I’ve heard really bad things about that wings. Bush company looks great but like you said it’s pretty expensive. I still think the best one out there is the Kinsman, but it’s twice as expensive and they don’t offer walls.
Twice the price? Ouch! The Rhino Batwing is a good option, but I don’t believe it can be deployed without the legs. Here they are within $100, and I definitely prefer not having to use the legs.
I have the Batwing. First time I deployed it, I broke two of the joints. From various videos and forums, this appears to be a common complaint. I don't abuse my equipment, but feel the Batwing is simply to frail for me. I ordered the OVS 180 today.
Hey Myles! It’s called the GoFastCamper and I do have a video on it. It’s the rig walk around video I put out a couple weeks ago. I believe it’s liked at the end of this video as well!
Is this a more durable Awning than the rhino batwing? Been tied between them but keep hearing how their hinges are flimsy and break with a little wind.
I’ve had this one open on a few breezy days and haven’t been afraid it would cause problems. For the money I’m really happy with the quality, but don’t have a Batwing to compare it to.
Does the back arm extend open to 90 degrees off the main mounting aluminum plate? Another way to ask, does that back arm run straight across the back of your truck? Thx!
Yep, if you don’t pull it super tight it may only be 89 degrees, just an inch or so off perfectly straight, but with some tension you can make it a perfect 90.
I am looking at buying a travel trailer with this awning. Challenge is the awning is over 8 feet from the ground. Trying to store the awning from a ladder is not as easy as from the ground, any advice?
Yikes! That will be no fun. This awning definitely takes some hands on work to close. I wonder if adding a bit of paracord to the the rear most arm, and front most arm would allow you to pull them into place without a ladder? Then use the ladder for the last tuck and roll?
I did buy the overlanding trailer with the awning. I use a six foot a frame ladder to put the awning up. Ovs needs to include a video on how to repack the awning. Without the proper technique the awning sucks.
Unlike the Alu-Cab there is no kickstand to kick up under the fabric to change the angle. It’s something I’ve looked at adding. In the rain there is some pooling in the middle. To counter that I laid on of the extra poles across between the middle supports which added support and angle to the fabric which helped keep the pooling down. I also had the legs to high which added to the pooling.
you'd think they could just add another 1 inch of fabric to have SOME slack to zip it up. Being so tight that seem and zipper will give out sooner rather than later
True, but after playing with it for the last year I’ve got it down to a science. Now it’s not a problem to zip up. You just have to fold it in a way to keep the extra material evenly distributed the entire length of the bag so it’s not super tight in one spot.
I really need to remake this video! I did some research after this video and found out I was making it too difficult. In the 30 plus times we’ve used it we have it down to a science. It’s pretty easy.
Definitely check out my latest video on the awning and walls. It’s not nearly as difficult as I was making when I first got the awning. As usual, I was over complicating things. 🤦🏻♂️
Right? So I need to do an update video. I found a video from Darche on how they rolled it up. They did it all at once, and it was so much easier! This is after all a Gen one Darche with different fabric.
It gets easier with time, but there is a great video from Snowys Outdoors called “Darche Eclipse 270 Awning - Hoe to setup and pack away” that really helps.
ScenicCity Overland A little over twice. Not 3x. But ok, your video came up when I searched kinsmen hardware so it looked like that’s who you were comparing it to.
Ya, they’ve gone up in price a little. I got mine to my door for $764, so it was nearly 3 times the price when I got mine. But either way the Kinsman is great quality and USA made. Unfortunately I don’t get to choose who RU-vid shows my videos to, but glad you stumbled across it! I’ve seen the kinsman in person a couple times, hung off the rails, and have always been super impressed. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed if you go that way. 👍🏻
You must’ve been looking at it with the walls. It has gone up a little bit but I think to around $900, but places like camp saver often have a 20% off coupon
Yes just realized. Thank you for the quick response. I'm torn between the light batwing and the OVS. Ovs appears to have better drivers side (US) coverage?? Any thoughts?
I would do some research on the batwing. Though I have no personal experience I have seen a fair number of people complaining that they are that broke after 1 to 2 uses. I cannot speak from personal experience but I would definitely check into reviews on social media groups and forums.
It’s large, it needs support all the way down the length. So it’s it’s in a SUV, then a roof rack is fine, but probably not on a truck without a bed rack. That being said, they make a 180 that’s a little smaller, and a smaller / cheaper 270
I need to make an updated video. It’s a lot easier than it looks. We used it nearly every day on our last two week expedition. It takes about a minute to pack it away once you figure out the tricks. There’s a great video on setting up and taking down the Darche awning that shows how easy it is. Since it’s the same awning we used that video and it helped a lot.
Right? I hate that they had to raise prices. Seems everything is getting expensive now days. When I ordered my second one I got it from Campsaver and used their 20% off signup coupon. It helped with the sticker shock.
Uh, what? Don’t know who I’m hating on, but ok. We average 1500 to 2000 miles of off road on our big trips, but who knows maybe you do more. I’m not here to judge who does more trail riding.
Also, the best man in my wedding drives the hell out of his two subi’s, and if you watch my channel you’ll see one of my best friends rocks a BA Ridgeline… You’ve got me a little riled up because I don’t hate on anyone’s rides… I encourage everyone to enjoy what they have and just get out there!
Homo stuff? Lol, I haven’t heard that phrase in 20 years. TLDR: works great. Used it all over the country, from heavy storms to snow at 11k feet. No problems.
Hey thanks for watching! Unfortunately it’s gone up in price a little, but it’s still worth it for us. We used this awning no less than 30 times. In the sun, we saw an average of 13 degree temperatures difference. That’s a big difference here in the south. In the winter, we attached the awning walls and used a propane firepit inside to keep us warm in sub-freezing temps. It’s a really awesome piece of gear for long two plus weeks trips, and for weekend campouts, but it’s not for everyone.