Which Awning?

[Craggles123 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Craggles123]

Hi All,

Father in law must have been in a good mood because on the weekend the missus was talking to him about maybe getting a Foxwing awning and he's decided he'd get us it as an early Christmas present.

Just wondering if the foxwing is what we should be going or is there something better of equivilant / lesser value.

We mostly want it for when we take out two little ones on the beach, I like the fox wing because it looks so easy to put up but I'm just wondering is there anything else I should be considering?

We're tight for space as well and I'm wondering if the foxwing brackets can be mounted upside down to keep the unit below the roof rack?

Any suggestions greatly appreciated

Cheers

Craig

[MidLifeCrisis Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close MidLifeCrisis]

There is a product called an Ostrich Wing which deals with wind very well, whereas Foxwings and the awnings do not. Unfortunately you can by the foxwing factory for the price of an ostrich Wing. That said, if I get any awning, that will be the one.

Other than the Ostrich Wing, the foxwing would be the next choice.

[macaroon1 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close macaroon1]

Hi All, Just wondering if the foxwing is what we should be going or is there something better of equivilant / lesser value. Craig

If money is no object have a look at this :http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...Another-awning
I've neither, however, if I buy a pop up Camper trailer a Foxwing may be on the list somewhere?? Having small kids is draining my wallet!!

[rogjil Find all posts View Profile Close rogjil]

We managed to pick up a foxwing with a couple of the tapered walls. Always thought the walls would be a waste but have used them numerous times, both in good weather and bad. Once you get the hang of it you can put it up in bad weather, think the beach blowing 25+ knots.

Looked at the Ostrichwing but could not justify the extra spend.

The foxwing replaced a 2.5 x 2 meter awning and is well worth the extra dollars.

Would not be without one now

Ours is mounted with the brackets up the other way to the picture in this link

http://www.rhinorack.com.au/products...cket-kit_43100

[Nik83 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Nik83]

Drifta make a similar style. Not sure if it's rebranded or anything but my be worth a look

http://www.drifta.com.au/drifta-rapi...70-deg-awning/

[Scruffy Member Find all posts View Profile Close Scruffy]

Anyone got one of these? http://www.dcm4x4customsrdd.com/2-5m...canvas-320-gr/
If so any good?

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Supapeg makes the Supawing awning.

[Craggles123 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Craggles123]

The drifta one looks the looks in my opinion but is that next jump in price unfortunately.

Spending someone elses money so trying to keep it somewhat under control :P

[Craggles123 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Craggles123]

Ours is mounted with the brackets up the other way to the picture in this link

Great to hear this is possible, thats the one thing I havent liked about the foxwings ive seen, is how high they site above the roof mouth, but if I can flip it over wouldnt be an issue with garage clearance then.

[boomer52 2014 Track Topaz owner! Find all posts View Profile Close boomer52]

The drifta one looks the looks in my opinion but is that next jump in price unfortunately.

If I had a chance to upgrade my awning, I would go with the Drifta! Your solutions is to put some dollars in for it as well!!

[Hally Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hally]

This is now the replacement for the ostrich wing was talking to the mob at brissi 4x4 show and apparently ostrich can't bring theres in anymore for trade mark reasons or something like that anyway had a good look over the 30 sec wing and is definitely on the list to get but the dollars is up there as well.

http://www.au4x4.com.au/index.php?ro...egory&path=331

[CQ_Prado Member Find all posts View Profile Close CQ_Prado]

we have a foxwing for 4 years, so far so good, 1 extra wall, and we have an oztent that zips onto one side. Love it so far and it has held up well after 4 years.

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One thing to note with these wing awnings is the weight. The 30sec awning weighs 27kg. Some roof platforms are 25-30kg. That doesn't leave much room for anything else given the roof capacity is 100kg.

[Auscanclan Member Find all posts View Profile Close Auscanclan]

we have a Foxwing, which was given to us 😊, can't say enough about it. Bit of getting use to setting up in wind but do as a team and all good.

have the extra wall, which is great.

going back to the Oztent and Foxwing for camping from the box camper trailer form ease of use and quickens in set up and down

[cfryback Find all posts View Profile Close cfryback]

Foxwing - because Tassie is fairly breezy/windy - I can set it up on my own. Requires a little planning, but can be done.

I've been able to stuff the legs behind the headrest's between the cargo barrier.

Again, own an Oztent, so will zip on.