Awning - ARB or Open Sky????

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

I am after some feedback from people who have an Awning on their vehicle. I am considering either an ARB or Open Sky awning. Can you please let me know your experience with your awning, ie) ease of set-up, cost, durability and ease of taking oon and off the car.

Thanks in advance

[two+four Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close two+four]

Re: Awning - ARB or Open Sky????

We bought an ARB awning just before Christmas (the car needed a pressie to).

Easy to mount to the Toyota cross bars, my wife and son did it while I was putting the headlight and bonnet protectors on. It does take two people to erect and collaspe easily but is done very quickly we are very happy with it and are considering getting the rear awning if we can track on down. That will involve some changes to the roof racks though.

Cheers Neil

Edit Forgot to say how much. Payed $370 cash and that included the rhino brackets to mount to the cross bars.

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

Re: Awning - ARB or Open Sky????

ooo where abouts you got that from 2+4, handy to know that for the future.

Got any photos guys, for us to drool over ?

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

Re: Awning - ARB or Open Sky????

I have an ARB roof rack, so the guy said they just attach the awning to that.

I guess I just want to knwo if the wife could use it by herself, or if two people are required.

[two+four Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close two+four]

Re: Awning - ARB or Open Sky????

I have an ARB roof rack, so the guy said they just attach the awning to that.

I guess I just want to knwo if the wife could use it by herself, or if two people are required.

I would say one well balanced agile person could do it, it would take a bit longer though. It is very easy for two people though no more than 20-30 secs at a guess.
Unzip,
Roll out
One person moves to the middle and drops end poles while supporting awning
Other person adjusts end poles then
puts side poles in and velcos
Peg poles at base and with guys if windy.
I would not recommend it for one person. Yes the awning would attach easily to the ARB rack, I am sure you could mount it your self.

ooo where abouts you got that from 2+4, handy to know that for the future.

Got any photos guys, for us to drool over ?

Adventure 4wd in Mandurah. I could post a photo here but I was planning to in a build thread.

[samo Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close samo]

Re: Awning - ARB or Open Sky????

they r exactly the same awning, just a different badge, i bought the opensky and attatched it to my roof basket, they can be a bit tricky of 1 person but you get the hang of it after a while

[jcas24 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close jcas24]

Re: Awning - ARB or Open Sky????

My Brother has an awning from Danbri Canvas,

http://www.danbricanvas.com/ Its a bit cheaper, but needs ropes & pegs.

Also if you want a 'fancy, you beaut, beez kneez' awning, Check this one out. Its brand new, called a 'fox wing'

http://au.oztent.com/products/viewPr...?productid=166

Yes, its dearer of course, but not too bad when you price up a side awning & rear awning, as this is both in one.

[Cruisin 120 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Cruisin 120]

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I have the Arb awning which i picked up for $300 from Arb, mounted on the side of the Arb delux Alloy rack....best bit of kit i have bought in a long time! very useful in overnight stops with the camper when you cant be bother using the camper trailer awning! Very easy i min job with 2 people, hard with 1 especially if the wind is blowing!!

[D4D Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close D4D]

Re: Awning - ARB or Open Sky????

ARB have some info on their awnings in their latest newsletter http://www.arb.com.au/resources/pdf/new ... mmer09.pdf

Rhino also do one similar http://rhinorack.com.au/AccSubCategory_ ... ng_57.aspx

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Re: Awning - ARB or Open Sky????

Also if you want a 'fancy, you beaut, beez kneez' awning, Check this one out. Its brand new, called a 'fox wing'

http://au.oztent.com/products/viewPr...?productid=166

Yes, its dearer of course, but not too bad when you price up a side awning & rear awning, as this is both in one.

How cool is that Fox Wing. Awesome. Only 11 months to XMas - its on my list.

[ntp Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close ntp]

Re: Awning - ARB or Open Sky????

How cool is that Fox Wing. Awesome. Only 11 months to XMas - its on my list.

Looks good, would seem to especially go well with a trek (rear door) table.

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

Re: Awning - ARB or Open Sky????

Rhino / OzTent have a new awning coming soon.

The Foxwing awning covers the side and rear.

RRP $999

Have a look at the product video.

http://www.rhinorack.com.au/AccSubCateg ... ng_56.aspx

[yetiboy01 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close yetiboy01]

Re: Awning - ARB or Open Sky????

Have you seen the Polaris awnings? a local Brisbane company makes a very similar awning but you have the option of getting them made any size you like with add on walls or bug screens, just let them know what you want & they will make theem to size for you, I have had one for 3 years now & still looks & works like new

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Re: Awning - ARB or Open Sky????

Have you seen the Polaris awnings? a local Brisbane company makes a very similar awning but you have the option of getting them made any size you like with add on walls or bug screens, just let them know what you want & they will make theem to size for you, I have had one for 3 years now & still looks & works like new

Do you have any pics with the sides (or bug screens) on?

[yetiboy01 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close yetiboy01]

Re: Awning - ARB or Open Sky????

No I only have the standard awrning, its all I need, but speaking to the owner of Polaris they are seending out more awnings custom made to to the customers specs than the standard awnings, you can check out thier link http://www.polarisinnovations.com/Index.html

Have you seen the Polaris awnings? a local Brisbane company makes a very similar awning but you have the option of getting them made any size you like with add on walls or bug screens, just let them know what you want & they will make them to size for you, I have had one for 3 years now & still looks & works like new

Do you have any pics with the sides (or bug screens) on?