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Started by broncos11, October 05, 2013, 03:39:33 PM

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broncos11

Hi

Anybody have any experience with these awnings????? They have a 3m x 2.5m for $270.00. Reads quite well with LED light and well fitted out etc

Dave
2003 IFS V8 100 series

alnjan

Do you mean these

http://www.toughtoys.com.au/products/4/

http://www.toughtoys.com.au/4x4-review/side-awning-4x4-review-large-waterproof-canvas-4wd-aluminium-poles/

Not sure about the video.  I often set my awning up to then sit in the sun.
Cheers

Al and/or Jan

broncos11

2003 IFS V8 100 series

alnjan

Never seen them before but looks okay.  I like the idea of the leds
Cheers

Al and/or Jan

Nomad

I came across them yesterday whilst flirting with the idea of one on my car..............I jsut cant bring my self to do it.

I was looking at the 2m long by 3m wide one for $269 plus delivery.
I am not really interested in the led light but hey if its there.

Things I think need altering are the bracket mounts, they are very long.
I am not sure weather the spreader poles would be prone to bending over a 3 metre span either.

Cheers Nomad.



gibbo301

Just watched the video and see what you mean by setting it up then sitting in the sun  :cup:

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Quote from: gibbo301 on October 06, 2013, 03:51:35 PM
Just watched the video and see what you mean by setting it up then sitting in the sun  :cup:

Lol, I just had to check the video out.........kinda funny sitting in the sun but I guess it was more about the setup

If I am set up for the whole day than I try to have the drivers side facing to the north....


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Nay-DMAX

Quote from: Nomad on October 06, 2013, 12:31:38 PM
I came across them yesterday whilst flirting with the idea of one on my car..............I jsut cant bring my self to do it.

I was looking at the 2m long by 3m wide one for $269 plus delivery.
I am not really interested in the led light but hey if its there.

Things I think need altering are the bracket mounts, they are very long.
I am not sure weather the spreader poles would be prone to bending over a 3 metre span either.

Cheers Nomad.

I had not seen this brand until this post we are looking at the same size you have mentioned but from supapeg as I like the 2m across the car on the dual cab.

Nomad

I havent even looked at serious brands...how much for the supapeg?

:cheers:

Nay-DMAX

Similar price I think $239 and pole kit $29 + postage it is the one I keep coming back to that's all

broncos11


Supapeg 3m x 2m is $649.00. I do think they're a great awning but are they nearly 3 times that much better???

Dave
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Wato

Everyone is different but for those of you that might sleep under the awning on a fishing weekend etc the 3m length is great if it starts to rain during the night.

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Nay-DMAX

Quote from: broncos11 on October 07, 2013, 11:38:38 AM
Supapeg 3m x 2m is $649.00. I do think they're a great awning but are they nearly 3 times that much better???

Dave

Hi Dave

http://www.suparvaustralia.com.au/ECO_RV_2_x_3_Metre_4X4_Awning_p/ecorv3000.htm

This is the one that I have been looking at and the 2m is along the car and 3m out, I think the one you mentioned the measurements go the other way so 3m along the car which is showed on 4wd wagon and a van and is the stand easy option.  We are looking at the other measurements as we have dual cab and don't want it too long along the car.  Sorry for the confusion.  :)

To the Op sorry as you were asking about a different type of awning not this one here and not sure if this was the measurements you meant hope you find what you are after.  Cheers  :)

alnjan

The Tough Toy Awnings, if you read the blurb on their site says,

This high quality awning is the Longest awning available at a giant 3m span away from the car.  Tough awnings are rugged but lightweight, and provide fast and convenient protection from the elements.

Read more: http://www.toughtoys.com.au/products/127/#ixzz2h1B3n0qU

So that is 2.5m along the vehicle and 3 meters away from the vehicle. 
Cheers

Al and/or Jan

Nomad

Yep they do a 2m and 2.5m with a three metre awning out from the car.

I like the simplicity of the basic Evo Rv one, but they don't miss you. $239 for the awning, plus postage then another $50 for the aluminium twist poles. Then another fifty if you want to upgrade to military grade webbing and two sand pegs in a canvas bag..............

Nay-DMAX

Quote from: Nomad on October 07, 2013, 05:36:35 PM
Yep they do a 2m and 2.5m with a three metre awning out from the car.

I like the simplicity of the basic Evo Rv one, but they don't miss you. $239 for the awning, plus postage then another $50 for the aluminium twist poles. Then another fifty if you want to upgrade to military grade webbing and two sand pegs in a canvas bag..............

Yeah I just looked at the basic pole kit and probably wouldn't get the other stuff so wasn't too bad.

broncos11

Well, after much deliberation I pick up my 2.5 x 2m Ironman awning tomorrow. Just got to work out how to break it to the Mrs!!!!
Between this purchase and Mcgirr's bloody lights  I'm going to get divorced!!
Dave
2003 IFS V8 100 series

Nomad

Just hide it in the shed until you get a quiet half an hour to get it fitted to the truck and see how long it takes for her to notice....... >:D

then the simple answer is "I had it in the shed darling I have just decided to put it on to see how it looks.................................."

;D ;D ;D

MarkGU

Quote from: broncos11 on October 16, 2013, 07:52:59 PM
Well, after much deliberation I pick up my 2.5 x 2m Ironman awning tomorrow. Just got to work out how to break it to the Mrs!!!!
Between this purchase and Mcgirr's bloody lights  I'm going to get divorced!!
Dave
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Jason B

I looked at them all and ended up, going with ARB. I liked the Supapag, but preferred the aluminium runner at the front of the ARB and the way the poles folded into the alloy and was away from the canvas when packed.

They work well. I bought 8 in total one for each side of my work fleet of 4 vehicles. I got them for a tad over $300 each with brackets to suit the Rhino system. I went with ARB because they were Ozzy and I figured they had agents everywhere if my staff broke one and needed a part in a hurry. Quality wise I don't think they are better or worse than any of the others, I just liked some of the features.

Jas

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Quote from: broncos11 on October 16, 2013, 07:52:59 PM
Well, after much deliberation I pick up my 2.5 x 2m Ironman awning tomorrow. Just got to work out how to break it to the Mrs!!!!
Between this purchase and Mcgirr's bloody lights  I'm going to get divorced!!
Dave

Dont just bolt it on and see how long it takes for her to notice  ;D
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Quote from: broncos11Between this purchase and Mcgirr's bloody lights  I'm going to get divorced!!
meh, could be worse.
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Quote from: broncos11 on October 16, 2013, 07:52:59 PM
Well, after much deliberation I pick up my 2.5 x 2m Ironman awning tomorrow. Just got to work out how to break it to the Mrs!!!!
Between this purchase and Mcgirr's bloody lights  I'm going to get divorced!!
Dave

Hmmm sounds like a good idea for a sale. "McGirr's Divorce Sale"  :D

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broncos11

Quote from: Jason B on October 16, 2013, 08:37:48 PM
I looked at them all and ended up, going with ARB. I liked the Supapag, but preferred the aluminium runner at the front of the ARB and the way the poles folded into the alloy and was away from the canvas when packed.

They work well. I bought 8 in total one for each side of my work fleet of 4 vehicles. I got them for a tad over $300 each with brackets to suit the Rhino system. I went with ARB because they were Ozzy and I figured they had agents everywhere if my staff broke one and needed a part in a hurry. Quality wise I don't think they are better or worse than any of the others, I just liked some of the features.

Jas

I looked at the ARB and they look very good however price was $325.00 plus $40.00 for brackets with no negotiation. That's $80.00 dearer. Also no LED light in ARB.
Dave
2003 IFS V8 100 series

Jason B

Try another dealer mate. I got six off one bloke who was giving me a super deal "allegedly" because i was buying bulk, and my staff at Tamworth walked into the local ARB agent and got two for $30 less per unit? Go figure!

The ARB will cost $50 or $60 more than the others. I was happy to pay as I believe the parts back up will be there if required (ours are used commercially) and the money more or less stays in Oz.

Jas