FOXWING AWNING

[Redback]

Yes I have

I have seen the foxwing on 2 cars and travelled with both of them, one for 3 weeks up to the cape and the other for a long weekend away (3 days) I thought they took too long to put up and put away, too many poles and ropes and you will need the ropes when it gets windy, if you do get it, get rid of the silly ropes it comes with.

They have come down in price a lot I must say (if that price you were quoted is correct) I wonder why??

Baz.

[cucinadio]

Thanks Baz....there alot of pros and cons...it seems ......your awning ?, does it stay in the wind without rops?, and why get rid of the rops on the foxwing??

cheers

[Bird]

How heavy do these awnings get when wet? My thoughts after many years of wet tarps on 40ft trailers is they would get stupid heavy to be setting up day after day if its weeing down.
Anyone care to share?

[Redback]

Thanks Baz....there alot of pros and cons...it seems ......your awning ?, does it stay in the wind without rops?, and why get rid of the rops on the foxwing??

cheers

No ropes needed for mine, 2 poles and a spreader bar, just peg it to the ground like so

[cucinadio]

Cheers mate

[domainmal]

Hey cucinadio

How did you go, did you find one?
Mal

[cucinadio]

Hey cucinadio

How did you go, did you find one?
Mal

Yhea mate ...got a great deal of Rescue1..on hold till the tax comes through.....that way wont need to touch the credit card..

Just thought i would ask for a few more opinions before it get here....

cheers

[domainmal]

Cool, I had better get one then. I saw them at a camping show last year but the guy selling it was a bit of a knob & it put me off.
Thanks Mal

[JNR]

gday redback what is the brand of awning you have or is it home made?how much was it and where did you get it from?cheers in advance trev

[Redback]

gday redback what is the brand of awning you have or is it home made?how much was it and where did you get it from?cheers in advance trev

Bob Burrage Awning, 5.0Metres X 2.4Metres $380 from Bob Burrage in Wollongong, he makes various sizes.
(02)42723705

[cucinadio]

Bob Burrage Awning, 5.0Metres X 2.4Metres $380 from Bob Burrage in Wollongong, he makes various sizes.
(02)42723705

Im thanking you here Baz for your post...because we dont have a thank you button.....

[Bird]

Bob Burrage Awning, 5.0Metres X 2.4Metres $380 from Bob Burrage in Wollongong, he makes various sizes.
(02)42723705

Baz.
Is that spring loaded to roll out/back up?
Im shopping for a rear one at moment and theres about 290842093840239402394809 different ones out there.. but your style for the back would be awesome so you can still cook too...

[speewa158]

Have I missed something here  ! This foxwing is all very flash BUT a bit Xe for what it is . After all its a tarp & poles in the end . On the roof rack mount some small bolts ti go through eyelets then attach spreaders to upright poles bongo  ,, cover . The cover that Baz has looks just right as its flexable . Can be peged to the ground as shown or as long cover on poles or tied to a tree . Makes more sence  $ wise . Its a case of think outside the square .Takes the same to set up .
More foddre for thought     

[Prado BB]

Have I missed something here  ! This foxwing is all very flash BUT a bit Xe for what it is . After all its a tarp & poles in the end . On the roof rack mount some small bolts ti go through eyelets then attach spreaders to upright poles bongo  ,, cover . The cover that Baz has looks just right as its flexable . Can be peged to the ground as shown or as long cover on poles or tied to a tree . Makes more sence  $ wise . Its a case of think outside the square .Takes the same to set up .
More foddre for thought     

If you want a bargain ask for the foxwing "right hand -side" awning - apparently they can't give them away.  People prefer the left hand side for convenience when pulling to the side of the road, but really, how many times are you going to set up the awning on the side of the road?  It really makes no difference at camp or well off the road which side it's on. Speak with Rescue1 for a price, he told me about it.

[tigertas]

Hi all,
was looking at awnings myself early this week and ARB offer various different sizes so am looking at their side one and also one for the back. Even with flyscreen rooms they are cheaper than the Foxwing unit, in dollar costs, I am not sure about quality. Only thing is the ARB unit is only 2 meters wide whereas the Ironman unit is 2.5m. After reading the above posts I may have to ring some other suppliers that have been mentioned and get some more competitive quotes. I do like the back awning idea though.
Just my thoughts.
Nev

[Mr Ploppy]

Hi all,
was looking at awnings myself early this week and ARB offer various different sizes so am looking at their side one and also one for the back. Even with flyscreen rooms they are cheaper than the Foxwing unit, in dollar costs, I am not sure about quality. Only thing is the ARB unit is only 2 meters wide whereas the Ironman unit is 2.5m. After reading the above posts I may have to ring some other suppliers that have been mentioned and get some more competitive quotes. I do like the back awning idea though.
Just my thoughts.
Nev

Don't forget Danbri off this site also does awnings for a good price. I have just ordered one 

[Bird]

Don't forget Danbri off this site also does awnings for a good price. I have just ordered one  

Yep, does good stuff.
I want one, but hes in middle of a move at moment ... suppose we can give him that


Few options

http://www.bushranger.com.au/open_sky_awnings.php
http://www.blackwidow4wdstorage.com/awnings/awnings.htm
http://www.outback4wd.com.au/outback_4wd_076.htm
http://www.tjm.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=324
http://www.polarisinnovations.com/gallery.htm - enclosed too
http://www.lcool.org/technical/sunshade/sun_shade.html DIY
http://www.rhinorack.com.au/AccSubCategory_Sunseeker-Awning_57.aspx
http://forums.overlander.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=61865&highlight=awning
http://www.eeziawn.com.au/side-awnings/
http://www.powerful4x4.com.au/estore/home.php?cat=610
http://www.theawningman.com.au/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=8&category_id=1&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=33&vmcchk=1&Itemid=33
http://www.allterraincampertrailers.com.au/roll-out-car-awning.shtml
http://www.dolium.com.au/view?command=cman_view_webpage&action=view&webpage_id=79&pkey=dolium
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http://www.southerncrosscanvas.com.au/accessories/car-awanings/ check this - same as foxwing, but I think in 3 parts
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http://www.hannibalsafari.com.au/awning.html  NO poles or ropes... Nice idea

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http://4x4andmore.com.au/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=9 few options here

[nick 08]

I could have picked up a driver side foxwing for $440 Last week as prado bb said They can't give them away. I bought the ARB 2.5x2.5m anyway just to set up over the kitchen on overnighters.

Nick

[Bird]

I could have picked up a driver side foxwing for $440 Last week as prado bb said

where from?

[rescue1]

I could have picked up a driver side foxwing for $440 Last week as prado bb said They can't give them away. I bought the ARB 2.5x2.5m anyway just to set up over the kitchen on overnighters.

Nick

Nice markup.....if the bought them at Rhino's clearout price......

[cucinadio]

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[Dion]

where from?

Yeah same here ... where from?

[Bird]

Yeah same here ... where from?

I dont think they are available anymore

[Redback]

Baz.
Is that spring loaded to roll out/back up?
Im shopping for a rear one at moment and theres about 290842093840239402394809 different ones out there.. but your style for the back would be awesome so you can still cook too...

Sorry for the late reply Bruce, no mate roll it out and back by hand.

Baz.

[Bird]

Sorry for the late reply Bruce, no mate roll it out and back by hand.

Baz.

Cheers baz.
I've had no luck contacting the bloke that made yours, even left message