Enclosed awning

[threedogs]

hi all just wondering how many use an enclosed awning ?
Like extra walls to suit. Thinking by fitting two walls facing the weather,
you would be pretty well protected, was thinking of getting a mate
to make up a tarp to suit.or use shade cloth in summer

[Clunk]

ask Stropp about his setup

[lucus30]

Interesting I've been looking around for walls. Its easy to find the main one for the sail track just not for the others.

[threedogs]

its all part of travelling as light as possible with minimum
fuss setting up, not long term camping more long weekend stuff
Thanks Clunk

[lucus30]

I bought this one I'll let you know how it goes. First use should be the toolangi trip http://www.store.powerful4x4.com.au/the-kalahari-extension-walls/

[threedogs]

Shite Lucas $100, dont Kmart and SCA have tarps the right side.
Anyway thats one side covered

[MEGOMONSTER]

I bought this one I'll let you know how it goes. First use should be the toolangi trip http://www.store.powerful4x4.com.au/the-kalahari-extension-walls/

I really like this set up.
Set up into the weather, just right.

[threedogs]

was just thinking that ,, swag ontop of a stretcher.
Yeah might be the go

[lucus30]

Yeah they do 3ds but I feel this is better. I was going to get the super cheap auto one but it was only 2.2 long vs the 2.9 therefore I can put it further out

[Hodge]

This is my ARB awning tent. As stated it's more of a tent, utilizing the awning structure, poles etc, rather then individual walls. So it is fully sealed and water proof. Saved me last month up in the high country big time as it rained the whole 3 days.
The canvass isn't as thick as your normal tent, but it is nice to get out of the swag, and get dressed in the dry and if you have a family, there is a privacy too. It is very very roomy inside, the photos don't do it justice.

The downside??? You lose the area under the awning, which normally I'd use to cook under, set up a table for cooking, or set a swag under.

NOTE: that darker canvass you can see thrown over the tent is not a part of it, it was just a small canvass i threw over so it can dry a bit.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=58027&stc=1http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=58028&stc=1http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=58029&stc=1http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=58030&stc=1

[Hodge]

You're more than welcome to pop around and have a look TD, takes 2 minutes to set up.

[mudski]

How much do they cost Eric? If you don't mind me asking...

[lucus30]

Looks mint Eric

[Hodge]

How much do they cost Eric? If you don't mind me asking...

Mate I think it's around $190, from memory. Don't quote me on that I'd have to double check.

[gregs]

Here is a couple of pics of our old setup on our first GU. The extension awning off the side of the main awning was just another 6' x 8' tarp with rope sewn in along the long side (cut the 'D' rings off first), I had to attach another piece of sail track to the awning extrusion so I could use the screen room at the same time as there was only one sail track on the awning when I bought it. I made my own rear awning out of a 6' x 8' tarp attached to the rear of the roof basket along the 6' side via sail track and another tarp 6' x 8' that I attached along the 8' side of the first tarp using small strips of double sided Velcro, the holes lined up pretty much perfectly. The whole rear awning rolled up together and was secured by double sided Velcro.

And yep that is me in the pic too.

[mudski]

Bloody top job there mate.

[cgm]

Shite Lucas $100, dont Kmart and SCA have tarps the right side.
Anyway thats one side covered
I also went similar to Lucus. Problem with the cheap plastic tarps is they are noisy in the wind. The canvas doesn't make much noise.

[Avo]

love ours,one of the best bits of camping gear we have bought....easy to put up,like already said...couple of minutes

[threedogs]

Those clip on walls are just walls eh no floor.
Only trouble I see is you cant use the Patrol
once its set up, small price to pay.
$190 sounds ok,
# CGM Good pick up on the noise

[skiman]

Does the roof of these things pool water? How long does it take to setup the additional walls?

Love the idea of the 4 walls with a foxwing design, that would be sweet for me and the Mrs. Our family currently has to throw up a Coleman 6 person Bigfoot tent and it takes awhile. Thanks for posting those pics.

If im on my own though, the MSR Hubba Hubba 2 man has served me exceptionally well. This tent is ready to go in under 2 mins and is bomb proof in all kinds of weather.

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[katwoman]

Yep... The 'other' 4wd has an old caravan annex, adjusted to fit both cars. And I'm lucky enough to have a hubby with a industrial sewing machine. He made a roof and side wall in one, plus another wall that clips on back or front for Katrol. I'll try to find pics. They just fit up to channeling pop riveted to the roof rack.

[katwoman]

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h453/katwoman001/Katrol%20the%202nd/IMG_0963-Copy.jpg (http://s1110.photobucket.com/user/katwoman001/media/Katrol%20the%202nd/IMG_0963-Copy.jpg.html)


The circus tent

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h453/katwoman001/Simpson%20desert%20trip%202014/IMG_0067.jpg (http://s1110.photobucket.com/user/katwoman001/media/Simpson%20desert%20trip%202014/IMG_0067.jpg.html)

[threedogs]

Just about to buy an industrial sewing machine, takes too long for my mate to do it.
Being a qualified technician, sewing is second nature to me Ha Ha.
I've saved my old shade sail, as that would make a great wall in summer
plenty of sail track too, might be able to make a wrap around style one.

[MEGOMONSTER]

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h453/katwoman001/Katrol%20the%202nd/IMG_0963-Copy.jpg (http://s1110.photobucket.com/user/katwoman001/media/Katrol%20the%202nd/IMG_0963-Copy.jpg.html)


The circus tent

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h453/katwoman001/Simpson%20desert%20trip%202014/IMG_0067.jpg (http://s1110.photobucket.com/user/katwoman001/media/Simpson%20desert%20trip%202014/IMG_0067.jpg.html)

I hope that circus tent is at least 30 years old cos those colour are straight from the 70's. Lol

[katwoman]

Just about to buy an industrial sewing machine, takes too long for my mate to do it.
Being a qualified technician, sewing is second nature to me Ha Ha.
I've saved my old shade sail, as that would make a great wall in summer
plenty of sail track too, might be able to make a wrap around style one.

His is a family heirloom and worth about $8k, so it does a pretty good job for something so old.

[threedogs]

I hear you you mates K6 is straight off the Ark and still going strong.
He mainly does hot rod seats and car stuff
@ Mego I think its an older style caravan annexe converted to suit the Patrol,
top Idea

[MEGOMONSTER]

@ Mego I think its an older style caravan annexe converted to suit the Patrol,
top Idea

So do I think it was a great idea.
The canvas with be thick and robust, it would come up trumps.
the colours are just psychedelic.

[katwoman]

So do I think it was a great idea.
The canvas with be thick and robust, it would come up trumps.
the colours are just psychedelic.

And full of clowns..
You use what ever is laying around.

[MEGOMONSTER]

And full of clowns..
You use what ever is laying around.

That's funny, glad your laughing about it.
Top idea.
Wasn't cheap to just lie around.

[threedogs]

Now I think about it it may , just maybe cheaper to buy an old annexe and work it to fit
the rack on the patrol, as you said Mego nice thick canvas to boot, Im off to Ebay for a look
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CANVAS-CARAVAN-ANNEX-3-Walls-Door-Window-Draught-Stopper-/251955833526?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3aa9bceab6

[katwoman]

That's funny, glad your laughing about it.
Top idea.
Wasn't cheap to just lie around.

The father-in-law was a motor trimmer, so he had this sort of stuff on the shelf. Cos we still have all his old gear.

[threedogs]

The father-in-law was a motor trimmer, so he had this sort of stuff on the shelf. Cos we still have all his old gear.

good to see it re birthed so to speak.
Old school material is very hard to come by imo

[katwoman]

good to see it re birthed so to speak.
Old school material is very hard to come by imo

It is getting harder, yes.. The new stuff is tissue paper.

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Oztrail-RV-Shade-Awning-Tent-ROOM-Great-for-4WD-Camping-Holidays-TRAVEL-/271649350742?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3f3f902456
Something like this looks Ok to me, thoughts
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-PARTYTENT-3x4M-4WALL-BLUE-GARDEN-GAZEBO-OUTDOOR-RUST-RESISTANT-STEEL-/381202412866?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item58c16f3542

[Clunk]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Oztrail-RV-Shade-Awning-Tent-ROOM-Great-for-4WD-Camping-Holidays-TRAVEL-/271649350742?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3f3f902456
Something like this looks Ok to me, thoughts
That's what WA489 uses

[Clunk]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Oztrail-RV-Shade-Awning-Tent-ROOM-Great-for-4WD-Camping-Holidays-TRAVEL-/271649350742?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3f3f902456
Something like this looks Ok to me, thoughts
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-PARTYTENT-3x4M-4WALL-BLUE-GARDEN-GAZEBO-OUTDOOR-RUST-RESISTANT-STEEL-/381202412866?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item58c16f3542
Oh yeah, that second one looks like its top notch quality right there....... you should get it

[Clunk]

What about one of these

http://www.kmart.com.au/product/roomates-princess-play-tent/121954

It's light and compact and will take no time at all to erect

[Clunk]

Something like this looks Ok to me, thoughts
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-PARTY...item58c16f3542 (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?campid=5336709507&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fitm%2FNEW-PARTY...item58c16f3542)

does it come in red?

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[4bye4]

Try this one

Something like this looks Ok to me, thoughts
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-PARTYTENT-3x4M-4WALL-BLUE-GARDEN-GAZEBO-OUTDOOR-RUST-RESISTANT-STEEL-/381202412866?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item58c16f3542
Does it come in red

[janderson]

I've always liked this setup

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2x2M-Heavy-Duty-Waterproof-Pop-Up-Standalone-Camping-Tent-For-Car-Awning-0502S-/221770754038?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item33a29127f6

[skiman]

Am waiting for someone to come up with a combo of this

58056

and this

58057

Then you'd have yourself covered (pardon the pun) for all access to the vehicle. There must be some design limitation why they haven't done it already... maybe too much bulk and weight off the side?

[skiman]

Tell a lie... this Taj Mah Awning comes close, LOL

58058

And this...

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[threedogs]

Roof top tents must be one of the biggest PITB items out there. Only my opinion
Do PPl really expect their wives to climb up and down a ladder , get dressed lying down.
I think they weigh a bit so you're travelling top heavy, and weight is the enemy when travelling

A good set up looked like a 30 second style tent with an awning across to the patrol.
I did have dad's tent that clipped to the back of the 4x4, at least you could drive away if required.
Do you really need a foxwing that encompasses your Patrol, most camps
I go to you find a spot for your chair and thats it, maybe move it under shelter if its raining.
For my needs I think those clip on walls enclosing the awning will be ok not ideal, but
I'll have to make sure I get ALL my wood early lol

[skiman]

Well the idea is to have under cover access if it's raining isn't it? The biggest access door for all your stuff is the back one (which is the one that stays open at camp site for me 90% of the time). I guess the only benefit from the side awning is a wider undercover area.

Agree about the roof top. Can't see myself getting one of those. Mrs has already given it the thumbs down too lol

[threedogs]

@ Skiman see you camp different to me I dont need access to the patrol when camped.
we take a huge tarp where we store everything, only food is left in the Patrol via an Engel.
I'm talking camping along the Murray river, My High country set up might be different,
as would my touring set up. Not a fan of working from the back of 4x4s as the light at night
attracts plenty of insects, even using LED, cant win them all eh

[oncedisturbed]

Will be getting a complete Oz tent kit when I am able to which will give us multiple options and also allow for quick stops and zip it onto our current awning.

[skiman]

Will be getting a complete Oz tent kit when I am able to which will give us multiple options and also allow for quick stops and zip it onto our current awning.

Look forward to seeing your review and pics mate.

@ threedogs - tarps and I have an agreement; I dont touch them, and they wont blow away when a wild gust comes LOL. Like the bastard did when I was at Lake Tanagara (Snowy Mts). We recently invested in one of those Coleman Dome Gazebos and its been bloody brilliant. Even though its not supposed to be "water proof" its saved us from the rain on many occasions. Beauty of it is that you can just pick it up and move it if reqd. Bad thing about it, its bloody heavy and bulky when packed with all those poles! Always a trade off somewhere.

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As you say, there are different setups for each occasion. I'm still fairly new to the camping scene, so am looking forward to changing a few things out and becoming more efficient now that I've got the Patrol :D

[threedogs]

the trick to having a tarp stay put is use springs on all ropes. ours has been through plenty of savage storms and survived.
@ OD those RV 30 second type tents are great about the only downside would
be they pack up to 2mtrs long ,so therefore need to go up top, I think Drewboy has one

[Clunk]

Look forward to seeing your review and pics mate.

@ threedogs - tarps and I have an agreement; I dont touch them, and they wont blow away when a wild gust comes LOL. Like the bastard did when I was at Lake Tanagara (Snowy Mts). We recently invested in one of those Coleman Dome Gazebos and its been bloody brilliant. Even though its not supposed to be "water proof" its saved us from the rain on many occasions. Beauty of it is that you can just pick it up and move it if reqd. Bad thing about it, its bloody heavy and bulky when packed with all those poles! Always a trade off somewhere.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=58090&stc=1

As you say, there are different setups for each occasion. I'm still fairly new to the camping scene, so am looking forward to changing a few things out and becoming more efficient now that I've got the Patrol :D

We've also got one of those Event 14, bloody heavy, lots of poles as you say......... but man there's plenty of room under them. We haven't done it yet but was going to spray all the seams with some sort of waterproofing stuff

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=58091&stc=1

[threedogs]

@ Clunk that looks OK when its set up ,how does it pack up?
Very neat campsite well done

On Ebay a mob called Tarp King will make any size tarp.
With your average awning a 1.9mtr x 5mtr tarp with eyelts every 300mm.
use some bungee cord along the base, all for under $150.
I'm hopefully buying a sewing machine next week to do a bit of custom work
and storage bags etc

[Clunk]

@ Clunk that looks OK when its set up ,how does it pack up?
Very neat campsite well done

packs into a bag roughly about 1m long by 20x20cm....... all up about 17 kg

[threedogs]

where would you buy one Rays, and approx cost $$$
Aldi had an awning I think Macca had one

[Clunk]

rays, bcf, anaconda. Retail around 320, I paid $180 on sale at anaconda

but they're much slower to put up than those standard oztrail Gazebos.

[skiman]

rays, bcf, anaconda. Retail around 320, I paid $180 on sale at anaconda

but they're much slower to put up than those standard oztrail Gazebos.

Yeh, I got mine at Rays. They price matched a cheap Harvey Norman price too and it came with a side wall that we've used a fair bit. Definitely not a 1 man job.

Threedogs, if we ever come down south, you'll have to teach me mate :smiley_thumbs_up:

[lucus30]

Well i got my awning wall today so i gave it a test run.

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And I also gave the new screw in pegs a shot

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Well I'm pretty happy with it. It gives me nearly double the space so now I can put my double swag underneath the awning and still have somewhere to sit

[threedogs]

@ Lucas looks ok ,you'll have plenty of room now if the weather gets a bit dirty.
For me I'd like to see one more wall across the back, to be weatherproofish

[lucus30]

Yeah i'd thought about this http://oztrail.com.au/product-range/4x4-offroad-touring/vehicle-awnings/rv-shade-awning-side-wall-2-5m-by-oztrail.
But decided not to as going to that much trouble i may as well set up my 3x3 enclosed gazebo i have
I have one of the oztrail gazebo's with 3 solid walls, 1 zipper wall and a screen house inner kit

[threedogs]

then again you dont pick rainy weekends to go away do you.
Your set up will keep the dew off you at places like Sheepyards where it gets very cold
and easy to set up etc win win lucas lol

[lucus30]

Yeah 3D's my preference is never to camp in the rain but sometimes you cant help it. I only use the awning for quick stops or for quick overnighters with the swag underneath
If i stay for a few days we take the tent and gazebo which gives us plenty of undercover space

[Winnie]

Well i got my awning wall today so i gave it a test run.

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And I also gave the new screw in pegs a shot

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Well I'm pretty happy with it. It gives me nearly double the space so now I can put my double swag underneath the awning and still have somewhere to sit

Where did you get that from? Been looking for exactly that, when I put my swag under the awning, I get wet feet, and this would solve that problem!
Are you able to roll it up with that wall attached?

[lucus30]

Hey winnie I got this one.
http://www.store.powerful4x4.com.au/the-kalahari-extension-walls/

I picked the 2.5m size for my awning. Supercheap auto have one also but is only 2.3 metres long where as this one is 2.9 metres.
I guess it depends on your needs.

Also I should mention this fits perfectly into the sail track on my aldi awning

[Clunk]

Well i got my awning wall today so i gave it a test run.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=58150&stc=1http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=58151&stc=1http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=58152&stc=1

And I also gave the new screw in pegs a shot

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=58153&stc=1

Well I'm pretty happy with it. It gives me nearly double the space so now I can put my double swag underneath the awning and still have somewhere to sit

those Peggy Pegs works well hey, I've got a set myself.............. need to get some of the heavy duty pegs though so I can drive them into the really hard ground if needed.

[lucus30]

those Peggy Pegs works well hey, I've got a set myself.............. need to get some of the heavy duty pegs though so I can drive them into the really hard ground if needed.

Oh yeah first test run today. They seem pretty good, even the Ms can do them
I've got 4 of the ones you belt into the ground so they should be good for rocky spots I think

[Clunk]

@ Lucas looks ok ,you'll have plenty of room now if the weather gets a bit dirty.
For me I'd like to see one more wall across the back, to be weatherproofish
Stropp has an oztent wall thats tapered, so bottom is wider than the top of the awning, gives a little extra protection

[threedogs]

Might drop this mob a line and get an awning 5mtrs x 2mtrs
It will give me protection from two sides, they ill do custom work
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121563187079?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Still think you need springs in very windy conditions
@ Lucas do you have a link to those pegs?
or a picture

[lucus30]

Might drop this mob a line and get an awning 5mtrs x 2mtrs
It will give me protection from two sides, they ill do custom work
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121563187079?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Still think you need springs in very windy conditions
@ Lucas do you have a link to those pegs?
or a picture
http://www.peggypeg.com.au/

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/215.jpg

[Clunk]

for those that may be interested Supercheap have their Ridge Ryder Awnings and extension walls on a combo Special for $258 at the moment.

edit: here's the link

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/bonusbuys/ridge-ryder-4wd-shade-awning-sidewall-combo-for-258.aspx?BonusBuyId=15WK47_03

[threedogs]

Just looking at the picture only ,,,,A set up similar to this would be OK
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321741856987?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

@ Winnie how sturdy is your awning csrewed directly to the roof rack ,,mine is only a 3/4

[Winnie]

Just looking at the picture only ,,,,A set up similar to this would be OK
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321741856987?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

@ Winnie how sturdy is your awning csrewed directly to the roof rack ,,mine is only a 3/4
Very sturdy. 8 bolts holding it on, it ain't going anywhere.

[LaughingBeagles]

Hey winnie I got this one.
http://www.store.powerful4x4.com.au/the-kalahari-extension-walls/

I picked the 2.5m size for my awning. Supercheap auto have one also but is only 2.3 metres long where as this one is 2.9 metres.
I guess it depends on your needs.

Also I should mention this fits perfectly into the sail track on my aldi awning

Mate, I have the Kalahari awning and was looking at the tent inclosure. How do you find your extension? Looks good.

[lucus30]

Yeah mate I'm happy. Only have set it up once for a test run the other day but yeah looks good

[LaughingBeagles]

Thanks mate.

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321751888339?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

settling on this set up, seems to have plenty of air flow

[Avo]

that's what I got mate...they're good hey...

[Avo]

beans and jacks...all the airflow a bloke can want