Very clear old chap, thought MB had cross pollinated some DNA at some point in Tassy and you caught the virus!! Appreciate the follow thru.
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Sold, on the shopping list for the 180 deg unit, simple, just need to resolve the supports
I kind of disagree with its gotta be free standing there old chap. It takes me a whole 20 extra seconds to flip the poles down. I've used mine without the poles on occasion without fuss also. But it would be handy to not have poles to walk around. It wasn't, and still isn't a big deal breaker when I was looking for a new awning. But I will assume most new awnings to come out will be free standing anyway and will supersede the predecessor eventually.
Each to their own I guess.
The mounting system and what it is attached to is my focus, as there are considerable loads generated by these big sails. I have had two roll out 180 deg awnings, tied down with poles and both lifted up and folded over the top of the roofrack - unexpected gusts of serious wind, and well anchored. Both times significant damage to the poles and snapped ropes, pulled pegs. The stronger the support structure the further down the chain the force will react, so if the sail structure is up to the wind rating claimed, the next focal area needs to be what its mounted to and how the load is distributed. The roofracks with full gutter length loading is perhaps a direction I am heading. I do have a full length and 3/4 length steel roofrack in steel and an aluminium 3/4 as well, need to think this thru before committing to the serious coin of the SA item.
Yeah this was my primary consideration too. I just kept coming back to the mount and hinge system and Truss design and the BC was streets ahead. The other serious consideration was im building a 20 year car so i wanted a 20 year awning. Also i have Red hair (well i used too) and fair skin, im allergic to the Sun and the physical Size of the BC coverage was significant.
My brother has a 270 on his LC and it's brilliant.
I'm in the market to upgrade from the old kings aswell.
However I've been seriously looking at this one.
https://www.ocamindustries.com.au/oc...5jtdoBxRckZh_E
It comes with 3 light strip's instead of 2, and 6 legs ( 4 integrated instead of 1)
But yet to see one in person...
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Had a look at their 'words', and they mention no warranty for fluctuating wind conditions if not tied down with ropes and poles, specifically at the beach. Cant see any reference to what the limits are for mild conditions either. These big sails generate a huge force, so my considerations at the moment are the mounts and the definition of the warranty after having destroyed 2 awnings already. Might be a check point?