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How much do you think it weighs with all that packed in?

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

Nice Mudski. What awning is that mate?

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Darche Eclipse 270. So simple and fast to setup up, and pack away....

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Originally Posted by jff45

How much do you think it weighs with all that packed in?

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Pretty sure the specs were 25kg. The brackets that come with it are very heavy duty.

My only gripe with this awning is the mounting hardware. None of it is stainless steel, just zinc plated. So these will rust in no time. I'll be changing these out soon I think.

I meant the whole vehicle with all that camping stuff packed in :)

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Originally Posted by jff45

I meant the whole vehicle with all that camping stuff packed in :)

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Haha! Yeah I read that in a rush, then the phone started ringing... I would guess around 3100-3200kg.

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Originally Posted by mudski

Darche Eclipse 270. So simple and fast to setup up, and pack away....



Pretty sure the specs were 25kg. The brackets that come with it are very heavy duty.

My only gripe with this awning is the mounting hardware. None of it is stainless steel, just zinc plated. So these will rust in no time. I'll be changing these out soon I think.

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Steel will last better in the long run. If you are getting out a lot then leave them steel. Stainless doesn't like to work so even with that bit off weight flexing the brackets on the highway the stainless will slowly work harden and become brittle and then just break. You can alleviate this a little by making them heavy so like 10mm thick or heavier.

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Originally Posted by nissannewby

Steel will last better in the long run. If you are getting out a lot then leave them steel. Stainless doesn't like to work so even with that bit off weight flexing the brackets on the highway the stainless will slowly work harden and become brittle and then just break. You can alleviate this a little by making them heavy so like 10mm thick or heavier.

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Yeah I know stainless is not as strong but having to remove rust marks from the roof with old paint is a pain. Like the roof rack I have now. I just added extra stainless bolts to replace the zinc bolts and have had no issues so far.


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What the procedure for removing the outer windscreen seal? I have water coming down the inside of the windscreen and I want to check it out. I'm hoping its not rust and just the glue is dodgy but I think it will be rust.

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Hey buddy those awning pics look to be in familiar surrounds haha, like the others said it’s a weapon- genuine honest tough weapon. You don’t get vehicles like that everyday, the grass isn’t always greener my friend......

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Yeah I just want to remove the outer seal first to inspect it. Just not sure if theres a particular way it comes out.

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Originally Posted by Sprock

Hey buddy those awning pics look to be in familiar surrounds haha, like the others said it’s a weapon- genuine honest tough weapon. You don’t get vehicles like that everyday, the grass isn’t always greener my friend......

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I blew my chance to score a kitted out 62 at an insanely once in a lifetime price. So unless my fortunes change, which they won't, me the the old GUrl are stuck with each other. Which I'm happy to do. Just trying to hide a stiffy when I see and hear a 62 is difficult.