Also use all the straps connecting the fabric to the horizontal bars. If you have two people, setting it up would be a breeze. You could hold up both corners and hook up the supports in seconds. Once setup, it’s just a matter of adjusting and fine tuning everything. The one thing that is really important is to STAKE IT OUT. Make sure the legs are secure to the ground because the right gust of wind can lift the awning up and damage the fabric or legs. If this happens, it’s a user error as everything is well built. The PVC lined polyester fabric feels really tough and it has a nice slick coat that is clearly waterproof. I had mine out in a heavy rainstorm and the water just beads up and rolls off. It’s really nice and means that nothing is absorbed so you can roll it up quickly after a storm without storing a bunch of water. I did adjust mine so it sloped downward during the storm because water was pooling. If you set a moderate slope, the water can roll off much easier. The storage bag has a super heavy duty zipper that seams like it will last for a very long time. The bag itself is also durable and after bouncing around dirt roads for months nothing has budged. The bag interior has Velcro straps that keep the awning tight and secure against the railing. I’m stoked about the ARB awning and it’s an awesome product. The only downside is that it’s connected to the vehicle (unless you’re using a trailer). That means you have to setup and take-down to drive away. I’m really liking it for multi-day campsites. I’m in Montana now and there are plenty of trees and the weather is fairly cool. When I hit the coast in Mexico and am battling the sun and heat, I think it will be a daily use item. Ultimately, I think it’s the best 4wd awning on the market › - 4x4 Awning Reviews › ARB 4x4 Awning ARB 4x4 Awning The attached room will be more of an overnight or multi-night only situation. Simplicity is everything with an awning, because what you’re looking for is a shelter that’s easy to set up and isn’t going to go wrong when you need it. ARB’s awning comes in three widths – 1.25, 2 and 2.5 metres. The ARB website doesn’t actually say how long the awning is, but we measured it for you because we’re helpful like that – it’s 2 metres. Like most awnings ARB’s model is based around an aluminium extrusion that mounts to your vehicle. The awning itself is a PU-coated polyester, which we liked. It’s not as sophisticated as some, but breathable fabric is best kept for walls. It’s almost never completely waterproof and heavy rain can generate enough pressure to force water through it. Build quality was pretty reasonable, especially considering the price, and ARB certainly have enough confidence in it to give a 2-year guarantee. Installation is pretty standard if you have a roof cage on your vehicle. There are two tracks on the back of the awning base, which take the heads of the supplied mounting bolts just drill holes in your cage, match up the bolts and tighten down the nuts. There are six bolts in the kit, which is nice – some only give you four. Where it gets a bit more difficult is if you use roof bars. ARB don’t give you any mounting brackets so you’ll have to buy or fabricate those yourself. Buying them can easily add up to $80 to the total cost, so factor that in.
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