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kzycnn

Member Since: 24 Apr 2009
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 276

Howling moon vs ARB awning

Ok, so my howling moon 2.1 awning has finally given up the ghost after 10 years use and abuse.

I could get another 2.1 (cheapest option) which would probably finally allow my side wall set to fit properly (my awning pre-dates the lower sides/Velcro option to secure to side walls) - the walls were a later addition by about 3 years. Or upgrade to a 2.5 howling moon to provide a wee bit more space (wall kit would need to be replaced though - are these available for the 2.5?)

On the other hand - I like the idea of an awning room. Has any one any experience of the ARB awning and awning room combination? I'd like some idea on quality, practicality and ease of use of these. Are they a faff to put up? Does the rear door line up with a defender rear passenger door (that's where I access clothes boxes)

Currently, my side walls see very little use. UK based trips they tend to get bunged on (unless we are blessed with sunny weather

). Abroad, however, they rarely get used so I see the awning room idea as one that would be more likely used when I want the better insulation and draft free environment on a UK trip.

Off to Norway in 4 weeks and would ideally like to be sorted by then. My awning 'failed to proceed' last weekend

Tony

26th May 2016 2:10pm

familymad

Member Since: 13 Dec 2011
Location: Bucks
Posts: 3464

2016 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black

HM every time. 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI
1995 90 300TDI

26th May 2016 3:06pm

Davidej

Member Since: 30 Sep 2014
Location: Devon
Posts: 266

1996 Defender 110 300 Tdi SW Alveston Red

Would also recommend the HW as a quality piece of kit. A growing number of options though so worth searching on previous posts re Tuff Trek etc

26th May 2016 5:05pm

kzycnn

Member Since: 24 Apr 2009
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 276

Yep, think you guys are right. My current awning has provided ten years of service so I guess I'll stick with HW. I can get the same size (as I have the walls to suit) and then just get a back wall to give me a full room option.

Now trek or flatdog.... Let's see who has the best price (and stock)

Tony

27th May 2016 8:18am

Martin 01

Member Since: 13 Feb 2012
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 500

Flatdog with their excellent price's on HM gear.

If your selling the walls & & bits I'd be interested.

27th May 2016 7:56pm

yorkshireman

Member Since: 28 Mar 2016
Location: North England
Posts: 80

Tony, just going through the same dilemma about awnings, did you go for HM in the end and if so who did the best deal?

5th Jun 2016 5:28pm

kzycnn

Member Since: 24 Apr 2009
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 276

Hi. Best deal on HM is, without a doubt, Flat Dog. Unfortunately they are out of stock on 2.1m awnings at the moment

. They have 2.5s in stock but that would mean I had to replace my front/side panels as well, so not a cheap option.

I've done a temporary repair which will hopefully see me through my next trip (Norway in about 3 weeks) then I'll look again - perhaps a long trip to the SW 4x4 show in August with a few days in the New Forest on the way home is in order

Flat Dog were over £100 cheaper than their rivals (who did have stock

)

Tony

7th Jun 2016 1:35pm

BigRuss

Member Since: 15 May 2010
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 2785

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

Since when did HM start making this???

http://www.flatdoguk.com/1%2E4%2Dhalfmoon%2Dawning%7E1778 Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black

7th Jun 2016 4:00pm

Riverboy

Member Since: 16 May 2016
Location: French sector, Earth
Posts: 1288

2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey

I love that tent and awning! what type of roof rack do you need though?

7th Jun 2016 4:27pm

BigRuss

Member Since: 15 May 2010
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 2785

Any or just roof bars. I did see that it said for mounting the tent on a defender the ladder extension piece was needed Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black

7th Jun 2016 4:35pm

Riverboy

Member Since: 16 May 2016
Location: French sector, Earth
Posts: 1288

I cant see what the heck is holding it all up?

Its barely on the roof.

7th Jun 2016 4:37pm

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