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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7687  
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Anyone use one? anyone with any experience of using them in winds? how long do they last? are they really waterproof.
Has anyone done any reproofing? and whats the difference between: http://www.boab.biz/acatalog/Rhino-Rack_Foxwing_by_OZTENT.html and http://www.boab.biz/acatalog/FOXWING-AWNING.html do they have different back to them for the mounting or just different bracket with the latter? Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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11th Jul 2014 3:28pm |
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| Jimb1978 Member Since: 05 Sep 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 804  
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^^^^^+1
Had mine for years now and it is definitely the best bit of camping gear I have got. With no wind it is a one man job to deploy. If the wind picks up you will need 2 people to deploy it but it will certainly withstand high winds. The canvas has never been retreated. I have only recently had to replace a pole because the mechanism inside has broken, but at £15 And a plentiful supply of spares from Brendan, this has not been a problem. If you are considering it then I guess you can afford it. In my opinion they are well worth the price tag. 2002 110 td5 |
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11th Jul 2014 9:23pm |
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| Jimb1978 Member Since: 05 Sep 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 804
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I have just re read your post...standard back, just different mounting brackets.
Mine was supplied with brackets to bolt to the end of roof bars. I have had to fabricate my own brackets for both the patriot and the hannibal rack I have mounted it to over the years. Other brackets are available to buy. 2002 110 td5 |
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11th Jul 2014 9:34pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8578 
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Do I need to give any warnings that I might be biased?
The Foxwing is a collaboration between Rhino Rack and Oztents. So basically the same item. The back plate has two continuous T channels running the full length of the back plate. It will take either an 8mm or 10mm hexagonal bolt head or the square headed bolts supplied. It is important to guy the poles down as 10 metre square of awning could easily become a 10m2 sail. Will it take winds? Well we have had one out in 55mph winds with no problem. Double guyed each pole and guyed the middle of each panel. Yes they are waterproof. In heavy rain a good idea to lower poles slightly and guy the middle of the panel so it forms a valley, helps stops water ponding on the awning. Use with a bit of common sense it is a great bit of kit. If one is unfortunate to have an accident with it we do carry spares. HTH Brendan |
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11th Jul 2014 9:59pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7687
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thansk guys for all your replies.
So does the Rhino one and the other one both have the same back? Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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11th Jul 2014 10:25pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8578
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Foxwing from Rhino Rack or from Oztent are identical
Brendan |
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11th Jul 2014 10:31pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5422 
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Any views on the version from Tuff Trek? Anyone got one?
http://tuff-trek.com/awnings.html Andy |
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12th Jul 2014 6:49am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7687
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cheers Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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12th Jul 2014 12:13pm |
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| newhue Member Since: 28 Apr 2014 Location: Brisbane Posts: 351 
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Not sure if you can get these over there but these are Australian, and superior to fox wing. I have no connection, just have owned one for several years now and have several mates who have as well.
If the fox wing folds over in the wind it snaps it's hinging mechanism, and it's stuffed for the rest of the journey. These bad boys just fold back over and you carry on. I have seen both fold, and a it doesn't take much when setting up for this to happen. Can't see a freak gust of wind and very hard to stop if impossible. Over here they are a tad more expansive than the fox, but made in Aus not China, so some one is make huge profits from there product. They certainly are water proof, and use proper canvas instead of some poly blend. No ropes to trip over like the fox has either. The 2.5 fits a 110 really well. I have a 3m on the 130 which fits great. If you have a Oz Tent tent and think your Oz Tent Fox Wing will zip up and create a beautiful seamless shaded experience, well your right, but you will only do it once. Try re aligning the car to the tent after you have moved the car. Good luck. www.supapeg.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=...cts_id=158 Last edited by newhue on 12th Jul 2014 9:58pm. Edited 2 times in total |
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12th Jul 2014 9:51pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8578
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Realigning a foxwing to an oztent is a piece of pi$$, having done many many times! I will share the secret. You mark where the vehicle needs to be by sticking a peg in before you drive off and leave your tent.
Barbara |
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12th Jul 2014 9:55pm |
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| newhue Member Since: 28 Apr 2014 Location: Brisbane Posts: 351
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well you have talent.
The people I have watched can only start the sip. Other wise it's a back forward, back forward,, back ford type deal for some time. The fox is an ok product don't get me wrong. Just there are other options out there that may be better. |
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12th Jul 2014 10:01pm |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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13th Jul 2014 8:59am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8578
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Barbara is only half right (Not often I get a chance to say that
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Need two pegs marking centre of front and rear wheel. Drive off then on return park exactly where you were before. Lower awning centre poles, reattach zip then any minor discrepancies taken up in tent awning poles. If space not available to use tent awning, you can put front of Oztent. (Other tents are available ) under the Foxwing. However ensure both front corners are at least 3" under the awning to avoid unexpected cold showers. Guess how I know 
Brendan |
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13th Jul 2014 10:12am |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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Although it gets harder with an oztent village hence the quad
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13th Jul 2014 10:20am |
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