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dantastic

Member Since: 04 May 2010
Location: London
Posts: 367

Awning options for a 90?

I know awnings have been done to death but reading all the threads isn't helping as they are mostly for 110s.

I can't decide what to get, if anything at all.
The short nature of the 90 limits the length of an awning to about 220cm or so. I'm just not sure if an awning that size is of much use.

Second I'm not sure what type to get. The side awning which has a useful shape but it doesn't cover the back door.
Or the 270 degree version which doesn't seem to cover a very useful area but it does provide cover over the back door.

Speed of deployment ans stowage vary greatly as well. Like the foxwing is a pain in the butt to set up whilst the SwingAwn is much faster due to stronger construction and integrated poles.

I've been going over the pros and cons of these and I just can't decide. At the moment I use a 3x3m garden gazebo. It's super effective and I love the size but it's bulky, doesn't take wind that well and when wet everything else in the back gets wet as well.

So there we are. I've been struggling with this for ages now. I don't want to carry a gazebo in the back anymore but it's the best option I have at the moment it feels like.

What options are there that I haven't come across, how can you maximize the covered area?

12th Sep 2017 3:44pm

simon67

Member Since: 18 Jun 2015
Location: west sussex
Posts: 569

I am selling my Naka roof bars and Fiamma awning - see the attached
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12th Sep 2017 3:58pm

Intercept

Member Since: 27 Feb 2017
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 587

2002 Defender 110 Td5 Black LE Java Black

The Foxwing Eco is ideal for a 90:
https://www.boab.biz/acatalog/FOXWING-AWNING.html

Or Hannibal 2m side or 1.4m rear awning:
http://www.neneoverland.co.uk/shop/brand/h...al-awnings

The Hannibal Spyder might be faster to deploy than the Foxwing as it appears to require no legs. But might not be suitable for installation on a 90.

12th Sep 2017 4:00pm

dantastic

Member Since: 04 May 2010
Location: London
Posts: 367

I've looked at the Fiamma - one of my fav side awnings. But I'm not sure how useful a side awning is. And you can probably agree as you're selling one!

The foxwing doesn't interest me one bit - too fiddly with poles.

The Hanibal side awning only extends 1.7m making it one of the smallest on the market.
The Spyder version is for a 110.

12th Sep 2017 4:17pm

trooper

Member Since: 11 Mar 2014
Location: west sussex
Posts: 101

I use a modified ROBENS 3x3m tarp, some upright poles and across pole to create a good cooking and seating area at the rear of my 90. The awning is very light, stores away in a small bag. and performs well in bad, windy, wet and sunny conditions.

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12th Sep 2017 4:17pm

simon67

Member Since: 18 Jun 2015
Location: west sussex
Posts: 569

Honest answer is we are buying a two berth caravan so I don't need it anymore
We found it really useful for all our dog events and its a great fit on the 90 - plus it looks good in the Ali tubing

12th Sep 2017 4:18pm

dantastic

Member Since: 04 May 2010
Location: London
Posts: 367

A tarp is great for cover but it takes a bit of time to set up.
You're not going to set it up if you are just stopping for a sandwich.

12th Sep 2017 4:26pm

Tompoole

Member Since: 05 Jun 2011
Location: Bucks
Posts: 822

I use howling moon 2.1 with sides... easy and quick and can take a storm.
Why do yo need it to cover back door ?

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12th Sep 2017 4:29pm

dantastic

Member Since: 04 May 2010
Location: London
Posts: 367

Quote:
Why do yo need it to cover back door ?

For access to all cooking stuff really. Otherwise you'd be out in the rain getting stuff out the back to put in under the awning.

12th Sep 2017 4:34pm

josefk

Member Since: 09 Jun 2014
Location: lincolnshire
Posts: 113

2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey

hi Dantastic,

May depend if you have a roofrack or not but on my 90 (with a roofrack) I don't find a 2.5m awning looks out of place and a 2.5x2m covered area is great for us - I wouldn't be without it either in sun or rain. Goes up and down in less than 60secs.

I mount it to overhang the back of the rack about the depth of the rack ladder (looks fine and doesn't get in the way going up and down the ladder - even with stuff) and it overhangs the front of the rack/windscreen by the balance (probs 35 - 40cm) and I've never caught this front overhang on anything yet.

I looked closely at the rhino eco thing but it s a very "shallow" amount of covered space and wouldn't have worked for us.

cheers

12th Sep 2017 4:40pm

trooper

Member Since: 11 Mar 2014
Location: west sussex
Posts: 101

I can probably put my TARP awning up quicker than a role up awning and do use it for quick stops.

12th Sep 2017 4:52pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7873

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

We need a 'Definitive Awning' thread!

Showing real life pro's and con's of all awnings

James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

12th Sep 2017 4:55pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7873

LRO Show this weekend and I know 4x4Overlander and Tuff Trek will have a few on display. Not sure about for a 90 though. James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

12th Sep 2017 4:56pm

wyvern

Member Since: 14 Dec 2009
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2070

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red

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the Kayham best we have used ... pops up like a brolly and fits to the side or back of the wagon and not limited to a 110 ether .. Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html
Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold
Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126

12th Sep 2017 4:57pm

dantastic

Member Since: 04 May 2010
Location: London
Posts: 367

@wyvern I've seen that one that you have many times. It's just not for sale anymore unfortunately. I'd love to get one but... No dice.

12th Sep 2017 9:06pm

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