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LittleFoot



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Good points indeed Cold N Wet,

Whilst my opinion differs very slightly I think what counts is that from experience we both agree these 2 units are the toughest, quickest genuinely self supporting Awnings out there.

Dara
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Cold_n_Wet



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I do agree to that. Thumbs Up

If we all like the same gear we would have extreme trouble finding your own vehicle at a Land Rover event.

Glen "Rafiki" 2007 110 STW - Rolling rebuild.
Post #573223 24th Oct 2016 11:02pm
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Steve_overland



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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 110 300 Tdi HT Chawton White
Has any one fitted a shadow awning to An Alu cab pop roof with a NAS style front windscreen protection bar.... I’m sure it can be done but just want to have a look at any pictures of how it has been done... Building a 110 expedition vehicle, pictures can be found: @steve_overland on Insta.
Post #754849 29th Jan 2019 8:12pm
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Yoda



Member Since: 20 Feb 2018
Location: St Albans
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Stornoway Grey
Great input on all the awning options.

The alu cab seems to be the option that is drawing my attention.
I notice they now sell the side panels.
Has anyone purchased these?
Are they any good?
Do they close/attach properly or are there gaps?

Its been a couple of years since some of the previous posts. Are there now any other options or preferences?
Post #785124 5th Aug 2019 9:13pm
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wyvern



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red
We have the Tuff Track H2 awning for the last couple of years and found it works very well.
It is not self supporting as has polls and pegs, but its very robust when up.
It comes with 6 sides that are included in the price, and have zipped doors, windows and mosquito nets fitted as standard. Two sides fit inside the awing along the side of the vehicle if needed, and the awning doors line up with the vehicle doors for ease of use.
It can be erected by one person in light winds with practice, and is very waterproof in heavy rain.
We are happy with the awing and have used it often all over europe in a wide range of conditions.



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Post #785166 6th Aug 2019 8:40am
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jst



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2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
I run a fox wing, put it up on my own and at nearly 10years old is waterproof and as new condition. It's used approx 4 weeks solid and 8 further three day trips a year.

We had an alucab one on our Toyota in Namibia earlier this month. Loved the setup and cover for it is really robust, but size on side and packing away, not for me I am afraid. Cheers

James
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130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
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Post #785191 6th Aug 2019 11:01am
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BaronDefenders



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 SW Santorini Black
We have an AluCab awning attached to the AluCab on the 110. Great piece of kit Thumbs Up The panels are a bit bulky when packed away so they're probably only worthwhile if you wanted a truly private space outside of the vehicle or protection from the elements. However, they're very easy to attach to the awning. The only issue is that you have to weigh down the panels that have a loose end, where there's nothing on the vehicle to attach them to. There's also a lot of loose material at the bottom edges of them (a kind of PVC bottom edge) that flaps around. In a campsite for one night they're a faff but if you were staying put and could take a minute to get everything just so I'd say they're worthwhile. By no means are they perfect but they're pretty decent Very Happy Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders
Post #785213 6th Aug 2019 1:10pm
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Yoda



Member Since: 20 Feb 2018
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Stornoway Grey
Thanks Wyvern, JST and Baron. Great options.
Doing long trips isn't on my radar quite yet but I often need shelter from the rain for a couple of hours whilst out and about and then occasionally need overnight accommodation.
Whats sounded great about the alu cab (and other similar style awnings) is the rapid deployment i.e why not put it out if it only takes a few mins!!
I would like to be able to extend that to a decent-ish overnight (or two) camp option. Need to be pretty weather proof and mozzy proof.
Putting on any side panels is going to be a bit of a faff I suppose.
Zips to me sound Mozzy and draught proof but it sounds like the alu cab have missed a trick here if they only do side that Velcro on as they surely cant be draught or mozzie proof 😳😩🤯.

Hmmm. I might light a fire and have another fink....

NEED: easy deployable fox wing style awning with proper draught proof and mozzie proof sides....
Post #785601 7th Aug 2019 8:46pm
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BaronDefenders



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 SW Santorini Black
Yep that’s the main problem I have with the AluCab awning sides - they all fit together well but they don’t attach to the sides of the vehicle! So the ends are effectively loose!!! Rolling Eyes Mostly weatherproof but not insect proof. Needs some minor improvements

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 Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders
Post #785605 7th Aug 2019 8:52pm
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Yoda



Member Since: 20 Feb 2018
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Stornoway Grey
And nothing at all (???) to fit under the vehicle itself? To stop wind blowing under the vehicle and st into the ‘tent’?
See pics (of your pucs) to see where I am referring to.
Post #785612 7th Aug 2019 9:11pm
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BaronDefenders



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 SW Santorini Black
Yes I know! Something else they didn’t think of. Trying to find an elegant solution to the problem but the best at the moment is just one of those multicoloured beach wind barriers Laughing Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders
Post #785622 7th Aug 2019 9:30pm
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Yoda



Member Since: 20 Feb 2018
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Stornoway Grey
Apologies but my pictures didn't load up for some reason.
The standard landrover pop up tent we bought for our landrover disco a couple of years ago has the panels the fit under the sides and rear bumper of the vehicle itself. Its odd that alu cab haven't included this basic feature into their panels. I’ll drop them a line and see if they are interested in making the improvements and being a bit more joined up. They must have a good reason as they seem to be a dedicated company.
Post #785628 7th Aug 2019 9:58pm
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BaronDefenders



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 SW Santorini Black
I’ll be interested to see what they say! Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders
Post #785649 8th Aug 2019 6:43am
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90 Dreamer



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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
you need this sort of thing used on numerous caravans / motorhomes

https://www.qualitycaravanawnings.com/prod...protection
Post #785662 8th Aug 2019 8:22am
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Yoda



Member Since: 20 Feb 2018
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Stornoway Grey
Wow. Great that someone has actually made something like that.
Maybe alu can will do so too.
Post #785780 8th Aug 2019 8:47pm
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