4WD Awning Hacks Revealed | Extra Bonus Tip

In this video I share some of my awning tip and tricks including how to add extra coverage for little effort. There is also a bonus tip which I hope many find valuable.

[@WAROFI]

Thanks for the tips, I'm new to camping with the awning etc so it's always good to see people with knowledge sharing it through their experience. Thank you again.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I'm sure you'll enjoy camping and making memories.

[@brentonl1746]

Thanks for your time an tips, just bought my first caravan so this is all new to me. These tips are incredibly helpful an are much appreciated and will save hours of embarrassing moments at the park. Cheers Brenton.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Thanks for watching Brenton, there was a few more tips I could have included too. No1 though is to always peg your awning down, not only to reduce any chance of damaging your vehicle but breaking the awning.

[@peterruggiero4580]

M8, just purchased an awning for first time for the purpose of going to a beach where you can drive on and spend the day there. Used tip number 6 with the shopping bags, once setup we witnessed a vehicle with the same awning not tied down be picked up and flung over car and hit roof of next vehicle parked beside it, causing damage. Thank you for a great tip.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Thanks heaps for the feedback! I'm glad your day wasn't spoilt by any damage and the tip worked well. You don't need much wind for them to lift causing damage.. safe travels. Cheers Rich

[@davidwild66]

I love the shopping bag as a weight idea! My awing is going to be on the front of my garage rather than on a vehicle, and one peg was going to have to be in the middle of the brick paving, but this is a much better idea. It will allow for many after work drinks in the shade, but less to trip over all the rest of the time😀

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Awesome mate! Let me know how it works out! Enjoy the beers!

[@jamishep]

Love the aldi sand bag tip for soft ground mate, cheers.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Thanks for watching mate, let me know how you go with the Aldi bag idea. 👍🏻

[@doubleainvest]

Good video for beginners and well done. One thing I do with my awning is have a nice size cable tie half done up in the eye of the zipper toggle. This allows you better grip with a finger or two in it, if the zipper does get a bit stuck or the awning is a little larger that normal if wet or the like when packing it up. Another tip for beginners is when the awning bag is done up, make sure the zipper toggles are at the rear of your truck. The do rattle a little whilst driving and can bug crap out of you if they are the front of the vehicle.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Exacly, great points. I keep my toggles and the back. I alsonise silicon spray on the zips thisbhelp with dust mud and grime. Thanks for watching .

[@rogerlikes]

I like the bag idea. I have a batwing 270 with one purchased and 3 DIY sidewalls. The bag can work double duty, one to hold each side panel, and then be used for a pole anchor if needed. good stuff, I could even use rocks in the bag or line the bag with a plastic trash bag full of water in I am near it:'). I might even sew a pocket in the bag to hold the hold down rope for quick deployment.. Thanks for the tips

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Thanks for watching Roger. You have given me more ideas too! Safe travels.

[@pacs_adventures]

Nice Rich I’ve found the oztent cross member poles very handy in high winds when I have side walls attached I just tie them with some old electrical wire or rope and it bridges the center of the awning 👍🏼

[@OffroadTouringLife]

That’s a great idea mate!

[@rowanmulvey8632]

I find that if I clip a carabiner through the drilled holes that the lines go through on the metal pole tubes and then run the lines through the caribiner rather than the holes themselves it keeps the lines(ropes) from fraying where they pass through the metal which can be sharp enough to cut the fibers of the line when its windy. Of course, if its too windy, then the caribiners also make it quick and easy to disconnect the guy lines without having to pull up the stakes, can then be redeployed quickly and easily after the weather passes without having to pound your stakes in again.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Gday Rowan, firstly thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. What a fantastic idea! Its definitely something I have never thought of doing. I have several carbines lying around that would be perfect for that job. Cheers Richard

[@PadmaDorjee]

Helpful tips mate. will look for your video now on how to choose one.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Thanks mate!

[@Johnnywraphood]

Just realised you have KZbin mate. I’ve subscribed straight away. Can’t wait to watch all your videos. Great stuff mate

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Cheers thanks Johnny, thanks for tne Sub 👍🏻

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

Good tips Rich. Cheers Steve

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Cheers thanks Steve.

[@stevemcnaughton324]

Good advice Richard. Keep up the great work.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Cheers thanks Steve, the raised side wall is my favourite.

[@stevemcnaughton324]

@@OffroadTouringLife I have an ARB setup just like yours on my Prado. I’m going to pinch your idea re: the raised side wall and use it. Great idea.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Awesome mate let me what you think!

[@Hewesy1984]

Well done mate, another great video 🤙

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Cheers thanks mate. 👍🏻

[@hankcuccina5260]

Good advice, thanks.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@terrytekani5392]

Thanks for the tips mate.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Thanks for watching mate. I'm happy to share tne tips. Cheers

[@magicalvortex]

Keep the good tips rolling.....

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Cheers thanks for watching! I’m glad you liked it.

[@kimistylezlewis7708]

Awsome

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Thanks

[@thebushchechen]

Cheers buddy hope to see ya on the roads 😅

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Cheers mate

[@fredlemon4881]

Great video mate thankyou 👍

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Thanks for watching mate.

[@shaddonaghue]

Awesome mate , few good tips there 👌👌👌

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Thanks mate, I'm sure there are plenty more too!

[@tandnkapi]

simple shopping bag thanks for the tip

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Thanks for watching! It works well and tnere reasonably strong too.

[@fish3840]

on the center rope on your awning I hang a bucket just off the ground on a bungie cord to catch the water it also holds hold awning down

[@OffroadTouringLife]

That's a great idea. It definitely serves two purposes doing that. Thanks for watching and the tip.

[@clifblake]

Thanks !

[@OffroadTouringLife]

No problem!

[@Merlinsluck]

Great video. I just ordered an awning for my van. It's not an expensive one but I was curious about your use of guide ropes. Did your awning come with this feature or did you drill the holes so you could attatch?

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Thanks for watching Richard, the holes are already in the awning and the ropes come as standard.

[@buccarastaa]

Great video thank you. Where can I watch your tips on which awning to buy please?

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Thanks for watching! I have two awning repeated videos. One is a awning “review” that would have been released around 2 years ago. It was about my experience with my ARB awning after 9 years of ownership. I also share tips on what to look for when looking for an awning. My latest awning video was 3 months ago. Both of these can be found by scrolling though my previous videos on my channel page. If you have any my more questions I can help feel free to ask away!

[@briar6851]

Great stuff. Which awning is this? Do you have any recommendations for a cheapish awning, doesn’t need to be massive, for my Freelander 2? I’d like to attach side walls also.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Thanks for watching, this awning is a ARB awning. It was a 2.5 x 2.5. You can look at the XTM from BCF or tne Dune awning from Anaconda. A lot of the awning are similar but from memory these ones are priced and these bigger stores often have sales too.

[@louiskudlak2241]

Some great ideas, hey question, is there a reason y the guy ropes go out on an angle and not straight down & peg at the base of the leg?

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Great question and thanks for watching. To be honest I do set tnem up a few ways. This includes a cross pattern from tne front to tne back of the car. The poles also have a small loop at the base if I need to peg them down too. Cheers

[@idsp50]

I like the extension you added, my thule has a groove for something like it but I can't find it. Do you have a model number for it or a link? Thanks man, great video.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

The wall extension is just a ARB wall. Many other brands are similar

[@OldBlueGoat]

At 3:09 is that a Whip-poor-will call in the background? I haven’t heard one of those since I was kid.😌 Awning tips are pretty great too.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Hi, hep its a Whip bird. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Mac-bn]

Nice content. I notice you have a light bar at the front of the roof rack. What's the length? I m planning to get a light bar which is not going to obstruct my existing Awning. Please advice. Thanks

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Gday a.d that is for watching. The front of the roofrack was a wind deflector, not a lightbar. There are many different sizes and mounts. Sometimes bigger isn't always better, too. The same goes for the price. The most expensive.iant the best. Good luck with your choice.

[@Mac-bn]

@OffroadTouringLife Thank you sir, drive safely.

[@timellins]

this is tips video for awnings and you forgot one of the most important. The leg poles fit back in place to size, no need to screw or unscrew: the height of the awning in place is usually a bit less than 2mt and the width it's 2mt so.... also if you leave the supporting poles long it will be less awkward to fir them when opening the awning.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Not on this awning. The poles both packed into the same channel, only half way across for each. They needed to be adjusted each time. But I do know on others that is possible. Cheers

[@nbrettoner]

Hi Rich, Have two kings awnings on my 1996 Subaru Outback. Unfortunately I have found that the black square twist locks on the pole extensions do not securely tighten sufficiently on the poles to prevent them sliding (telescoping). I sthere some way I can fix this?.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Hi, if you separate the poles inside there is a elongated it of "metal" from memory this will have a screw in it. Try and nip that up. Perhaps its just not grabbing to tighten up. I hope this make sense and helps. Cheers Richard

[@nbrettoner]

@@OffroadTouringLife Hi and thanks for your comments and advice. :) I actually watched a youtube video last night and realised I wasn't twisting the poles, but rather the black rubber square piece covering where the smaller pole slides into the larger one. blush!. All good now.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Ah ok cool! I'm glad it all worked out! The rubber square is for the poles to "lock" into the channel which reduces rattles ect. Cheers Rich

[@kostyagladchenko5789]

Such a nice video and useful tips! Which ARB mounts would you recommend for ARB base rack, heavy duty or simple ones would be good enough?

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Thanks for watching. For a normal pull out awning standard brackets should be fine. If your looking at a 270 style the heavy duty would be a better option. ARB dealers will be able to help out too. Cheers

[@rgrrgrsxndngr1904]

What the bloody hell is a swag?!

[@OffroadTouringLife]

It’s what I sleep in, a canvas bag effectively.

[@TheMoses800]

Which roof rack do you use?

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Hi Keith, its a Tradesman roof rack, full length with a mesh floor. I have had it for 13 approx

[@colindavis7072]

Instead of a hammer and pegs we use screw in pegs all you need is a battery drill

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Nice, most place we camp tne ground is t to bad. I can definitely see the benefits of that when camping on hard ground.

[@nmace86]

tip 7.... should have got a wandera areo while they were available.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Is there a reason there not available anymore?

[@robertmillar2037]

Richard do you use ARB poles for the awning wind break as a roof ?

[@OffroadTouringLife]

The poles on the end of the awning wall are just a pair of old aluminium ones I had from my old camper trailer. Are they the ones you meant?

[@robertmillar2037]

@@OffroadTouringLife yep. I meant the ones at end of the awning

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

This all basic normal stuff that anyone would know. Where's the tips & tricks?

[@veryboringname.]

Everyone starts somewhere. You only know after someone tells you.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Exactly.

[@louissilva4180]

Where did the wind visor on your doors come from?

[@OffroadTouringLife]

They are genuine Nissan ones