ARB Awning Room 2500 Review

[@myadventureoutdoors]

ARB Awning Room 2500 Part# 813108A on Amazon, linktw.in/rFntKX

[@afkorey2151]

Installing my awning and annex over the weekend, many people want to go the (cheap) route with both the awnings and less reputable room additions, but ARB has these fairly well sorted out. Countries like South Africa & Australia are really so far ahead of us in terms of building expedition / overland gear, mainly through decades of trial and error, along with government certification processes on much of their equipment. Thanks for the video!

[@jeannedosterwise8460]

We got this for my Mother in-law and she loves it now she really loves it because i got more poles to put up more sides it's a great room for all her needs we sleep in the rtt

[@regginaldwilliams9381]

Never mind I see it has a floor, thanks for the video.

[@inurbinurb292]

ARB awning comment. Have been using a 2.5 x 2.5 in Aust for 3 years. generally ok but problem is if you use the ARB drop down delux awning room you will find that the awning room ( 8kg )tends to bend the horizontal swing out arms. We told an ARB shop about this problem whilst traveling interstate about the issue and asked to speak to a technical ARB person. Unfortunately the sales staff at the Glossy showroom said NO NO No way the poles bend ( despite have two bent poles of ours in their hands. Reluctantly they replaced them and when it a happened again we approached ARB in another state whilst on the road traveling with some very convivial feedback and got the same result excuses excuses excuses except this time they said 'stiff luck buddy' and no replacement so we bought more poles from them. So we just STOPPED using the Drop down delux awning room and eventually put it into storage at the back of our garage and we continued to use the awning but guess what NO PROBLEMS WITH THE POLES SINCE WE STOPPED USING THE AWNING ROOM.. it is clearly apparent that the weight of the drop down awning is just a bit too much for the awning . We are about to travel again in late 2020 and may try to use the awning tent again and have now purchased two vertical poles to place under he awning arms about a metre out from the vehicle to support the swing out arms . Over the last three years we have purchased thousands of dollars of gear from ARB. inc fridges, underbody protection plates compressors, awnings, drop down awning tent rooms, recovery gear etc etc SUMMARY genera quality of ARB gear ok price point is expensive but generally ok BUT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WILLINGNESS TO TAKE A BIT OF CONVIVIAL FEEDBACK FORM AN ESTABLISHED CLIENT ABSOLUTELY LOUSY.

[@NCKFA]

That is a great addition to the AV!!! I think one or more of your fishing friends will really like that room once the Summer hits.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

I'm thinking afternoon nap time until we hit the water again that evening.

[@judywyatt4790]

I have one on my 2018 GMC Savana cargo camper van. Can’t wait to hit the road.

[@FloatFishAdventure]

That awning and tent-room thingy is pretty sweet! I may need to look into this for those car-camping trips...

[@myadventureoutdoors]

The whole setup including the room and awning is less that $600. Hell of a bargain for what you get.

[@marilynrich]

Hey Steve, I like your new home away from home. That looks pretty cool especially the mosquito netting. We don’t have mosquitoes here in suburban Orange County and I’m so glad about that!

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Aren't skeeters banned in CA? It's my mobile man cave. Thanks!

[@AddictedAngler]

That's nice set up.... Like the big window in front

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

It's like an add-on for your house! Looks solid.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

It's important for a man to make his dog house as comfy as possible when he gets sent to time-out.

[@ronkilpatrick5106]

Great into...liked it the best. Nice room addition. Looks great on the Adventure Van.

[@adventureonwithchris9092]

Pretty sweet addition! The Adventure Van is like a rolling condominium. Man, while you were putting that thing together all I could see was a head floating around and two hands. It was like watching The Invisible Man doing a DIY project. That camo is amazing!

[@myadventureoutdoors]

I wasn't going to brag because that's not my style (cough,cough). I actually made that jacket with bark, leaves & glue.

[@ADONAIsays-so]

Thanks for the video. I don’t know that I’d consider one of these had I not seen this.

[@JohnLaFosse]

It makes more sense to use a foldable ice shanty cube than an awning room. They are sturdy, they are made to sustain windy conditions and can be set up away from the vehicle .

[@myadventureoutdoors]

You actually make a very good point. I think the awning room would be a good option when you are going to be in one spot for several days.

[@JohnLaFosse]

@@myadventureoutdoors I use a rooftop tent on a VW golf so an awning room would have been awkward so, i researched my options and found an Eskimo quikfish 3 for $150 or so last year and added it to my roof rack. I eventually went to cabelas and picked up an alpine chef stove for it. It has extended the season considerably in Maine. I can take the roof tent down in the fall but next season I think a diesel heater might work and I can also sleep in the ice shanty on a cot.

[@twin2shebrew368]

I brought an ARB awning and room last yr for camping but I bought the wrong sized room! So be careful to match the correct room with awning size. Other than that, I am satisfied with the quality. I will be purchasing the correct ARB room size for this year's camping trip!

[@NoTrail]

Nice unit...if only I had a van.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Yes I do have a nice unit, oh wait...you were talking about the awning room. My bad. An Adventure Van for an Arkansas Adventurer like yourself would be life changing.

[@NoTrail]

I don't need a change in that direction.

[@jarrenlumpkin5178]

Another great one Steve 😊👍

[@mountainsnmoore256]

Nice…I need a set up like that for the teardrop!

[@retnav92]

That's a high-falootin' camping machine now. 👍

[@57NUPE]

Awesome video!!! Thanks so much for sharing. I do have a question and hopefully you can assist me. How tall is your awning from the ground. How many inches is the top of your awning from the ground. I have a van with a lift on it and I wanted to know the height of your setup before i purchase everything and find out that the floor of the tent is off the ground. Thanks a bunch!!!

[@timmartinez135]

I love this channel - Thank You!

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Thanks very much Tim.

[@chelseab5467]

Haha I like how you said you probably just triggered someone and its funny because its probably true! Very interesting I think this might work for our family camping needs. Thank you!!

[@jeannettedickson3646]

Thats really cool

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Thanks Jeannette.

[@alexmorton8659]

And proudly made in South Africa!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

That van is really looking sweet these days. Hmmmm... are you trying to develop an alternative to sleeping on the couch when you get into trouble?

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Only a man of your experience & wisdom fully understands what's going on with this van.

[@Shrek_2452]

Great review!

[@Geeios1]

What about the gap at the rack mount, van door opening, between the van and the tent?

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Yes, there is a gap. I guess you could modify it somehow with a small tarp and magnets to cover but it hasn't been an issue for me.

[@brianmowers307]

Very cool! 2 questions: do the vertical edges of each side zip together to keep bugs out and second, what do you see as the advantages of this over a free-standing ez-up type shelter?

[@livelightwithwildlandorgan7122]

great question! i would like to know too.

[@alf3553]

I’ve watched a few videos on this tent add on, nobody shows if the side edges can be sealed up for Bug protection. So two very good questions that need to be answered. Bug Proof ? , Pros and cons of a free standing tent ?

[@CarlosG2288]

Yes, the room can be completely sealed off so bugs can't come in. It's literally a cube that attaches to the existing awning. The advantage over an EZ up is that this can be completely closed off and that you don't have to carry any extra poles or frame for the ez up since the structure is already part of the awning that is attached to the roof rack.

[@pamela8570]

That's pretty cool

[@JimBurwellsPetiquetteHouston]

Let us know how it does for winter sleeping - probably need a buddy heater!

[@myadventureoutdoors]

I think a buddy heater for cold weather would be perfect.

[@2ndchancegeorge]

That is NICE. Now Adventure Wife has got a place to kick you out too. Lol. Very nice and another Sterling Video brother. Bhaa who needs directions anyway

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Wifey hasn't kicked me out yet but if she does I'm totally prepared. I don't think she will. I'm her protector and I provide body heat to her as she sleeps.

[@SheltiesRule49]

Good video!, ty

[@229Reaper]

hi,nices videos,thanks for sharing....do you have a pictures or tell me how you fixed the arb awning on the van(roof rack)??

[@AvoidingChores]

very nice piece of gear. now is there some protection from above against the van? Just thinking rain drips down on your floor. I definitely would setup that extra awning on those rainy days where you can keep your bike or other gear dry.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Once it's closed up, no rain will get it.

[@nonamenoname1176]

Are the legs staked out.

[@ARVIthereyet]

How does it handle rain? Does the water get inside the room?

[@myadventureoutdoors]

I've actually never used it in a rain. The awning, I've used many times in the rain with no issues. I would not expect any issue because the windows can be zipped up. This is a quality product.

[@frankmangieri2077]

hey steve! do you still like this awning room?or is it not something you deploy often on your trips?i'm thinking of maybe a stand alone screen shelter instead.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Yes, I still like it and it has served me well. I don't use it as much as I thought I would however but it's nice to have. If you are only doing overnighters or short stays, a stand alone shelter might be a much quicker & mobile option.

[@PrestonGladd]

I just got the same awning and room myself, lol, but I only got the 2000. Are you going to georgia bushcraft spring gathering this weekend?

[@myadventureoutdoors]

No sir I will not be there. I'm sure you probably like yours as much as i like mine.

[@johnwalker3263]

I just bought one of these and I can't figure out what all the cordage is for. Any ideas?

[@myadventureoutdoors]

If it's the awning, it's to stake down the 2 poles. As far as the awning room, I don't know why it would have a bunch of cordage.

[@mikewalters1224]

Cool!

[@oldstory-sz4qc]

I am about to purchase this for an upcoming winter camping trip at 2500-3000 meters above sea level, can you tell me if this room will be warm without using a propane heater?

[@myadventureoutdoors]

To a certain degree, yes. It can block wind and rain but it is still essentially a tent. A small heater inside would probably be very helpful if super cold.

[@oldstory-sz4qc]

@@myadventureoutdoors Do you have any advice about the heater? I am very afraid of it because it is dangerous and toxic if the place is closed.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Not really but I would look at a Mr. Buddy Heater most likely

[@oldstory-sz4qc]

@@myadventureoutdoors Thank you so much I appreciate that

[@regginaldwilliams9381]

Does it have a floor?

[@davidhunter1538]

WAIT, I couldn't see a seal between the walls and the roof, that's not going to keep the bugs out ! Am I seeing right?

[@myadventureoutdoors]

The awning room will completely seal itself with one exception. The front outward wall at the bottom has no zipper. the netting zips close but the canvas at the bottom is open and just hangs. All of the mosquito netting does seal and zipper close keeping the bugs and critters out.

[@youtruckrek5121]

thanks

[@biblesnbarbells]

Love it Brother! I am planning on purchasing mine soon. We will need to get together and do a vid together.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Lets do it. You will really like the awning room.

[@jesseaskew957]

Let’s see it on a campsite setup,

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Oh you will.

[@casualcarolinafishing5835]

Well Steve, they knew people with superior brains don't bother reading the directions anyway, so why include them? hehe That is a nice looking portable room. That was really well thought out to make sure each side could be open or closed, with or without the netting. Handy design there!

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Sometimes the burden of all this brain power is worth it Bill. Less papers to deal with. I think it will be a great room for naps.

[@casualcarolinafishing5835]

Naps with the fresh summer breeze flowing through. Yep, I can get on board with that.

[@gregwilkerson5743]

Would someone with a superior brain have the opinion that the ARB arwing and room could withstand a strong southern summer thunderstorm when camping?

[@myadventureoutdoors]

I know such a person and even though I haven't used it in a strong storm, I believe it would handle a storm with winds pretty good. Just make sure when you set it up, stake down the poles. If the soil is soft, tie the cordage around a couple decent rocks or logs and I think it will handle a southern storm pretty well. Thank you for watching Darth.

[@gregwilkerson5743]

@@myadventureoutdoors great, thanks for the info. Thanks for the channel also, vey informative and entertaining.

[@MrJKD360]

Does the big window zip down or just flap in the breeze?

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Big window zips down on both sides. Does not have a zipper at bottom. Mosquito netting on inside also zips preventing anything from coming inside. All of the other windows completely zip on all 3 sides.

[@MrJKD360]

Adventure Outdoors Thank you!

[@67kwagner]

Would you think it would hold up camping on the beach? I’m trying to find a solution for my 5th generation 4 runner to use at cape lookout where the wind never truly stops! Maybe on the sound side at least?

[@jeberjaber]

I need to know the answer to this too

[@livelightwithwildlandorgan7122]

GREAT VID!! thanks man, we've been looking for something like this. how is it holding up? do you still love it?

[@myadventureoutdoors]

It's all brand new so only time will tell. It appears to be very high quality so I expect to get years of service from it.

[@aewi75vttu]

Somebody talked to me this model is not well function for waterproof. is it true?? plz answer me thx.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

I haven't used it in the rain but I imagine it is very waterproof. It is very high quality.

[@Vera-xu3xw]

Mosquito netting and huge opening around the van area doesn't seem to be a very good system?

[@sigoutdoors2013]

What is the name of the boarder you use with your name and logo on the thumbnails called and what program do you use to make them?

[@myadventureoutdoors]

I use an online program called PicMonkey to do all my thumbnails. Cost around $40 a year I think. There are a ton of tutorials on KZbin that will teach you how to use it to make your thumbnails or other things photo related. It's like a poor man's Photoshop.

[@KayakCatfish]

I’m sure your neighbor loves seeing that contraption set up in your yard. You might find some leaves raked inside it.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

If you only knew what happens inside that contraption.

[@therollingcaveman4427]

How has it held up?

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Honestly, I'm not able to give you a fair report because I haven't used it much in this last year due to life circumstances. It's very high quality and I expect it to give me years of service. You will not be disappointed.

[@nonamenoname1176]

Never mind

[@Mr3andrew3]

Thank you. So many b.s. reviews with bad music, camera work etc... Ya, thanks again- using a van too. 1 year in N.M. State parks. *A.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Thanks Andrew, I appreciate the nice comment.

[@xangodango]

are you like 10 years old?

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Did I trigger you in some way snowflake?

[@xangodango]

like I said, 10 years old.

[@burresscounty]

Glamping at its finest....