ARB Vs Aldi Annexe - Which one is better?

We have had an Aldi annexe for quite a long time now and have been very happy with it. When it came time to buy another annexe for the other side of the trailer we decided to get an ARB version as it is quite versatile and can be turned into a screen room.
This video compares the features of each. At $359 the ARB is close to double the price of the Aldi which sells for $199.
Which one do you think is better?
Annexe or Annex? In English Annex is a verb and Annexe is a noun so the canvas structure is an annexe and annex means to attach so you can annex an annexe to your caravan LOL.
PLEASE NOTE: This video was made before we knew the fate of our camping gear. Thankfully it ALL survived intact.
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[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

To see the setup procedure check out : kzbin.info/www/bejne/d52nlaCJr62rpLM&ab_channel=WesternAustraliaNowandThen It is the same for both the Aldi and ARB annexe (I only zipped the Aldi floor on once and left it there permanently).

[@bernicewilson171]

Take a news magnets on your door that's facing your trailer and the magnets will hold the material to the trailer and you won't get bugs in

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Great idea, I have some small rare earth magnets that would do that job nicely.

[@triptonmiller8532]

I have an arb and a another brand awning with the awning rooms. And I favor the alternative over the arb. It too has a detachable floor, but it is heavy duty pvc. It is 6.5 x 8, I wish they made a larger one. I rarely use my arb. Good video.

[@tgfcujhb7583]

Mark where you want the light to shine through from the trailer and get a boat upholsterer to sew in a clear section 👍👍

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

I wasn't able to show it in the video but we have a strip LED light that works really well where the clear overhead section of the annexe is. Will probably put that bit in a later vid.

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Do you have an annexe for the 4x4? How do you think these compare?

[@ontheroadwithjohn]

I was looking at how you had the lights stuck to the tent wall. then you opened the wall to see the trailer. and here i thought it was magic. Aldi looks like it would be a good buy.

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Haha, yes the metal wall of the trailer works perfectly for that. I did work out a way to put lights anywhere on canvas without having to have metal behind it. I just bought some strong rare earth magnets and use lights that also have magnets. Works a treat but you have to have someone on the other side of the canvas to place the magnets in some areas.

[@user-ir7gu8en4v]

Where can you buy the Aldi Awning Room do you have a link for it? Nice review thanks!

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Unfortunately with Aldi you just have to wait for them to advertise that they are going to bring the awnings in.

[@rickyelvis3215]

perfect kiwaussie accent!

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

LOL sad to report I was bron in the UK.

[@danielbarrios1795]

How can I get my hands on that Aldi Annexe here in the US? Is doesn't pop up in Amazon or Ebay

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Hi, not really sure how you can get them in the USA as Aldi gear seems to be exclusive to Aldi stores. There are some Aldi stores in the USA but I'm not sure of the locations. Maybe contect them direct and see if they can ship to you. Because they bring different gear in at different times, they don't always have stoock available so sometimes you have to wait until they bring them in to stores.

[@robertskillings864]

Can you get the Aldi in the US?

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Had a quick look and it appears that Aldi is in the US : www.aisleofshame.com/aldi-state-locations/ You would have to check with local stores to see what they have available.

[@RoughRide]

I don't like the floor.... no reason, brilliant.

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Which one, the Aldi floor or the ARB?

[@cynthiabustamante2884]

Zipper on the floor to sweep the dirt out.

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Ah, yes that would make it easy, never thought of that :)

[@oneeyedphotographer]

Unpacking, erection, taking down, packing away differences?

[@HGCUPCAKES]

Great questions.

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Good question, didn't really think about that as I have I think I have footage of setups in older videos. Both identical to set up and pull down and both are really simple. I measured the time to set up the Aldi one once and from start to finish it was just over 12 minutes for the whole setup with awning and annexe. For just the awning it is about 5 minutes. ARB would be exactly the same. (I found the setup video and pinned it to the top of the comments.)

[@fakeaccount8342]

I pinched my shrimp in one of those triple zippers once...well 3 times technically, not a fan. 😳

[@gabrieluribe1852]

I paid $124.°° at Amazon

[@skypark4948]

Absolutely not recommended ARB !!! High price, Bad Quality & Service

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

They did have a very good name at one time but perhaps they are going down the same road as most other companies where quick profits mean more than long term customers... So far we are happy enough with this annexe but we haven't used it many times yet. It certainly was expensive.