Buying the CHEAPEST 270 free standing AWNING!

Today we are checking out one of, if not the cheapest free standing 270/batwing awnings in australia! I've had the OCAM Premium Wing Awning on my 4WD for just over a month so this isn't my full review, but we are going to show off everything about the awning and of couse how much it costs! I think this could be one of the best camping mods i've ever done to my 4x4
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[@mikehunt5626]

There is 1 negative that will only piss you off when the rain hits. The awning is great value, yes but there is a huge gap between the car and the awning at the hinge point. add some wind to the downpour and you will have a river pouring into the sheltered area turning it into a swamp. I will wait and see how it goes for ya Pat, I am looking at a much more expensive 1 as it covers that area 80% better than this unit does. Love ya videos dude, no bullshit here just honesty.

[@aussienscale]

My young fella has one of these, along with the side opening OCAM RTT, could not be happier with it, he christened both of them with a week on Frasier, not a single problem. I helped him mount and set them up, I was more than impressed with the quality and build.

[@jamesforrest02]

I absolutely agree with the fact that if an awning is quick to set up you'll use it more. Might invest in this one! Cheers Pat and team

[@AussieArvos]

Thanks James!

[@fatmanoverlanding]

Well done on doing a thorough and well presented review. I totally agree, a few years ago the prices of free standing awnings where through the roof. So when I got my first 270 awning, I bought one that needed poles (Batwing). But I've since replaced that with a free standing version nearly 2 years ago. The biggest differece I've found is I use it a lot more than my previous awning, for exactly the same reason you pointed out - so much easier (& quicker) to setup and pack away. I'm like you when camping, I'm all for easy and quick setup and pack. 👍

[@AussieArvos]

Thanks Fatman, glad to hear your thoughts, that was my biggest thing too! I've been using this thing heaps, even just roadside stops, the ease of use definitely makes your more inclined to set it up!

[@HammerRocks]

Another great demo and review video. You're a natural. You covered all the bases and hit the nail on the head on the info. The added visual pop-ups to convey your message adds real impact. Great work. 👍👍 I can totally relate to your message. I don't use my 270-degree awning (Rhino-Rack Batwing) as often due to the setup. I now only really set it up at camp if there is a chance of rain. It might mean, it's time to replace it. I'm all for making camping setup and packing quick and easy. 👌👌

[@AussieArvos]

Thanks Hammer! Thanks for the feedback! much appreiciate mate!

[@fisher898]

I actually got rid of my Rhino Batwing . Worst thing I’ve purchased in 30 + years camping. Wrote to the company expressing my disappointment. Never replied.

[@HammerRocks]

@@fisher898 I'd like to get rid of mine too, but it's such an expensive purchase, that I am stuck with it for a while, and try to get as much value from it for as long as I can tolerate it.

[@lewidogs11]

You guys and Tyler on the regular uploads is so good. Keep it up.

[@AussieArvos]

Thanks mate! We appreciate it!!

[@GETNROUND]

I purchased a 30 second awning, free-standing 270 back in 2017 and man, what a game changer. Probably the most used accessory on my car to be honest. Even back then it was only $1100. Heavy duty canvass with a sturdy aluminium frame and the wall kit was only a couple of hundred. I have had it in scorching heat in the Pilbara western australia, wet season storms in the kimberly and all the way to the east coast with torrential wind and rain and its still going strong. Seriously, if this thing ever breaks, I'll buy another one because I have definitely got my monies worth.

[@GETNROUND]

Have I really won something or is this a scam?

[@gungsmas]

@@GETNROUND it's a scam, it's on heaps of comments

[@hugowaltersoto9199]

Another good video mate. Awesome to see your camo setup evolving. Trial and error is the best way to find out what suits your needs best. Everyone is different. Kee to see where you go from here onwards and upwards 👌

[@AussieArvos]

That's its Hugo! Thanks!

[@ianweal3081]

Great vid again. I note some comments still say not enough coverage. Don't figure! Well go big and get a Bunduawn 360° as we did, but they'll pay for it. We have the 360° unit, love how it shades the whole car from sun, so cool to get into vehicle on sunny day. It's also freestanding and as you pull it around the unit has self erecting uprights lifting awning higher than car roof to avoid water pooling, but we have found we do have to create a hollow with a centre pull ground rope to allow runoff in heavy rains. Unfortunately, even though it's classified as freestanding we found for peace of mind we're compelled to put upright support poles and ropes in, however it is a vast area to catch wind. You'll experience this also I'm guessing, hope you enjoy the convenience as we have, ours also gets utilised more than our previous roll out awning as you had.

[@4x4touring47]

Great bit of kit 👌👍 they must have come out of the same factory that makes the drifta 270. I've had a drifta for about 6 months and they are bloody great! Not too heavy and easy as to set up and take down. Drifta do full canvas sheets for walls but I like the walls you have maybe a bit better though probably not as strong. Best mod to do with the tie off strap to the roof rack/tent is get rid of that strap and grab yourself a rope ratchet from Bunnings - they cost about $12 and has a simple hook and ratchet the awning tight. I like em so much I have bought one for each time down point and have a caribeener on one end and the hook on the other. Makes it super easy to tie down and readjust if necessary 👌👌😎😎 The flex on yours is definitely just the way it's mounted to the tent because mine doesn't flex at all. You want to look at gett reinforced brackets. I think drifta do them and they have extra metal to support it. And you want 4 mounts as well more focused to the hinge end. Rob from slacks creek drifta store did a great vid on how to set it up so it doesn't flex. That quality you get for the price is pretty sweet and it makes it much more usable for quick stops. Nothing better than pulling up for a lunch stop and having instant shed 👌👍😎

[@Lee-astrololee]

Thank you Patrick for the comprehensive review, I have been looking at these for some time, the big priced brands and thought the OCAM one I checked out at the Melb 4x4 was just as good, maybe a tad diff in the canvas on the dearer model but hey who can afford that bigger price for what they both can be used for! Thanks mate!

[@michaelhermans4753]

They are a game changer, I like anything fast, had mine for 2 years 30 second awning In windy WA you have to be more diligent on tie downs Another big advantage of these you can move your vehicle with it fully deployed as the sun moves it’s shadow That way you’re always in the shade Another excellent review

[@micktaylorwolfcreekmechanical]

I picked one up from the wreckers for $50, thought it was a normal awning guess the wreckers did as well. Used it a dozen times but didn't really like it that much after it got hit by a few southerly busters so put it on market place for make a offer it sold within a few minutes for 1000 bucks. I thought the bloke was mad when offered me that much as would have been happy for what I paid for it, then I googled the brand and seen the cost new. Now that I'm not camping out of my 4wd every weekend and using a soft floor camper I wish I had of kept it at least the price has dropped a lot on these so I might buy a new one that's why I'm looking at reviews now.

[@SYDNEY4WDCLUB]

Great video guys, very informative & helpful for decision making.. 💪🏾👍🏾

[@anyamingan2287]

Another great video!!! 😁😁The old footage setting up the awning with the Pajero is gold too

[@AussieArvos]

Miss the paj!

[@PadmaDorjee]

I was not aware of this brand and will now have a look at buying one. Thanks for the good review.

[@mattluszczak8095]

The addition of the walls are great for wet weather conditions, under a swag etc. Nice

[@joshkeir5254]

Had mine setup all weekend at splendour in the grass 2022. Never buckled or folded among a battlefield of crippled Gazebos and drenched tents

[@scotthepburn6616]

Great review mate, I’m definitely looking at one to buy as well as the rooftop tent.

[@goldmagnet]

Well I just purchased one, $809.10 with free delivery. What an absolute bargain. I've been looking at 270°s for ages but I just couldn't commit because they're so expensive but this is awesome. Going to mount it to my alloy canopy that I put on my ute that I have set up for camping in.

[@Max-lf4br]

i love this, gotta say though that i'd like it more if the wall was in segments and connected with zippers, and if you could zip those clear felxible plastic windows into the windows instead of the fly so you can see the outside without worry about rain. Kinda like the Thule panorama

[@magdaindiaan4235]

Many thanks for sharing. Watching from the tropical rainforest of Suriname.

[@richnegs5828]

Down to earth as always mate, looks great and hopefully turns out to be good in the long run. Be curious about it after some high wind. Thanks Pat.🇦🇺👍

[@AussieArvos]

No worries Rich! Me too! looking forward to doing the proper review soon with some wind tests!

[@mick457]

i went the bush wakka extremes darkness best investment ever so easy to use, by reusing my old polls from my old pull out awning i dont need to buy extra support polls for when the wind gets up and i can also use my kings awning tent on it, which is why i went for the bushwakka having 2 straight arms that come out so i could use the awning tent

[@dalebott9759]

Unreal, definitely will be looking at purchasing one for Christmas holidays

[@paulkenny7363]

Great looking awning and value for money too look forward to your next review 😊

[@Jayden.Dean25]

Ocam is definitely doing great things had no idea they where doing this now wow

[@davidfromdownunder]

Love it! I hope Ocam are attending this weekend's Brisbane Camp / Caravan show at RNA showgrounds

[@jessecosway1375]

Thought that was you at Goulburn weir.. plenty of water around then, must be crazy now. Been looking at 270 awnings. This is now on the list. Thanks.

[@missingMBR]

Definitely a competitive price for a 270 freestanding. I instead went for the Bushwakka Extreme Darkness 270. Quite a bit more expensive but has 900D ripstop nylon over the Ocam having 600D. The frame looks sturdier although it is 8kg heavier. The Bushwakka also has built-in led lighting.

[@jaspreetbains2776]

Hi Mate im considering one in due course once i get a roof rack sorted to hold it. I noticed that the bugs and flies can get in via the gaps to the car if using the mesh window walls. Would you fit a double swag under it as well as some free standing tables n chairs etc at the same time?

[@KrAUSerMike]

Great vid mate! I'm saving this vid for when I get my own 4x4

[@AussieArvos]

Cheers!

[@nickgrech9634]

Such a great channel and always great videos

[@stephensmith5317]

great review mate, the 270 degree awning is awesome, very similar to the kings freestanding awning, but they both are quite small . I guess they come in a larger size but if not I dont think id bother getting one. as i like the extra width on the other brand awnings. you say you dont like getting wet if raining but it looks like your new 270 makes getting into your side access rooftop tent more chance of getting a shower by the time you close up your outer door and climb up into your tent. but i must admit it does look great. a credit to Ocam.. big Tick.

[@AussieArvos]

Hahahah thanks Stephen! i spose the good thing about it being a little smaller is the weight saving and it looks a little less bulky, but if you need more room, you'd be looking for somthing bigger. I think for the stuff i'm doing it will be fine! excited to see how it goes in the weather ! cheers :)

[@davexstuntman]

Crikey that’s a really good price for a free standing awning, thanks for the video 😁👍👍

[@boofhead2102]

Be interesting to see how those walls go in windy conditions, I currently have an xtm 270 with a wall kit and went camping at bunya mountains and didn’t get any sleep because the walls keep ripping off during the night because it was windy as shit, but that could be because the Velcro is cheap

[@ElfAzzid]

I bought the Kings version for about $400. The brackets are HUGE and not compatible with a rooftop tent. Had to MacGyver it to get it to mount, buying galvanised brackets from Bunnings, plus slide the tent over a little so it would open properly (tourer x). The side walls are sold individually, and are kinda pricy for what they are. I only bought 2, which was enough to hide from torrential rain. They dont go straight down, but out at an angle which gives you more floor space. I had the standard awning before that, and it bent on the 2nd trip, plus kept falling down with the wind. The 270 is brilliant. Like you said, one hand set up in seconds. Its a bit heavier than the OCAM at 28kgs.

[@jessiewhittaker9417]

I've got a ironman 270 freestanding love it bought it end of last year for $860

[@russellwyborn3667]

Hi great looking set up, question, how much rain comes in over rear of car with awning up..

[@TheScary79]

It looks like an awesome set up.. but I often wonder about these sort of things how much rain and or water gets between the rooftop and the body of the car when it's rain I guess it depends on rain direction and wind to I guess. But

[@richardb8492]

@10:55 I see what you did there. The pink Fuchsia chair guaranteed your mates won’t steal your chair. Great review as I’ve been in the market for a new awning and have been debating the free standing versus the pole type and this does both well. My only concern is the mounting or lack off, like yours I’m going to get flex.

[@nasilemak868]

Maybe belongs to Anya?

[@richardb8492]

@@nasilemak868 as much as it was sarcasm it’s true that your mates will never sit in your pink chair. Ask me how I know?

[@juancarloscisneros1939]

How did you mount the awning to your RTT? I have a similar Hardshell tent and been trying to see what’s the best way to mount things to the Chanel. Thanks!

[@donaloliathain6380]

How does the roof rack handle the weight of the tent and awning together in a off road situation.. no mention of Max load rating on the ocam website ?

[@rrc123]

If you owned a Dual cab ute with a canopy with Rhino rack on the cab and canopy. Can I connect between the cab and canopy? Or are these large awnings only suited to wagons.

[@incognito_cs]

What is the type of bracket you used to mount the awning to the slots in your roof top tent?

[@davea7250]

I just bought one , im a tradey and your all over it , good on you keep up the good work.

[@diylife1688]

Excellent review mate cheers

[@hypermotors8139]

XTM 270 hands down and over most 270 awnings for me. Most windy conditions you gotta peg down anyway so with the 270 pegging it down is no stress anyway.

[@huxtable1986ify]

As the poles are so easy to depoly you might as well use them and save the stress fatigue on the aluminium hinges

[@GBandX]

I would love to see how the the material weathers with heavy rain and wind. I had a kings 270 awning and found material stretched and leaked after a trip o Fraser Island. I would love to see how this weather moving forward.

[@vikingcove]

Nice introduction to this awning model. Do you have a follow up video, after having used this for a while?

[@crazycamper2153]

i've been using this for almost a year. so far, still holding. just need a new sturdier bracket. the one that comes with it works, just less adjustment room.

[@Alberthoward3right9up]

You can't hide how impressed you are by it all.

[@kimperry2199]

Hey, thanks for the review! Do you know if the can be shipped to the US or are available by some retailer here? Thanks!

[@thuan888x]

nice river camp site near the river and great set up

[@nickrobertshaw9692]

How is it holding up after 10 months ? also since i have a rear lift up tailgate like your cruiser, did you need to do anything to make it clear once the tailgate is open ?

[@H1dD3NfR1Ut]

Been looking for a 270 for a while and was gonna go with the 23Zero, but after seeing this I’m sold, cheers for the informative vid 🤙🏻

[@AussieArvos]

No worries mate! hope it helps!

[@achildleftburning]

23zero would be better quality no doubt... I own some 23zero gear and it's good shit, as is the Darche gear

[@Davin702]

Can rain get through the space between the tailgate and the awning? Is a rain gutter necessary?

[@chrisspies8123]

Looks like a sweet awning set up. How far does the awning come out perpendicularly from the side of your rig? Same at the back.

[@mitchellcream1339]

What are your thoughts on the awning now that you’ve had it on for a fair while? Still a good piece of kit?

[@anotheraussiebattla233]

When is the next big trip fellas loved the Fraser vids and the big desert looked unreal camera really doesn’t show big dune any justice

[@showbags7]

Cheers mate... I'm lazy, I hate anything that isn't efficient... let me clarify...I'm lazy when it comes to packing up, I'm always excited and motivated once I get some where... thanks for this review mate, greatly appreciated!

[@fourhourswest2164]

I wonder how strong the Velcro would be if it’s being thrashed in the wind

[@NickElliottOutdoors]

I'd say very strong if runs a long the whole length of the awning and walls. That's a decent amount of surface area for the velcro to hook to.

[@Swarthysteak747]

What Nick said. But even then if your worried I'd just take the sides off

[@Wazza722]

yea and velcro loses its strength after a while. it needs a zip i reakon.

[@stevencondron9355]

@@Wazza722my johnnos camping trailer is 2009 an has Velcro for the walls an are still strong as the first day we brought it but it’s all Australia made so only time will tell

[@platinumrig3523]

do you jave a link for the double slider under your freezer? Great awning by the way

[@MrFastFarmer]

When it comes to awnings, you simply can't beat KINGS.

[@michaelsmith8919]

How do they go in heavy rain with all the water running down the side/back of car a running into the enclosed area ?

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

So how do you get into your roof top tent with the awning fully open?

[@eliyilmaz6983]

some good reviewing evidence there Patrick one of the best looking etc' on the market 👍

[@AussieArvos]

Thanks Eli, Ive been pretty impressed!

[@tonymeredith6969]

Thanks for the review. Is there much of a gap between the car and awning for rain to get through when it’s set up?

[@AussieArvos]

No worries! All depends on how you mount it, mine is mounted the same as my old king's awning and I never had any issue with that. it's mounted to the channels of the RTT via a bracket so there is a small gap, but it's covered up by the awning cover. I never had an issue with it in the past and in our initial rain tests it's been fine, keen to see how it goes in a torrential downpour with wind, that will be in full review in couple of months 🤙

[@kabaottoemulsion1869]

Support local! Good on ya~! I am sold again! Ocam stuff are reasonably priced!

[@dennisfreebairn8754]

I found a wanderer 2x2m freestanding awning from wanderer, why they discontinued them I don’t know! I got second hand in great condition, and it’s a must have for my work Ute/ camping rig. Another great video from you guys!! Thanks. See you out there soon!

[@liamfilm1722]

I've had one too, I'm not sure why they got rid of them as they were dirt cheap and great quality. I ran my wanderer awning for years with no issues. Only got rid of it as it was on the car I sold.

[@dennisfreebairn8754]

@@liamfilm1722 it’s a staple on my Ute, I have a bf rtv, chopped the centre console out, installed a waeco 11L compressor fridge, dual battery system, inverter, camped worked camped, had cold drinks, stayed out of the shade, stayed out of the rain. Now thinking to remake those awnings with a mate whose is an upholsterer, only other company I know of making a freestanding side awning is Hannibal

[@liamfilm1722]

@@dennisfreebairn8754 Yes I have seen those, makes me wonder if they have some sort of patent on them, I was close to purchasing a hannibal awning as I now have a land rover but supposedly the quality has declined since the australian company has taken over. Let me know if you remake them - I may be keen on buying one! cheers

[@thecartsman]

Would you be able to double hang at 270 and an awning tent off the same side?

[@ZEROmg13]

very solid awning, do you know if there is a north american distributor?? particularly canada??

[@drewgough64]

Hi mate, Could you please update me with how the 270 is going? I have been looking at it but seen mixed reviews. Has it had any issues since this review? Thank you ❤

[@scottcrowe6736]

Following, first impressions quality bit of kit, looking forward to real world use.... thank you

[@AussieArvos]

Thanks Scott! Same here! looking forward to putting it to test in some wet weather and winds! cheers :)

[@erikolin4047]

How do you stop water coming in the large hole where the main hinge is?

[@Nailslondonofficial]

Hi, I love your setup… Can you tell me where you bought your awning brackets from? I have the tent box cargo and would like to do your setup

[@bennyjahmin3953]

How do you get into the tent when the awning is setup?

[@blhob1]

Like everyone, good initial thoughts, and stoked to see a couple of mobs handing things to you for an honest review. Keep up the great work lads

[@AussieArvos]

Thanks mate! means alot !

[@TURBOTRISTO]

the cheapest videos are killing it at the moment!

[@brandonshuttleworth1293]

How’s the gvm on the 80 going , just pack more stuff on

[@Tom-lf8hx]

One thing i spotted precovid from a euro awning company was a 270 + RTT and an extention (hole) so you can join the two so you dont get wet ahaha

[@tahjchapman4810]

Bloody great content

[@DG850post]

Your truck is the main photo for their website!!! very cool

[@mixmastermoods]

Have u had any issues with rain getting into the large gab above the hinges

[@djnmv]

Another great review! 👍🏼 My only gripe tho is how you titled the video, as I think it may not be the cheapest as there is a Kings one that is cheaper (not saying it’s as good tho) and you also said “buying” in the title, but then it sounded in the video like you were given it for a review. Anyway, no big deal! Also wondering what they are like in the rain with water coming down between the awning and the vehicle, is that annoying? Suppose it can’t be helped much.

[@alwayswinning97]

i really want an awning like this, but all the car mounted ones i see have a gap between the awning and the vehicle which lets water in and in my eyes defeats the purpose. when you go to open the car door doesnt water still run down the sides of the vehicle? are there any awnings that dont have that gap?

[@mikeg1074]

Great Review. Is it possible for you to manufacture mounting brackets coming off your roof rack to give it more stability? I'm not a fan of the current roof top tent mounting setup.

[@AussieArvos]

Hi Mike, it comes with some brackets which are for roof racks, but as i've got my tent already on it makes them a little hard to mount, i might explore some other options and come back with a solution in the review video !

[@chillybinadventures]

Love your content bro ❤

[@gregobrien9098]

How do you access the rooftop tent with the 270 awning deployed?

[@MrEnglischjules]

i sent a message to OCAM, asking if they are going into the UK/Europe market.. as i looked at the awning you showed.. Would be a little better to get it if available from over this side of the world.. WHAT i loved was the prices to be fair, prices here are horrendous.. so so sooooooooo much money, out of the price range of most people. No such thing as a low price, non premium quality item.. so its the best that is expensive, or nothing.. I saw so much on their website that would be ideal over here, ok course most of the Toyota etc stuff like 80s we dont have, but the actual camping stuff would be cool.. I would take that awning straight away and with sides.. WHat i like about your channel is its not expensive top end items..... lower priced stuff, which of course means corners on cost are cut but still more available to most of us.. and i like how you do the stuff yourself, and you dont have always perfect results so you go back and change stuff, like the electrics, the switches and panels... i am so desperate for a front bar work for my Gen 2 Paj but getting even stuff like slide, or lift up opening rear side windows is a no no.. Making pull out shelves and so on, rather than buying... showing stuff and trying things is what i really like..... Setting up camp, the order you do it, what you actually carry ..... and why.... then putting it all back away to move on, stuff like this is interesting, which we done see enough of. Anyway hoping the weather is good here this week, so much to do on mine, before its ready to go back to Ukraine in January (sub zero..15 or so and bad blizzards).. got more help to give over there for the animals... its a drive through Europe from England, but if i said like 1500k, 2000km that is a lot for people over here by far, but down under it seems not much lol. Anyway need food... dont go top end, big sponsors etc.. keep it real, for the man in the street as we say here.. cya Jules, Sheffield, England.

[@johnrogers5825]

As usual, a great video and honest review. Are those poles fixed, or can they be adjusted to go lower, so would help in stormy conditions. That,s if the awning arms can be lowered of course, or are they fixed? Fly mesh seems almost useless as flies and mozzies can get in under vehicle so easily and quickly.

[@AussieArvos]

Thanks mate, yeah they are adjustable, and yeah I see what your saying !

[@johnrogers5825]

@@AussieArvos That was quick response, thanks. So if I lowered the poles, does the awning itself drop down, and how far? When you set the awning up, it was all straight out and rigid, so is there latches on each awning arm to allow them to drop?

[@corbindanylycha5246]

Awning looks good for the price, not sure about your mounting setup, it doesn’t look quite strong enough with all that flexing and could cause issues down the track. Good review, love the wall 👍

[@forgeknox5480]

That is impressive. How do you access your roof top tent? Through the side, I'm guessing?

[@foxtonstreet]

Did you buy this or have you got a good thing going with ocam?

[@overunder_4x4]

That 270 looks ideal. Did it come into contact with your rear hatch when deployed? I have a ‘14 4Runner and this looks great, but I don’t want hatch to come into contact with the awning underpinnings and scratch off my paint.

[@tr1ppygames233]

Do you have a link for the awning wall? I’m interested in both

[@kyfisher3662]

how dose the Velcro hold up in heavy wind?

[@shaycheney5903]

Where do you find the awning wall for it ?

[@barron204]

It looks great.

[@callummaclean7209]

Hey mate, do you have a link to the awning wall/cover?