Destination 4x4 180 Degree Awning Installation

[@Campingdownunder]

Great to see you ended up going with the destination 4wd awning mate 👍 there's a very good reason it's such an expensive awning. It's 100% Australian designed, built owned & operated. One of only a few manufacturers that make Australian made awnings rather than just importing awnings & slapping their name on it. Unfortunately Australian materials & labour is very expensive which is why most companies choose to import everything. Everyone should support local Australian businesses where ever possible so we keep growing small Australian businesses. The owner is also one of the nicest bloke's you'll ever meet and invested every dollar he has into starting this business

[@angeloudy]

I've supported lots of Australian businesses by exporting their product overseas, especially during Covid. Economics are complicated. Importing is also helping Australia economy in someway. At the end of the day, it all comes down to whether it's good quality and good value for money. "Aussie made" shouldn't be a selling point. No bias.

[@Campingdownunder]

@@angeloudy good point you definitely can't buy something just because it's Aussie made. But of the 2 main free-standing awnings made in Australia they are both very expensive when you consider its competitors but I've personally seen both this awning and the camp king industries awning which I run on my 4wd and they are top quality worthy of the investment. You also have to consider after sales support. The dealer may be in Australia but if you have any warranty issues you have to hope they have the parts in stock to replace them. Where as something built in Australia it's much easier to source parts. But I understand not many people can justify spending so much on an awning & are happy spending less for a lower quality awning as they may not use it enough to justify the price. But I think of it as an investment that's going to last me years to come

[@thepiedact9495]

The owner is a absolute legend !!! One of the nicest and helpful person I have come across within Australian owned businesses. The product looks amazing and can’t wait to pick mine up next week.

[@MarkSmith-se6uf]

I’ll be getting 1 shortly, was deciding between a few others but this 1 is it, those brackets and the extending arms got me🤙

[@DASHOffRoad]

Same, me too

[@tyson3997]

Haha black fitting on the rope is to tighten the rope not to put in the eyelet Don't do as Dave does

[@DASHOffRoad]

Haha. Omg, how did I miss that. I still like the way I do it though 🫣

[@chopiesel]

Ran straight here once I saw that too

[@chrismateer251]

Dave attack yet again If all else fails read the Destructions

[@wasbruce]

I like that you kept the goofs, showing us a realistic experience of installing anything. When I installed my awning I fumbled it putting a nice big gouge in the paint. Forklift would've been nice 😉

[@destination4wd788]

Hahahaahahaha I started watching the video and I said to myself “ohh no! The awning look upside down, he really fitted upside down 😂😂😂

[@ShaunBurton]

Nice unit.. I like the idea of the extendable length for extra coverage with a smaller packup footprint. Pretty informative vid, though i think it's your first time using a guy rope?

[@weridegiantsmtb284]

I like it! Need to run 12v leds on the arms. 🤘🏽 odin62 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@WheelingWebber]

Nice shovel, haha

[@DASHOffRoad]

Thanks 👍

[@smallaam6191]

I get that it’s for strength, but those mounting brackets seem verrryy long, I’ve got an old fox wing 270 degree and the brackets take up 1 row on my rhino rack platform, and I can hang off of it without it even budging, so I’d like to see how they go

[@DASHOffRoad]

If you ask me, the longer the brackets the better

[@smallaam6191]

I’d disagree because the space it takes up is important, as it would take out a whole rail that you then can’t use, but will be good to know it’s quality

[@cyclemoto8744]

@@DASHOffRoad Without any hard evidence, the heavy duty and extended brackets could equate to over engineering.

[@richardwalsh5570]

Looks like a very impressive awning. However holy heck they want an arm and a leg to buy one. Strewth

[@gregbishop610]

Lol 62 owners can do it

[@brettleonard8602]

@@gregbishop610 yep cause they saved a small fortune not buying a Toyota..

[@cyclemoto8744]

Great design, have never seen an awning which extends horizontally. Unfortunately there is no way I could justify spending $3k on an awning. Would rather spend $100 on an awning extension tarp. Furthermore I've been debating with the idea of ditchinh my awning and just using an aluminium channel on my roof rack which can then be used to slide an awning extension into it and use 2 poles at the other end, result will be less wind resistance and weight on the vehicle.

[@jo-annel.wright2975]

I would do that on my iMax campervan next time...maybe. KISS? Yesterday I binged watched suction cups and tarp awnings on youtube but a sail rail on all sides of the van could be a thing. On the plus side is the rain doesn't get in. We have cheap awnings on both sides of the van but use the passenger side one along with a reimo tailgate tent every camp. The second awning, awning extender and two side walls get used when needed. We have extra poles and guy ropes now so the walls and awning extender create more covered area. Next is more ground dog Pegs to match the number of ropes. And a drop down bench attached to the sliding door...maybe? I love this 180 awning because of the 2.9mt depth...and that it is grey...though I do prefer a tri-fold to a bi-fold so I can cover the front door and have it extend to the end of the open tailgate. Chasing unicorns?

[@obs2746]

Will it fit on your 3/4 rack ?

[@DASHOffRoad]

Yes, it’s on my 3/4 now

[@georgekelagis647]

haha thats hard to pack up !

[@DASHOffRoad]

I reckon it’s probably one of the easiest to pack up personally

[@Daintree15]

How does it hold up in the wind ?

[@DASHOffRoad]

It’s about as strong as an awning can get u would say

[@samdinc8887]

Can u fit it to the 3/4 platform...?

[@DASHOffRoad]

Sure, I can’t see why not

[@Mosesk1988]

They do a 270deg?

[@DASHOffRoad]

They do

[@rooster8039]

Put some heat shrink on the zipper tabs...No more jingle jangle...👍🍻...

[@DASHOffRoad]

I like it 👌

[@Peter-xtreme]

Just as well it's on sale at the moment, only $3500 instead of $3700.....

[@darrenc4096]

😳😢😵‍💫

[@DASHOffRoad]

Are you looking on the DASH website? I think your pricing is a bit out

[@Peter-xtreme]

@@DASHOffRoad Fair point, I went to the manufacturer site, DASH has them a lot cheaper, still expensive but considerably cheaper so good on you.

[@lennylinham8917]

Looks messy for that amount of money, more moving parts, not for me

[@eddiifuentes9298]

$2800! yikes!

[@bossboily1276]

Looks more like a 90 degree

[@DASHOffRoad]

I’m guessing trigonometry wasn’t your strong suit 🤷‍♂️

[@bossboily1276]

School was a long ago distraction!! So the awning only hinges from that one position and doesn’t open across front guard ?

[@brucesmith5245]

@@bossboily1276 Hi Boss, that's what I have come up with as well. I thought it could be mounted central on the vehicle and have 2.1m each way - that's not going to be!

[@jo-annel.wright2975]

​@@brucesmith5245 My preference too but the height of a tri-fold awning is a deal or no deal for our iMax campervan due to our unit's undercover parking.