Gear Spotlight - Bushwakka True Blue 270 Awning

Hi guys, we are David & Jeanette and together we are Low Range 4X4 Adventures.
This is the first of our Gear Spotlights, in this episode we make the decision to retire our trusty old Rhino Rack Foxwing Awning and replace it with the fully Australian made Bushwakka True Blue 270 Degree Self supporting awning. These new wholly Australian designed and manufactured awnings are amazing, it takes seconds for 1 person to fully set it up and the quality is second to none. We have used this awning for a short while now and are very happy with it.
if you are interested in one for yourself contact Bushwakka and speak to one of the friendly guys, they are very helpful and a pleasure to work with.
Address: 16/ 75 Waterway Dr, Coomera 4209
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.bushwakka.com.au/
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[@denisemoon5853]

Great informative video guys & we like the awing !! We are no 124 subscriber as we will follow you guys on your travels. Regards from Western Australia !!!!!

[@LowRange4X4Adventures]

Hey Denise, thank you for subscribing, we are excited to have you tag along with us on our journey and thanks for the feedback.

[@richardghalayini2666]

Great awning and video as I have the exact one myself but may I ask why did you put the nuts in the slots first and not the other way around fastening the nuts onto the bolts in the slots in the bracket awning rails?

[@LowRange4X4Adventures]

Hi thanks for your comment, I mainly did that to make it easier to attach the bracket rather then having to slide them a long way with the nuts and bolts already attached.

[@krump743]

Nice video all the info with out the fluff. Is this their new "endo" tru blu awning or the older tru blu design with the c channel backing plate? How solid is the hinge point on the awning. Looked kind of flimsy when you were setting it up, with a bit of flex. Havnt been able to see one in person so having to rely on internet searches.

[@LowRange4X4Adventures]

Mate this is the original true blue with the c channel and yes it did have a bit of flex, the hinge setup has not changed on the Endo range it is the same, the strength in the new Endo comes from the Endo skeleton frame work and it is much stronger then the original. We should e recently upgraded to the Endo True Blue and love it.

[@paddy101000]

Thanks for the vid mate, what sort of canopy are you running to support this awning? Cheers

[@LowRange4X4Adventures]

Hey mate thanks for you feedback and your question. We run a TJM fiberglass canopy that has built in mounting points for the Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform. It has been great canopy and easily supports the weight of the gear we have in it full time.

[@codner93]

Great video, do you have a link for the Rhino brackets? I cant seem to find them anywhere.

[@LowRange4X4Adventures]

Hey mate, just spoke to Johnny from Bushwakka they have redesigned the T brackets to have the awning sit closer to the rack. This is the link to the new design. www.bushwakka.com.au/collections/awnings/products/heavy-duty-t-platform-brackets Isn’t it great that these guys are so progressive and continually improve their products.

[@codner93]

@@LowRange4X4Adventures bloody legend!

[@iantooke3549]

Hey peeps now U had few months how do u like 270 wrap around awning ? And do U like the rino platform low / easy mount asserts on. ?? This sort system I'm think about put on my new dual cab dmax ,and like U said in previous com do u home work. Cheers safe happy traveling Ian Perth WA

[@LowRange4X4Adventures]

Yeah mate love the awning, check out the second video we did on it as well. Rhino rack platform is great and we have used it extensively.

[@Snaken]

I really like that rope ratchet, where did you get that from?

[@LowRange4X4Adventures]

Came with the awning mate, maybe give bushwakka a call they might be able to point you in the right direction to get one.

[@LowRange4X4Adventures]

Found them at Bunnings mate

[@tommysingh3342]

Do the walls sir straight down or on a angle

[@LowRange4X4Adventures]

The walls are on an angle and are a trapezoid shape so that they can be zipped at the top and then Velcro down each side.

[@Dave_Gurman]

How old is your platform rack? noting that you have the surface coating issue.

[@LowRange4X4Adventures]

Hey mate it was put on the car when it was new in 2015 so it is coming up 6 years old, it is a bit discolored but I wasn’t too worried about it as it has spent its entire life in the harsh nth Queensland sun

[@Dave_Gurman]

@@LowRange4X4Adventures It was a known issue. Pity you didn't know inside 5 years to submit a warranty claim with Rino Rack as they would have likely replaced it. Great after sales support. Maybe reach out anyway :) Kind Regards Dave G

[@LowRange4X4Adventures]

@@Dave_Gurman thanks for the heads up I will definitely give rhino rack a call and see what they say

[@Dave_Gurman]

@@LowRange4X4Adventures On their website you can log a claim, I included the invoice and photos 👍

[@LowRange4X4Adventures]

Thanks mate, I contacted TJM in Mackay and spoke to the manager there that has supported us for years and she got it all sorted for me, claim is in to Rhino Rack and they are going to look at it, hopefully they will replace it for us. Once again thanks very much for the heads up I never even thought of it being a warranty issue.

[@cliffgare3390]

I'm yet to see a proper review of this. No one opens up the canopy back and says whether it hits the top or not. No one discusses the gap at the back and whether rain will just come straight in and No one opens their tailgate with a slide out kitchen/bench and says if the canopy is still covering it. Not to mention, no one shows the add on walls.. Still waiting to find a GOOD and proper review. Hope you guys can make one?

[@LowRange4X4Adventures]

Hey mate, I look forward to the challenge of answering your queries and we will look at doing another video to cover your queries

[@cliffgare3390]

@@LowRange4X4Adventures fantastic. Thanks.. super keen to get one 👍