OverlandPros 4K 270 Degree Awning Honest Review

[@thisoldgoat6396]

Eric, Good video , thanks for the detail on the issues that people can have and what to look out for . Thank you for your service Brother.

[@OverlandbyEric]

Thanks for watching. I appreciate your outreach . More videos coming soon.

[@TheSpirituallyRooted]

Great tips I bought this over a year ago, but just installed today. looking forward to taking it out.

[@OverlandbyEric]

After 18 months mine is still going strong I used them in average 1 or 2 times a month

[@TheSpirituallyRooted]

@@OverlandbyEric That’s good to hear. Just mounted a rooftop tent also. Watching a lot of videos to find some good camping locations in and around So. California. You should do a video on that! Thanks

[@OverlandbyEric]

@@TheSpirituallyRooted thanks for watching, for this season Anza boreggo state park If temps are below 70 F Mojave desert Or anything not in high elevations Hungry valley is cool but might be cold at nights . I’ll try to put more of such videos soon . Got stock with brake issues

[@northamericannomad7822]

Great review!

[@owenh727]

Great video. Nice to have someone that is giving honest opinion and not trying to sell it to you on their website. Would love a follow up video👍

[@OverlandbyEric]

Thanks for watching. My goal in starting this channel is to discover MADE IN USA overland products and review them independently without Any strings attached. Please stay tuned

[@kymlogan5533]

Does the back window hit the awning? Thank you for the informative video.

[@OverlandbyEric]

No it clears by one inch . L brackets on awning had adjustable slots and that helped a lot

[@MR_Garage]

Good video, well done! Looking into this awning myself.

[@OverlandbyEric]

Thanks for watching

[@davidallen3406]

On the corners of the triangle fold if you put velcro stickers it holds the top part up so u have both hands free to roll it up from the bottom

[@WisdomInTheWoods]

Thank you for your service Eric

[@OverlandbyEric]

Thanks , also thank you for watching .

[@edpusung7046]

Great review! May I ask what rack you have and if it was easy to install the awning on it? Thank you!

[@OverlandbyEric]

Yes thanks for watching. I have Rhino Rack . Model: Platform. Overall yes it was easy please check my Instagram account “ overlandbyeric” you will see some pictures. It comes with variety of mounting means such as L brackets like home construction grade 😆 and U bolts for different install. One tip : go to any hardware store and ask for spring nuts for shallow channel iron that’s few dollars each, compare to Rhino rack website offering for same hardware for 50$ each Any other questions DM me on Instagram “Overlandbyeric”

[@alittlebitofeverything3475]

Congratulations on 19000 views. ✨

[@OverlandbyEric]

Thank you all for supporting. Stay tuned for Giveaways coming up

[@alittlebitofeverything3475]

@@OverlandbyEric ✨✨ Wishing you a lot a lot of “subscribers” too.

[@gaboeisenband1975]

Hi Eric, Thank you for this video. Am I right to assume that the awning has a natural inclination when deployed, so that rain water will slide off naturally instead of pooling on a flat surface?

[@OverlandbyEric]

I would say YES (thanks to gravity) . It’s is designed to set perfectly leveled . But given we always park in uneven surfaces so that does not matter , however , canter-lever weight of the awning makes it droop a little but NOT on hinge else on back wall and it gives a natural drain to front of awning but it still depends how level is your camping ground. Thanks for reaching out.

[@gaboeisenband1975]

@@OverlandbyEric Thanks Eric!!!

[@rogerbonte8272]

Did you say you do National Guard TOC training? Thanks for the review on the awning, looking to purchase.

[@OverlandbyEric]

Yes sir . We set the YOC to train National guard. Cal state guard’s first mission is responding to local disaster and riots but we also train NG in driver’s training and range Qual

[@rogerbonte8272]

@@OverlandbyEric if you ever need an extra hand, I’d love to be involved. I’m an ex enlisted medic, then went to California military academy and was an Infantry officer. I have a Ram 2500 diesel with a GFC camper.

[@Rubi747HVY]

I'm sold! Great video.

[@OverlandbyEric]

Thanks for watching, also, is this one was not available check OVS awning the use exact same aluminum arms . Identical but different clothing

[@Amos_Adventures]

Thanks for the review nice video and the awining looks reality Good and well Made! Unfortunately not available in Europe 😭

[@OverlandbyEric]

Hi thanks for watching, it’s funny that I choose this awning. They are small manufacturers in Sacramento California. Never meet them but they are 2 guys Jeff and …. . I hope they do international shipping one day . I am Indipendend reviewer so I can tell you OVS is almost identical with mine . They are bigger company try them “Overland Vehicle S……..” can’t remember

[@661xcursions]

Great video, I didn’t see how the back window on the JLU opens up with the awning opened? We cook behind the Jeep so we need the rear window open.

[@OverlandbyEric]

It clears by couple of inches to spare. It all depends how high you install the awning at side and usually depending on your rack and awning type. Thanks for watching. We have give aways coming up for November. Stay tuned

[@PhotonChief]

It seems like almost every review of awnings happens in windy deserts. Which is entirely fair, those places have really fun technical trails and amazing vistas. I'm in the Northeast US where we have vistas and wind, but also rain as frequently as we have sun. I've been looking around for a while, but I haven't found any reviews or people using the awnings in rainy weather (even with the walls). If there is a resource anyone knows of that covers those conditions, I would appreciate hearing of it!

[@OverlandbyEric]

Hi thanks for watching. Yes I noticed most of the reviews are in sunny days with some winds. I tried to simulate rain but you saw it is not comparison to real rain. In my experience it will be standing rain for SOME hours but NOTHING is waterproof forever. Meaning after certain hours it starts leaking ( my ground tent , rain coat and even Jeep itself) When this awning was new it has a wax coating on it but now it’s gone and still holds California rain. 40 minutes drizzle 🌧 max. I also suggest check OVS awning they have great products.

[@PhotonChief]

@@OverlandbyEric Thank you for your reply! That is very useful information, especially the coating wetting through. Have you noticed water coming down the side of the vehicle at all like below the bracket or does it keep the water off well enough?

[@OverlandbyEric]

@@PhotonChief I’d say it keeps the water off enough. I get sometimes rained in at only center where the hinge is holding everything cuz there is big opening one can see it in videos but the rest kind of guide the water to ends in middle of each arm where there it is caved . Really depends how you park the car in slope or straight and remember I don’t have side walls and it’s hard to say

[@jimfromoregonusa9899]

Very well done....I am sold!

[@OverlandbyEric]

Thanks for watching

[@mikekay213]

Great review, can this be mounted on a roof cross bar as opposed to only a roof rack?

[@OverlandbyEric]

Short answer YES. Now long answer; It came with 4 or6 U bolts to go around a round object and tie up to back board . But choose a solid cross bars cuz this thing is 52 lbs and big foot print in wind.

[@arvinohanian8507]

Great video! Thank you for all the great info! I’m subscribed

[@OverlandbyEric]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@keochhat7012]

Great video!

[@OverlandbyEric]

Thanks for watching

[@csgofordummies1239]

Am I crazy or is this a literal exact copy of the OVS 270 but with a worse cover? They genuinely have the same exact crappy looking welds, everything seems identical.......?

[@OverlandbyEric]

YOU NAILED IT!. I was waiting for this comment for ever . Yes when I said in video “I was looking for a different brand “I came from batwing Rhino rack to ARB then OVS . OVS is an amazing brand but I chose Overlandpros . Only differences OVS has better color matching . I saw their products in Costa Mesa expo and admired it. OVS has one piece arm at hinge or it’s two pieces? That’s something I can’t remember.

[@hccvad1973]

I’m undecided between the OVS and Overland Pros. Like Eric mentioned, one difference between these 2 brands is how the walls are connected to the awning. OVS uses zipper and OP uses Velcro. The construction seems to be exactly the same for both brands.

[@OverlandbyEric]

@@hccvad1973 for me zipper were deal breaker cuz they get dirty and don’t function any more. Also, I can’t remember for sure but OVS arms had a revet instead of weld . I might be wrong though. But OVS had a better color match and their roof top tents are much better in general. Before I saw this brand I was determined to buy OVS but I am super happy I took this route . I hope this will help you.

[@pmurphy12667]

friend of mine has this awning and construction wise its great.But compared to the 23zero awning the fabric is lacking. On a 100 degree day we measured the temperature difference and light on both sides of the awning and the 23zero was hands down so much better. If that doesn't bother you then yeah this awning is good but if true shade and protection from the sun and elements, 23zero is the way to go.

[@OverlandbyEric]

I like 23 Zero a lot . My issue with the is the weight . They are significantly heavier but sure great quality awnings.

[@saikumarganji.i]

@Paul murphy: cost wise I see 23zero including the walls is selling at $1,359.00 compared to wrapper 6k inlacing the walls at $1,548.00. with this....wat else are downsides of 23zero apart from weight ?

[@miketyman5368]

it is counter intuitive; however if you roll it not as tight it works better.

[@darkmns]

Nice review. Rolling is shawarma/kebap business. Guys in Dristor (Bucharest / Romania) would handle it in 30 sec :)

[@OverlandbyEric]

Lol, I need to learn how to roll it better. Thanks for watching.stay tuned for giveaways

[@tedean1]

A very good and thorough review, thank you.

[@OverlandbyEric]

Thanks for feedback my first video ever, sorry for short comings but I am truly happy with this product I have used it many times after this video was made. Thanks for watching

[@anaeis]

Thanks for the super helpful review! Cool jeep!

[@OverlandbyEric]

Thank you

[@chrismumford7295]

Very informative 🤙🏽🎃

[@OverlandbyEric]

Thanks for watching

[@julestrdprodjimavicpro2869]

another Mod I have been debating on? my truck is already has terrible wind resistance!

[@OverlandbyEric]

I feel you . To be honest awnings dome shape front did not add too much to noise increase but .5 mpg gas efficiency drop right of the net. Thanks for watching please share .

[@OverlandbyEric]

Good to hear from you. You got very nice channel set up. I love your videos

[@klynn1009]

Excellent review. Thank you.

[@OverlandbyEric]

Thanks for watching

[@O4lo]

Nice I watched this video before, I want to get one of these. I Sub brother! See you in the trails.

[@OverlandbyEric]

Thanks for reaching out. I liked your content great channel you put together.

[@taewilson9273]

Excellent show & tell you just sold one

[@hamidnia7242]

ايول هموطن! دوستت داريم

[@OverlandbyEric]

مرسی😊

[@seankannard8518]

What typ3of roof rack do you have on your jeep? TIA

[@OverlandbyEric]

I have rhino rack platform type. Overlandpros beefy brackets that fits good . I had to enlarge one of the slots on bracket to clear the bolt holding rhino rack on roof that way I didn’t have to unscrew and throw it away. It’s line up anywhere you want on awning cuz it’s a rail system but when it comes to Rhino rack you have 4 point of contact I chooses to further ones

[@arbiboghoz7370]

Great video! 👍Thanks for sharing.

[@OverlandbyEric]

Thank you so much!

[@mikem1464]

what kind of roof rack would I need to support this system?

[@OverlandbyEric]

I have rhino rack “platform “ roof rack But Overland pros will send you variety of racks attachments such as U shape clamps and nuts and bolts so almost any roof racks will support this. Back of the awning has a rail system so you are able to connect it in any given distance through out the awning. Thanks for watching.

[@mikem1464]

@@OverlandbyEric I guess my next question is... Just to clarify is that could a Yakima basket rack support this? Or does it have to be a platform rack

[@OverlandbyEric]

@@mikem1464 based on what I remember. Basket rack is ok . You might need to make a trip to hardware store possibly but the way it designed it will work. Package includes 4 U bolts but radios of bolts are too big for basket tubes 2 huge L brackets made for flat surface again not usable unless u attached them to bottom of basket highly recommended. ⭐️ Some flat plates with nuts that could be used Also you can buy “spring nuts “ that are thin and some bolts already included and attached the rail to basket rack . Back of that awning has 2 times 8’ rail end to end and you can slide a nut there and use some imagination 😆 and walla it’s up.

[@mikem1464]

@@OverlandbyEric ok thank you so much!!!

[@OverlandbyEric]

@@mikem1464 mike you have won a collectible knife for overland by Eric . I need to send it to you . Please email your phone number or address to [e-mail] to process it

[@luisandluisgabriel6778]

Thank you for the video. Could you tell me if you have any clearance issues with the hatch?

[@OverlandbyEric]

Hi there, thanks for watching. Overall no problem with clearances. It has a rail system in entire back of awning and I was able to slide it back and forth to get it To exact location . It is 265 degrees awning so as you can see in video even though it’s cleared My RTT & shower but arm stopped few inches shorter than rear passenger corner of rig. It’s common with most of awnings. Brackets are versatile and If you have GOBI type of rack it came with right hardware. (U Bolt) RTT IS SITTING TIGHT to awning but my latches are at front and back so no problem. Shoot me more details about your concern I may be able to help more maybe.

[@luisandluisgabriel6778]

@@OverlandbyEric thank you. I lost my 4R in March to a water crossing gone wrong. Now I’m in the research stage of my next build which I think will be a 21’ wrangler. Thank you for all the info.

[@OverlandbyEric]

Sorry to hear it . I hope it will be a great build. When time is correct I’ll consider a manual Tacoma , I missed my manual 2005 Tacoma.

[@marceljacques]

Here is my trick, if you do not put back the round black bars in the Velcro's (under the rectangular bars ) it is easy to close then .

[@OverlandbyEric]

I have to try it . Thanks for the tip . Next episode is filmed but still editing. It will be lots of awning footages too. Thanks for tip again I must try it

[@spec24]

What happened to the third leg?

[@OverlandbyEric]

Lol good point ! It came in a box (2 of them ) and you can add it . Latest update I have removed the other 2 to fit in the box better. Extra point for you for notice it. Stay tuned we have massive give away items before thanksgiving

[@Drostvideo]

well explained

[@OverlandbyEric]

I am trying to do a better job in explanation. I did this because I have a faith on their product and in return I have never asked for anything. Thanks for watching sir. My episode 3 will be unique product please stay tuned and check in 3 weeks

[@JW-gl6dd]

This review is cool!

[@OverlandbyEric]

thank you for watching .

[@pnwoutdoors8873]

Bike chain lube (gel) is great for lubing zippers

[@OverlandbyEric]

Thanks.great idea

[@v8felon]

Nice how much does it weigh?

[@OverlandbyEric]

It weighs 52lbs for awning and 10 lbs for bracket s straps and stacks and extra legs.

[@v8felon]

@@OverlandbyEric you should do a jeep ecodiesel review if only you had a budy with one 😉 😜

[@OverlandbyEric]

Sure , I think it’s a great idea. I believe I can manage that .

[@J264514]

I use chapstick for zippers. Old snowboarding trick.

[@OverlandbyEric]

Wow! Never came across to my mind thanks for sharing . I’ll use that in my stove bag from coleman

[@J264514]

The bottom of old school candlesticks are probably better for larger zips like walls etc. I keep a couple sticks in my camp kit. Double use if needed. Great review video. Cheers!

[@slntscpe]

What a handsome guy

[@richardbellam5]

First of all two sides of square is not 270 degrees! This guy is not pushing this product for free. This is just more expensive junk!

[@OverlandbyEric]

It refers to outside or square that covers driver side and rear of the vehicle if you look at it from top you will see a3/4 of a pie which is coverage of 270 degrees shade. It’s usually few degrees less due to way its constructed but commonly known as 270 because of area of shade provided.

[@spec24]

It opens 270 degrees, dope.

[@spikemd1364]

Great review!

[@OverlandbyEric]

Thanks for watching. It means a lot to me when you write a encouraging message. 😀