Eezi Awn Batwing 270º Awning 1 Year Later (2020) [ROAM]

I have had my roofrack on the Jimny for over a year now, giving me plenty of time to try out and use loads of equipment on it. I wanted to take some time to talk about my experience with the Eezi Awn Batwing 270 and let you know why I am in love with it! I cover some pro's and con's in the review, and share some reasons why I love it! If you enjoy these types of videos from me, let me know down below which other pieces of gear you want me to chat about!
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[@SmallTownRider4x4]

In this difficult time of Corona virus. Your videos helped me to stay at home. Love watching your videos. Love from India. #smalltownrider

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thank you for tuning in! Stay safe!

[@jasonboylan]

I like the reviews but please don’t turn your channel into an infomercial. Please disclose if it’s a sponsored product or not.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hey Jason, I believe I did in the beginning. This was not an infomercial, this was my personal experience of the product. I said "You know I have a relationship with Eezi Awn, But no one asked me to make this" I was not paid to make this video.

[@octaviograsia2831]

Stay healthy from Covid 19 ..im watching ur awesome video from a Malaysia lockdown

[@abdulraheemahmedhajim6654]

Thank you for uploading this review video of it 😍😍😍😍

[@davidobwama]

Adventure is what we need to see.

[@RoamOverlanding]

How can I do that with a lockdown in progress? :P

[@niconel7659]

Hi Adrian, if you can remember (think you are 2 vehicles on now), what was the length of this awning? (reason asking is I'm looking for a good one the same length as the car or sticking out a wee bit, but this one seems to stick out in front a lot....was this a 2mt awning? )

[@RoamOverlanding]

Yes roughly 2m/2.1

[@stevecoscia]

I bought the Eezi Awn Batwing 270º Awning almost three years ago. Did hundreds of camping nights and deployed the Eezi Awn more than a hundred times. It served me well for about 2.5 years, at which time a rogue wind gust destroyed it. I always use ground pegs to secure the poles - this wind was fierce. The ground pegs were pulled out of the ground and two of the Eezi Awn ribs went straight up in the air at 90º. I bought a second Eezi Awn mostly because it is a good product, however I will be much more cautious with the new Eezi Awn. I started using the screw ground pegs for secure grounding. On the replacement Eezi Awn I noticed that there is a disclaimer on the frame about not deploying the Eezi Awn in bad weather.

[@RoamOverlanding]

I love mine, and I've used it in many different environments. As with ANY awning; you have to be very cautious with wind. The bigger the awning the bigger the sail. If its dead calm, I just deploy the legs; if there is a gusting breeze I put the pegs in; if the awning starts chattering on the pegs, I pack it away just to be safe. If you want a very secure connection on the pegs; you cross them past each other through the little holes in the feet. With 2 pegs crossed you have to be in a hurricane to pull that out. My favourite thing about the Batwing; is how light it is in comparison to a lot of the other options on the market that might be abit stronger. In really bad wind, you would have to put both of them away anyways. But I am glad you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine!

[@allaboutbalochistan7659]

Yes bro your experience will be our knowledge to become in used with uss

[@Nunga08]

Great and honest review. Your praise of the Batwing really has convinced me that this is something worth investing money in (and time to try and import it to Germany!). Love the videos, too; I think they’re excellent.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Glad it helped you Alex! You can get in touch with Trekk4x4 down in Belgium if you need a hand or Mehari in Germany

[@Master-Blaster-4x4]

we just ordered one too, how do you like yours?

[@FM90796]

Cheers for posting man, at least in lock down you can do more editing and give us more videos :p

[@steved3702]

Great review. Appreciate the comprehensive perspectives. Between you and ASPW, my wallet it twitching!

[@RoamOverlanding]

Glad it was helpful!

[@willma7838]

What wind deflector did you use for K9 roof rack on jimny?

[@RoamOverlanding]

The standard one that comes with the roofrack 👌🏻

[@autoplus4069]

🤙🤙🤙🤙👍👍👍

[@OverlandTrax]

Good video, keep them coming!

[@jammexza]

Love my BAT270 never had a heat issue and to me it’s light and tidy! It’s much of a muchness between the competition each has their pros and cons! For me the Bat wins!

[@RoamOverlanding]

💯💯💯

[@malphotography953]

Could you change the rotation of the flip flop tent by any chance, to still enable you to use the batwing awning?

[@RoamOverlanding]

You could, but then the batwing gets in the way of being able to properly pack away your tent, trust me, it becomes a bit of a stretch and nightmare, hence I have it the way I do with the RTT. The batwing is my absolute favourite and it kills me to not be using it all the time.

[@danielprinsloo2917]

great - more reviews please

[@mauro6826]

Hi you, now here in Italy we need not protection from sun but from death Wind. On mountains it’s snowing. Just hold on. next time will be better, will be sun. Mauro Bologna Italy

[@noturaveragewatcher]

You should move to Australia. Also do a video with Andrew white

[@jimbobjones9119]

Hell no!

[@ruddo1970]

ASPW loves going to Africa, so a colab could happen over there someday...

[@benjaminjeep3769]

Génial...

[@jamesthomson669]

How does it handle rain specifically drainage of water from the awning?

[@RoamOverlanding]

It works fairly well, but it’s not it’s strongest point for sure. The water can get through at the pivot point and drip down the vehicle; it’s in a place that it’s not going anywhere other than down the corner of your vehicle; but it can still be frustrating if you’re in a very rainy area. But in all honesty I haven’t tested other awnings and foresee this being as issue with many of not all of them 👍🏻

[@RoamOverlanding]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKCZgGeFaL6EhtU check this video to see it in rain

[@JAPAN-BLACK]

Looks great! Do you know what m2 shade coverage this has?

[@ra55575]

I work in an office and live in London, I have no idea why I'm here

[@philipjooste9075]

They let you work?

[@globetrotter001]

Hi there, Thanks for a good honest review

[@RoamOverlanding]

You’re welcome bud!

[@DavidMBanes]

Great to see you still posting... stay safe!

[@RoamOverlanding]

Its been tempting not to post because of everything happening, but It's also important to have some "Normal" life! :P

[@leenderdhoutzager9389]

Stay safe, good review about your gear

[@RoamOverlanding]

You too! Thanks bud!

[@christianjason]

I love your gear reviews! I especially like seing genuine SA products and solutions as, even though they might not be available over here in the US, I have seen some great products and inspirations coming form there. Keep up the good work!

[@RoamOverlanding]

Awesome CJ! Thanks for tuning in and for the positive vibes! All Eezi Awn products are available in the US through Equipt 👌🏻

[@Dub105]

Does roof nest falcon fits your Vehicle?

[@uzumlubay]

I just saw that AliExpress are now selling your logo?? With permission??

[@RoamOverlanding]

Nope. I saw that too. Bastards

[@rynoopperman5010]

Cons: It is normal ripstop canvas and is not silver coated and thus a lot hotter than other awnings It does not have a cover where the main hinge is or a channel to redirect rain water coming in against the car Does not have a centre nock lift in order to create a tent like effect, again for rain Can barely carry its own weight and thus they highly recommend “always” extending the poles

[@RoamOverlanding]

I have never struggled with the heat or the fact it isn’t silver coated. I used it In some pretty hectic rain after filming this video, and it handled it’s own but could use a little central lift to help the water run off. On a taller vehicle it would certainly be able to handle its own weight, but if it’s windy or raining put the legs out, it’s not like it’s difficult. It seems a lot of people are comparing it directly to the Alu Cab; which I have never used like I stated in the beginning. This has been the only one o have used and from the first day I got it, like any other person who would buy if, it’s damn impressive.

[@dmitry6307]

Hi! Is there a coronavirus in Australia ? Do you also have a quarantine in your country ?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hey Dmitry, I dont live in Australia. I live in South Africa. But yes we are under a 21 day Lockdown and the military go onto the streets from Friday

[@richsmout550]

Would it fit on the other side so it actually shades the front of vehicle? Then you can use the flip over roof top tent also?

[@RoamOverlanding]

That would just end up being pointless because half the shade is covering the bonnet 😋

[@dmitry6307]

Лайк !

[@johnnste1]

I far prefer seeing videos of your trips to product reviews.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Fair enough. Pretty difficult to travel during the lockdown, so you’ll just have to put up with me doing this for now 😋

[@billyflatt]

The Alu-Cab awning is far better. I’ve got experience with both and the Alu-Cab is far stronger and quicker / easier to open and close.

[@RoamOverlanding]

I struggle to see how anything could set up faster than this, any videos on it so I can see?

[@billyflatt]

Roam Overlanding Andrew St. Pierre White has reviews on his channel. But I have the Alu-Cab and my brother has the Eezi Awn, so I have had the opportunity to compare them directly. You don’t need to use the pole on the Alu-Cab which saves tons of time. That’s not really an option with the Eezi Awn. That being said, everyone has their own preference. I swear by my awning and my brother swears by his...

[@RoamOverlanding]

Well “saving loads of time” now setting up the legs is more like saving 30 seconds 😂 which is like really nothing. But it would be cool to see the alu cab one day. Like I said to another viewer, which ever one you get, you would be happy with. They are both fantastic products, and their time in the industry is reflected in the quality of the products for sure.

[@paintandpinotinperth7868]

Would love to know the difference in size? I’m torn between the two. Love the design of Alu Cab but it states it’s 2.6 m long compared to Eezi awn which says 2.3m. Would love to hear your thoughts on size when closed up in bags and mounted on the roof. Cheers.

[@billyflatt]

@@paintandpinotinperth7868 AluCab is definitely bigger, when open and closed. It’s really a great awning (AluCab). Quick Pitch is also really nice.

[@해시태깅]

Hi there ! What is the horizontal length when fixing the roof?

[@RoamOverlanding]

The batwing 270 is 2.1meters long and the roofrack is 1.8meters long

[@해시태깅]

@@RoamOverlanding thx bro :)