Same Quality For Half the Cost? // 270 Degree Nomad Awning By OVS

I stumbled across a post on Overland Bound regarding a group buy for the Overland Vehicle Systems Nomad 270 awning and after a little research I decided to take the plunge and get it. At nearly half the cost of the Darche and 23Zero awnings we'll see if it's half the quality.
This is NOT a sponsored video. I bought this with my own money, with no discounts or incentives.
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[@ob182]

Thanks for the demo on how to fold it away. I've spent the last hour with my new 270 nomad LT trying to get it rolled up efficiently. Your way is so much better even on the smaller one. Thanks.

[@blurglide]

Review starts at 7 minutes, or 4 if you want to see the setup process. Too much B-roll and talking about your day. Just tell us how the awning works and put the rest of the stuff in a separate video

[@seanneves1540]

Thank you

[@emersonrosa4359]

The true goat

[@griffindeluce]

A master does NOT ask their trigger to change. 😂

[@tomcostello3095]

You aren’t forced to watch anything, there are time stamps for a reason. This is his hobby and outlet and it’s your decision to spend your time watching.

[@blurglide]

@@tomcostello3095 It's click-bait, because most of the video has nothing to do with the awning. This is the top comment of the video, so I think people agree.

[@paulroesner]

Nice job on the bonus material at the end about how to best pack up the awning.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Thanks! Took some practice but each time is getting easier. If I couldn’t get it to pack down with reasonable effort I definitely couldn’t recommend it.

[@aaronm5149]

Thanks for the review Just started looking at Gladiator/35s and looking into the GFC I like this canopy as well 👍

[@ford_truck_garage]

That awening is pretty cool. Everytime I see a new place in your vids I drop a "save marker" on google maps lol. Im placing a parts order for the Escape soon. I need some maintenance items and also getting the 2" lift then It will be time for a shake down run . I know I'm ready !

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Thanks! I think for the money it’s hard to beat. Awesome! I can’t wait to see the Escape all setup and ready to go!

[@jasonw820]

Cool. Thought lots about that setup but I keep coming back to my ez up tent. 10x10 and set it anywhere and leave it at camp .

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

That is the advantage of a tent like that, you can leave it at camp and go riding or a grocery run without having to take it all down. We went back and forth on that as well, but ultimately decided we don’t stay at the same campsite multiple days very often. BUT, that’s just the way we travel, everyone does it different and you have to find what works best for YOUR needs. And it sounds like you already did!

[@chrisstewart3359]

I just watched this vid. and really enjoyed it! I also have the 270 awning installed on my 4Runner. I am in Shelbyville Tn, about 80ish miles from you. I bought the 3 walls and have not unpacked them because of the RAIN we have had! I want to know if you would like to meet up in the near future and help me try out the wall system.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Hey Chris! Thanks and Congrats on the awning. And absolutely! I don’t have the walls yet so I’d love to check them out.

[@joecerda630]

I have a 4runner too...got videos on how it well it works on it?

[@Joeverland]

Can you fully open the rear hatch on your 4Runner when the awning is deployed?

[@DavidThomas453]

Thank you for the end content. I just got this and am considering returning it because of the difficulty in putting it away. Mine is on a van and you have to use a 16 inch stool to reach it. I need the awning to be easy to put away from one or two positions. It seems that a slightly longer strap and slightly larger bag volume would make this a lot more user friendly. So far this thing is like Tetris.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

After a couple years of use I’ve gotten pretty good at putting it up in less than a minute. But I understand it would be a lot more difficult trying to stand on a stool.

[@griffindeluce]

Boat Zipper Lube will work wonders on that zipper.

[@norsefalconer]

Thanks for the shout out for GFC. It's owned by a friend of good friend. Good guy, smart, and a talented fabricator.

[@richardprather2900]

Like the look, might work for cross coubtry trip to ghost towns I could stay over-night. Here's a valuable hint use Zipper Ease (Pencil Type Zipper Wax Lubricant) to lube your zipper, never use oil it will collect dirt and grime. With 40+ years working in the parachute section in the military I know zippers. You can pick it up on eBay easy enough. Try it next time before heading out to use it, it will help make the zipper slide easier.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Thanks! I’ll definitely pick some up

[@FahimibnDawud]

Hey brother did you put this location into iOverlander? We lived in Chatt but now in Rossville, but still close by and would love to check this place out in our adventure van. Good video btw 👍

[@scottabbs7538]

great video. just stubled across your channel. im interested in how you have the truck set up

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Thanks! I’ve got a couple walk around videos, but I really need to get another one soon. Since this, I’ve switched from the GFC to the Super Pacific camper.

[@krspho398]

Does the back arm extend open to 90 degrees off the main mounting aluminum plate? Another way to ask, does that back arm run straight across the back of your truck? Thx!

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Yep, if you don’t pull it super tight it may only be 89 degrees, just an inch or so off perfectly straight, but with some tension you can make it a perfect 90.

[@mylesj73]

I am new to your channel and was checking out you truck cap. What manufacturer made it? Do you have a video about it?

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Hey Myles! It’s called the GoFastCamper and I do have a video on it. It’s the rig walk around video I put out a couple weeks ago. I believe it’s liked at the end of this video as well!

[@mylesj73]

@@ScenicCityAdventures thank you!

[@ronpoirier41]

Who’s mounting brackets did you use to mount the OVS? I just bought a OVS for my GFC and could use some advice

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Congrats! I used the brackets from GFC.

[@ronpoirier41]

How many did you use

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

I used two. I bought a third but haven’t installed it yet. It really doesn’t need it, but I’d feel better having it there.

[@mildot762]

Hidden Creek Campground, nice. I work in Calhoun.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

It’s a great hidden gem of a campground!

[@nuggethikes]

What a battle to close

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

I really need to remake this video! I did some research after this video and found out I was making it too difficult. In the 30 plus times we’ve used it we have it down to a science. It’s pretty easy.

[@mr.ogpaint3086]

resisting the urge to click off the vid when a video starts with getting in the truck and talking about the weather

[@mr.ogpaint3086]

I really appreciated the folding tips and the review

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Lol! Intro’s definitely aren’t my specialty but gotta start somewhere I suppose. And no problem, I’m glad the video was helpful!

[@mr.ogpaint3086]

@@ScenicCityAdventures I ordered my OVS Nomadic 270 mostly because of your videos

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Congratulations! You are going to love it!

[@Stephan5150]

@@ScenicCityAdventures Seems you have missed the point that you are wasting our time by not getting directly to the content and making a 5 minute video into almost 20 minutes! That's probably why you are getting so many downvotes...

[@realMysta]

I know this is old but any idea if you could mount this on truck roof and cover a bit of the bed if you don’t run a rack

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

That’s a great idea! Would be awesome for days hanging out by the water when you want a little shade.

[@deejayoh]

Are you planning to move this awning over to your SuperPacific camper? I've got one on order, would know whether or not this fits

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

I can let you know next weekend. I sold the last one with my go fast camper but liked it so much I ordered another one that arrived this week. Just have to finish moving this weekend and then I will get it installed.

[@A_Son_Of_Yahuah]

That is soooo awesome‼️I pray to live that life one day before this wicked world get any worse than what it is now.

[@waterandlandadventures4319]

Did you put this awning on your new camper? I was looking at this awning before I seen your review. Do you have a long term review on this awning? Would you buy it again?

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

I did! It’s one of the first things I did. We use it nearly every weekend we go camping. It’s still one of my favorite and most useful mods to any camper.

[@waterandlandadventures4319]

@@ScenicCityAdventures thanks for the review video and your response. I will keep this awning on my wish list then.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Check out campsaver. They offer 20% coupons for signing up. That’s what we used when we got our second one.

[@waterandlandadventures4319]

@@ScenicCityAdventures Thanks for the heads up. Pacific emailed me today. 1 year wait and my truck not on their list for production until mid year of 2022.. I may just do a Shell until I can take delivery so I can at least do the bed build out.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Makes sense to me. They’ve definitely had their struggles with getting aluminum. The extrusions have been pretty hard to find recently.

[@MrMcGiblets1]

This looks like a great awning for the price...where did you find for $760?

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

There was a group but on Overland Bound’s website, but a few others have called Sean at OVS directly and been able to get the same price.

[@davidyergensen4509]

I was just looking at these awnings and Fridge/Stove locking slides on the Optics Planet site. It was great to see this video demonstrating the awning. I might have to buy it. Here is the link: www.opticsplanet.com/overland-vehicle-systems-brand.html

[@stuntmantravis84]

Is it possible to angle the top of the awning at a downward angle so it doesn't collect rain?

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Unlike the Alu-Cab there is no kickstand to kick up under the fabric to change the angle. It’s something I’ve looked at adding. In the rain there is some pooling in the middle. To counter that I laid on of the extra poles across between the middle supports which added support and angle to the fabric which helped keep the pooling down. I also had the legs to high which added to the pooling.

[@adrianh6067]

Did you mount this awning using the brackets bolted to the T-Slots of the tent?

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Yep! I used three brackets from Super Pacific. It’s heavy, so I went with three just in case.

[@zachbarren]

Video starts at 5:20

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Bahaha! True

[@joegonzales5507]

Will it work on a 05 grand cherokee

[@alkydah6741]

Thank you for posting this! I'm almost sold on it, how is it in rain? I'm concerned with pooling on top, can you adjust the height so that rainwater will run off? Is this an issue at all? Thanks for anyone who responds.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

It does great in the rain. To minimize pulling, use the included tie down ropes and stakes to pull everything taut. You will definitely want to use the additional collapsible poles in the rain to support any additional weight.

[@alkydah6741]

@@ScenicCityAdventures Thank you so much for responding. I have a Chrysler Pacifica so the tailgate area is of concern as well. Thanks again

[@StinkyPony34]

Any major issues with opening your back window when the awning is set up? I have a 4Runner and I still want to be able to access the trunk.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Nope, no problems. I raised my awning up enough that it barely touches.

[@StinkyPony34]

@@ScenicCityAdventures thank you! Very helpful video

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

My pleasure!

[@swaggingsisters]

Mate, would just roll them all together and not one by one in the pack-up part, guessing you may have figured this out though by now. These awnings are pretty quick and easy in real life 🥴. Do the walls zip on or velcro on?

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Ya, it’s so much easier than I was making it. We’ve used it probably 30 times since then, almost every time we go out! The walls zip on. There is a huge amount of space once they are attached.

[@swaggingsisters]

@@ScenicCityAdventures Glad to hear it 😁. We have a Supapeg RapidWing4 (270°) and use a couple of the zip-on walls depending on the camp, it makes a really, really cosy camp in winter in our swags👌.

[@andrewtorres4727]

Is this a more durable Awning than the rhino batwing? Been tied between them but keep hearing how their hinges are flimsy and break with a little wind.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

I’ve had this one open on a few breezy days and haven’t been afraid it would cause problems. For the money I’m really happy with the quality, but don’t have a Batwing to compare it to.

[@cornishrooster]

Plus the nomadic doesnt need poles like the batwing. I believe it does have poles and tie-downs for windy situations though.

[@kp.7028]

Lol, that pole totally flew off when you removed the velcro =)

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Sssshhh, no one saw that. 🤣

[@SkylinersYeti]

I am looking at buying a travel trailer with this awning. Challenge is the awning is over 8 feet from the ground. Trying to store the awning from a ladder is not as easy as from the ground, any advice?

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Yikes! That will be no fun. This awning definitely takes some hands on work to close. I wonder if adding a bit of paracord to the the rear most arm, and front most arm would allow you to pull them into place without a ladder? Then use the ladder for the last tuck and roll?

[@SkylinersYeti]

I did buy the overlanding trailer with the awning. I use a six foot a frame ladder to put the awning up. Ovs needs to include a video on how to repack the awning. Without the proper technique the awning sucks.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Nice! And I completely agree. If you don’t do it right, it’s a pain, but once you get used to it, you can open and close it pretty quick.

[@DarkBykeTwitch]

OVS is twice the cost of the Rhino Batwing... not sure if it's just because I'm in Canda, we get screwed on prices.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Twice the price? Ouch! The Rhino Batwing is a good option, but I don’t believe it can be deployed without the legs. Here they are within $100, and I definitely prefer not having to use the legs.

[@ralphkeith501]

I have the Batwing. First time I deployed it, I broke two of the joints. From various videos and forums, this appears to be a common complaint. I don't abuse my equipment, but feel the Batwing is simply to frail for me. I ordered the OVS 180 today.

[@alabastardmasterson]

Rhino is worse than Chinese knockoffs and has worse customer support

[@DarkBykeTwitch]

I don't like how tight that is to wrap up again.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Definitely check out my latest video on the awning and walls. It’s not nearly as difficult as I was making when I first got the awning. As usual, I was over complicating things. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@joeashbubemma]

I've been doing a lot of research, for the price, OVS seems to be the best value out there. The price has gone up to $950 as of 9/21. Bush Co. is probably the BEST but it's BIG $$$. The Batwing is less $$ but is way overpriced for an awning that will snap the PLASTIC hinges if you don't set it up carefully. Utter garbage if you ask me. The only gripe I have with OVS, a full set of walls cost as much as the awning!!! Just one section is $300. I just use a tarp if I need a wall.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Yeah I hate the price has gone up but I ordered a second one through campsaver. If you sign up for their email or text you get 20% off. So 20% off of 950 definitely helps. Also you can get a discount if you order the walls and awning together and then take 20% off that. Yeah I’ve heard really bad things about that wings. Bush company looks great but like you said it’s pretty expensive. I still think the best one out there is the Kinsman, but it’s twice as expensive and they don’t offer walls.

[@thomastran967]

How much space is between the back of the awning and the mounting rack when it’s all packed up?

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

That completely depends on what brackets you use. I used the GfC brackets not the ones that came with it. I can check if it would help

[@sgrounds22]

Do you have the coordinates for the campsite?

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Sorry I don’t.

[@shanethompson6601]

you'd think they could just add another 1 inch of fabric to have SOME slack to zip it up. Being so tight that seem and zipper will give out sooner rather than later

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

True, but after playing with it for the last year I’ve got it down to a science. Now it’s not a problem to zip up. You just have to fold it in a way to keep the extra material evenly distributed the entire length of the bag so it’s not super tight in one spot.

[@ratha8665]

I wish they had a passenger side option

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

I believe they do!

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

overlandvehiclesystems.com/ovs-nomadic-awning-270-passenger-side-dark-gray-cover-with-black-cover-universal/

[@ratha8665]

Thank you! I couldn't find it.

[@juliantaylor9585]

You know you guys drive on the wrong side of the road right? 😋

[@joecerda630]

You had me sold till it was time to put away...😬

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Right? So I need to do an update video. I found a video from Darche on how they rolled it up. They did it all at once, and it was so much easier! This is after all a Gen one Darche with different fabric.

[@cornishrooster]

Not any harder than breaking down a tarp and poles. Looks to be worth the effort from my perspective.

[@LimitOfN]

@@ScenicCityAdventures I bought one and installed it yesterday, it was a bear trying to put it back in the bag. I'm glad I came across your video.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

It gets easier with time, but there is a great video from Snowys Outdoors called “Darche Eclipse 270 Awning - Hoe to setup and pack away” that really helps.

[@LimitOfN]

@@ScenicCityAdventures Thanks!

[@jlinkhart]

How is it the same quality if it even says on it you need to deploy the legs? Kinsmen you can hang a hammock off it with no legs.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Sure, Kinsmen is great, but that’s three times the cost. This would be better compared to something like an Alucab.

[@jlinkhart]

ScenicCity Overland A little over twice. Not 3x. But ok, your video came up when I searched kinsmen hardware so it looked like that’s who you were comparing it to.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Ya, they’ve gone up in price a little. I got mine to my door for $764, so it was nearly 3 times the price when I got mine. But either way the Kinsman is great quality and USA made. Unfortunately I don’t get to choose who KZbin shows my videos to, but glad you stumbled across it! I’ve seen the kinsman in person a couple times, hung off the rails, and have always been super impressed. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed if you go that way. 👍🏻

[@spartywarriors]

Am I missing something? Just looked and they are $1599?

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

You must’ve been looking at it with the walls. It has gone up a little bit but I think to around $900, but places like camp saver often have a 20% off coupon

[@spartywarriors]

Yes just realized. Thank you for the quick response. I'm torn between the light batwing and the OVS. Ovs appears to have better drivers side (US) coverage?? Any thoughts?

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

I would do some research on the batwing. Though I have no personal experience I have seen a fair number of people complaining that they are that broke after 1 to 2 uses. I cannot speak from personal experience but I would definitely check into reviews on social media groups and forums.

[@mikenc1986]

how did you get this for 760$?

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

There was a code on OverlandBound’s forum

[@mikenc1986]

@@ScenicCityAdventures I assume you have to have it mounted to a bed rack system and not just a roof rack.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

It’s large, it needs support all the way down the length. So it’s it’s in a SUV, then a roof rack is fine, but probably not on a truck without a bed rack. That being said, they make a 180 that’s a little smaller, and a smaller / cheaper 270

[@mikenc1986]

Could this kind of awning be used on a roof height bed rack system?

[@alabastardmasterson]

@@mikenc1986 supposedly there are no dumb questions

[@jimcox7232]

I'll just make my own

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Sweet! DIY is always a good option.

[@ninjap323]

Man. The easy way is difficult. Thought about buying but that pack up is way too many steps

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

I need to make an updated video. It’s a lot easier than it looks. We used it nearly every day on our last two week expedition. It takes about a minute to pack it away once you figure out the tricks. There’s a great video on setting up and taking down the Darche awning that shows how easy it is. Since it’s the same awning we used that video and it helped a lot.

[@angelrodrigueznarvaez6684]

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[@waya1056]

:-) Well it aint half price now at $899!!!

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Ya, I saw it went up a little. But they also released a slightly smaller one for $599!

[@hamishi7535]

Unfortunately In Aus they are almost double the price of the standard 270 awning

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Ouch! But I’ll bet you get the ones from Ali-cab and other Australian brands at a better price.

[@yakotmartinezvargas8631]

sorry, your sample is the one that costs $ 699 or the one that costs $ 899

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Mine is the larger one. The price has gone up since I purchased mine. Now it’s $899.

[@carlstanley7984]

Too bad all they have is gray!

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Right?? I do wish they had more colors.

[@arielzuniga8337]

any promo code for the awning

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

The guys from Forge Motorsports Overland had a 15% off promo code “Overland”

[@rangerdoc1029]

$1000....F@ck Me!

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Right? I hate that they had to raise prices. Seems everything is getting expensive now days. When I ordered my second one I got it from Campsaver and used their 20% off signup coupon. It helped with the sticker shock.

[@MrCodis321]

That awkward moment when I can promise I’ve put more off road miles on my Subaru than your taco… pro tip. Don’t hate on peoples set ups.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Uh, what? Don’t know who I’m hating on, but ok. We average 1500 to 2000 miles of off road on our big trips, but who knows maybe you do more. I’m not here to judge who does more trail riding.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Also, the best man in my wedding drives the hell out of his two subi’s, and if you watch my channel you’ll see one of my best friends rocks a BA Ridgeline… You’ve got me a little riled up because I don’t hate on anyone’s rides… I encourage everyone to enjoy what they have and just get out there!

[@davidc.9933]

Just info instead of all the homo stuff would be cool for those of us that just need to make decisions, but thanks for the review.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Homo stuff? Lol, I haven’t heard that phrase in 20 years. TLDR: works great. Used it all over the country, from heavy storms to snow at 11k feet. No problems.

[@Objectional_Opinion]

$900. Nine hundred. This is awesome and I’ll gladly pass and never recommend.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

Hey thanks for watching! Unfortunately it’s gone up in price a little, but it’s still worth it for us. We used this awning no less than 30 times. In the sun, we saw an average of 13 degree temperatures difference. That’s a big difference here in the south. In the winter, we attached the awning walls and used a propane firepit inside to keep us warm in sub-freezing temps. It’s a really awesome piece of gear for long two plus weeks trips, and for weekend campouts, but it’s not for everyone.