Added some panels to the awning...

Dave Hansford

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New Zealand
Car Year
2008
Car Model
Outback
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4EAT
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So I bought some panels to hang under our Thule awning. The nearest fit was sized for “minivans” so I had a local canvas outfit alter the side panels a wee bit. Being spring in New Zealand, it blew 25 knots this evening, so I figured it was time for a shakedown test. These things are pretty much bombproof once you’ve got everything pegged down. It’s a bit of an act getting it set up... you wouldn’t bother for a roadside thermos stop, but if you’re settling in with a Sauvignon blanc and a book, it’s the business!
 
The problem I have with awnings on cars is the gap between the car and the awning body. Nobody seems to make them with a flap that can go over the car a bit.
 
Ben Up North said:
The problem I have with awnings on cars is the gap between the car and the awning body. Nobody seems to make them with a flap that can go over the car a bit.
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Yeah... that’s a flaw in the plan, alright Ben. This thing is far from weathertight for that very reason. And because the awning extends well beyond the windscreen, so there’s nothing but free air there. My wife gets the seat with best shelter, and I just grab a beer and make my peace with it.
 
If you can put door too you could sleep there maybe
 
scalman said:
If you can put door too you could sleep there maybe
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Yup: we have enough panels to close all three sides in, but as Ben points out, the weather would get in from some angles. It’s amazing how much of a breeze comes through just under the car. The issue is that I can’t move the awning cassette any closer to the car, because the tailgate would strike it on opening. So there’s always going to be that bit of sky, I’m afraid.
 
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