Awning Buying Guide

Looking at Buying an Awning? Check Out This Handy Awning Buying Guide!

If you’re looking at purchasing an awing to make the most of your adventures on the road, Rhino-Rack have put together a helpful awning buying guide to make choosing the right one a breeze.

An awning is a fantastic way to take your adventure to the next level, and Rhino-Rack has a range to suite just about any application.

Getting Started

There are a few things you need to consider if you’re in the market for an awning. You don’t need to over-complicate things, but before making a purchase you should ask yourself the following questions:

• What do I want my awning to achieve?
• How big is the area I want covered?

What do I want my awning to achieve?

If it’s simply to throw some shade on a hot camp site, Rhino-Rack’s Batwing and Sunseeker awnings are the perfect solution.

The Sunseeker can be mounted from the side, extending straight out and creating a little slice of paradise on your campsite.

The Batwing extends from side to rear, fanning out across 270 degrees. The size of your camping crew, the location of your regular campsites, and size of your rig will inform which option is most applicable to you. The Batwing Compact is a variation that differs slightly with a 500mm reduction in length to accommodate smaller vehicles and those with fewer shade demands. Also by using a lightweight polyester/polyurethane coating the waterproof rating of the Foxwing Eco is 2000mm, and the frame is constructed from rust-proof anodised aluminium which makes it strong and durable.

How big is the area I want covered?

When it comes to how much shade you want to create, Rhino-Rack’s awning base range offers a number of options. It’s also important to remember that these awnings are compatible with many accessories, all of which can help customise your set up to suit your needs.

Materials

The Sunseekers and Batwing are all constructed using the same tough as nails canvas; ripstop, lightweight, and mould resistant. The outer bags are a 580g/m2 water resistant fibre reinforced PVC material. The awnings all have an independently test UV 50+ rating and are endorsed by the Cancer Council.

No matter what kind of adventure you’re heading out on, an awning will only enhance the experience. Whether you need a cool spot to pitch your tent, or a dry and shady spot to sizzle your sausages, no serious camper should be without an awning.

Cancer Council Endorsement

Rhino-Rack’s Batwing and SunSeeker awnings are both Cancer Council endorsed products, meaning you will still be sun safe while relaxing in the shade at your chosen destination.

Every purchase of Rhino-Rack’s Batwing and SunSeeker will support Cancer Council’s work in cancer research, education and support services, helping them take a step closer to finding new and better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. Learn more about Rhino-Racks partnership with Cancer Council.

Awards

Rhino-Rack is honoured that our Batwing Awning received the Gold Design Award in the Product Design – Sport & Lifestyle category at the 2018 Good Design Awards.

The Good Design Awards are Australia’s oldest and most prestigious international Awards for design and innovation. The Good Design Awards are conducted annually and recognise outstanding design and innovation among a range of industry sectors.

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Written By Rhino-Rack for Sunshade Products Roof Rack World