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You do realise it is illegal to remove the seats and not the seat belts?

Hi mate probably a flash back for ya now, but where’d you get you’re centre caps for the wheels from this vid. Cheers

What size is the mat underneath the tent? Thx!

The extra 3 poles can go in the bag once the awning is all done up

I have one of these on my square drop camper and it is amazing. The reason for the separate poles is the fact that the beams have to mesh together when its packed up, if you have the poles on the beams you will need to have a bigger space between the top and bottom beam to allow for the pole to be stored up. another reason is the fact that if they were permantly attached the whole package when packed up will be substantially larger. i have one of these awnings and i find it amazing, until i have to pack it up on my own, its still fairly simple though (i just have medical issues that make it slightly more difficult for me).

Wicked video mate I’m getting one next week for my hilux

Guess you never got back on the road!

Should have put the flex pipe on the snorkel first not the air box

Hey man great video. I'm currently looking Into getting one for my n70 and this has helped. Thanks again!

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What's with these things??.. sorry RAM Air SAFARI snorkels the whole way. Never understood the whole facing backwards concept thing.

Can anyone tell me if these or any stainless snorkel can be used as a swap/upgrade on tjm airtec pvc ? Or am I getting a new quarter panel as well lol

Take the hilux to Toyota they can recalibrate your computer

If you remove a snorkel do u have to make changes to the air box inlet say block it off or just leave it open?

Great review ty

No way…i’d cry making that ditch in my rig…i’ll get the Safari instead…no disrespect bro!

I have the same awning, I never put the extra poles I don't even know where they are anymore lol. So, only 3 poles 3 guy ropes! I'm looking to get one of the walls tho, so that might add to the setup but I don't know yet. Thanks for the video and for the review!

Since you have a pickup truck, here is a tip - first position the back of the truck right at the point where the awning attached to the tent will end. I first place a netted ground sheet down starting at the rear of the truck, but it is optional. Now erect the tent so that the erected veranda will touch or be slightly above the canopy of the pickup truck. This will mean that if you have any fridges, supplies or cooking equipment inside the truck canopy, including sliding drawers, it is positioned right at the front of your veranda where the inside of the pickup canopy becomes an effective extension to your tent. As additional protection for the tent floor, I also place a 2.4m by 2.4m custom made synthetic tarp (that doubles up as a rain cover for everything on the roof) on the inside floor of the tent. Since it will frequently become dirty from muddy feet etc, I simply take it outside and wash it down before bringing it back inside. In Australia and South Africa, unless there happens to be a strong wind blowing in which case you want to position the veranda down-wind and keep the back window flap closed, this tent works best when positioned with the veranda due north and where additional middle tent poles are utilised for the veranda with that stabilising horizontal pole positioned between the middle poles. The poles in the middle are then elevated higher than the front poles so that the maximum shade is generated on the veranda and that the bulk of the tent is somewhat shielded from the heat of the sun. The front ventilation flaps are at the highest part of the tent and it is essential to keep them open for hot air to escape from the tent that will draw cooler air in from the back or side windows. For the same reason that hot air rises, those top ventilation flaps are highly effective at removing moisture laden air from your tent at night which reduces condensation. Unless you are happy to deal with snakes, scorpions and giant spiders, always keep the bug-net on the front door fully zipped up at all times.

Ground cover comes with the tent?

Way too complicated. Separate bag with poles is not what you want in your car. All these poles, lines take too much setup time for overlanding.

hello, do you encounter a problem such as wetting the air filter, does water go to the air box in heavy rain?

Mate, can you give the detail of ur snorkel. The colour is it matte black??

a few more guy ropes i think it might fly away ahahahah

Great stuff 👍👍

what roof rack you got on there?

Dude! Backwards facing? Do you know anything about physics ? Hahaha

We've just bought one of these tents. At 9:21 you mention water-proofing the tent. How did you do this? I remember as a kid that if it was raining you didn't touch the inside of a wet tent because it would create a drip, but being kids, of course we touched the inside of the tent.

Thanks for the review. I've been looking around for a 270° awnings for the past 2 months to replace my square pull out awning and I keep coming back to the Darche Eclipse 270° Awning as being the best awning for my needs. It's coverage, covering the back and stretching all the way around and up too the bullbar . . . provides the best coverage from the the rear and the side of My Canopy, and the canopy area I used as My living area. But as you have shown . . . the walls are bulky and take up a heap of storage room, and as I sleep in a swag under my awning . . . I'll probably just continue to use a couple Gazebo Walls to provide privacy in lue of the Darche walls . . . if I need a tent . . . I have a OzTent to fit in with the 270° awning lol.

Like walking with dinosaurs😂

this channel deserves way more subs honestly.

Awesome reviews guys thanks so much 👍👍 @tuffenuf4cruisin

Top video mate. Helped me get a good idea for what to do. Did mine yesterday, works a treat. Had to drill a 10mm hole on one of of the front mounting bolt holes as it wasn't quite big enough, apart from that, easy job.

Definitely a roofer

Some 🔥 editing team! 👌

Great review. Thank you. But it seems like this has as much stuffing around as just getting out my three room tent? Actually I think my tent has less guy ropes. I thought awnings were about simplicity, speed, mobility etc??

Moving to the Flinders soon and checking out videos about the area. 😍🇦🇺 Really love the drone footage guys and the music fits perfectly . What's the name of the song/songs. Cheers in advance, stay safe.

Jesus.. it's almost like setting up a full on tent 😂

Great video but in my personal opinion too many poles I have the Bush company 270 awning no poles love it

Cheers for the review! I’m about to pull the trigger on this awning for all the reasons you emphasised. Free standing awnings are a cool party trick but poles and guy ropes are what survive bad weather. Have you had much experience with your awning in bad weather? How has it held up when fully secured (guy ropes and poles)

Does the awning cover leak water when wet or driving in the rain?

100% upset that Brown Davis no longer make one 120 litres tank for 1996 Pajero SWB 3.0 V6 60 litres not enough for long-range, bloody 20 litres jerry cans carry always. I love pajero because I'm a short man.

Gread videos guys! I really enjoyed the drone footage in this one. What drone are you using?

Hey mate just got a quick one, I’m buying a 2014 SR5 next weekend and just realised they don’t come with rear diff lock. How did you go about it does it still do well without? Or have you got it installed ?

Thanks for sharing - is this the gen 2 model ?

Any awning that isn’t free standing without poles is not worth it IMHO. Spend the extra $$ and get one, like The Bush Company 270 XT, where you don’t need to use poles and guy ropes unless you are in very high winds. Everyday use with any 270 should be simply opening it, enjoying it, and closing it back up……no poles or guy ropes needed 90% of time.

Good review Went to camp late, set it up, next day pegged it So good 🤙

Pender Bay is such an awesome spot! Great channel guys. Just wondering if you guys will be doing a review of your rooftop tent? Keen on buying a Darche so would love to hear your thoughts

Is that it 😂

Great review thank you. My ears pricked up when you mentioned the extra protection between the corners of the frame and the floor. Cheers, Peter