The 180 XT MAX™ Awning is the ultimate solution as a free-standing shade awning in terms of massive shade coverage (8.53m² / 91.82ft²), wind resistance, and shares the same strength and durability as our famous 270 XT Awning and 270 XT MAX Awning.

The 180 XT MAX™ Awning is 90.5 inches long (2.3m) when packed up weighs only 57.3lbs (26Kg) and can be easily mounted to most roof racks or heavy-duty load bars using our Heavy Duty L Brackets (included with the awning) or to our Roof Top Tentsusing the appropriate awning to tent bracket (sold separately).

Around the inside edge of the awning is a 50mm / 2″ thick triple stitched velcro strip which can be used to attach the optional awning walls (sold separately) enabling you to fully enclose the area to provide protection from the elements or additional privacy.

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Fitting the 180 XT MAX™ Awning

The 180 XT MAX™ Awning frame requires a fitment bracket attached to the stainless steel sections no more than 200mm / 7 ⁷/₈inch from each end.  The awning is not suitable to be fitted to a roof rack shorter than 1.9m / 74.8 inches in length or to load bars where the width from front to rear is less than 1.9m / 74.8 inches.  When using our Heavy Duty L Brackets (supplied with the awning) for mounting the 180 XT MAX™ awning, we recommend using one pair of the brackets, with one at each end.

Shipping:

Free shipping and installation when purchased at the time of camper purchase

Shipping Included for Orders sent to Utah

Orders shipped elsewhere freight cost will be estimated via phone call.

The 270 XT Awning Mk2 sets new benchmarks  for a free standing shade awning in terms of overall strength, wind resistance and durability.  The 270 XT Awning Mk2 provides an incredible 8sqm (86sqft) of shade around your 4WD for you to set up your camp kitchen, swags or just a shaded seating/chill out area.

The awning is 2.3m / 90.5 inches in length, weighs only 27.8Kg / 61.3lbs and can easily be set up by one person in about 30 seconds and the pack down is just as simple.

The awning is available in either a Left Hand Side (driver’s side in USA)  or Right Hand Side (passenger side in USA) configuration, please select which version you require from the drop down menu below.

There are 2 Heavy Duty L brackets supplied with the 270 XT Awning Mk2.  One fitment bracket must be attached to the stainless steel head stock at the hinged end of the awning no more than 200mm (7 ⁷/₈inch) from the hinged end, The second bracket must be mounted no less than 1.3m (4′ 3″) from the bracket at the hinged end.  To mount the awning to one of our rooftop tents you will need an Awning To Tent bracket which are sold separately.

Shipping:

Free shipping and installation when purchased at the time of camper purchase

Shipping Included for Orders sent to Utah

Orders shipped elsewhere freight cost will be estimated via phone call.

270 XT MAX Awning Mk2 - Overview

The combination of forward and rear folding arms means the 270 XT MAX Awning Mk2 provides an incredible amount of shade (+/-12m² / 129ft²) around your 4WD for you to set up your camp kitchen, swags or just a shaded seating/chill out area. As you can see from the video the awning is an easy set up by one person in about 60 seconds and the pack down is just as simple.  The 270 XT MAX Awning Mk2 has a heavy duty stainless steel hinge at the rear and front section of the frame with arms that wrap around the rear of your vehicle as well as folding forward to be parallel with the side of the vehicle.

The canvas on the 270 XT MAX Awning is a 315gsm (11.3oz) poly-cotton rip-stop canvas in The Bush Company's traditional olive green colour that is mould and mildew resistant. There is only one seam in the whole canvas section (not including the edges) and the canvas is pre-treated during manufacture for water resistance, but over time if the stitched areas show signs of water ingress this is easily treated with a canvas aqua proof product to seal the stitch holes.  Where the canvas is attached to the ends of the trussed awning arms there is additional triple reinforcement to eliminate chafing, while the front and rear arms slide into a triple stitched canvas sleeve.

The 270 XT MAX Awning Mk2 bag is 460gsm (16.2oz) poly-cotton rip-stop canvas with YKK Zippers.  In contrast to PVC covers, the canvas allows the awning to breath while keeping it dust/dirt free and moisture is able to wick out through the zipper reducing the risk of mould or mildew.  The rip-stop material on the bag also reduces the risk of large running tears in the bag as a result of contact with tree branches, and the front and rear sections of the bag have a double layer of canvas providing extra protection.

The frame of the awning is made from an extruded aluminium alloy composite which has been specifically designed to provide the elasticity, strength and durability we require.  The brackets for the hinges are constructed from stainless steel providing huge strength.  The main truss arms on the awning have been gusseted for additional strength, which enables the awning to be fully free standing without any poles in even strong wind conditions.

We do not supply poles for the awning as it does not need them, but we do supply guy ropes and pegs.  It is recommended that the front and rear arms are pegged down when the awning is deployed to prevent excessive upward movement as these are reinforced but not gusseted.  The guy ropes attach to the 1 tonne webbing straps that are attached to the canvas at the ends of the arms and midway along each canvas section.

In conjunction with the natural rake of the awning, the guy ropes should be used to prevent pooling of water on the canvas and to guide water runoff in preferred places. We do not recommend leaving the awning up unattended during snowfall due to risk of canvas stretching due to excessive weight.

Around the inside edge of the awning is a 50mm (2") thick triple stitched velcro strip which can be used to attach optional awning walls (sold separately) enabling you to fully enclose the area to provide protection from the elements or additional privacy.

Shipping:

Free shipping and installation when purchased at the time of camper purchase

Shipping Included for Orders sent to Utah

Orders shipped elsewhere freight cost will be estimated via phone call.