Awning Options? (180, maybe 270)

jtice

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So, I have decided I want to ass an awning to the 4Runner, but Im driving myself crazy trying to pick one out.
Here are some features that are a must for me.
- Support legs builtin, and not separate.
- Optional all on walls (prefer them to be separate panels)
- Ability to angle the awning down some. (not just rigid straight out from where its mounted)
- Smaller packed size the better.
- Ability to still open the rear hatch.

So, that last thing, about being able to open the hatch, pretty much seems to eliminate all 270 awnings.
I did see that there was a video and couple photos of the 23Zero Peregrine 270 awning being used on a 4runner with the gate open, but it was VERY tight, and touching the one awning arm.
I also have a ladder, so I fear that would push up on the awning material too much also.
But honestly, the little triangle of the 270 awnings over the rear gate doesnt seem to add much actual usable coverage anyway.

So far, my favorite 180 awnings are the Overland Systems Nomadic 180
https://overlandvehiclesystems.com/...g-180-green-cover-with-black-cover-universal/
Which, seems to be exactly the same as the Darche
Darche Ecplise 180_ Awning

My main issues with them are the fact that the wall kit is all one giant piece, and not individual walls,
and it doesnt look like you can angle or slope the awning down any. The hinges look very tough which is great, but they dont allow you to angle it any.

Anyone have the OVS Nomadic 180 or the Darche 180? Can you in fact angle it any?

Anyone know of any other options that meet my picky requirements?
 
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Seems like the basic side awning checks all your boxes. There's a million different brands, but they're basically all the same. For the cost of a 270 you could just buy two regular awnings (one for each side) AND a tent room AND an extra shade wall.

Is there a reason you want a batwing style awning?
 
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mainly due to having more coverage. I figure if im gonna have something on the side of the rack it might has well cover as much as it can.
But I do realize that USABLE coverage can be defined different ways.
Sideways rain is a big issue, and one of the reasons I would like to be able to pitch the awning at an angle.

What their side walls are like is something else I am looking at for that same reason.
But that is a route to consider, just a small rectangle side awning, with at least one side wall. Still end up cheaper than a 270.
 

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