After my recent excursion to the Washington coast during the rainy winter time, I am convinced an awning of some sort will be a good thing. My priorities are:
- resistance to rain and wind and
- I need to be able to put it up BY MYSELF, SOLO, in a reasonable amount of time.
I am primarily looking at All-Pro ($529 TAB 320 Allpro Awning) and Pahaque ($449 T@B 320 TRAILER AWNING), I don't think the Walker tent will work for me (too difficult to put up solo) -- performance for my criteria is more important than the price difference at this point.
Looking for feedback, recommendations, informed reviews. Thanks so much!
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2013 CS-S us@gi
2015 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Double Cab
The Walker awnings (traditional or inflatable) are not the same as the Walker tent, and are supposedly doable solo as long as you’re reasonably able bodied, with the inflatable being basically the easiest Tab awning to put up solo, but requiring a lot more staking down for wind. The Isabella awning is also doable solo, and is darn near windproof, but will need to be Scotchgarded or similarly coated for rain according to recent posts. Both of these brands have thicker, stronger poles, more cross supports, and better quality fabric than the All Pro. They are built to last, and as such are worth the higher price
ALL OF THESE REQUIRE STAKING IN WINDY CONDITIONS. Treat them like tents, tie them down. I can vouch for the high end brands in very high winds, I’ve seen them in person during a ridiculous windstorm at a Tab gathering last year.
The Clam Traveler Marceline recommended, I wholeheartedly endorse. I have one, and can put it up or take it down 100% solo despite my physical limitations, takes me a few minutes versus the 90 seconds it takes most people, but it’s faster than setting up an awning or visor. It will also need staking in high winds, but is darn near indestructable.
2015 Subaru Outback 3.6r (unsafe 200lb tongue weight limit until 2020 models)
2020 Subaru Outback XT
Pacific NW
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2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
The saggy center is unattractive but I've never found it to be a significant problem so long a you keep the awning cinched tight at the stakes. I think PahaQue sells an optional center pole, but it seems to me just one more thing to futz with.
I'm just reporting my experience, not promoting PahaQue (or any brand) in particular. Features do vary a bit and it all depends on what you prioritize. There were far fewer options when I got my awning several years ago.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Journey-EasyLift-10-ft-W-x-10-ft-L-Grey-Instant-Canopy-JOELTB100AZ/314832768?
2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
"Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures.”― Lovelle Drachman
2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B”
Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
"Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures.”― Lovelle Drachman
2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
There is quite a price difference between the All Pro, PahaQue and the Isabella. Watch the videos and you can make a decision.
2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B”
Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
"Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures.”― Lovelle Drachman
You cannot fully open the door with anything in the keder rail as far as I’m aware. (And FYI...the door shouldn’t be fully open if running a 2018-2020 fridge on propane, because you’re blocking the vents.)
2015 Subaru Outback 3.6r (unsafe 200lb tongue weight limit until 2020 models)
2020 Subaru Outback XT
Pacific NW
"Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures.”― Lovelle Drachman
2015 Subaru Outback 3.6r (unsafe 200lb tongue weight limit until 2020 models)
2020 Subaru Outback XT
Pacific NW
2013 CS-S us@gi
2015 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Double Cab
Oh, BTW . The Isabella awining is available from "All Pro Adventures". They call it the Deluxe TAB 320 Sun Canopy .........but it is 100% the Isabella imported from Denmark .
https://allproadventures.com/collections/teardrop-accessories/products/deluxe-tab-320-awning
2024 NuCamp T@B 400 BD, Grey / White
2016 Ford Transit 350 XLT - Adventure / Travel Van / 320s interior !
2019 NuCamp T@B 320s Grey / Black - SOLD
"Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures.”― Lovelle Drachman
2015 Subaru Outback 3.6r (unsafe 200lb tongue weight limit until 2020 models)
2020 Subaru Outback XT
Pacific NW
"The Isabella awining is available from "All Pro Adventures". They call it the Deluxe TAB 320 Sun Canopy .........but it is 100% the Isabella imported from Denmark ."
https://allproadventures.com/collections/teardrop-accessories/products/deluxe-tab-320-awning
2024 NuCamp T@B 400 BD, Grey / White
2016 Ford Transit 350 XLT - Adventure / Travel Van / 320s interior !
2019 NuCamp T@B 320s Grey / Black - SOLD
OK, the Isabella is $689 on the Allpro site, weighs 15 lbs, and is 5 feet deep. The Allpro awning is $529, weighs 15 lbs, and is 6 feet deep. So the Isabella is $160 more and provides less coverage?
"Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures.”― Lovelle Drachman
2015 Subaru Outback 3.6r (unsafe 200lb tongue weight limit until 2020 models)
2020 Subaru Outback XT
Pacific NW
2015 Subaru Outback 3.6r (unsafe 200lb tongue weight limit until 2020 models)
2020 Subaru Outback XT
Pacific NW
https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/comment/152228#Comment_152228
"Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures.”― Lovelle Drachman
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