Best awning/tent for 320S

Richguy

Hello all,

We just purchased our 320S and used it for the first time. Great.  We anticipate being in sunny and rainy places and want an attached mosquito-proof awning and/or tent to allow for an outside "room" for relaxing outside the trailer.  Do any of you have experience along with recommendations?

CharlieRN

We opted for the combination of an All Pro Shade Wing Visor and a Gazelle PopUp Screen tent.

The visor is very easy and quick to set up, but obviously provides protection from the sun and rain only. It is made well, though we have had issues with fiberglass pole cracking (replaced under warranty). The Gazelle is also well-made, and really easy to set up. We usually put it out adjacent to the visor, creating a protected but open air space leading to a 10 x 10 screened room. I'll note that the Gazelle screening works well and that its top is waterproof; you will need to add side panels for full waterproofing though.

Our thought was the even though it's two pieces of equipment to mess around with, that's still likely less work than something like the Walker or PahaQue tent. There is also the added flexibility of the combo. Never having had either tent though, that's just speculation on my end. Perhaps folks who use one or the other will chime in on their experience.

pthomas745

A search for "tent". Many ideas and opinions in these threads.

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A search for "awning", which will overlap with the "tent" search.

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VictoriaP

An awning is not mosquito proof. If that’s your requirement, you need a side tent. Be aware those generally take two people and a bit of time to set up.

Depending on how bad your mosquito problem is, there may be alternatives. A lot of us use an awning and set up a Thermacell mosquito repeller or two underneath. I personally also wear Sawyer Picaridin lotion because I’m a mosquito magnet who gets ginormous welts when bitten. The Picaridin lotion works far better than DEET for me, without the sticky residue.

Sharon_is_SAM

We love our PaHaque side tent.  Very bug proof.  You can run a fan plugged into the side for extra ventilation.  It makes a great anteroom when it rains.  Use suction cups on the side of the TaB and hang wet rain coats, etc.  We use it when we are at a site for at least 3 nights.