Moonshade XL Awning on my T@B

SLJ

Received our Moonshade XL awning today. It's February and I'm in the Northeast but was able to set it up on our T@B in the garage to see how it fits. It's perfect for the T@B. Covered area is 12'x8' when set up (or you can turn it 90 degrees). We now have plenty of shade.
Goes just over the roof so there's no leaks and and I used a pair of cam straps to attach it securely to the front and rear handles of the T@B. Only thing I changed was I went with a pair of shorter adjustable poles to lower the angle in the front. Very happy with the initial set-up and can't wait to start using it this Spring. More expensive than the standard Moonshade or the SUV awning I've been using but it covers more area and is much higher quality. It looks a heck of a lot better also.
The XL isn't on Amazon. It's on their web site though. XL: https://moonfab.com/products/moonshade-xl?sca_ref=5458239.qAWkIBZrri

Sharon_is_SAM

Curious if you can use this as a canopy over the entire TaB in areas of extreme sun/heat.

pthomas745

What airport is this hangar at?

Garage envy!

SLJ

Sharon_is_SAM said:

Curious if you can use this as a canopy over the entire TaB in areas of extreme sun/heat.

I suppose you could if you had two more poles and they were all tall enough. I don't think the ones I have would be.

SLJ

pthomas745 said:

What airport is this hangar at?

Garage envy!

Built it for our motorhome and cars originally with three long bays, 12' ceiling, a workbench area, and second floor storage but now the T@B only takes up a third of the motorhome bay. Workshop is the smaller building to the left.

pthomas745

Very impressive, thanks for showing it!

AnOldUR

Nice! We're fortunate to be able to get our 320S into our garage, but it's a single car. Lucky to be able to get the door open yet alone set up a side canopy.

Chele

@SLJ Your post is exactly what I was looking for, thanks! Will be a new T@B 400 owner soon, and have been eyeing the Moonshade as a viable 1 person set up. Keder rail tent options seem to be a little more cumbersome for a single person, with many saying the rail mounting screws need to be counter-sunk for smooth gliding before using the rail. I wasn't sure if the 400 door would clear a Moonshade, and how to mount to the trailer. Looks like you've answered it! Questions: Was the only Moonshade attachment to the trailer at the handles? Any suction cups on the roof needed? I noticed you posted in February, have you been out camping with it yet? What are your thoughts regarding a single person setting up what you've done? Appreciate any help! BTW, count me as another with garage envy ☺️

SLJ

Chele 

I've had it out a couple of times.
The only place I attach mine is by straps to the front and rear handles. It's tight enough so it won't lift over the edge of the roof. I found with one person that tying a cord to the center of the side going over the roof (there's a loop to attach to) makes it easy to lean the moonshade up and use the cord to pull that side over the top and attach to anything on the opposite side to help hold in place while you're tightening the front and rear straps.
 
I also shortened the poles that came with it. The bottom section with holes for adjustments can be shortened. I cut 10 inches off mine. The 400 is taller so you might want to cut less.

SLJ

Update:  It's been working great. lower profile than the SUV awing we were using, sturdier, quick set-up, and lots of shade now.

Kren325

Is it waterproof?

SLJ

Kren325 said:

Is it waterproof?

As with every awning I've had, I sealed it before it's first use. No torrential downpours yet just some light rain. It's sewn and built better than the SUV awning I was using and that didn't leak in downpours.

Chele

SLJ said:

Chele 

I've had it out a couple of times.
The only place I attach mine is by straps to the front and rear handles. It's tight enough so it won't lift over the edge of the roof. I found with one person that tying a cord to the center of the side going over the roof (there's a loop to attach to) makes it easy to lean the moonshade up and use the cord to pull that side over the top and attach to anything on the opposite side to help hold in place while you're tightening the front and rear straps.
 
I also shortened the poles that came with it. The bottom section with holes for adjustments can be shortened. I cut 10 inches off mine. The 400 is taller so you might want to cut less.

Thanks so much for the insight and helpful tips, @SLJ Happy travels!