Kingcamp vs Hasika awning

Charlessyverson

I am looking for an awning for my new to me Tab 320.  I need an awning that I can set up solo.  Any feedback on these two awnings?  The Kingcamp looks like it is easier to attach to the Tab 320, but the Hasika is a bit larger and has adjustable poles.  Is the quality basically the same?  Is the AllPro awning worth the extra money?  I appreciate the feedback!

Sharon_is_SAM

We have both.  Both are easy to set up.  Make sure to get heavy duty suction cups as the included ones are pretty wimpy.  

SLJ

I used an SUV awning for a couple of years. If you have the 320S You don't need anything to attach them. Put the back edge over the top of the 320S and strap each corner to the front and rear handle. Easy quick set up. We use a MoonShade XL now. Attaches quickly the same way but sturdier and gives more shaded area (9'x12') and doesn't stick up as high. More expensive though.

Sharon_is_SAM

The MoonShade probably gives you better sun protection than the Hasika or Kingcamp.

SLJ

Sharon_is_SAM said:

The MoonShade probably gives you better sun protection than the Hasika or Kingcamp.

Yes, a lot more shaded area and much studier polls and material but also at a higher price.

andytabrv

I have the KingCamp and T@b 400 and am able to attach it by myself (took a few times to get down my method).  It has fixed poles, but I think adjustable poles would help in those cases when I've been on a tiered campsite where there are steps down to the picnic table and not much "porch" space.  The longer poles would have helped keep the front of the awning higher.  But, honestly, the dome of the King Camp is high enough it hasn't been an issue.

@SLJ I like your adjustable strap setup.  I had been using bungies, but less bounce in strap looks more secure in winds.

On my last trip I learned the lesson of why not to camp on the exposed leeward side of the lake in winter and had strong steady 20-30 mph winds come up and last all day.  I wasn't too worried about the wind damaging the awning as it's very flexible, just didn't want to hear it flapping.  I ended up taking down my KingCamp as it was deforming and I knew it would drive me crazy worrying about it.  I had been using bungies strapped around the grab handles to hold it, but the wind was strong enough it kept popping up and over the edge of my T@b.  For Christmas I bought some sew-on Keder rail edging and some polyester thread and will sew on an edge to see if using the Keder rail is any more secure.  I'll try to remember to report back after I've sewed it on to see if it makes much of a difference (I think @SLJ's strap approach might be the biggest gain.)

After a hard day of rain I found the water eventually soaked through and would drip on me so I used a can of this water guard and it helped a lot.  I just waited until I went camping, set up the awning on the picnic table, then sprayed it down and let it dry.

As inexpensive as the KingCamp awning is, I felt I could try it first and then if it didn't work go to a more expensive option.  So far, it's been great and I love sitting under it in a light rain and like how it makes going in and out drier in all conditions and cooler in the summer. I think on a 320 as it's lower and a larger portion of the size of the trailer it would probably give even better "harder" rain coverage.  It's kind of hard to prevent getting wet when it's a gully washer and raining sideways (there you'd need some side protection.

andytabrv

Some picks of the KingCamp awning in use