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[longhorn1]

FWC has a new awning and it is pretty awesome. Go to their Facebook page. I believe Rocky Mountain FWC posted a video, and the video shows a very easy to set up awning, soft pack with 3 straps, folds out like a fan, down the the complete passenger side, around the back and part way up the driver side, 2 legs like the Fiamma. Check it out. jd

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Edited by longhorn1, 22 March 2016 - 02:01 AM.

[DrJ]

Any link for that?

[billharr]

Any link for that?

[Bombsight]

I like the Fiamma better. Even without the rear coverage. A hard case appeals to me more than a soft sided bag.

Does the bat wing have an option of a room with walls like the Fiamma?

 

Sure wish the Hawk's could hold the 11' Fiamma though.

Edited by Bombsight, 22 March 2016 - 01:29 AM.

[maheil]

Yes you can get walls to enclose the Bat Wing.  You can see these options on the Ez Awn site.  Rhino Racks sells a very similar awning and you can even add what they call a "Tag Along" tent to theirs.

[ETAV8R]

Sure wish FWC would get behind ShadyBoy as a lightweight cheaper option. It would be a win/win.

[DrJ]

Stan - will the new awning be able to be retrofitted to current campers?

 

I spoke with Equipt in Salt Lake City today.

Sounds like this may be an option to do as a retrofit in the future.

They may need some work done developing a bracket to use first.

You can be put on a wait list with Equipt to have the awning added once they figure it out.

Edited by DrJ, 22 March 2016 - 08:37 PM.

[Stalking Light]

Seems like that awning just above the rear door would make it more awkward for old codgers like me to get in and out. Neat concept, though.

[Bill D]

Seems like that awning just above the rear door would make it more awkward for old codgers like me to get in and out. Neat concept, though.

 

I'm 6'3" I personally always enter and exit facing the camper.  My head would never hit the awning entering and existing in this manner.  I find it much easier to do as well.  Kind of like climbing up and down a ladder.  It's way easier and safer if you are facing the ladder.

[ETAV8R]

Another reason for the ShadyBoy, it is slightly angled up from what I've seen.