Installed OpenRoad 270 Degree awning, Getting ready for some camping!

[BillSirloin]

Got the @Mars Adventure Gear rack installed last week and snagged this awning from Openroad for a nice sale price. Thought I’d share my thoughts. It installed easily; I just had to use some spacers for the mounts to work but received some advice from the Mars team on Discord which was appreciated!

The awning is pretty heavy so taking it on and off would take 2 people in most cases. It feels sturdy on the rack and doesn’t budge when driving. The side walls for the awning zipper on easily which is much better than some of the velcro ones I’ve seen. All of the materials feel very well made and premium. I was afraid the awning cover material would be thin but it’s actually very thick and blocks the sun.

Customer service with Openroad has been excellent. Originally, I had an issue with the cover not pulling over the awning completely on one side. I thought the cover was made too small but it was due to the hinge mechanism not folding flat. It just needed to be loosened with a hex wrench slightly. Customer service was responsive and helped me get it resolved when I thought it’d need to be replaced.

Looking forward to receiving the Mars Basecamp tent soon! I ordered an external shower room enclosure on Amazon as well that will connect to the rack. Should arrive Sunday. I can update with photos if anyone’s interested. It’s been great to see everyone else’s setups here!

Openroad awning: https://openroad4wd.com/products/openroad-270-degree-freestanding-awning?aff=498

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[CyberDoug007]

That’s an awesome awning. Honestly, didn’t even know 270 degree awnings were a thing! Very convenient compared to a pop-up tent in my opinion. How’s it hold up in the wind? Would love to see photos of your shower setup and long-term review.

 

[Urander]

Hope you get to try our 8.2 ft 270 awning sometime, it adds a nice bit of extra space

 

[Cybertruck 1974]

Nice! I did the same last year and put on the Kammock on the other side for quick deployment makes for a quick 3 sided awning.

 

[BillSirloin]

That’s an awesome awning. Honestly, didn’t even know 270 degree awnings were a thing! Very convenient compared to a pop-up tent in my opinion. How’s it hold up in the wind? Would love to see photos of your shower setup and long-term review.

It did well in the 5-10mph gusts when I had it up. I’m glad the poles are there which takes some of the stress off the main awning mount. The zipper side walls are sturdy and I’m not worried about those flying off!

 

[BillSirloin]

Nice! I did the same last year and put on the Kammock on the other side for quick deployment makes for a quick 3 sided awning.

I like the setup! Your spare tire kit looks convenient as well.

 

[BillSirloin]

Hope you get to try our 8.2 ft 270 awning sometime, it adds a nice bit of extra space

The size looks awesome! I think it may be a bit too large to mount on my rack though

 

[BillSirloin]

I setup this shower that mounted easily to the @Mars Adventure Gear rack today. I like the color, materials, and quick setup time. It even has a built in LED light strip inside (sorry forgot to get a picture). Now to decide on a setup for the water source!

 

[carsonag01]

Got the @Mars Adventure Gear rack installed last week and snagged this awning from Openroad for a nice sale price. Thought I’d share my thoughts. It installed easily; I just had to use some spacers for the mounts to work but received some advice from the Mars team on Discord which was appreciated!

Would you mind sharing some photos of how you mounted the OpenRoad brackets to the Mars crossbars with the spacers?

I'm trying to figure out how to align the Openroad brackets with the crossbar grooves and lift it 2-3 mm to go over the expedition side mounts.

 

[Urander]

We just launched our 360 Bat Wings
Available in 8.2 ft and 6.7 ft sizes

 

[Hookalakupua]

Hope you get to try our 8.2 ft 270 awning sometime, it adds a nice bit of extra space

ETA on having them back in stock? Thanks

 

[BillSirloin]

Would you mind sharing some photos of how you mounted the OpenRoad brackets to the Mars crossbars with the spacers?

I'm trying to figure out how to align the Openroad brackets with the crossbar grooves and lift it 2-3 mm to go over the expedition side mounts.

Just replied to your DM! Let me know any other questions

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