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

BillSirloin

Well-known member
First Name
Austin
Joined
Apr 1, 2024
Threads
7
Messages
162
Reaction score
209
Location
Arizona
Vehicles
Model 3
Country flag
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

Tesla Cybertruck Installed OpenRoad 270 Degree awning, Getting ready for some camping! IMG_4578


Tesla Cybertruck Installed OpenRoad 270 Degree awning, Getting ready for some camping! IMG_4542


Tesla Cybertruck Installed OpenRoad 270 Degree awning, Getting ready for some camping! IMG_4577


Tesla Cybertruck Installed OpenRoad 270 Degree awning, Getting ready for some camping! IMG_4582
Sponsored

 
Last edited:

CyberDoug007

Member
First Name
Doug
Joined
Oct 28, 2024
Threads
0
Messages
10
Reaction score
9
Location
San Diego, CA
Vehicles
Model 3
Occupation
Retired
Country flag
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.
 

Cybertruck 1974

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 15, 2019
Threads
38
Messages
1,048
Reaction score
1,348
Location
Everywhere
Vehicles
Cybertruck, H2, Samurai, Ford Transit, Chevy Silverado EV, Jaguar, Corvette, M38
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.
Tesla Cybertruck Installed OpenRoad 270 Degree awning, Getting ready for some camping! truck
Tesla Cybertruck Installed OpenRoad 270 Degree awning, Getting ready for some camping! 20250204_133531
 
OP
OP
BillSirloin

BillSirloin

Well-known member
First Name
Austin
Joined
Apr 1, 2024
Threads
7
Messages
162
Reaction score
209
Location
Arizona
Vehicles
Model 3
Country flag
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!
 


OP
OP
BillSirloin

BillSirloin

Well-known member
First Name
Austin
Joined
Apr 1, 2024
Threads
7
Messages
162
Reaction score
209
Location
Arizona
Vehicles
Model 3
Country flag
Hope you get to try our 8.2 ft 270 awning sometime, it adds a nice bit of extra space😉
IMG_4338.jpeg

IMG_4445.jpeg


IMG_4283.jpeg

DJI_20240927112220_0033_D.jpeg

DJI_20240927112332_0042_D.jpeg
DJI_20240927112437_0046_D.jpeg


IMG_4338.jpeg
The size looks awesome! I think it may be a bit too large to mount on my rack though 😭
 
OP
OP
BillSirloin

BillSirloin

Well-known member
First Name
Austin
Joined
Apr 1, 2024
Threads
7
Messages
162
Reaction score
209
Location
Arizona
Vehicles
Model 3
Country flag
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!

Tesla Cybertruck Installed OpenRoad 270 Degree awning, Getting ready for some camping! IMG_4633


Tesla Cybertruck Installed OpenRoad 270 Degree awning, Getting ready for some camping! IMG_4626


Tesla Cybertruck Installed OpenRoad 270 Degree awning, Getting ready for some camping! IMG_4629
 

carsonag01

Well-known member
First Name
Carson
Joined
Aug 12, 2024
Threads
3
Messages
51
Reaction score
93
Location
San Antonio, TX
Website
carsonw.com
Vehicles
Cybertruck 2-Motor
Occupation
Digital Marketer
Country flag
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.
 


OP
OP
BillSirloin

BillSirloin

Well-known member
First Name
Austin
Joined
Apr 1, 2024
Threads
7
Messages
162
Reaction score
209
Location
Arizona
Vehicles
Model 3
Country flag
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 👍
Sponsored

 
 








Top