weight debate: arb (35 lbs) vs much more expensive awning (13 lbs)

Phulcrum

Phulcrum

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so i would like to have an awning on either side of my trailers kitchen,
the arb is either 35-45lbs depending on size, and the competition (link to be added later) is only 13 lbs.

the arb is about half the price too btw.

this will be mounted on my trailers flip pac lid, if you own one or even understand how they work feel free to chime in . i am torn between the two of these options.
 
Tim we can talk on Friday, I have several different types, we can try a couple of them out while @ the cabin. Meanwhile I'm sure others will be able to voice their options
 
woody said:
Tim we can talk on Friday, I have several different types, we can try a couple of them out while @ the cabin. Meanwhile I'm sure others will be able to voice their options
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I would like to be part of this conversation. I am hoping to get an awning for the truck and maybe trailer in the next couple of months. This may help me decide what I want. See you guys friday
 
Tim just to muddy the waters the Kelty Noahs tarp is 9x9 and weighs about 2 lbs and with poles about 7 lbs. Tarp 60 bucks on Amazon, poles? I think this is your answer but thats my opinion
 
i wanted the waters muddied. it seems like everytime i buy something without consulting a forum like this i wind up with buyers remorse.
 
Lemme throw a wrench in here... :wrench

As in most things, awnings end up being a compromise between price, durability and features. Of all awnings made I prefer the hard case variety (Fiamma, Eazi-Awn) as they provide far superior UV and trail damage protection. Soft bag case type awnings get hammered by UV within a couple seasons. YMMV, but that's my dos centavos.

My Fiamma is rocking along (circa 2009) despite being wickedly and repeatedly tortured and beaten in desert winds. Whatever you choose, invest in some REAL stakes like the Snow Peak ones if you want your awning to avoid kite syndrome... :D
 
I ran the Kelty for a while BTW, it failed after a season right at the corner grommets.
 
THIS is why i ask you people. i am not really looking to do anything "cheap" on my trailer, the idea is to build it to last, i am leaning more towards quality. the reason weight is such an issue is due to where i am mounting these awnings; they will be on the flip pac roof (mounted upside down so that when the roof is open they are right side up).

huh, are any awnings able to open upside down and right side up? that might be valuable.
 
I recommend NOT mounting anything to the FlipPac lid. The torsion bar system is designed for exactly what you have there, adding any weight at all will degrade the lifespan of the torsion bar.
 
Mount awnings to the side of the shell like I did and you will be fine.
 
dave, the torsion bar is already very old, i got the flip pac for free, are they replaceable? if i mount the awning to the side it wont do much good. i need it over the kitchen. which is why i wanted input from people like you that know better.
 
FlipPac torsion bars are made from unicorn sweat and gypsy tears.... Getting a replacement is an ordeal.
 
Dave said:
Lemme throw a wrench in here... :wrench

As in most things, awnings end up being a compromise between price, durability and features. Of all awnings made I prefer the hard case variety (Fiamma, Eazi-Awn) as they provide far superior UV and trail damage protection. Soft bag case type awnings get hammered by UV within a couple seasons. YMMV, but that's my dos centavos.

My Fiamma is rocking along (circa 2009) despite being wickedly and repeatedly tortured and beaten in desert winds. Whatever you choose, invest in some REAL stakes like the Snow Peak ones if you want your awning to avoid kite syndrome... :D
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WORDS of wisdom. My eezi awn Got trashed at DRV 2013
 
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