Awning & Accessories

About this range

Shade and shelter off the side of your 4x4, set up in minutes. This range covers 180 and 270 degree wraparound awnings from Darche and HardKorr, including the free standing HardKorr 270, plus Darche wall sets and TJM awning rooms in 2m and 2.5m sizes for closing in the space underneath. We ship Australia-wide, and if you are in Melbourne we can fit your awning at our Burwood workshop with the brackets matched to your roof rack.

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Buying guide

How to choose touring and camping gear

Rooftop tents, awnings and fridges make a trip comfortable, but each one puts demands on your roof, your battery or your set-up time. Here's what to check.

  1. Rooftop tents and your roof

    Driving with the tent on uses the roof's dynamic rating; sleeping in it uses the static rating. Check your vehicle maker's limits first (Darche), and use 2 to 4 bars depending on the tent's length (Rhino-Rack).

  2. Awnings and wind

    Use guy ropes whenever the awning is out, don't set it up in wind, never leave it open unattended, and dry it before you store it (Rhino-Rack).

  3. Fridge power

    A fridge's worst-case run time is battery amp-hours divided by its maximum draw; real run time is longer because the compressor cycles. Running it through an inverter doesn't extend battery life (Engel).

  4. Plan around closures

    Many Victorian seasonal tracks close from after the King's Birthday weekend in June to the end of October, and closures can be extended (Parks Victoria).

Choosing the right awning

Start with coverage. A 180 degree awning like the Darche Eclipse 180 wraps from the rear of the vehicle around the side, which suits utes and wagons where you cook and camp off one side. A 270 degree awning such as the Darche Eclipse 270 Gen 2 or the HardKorr 270 covers the side and the rear in one sweep, giving you roughly double the shaded area for barely any extra setup time. Free standing designs hold their shape without legs in calm weather, though you should always peg and guy any awning down before leaving it unattended.

Check your mounting before you order. Awnings bolt to a roof rack, platform or gutter mount brackets, not to bare roof sheet metal, so make sure your rack can carry the weight and has enough mounting points along the awning length. Side matters too. The HardKorr free standing 270 in this range is a left hand side model, so confirm which side of your vehicle you want the awning on before you buy.

If you camp in one spot for a few days, walls turn an awning into a proper room. The Darche Eco Eclipse 270 wall set and the HardKorr door and window wall are made for their matching awnings, and the TJM awning rooms suit 2m and 2.5m straight awnings. Walls are model specific, so match the wall to the exact awning you run.

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Common questions

Can my vehicle carry a rooftop tent?

Check two numbers: the dynamic roof rating, which must cover the tent and rack while driving, and the static rating, which must cover the tent and its occupants when parked. Use your vehicle maker's figures (Darche).

How long will my fridge run on a battery?

As a worst case, divide the battery's amp-hours by the fridge's maximum current draw. It will run longer in practice because the compressor cycles on and off (Engel).

Will a fridge work on a slope?

Engel compressor fridges work on up to a 30 degree tilt.

What should I do with the awning in wind?

Don't set it up in wind, use guy ropes when it's out, and never leave it open unattended (Rhino-Rack).

When are Victoria's seasonal tracks open?

Parks Victoria's seasonal road closures generally run from after the King's Birthday weekend in June to the end of October, and can be extended. Check the closure list before you go.

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