Rear Awning

[paj whisperer]

Can anyone recommend a rear awning they have that has been tried and tested off road?

thanks in advance for any comments

[Stevo77]

Yeah, I recently bit the bullet and paid for an Oztrail unit for the rear of my Paj.
Sorry I dont have a picture of it. I paid more for the smaller one that i did for the side awning, but its just great.
One of these from Oztrail.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OZTRAIL-1-25M-RV-SHADE-AWNING-4X4-TOURING-SHELTER-BRAND-NEW-/301870789097?hash=item4648e6b1e9:g:QSYAAOSwRLZT~qdx

Its got a reflective coating on the top to reflect the heat as well. Costs more, but you have it for always, and it works. Well made too from a brand you know.
I don't work for them but i kept putting it off and when I finally bit the bullet and I bought mine, once installed i did the old "I should have done this years ago."

[paj whisperer]

Thanks for your comments and the link.
I expect to pay just as much or more than you would for a side awning being that it isn't a standard awning. After returning from being away on road for the last 7 weeks I've realised it would have been a perfect addition to the trip when cooking off the table I attached to the inside of the rear door

[Les PK Ranger]

Any of the narrower commercial awnings should be fine.
they are made in 1.2, 1.4, 1.6 wide.

Why not consider finding (or making) a Freds Arm ?
These allow a side awning to be swung around to the back of the vehicle, perfect for noon cook ups on the tailgate.

[barney351]

Hows this one

http://www.4bshade.com.au/Default.asp

[HarryStottle]

I have an ARB 1.2m rear awning (and ARB 2.5m side) and is great.

[sharky]

I have custom canvas one, sort of wedge shape lot wider as it comes out. Doesn't take up much room to store. Apollogies I don't have a pic of it on the paj. Definitely tried and tested. This approx. 10 years old and still as good as day had it made

[sharkcaver]

Wow, I like that Steve. I made one myself too, but its just square about 1.2 x 2.0. Sewn rope into the leading edge and fitted sail track to a rear bar:





The thing I don't like about a roll up, self enclosed rear awning is you have a bit of an air brake there if you have nothing else on the roof. A tray or basket would negate that.

[razorback481]

Wow, I like that Steve. I made one myself too, but its just square about 1.2 x 2.0. Sewn rope into the leading edge and fitted sail track to a rear bar:





The thing I don't like about a roll up, self enclosed rear awning is you have a bit of an air brake there if you have nothing else on the roof. A tray or basket would negate that.

mate i like you light pole, where did you get that from ?

[sharkcaver]

mate i like you light pole, where did you get that from ?

You sir are in luck:

http://www2.pajeroclub.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=44569

Both Rays and anaconda sell them. Rays is about $20 cheaper for the same product.

[paj whisperer]

Thanks guys for all suggestions.

[gunsrunner]

Just got this one, $22 postage to Perth.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-OZtrail-1-25-Metre-Shade-Awning-for-4WD-Camping-Hiking-/361206065843?hash=item54198f2ab3:g:EdkAAOSwAuNW8JAP

Should be perfect for our Gibb trip in 30days.