Awning Mounting Location

[MOAK]

I have mine mounted on the drivers side, (left). When we set up camp I point the rig south, deploy the solar panel and pull out the awning. In this manner we get the full benefit of shade all afternoon and full benefit of the suns energy for most of the day.

 

[Kevin108]

On the beaches I visit, the rules are that you park facing away from the shore. I tried mine on both sides and used the one that provided the most shade.

 

[YF_Ryan]

I have a question about the ARB awnings.... Can they be deployed upside down... Or rather do they have an upside? I want to eventually get an AT Habitat and was wondering if I could mount it to the part that flips out? So could it be deployed from either position?

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I was looking into this as well since we are picking up a Habitat in just under a month. By the looks of it, the awning can only be set up rightside-up. Our plan is to mount it upside down, so that it's the right direction once the Habitat is open. I'm slightly worried about water getting inside since the zipper/opening is on the bottom, so I also think I'd be removing it when at home. Another option is to mount it to the side of the shell just below the "lid". Excorcist did an awesome job with that using L-Track, you can check it out here: AT Habitat Pictures, ideas, aaand BS

 

[Kevin108]

I have a question about the ARB awnings.... Can they be deployed upside down... Or rather do they have an upside? I want to eventually get an AT Habitat and was wondering if I could mount it to the part that flips out? So could it be deployed from either position?

They cannot be deployed upside down because the legs fold down.
You can probably gather understanding from these photos:

 

[Horse Soldier]

I went the 270 awning route later but on my rover, I mounted the one you have on the right side so if I pulled off the road I was looking a the scenic view and not traffic.

 

[Kevin108]

I think I will go that route as well and sell my two individual awnings, but that will be down the road.

 

[Horse Soldier]

I think I will go that route as well and sell my two individual awnings, but that will be down the road.

When you do, first do a loose mounting to adjust the awning and a rtt if you have one for best fit and coverage.

 

[Nickzero]

This thread is gold. I found what I needed for my next awning system.

 

[Overland_Serenity]

They cannot be deployed upside down because the legs fold down.
You can probably gather understanding from these photos:

Thank you that was exactly the answer I was looking for...

 

[Scout]

I'm getting ready to purchase an awning {not sure which yet}.. My question is why not make it so an awning can mount on either side of the vehicle? Is it that hard/cumbersome to add another set of mounting brackets so you can set up on either side when the time comes? Just a thought I had of doing it myself without knowing 1st..

 

[Kevin108]

That's entirely possible, it just depends on what else you're carrying. In my case, I had a Hi Lift to mount as well, and it wouldn't make sense to open the awning on the same side the rooftop tent did, as the ladder would have to be removed when the tent was open to allow the awning to be setup.