Enthusiast I
Went out near Trillium Lake to test out the new batwing. Also wanted to see how we would hold up in cold rainy conditions. I must say it was a great time and learned a lot!
One night gear test
- Thread starter bubbadangelo
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Steward I
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- Tom
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Bravo! get out there, try, review, adjust, learn and share. Great set up..
Enthusiast I
lhoffm4
Rank III
Advocate I
Ok, so what did you learn? Can’t leave us hangin! I’m designing and building my own batwing awning, so your experience and insight will surely apply! Thanks!
Enthusiast I
The big thing I learned is placement for the batwing. I had it sitting too far back and water would run off and go into the bed. Not ideal when that is where we were sleeping. I also decided that an awning extension/wall would be a good investment since we camp with our dogs. It would give them a cozy place to hang out and not get rained on.
lhoffm4
Rank III
Advocate I
I was thinking about the walls as wind-breaks but also to keep the rain and such at arms/awnings length. Had not thought about addressing awning placement to prevent rain getting between the mounts and the vehicle, so thanks, good insight...
Enthusiast I
Are you building your own batwing or purchasing one? Either way I’d like to see your setup when finished.
lhoffm4
Rank III
Advocate I
yes, I’m building one. A 180. The way I mounted my tent(off the back) limits the space to 180 degrees. My rtt has the annex so I still have covered space under the tent, off the back. Will put up pics soon as I skin the frame.
