For seasoned campers, an awning is very often the first accessory they bolt to their vehicle, knowing that the ability to cast as much shade as possible (in the quickest time) is crucial to overland travel. What you don’t want is to be battling with poles, pegs and guy ropes in blistering midday heat, or when rain is thundering down.

This is why Alu-Cab’s globally popular 270º Shadow Awning is designed to open, and setup, all in one. There are no additional steps or poles to pitch; you just unzip the bag and swing the awning through a full 270º. It’s so easy, one person can manage it.

This wrap-around effect means that you get to enjoy 10 square metres of shelter around the full working area of your vehicle, especially where it’s needed – at the rear, where your drawer system, fridge, and supplies are stored.

The awning features four heavy-duty aluminium arms that span the 270º spread, making the Shadow Awning resistant to inclement weather. If conditions happen to get worse, the awning’s centre arm features a tucked away drop-down pole that can be used to brace the awning for extra support. What’s more, each of the four arms boasts a tie-down strap for really gusty conditions, and you can also equip the awning with the optional Storm Kit.

• LENGTH (when closed): 2.6m
• WEIGHT: 24kg
• SHADE AREA: 10 m2
• CONSTRUCTION: Aluminium
• FITMENT BRACKETS: Various options available, attaching to strong roof rack, tents, campers or load bars
• ORIENTATION: LHS and RHS

The Awning material is acrylic impregnated, with a heat reflection silver coating on one side. It has an additional water repellent coating on the surface side, which allows water to bead off of the surface of the material.

The Awning is made from a 100% polyester 315gsm base cloth that is impregnated with an acrylic based resin. It also has a built in fungal resistance chemical to prevent mould.