4D55 Performance
Explorer
The awning is one of my favourite additions, although I have now had to move mine from this photo, to the other side, since fitting the snorkel. I am going to get a shorter one (2.1m) so I can put it back on the driver side which also wraps-around over the rear area too.
Mine is ARB brand and looks identical, like most of the chinese ones around now.
Yours is very well positioned, not hanging over the edge like mine. So its less likely to get catch on overhanging bushes and trees in forest trails.
It looks like a fun day at the beach. From my understanding all the awnings, including ARB are built in China. I had to buy a replacement ladder for my RTT and sure enough the ARB parts were a perfect fit. It's apparent they they come from the same supplier. I looked at importing RTT a few month ago from china from the same factory where they build the Simpson III tent.
Personally I think the awnings and tent are very high quality, despite being made in China.
As for the position, I did my very best to mount it so it did not hang off the side too much. I used this mounting bracket from Baja Rack.
I plan to add some guide wires to prevent the awning from snagging on trees and bushes in the future.