Swing out arm for side awning

[jfarsang]

I found this online and figured I would give it a shot instead of using two separate awnings for the side and rear.

Using an ARB 8ft side awning and an arm to swing it around facing the back covering out slide out kitchen should be nice.

I have the materials and fab skills to make it so we shall see.

Anyone else have this one or done this to theirs ?

[bat]

This is what I love about this forum that is a great idea

[jfarsang]

I can't believe I didn't think of it before. It's such a simple idea and modification.

[Plan B]

Yes I'm not 100% sure but I think an australian company were the first one's to bring the idea out and sell them. Black Widow Fred's arm is what it's called here in Australia.

I am also about to get one myself. They are selling them for $395AUD here in Australia.


Here's a short video of one..... http://youtu.be/3uGdhkh4_k0

[jfarsang]

Thanks for the link !

[thebrassnuckles]

the lady in the pic isnt in the shade...

[jfarsang]

The truck is and that's the most important !

[Ryan_S]

the lady in the pic isnt in the shade...

worthless... hahah

actually it's a great idea. wish the 4R had a swinging tailgate instead of lifting.

[ab1985]

Bringing this back up. Has anyone successfully implemented a similar design? It looks straightforward, but I haven't seen much other than the guy who did it with his hummer.

I would like a full size awning off the back of my 80. I've looked at the Foxwing and Bat 270, but those don't provide the coverage I'm looking for (have a RTT with annex and would like something to swing around to the rear to cover the cooking/kitchen area that's larger than a regular rear awning).

[Colin Hughes]

I like it!