batmn77
Observer
After purchasing my Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform and Backbone system, I became hooked on the quality of their products. I found out they were releasing a new awning called the Batwing and that has lead us to where we are now. The Batwing Awning arrived in a long box, 100” to be exact. Initial impressions were high. The PVC plastic cover for the awning felt solid and durable.
Arrival and unboxing:
Instructions are very clear, so follow closely.
Brackets assembled with the needed bolts and nuts.
Brackets slide in the channels on the backside of the awning.
The bottom part of the bracket that extends out 90* slides in the channel of the Pioneer Platform. Mounting to other roof racks will vary installation steps. Ensure you have the awning mounted forward enough as to not interfere with opening the hatch.
As you open and close the awning it is secured by magnets. These are the small attention to details that I love about Rhino Rack!
Storage pouch is sewn on to the awning cover and keeps all tie downs and stakes contained within the unit. Again, details!!
Fully deployed.
Conclusion: I absolutely LOVE this awning. There is one draw back that I have encountered and that is the inability to open the hatch completely when the awning is deployed. However, because the Batwing awning is so easy to open & close, it takes 10 seconds to move the awning out of the way to open the hatch fully. I am fine with this tradeoff, because I love the large footprint of coverage that the awning provides. Also, you still have access to the cargo area by rolling your back window down. I hope this write up & review helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
Arrival and unboxing:
Instructions are very clear, so follow closely.
Brackets assembled with the needed bolts and nuts.
Brackets slide in the channels on the backside of the awning.
The bottom part of the bracket that extends out 90* slides in the channel of the Pioneer Platform. Mounting to other roof racks will vary installation steps. Ensure you have the awning mounted forward enough as to not interfere with opening the hatch.
As you open and close the awning it is secured by magnets. These are the small attention to details that I love about Rhino Rack!
Storage pouch is sewn on to the awning cover and keeps all tie downs and stakes contained within the unit. Again, details!!
Fully deployed.
Conclusion: I absolutely LOVE this awning. There is one draw back that I have encountered and that is the inability to open the hatch completely when the awning is deployed. However, because the Batwing awning is so easy to open & close, it takes 10 seconds to move the awning out of the way to open the hatch fully. I am fine with this tradeoff, because I love the large footprint of coverage that the awning provides. Also, you still have access to the cargo area by rolling your back window down. I hope this write up & review helps. Let me know if you have any questions.