DANCHEL OUTDOOR Car Awning Pull-Out Roof Rack Vehicle Awning UPF50+ Sun Shelter Canopy for SUV Truck Camper Overland Camping, 4.9x6.5ft Khaki

This is the third rig that I have installed the Danchel awning on. The first one impressed me so I put one on my Palomino slide in truck camper. It survived a pretty strong pop up storm in southern Kentucky a few years back so when I set up my current rig I bought the biggest one Danchel makes (as far as I know). Its a 9 1/2 X 9 1/2 with four walls. We are heading out next week and expect nothing but the best out of this awning. We scaled the camper back to a roof top tent for better MPGs and so we could do a little overlanding.

Pretty simple to install, very simple to open at the campsite. We are a couple of retirees and can have this set up fully in 5-10 minutes including staking out guy lines. I would definitely recommend two people for setting up and rolling up.Provides plenty of shelter for cooking & eating. We purchased the sidewalls to go with the awning which create a private area if the situation calls for it. We've used the awning on several trips now and it kept us dry.We had a torrential downpour (3" overnight) in Wisconsin last fall and water pooled on the tarp bending one of the extension poles but the system held up! If we ever expect that much rain in the future we will add a vertical support pole in the center. We contacted Danchel about the bent pole and they had a replacement shipped to us. Super easy to work with!

I’ll be honest. This purchase was a gamble. I half expected to return it right out of the box. It came with some damage on the inside of the aluminum frame and the legs seemed kind of flimsy too. But I was going camping in what is usually a pretty windy spot and figured I’d give the people an honest review!Setting this thing up and breaking it down in windy conditions was not my favorite thing to do. You might be able to come up with a easier process after some experimenting, but we were on the struggle bus with 3 people. The thing was just flying out of control! When we did manage to get it set up, it was solid! It was 20mph consistent wind with 35 mph gusts and this awning held strong. As you can see from my photo, I used tent weights on the poles and tied the guy lines to some rocks, but you definitely could get away without any of that if there is no wind.The canopy material feels like decent quality. The joints for the supports and legs are strong and sturdy. The only iffy thing for me was the extension locks. They did not feel like they will last through a bunch of use. Time will tell there.The only other thing that bothers me about this is the huge cheap looking logo on the weatherproof bag. I wish there was an option to choose one without.Overall, I’m really impressed with this awning. I definitely recommend it if you’re looking to save a few bucks. I’ll be keeping it on the truck and report back if it doesn’t hold up like it’s supposed to!

So the product arrived without all the hardware shown on the directions. But I did get the necessary bolts and nuts for my specific installation. It bolted up easily and the heads didn’t turn as was mentioned in other reviews. I was very pleased with the installation. Going to pull it out tomorrow and try it out with the side curtains I ordered. But looks to be identical to the ARB one I have on the other side of the trailer minus the light. Arrived early as well.

Ok so I have to say I am quite impressed by this awning. I was a little weary due to the cheap price. The quality of the tarp is great! I have used it in wind and rain with no issues. It was a quick and easy install and mounted right to the side of my cargo basket. The only issue I have with it is the twist locks on the legs. No matter how much I twist them they never seem to lock. This may be operator error but either way it will not be an issue as it will surely be an easy fix. All in all I would highly recommend this awning and would definitely purchase one again in the future! Great customer service. Contacted quickly and was quick to offer help with the leg locks.

I really wanted to love this awning. I was a huge fan when it first arrived. It installed so easily and it was simple to set up. We got about 4 good uses out of it on our camping trips and was super useful in sunny weather. It didn't last a year though. One of the main reason we got it was to have a place to hide under when it rained. We got caught in a rain storm one-night camping in Virginia and one of the poles snapped in two. It's reasonably priced compared to other retractable awnings. I just wish it was more durable!UPDATE: got in touch with customer service and they responded immediately. Sending a replacement because I’m under the one year warranty. Excellent customer care. Highly recommend.