Never seen it packed up that way before,not surprised you have trouble doing the bag up.I pack mine differently and have plenty of room in the bag still.
Ok so when I got mine I looked at how it unpacked from the factory. That told me that you do NOT pack them up like this video says. You fold them up in horizontal folds towards the top with all flaps, not in two groups. There shouldn't be those two bulges, and if done right, the bag will zip up fine. Oh, and for those complaining that it's too hard, and get a batwing/foxwing etc......well, if this is too hard for people, perhaps stick with a beach umbrella?!? :)
@@DASHOffRoad Good I'll be watching, getting my Beast around the 19 th ,I'll got your floor and roof rack sitting in the garage 😫 I would like to get a smock setup for the back any suggestions..
thanks for the vid, got the same awning with a couple walls and it survived a big storm strong wind and rain, in regards to packing up, I do it a little differently and haven't had any issues so far, my tip is to undo the front section first fold that underneath the back section, then undo the the rear strap and fold in, then use the front holding strap to hold in place and proceed from there, only takes about a min to fold up and as others mentioned theres a couple vids on youtube on other ways to do it, hope this helps and if it doesn't make sense I apologise
Agreed, I just roll it nice and tight and find there’s plenty of space even with the poles. It’s a good bit of kit use it on site, camping and at home for the last year. Only issue I find annoying is the pole bag and having to remove the guy ropes
Nice video, Dave. Your editing skill is definitely getting better. Nice drone shots also. I will reply to your email again about that HBMC lift for my QX.
So glad I got the batwing instead as poles are a bit less rigid u can lower them down in a big downpour and pack up a heap easier yes I don’t have front part but packing that up would do my head in
I’ve got one... I fold each flap independently... 2 folds per triangle, grab the point of the triangle and fold it to the bottom of the rafter, then fold it over the top... takes me 2 mins to pack up... I used to roll it but the bag was tight....the bag isn’t tight anymore...
I just had this happen to my zipper(crushed from previous packup) this weekend, on the end closest to the front of the vehicle ,with it raining we were lucky to still be able to attach the other two walls . Im considering having the zipper mechanism restored onto the awning wall to avoid this situation happening again. Absolutely agree with bringing a ladder for packing up . I think Darche could afford to make the velcro storage straps a little longer too.
Looked at these. Glad i did not buy one. Invested in the Ostrich Wing 3 - 270 Degree Awning with walls. So easy. And the bag fits even in the cold. LOL
Thanks for confirming i would end up leaving it on the ground when i left. Seeing another old mate doing the same last week in a campground I'll stick with my two pull out awnings half the size an weight and less wind drag cheers Dave.
Luke Distanislao Looked at the batwing. Quality was rubbish compared to the Darche. This bloke just makes it look difficult. They're a piece of piss to pack up.
What a fantastically helpful and informative video mate. I am choosing between this one and the 23Zero. Any tips to help me choose the Darche over the other would be very appreciated.
Hey mate i have the same awning love it. But my bag seems to leak with i get a heaps of heavy rain so i end up with a wet awning inside the bag i was just wondering do you have the same problem and how did you fix it if so
Looks like a number of gaps between the main backbone frame where it mounts to a vehicle and the awning. Im guessing rain gets in here? (can see what I mean around 1:41)
Had one for over a year now abd so much easier to pack away than shown. You don't need to roll up the canvas separately. Just fling all the bars back, roll it up, strap it down and done.
Far out you made that look hard. That’s not how you roll it up and you don’t have to wait for it to warm up in the morning. Zips up easy don’t know what this blokes on
I have seen 3 videos of how to pack this awning up. My wife and I have to pull our phones out and find one of them to figure it out each time. It stinks mate.
Never seen it packed up that way before,not surprised you have trouble doing the bag up.I pack mine differently and have plenty of room in the bag still.
Ok so when I got mine I looked at how it unpacked from the factory. That told me that you do NOT pack them up like this video says. You fold them up in horizontal folds towards the top with all flaps, not in two groups. There shouldn't be those two bulges, and if done right, the bag will zip up fine. Oh, and for those complaining that it's too hard, and get a batwing/foxwing etc......well, if this is too hard for people, perhaps stick with a beach umbrella?!? :)
I was about to buy one to simplify my camping but after watching that I think I’ll stick to my tarp. Thanks!!!!
Been shopping around for a while now, Dash you just made my mind up not to get one of those awnings, 😆😀😂🤣😃
Thanks for the video my friend .
I’ve got another one on order from a different brand. Will be reviewing this soon
@@DASHOffRoad Good I'll be watching, getting my Beast around the 19 th ,I'll got your floor and roof rack sitting in the garage 😫 I would like to get a smock setup for the back any suggestions..
thanks for the vid, got the same awning with a couple walls and it survived a big storm strong wind and rain, in regards to packing up, I do it a little differently and haven't had any issues so far, my tip is to undo the front section first fold that underneath the back section, then undo the the rear strap and fold in, then use the front holding strap to hold in place and proceed from there, only takes about a min to fold up and as others mentioned theres a couple vids on youtube on other ways to do it, hope this helps and if it doesn't make sense I apologise
Thanks heaps for the honest review, nice and straight to the point, was just about to buy one.
Had mine for 6 months used it 40+ times never had a drama packing it up or getting the bag to zip on!
Agreed, I just roll it nice and tight and find there’s plenty of space even with the poles. It’s a good bit of kit use it on site, camping and at home for the last year. Only issue I find annoying is the pole bag and having to remove the guy ropes
Nice video, Dave. Your editing skill is definitely getting better. Nice drone shots also.
I will reply to your email again about that HBMC lift for my QX.
So glad I got the batwing instead as poles are a bit less rigid u can lower them down in a big downpour and pack up a heap easier yes I don’t have front part but packing that up would do my head in
Good honest review Dave. Cheers Steve
To say there is a "trick to it" implies either making the job easier or faster. Your way takes longer, and is harder to do but all to their own
That’s why i got the quick pitch 270. Much more durable and is a true freestanding awning.
I’ve got one... I fold each flap independently... 2 folds per triangle, grab the point of the triangle and fold it to the bottom of the rafter, then fold it over the top... takes me 2 mins to pack up... I used to roll it but the bag was tight....the bag isn’t tight anymore...
I just had this happen to my zipper(crushed from previous packup) this weekend, on the end closest to the front of the vehicle ,with it raining we were lucky to still be able to attach the other two walls . Im considering having the zipper mechanism restored onto the awning wall to avoid this situation happening again.
Absolutely agree with bringing a ladder for packing up . I think Darche could afford to make the velcro storage straps a little longer too.
Perfect awning if you don't mind working a little for your comfort.
I love mine.
Edit: not for the cheap and lazy.
Bettabgood
They're easier than a standard awning.
wow.... and here I thought my Foxwing was a PITA to pack away!!! Cheers, Don (Dons Shed and Xplor Overland)
They pack up way easier than that Dave, your folding it wrong👍
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Looked at these. Glad i did not buy one. Invested in the Ostrich Wing 3 - 270 Degree Awning with walls. So easy. And the bag fits even in the cold. LOL
your folding it wrong I have had mine for about a year now. never had much of a problem putting it away.
I’ve had mine for a while now and have got the pack up sorted out. It did take a few trips to get it down pat though Have also squashed a zip too
Thanks for confirming i would end up leaving it on the ground when i left. Seeing another old mate doing the same last week in a campground I'll stick with my two pull out awnings half the size an weight and less wind drag cheers Dave.
Hahahaha have a listen to ya!
Thanks Dave. You just talked me out of getting one. Cheers mate. 🍺
Wow I knew these were bad but not this bad 🤣 makes me love my batwing even more 👌🏻
Luke Distanislao i recon if the batwing has the front part it would be the same to pack up.
I’m tossing up between the batwing and this one
Luke Distanislao
Looked at the batwing. Quality was rubbish compared to the Darche. This bloke just makes it look difficult. They're a piece of piss to pack up.
Shit you make it look hard to pack away. It doesn't need to be that difficult.
Well, after watching that, reckon Darche 270 awning is off the consider list.
What a fantastically helpful and informative video mate. I am choosing between this one and the 23Zero. Any tips to help me choose the Darche over the other would be very appreciated.
I’d go 23 zero next time
go 23 zero , i have the darche bag leaks and let water ingress in
Thanks for the info,after seeing that,will give one of those a miss.just get the single version.
I've often wondered with the pack up and now that i've seen it it looks too much of a pain in the arse to really want, or need, one.
towe001
He just made it look difficult. They're easier than a standard awning if you know what your doing.
As Nick says you are packing it away wrongly. Have a look at the other TH-cam videos- I’ve got one it’s much easier than you show!
That was a horrendous fold 😂
Hey mate i have the same awning love it. But my bag seems to leak with i get a heaps of heavy rain so i end up with a wet awning inside the bag i was just wondering do you have the same problem and how did you fix it if so
Hey, I haven’t noticed this problem but have removed from the car now so haven’t given it a good test sorry
Yes same here, after rain it is wet inside
I’m looking at a 270 awning. So far I like this one.
Would you recommend it?
Yeah, it’s pretty good!
PFSred
Without doubt. They're awesome and easy to pack away when you know what your doing.
I just bought one of these. Why oh why didn't they just make the bag a little bigger. Wouldn't be an issue then
dashcoja
Fold it right and there's no issue.
Hi David, just wondering with this Darche set up how is it when you lift your tailgate ? do any of the beams foul or touch ?
It does touch, I think the 23 zero is better for a Y62, the arms are better positioned
@@DASHOffRoad thanks mate, yeah have been eyeing off the 23Zero, not as much cover, but you can get side if that is an issue, thanks again mate
Looks like a PITA
Zhivan Wasinski
Nope just fold it right.
Hi, how is it holding up after a few years?
Put it this way, it’s not on my car
Looks like a number of gaps between the main backbone frame where it mounts to a vehicle and the awning. Im guessing rain gets in here? (can see what I mean around 1:41)
رهيبه
Nah mate looks to hard to pack away.
Had one for over a year now abd so much easier to pack away than shown. You don't need to roll up the canvas separately. Just fling all the bars back, roll it up, strap it down and done.
bonzoAU
He just made it look difficult. They're a piece of piss.
Far out you made that look hard. That’s not how you roll it up and you don’t have to wait for it to warm up in the morning. Zips up easy don’t know what this blokes on
I have seen 3 videos of how to pack this awning up. My wife and I have to pull our phones out and find one of them to figure it out each time. It stinks mate.
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