23 Zero Raven 2500 awning - HGT y62 Rig Build

23 Zero Raven 2500 awning - HGT y62 Rig Build
Putting an awning or the y62 Patrol was the main factor behind putting the roof rack on the Patrol. Now don’t get me wrong I love my OZtrail gazebos but they take up too much space and the amount of times I needed shelter and didn’t have one packed was starting to affect my adventures. So, it was time to permanently mount an awning to the big y62 patrol.
As much as I love the idea of a 270 degree awning we unfortunately don’t have the clearance in the garage to fit one. We decided to go with a 23 Zero Raven 2500 awning. This is a straight out 2.5 meter by 2.5 meter awning. But it’s so much more than a basic awning.
The 23 Zero awnings are a slimline design keeping them as sleek as possible. Also it is a black storage bag so it blends in nicely with the black flat rack. Most 4wd awning brands have big obnoxious logos on them that stand out like dogs balls. The 23 Zero logo on the Raven awning bag is probably one of the more subtle ones around. The cover is made of 600gsm laminated PVC with a good quality SBS #10 self-repairing coil zip. As far as looks and being compact the 23 Zero Raven awning is the best option.
Construction. The 23 Zero Raven is really well designed and built. The main body is a one piece aluminium extrusion design making it stronger than others available and this helps keep the size small. Every hinged knuckle is made of polyamide flexible hinges this gives flex in all the poles preventing cracking and failure of the main aluminium body.
The canvas is a tough 290gsm polycotton rip stop canvas. The underside is also coated in 23 Zero’s unique LST coating (light suppression technology) this effectively defuses sunlight and UV rays from passing through the awning canvas or entering the inside of the tent. It seems to keep it much cooler than other awnings I have used in the past. It is also polyurethane coated ensuring abrasion, UV and mould resistance.
The 23 Zero Raven 2500 comes with mounting brackets, pegs and guide ropes. Everything weighs in at just under 11kg. As far as quality goes I cannot fault it. They are definitely worth checking out if you are in the market for a 4wd awning.

[@jamesturcinov3596]

Great vid here.. I will now buy this actual awning. Thank you.

[@raelock8145]

Looks pretty good love the dark green colour of it and the black underneath

[@HappyGoTravel]

I think the colour is on point, they’ve done a good job with that

[@the_bearded_firefighter5160]

I have the same one here in the states called the bushman awning and I absolutely love it. We currently have 10 inches of snow on the ground with more coming and it has lasted through some harsh snow storms. Waiting to receive the room attachment for it.

[@weridegiantsmtb284]

Good to see it set up lol I’ve had mine on for months now an never opened it 🤣 ODIN62 👍🏼

[@HappyGoTravel]

🤣🤣🤣 it’s like that some times. I’m confident it’ll be a good thing

[@georgesdesk]

Awning come up well, I guess you have the option of side walls as well, and the weight saving of the bulkier 270 unit, nice work

[@HappyGoTravel]

That is definitely another down point on 270s they are heavy ✌️

[@FlatBrokeAdventures]

It looks pretty good mate I'd be interested to see how that black lining works on a hot 35 deg + day

[@HappyGoTravel]

Thanks mate. I’m definitely keen to test it on some hot days. For what I seen in the 30 minutes I was playing with it it made a difference from just canvas.

[@FlatBrokeAdventures]

@@HappyGoTravel cool thanks mate

[@jessetink3753]

Looks good especially the black bag against the black windows 👍🏽.
How much did it set you back?

[@HappyGoTravel]

Thanks mate, it was $350 delivered

[@robertwilson1827]

Great camp ideas! What do you do if you want to go exploring in your 4x4, after you have setup?

[@HappyGoTravel]

We don’t generally set up until we’re ready to camp to be honest and it’s very rare we stay in one place more than a night

[@aussienscale]

How high it your garage opening ? looks tight now with tyres, lift and rack and awning, looks higher than the standard 2.1 ?

[@HappyGoTravel]

It’s just 2.1 it’s tight there is maybe 10mm clearance in it

[@ajlongworth69]

Hey mate love my 23 zero swag and thinking of replacing my kings awning with this one your thoughts is it worth replacing as I'm not totally happy with my kings 2.5x2.5 awning

[@HappyGoTravel]

Hey mate, these are awesome with the lining and Flexi joints. It’s pretty slim for this style of awning too

[@ajlongworth69]

@@HappyGoTravel cheers Caleb

[@nzfishinglife]

You'll regret not going 270!

[@HappyGoTravel]

No I won’t! 🤣🤣 I wouldn’t fit in the garage with one so it wasn’t on the cards unfortunately. The tailgate does an ok job in the rain for the back

[@steveclark5719]

@@HappyGoTravel , you didn't think about the quick release brackets and a 270? I have the same problem with garage height and am thinking this is the only way I can still garage the big girl

[@HappyGoTravel]

@@steveclark5719 i wanted permanent mounted so it’s always there when I need it.
I do a lot of spontaneous trips and unless I planned it I wouldn’t have the awning. With quick release brackets I’d have the same issue as carrying a gazebo. I would never have it when I needed it 🤣

[@namwens1]

I'm looking at the 180. The 270 seems like a waste when the tailgate lifts up on a y62

[@HappyGoTravel]

@@namwens1 yeah I agree. I think the 180 is a better option for the y62

[@marcodimeglio6667]

Have they fixed the holes at the each end of the awning??

[@HappyGoTravel]

You’ll have to be more specific. I haven’t noticed any abnormal holes

[@marcodimeglio6667]

@@HappyGoTravel at the back where the bag meets the mounting plate

[@HappyGoTravel]

@@marcodimeglio6667 nah it’s good, it’s the same as ever other one I’ve had

[@marcodimeglio6667]

@@HappyGoTravel so is there a hole or no??

[@HappyGoTravel]

@@marcodimeglio6667 no holes. Send me a message in Insta and I’ll send you pics if you want

[@mickdixon6131]

They are guy ropes, not “guide” ropes.

[@HappyGoTravel]

Thanks for the info ✌️