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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มิ.ย. 2020
- G'day guys and girls!
A short review on the 2x2.5m Eclipse awning by Darche. There wasn't much out there on this particular awning, so I thought I'd share my 2 cents. Let me know what you think!
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Just installed a Darche 2.5 x 2.5 on my Hiace camper Very impressed with the quality and simplicity of setup
For those wondering -
The Darche awning uses 320 GSM as opposed to the Kings 170GSM for reference.
Great informative video mate , helped me settle on the Darche awning because of the few important key details you've mentioned.
Cheers!
Thanks mate, that's great news!
Just received my 2.5x2.5 eclipse awning and pleased to advise the zippers now go right to the top of the cover on each end,don't know about the 2.0 version.
Thanks for the review, comprehensive, honest, informative! :) cheers.
Thanks for the review.
I just mounted the same awning today. I bought it from Snowys back in 2019 for $300.73
Yes, it took me 4 years to open the box😂
I also got the annex (walls) for $361.84
I had the same problem with the (too short) brackets, so I made my own about 350mm long.
Thanks again.
Yep good review, I'm checking out awnings currently. I've been thinking about the 270 on my 4x4 but I think I like the slimmer, easier setup and weight savings of the standard awnings. I'll check out the 23zero and Rhino along with the Darche awnings. Cheers!
Thanks for doing such a thorough review on our awning mate! Hopefully you're actually out and about enjoying it now!
My pleasure guys! Really like your products and will be buying some more bits soon. Cheers!
Darche do you have any suppliers in nz ??
Thanks SmAsh RG 4WD for trusting us with your awning purchase but also, for the shout-out! I hope everything is starting to settle down over there in the Big V.
Cheers, Laine :)
I just ordered one for 369, low price guarantee? How do I get it for 299?
I'm thinking its because I ordered a slimline...?
Thanks for the intro review - due to poor design and quality I’ve broken my second one which is a well-known budget brand and I’ve noticed the aluminium thickness and design of the eyelets for the Darche one is identical - the aluminium strips easily bend and rip the pole pin eyelets open when your trying to inset the horizontal poles or when it’s windy - I’m going to attach aluminium plates to strengthen these end sections - I drilled shallow holes in the extension pole plastic joiner to insert a middle vertical pole because the extension poles bend with wind and after a heavy shower - the Velcro strips eventually become useless but the awning material is very good and keeps the sun and torrential rain out - John in SA
Nice review, I was hoping for a demo on how you get this up single handed, I’ve been trying for days but can’t manage it with any ease!
With my Rhino pioneer platform, I used the supplied L bracket with my Darche Kozi awning which is (2kg) lighter than this Eclipse model. I just took to the brackets with my angle grinder and painted the ends where I had cut to prevent rust. With a heavier awning, i'd definitely be upgrading the brackets. And would it kill them to use high-end YKK zips?
have you taken the it out and given a good workout? Is it any easier to put up than some of the side awnings out there?
thanks for this great review. just bought one from downundercamping $339. Tried to get one from snowy's but sold out. hard to get - ur video made it too popular!!
Definitely worth the wait in my opinion mate. Thanks for watching!
kindly vlog when use in camping thanks
Did you find that water pooled in the centre off the awning?
Hi mate, no I haven't, but I do always drop one leg a little lower to allow the water to drain 👍
Fly flaps are for the tent annex
I knew someone would know, thanks!
Does this come with roofrack mounting kit?
Hi, it does come with a standard L bracket set for roof racks
Any chance of a follow up? Not sure if I should spend 2x the $ on this or go Kings or meet in the idle with an Ocam. Only for beach use 5 or 6 times a year...
Hi mate, I'd 100% recommend this one. Mainly it's that I've found the components superior. From the length of the spigots, to the stitching on the fabric, to the thickness of the metal. I also find the density of the Kings awning fabric to be thinner. It's almost like a dense shade cloth as opposed to a proper thick fabric. Some swear by the Kings, and I have nothing against them. Some of their products are great for the price you pay, but for me I'm very happy with my decision.
SmAsh RG 4WD cheers mate, one more question - do the outside feet of the awning have a spigot that goes into the ground or a flat end cap?
@@JezyKrat it has a spigot mate, something else I liked over the flat foot
SmAsh RG 4WD yes! T
Just saw the tentworld video and saw it. That’s sealed it over the ocam for me as well. Just gotta track down the sides that doesn’t seem that easy to find. Thanks for the video!
@@JezyKrat try Snowys mate. They have the side and front extensions usually
Did you end up finding a better bracket for your rhino rack?
Hi mate, yes I did. I went the Kaon brackets in the end. You can find the link here: www.kaon.com.au/universal-awning-bracket-stainless-steel-suit-rhin
@@MrSmashley1989 hi mate I have the same set up. Cheers for the kaon link....but they don’t seem long enough, actually look shorter. Any advice will help before I purchase. 🤙🏼
Hi mate! The Kaon brackets are shorter, yes. However, they are also wider and allow for 2 bolts to sit in the one bracket side by side to double the tension on the awning. Also its handy as it leaves the next channel over clear for you to mount your bits and pieces.
@@MrSmashley1989 nice one mate. Good to know your happy with em, I’ll pick some up. 👍🏼
Is that 2m or 2.5m wide
This is 2m wide