Side awnings are a common sight on plenty of 4WDs, vans, utes and wagons these days for good reason – they’re so handy and once you’ve got one it’ll change the way you camp! But there are plenty of other uses for your side awning that you might not have thought of! Side awnings are super quick and easy to fit to most vehicles – with just some sort of rack or crossbar necessary to mount the actual awning brackets to, but then the installation process is super quick and easy for just about anyone! If you’ve ever been curious to know why camping awnings are so popular and you see them on vehicles that don’t look like they ever been camping then read on to learn 4 uses for side awnings you’d never thought of!

1. Shade on the job site! This is one of the most common uses for a side awning outside of camping. Many tradies (or people who work outdoors) use their vehicle as a mobile office and tool shed and the awning is an integral part of their setup. Not only do they offer shade on those hot days to get out of the sun and have a sit for a bite to eat, but you can also set up your tools underneath to stay out of the sun for hours at a time. An awning is the perfect place to set up your drop saw or table saw, or you can even set up the side awning over the top of smaller jobs and cover the whole thing. It’s not just shade you can get from an awning, but because they’re 100% waterproof you can use them to keep rain off you and your tools on rainy days too.
   
   
2. Sun protection at picnics. You don’t need to be setting up for hours or days to make the most of a camping awning. Because they’re so fast and easy to set up, you can have them ready to go in minutes. Then, pack up is just as fast so you’re not struggling with heaps of gear – just fold the poles up and roll up the polyester back into the transit cover. With UPF50+ rating Adventure Kings awnings have the highest sun protection rating possible meaning they block more than 98% of UV rays and mean you can prevent anyone getting burnt during lunch! With three sizes available there is a side awning to suit just about every vehicle – and if you do need more shade and shelter you can add one or two Awning walls! The awesome thing about awning walls is that they’re made of the same material as your side awning meaning they’re also water proof and UPF50+ rated.
   
   
3. One use that many people don’t consider is that you can use your car awning at kids’ sport! Forget sitting in the sun during 50 overs of cricket – set up the awning, set up your camp chairs and relax out of the sun. Add a camping fridge to your set up and you’ve got fresh cold drinks all day as well as somewhere to store the sliced oranges – sure to keep the little ones happy. Add a Voyager portable BBQ to your kit and you’ve now stepped up your set up to the next level – the ability to easily cook up a sausage sizzle right on the sidelines. You can save money and keep everyone happy and well fed! There’s nothing better than relaxing in your own personal grand stand with your own cold drink straight out of the portable fridge in one hand and a sizzling sausage sandwich in the other – with an Adventure Kings awning though… it’s easy!
   
   
4. Use it as a better beach shelter. Sure beach umbrellas are great, but Side Awnings are even better! Roll out your awning on the beach and you’ve instantly got that UPF50+ sun protection to stop from getting burnt, but you also have so much more! You can keep the sand under your feet much cooler too and you don’t give up the breeze like you would in a beach tent. A side awning also makes the perfect spot to relax while you’re fishing too – and if the wind does pick up, you can park your 4WD on the windward side for protection from the elements. Because they’re constructed of aluminium your Adventure kings awning won’t rust and will stand up to the elements time and time again – the only important thing to remember is that standard tent pegs won’t cut it on the sand and you’ll need something more heavy duty to keep everything grounded. That’s where Ground Grabba sand pegs come in! They screw in for excellent penetration and staying power.
   
   

So the next time you’re parking your vehicle – wherever you are – pull out the side awning and set it up, you’ll be glad you did! Whether you’re in the car park, at the local sports fields, at the park, at the beach or even in your backyard there’s no better way to relax and enjoy the outdoors than an Adventure Kings Awning. Fully waterproof and UP50+ rated for the highest possible sun protection it’s the quick and easy way to enjoy any day. Remember too – once you’ve set them up and down a few times and learnt the ropes you can easily get your awning up or pack it down in under a minute – no mucking around! Finally everything on an Adventure Kings Awning packs right back up into the bag so there’s no extra space required to store it and no hassle to take it along with you everywhere you go – it’s already bolted to the car!