If you are anything like us you love the feeling of having the latest modifications and upgrades bolted to the side of your vehicle. However sometimes we procrastinate whether or not the upgrade will be worth the time or effort, to install or even whether or not you are going to be using it regularly enough to warrant the purchase.<\/p>\n
Procrastinate no further, if you\u2019ve been debating whether or not to install an Awning to your 4WD\u2019s Roof Racks<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 the Debate is over!<\/p>\n We\u2019re going to highlight the top 8 <\/strong>reasons why you need to install an Adventure Kings Awning<\/strong> <\/a>to your 4WD this weekend!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Waterproof <\/strong><\/p>\n Out of all of the possible reasons you may want to install an Adventure Kings awning, is the biggest and most persuasive reason of all to get your hands on an Awning is it\u2019s ability to keep the rain out, with the wet weather being one of the biggest turnoffs for many fair weather bush men and women!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n By installing an Adventure Kings Awning to your vehicle, in just a matter of minutes you can setup an awesome amount of shelter from even intense storms. The tough polyester fabric is extremely durable, and by its very nature extremely waterproof, however for extra assuredness the Adventure Kings Awnings utilize a waterproof polyurethane coating to make sure that even in heavy down pouring you will stay safe and dry beneath!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Sun Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n With Australia\u2019s ever changing weather, even during the winter months you can get a scolding from our harsh sun\u2019s piercing UV rays. This is why ALL Adventure Kings Awnings<\/a><\/strong> are rated to an impressive UPF50+ sun protection rating!<\/p>\n This means no matter where you are set up and who you are protecting, they will be able to relax in security underneath the shelter of your Adventure Kings Awning!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Durable<\/strong><\/p>\n When setting up in some of the harshest conditions in Australia, durability is definitely one of the main priorities when choosing your Awning \u2013 Adventure Kings Awnings<\/strong><\/a> all take advantage of a tough 170gsm ripstop woven polyester. The Ripstop grid is woven directly into the fabric ensuring that even with enormous tension on the fabric it will not rip, and that any punctures or tears will not spread across the fabric.<\/p>\n The durability of Adventure Kings Awnings doesn\u2019t end at the fabric, the fabric is fastened to an extremely durable extruded hard anodized alloy frame, which uses cast metal knuckles, which add extreme levels of toughness when being setup and taken down daily (or more regularly) the Adventure Kings Awnings are designed to be used in a variety of conditions reliably in rain, wind, hail or shine!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fast setup<\/strong><\/p>\n The way an awning sets up, is quite simple the folding frame tucks inside itself resulting in an extremely compact unit, when unrolled and unfolded, the Adventure Kings awnings legs simply unfold, and the support beams lock into place, once familiar with setting up an awning it can be ready to relax beneath in under a minute.<\/p>\n The ease of setting up also makes it ideal for adding Awning accessories<\/strong> such as an Awning Wall<\/a>, <\/strong>an Awning Tent<\/strong><\/a>, and Awning mosquito nets<\/a>, <\/strong>and all awnings are complimented by adding an Adventure Kings Mesh Floor <\/strong><\/a>to keep sand and dirt away.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Sizes<\/strong><\/p>\n Not all 4WD\u2019s are created equal \u2013 because different setups require different sizes Adventure Kings offers an incredible 4 different sizes. Suitable for fitting to the sides and rear of just about any vehicle out there!<\/p>\n 1.4m x 2m Adventure Kings Awning<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The smallest size in the range offers campers and tourers a massive 2.8m\u00b2 of weather proof coverage, it measures 1.4m long and 2m extended, this size is perfect for mounting on the rear of larger wagons and ute canopies and finds its home comfortably on the side of smaller 4WD\u2019s like Suzuki Sierra\u2019s and Vitara\u2019s!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>2m x 2.5m<\/strong> Adventure Kings Awning<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The next largest in the range offers a much larger (nearly double) 5m\u00b2 coverage and features an extremely comfortable 2m long package that extends 2.5m from the vehicle. This is the smaller end of the scale when considering mounting an awning but will be beneficial to 4WDers who find themselves driving through thick bushes, as the awning will extend minimally out the front of the vehicle resulting in less snagging!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>2m x 3m Adventure Kings Awning<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n This is the middle of the range offering a useful 6m\u00b2 coverage, being the same 2m length along the vehicle as the 2m x 2.5m system \u2013 whilst extending an extra 500mm beyond the smaller size, this is perfect for longer trips away and will find itself as the perfect setup for vehicles travelling further for longer periods of time!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>2.5m x 2.5m Adventure Kings Awning<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n This is our most popular size, and due to its massive 6.25m\u00b2 its easy to see why! The Adventure Kings 2.5m x 2.5m Awning gives an impressive amount of space beneath in any weather conditions. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Stability<\/strong><\/p>\n With heavy winds and pounding rain, coastal camping is one of the toughest conditions you can experience when setting up camp, and due to its punishing conditions is truly a test to the quality and construction of a camping setup.<\/p>\n When setting up an Adventure Kings awning there are a handful of ways to improve stability to provide a rock-solid shelter even in high winds!<\/p>\n Firstly, ensure the fabric is tensioned tight, and that all guy ropes are pegged out and secured firmly, however if you\u2019ve ever been camping on the beach you know how difficult it may be to secure your awnings pegs in the sand, because of this Adventure Kings offers an extremely clever and simple to use Awning specific sand bags<\/strong><\/a>, simply fill them with sand or soil and you have an extremely easy way to secure your awning from blowing away in the wind!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Easy DIY Install<\/strong><\/p>\n When shopping around for an Awning, you\u2019ll find that a complete installation kit, isn\u2019t always included.<\/p>\n This is where Adventure Kings definitely shines high value, depending on the model, the Adventure Kings Awnings<\/strong><\/a> include 2 \u2013 3 L shaped brackets (depending on the size), the Adventure Kings brackets are designed for a nearly universal fit, being easily mounted through the mesh on a Steel Roof Rack or even using U-bolts for a semi permanent mount to standard sports cross bars.<\/p>\n With some simple hand tools, you can easily install an Awning to your vehicle in under an hour!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Affordability<\/strong><\/p>\n Last but not least the Adventure Kings range of gear, is incredibly affordable! Being able to set your vehicle up with all of the top level accessories for a fraction of the cost of many of the competitors, Adventure Kings gear has a solidly earned reputation for excellent bang for buck gear that will get you further for less!<\/p>\n
\nIt became the most popular size due to is impressive covered area!<\/p>\n