Dune 270 awning

thanks @Peter J4... what you are saying makes sense, the only problem is that freestanding ones cost a fortune like $1200 - $1500 and upwards; thats a lot of money for an awning.

The newer batwing and the Dune ultimate, I think have poles fixed to the awning, so atleast you dont have to attached detach always and keep in separate bags. I was thinking thats a good tradeoff since you just unfold the leg from awning and leg itself can be pegged for light wind. Thats the minimum amount of work for a non-freestanding awning I think.

Also weight was another factor, Depending on the usage I thought I might look for a removable bracket like Racksbrax. but thats just a wishlist as of now.. that bracket is also very expensive $200-$250 for the bracket.
and If it doesnt fit your factory mounts then another $150-$200 for adaptor plates...that sucks.
But still I wanted the awning to be around ~20-22 KG weight, so that I can lift it myself.

Yes the later one with the integral poles seems a much better idea, in fact we suggested and others that when we first got ours and a few years later they strengthened the pivot point and made the arms with the drop down poles.
You still need guy ropes if wind is expected especially in soft terrain.

Hi Kratos,

My experience with light weight gazebos is that they bend very easily. Have seen many of them bend and even snap without very much pressure.

Macca.

I have the kings 270 on the raxbrax at present. They are such a simple bracket that they make loading the near 30 kg awning a breeze on my own. They are worth every penny. The kings has surpassed any expectation I had of it too.