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Rear Awning

Posted: September 1st, 2016, 10:24 pm
by Black Countryman
I'm thinking of getting a rear awning for my Northstar which is mounted on a Ford Ranger.

I want something which will fit when the camper is either on or off the pickup. I don't want acres of space or additional rooms. It would be mainly for additional storage and somewhere for damp dogs to sit in between the great outdoors and a fairly clean camper. We might also want to sit out there with a couple of friend for the odd drink if it is cold/wet/windy or insects are biting.

I saw something about Vango inflatables on the Facebook group but then saw a comment about then being too wide for the back of the camper.

Any comments would be much appreciated.

Re: Rear Awning

Posted: September 2nd, 2016, 10:57 am
by MrDTB
I too would be interested in this.

I have a northstar also.
I'm toying with the idea of a tarp that I can mount back or side. With an awning as and when.

Re: Rear Awning

Posted: September 3rd, 2016, 7:58 pm
by rubberrat
The general issue is height and clearing the rear door, I dont mind the outside space not touching the door making a joined-up space like a proper awning should, so I just bought a second hand Khyam XL tent and will attach the door flap to the the awning rail above that door.
Mike Doyle has a nice and well fitting proper awning on his rig.

Re: Rear Awning

Posted: March 3rd, 2017, 12:15 pm
by TrueDink
I have one that came with my old Northstar. It's never been out of the bag to be honest. I can put it up and take some pics if you want. There was some pics of it on the advert but I can't find them.

Re: Rear Awning

Posted: March 3rd, 2017, 1:00 pm
by earthman
TrueDink wrote:I have one that came with my old Northstar. It's never been out of the bag to be honest. I can put it up and take some pics if you want. There was some pics of it on the advert but I can't find them.
I'd be interested in seeing some pictures of this kind of setup too.

Re: Rear Awning

Posted: March 3rd, 2017, 1:15 pm
by Wornwings
Morning TrueDink,

I have a Northstar 700 if you are think of selling yours and it's suitable for mine I would be happy yto buy it ?

Awra best,

Paul

Re: Rear Awning

Posted: March 3rd, 2017, 1:57 pm
by TrueDink
Weather depending I will get it out of the bag on Sunday and assess its condition. I will try and put it up and get pics. I will keep you posted.