50" ARB Touring Awning With the release of the Series III awning, we have added to the range a 79 long model, this brings the range to three models, 50, 79, 99 long.
Structure: The Series III ARB Touring Awning has had similar upgrades in structure to the Simpson Tent. Again, all aluminum components have been anodized for improved corrosion resistance and appearance. All fittings have been upgraded from PVC to Nylon based plastic that is produced in new precision injection dyes for greater strength, durability and quality.
All poles now have a steel head twist lock mechanism for positive locking and prevention of jamming as was prone to the previous PVC types. Each arm/leg now features a flanged rubber end pin that eliminates the previous rubber block for easier locking in the stored position and also to help stabilize the legs on softer ground.
Canvas: Just like the Simpson tent, the awning now incorporates the same 300gsm (Grams Per Sq. Meter) Poly/Cotton rip-stop canvas with a Polyurethane coating. All stitched seams now feature welded seam tape to eliminate seepage through needle punch holes. This offers greatly improved water shedding ability.
Cover: Like the Simpson tent, the cover of the awning has been upgraded to 900gsm UV stabilized laminated PVC. This incorporates the twin zipper heads so that the zip may be closed towards the rear of the vehicle no matter which side the awning is mounted to. This will eliminate the rattling noise that be heard when the zipper head is fitted toward the front of the vehicle. Within the cover the previous clips that held the rolled canvas in place have been replaced with D-rings and Velcro for better durability.
This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 21 April, 2009.
