270 XT Awning Mk2 Product Review - The Bush Company

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The 270 XT Awning Mk2 sets new benchmarks for a free standing shade awning in terms of strength, wind resistance and durability. With +/-8m2 / 129ft2 of shade around there’s plenty of room to set up your camp kitchen, swags or just a shaded seating/chill out area.

When packed away the awning is 2.3m/7’6″) long, weighs only 27.8Kg / 61lb 4.6oz and can set up or packed away by one person in around 30 seconds.

The awning is available in either a Left Hand Side (passenger side in Australia) or Right Hand Side (driver’s side in Australia) configuration, please select which version you require from the drop down menu.

The 270 XT Awning Mk2 is supplied with 2 Heavy Duty Adjustable L Brackets. One fitment bracket must be attached to the stainless steel head stock at the hinged end of the awning. The second bracket must be mounted no less than 1.3m /4′ 3″ from the bracket at the hinged end.

To mount the awning to one of our rooftop tents you will need an Awning To Tent bracket which are sold separately.

The Canvas

The canvas on the 270 XT Awning is a 315gsm / 11.3oz poly-cotton rip-stop canvas in The Bush Company's traditional olive green colour that is mould, mildew and water resistant.  Where the canvas is attached to the ends of the trussed awning arms there is additional triple reinforcement to eliminate chafing, while the front and rear arms slide into a triple stitched canvas sleeve.

The Frame

The frame of the awning is made from an extruded aluminium alloy composite which has been specifically designed to provide the elasticity, strength and durability we require.  The bracket for the hinge ia constructed from stainless steel providing huge strength.  The trussed arms on the awning have been gusseted for additional strength, which enables the awning to be fully free standing without any poles in even strong wind conditions.

We do not supply poles for the awning as it does not need them, but we do supply guy ropes and pegs. The guy ropes attach to the 1 tonne webbing straps that are attached to the canvas at the ends of the arms and midway along each canvas section.

In conjunction with the natural rake of the awning, the guy ropes should be used to prevent pooling of water on the canvas and to guide water runoff in preferred places. We do not recommend leaving the awning up unattended during snowfall due to risk of canvas stretching due to excessive weight.

The Bag

The 270 XT Awning Mk2 bag is a heavy duty 450gsm tonneau fabric with YKK Zippers, that is UV and heat stabilised to resist deterioration from the sun and the elements. This fabric has the ability to endure extended flexing without cracking, and will provide many years of service.

Awning Accessories

Around the inside edge of the awning is a 50mm (2") thick triple stitched velcro strip which can be used to attach the optional 270 XT Awning Wall Kit to fully enclose the area beneath the awning, or if you only want a wind break or a little privacy then check out our high quality mesh or solid canvas universal single walls.

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