Mini Awning for a Tiny Suzuki Jimny

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NB: IF YOU’VE USED A SPANNER TO ASSEMBLE AND FIT THE AWNING AND MOUNTS AS I HAVE, MAKE SURE TO DO A ONCE OVER ON ALL NUTS/BOLTS WITH A TORQUE WRENCH TO SET THE PRESCRIBED TORQUE SETTINGS AS PER THE FITTING INSTRUCTIONS.
There are so many different options when it comes to choosing an awning for your 4x4. I was initially choosing between a 2m and a 1.4m awning. I ended up going with the 1.4m dune awning from Anaconda Stores in Melbourne. I was trying to save weight with a lighter option and it was on sale for $79 AUD. I guess I'll be losing out on some extra shade with the smaller awning.
I mounted the awning to the base rack using the ARB quick release awing mounts as I'd like to be able to take it on and off quickly and easily when not on a trip or at he beach.
If you are interested in seeing the the products up close and how to fit them, this video will go through the steps.
Chapters
00:00 Aerial images
00:15 ARB Base rack review
02:41 Awning fitting Intro
03:19 ARB quick release bracket for awning
05:04 Fitting steps
08:12 ARB spring loaded tie down
08:22 Outro
LINKs
Awning;
www.anacondastores.com/campin...
ARB Base rack;
www.beaututes.co.nz/accessori...
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@peaches8864 2 ай бұрын

I have the same awning- my only advice is not to take it out in the wind. The holes for the support arms are quite fragile and have snapped on me. But for $60-80 (on sale) you can’t go wrong. Great awning.

@jonnosjimny 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up. I’ve noticed it doesn’t like strong wind. Def great value for money.

@amandeepsingh-zm4ct Жыл бұрын

Keep doing the good work 👍

@jonnosjimny Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the message. Appreciate it.

@amandeepsingh-zm4ct Жыл бұрын

@@jonnosjimny Welcome 🙂

@stephengauden-ing9304 3 ай бұрын

I’ve just moved to Auckland and I’m about to pimp my Jimny. Was wondering if you have any buyers remorse, or are there any must haves. Thinking about starting with the base rack.

@jonnosjimny 3 ай бұрын

Hi @stephengauden-ing9304 , thanks for the question. I definitely wish I had bought the larger base rack instead of the smaller size. Price and weight were my main considerations. A wind deflector is a must. I bought the arm rest that attaches to the seat. It looks great but it’s not as solid as I would have liked. I think an arm rest that rests in the Center cup holders is probably more solid and will provide more extra storage. Instead of the interior rear ceiling net, I’d choose a solid shelf. The net can’t carry much weight and hangs too low in the Center. I’m very happy with the rear headrest mount. I bought a shorter awning with quick release brackets. Because of the quick release brackets I think a larger awning would have been better to provide more shade. Front runner ladder is great as it gets extra support from the spare wheel mount. I don’t think all ladders do. The air vent cup holders are very flimsy. You might want to consider something a bit more solid.

@stephengauden-ing9304 3 ай бұрын

Thanks. Good advice. Also thinking about better tyres speakers and and and.

@jonnosjimny 3 ай бұрын

@@stephengauden-ing9304 tell me about it. My never ending wishlist is far bigger than my budget. Jimny has taken a bit of a back seat lately.

@peaches8864 2 ай бұрын

Hey! You didn’t ask me, but I want to respond- I bought mine in may 2023. It’s just me, my partner and my dogs and I have not had a single regret. No issues with it other than the factory head-unit is a bit average. Have never gotten stuck, cheap on fuel and really fun and easy to kit out with mods. Can’t go wrong