Ok so when I got mine I looked at how it unpacked from the factory. That told me that you do NOT pack them up like this video says. You fold them up in horizontal folds towards the top with all flaps, not in two groups. There shouldn't be those two bulges, and if done right, the bag will zip up fine. Oh, and for those complaining that it's too hard, and get a batwing/foxwing etc......well, if this is too hard for people, perhaps stick with a beach umbrella?!? :)

Never seen it packed up that way before,not surprised you have trouble doing the bag up.I pack mine differently and have plenty of room in the bag still.

I was about to buy one to simplify my camping but after watching that I think I’ll stick to my tarp. Thanks!!!!

Thanks heaps for the honest review, nice and straight to the point, was just about to buy one.

Good honest review Dave. Cheers Steve

thanks for the vid, got the same awning with a couple walls and it survived a big storm strong wind and rain, in regards to packing up, I do it a little differently and haven't had any issues so far, my tip is to undo the front section first fold that underneath the back section, then undo the the rear strap and fold in, then use the front holding strap to hold in place and proceed from there, only takes about a min to fold up and as others mentioned theres a couple vids on youtube on other ways to do it, hope this helps and if it doesn't make sense I apologise

Nice video, Dave. Your editing skill is definitely getting better. Nice drone shots also. I will reply to your email again about that HBMC lift for my QX.

Been shopping around for a while now, Dash you just made my mind up not to get one of those awnings, 😆😀😂🤣😃 Thanks for the video my friend .

That’s why i got the quick pitch 270. Much more durable and is a true freestanding awning.

Had mine for 6 months used it 40+ times never had a drama packing it up or getting the bag to zip on!

So glad I got the batwing instead as poles are a bit less rigid u can lower them down in a big downpour and pack up a heap easier yes I don’t have front part but packing that up would do my head in

To say there is a "trick to it" implies either making the job easier or faster. Your way takes longer, and is harder to do but all to their own

wow.... and here I thought my Foxwing was a PITA to pack away!!! Cheers, Don (Dons Shed and Xplor Overland)

I’ve got one... I fold each flap independently... 2 folds per triangle, grab the point of the triangle and fold it to the bottom of the rafter, then fold it over the top... takes me 2 mins to pack up... I used to roll it but the bag was tight....the bag isn’t tight anymore...

Perfect awning if you don't mind working a little for your comfort. I love mine. Edit: not for the cheap and lazy.

I just had this happen to my zipper(crushed from previous packup) this weekend, on the end closest to the front of the vehicle ,with it raining we were lucky to still be able to attach the other two walls . Im considering having the zipper mechanism restored onto the awning wall to avoid this situation happening again. Absolutely agree with bringing a ladder for packing up . I think Darche could afford to make the velcro storage straps a little longer too.

They pack up way easier than that Dave, your folding it wrong👍

What a fantastically helpful and informative video mate. I am choosing between this one and the 23Zero. Any tips to help me choose the Darche over the other would be very appreciated.

your folding it wrong I have had mine for about a year now. never had much of a problem putting it away.

Thanks for confirming i would end up leaving it on the ground when i left. Seeing another old mate doing the same last week in a campground I'll stick with my two pull out awnings half the size an weight and less wind drag cheers Dave.

Looked at these. Glad i did not buy one. Invested in the Ostrich Wing 3 - 270 Degree Awning with walls. So easy. And the bag fits even in the cold. LOL

Wow I knew these were bad but not this bad 🤣 makes me love my batwing even more 👌🏻

I’ve had mine for a while now and have got the pack up sorted out. It did take a few trips to get it down pat though Have also squashed a zip too

I’m looking at a 270 awning. So far I like this one. Would you recommend it?

Shit you make it look hard to pack away. It doesn't need to be that difficult.

Hey mate i have the same awning love it. But my bag seems to leak with i get a heaps of heavy rain so i end up with a wet awning inside the bag i was just wondering do you have the same problem and how did you fix it if so

Well, after watching that, reckon Darche 270 awning is off the consider list.

Thanks for the info,after seeing that,will give one of those a miss.just get the single version.

Hi David, just wondering with this Darche set up how is it when you lift your tailgate ? do any of the beams foul or touch ?

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I've often wondered with the pack up and now that i've seen it it looks too much of a pain in the arse to really want, or need, one.

Thanks Dave. You just talked me out of getting one. Cheers mate. 🍺

That was a horrendous fold 😂

I just bought one of these. Why oh why didn't they just make the bag a little bigger. Wouldn't be an issue then

Looks like a number of gaps between the main backbone frame where it mounts to a vehicle and the awning. Im guessing rain gets in here? (can see what I mean around 1:41)

Hi, how is it holding up after a few years?

As Nick says you are packing it away wrongly. Have a look at the other KZfaq videos- I’ve got one it’s much easier than you show!

Looks like a PITA

Nah mate looks to hard to pack away.

I have seen 3 videos of how to pack this awning up. My wife and I have to pull our phones out and find one of them to figure it out each time. It stinks mate.

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Far out you made that look hard. That’s not how you roll it up and you don’t have to wait for it to warm up in the morning. Zips up easy don’t know what this blokes on