Their warranty is rock solid. I have one of these and developed several issues. Every issue was dealt with quickly and I was able to service it all myself instead of having to send it all back in. They sent me all the replacement parts, no questions asked.
@99leeray
2 жыл бұрын
Love the ease of setting it up, but probably best use for only dry conditions.
@OverlandEngineer
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know…it could probably withstand quite a bit of water. They showed a demonstration in the kammok announcement video
@99leeray
2 жыл бұрын
@@OverlandEngineer yeah i just watched the kammock video. I take it the cross supports are aluminum?
@OverlandEngineer
2 жыл бұрын
@@99leeray Not sure!
@MUHLMEDIA
2 жыл бұрын
I do want to see a wind up draft stress test. Product specs say up to 25mph. On their Kickstarter video demo they show a guy using a blower blasting two dudes under the awning at them but not vertically facing up towards the awning. The newer style 270 Awnings are Leg free, but have the option to deploy legs to secure the Awning to the ground. I'll wait for Kammock version 2 to include that feature. Update: Kammock are working on a tie down option to add to Version 1.
@PostFamilyPilgrimage
7 ай бұрын
well done, man! Great video!
@OverlandEngineer
7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@roderickcalvin
2 жыл бұрын
Great review. It looks good and sturdy
@Gener77
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for posting.
@fpartidafpartida
Жыл бұрын
Great engineering and design for this setup. The poles are a pain and ugly. If there’s so much wind that you need them, might be time to head inside the vehicle or move direction/sites. I was looking someone for sun shade and this seems perfect for that. Great point on aero, this looks like it would cut through the wind quite nicely without adding a lot of drag and making your MPG worse.
@iamoutofideas13
Жыл бұрын
Well this ting is awesome. I am terrified to find out how much it costs.
@strain426
2 жыл бұрын
I have the same Prinsu rack on my 4Runner but I'd love to be able to mount this on the side rather than have it stick up another 6(ish) inches above the rack. Are there mounting options that would allow for that? Also; thanks for the vid!
@MikeMacias
2 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome. How's it holding up after extensive use. Wanna get this to setup off the tree of my truck shell
@ig0tno0dles
2 ай бұрын
I just don’t like how it sits above your rack. Is there away to mount it flush close to the side of the rack? Perhaps with the L bracket?
@808_TexN
2 жыл бұрын
A big drawback is that it is stationary at the straight out position. Let’s be honest, the sun moves and shade is hardly ever directly underneath the awning. You have to lower the legs on either side to angle towards the sun. I love your channel but don’t turn into a salesman for your sponsors like some others have done. If you hardly used your previous awning you’ll most likely not use that one.
@OverlandEngineer
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah that is a valid concern and I see what you mean with basically being a sell out. I took the project really liking the awning design because I never used my old one. I even mentioned in the Napa awning video that I did not really enjoy setting it up with one person. Personally, I don't sit much so I think the awning will provide plenty of shade from sunlight. That is an interesting point you make though. They could pretty easily add some sort of quick release on the angling function of the awning. This is a prototype and I think you could just adjust the angle if you needed it for certain shade. I also don't know too many people that heavily lower their awning and have to crawl or duck under to sit in the shade. I suppose some do but I just have not seen that too much.
@MUHLMEDIA
2 жыл бұрын
Based on the Kickstarter specs, you have 3 position options, 12° up , 0°, and 12° down. Not whole lot, but it is something I guess.
@OverlandEngineer
2 жыл бұрын
@@MUHLMEDIA It is a sliding channel so I think those are just max and min.
@moa-wg3bo
Жыл бұрын
Should be easy to mock up some adjustable mounting brackets. Sure you have to unscrew/screw back but would take 30s max. Hard to get adjustment any other way with this kind of design
@jasonayers5989
Жыл бұрын
Very nice. If I wanted to spend 800 bucks for an awning
@Popcornbeetle
10 ай бұрын
How are these holding up? Can’t help but think any issues will be very hard to fix in the field.
@OverlandEngineer
10 ай бұрын
No Issues yet, they are serviceable. The end has a removable cap you twist with a 3/8" extension if I remember correctly for manipulating the "garage spring" essentially. If the spring broke it might allow for winding the fabric manually.
@edouardprest9703
Жыл бұрын
I can’t imagine that would survive Colorado wind.
@OverlandEngineer
Жыл бұрын
Midwest has plenty strong wind too. Any awning will be messed up by wind
@frankwc0o
3 ай бұрын
Hi. I'm considering getting a Kammok Crosswing. Does anyone have one? If so, how do you like it? Did you get the 5 foot or 7 foot version? Also, does it make too much noise when driving? Thx.
@troyowen36
2 жыл бұрын
Just curious are the wheels on your 4Runner 0 offset or -12 looks awesome
@OverlandEngineer
2 жыл бұрын
They are zero with a 1.25” or -32 mm spacer from spidertrax! I think the RRW -25 would be perfect for my look
@VanillaGorilla502
2 жыл бұрын
Now I need to know if it’ll work on a Gobi Stealth rack?
@OverlandEngineer
2 жыл бұрын
I think there are adapter brackets right? For typical awnings?
@johndej
2 жыл бұрын
This looks quite interesting. I have an aluminum camper shell much like a contractor's shell on my truck. I've wanted to get an awning for it but the height is 9 feet. I've recently ordered something but I'm not sure if it's going to come or not. Do you think a traditional awning hook pole used on big RV's would work for this?
@OverlandEngineer
2 жыл бұрын
Hmm...That's a good question. I think a lot of RV awnings kind of pull downward. But in your case you don't need to reach too high with the pole. Maybe ask Kammok to double check? I kind of feel like it would work or you could rig up something.
@johndej
2 жыл бұрын
@@OverlandEngineer Thanks for your response! I will contact them.
@jdub1320
Жыл бұрын
So I’m guessing you couldn’t use this with a rtt?
@OverlandEngineer
Жыл бұрын
No you can, why couldn’t someone? Just might need a particular bracket given the tent
@Gerbyq
2 жыл бұрын
How do you like the Kammok awning after using it for a while?
@RM-oz4zj
2 жыл бұрын
The awning set up is a quick and easy set up I would assume you would have to account for the the direction of the sun to use it but I think that would be best to do in any case with or without the awning. You said it’s a prototype, is it for sale for the public yet? I am a new subscriber to your channel and I like the roof rack that you have and I read through the instructions for install, it says it’s a non drill install just checking if that’s an issue on your end. Well thanks for posting.
@MUHLMEDIA
2 жыл бұрын
Kammock started to Kickstart this project. You can back it up. Projected to be released at the end of the year.
@Wado-le7vz
Жыл бұрын
Can anyone comment on how it fairs when not deployed? Like when driving over miles of heavily corrugated roads? Does it rattle or is it tight as a drum? I have not been able to find anyone that has tested it comment on such an important aspect of an awning used on a off-road vehicle. Thanks
@OverlandEngineer
Жыл бұрын
Mine doesn’t rattle, I know what you mean. The inside of the metal bar at the end of the fabric probably could and it could be lightly padded with adhesive foam or something. Once you snap it on, you can ratchet it tighter.
@Wado-le7vz
Жыл бұрын
@@OverlandEngineer Thanks for the quick reply and great review!
@Wado-le7vz
Жыл бұрын
@@OverlandEngineer Any sense if these guys are going to release a 2.0 version? Possibly with integrated lightweight flexible support legs like the Deltawing XTR freestander has implemented? Or any other improvement?
@lynneftw
Жыл бұрын
Can it go through an automatic car wash ok?
@anthonyrosales8456
2 жыл бұрын
Wait so I’m deciding with 7ft or 5 ft should I just get the 5ft since it extends 6’ ??? Please respond I needa decide by today since it ends
@reggierespicio1177
2 жыл бұрын
How does the awning fair in the wind?
@OverlandEngineer
2 жыл бұрын
It does well. I'd say I wouildn't use any awning in crazy winds.
@reggierespicio1177
2 жыл бұрын
@@OverlandEngineer I agree with not using awning in crazy winds. Look forward to see how it does against some rain or mild snowfall
@elijahnishi489
2 жыл бұрын
Will this awning handle 25mph winds?
@OverlandEngineer
2 жыл бұрын
Is that the new awning requirement I missed?
@tsdub
2 жыл бұрын
@@OverlandEngineer no I don’t think it’s a requirement it a valid question !!! With other Awnings that have legs they also Al have cords that you can tie the corners down with!! It would be nice to k so if they did in fact do a wind test with these because basically Al you have there as well as other awnings is a big wind sail !👍😊
@OverlandEngineer
2 жыл бұрын
@@tsdub Yeah thats very true. I was mouthing off 😂. I will reach out to them about wind testing. I used it in probably 10-15 mph winds and it did just fine but that was the windiest I really used it because there wasn't a lot of wind when I was out. You can hear it a bit in my audio but I tried to hide that since its annoying to listen to. Stay tuned!
@MUHLMEDIA
2 жыл бұрын
Kammock Kickstarter specs says up to 25 mph winds.
@zoemckenna1
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link for a discount ?
@joep6528
2 жыл бұрын
anything near the forsaken napa awning price range that we all missed out on? haha
@alexngo929
2 жыл бұрын
Just bought a Napa awning this last week from their website
@joep6528
2 жыл бұрын
@@alexngo929 No way!? shipping?? how is it? The time I got a 4runner they were sold out
@CarameloTV2010
2 жыл бұрын
On sale for $99. As cool as the awning in the video is… not $750 cool. Zack not mentioning the price or the kickstarter is kind of lame also.
@VanillaGorilla502
2 жыл бұрын
They’re in stock for $99
@sun_dreaming
2 жыл бұрын
@@VanillaGorilla502 they don't seem to be in stock?
@ethanstomp
2 жыл бұрын
Already backing on Kickstarter! Are you just using Prinsu mounts for it?
@OverlandEngineer
2 жыл бұрын
No they have proprietary brackets that allow it to swivel so I’d recommend using theirs!
@erickdiaz6152
2 жыл бұрын
Would you pay $700 of your own money for this? Now that you’ve used it and gotten a feel for it’s utility and quality
@OverlandEngineer
2 жыл бұрын
Let me answer your question with a non-answer haha. I would not necessarily put an awning purchase at the front of my list of modifications but it really makes the camping experience more enjoyable. So, do you use your vehicle more for camping or offroading? If you really enjoy the trails aspect of overlanding then spending a lot on an awning is probably not the best use of money but if you enjoy camping and forest roads then don't bother lifting your vehicle etc, use the money to make camping more enjoyable. I much prefer this design to a 270 degree awning. I like things that set up really quick otherwise I find I don't use them enough. This is why I redesigned my platform system. If I was in my shoes with that kind of money, I would maybe try to build something like this. However, vehicle camping stuff like tents and awnings require a lot of engineering to not turn out sub par and low quality DIY. To build something like this myself would probably not save me too much money would be much more worth it to just purchase it. The build quality is really impressive on this. They aren't trying to pretend that this awning is super affordable, it is not supposed to be the cheapest awning out there. The question I think is will the higher build quality and convenience be worth the money to the customer. I personally think the less barriers to get out there and use your gear to enjoy the outdoors without it being a huge burden is a positive thing and thats why roof top tents are so popular now. People have realized they like paying more for that convenience. Hopefully that kind of answers your question haha!
@erickdiaz6152
2 жыл бұрын
@@OverlandEngineer very fair answer though haha. Thanks for the detailed thoughts!
@OverlandEngineer
2 жыл бұрын
@@erickdiaz6152 No problem!
@MUHLMEDIA
2 жыл бұрын
For the engineering , positive features, and convience, I would buy once cry once! Sure it's almost the same price for some of the 270/180 Awning but there are times I only needed one side for shade. My only concern is the sudden up wind gus drafts. It's capable up to 25mph. At least with the traditional stake Awnings, you can secure them to the ground. Maybe Kammock will address it on the version 2 crosswing Awning.
@JohnKongPhotography
3 ай бұрын
The problem with this type of awning design is when it rains.. the water puddle will build up as we cannot slope out the angle for water to flow...
@tikkigotz4448
Жыл бұрын
They have no product in stock false game
@kirkplacides7434
2 жыл бұрын
its all good until heavy rain comes in..
@OverlandEngineer
2 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty confident it can withstand it as well as any other awning. It's not designed to collect water and be a mini water tower haha. I think it would just shed the water like any other awning.
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