180° Awning
Passenger LHS
$617.00
Sale price
$617.00
Regular price
$780.00
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180° Awning
$617
Side only · 30-sec deploy · pairs with 270° · tailgate vehicles
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270° Standard
From $653
Side + rear · larger camp footprint · all vehicles
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Select your variant
Passenger LHS
Side shade on the passenger side. Most popular setup — away from traffic, open tailgate works as rear wall.
Driver RHS
Shade on the driver's side. Pairs with a 270° passenger awning for full vehicle coverage at any camp orientation.
Same engineering as the 270° range
320GSM blackout ripstop canvasSame as 270°
Welded arm joints — not rivetedSame as 270°
LED every arm — amber + white, dimmableSame as 270°
304 SS Nyloc hardware throughoutSame as 270°
30-second one-person deploy
No poles needed
Order today — ships this week from Grafton NSW
24-MonthWarranty NSW
30-DayReturns
In StockNo wait time
Same canvas as 270° range
Welded joints
24-month warranty NSW
30-day returns
Side shade in 30 seconds, one person, no loose poles. Same 320GSM blackout canvas, welded joints, LED every arm, and 24-month NSW warranty as the 270° range — smaller footprint, faster deploy.
$617.00
Sale price
$617.00
Regular price
$780.00
The fastest awning in the range — and the same build quality as every 270°
30-second freestanding deploy, one person, no loose poles. Side shade from the moment you open the bag. Same 320GSM blackout ripstop canvas, welded arm joints, LED every arm, and 24-month NSW warranty as the 270° XL — smaller footprint, faster setup, $617. Choose the 180° when speed matters, when your tailgate vehicle needs side-only coverage, or when you're building a full dual-awning setup alongside a 270°.
180° vs 270° — the real difference
180° — $617
Side coverage only
30-sec freestanding deploy
No loose poles required
Compact packed profile
Tailgate vehicles — no rear conflict
Pairs as driver-side in dual setups
270° — from $653
Side + rear coverage
Full camp footprint
Room Kit compatible
Larger vehicles / longer stays
Tailgate kitchen setup zone
Passenger-side primary awning
Identical on both: 320GSM blackout canvas · welded joints · LED every arm · 304 SS Nyloc hardware · 24-month NSW warranty.
View the 270° Standard →
30s
Freestanding deploy — one person, no loose poles
320
GSM blackout ripstop — same as the 270° XL
LED
Every arm — amber + white, dimmable, USB powered
24mo
Warranty — Grafton NSW, direct, no third party
What's actually in it
01
Core pitch
30-Second Freestanding Deploy — One Person, No Poles
Freestanding arm design — the arms lock into position as they swing out. No loose telescopic poles to manage. Pull over for a roadside lunch and you have shade in the time it takes to get a chair out. Roll into a dark campsite and it's up before you find the torch. Pack it in 30 seconds the same way. This is the entire reason the 180° exists — speed of shade.
02
Canvas
320GSM Blackout Ripstop — Same Spec as the 270° XL
Not a budget version of the canvas. Same 320GSM hexagon ripstop poly-cotton, same blackout underside for heat blocking. Noticeably cooler underneath in Top End and QLD midday compared to standard canvas awnings. Heavier than the 280–300GSM typical of market-standard awnings. Ripstop weave handles a snagged branch or bad guy-line tension without tearing.
03
Corrugation-rated
Welded Arm Joints — Not Riveted
Same engineering decision as the 270° range. Rivets fatigue under multi-directional vibration from corrugated dirt roads — they work loose. Welds don't. 10,000km of the Gibb, Oodnadatta, or Cape York dirt later, the arms are still solid and silent. This is the detail that separates a touring-grade awning from a camping-store version.
04
Camp lighting
LED on Every Arm — Amber + White, Dimmable
LED runs the full length of the awning on every arm. Amber for camp atmosphere and keeping night vision, white for cooking and gear setup. USB-powered and pre-wired — connect to any power bank or vehicle USB. No extension leads, no lantern on a hook. Whole side of camp is lit.
05
Hardware
304 Marine Stainless Nyloc Hardware — Won't Rattle Loose
Every fastener is Nyloc-rated — vibration locks the thread rather than loosening it. Same hardware spec as the 270° XL and Standard. This is the difference between an awning that's still solid at year three of hard touring and one that needs re-torquing every trip.
06
Best use cases
Tailgate Vehicles + Dual-Awning Builds
If you have a LC300, Prado, Fortuner, Y62 Patrol or any vehicle with a rear lift tailgate — a 270° wrapping the rear conflicts with opening it. The 180° gives full side coverage with the tailgate free to open and act as a natural rear wall. For dual setups: 270° passenger-side + 180° driver-side = full perimeter coverage at any camp orientation. Popular with touring couples who want total flexibility on which direction they face camp.
Important — wind and pegging
The 180° is freestanding in calm to light conditions (up to ~25km/h). In any meaningful wind — beach, coastal, open plains — peg it. An unsecured awning acts as a sail. Use the included guy ropes on every arm's D-ring. With ropes and pegs deployed the awning handles significantly stronger conditions. If you leave camp unattended, always peg down. In soft sand, use screw pegs or deadman anchors instead of standard pegs.
When to choose 180° vs 270°
| Situation | Right choice |
|---|---|
| Tailgate vehicle (LC300, Prado, Fortuner, Y62) 180° Awning |
A 270° wraps the rear and conflicts with tailgate access. The 180° covers the side only — tailgate opens freely and acts as a natural rear wall for your kitchen or camp setup. Best integration available. |
| Dual-awning build 180° Driver RHS |
Run a 270° on the passenger side as your primary awning and a 180° on the driver side. Full vehicle perimeter coverage at any camp orientation. Popular with touring couples and anyone who's been caught with the sun on the wrong side. |
| Speed is primary 180° Awning |
Day trippers, roadside lunch stops, frequent-mover setups. The 180° deploys in 30 seconds by one person with no loose poles. The 270° takes longer. If you're moving camp frequently or just want side shade fast, the 180° is the right call. |
| Maximum coverage / base camp 270° or 270° XL |
Longer stays, families, tailgate kitchen setups, Room Kit use, larger vehicles. The 270° wraps the side and rear for full camp coverage. If you're staying put for multiple nights and want a proper camp zone, step up to the 270°. |
Side by Side
| Feature | Market standard 180° | SS 180° Awning | SS 270° Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $400–700 | $617 | $653 |
| Coverage | Side only | Side only | Side + rear |
| Deploy time | 30–90 sec | ~30 sec freestanding | ~5 min w/ poles |
| Loose poles needed | Varies | ✓ No poles | 3× poles included |
| Arm joints | Riveted typical | ✓ Welded | ✓ Welded |
| Canvas weight | 280–300GSM typical | 320GSM blackout ripstop | 320GSM blackout ripstop |
| LED coverage | None or partial | ✓ Every arm | ✓ Every arm |
| Hardware | Standard | 304 SS Nyloc | 304 SS Nyloc |
| Tailgate compatible | Varies | ✓ Side only — no conflict | Wraps rear — check clearance |
| Warranty | 12 months typical | 24 months NSW | 24 months NSW |
Market standard figures based on common 180° awnings $400–700 AUD as of June 2026.
What's in the Box
180° awning — 320GSM blackout ripstop canvas
Freestanding arm assembly — welded joints
LED per arm — amber + white, dimmable, USB
Vehicle mounting bracket + hardware
304 marine stainless Nyloc hardware
Guy ropes + pegs + D-ring tie points
Carry bag — SS branded
Install hardware and instructions
Specifications
Canvas
320GSM hexagon ripstop poly-cotton
Same as 270° range — not a lighter spec
Underside
Blackout coating
Heat and UV blocking
Arm joints
Welded — not riveted
Same as 270° range
Deploy
~30 seconds freestanding
One person, no loose poles
LED
Every arm — amber + white
USB-powered, dimmable, pre-wired
Hardware
304 marine stainless Nyloc
Vibration-locked — won't rattle loose
Packed dimensions
2330 × 180 × 215mm
Compact — pairs alongside a 270°
Coverage
Side only — 180°
No rear wrap — tailgate stays clear
Sides
Passenger LHS or Driver RHS
No RTT access hole on 180°
Warranty
24 months
Grafton NSW — direct, no third party
Mounting — What's Involved
1
Confirm side and rack compatibility
LHS (passenger) or RHS (driver). Mounts to any rack with a T-slot or track system using the included bracket. Check your rack's dynamic load rating — the 180° is lighter than the 270°s, so clearance is rarely an issue. Email us your vehicle and rack if unsure before ordering.
2
Mount the bracket — one person, ~20 minutes
Bracket bolts directly to your rack rail. No drilling, no permanent modification. 10mm ratchet at 35Nm on mount bolts. The 180° is lighter than the 270°s so one person can manage installation.
3
First deploy — 30 seconds
Swing the arms out — they lock freestanding. No poles to manage. In any wind above light conditions, run the guy ropes to the D-rings on each arm and peg them. Takes 2 minutes and makes a significant difference to stability.
4
LED — USB, plug in, done
Pre-wired at factory. Connect to any USB power bank or vehicle USB port. No wiring, no electrician. Amber for camp, white for cooking. Both dimmable.
Questions We Actually Get
180° or 270° — which should I get?
Get the 180° if: you have a tailgate vehicle (LC300, Prado, Fortuner, Y62 Patrol), you want the fastest possible deploy, you're building a dual setup alongside a 270°, or you move camp frequently and want side shade without the full 270° footprint. Get the 270° if: you want side and rear coverage, plan to use a Room Kit, have a larger vehicle, or set up a proper base camp for multiple nights.
How wind-resistant is it?
Freestanding in calm to light conditions (~25km/h) without pegs. In any real wind — beach, coastal plains, open outback — peg every arm's D-ring. With guy ropes and pegs deployed the awning handles significantly stronger conditions. Never leave it up unattended without pegging in variable conditions. In soft sand, use screw pegs — standard pegs pull out.
Can I run it alongside a 270°?
Yes — this is the most common dual setup. 270° XL or Standard on the passenger side for your primary camp zone, 180° on the driver side. Gives you full vehicle perimeter coverage regardless of which direction you face. Packed dimensions (2330mm) mean both fit on the same rack with room to spare.
Why welded joints on a 180° — isn't that overkill?
No — the 180° travels on the same vehicles down the same corrugated roads as the 270°. Rivets fail under the same vibration regardless of the awning format. Welded joints are the engineering minimum for Australian touring conditions. The market standard is riveted; this is welded. The difference shows up over years of use, not on day one.
Does it need support poles?
No — the arm design is freestanding. The arms lock into position as they swing out. No loose poles to manage, no setup faff. This is the core difference between the 180° and the 270°s, which need support poles for rain-shedding pitch. In heavy wind, guy ropes substitute for poles and provide the same stability.
How does freight work?
Ships from Grafton NSW. The 180° is smaller than the 270°s so freight surcharges for residential delivery are less common — but contact us first to confirm for your address. Commercial with forklift access is always straightforward.
24-Month Warranty — Backed in NSW
Direct — no third party
Grafton NSW. Canvas, arms, hardware — you deal with us directly.
30-day returns
Not right for your setup within 30 days — we sort it.
In stock — same week
No pre-order wait. Ships same week from NSW.
Fitment confirmed
Email your vehicle and rack before ordering. One message, done.
The 180° is the fastest awning in the range — side shade in 30 seconds, one person, no poles, same 320GSM blackout canvas and welded joints as the 270° XL. Right for tailgate vehicles, dual-awning builds, and anyone who moves camp and wants shade without a setup ritual.
180° or 270°? Email us your vehicle, rack and how you camp — one message and we'll give you the straight answer.