
Snowys Camping Show
Snowys Camping Show
Ep135 - Can I Use a 270 Awning with a Lift Back Tailgate?
When your 4WD has a lift-back tailgate, the 270-degree dream can feel more like a geometry nightmare...
...But is fitting a wrap-around awning to your vehicle actually impossible? In this episode, Ben and Lauren unfold the facts about mounting 270-degree awnings on lift-back vehicles, from crafty L-bracket solutions to pro-level product recommendations.
Be it a deep dive into the 23ZERO Falcon Pro, considering critical mounting measurements, or Lauren's tried-and-tested 'strap method' — tune in for the know-how you need to turn your awning installation from a puzzle to a possibility!
00:00 – Intro
00:54 – New Podcast Format: ‘Banter Bites’!
02:45 – Can I Use a 270n Awning with a Lift Back Tailgate?
03:26 – Considerations When Fitting Your Awning
04:56 – L-Brackets for Mounting
05:24 – Backing Plate Height
06:02 – 23ZERO Falcon Pro 270 Awning
07:09 – Other Mounting Suggestions
08:10 – Lauren’s ‘Strap Method’
08:42 – Summary
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