Dragon Fly Tarps on an OVRLND Camper, The Alternative To The Traditional Overland Awning?
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- Опубліковано 20 жов 2024
- I break down the setup of the Dragon Fly Tarps awning on our OVRLND Campers pop-up shell and reasons behind why we switched from our Rhino-Rack 270 degree Batwing Awning. I also provide a couple bonus reasons why we think this could be a better setup for you and end with Vanessa's take on making the switch.
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What are your thoughts, is it better than a traditional awning?
Definitely! And let me tell you I about cried when we got rid of our other awning. I loved that thing. However, after the first time we used the dragonfly I was sold!!!! It is amazing and I love it!!! Would never go back!
And when she's a happy camper we're all happy campers lol.
Very cool. I will be ordering this channel with my OVRLND. hope to see more content about your truck camper setup
I think you'll be happy with it. Yeah we have some videos planned this year, just need to make the time lol.
This was a great share. Thank you. Very practical. Much better than a traditional awning. I use a SlumberJack with a bug screen off of the back of mine and love that too.
Appreciate the kind words! I was close to pulling the trigger on a SlumberJack but then I was going to attempt to modify it with a keder and c-channel system. Decided my sewing skills probably wouldn't do it justice so went directly for the Dragonfly instead.
Like your set-up. Seems like a lot of versatility. Do you think if you had a channel above the barn doors you can use the same fly or would you need a smaller one?
I don't think so, there wouldn't be a way to lock in the keder. But there's nothing saying you couldn't do the shortened, back of the camper width channels on the sides and have 3 points of use.
Which VHB Tape did you use? Are you worried about its interaction with rain and heat vs the factory OVRLND C channel install?
I used what Dragon Fly supplied, I'm not certain which one specifically it was but it was 3M brand VHB. I have not had any worries or issues with it so far and it lives in Utah weather.
We use a powerful original 3M VHB tape. Some customers prefer to also put in a screw at the end. Some don't. in the 11+ years that we've been producing these tarps, and sending the VHB tape with them, we've never had a rail fly off the van.
I'd like to see a 14 ft long one for an AT Habitat. Both sides.
I'm pretty sure that can be done. And that would be awesome!
Seems like a great option for truck campers. 👌
The attachment method wouldn’t work on our teardrop camper with a Rhino Rack.
I have a friend with a roof rack on his Tacoma, he ordered one without the track system, Dragon Fly, added straps to attach it to the rack instead. So it could work for your Rhino Rack as well. Cheers!
Super cool! I have an OVRLND and this looks perfect. Which model tarp is this?
Ours is the Haku model. It's such a great option for the Ovrlnd. Hope you are enjoying yours!
😏 You're welcome. Nice colors!!
Simply the best color scheme in my opinion lol. You certainly sold it and we're happy to be part of the Dragonfly family!
@@RoamBearded they're the best!! Actually ran into them on the road and they were super cool!!
They are awesome, super down to earth and always ready to help.
I sure like the way it attaches to vehicle & can be use on either side of vehicle & supper light weight & great for shade or rain issues .. yeppers .. the only thing is ... what is the cost can I afford it on my tiny retirement income ? I sure hope it doesn't empty every pocket to obtain this ...lol
They're certainly not on the budget end but the quality is superior to others in the market.
Yes, the Dragon Fly Tarps are not inexpensive, but their quality surpasses anything available on the market today. They are made in the tiny town of Arco, Idaho. The quality and workmanship are superb, and customer service is impeccable.
There are many awnings available on the market. The majority of them are made overseas (can I say China?). And, like most things in life, you get what you pay for.
You always have the choice of buying great sturdy furniture, or go to Ikea. U.S.-made reliable multi-year-use products or Chinese-made single-use ones.
Whatever you choose, I hope you like your choice and continue to enjoy the great outdoors!
Great option just think the price is steep
It's a hard one to swallow, however, after 2 years through rain storms, winds, hail, even a tornado warning, it's still just as functional as day one. The quality is there if the wallet will allow it.
Nice straps. Yeah, even just a cheesy blue-plastic tarp, if you have poles and straps or know how to tie a taut line, you're way more flexible, especially in being able to lower it by removing pole sections.
I'm surprised awning companies aren't selling valance or table-runner thingies to cover the gap. It's things like that that tell me the awnings buyers aren't really serious about all-weather camping. But camping, by definition, is all-weather.
I like canopies/shelters that I can lower. I'm even looking at how to lower my EZ-up beyond the measly 5 notches they have. There is a "lowest" setting that entails not raising the legs beyond their fully collapsed length that you can set up chairs under that's way more wind-resistant, but between that and their lowest extended height is way too big of a jump. It'd be nice to have custom heights, like you have when you're doing it yourself with tarp, lines, and sectioned poles.
It really is the little details that make a huge difference in a camping experience. For many people just starting out it's easy to overlook those things and not recognize the downfalls until a situation brings them to light.
I hope you find a solution to your EZ-Up that suits your needs. Cheers!
You don't have a gap with the Dragon Fly Tarp, since it slides into the Keder Rail (channel).
What are the rough dimensions of yours?
Ours is 9'6" x 12' but then the outside edges wing out a little, so it's about 120 square feet of coverage.
What’s the model? Dragonfly has a Jeep option and a van option. Maybe just reaching out for a truck camper is the right move. This is a super versatile product for sure.
Ours is the Haku model. You can order it custom sized to your needs.
@@RoamBearded thanks!
@@RoamBearded All the tarps are made to order, so you can specify almost anything that suits your needs and vehicle!
way, way over priced
Since our purchase there has been an increase in desire for the c-channel/keder systems and there are some creative diy builds that's more budget friendly. I'm sure they are just as functional as the DF Trap.
After 2 years of use in all kinds of weather, multiple setup configurations both on and off the truck and not a single issue with it, we would say the quality has been worth the price.