Bus Depot Ezy Awning: std. or plus?

[singler3360]

A search came up empty for what I'm looking for.

Can anyone post a pic of the Ezy Awning Plus size on a vanagon? It would be helpful to see the standard size freestanding over a picnic table too. Does it fit? And it would be awesome to see both models with the new front and side walls deployed as well. How cramped is the std. model enclosed?

Given the number of times we have felt the need for an awning, we feel the Ezy Awning is a good match for our needs. I like the idea of driving off with it in freestanding mode with side walls in a campground, or covering the length of a picnic table in a pinch. Just not sure which size is large enough to serve as an aux. shelter and I'd rather not buy too large.

Thanks in advance.

[FNGRUVN]

I've got the standard size. That was the only size available when I bought mine. I now wish I had the bigger one. I'm sure I have some pics of the awning in my gallery.
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[martym]

I've got the large one and it is basically the length of the van. It has plenty of room for our folding table and chairs. It stores in a couple of small bags that easily fit under my rear seat. Not bulky at all.

[Timwhy]

[joseph928]

[singler3360]

Awesome responses, thanks. Couple question about the plus size: how much packing space does the front and two sidewalls take up? I like the idea of setting this up and leaving a campground for the day, which means an additional front to enclose the thing completely. Would additional velcro tabs be needed on the fourth side?

[joseph928]

[BillWYellowstone]

Looks like each side is purchased individually?
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[Timwhy]

You'd have to contact Bus Depot to see if the awnings have the velcro sewed in place on both the
front and back. You could always collaspe the awning from the van side and stake it down if you
wanted to leave the campsite for a bit. My Awning is stored between the front seats enroute to the
campground.

The side walls did not come with a bag to store them, I am using a nylon stuff sack
and the size is about half of a pillow in length and twice the thickness of one.

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[tarandusVDub]

Love the plus size. Haven't tried the walls yet although we have them. Also curious to see if the freestanding stays standing!

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[climberjohn]

Singler,

Get the big one. With a family and gear/chairs on a soggy NW day, you will be glad you did.

If you leave camp for the day, it's easy to detach from the van. You can partially collapse the two standing poles to make the whole thing lower to the ground while you are gone. May look goofy, but less likely to catch a stray wind gust. Once it's properly staked down, it's very sturdy.

I love mine!

-CJ
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[berkeleyjack]

Definitely get the bigger one.

With the bigger one you can open the front passenger door in the rain and have coverage with the awning - the "regular" version doesn't cover the door.

I got the free standing kit, but probably wouldn't buy it again if I had it to do over. Without the van there as stability, I think it would just blow over in a light breeze.
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[BrownBertha]

thanks to this thread i am a new owner of the larger awning. We set it up last night and sat under it for a while.

I agree the larger one is the way to go. For the price I am very happy with it.
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[uncommonvw]

I have the bigger version. I really like how compact it packs up, especially compared to the Bus Depot Add a Room tent. It would be even better if it came with individual bags for the awning and side/front walls.

Has anybody else noticed a pronounced bow to the front pole when it's erected? When mine is up there is quite the bow along the length of the front pole.

I got mine slightly used from my local classifieds.

[Mark Lewalski]

I set mine up when new and took some photos. Looks like I've got the bow you are talking about.

By the way... my wife bought this for me as a gift and got the mounts for the jackpoints. This photo shows that they weren't very effective, at least for the plus size, due to the poles being in the way. Just thought I'd pass this on if someone was considering getting them.

And... that leak you see was the 2nd gear brake band that I later fixed.

Mark
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[tam_shops]

Tim were there instructions for the side walls? I bought the larger one second hand, no instructions, seems straight forward enough...I threw one wall up when it was pouring and noticed it had Velcro on both sides, thought it was for the front wall, but now that I see yours set up, I think I had it in the some position yours is-there was no door i noticed in the wall I had up. So, I am wondering what the extra Velcro might be for? ie is there Velcro on both sides of all 3 walls, if so, any idea what it's for?

[candyman]