Upgrade your TentBox Setup with the Improved Side Awning
Updated specs for 2023 - improved materials and more robust design for moving parts.
Elevate your camping experience with the TentBox Side Awning, designed to be the ideal companion for your TentBox adventures. Whether you seek shelter from rain or sun, this awning provides a swift and secure haven. Built with durability in mind, its straightforward assembly takes just moments.
There are 2 versions available;
- Universal brackets, which can be mounted to your roof bars.
- Cargo brackets, which can be mounted directly to a TentBox Cargo only.
Key Features of the Side Awning
- Add a spacious, weatherproof extension to your campsite
- Either mounts to your roof bars using universal clamp system or mounts to your TentBox Cargo with included mounting system depending on the model you choose
- Quick Setup Process - unzip the cover, roll out the canopy, then fold out and insert the supports and legs
- Ties down with included guy ropes to create a stable, weatherproof chill spot
What's You'll Get
- Your TentBox Side Awning package includes an all-in-one system encompassing the cover, support poles, legs, and canopy.
- Either universal mounts to attach the awning to your side bars or Cargo mounts to attach the awning to your TentBox Cargo depending on the model you have.
- Guy ropes and pegs to increase stability and secure the awning in place
Materials
- Main Fabric: Constructed from 210D polyester, featuring a waterproof rating of 5000mm.
- Cover: Utilizing 600D PVC-backed cordura with a remarkable 6000mm hydrostatic head rating.
Dimensions
- Width: 2m
- Length: 2.5m
- Max height: 2.4m (extendable legs)
Installation Instructions
TentBox Side Awning Installation Instructions
Installing the Awning for the first time takes about 10-20 minutes, depending on your setup.
Once this is done, opening it out when you’re at a campsite takes a couple of minutes.
Check out the installation video below along with a step-by-step guide to help you get setup as easy as possible.
We cover both the Universal Mount and the Cargo Mount installations below
Video Guide
Installing Your Brackets
Universal Awning Brackets
The Universal Awning Brackets include:
The L-Brackets have 4 holes. The holes that you choose will depend on your setup.
You need to make sure that there is enough clearance between the edge of your cross bar and the Side Awning once installed.
Installing onto cross bars
- Rest two rectangular plates on top of your cross bar.
- Drop two long bolts into your chosen holes on 2 of the L-plates, ensuring the short part of the L-plate is facing upwards and the thread of the bolts are facing down.
- Place the L-plates on top of the rectangular plates resting on your cross bar, with the bolts dropping through the holes on the rectangle plates to join all the parts together.
- To create the clamp, take two more rectangular plates and place them onto the end of the bolts underneath your cross bar, parallel to the rectangular plates above the cross bar.
- Loosely thread the nuts onto the four bolts by hand to keep the configuration in place.
- Adjust the position of the configuration to ensure that there is enough clearance between the end of your cross bar and the short part of the L-plate that is facing upwards.
- Once you are happy with the position, you can tighten the nuts using a spanner until the bracket is securely clamped to your cross bar.
- Repeat this process on your other cross bar.
Installing onto raised roof rails
- Drop two long bolts into your chosen holes on the L-plate, ensuring the short part of the L-plate is facing upwards and the thread of the bolts are facing down.
- Rest the bracket on your roof rail and place one rectangular plate onto one of the bolts. Loosely thread one of the nuts onto this bolt by hand to hold the rectangular plate in place.
- Bring the rectangular plate underneath the roof rail and slot the other bolt into the other hole on the plate. Loosely thread one of the nuts on by hand to hold the rectangular plate in place.
- You can then tighten the nuts until the bracket is securely clamped to your roof rail.
- Repeat this process for the three other L-plates, ensuring they are spread with an equal distance along your roof rail to distribute the weight of the Side Awning evenly.
Cargo Awning Brackets
The Cargo Awning Brackets include:
There are two variations of the Cargo Awning Brackets: curved and angled. The type you need will depend on your version of the TentBox Cargo, and you can work this out by looking at the bottom shell to see if it looks curved or angled.
If you're having trouble working out which version you require, please send us a message with a photo of your Cargo and we would be happy to help.
Installing onto the Cargo
- Slide four bolts onto the bottom accessory rail on your TentBox Cargo and position them so there are two bolts on either end.
- Slot the two brackets onto the exposed bolts and slide them along the rail to get them into a good position. We recommend having them around 30cm from either end to ensure the weight of the Side Awning is distributed safely.
- Once you're happy with the position of the brackets, you can secure them using the nuts provided.
Attaching Your Side Awning
- Slide 4 bolts into the two rails on the back of your Side Awning by bending the rubber cap out of the way.
- Slide the bolts along the rails so they match up with the position of whichever bracketing system you have installed.
- Using the help of another person, lift the side awning into place and slot the bolts into the holes on your brackets.
- Loosely thread the remaining nuts onto these bolts by hand to keep the awning in place.
- Tighten the nuts fully using a spanner until your Side Awning is securely installed.
Setting Up Your Side Awning
- Unzip the cover.
- Roll the side awning out to its full length.
- Fold down the legs and adjust them to achieve the height you want for your setup.
- Loosely thread the remaining nuts onto these bolts by hand to keep the awning in place.
- You can loosen the legs by twisting them, pull out to the desired length, then twist them into the opposite position to lock into place.
- Use the same twisting motion to tighten these to their final position.
- Use the velcro straps to attach the fabric canopy to the extended arms.