OutbacKamper
Senior Member
My new, to me, 2013 FWC Hawk does not have a side awning. My previous, '03 Hawk had the Fiamma awning. I loved the Fiamma quality and ease of use and it worked well for a quick deployment single night stay. However it did not offer a very large area of protection against sun or rain, so when staying for multiple nights in one spot I would set up my First-Up 10x10 screen house. This would also allow us to leave camp for the day and return to a fully set up camp with chairs, table outdoor kitchen, etc all protected by the 10x10 shelter.
I have thought about different side awning options to add to the '13 Hawk, but I think I could manage with just a free standing shade house - if I could find one that is lighter, more compact (when stored) and easier/faster to set up than my current 10x10 First-Up which is in need of replacement after 13 years of use (50"x8"x8" when stored, steel frame, weighs about 40lbs).
After a few hours on internet searching, the best candidate I have located is this QuikShade Solo LT90 aluminum frame model:
Can anyone comment on their experience with this make and or model? Are there other better makes out there?
Thanks
I have thought about different side awning options to add to the '13 Hawk, but I think I could manage with just a free standing shade house - if I could find one that is lighter, more compact (when stored) and easier/faster to set up than my current 10x10 First-Up which is in need of replacement after 13 years of use (50"x8"x8" when stored, steel frame, weighs about 40lbs).
After a few hours on internet searching, the best candidate I have located is this QuikShade Solo LT90 aluminum frame model:
Can anyone comment on their experience with this make and or model? Are there other better makes out there?
Thanks