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nuckfan
Explorer
Explorer
Anyone install a rear awning on their camper? I'm looking at the Carefree Truckin awn. Looks fairly simple to install? How durable are they and is there something else better on the market?
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Bedlam
Moderator
Moderator
We have a rear awning and it keeps the entry way dry in our constant wet weather. We don't get that much sun that we need shade, but we do have a popup 10'x10' when we need more wet weather protection (or shade).


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exhaustipated
Explorer
Explorer
I've thought about getting a Carefree Truckin Awn myself to go along with my 8'5" Carefree Freedom Wall Mount side awning but it just doesn't provide a whole lot of shade on the rear end as it only has a 36" projection. I personally think that the Carefree Weekend'r Room which attaches to the side awning would be better to get out of the rain and/or bugs if you're outdoors and not in the camper.
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RoyB
Explorer II
Explorer II
I have never seen one in person yet but it doesn't look like from the many photos on google search to provide much shade. Being on the rear end just does not give you much area for shading.

I guess every bit of shade you can get is worth the effort...



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