This next review is something that I bought back in July/ August time frame and I feel like I can now give a fair review of this item. The item in question is a 270-degree awning that I purchased off a website called Vevor. If you have never visited the website I highly recommend giving it a look ver. They have a lot of items that they rotate on sale and just from purchasing this awning I think the quality of most of their items lives up to the standard. 

So the first thing to keep in mind is that this is a huge awning. I purchased this to give more coverage when we are out and about for rainy/ hot days. With having Lylah with me on a regular basis I wanted somewhere for us to have coverage that wasn't inside the van itself so of course I decided an awning would be a good option for us both. After looking around I realized that most awnings were too small or wouldn't provide enough coverage for what I needed it for. 

In August I tested it out for the first time when my boyfriend and I went to Glacier National Park and I have now been on the road long enough to test it in other weather conditions. Here are my pros and cons 

Pro

With a 1500 Chevrolet express it gives me full coverage from the exit on the side of the vehicle all the way to the back doors. You can secure the backside of it to the railing on the van so that its steady and keeps it in place. 

Con  

high winds are a big issue (but that is true for any awning) so this is something you have to be aware of depending on where you decide to camp. I have had to put away the awning in an emergency and let me tell you it is a struggle when you are a shorter person who is by themselves. Its doable but you need to keep your wits about you and not let go if you have to put away in a high-wind situation 

Pro 

There is velcro material all the way around the awning which means you can make a screening for those buggy seasons (I hand-made one for the awning) and you could even come up with a way to make a shield if rainy time frames if needed. 

Con 

Install of this awning on any vehicle would take two people. Its around 60 pounds and has a bolt system that needs to be lined up just right, otherwise you could end up with the awning coming off your vehicle while driving which is no go. 

Pro 

Once installed on the vehicle its very sturdy and I have had zero movements from it. I have checked the bolts a few times while being on the road (I have been on some rugged terrain) and there is zero movement from it. High winds, bad roads, rain, and snow. The awning and the bag it comes with have stood up to the elements well. 

Con 

The only part of the awning that I am not a fan of is the polls. I have had some issues with the polls holding up in the high winds. We came up with a stabilizer of sorts for uneven ground but I haven't found a way to "lock" those polls in securely so when you do get those high winds you're not afraid of it being ripped off the side of the vehicle. This awning will also need lots of guy lines to keep all the edges down especially when it rains. Because of the material and the way the awning is made rain easily gets caught on top so you have to make sure you have guy lines on all the corners so you have proper drainage. 

If you guys are interested in how this awning looks click here to look on the website. They have different sizes as well so the one I have isn't the only one available. I also recommend just looking at vevor in general. They have lots of items that are made of high quality and I enjoy checking out their sales. 

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