SKU: T050801736
Eclipse 270 Freestanding Hardshell Awning (Left Hand)
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Darche’s Eclipse 270 Freestanding awning is a massive upgrade for any rig – and now it’s even better. This new Hardshell design features a solid metal cover, protecting your awning from trail damage while allowing it to breathe. It also features a handy RTT entry – no more compromising on tent access anymore
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Darche spent the last two years getting deep into the world of design engineering, with the goal of meticulously crafting and refining their latest innovation – the ground-breaking Eclipse 270 Freestanding LED Awning. They rigorously tested and fine-tuned various design iterations and the driving force behind these extensive trials was simple – to ensure that when you step under a 270 freestanding awning, it’s a product that’s been put through its paces and proven to excel even before it hits the market.
Now that design has been applied to a totally new model – the Eclipse 270 Hardshell with RTT entry. Total protection for your awning on the trails, and a new layout for easy setup and take-down.
Here’s why you want this awning on your rig:
- Strong Aluminum Hardshell Cover – with vents to keep mould away
- Wind Rated & Solid as a Rock – Handles winds up to 30 km/h
- Serious Coverage – A whopping 7.5 sqm / 80sq-ft of shade and shelter.
- Built for the Long Haul – Tough 280gsm ripstop polycotton canvas that won’t let you down.
- Easy Rooftop Tent Access – Zippered hatch makes getting in and out simple.
- Lights Included – Built-in dual-coloured white/amber LEDs to keep your campsite lit.
- Heavy-Duty Mounting – Strong two-piece adjustable aluminium brackets lock it down tight.
- Weather-Ready – Air vents and water drainage ports to keep mould at bay.
- Break Points Where It Counts – Designed to prevent major damage in extreme conditions.
Find out more about our wind test results here:
Darche stands apart with a commitment to making awnings that have truly been put to the test, and they are the first in Australia to extensively wind-test a freestanding awning. This commitment led Darche to a comprehensive 30-day wind testing period, exposing the awning to a spectrum of winds ranging from gentle breezes to severe gales according to the Beaufort scale.
Based on results and observations gained over the wind testing period, the Eclipse 270 Freestanding Hardshell Awning is rated up to 30km/hr winds whilst freestanding. However, our recommendation is that you always deploy the included poles and tie down your awning properly using pegs and guy ropes as Mother Nature is unpredictable and we want to protect your investment.
Besides its durability, the Eclipse 270 Freestanding Hardshell Awning is also chock-full of features for your comfort and convenience, including dual-colour dimmable LED strips fully-integrated in the rafter arms and a redesigned powder-coated two-piece backing plate with a new canvas-style fully-enclosed transit cover, which maximises weather resistance while still retaining the ability to easily move the awning from one vehicle to another.
A fully enclosed aluminum shell covers this new version, complete with study silicone end caps that feature strong magnets for securing, and vents for keeping the awning dry if put away after a rainfall. Awning walls perfectly complement this awning, available soon in a version specifically made for the Hardshell awning
- NEW Hardshell RTT Entry version allows easy access to your tent’s rear entrance
- Freestanding design with 30km/hr wind rating (60km/hr when tied down)
- 80 ft² of cover and the most useable shape on the market – maximum rear coverage!
- Fully-enclosed aluminum transit cover with two-piece backing plate design maximises weather resistance
- Multi-piece height-adjustable brackets suits a wide range of setup types
- Black powder-coated X-tube aluminium alloy rafter arms, backing plate & hinges
- Integrated dual-colour (white and amber) dimmable LED lights on four rafter arms. (Requires power bank or USB port, not included)
- Heavy-duty 280gsm ripstop polycotton canvas with 3000mm waterhead rating
- All parts are designed to be user-replaceable for easy and low cost repair
- Compatible with optional mounting brackets to attach directly on your Darche hard shell RTT
- Left-hand mounting (driver’s side) configuration only
- Industry-Leading 3 Year Warranty with Worldwide Support
*Product configuration may vary from photos. Shown with walls and other optional extras, available separately. Please verify exact specifications and contents before purchase.
*Please note that if this awning is mounted to a roof top tent, the poles must be used at all times to avoid damaging your roof top tent. Ensure that your roof mounting system is fit for purpose. For specific installation recommendations visit your local roof rack specialist or installer
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Specs
Shipping Weight 60 lbs Shipping Dimensions 100 × 9 × 9 in Configuration Left (Driver Side)
Coverage 80 sq-ft
Dimensions (Packed) 2400 x 160 x 170 mm (94.5 x 6.3 x 6.5")
Dimensions (Unpacked) 4280 X 3860 x Max. 2500 mm (168 x 151 x 98")
Headroom Max. 2500 mm (98.0")
Weight 27.5kg (60.0lbs)
Frame Material Extruded aluminum alloy, replaceable cast aluminum hinges, stainless steel hinge pin
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“We didn’t set out to change the world, or even the landscape of camping in Australia, we just needed some camping gear that suited our lifestyle, so we designed it ourselves… as it turns out – it suited the Australian lifestyle too!” –
Darren O’Dwyer
Darche Founder and designer of the original dome swag.
Established in 1991, DARCHE® has become one of the best-known – and loved – Australian camping and outdoor adventure brands. Today DARCHE® enjoys an iconic Australian status in the camping and 4×4 touring market, but it was from humble beginnings that this brand was conceived.
Born of necessity – as many great things are – Darren O’Dwyer saw a hole in the Australian outdoor market. While he loved nothing more than hitting the road with an old fashioned rollout swag, he found his sleeping arrangements were not all that appealing to others, namely his wife, Cheryl.
While planning a road trip along the east coast, Cheryl declared there was no way she was sleeping in one of those things – the bugs will get in!
Avid campers, the O’Dwyers knew a thing or two about the conditions their swag design would have to endure on their adventure, so with help from his brother Dave, Darren set out to design a shelter that suited the rugged, Australian landscape… and the wildlife that inhabits it.
It had to be tough but comfortable, waterproof yet breathable, quick, practical and easy to stow. It had to provide a fully enclosed shelter with enough space around the skin to protect from bugs and mozzies, and it had to be completely zip sealed to keep the critters and creepy crawlies out – no easy task. Together, the O’Dwyer’s created a canvas shell with zippered doors and windows, and of course – a flexible fibreglass pole, designing Australia’s first dome swag. It was a talking point at many camping spots throughout their journey along the east coast, and remains an icon of the Australian camping scene today.
With a passion for outdoor adventure, It was a natural progression from the original dome swag to an impressive range of roof top tents and awnings. Superior canvas quality being the foundation of long lasting, rugged outdoor gear.
“It was about quality. We built them to last! And they did. 30 years on and we still see a few original DARCHE swags out in the wild – it’s a great feeling to know you’ve changed the way people camp today”
Three decades on and DARCHE® continues to lead the outdoor space with innovative designs, superior quality materials and commitment to our heritage. We offer a full range of products for serious tourers and campers alike. Still firmly committed to the swag market, our range extends to awnings and roof top tents, furniture, sleeping gear and a range of accessories to suit the 4×4 touring and camping environment, tried and tested by people who live and breathe everything outdoors.
To ensure that DARCHE® remains one of the most respected outdoor brands globally, we live by the philosophy of innovation and quality, refining and developing new materials, designs and technologies that will service the next generation of outdoor adventurers and protect the environment that they love to explore.
In 2013 DARCHE® introduced the Air-Volution™ range of swags and tents with patented technology that drastically reduces setup and packdown time without compromising on quality and comfort.
Today, DARCHE® is proudly owned by the Charles Parsons Group who bring over 100 years of textile experience, product development and strategy to compliment DARCHE®’s extensive outdoor expertise.
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