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Eclipse 180 Gen 2 Awning (Clearance)

Original price was: $1,199.00.Current price is: $729.00.

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Darche’s Eclipse 180 Awning brings next-level shade to your 4WD camping setup. Offering a huge 88sq-ft of instant cover, it spans the full length of your vehicle by expanding to nearly three times the mounted length, giving you more shelter than a standard pull-out awning. 180-degree awnings are the ultimate add-on for shade & weather cover

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    Clearance! Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Scoop up a brand new product for a fraction of the regular price, still with the same great warranty and product support

    Darche’s Eclipse 180 Gen 2 Awning brings next-level shade to your 4WD camping setup. Offering a huge 88 sq-ft of instant cover, it deploys to almost three times its packed width and extends almost 7 feet from your vehicle, giving you greater cover than a standard pull-out awning.

    Gen 2 features include a redesigned removable 600gsm PVC transit bag with ample room to pack up your awning, and drain holes for any moisture that might stay inside. You can even pack away the additional poles inside the cover.

    Designed for an easy one-person setup, the unit is freestanding during setup and pack down. The heavy-duty swivel hinge system holds the entire kit up while you extend and tension the awning arms and release the pivoting alloy telescopic leg poles stowed along the rafters. Attach the final leg poles and you’ll be under cover in a matter of minutes.

    The awning is made from premium 320gsm ripstop polycotton canvas and has an impressive PU 1500mm water rating, plus seam sealing that will keep you dry in extended rainy conditions. Gutter pulls also allow you to fasten additional lines that prevent water from pooling on the awning.

    The three included heavy duty mounting brackets suit most commercially available flat roof rack or steel basket set ups and provide ample support for the awning – they even feature a small hump to clear the edge of your roof rack. You can also mount the Eclipse using the built-in nut channels on the back of the awning body itself.

    Make sure to check the weight rating and suitability of your roof rack and vehicle with appropriate manufacturers prior to purchase. Most OEM roof racks are not compatible with the mounting system. We recommend professional installation through one of our approved installation partners.

    The Eclipse 180 is suitable for either side of a vehicle or trailer, and especially suits vehicles where a hatch would interfere with a wrap-around awning. If you have a side-opening rear door, you might want to consider the  Eclipse 270 for maximum coverage at the rear of your vehicle. If you need more coverage, an available wall kit significantly increases the amount of shelter provided.

    Extended mounting brackets are also available as a replacement or upgrade to the standard brackets. All EC180 awnings ship in two packages – the awning itself, and the standard brackets. All awnings come with standard brackets, so if you need the extended version instead, please contact us.

    SAFETY NOTE: Ensure that your awning is anchored with all legs, straps, guy ropes and pegs at all times when in use. Damage to the awning or your vehicle may occur if the awning is not fully supported. We also do not recommend using the awning in heavy snow conditions due to the weight build-up that snow can cause. Weather damage is not covered under the standard warranty, but we do stock various replacement parts that are available for purchase.

    Shown here with optional walls
    KEY FEATURES
    • Provides 88 sq-ft of cover in all weather conditions
    • Suits vehicles or mounting locations 1.6-2.1m (63-83″) high
    • Freestanding set up mode allows for quick and easy one person set up/packdown
    • Lightweight and strong construction with high-quality precision made hinges
    • Includes 2 x pivoting telescopic leg poles stowed in the arms plus 2 x additional leg poles in a separate carry bag (can be stowed inside the awning transit cover)
    • Includes 3 x mounting brackets, 2 x steel-buckled tension straps, transit cover, guy ropes and pegs
    • Expandable with Awning Walls (sold separately)
    • Available Eclipse Retreat Annex Room
    • 3 Year Warranty

    *Product configuration may vary from photos. Shown with walls and other optional extras, available separately. Please verify exact specifications and contents before purchase.

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  • Specs

    Shipping Weight 46 lbs
    Shipping Dimensions 93 × 9 × 8 in
    Coverage

    88 sq-ft

    Dimensions (Packed)

    2230 x 160 x 180 mm (88.0 x 6.5 x 7.0")

    Dimensions (Unpacked)

    6160 X 2070 x Max. 2100 mm (236 x 157 x 83")

    Headroom

    Max. 2100 mm (83.0")

    Weight

    18.0kg (40.0lbs)

    Frame Material

    Lightweight Box Tube Alloy Rafters; Stainless Steel and Alloy Hinge

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DARCHE® PROUDLY AUSTRALIAN SINCE 1991.

 

“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.

DARCHE®. OUTDOOR GEAR – FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE. SINCE 1991.