Darche’s Eclipse 270 Gen 2 Awning brings next-level shade to your 4WD camping setup. Offering a huge 120 sq-ft / 11 sq-m of instant cover, it spans the full length of your vehicle then wraps around to fully cover the rear, giving you greater cover than most other 270-degree awnings – all backed by an industry-leading 3-Year Warranty.
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 three 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.
NEW: All Gen 2 awnings shipping from 2025 onward feature a redesigned Ballistic Nylon PVC transit cover with full coverage of the backing plate and drain holes for moisture, with added room to aid in pack-down.
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 13mm nut channels on the back of the awning body itself, making it compatible with a wide range of third-party awning attachment systems.
There’s a host of accessories available for the Eclipse series. You can maximize coverage with wall kits, or expand with bug-free shelter provided by the Eclipse Retreat Annex. Imitators come close but never exceed the shelter provided by a Darche Eclipse 270, thanks to an extra rafter arm providing total coverage of your tailgate area – giving you protection from rain and sun where you need it most.
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.
Vehicles with a hatch that rises above the level of your roof rack may interfere with the rear section of the awning – for this setup we recommend a Darche Eclipse 180-degree awning. Pickup trucks with an appropriate rack can use either model, depending on the mounting points available.
All EC270 awnings ship in two packages – the awning itself, and the standard brackets. The bracket box also contains your pegs, guy lines, and tension straps. All awnings come with standard brackets, so if you need the extended brackets instead, please contact us.
LEFT HAND VERSION: Suitable for mounting on the left-hand side (eg. driver’s side on LHD vehicles) and is ideal for rigs with a swinging door that opens from left to right, such as a Jeep Wrangler, Ford Bronco, Lexus GX460, and Land Rover Defender & Discovery I/II.
RIGHT HAND VERSION: This awning is meant for mounting on the right-hand side (eg. passenger side on LHD vehicles) and is ideally suited for rigs with a swinging door that opens from right to left such as the Mercedes G-Class or FJ Cruiser
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.
Please also ensure that when you are tensioning the awning that you use the black tabs attached directly to the rafter arms. The small slide-in fabric piece at the front of the vehicle is not designed to hold the tension straps.
KEY FEATURES
- Gen 2 design with spacious transit cover that doesn’t leak
- Class leading durability and coverage
- Provides 120 sq-ft / 11 sq-m of cover in all weather conditions (250 sq-ft / 23 sq-m with optional walls)
- Suits vehicles or mounting locations 63-83″ (1.6-2.1m) high
- Available in Left or Right hand versions to suit various vehicles
- Freestanding set up mode allows for quick and easy one person set up/packdown
- Lightweight and strong construction with high-quality precision made hinges that include bronze bushings, steel pins, and replaceable cast aluminum rafter arm ends
- Includes 3 x pivoting telescopic leg poles stowed in the arms plus 3 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
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Wall kit available (sold separately)
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Annex room available (sold separately) to provide bug-free shelter
- 3 Year Warranty
Click here to download the Eclipse 270 Instruction Manual (PDF)
*Product configuration may vary from photos. Shown with walls and other optional extras, available separately. Please verify exact specifications and contents before purchase.
