180 FREESTANDING LED AWNING

Built tough for serious 4WD touring, the DARCHE 180 Freestanding LED Awning delivers 8.2m² of shade and shelter with a quick, freestanding setup. Featuring heavy-duty ripstop canvas, an engineered aluminium frame and integrated dimmable LED lighting, this 180 degree 4WD awning is designed for durability and convenience. Whether you're tackling remote tracks or setting up camp for the weekend, it's built to handle the demands of Australian outdoor adventures.

8.2m² of Freestanding Awning Coverage

Enjoy generous shelter with 8.2m² of coverage that extends around the side of your vehicle. The freestanding design allows for quick deployment without immediately needing support poles, making it ideal for roadside stops and touring adventures. For maximum stability, DARCHE recommends securing the awning with the supplied poles, pegs and guy ropes.

Engineered and Wind Tested for Durability

Developed over two years and subjected to a comprehensive 30-day wind-testing program, the DARCHE 180 Freestanding LED Awning is rated for winds up to 30km/h in freestanding mode. Its reinforced X-tube aluminium alloy rafter arms, heavy-duty hinges and backing plate are engineered for strength and reliability in demanding outdoor conditions.

Integrated Dimmable LED Lighting

Keep your campsite illuminated after dark with integrated LED strips built into four rafter arms. Featuring adjustable brightness and both white and amber lighting modes, the built-in lights provide practical illumination for cooking, relaxing and organising camp. The amber setting also helps make your campsite a little less inviting to insects. A compatible power bank is required and sold separately.

Heavy-Duty Canvas and Weather Protection

Constructed from durable 320gsm ripstop polycotton canvas with a 3000mm waterhead rating and UPF 50+ sun protection, this 4WD awning is built for outdoor conditions. The fully enclosed 820D polyester Oxford transit cover and innovative two-piece backing plate help protect the awning during travel while allowing convenient removal and transfer between vehicles.

Expandable Shelter with Optional Awning Walls

Need more protection from the elements? Compatible DARCHE awning wall kits can increase your sheltered area from 8.2m² to approximately 16.5m². Integrated 8mm sail track channels provide additional mounting options for compatible accessories, making it easy to adapt your campsite to suit your adventures.

Versatile Mounting and Replaceable Components

Featuring height-adjustable mounting brackets, the DARCHE 180 Freestanding LED Awning suits a wide range of 4WD roof rack setups and vehicle heights from 1400mm to 2600mm. Its replaceable components make servicing and repairs more practical, helping extend the life of your investment. Compatible DARCHE roof top tents can also accommodate the awning with suitable mounting brackets, although support poles must always be used when mounted to a roof top tent.

Comprehensive Wind Testing Process

At DARCHE, we aim to ensure that our gear can stand up to the tough Australian environment. That’s why we have put the Eclipse 180 Freestanding LED Awning through a comprehensive 30-day wind-testing regimen, with everything from gentle breezes to severe gales being thrown at the awning.

In our testing, the Eclipse 180 Freestanding LED Awning held up in winds over 50km/hr, and even after being damaged I was able to repeat the same performance with repairs. We used the Omega OM-CP-WIND101A wind speed data logger system, calibrated with data from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, to measure wind speeds every second during our testing. For more details on the wind meter, check it out here.

Based on results and observations gained over the wind testing period, the Eclipse 180 Freestanding LED Awning is rated up to 30km/hr winds whilst freestanding. However, our recommendation is that it 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.

Not only is the Eclipse 180 Freestanding LED Awning built to last, but it's also loaded with features that will raise your next outdoor adventure to the next level. There are dimmable LED strips neatly integrated into the rafter arms that also includes an amber setting to avoid attracting insects. The innovative two-piece backing plate design allows for a fully-enclosed transit cover, maximising weather resistance while still retaining the ability to easily move the awning from one vehicle to another. There are also 8mm sailtrack channels built into the backing plate, giving you the ability to attach a wide range of accessories to your awning.

If you are after even more protection from the elements, awning wall kits that increase coverage from 8.2 to 16.5 m² are also available.

* 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. The supplied mounting brackets suit most commercially available roof racks or steel basket setups, however for some platform racks long brackets (T050801751B) may be required. For specific installation recommendations visit your local roof rack specialist.

Built for Your Next 4WD Adventure

From quick roadside stops to extended off-road touring, the DARCHE 180 Freestanding LED Awning combines generous coverage, proven engineering and practical campsite lighting. Explore the full range of DARCHE 4WD awnings to find the right shelter for your touring setup.