ARB Awning 2000 and Awning Room


Completing the sleeping platform and rear ARB awning is a second ARB awning, this one the 2000 (6ft.) along with ARB's awning room. The room has two large mesh windows with zippered flaps and grommets for poles to provide additional shade while open. The main door is also mesh with a sturdy zippered flap. Inside is an additional door to access the vehicle's passenger door.


This room is 79" x 98" and has ample space for a dining area, a changing room, provides protection from the elements and a spot for our dogs to sleep while we sleep in the truck.


The awning and tent deploy in just a few minutes.


During our first week of ownership we were camping at Valley of the Gods when we were hit by a violent microburst that took out one of the rafters of the 2000 awning. I emailed ARB to order a new part and they replaced it under warranty and had it delivered within three days so we could continue our tour. Great product, outstanding customer service.

The awnings tuck into a heavy duty nylon reinforced PVC bag with a double zipper system, the tabs of which disappear into a pouch to keep them from flapping around.


The tent rolls up small enough to fit in an Outdoor Products 40 liter dry bag stowed on the rack.


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