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WATCH THIS BEFORE BUYING!! - DARCHE 180 FREE Standing Awning REVIEW - Bushwakker 180 better or worse
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- Опубликовано: 23 мар 2024
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Welcome back to another Product review this one is a bit spicy!
Darche 180 Free Standing Awning I was shocked they sent these out.
Is it better then the Bushwakker 180 Free Standing Awning?
Hi from Canada! Your review on Darche was the first to pop up for a review. I am happy I came across this and will be spending my cash on another company! I appreciate your honesty about the product and your no bullshit content and no ass kissing! Subscribed! Cheers!!
Thanks for watching from all the way over there! Glad I could help mate 👍
I made it to 7min and that's enough. I was given a darche standard awning years ago and considering the retail price I would have expected the thing to last longer than it has. Have already dismantled it once and "re-engineered" the back plate to the awning bag, 2 years later awning bag is coming apart now so will now repurpose the parts for a custom awning on my camper. There's no way I would spend my own money on a Darche product. This video reinforces that point. Thanks for sharing. ps: this is my formula: darche duffle bag good + darche awning rubbish for the price + other darche products no experience + premium cost of darche = rubbish
Thanks for the comment mate 👍
Funny a few people seem to be saying the same thing, amazed Darche can ask the prices they are with with the bad reputation.
we have purchased SuperPeg awnings in our family, we have the 270 deg and our daughter has the 180 deg, both free standing, they are made in Yatala, near the Gold Coast. My daughter was keen on the Darche, but as I pointed out to her, we have never seen one set-up that doesn't flap about. They are a little bit pricy but we cannot fault the quality of them, as they say quality is remembered long after price is forgotten.
Hello Clayton, thanks for watching and commenting. I just checked them out look really nice but I couldn't see if they have lights inbuilt into the arms? I know it's a small thing but it's made camping so much easier, if they don't I'd love to see them add them on.
Good unbiased review. I've had both Darche 270 and 180 GEN 2 awnings (previous non-free standing version) on the ute, and they have both been great. I've had 2 minor issues. Bag stitching on one and not enough copper washers under 2 of the arms. Both times I have called and had parts at my door in a couple of days. I had a similar issue to yours on a 23zero awning (2 sections sagging and the last bay so tight it was bending the alloy arm to even get it somewhat close to the car. Totally opposite experience with the company all the way up to the higher up. Made out was an idiot and didn't know how awnings worked. The Snowys store was the one that came through after seeing how badly it was put together. Swapped for a Darche.
Hey mate, thank you for watching and your comment.
That really sucks 23zero treated you like that, they really have come from humble beginnings starting off selling swags on eBay, I actually have one of their originals still going strong survived our 100km/h head on. Suck they have fallen away from their beginning, seems to be the way some times.
@@Off.Track4x4 5 years ago now looking at the emails. When the awnings first hit the market. Can't comment in what they are like now, haven't purchaced from them since. Hopefully better.
Doesn’t surprise me at all, bought a Darche tent. Absolute wast of a considerable amount of cash.
After doing a little more research I found the problem with my tent was a common faulty that dozens of others where complaining about.
Never again will Darche see any of my cash.
Anyway, my dog appreciates his new bedding.
It's not right when companies know there is a problem and still sell the products. Sorry you were let down, atlest now the public can have a voice and warn other.
Thanks for watching and commenting mate, glad your dog atlest got something good out of the purchase 😂🤣
I brought a xtm 270 from supercheap auto. It was priced at 699 I signed up for membership and got a discount at 499. The awning is awesome I brought some led light strip's for 20 bucks and the set up has served me well.
I have to say XTM make some good stuff! Their draws are really nice just heavy
Great video. Very useful. Based in this we have definitely ruled out a Darche 180. Probably pay a bit more (or more likely alot more) and get a Bush Company 180.
Thank you for the comment 😊
I wonder if the bush company awnings are worth it? They are not bloody cheap
Thanks for the review mate. Was really looking at their new 270 version, I hope they don't have the same problems
Honestly mate, I'd take a look at the hardkorr I have no affiliation to them but they are one of the only companies I've have no issues with any of their products. I can't tell you to risk your hard earned on Darche, but you choose to buy it from the Brisbane store
Appreciate the video. I bought one this week and came on here after realising the droop was absolutely laughable. I really would rather not use poles as I got the freestanding to let my dog not get tangled around them on a long lead. Can you recommend an alternative?
Hey mate, watch my bushwakka vs Darche video, will show you what you will be trading off to have a proper freestanding awning. They are also cheaper, I've looked at alot of other brands bushwakka is the only one I would recommend for the money companies are asking.
Important reviews, well done, consumers need this info
Thanks mate! I thought there was something missing with all the sponsorship on RUclips, just need some honest reviews
1st. Cheers mate, good job & thanks for doing this honest review, I know it must be hard for you to have to do a bad report on a product &/or experience you have, but it helps ur audience & you did well.
The mounting does look solid, but I don’t like the way you have it leaning back toward ur vehicle, in a storm, water will be pissing down towards ur windows & doors if you need to get in the 4WD, also I think updrafts are what torture a lot of awnings, so if it has a slight decline it helps prevent the awning from catching the breeze as much, as well as runs the water away from the vehicle.
I like the full length dual colour LED lights, but a big improvement here would be to have a dimmer as it can save a heap of unnecessary power use & gives you more control down to 1Watt for mood or need purposes, also a cig socket adapter with at least 2 decent 5v usb outputs to run the lights &/or phone & battery charging from a cig socket, just to cover all bases in case ur auxiliary light battery is flat.
Darche have really stuffed up with this one though & I’m glad to hear you at least got a response from them that I am sure many others won’t/haven’t. Thanks for sharing your experience’s along the way with this one, I learnt a few things.
Hey mate,
Thank you for you comment and watching, some really good thoughts there.
The first time I called I made sure Darche had no idea I did RUclips and was using it for a video. So credit to their Banyo store for the amazing customer service. I just wish their product wasn't so bad.
Would a spreader bar across the centre arms make it better? I do this with my gen 2, it sagged without a spreader bar too but not to this extent.
Hey mate, a spreader bar would have helped the middle, but then pushed the problem onto the two outside wings. Unfortunately due to the fabric being secured in the wrong place it couldn't be fix. My new one works a treat.
Thanks for watching and commenting really appreciate it 🙂
I've been tempted to upgrade, mainly for the built in lights, and I already have the wall kit. Incase you haven't bought yet, don't pay 699 at bcf and darche website.
Tentworld do them for $463.97 currently.
I bought last year for $479 so not upset.
I'll be staying away for sure of this awning , was looking at darche as we need one for Easter.
I wish I had a product to recommend but the bushwakka on Lloyd car had one of the bolt rip out of the backing plate. So I'd stay away from that as well! I wish hardkorr did a 180
Love the honesty mate
Thanks for the comment mate, I started this channel wanting to help in some way
Hey mate, If you decide to buy another 180, would you still mount it onto a cross bar rack over a platform?
Depending what you are putting up there. Bars are hole lot alot quiter then a platform, also much lighter and easier to take off. I prefer bars and putting everything in the ute tray. Less weight you have uptop better the car drives and handles, also less noise and drag can make a huge difference on fuel.
I have one of these. You just havent pulled it tight enough. Like the other bloke said really poor attempt lol
Hey mate, I got advice it was a know issue, the strap was slipping when I tried to pull it tighter. I'm glad you go a good one, but unfortunately there is some bad ones out there.
I have the same problem as shown on the video. If I pull mine any tighter, something is going to break. They sent me a second one. same thing! #&@#!
Sounds like some significant quality control issues from their manufacturer. Definitely a bummer. Darche normally had pretty good QC for overseas made stuff, hence the more premium price. Hopefully they sort it out - bit shit they know there's dodgy canvas out there and they aren't doing anything to recall it. I definitely don't wanna get stuck with one - I have a good size BCF gift card to use up and was interested in this awning ... doesn't give me a lot of confidence though! The Ocam and Bushwakka look alright, but end up being a similar price by the time you add shipping. And like you mention, Darche walls look the best. Maybe I'll wait a few months. Finding a good 180 awning is surprisingly challenging
Looks like Crashpad has a decent 180 awning out now too
Hey mate, thanks for watching. I got sent one that the fabric is all correct on. They are a wicked awning honestly beat the bushwakka hands down, I'm hopeful filming a review on the bushwakka soon. But the Darche are definitely not a free standing awning, they can't support their own weight and drop down at the front so you have to put the legs up everytime. If you can look past that, they are amazing
Just looked at the crashpad, looks amazing the arms are done like the 270 truss style, should make them better. Huge downside no lights! For the money that is piss weak the lights on the Darche has made camping so much easier comes with 4 massive strip lights. Bushwakka comes with two small ones.
@@Off.Track4x4 Will the Darche hold up alright with just poles down, no guy ropes? I'm good with putting out the poles every time if I don't need to use ropes. I hate guy ropes haha
Although the lights are handy I'm a bit less concerned with them, I have small portable lights from Hardkorr I can wack wherever and recharge. Just want the strongest, lightest, best quality awning that'll last!
I'll keep an eye out for more reviews from your channel.
I have the same awning on my 4wd, you have a dual cab and your tightening the ends back to the cab, wrong angle and will not tighten the awning, my front gets tied to the front bar of my roof rack and the back gets tied to the very back of my wagon, which gives a better angle to tighten awning it’s like pegging a tent pole 300 mm away and hoping it will stay up, you gave it a very poor attempt to make it work but hey you made a video and made some money
Hey mate,
Thank you for your comment and watching. the new one has no issues and its being secured to the same location on the vehicle. But I will try your idea next time I set it up and see if it makes any difference.
Hey Mate,
Definitely not a poor effort in making it work. I have the same one and secure it the the roof rack and the back to my canopy just like it was shown in the Darche video yet still has the same issue. nothing to do with the angle.
Subscribed. North WA
North WA very nice part of the world!
That's for the sub mate, means alot 😁
Will you do a review on the working one when you get it?
It's on the 79 now, probably no point in doing a 2nd review sorry. Is there anything you would like to know?
Just wanted to see what a working one looks like haha
Also would you recommend this or go a bushwakka? I see they do a 180 too
I've found darche products to be pretty poor quality for the price they ask. They are living off there old reputation hoping people don't notice there downwards spiral in quality
This was my first time trying them, I should have went hardkorr if they did a 180, mind you for the same money I could have got their 270.
I stand by Darche's amazing customer service but I can't say I would buy another product.
HI mate have a look at the Bush company 180 better product but $$$
I haven't heard anything bad about them, just know they are pricey as hell!!
Thanks for the comment champ 😁
Did you try supa peg
Or bush company 180 XT max made in South Africa
Not cheap but quality
Hey mate, thanks for watching I have looked into their awning they look wicked and is a great local QLD company. When I looked they didn't have inbuilt lights and I just feel that is a must now. It's a little thing but makes a huge difference.
So glad you put this video up. I had exactly the same problem with my first DARCHE 180 Free Standing awning. I've just fitted the second one. Same fault. Not happy!!!!!! #@&#!
Reach out to the Banyo store they should help you out 👍 or if you don't mind Grey the bushwakkas are pretty good. Less lights though
Darche seems to be a hit and miss. Some products are great while others are junk. Quality Control is questionable.
Thank you for watching, there seems to be a bit of these comments wish I new that before dumping $1400 bucks 🤣😂🤣
Live and hear I guess.
Darche are not the most expensive.
Sorry I should have been more specific, most expensive in the normal you don't have rocks in your head price range 🤣😂
Anyone buying the bush company at $2500 probably needs to check in to a mental hospital. Africa is a poor company they should be cheap.
I won't ever touch a darche again. Even with great reviews.
I've just spent the last 3 months going though 4 Darche chairs
(3 vipers, 1 eagle) not a single 1 lasted longer than 3 weeks.
I gave them the best shot I could, because nothing else compares when it came to comfort.
But holy fvk they are not built to last.
Shit that is not good to hear, not good when companies cut corners to make more money.
bruh! you have a horse?! what the heck
Hahaha 🤣😂 well I don't Ash has two. One of them gets Hangry every afternoon and trys to kill me, he's taller then the 79!!
Harry @firetofork does yours do this?
I noticed that Sam Youngs was perfect at the show, but I'm assuming they would send Harry and Sam awning that have no issues or it would be a death sentence, depending on their contracts that is. They may not have freedom of speech.
@@Off.Track4x4 I’ve found that Harry is pretty good at being upfront about advertising and doing reviews. He definitely no longer has the freedom you do 😢 Maybe in the future you two can do a video together? I love seeing my fav internet ppl collaborate.