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Awning Evolution

The awning is made from a somewhat lighter material, namely a 280g/m² polycotton fabric. This is also further reinforced by the ripstop weave used. In contrast to the tent skin material, however, the underside is not only PU-coated but also aluminium-coated. This combination of coatings ensures that there is no flapping noise despite the lower material weight. In addition, on cooler nights, if the awning is attached to the tent, the heat that the tent radiates is reflected back. A simple thermal bonnet - already integrated.

The awning is tensioned by its own aluminium poles. Of course, the awning does not need to be raised every time the tent is pitched. It also opens and closes together with the actual tent. The separate poles do two things:

The awning does not lie directly on the tent. This prevents capillary forces from drawing water inwards.
As with a safari roof, an insulating air cushion is created between the tent and awning.

Interposed explanations

Safari or tropical roof: This is a second roof that lies a few centimetres above the actual roof. This additional roof holds back the direct heat radiation - the tent stands in its own shade, so to speak. Of course, you could assume that convection could lead to heat transfer between the awning and the roof tent, but not only is air a very poor conductor of heat, but this air cushion, which only heats up slowly, is also exchanged in the slightest breeze.

The groundsheet of the Roof Lodge Extended models is also made from this 280 g/m² polycotton.

Awning LIGHTWEIGHT

The sun awning is made from the same fabric as the Evolution series sun awnings. It is worth noting that despite the lower material weight, there is almost no fluttering noise. There is not even a hint of the dreaded and really annoying movement crackling that is familiar from polyester.

The poles of the sun sail are identical in construction to those of the Evolution tents.
The sun awning is stretched by its own aluminium poles. Of course, the awning does not need to be re-pulled every time the tent is pitched. This also folds up and down together with the actual tent. The own pole does two things:

The awning does not lie directly on the tent. This prevents capillary forces from drawing water inwards.
Like a safari roof, an insulating air cushion is created between the tent and the awning.

Inserted explanations

Safari or tropical roof: This is a second roof that lies a few centimetres above the actual roof. This additional roof retains the direct heat radiation - the tent stands in its own shadow, so to speak. Of course, one could now assume that convection could lead to heat transfer between the sun awning and the roof tent, but air is not only a very poor conductor of heat, but this air cushion, which heats up only slowly, is also exchanged in the lightest breeze.