{"product_id":"180-xt-max-awning","title":"180 XT MAX Awning","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e180 XT MAX Awning | Seamless Freestanding 180° 4WD Awning, 8.53m² Coverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere's a reason this awning costs what it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou can buy a 180° wing for eight hundred dollars. It'll give you six and a half square metres, a seam stitched straight over your head, and a set of poles you'll be pegging out every time the breeze picks up. It'll see you through a few seasons of long weekends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 180 XT MAX is built for the trip after that one. And the many more after that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt Stronger. Built for Adventure. Built for Life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne Panel. No Seams. Nothing Overhead to Leak.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery other awning in this category is stitched together from multiple canvas panels. Every stitch line is a place water can find its way through — and it always finds it at 2am, directly over your swag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 180 XT MAX doesn't have one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe canopy is cut from a \u003cstrong\u003esingle ultra-wide panel of 315gsm ripstop polycotton\u003c\/strong\u003e, made possible by the wide-loom process at our manufacturing facility. There is no seam above your head. Not a taped one. Not a welded one. None. It's the only 180° awning on the Australian market that can say it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe canvas carries a \u003cstrong\u003e1500mm waterhead\u003c\/strong\u003e and a UV-resistant treatment, and it's pre-treated against mould and mildew for the wet run up the Cape. Wet it down before first use so the poly-cotton core-spun thread swells and seals the stitching at the frame, and it'll shrug off tropical downpours and four seasons of Australian sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e8.53m² — The Biggest Shade in the 180° Class\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.53 square metres across a 5.84 metre span.\u003c\/strong\u003e More usable shade than any other 180° freestanding awning sold in Australia, and roughly a third more than the budget wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat that buys you at camp: a full kitchen with prep space, six or more people out of the sun, room to lay swags end to end, and enough cover to work on the rig in the rain without wearing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe span runs straight down the flank of your vehicle. No wrap-around arc crowding your barn doors, drop-down tailgate or canopy door swing — so if you run a slide-out kitchen or a drop-down table off the back, the 180 leaves that access completely clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTruly Freestanding. Not Pole-Assisted.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlenty of awnings call themselves freestanding, then ship with uprights you're expected to use the moment the wind gets above a whisper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 180 XT MAX carries its own load. \u003cstrong\u003eTwo fully trussed arms sit at 90° at each end\u003c\/strong\u003e, with reinforced aluminium arms front and rear that fold parallel to the vehicle. The arms run a \u003cstrong\u003ehoneycomb cross-section through their full length\u003c\/strong\u003e — torsional strength without the weight penalty, and gusseted where the loads concentrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou get an open, pole-free space underneath. Nothing to trip over in the dark. Nothing to re-peg when you shift the chairs. And no dramas deploying on rock shelf, sand or hard-packed gravel where pegs simply won't bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSetup is \u003cstrong\u003eunder 60 seconds, solo.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unzip the bag, swing the arms, done. Pull up for a quick feed on a remote track and you're in the shade before the kettle's on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStainless Steel Hardware, Because Salt Air Doesn't Negotiate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 180 XT MAX runs\u003cstrong\u003e stainless steel hinges\u003c\/strong\u003e on the front and rear sections, paired with \u003cstrong\u003eB-Tech™ Alloy powder-coated aircraft-grade aluminium\u003c\/strong\u003e extrusions. Double-stitched seams throughout. Reinforced stress points at every attachment. \u003cstrong\u003eTriple-reinforced canvas sleeves\u003c\/strong\u003e where the canvas meets the arm ends, which is exactly where cheaper awnings tear first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSalt spray on the Ningaloo run. Red dust through the Simpson. A thousand kilometres of corrugations shaking every fastener you own. This is the hardware that comes out the other side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePolycotton, Not Polyester — And That's Deliberate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolycotton breathes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under a polyester canopy at 40°C the air goes still and hot — you're standing in a greenhouse. Polycotton exchanges air, regulates temperature underneath, and doesn't drum like a tin roof the moment rain arrives. It ages better under sustained UV, and it feels like proper touring canvas because it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e315gsm\u003c\/strong\u003e it's the heaviest polycotton in the freestanding 180° class. You pay for that in weight — \u003cstrong\u003e26kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, against roughly 18–24kg for the lighter competition. It's an honest trade, and it's the right one for a rig that's already carrying a rooftop tent and needs gear measured in decades, not seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eModular by Design: The Ecosystem Is the Point\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e50mm looped Velcro strip\u003c\/strong\u003e runs the full internal edge of the canopy. Add the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thebushcompany.com.au\/collections\/awning-wall-kits\/products\/wall-kit-180-xt-max-awning\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180 XT MAX Wall Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eor the universal canvas and mesh walls and your awning becomes a room — a windbreak on an exposed headland, or a fully enclosed shelter with somewhere dry to cook when the weather closes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePair it with an \u003cstrong\u003eAX27\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLX27 Gen 2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTX27\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eTX27 MAX\u003c\/strong\u003e rooftop tent using the optional \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thebushcompany.com.au\/collections\/awning-fitment-brackets\"\u003eAwning-to-Tent bracket\u003c\/a\u003e set for a tight, low roofline. Run two 180 XT MAX awnings either side of a trailer or canopy and you've covered an entire base camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a shelter system you keep building on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUsage Guidance \u0026amp; Recommendations\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is recommended that the front and rear non trussed arms are secured using the included guy ropes and pegs to prevent excessive upward movement in all weather conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse guy ropes attached to 1-tonne webbing straps between the awning arms to manage water runoff and prevent pooling in heavy rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid leaving up during snowfall to prevent canvas stretching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreestanding truss-arm system\u003c\/strong\u003e (no poles required for setup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e315gsm rip-stop polycotton canvas\u003c\/strong\u003e with UV and water resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8.53m² shade coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e with 5.84m full deployment span\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty PVC awning bag\u003c\/strong\u003e generously sized for easier packing, UV and heat-stabilized to resist wear and tear.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowder-coated aluminium frame\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel hinges\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular wall compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e with Velcro integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacked length: 2.3m\u003c\/strong\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eWeight: 26kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounts with included L-brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e (1.9m minimum mounting width)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with rooftop tents via optional bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreight note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an oversized or heavy item, so shipping is quoted separately. You can order online now — checkout will not charge freight — and our team will contact you with a freight quote to your location before dispatch. For a quote first, email admin@ecoffroad.com.au.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bush Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428434002093,"sku":"4AXTM1","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/6209\/3174\/files\/4AXTM1-180XTMAXAwning-installed.jpg?v=1788820339","url":"https:\/\/www.ecvisionsound.com\/products\/180-xt-max-awning","provider":"EC Offroad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}