270 XT Awning Mk2

270 XT Awning Mk2 — the fastest, most fittable 270 in the range

Thirty seconds. That's the number that matters here.

The 270 XT Awning Mk2 runs a single pivot point, so deploying it is one continuous movement rather than a sequence. Unzip the bag, swing the arm, done — 8m² (86 sq ft) of freestanding 270° shade wrapped around the side and rear of your rig, by yourself, in half the time the twin-hinge MAX takes.

Simplicity is the feature. Fewer moving parts, less to line up in the dark, less to think about at the end of a long day on the tracks.

Which 270 is right for your rig

Worth settling before you spend, because the answer isn't always "the bigger one."

The 270 XT Mk2 only 1.4m (4'7") between mounting points and ships with two brackets. That means it goes on short dual-cab racks, canopy racks and load bars that physically cannot take the 270 XT MAX's 1.9m (6'3") span. At 27.8kg (61.3 lb) it's also 5.7kg (12.6 lb) lighter that the 270 XT MAX, which matters when your dynamic roof load is already carrying a rooftop tent.

The 270 XT MAX Mk2 adds a second hinge and a forward-folding front section for 12m² (129 sq ft) and deeper coverage around the rear of the vehicle. More shade, more weight, more rack required.

If you're a solo or duo tourer, or you're running a shorter rack, the XT is the smarter buy — not the compromise. If you're feeding a family out of a rear kitchen and have the rack and the payload, step up to the 270 XT MAX.

Freestanding, and it stays that way

No poles under it. No uprights to sink into wet sand, trip over at 2am, or rattle loose on corrugations.

The gusseted B-Tech™ Alloy arms carry their own load. Gusseting adds torsional stiffness at the joints, so the frame holds its geometry and the canvas stays tensioned without ground support. Owners have run this awning through 50km/h (31 mph) gusts on the Holland Track and reported no movement. Peg the rear non-trussed arm with the supplied guy ropes and pegs and it stays put.

Packing away is the same movement in reverse, into an oversized heavy-duty PVC bag that repacks cleanly even when the canvas is wet or dusty.

One seam. Fewer leaks.

Every stitched line across a canopy is a place water can find. Most awnings have several.

The 270 XT Mk2 uses 315gsm (9.3oz) ripstop polycotton canvas cut from an ultra-wide roll, so the whole canopy is built with a single seam. It's pre-treated for UV stability and mould and mildew resistance, and has a 1500mm waterhead rating, with triple-stitched sleeves and reinforced attachment points at every load-bearing corner.

Wet it down before your first trip. The poly-cotton core spun thread swells and seals the stitch holes — five minutes of work that sets the canvas up for years of four-season touring.

Two brackets, 1.4m, done

The 270 XT Mk2 ships with two heavy-duty adjustable L-brackets. One mounts to the stainless steel headstock at the hinged end; the second sits no closer than 1.4m (4'7") from it. Add a third (not supplied) in the centre if you want extra support across a long rack, but two is all the awning requires.

Packed, it's 2.3m (7'7") long, sitting inside a standard roof line without overhang.

Those adjustable stainless brackets are included, not an upcharge. Most awnings on the market leave you buying decent brackets separately — factor that in when you're comparing prices.

Running a Bush Company rooftop tent? The optional Awning To Tent bracket mounts the awning straight to the tent for a low, tidy touring profile.

Add walls when the weather turns

A 50mm (2") triple-stitched Velcro strip runs the inner edge for canvas and mesh wall kits.

Run a single canvas or mesh walls as a windbreak on the exposed side, or close it in completely with a full wall kit and turn 8m² (86 sq ft) into a private room with a view. Buy the awning once, shape it to the trip.

Usage guidance

• Secure the rear non-trussed arm with the supplied guy ropes and pegs in all conditions to prevent upward movement.
• In heavy rain, run guy ropes off 1-tonne (2,205 lb) webbing straps between the arms to shed water and stop pooling.
• Don't leave it deployed during snowfall — wet snow load stretches canvas.
• Wet the canvas down thoroughly before first use.
• Full installation instructions are available here

Key features

• Freestanding 270° deployment — no poles required
• Single pivot arm for the fastest setup in the range
• 8m² (86 sq ft) of wraparound coverage
• Setup and pack-down in under 30 seconds, one person
• B-Tech™ Alloy gusseted frame with stainless steel hinges
• 315gsm (9.3oz) ripstop polycotton canvas, single-seam, UV and mould treated
• 27.8kg (61.3 lb) — the lightest 270 in the range
• Fits racks from 1.4m (4'7") — two adjustable L-brackets included
• Packed size 2.3m (7'7") long
• 50mm (2") Velcro strip for modular wall kits
• Rooftop tent compatible via optional Awning To Tent bracket
• Left or right hand fitment
• 2-year conditional warranty

Freight note: 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.