270-degree free-standing awning
The Destination4WD D270 Freestanding 270° Awning is the ultimate shade solution for serious 4WD touring. Unlike most awnings that leave gaps at the rear, the D270’s unique square-edge design gives you complete coverage over your tailgate, drawers, and fridge – keeping you and your gear protected in all conditions. Built tough in Cairns, Australia, it sets up in under a minute, stands strong without poles in winds up to 30km/h, and is made to last for decades thanks to fully serviceable, replaceable parts.
Why choose the D270 degree freestanding awning?
- Completely square coverage – full shade over your tailgate, fridge, drawers, or fold-down table, unlike most 270 awnings that leave gaps at the rear.
- Freestanding strength – engineered to stand up to 30km/h winds without poles or ropes.
- Peace of mind when unattended – secure the outer arm with a guy rope and spring (we recommend TieGear ropes) for simple overnight or away-from-camp protection.
- Quick setup – unzip, swing, and lock in place – one person, under a minute.
- Built tough – 4mm stainless steel base, reinforced alloy arms, UV & water-resistant Australian canvas.
- Compact & lightweight – only 23kg with a shorter 2.2m base for a balanced fit.
- Serviceable for life – every part replaceable, backed by genuine pre- and after-sales support.
Technical Specs
- Coverage: 12.4 m² (square shade)
- Arm length: 2.9 m
- Base length: 2.2 m
- Weight: 23 kg
- Mounting height: min. 2 m recommended
- Fitment: driver or passenger side
D270 Awning FAQs
Do I need poles?
No – the D270 is a true freestanding 270 awning and stands strong in winds up to 30km/h.
Can I leave it up unattended or overnight?
Yes, but secure it with a guy rope on the outer arm.
Will it fit my roof rack?
Yes – universal and vehicle-specific brackets are available. Contact us with your rack details and we’ll confirm what you need.
What warranty does it come with?
Every D270 comes with a 24-month manufacturer’s warranty covering materials and workmanship.
Do you ship Australia-wide?
Yes – with tracking provided once your order is dispatched.
About the Canvas Fabric
The D270 Freestanding 270° Awning is built with premium Japara cotton canvas – a tough, finely woven fabric impregnated with a paraffin-based wax. This creates a durable cloth that’s thick in texture yet silky in feel, offering excellent resistance to liquids, stains, and the harsh Australian climate.
Specs:
- Superfine woven 65/35 poly/cotton Japara, plain weave
- 39.4 ends per cm, 26.8 picks per cm
- 265g/sqm (6oz) weight – thick, tough, water-resistant
- Waterproof to 750mm per minute rain rate
- Dynaproofed™ finish for guaranteed waterproofing and consistency
The Dynaproofed™ chemical formulation ensures long-term performance:
- Waterproofing you can trust – formulation integrated fully into the base fabric and fibres.
- UV resistance – protects against sun degradation.
- Biological resistance – resists bacteria, algae, and fungi growth.
Add LED Lights to Your D270 Awning
Take your Australian-made 270 awning to the next level with HardKorr LED lights, featuring:
- Tri-colour options: cool white, warm white, and orange (bug-reducing) light.
- Dimmer switch for full control.
- IP68 waterproof rating – fully watertight (can even run underwater).
- Waterproof locking DC connectors on all cables.
- Heavy-duty, double-insulated cables to prevent voltage drop for brighter output.
- Minimal heat output and low power consumption.
Important Fitment Notes on the D270 Degree Freestanding Awning
Given the wide variety of roof racks on the market, installation will depend on your specific rack system.
- Complimentary brackets included – designed to fit most roof racks.
- May require modification – not all racks are 100% compatible without adjustments.
- Customer responsibility – installation is the responsibility of the customer.
👉 Not sure if it will fit your rack? Contact us before purchasing, and we’ll confirm the right solution for your setup.
admin –
100% Aussie – it’s a great product!
“Totally in love with our D270 awning, it’s small size (packed up) fits the lines of our Prado perfectly, it’s super easy to set up, gives enormous amount of shade, (this thing is huge)!
We’ve been in market for an awning for over a year. I’ve looked very close at other awnings and always walked away as there’s been some components that I felt could be better for the price, (hinge designs/plastic components/canvas quality/overall build quality of some left me shaking my head).
Until I saw the D270 from Destination4WD. 4mm alloy arms, heavy stainless hinge, very easy and fast to set up/pack down, extendable arms make it huge, thick but light Aussie canvas and materials, designed and built in FNQ to last, excellent overall build quality, 100% Aussie…
Yes, we’re very happy with our D270 awning, we see it as a solid investment that greatly improves our 4×4/camping experiences, and will for years too come, great product.”
Greg and Andrea Bolton
Cairns, Australia
Terrry Gordon –
Hi Rafa, finally got our rig finished with your 270 degree awning fitted. Great Product. On our first weekend away to test out the rig we had a serious gully raking storm (with 10 – 20mm hail) which was a real test of your awning. We knew there were storms about so we put a rope on the 3 corners. There was damage to people with tents and some caravan awning were also damaged. Your awning came through with flying colours, no damage at all and the awning was very stable during the storm. I was impressed.
The other thing we like about your awning is that it comes off the vehicle at 90 degrees which is important for camping rigs with pull out draws (with stove and sink) that come out from the side of the vehicle. Lots of awnings come out at an angle which would not have worked for our rig.
It is a great size and no need to be any bigger. A breeze to setup and with a little practice also very easy to pack away.
Would highly recommend this Australian made product.
RocketmanMatty –
Have to agree with the other two reviews after looking for a year or more, I have walked away from many others. This one ticked all the boxes when put it to the touch feel test at recent 4WD show, nothing as solid, it’s durability and rigidity overall seem hard to beat.
Soon as I can afford it, I will be buying one.
Alex Ward –
Great awning with good coverage! The selling point for us is the weight and its compactness compared to some other well know 270 awnings. Quality is great and super easy to set up!
Only improvement I can see is adjustable mounting brackets be supplied. Every vehicle is different with what style roof rack etc. The brackets that come with the awning have 2 height options and that still sits way too high on my canopy when mounted to the rails. A simple 2 piece bracket with plenty of hole heights plus slots on the mounting face with solve this issue and allow a better for for all customers
Erin McGinty –
The best designed 270 deg awning I’ve seen and used. Love how compact it packs away with the telescopic arms. It’s also the only awning I can fold away without assistance. These awnings are very high quality and built to last.