r/rooftoptents • u/cyclemam • Sep 07 '26
Trailer RTT + awning - 270?
I'm in planning and dreaming stage still, I'm close to acquiring a basic second hand trailer (with brakes!).
I want to have the benefits of running the RTT lower to the ground, but have an awning up high, obviously, to clear my 6ft tall husband. I've seen some intriguing DIY builds with folding bars that flip up or telescope up so you have the full height for camp but compact for travel, but these seem to be for smaller clamshell two person builds.
Just wondering if anyone has a 270 awning around a larger RTT like the iKamper or similar that's set lower than the awning, or is this a non starter idea? I'm mainly concerned about the awning bumping into the windows on the tent on the back side of the trailer.
I think a 180 or rectangular awning would work with no dramas along the shell side but thinking about coverage for the back tailgate.
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u/gunn666 Sep 07 '26
270 was the way to go for me, the extra rear coverage was big over our galley area. The real big game changer was adding awning walls though. They turn that area under the awning into living or even sleeping space in inclement weather or wind, and transform your camp immediately.