Alu-Cab 270° Shadow Awning 2.5m

Short Summary

The Alu-Cab 270° Shadow Awning 2.5m gives your camp setup fast, reliable shelter with wide wraparound coverage around the side and rear of your vehicle. Designed for easy one-person setup, it delivers 10m² of shade for overlanding, camping, touring, and day trips across Cape Town, the Western Cape, and South Africa.

Why This Product

Choosing the right vehicle awning can be difficult when you need quick setup, dependable weather protection, and a product that works with your overlanding lifestyle. The Alu-Cab 270° Shadow Awning 2.5m helps solve that by giving clients a practical, easy-to-use shelter solution that opens in one simple motion and creates a comfortable outdoor space for cooking, relaxing, or escaping the sun and rain.

At 4Matt Campers, we help clients choose the right awning and fitment solution for their vehicle so they can travel with more confidence and fewer setup hassles.

Key Features

• 270° wraparound design – Extends around the side and rear of your vehicle for broad, practical shelter where you need it most.
• 10m² shade coverage – Creates a generous covered area for camp chairs, tables, food prep, or relaxing outdoors.
• Easy one-person setup – Quick, simple deployment makes camp setup easier when travelling solo or stopping overnight.
• Heavy-duty PVC storage bag – Protects the awning during travel and storage.
• Weather-ready fabric – Designed to help repel water and heat for more comfortable camping in changing conditions.
• Silver-coated fabric – Reflects sunlight to help keep the area underneath cooler.
• Quick-drying canvas – Water beads off and dries fast, helping reduce inconvenience after rain.
• Built-in mould resistance – Supports longer-term durability in outdoor and coastal environments.
• Complete Side Wall Kit available – Gives clients the option to create a more enclosed and protected camp space.
• Various fitment brackets available – Makes it easier to match the awning to different vehicle and rack setups.

Ideal For

• Clients building an overlanding or touring vehicle
• Campers who want fast shelter with minimal setup effort
• Outdoor dining, rest stops, and extended campsite use
• Travellers needing side and rear vehicle coverage
• 4x4, caravan, trailer, and adventure vehicle setups where compatible fitment is available
• Clients looking for a premium awning solution focused on convenience, coverage, and durability

Local Support from 4Matt Campers

At 4Matt Campers in Cape Town, we help clients across the Western Cape and South Africa choose the right awning for their touring, camping, and overlanding setup. From product guidance to fitment advice, our team can help you avoid compatibility issues and choose the correct bracket and installation solution for your vehicle.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Alu-Cab
• Product Category: 270-degree vehicle awning / overlanding awning
• Dimensions: Length when closed: 2600mm
• Weight: 24kg
• Capacity: Shade area: 10m²
• Materials: 315gsm fabric; 100% polyester base cloth impregnated with an acrylic-based resin; heavy-duty PVC storage bag
• Power Requirements: Not required
• Compatibility: Various fitment brackets available; exact vehicle compatibility to be confirmed
• Warranty:
• Other Specs:
  • Water head: 600mm
  • Water penetration / water column capability of canvas: greater than 1000mm / 1m
  • Repels water and heat
  • Silver coating reflects sun
  • Built-in mould resistance
  • Available in left-hand side and right-hand side versions
  • Product SKU Left Hand Side: AWN-LHS
  • Product SKU Right Hand Side: AWN-RHS

What’s Included

• Alu-Cab 270° Shadow Awning 2.5m
• Heavy-duty PVC storage bag

Optional Fitment / Upgrade Notes

• Complete Side Wall Kit available
• Various fitment brackets available
• Left-hand side and right-hand side options available depending on vehicle setup

Enquire now with 4Matt Campers to get pricing, fitment advice, and the right Alu-Cab awning solution for your vehicle. Visit our Cape Town showroom or contact our team for support across the Western Cape and South Africa.

Complete Your Setup

Browse the full Alu-Cab range, our rooftop tents and 4x4 awnings. Add a sand-free ground sheet to finish your camp.

FAQ

Does the Alu-Cab 270° Shadow Awning 2.5m include side walls?
No. A complete Side Wall Kit is available separately.

Can one person set up this awning?
Yes. This awning is designed for easy one-person setup.

What size covered area does this awning provide?
It provides 10m² of shade coverage around the side and rear of the vehicle.

Is this awning available for left and right-hand mounting?
Yes. It is available in both left-hand side and right-hand side versions.