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270 XT MAX Awning Mk2

$2,950.00

Freestanding 270° 4WD Awning | 12.2m² | Nothing Touches the Ground


No poles. No legs. No uprights sunk into wet sand at 2am. The 270 XT MAX Awning Mk2 swings out 12.2m² of shade around the side and rear of your rig in under 30 seconds, and the fully gusseted B-Tech® Alloy arms hold every bit of it on their own.


Twin pivot points and a forward-folding front section give more front and side coverage than the 270 XT Mk2, and it still wraps round the rear of your vehicle, which the 180 XT MAX doesn't. 315gsm acrylic-treated polyester ripstop canvas, cut single-seam. Stainless steel heavy-duty headstocks retain the stainless steel hinge pin shafts for the arms, for strength and resistance to coastal salt.


Rated to 50km/h freestanding and over 90km/h when poled, guyed and pegged.


Left or right hand fitment, 33.5kg.


2-year conditional warranty.



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270 XT MAX Mk2: our biggest freestanding 270° awning, 12.2m²

12.2m² of shade across a 6067 × 3100mm footprint, wrapping your vehicle from the front door right around the rear, with no poles touching the ground. Roll into camp, swing the arms into position and secure the tension straps on the outer arms to the vehicle to tension the canvas: in under 30 seconds the whole camp is covered.

What makes the MAX different

Both our 270s are freestanding; the difference is in the pivots. The 270 XT Mk2 runs a single pivot: fast, simple, 8m², and ideal for solo or duo touring on shorter racks. The 270 XT MAX Mk2 runs two pivot points and a forward-folding front section. That second pivot pushes coverage out to 12.2m², with more shade along the front and side of the vehicle than the 270 XT Mk2. And unlike the 180 XT MAX, it wraps round the rear as well.

The MAX weighs 33.5kg (the 270 XT Mk2 is 27.8kg) and needs a 1.8m minimum mounting spread (the 270 XT Mk2 needs 1.1m). If you run a wagon, troopy, van or canopied ute and want the whole camp covered, the MAX is the one. If you're working with a shorter rack, the 270 XT Mk2 gives you the same freestanding 270° design in a more compact package.

Freestanding, rated to 50km/h

The B-Tech® Alloy main arms are fully gusseted for maximum strength and carry the load themselves, while the front and rear arms have a honeycomb cross-section along their full length for torsional strength without extra weight. The canvas stays tensioned with nothing on the ground: nothing to trip over at night, sink into soft sand or rattle loose on corrugations. It's rated to 50km/h freestanding and to over 90km/h when poled, guyed and pegged down securely. Guy ropes and pegs are included.

Pack-down is the same movement in reverse, and the oversized 450gsm PVC bag means you're not wrestling wet canvas back into a tight sleeve while the weather closes in.

One seam across 12.2m²

The awning is made from 315gsm acrylic-treated polyester ripstop canvas cut from an ultra-wide roll, so all 12.2m² is built with a single seam. Fewer seams, fewer leak paths. It's tested to a waterhead of more than 1000mm (ISO 811:1981), treated for UV, mould and mildew, with triple-stitched sleeves and reinforced attachment points at every load-bearing corner. Wet it down before its first trip so the core-spun thread swells and seals the stitch holes.

Stainless steel headstocks and B-Tech® Alloy frame

Each end of the awning is built around a stainless steel heavy-duty headstock that retains the stainless steel hinge pin shafts for the arms. The headstocks carry the full load of 12.2m² of open awning into the vehicle mounts, so this is where an awning's strength is won or lost. Stainless steel resists the salt that eats plated hardware on beach runs, keeps the arms swinging freely through dust and corrugations, and holds its shape under load.

The frame is The Bush Company's own B-Tech® Alloy extrusion with a powder-coated finish. Extruded alloy resists the torsional flex that cracks welded frames on corrugations. Australian owned and designed, and manufactured in South Africa in conditions as hard on gear as outback Australia.

Mounting to your rig

It ships with three height adjustable heavy-duty stainless steel L brackets. An L bracket must be mounted to the stainless steel headstock at each end of the awning. The third bracket is only needed when mounting to load bars or a roof rack, not a rooftop tent, and normally goes towards the centre of the awning. You need at least 1.8m between the two headstock brackets. Most full-length platform racks, load bars and canopy racks clear this; some rack systems need extra hardware. Packed, it's 2300mm long × 230mm high, with a frame 170mm wide, so it sits low, inside a standard roof line.

It suits dual cab utes, 79 Series and wagon platforms, Troop Carriers, van conversions, canopied utes and camper trailers: anywhere with 1.8m of mounting spread. Running a Bush Company rooftop tent? The optional Awning-to-Tent brackets mount the awning directly to the tent for a tidy, low-profile setup.

A quick check before you order

As with any roof-mounted gear, it's worth adding up the awning (33.5kg), brackets, rack and anything else you carry up top, and confirming the total sits within your vehicle's dynamic roof load rating. If you'd like a lighter option, the 270 XT Mk2 (27.8kg) or the 180 XT MAX (26.5kg) use the same canvas and the same B-Tech® Alloy frame.

Build it into a room

A 50mm strip of genuine Velcro® brand loop runs the entire length of the valance around the outside edge of the awning. It's rated to hold 3kg per 50mm length, so it's ideal for securing awning walls. Using Velcro rather than a zip along the awning also means there's no zip to rub against the canvas when the awning is packed tightly away in transit. Run one canvas wall or mesh wall as a windbreak on the exposed side, or add the 270 XT MAX Wall Kit (five walls plus a front arm wall) to turn 12.2m² of shade into a fully enclosed room. The single walls have full-length YKK spiral zips on both sides, so you can zip canvas and mesh walls together to increase coverage as required.

Who it's for

Long-range tourers, families and overland crews running wagons, troopies, vans or canopied utes who want maximum shade around the whole rig.

Usage guidance

  • In windy conditions, use the supplied guy ropes and pegs on the non-trussed arms to prevent upward movement.
  • In heavy rain, run guy ropes off 1-tonne webbing straps between the arms to shed water and reduce the risk of pooling.
  • Lubricate the hinge pins in the headstocks regularly to keep the arms moving freely, especially if you use the awning often in salty coastal conditions.
  • Don't leave it up in snow: the weight stretches the canvas.
  • Wet the canvas down thoroughly before first use.
  • See the Care & Maintenance tab for cleaning and storage.

Description

270 XT MAX Mk2: our biggest freestanding 270° awning, 12.2m²

12.2m² of shade across a 6067 × 3100mm footprint, wrapping your vehicle from the front door right around the rear, with no poles touching the ground. Roll into camp, swing the arms into position and secure the tension straps on the outer arms to the vehicle to tension the canvas: in under 30 seconds the whole camp is covered.

What makes the MAX different

Both our 270s are freestanding; the difference is in the pivots. The 270 XT Mk2 runs a single pivot: fast, simple, 8m², and ideal for solo or duo touring on shorter racks. The 270 XT MAX Mk2 runs two pivot points and a forward-folding front section. That second pivot pushes coverage out to 12.2m², with more shade along the front and side of the vehicle than the 270 XT Mk2. And unlike the 180 XT MAX, it wraps round the rear as well.

The MAX weighs 33.5kg (the 270 XT Mk2 is 27.8kg) and needs a 1.8m minimum mounting spread (the 270 XT Mk2 needs 1.1m). If you run a wagon, troopy, van or canopied ute and want the whole camp covered, the MAX is the one. If you're working with a shorter rack, the 270 XT Mk2 gives you the same freestanding 270° design in a more compact package.

Freestanding, rated to 50km/h

The B-Tech® Alloy main arms are fully gusseted for maximum strength and carry the load themselves, while the front and rear arms have a honeycomb cross-section along their full length for torsional strength without extra weight. The canvas stays tensioned with nothing on the ground: nothing to trip over at night, sink into soft sand or rattle loose on corrugations. It's rated to 50km/h freestanding and to over 90km/h when poled, guyed and pegged down securely. Guy ropes and pegs are included.

Pack-down is the same movement in reverse, and the oversized 450gsm PVC bag means you're not wrestling wet canvas back into a tight sleeve while the weather closes in.

One seam across 12.2m²

The awning is made from 315gsm acrylic-treated polyester ripstop canvas cut from an ultra-wide roll, so all 12.2m² is built with a single seam. Fewer seams, fewer leak paths. It's tested to a waterhead of more than 1000mm (ISO 811:1981), treated for UV, mould and mildew, with triple-stitched sleeves and reinforced attachment points at every load-bearing corner. Wet it down before its first trip so the core-spun thread swells and seals the stitch holes.

Stainless steel headstocks and B-Tech® Alloy frame

Each end of the awning is built around a stainless steel heavy-duty headstock that retains the stainless steel hinge pin shafts for the arms. The headstocks carry the full load of 12.2m² of open awning into the vehicle mounts, so this is where an awning's strength is won or lost. Stainless steel resists the salt that eats plated hardware on beach runs, keeps the arms swinging freely through dust and corrugations, and holds its shape under load.

The frame is The Bush Company's own B-Tech® Alloy extrusion with a powder-coated finish. Extruded alloy resists the torsional flex that cracks welded frames on corrugations. Australian owned and designed, and manufactured in South Africa in conditions as hard on gear as outback Australia.

Mounting to your rig

It ships with three height adjustable heavy-duty stainless steel L brackets. An L bracket must be mounted to the stainless steel headstock at each end of the awning. The third bracket is only needed when mounting to load bars or a roof rack, not a rooftop tent, and normally goes towards the centre of the awning. You need at least 1.8m between the two headstock brackets. Most full-length platform racks, load bars and canopy racks clear this; some rack systems need extra hardware. Packed, it's 2300mm long × 230mm high, with a frame 170mm wide, so it sits low, inside a standard roof line.

It suits dual cab utes, 79 Series and wagon platforms, Troop Carriers, van conversions, canopied utes and camper trailers: anywhere with 1.8m of mounting spread. Running a Bush Company rooftop tent? The optional Awning-to-Tent brackets mount the awning directly to the tent for a tidy, low-profile setup.

A quick check before you order

As with any roof-mounted gear, it's worth adding up the awning (33.5kg), brackets, rack and anything else you carry up top, and confirming the total sits within your vehicle's dynamic roof load rating. If you'd like a lighter option, the 270 XT Mk2 (27.8kg) or the 180 XT MAX (26.5kg) use the same canvas and the same B-Tech® Alloy frame.

Build it into a room

A 50mm strip of genuine Velcro® brand loop runs the entire length of the valance around the outside edge of the awning. It's rated to hold 3kg per 50mm length, so it's ideal for securing awning walls. Using Velcro rather than a zip along the awning also means there's no zip to rub against the canvas when the awning is packed tightly away in transit. Run one canvas wall or mesh wall as a windbreak on the exposed side, or add the 270 XT MAX Wall Kit (five walls plus a front arm wall) to turn 12.2m² of shade into a fully enclosed room. The single walls have full-length YKK spiral zips on both sides, so you can zip canvas and mesh walls together to increase coverage as required.

Who it's for

Long-range tourers, families and overland crews running wagons, troopies, vans or canopied utes who want maximum shade around the whole rig.

Usage guidance

  • In windy conditions, use the supplied guy ropes and pegs on the non-trussed arms to prevent upward movement.
  • In heavy rain, run guy ropes off 1-tonne webbing straps between the arms to shed water and reduce the risk of pooling.
  • Lubricate the hinge pins in the headstocks regularly to keep the arms moving freely, especially if you use the awning often in salty coastal conditions.
  • Don't leave it up in snow: the weight stretches the canvas.
  • Wet the canvas down thoroughly before first use.
  • See the Care & Maintenance tab for cleaning and storage.

Specifications
  • Mount type: left or right side available
  • Fabric: 315gsm acrylic-treated polyester ripstop canvas, single seam
  • Canvas treatment: UV stabilised, mould and mildew resistant
  • Waterhead: >1000mm (tested to ISO 811:1981)
  • Wind rating: 50km/h freestanding; over 90km/h when poled/guyed and pegged down securely
  • Frame: extruded aluminium alloy (B-Tech®); fully gusseted main arms, honeycomb cross-section front and rear arms
  • Headstocks: stainless steel heavy-duty, one at each end, retaining stainless steel hinge pin shafts for the arms
  • Pivot points: 2, plus forward-folding front section
  • Awning bag: 450gsm PVC tonneau
  • External dimensions (when open): 6067mm L × 3100mm W
  • Packed dimensions: 2300mm L × 230mm H; frame 170mm wide (packed width depends on how the canvas is packed)
  • Coverage: 12.2m², 270°
  • Weight: 33.5kg
  • Setup: under 30 seconds, one person
  • Wall attachment: 50mm genuine Velcro® brand loop strip along the entire valance, rated to hold 3kg per 50mm length
  • Included: guy ropes and pegs
  • Warranty: 2 years conditional

Vehicle Compatibility

If mounting to a roof rack, the rack will typically need to be at least 1.8m long.

Supplied with 3 height adjustable heavy-duty stainless steel L brackets. An L bracket must be mounted to the stainless steel headstock at each end of the awning. The third is only needed when mounting to load bars or a roof rack (not a rooftop tent) and normally goes towards the centre of the awning.

Installation

Installing Your Bush Company Awning

A copy of the fitting instructions for The Bush Company awnings is available for download here.

The Bush Company or one of our stockists can assemble and install your awning, but if you choose to install the awning yourself please make sure that you have done the due diligence on your intended installation to ensure that it does not create any safety issues and ensure that you follow standard safety precautions when undertaking the install.

You may find it useful to watch the following videos:

Awning To Tent and Awning Bag Install

What If Your Vehicle Has A Spoiler On The Rear Door

Care & Maintenance

Using & Caring For Your Awning

Before Use:

We recommend that new awnings are thoroughly wet down before first use. This lets the core-spun stitching thread swell and seal the stitch holes, so your awning performs well in wet weather.

Deploying & Packing Away:

  • When unzipping the awning, make sure the zippers are right to the top of the bag at each end and that the bottom corners of the bag are not caught on the awning frame.
  • When deploying your awning if the canvas seems excessively tight, STOP and check that the canvas is not caught at the headstock and that it has not slid too far one way in the sail-track on the awning frame.
  • When packing the awning away, ensure that the canvas is not pinched between the awning arms, especially close to the headstock.

Cleaning Canvas & PVC Bag:

  • To clean canvas use a soft brush and cold water.
  • Do not expose to petrol, oils or harsh chemicals.
  • The PVC bag can be cleaned with standard car wash cleaning solution.

Cleaning mould:

Your awning canvas is pre-treated with mould and mildew resistance, but if mould/mildew does occur please follow these steps:

  • Allow mould to dry.
  • Remove surface mould with stiff bristle brush.
  • Vacuum the area.
  • Treat area with Oil of Clove spray (diluted spray can be purchased or can be mixed using a few drops of oil into a spray bottle of water).

Regular Maintenance & Checks:

Like any accessory used in extreme conditions regular maintenance is required to ensure the longevity of your awning, including:

  • Inspect the stainless steel headstocks to identify any bolts that may need re-tightening.
  • Lubricate the hinge pins in the headstocks regularly to keep the arms moving freely, especially if you use the awning often in salty coastal conditions.
  • Ensure that the awning canvas is correctly located in the sail-track on the backing frame to eliminate excessive tension on the canvas.
  • Inspect the attachment of the canvas to the ends of the awning arms.
  • Inspect canvas to identify any wear marks caused by incorrect packing of the canvas.

Shipping

We aim to offer our customer's the most competitive rates for shipping based on the items ordered. Shipping rates at checkout are calculated automatically based on items order and shipping address. All shipping rates automatically include in-transit insurance from the time of collection to delivery.

Freight Partners Used

Australia Post- orders not including items over 1.05m and/or 20Kg in Australia and overseas.

FEDEX - courier delivery to home, business or depot within Australia & Overseas

DHL Express- courier delivery for international order with items over 1.05m or 20Kg

Home Delivery

If you provide a residential address for delivery of your order it is assumed that your items can left in a safe place at your home if nobody ia available to receive them in person, in which case, The Bush Company is not accountable for any loss once delivery is made.

Pickup In-Store

To save on shipping costs you can select "Pickup In-Store" during checkout.

All items, including CapRax Canopies by Rhinoman, are available for collection from our showroom at The Bush Company, 14 Cessna Street, Marcoola, QLD 4564. In-stock orders are usually ready for collection the same day. We will contact you to confirm when your order is ready to collect.

Please note that due to insurance and health and safety issues, you cannot self-fit your purchase on our premises.

International Delivery

Freight costs for international orders are calculated excluding customs duties and local sales taxes.  The receiver will be required to cover the costs of local import duties and sales taxes. International delivery is available through our website fro all items excluding rooftop tents, awnings and ute canopies.  To obtain a freight quote for the delivery of these items overseas please contact please contact us by email at  info@thebushcompany.com.au or by phone +61 (07) 5302 6948.

Large Items (Courier Delivery Tents & Canopies)

Home Delivery

’Home Delivery ’ means a home or private residence, including locations where a business is operated from the home or private residence. For home delivery of rooftop tents and canopies a forklift must be available at the delivery point and truck access. We will contact you to confirm that his is the case.  Unloading by hand is not permitted by the couriers due to health and safety regulations. If, as is usually the case, you do not have a forklift available at your home address, we can arrange for your tent or canopy to be delivered to the nearest FEDEX freight depot/agent for collection from there.

Business Delivery

If you provide a commercial premises address for the delivery of your rooftop tent or canopy,  a forklift must be available at the delivery point and truck access. Unloading by hand is not permitted by the couriers due to health and safety regulations.

Depot Collection

If you want to have you items delivery to a depot for you to collect (often the cheapest option for tents and canopies) but you are unsure of the nearest depot please contact us by email at info@thebushcompany.com.au or by phone +61 (07) 5302 6948 to obtain a shipping quote and place your order.

If you have any questions regarding shipping,  please contact us by email at info@thebushcompany.com.au or by phone +61 (07) 5302 6948.

Damage In Transit

If you or the person responsible for receiving your order does not check that the item has arrived in good condition prior to accepting it, The Bush Company cannot be held responsible for any claim for damage in transit.

When your order shipment arrives, it is essential that you check it thoroughly for any signs of damage before signing to accept the shipment.  This means checking the exterior box and if there are any signs of damage externally then the box should be opened, and the product examined for any signs of damage to the product itself.  This needs to be done before you sign anything to say that the item has been received, the driver needs to wait until you are satisfied.  If you are not satisfied with the condition of the item, then you are entitled to refuse delivery and the courier will have to return the product to us.

If you do not follow this procedure and it turns out that the item has been damaged in transit, then there is no way for The Bush Company to claim on the freight insurance to cover any damage.  If you sign anything and are not satisfied you must ensure that this is noted by the driver in writing and obtain a copy that is signed by the driver.

Merchandise Shipping

Our merchandise range (T-shirts, Hoodies, Hats, Mugs etc.) are print on demand products and have different shipping policies associated with them.  Please view the 'Delivery & Returns' tab on each product for more information.

Stacked with features

SET UP IN 30 SECONDS

Set up in under 30 seconds, with no poles to deal with. Our stainless steel heavy-duty headstocks retain the stainless steel hinge pin shafts for the arms, so they swing out smoothly and you can kick back faster.

270° FREESTANDING COVERAGE

12.2m² of freestanding 270° coverage, the biggest in our range, perfect for spreading out or sharing the space with mates. The forward-folding front section gives more shade along the front and side of your vehicle.

ONE SEAM TO KEEP YOU DRY

Our single-seam solution means everyone stays dry and comfortable, with less chance of leaks. Manufactured in South Africa, our unique design method maximises canvas width and minimises seams, significantly reducing the potential for leakage.

BUILT TOUGH

Engineered for the extreme: our B-Tech® Alloy frame and extrusions, fully gusseted main arms and stainless steel heavy-duty headstocks are built tough, providing ultimate strength and durability. Invest once, and own an awning built to last.

WITHSTAND WILD WEATHER

Built to take on extreme conditions, our awning stands tall on its own—even when the weather turns wild. But for those extra windy days, we’ll keep you grounded with included guy ropes and pegs. Trust us—your car’s more likely to lift off than this beast.

NEXT LEVEL ACCESSORIES

Create your own space with privacy and protection from the elements thanks to the freestanding awning wall-kit accessories. Detachable walls are easy to use and turn your outdoor space into a cozy living room with a stunning view.

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Price
$2,950.00
$2,550.00
$2,450.00
Product variants
Product variants270 XT MAX Awning Options
  • Left Hand Side Fitment,
  • Right Hand Side Fitment
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  • Left Hand Side Fitment,
  • Right Hand Side Fitment
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Weight
Weight
33.5Kg
27.8Kg
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Awning Coverage
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12.2m2
8m2
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Pivot Points
Pivot Points
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Minimum Mounting Distance
Minimum Mounting Distance
1.8m
1.1m
1.8m

FAQS

What are the dimensions?

2300mm long x 230mm high, with a frame 170mm wide, so it sits inside a standard roof line without overhang. 

When open the awning is 12.2m² (131 sq ft), across a 6067mm x 3100mm footprint (19'11" x 10'2").

See dimension diagrams here:

Is the 270 XT MAX Awning Mk2 freestanding?

Yes. Once it is mounted to your vehicle, no poles or ground supports are needed to deploy it. It's rated to 50km/h freestanding and over 90km/h when poled, guyed and pegged down securely. Guy ropes and pegs are included; in windy conditions, use them on the non-trussed arms to prevent upward movement.

How much shade does it give?

12.2m² (131 sq ft), across a 6067mm x 3100mm footprint (19'11" x 10'2"), wrapping 270° around the side and rear of your vehicle.

What canvas is it made from?

315gsm acrylic-treated polyester ripstop canvas, cut from an ultra-wide roll so all 12.2m² is built with a single seam. It is treated for UV, mould and mildew and tested to a waterhead of more than 1000mm (ISO 811:1981).

How big is it packed away?

2300mm long x 230mm high, with a frame 170mm wide, so it sits inside a standard roof line without overhang.

What's the difference between the 270 XT MAX Mk2 and the 270 XT Mk2?

The MAX has two pivot points and a forward-folding front section, giving 12.2m² (131 sq ft) of coverage with more shade along the front and side than the 270 XT Mk2. The 270 XT Mk2 has a single pivot, 8m² (86 sq ft) of coverage, weighs 27.8kg (61.3 lb) instead of 33.5kg (73.9 lb), and needs only 1.1m of bracket spacing instead of 1.8m.

Left hand or right hand fitment — which do I need?

Choose the side you want the awning to deploy from. Most tourers fit it to the side their camp kitchen or canopy door opens onto. A LH Awning is on the passenger side of a right hand drive vehicle.

What's the warranty?

2 years conditional.

Can I add walls?

Yes. A 50mm strip of genuine Velcro® brand loop runs the entire length of the valance around the outside edge of the awning, rated to hold 3kg per 50mm, ready for canvas and mesh wall kits, so you can run a single windbreak or fully enclose the space.

Does it need poles?

No. Poles are only recommended when you're running the optional awning wall kits, and those poles are supplied with the wall kit.

How heavy is the awning?

33.5kg (73.9 lb), before brackets. As with any roof-mounted gear, check the total against your vehicle's dynamic roof load rating.

Can I install it myself?

Yes. Because of the 33.5kg (73.9 lb) weight you'll want a second set of hands for lifting and bolting. Fitting instructions are available in our Guides & Instructions section, or any Bush Company stockist can fit it for you.

What roof racks is it compatible with?

Any rack or set of load bars giving at least 1.8m between the two headstock brackets. An L bracket must be mounted to the stainless steel headstock at each end of the awning; the third is only needed on load bars or a roof rack (not a rooftop tent) and normally goes towards the centre of the awning. Some rack systems need additional hardware.

How do I install it? (video)

A copy of the fitting instructions for The Bush Company awnings is available for download here


The Bush Company or one of our stockists can install your awning, but if you choose to install the awning yourself please make sure that you have done the due diligence to ensure that it does not create any safety issues. Please also ensure you follow all standard safety precautions when undertaking the install.


You may find it useful to watch the following videos:

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Matt Colley
Awesome quality I have just fitted it to the Ute looking forward to giving it a crack with the

Awesome quality I have just fitted it to the Ute looking forward to giving it a crack with the side walls on the next fishing trip thank you.
great product. Easy to deal with payment and delivery all spot on thank you.

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Brad
Absolutely outstanding customer service every staff member was polite and very happy helpfuland

Absolutely outstanding customer service every staff member was polite and very happy helpfuland.
I had my awning installationdo e with The Bush Company it was achallenging installation due to my set up.
They figured it out and went above and beyond to do it perfectly.
The awning is incredible quality easy to set up fast to pack away.
I will be back for a rooftop tent as soon as possible. Their displays are great to help test the different products.
Thanks to the team

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Mellington

My second awning from The Bush company
Strongest awning and a good quality!

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Jen Gray
Excellent

Excellent shade

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Anonymous
Great product

Great product, well made, perfect for Western Australia climate

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Skye
Super Cell

We recently got caught in a supercell and did not get time to put the awning down. Can confirm there was a little damage, but if it were any other brand 100% there would have been no awning left at all. The wind was so bad I honestly thought our awning was a complete write-off. After experiencing this, I wouldn't go with any other brand. Absolutely worth the $$$

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Brendan Robb
Best Awning Ever

I’ve been using the 270 XT Max for the past year after upgrading from the standard 270, and it’s easily the best-built awning I’ve come across. The setup and pack-down are quick and effortless, the structure is incredibly solid, and the added front section provides a huge boost in shade coverage beside the car. A really great product- highly recommended.

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Anonymous
Great delivery

Great delivery time

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Brad
Best awnings for aussies on the

Best awnings for aussies on the market

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Darcy Dridan
Unreal

Absolutely unreal. Though price may deter some, this is the awning you will NOT upgrade from. Massive coverage, solid design and construction and flexible mounting options with the provided brackets.

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Lachlan
Best awning I’ve ever own

Great would awning I own two now one my camper and wagon best awning I’ve ever own

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Mark
Amazing product

Amazing product, fast delivery. Great customer service.

Best awning available, don't waste your time going else where.

Child playing on the sand in the shade of a 270 XT MAX Awning at the rear of a canopied Land Cruiser ute
The Bush Company

270 XT MAX Awning Mk2

$2,950.00

270 XT MAX Mk2: our biggest freestanding 270° awning, 12.2m²

12.2m² of shade across a 6067 × 3100mm footprint, wrapping your vehicle from the front door right around the rear, with no poles touching the ground. Roll into camp, swing the arms into position and secure the tension straps on the outer arms to the vehicle to tension the canvas: in under 30 seconds the whole camp is covered.

What makes the MAX different

Both our 270s are freestanding; the difference is in the pivots. The 270 XT Mk2 runs a single pivot: fast, simple, 8m², and ideal for solo or duo touring on shorter racks. The 270 XT MAX Mk2 runs two pivot points and a forward-folding front section. That second pivot pushes coverage out to 12.2m², with more shade along the front and side of the vehicle than the 270 XT Mk2. And unlike the 180 XT MAX, it wraps round the rear as well.

The MAX weighs 33.5kg (the 270 XT Mk2 is 27.8kg) and needs a 1.8m minimum mounting spread (the 270 XT Mk2 needs 1.1m). If you run a wagon, troopy, van or canopied ute and want the whole camp covered, the MAX is the one. If you're working with a shorter rack, the 270 XT Mk2 gives you the same freestanding 270° design in a more compact package.

Freestanding, rated to 50km/h

The B-Tech® Alloy main arms are fully gusseted for maximum strength and carry the load themselves, while the front and rear arms have a honeycomb cross-section along their full length for torsional strength without extra weight. The canvas stays tensioned with nothing on the ground: nothing to trip over at night, sink into soft sand or rattle loose on corrugations. It's rated to 50km/h freestanding and to over 90km/h when poled, guyed and pegged down securely. Guy ropes and pegs are included.

Pack-down is the same movement in reverse, and the oversized 450gsm PVC bag means you're not wrestling wet canvas back into a tight sleeve while the weather closes in.

One seam across 12.2m²

The awning is made from 315gsm acrylic-treated polyester ripstop canvas cut from an ultra-wide roll, so all 12.2m² is built with a single seam. Fewer seams, fewer leak paths. It's tested to a waterhead of more than 1000mm (ISO 811:1981), treated for UV, mould and mildew, with triple-stitched sleeves and reinforced attachment points at every load-bearing corner. Wet it down before its first trip so the core-spun thread swells and seals the stitch holes.

Stainless steel headstocks and B-Tech® Alloy frame

Each end of the awning is built around a stainless steel heavy-duty headstock that retains the stainless steel hinge pin shafts for the arms. The headstocks carry the full load of 12.2m² of open awning into the vehicle mounts, so this is where an awning's strength is won or lost. Stainless steel resists the salt that eats plated hardware on beach runs, keeps the arms swinging freely through dust and corrugations, and holds its shape under load.

The frame is The Bush Company's own B-Tech® Alloy extrusion with a powder-coated finish. Extruded alloy resists the torsional flex that cracks welded frames on corrugations. Australian owned and designed, and manufactured in South Africa in conditions as hard on gear as outback Australia.

Mounting to your rig

It ships with three height adjustable heavy-duty stainless steel L brackets. An L bracket must be mounted to the stainless steel headstock at each end of the awning. The third bracket is only needed when mounting to load bars or a roof rack, not a rooftop tent, and normally goes towards the centre of the awning. You need at least 1.8m between the two headstock brackets. Most full-length platform racks, load bars and canopy racks clear this; some rack systems need extra hardware. Packed, it's 2300mm long × 230mm high, with a frame 170mm wide, so it sits low, inside a standard roof line.

It suits dual cab utes, 79 Series and wagon platforms, Troop Carriers, van conversions, canopied utes and camper trailers: anywhere with 1.8m of mounting spread. Running a Bush Company rooftop tent? The optional Awning-to-Tent brackets mount the awning directly to the tent for a tidy, low-profile setup.

A quick check before you order

As with any roof-mounted gear, it's worth adding up the awning (33.5kg), brackets, rack and anything else you carry up top, and confirming the total sits within your vehicle's dynamic roof load rating. If you'd like a lighter option, the 270 XT Mk2 (27.8kg) or the 180 XT MAX (26.5kg) use the same canvas and the same B-Tech® Alloy frame.

Build it into a room

A 50mm strip of genuine Velcro® brand loop runs the entire length of the valance around the outside edge of the awning. It's rated to hold 3kg per 50mm length, so it's ideal for securing awning walls. Using Velcro rather than a zip along the awning also means there's no zip to rub against the canvas when the awning is packed tightly away in transit. Run one canvas wall or mesh wall as a windbreak on the exposed side, or add the 270 XT MAX Wall Kit (five walls plus a front arm wall) to turn 12.2m² of shade into a fully enclosed room. The single walls have full-length YKK spiral zips on both sides, so you can zip canvas and mesh walls together to increase coverage as required.

Who it's for

Long-range tourers, families and overland crews running wagons, troopies, vans or canopied utes who want maximum shade around the whole rig.

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