23Zero Onyx 180 Freestanding Awning with RGB LED Lighting
23Zero Onyx 180 Freestanding Awning with RGB LED Lighting
The Onyx 180 is the premium 23Zero awning for people who want shade that actually feels cool, lighting that is already there when the sun goes down, and a setup one person can handle. It sweeps a full 180 degrees from the side of your vehicle to cover roughly 80 square feet: enough for a kitchen, a table and chairs, and gear sorting without anyone standing in the sun.
The canopy is 320gsm polycotton honeycomb canvas with 23Zero's Light Suppression Technology, a dark undercoating that cuts heat, glare, light, and UV under the awning. A rugged 4-arm aluminum box-truss frame lets it stand freely in calm weather, and four telescoping poles plus reinforced tie-downs lock it in when wind or rain arrives. Two 58 inch RGB LED light bars are built into the rafter arms, with app control for color, brightness, and even a music mode. It mounts on the left or right side of a vehicle, trailer, roof rack, or bed rack.
Shade That Actually Feels Cooler
Most awnings stop direct sun and not much else. Thin polyester lets light and heat bleed through, so the ground underneath is shaded but the air still feels warm and the glare still bounces around.
The Onyx 180 uses 320gsm polycotton honeycomb canvas with 23Zero's Light Suppression Technology (LST): a dark undercoating that reduces light, heat, glare, and UV penetrating the canopy. The practical difference is shade that is noticeably darker and cooler, which matters most on the long hot afternoons you actually bought an awning for. Polycotton also breathes better than coated polyester, so the air under it is less stuffy.
The honeycomb weave adds tear-check construction, so a snag stays a snag instead of running into a long rip.
Built for One-Person Setup
What makes it a genuine 180 freestanding awning is the frame: a 4-arm aluminum box-truss system mounted to an extruded aluminum backboard that acts as a structural spine. Box-truss arms are stiffer for their weight than simple tube arms, which is what lets a canopy this size hold itself out without poles.
In calm conditions, unzip the cover, swing the arms out, and you have shade. No frame to assemble and no second person holding things in place. That is the difference between an awning you use at every stop and one you only bother with at basecamp.
When the Weather Changes
Four telescoping support poles live pre-installed in the rear arms, adjusting from 52.5 to 100 inches so they work on uneven ground. Seven guy ropes and stakes attach to reinforced tie-down points, and two tensioning straps pull the canopy taut. Deploy the poles and guy it out whenever wind picks up or rain is coming. A 180 degree canopy catches a lot of air, and freestanding is a calm-weather convenience, not a storm setting.
Lighting Built Into the Arms
This is an awning with LED lights integrated properly, not a strip taped on afterward. Two 58 inch diffused LED bars run along the rafter arms, lighting the whole covered area evenly.
White, Amber, or RGB
White for cooking and tasks, amber to keep bugs down and night vision intact, or full color for camp ambiance.
Dimmable
Turn it up for dinner prep and down for sitting out late, without swapping lanterns.
App Control
Color, brightness, and a music mode that reacts to sound, all from your phone. Powered by the included USB cord.
Turn It Into a Room: The Onyx 180 Wall Kit
The Onyx 180 Awning Wall Kit adds six zip-in panels that fully enclose the shelter into a floorless room. Use it for weather protection, privacy, a changing or shower area, or a bug-free space to eat in. You can add it as a variant when you order, or pick it up later.
Compatibility: use only the Onyx 180 Wall Kit. Peregrine wall kits and the Peregrine Weather Extension do not fit Onyx awnings, and Onyx walls do not fit Peregrine awnings.
Built for the Trail
- 1680D laminated transit cover. Heavy-duty Oxford polyester protects the packed awning from road grit, UV, and branches.
- Self-repairing #10 zipper. A heavy-duty zipper on the cover that can be restored if the teeth separate, rather than failing outright.
- Extruded aluminum backboard. A reinforced mounting spine that holds up to trail vibration and repeated deployment.
- Left or right mounting. Install on whichever side your camp lives on, on a vehicle, trailer, roof rack, or bed rack.
Before You Install
At 58 lbs mounted around six feet high, the Onyx 180 adds real load to your rack. Run through this first:
- Confirm your vehicle manufacturer's maximum roof or cargo-area load capacity.
- Verify the carrying capacity of your roof rack, bed rack, trailer rack, or mounting system, especially for off-road use.
- Account for anything already up there: rooftop tents, crossbars, platforms, or other accessories.
- Check that the recommended mounting height of about 6 feet (plus or minus 4 to 6 inches) and the 80 inch mounting footprint suit your setup.
- Do a complete test fit before final installation.
Not sure your rack can carry it? Call us at 844-200-3979 with your vehicle and rack and we will check it with you.
Specifications
| Product Type | 180° freestanding shelter, vehicle mounted |
| Mount Location | Left or right side |
| Recommended Mounted Height | Approximately 6 ft (±4-6 inches depending on configuration) |
| Mounting Footprint | 80" W x 8" H x 8" D |
| Weight | 58 lbs |
| Open Dimensions | 19' L x 6' W |
| Coverage Area | Approximately 80 sq ft |
| Canopy | 320gsm polycotton honeycomb canvas with Light Suppression Technology (LST) |
| Frame | 4-arm aluminum box-truss with extruded aluminum backboard |
| Support Poles | 4 telescoping, 52.5" to 100", pre-installed in rear arms |
| Lighting | 2 integrated 58" RGB LED light bars, white / amber / RGB, dimmable, app control |
| Transit Cover | 1680D laminated Oxford polyester with self-repairing #10 zipper |
| Wall Kit | Compatible with Onyx 180 Wall Kit only (sold separately) |
| Shipping | Ships in two boxes: awning, and mounting bracket kit |
What's Included
Shipping note: arrives in two boxes, one with the awning and one with the mounting bracket kit. Both are needed to install.
Pros
- Around 80 sq ft of shade in a full 180 degree sweep, one of the largest 23Zero awning footprints
- 320gsm polycotton canvas with LST for noticeably cooler, darker shade
- 4-arm box-truss frame supports fast one-person setup
- Freestanding in calm weather, with four pre-installed telescoping poles for wind and rain
- Two built-in 58" RGB LED bars with dimming and app control
- Mounts left or right on a vehicle, trailer, roof rack, or bed rack
- 1680D transit cover and self-repairing zipper for trail durability
- Expands to a full enclosure with the Onyx 180 Wall Kit
Cons
- At 58 lbs it is on the heavier side for its class, so check your rack rating
- Poles and guy lines are needed in any real wind
- Designed to mount around 6 feet high, which may need adapting on taller or lower rigs
- Wall kit is sold separately, and Peregrine accessories are not compatible
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it really need no poles?
In calm conditions, no. The 4-arm aluminum box-truss holds the canopy out on its own. When wind or rain arrives, deploy the four telescoping poles stored in the rear arms and secure it with the included guy ropes, stakes, and tensioning straps. A 180 degree canopy catches a lot of air, so treat freestanding as a calm-weather convenience and guy it out whenever there is a breeze.
What does Light Suppression Technology do?
LST is a dark undercoating on the canvas that reduces the light, heat, glare, and UV coming through the canopy. The shade underneath is darker and cooler than under a typical thin polyester awning. Combined with 320gsm polycotton, which breathes better than coated polyester, it makes a real difference on hot afternoons.
Can I enclose it?
Yes, with the Onyx 180 Awning Wall Kit. It adds six zip-in wall panels that fully enclose the shelter as a floorless room. You can select it as a variant when you order, or add it later. Only the Onyx 180 Wall Kit fits. Peregrine walls and the Peregrine Weather Extension are not compatible with Onyx awnings.
Will my rack carry it?
The awning weighs 58 lbs and mounts about 6 feet high with an 80 inch footprint. Check your vehicle's roof or cargo load limit, your rack's rated capacity for off-road use, and anything else already mounted, such as a rooftop tent. Call us at 844-200-3979 with your vehicle and rack and we will confirm it works before you order.
How are the lights powered and controlled?
The two 58 inch LED bars run from the included USB light switch cord. You can choose white, amber, or multi-color RGB, dim them, and control everything from a compatible mobile app, including a music mode that makes the lights react to sound. Amber is worth using late in the evening, since it attracts fewer bugs than white.
Can I mount it on either side?
Yes. The 23Zero 180 awning mounts on the left or right side of a vehicle, trailer, roof rack, or bed rack. Most people choose the passenger side so camp sets up away from traffic, but mount wherever your kitchen or storage lives. It ships in two boxes, one with the awning and one with the bracket kit.
Complete Your Setup
Will It Fit Your Rig?
Tell us your vehicle, rack, and what else is mounted up top. We will confirm the load and mounting height work before you order.
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