AUGUST 2010 PRODUCTION SCHEDULE IS BACK ON TRACK ........

HURRAH!!! Due to the fact that our ace machinist Ian is NOT now going to America for two weeks, we will be in full production for the rest of Summer - HOW GOOD IS THAT!!

A Brief History

Before embarking on our summer 2006 tour of Devon & Cornwall, we spent ages searching for a top quality, lightweight and shower proof sun canopy/awning for our Type 2 VW bus.  Nothing out there matched our requirements, so always wanting to take on a challenge and test our grey matter, we set out to design and make our own!!  After several prototypes and some fun R&D in the wilds of Yorkshire, we finally settled on a design that we aptly named ™.

Following numerous compliments and enquiries from fellow v-dubbers during our trip, we are now in a position to offer this cool and easy to use piece of kit to you.

Unlike similar products on the market, our awning is available in a selection of 8 cool colours to compliment your paintwork!  As everything we make is a one-off (we’re not into mass production!) we are more than happy to offer custom sizes and designs.

™ was originally designed to fit Volkswagen Split Screen Type 1’s, Type 2 Bay Window and Type 25 campers, but we can now make them to fit T4’s, T5’s and a variety of other vehicles. You even have the choice of how it attaches to your vehicle - either using the Pole and Clamp method, Figure 8 Channel or multi-rail attachment. For more details please click on the FAQ page.

Tailgate Awning for VW Campers - NEW for 2010

Our new Tailgate Awning is designed to fit Split Screens and Type 2’s by using a devilishly simple webbing strap, which is attached to the air intakes on the Bus. Just like its big brother, the Tailgate Awning can be configured in a variety of ways and can be used with the tailgate open or closed. Available in our full range of colours and costing only £80 plus £13.00 p&p. Please contact us by phone to order (on-line ordering has yet to be implemented for this item).

What does it comprise of?

™ Tailgate Awning comprises of:-

• 1 x shower proof nylon canopy measuring 2.4m (7ft 10”) in length, 1.17m (3ft 10”)wide at Bus end with width increasing to 1.55m (5ft)
• 2 x 3-piece adjustable steel upright poles  - extendable from 1.83m to 2.15m / 6ft to 7ft 1”
• 4 x adjustable guy lines
• 4 x 9" steel pegs (please note that these may not be suitable for certain ground conditions that may be encountered)
• 1 x nylon accessories bag for the pegs and guy lines
• 1 x nylon pole bag
• 1 x nylon holdall

Total weight approx 3.3kg

Length in holdall - 90cm / 3ft approx

Who are we?

We are a small business called Original Lizard and have been designing and manufacturing skydiving clothing and equipment and fleece winter headgear since 1992.  Consequently, we had all the relevant equipment and materials already in place to produce these top quality awnings. ™ is hand crafted with care in our workshop in Yorkshire from components sourced in the UK.

Want to check out our other web site? Go to www.original-lizard.com