ARB 4ft Soft Case Awning
#10 in SideFull review
A short, well known side awning for a small vehicle or a rack with little room along the side. Larger awnings give far more shade for the money.
Amazon $255$255
The ARB 4ft Soft Case Awning is the better vehicle awning overall, rated 2.8 to 2.6. The ARB 4ft Soft Case Awning leads on warranty. The ROAM Rooftop Awning 4 ft costs $7.80 less ($247.20 vs $255).
ROAM Rooftop Awning 4 ft
#11 in SideFull review
A plain, well built 4 ft pull out awning from a known overland brand. Budget awnings with published ratings give more for less.
Amazon $304.39 ROAM Adventure Co $247.20$247.20
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the ARB 4ft Soft Case Awning for warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every side vehicle awning; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | ARB 4ft Soft Case Awning | ROAM Rooftop Awning 4 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 31 $9.01 per sq ft of shade ($255, 28.3 sq ft) | 32 $8.83 per sq ft of shade ($247.20, 28 sq ft) |
| Coverage 20% | 17 28.3 sq ft of shade (4.1 x 6.9 ft) | 16 28 sq ft of shade |
| Fabric 15% | 50 waterproof rating not published (neutral score used) | 50 waterproof rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Weight 10% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| ARB 4ft Soft Case Awning | ROAM Rooftop Awning 4 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Shape | Side | Side |
| Size | 4.1 x 6.9 ft | 4 x 7 ft |
| Shade | 28.3 sq ft | 28 sq ft |
| Walls or room available | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Fabric | 300 g/m² PU coated poly/cotton ripstop canvas | 280 g/m² PU coated ripstop polycotton |
| UPF | 50 | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |