The A2 is the legless A-Series awning. It is built for buyers who want powered shade without ground support legs interrupting the space beneath the awning. Compared with the A1, the A2 has a cleaner open-space setup, reinforced arm construction, aluminum arm components that are approximately 64% thicker than A1, and dual COB LED strip lighting.

The A1 is the better fit for buyers who prefer integrated telescoping support legs and a more traditional supported awning setup.

No. The A2 uses a legless arm-supported design and does not use ground support legs. This helps keep the area beneath the awning more open for side-door access, camp kitchens, gear loading, and everyday movement around the vehicle.

The A2 is built for vans, RVs, camper vans, toy haulers, expedition vehicles, and overland builds with a structurally capable mounting setup. Fitment depends on your mounting surface, plate alignment, roof rack height if applicable, mounting structure, wiring route, and installation plan.

The A2 requires a flat, level, structurally capable mounting setup. The included mounting plates may be used on flat surfaces or compatible roof racks with at least 6 inches of rack height, allowing the plate to be secured at both the top and bottom with all four bolts.

Before installation, confirm mounting surface strength, rack height if applicable, plate alignment, bolt access, wiring route, switch location, fuse placement, sealant needs, and any required adapters, spacers, backing plates, or custom mounting solutions.

Not always. The A2 includes mounting plates, and those plates may be used on flat surfaces or compatible roof racks with at least 6 inches of rack height.

The separately sold A2 mounting brackets are primarily intended for Sprinter rail applications. They may work with some additional rail systems, but modification may be required. If you are unsure, review the A2 Installation & Operation Guide or contact Nomadic Innovations before drilling.

Yes. The A2 may be mounted to compatible roof rack systems when the rack provides at least 6 inches of height, proper structure, correct plate alignment, and access for secure top-and-bottom bolt placement.

Roof rack installations are not always universal. Rack geometry, mounting strength, plate spacing, bolt access, and awning position should be reviewed before installation. Additional fasteners, spacers, backing plates, adapters, or custom mounting solutions may be required depending on the rack design.

Curved, angled, uneven, or non-level surfaces are not supported as a standard direct-mount installation path. The A2 should be mounted to a structurally capable flat mounting surface. If the vehicle or rack area is curved, angled, uneven, or not level, the mounting surface must be corrected with an appropriate flat mounting solution before installation.

The A2 uses 480 g/m² PVC canopy fabric designed for vehicle-based shade and outdoor use. The fabric is waterproof and includes UV protection and anti-mold performance.

Yes. The A2 includes dual COB LED lighting with separate fascia and case light circuits. This gives the awning usable illumination for camp, entry-area coverage, gear loading, outdoor cooking, and nighttime use around the side of the vehicle.

The A2 has an 8.2 ft maximum projection, creating a wide shaded area beside the vehicle for cooking, relaxing, loading gear, staging equipment, or building out a cleaner campsite layout.

The A2 has a Level 5 wind resistance rating, approximately 19–24 mph. As with any vehicle awning, you should retract it during gusty, severe, or changing weather conditions and never leave it deployed unattended in questionable weather.

Yes. The A2 has manual retraction capability for loss-of-power situations. Manual retraction should be done according to the A2 Installation & Operation Guide.

Before installing the A2, confirm that the mounting surface is structurally capable, flat, level, and properly positioned. You should also confirm roof rack height if applicable, top-and-bottom bolt access, mounting plate alignment, wiring path, switch location, fuse placement, sealant needs, and whether your vehicle or roof rack requires additional fasteners, spacers, backing plates, adapters, or custom brackets.

The A2 is not “better” than the A1 in every situation. It is better for buyers who want a cleaner legless setup, more open usable space beneath the awning, reinforced arms, dual lighting, and less obstruction around the side of the vehicle.

The A1 is better for buyers who prefer integrated support legs, visible physical support, and a more traditional supported awning feel. Choose the A2 if open side access and a legless layout matter most. Choose the A1 if practical support legs and a familiar awning structure matter most.