Oztent Awning vs Caravan Connector: Which Do You Need?
By Oztent USA | Published: 2026-11-05
Category: أدلة الشراء
Compare the Oztent Awning Connector and Caravan Connector to decide which one joins your tents or attaches your awning to a vehicle or caravan.
Quick answer
Choose the Oztent Awning Connector when you want to zip two Oztent tents together awning-to-awning for a shared undercover area. Choose the Oztent Caravan Connector when you need to attach your Oztent awning to a caravan, campervan, horse float, or four-wheel drive that has a sail track.
The core difference: zipping two awnings vs. sliding into a sail track
The Awning Connector is built for tent-to-tent setups. It uses zippers on both sides to join two Oztent awnings, creating a covered space between two separate rooms. The Caravan Connector is built for tent-to-vehicle setups. It has a sail track rope on one side that slides into a sail track on your caravan or vehicle, and an auto-lock zipper on the other side that connects to your Oztent awning.
This means the two products solve different problems and are not interchangeable. If you try to use the Awning Connector on a sail track, there is no rope to slide in; if you try to use the Caravan Connector between two tents, there is no second zipper to join two awnings.
What the gutter system does—and what it doesn’t
The Awning Connector includes a gutter system that funnels water away from the joint between the two tents. That helps keep the shared area drier in rain, but it does not make the connector a standalone shelter. The Caravan Connector does not list a gutter, so if you need rain management at the vehicle joint, plan accordingly. Neither product is described as adding structural support; they are connectors, not frames.
Fit depends on your existing gear, not on a universal size
The Awning Connector only works if you have two Oztent tents with compatible awnings that can be zipped together. The Caravan Connector only works if your vehicle or caravan has a sail track that accepts the supplied rope. The catalog does not list dimensions or a list of compatible models, so check your tent awning zipper and your sail track profile before ordering. If your setup does not match these conditions, neither connector is the right choice.
Decision rules for choosing your connector
- If you are connecting two Oztent tents: Choose the Oztent Awning Connector. It zips awning to awning and includes a gutter to direct water away from the joint. Confirm both tents have compatible awning zippers before you buy.
- If you are connecting an Oztent awning to a caravan or vehicle: Choose the Oztent Caravan Connector. It slides into a sail track on one side and zips to your awning on the other. Check that your caravan, campervan, horse float, or four-wheel drive has a sail track that accepts the rope.
- If you need both setups: You will need both connectors because each performs a different job. The Awning Connector cannot attach to a sail track, and the Caravan Connector cannot join two tents. Plan your campsite layout before buying so you know which connector you will use first.
Product facts
- Oztent Awning Connector: Allows you to zip two Oztent tents together awning to awning, with a gutter system to funnel water away. This creates two separate rooms with a large undercover area between them, which is useful for families who want privacy and a shared space.
Oztent Awning Connector - Oztent Caravan Connector: Has a sail track rope on one side and an auto-lock zipper on the other to connect your Oztent awning to any fixed surface with a sail track. This lets you attach your tent awning to a caravan, campervan, horse float, or four-wheel drive without needing a second tent.
Oztent Caravan Connector
Is this connector right for you?
Best for
- Families or groups who want to join two Oztent tents with a shared undercover area
- Campers who need to attach their Oztent awning to a caravan, campervan, horse float, or four-wheel drive with a sail track
Not for
- Anyone trying to connect two tents with the Caravan Connector or attach to a sail track with the Awning Connector
- Vehicles without a sail track or tents without compatible awning zippers
