Anyone attached an awing to the stock roof rack? I want an awning but a total roof rack was not really in my plans.
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Rago Fabrication has awning mounts for the 4th gen 4Runner and GX470. I watched their install video and it looks like a good solution for awnings, but it pretty much eliminates the ability to use the cross bars and mount anything else.
Alternatively they also have their own, not super expensive, rack system. Plus there is the 1020 option and a few others. Check out this thread on racks for more on the cheaper options.
Alternatively they also have their own, not super expensive, rack system. Plus there is the 1020 option and a few others. Check out this thread on racks for more on the cheaper options.
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Looked at the Rago. Someone said they were able to get the stock x bars back on with them but limited thier movement. Also been thinking about their rail support system. That looks strong enough to actually stand on but keeps the stock height.
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Wonder if these could be gotten in the US? Yakima Awning Mounts
Yeah I saw that too. I hadn’t seen that reply before.
Let us know how your solution works out.
alia176
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I have a Yakima brand awning with those clamps and they're quite nice, I have to say. I think you'll be happy with them.
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They arrived today and looks like they will work great with the stock cross bars. Now I have to decide on an bag awning. They all look pretty much the same far as I can tell.
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Looked around for awhile and ordered one of these. Its canvas and so is the room. The cheaper units rooms are polyester and are pretty thin.
https://www.hitents.com/awning-products/awning-and-room-combo
https://www.hitents.com/awning-products/awning-and-room-combo
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The Yakima mounts work great. It’s a tight fit though with all the curves on the stock rack. Put in on last night so but did not have time to try and setup the awning. It does not clear the side of the rack and where it curves in the center is tight.
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Mounted
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Awning extended
I have SBE Precision Products Crossbar clamps. The awning angle brackets just bolt to these. You can also bolt lights and accessories onto them as well. It is very easy and secure.
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Nice. That's a simple but well thought out solution.