Hi all.
Does anyone know of an awning that would work with the factory rack?
Thanks
Does anyone know of an awning that would work with the factory rack?
Thanks
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kcjaz
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Just happened to see this:
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What have you done to your 200 Series this week?
5W30 oil change on LX after 5k miles and 6 months. Have I mentioned how awful oil changes are on the 200? Screw the team who elected to use cartridge filters for the “environment”. I have made more of environmental impact from all the oil I’ve spilled than threaded filters ever would.
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Gamiviti makes a mount that works on factory rails. Then you can run just about anything.
www.gamiviti.com
Multi Brackets — Gamiviti
Your solution for adding accessories to any roof rack. Mounts to Gamiviti rack plates, extrusion racks, or any 1” cross bar.
www.gamiviti.com
I do. But I have DIY brackets. Works great. 4 bolts on 2 brackets. Instal under 2 min
The Napa awning works with stock rails.
TheLCProject
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I'll let you have these if you pay for shipping. You could adapt to pretty much any awning. I used them with a Rhino-Rack Batwing and Oztent Foxwing (as shown). The spring-studs go inside your rails and the studs poke out. Easy to take on and off.
I ran the large rhino rack batwing on the stock rails with custom brackets similar to pictured above. It was fine.
TheLCProject
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Depending on the awning, the awning bars are designed to break before a big enough moment is imparted to the mount/rack.
The stock roof rack is pretty stout - you'd be surprised.
The stock roof rack is pretty stout - you'd be surprised.
RET2
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Perhaps not deploying the awning in windy conditions may be the solution. Of course there are geographical conditions that are unique.
I used the ARB awning mounts and Yakima Mighty Mounts mounted to the factory crossbars
Thx. Just ordered a set for an awning we have laying around…
Just looking at this...
I picked up the Rhino Sunseeker 2.5m Awning via Costco ($97.00 in Tigard, OR.) - I have the Factory roof/luggage on my '97 80 series. In fact, she's wholly stock except for the stereo.
I see that it's mentioned to use the GAMIVITI mounts or even a universal attachment.
Sorry if I'm being dumb here, but can I attach the awning to the rack already up there or do I need to buy a roof rack or bars? Or even just "U" clamps. I want to ensure the factory bars can handle the weight, whcih I'm sure they can.
There are a lot of awning posts but I haven't found one that uses factory bars except this one so I'm just looking for clarification.
Thanks in advance!
I picked up the Rhino Sunseeker 2.5m Awning via Costco ($97.00 in Tigard, OR.) - I have the Factory roof/luggage on my '97 80 series. In fact, she's wholly stock except for the stereo.
I see that it's mentioned to use the GAMIVITI mounts or even a universal attachment.
Sorry if I'm being dumb here, but can I attach the awning to the rack already up there or do I need to buy a roof rack or bars? Or even just "U" clamps. I want to ensure the factory bars can handle the weight, whcih I'm sure they can.
There are a lot of awning posts but I haven't found one that uses factory bars except this one so I'm just looking for clarification.
Thanks in advance!
@DirtyPepper May help to post in the 80 section then. You don't need to buy anything else to get your awning mounted.
Your rack comes with L brackets that are pretty sturdy. They're long enough to attach to your OE stock crossbars by way of rivnuts drilled into said crossbars. That's about the simplest way to attach your awning with only the cost of the rivnuts and fastening hardware (<$20).
Your rack comes with L brackets that are pretty sturdy. They're long enough to attach to your OE stock crossbars by way of rivnuts drilled into said crossbars. That's about the simplest way to attach your awning with only the cost of the rivnuts and fastening hardware (<$20).
TLC2013
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I have the Yakima slim shady awning that comes with hardware/clamps to connect to the OEM cross bars. Super easy to connect and take off. Looks like you can buy their mounts separately, parts are listed in the second link.
www.rei.com
Yakima SlimShady Awning Shelter | REI Co-op
Add protection from searing sun and sudden showers to your car-camping adventures with help from the Yakima SlimShady Awning shelter. It mounts easily to the side of your vehicle's factory rack.
I use Equipt's G Clamps
Much appreciated.
Didn't realize I was in the 200 section...I should pay attention
Didn't realize I was in the 200 section...I should pay attention
