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[AndyO78FJ40]

I've been looking at awnings and was leaning towards a smittybilt 6.5 ft because I can get it for $150 right now but I'm concerned with it fitting in the garage once I put on the 866s and 33s.

I also saw this kingcamp awning that would be perfect for the end of the truck but could be cumbersome and not sure of quality.

So now I am thinking about making one with a frame and legs made out of 1 in pvc. Should be light and quick to set up. May even do adjustable length bars like paint poles to add tension. The attach a tarp. The pic is a mock up using some I had already. Has anyone made one of these?

 

[Land Speeder]

adjustable legs are an absolute. The more they micro adjust the easier your setup will be.

 

[AndyO78FJ40]

adjustable legs are an absolute. The more they micro adjust the easier your setup will be.

I didn't even think about uneven ground so this make that would be even more important. I've seen random stuff on Internet with tent poles and tarps but they looked too flimsy.

 

[ntsaint]

adjustable legs are an absolute. The more they micro adjust the easier your setup will be.

This is 100% correct. And 100% necessary.

 

[AndyO78FJ40]

I was also looking at the smittybilt trial shade. I like the compact size of it packed up, but it is only 2.5 ft wide at the narrow end. I would attach it to the roof rack so height wouldn't be an issue like a tire. I guess you could attach a tarp over it for more coverage but then why pay $70 that is a tarp, poles and string. It could be nice to carry and make a quick shade shelter.

 

[Bomar]

You get what you pay for. I bet if you get one use out of it you will be doing good. Put that s*** on a geo metro.

 

[ntsaint]

^ this. If u have 3-4" clearance in garage now u can fit tires and awning.

 

[AndyO78FJ40]

I've got about 6in to top of rack now. I figure 1in for tires, 1-2 in for 866 (my springs are pretty spent) so that only leaves about 3 in. I'm just afraid that won't cut it when the awning is added. Basically was trying to do a lower profile option.

 

[wngrog]

Unless your awning sticks up like a sail like Mardis'

Until you decide what you want, just back your truck up to a tailgate tent. Buy the side kit for one. Use your tarp for a floor.

At least then you have something you can use again.

 

[AndyO78FJ40]

I have a tailgate tent already. It is big, heavy, and kind of a bitch to put up...but I guess I could just do that for now. I just figured I would kind of need an awning or something similar for the crawl especially if rainy. Are people mostly hanging out as a group or by trucks? Figured it would be nice to pull over for lunches on a trail too.

 

[Bomar]

If in a group on a run no one is going to wait 15 min for you to put up a awning them eat then 15 min to tear down. Lunches are quick....

 

[Bossman]

My fox wing will be back on the market once I get the parts in to fix it.

 

[Bodean]

My fox wing will be back on the market once I get the parts in to fix it.

Made ya so mad you're selling the damn thing huh?

 

[offr0adlim0]

Got to be a scam but...


Dodge Ram '10 has 157k miles on odometer with diesel engine

 

[SHUSH]

PO attached a baja rack to my factory rails. What are the best (ie strength) gutter mounted feet for a 100 series to put on for the rack?

I want to be able to climb on top and not feel like im going to fall through and dent roof

 

[wngrog]

There is no gutter you clown

 

[SHUSH]

I meant rail mount.....

What are the best factory RAIL mounts "feet" on the market that are compatable with a half baja rack.

On iphone google im not finding clear results.

 

[AndyO78FJ40]

Those are meant to be attached to factory rails or something like Yakima. I'm not sure if you would gain much from different feet/mounting. The Rola on my 4Runner uses some u bolt attachments that are fairly strong. I think the baskets are meant for light duty carrying like water cans and luggage. You won't be able to mount heavy things like a RTT like you could with a full bolt on Baja rack.

 

[dnp]

My fox wing will be back on the market once I get the parts in to fix it.

Might be interested. Lemme know......

 

[Bossman]

I'm gonna pass on the deal that I got on it once it's fixed. It's down the list a bit though. $400 and either come and get it or mudship. Pick up at Crawl even better if I get it fixed by then...