Roof rack awning

igod69m · Mar 21, 2021

HelloMyNameIs said: ↑

Thanks man, the awning has worked out great all the times we’ve used it. This is indeed the 6.5’ (2000mm) size. I have the extra length mostly out front and it has been a non-issue. I believe the awning manual says up to 2’ unsupported on the ends is fine.

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Awesome, thanks for the shots. You think I would run into my topper if I ran it out the back instead of the front

HelloMyNameIs said: ↑

No you’ll have plenty of room. What rack do you have? Mine is Victory 4x4 and these brackets hold the awning out and up a little bit: https://www.victory4x4.com/product/VRKAWN.html
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I have an UpTop overland alpha rack. It’s hard to tell if those brackets would hit the aluminum outside piece. I’ll do some more looking at those brackets! Thanks for the info! I appreciate it!

HelloMyNameIs · Mar 21, 2021

igod69m said: ↑

Awesome, thanks for the shots. You think I would run into my topper if I ran it out the back instead of the front

I have an UpTop overland alpha rack. It’s hard to tell if those brackets would hit the aluminum outside piece. I’ll do some more looking at those brackets! Thanks for the info! I appreciate it!

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Have you looked into UpTop’s awning brackets? Looks to me like you’d be fine clearance wise:

https://www.uptopoverland.com/products/shadebrkt

Dryfly24 · Mar 21, 2021

Malvolio said: ↑

I’ve had the same experience with those setups. OP, here’s a similar and current thread.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/which-awning-to-purchase.667043/
Consider alternatives. I’ll post a picture of what I use in lieu of a fancy black shaft and it’s coverup.

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What is that? I’m looking for similar in lieu of an awning.

Chris1121555 · Mar 21, 2021

NWTacoTime said: ↑

Have a Yakima slim shady. Mounts with out any additional pieces to the prinsu. Takes me probably 2-3 min to get it installed.

I don’t leave the awning on- just throw it on if I need it for the day or else take it off .

I like it since it’s easy to install, easy to setup, and the Yakima mounting system is so simple you could use this on anything. I could easily throw it on my wife’s forester within a few minutes

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Where is that??

Malvolio · Mar 22, 2021

Dryfly24 said: ↑

What is that? I’m looking for similar in lieu of an awning.
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Sadly, they don’t sell them anymore - it was an REI shade structure with attachable walls.

Maybe you can find one second hand on a gear trading site.

Kelty makes one that looks like it though, with only one sidewall panel, and it’s in stock at REI and like places.

RuckusTRDPro · Mar 26, 2021

Bump anyone have a pic of a roam 5ft? I’ve seen a lot of 4ft and 6ft in this thread

Chase8059 · May 3, 2021

diabetiktaco said: ↑

I have it mounted a but further out so I can use that and the shower tent at the same time..I can take some closer pics of how it's mounted when I go out to the garage later.
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Any chance you snagged some photos of this? I'm shopping for awnings and the 180 is intriguing.

DustyMcTaco · May 3, 2021

monkeyevil said: ↑

I run a FreeSpirit on my truck. 56x78. It's been great so far, sorry I don't have any extended photos.

https://gofsr.com/collections/gear/products/fsr-vehicle-awnings?variant=14526140776490

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man that's a nice looking truck! those rims on that blue... killer

diabetiktaco · May 3, 2021

Chase8059 said: ↑

Any chance you snagged some photos of this? I'm shopping for awnings and the 180 is intriguing.
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This is the best I have with me now. If you click the link on my build thread there's probably better pics there.

Teegs · May 3, 2021

Mine's quite a bit different that most posted in this thread, but it may be worth reading about if you plan to camp in shitty weather ever:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bundutec-8ft-el-awning-270-degree-awning-review.660101/

tijuanataco17 · Jun 17, 2021

NWTacoTime said: ↑

Have a Yakima slim shady. Mounts with out any additional pieces to the prinsu. Takes me probably 2-3 min to get it installed.

I don’t leave the awning on- just throw it on if I need it for the day or else take it off .

I like it since it’s easy to install, easy to setup, and the Yakima mounting system is so simple you could use this on anything. I could easily throw it on my wife’s forester within a few minutes

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Awesome picture. Did you need the prinsu awning brackets or did it just install without it?

NWTacoTime · Jun 17, 2021

tijuanataco17 said: ↑

Awesome picture. Did you need the prinsu awning brackets or did it just install without it?
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Didnt need the awning brackets - the Slim shade has these Clamp style mounting points that just clamp right over the prinsu cross bars perfectly

tijuanataco17 · Jun 17, 2021

NWTacoTime said: ↑

Didnt need the awning brackets - the Slim shade has these Clamp style mounting points that just clamp right over the prinsu cross bars perfectly
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Appreciate the info man, thank you!

Caddy · Jul 1, 2021

HelloMyNameIs said: ↑

ARB 2000x2500 on victory 4x4 rack. Works great. Good quality.

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Is the case 2000mm or is it a big longer? Thanks!

TacoBucc11 · Jul 14, 2021

ClimbMaintain said: ↑

Rhino-Rack Dome 1300 Awning (https://www.rhinorack.com/en-us/products/sport-leisure/shade/awnings/dome-1300-awning_32125 - available for about $200 from third party resellers).

I really like the dome aspect especially given that I don't have it mounted very high up. It is mounted on Mobtown bed bars, so only about six or eight inches above the top of the bed walls. The dome gives one a lot of headroom underneath it without having to crouch down. I've had it up in rain/windstorms with sustained winds of 15 gusting to 25 mph overnight with no issues.

Good design, solid build, reasonably priced.
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I have KB voodoo bars that sit low like yours. I'm considering your option instead of the ARB or Roam 4 FT - just wanted to check in to see if you are still happy with the dome.

jlemmond · Jul 14, 2021

I run a 4ft arb. Victory rack with victory mounts.

Technique · Jul 14, 2021

ARB 4ft with DIY mounting. The times I've actually used it have been great.

Kronk21 · Jan 13, 2022

dallas05taco[OP] initial post: ↑

In the market for one to use once this covid deal blows over... was looking at the Roam by Adventure Co, decent pricing and good reviews.

Please post up what you have and any pics would be appreciated.
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Lol 2022 and still not blown over

dallas05taco · Jan 14, 2022

Kronk21 said: ↑

Lol 2022 and still not blown over
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man.....

DustyMcTaco · Jun 9, 2022

Tullie D said: ↑

Here's something "different".

https://youtu.be/K4adsO39i-I
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it comes with a tampon too!

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