I was looking into getting an awning a few months ago. I was surprised there wasn't a standard way to mount them. I'm hesitant to drill into my (Thule) crossbars since they are narrower and made from steel. I don't want them to rust. If I get one, I'll probably use some U-bolts or something similar.
Literally wrote my comment about drilling through my Thule square bars, then read your comment. Did you already install yours? If so, how did it go? I'm installing this awning on my Sienna using my square bars. I'm also attaching U-bolts. I will definitely add some Rustoleum after drilling through the bars to help prevent rust.
I got the Maxi Trac awning and the Ironman 4x4 awning room for my Sienna. I use the Thule square bars so I'll be drilling through them tomorrow. I had U bolts attaching a solar panel to my roof rack but have removed that so I'm thinking I'll drill through the square bars using their bolts then also attach 2 U bolts on each bracket for extra security. Or at least extra peace of mind. :)
Is your awning the 6'x8' or the 8'x8' ? Thanks for the vid.
Pretty sure it was 8x8, they only had 1 size at the time. I dont have it anymore
I was looking into getting an awning a few months ago. I was surprised there wasn't a standard way to mount them. I'm hesitant to drill into my (Thule) crossbars since they are narrower and made from steel. I don't want them to rust. If I get one, I'll probably use some U-bolts or something similar.
U bolts would be good
Literally wrote my comment about drilling through my Thule square bars, then read your comment. Did you already install yours? If so, how did it go? I'm installing this awning on my Sienna using my square bars. I'm also attaching U-bolts. I will definitely add some Rustoleum after drilling through the bars to help prevent rust.
@@siennavanlife9502 I never got the awning. I ended up getting a full on camper. The awning for my Land Cruiser is on hold for now.
@@Rickmakes Fair enough. I'll be the guinea pig lol. Btw, I used to have an FJ Cruiser... selling it was the worst decision ever. Miss that beast.
I don't have the crossbars... what do i do? lol
find another way i guess
Bracket mounted to the roof rails for the low pro look and with the screws and brackets, not screwed into crossbars-... awesome for the price.
Ill have to try that in the spring and see if theres still room to open the doors.
I got the Maxi Trac awning and the Ironman 4x4 awning room for my Sienna. I use the Thule square bars so I'll be drilling through them tomorrow. I had U bolts attaching a solar panel to my roof rack but have removed that so I'm thinking I'll drill through the square bars using their bolts then also attach 2 U bolts on each bracket for extra security. Or at least extra peace of mind. :)
Could u pls pass along the link to the awning? Maybe they’ve gone up in price recently? Only seeing them for closer to 200bux
Could be, Ive heard you cant even buy them online anymore, you just have to be lucky and find a NAPA that has one in stock at the store.
They are back in stock