Can I Mount an Awning on the Side of a Rhino-Rack XTray Pro Cargo Basket?
Question:
Hi, Im looking at the Rhino-Rack XTray Pro Cargo Basket and 2 Bike Carrier. But also wanted an awning. Is there anyway to attach the awning to that basket? Even if I have to do some minor retrofitting? Thanks,
asked by: Tai N
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you but the awnings all mount on the crossbars so there is no way to attach one to the Rhino-Rack XTray Pro Cargo Basket and 2 Bike Carrier item # RRRMCB03. The basket is 58-1/4" long x 41" wide and the Yakima SlimShady Awning item # Y36VR will take up at least 4-1/2" on the crossbars. It depends on what size roof rack your 2005 Subaru Forester has but the listed crossbars for your vehicle are 46" long. I don't think they will fit together and it would be better for you to go with a smaller basket like the Steel Cargo Basket item # RMCB which is only 35" wide. Then you will have room for the Yakima SlimShady Awning item # Y36VR which fits nearly all round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars.
If you would like to email me back with what brand, style, and size of crossbar you have I could make a more accurate recommendation.
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Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket - 47" Long x 35" Wide - 165 lbs
- Roof Basket
- Cargo Basket
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Short Length
- Steel
- Small Capacity
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Yakima SlimShady Awning - Roof Rack Mount - Clamp On - 6' 6" Long x 6' 6" Wide
- Car Awning
- Roof Rack Mount
- SUVs
- Trucks
- Vans
- 6-1/2 Foot Extension
- Rectangle
- Driver Side
- Passenger Side
- 6-1/2 Feet Wide
- 42 Square Feet
- Gray
- Yakima
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Rhino-Rack XTray Pro Cargo Basket and 2 Bike Carrier - Steel - 58-1/4" x 41" - 165 lbs
- Roof Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- Locks Not Included
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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