Does Yakima SlimShady Awning Require Crossbars to Install
Question:
Hi, is it possible to install the awning on bar that is parallel to the awning? It seems the only option is to install on the crossbars but I don’t have crossbars on my arb roof rack. Thanks.
asked by: Edmund F
Expert Reply:
The Yakima SlimShady Awning - Roof Rack Mount - Clamp On # Y36VR does require a pair of crossbars with at least 24" of spread in order to mount. As you can see by the cut out of the instructions I added, this is how it secures to your vehicle's roof and would not work on a bar parallel to the awning.
There is an option for an awning that does not mount to a roof rack, the Thule HideAway Awning - Direct Mount - Waterproof - 55 sq ft # TH490018 and Thule HideAway Awning - Direct Mount - Waterproof - 80 sq ft # TH490011.
As you can see by the linked installation details these awnings do attach directly to your vehicle; I recommend taking a look at the instructions so you can see exactly how it works.
Products Referenced in This Question
Thule HideAway Awning - Wall Mount - Waterproof - 8' Long x 9' 10" Wide
- Car Awning
- Roof Mount
- SUVs
- Vans
- 8 Foot Extension
- Rectangle
- Driver Side
- Passenger Side
- 10 Feet Wide
- 80 Square Feet
- Gray
- Thule
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Thule HideAway Awning - Direct Mount - Waterproof - 6' 6" Long x 8' 6" Wide
- Car Awning
- Roof Mount
- SUVs
- Vans
- 6-1/2 Foot Extension
- Rectangle
- Driver Side
- Passenger Side
- 8-1/2 Feet Wide
- 48 Square Feet
- Gray
- Thule
more information >
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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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