Installing Rhino-Rack Batwing Awning to Roof Rack with Rola Vortex Basket
Question:
Can this adapter be used to mount the rhino batwing awning onto a Thule Canyon rooftop basket?
asked by: Bruce
Expert Reply:
I may have a solution for you, however you won't be able to use the Mounting Kit # RR31103 to attach your Rhino-Rack Batwing Awning like # RR33100 to the Thule Canyon Roof Rack # TH859XT on your vehicle. The rail design on the side of this basket simply isn't compatible with the hardware used in this kit.
Your best option is going to be to slide the Thule basket to one end of your roof and attach the Batwing directly to the crossbars at the other end. As long as your roof rack bars feature integrated top channels and they extend past the feet, the awning can be attached directly to them using the included hardware.
Products Referenced in This Question
Rhino-Rack Batwing Awning - Roof Rack Mount - Bolt On - Driver's Side - 118 Sq Ft
- Car Awning
- Roof Rack Mount
- SUVs
- Trucks
- Vans
- 8 Foot Extension
- 270-Degree
- Driver Side
- 8 Feet Wide
- 118 Square Feet
- Green
- Rhino Rack
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Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 49" x 40" x 6" - 150 lbs
- Roof Basket
- Cargo Basket
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Short Length
- Steel
- Medium Capacity
- Black
- Thule
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Mounting Kit for Rhino-Rack Batwing and Foxwing Awnings - ARB and TJM Trays
- Accessories and Parts
- Car Awning
- Mounting Hardware
- Batwing
- Foxwing
- Rhino Rack
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