Car Roof Rack Awning Recommendation

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Hi, I noted in the video of the install on the van, that this is not suitable for windy conditions. What type of portable vehicle mounted awning is available for a wind-prone area like the beach, or many parts of the Midwest, including Kansas? Looking to mount on a small travel trailer which already has an awning but not suitable for in the wind. Love the idea of batwing that covers both the curb side and rear. Thank you in advance! Randy

asked by: Randy K

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Expert Reply:

I spoke with Rhino Rack and they stated the Rhino-Rack Batwing Awning - Roof Rack Mount - Bolt On - Passenger's Side - 118 Sqft Item # RR33200 would be fine in moderate wind with the guy ropes attached and the stakes in each leg. The hinges were designed to break first to save the rest of the awning from being damaged so that's why there's a wind warning. Typically awnings would need to be put up in 20+ mph winds so if you wanted to you could use this awning but if the wind starts picking up too much you would want to pack it back up to avoid damage.

The Yakima SlimShady Awning - Roof Rack Mount - Clamp On - 64 Sqft Item # Y96VR has thicker posts and hinges but the awning fabric would still be damaged in high winds and this awning doesn't give you the wrap around shade. Because of this I would stick with the Rhino-Rack Batwing Awning.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

The Rhino-Rack Dome 1300 Awning, #RR32125 is designed as a bolt-on mount that uses top channels in certain models of roof racks for attaching the L-brackets. See attached image. As is, the designed mounting hardware supplied does not match this to…

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Answer 2

The Yakima SlimShady Awning #Y96VR only has brackets for clamping onto a crossbar. The minimum size crossbar thickness needed would be 1" for these clamps. You could most likely clamp these onto the crossbars you have on there but the plate they…

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 5

The Hellwig Adjustable Big Wig Rear Anti-Sway Bar #HE94FR is only going to leave a few inches between it and the spare tire, as you can see in the attached picture. Depending on how far forward you have the tire it could potentially interfere with…

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Answer 6

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 7

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 8

We have run into this quite a few times in the past, and the best option will be replacing the Lance 7-pin connector with a standard 7-way blade connector like the #PK12706. This will give you a standard 7-way connector to plug into the factory 7-way…

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Answer 9

Increasing the tire and wheel size can increase the height of the trailer but it's usually quite minimal. Before you do anything else you should see if the pin box can be adjusted. Although you have to be careful here since This will lower the…

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