Recommended Awning for 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris with Aftermarket Rails
Question:
Can you tell me which awnings are compatible with the rails on my Metris, the rails are aftermarket, I think made by or purchased from OMAC see attached photos. Ive been looking at the Rhino Rack, Thule or Yakima awnings, are there adapters for rail attachment or do I need crossbars and will they work with the rails that are on the car now.
asked by: Matt C
Expert Reply:
You will need cross bars to go with your aftermarket rails, I recommend the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars, # TH711500 and mount them with Feet # TH710401.
Once in place, you can use the Roof Rack Adapters for Thule HideAway Awnings, # TH490001 to mount the Thule HideAway Awning, # TH490008.
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Roof Rack Adapters for Thule HideAway Awnings - TH490008 and TH490010
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- Car Awning
- Adapters
- HideAway
- Thule
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Thule HideAway Awning - Roof Rack Mount - Waterproof - 6' 6" Long x 8' 6" Wide
- Car Awning
- Roof Rack Mount
- Trucks
- Vans
- 6-1/2 Foot Extension
- Rectangle
- Driver Side
- Passenger Side
- 8-1/2 Feet Wide
- 48 Square Feet
- Gray
- Thule
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Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Factory Raised Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Thule
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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 60" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Thule
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Rhino-Rack Sunseeker Awning - Roof Rack Mount - Bolt On - 7' Long x 6' 10" Wide
- Car Awning
- Roof Rack Mount
- SUVs
- Trucks
- Vans
- 7 Foot Extension
- Rectangle
- Driver Side
- Passenger Side
- 7 Feet Wide
- 49 Square Feet
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- Rhino Rack
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