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Found on amazon recently. There were others but I stopped with these.

I mounted it to the curb side using quick release brackets.

It works! https://youtube.com/shorts/0eH7rZgxRsk

I have a few waterbricks for water storage and transport. I had the water spigot top to use for dispensing. The spigot was damaged on a trip last year. I got a replacement but have never liked how much horizontal space the brick used for dispensing while camping. I decided to get a...

This is the one I saw. I used the same struts and his measurements.

I added gas struts to the case this weekend. Retrieving the top when its flopped open is kind of a pain. Otherwise the case is weathering just fine.

I had to use carriage bolts and grind them just slightly to fit the slot. Still from the end. Grrr.

Took some poser pics. This spot looks remote, but is 200 yards from my driveway. Attachments IMG_6968.jpeg 3.8 MBViews: 2 IMG_6971.jpeg 4.6 MBViews: 2 IMG_6976.jpeg

Took some poser pics. This spot looks remote, but is 200 yards from my driveway.

I watched this video for inspiration. I bought the struts he used and used the included brackets. The screws at the wheel end too. For the other end, and the top I used 10-24 black oxide bolts with nylon locknuts. His measurements were spot on.

I also added gas struts to the harbor freight recovery gear case. No mo flop top.

Mounted the awning itself this morning.

I cannot remember who gave these quick release awning mounts to me at one of the meetups. I’m finally getting them mounted. From the did you know file: absolutely NOBODY is making 1/4-20 drop in T slot bolts right now. Drop in is the key. Every available option requires sliding in from the end...

Paying it forward: I cannot remember who gave these quick release awning mounts to me at one of the meetups. I’m finally getting them mounted. From the did you know file: absolutely NOBODY is making 1/4-20 drop in T slot bolts right now. Drop in is the key. Every available option requires...

I cannot remember who gave these quick release awning mounts to me at one of the meetups. I’m finally getting them mounted. From the did you know file: absolutely NOBODY is making 1/4-20 drop in T slot bolts right now. Drop in is the key. Every available option requires sliding in from the...