Explorer I
Anyone done this? I'm looking to mount a 4' ARB awning to my factory rack. I'm looking to do this for cost savings and not purchasing a prinsu, etc. I don't want to add a basket due to fuel usage (A lot of highway miles).
Mount awning to factory tacoma rack
- Thread starter diabetiktaco
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You can fab up some steel bar stock to fit the rack and the awning to. If you're not comfortable with DIY, you can get a local welding shop to do a couple brackets for you. They would just need your Taco and the awning to get the measurements from. What year Tacoma? I don't see it in your write-up. And I'm not very familiar with the Tacoma rack. Can it accept crossbars like the 4Runner one can?
Explorer I
Are the side rails slotted so the crossbars can be moved forward and back? If so a metal shop should be able to set you up. If not, look for a Thule or similar solution that uses your factory crossbars. They're out there. Something like this that you can mount to either the slots vertically, or to the crossbars with u-bolts.
http://www.autoanything.com/truck-tents/77A13152A4477325.aspx?kc=ffproduct&k_clickid=519c2322-0725-492d-a222-8c19f3d852ac&adgroupid=9839&k_trackingid=274x&kpid=13152-4477325&productid=1100507567960&kc=ffskupo&DZID=PLA_o_535_73553217_4818651178_{adtype}_1100507567960_13152-4477325__c&utm_source=o&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=73553217&utm_content=4818651178&utm_productgroup=1100507567960&utm_product=13152-4477325&utm_term=1100507567960
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