ARB awning to 150GXL roof bars

[Chriso57 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chriso57]

Hi all,

I am wanting to fit my old awning that I removed from my 90 series to my new 150. Has anyone fitted one of these directly to the roof bars on their 150?

I asked the local ARB dealer but the pimply faced little smart arse said "no you cant do it you need to fit the cross bars then we have brackets to suit".

I dont want the cross bars. I fell from the roof rack of the 90 at the start of the year and was off work for 2 months with a fractured foot so I swore I wouldnt put a rack on this new car. Go on start the burning - I deserve it...!

I am sure I can knock out some sort of bracket to do the job, I just dont want to reinvent the wheel if one of you guys has already conquered the problem.

Any pics would be highly appreciated.

Cheers
Chriso

[katrx7 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close katrx7]

sorry chris, the only way ive seen it done, and done myself was by buying the rhino sports bars, then using some L shaped anodised metal parts bought from bunnings i attached and bolted to sports bar and then attached awning to this. the benefit was i had L parts coming down, hence to open and pull out awning is very easy, you dont need to be a giant or use steps to open awning. just make sure they dont hang too low so you cant open the doors. easy job and benefit with this is you can place shovel holders on opposite side of racks when your going bush...
fyi - i am about to sell them as im gonna buy a proper roof rack and if your ever in adel soon ill sell them with all attachments ready for arb awning and all???