Awnings! What are your thoughts?

yoo4rnr · January 21, 2025, 5:35am

Dope!! Looks great! Def the next purchase, thanks for the insight

iWander87 · February 10, 2025, 5:30am

Are your RacksBrax mounted to the vertical center holes on the GFC Universal Mounts? If so, did you have to modify or expand the holes on your RackBrax? I received my Universal Mounts and RacksBrax recently and it looks like the holes on the RacksBrax don’t quite line up with any of the vertical center holes perfectly without a little modification. I didn’t break open the RacksBrax bag of bolts yet in case I have to return them.

joserheo · February 10, 2025, 6:54pm

Yes, mounted to the vertical center holes. I did not have to modify anything and I used the Racksbrax hardware to mount it to the GFC mounts.

I purchased the Racksbrax in 2021 so depending on when you purchased yours, they may have revised their mounts since then

iWander87 · February 10, 2025, 9:57pm

Thanks for the information. I’ll make it work.

DurangoTaco · February 12, 2025, 10:15pm

Has anyone done a summary or spreadsheet with all this info? I’m too lazy to read all the posts.

What’s the consensus for the best awning, mounting compatibility, setup, etc?

YetiX · February 12, 2025, 10:27pm

I don’t think there is a consensus. It really depends on your needs and your budget. I’d love to have one of those 270° awnings that don’t have legs but I can’t afford one. For me, my ARB 2000 is my best awning although I’m not sure I’ll mount it up again. I may just use a tarp secured to my lumberingbear hooks.

high_desert_rex · February 14, 2025, 2:52pm

Maybe you should read the posts and summarize them in a spreadsheet?

I love my Kammok Crosswing. Deploys in less than 5 seconds so I use it much much more than my old awning with legs. It’s pricey but if you’ll use it more it’s worth it IMO.

johnknwd · March 26, 2025, 12:11pm

I have Neso beach canopy that I keep in the truck all the time. It’s been very versatile for sun protection both on an off the truck. Seems to be unlimited deployment options. I even rig it at the end of my dock. It withstands upwards of 30mph wind gusts on the beach. Here’s a Pic of it on the beach. I secure it to the truck with lumbering bear loops and carabiners included with the tent kit. Anchoring options are included screw stakes or the optional sandbags. It’s made out of a stretchy spandex.