ARB awning to Thule loadbars

[OverlandZJ]

Hi guys, anyone have suggestion for a nice solid bracket kit to mount an ARB awning to traditional square Thule load bars?

I found these, which are surely cheaply priced but wondering if there is something else i should consider. At that price it doesnt make sense to spend time making something..

ARB 813402 Touring Awning Universal L Bracket for ARB Awnings

The Touring Awning Universal L Bracket from ARB is a great way to mount an ARB Awning to your overlanding build. ARB Touring Awnings allow you to enjoy shade whether you are camping, tailgating, or at the beach.

www.quadratec.com

 

[Mighty Dodge Ram]

I used simple “L” brackets, don’t remember the size. The holes lined up perfectly, measure from the center of each each mounting groove and then match it up with the bracket at your favorite home center/hardware store.

 

[outback97]

How To - Strut Channel Cross Bars / Roof Rack

This started off with my needing a solid and low profile way to mount Rotopax fuel cans to my roof. It has become for us a versatile crossbar / rack system that gets used on almost every trip. Using the channel strut crossbars we have carried all of the items below, sometimes multiple items at...

www.xterranation.org

I just drilled a few holes in the ARB brackets and bolt them straight to unistrut. You may be able to do something similar to any square profile crossbar.

 

[OverlandZJ]

Thanks guys..

outback97, thats what i did as well. Just oriented the brackets up since my Jeep sits low with a 2" lift. Little tall above roofline but clearance underneath is good.

Reached out to OK4WD, the deluxe annex will work with my awning but he's got none in stock and ARB is backordered.