AlanJ
Production/Transit
It all sounds like its the way to go but I might see if I can fit the 4 brackets thats in the kit just for extra support . Thats saved me a lot of trial and error because I only have 100mm above the roofline so it fits in the garage.Did a 5 hr each way road trip late January, also went mountain bike riding via appprox 5 kms each way of dirt roads etc etc over creeks and ruts and corrugations at speed, It has been nothing but rock solid.
Cool bike rack. Love the design!Did a 5 hr each way road trip late January, also went mountain bike riding via appprox 5 kms each way of dirt roads etc etc over creeks and ruts and corrugations at speed, It has been nothing but rock solid.
Its possible for sure, buy the 4 pack of base stow it brackets and then 2x packs of the awning brackets.It all sounds like its the way to go but I might see if I can fit the 4 brackets thats in the kit just for extra support . Thats saved me a lot of trial and error because I only have 100mm above the roofline so it fits in the garage.
Yeah the spare tire means these kind of racks probably make the most sense, especially for long trips. Short in town trips they can be a pain however…. But then again depending on how many bikes you have and the cost i will trade convenience for overbuilt stability and piece of mind. Here is a side on shot, its possible to adjust it and lower it all the way down with the bikes off to still fully access the boot.Cool bike rack. Love the design!
If the Pirate Camp Co brackets do not work, KAON has a similar bracket that might.I'm pretty sure I can't attach mine to the rails. I just picked up a bargain from Expedition SLRV on the Gold Coast. Only problem it weighs 40kg. The brackets are for a platform rack, I have the three cross bars. The brackets that came with it weigh over 10kg, they are 6mm stainless plate, folded and welded. I though about modifying them, but I think I will buy these HD brackets from Pirate Camp Co. instead instead. As long as they fit, waiting on dimensions. A lot less work.
Anyone interested in very heavy stainless brackets? View attachment 7855543View attachment 7855544View attachment 7855541
1. Yes it rotates by design, I actually find it handy. I can tilt the awing up slightly if needed to clean the rain gutter area.I was looking at doing something similar, and wanted to keep the profile as low as possible with an awning being attached, i am think normal 2.5x2.5m awning at this point.
A few questions:
i think due to holes in bracket i will flip it so its the other way
- should the silver metal bar rotate? Only the side which i removed to put bracket on rotates easily (by hand) Should i be doing something up tighter? Need to add some rubber?
- Did your bracket rest on the gutter rail?