How much does an awning weigh?

[BiLLz0r Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close BiLLz0r]

Just wanting to get a ball park figure on how much 2*2.5m awnings weigh?
I'm going to see if I can get some brackets made up to allow mounting to the roof rails with no roof racks. The brackets have to be strong enough to hold it level, even when offroad.

[mjrandom Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close mjrandom]

I have a Rhino Sunseeker 2.5 (2.5 long by 2.0 wide) and the specifications claim it is 11.5kg. I would have thought it under 10kg but there you go.

[macaroon1 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close macaroon1]

Just my two bobs..I mentioned this idea to a couple of 4wd accessory shops some time ago....all said no way hosay. IMO, it'll be quicker (& Cheaper????) waiting for second hand crossbars off gumtree/ebay of whatever style to like! They always pop up. All the brackets are already made & available rather than 'spechul' fabricated ones!! Back to the question, I've the same awning, it's on the car but would not be >=12kgs. Hope it all works out. Thanks

[BiLLz0r Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close BiLLz0r]

I'll likely get the brackets made up for next to nothing. Just not sure if 1 rail could hold an awning as normally using roof crossbars you essentially have 2 holding it.
+ I just wanna be different

[macaroon1 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close macaroon1]

I'll be very interested to see how it turns out, esp after a lot of corrugations. Well designed brackets ( eg Traxrax..by Craigm) are a very lucrative (?) market. Point to consider, low height of the rails. You need it clearing opening doors, when rolled up and when the canvas is angled down (in use) plus be at stand up adult height. You don't want the awning roll resting on your paintwork, this is where the crossbars come in to there own. Good luck.

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

The roof rails are designed to transmit and support a vertical load directly into the roof structure. Hanging the awning off the rail will impose a bending force (ie pulling away from the car) which over time might fatigue and fail the rail mounts.

Let us know how you go

[mjrandom Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close mjrandom]

Keep the awning close to the rails that should keep loads down. D shaped clamp on bracket should do the trick.

[kav Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close kav]

Just my opinion , but I wouldn't . To much bending moment for one rail . Might look different but so might the repair bill . And yeah about 12 kgs.