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Thule HideAway Awning - Direct Mount - Waterproof - 6' 6" Long x 8' 6" Wide
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Price: $1,149.95
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Thule HideAway Awning - Direct Mount - Waterproof - 6' 6" Long x 8' 6" Wide
Part Number: TH490018
$1,149.95
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Thule Car Awning - TH490018
- Roof Mount
- SUVs
- Vans
- 8 - 9 Feet Wide
- Thule
- Driver Side
- Passenger Side
- Rectangle
- 50 Square Feet or Less
- Gray
6' 6" x 8' 6". The Hideaway awning rolls out from the top of your vehicle to provide shelter. It mounts directly to your vehicle's side wall with the included hardware. Hand crank lets you open and close awning in seconds.
Features:
- Roll-out awning shields campers and tailgaters from sun and rain
- Mounts directly to your vehicle's side wall with included hardware
- Telescopic hand crank lets you easily roll out awning by yourself
- Spring-loaded arms optimize fabric tension for wind resistance
- Oval-shaped legs provide support for non-vehicle side of awning
- Lightweight aluminum housing and support legs resist corrosion
- Waterproof material with welded seams keeps you dry in inclement weather
- Adapter (sold separately) required for mounting awning to your camper van
- Gray color
Specs:
- Dimensions: 6' 6" long x 8' 6" wide
- Coverage: 48 sq ft
- Weight: 39 lbs
- 2-Year limited warranty
Note: Thule has different brandings for this awning, depending on the market. You may receive this awning branded as either Hideaway or Omnistar depending on current stock levels.
Adapter Applications
| Year | Make | Model | Mount Type | Adapter Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 - current | Ram | ProMaster (Low and High Roof) | Fixed Point | TH308960 |
| 1980 - 2002 | Volkswagen | Vanagon | Gutter | TH307880 |
| 1992 - 2003 | Volkswagen | EuroVan Lift Roof Camper | Naked | TH307887 |
| 1992 - 2003 | Volkswagen | EuroVan | Naked | TH307879 |
492008 Thule Hide Away Awning - Direct Mount - Waterproof - 55.25 Sq Ft - Gray
Replaces 490018
Installation Details
Customer Satisfaction Score:
89% were satisfied with this product
11% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
4.4
104 reviews
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Groundskeeper
03/16/2021
Thule is top line and this awning is no exception. Did not have much chance to use it in the last year due to family issues, but plan a big year camping this summer. When installing be sure to mount into structural support of your trailer or RV. I used a stud locator that also finds steel studs and rechecked everything before drilling. These awnings are a heavy and wanted to make it was secure and exactly parallel to the trailer. Worth the extra money for a top line awning and the extra time to install to make sure all was done perfect. etrailer the place to buy!
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Larry
05/22/2020
Thule hideaway awning is a nice piece of equipment. It always works great and looks great. The installation kit is well constructed and was easy to install on my Forest River R-Pod RP178. After a year I am still very happy with the purchase. E-trailer's website was great to work with. Thanks
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Stephan
07/18/2023
Excellent customer service! Great job everyone at etrailer!
Chris
7/18/2024
Still works like new.
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Paulo
01/05/2023
Great quality as expected. Direct mount installation is pretty straightforward. Great customer service from etrailer.
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Mike
04/18/2022
Excellent product and service from etrailer. It’s unfortunate parts from Vendors at times are delayed in production. Such is becoming a normal
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Brad
08/11/2022
you were very helpful with the product. I had problems shipping and they replaced the product with the help of some pictures. They were very responsive.
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Ivan
05/18/2024
One of the best purchases I have ever made. Easy to deploy and easy to retract. Installation is simple also. Impressive engineering
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Ralph R
12/27/2022
The install was simple and it looks awesome on the back of my toyhauler.
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Kevin
02/21/2024
smooth transaction Thank you!
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Richard
09/04/2022
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Lois
07/29/2022
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Orion Motors
12/10/2025
We've installed a number of these Thule awnings on our builds, and they work and look great!
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Colin
05/12/2022
I've been on the hunt for this awning for over a year as its been out of stock. There are other options out there for the Sprinter van but this one was the best choice for my rack. You do need to purchase the mounting brackets separately, which come with different options for attaching to crossbars amd roof rails. I had some roof rail pucks laying around that I used to attach the brackets too.
This is very versatile and can be set up with the legs on the ground or with the Thule optional brackets(Purchase
separately) that attach the legs to the van..this is great if setting up on a hard surface or if you need to keep your dog on a lead and not get tangled up.the only tricky part for me is that my van is tall so once I get the awning out about 2 ft, I have to hop in the van and get the legs out- no biggie.this is very nicely made and easy to set up take down. Lots of optinal accessories as well
This is very versatile and can be set up with the legs on the ground or with the Thule optional brackets(Purchase
separately) that attach the legs to the van..this is great if setting up on a hard surface or if you need to keep your dog on a lead and not get tangled up.the only tricky part for me is that my van is tall so once I get the awning out about 2 ft, I have to hop in the van and get the legs out- no biggie.this is very nicely made and easy to set up take down. Lots of optinal accessories as well
Colin
5/13/2023
Its been a yr and this has held up well. I contemplated removing this for the winter, not knowing if a few snow incidents or salty roads woulld cause issue..but I still camp in my van in winter and having the awning is always a great option. * I always make sure to try to clean off the top of the awning after its been deployed due to tree debris, Inects, etc getting wrapped up when closing.
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Leslie
07/03/2026
I put off buying this because of the cost. Worth every penny! Easy to install but guys! - read the directions! Its not hard to put out/in but again- read the directions the first time and close the side door to the van before you reel it out.The awning is wonderful and adds so much usable living space to our campsite. I wish I would have purchased this right away.
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Shelby
04/23/2021
I will just email this review to you here. So far the Thule roof mount awning appears to be a 5-Star product.
Just now have it installed. This awning is very nice. It mounts tight to the roof with a foam rubber gasket to eliminate any potential rattles while driving or rain leaking in under the awning when in use. It has a low profile to minimize wind resistance while driving. The adapter kit which secures the Awning to the roof of the ProMaster Van is excellent quality and attaches quickly and securely. However, placing the awning into the adapter brackets is not as simple as the directions indicate. Once you figure out the proper procedure required(which is a bit different than the directions) it all went together nicely.
Here are a couple of pictures. from this morning's installation. Not a very nice day here so the pics are marginal.
Hopefully you received the return awning ok.
Thanks for you good service,
Just now have it installed. This awning is very nice. It mounts tight to the roof with a foam rubber gasket to eliminate any potential rattles while driving or rain leaking in under the awning when in use. It has a low profile to minimize wind resistance while driving. The adapter kit which secures the Awning to the roof of the ProMaster Van is excellent quality and attaches quickly and securely. However, placing the awning into the adapter brackets is not as simple as the directions indicate. Once you figure out the proper procedure required(which is a bit different than the directions) it all went together nicely.
Here are a couple of pictures. from this morning's installation. Not a very nice day here so the pics are marginal.
Hopefully you received the return awning ok.
Thanks for you good service,
Shelby
4/24/2022
Worked great. Saved us many times on rainy nights while camping in Maine. Great product.
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William
04/10/2025
The awning that I bought for my Mercedes sprinter fit very well easy install great quality thank you Bill
William
4/13/2026
Great just like the day I installed it
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Colin
08/19/2024
When I received the awning it had been damaged in shipment despite the extra burly packaging. It had been severely bent in the middle but instead of returning it I decided to bend it back into shape with clamps etc. I was successful for the most part, there are only some ripples in the outer shell and one of the poles doesn’t extend freely. The installation was put on hold while I did body work on the van and had it painted. Then I got injured skiing and here we are a year after the purchase and have just installed it. Of course the mounting brackets don’t fit the shape of my ‘95 Toyota hiace so I shimmed them and they seem to work well now. (photos attached)
The awning deploys easily and I am surprised how far out it extends. The poles can mount to your vehicle with the supplied brackets or go straight to the ground vertically depending on your situation. I look forward to taking it out camping to enjoy the shade.
The awning deploys easily and I am surprised how far out it extends. The poles can mount to your vehicle with the supplied brackets or go straight to the ground vertically depending on your situation. I look forward to taking it out camping to enjoy the shade.
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Jack G.
12/09/2022
We bought a 2019 Forest River R Pod in Sept. 2022 with no awning because the previous said it was broken and he threw it away. I called to cancel an awning that was too short on Nov. 18, 2022 and ordered the 9' 10" awning and Alyssa told me we may not get it until next summer. I received an email over a week later that our awning was shipped, and we received it Dec. 9, 2022. It was very easy to install since the camper already had the Thule bracket on the camper. The weather also cooperated with installing it! These awnings are made in England and Alyssa told me the Thule is having difficulty getting orders done and shipped. I don't know what kind of strings e-trailer pulled but I was very happy we got it in a very timely manner. Very pleased with the quality and excellent service!
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Kevin
06/16/2021
After a ton of research I chose the Hideaway roof rack mount awning for my Ford Transit van conversion project. The awning was easy to mount, (did so in about 1 hour with help of my wife). I mounted my roof rack mounting brackets upside down onto my home-made roof rack and it fits beautifully.
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Bob
01/25/2023
Ordering from etrailer has always been effortless. Prices are on point and free shipping doesn't hurt either. The awning went on in an hour using the kit that I also purchased from etrailer. Will return to their site for the other items I will need for my build.
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Smiley’s Cycle Works
10/10/2021
Great product with good mounting system. Options on how the supports get anchored. Clean slim profile when closed up.
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Ryan
07/12/2024
A year later and with lots of use this has been worth every penny! I have used it a lot and its as nice as new. So easy to setup or “hideaway”. Truly love it!
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Tim
02/17/2025
We replaced our Carefree awning with the Thule manual hideaway awning on our Travato 59G. It was an easy replacement and it did not require any modifications or calibrations. Another great side of the Thule awning is you can secure the awning with tie downs which protects the awning from instant surprising wind gusts.
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James
07/19/2023
I'm extremely disappointed in customer service at Etrailer. I called regarding an issue with the telescoping hand crank getting stuck in the hole when pulling out or retracting the awning. I was told by Shawnee in customer service to call the manufacture, Thule.
Jenny N.
7/25/2023
Sometimes the fastest way to receive help is to contact the manufacturer. I, myself, reached out to Thule about what was happening with your awning and was advised to have you reach out to them as they would need pictures to help figure out what is going on with the handle.
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Craig
04/22/2022
I was going to purchase an ARB awning until I saw the Thule. Perfect size for my 2020 Ford Transit Connect with crank out awning instead of the ARB's hand unroll and roll back up to store. Enclosed casing instead of a zippered bag as well as a quality build overall. The added cost for a quality product was well worth it.
Craig
4/23/2023
After a year the Thule awning still works flawlessly. Awesome looking unit on my Transit Connect receives many comments. Absolutely no noticeable whistling traveling down the highway. Great unit that I would definitely recommend to anyone.
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Groundskeeper
3/17/2022
The Thule awning is still working great, have not used it much but it had never failed us. Easy to set up and retract. It is a great awning, etrailer is the place to buy it.