Will the Mounting Kit # RR31105 Fit Yakima Round Bars and an ARB Awning

Published 09/28/2018

Question:

Hi, I am looking at a way to mount my ARB Awning to Yakima Round Bars. I saw this item: Mounting Kit for Rhino-Rack Foxwing Awnings - Square and Round Crossbars Item # RR31105 I am wondering if the hole spacing for the Rhino Rack Awning is the same as the ARB Awning. Also, is this made out of metal or plastic? Plastic worries me a bit in regards to durability, I do a good bit of off-roading and I dont want it to stress fracture the plastic.

asked by: Cory M

Expert Reply:

I am not sure if the Mounting Kit # RR31105 will fit your ARB awning bracket but I went out to the warehouse and found the holes for the U-Bolt to be about 1-1/2" apart on center. The brackets are compatible with the Yakima round bars since they can accommodate a round bar up to 1-1/8" in diameter.

These are made of plastic but it is a thicker kind of plastic. Rhino-Rack is based out of Australia so a lot of their equipment is geared towards off-road camping/recreation. If these fit they should hold up well for off-roading.

expert reply by: Jon G