What Awning Provides Rear Coverage on My 2014 Toyota 4Runner?

Updated 02/24/2022 | Published 02/22/2022

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Kelty Waypoint Car Awning - 11' Long x 13' 9" Wide - Dark Teal and Orange

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$149.95

Rhino-Rack Batwing Awning - Roof Rack Mount - Bolt On - Passenger's Side - 118 Sq Ft

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$742.35

Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long - Qty 2

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$230.20

Question:

I like the batwing but my issue is a lot of our parking is just a wide area on the side of a gravel road that is why all I can use is a independent awning that deploys from the back only

asked by: Kenny N

Helpful Expert Reply:

I have a solution for you. Unfortunately, we do not have a swivel bracket that works with the Rhino-Rack Sunseeker Awning like the # RR32132. We also do not have swivel brackets for other similar models of awnings produced by other manufacturers.

However, a great solution that gives you rear coverage and still opens from the side of the vehicle is the Rhino-Rack Batwing Awning - Roof Rack Mount - Bolt On - Passenger's Side - 118 Sq Ft # RR33200. The Batwing opens from the side and allows you to swivel the canopy to the rear of your vehicle without having to open your trunk. It can easily be retracted into the original housing as well.

In order to use the Batwing, you need to have crossbars with top channels or a Pioneer platform. If you have raised rails on your 2014 4Runner, I recommend the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long # RRVA126B-2 along with the Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Raised Factory Side Rails # RRSX100. With this setup, you get the top channels you need for the awning. It is important to note that these crossbars will only work on raised rails on non-trail models only.

For another option, if you have a Trail model with raised rails, I recommend the Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform Rack - Raised Side Rails - 60" Long x 49" Wide # RR77AB. This system comes with SX legs that attach right to the rails themselves.

If you happen to have flush rails, the only only option we have is the Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform Rack with Backbone Mounting System - 84" Long x 49" Wide # RR43AB. This setup comes with the Backbone mounting system to hold up the top platform. This setup is only confirmed to fit flush rails on non-Trail 4Runners.

Lastly, if you have factory crossbars on your 4Runner without top channels, the best bet is to use the Kelty Waypoint Car Awning - 11' Long x 13' 9" Wide - Dark Teal and Orange # KE53TR. With the Waypoint, you will be able to mount the awning to the back of your vehicle without having to open the trunk. This is because the Waypoint attaches to your wheels and to the top of your vehicle.

expert reply by: Bob C

Kenny N.

1/1/0001

I like the batwing but my issue is a lot of our parking is just a wide area on the side of a gravel road that is why all I can use is a independent awning that deploys from the back only

Bob C.

2/24/2022

I understand. In that case, the best option is the Kelty Waypoint Car Awning - 11' Long x 13' 9" Wide - Dark Teal and Orange # KE53TR. This awning allows you to set up in the rear of the vehicle without having a swivel-type mechanism on your roof.