Are SlimShady and MajorShady Awning Have Same Mounting Brackets
Updated 10/30/2025 | Published 02/25/2025
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I would like to see if I can mount these with the yakima slimshady mounts that I already have. Do you know the measurements for the mounting points?
asked by: David
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Expert Reply:
Hey David, so I looked at the L-bracket mounting brackets for the the Slim Shady (now OverNout # Y56VR and the Major Shade part # Y72AV and they are similar in shape but have totally different bolt patterns. The Major has only two bolt holes whereas the Slim has several more so it wouldn't work.
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Jameson C
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Yakima MajorShady 270 Awning - Roof Rack Mount - Bolt On - Driver's Side - 80 Sq Ft
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Jameson C.
10/30/2025
Hey David, did you end up finding a good way to mount the MajorShady awning with your SlimShady brackets? Knowing what worked could help others trying to reuse their existing Yakima mounts.