Anyone mount a 180° awning on the roof?

[Undertheradar]

My daily driver JT ( 4” long arm & 37’s) is slowly transitioning into more of a “rock lander” type rig. We already have a buggy & crawler but looking to use this rig for more trail scouting and wilderness camping. Set of dyntrac’s on order, picking tire/wheel combo now.

On my last scouting trip the temps were in the 90’s with no shade for miles. At our lunch break I sat under a friends awning to escape the brutal heat. Definitely a game changer when there’s no shade.

Looking to mount 180° Awning off a roof rack for maximum shade and want it easily removed for tight trails. Anyone done this? I’ve seen 90° degree awnings but they don’t offer as much shade. I don’t have a bed rack, I will have a roof rack so suggestions for that are welcome too.

 

[DirtHeadDavis]

My daily driver JT ( 4” long arm & 37’s) is slowly transitioning into more of a “rock lander” type rig. We already have a buggy & crawler but looking to use this rig for more trail scouting and wilderness camping. Set of dyntrac’s on order, picking tire/wheel combo now.

On my last scouting trip the temps were in the 90’s with no shade for miles. At our lunch break I sat under a friends awning to escape the brutal heat. Definitely a game changer when there’s no shade.

Looking to mount 180° Awning off a roof rack for maximum shade and want it easily removed for tight trails. Anyone done this? I’ve seen 90° degree awnings but they don’t offer as much shade. I don’t have a bed rack, I will have a roof rack so suggestions for that are welcome too.

My buddy used to have ROAM one on his cab-height bed rack, but on a Tacoma. Are you asking for mounting suggestions? Awning suggestions? Rack suggestions? I don't know anyone on here who runs one.

 

[Ddays]

My buddy used to have ROAM one on his cab-height bed rack, but on a Tacoma. Are you asking for mounting suggestions? Awning suggestions? Rack suggestions? I don't know anyone on here who runs one.

I think WJ had one on his old rig

 

[DirtHeadDavis]

I think WJ had one on his old rig

studios or longarm? Lol let's call them up...

Edit: @WJCO ?

 

[Undertheradar]

My buddy used to have ROAM one on his cab-height bed rack, but on a Tacoma. Are you asking for mounting suggestions? Awning suggestions? Rack suggestions? I don't know anyone on here who runs one.

Awning & mounting suggestions. I’ve seen the ROAM, it’s kind of a small footprint. I like the JCR roof rack but their mount doesn’t work with 180° awnings.

 

[Ddays]

studios or longarm? Lol let's call them up...

Edit: @WJCO ?

yeah, all that extra typing too much

 

[WJCO]

Had this.

 

[cozdude]

Most people are doing a 270 awning now a days. I have done a decent amount on some different branded bed racks on fords and Toyotas but have yet to do one on a gladiator.

 

[jeeeep]

wow , quick search and there are a lot of options

 

[Ddays]

Had this.

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Miss it? That was a cool Jeep

 

[WJCO]

Miss it? That was a cool Jeep

A little. I miss the adventures. Had I moved it, it would just sit.

 

[Undertheradar]

wow , quick search and there are a lot of options

I found very few 180° awnings that mount to a roof rack. Most 180° degree awnings I’m finding are 8’ long and mount to a bed rack. I need something in the 5’ range as I don’t have a bed rack. Please share some companies you found on your quick search, it would be much appreciated.

 

[Undertheradar]

Most people are doing a 270 awning now a days. I have done a decent amount on some different branded bed racks on fords and Toyotas but have yet to do one on a gladiator.

Those 270° degree awnings use a bed rack to support them. I don’t have a bed rack, I’m going to add a roof rack and was hoping to find a 180° awning that would work. So far the only ones I’m finding that are the right length are 90°.

 

[jeeeep]

I found very few 180° awnings that mount to a roof rack. Most 180° degree awnings I’m finding are 8’ long and mount to a bed rack. I need something in the 5’ range as I don’t have a bed rack. Please share some companies you found on your quick search, it would be much appreciated.

HD Nomadic 180 LTE Awning - Dark Grey with Black Travel Cover Universal

Upgrade your experience with the HD Nomadic 180 LTE Awning - Dark Grey w/ Black Travel Cover. Enjoy 180-degree coverage and maximum shade wherever you roam.

overlandvehiclesystems.com

GOBI Jeep Wrangler Foxwing Awning Brackets Triple Support Kit (Stealth)

The GOBI Jeep Wrangler Foxwing Awning Brackets Triple Support Kit, designed for quick and easy access to retractable side awnings.

gobiracks.com

Peregrine 180° Compact Awning 2.0

Experience the best of outdoor living with our 180° degree awning free standing, providing maximum shade and weather protection.

23zero.com

Darche Eclipse 180 Gen 2 Awning (Clearance) - Brigade Overland

Simply the best 180-degree awning on the market. Featuring 88sq-ft of coverage and a quick deployment, Eclipse 180 provides plenty of coverage for Canadians

brigadeoverland.com

 

[Undertheradar]

Had this.

Thanks for the pics. So far the only awnings I’m finding that will work with a roof rack are the 90° ones. Was hoping for more shade but it might be my only choice unless I got a bed rack which I don’t want to do.

 

[Undertheradar]

HD Nomadic 180 LTE Awning - Dark Grey with Black Travel Cover Universal

Upgrade your experience with the HD Nomadic 180 LTE Awning - Dark Grey w/ Black Travel Cover. Enjoy 180-degree coverage and maximum shade wherever you roam.

overlandvehiclesystems.com

GOBI Jeep Wrangler Foxwing Awning Brackets Triple Support Kit (Stealth)

The GOBI Jeep Wrangler Foxwing Awning Brackets Triple Support Kit, designed for quick and easy access to retractable side awnings.

gobiracks.com

Peregrine 180° Compact Awning 2.0

Experience the best of outdoor living with our 180° degree awning free standing, providing maximum shade and weather protection.

23zero.com

I looked at the HD Nomadic, it’s too big. Never saw the 23Zero mini awning, looks like it would fit just right. Thanks!

 

[Ddays]

Can always carry one of these. If I ever go to Moab in July again (lol doubtful) I am for sure taking one. Our group needed to do some pretty intensive electrical troubleshooting & repairs on a jeep in the middle of Where Eagles Dare and for an hour and a half everyone just baked. One of these would have been awesome. Be handy doing repairs in the rain as well.