How to install a side awning on a 4wd. Easy 1 person DIY.

How to install a side awning on a 4wd. Easy 1 person DIY job requiring only a 10mm socket spanner, a 4mm allen key and a knife.
Takes under 30 minutes.

[@tabithascoot]

Thank you! I got a dune awning and kid at anaconda told me I didn't need any mounting kit! Yours is only video I found that isn't doing some backyard engineering to get it fitted! Off to get a prorack kit tomorrow. I'm a solo woman and didn't want to pay pink tax for an install. I got the confidence now. Enjoy your adventures!

[@AdventuringPals]

@@tabithascoot so glad to hear I could be helpful. Thanks for letting me know too, it does mean a lot to hear it.

[@tabithascoot]

@AdventuringPals well, got it on myself. Faffed about a bit, and needed some bolts from bunnings, but it's on. Just too bloody windy in Brisbane to set the awning up to try out!

[@AdventuringPals]

@@tabithascoot well done. How good. Hope you get to enjoy your awning soon.

[@namogel67]

Thanks man. You made it nice and easy to follow. Got my 2x2.5 this morning. All the best

[@AdventuringPals]

So glad to hear. Thanks for commenting.

[@juliecarr7240]

Thanks for the tips,a female here looking at installing the 2.5 x 3

[@AdventuringPals]

Too easy. Good luck with it. Hope it plays nice with you.

[@BeautifulGav]

Thanks Mate, I got my 2x2.5 this morning also. You give me confidence this IT nerd can do it himself : )

[@AdventuringPals]

Thanks mate. and good luck.

[@dinosman5232]

Awesome ! Thankyou mate for sharing all the good tips - It looks much easier now for me. God bless your family.

[@AdventuringPals]

Thanks mate. I’m so glad to hear I’ve been helpful to you.

[@benwhibley5996]

Thank you. great video and helped me out a lot by finding out the pro-rack kit fits the rhino rack bars to hold the bracket down.

[@AdventuringPals]

Thanks for the comment mate. I really love hearing that I’ve helped some one.

[@paullangley1938]

great job buddy i was wondering how to put one on and you just made it super easy for me thanks mate

[@AdventuringPals]

Thanks for the feedback mate. It’s much appreciated. So glad this was helpful to you.

[@fleks6564]

Thanks, man. very good tutorial. You can also buy your own brakets and nuts and bolts from bunnings for a lot cheaper

[@AdventuringPals]

Thanks mate. Much appreciate the advise.

[@TommyGunOZ]

i can't find any brackets like that at bunnings

[@WalkForFreedomOz]

Just picked up the XTM 2.5x2.5 awning. Now I need the mounting kit. 😁

[@AdventuringPals]

Nice one. Good luck on the install. 👍

[@stefikleinmiloslavich1813]

Cheers mate best video out there to install an awning to the rhino racks👍

[@AdventuringPals]

No worries at all. Thanks for the very nice comment. Much appreciated.

[@zuuzuka]

The first time I watched this video was last Christmas, finally I'm getting one for me this Christmas. Thanks mate!

[@AdventuringPals]

Thanks for watching mate. I hope the install went well for you. Enjoy the new awning.

[@renzo808]

Thanks for making this video my main man!

[@AdventuringPals]

No worries mate.

[@brycesshed6055]

On ya mate, made my install alot easier than it was going to be

[@AdventuringPals]

Glad to be of help. Thanks for commenting.

[@bas4937]

Very informative. I don't plan on keep the awning fixed permanently, is there an alternative to cutting the rubber strip?

[@AdventuringPals]

Thanks mate. I’m not too sure what else you do. I thought I’ve seen some brackets that are designed to be able to be removed and they only leave behind a part of the mounting bracket. But o can’t remember who makes them now. Sorry.

[@Star-d2h]

Best video you saved me so much time, thanks, mate

[@AdventuringPals]

Too easy mate. Thanks for the comment. I love hearing that our videos have been helpful.

[@Star-d2h]

Can you confirm if your roof rack is the "Prorack Aero Bar Roof Racks Pair 1200mm S16B Black"

[@AdventuringPals]

@@Star-d2h hi mate. No the roof racks are a rhino rack product. I have an install video of that on the channel too if that helps.

[@patchpaddy]

Mate, great video and so very helpful "BUT" there is always a but LOL🤣🤣🤣 you mentioned the price of the awing (Always a nice touch 😉) but you didn't touch on the price of the 'Gold Plated' T bolts. WTF they are dear enough to have a crack at making some 🥺 wish me luck. But again great video, look forward to watch the channel 👍👍

[@AdventuringPals]

Oh yeah. They cost nearly as much as the awning lol. Good luck mate and thanks for watching.

[@dineshchand]

Thanks nice Video, Just a quick question, instead of mounting the bracket on the top of the tack, can it be slide in the rack and drill through and bolt the bracket. this way you don't have to cut the rubber seal and it will look more professional.

[@AdventuringPals]

Thanks mate. You could do that depending on if you can access to the bottom of the rail and the mounting foot doesn’t get in the way. And there isn’t a lot of room in the channels. But the racks are designed with the idea of using nuts in the channels to mount things. They even call them “channel nuts”.

[@ShazBookOwl]

Hiya, Thanks for sharing. That was a great help. I have installed an awning (with hubby's help) on a camper, but now want another on the car. XTM looks like the way to go. Thanks for the info. Yep, I'm a Club Member of both BCF and SuperCheap Auto (totally worth it). Liked and subbed. Cheers

[@AdventuringPals]

Hi. Thanks so much for subscribing. Hope you enjoy some more of our content. I’m glad the video is helpful to you.

[@darekgee911]

Very informative video mate cheers ... gives me an idea on what it involves

[@AdventuringPals]

Thanks mate. Appreciate the feed back.

[@plokijij7856]

Great job champion! Got my xtm 2x2.5 this morning thanks for the video , wish I watched it before I bought it from BCF would have went to Supercheap !

[@AdventuringPals]

Too easy mate. They both change the prices quite often so just have to check at the time.

[@shafmahar4974]

Hey mate, nice video. Could you please share the kit details that you ordered additionally to the awnings bolts?

[@AdventuringPals]

Cheers mate. It’s was a awning mounting kit by pro rack, also bought from Supercheap auto.

[@AdventuringPals]

Item No. 342289 on the super cheap auto website

[@shafmahar4974]

@@AdventuringPals Don't you have Rhino Crossbars? I saw in other video of yours. Would Pro-rack be compatible with Rhino bars?

[@AdventuringPals]

@@shafmahar4974 yeah I do but it still works.

[@shafmahar4974]

@@AdventuringPals Awesome, thanks mate!

[@deeprollingriver52]

Thank you!

[@AdventuringPals]

You’re very welcome.

[@Toby3610]

Great video. Loved it. And thank you for the tips.

[@AdventuringPals]

Too easy.

[@mathewwang2483]

I just bought this they didn’t fucking give me any of the shit they was meant to. Gave me a dinged up awning with the mounting part of it banged up

[@AdventuringPals]

Sorry to hear this mate. I hope you’ve gotten it sorted out. Sorry for the late reply too. We’ve been on the road and haven’t had much time.

[@andrewquinn3339]

G'day 😊, you rock it today ... and every day

[@AdventuringPals]

Thanks mate. I appreciate the comment.

[@carlossalgado3039]

Great video

[@AdventuringPals]

Thanks mate. Much appreciated.

[@bridgetchave3197]

Your the bomb😎 thanks so much ,much appreciated easy instructions.

[@AdventuringPals]

So glad to hear. Thanks for commenting.

[@nnaheim.]

What bomb I am from the Iran and we dont joke about bomb

[@pppidsn647]

Good job. Thank you for sharing. 10mm socket means 6mm bolt. I'm a little worried about it. I know kings awning use 8mm bolt.

[@AdventuringPals]

Thanks mate. Mths bolt hasn’t been an issue for me yet and we have done heaps of corrugations.

[@pppidsn647]

@@AdventuringPals Thanks for the useful information. I just bought the xtm shower tent. Only $129 from BCF.😀

[@AdventuringPals]

@@pppidsn647 too easy mate. I didn’t know they had a shower tent and that price is unreal. Think I’ll look into one for myself. Thanks bud.

[@pppidsn647]

​@@AdventuringPals The shower tent is on sale now. Price is $149.99, but you can get $20 off on orders over $100. Go to BCF and have a look. Cheers.

[@AdventuringPals]

@@pppidsn647 thanks mate. I will do that.

[@andrewcampbell6276]

Thanks for your help

[@AdventuringPals]

Too easy mate.

[@Bandits_68]

Thanks champion, good video 👍

[@AdventuringPals]

Thank you mate. Hope it was helpful.

[@owlandlily]

Can you share a link for the mounting kit? 😊 Great video!!!

[@AdventuringPals]

Thanks. I haven’t got a link but it’s a prorack 4x4 awning attachment kit. Part number 342289 from Supercheap auto. Cost about $32

[@wasimbaig1078]

Nicely explained! not able to find those washers :( any suggestions where can I buy them from?

[@AdventuringPals]

Hi mate. If you’re in Aus, then Supercheap auto has them as well as many other auto shops. Supercheap Item No. 342289. If you send me a message on our Facebook messenger or Instagram, then I can send you a link. Same name for the other platforms. Hope that helps.

[@wasimbaig1078]

@@AdventuringPals thx bud! Will definitely visit supercheap today. Thanks heaps!

[@AdventuringPals]

@@wasimbaig1078 too easy. Good luck.

[@spartanptbungendore8627]

awesome video mate. very helpful. there is quite a gap between the awning mount and the cab roof. could you turn the L bracket upside down so the awning is mounted lower and close the gap a bit?

[@AdventuringPals]

Thanks mate. Yes you could do that but I made mine the way I did to give me more head room under the awning. I’ve had it the other way on other 4wds and it works fine.

[@spartanptbungendore8627]

@@AdventuringPals cheers champ. Thanks for the reply. You videos are great mate.

[@AdventuringPals]

@@spartanptbungendore8627 too easy mate. Glad to hear.

[@shmuk]

Thanks mate, good stuff.

[@AdventuringPals]

Thank you.

[@qqclean]

Great video and very informative!

[@AdventuringPals]

Thanks mate.

[@user-qi3nb8dz8w]

Thanks I'll be giving this a go soon

[@AdventuringPals]

Too easy. Hope it goes well for you.

[@jackcliffy]

legend cheers mate very helpful

[@AdventuringPals]

Too easy mate. Glad to be helpful to you.

[@toddterrace153]

Great vid. Whats the roof racks you have?

[@AdventuringPals]

@@toddterrace153 thanks mate. It a rhino rack. I have a install video on that too.

[@toddterrace153]

@@AdventuringPals legend will check it out.

[@AdventuringPals]

@@toddterrace153 too easy mate.

[@tdvng]

Awesome Video! Is that 2.5x2.5 or 2x2.5?

[@AdventuringPals]

Thanks mate. It’s 2x2.5.

[@tdvng]

Thanks for the quick reply! How’s it holding up if you’re still using it?

[@AdventuringPals]

@@tdvng too easy man. It’s been great. And I actually just removed it yesterday as now I have a 270 degree free standing awning on my canopy. It’s just a kings one.

[@준-d5q]

Did the awning on the crossbars get loose after using it for a while? I wonder how solid they are with those M6 ? or M8? bolts and nuts. I am doing the same thing on mine, and I was thinking of putting a couple of U bolts to really secure them on the crossbars. Thanks for the great video!

[@AdventuringPals]

It’s still solid on there. Haven’t even had to re tighten them.

[@준-d5q]

@@AdventuringPals thanks for the reply! Where can i buy those sliding spring nuts?

[@AdventuringPals]

@@준-d5q too easy mate. Super cheap, auto barn and some of the 4wding accessories shops like arb.

[@NasTimeAdventures]

I've had mine on my car for several weeks now and haven't even opened it yet. Does it look good?

[@AdventuringPals]

Hey bud. Yeah it’s ok. About the same as all the others I’ve had. We used it a fair bit on DHI.

[@jackturtle131]

G'day Elvin. Nice job mate, does it makes a noise when driving if I may ask.

[@AdventuringPals]

Hi mate. Thanks. It most likely does but with everything else that’s noisy on the ute already I haven’t noticed. I did notice when I put the roof racks on.

[@guidlines]

Do you plug the spare holes in the L bracket to stop water getting into the crossbar?

[@AdventuringPals]

No mate. I did not. The cross bar is aluminium and not a real worry about corrosion or water damage.

[@sanathwanniarachchi4118]

Hi mate I brought the 2×2.5 XTM. what exactly call those bolt going in to the RINO roof rack? Can I get those bolts from bunnings? Appreciate if you could reply?

[@AdventuringPals]

Hi mate. Sorry for the late reply. We’ve been out bush. They are called drop and turn nuts and I got them from Super Cheap Auto.

[@ghurunchimag]

What is that kit called? Where you get it from? They are not Avaialble in BCF

[@AdventuringPals]

Super Cheap Auto is where I got mine from. It’s called drop and turn nut. Sorry for the late reply. We’ve been out bush for a bit.

[@daltonshand3992]

Where did you get your roof cross bars?

[@AdventuringPals]

Can’t remember for sure but most likely auto barn or Supercheap auto.

[@GinoMiccoli]

Hi, where are those nifty brackets that slide into your roof rack for the awning available?

[@AdventuringPals]

Hi mate. I got them from super cheap and you can get them from most auto parts suppliers.

[@aaronleung8809]

Why does your kit come with more stuff than mine?

[@AdventuringPals]

Dunno mate. I got mine a while back. Maybe they’ve changed it up.

[@lyndoncarter1528]

Good one

[@AdventuringPals]

Thanks mate. Hope you’re well.

[@lyndoncarter1528]

@@AdventuringPals all good in lock down at Alice Springs at moment

[@fuadarif4056]

Can you install with L bar going pointing down?

[@AdventuringPals]

Yes. I think that would work if you had the space. I e done it before on a previous ute. I only went the way I did to give me extra head room under the awning when set up.

[@anmolshrestha5204]

Hey Mate! Do this go with Yakima Thrubar ?

[@AdventuringPals]

Hi sorry mate I don’t know for sure, but I would think that there would be a way to make it work.

[@anmolshrestha5204]

Okay Thanks! Coz looking to buy one and completely unsure whether it goes with the tools and brackets included on purchase of XTM awnings.

[@michaelraiti7548]

Hey mate where do I get the little brackets that slide into the roof rails ?

[@AdventuringPals]

Super cheap auto should have them.

[@newyboys]

Credit to use doing this on the road ,🍻🍻🍻

[@AdventuringPals]

Mate always something to do on the ute. Being a new ute I never actually got a chance to do everything to it yet. Thanks for watching mate.

[@RossTheGarde]

Hey mate, do you know what you call that bolt in 2:53 markand where i can buy it?

[@AdventuringPals]

Hi mate. It all came with the ROLA rack awning mounting kit I bought from super cheap auto.

[@AdventuringPals]

Actually I think they may have changed that kit and when I installed a shower awning, I purchased a ROLA rack m8 drop and turn kit.

[@RossTheGarde]

@@AdventuringPals noted that. Thanks mate

[@AdventuringPals]

@@RossTheGarde too easy. Good luck with it.

[@SeansLawnCare]

Anaconda

[@nathanashburner5022]

Mate where's your graet northern

[@AdventuringPals]

Haha. This was a early morning mission before heading off for a big drive. But there definitely was some that night. Cheers 🍻

[@jamiehogan6602]

Should of went the new hankook at2 rf11 woulda impressed much more then the bfs

[@AdventuringPals]

Hi mate. The biggest reason I went with the BFG is that they had stock of the size I needed. I made a last minute decision to change tyres as my old ones still had decent tread but I changed them early due to us booking to go to Dirt Hartog Island. I just didn’t have the time to order and wait for the hankooks. I still love the hankooks after my last set and still recommend them too. Thanks for watching.

[@jamiehogan6602]

Even better the new rf11 over rf10 had ment to be 10% better also round much better off-road and much quieter to in the long run and to start off had set of the older rf10 do 194,000km can't beat em even qld way and looking anything mechanical or tyre wise always around if need something

[@jamiehogan6602]

Bfs still good best can go hankook then bfs then falken in at tyres at the moment

[@AdventuringPals]

@@jamiehogan6602 sounds pretty good. Will be in qld by next year so I definitely appreciated the offer. Thanks mate.

[@rtsteele567]

That thing's up too high. Maybe should've flipped those L-Brackets facing "down".

[@AdventuringPals]

Hi mate. Thanks for sharing your opinion. It’s always welcome. I did consider doing it like that but I ended up going this way to give me more head room at the door. I usually angle the end away from the car down slightly or quite steeply at times too. No reason you couldn’t do it the other way if it suits your application.

[@rtsteele567]

@@AdventuringPals I watched again and understand. I mounted mine down but my vehicle is a bit higher than yours I think. It's an impressive piece of kit for the price. I hope you got as good a deal on this thing as we do here in the States.

[@AdventuringPals]

@@rtsteele567 yeah my ute is pretty low. I had it mounted like yours on my last ute as it was a bit higher. These do come pretty heavily discounted at times I think just over $100AU. But I’m sure they would be cheaper in the states. Thanks.