OVS 180 Awning Install

Installation & tweaking of the Overland Vehicle Systems 180 degree awning on a 2008 4Runner.

[@Coppersaguaro]

Just ordered one for my 4Runner.

[@kevinriese2167]

Great video! Demonstrating that not all installations are as cut and dry as the manufacturer claims. I needed to use the spacers as well, however to avoid any twisting, I went with 3/8" thick starboard cut to full length and width of the mount. Using my router to router the adjustment slots in the starboard and then drilling through the 1×2" aluminum cross members. A little more fiddling around than what I would have liked but was required to clear my snorkel and allow for headroom. Watching your video first got me on the right track. Thanks, enjoy the awning and great outdoors. 🍻

[@Davejansma]

Thank you for this video. I am looking at adding a 180 to my Xterra and have been wondering how it would mount. Now i know and what i need for ansmooth transition. Again thank you

[@countryboy12gsp78]

Hey you could have attached it to your rooftop tent also!

[@streams76]

Eventually, that’s what I did, but originally, I wanted the tent to be centered, given the weight.

[@abcpatriot3276]

Did you need help installing the awning itself after mounting the brackets? If you didn't, how did you support the awning while installing the bolts from the mounting brackets to the back of the awning? I have a 2005 4Runner and I just got the awning but haven't had time yet for the install. Great helpful video. I don't have a roof top tent.

[@streams76]

I was able to get it on there by myself, but an extra set of hands would definitely have made it easier.

[@nashgamalinda5383]

What does LTE means in awning?

[@Snowboarding12345]

what's your tire/suspension setup? looks great!

[@streams76]

Thanks! Bilstein 6112/5160 & K02 265/70/17

[@joshuakim5905]

nice work getting it to fit. Do you have issues with it hitting the rear hatch when the hatch is up and the awning open?

[@streams76]

Not at all. If you do, just slide it forward.

[@joshuakim5905]

@@streams76 with awning open u can open the hatch with it hiring the awning?

[@streams76]

@@joshuakim5905 yes, that’s why I went with a 180 instead of a 270, so that the back area is open

[@joshuakim5905]

@@streams76 hm very interesting. I have a 4th gen like you and have the ovs 180. Currently at the height it is mounted I cannot open the awning all the way w the hatch open. The awning bits the hatch. I am going to put spacers and raise the awning higher which should then clear the hatch. The hatch will open just under the awning bar.

[@joshuakim5905]

looking at your build some more it looks like it is ok possibly bc your awning is pushed pretty far out from your roof. I put spacers to lift up the awning a little and it still hits the rear hatch. I am going to try to push it out some to see how that works out :)

[@theboston3386]

Why don’t you just get a bracket made for the tent and attach it to the tent.

[@streams76]

Because I wanted the tent to be centered. Eventually, that is what I did.

[@jei.phantom77]

Just flip it.