I figured out how to integrate a roof rack with the F65s Eagle awning. Everyone raves about the F65s Eagle Awning. I wanted to install this awning because it is powered and it does not need support legs when extended. The issue with mounting this awning is the support bracket goes the full width of the van, front to back, so you lose your ability to install a roof rack. I wanted to carry surfboards on top of my roof as well as solar panels. The boards will block the sun from the panels when I am driving but I am installing a second alternator as well. I will install 3 - 100 watt solar panels on my roof.
To accomplish this project, I purchased the Flatline Van Co Low Pro Roof Rack, FLVC Fiamma adapter kit, ¾” thick plastic cutting board, about 15 – 10MM M6-1.0 nuts and 15 – 40MM M6-1.0 bolts.
I had to put on and take off the awning mounting bracket three times to mock things up and figure out the placement but it all worked out and I am stoked in the end.
To accomplish this project, I purchased the Flatline Van Co Low Pro Roof Rack, FLVC Fiamma adapter kit, ¾” thick plastic cutting board, about 15 – 10MM M6-1.0 nuts and 15 – 40MM M6-1.0 bolts.
I had to put on and take off the awning mounting bracket three times to mock things up and figure out the placement but it all worked out and I am stoked in the end.
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