A 270 degree awning is the best thing you can bolt to a roof rack and the most annoying thing to take off it. Four bolts, overhead, in a tight gap between the awning body and the rack side profile, usually with a wrench you cannot turn more than a quarter turn at a time. So most people leave it on all winter. These are the awning mounting brackets that fix that.
This 270 awning mount bolts to the side profile of your Slimline 3 rack and stays there. Four self-aligning stainless steel bobbins fit to your awning base, with no awning modification required. After that it is two latches: release them and lift the awning off, no tools involved. Weight limit is 66 lbs, and everything needed to install it is in the box.
How It Works
The whole system is a one-time install followed by seconds every time after.
Bracket to rack. The two rack mounts bolt to the side profile of your Slimline 3. This is the part you do once, with the supplied stainless hardware and the fitment guide.
Bobbins to awning. The four self-aligning stainless steel bobbins secure to your awning base using the supplied awning plates. No drilling, cutting, or modification to the awning itself.
Lift on, latch down. The bobbins drop into the rack mounts and self-align as they seat. Close the two latches and the awning is secured.
Release and lift off. Two latches, then lift. That is the entire removal process, and it takes seconds rather than an afternoon.
The brackets stay on the rack when the awning is off, so the next refit is just as fast. Nothing to store, nothing to lose, nothing to hunt for in a drawer come spring.
Why This Changes How You Use an Awning
Most people treat a 270 awning as a permanent fixture because removing it is a job. That has real costs.
Off-Season Weight
Forty-odd pounds riding on the roof through winter, costing fuel every mile, for an awning you are not using.
Weekday Driving
Drag and wind noise on the commute for gear you only need at weekends. Taking it off stops being theoretical.
Rack Access
An awning in place blocks one whole side of the tray. Lifting it off opens the rack up for a bigger load.
As a quick release awning mount, this turns a half-hour wrenching session into something you do on the way out of the driveway. Which means you actually do it.
Built to Stay Put
A roof rack awning mount is only useful if it is secure as well as quick. The parts that carry the load here are stainless steel: the four bobbins, the installation hardware, all of it.
The bobbins are self-aligning, which matters more than it sounds when you are lifting an awkward awning overhead on your own. You do not need to line up four points perfectly. Get it close and the bobbins seat themselves as the awning comes down.
The system is also lockable, so a tool-free release does not mean anyone walking past can lift your awning off in a car park.
Weight Limit and Wind
Two things to respect, both straight from Dometic.
The weight limit is 66 lbs (30kg). That covers most 270 degree awnings comfortably, but check yours before ordering, particularly if it is a heavier canvas model or has a mounted annex. Call us at 844-200-3979 with the awning you are running and we will confirm.
Always guy your awning down. A 270 awning is a large sail, and a gust that catches it puts serious load on whatever is holding it. Guy ropes are not optional with this mount or any other. Stake it out properly every time you deploy, even for an hour.
Specifications
| Fits | Front Runner Slimline 3 roof racks (bolts to the side profile) |
| Awning Type | 270 degree awnings |
| Weight Limit | 66 lbs (30kg) |
| Removal | Tool-free, 2 latches |
| Bobbins | 4 self-aligning stainless steel |
| Hardware | Stainless steel, supplied |
| Security | Lockable |
| Awning Modification | None required |
| Product Dimensions | 7.48" H x 7.17" W |
| Net Weight | 8.60 lbs |
| SKU | RRAC1004 |
What's Included
📄 Installation Instructions
Download the fitment guide. All required mounting hardware is included in the box.
Pros
- A tool-free awning mount: two latches and the awning lifts off in seconds
- Self-aligning bobbins make a one-person lift realistic
- No modification to the awning required
- Brackets stay on the rack when the awning is off
- Lockable, so tool-free does not mean unsecured
- Stainless steel bobbins and hardware throughout
- All mounting hardware and the fitment guide supplied
Cons
- 66 lb weight limit, so check a heavier canvas awning before ordering
- Designed for the Slimline 3 side profile specifically
- Guy ropes are still mandatory, this is not a wind solution
- Adds 8.6 lbs to the setup
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it fit my awning?
It is designed for 270 degree awnings, and no awning modification is required. The four bobbins secure to your awning base using the supplied plates. The limit to watch is weight: 66 lbs (30kg). Most 270 awnings sit comfortably under that, but heavier canvas models can get close. Call us at 844-200-3979 with the awning you are running and we will check it.
Does it work on a Slimline II rack?
This mount is built for the Slimline 3 side profile and Dometic specifies it for that rack. The Slimline 3 uses a redesigned side profile, so do not assume it carries over to an older Slimline II. Call us at 844-200-3979 with your rack and we will confirm before you order rather than after.
How long does removal actually take?
Seconds. Release the two latches and lift the awning off. The bracket work is a one-time install, and after that there is no wrenching in tight spaces, no overhead bolts, and nothing to undo. Refitting is the same in reverse, and the self-aligning bobbins mean you do not have to line up four points precisely.
Do the brackets have to come off with the awning?
No. The rack mounts stay bolted to the Slimline 3 side profile whether the awning is on or off. That is the point. Nothing to store, nothing to lose, and the next refit is as quick as the last removal.
Is it secure enough to leave parked up?
The system is lockable, so a tool-free release does not mean anyone can lift your awning off in a car park. For wind, the answer is different: always guy your awning down when deployed. A 270 awning is a large sail and a gust puts serious load on any mount. Stake it out properly every time, even for an hour.
Complete Your Setup
Not Sure About Your Awning?
Tell us which 270 awning and which rack you are running. We will confirm the fit and the weight before you order.
844-200-3979