Anyone running a roof rack water tank knows the problem. The tap sits tight against the side of the vehicle, so filling a bottle means holding it at an angle against the bodywork, washing your hands means soaking the door, and getting a jerry can or a bucket underneath is simply not happening. The water is there. You just cannot get at it properly.
The Front Runner Slimline 3 Tap Extension Bracket swings your tap 90 degrees out from the rack, giving 15.6 inches (396mm) of clearance from the side of the vehicle. A spring pin locks it in the open or the closed position, so it stays put while you use it and folds flat when you drive. Built from black powder-coated 3CR12 stainless steel, it weighs 2.27 lbs and comes with stainless installation hardware and a fitment guide.
What 15.6 Inches Actually Buys You
It sounds like a small thing until you have spent a week washing up against the side of your own vehicle.
Room for a Container
A jerry can, a bucket, a kettle or a camp sink fits under the tap instead of jamming against the door.
No Splashback
Water lands on the ground rather than down the side of your vehicle, which matters if you are washing dishes or boots.
Room to Stand
You can actually get under the tap to wash your hands or your face without contorting against the bodywork.
On an overland water tank setup, this is the difference between water you use constantly and water you use grudgingly. It is a small bracket that changes a daily annoyance.
How It Works
Mounts to the side profile. The bracket bolts to the side profile of your Slimline 3 rack with the supplied stainless hardware. One-time install using the fitment guide.
Swings out 90 degrees. At camp, swing the bracket out from the side of the rack. Your tap now sits 15.6 inches clear of the vehicle.
Spring pin locks it open. The pin holds the bracket in the deployed position, so it does not drift back in while you are using it or when something bumps it.
Fold and lock closed. Swing it back and the same spring pin locks it shut for driving. No rattle, no swing, nothing hanging off the side of the rack.
The spring pin locking both positions is the part that matters. A bracket that only locks open is still something flapping around on the highway.
You Will Want the Hose Kit
Worth being clear about this before you order: the bracket moves your tap outward, which means the supply line between your tank and the tap needs to cover the extra distance.
Front Runner makes a Hose Kit For Tap Extension Bracket for exactly that, and Dometic specifies it as the intended pairing. Without it you are either improvising a longer line or finding your existing hose will not reach once the bracket swings out.
It is a separate purchase. Call us at 844-200-3979 and we will make sure you have both pieces before anything ships.
Built From the Right Material
An overland water tank accessory gets wet by design, and this one more than most. It holds a tap, it lives on the outside of the vehicle, and it spends its life in the splash zone of whatever you are rinsing off.
It is made from 3CR12 stainless steel with a black powder coat, the same material and finish used across the Front Runner rack range. Corrosion resistance matters here more than on almost any other rack accessory, and the finish means it matches your rack rather than standing out as an afterthought.
The moving parts are the point of failure on any swing-out bracket, so stainless construction on a part that pivots and takes a spring pin is worth paying attention to.
Specifications
| Fits | Front Runner Slimline 3 roof racks (side profile) |
| Swing Range | 90 degrees out from the rack |
| Clearance Gained | 15.6" (396mm) from the side of the vehicle |
| Locking | Spring pin, locks in open or closed position |
| Material | 3CR12 stainless steel |
| Finish | Black powder coating |
| Hardware | Stainless steel, supplied |
| Recommended Pairing | Hose Kit For Tap Extension Bracket (sold separately) |
| Product Dimensions | 4.21" W x 2.64" H |
| Net Weight | 2.27 lbs |
| SKU | RRAC1006 |
What's Included
The Hose Kit For Tap Extension Bracket is sold separately.
📄 Installation Instructions
Download the fitment guide. All required mounting hardware is included in the box.
Pros
- 15.6 inches of clearance, enough for a jerry can or bucket under the tap
- Spring pin locks it in both the open and closed positions
- Folds flat against the rack for driving
- 3CR12 stainless steel in a part that lives permanently wet
- Finish matched to the Front Runner rack range
- Only 2.27 lbs
- Stainless hardware and fitment guide supplied
Cons
- The Hose Kit is sold separately and you will almost certainly need it
- Adds width when deployed, so mind the space you park in
- Only useful if you already run a water tank on the rack
- Designed for the Slimline 3 side profile specifically
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the hose kit as well?
Almost certainly. Moving the tap 15.6 inches outward means your supply line has to cover the extra distance, and Front Runner makes the Hose Kit For Tap Extension Bracket for that purpose. Dometic specifies it as the intended pairing. It is a separate purchase, so call us at 844-200-3979 and we will make sure you get both pieces together.
Does it stay put while I am using it?
Yes. A spring pin locks the bracket in the open position, so it holds steady while you fill a container or wash up rather than drifting back toward the vehicle. The same pin locks it closed for driving, which is the part that matters most. A bracket that only locks open is still something swinging around at highway speed.
What can I actually fit under the tap?
At 15.6 inches of clearance, a jerry can, a bucket, a kettle, a camp sink, or just your hands and face. The point is that you are no longer working in the gap between the tap and the bodywork, which is where splashback and awkward angles come from on a standard water tank tap setup.
Will it fit my water tank?
The bracket mounts to the Slimline 3 side profile rather than to the roof rack water tank itself, so the tank is not the limiting factor. What matters is your tap and hose arrangement reaching the new position, which is what the Hose Kit covers. Call us at 844-200-3979 with your tank and tap setup and we will confirm it works before you order.
Does it fit a Slimline II rack?
This bracket 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.
Complete Your Setup
Running Water on Your Rack?
Tell us your tank and tap setup. We will confirm the fit and make sure you have the hose kit before anything ships.
844-200-3979