Just finished making and mounting these brackets. They work perfectly. The awning now opens almost exactly above the opening of the rear lift gate. Perfect.
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2016 Toyota 4Runner -- Trail Premium
Icon Stage 2 suspension; Budbuilt Skid plates and rock sliders; Demello three-hoop front bumper with winch;
CBI swing out bumper with jerry cans, camp table & light; Goose Gear drawers & sleeping platform; Alu-Cab RTT/Shadow Awning; Prinsu rack with Heretic 40" light bar; Raingler nets; BF Goodrich AT K02 285 70/17; Dirty Parts dual battery kit; Prestigious Society Navigation Enhancement
Doing the exact same install this week. Thanks for the riser brackets idea. Looks pretty beefy (1/2"?) plate? Didn't happen to have dimensions or pattern that worked out by chance?
Doing the exact same install this week. Thanks for the riser brackets idea. Looks pretty beefy (1/2"?) plate? Didn't happen to have dimensions or pattern that worked out by chance?
Sorry for the delay replying.
The pattern is really simple. I used 3/8" thick stainless steel. 10" high by 3" wide. Used a grinder to give a round to the sharp edges. Then painted them black with rustoleum.
For the bolt pattern, I simply used the brackets to trace the bolt pattern on the bottom of the steel extension piece and again on the top. There should be a 4" gap between the bolt patterns, which is about all the additional height you need.
Here are a couple pics for reference. Let me know if you need any more help/insights.
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2016 Toyota 4Runner -- Trail Premium
Icon Stage 2 suspension; Budbuilt Skid plates and rock sliders; Demello three-hoop front bumper with winch;
CBI swing out bumper with jerry cans, camp table & light; Goose Gear drawers & sleeping platform; Alu-Cab RTT/Shadow Awning; Prinsu rack with Heretic 40" light bar; Raingler nets; BF Goodrich AT K02 285 70/17; Dirty Parts dual battery kit; Prestigious Society Navigation Enhancement
Will do. New telescoping aluminum ladder got in today, setting up the All-cab bracket to it as the original too short to use without fabbing something for it.
Really glad I found this thread. I've got a 2019 Off-Road Premium arriving mid-July and have been scratching my head about this exact issue. If I do go with the awning, it looks like the GOBI (or similar) ladder on the lift gate will be a non-starter.
Really glad I found this thread. I've got a 2019 Off-Road Premium arriving mid-July and have been scratching my head about this exact issue. If I do go with the awning, it looks like the GOBI (or similar) ladder on the lift gate will be a non-starter.
You just have to make your own brackets that will really lift it high. Saw one with the ladder too and it did clear, but the awning was raised up about 6" above the tents case.
I have been exchanging emails with the GOBI folks and they tell me they have a bracket (if not available now, then soon) that will lift the ALU-CAB awning above the hatch. I've attached a PDF of the installation instructions.
I have been exchanging emails with the GOBI folks and they tell me they have a bracket (if not available now, then soon) that will lift the ALU-CAB awning above the hatch. I've attached a PDF of the installation instructions.
You might want to rethink this. One of my favorite things about having the awning is being able to make a camp kitchen in the rear of the vehicle. Thus a need to have the tail open. And if you're going to try to use the brackets idea I laid out above -- then they'll surely have to be even tall than 4" to accommodate for the ladder under the open awning. Unless, I suppose you're planning on using the ladder with awning closed -- trying to access something from the tent? or on top of the tent? In either case, it would like be easier having a telescoping ladder and accessing whatever from the side. And here's another issue -- the alu-cab really does work best with flat bars on a roof rack, like you'll find on prinsu or frontrunner racks. The round Gobi bars will require your to buy/make some sort of an adaptor -- I know this because I sold my Gobi roof rack to use the alu-cab. Of course, I'm perhaps missing something about your intentions with this set-up. Let me know, as I'm quite curious. Also, I've gone through so many iterations of this set-up with my ride, I might be able to help you work through it.
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2016 Toyota 4Runner -- Trail Premium
Icon Stage 2 suspension; Budbuilt Skid plates and rock sliders; Demello three-hoop front bumper with winch;
CBI swing out bumper with jerry cans, camp table & light; Goose Gear drawers & sleeping platform; Alu-Cab RTT/Shadow Awning; Prinsu rack with Heretic 40" light bar; Raingler nets; BF Goodrich AT K02 285 70/17; Dirty Parts dual battery kit; Prestigious Society Navigation Enhancement
I agree with all your comments. This whole evolution centers on being able to open the rear hatch and fix lunch by accessing the fridge, etc., in the rear of the vehicle Using the ladder before the awning is deployed is OK - just need to grab chairs or whatever is on the roof rack first. My concern is being able to open the hatch far enough to access gear and work at the rear of the vehicle.
In my latest exchange with GOBI, they suggested I consider the Bundutec Awning. I've attached some photos and a PDF provided by GOBI.
The Bundutec awning is actually larger and higher than the ALU-CAB and has a somewhat different configuration. In the photos it looks like there may be more clearance above the rear hatch.
I agree with all your comments. This whole evolution centers on being able to open the rear hatch and fix lunch by accessing the fridge, etc., in the rear of the vehicle Using the ladder before the awning is deployed is OK - just need to grab chairs or whatever is on the roof rack first. My concern is being able to open the hatch far enough to access gear and work at the rear of the vehicle.
In my latest exchange with GOBI, they suggested I consider the Bundutec Awning. I've attached some photos and a PDF provided by GOBI.
The Bundutec awning is actually larger and higher than the ALU-CAB and has a somewhat different configuration. In the photos it looks like there may be more clearance above the rear hatch.
Thoughts?
I'd look into the Eezi-Awn Manta 270. Same type of fold out pattern on the rear of the truck which shoudl allow you to open the hatch. The Bundutec seems to be lacking in quality. Check out the 270 awning review on Expo.
I agree with all your comments. This whole evolution centers on being able to open the rear hatch and fix lunch by accessing the fridge, etc., in the rear of the vehicle Using the ladder before the awning is deployed is OK - just need to grab chairs or whatever is on the roof rack first. My concern is being able to open the hatch far enough to access gear and work at the rear of the vehicle.
In my latest exchange with GOBI, they suggested I consider the Bundutec Awning. I've attached some photos and a PDF provided by GOBI.
The Bundutec awning is actually larger and higher than the ALU-CAB and has a somewhat different configuration. In the photos it looks like there may be more clearance above the rear hatch.
Thoughts?
I don't know anything about the Bundutec awning. Are you planning to use an RTT? If so, will you be using a Bundutec? If so, on that I have thought, and they're not good/ideal for my use. And those thoughts are entirely based on the size of the RTT -- what I like most about the alu-cab is the slimness of the profile when closed.
If you're not using an RTT, how are you attaching the awning to the rack? I didn't know alu-cab made brackets for that or are you manufacturing your own? And if you're not using an RTT, why not get one of the pop up awnings for less money? Like any of these: The 5 Best Pop Up Canopies Reviewed For 2019 | Outside Pursuits
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2016 Toyota 4Runner -- Trail Premium
Icon Stage 2 suspension; Budbuilt Skid plates and rock sliders; Demello three-hoop front bumper with winch;
CBI swing out bumper with jerry cans, camp table & light; Goose Gear drawers & sleeping platform; Alu-Cab RTT/Shadow Awning; Prinsu rack with Heretic 40" light bar; Raingler nets; BF Goodrich AT K02 285 70/17; Dirty Parts dual battery kit; Prestigious Society Navigation Enhancement
I do not plan on buying a RTT. My goal is to be able quickly set up some shade when we stop for lunch, or to explore an area, wade a stream with flyrod in hand, etc.
As it turns out, GOBI makes mounting brackets for several awnings including ARB, Bundatec, and ALU-CAB.
I have several pop-up canopies and have used them for many years. My objection to them is they are bulky, heavy, and difficult to setup by yourself. I know it can be done because I've done it many, many times. But, something deploys from the roof rack will be easier.
Decided to bring this thread back from the dead. I am currently in the market for a Alu-cab, or equivalent awning to go on my Gobi Rack. The problem i am seeing is that i will not be able to get the hatch up all the way. I have also seen the 180 awning which will allow full opening of the hatch.