awning brackets
At Gamiviti we have developed a number of solutions for adding an awning, shower enclosure, or other accessory to your vehicle, compatible with OEM racks, aftermarket roof racks, even trailers. Below is an image each, with a link to those specific pages. Additional descriptions can be found below the videos on this page.
OEM Rail Brackets
These brackets are a direct bolt-up for any Land Cruiser with an OEM rack 1991 or newer, also any 4th Gen 4Runner, GX470, or LX450, LX470, and any LX570 older than 2016. They also fit other Toyota/Lexus rails such as Rav4, Sequoia, and may fit other models also if they have the same basic shape, and internal slot on the inside. Mounting these is easy- they come supplied with M8 bolts, washers, and channel nuts, so you simply turn the bracket 90 degrees to get it around your factory rail, then work in the channel nuts from the back side to secure.
New in 2023 we launched Gen2 of the OEM rail bracket, with the additional feature of the removable arms and adjustable height. These brackets are intended to support any small to medium-sized awnings, up to an including the Rhino Batwing. Not recommended for larger, heavier awnings like the OVS/23zero/Overlandpros or Tuffstuff awnings, those will contact your vehicle roof and are close to double the weight of the smaller awnings. And any free standing awning is likely too much torsional load for your OEM rack. But how you choose to mod your truck is up to you, so your call on pushing the limits of your OEM rack.
Key features and benefits of the Gamiviti OEM Rail Awning brackets include…
Simple yet effective way to attach a bracket system to the extruded rail of your Toyota/Lexus.
Removable arms to make installation easier, also provide multiple height positions.
Scalability. The awning plates can be repurposed and combined with our rack arms, when you upgrade from your stock OEM rack to an aftermarket rack system or set of cross bars.
Innovative quick-release system. By adding pins to the rack arms, the awning plates will slip into position, secured into position using bolts or an additional pin. This simplifies adding/removing your awning before and after each trip.
5th Gen 4Runner people: This product is not recommended for 5th gen 4Runners, instead we suggest using our Multibracket for installation of awnings to your factory rail. The issue is that your factory rail sits lower on the roof, compared to the 4th gen, and any Land Cruiser for that matter, making it so the clearance is just too tight between this product and your roof. It is possible for you to make it work with some modification, but if you want a solution right out of the box this isn’t it, instead go with the Multibracket. See the images below.
Watch the newest video to see more about the removable OEM rail arms, compatibility with our rack arms, and how to make a quick-release awning mount.
Watch the original video for more in-depth instruction on installing the arms to the OEM rails.
Multi Brackets
Similar to the OEM Rail Brackets, Multi Brackets can attach to an OEM rail of most Toyota and Lexus vehicles. They can also attach to aftermarket roof racks, and provide an additional attachment point for traction ramps, shovels, or other small accessories, in addition to an awning or shower enclosure. Uses include:
Brackets attach to most roof racks. Not just Gamiviti, but these are a bolt-up to all of the extrusion and platform-based racks out there, as well as any other rack that uses 1” round tubing.
Brackets mount most awnings. Any awning out there with the smaller single slot or double slot extrusion will bolt right up, with adapter plates available to run the taller Batwing and Foxwing awnings.
Support to add a set of cross bars to your rack. Useful for some cargo boxes, rooftop tents, or carrying large boats & surf boards.
Mounts to factory Toyota racks! New in 2020 with the release of Gen2, you can use these brackets to add a small awning to your OEM roof rails.
Add an awning to your Yakima, Thule, Rhino, or other cross bars.
Attachment point for straps.
Attachment point for Quickfist clamps, addition of shovels, axes, and other small hand tools.
Create blocks on your rack to help secure cargo boxes.
The Multi Bracket has so many uses and options, that it also gets its own page. To learn more, and to order, go here: https://www.gamiviti.com/multi-brackets
Rack Receivers
These are the original quick-release awning bracket. Updated designs in 2022 allow for more mounting solutions and applications, but the simplicity and functionality of the original design is as good today as it was when we invented this product was several years ago. Some of its key benefits include…
Add an awning “below” your roof rack, allowing you to keep the top of the rack clean for tents, platforms, and other rack uses.
Quickly add and remove your awning as your needs require, allowing you to store your awning safely when not in use.
Ability to swap an awning or shower enclosure from once side of your vehicle to another, or from one vehicle to another.
Ability to temporarily remove your awning while out on a journey, making stowing your tent & packing up other gear easier with the awning out of the way.
To learn more, and to order, please follow this link to the Rack Receiver page: https://www.gamiviti.com/roof-rack-receivers
Hangover Brackets
New product for 2024, hangover brackets are a new awning bracket solution for Gamiviti racks. They provide an innovative attachment system that allows one person to install, add, and remove an awning from their Gamiviti rack, and a quick-release option that leaves no residual pieces behind. You can see more about hangover brackets on their own page at https://www.gamiviti.com/hangover-brackets
