Yakima has built a strong reputation for practical 4WD and outdoor adventure equipment, and its awnings are designed to provide quick access to shade and shelter when you’re travelling, camping or exploring.
But when the trip is over, there’s a good reason not to leave your awning permanently mounted to your vehicle.
RacksBrax quick release hitches make it easier to take Yakima awnings off when you don’t need them — without tools.
The key is selecting the correct RacksBrax hitch for your Yakima awning’s mounting configuration.
Yakima Awnings + RacksBrax HD or XD?
RacksBrax offers two distinct hitch systems: HD and XD. They are engineered for different mounting geometries and are not interchangeable.
HD Hitch System
The HD Hitch is designed primarily around smaller pull-out awnings and compatible accessories with spine spacings between 40 and 52 mm.
XD Hitch System
The XD Hitch is designed for larger 180° and 270° wing-style awnings, accommodating mounting spacings between 100 and 120 mm.
So, with Yakima, the important question isn’t simply “Will RacksBrax fit my awning?”
It’s: “What are the mounting dimensions of my specific Yakima awning?”
Why Quick Release Makes Sense
Your 4WD probably spends more time on the road than it does at a campsite.
Leaving a roof-mounted awning attached permanently means carrying additional weight and aerodynamic bulk every day — even when you’re simply commuting, shopping or heading into a low-clearance car park.
With RacksBrax, compatible Yakima awnings can be fast on for camping and fast off when the adventure is over.
Once installed correctly, the hitch allows the awning to be removed without repeatedly undoing nuts and bolts.
No tools.
No dismantling.
No reason to leave your expensive camping gear sitting on the roof when you don’t need it.
Look After Your Yakima Awning
An awning is an investment, and removing it between trips can help reduce unnecessary exposure to UV, rain, dust and road grime. Once removed, the awning can also be cleaned and properly dried before storage.
For XD Hitch applications, the RacksBrax XD Wall Mount provides a dedicated way to move 180°, 270° and larger awnings directly onto a wall at home. A lockable version is also available where additional security is required.
There’s another RacksBrax advantage that matters for equipment living outdoors.
The HD and XD Hitch components are manufactured from UV-stabilised glass-reinforced nylon. Unlike a conventional steel hitch body, the nylon component cannot rust. RacksBrax also uses stainless-steel hardware across the systems.
That gives you a quick-release system designed around the realities of 4WD use:
No tools. No rust on the hitch body. No unnecessary hassle.
Precision Engineering
Quick release doesn’t mean compromising on engineering.
The RacksBrax HD and XD Hitches have been developed by Australian mechanical engineers using finite element analysis (FEA), with physical load testing carried out to validate the specified loading. Each hitch load point is rated to 20 kg, well within required load limits applicable roof-rack, bracket, awning and vehicle limitations.
That matters because an awning mounting system experiences more than its static weight once the vehicle is moving. Vibration, braking, cornering and uneven terrain all introduce dynamic forces.
Correct mounting geometry and the appropriate number of support points are therefore essential.
Find the Right RacksBrax Hitch for Your Yakima Awning
The RacksBrax system is designed around compatibility rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Yakima pull-out awning?
Use the RacksBrax HD Hitch.
Yakima 180° or 270° wing awning?
Use the RacksBrax XD Hitch (Double) or (Triple)
Yakima + RacksBrax
Your Yakima awning is built to make camping easier.
RacksBrax makes it easier to decide when that awning actually needs to be on your vehicle.
Fast on for adventure. Fast off for everyday driving.
No tools. No rust. Precision engineering.
That’s the RacksBrax difference.
RacksBrax + Yakima Awnings | HD & XD Quick Release Awning Hitch
Yakima has built a strong reputation for practical 4WD and outdoor adventure equipment, and its awnings are designed to provide quick access to shade and shelter when you’re travelling, camping or exploring.
But when the trip is over, there’s a good reason not to leave your awning permanently mounted to your vehicle.
RacksBrax quick release hitches make it easier to take Yakima awnings off when you don’t need them — without tools.
The key is selecting the correct RacksBrax hitch for your Yakima awning’s mounting configuration.
Yakima Awnings + RacksBrax HD or XD?
RacksBrax offers two distinct hitch systems: HD and XD. They are engineered for different mounting geometries and are not interchangeable.
HD Hitch System
The HD Hitch is designed primarily around smaller pull-out awnings and compatible accessories with spine spacings between 40 and 52 mm.
XD Hitch System
The XD Hitch is designed for larger 180° and 270° wing-style awnings, accommodating mounting spacings between 100 and 120 mm.
So, with Yakima, the important question isn’t simply “Will RacksBrax fit my awning?”
It’s: “What are the mounting dimensions of my specific Yakima awning?”
Why Quick Release Makes Sense
Your 4WD probably spends more time on the road than it does at a campsite.
Leaving a roof-mounted awning attached permanently means carrying additional weight and aerodynamic bulk every day — even when you’re simply commuting, shopping or heading into a low-clearance car park.
With RacksBrax, compatible Yakima awnings can be fast on for camping and fast off when the adventure is over.
Once installed correctly, the hitch allows the awning to be removed without repeatedly undoing nuts and bolts.
No reason to leave your expensive camping gear sitting on the roof when you don’t need it.
Look After Your Yakima Awning
An awning is an investment, and removing it between trips can help reduce unnecessary exposure to UV, rain, dust and road grime. Once removed, the awning can also be cleaned and properly dried before storage.
For XD Hitch applications, the RacksBrax XD Wall Mount provides a dedicated way to move 180°, 270° and larger awnings directly onto a wall at home. A lockable version is also available where additional security is required.
No Tools. No Rust.
There’s another RacksBrax advantage that matters for equipment living outdoors.
The HD and XD Hitch components are manufactured from UV-stabilised glass-reinforced nylon. Unlike a conventional steel hitch body, the nylon component cannot rust. RacksBrax also uses stainless-steel hardware across the systems.
That gives you a quick-release system designed around the realities of 4WD use:
No tools. No rust on the hitch body. No unnecessary hassle.
Precision Engineering
Quick release doesn’t mean compromising on engineering.
The RacksBrax HD and XD Hitches have been developed by Australian mechanical engineers using finite element analysis (FEA), with physical load testing carried out to validate the specified loading. Each hitch load point is rated to 20 kg, well within required load limits applicable roof-rack, bracket, awning and vehicle limitations.
That matters because an awning mounting system experiences more than its static weight once the vehicle is moving. Vibration, braking, cornering and uneven terrain all introduce dynamic forces.
Correct mounting geometry and the appropriate number of support points are therefore essential.
Find the Right RacksBrax Hitch for Your Yakima Awning
The RacksBrax system is designed around compatibility rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Yakima + RacksBrax
Your Yakima awning is built to make camping easier.
RacksBrax makes it easier to decide when that awning actually needs to be on your vehicle.
Fast on for adventure. Fast off for everyday driving.
No tools. No rust. Precision engineering.
That’s the RacksBrax difference.
Not sure which quick release awning hitch fits your awning brand?
Tell us what awning you've got and we'll do the rest →Have questions? Contact us at sales@racksbrax.com