A 270° freestanding awning can transform the way you camp. With shelter extending along the side and around the rear of your 4WD, an OPENROAD 270° awning creates a substantial outdoor living area for cooking, relaxing and escaping the Australian sun and weather.
But there’s one question worth asking:
Does that awning need to stay on your vehicle when you’re not camping?
With RacksBrax, the OPENROAD 180° and 270° freestanding awnings can be fitted with the RacksBrax XD Hitch, giving you a quick-release solution that makes it easy to remove your awning when the trip is over.
OPENROAD 180° and 270° + RacksBrax XD Hitch
The RacksBrax XD Hitch has been specifically engineered for larger 180° and 270° wing-style awnings. It is designed around wing awnings with mounting-point spacings between 100 and 120 mm, with the XD Multi-Awn Adaptor available for suitable configurations outside that range.
For an OPENROAD 180° or 270° freestanding awning, the correct RacksBrax configuration should always be confirmed against the specific awning’s mounting geometry and recommended mounting points; in this case the RacksBrax Quick Release Awning Hitch – XD Hitch (Double) or (Triple) is ideal.
That’s important because the OPENROAD awnings are not a small accessory.
Its size, weight and extended structure create significant demands on the mounting system, particularly when the vehicle is moving.
Precision Engineering Matters
RacksBrax approaches the quick-release connection as an engineering problem - not simply as a bracket that needs to look strong.
MAXIMUM LOAD: 20 KG PER HITCH LOAD POINT
The XD Hitch is designed around defined load limits. The required number of hitches must take into account the awning manufacturer’s recommended mounting points as well as the applicable roof-rack and vehicle load limits.
That matters because the mounting system experiences much more than the static weight of the awning.
Once you’re travelling, the system is exposed to vibration, braking, acceleration, cornering and dynamic forces from uneven roads and off-road terrain.
Precision engineering is about understanding those forces and designing the connection accordingly.
One of the biggest advantages of RacksBrax is that quick release makes removing the awning practical. Rather than repeatedly undoing nuts and bolts, the OPENROAD awning can be quickly released from the RacksBrax system.
And the XD Hitch body is made from UV-stabilised glass-reinforced nylon. Unlike a conventional steel hitch body, it cannot rust. RacksBrax also uses stainless-steel hardware across its systems.
SO YOU GET:
No tools. No rust on the hitch body. No unnecessary hassle.
Take the Weight Off Your 4WD
A large 270° awning can spend far more time travelling on the roof than it does providing shade. Removing it when you’re not camping means your vehicle isn’t carrying that additional accessory unnecessarily.
RacksBrax promotes quick removal as a way to reduce vehicle load, aerodynamic drag and exposure of the awning to sun and weather. It’s a particularly practical solution if your 4WD is also your daily driver.
Camping mode when you need it. Everyday mode when you don’t.
Store Your OPENROAD Awning Properly
Taking the awning off the vehicle is only half the solution. Where do you put a large 180° or 270° awning?
That’s where the RacksBrax XD Wall Mount comes in.
Designed specifically for XD Hitch applications, the XD Wall Mount allows compatible 180°, 270° and larger awnings to be moved directly onto a wall in your garage, workshop or other suitable storage area. A lockable version is also available where additional security is required.
That gives your OPENROAD awning a proper home between trips - protected from unnecessary exposure to the elements and kept off the floor.
OPENROAD + RacksBrax
A 270° freestanding awning is an investment in your touring setup. RacksBrax makes that investment more flexible.
Fit it for the adventure. Remove it when you’re finished. Store it safely. Put it back when it’s time to go.
With the RacksBrax XD Hitch, you’re combining quick-release convenience, precision engineering, defined load ratings, corrosion-resistant materials and dedicated wall storage into one smarter awning setup.
OPENROAD 270° + RacksBrax XD Hitch
Fast on for adventure. Fast off for everyday driving.
No tools. No rust. Precision engineered.
RacksBrax + OPENROAD 270° Freestanding Awning: A Smarter Way to Tour
A 270° freestanding awning can transform the way you camp. With shelter extending along the side and around the rear of your 4WD, an OPENROAD 270° awning creates a substantial outdoor living area for cooking, relaxing and escaping the Australian sun and weather.
But there’s one question worth asking:
Does that awning need to stay on your vehicle when you’re not camping?
With RacksBrax, the OPENROAD 180° and 270° freestanding awnings can be fitted with the RacksBrax XD Hitch, giving you a quick-release solution that makes it easy to remove your awning when the trip is over.
OPENROAD 180° and 270° + RacksBrax XD Hitch
The RacksBrax XD Hitch has been specifically engineered for larger 180° and 270° wing-style awnings. It is designed around wing awnings with mounting-point spacings between 100 and 120 mm, with the XD Multi-Awn Adaptor available for suitable configurations outside that range.
For an OPENROAD 180° or 270° freestanding awning, the correct RacksBrax configuration should always be confirmed against the specific awning’s mounting geometry and recommended mounting points; in this case the RacksBrax Quick Release Awning Hitch – XD Hitch (Double) or (Triple) is ideal.
That’s important because the OPENROAD awnings are not a small accessory.
Its size, weight and extended structure create significant demands on the mounting system, particularly when the vehicle is moving.
Precision Engineering Matters
RacksBrax approaches the quick-release connection as an engineering problem - not simply as a bracket that needs to look strong.
The XD Hitch is designed around defined load limits. The required number of hitches must take into account the awning manufacturer’s recommended mounting points as well as the applicable roof-rack and vehicle load limits.
That matters because the mounting system experiences much more than the static weight of the awning.
Once you’re travelling, the system is exposed to vibration, braking, acceleration, cornering and dynamic forces from uneven roads and off-road terrain.
Precision engineering is about understanding those forces and designing the connection accordingly.
No Tools. No Rust.
One of the biggest advantages of RacksBrax is that quick release makes removing the awning practical. Rather than repeatedly undoing nuts and bolts, the OPENROAD awning can be quickly released from the RacksBrax system.
And the XD Hitch body is made from UV-stabilised glass-reinforced nylon. Unlike a conventional steel hitch body, it cannot rust. RacksBrax also uses stainless-steel hardware across its systems.
SO YOU GET:
No tools. No rust on the hitch body. No unnecessary hassle.
Take the Weight Off Your 4WD
A large 270° awning can spend far more time travelling on the roof than it does providing shade. Removing it when you’re not camping means your vehicle isn’t carrying that additional accessory unnecessarily.
RacksBrax promotes quick removal as a way to reduce vehicle load, aerodynamic drag and exposure of the awning to sun and weather. It’s a particularly practical solution if your 4WD is also your daily driver.
Camping mode when you need it. Everyday mode when you don’t.
Store Your OPENROAD Awning Properly
Taking the awning off the vehicle is only half the solution. Where do you put a large 180° or 270° awning?
That’s where the RacksBrax XD Wall Mount comes in.
Designed specifically for XD Hitch applications, the XD Wall Mount allows compatible 180°, 270° and larger awnings to be moved directly onto a wall in your garage, workshop or other suitable storage area. A lockable version is also available where additional security is required.
That gives your OPENROAD awning a proper home between trips - protected from unnecessary exposure to the elements and kept off the floor.
OPENROAD + RacksBrax
A 270° freestanding awning is an investment in your touring setup. RacksBrax makes that investment more flexible.
Fit it for the adventure. Remove it when you’re finished. Store it safely. Put it back when it’s time to go.
With the RacksBrax XD Hitch, you’re combining quick-release convenience, precision engineering, defined load ratings, corrosion-resistant materials and dedicated wall storage into one smarter awning setup.
OPENROAD 270° + RacksBrax XD Hitch
Fast on for adventure. Fast off for everyday driving.
No tools. No rust. Precision engineered.
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