$349.00
The versatility of the original CROC HINGE® foldable bracket system is also available specifically for your 4WD awning or shower tent.
By transitioning your awning onto the roof rack you can protect it from damage when driving in close terrain. It also gives the potential to reduce the height of your vehicle to get into those underground carparks.
The CROC HINGE® system (patent pending) allows for the convenient, controlled and assisted movement of accessories fitted to the bracket between two positions – a stowed position where the accessory rests on the roof rack and a deployed position where the accessory is located at a lateral position on the side edge of the roof rack.
The most creative mounting solution for your accessories.
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By transitioning your awning onto the roof rack you can protect it from damage when driving in close terrain. It also provides the potential to reduce the height of your vehicle to get into those underground carparks.
The awning specific version of the CROC HINGE® 4×4 bracket offers the exact same functionality and versatility as the original (available here), the only difference is that it has a shorter product leg making it ideal for mounting a vehicle awning. When the awning is in use i.e. extended, we always recommend you tie it down so that it’s secure.
Fitting a CROC HINGE® 4×4 awning bracket to your roof rack lets you easily move your awning between two positions:
Check out the Croc Hinge® 4×4 Bracket in operation on a YouTube clip here.
*Please Note: If you have a roof rack that isn’t listed please get in touch with us prior to purchasing so we can determine whether the CROC HINGE® 4×4 Awning Bracket is suitable for your arrangement.
Installation is a breeze and you can do it yourself.
Please also read the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website for further information.
CROC HINGE® foldable brackets are designed to suit most popular flat roof racks:
RHINO RACK FLAT STYLES (PIONEER SERIES)
ARB BASE RACK – requires t-slot adaptors which can be purchased directly from ARB
ROLA TITAN – requires own hardware i.e. channels nuts given our products come standard with M8 channel nuts.
YAKIMA FLAT ROOF RACKS – due to the side-to-side cross members on this style of roof rack the spacing permits the mounting of MaxTrax however TREDS requires a Bridge Plate (sold separately).
FRONT RUNNER ROOF RACKS – due to the raised outer lip that’s characteristic of this style of roof rack CROC HINGE® mounting brackets are only suitable in combination with spacers (sold separately).
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MESH STYLE ROOF RACKS – the CROC HINGE® Bracket will fit a flat roof rack with ‘mesh’ style flooring however you will require a bridging plate.
If you have an alternative brand of roof rack or recovery boards please send us an enquiry and we can discuss suitability.
Size: One Size
Base: Quality 316 Stainless Steel (Stainless Steel finish)
Load Rating: Rated Load Bearing Capacity of 35kg per set (pair) of brackets
Origin: Proudly Australian Made.
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9.4 × 29 cm |
| Current Roof Rack | Rhino Rack Flat Rack – Pioneer system, Yakima Flat Rack, ARB BASE Rack, Rola Titan Tray, Front Runner, Other Brand |
All Croc Hinge products are shipped across Australia via Australia Post. Postage rates are calculated automatically at checkout based on your delivery address, so you will always see the exact cost before you pay. Every order is sent with tracking, and you will receive a tracking number once your order has been dispatched so you can monitor its progress at any time.
One bracket, two positions. Stow flat on the rack or deploy to the side. Switch in seconds.
Flat on the rack or deployed to the side. Switch between the two in seconds. No removal, no compromise.
Laying your awning flat on the rack can potentially* lower your vehicle's profile, helping you clear carparks, garages and low overhangs.
Branches, banks and tight terrain can damage exposed gear. Folding flat keeps your awning and boards safe from snags.
All you need is a spanner. Seriously. No drilling, no hassle.
Dennis Bullpitt –
How good as these Brackets . We love ours , laying it flat helps protect the awning when out 4wding and also helps to get under them buildings . Thanks heaps guys
Mark –
Love your product. Got the awning and MaxTrax brackets on my Prado 150. Really happy with the fit and quality. Cheers.
Tom Panic (verified owner) –
Looked online for brackets to mount a new 270 degree awning and found the Croc Hinge . . . what a fabulous product with a host of great features.
1. Fabricated from stainless steel – not crappy mild steel – so no more rust and should last a very long time.
2. Very clever design allows me to lay the awning flat on the roof when not in use. This means a lot on a lifted 4×4 which often struggles to get into shopping centre carparks and of course to avoid overhanging branches on the trails.
3. Having fitted the brackets and the awning I felt it would benefit from some additional support in the middle as it’s quite long. I really needed one more bracket but it seemed they were only sold in pairs. I sent a message on Saturday to Croc Hinge asking if I could buy a single hinge to complete my set up. Answer received on Monday morning with a one off code to allow me to buy a single Croc Hinge bracket. What FABULOUS service!!
Thanks Croc Hinge for designing and making a fabulous product and for being a fabulous Australian company that provides fabulous service. Very much appreciated.
Rocco (verified owner) –
For some time I’ve been looking for a product that would remove my awning from the side of my rack to the top where things should be stored. Found Croc Hinges on YouTube, ticked all boxes, and paid a little more for the Australian made version “worth every cent “ and actually called me himself to help me get the hinges posted out to me express. As lm on the road. Awesome product, awesome Aussie company 👍
Tim (verified owner) –
Thank you very much I love supporting Australian small business. Thanks Stephen your customer service is excellent and you have gone out of your way to help me out again thank you.
Mirzet (verified owner) –
Well built and designed product… The big bulky 270 awning now sits nicely on top of the rhino platform instead of hanging on the side.
Jordon Beckwith (verified owner) –
I could not be happier with my Croc Hinge. It got my awning to a much better height, in stow mode it sits so much better on the car. The speed of delivery and customer service was excellent. It is great to support Australian manufacturing and business.