Frequently Asked Questions
What roof racks are compatible with the Crosswing?
More information to come, but feel free to reach out to us with specific questions on the compatibility of your roof rack.
Can I mount directly on my car’s roof rails?
No. You must have cross bars on your roof rack in order to install the Crosswing.
What if I don’t have crossbars?
You will need to install crossbars on your car in order to be compatible with the Crosswing.
What is the difference between the 5’ and 7’ awning?
The only difference between the Crosswing 5’ and 7’ is the length. The 5’ Crosswing takes up 5 feet of length on top of your car, while the 7’ Crosswing takes 7 feet of length on top of your car.
What are all the components included with the purchase of a Crosswing?
Crosswing 5’: 1 5’ fully assembled awning, 1 set of mounting hardware, Extra T Slot hardware, user manual, installation tools.
Crosswing 7’: 1 7’ fully assembled awning, 1 set of mounting hardware, Extra T Slot hardware, user manual, installation tools.
How does the Crosswing hold up in the wind?
The Crosswing is not recommended to be open in winds over 25 mph.
How does the Crosswing do in the rain? Is it weatherproof? Will it rust?
The Crosswing awning material is waterproof and will not rust. We do recommend packing up your awning if winds start to exceed 20-25 mph. The awning can withstand a light dusting of snow, but is not recommended to be open in heavy snow!
Can I adjust the awning’s angle?
The angle can be adjusted to three set positions during on-vehicle installation. Neutral (horizontal to ground), Up 12.5 degrees or down 12.5 degrees.
Can I hang things from the awning?
No. We do not recommend hanging anything from your awning when deployed, with the exception of lightweight tarps or screens. Heavier objects, up to 10 lbs can be mounted on the main body.
Can I leave it open overnight?
Yes! You can leave the Crosswing awning open overnight.
Can you drive with the Crosswing awning out?
No! We suggest that you don’t drive with the awning out, but the Crosswing is safe to drive with on top of your car when the awning is packed away.
How do I open and close the awning? How do you lock the awning in place?
To open the awning, set the locking mechanism to unlock, pull the two tabs from the front of the Crosswind until you hear two clicks. Then use the locking mechanism to ratchet out the tension. Once the awning is sufficiently tensioned, set the locking mechanism to the lock position.
To close the awning, set the locking mechanism to the unlock, pull out the awning about 4 inches and allow the tension to pull the awning back in as you guide it in straight. Then set the locking mechanism to lock and button up the tabs.
There is a T-slot on the bottom of the Crosswing, what can I use that for?
That T-slot can be used for accessories no more than 10lbs. Do not use it for load bearing or anything exceeding 10lbs.
Can I keep the Crosswing mounted when taking it through a car wash?
No, we recommend that if you are going through a car wash that you take the Crosswing off. If you are just washing your vehicle by hand, you can keep it mounted on your vehicle.
