RacksBrax HD Hitch Tradesman III
RacksBrax HD Hitch Tradesman III
The RacksBrax HD Hitch Tradesman III is a 3-point quick-release hitch kit for mounting a pull-out awning or accessory to your roof rack. It spreads the load across three brackets instead of two, which bumps the max rating to 60 kg (20 kg per point). That third point is the whole reason this model exists: it adds a foot of effective span and 20 kg of capacity over the Tradesman II, so a longer or heavier awning sits solid instead of sagging between two mounts.
Each set of three bodies bolts to your rack; a matching set of three holders bolts to the awning. Drop the holders into the bodies, push the captive lanyard pins, and the awning locks on in seconds. Pull the pins and it lifts off just as fast. The kit fits awnings and accessories with 40-52 mm spine track spacing and M8 fasteners, which covers most shower tents, pull-out awnings, and some wing awnings. The hitches are UV-stabilized glass-reinforced nylon with stainless M8 hardware, so they shrug off sun and weather without rusting.
The kit includes a second set of three holders and a pair of HD wall mounts, so you can stow the awning on a garage wall in the off-season instead of leaving it on the roof.
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Overview
The HD Hitch Tradesman III is a 3-point quick-release awning mount rated to 60 kg. Three brackets per side give you more capacity and a longer span than the 2-point Tradesman II, for heavier or longer awnings.
Key features
- 3 mounting points; 60 kg max load (20 kg per point)
- Fits 40-52 mm spine track spacing with M8 stainless fasteners
- UV-stabilized glass-reinforced nylon bodies, stainless hardware
- Captive lanyard pins with a barrel lock; on and off in seconds
- Includes a spare set of 3 holders plus a pair of HD wall mounts for off-season storage
Use cases
Built for running a pull-out awning, shower tent, or similar accessory off a roof rack where you want it on the trail and off in the driveway. The three-point spread suits longer or heavier awnings that a two-point kit would leave under-supported, and the wall mounts let you store the awning indoors between trips.
- Mounting points: 3
- Max load: 60 kg (20 kg per point)
- Spine track spacing: 40-52 mm
- Fasteners: M8 stainless steel (supplied)
- Hitch material: UV-stabilized glass-reinforced nylon
- Kit contents: 1 set of 3 bodies, 2 sets of 3 holders, 3 lanyard pins with barrel lock, 1 pair HD wall mounts
- Fits: most shower tents, pull-out awnings, some wing awnings
- Shipping weight: 2722 g
What is the difference between the Tradesman III and the Tradesman II?
The III has 3 mounting points and a 60 kg max load. The II has 2 points and a 40 kg max load. Everything else (spacing, fasteners, material) is the same. Pick the III for a longer or heavier awning that needs the extra point and capacity.
Will it fit my awning?
It fits awnings and accessories with 40-52 mm spine track spacing that use M8 fasteners. That covers most shower tents, pull-out awnings, and some wing awnings. Check your awning's track spacing before ordering.
How fast can I take the awning off?
Pull the captive lanyard pins and lift the awning out of the bodies. It comes off in seconds. The bodies stay bolted to the rack, and the barrel lock keeps the pins from walking out on the trail.
What comes in the kit?
One set of 3 bodies that bolt to your rack, two sets of 3 holders (one for the awning, one for a storage tube or wall), 3 lanyard pins with a barrel lock, and a pair of HD wall mounts for garage storage.
How much weight can it actually hold?
Up to 60 kg total, rated at 20 kg per mounting point. Stay within that per-point figure rather than loading one bracket; spreading the weight across all three is what the design is for.
Will the brackets hold up outdoors?
Yes. The bodies are UV-stabilized glass-reinforced nylon and the hardware is stainless M8, so sun and rain don't rust or break them down. Upkeep is basically nil.