{"product_id":"the-shadowline-low-profile-tent-mounts","title":"The Shadowline - Low Profile Tent Mounts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Shadowline — Low-Profile Mounts for Stealthy Rigs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour rack sits flush. That's the point. You picked a Sherpa, a Prinsu, a TrailRax — something that hugs the roofline so the rig still fits the garage and still looks like a vehicle, not a parade float.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen you mounted a tent on it. And the gap between the tent and the rack disappeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow reaching the mounting hardware means lying across the roof, peeling skin off your knuckles, and accepting that the tent is staying on this season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shadowline is built for that exact problem. Six low-profile mounts. A grab tool that lets you reach the latches without removing crossbars. Once you set it up, the tent comes off in under a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix tent bushings (the male attachments) attach to your rooftop tent. Six female mounts attach to your roof rack. The front and rear pairs feature sliding latches that secure the bushings in place. The middle pair is passive — once aligned, they hold and stay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo release: reach in with the supplied grab tool, slide the latches open, slide the tent rearward about four inches, lift it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mounts raise the tent roughly half an inch above the crossbar surface. That clearance is intentional — it keeps awning brackets clear and stops unsupported crossbars from rattling against the tent rails when you're off-pavement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for SUVs and trucks running low-profile roof racks: 4Runners, Broncos, Tacomas, and similar rigs running Sherpa, Prinsu, TrailRax, UpTop, Wescott, and other top-mount platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTo Install\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the tent off the rack, open all four latching mounts (by hand or with the grab tool).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the tent on the rack, centering it so the six tent bushings align with the six vehicle-mounted brackets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the tent forward until all six bushings are fully seated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatch all four sliding mounts to lock the bushings in place. The middle pair is passive — once seated, they hold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: lock the four latching mounts with 1\/4″ locking pins (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tentmount.com\/products\/tent-lock-for-low-profile-tent-mounts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esold separately\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTo Remove\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the optional locking pins, if installed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the grab tool to release all four sliding latches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the tent rearward about four inches. All six bushings disengage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift the tent vertically off the rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix female mount assemblies — two front, two middle, two rear (powder-coated 1\/8″ 304 stainless steel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix tent bushing assemblies — stay fixed to the tent so no measuring is required after install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne dual-purpose grab tool — handles both installation and operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne stainless steel hardware kit — for attaching the female mounts to the roof rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLockable mounts:\u003c\/strong\u003e The four mounts with sliding latches accept 1\/4″ locking pins (the same kind used for trailer tongue locks). Lock sold separately if you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit ships with 1\/4″-20 hardware — the most common roof rack size. Some racks (AluCab, Slimline, Leitner, others) use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tentmount.com\/products\/m8-bolt-kit-for-low-profile-tent-mount\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eM8\u003c\/a\u003e. Sold separately if you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot compatible with GOBI roof racks\u003c\/strong\u003e or any rack without top-facing mounting channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA previous iteration of this design was named Best Gear of Overland Expo PNW 2024 by Overland Expo staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Disclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first install is the hardest part. That's not a marketing problem — that's physics. Low-profile racks limit how much room you have between the rack and the tent. Tightening the hardware in tight spots takes patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink of it like changing rear spark plugs on a V8 engine. The first ones go fast. The last ones take a steady hand and a good wrench. The Shadowline is the same: the included long-extended wrench is shaped specifically for those bolts. Use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your vehicle doesn't have a sunroof or removable top, you'll need to remove the front fairing of the rack to reach the front mounts during install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet aside the time. Pick a Saturday morning. Cold beverage, decent music, no rush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo it once, do it patiently. After that, the tent comes off in under a minute every time. That's the trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoof rack type: low-profile \/ top-mount channels (Sherpa, Prinsu, TrailRax, UpTop, Wescott, similar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle types: SUVs and trucks with low-profile racks (4Runners, Broncos, similar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTent height: raises ~½″ above crossbar surface (clearance for awning brackets, anti-rattle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware included: 1\/4″-20; M8 sold separately for AluCab, Slimline, Leitner, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLockable: yes — 1\/4″ locking pins compatible (lock sold separately)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vanultra","offers":[{"title":"Option A","offer_id":48415416156408,"sku":"1650-15X","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Option B","offer_id":48415416189176,"sku":"1650-25X","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Option C","offer_id":48415416221944,"sku":"1650-35X","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/8985\/3688\/files\/7_fa0a37e0-3bce-4f74-a610-f0b173d5aeaf.png?v=1779149520","url":"https:\/\/alaska-spring-performance.myshopify.com\/products\/the-shadowline-low-profile-tent-mounts","provider":"Alaska Spring \u0026 Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}