Description
Thule Crank Handle Roof Mount
If your Thule Omnistor roof cassette awning sits high on the van and the original handle goes walkabout this Aussie Traveller Thule Crank Handle Roof Mount gets you turning again with a long reach of about 1 m. The crank end hooks into the Thule drive so you can wind the awning in or out over roof heights around 2–3 m without climbing on steps. The long arm gives decent leverage so you are not wrestling the last 10 cm of travel in a stiff gearbox.
The steel shaft and crank section are built tough for repeated use on trips where the awning might go out and back a few times a day across 1000 km of touring. The shaped drive head matches standard Thule Omnistor roof mount inputs so it sits cleanly in the socket and avoids rounding under normal hand torque levels around 15–20 Nm. Pack it in a locker or tunnel boot with around 1.1 m internal length and you are set to get out there without worrying about a missing handle.
- Replacement crank handle for Thule Omnistor cassette awnings
- Suits roof mounted Thule awning configurations
- Long handle format for high caravan or motorhome roofs
- Connects directly to existing Thule awning drive socket
- Restores manual extension and retraction of cassette awning
- Suitable as a primary or spare crank handle in your touring kit
- Simple hand operated control with right angle crank end
- Compact enough to store in typical caravan tunnel boots or lockers
- Branded by Aussie Traveller for Thule-compatible applications
- Ideal spare part for caravan and RV awning setups
Q: Is this crank handle only for roof mounted Thule Omnistor cassette awnings?
Yes it is made for roof mounted Thule Omnistor cassette awnings. The drive head and length suit the roof mount gearboxes used on these cassettes. Using it on other brands or wall mounted units may not fit. If your awning is a different style you will need the handle listed for that specific system.
Q: Is this handle suitable to keep as a spare in the van?
Yes it works well as a spare handle. Keeping a spare in a tunnel boot or locker means a lost or damaged original handle will not park your awning for the rest of the trip. The long format still fits most storage spaces along one side wall. Many travellers carry at least one backup for shared rigs.
Q: Does this handle change how far the awning extends or retracts?
No it does not change the travel of the awning. The handle only replaces the original manual drive used to wind the cassette in and out. The internal stops and limits stay inside the Thule Omnistor mechanism. You operate it the same way just with a fresh crank that bites cleanly in the socket.
Q: Can this crank handle stay outside on the awning permanently?
No it is intended to be removed and stowed after use. Leaving any loose handle in place on a moving awning can cause damage if the wind catches it. Standard practice is to wind the awning in or out then pull the handle free and store it in a locker. This approach helps the gear last longer over many trips.
- Suits roof mounted Thule Omnistor cassette awnings
- Intended as a direct replacement crank handle for compatible roof-mount systems
- Fitment requires an existing Thule Omnistor roof cassette awning assembly
- Use as per the original Thule awning operating instructions
