The Thule HideAway Rack Mounted Awning is a simple aluminum construction that is stretched and mounted on the roof racks of a vehicle. This feature is installed primarily to provide shade from the sun and rain. Practically, this hardware also increases the square footage of a vehicle and is considered by many to be an indispensable part of what makes their sprinter vans a home. An awning easily transforms an area around the vehicle into a personal and mobile patio. The Thule HideAway Rack Mounted Awning is known for its durability and thoughtful design. A lot of customers also prefer this brand due to the company's excellent customer service. A number of models are made available for different types of vehicles. This includes models for regular automobiles with roof rack features or Sprinter or Promaster vans. There are several length variations available to meet different customer preferences. An awning adapter kit is needed in order to use the hardware on a vehicle's direct mount or rack mount variation.

Thule is an industry leader, manufacturer, and distributor of premium outdoor and transportation products. Founded in 1942 by the Thulin family in Hillerstorp, Sweden, Thule started out as a company that specializes in roof racks and other automobile accessories. True to the company's motto "Bring your life," Thule started producing products that enable the car owner to bring their outdoor equipment and luggage. Over the years, Thule has grown and became a company that offers a wide range of high-performance products including strollers, bike racks, luggage, roof racks, cargo carriers, rooftop tents, winter and water sport racks, bike trailers, child bike seats, backpacks, van accessories, laptop cases, tablet cases, phone cases, camera bags and cases, and bike bags and racks. The Thule Group also includes several world-renowned companies including Case Logic, SportRack Inc., Chariot, Yepp, and Tepui. Thule has 4700 points of sales in 136 countries worldwide, and has around 2200 employees.