Thread: awning

I made my own out of good quality canvas, approx. 3mtrs wide and 3.5 long. 2 lengths of square tubing and one of round.
The first length of sq.tubing is bolted to the Rhino bars and the canvas is tied to it and wrapped the round tube and pulled out when needed.
Then 2 poles hold it up about 3/4 of it's length and the square tube keeps it flat across between the 2 poles. 2 strong pegs and guy ropes and she's there to stay.
The extra length goes down from the poles to protect the Cook while she slaves over the hot stove.....
All up cost about max. 300 bucks.
AlanH.

Originally Posted by jx2mad

I am looking for some sort of awning to fit on my van. At present I throw a tarp over the roof and tie it down then peg the other side down. It is fiddly to erect and looks a bit messy. I have a length of sail tracking which I could attach to the van and slide a cover into. This would be neat and quick but I can't find a suitable tarp with a rope sewn into the edge that would fit the sail track. A batwing style would be good but I have to watch costs. any suggestions where to buy the appropriate canvas... 3m x 2m would be great. My wife can sew the seams etc and fitting eyelets is no problem.

Ricky Rickards is where we get our canvas, we just put a new top on our camper.

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