Thread: Our 130 awning

Hi - that's more than just an awning! Looks good.

A rooftop tent would be a BIG job, but it looks like you've got the equipment to build canvas stuff.

Cheers
David

Makes setting up camp nice and quick. All up it cost about $150 so it was pretty cheap to make.

Folds up to about the same size as a small one man travel tent and the frame is aluminium so its nice and light.

Also means you can sleep in the tray with all your gear just under the awning.

very clever indeed

looks nice and easy as well

Copes fine in the rain. It is made out of a waterproof nylon (so as to keep it light and easier to sew).

We need to make one change and that is run two dome poles crossed over to support the roof. At the moment we have only one and water can build up in the corners.

This was the first one that I made and we have learnt a lot in doing so.

Bit nervous about the jump from this to roof tent but the other half believes it will be 'easy'

Do you have a special sort of sewing machine (heavy duty etc) or is it all done on a standard one?

This one was made with a standard sewing machine, it did struggle with the velcro (the three walls can be attached as needed).

I have just bought an old singer sewing machine (1920's model) ready to sew the canvas for the roof tent. Tested it last night on four layers of canvas and it sews like a dream - only cost $5 and sews these things better than my new machine

Welcome aboard!!!

Great rig and v. impressive little "attachment" - you've got me thinking now.

PS - Whereabouts are you (helps if you put it in your profile).

Slainte

Hi,

Sorry about that just updated it then...from down in Geelong Victoria.

Our main reason behind making this was the cost of buying a commercial awning... they were quite expensive given that they were just a tarp rolled out onto two poles and they all have dreaded guide ropes.

Our poles are double spiked so there is no need for ropes