awnings

[laoutdoorsman]

ok...not set on this yet...still too far off...but its still been raining, and cooped up in thehouse for too long....anyway....

thought somebody might be interested in these home-mede awning ideas..


simple
http://www.pcoa.org.au/forum/viewtopic. ... 99a78e7a16

lil more complicated
http://www.lcool.org/technical/sunshade/sun_shade.html

again..i dont know that i would do one of these...just looking...but i do kind of like the simplicity of that first one....


anybody got anything better??

in fact...how about pics of your campsites in action?? no dedicated section of the forum for this that im overlooking is there??

[mikeschn]

Here's some window awnings that we saw this past week. Now I know you are not looking for window awnings, but perhaps you can apply the same idea to your roof awnings.



Mike...

[Endo]

The first link you posted reminds me of the Kelty car tarp.

[Kristi Foster]

Have you considered a basic Vintage Look Rope and Pole awning that slides into an awning rail? By request, I am using some of my small remnants of Sunbrella and adding No-See-Um netting for a small bug free enclosure.I am also working on an easier set-up without tie downs. I hope to have the new ideas to present at the Georgia Rally.

[rebapuck]

The second may be a little more complicated to build, but in the end, it would be easier to use.

I had a sailmaker sew my Puck awning. Just a 7 X 9 in Sunbrella with awning rail welt. I'm considering adding a rail to the VW. If I have welt on both sides and park paralell, then I would need just the center ridgepole.

[doug hodder]

I used 2 adjustable poles, 2 ropes and some studs on the trailer edge, as opposed to the track, it fits on either side. It's a real eye catcher and I love it! Doug

[aggie79]

I used 2 adjustable poles, 2 ropes and some studs on the trailer edge, as opposed to the track, it fits on either side. It's a real eye catcher and I love it! Doug

Very nice Doug. How about a close-up of the stud if you get a chance?

[doug hodder]

The stud has a screw base and a twist top to hold the awning in place. It's typical of what used to be used on boats and older cars with canvas tops. The real good idea I had was to use some shock corded glass poles, cut down to fit the awning. I had Marti sew in some pockets in each corner with a piece of velcro to hold them in place in the center of the top. I'm 6'2" and can stand under it with no problem, much higher than the side of the tear where it is attached. They really punch up the flat surface of the awning, and it won't collect water....it survived the Dam Gathering and we got 6 inches of it there, awning up the whole time. Worked for me. Doug

[kirkman]

Doug.... Where did you get your studs? That is exactly what I need for mine.

[doug hodder]

I got them from Marti when she did the awning. I specifically asked for that type mounting system. I don't know of an exact source, but there should be plenty of them around to get them from. Doug

[kirkman]

Thanks Doug!

[Endo]

Doug.... Where did you get your studs? That is exactly what I need for mine.

Here is a source
CLICK HERE

[Oasis Maker]

Another awning option and one that was the best solution for me in this common teardrop quest for shelter: Teardrop Awning Solution!

Scott G.

[doug hodder]

I like that awning Scott! Looks great and gives you all sorts of head room.
I used the 777300 studs from Endo's post. Half as many holes to put in the tear roof, sealed them underneath with 3M 5200. Doug

[hunter535]

Another awning option and one that was the best solution for me in this common teardrop quest for shelter: Teardrop Awning Solution!

Scott G.

That is a cool awning.

I especially like the shorthair pointer. I lost mine in the spring. They are great dogs. Thanks for the post.