Old Crow - Thanks for the info. A little small at 6x6 but worth considering since it looks simple to set up.
We use a 10x10 qwick-shade style shelter. Fits over a picnic table and is waterproof. It's big and heavy but sets up in a couple minutes.
Posted 04 January 2016 - 05:59 PM
Old Crow - Thanks for the info. A little small at 6x6 but worth considering since it looks simple to set up.
We use a 10x10 qwick-shade style shelter. Fits over a picnic table and is waterproof. It's big and heavy but sets up in a couple minutes.
2022 F350 DRW Lariat Ultimate CC, LB, 4x4, 7.3L
2005 FWC Grandby
2023 Rockwood 2720IK Travel Trailer
Posted 05 January 2016 - 03:20 PM
I use an Inno Car Side Awning which is great as it attaches to almost any rack setup. I've used it on my truck's topper, wife's Volvo, and currently have it mounted on my enclosed trailer's rack. Simple, great shade with simple sides that can be angled, and inexpensive (think I got it for around $150 on sale). If you can track one of these down, do it.
http://www.gandermou...Awning&i=433682
Posted 19 February 2016 - 11:30 PM
Posted 02 June 2016 - 12:26 AM
This is the one I plan to purchase eventually. So far I haven't needed an awning. Moving each day and easy set up were the key factors in my decision to get an ATC.
I just ordered the 8x8 foot version. Looks like I will have to do some modding to make it work but I think it will do the trick, especially if I rig it to swap easily from side to side.
Posted 01 August 2016 - 03:08 PM
My cheap awning was fairly successful. It was pretty windy this past weekend on the White Mountains. Other than the telescoping poles all the parts can be found at most hardware stores. I want to get a second set of tarp poles in order to keep it horizontal instead of slanted down. Also want to find a 6x20 tarp to extend it further out for more shade. The reason I use a 6' wide tarp is because that is the width between my jack mounts. For wider/longer campers you can have a larger tarp. Really happy with this as of now. The true test will be in Death Valley where the "W" thing can be fierce.
This is the type of tent/tarp pole I used:
https://smile.amazon...d=ATVPDKIKX0DER
I'm thinking about getting a set of these since they are lighter and have less chance of corrosion.
http://www.walmart.c...-8.2FT/53728954
Founder of D.E.R.P. Desert Exploration & Research Project. A camp proper is a nomads biding place. He may occupy it for a season or only for a single night, according as the site and its surroundings please or do not please the wanderers whim- Horace Kephart.
2009 4x4 Tacoma Access Cab-The Gini
2013 Silver Spur Finch Shell- The Oxcart/Gini's Burden-
Posted 11 August 2016 - 12:20 AM
Another tidbit of info for my awning/tarp project. I did some hunting and found the following poles. I was successful offering $50 for two sets on ebay with this seller. That is for four poles. They arrived yesterday and seem to be of good quality. If you are looking for tarp poles I'd say try these before any of the spendy REI types.
http://www.ebay.com/...=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Founder of D.E.R.P. Desert Exploration & Research Project. A camp proper is a nomads biding place. He may occupy it for a season or only for a single night, according as the site and its surroundings please or do not please the wanderers whim- Horace Kephart.
2009 4x4 Tacoma Access Cab-The Gini
2013 Silver Spur Finch Shell- The Oxcart/Gini's Burden-
Posted 11 August 2016 - 01:10 PM
We bought two of these:
http://www.cabelas.c...ight tent poles
We've used them a few times, once in some pretty good winds (when it should have been taken down), and they've worked well.
Posted 12 August 2016 - 05:37 PM
Anyone use shade cloth for when sun protection rather than rain protection is needed and high winds are probable?
https://www.amazon.c...d=IKE02IBEU5J1E
jim
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