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[Steve Scearce]

Here are detail shots of the awning rail and the "riser."

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[Steve Scearce]

Here's detail of the end "T" and a view of the pole structure.

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[Steve Scearce]

For the side awning I used an 8x10 tarp and mounted eyebolts through the camper wall with fender washers on both sides and a neoprene fender washer on the outside... and generous silicone caulk.

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[Dughlas Stiubhart]

I figured I'd add some pics of the backdoor awning I put together using the ideas on this thread. The 6x10 tarp attaches to the roof using the awning track system from Sailrite.com. Two cheap Wal*Mart poles and guy lines hold it up.


Tested by graupel in first hours of use.


Sailrite awning track system.

[ntsqd]

An awning that I became aware of because of 'that' site; Shady Boy Awnings.
http://www.shadyboy.com/the-awning/

Only 50" long folded up, so it should fit fine across the rear of a camper of any sort. Shady Boy picture of one opened up:

[HERR42]

How much clearance does that need above the door?

i dont think all the campers are the same, even amongst models.

[ntsqd]

I had planned to buy one, but stumbled onto a slightly used ARB 8 footer so I've no direct experience. Based on the picture above it looks like the bottom of the enclosure is the lowest point. It might need the enclosure's width worth of clearance below that depending on how the enclosure works.

[Dughlas Stiubhart]

The problem with these light-duty awnings is they don't stand up to even light wind and they are gone in an instant with a gust.

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

I had an idea about using the pull out cover that is used in the back of suvs. I have the unused one from my ford escape but havn't worked out a good way to hold it in the pulled out position.I was going to attach it to my rear roof rack with 3" hose clamps. That worked but holding it in the extended position hasn't come to me yet.May be some one out there will have a solution.

Frank

[knobbytracks]

Here's my first outing with my new awning.

Harbor Freight tarp (8X10) - $7.00
awning rail - $19.00
Walmart tent poles (2) - $10.00 each

I had a friend sew in a length of rope into the tarp. This slides into the awning rail. This worked really well. One thing I noticed: cheap tarps are not square so getting them taut is a chore. Attached thumbnail(s)

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