Especially if you love your camper and want to protect it from excess sunlight.
Diy camper awning frame.
Inexpensive pop up camper awning.
Start by making the frame.
We recently featured a video by thervgeeks on how to install additional awnings on your motorhome or trailer.
Slide canvas onto frame.
This is the cheapest canvas drop cloth i.
Diy awning step 1.
You should also have a camper awning for your overland vehicle to protect you in the sun and rain.
It weighs about 840 lbs.
Diy camper awnings are honestly such fun little projects.
I did a previous video for my shower awning it worked for a year i tried an easier and more sturdy design this time and all for roughly 25 total and 2hrs la.
3 8 or 1 2 eye bolts nuts and a few other materials will be needed for you to nail this project and carry it out successfully.
Without the tongue weight.
Dry fit the frame.
The awning material is a 6 x9 canvas drop cloth.
Basically it s a square from 1 2 cpvc with a t fitting on each sidebar about 1 from the corner and a brace in the center.
You ll need 1 2 pvc pipe the t s and elbows shown here pvc cutters and.
Follow these 10 diy camper awning ideas from pop up tent to rv awnings from pvc to tin.
Step 1 build basic frame i decided how large to make the awning and built a simple frame from cpvc.
Watch how one inventive camper made his own diy awning on a harbor freight trailer camper.
Here s another idea if you re into saving money and making an awning on the cheap.