To keep this short and sweet we re going to make an awning that basically covers a 10 x 12 area and has a drop off to allow the rain to run down without dripping into the safe area of your deck or porch.
Diy 4wd awning.
1 x 6 x8 silver tarp.
So why would you want to make your own awning.
The mounting kit includes all the hardware you need to install your new awning tucked away inside the awning fabric you may need to unroll your awning to find these components.
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In this video we show you the set up and describe the steps we use.
When i asked fellow overlanders marijke and coen not to be confused with ourselves showed me how their 4wd awning quickly attached and detached by sliding the whole thing in and out.
Recipe for a simple diy vehicle awning.
Or you could add the latest in our range the adventure kings 270 king wing awning which creates a massive sheltered outdoor area ideal for outdoor entertaining at your campsite covering both the side and rear of your 4wd it simply unfolds from the 2 5m long pvc zip up transit bag a complete 270 equalling 11m of waterproof and uv proof sheltered space making it one of the most covered and cost effective 4wd awning systems on the market and they are a fraction of the cost of similar.
1 x roof rack.
Yes it is and it s not even all that difficult.
An afternoon and a few bucks and i have an awning for my 4runner.
Diy awnings make your own 4x4 awning.
2 x green fibreglass garden stakes.
Is it possible to make one yourself.
2 x telescopic lightweight tent poles.
At one of our overland reunions that we yearly organize in the netherlands i noticed that many of the 78 series land cruisers with a pop up tent from a german builder had rails on the side.
Simple project that about anyone can do.
Combinations of faceplate heights that add to 19 281 95.
Build a materials list.
Diy tarp awning step by step guide.
Ram b 202u lo11 ram quick release adapter with 1 diameter ball for light use lowrance elite 4 mark 4 series fishfinders 22 95.
Ram vc 21 ram 21 tough box console with total faceplate area of 19.
2 x guy ropes.
We made our own custom awing fitted to our suburban for 1 5 the price of pre made awnings.
Is buying one the only option though.
Here is a simple diy idea from brian christine for making a portable sun shade off the side of their 4wd.
They re available in a wide range of sizes and quite a few styles so for most of us there s a model that fits just what we re looking for.