Trailer awning

One of the last additions to the van was a cheap, DIY awning. In the sun, an awning creates shade to keep the inside of the van cooler. In the rain, the awning allows us to leave the slider open without rain entering the van. No matter the weather, it makes an extension of our living space and a nice area for us to hang out outside.

Check out this smart awning idea for cargo trailer campers. The bat wing awning can be purchased on Amazon.

The large roll-out awning on the front shades most of our camper. However, there is a window at the head of the bed that seems to get a lot of HOT sun, no matter where we are parked. Or rain, it gets rain, too. I decided that there must be some way to make an awning that would work for protection, but be removable and break down for storage. Oh, and fully adjustable, that would be nice! These awnings will work with every kind of camper I have seen, flat windows or crank out windows. They…

PRICES MAY VARY. SUN BLOCKER: Our RV awning screen block out 86% of UV and allowing a breeze which lower the interior temperature. Now you can enjoy the outdoor time in a cozy shade place without worry about the harmful UV rays. PRIVACY PROTECTION: High-density mesh fabric fit a nice balance of providing privacy in a crowded campground but also offers a wide view which means outside people can not see through the inside but you can see outside. FINE WORKMANSHIP: Made of premium high density…

With a little ingenuity and only a few supplies from hardware store, I'll show you how you can hang a vintage awning in a matter of minutes all by yourself.

Telescoping Pvc Tent or Awning Poles: I bought this neat teardrop trailer, but since it seems to rain every time we camp, I decided it needed an awning. After looking high and low for a pole that would be easy to transport, adjustable, sturdy and inexpensive I decided to build my own. I…

Many vintage trailers, like this one, were designed to accommodate what's known as a pole-and-rope awning made of fabric. It attaches to the trailer by means of what's called an awning rail; this is usually a narrow strip of metal with a channel in it to hold the awning's edge. In order to go through the awning rail channel, that edge will need some kind of tubular-shaped welting affixed to the fabric. You feed the welting through the channel, by hand. Besides providing much-needed shade…

One of the last additions to the van was a cheap, DIY awning. In the sun, an awning creates shade to keep the inside of the van cooler. In the rain, the awning allows us to leave the slider open without rain entering the van. No matter the weather, it makes an extension of our living space and a

OK here are some pictures of an awning I made from materials for sale at LOWS. The whole thing cost about 30 dollars and was pretty simple to do. Plus, you wont have to worry about trip lines!

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