AMAZING RV AWNING SUNSHADE HACK! DON'T PAY $100 OR MORE !!!

RV Awning Sunshade Hack - - on the Cheap!
Sunny days are great when camping, except when you’re sitting directly in the sun, under your RV awning, and you are either blinded, sweating profusely, or both. RV sunshades, or rv awning shades can be easily purchased on Amazon or camping world, but at what cost? Today’s video, I show you an effective way to have your sunshade at a fraction of the cost.
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Pair that with some awning light clips, and you are on your way. I also used some tent stakes to hold it to the ground.
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[@LittleHouseofBeans]

The cheapest way to make an RV sunshade, and it actually works! See description for details on the mesh tarp and the hooks.

[@marisoldelatorre2046]

Question when it rains can you just roll it in or do you have to remove it

[@letgoandhaul]

I've been looking at awning shades and just haven't been able to justify the cost. This is a game changer and will really help when we set up some of our big group camps! Thank you for sharing this idea!

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

In so glad! You’re exactly the people i made this for. Hopefully you’ll stick around and subscribe!

[@grace-kk8rh]

Thanks for this tip. We just bought our first tv and supplies are adding up quickly. I stumbled upon light hooks in the tv isle for $6.99. I can’t wait to pick up a mesh tarp to try this hack.💗

[@juleswc]

We just got a tent and need some shade. This is the first step to doing a DIY thank you thank you thank you!

[@mrs.c5471]

I got the Tentpronic with side shades and I LOVE it. It’’s strong and provides excellent shade.

[@cubmasterchad]

You could by the larger one and fold it in half. or use 2 to increase the shade. Still much less than the others.

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

I never even thought about doubling up. Great idea !

[@I_AM_HUGO]

I'm glad this worked for you! I used the exact same thing and the exact same parts. I didn't feel I was getting enough shade, so I purchased a thicker, more exspensive rv sun shade, and was lucky enough to find a good one on sale for just under $100.

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

I may change out my shades based on conditions, and will be creating side shades as well (for another vid). Looking at mesh of course, but also reflective materials to dampen some of the heat. We dont camp in summer here in FLA, but there have been days where its still hot (or too hot for our dogs). Thanks for watching, hope you'll consider subscribing!

[@deltas4114]

Great idea, and you could double up for more shade and still be less than $100. Thanks, I was just looking for shade sail ideas.

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

Yay, save that money!

[@barneydavis5484]

Just got mine today works great Thanks!

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

awesome !!

[@pappydc12]

You and I are like-minded! I thought "hmm...I can make something that will work just as well". We are down in FL right now for another month, on a south-facing site. Now to find a Harbor Freight! Subbed!

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

let me know how it worked out ! (also, sorry about so much COLD weather here in fla !)

[@DamageLLC]

I got my RV sunshade at Walmart for $59. They have various sizes of sunshades at Walmart specifically for RVs. But I’m just like you. I like to do my own things to save money so good job! 👍🏼

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

That's a really good find. I'm literally sitting here (as your message came over) editing a 'rv for newbies items at walmart', and was at 5 different stores (here in FLA), and never saw that sunshade...or any sunshade for that matter. Went online just now, and sure enough, there it is for 59 bucks. I would love to see it in person to compare the quality of that mesh vs what you can get elsewhere. Appreciate your update and comments, and of course, thanks for watching. Hoping you'll consider subscribing as well. Happy Camping !

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

or i do a comparison video, lol.

[@dannyhartco1656]

Used as sunshade on rv , five years ..Still shading. SUN PROOF.

[@adamr8628]

looks great. shade sails can be ordered for about the same price, and come in many different colors

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

true, and I started down that path. The issue i found was 1) the edges are curved, and 2) they did not have grommets on all four sides, only the corners. Not huge issues, especially if you want color pop, but that was my personal deterrent.

[@thetravelingbrowns]

Love this and is almost a perfect idea...I have an Alliance Paradigm and the problem is that I would need a ladder to reach the awning every time I wanted to put it up or down. I'm still on the search for a 10' width and 15' drop with a zipper in between for easy use.

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

the ladder thing seems like a PIA. you cant lower it just a bit when you attach/detach?

[@jamesautry7432]

Harbor freight has them all day long for around 30 bucks depending on size

[@dragontrainer9882]

This is truly the Best video I have seen WOOHOO THANKS

[@user-ue8gp5ee9h]

Yup, We did the same thing. E-Z up and down.

[@brianmcnary9997]

Excellent idea!! This is the stuff I like seeing on TTL.

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

Thanks Brian !

[@cliffwendy3765]

For a consistent comparison it would be nice to know the knit density and fabric thickness between the HF tarp and the name brand tarp. Granted the price difference is substantial. Nice video.

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

that would be nice, but i wasn't about to spend money for something more expensive purely for a video. Hopefully you found this helpful, as intended.

[@wallacestrangway2468]

Thank you I went to Harbor Freight today and picked up 2 of them,

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

That's awesome Wallace. Hopefully it works out for you. Thank you for watching and commenting. and hopefully you'll consider subscribing ! Happy Camping and stay cool !

[@anastasiahopkinson5676]

Great innovation! Does the sun shade also keep out bugs, small and large?

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

it would not, as there are no shades on the sides.

[@donwyates]

😆 good one!

[@doloresligibel2714]

Thank you, Stu! I purchased the hooks and will buy the sunshade as soon as our RV is returned to us. I don’t know the length of our awning. (You may receive a text for help when you see the beast back in our driveway 🤣)

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

Its getting warm, you cant stay in florida!!!

[@teewatkins6333]

Can you give me the actual hook info or link. Want to make sure I get right onesTIA

[@DBs58]

I just caught your video, very impressive indeed! Great job!! For the price you paid, you could even put two screens together to give it a little more shade. Still a very informative video!! 👍

[@carlawoodward7678]

Thank You, I appreciate your time in sharing this with us!

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

thank YOU Carla for watching, and hopefully you'll considering subscribing (PS....my wife has some amazing camping recipes!)

[@babykesh]

Loooove this!!! Totally have been looking for a cheap way to get a drop shade.

[@MrOffshore]

Well done!! Affordable upgrade!!

[@yankeesusa1]

The issue with this set up is in an emergency with the wind coming out of nowhere, i wouldn't be able to bring it without removing those clips. But on a non windy day this is an awesome and affordable set up.

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

mmmmmm. not sure about that. this was filmed on a windy day, but if it's crazy windy, or sudden gusts....the stakes will pull up, and the clips are only on these little S hooks, you can remove them super fast....meaning unhook the tarp from the S hooks, not remove the clips having to slide them off one at a time.

[@yankeesusa1]

Good to know. I'll be going to harbor freight soon. Can't wait to try this.

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

@@yankeesusa1 Enjoy buddy! and......Go Yankees ! (lifelong fan here, living in tampa)

[@yesplease5278]

Exactly this. We've had a lot of super cell storms just pop up this year. Down pour and 60 mph winds, over in 15 minutes. That is why I would not use those hooks.

[@marilyngatson2289]

Great idea! Thanks!

[@heidimelms62]

Thanks for sharing! Does this provide any privacy at all or is it too thin and completely see thru?

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

I wouldnt parade around naked behind it (even tho sooo many request that, lol), but its not completely see through either. Best thing I could suggest is if youre headed this route, compare mesh with others. Im pretty happy with the harbor freight one, and will be buying more to do the sides (i have a plan, lol...and prob a video for that too when i get it done). Thanks for watching Heidi, and we hope you'll consider subscribing !

[@bmassey751]

Thanks so much. I’ve been trying something like this and was afraid to leave my awning out if I’m away for work. Any issues? Those clips will work great. I was stressing trying bungees and all kinds of stuff. Bought several of these tarps. They are great and a good price as well.

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

it certainly helps with wind, but as always, there's going to be a chance your awning still gets damaged. I would really just try it, monitor it for a bit in different conditions before deciding to leave with the awning out. Brandy, thank you for watching, we're glad you found this helpful, and if you havent already, please consider subscribing! Best - Stu & Edye

[@bikesbeersbeats]

Looking at you Dragonfly Tarps!

[@OldGrumpsGarage]

Harbor Freight ftw!!! Awesome sauce!

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

Stu goes there waaaaay too much.

[@user22162]

Thanks for a nice hint!

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

you are most welcome Vladimir! Happy (and cool) camping to ya !

[@Sixer-]

Fantastic Idea!! Thank you for Sharing!!

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

Thanks Renee !

[@Sixer-]

@@LittleHouseofBeansBTW -. We did it and it is amazing. Again Thank you for sharing !!

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

@@Sixer- that's awesome!

[@michelemoore3645]

Just bought out first RV. This is a great idea, thank you for sharing. Interested in your pet fence, can you tell me where you found that? Thanks.

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

Congrats on the RV! Here is the link to our the gates - amzn.to/3Eh6sgL

[@mattclark5480]

Looks great to me. Thanks for the video

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

you're welcome Matt !

[@angelahansel7134]

Thanks for the info!

[@cherrierichardson1032]

Great idea. Now I need a diy window awning. Any ideas?

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

over an RV window itself?

[@elainefuehrer5739]

i LOve This idea! we just bought a casita camper that has a awning but where we go so many flies, does that help with them and mosquitoes, can it drape down on the sides

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

i dont know about keeping flies out. I do have a plan for doing something similar for the sides, but wont be trying it until Nov, when camping season picks back up (we're in FLA)....so hopefully you'll subscribe and stick around for that video.

[@thesecondhalf5823]

Love it! Thanks for sharing!

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

You're most welcome. Camping season is picking up again here in FLA, so im going to do another vid putting these up for the sides of the awning. Hopefully you'll consider subscribing!

[@Keith2023]

Great idea

[@brianingle1962]

Wow Thanks!, I’m heading that way shortly. Can you provide a link on Amazon for that fence?

[@Saul621]

Fricking awesome

[@jheimyalonso7757]

Amazing 😮

[@jenniferhillsman4597]

My awning dose not have extra rail to attach, suggestions?

[@denisewest3869]

❤thank you

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

you're most welcome!

[@1delta_10tangos]

The buzzer @3:33 😅🤣😅☠️

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

im glad someone appreciates my buzzers, dings and chimes. I use em all the time, no one ever comments, lol. Thanks !

[@johnnyg8391]

Nice campground. Where what it at?

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

Resort at Canopy Oaks. I had filmed there that week, but it was sooooo much footage, it was just too much to put together, lol. (aka i was lazy). here's the link to the park - www.sunlight-resorts.com/resorts/resort-at-canopy-oaks/

[@gereshomeE]

THANK YOU! ☺

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

you are most welcome. Thank YOU for popping over and watching!

[@artandadventurerv]

Why would you have your awning out if there are high winds?

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

needed to test how the awning reacts in winds like that WITH the homemade sunshade. Thats done for you ! (or the viewers)

[@chasecaldwell3277]

How does it do in the rain?

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

@@chasecaldwell3277 it gets wet like everything else. Dries pretty quick once the sun hits it tho. Ive not really experienced a side wind if your wondering if it ‘blocks’ rain.

[@JayneNicoletti]

Great Hack!

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

getting an rv ?

[@JayneNicoletti]

@@LittleHouseofBeans lol us in a RV? lol. My friend is getting camper though.

[@hoobeydoobey1267]

Brilliant!

[@stevenbrown5210]

That clearly doesn't block nearly as much light as a sun shade 😢

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

Cant argue that point, but one can get various different mesh tarps to their taste. This particular day, it was enough to help cool us down. Thanks for your comment

[@camposvazquez]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

you are most welcome Campos....thank you for watching, and please do consider subscribing.

[@mikesears8526]

Did the same myself

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

nice! i wish i had done it sooner myself !

[@katesmith8014]

How do you handle the wind to keep your awning from flying off?

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

well, if its super windy, gotta put the awning away, otherwise i had it tied with ground stakes, and that stabilized the awning on that particular windy day.

[@carmenrodriguez5669]

Great thanks😂

[@tedandree1149]

Do you have a problem with the hooks on the roller sliding?

[@normaspaulding5526]

Stu, just wondering if you leave the hooks on the awning when you roll it up? Thanks

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

i do not. Too nervous to lose them to be honest.

[@normaspaulding5526]

@@LittleHouseofBeans LOL, I get it.

[@RickGoodman1911]

That’s a great solution. Who cares if it rips… you can replace it 4 or 5 times for the cost of the Amazon one (that will end up ripping at some point too…)

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

@@RickGoodman1911 bingo. I think more folks will lose the clips before ripping the tarp! Appreciate you watching Rick!

[@howzchannel9843]

After a year, how is this still holding up?

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

thats a tough question considering the variables. We've camped less in the past 8 months, and of those trips, probably didnt use it as much as expected. The mesh is in the same condition it was the day we bought it, save for some dirt. the little 's' hooks are fine. the biggest issue is I sometimes lose the hooks or the light hangers themselves, because they are so small...and ive left a spike in the ground once or twice.

[@mattbrumm8255]

What’s on your windows?

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

Not sure I understand. The windows on the camper? Nothing on them. They are double pane acrylic dometic windows. I don't have anything on them, if that is what you're referring to.

[@mattbrumm8255]

It looked like there was a cover of some sort on the front window.

[@rvfuntimes6144]

Cost more in Diesel to find a store near me than get a replacement.

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

here ya go buddy...cheaper than HF - amzn.to/3O0eA8a

[@rvfuntimes6144]

I went and bought this produce and it last one high wind. Gromit's came out of material. Its a POS.

[@LittleHouseofBeans]

sounds like a defective mesh tarp, I would have returned it. As you can see in the video, I filmed on a rather windy day, and had no issues with the tarp. That said....it IS a harbor freight product, and Im sure there are better tarps made elsewhere.