Building a 270 Degree Truck Awning!! No Welding!

[@PatrickRemington]

What project would yall like to see next?

[@seanhoffer5332]

How about a solar shower? Maybe one for extra drinking water storage.

[@jonahlory3674]

Finish your clam shell tent😂 I’m stuck on mine where you left off in the last video🤣🤣

[@LilBigfootOverlanding]

Yeah I’d love to see a diy shower/toilet solution! The only way my wife’s gonna rough it is if she has a shower and toilet😅🙏

[@DavidUthmann]

@@jamieforrester7108 Not sure if you are serious, but Patrick has several videos on building hard shell roof top tents. And a Facebook group.

[@jestin3550]

Patrick great video, I would love to see your take on a storage drawer system. I am in the process of making one myself. I am using 3/4 plywood and UHMW plastic for slides.

[@jwat2396]

I absolutely love people who build their own stuff and do it right. You sir are an inspiration to all the folks that want equipment like this and aren't made of money. I am getting up there in age and don't have what it takes anymore to experiment till I get it right so you doing all of the "experimenting" and blessing folks with what you've learned is truly a real blessing. Thank you so much.

[@ssSnerson099]

Thanks for putting this out, awesome design and straightforward tutorial. I’d be interested to see the durability of the tape vs sewing over time instead, especially in hotter areas as I would think the sun might melt the tape eventually

[@pinyongamtap2475]

I ‘m. 60. Years of age and living in Pattaya. Thailand. Your creative ideas will make my dream comes true for traveling in camper minivan by pay in low budget. it ‘s good enough for slow retired life. Thank you.

[@PatrickRemington]

Glad I could help!

[@tjhendrickson1663]

This guy puts overland equipment companies to shame. Like a magician who shows how it's done, but for design and engineering lol

[@nadiahvshaziq6687]

Sembang...

[@lupaadnarim3967]

I noticed they only charge us more because of their expensive equipment 😂. That's why i tried to DIY some stuff. Thanks to this youtuber teaching us how to create stuff

[@DylanBegazo]

Your achievement and DIY attitude has earned you a new subscriber. I’m so glad I found your channel.

[@ThisTall]

This is great!! One tip I’ve found cutting vinyl and tarp is to cut it with a hot knife. You can often even cut it with a soldering gun, and some have knife attachments for this. Then your cuts are singed perfectly.

[@frednot809]

I work in landscaping and this is going to be a perfect addition to my trailer for keeping the sun off my back while working on equipment and allowing me to stay somewhat dry. Thank you very much for sharing

[@andrewb9595]

This thing is awesome. I love how you didn't waste a bunch of time talking about nothing and we're straight to the point on how to build it. Excellent work on the project and excellent video. I'm big on DIYing as much as possible. I'm currently in the process of building a cheap DIY version of the Redtail Overland camper out of foam board and thin plywood. It'll be nowhere near as fancy, but it'll still be a fully insulated hard sided pop-up that weighs next to nothing.

[@MrKobayashi]

Smart and innovative! This is an effective, budget conscious design that's easy enough for an amateur DIY person with relatively basic tools. Top notch! I'm glad I came across your channel.

[@PatrickRemington]

Thank you!

[@SkyAcre]

Absolutely going to build this! Thank you for yet another concise and budget minded design.

[@PatrickRemington]

Welcome!

[@loki_x]

This is very creative and a great idea! UPGRADE suggestion: Cut center of tarp near the hinge (like the center of an umbrella) with an added cut-out skirt that overlaps on top of the bigger skirt to create an air-hole so that you get some wind release in the event of a gust that might blow away the awning. UPGRADE suggestion 2: Add an elevation lever on the hinge side (or simply insure the poles are shorter than the top of the hinge) so that the awning slopes down to function as an umbrella for when it rains. This is good stuff!

[@austinmarbrey1855]

I just built one. Thanks for the info, instead of the painter poles for the “rafters” I used 1/2 pvc not pex, then added a 90 with threads on one side to screw in the painters poles for adjustable legs

[@kbr3096]

Nice, do you have pictures?

[@thegtrsr1]

@@kbr3096 Have you found the PVC to be strong enough? Could you use pre-cut PVC for support poles too?

[@termiterasin]

I'm sure you could build their storage frame out of wood too

[@johnswanson3741]

PVC tube is way too flimsy, especially to use for horizontal rafters. It will sag and probably not hold up very well in the wind and rain!

[@eclecticcustoms]

Build a swing out shower enclosure next!

[@JamesDoylesGarage]

Hose on the pivot piece is very smart. Showing the tape and sewing experiment was super helpful. I'm going with tarps for sure. Grommets for the poles to trap point with the tape applied first would be a good idea , I think as an improvement instead of just the tape. Thanks for the post.

[@marcusmarrs]

I was dropping my jaw during the whole video. The simplicity and the way it works perfectly, truly amazed me. Wonder if one could mount it on the opposite side of the rack so it would cover the vehicle as well.

[@akmfoy]

This is hands down the most simple and straightforward but extremely util build ever!

[@KRTLyfe]

This is my type of channel!!!! I’m all about the DIYLYFE!!!!!! Glad I found this channel!

[@dougdubois8914]

Patrick, this is a great design, a great DIY solution, and a very well-done video. For all those reasons I hesitate to offer a different solution, but I think some might benefit from it. Years ago I had a big box van that I had converted to a camper, and needed something large for shade and rain protection. I made a couple brackets that held two 10' lengths of conduit inline (20' total) above the van a couple of feet. A large tarp was partially draped over the conduit a few feet, with snaps that held it in place on the conduit. Then the large part of the tarp was pulled out away from the van and supported by 3 adjustable poles, held outward with tie ropes. Thin rope, tied to the center-point of the conduit, was pulled out to the junction of the center pole and the tarp, which then went on to be the diagonal tie-out rope for that pole. This supported the center of the tarp and helped it shed water. The corner poles were adjusted a little lower, aiding in the water shedding and giving it a distinctive look. This design worked quite well and provided a lot of enjoyment. Not as cool to fold out as yours, but simpler, less metal, less weight, and uses an unmodified tarp. With more coverage over the edges of the vehicle, the vehicle entrances stay dry in blowing rain. I found you because I'm building a teardrop camper that will need an awning... your design reminded me of my old installation, so I think I will cogitate on reviving and adapting that. Thanks for the great presentation.

[@davidheffron4481]

This is a great build, thanks for taking the time to share with us! Here is a thought to fill the gap between the Awning and the vehicle. You could: Cut off the L brackets at the top of your channel. Add a strip of ripstop fabric from the top of the channel to the car. In the car side hem, put a magnet strip so it would stick to the car. You may need to put breaks in to go around your vehicle rack poles.

[@matthewsever]

I know this video is two years old but it gave me so.much inspiration. I just got done building my own. I made it with PVC pipes and some interesting rope engineering to make it totally freestanding. Again thank you so much for making these videos for those of us with our shops and welders.

[@PatrickRemington]

You are welcome! Thank you for the kind words!

[@wpierce34004ever]

"I'm super strong I promise" LOL! That won my subscription

[@goulash75]

I really like this design. I don't know if this would work, but I wonder, if instead of making a C-channel, you could use PVC pipe, with a strip cut out lengthwise. Then hinge the strip back on somehow, to make a cover. Just a thought.

[@jeepersoutpost1150]

Great job! The only think I would suggest is to use nylon bushings on the swivels, to reduce noise.

[@mottavator]

I have been thinking of selling my 8' ARB awning and buy a 270-degree awning but now I believe that I can modify it using the existing components! Thank you for this video! You now have a new subscriber.

[@PatrickRemington]

Awesome! thanks!

[@RoamingCameras]

I’m really amazed by your explanation! I am from India and currently looking for an awning, but the prices are very high. I’m exploring DIY options, and your video seems very helpful. Thumbs up for your efforts and knowledge sharing!

[@101boertjie]

Very nice video, I enjoyed it a stack. As someone who does heavy duty sewing, I can tell you that the double stitch is strong, much more so than the single line stitch, but if you go to a felled seam, it is even stronger than the double stitch. The type of cotton/thread you use also makes a huge difference. I just saw recently how the manufacturers make seat covers for the SRS Airbags, just a line of thinner/softer thread than the rest of the item, which can be done in a upholstery thread. Another lesson learnt for me. If you make that awning out of a heavy duty rip-stop canvas that should last a lifetime, and a bit extra.

[@Belzebud89]

This is exactly the solution I was searching for in my head for the past few months. As always keeping it simple is the best solution! Cheers man!

[@PhillipMikeHunt]

Still havent done anything though, have you?

[@pmiller9203]

I grew up in the 70's. All I can say is Rock n Roll!!!

[@sinaalex7577]

THIS is one of the best improvements to a car, that I have seen in quite a while. You did an excellent job and you can be proud of it. Thanks a lot for sharing this whole production process. Waiting for your next projects. Stay healthy. Stay safe. Enjoy some time out in the woods.

[@brentsharp8234]

270 screen room would be an awesome add on to your project

[@melrichardson2392]

This man is a genius wonderful brother love and light thankyou for sharing beautiful.

[@Jdjdjsbsnsi]

The only thing I would probably recommend would be some tie down wire so you can use it even when it’s windy. Awesome job overall.

[@cowboy6591]

That double stitch is the way to go combined with Tent Seam Sealer spray for backpackers. Tape always falls apart with ultraviolet light from the sun, extreme heat and cold it sharts. Tape is good for emergencies by day. That's it. Oh ya the edges should sag down a couple of degrees for rain water run-off.

[@Impala_Lily]

So clever! Thank you for sharing. Now you need to show how to add a tailgate pocket to a gazebo to have a modified diy suv tent that can be removed if you are using the gazebo only for a day out (and not camping). The actual suv tents are super expensive (and not available in this country 🇿🇦)

[@brycethornton2314]

Awesome build, one note on the gorilla tape, in the heat and sun it will soften and the adhesive will come off the tape. Had this happen on a couple projects that were in direct sun and some that are affected by direct heat from the sun.

[@PatrickRemington]

Interesting... good to know! I’ll just sew it up instead!

[@miamijose]

I've been searching different 270 awnings for some time for my ford excursion that I'm turning in a camper. I love you design, great video too. I'm inspired now to make my own, thanks.

[@1windozesuk]

The duct tape idea is fine. Just jeep a roll in the car, which I am sure you would have in there anyway. Also, might as well keep 12" of that heater hose in the car as well. Great build!

[@lunaumbra5179]

Make it yourself. Fix it yourself. Super chill outcome. Might use this as inspiration for a sprinter build

[@chriswitt1645]

Good job. May be worth putting tape between the steel plates and aluminium angle to electrically separate and prevent bimetallic corrosion.

[@geographyinaction7814]

I was thinking the same. Galvanic Corrosion between the two different metals; a rubber gasket or even using aluminum connectors rather than steel.

[@jacobotha6158]

Hi from South Africa. Awesome build! Will try to build one for my Jeep. One change to it, I will connect the upright poles to the awning poles with a hinge at the end. No loose poles that will get lost... . .

[@russellargo58]

because of this diy camping stuff very much needed in cars, i became your new subscriber and follower. Godbless

[@marceld6061]

One simple tip: for the hinge side, before riveting up the large c-channel, clamp the two aluminum L- angle pieces back to back and drill through them both at the same time. Guaranteed that the holes will line up when you separate them!

[@seanhoffer5332]

Very cool and simple. I always thought it would be more difficult to do this type of build.

[@imjustme20111]

I'm so glad I found you. I build all my own bugout and camping stuff.

[@Ade2bee]

One thing I’ve noticed that I would add as well to the bars as you rivet them to the rubber pipe is add some washers underneath the heads of the rivets

[@patricklambert5810]

DUDE!!...Foxwing is gonna put out a hit on you!!...lol...awesome job!!!

[@runningbean]

Patrick, your DIYs make my DIYs look bad. Yours are a tad more sophisticated. Good work.

[@loui828]

I appreciate the low budget build, looks great but not only that, I watched the self stand one you made which looks like it could easily be over 1k with lots of soldering and as much as I’d like to have something like that, I just don’t have the tools. This seems pretty doable, love it.

[@custardavenger]

Brilliant. Been thinking about buying one but couldn't find exactly what I wanted. This has given me the inspiration to just build one.

[@mrmotofy]

Get yourself a 5 gal bucket and a blanket. Lay blanket on your car roof, set bucket upside down on blanket. Fold a section of blanket over bucket. Stretch a 12 x 16 tarp etc over the bucket, set some poles rope and stakes for a tent over your car. Super easy and super cheap. The bucket raises it up a ways and gives a Big top tent effect while the blanket keeps it from scratching your paint or damaging the tarp.

[@The_Bearded_Lady]

Thank you SOOOO much!!! Maybe there could be a way to add mosquito mesh rooms...?

[@landonashby2029]

If you end up sewing the tarps a rolled hem might be a good option. It would require buying a special foot for your sewing machine but they are not expensive and it will give you some really strong and professional looking seams.

[@adventure_48]

So idea that I came up with and works fantastically.......get a cheap $1 paint roller (4") and cut the bent part off leaving just the handle and about 3 inches of the barb. This eliminates the need to take out the ends and cut a dowel, insert bolt etc etc. The handle screws on tight and also provides a place for the grommets on the tarp to sit in. Then you run your guy lines on top of the tarp and barb down to the ground. Super simple hack and creates far less work on your end.

[@Cowdog3]

What?

[@adventure_48]

@@Cowdog3 a paint roller, use the paint roller for the barbed ends that go throught the grommets of the tarp. Instead of cutting dowels and putting bolts in them and shoving it in the end of the paint poles to create a barb, just get a paint roller, cut the bent metal bar stock portion off with the roller, and just use the handle with a small amount of the metal barb sticking up, and naturally put the handle on the paint stick like it is intended. Instead of going throught the trouble of creating a barbed end to go through the tarp (wooden dowel, bolt, etc) you now have a $1 handle that is much easier to achieve the "pokey end". Easy terms....cut the roller off the handle and put it on the paint pole.

[@kristopherkonechne7689]

@@Cowdog3 I think what he's trying to say is for the vertical support posts, instead of hammering and making the "keys" on the top of them as shown in video to buy and use adjustable painter extention poles with a screwed on hand roller (with main roller portion cut off) leaving a few inches of the metal to go up through a grommet on tarp. If that's not what he means then I'm lost too.

[@the510wagon]

What an awesome job! Nothing that was crazy hard to fabricate, and end result is functional and neat. Thanks muchly for making the video.

[@PatrickRemington]

Welcome! Thanks for the kind words!

[@the510wagon]

@PatrickRemington I have a feeling you're a mtn biker? (t-shirt & classic gravel rash trophy on forearm?) That Gorilla tape is awesome stuff...and it lasts. I had a hole in my camelback hydration bladder. Four years later the Gorilla tape is still holding the water in no probs 😄

[@picanto60]

Excellent DIY project. Waiting for the final finish with ripstop material.

[@seek2find]

My kind of DIY build! Red Green would be proud!!!

[@edwardvillate2112]

Very INGENIUS build, that doesn't break you're pocket !!! congratulations 👏 !!! Thanks 👌

[@davidvigneux6929]

That's a real clever design man. Good Job!

[@alsmith1025]

This is so cool. Perfect project for my jeep. Thanks for making this video.

[@cackleberryfarm4598]

Dude!!! This is SOOOOO freaking awesome!! Love it! Great video work as well. And explanation throughout! Love that you use inexpensive items easily found and ordinary tools. Great job!!

[@The_Bearded_Lady]

I think I am gonna try this with Tyvek because I have a bunch leftover from a shed project... I think it might weather longer than the cheap tarps, but I'm not sure. I use them in camping, but mostly as footprints and stuff sacks. I wonder if the tape would work to add zippers so you can put up bug mesh... ? Anyway, thanks again for sharing this. I probably already commented a year ago when I first saw it, but it came back around and I am itching to do some DIY stuff that I don't *have* to do lol

[@danemmerich6775]

I am a big Tyvek fan, being an ex Contractor. Strong stuff!!

[@memohughes7463]

Great idea and fun video. The ‘rip test’ scene reminded me of the scene in Napoleon Dynamite where he tells the guy to try and rip the “Tupperware”. 😂 💪

[@jaylu7971]

Very nice actually. You can use wood for making hinges on your legs any shape and paint it.

[@mjremy2605]

Amazing! Never thought you could build your own Batwing awning, this is very creative! I wish you had shown how to sew the ripstop sections, not sure how they are cut and mounted. Please show the conclusion of this awning. Its a very useful thing.

[@bowmaster24]

Pretty rad dude. Weld a few washers on your uprights and have a length of paracord to keep it tight. Also for a cover, you could get a sheet of thin gauge aluminum, make a diy metal brake for the bend, and then hinge it to make fold down cover for it. It would be protected by the sun and rain indefinitely.

[@stantate733]

Nice design...make the next self supporting please

[@dkhallal]

Thank you KZbin algorithm! Awesome job, so glad I found your channel.

[@PatrickRemington]

Got a better awning video coming out soon! 🙏🙏

[@dkhallal]

@@PatrickRemington awesome. I looked for the follow up with the rip stop material and didn’t see it. I saw another Australian guy review the one they make that is self supported, pretty cool but still pricey. I liked the stool too, may need one of those. Where did you find the threaded rod and nuts, online? Also cool that you skydive! I’ve been a skydiver since 1986, and still make it out when i can. Got to be on the world record back in 2006.

[@howardtennant5766]

Totally impressed you've taken DIY to a new level 👍👍👍

[@jsjs8818]

Great way to work out the materials & mechanism. For keeping the vehicle cool in the hot sun & dry in the rain, I suggest not trimming the cover and shifting the entire assembly to the passenger side where the cover would cover the vehicle too. Only trim the rear tarp to make a straight line on the right side and reattach the trim to keep the grommets. Thank you for your great video.

[@andrescepeda6297]

Your program is great, the truth is, not all of us have the amount of money to put together the overlanding and here in Mexico I already made my own rack and the truth is I plan to make a shadow like that

[@jessejames9576]

That is awesome. Gives me hope and great idea as a penny pincher. Thanks for the plan!

[@fayjai09]

I just found this video and channel recently and it just WOW... the 270 degree awning looks amazing!

[@damiencutrupi4411]

Love the simplicity

[@troy3456789]

@06:50 if you put a hard spacer inside the conduit pieces, it will strengthen them so they cannot collapse. Good build idea. I'm not sure how well it will hold up during a light wind or gust, but overall it's very nice.

[@jeffmckc2081]

I use wooden dowel rods

[@tracybrown8316]

Looks pretty sweet and a hell of a lot cheaper then buying one... So I love it it gets me thinking of away to make it more slimline so I was wondering if tent poles would work instead of paint poles and if I do one mine would be shorter since I would be putting it on a 2 door jeep. Thanks for the great video

[@stephenharvey5289]

Excellent. I have thought about doing something like that. I live in pickup truck and if I cook out or use my generator I need it covered.

[@cjamit3677]

So blown away. Was thinking how can I do this and this video popped up. If no one has asked, I’d love to have your tarp awning when you switch over to your rip stop version! 🤙🏽

[@shamsshams20261]

It is amazing; the "toldo" (not hamaca). Thank you so much for sharing.

[@DriveVibeAuto]

Everyone who put thumbs down is mad they spent $500+

[@mattdillon3326]

While, very cool that he was able to replicate an awning at home, and there is something to be said about pride of accomplishment like this...Ive had my Eezi-Awn Awning for 2 trouble free years and i can sell it tomorrow for 200 less than i paid for it. So the same $200 bought me a better product without any labor... To each their own i guess.

[@blurglide]

@@mattdillon3326 Huh? Those are $1300, so it's $1100 to save the labor. If you sold it, you'd not have an awning

[@beejay_xo6820]

@@blurglide he said well it for 200 less than he bought it.... so he could sell it for 1100.. so 200 for labour is correct.

[@blurglide]

@@beejay_xo6820 That would be true \if we were comparing $1100 to $1300. We're comparing $200 + labor to $1300.

[@beejay_xo6820]

@@blurglide yeah ok I understand what you're saying. My awning was 500 bucks and I'd rather spend that because there is no way I'd be able to make something that would work haha

[@jasonlee-os1qi]

Wind test!? That thing is awesome! Nicely done!

[@JT-py9lv]

I like it ! I have a full size truck. Only changes for me would be to make it 10' or 12' instead of 8'. Thanks for the inspiration !

[@PatrickRemington]

That would be humongous!

[@Ade2bee]

I think it’s absolutely brilliant to use the temporary material as not only a prototype but templates

[@GrantOakes]

Simple yet ingenious! I bookmarked this video as I want to make something similar to this for the teardrop I plan on making. THANKS!

[@PatrickRemington]

Nice! You are welcome!

[@MrTackleberry79]

Did you try any metal fab shops or HVAC shops to see if you could source a flat aluminium strip and have it bent into a channel of your dimention?

[@PatrickRemington]

nope. That's added expense. What I did works great.

[@ferryicker7554]

Its so smart guy. That became my next project. Last year i was searching for such thing and stoped it beacause 1000€ and more i should pay.

[@jordan00191]

Thats awesome mate! The only change I would make is a centre bar ontop of the middle pole that pushes the fabric upwards to tighten the roof material and make it slightly dome to let water run off rather than pool in those sag points between poles. But otherwise, as us Aussies say, what a ripper!

[@kadmow]

there is a reason many lightweight outer garments have been glued and taped for a while (over a decade) - no holes to weep and unless you (are like me and miserly at buying new shell gear) really want the garment to last a long time, glue is bomber enough (yes the tapes and seams do age and come apart, but the jacket or bib will probably on it's last legs be then (or for a tube of seam grip you can rebuild your jacket etc... For a weekend / occasional use tap and tape seems good ( back the tape with some stitching, use Aqua seal thread, or something similar..)

[@derykmacleod4979]

Wow! You are really creative! I really like the way this awning came out, and the savings vs buying one premade is huge! This winter I want to build a modified version of your other awning for my little 2010 transit connect to come off the rear of my van so I can add some light weight walls to make a spot out back for my cold water shower and porta potty when camping. That extra 4'x5' space should make my van feel bigger. How about a short video on how you made the holder for your belt sander to be used as a bench mount sander. That is a neat idea. Thank You

[@monojmohanty1347]

very nice.... great idea it's very useful for my food cart and I definitely use it in my food cart. thanks, Mr. Patrick for this you are heartily welcome to my country INDIA , if you have to plan to India I am definitely meet you,,, thanks again

[@erikdzupin1820]

Great work! Amazing results with few bucks spent.

[@MrEnglischjules]

that is in my price range lol. I have around a 100 tent poles, some from big awnings, so double length with spring to fold. Also some with rivet ends into a plate so allowed to swing open like that. I doodled plans a few years ago, but struggle to use power tools etc cos of damaged tendons and ligaments.. but i really must try to do again this year.

[@owenparker6651]

That is a damn fine DIY job. Of course it can be improved upon, but what a flying start for anyone wanting to dive in. Thanks very much for sharing. Happy to subscribe!

[@PatrickRemington]

Thank you!!

[@TacomaSteelhead]

Who would dislike this? This is great!!

[@PatrickRemington]

Awning manufacturers 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@RichBinell]

So sensible. So well thought out. Thank you for sharing. I'm subscribing.

[@Wardds]

Best idea yet. Great to have a fold out shower build hint hint

[@Shiftingto4Low]

This is so sick! I found this while looking for awnings I was about to drop over $400 on! Thanks man!

[@justdoingstuffrsa751]

I love the idea and will adapt it to suit me. I'd go a little more robust. I see issues with wind. The attachment where your upright poles fit into your awning poles, is very flimsy and wind will damage it easily. I will also take it to about 300°, so that it overlaps the tailgate a little more. Awesome idea. We'll done.

[@coymitchell9946]

Use the heater hose to hold your standing pipes on the end of the other poles

[@matttolmanaz]

I like the way it looks. I also think you could possibly adjust it further back onto the roof from the side and back if you were concerned about water running down the side during a rainstorm.

[@Lifestartat40s]

Nice design. I'm looking for awning for boot car for mobile coffee. This is great idea.