Converted HONDA CRV Camper Gets New Awning!! 6.6' x 8.2' Coverage

[@terrytulipane6916]

What a convenient mount to not have to "take down and pack away!"

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

I can't wait to figure out how to mount it up on the new van!!!!

[@onedaycloser2872]

Glad it worked out, but always take down when windy……

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

Yeah, I'm a slow learner. I have to stop trusting Florida weather forecasts!

[@karenebarker9244]

I'm glad you made the effort even after the first one got destroyed! It will get easier after using it few times. You made your struggles setting it up so entertaining! I was rooting for you all the way 😊

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

Thank you for being nice. I appreciate it!!! ❤️

[@Varavenfan]

Very nice & huge awning! Nice company to send a new one. The sped up video and your voices are funny! 😁💜

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

Lol. Thanks!!!! I learn something on every adventure!!!

[@laurenm8561]

Yay, your back! I’m also looking for an awning. You review the coolest things! Thanks🌷

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

Yay! Thank you! I'm going through a product review phase!!! More to come!! 💙

[@WanderingWildRide]

Looks good kym

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

Thanks 👍 hope to see you soon!!!!!!

[@alexandrasukeforth3337]

For those of us living in Florida it would be very helpful if you would give the names of the parks or campgrounds you stay in. Most look very similar and the signs are seldom shown.

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

Great idea! I keep forgetting that!!! This particular video was more about the awning. The video before this shows the campground I was at. Crescent Fish Camp in Crescent City, Florida - it was so awesome. I love it there so much!! (I will definitely share my location more - thank you for reminding me!!)

[@annhopkin5079]

Shout out to steve!!!! Awesome job!!!!

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

He's a trooper!!! Always there when I need him. I have the greatest friends ever!

[@kathleencomyn5228]

Kim, you need to read the instructions as they tell you the order in which to install it. The more you do it, the better you will get at it. You can do it on your own. These awnings are best to use 2 tie downs on each end during normal use as they don't like any wind at all. Always take them down when your leaving it or going to sleep

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

Thank you!! I rec'd a product today and guess what? I read the instructions!! I really did and it went together great. Can't wait to share. And thanks so much - I'll get better at it!! And I'll never leave it up again! Promise!

[@cc-camper-lady]

Yay! This is so nice Kym!

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

Glad you like it! And thank you so much!!! 💙

[@CW-hb1yi]

Zippers break. You can use the awning tie down strings to tie a broken awning bag closed. When releasing the velcro bands holding the awning inside the bag, you might consider releasing the end, then the other end then the middle.

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

Oh, thank you!!! I appreciate the advice. I'll definitely try that next! 💙

[@deborahisrael4989]

Perhaps you could mount the awning on the driver's side of your suv. That way you could get into your car top carrier (?)

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

I thought about that, but my bed is permanent, and it's behind the drivers side. I may get rid of the top box and put my rack back up, and use rifle boxes. I think it'll look cooler. Lol. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@birdingtrip7101]

Why in the world would you leave a tarp up during a storm, especially when you knew what would happen. I just don't get it.

[@muzzable]

I have to agree. Not only a storm but tornado watch. Glad you are okay

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

Did you watch the whole video? I wasn't notified about the tornado until 3am. I wasn't about to get out of my vehicle and mess with poles while it was lightning. That night, the forecast called for 45% chance of rain.

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

@muzzable Thank you. Had I thought a tornado was coming, I would have gone home.

[@LittleMo777.]

Don’t think it’s designed for windy days as even on large motor homes and fifth wheels common sense should tell us to put awning down!😊

[@ramonapuckett3059]

Live and learn! You did a great job with your friend’s help ❤

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

Yes! Thank you! I appreciate that! 💙

[@annaroberts3976]

Great video! You did an awesome job, in spite of the initial mishaps. Hope this new awning works well for you.😊

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

I hope so, too! Thanks so much, Anna!! I'll be more aware of the weather next time!! ☔

[@deborahisrael4989]

One final thought: perhaps it would be easier, and cheaper to just move your bed. It can be moved and made permanent on the other side, perhaps. The cost and effort of redoing the top... well, whatever.

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

It can't be moved. It was a full size in the beginning, and I had it cut. So it's cut around the left wheel well. And I need to get in and out from the right side for when I'm curb stealth parking.

[@deborahisrael4989]

@@OutonaLimbwithKym Ahhhhh

[@deborahisrael4989]

😄 I like your movements sped up at the end of the video... too good!

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

No one wants to watch another awning setup. LOL

[@samanthaoneill8628]

We have a brand of awning in Australia which is the exact same. When I put mine up I angle one of the poles down lower so if there is rain, and I'm not talking tornadoes lol. It just runs off the slant. Maybe that might help.

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

I have since started doing that. It makes a huge difference!!!!

[@samanthaoneill8628]

Also, when you unzip the bag, un roll the awning enough to then put it over the bag/ roof to pull out the side poles. Then grab the awning and roll it out. You might find that helps, and you don't put too much pressure on you side poles. Good luck my friend

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

@@samanthaoneill8628 I'm always afraid the side poles are going to poke through the awning. The points are sharp. It's a great awning, but one person can be tricky.

[@DawnConnor-wh2ln]

sorry you had a tornado warning and a broken awning. Thankfully, they replaced it. You are a hoot!! Dancing while taking it down!!! Lol Maggie was so quiet while you were setting it up at the campground! She's a good girl!!!

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

Thank you! Yeah, great company to replace it like that. And Maggie has really tamed down a lot. She's still so full of energy though, not even a year old!!! She can get the crazies though!!!

[@BoriquaBBW]

You still need to slant the poles so that the awning is at a slight slant down at the end.

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

Okay. I'll be setting it up again. That'll help with the rain drain? I think someone told me that earlier. Thank you!!!

[@nnezeyoung]

Kudos !!!

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

💕 💞 ♥️ 💜 💙

[@54bonkers]

Kim I love you girl! You are a hoot! Keeping it real! ☮️❤️☀️Don’t forget to angle a corner down so water doesn’t pool on top of the awning. Also you might want to put out 2 lines out on each corner for more support.

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

Oh, thank you!!! I never did know that about angling the corner!!! My previous awning was slanted to begin with. Good to know!! Thank you!!! And yeah, both corners need to be tied down. I hate that part though. I can never get the cord snug enough!

[@TheHappyKricket]

I have the same one ...Im planning on adding clear shower curtains n hooks to make it enclosed when it's raining n keep the heat in when it's cooler out Its like wrangling a toddler that awning but it's great to have 😂

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

Great idea! I thought the same thing!!!! At least I still have the top from the old awning. I cut it off the track yesterday and I'm going to see if I can use it as a side panel!! I love the shower curtain idea!!!

[@birdingtrip7101]

It was a bad night. I had to move into the center of the house and try to sleep in the hall, which of course I couldn't. I think unless dead Winter, we have to assume it's risky leaving out anything.

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

I totally agree. I know better and trust Florida weather. Assume every body of water has alligators and assume every night we get a downpour with heavy winds. Lol.

[@birdingtrip7101]

Omg there are 5 tornados on the ground right now in Iowa. One just took out a town. It's bad! It's so scary.

[@vatriciar2175]

Aw I’m so glad they sent you a new one so quickly! That looks so nice, a little more work for one person, but doable. So nice! I wouldn’t have gotten out of your vehicle during that storm either! Yikes!! Great job!! 😎

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

Thank you. Great company!!!! This is my 3rd Vevor product. I'm super impressed.

[@vatriciar2175]

@@OutonaLimbwithKym very nice! Great products backed up with great customer service too.

[@nancyjohnson2070]

Nice awning and it looks fairly easy to set up even for one person. Just remember to tilt one corner down so rain will drain. You don’t want water to pool on the awning. 😎😎😎

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

Oh, that's right! Thank you. I never even thought of that! 💙

[@susanaustin4809]

Never leave a awning up during storms with high winds.

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

I know that. It was only 45% chance of rain. When I went to sleep, the wind had died down.

[@susanaustin4809]

I just head you say it came up during the night. I don’t blame you for not going outside to take it down. Metal poles are not a good thing to be messing with during a thunderstorm.

[@freeinFL]

Are you sporting a caw caw caw tee shirt? I think you are! Love it. And this entertaining video ❤

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

Yes! Why yes, I am! 💙 CAW CAW!!! 🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛

[@nnezeyoung]

What did you do about opening your roof top carrier?

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

That's definitely an issue. When I return from my big trip, I'm going to look for a van. Meanwhile, I'll have to empty it b4 putting up the awning. Or put my roof rack up and get rid of the box.

[@julieannesimms981]

Oh no you have luck like me camping 😮😮😮😮😮

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

I. WILL. SURVIVE. LOL!!! 💙

[@jackieporter517]

You are a left thinker because you didn't take down your awning really 😂

[@OutonaLimbwithKym]

I decided against getting hit by lightning. It was 3am. I was scared to get out!!!