DIY Adjustable Awning Brackets for CHEAP! Lightweight Overland Trailer Part 8

Today's video we purchased a vehicle awning from Napa Autoparts which is a Maxi Trac 8ft x 8ft awning. These re a great value and bang for your buck especially compared to many other brands out there.
I didn't want the awning to be at full height all of the time, i wanted it to be lower when traveling to reduce wind resistance, total trailer height and top heaviness.
So, we fabricated some custom adjustable mounts that will allow the awning to be at different heights depending on the situation. This would work on any overland style canopy setup on your Jeep, Toyota, etc.
This lightweight camping trailer build will be towed by my 1960 VW Beetle that is a cross between a volksrod and a baja, named the Sickxty. Full build series can be found in my KZbin playlist.
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[@samatkinson1680]

I really love the evolution of the camper. Awesome job.

[@VWJawbreaker]

I appreciate that, thanks!

[@royworks28]

This thing keeps getting cooler…, literally.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Yes sir! Now I just need AC, a lazy boy, tv and the winning lotto ticket 😂

[@ChipsAndSparksGarage]

Nice upgrade, Gary, and now you can leave the freestanding canopy at home👍 Next week: Hot tub, and fireplace..😁

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you sir! It’s definitely turning out to be a great rig. Don’t know about a hot tub but a hot shower would be nice!

[@thebinderbuilder]

That transition... ....that was awesome.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank ya sir!

[@robertosantinni9656]

With your ingenuity, are you sure you’re not related to Albert Einstein? You and the Binder Builder are both masters at your “Hobby”. 👍

[@VWJawbreaker]

Haha, I appreciate that but far from being smart. I know enough to make things work and that’s about it 😂 Binder builder is definitely one smart cookie!!

[@thebinderbuilder]

​@@VWJawbreaker 😂 I donno... your bug RUNS...so how smart could *he* be? 😅

[@Thomas-fo9zu]

Amazing, great time to exist in with so many neat products!

[@VWJawbreaker]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@V8N8T]

What a another great addition to the trailer! If your not careful people are going to start putting orders in!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks Nate! I’ve already had a few people ask but I’m not going to be building them for other people…. If they want to build their own, here’s a playlist of how I did things. Take that info and do with it as you wish.

[@V8N8T]

@VWJawbreaker you betcha! You put the info out there with items that work, if they want it bad enough they will build it!

[@69bajaoutdoors]

Wile E. Coyote! Super genius!!! I love it! And at that price, will likely go pick one up and store it for my camper build. As always, great content!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Haha! Can’t beat a good deal when ya come across them!

[@DawgmanNZ]

Starting to look like a nice side hustle making tiny camping trailers.

[@VWJawbreaker]

You’re not the first to say that, it’s a lot of work and I wouldn’t have the time to commit to it.

[@briancole7935]

Another great addition! Keep up the good work!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks! Will do!

[@kevinhamling1963]

Hey Gary, It looks very nice man. I think your next upgrade should be a 🚽. Or what about a slide out kitchen like you see in the front hatch of a caravan. So thanks for sharing ✌️ Peace from Melbourne Australia.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Hey Kevin! Been looking at toilets lately, we usually have places to go when we camp but it’s on the short list for sure. Nothing like having your own and not sharing. Slide out kitchen isn’t going to happen unfortunately even though it was part of the original plan. Appreciate you as always my friend!

[@user-dt7nv5py6k]

Great job. Enjoyed following this build. Keep the videos coming.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Appreciate you being here Mike!

[@frankbeavers7226]

Love your channel. Keep it Up!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks so much!

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

Hey Gary ! the awning for Rambus is a home made canvas one and I like the pipes on the side because at the beach the sides flop so .

[@VWJawbreaker]

What kind of material did you use on your awning?

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

@@VWJawbreaker emt

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@jimmywilkinson9190 I love working with emt, it’s so versatile.

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

@@VWJawbreaker cheap

[@thebinderbuilder]

Freaking sweet add-on Gary. A great price too. You're going to be your own oasis by the time your done! Now that you have awakened the possibility of comfortably camping - As for what Id like to see: I would love to get a tour of the setup on your next camping trip. Get you "better homes and gardens" on, and show us the layout when camping. Kinda like an open house...but of your tent...so I knownwhat to do when I borrow it from you (promise not to fart in it 😮😅😂)

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks man! We did a camp trip recently and I kinda went over things and a new addition to the setup. Let me know on that video if there’s anything I missed and I’ll make sure to cover it for you.

[@thebinderbuilder]

@@VWJawbreaker I'm talking about a video of *just* the trailer, not the trip. Focus on all the cool doo-dads and gadgets. Show those of us with no imagination how you use them together... stuff like that.

[@Paulman50]

Now we need to see a camping vidio, just asking nicely 😊

[@VWJawbreaker]

Coming soon, I promise!!

[@TheEZGZ]

WOW! Your really pimping that thing out. HAHA I love it. Great to have shade and a nice food prep area..... Word of warning : Do not leave that Awning out and walk away to go visiting. At least around my neck of the woods. Those afternoon winds appear and will turn that into a pretzel. Don't ask me how I know? Hehehe Best part of your trailer project is that it all still fits in a standard garage. So nice to have it out of the weather when prepping for a outing. Love it, Love it, Love it. Might have to get one for my rig. Thumbs UP Gary!!!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you sir! Our weather here can change kinda quick and the winds are no joke when the storms roll in. I have it anchored to the ground so that shouldn’t happen but again if it’s bad enough I can put it away pretty quickly. Really appreciate your support and friendship Greg, amazing how people we’ve never met but talked with for years become such a blessing in our lives.

[@vdub6873]

Great job...we have sewfine bed in our bus n still always run a topper

[@VWJawbreaker]

Being a side sleeper I figured I’d have to add a topper. Much better with it.

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Looks awesome Gary.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Appreciate that sir!

[@annies_vw]

haha, heck yea I'm inspired! Watching this series has made me want to get out and build/fabricate something. So mission accomplished Gary! Oh, and the set up looks rad!

[@VWJawbreaker]

If I can inspire you, who is already knee deep into a project, I’d say I might be doing something right 😎 Appreciate you Annie!

[@markamodeo5934]

Sweet accessory can't wait to see you plumb in the outside shower and toilet. 😂 Seriously though great build enjoying every bit.

[@VWJawbreaker]

I appreciate it, Mark! Still not sure what I’m doing for a toilet but I think I have the shower covered 😎🤙

[@hummv8]

IIIII LIKE IT!!! Good job!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks John!!

[@BrewDub73]

Great job! We just bought the same canopy from Napa last week. Same situation happened where the first one was damaged. Great service though. I’m picking up brackets this weekend and installing on the westy! Getting closer…

[@VWJawbreaker]

That’s awesome dude, it’s gonna be sweet when you’re done with it.

[@VWRICH23]

trailer is so nice.. has it all 😁

[@VWJawbreaker]

Has ALMOST everything 😎

[@cjjones1556]

Fur pajamas

[@VWJawbreaker]

No clue what those are…

[@cjjones1556]

Just free associating again w/ Talking Heads lyrics