DIY Custom Truck or Van Awning Under $100

[@KatCarney]

Check the description to see links to where we bought stuff!

[@tomasc7999]

the major pieces are the Poles and Hardware, these two Amazon items have become unavailable in 2020; I know the Tarp and Straps are cheap and can be easily purchased at Walmart, but where can we find the major pieces? the Poles and Hardware?

[@jupiter6647]

hi, get a 4-6" pvc. tube, mount it to rack. stow awning contents in that. caps on both ends

[@Harleyglide03]

This is the best DIY awning I have seen. I have been looking for this to do myself.

[@KatCarney]

Thanks! Craig did an awesome job will this.

[@julieeanderson945]

Thanks for sharing such great information. It is really helpful to me. I always search to watch the quality content and finally I found your post. Keep it up, keep posting!

[@aussiecamperman8382]

To make a cover use 4" Pvc plumbing pipe with a 2" slit cut out length wise and a cap on one end to slide over the length of the awning.

[@denimacaz]

So awesome! I modified a Toyota Previa all wheel drive mini van back in the mid 90's for camping mostly in the North Cascades. Although I really wanted an attached awning I could never bring myself to spend the kind of money they wanted...sure wish I'd thought of something like this! Nice job!!!

[@foldenkris]

About to camping for a music fest and this has been a major help. We're gonna work with a truck bed, probably same dimensions, but this was amazing. Thanks for the instruction!

[@geoker55]

This is awesome! It's really close to what I was thinking of building. I was looking at bungie balls thru grommets to secure the two sides of the awning to the horizontal arms in case of wind.

[@nancyst.john-smith3891]

2 years later and I just found this video for my diy van build! I’m so elated that I found your video because this awning is genius!!

[@360.Tapestry]

it's basic. but for awning, it doesn't have to be genius

[@hammerheadize]

I was looking at different ideas to make a awning, but yours are the best, thanks for sharing

[@KatCarney]

awesome, go for it!

[@sandeenejackson7018]

Love your posts. Informative and useful. Made me feel like I was listening to a couple of friends. Enjoy the journey!

[@KatCarney]

thanks for watching!

[@TubeYourAAA]

Nice one! Just sew 3 or 4 velcro straps on each side to flap them over the poles to keep your tarp in place.

[@camaroman101]

Great idea for a diy awning. I just saw a thread for a roof rack made with conduit as well. Cheap, durable, and cut to whatever size you need.

[@KatCarney]

that sounds awesome!

[@jcberb]

This is bad-ass. When thinking about building one myself what I would do different is how I would attach the tarp to the poles. I would keep a full rotation of the tarp wrapped on each pole. But first I would use a weather resistant strong adhesive tape and tape the entire tarp length wise to the pole, roll it one full turn then fasten it with screws. This will lengthen the life of the tarp, and prevent premature tearing. I have a pick-up truck bed unloader and the material is attached to the pipe on this fashion; while unloading 1500lbs of material it has not ripped. And lastly is the slope; I would ensure that is slopes to the left, right, or front so water does not accumulate. Another project on my list. THANKS!

[@Wildersport]

Fantastic idea. We are working on a truck cap camper that we want a canopy for. We've got plenty of tarps, and extendible poles. Just need conduit and hinges.... Consider this idea snagged.

[@scottfergusson8411]

Waxed canvas military tarp ! Heavy but lasts a LONG time !

[@richardwatson8822]

Thanks for being Honest about the tarp problem ! I enjoyed your video , Also I think you done a good & simple job making your awing ! thanks for sharing .

[@WomanOutdoors]

That’s awesome! I’ve been in the market for one and yes they are so expensive. I’m gonna try and do this for my Kia👍🏼

[@EL34XYZ]

Thumbs up on the video. This gives me a bunch of ideas for doing one on my van. Love the peek-a-boo by Cathleen at 3:15

[@KatCarney]

Oh hey friend!

[@Kmancal1]

Thanks so much guys! Killer idea. I have a project for next weekend. Take care

[@batwithglasses]

Brilliant design! Good on ya for not caving and paying those ridiculous prices!

[@tylerg6756]

That's pretty awesome. I want to build one of those for our Suburban someday!!

[@KatCarney]

thanks for watching!

[@lafe1485]

Awesome! Doing this for our camper this summer. Thanks for posting.

[@KatCarney]

have fun out there!

[@kaiserexpeditions8636]

saw your video on another page and was curious about the awning. glad I found this one.

[@FeelsOnWheels]

Excellent arrangement..iam also looking to fix such type in my honda fit

[@mudchariot]

It would be great to see how you did your solar hook up. The tarp awning looks great!

[@surfinmuso37]

Good setup. May i suggest putting an extra cover strip of heavy duty tarp to cover the top when it is rolled up-to protect it when not in use. Looks like the weather has effected that area. Great work! Cheers.

[@CaptainGnarkill]

This is awesome my z71 Suburban needs this! Thanks for this info.

[@KatCarney]

Z71 burb club!

[@cordelmar]

It looks good, but i think the vertical polls will pull out in a windy situation, i think you should thread the ends and bolt it tight. good luck.

[@r.d.ontheroad-1094]

Nice job, looking to build an awning myself! Thanks!

[@DianesPaperArt]

Very nice. I don't think I can make one. Yours looks nice.

[@pico093]

great job on the awning.

[@insonh21]

really nice job, as you were talking about the UV damage on the tarp i thought, "if you mounted a 4" PVC pipe along where you have the polls rolled up and come off of that instead of the framing you could store the polls inside the PVC and if you mounted hooks alone the PVC that you could hook the tarp grommets along that than you would have something a lot cleaner looking and that tarp could just be folded up and stored inside. again, really nice job, simple and functional. i have a teardrop and this would be perfect for a roof rack awning.

[@KatCarney]

Great ideas!

[@RecceCampers]

That is awesome. I'll be using this idea in my build for sure.

[@RetiredTony]

WORKS FOR ME BRO...Great video man

[@lurid_phaesporia]

Wow, you guys are so helpful! This channel is the best right now. I think I might just build this thing too. Haha I have a similar Suburban, just a little older than yours. Gonna take it out near some of the same areas too that's wild

[@KatCarney]

Nice, send us pics when you do!

[@billraleigh4529]

glad this came my way,I'm building 1 now ,will buy some decent expandable poles for the whole system. mine will cost 2 hundred

[@CredibleHulk10]

Nicely done. 👌🏻 Very old video, but I'd love some info on your hammock setup

[@mikewagenblast8504]

Thank you for the video and the build list. Mine is coming along very well.

[@KatCarney]

AWESOME to hear!

[@isaacg3232]

try using a piece of pvc to secure your awning when is rolled up. that would probably work pretty slick.

[@KatCarney]

niiiiice!

[@mynissanpathfinderonandoff5955]

thanks for sharing..got some ideas i can use

[@juhose6807]

Simple and beautiful

[@KatCarney]

thanks!

[@randyautrand5950]

Wow!!! Great job on the Awning. Digging it Bro!! Thanks for the post

[@chevyvantravel9735]

i have been looking for something like this for soooo long...

[@Julian-do7bv]

You done a great job

[@WolfBird]

Cool idea. I loved it

[@Alexsalmon_]

Very Good! I'm taking inspiration to do the same on my defender

[@KatCarney]

crush city!

[@NoraTTang]

What a fantastic idea!!

[@trueblue2124]

This is ace - but wonder if the rain would just collect on top as it gets heavier - great idea tho - will definitely give this a try - thank you.

[@KatCarney]

It is slightly down slanted. no issues with rain collecting so far

[@ericcorse]

Pretty slick

[@rodreddick]

great video awesome tarp awesome idea

[@leefiz]

Hope you could do a video on how to make it. Thanks

[@MZONE3D]

Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@wmsfmf7738]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing. How did you do your hammock?

[@caiquirk]

To protect the tarp when rolled up, you could do a similar thing with duct tape that would fully cover whatever shows when it is rolled up. Could always replace/add more if it gets damaged

[@KatCarney]

That was Craig's thought too! Great idea!

[@freedomdove]

Thanks for sharing the cool design. I think I would spend the extra money to buy a canvas painter's drop cloth so it wouldn't need replaced much, if at all.

[@KatCarney]

great call!

[@hexreal333]

Sweet awning!!! Mahalo for the video:)

[@KatCarney]

:)

[@joaoleitaoviagens]

i'm currently looking to build up something similar. great tips guys! thanks

[@scottsichler5236]

Nicely done. Your dude be handy.

[@juancho7236]

Thanks for the vid. I plan on doing a similar awning build for my Sub. Hope yours is holding up well.

[@stevenmbell]

Very nice also.

[@efjefe]

Brilliant. Thats going on my van.

[@sleepysnz]

just a thought, to save from wear and tear from the weather etc, what about storing it away in a large pvc pipe with screw cap ends or something similar to that?

[@billharden1767]

Good Idea.

[@s0uthp4w68]

you could always cut a three inch section out of a like a 5 inch PVC pipe and just slide it over the whole thing like a hard cover. you can even add end caps to finish it off.

[@KatCarney]

Awesome idea!

[@djnemesis82pluss1877]

If this were me I would have rolled the awning end that attached to the van a few times to keep the wind from ripping your screws threw the awning. Could probably help on both ends

[@ronnierascal12]

I wonder if you could put sides on the awning? made out of tarp?

[@tracyjamestavares3255]

Great tips an Demo. .

[@KatCarney]

Thanks!

[@CallaFab]

Very Cool!

[@travisadams4470]

Can you post a link for the hinge? The hinge component of this setup is the only part that I don't understand.

[@KatCarney]

We made the hinge ourselves by hammering down the end of the pole and drilling a hole through it

[@travisadams4470]

@@KatCarney Got it! Thanks!

[@joesalemi2414]

Nice set up. Can you provide a source for the adjustable pole slides and the pointed stud inserts?

[@KatCarney]

I included a short list of the main items with links in the description of this vid!

[@CEZAMPOL]

Hi...your project is amazing. Could you please send me close details about the poles attachment ? Are there hinges ? Thank you

[@KatCarney]

yes, look for bimini hardware are a marine or boating store. We got ours at West Marine.

[@mattkessler7660]

GREAT JOB! what is used for the pole hinges ? thanks

[@KatCarney]

link in description

[@foolishevil]

I love this shit. It's like arts and crafts for adults

[@KatCarney]

so true

[@erich1880]

Love it!

[@anicetopontillas8121]

Is there a video of show step by step of building the awning?

[@KennethTMead]

I have a 2002 Chevy Suburban Z71 as well, so it's great to come across your channel and see what you've done. I picked mine up with about 125k miles and I'm now at 258k. Luckily there have been no major engine repairs, but I did do a front end job myself about a year ago. Good luck to the both of you! I do have a question, it looks like you used a different way of mounting the tubing to the roof rack. Or is that just thin 3/4" conduit straps? I'm thinking about doing this job within the next few weeks.

[@KatCarney]

we just used thick zip ties to attach the conduit to the roof rack

[@childskites6346]

good idea though, never thought of this.... i love ppl that come up with ideas

[@KatCarney]

KZbin Account thanks for watching!

[@MrsMika]

Where do you find hinges that are use to mount the adjustable poles that are mounted to conduit on the roof rack? What are they called? I have never seen them before.

[@KatCarney]

We hammered the conduit and drilled holes in it and attached it with a piece that allows it to moved horizontally

[@1eldar777]

He'll yeah bro love it

[@juancho7236]

What did you use for the two hinges? I apologize in advance if it has been answered already. Thanks.

[@KatCarney]

They are called bimini top eye ends and bimini jaw slides. I included a short list of the main items with links in the description of this vid!

[@Mphillips002]

awesome! where did you get those poles that adjust?

[@KatCarney]

Cabellas

[@markiportable4186]

Kat Carn

[@geoffrey5493]

Really nice video. You guys roc. Bye the bye,,, what camera did you use,,? Thanks a lot, !

[@ckinsleyjav]

Go Pro

[@harleygray1534]

Like your awning , where can I find the adjustable poles?

[@KatCarney]

Links in the description

[@quidestveritas8713]

Very nice! :)

[@rod22lt]

Thanks for the vid. So impressed w your vids, hooper and your adventures. About the tarp...are u able to angle a corner when it's raining to collect rainwater?

[@ckinsleyjav]

Haven't thought of that, but a great idea. I can't imagine why we wouldn't be able to

[@KatCarney]

Cool idea!

[@lauranaschultz5491]

How is the top part that rolls up attached to the roof rack?

[@lrg863]

I bought a 10x10 EZ UP canopy and just set it up against my truck when we hit the outdoors.

[@KatCarney]

that's great if you have the room for it! We were living in the burb for a year and had zero extra room

[@mdinsmore]

Thx

[@TheDK4LIFE]

How did you do the end tips to put through the holes?

[@ckinsleyjav]

Just drilled a slightly larger hole for the end tips to slide thru

[@theanonwolf]

I really wish you had gotten one closeup of the darn hinge

[@KatCarney]

We made our own hinges by hammering down the end of the conduit, drilling a hole, and then using a nut.

[@AikidoAgatsu]

Sorry, I still don't quite get it... What about the other side of the hinge? What is that black thing on the end of the conduit that runs along the side of the vehicle? Thanks!

[@ckinsleyjav]

bimini hardware!! jaw slide!

[@daviddaluiso7328]

Aikido Agatsu z

[@kathleankeesler1639]

Thank you.

[@DnDandVideoGames]

Love the build but those extendable poles are out of stock on amazon. What would you replace them with?

[@bcisn]

How do you do the hinges?

[@bbggakkba]

We can get awnings similar to this in Australia for about 100 bucks.. I'm surprised other places don't make something similar for that much...

[@KatCarney]

Us too!

[@radfourrunner8840]

Nice! Got details of the pole tips? Are they built-in or did you have to install? And the hinges, too please? TIA and happy travels!

[@ckinsleyjav]

Poles-Cabellas Hinges-Bimini Hardware at West Marine

[@KatCarney]

yea, what Craig said!

[@HBRacing7]

Can I get some info on the swivels for the upper extending poles

[@KatCarney]

look for bimini hardware are a marine or boating store. We got ours at West Marine

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Where did you get the extendable poles? Did they come with the pointy ends or did you add that? If you added it how did you do that? Thanks!

[@rickwileysr.6465]

Try getting a piece of pvc pipe that it will fit in with 2 end caps .Cut a piece out of the pipe slip it over and put the caps on each end...

[@andrewdegozaru74]

Try heavy canvas instead of tarpaulin when you replace the current tarp. Also anchor it with a metal strip rather than just screws to spread the load on the material.

[@KatCarney]

Great ideas!

[@Trailmark]

Hi. How did you hinge the poles up top so they could fold in and out?

[@KatCarney]

We hammered the conduit and drilled holes in it and attached it with a piece that allows it to moved horizontally