DIY Rooftop Awning

[@XX-fq8kp]

THE SILVER SIDE SHOULD BE UP 😊. U SHOULD HAVE THE POLES LEANING AWAY FROM YOUR CAR… LOWER… THE LEAN WILL KEEP THEM MORE STABLE

[@sarahwaller2555]

That's exactly how I made my awning last year. After watching this video though, I think I'll make the two legs hinged so they roll up with the tarp pole and just drop down when rolled out. Then just needs guys pegging out.

[@titanstudioproductions335]

It's cool to see another 1st Gen Xterra with a diy awning! I'm planning on doing something similar!

[@yellownp22541]

Nice job thank you for taking the time to share.

[@elizabethkeith6882]

How did you attach the tarp to the horizontal pole farthest from the car?

[@uberjimindc613]

Good simple yet effective design. You’ll probably want to use longer stakes if you’re going to be anchoring to sand a lot. Attaching a strip of aluminum to the tarp along vehicle edge will probably extend the life of your tarp in windy conditions. A washer and a rivet every 12-18 inches should suffice.

[@ernestoalicea4594]

Sweet nice and simple

[@andrewkacer422]

Great video.

[@bighigh69]

Do you have link to the poles you used.

[@redpossum2010]

Hey Bromey....did you use any type of fixture to attach tbe tube to your cargo rack? Or did you just use hose clamps?

[@austintoon1784]

RedPossum i just used the hose clamps from home depot.

[@jgkiwi]

Good job

[@jdvanallen2907]

Nice job, I like having the tube to protect your awning. For ease of use I may just install the bolts that the tarp attaches to towards the vehicle side of the tube so the nuts may not be needed (tension would hold it on in any conditions that an awning would be set up in)

[@austintoon1784]

Give it a go Homestead thank you for the tip, I will definitely try that out.

[@jdvanallen2907]

Let me know how it goes, I'm still working on restoring my Jeep so I can have it on the road at all, these luxuries will come later. I always try to find a way to improve every idea, I encourage people to do the same for my ideas.

[@quasima2nez]

Try bags that you fill with sand instead of pegs.

[@DeeJayHoppa]

What's the diameter of that PVC pipe you use to hold everything? 3 or 4"?

[@austintoon1784]

DJ Hoppa it is 4"

[@DeeJayHoppa]

Yup. I bought 3" and was wondering why it's not fitting. lol.

[@AggyGoesOutdoors]

Do you not worry about the wind catching it and the poles then damaging your vehicle

[@austintoon1784]

I attach guy ropes to stakes that i hammer into the ground

[@jofher007]

where did you get the alum sticks?

[@austintoon1784]

jofher007 If you are talking about the adjustable tent poles than I got them on Amazon and than the pole connected to the awning is electrical conduit that I got from Home Depot. Hope this helps 😁

[@jofher007]

Tnx

[@chicopopo24]

Nice job! Looks like Good old Gandy Beach in Saint Pete Florida. im there all the time also in My lifted F250 and 2 Black Labs.