Southern minivan dweller here. This gave me some ideas. Thanks for the post
@belindasalinas Жыл бұрын
I love the simplicity of your new awning. You are so lucky to have a friend like Matty that is willing to share his knowledge and comes up with some excellent hacks. Enjoy your new-found shade. 🙂
@LifeWithLeMaige Жыл бұрын
Nothing like having shade on demand!
@exploringnext1111 Жыл бұрын
Very, very Clever!
@tracyhull7936 Жыл бұрын
I think that Wynston is liking the extra shade looks great
@susanhiggins1940 Жыл бұрын
Matty is the MAN!!! He can do everything!!! ❤
@aliceg9571 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing for you to use to dry your towels. Thanks to Maddy for his kindness in helping you Amanda. I know Wynston is super happy now too.
@jesseleroy76 Жыл бұрын
you can also add pool noodles to the bara-cord so that you know where they are. keeps people from tripping into them. Just slice one sideof the noodle open and you can slip them onto the cord.
@marciabrainard98372 ай бұрын
I made one very similiar 8 yrs ago, stil working, yaah
@lagunn327 Жыл бұрын
Great idea Matty! 👏🏽
@georgiacorey9549 ай бұрын
Ty so much for sharing. I need to get a top cross bar for mine. Between the top cross bar & the extra bungees that did the trick.
@carolwest6095 Жыл бұрын
Changes the camp vibe nicely😁🌹
@johnjames4324 Жыл бұрын
I totally need to make one of those for my van
@CindyCaVANas Жыл бұрын
Nice! 😊
@Maritza_8223 Жыл бұрын
Great job Matty 🌼🌺🌼🌺🌼🌺🌼🌺🌼
@k8barkley Жыл бұрын
What a great idea n so economical too!! YAY for Matty!!!!
@staceygiometti9680 Жыл бұрын
Looks Great!🤗
@tonette9532 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@tonette9532 Жыл бұрын
I'm 3 weeks away from my maiden voyage in my Odyssey minivan. I have been thinking of doing something similar for shade, and this should work perfectly. 😊
@MarkMayhew5 ай бұрын
Put a string of led lights on it! I like your practical well made videos
@loriheiney5711 Жыл бұрын
Love it
@micki777 Жыл бұрын
Genius! 🎉🎉
@nancyllowe4 Жыл бұрын
Matty Van the Tinker Man❣️ 🧰⚒️🔩🔧🔨🪛❣️ Luv ya, love your channel❣️
@tjmarie6554 Жыл бұрын
It looks great. Can you show your take down and storage?
@kayjay816 Жыл бұрын
I do this every time! I use a larger nylon tarp and use magnets on the top of the minivan. This way it covers the passenger door and the entire sliding door so it is completely protected from rain as well as providing shade. I use an extra tarp pole in the middle instead of making that top pole…..which is an excellent idea! May try that!
@samanthadodd8112 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Maddy
@maryfry920 Жыл бұрын
Hi Amanda Matty ( the tinker king) is so handy. It tarp looks excellent and sturdy.
@dorendawhite9383 Жыл бұрын
❤
@nancyllowe4 Жыл бұрын
Could you use thick wooden dowel so places like home Depot could drill the holes for us? Ask Matty, ha!!!
@AdventuringWithAmanda Жыл бұрын
Yes! It just won't keep up against weather elements as well.
@juliehoot3916 Жыл бұрын
Great idea and now a clothesline too! Wow! 👍
@supersonicdevin3212 Жыл бұрын
That's an awesome awning! What a nice guy!
@becalmlivelifetothefullest6752 Жыл бұрын
Great and Simple going to try one.👍🚐
@tikoy1955 Жыл бұрын
Good video. Great job on the tarp to Matty and you.
@roberthanna4882 Жыл бұрын
MVH is the Tinker King. Best Boy seems to like the shade as well.
@living2ndchildhood598 Жыл бұрын
This looks great! I place pool noodles on my guide wires.
@KatyInNH Жыл бұрын
Looks great!
@HBFLowFlier Жыл бұрын
The crossbar is unnecessary if you pitch the tarp correctly with the guylines going out diagonally. The tension bungee is also unneeded - use a tautline hitch on the guylines.
@wanderingoutyonder Жыл бұрын
Very cool! What a creative way to solve a problem! Way to go! We have been discussing awning options and this is a great cost effective approach! Keep making memories & adventure on! ~Karen & Shannon WOY
@flynnsylvest257 Жыл бұрын
GREAT! What did Matty do with the para cord ends that he attached at the top of the poles? Did he tie a loop on each?
@AdventuringWithAmanda Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@flynnsylvest257 Жыл бұрын
@@AdventuringWithAmanda would Matty be willing to demonstrate how he made a loop at the end of the para cord? I know this is a super newbie question. I've been looking it up on You Tube and the knots I am seeing there are unnecessarily complicated. Would you or Matty be up for showing how to do this? Thanks!
@thomasdildine8222 Жыл бұрын
That looks fine for shade but rain will run back to the van and down between the tarp and the van. How will you keep the cross pole from jumping off the pole ends?
@AdventuringWithAmanda Жыл бұрын
It's secured with paracord. Thankfully Arizona rarely sees rain.
@Rosecamper Жыл бұрын
That’s great! I have a 2015 DGC to which the dodge dealer said you can’t add standard roof rails. So I would have no way to secure the awning to the roof of my van. Any suggestions? Also I just made the platform for my mattress using your design. I’ll be checking it our when I go camping next week. Thanks for your great ideas!
@AdventuringWithAmanda Жыл бұрын
I wish I had suggestions. Both of my Caravans (2011 and 2018) came with a roof rack.
@Teri728 Жыл бұрын
Magnets?
@KatyInNH Жыл бұрын
Maybe try a different dealer? Sometimes they are inexperienced and unaware…..
@AdventuringWithAmanda Жыл бұрын
@@Teri728 magnets won't be sturdy in any type of wind.
@Teri728 Жыл бұрын
@@AdventuringWithAmanda mine are. Super rubber coated with place to attach lines etc
@artemioescobar83919 ай бұрын
Muy poca sombra
@kimberlywentz5645 Жыл бұрын
Amanda, where did you get the third pole? The one Matty had to drill the hole in.
@AdventuringWithAmanda Жыл бұрын
Amazon!
@kimberlywentz5645 Жыл бұрын
@@AdventuringWithAmanda thanks!🥰
@VEWNZ Жыл бұрын
Hey Matty ... you inspired me to NOT buy the retail one and I think I will change it to the longer length tarp so I can create a front wall. The cords can be threaded thru the tarp eyelets. MORE PRIVACY