How to Build PVC Support Posts for Tarp Camping DIY

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@ljaysperspective1775 4 ай бұрын

I'm a diy guy and a handyman at that, and I love all of these types of videos that cater to reaching the same results at a fraction of the cost. There's so much hype associated with enjoying the great outdoors. this is an awesome idea. Thx for sharing 👍

@laffilmfest3759 4 ай бұрын

@ljaysperspective1775 I appreciate u liking the videa, it's always nice to come up with a solution that doesn't require a bank loan :) thanks ljay!

@_papad8434 4 ай бұрын

This is great, and you have thought of every detail! My deck really needs a weatherproof cover/awning. I would love to see a video of you making a stand alone awning/cover for a deck/patio with pvc pipes and polycarbonate sheets.

@laffilmfest3759 4 ай бұрын

@@_papad8434 I'm glad u liked the video! Taking the poles to lake superior this fall for my coleman pop up camper, right now I'm helping my elderly parents full time and trying to keep the channel running too, I'll mark ur suggestion down but see very little time in the near future to do that project, I do like working with pvc :)...thanks _papad!

@signalsoldier 6 ай бұрын

Flipping through Amazon and looking at these crazy prices for a tarp pole. Then i started to brainstorm for a simple solution. Though of PVC, and I knew someone had done it before. Thanks for the ideas. Thanks for the video

@laffilmfest3759 6 ай бұрын

I'm glade it helped out! I like working with pvc...like a puzzle :)...thanks signalsoldier !

@kimberlyc84 5 ай бұрын

I made a privacy area in a shared hotel room when we went on a beach trip. I got the idea from the biometric screening at my job and all there was was a pop up screen divider. All the PVC parts/pieces came to $9, black flat sheet (to thread through the T top), new from a thrift store came to $5. The 'official' version started at $100/😮. Contrary to popular belief, just because I'm rooming w same gender, I still like privacy and the bathroom isn't always available. It gave ample space cat-cornered by the desk area. I also put a cross section along the top to hang wet items. The entire thing taken apart fit into an old camp chair bag next to my Corolla wheel well. Now, I can use the same pieces to make a tarp awning. Thanks!

@laffilmfest3759 5 ай бұрын

@signalsoldier u r very welcome signalsoldier! Set my 1985 Coleman Sun Valley up on my property over the 4th weekend and I shot a little video showing all the modifications i have done to it, should have the video released in a week or so, u were on the right track thinking pvc :)

@kimberlyc84 5 ай бұрын

Best part about this video is I have EVERYTHING already, including the paint! I made a portable privacy area for a shared hotel room on a beach trip. I got the idea from the screens used when my job had a biometric screening event. I checked the price of one and it was $100! Nope! All the PVC parts came to less than $10. Black flat sheet came to $5. Whole thing fits into an old camp chair bag. Once that bag began disintegrating, I made one put of a tarp from $store & used the rest of the tarp to create bags to carry foam flooring for our tent. Thanks for the video! LOVE it when I can repurpose & use items from around the house!

@laffilmfest3759 5 ай бұрын

@@kimberlyc84 u r one smart inventor...congrats!

@DollopussD 5 ай бұрын

This is really helpful! I'm thinking of a simple tarp awning for my car next time I go camping and those pipes are definitely what I need 👍

@laffilmfest3759 5 ай бұрын

@DollopussD glad it helped! U sure can get creative with an awning like set up :)

@cue881-yo7kz 5 ай бұрын

This is a great budget friendly idea! Congratulations on a great idea! Sure beats paying $23 each for Green Elephant poles!

@laffilmfest3759 5 ай бұрын

@cue881-yo7kz thank you! They are super strong and easy to use :)

@lindsey6121 6 ай бұрын

Just this one video and I had to subscribe. This is exactly what I was looking for even though I didn't know exactly what I was looking for 🤪 thank you! I'm going to build these for our upcoming trip.

@laffilmfest3759 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Lindsey! The support poles work great! I'm taking mine to Lake Superior in late September to help battle the big storms that roll in...camp on ! :)

@pollyester303 5 ай бұрын

Would it be beneficial to fill the support legs with sand and seal them? For some weight to help stabilize...

@laffilmfest3759 5 ай бұрын

@pollyester303 hello, I guess u could fill with sand to stabilize, I choose to keep mine as light as possible and I don't glue for easy transport, if they were not transported a lot I can see that helping...thank u for the suggestion!

@thomaspearsall6410 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I’m really enjoying them.

@laffilmfest3759 2 жыл бұрын

Thank U very much!.....u made my day.....enjoy yours too :)

@billmitchell7731 Жыл бұрын

Like number 20. That's a great idea buddy .👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@dougkratz5269 21 күн бұрын

Cool. Gonna make a set for a boat shade,and paint them silver.thx

@laffilmfest3759 21 күн бұрын

@dougkratz5269 o yea...sounds good, the ones I did paint are holding the paint on well, probably like a rustoleum for plastic...good luck with ur project Doug!

@creativechannel6148 3 ай бұрын

Great idea using washer on the caps.

@laffilmfest3759 3 ай бұрын

@creativechannel6148 thank u! The poles work good and are holding up well :)...enjoy ur day!

@robgart64 3 ай бұрын

Do you still have the 1985 Sun valley if you ever want to sell it I am interested in buying it or any other pop-up campers

@laffilmfest3759 3 ай бұрын

@robgart64 ok...I'll keep ur handle in case I would want to sell, but, no plans too...it's a sweet machine :) ...thanks for letting me know Rob!

@Redandranger Жыл бұрын

I didn't see what you used up at the top for your pin that goes through the grommets on the tarp. Did you use a pipe cap and put a bolt through it?

@laffilmfest3759 Жыл бұрын

Yes...a hole drilled in the cap, stainless steel washers, bolts and nuts...works good, added a small piece of medical tubing to cover the exposed threads so they would not damage the grommets:)

@asirajahmed Жыл бұрын

5 way joint is not available anywhere in Home Depot or LOWEs

@laffilmfest3759 Жыл бұрын

I bought all my material at menards...I'm not sure what u r referring to with a 5-way joint.....??

@Redandranger Жыл бұрын

@@laffilmfest3759 The piece you use for your base (has 5 "holes" as you mention).

@laffilmfest3759 Жыл бұрын

I think u r right!...if I remember correctly I found them on amazon...its been awhile since I put them together

@mrjeff2396 10 ай бұрын

Not only are the 5-Way PVC’s available via Home Depot, but what color do you want? Red, yellow, purple, green, blue, white, black, even orange! Maybe NOT in store, but yes, available from!