The Best DIY Awning on YouTube! *Do NOT attempt*

Building the best 270 degree awning that I can for under $300! By far my best build yet!
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[@PatrickRemington]

*****Part 2 is UP!*****- kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3KZdZ18bJJlitEsi=-B60BKQckoFnK4Ug

[@youbreakityoufixit9594]

Procrastinating paid off big time for me. I was going to copy your last awning build but haven't had time to do it. Glad I waited because now I want this one instead lol.

[@PatrickRemington]

😂😂 Nice!

[@M.love4x4andmore]

Great job mate. I love that you can take an idea and create a diy version. It's a lot lighter than the one I built for my trailer.

[@PatrickRemington]

Thank you Thank you!!

[@khelek100]

Awesome video and build! Love the detail and your use of CAD. It takes a bit of extra time but you can leave any zinc plated metal in a bin/glass/tub/bucket of white vinegar for (time varies between a day to days based on plating thickness) to strip the zinc off so you don't have to worry about zinc fume sickness. The sanding works on exposed surfaces but your still getting fumes from the plating on the areas you can not sand.

[@PatrickRemington]

Thanks for the tip! Yeah i make sure I can’t smell any fumes, whether it’s coated or not. I usually have a fan, pulling the fumes away from me.

[@judsontaylor3484]

This is fantastic. Adding this to my to-do list for July/August

[@PatrickRemington]

Do it!

[@1f1fan]

@@PatrickRemington is it the same bracket that you had for offer the last time? I bought that design, but haven't built it yet. If not are you going to offer it for sale again?

[@Becizzle]

Omg. I want that for my backyard sliding door

[@riveroverland]

"Chalk-Aided Design", you ARE one of those funny youtubers. Good job buddy!

[@PatrickRemington]

😂😂 I'm trying! Thanks man

[@richeyrich2203]

A proper comedian lowers your expectations before hand

[@toejamr1]

@@richeyrich2203shhhh don’t tell all the tricks

[@wrksnfx]

A very good smart statement about removing the galvanized coating before welding, the reason why I had a welding shop teacher who had to have his stomach replaced the actual stomach and they replaced it with a goat stomach because he had welded for 30 years on galvanized metal without a respirator or an oxygen mask and the fumes from the galvanization will destroy your stomach lining so please for the love of God be careful Tell your followers if they're going to follow your design make sure to get that galvanized coating off first.

[@mjsvitek]

I laughed way too hard at that 😂

[@martinedelelis3298]

Very good job 👍. Bisous de France.

[@minusmartin]

dude when you pulled it out i was AMAZED. and that's what she said.

[@PatrickRemington]

I love whipping it out. It's my favorite. 🤣

[@Sexsquatch]

Love your videos your clamshell roof top tent inspired me years ago and i built one myself. It's the project i built that i an most proud of

[@ronelwalker5273]

at this time I am getting everything to build the rocket stove water heater. I may try and build a wood burning heating 'stove'/ 'fireplace' for inside the house as the ones here are about $3000 and most people don't even clear $950 a month. Yes they are not cheap here.

[@davidslater7187]

This is the best design i've seen and one i can build but the fabric part scares me i havent messed with sowing much

[@imaginative-monkey]

"I'm not one of those really funny KZbinrs..." That's actually a good start! 🤣

[@YUcare]

Clean job.,

[@PatrickRemington]

Thank you!

[@kennruckey]

Patrick, GREAT engineering! I love that you did the sewing too, the females in my family all so, it scares me, I’d rather weld a gas tank with icy acetylene. Never mind that. I have a question about the arms, I’m sure they sag a bit even under their own weight when the ends are welded at 90°. What if the ends that are bolted to the bracket are welded at 92°? Or 94°? Is there anyway you can measure the angle of deflection so that the slope of the tarp isn’t excessive? Great work! BTW, what App do you use to edit your videos? Thank you!

[@joeya1970]

man that’s awesome. if I had the sewing machine i’d be set.

[@PaulBailey3]

Dude. that was a quick deploy!

[@PatrickRemington]

I know! It's so good!

[@scottmoles573]

Great job mate,cool build!

[@murmisrs5092]

Maybe the frame should have been made from triangular trusses. Then water drainage would be ensured and there is no need for additional pieces of metal to raise the fabric to make the roof slope.

[@PatrickRemington]

You would still need those posts. It wouldn't be enough pitch for the water to run off

[@Jukeboxfishingchannel]

That’s impressive 👏

[@PatrickRemington]

Thank you! 🙏

[@sbm202]

"I'm not one of those funny youtubers" ... CAD Chalk Aided Design. What this is such a good joke

[@jt4277]

Fantastic design and build - are you able to open the liftgate fully? That seems to be where a lot of the 270 commercially available options fall short.

[@PatrickRemington]

Thank you! No but that's what the quick deploy feature helps with. Also the back glass on 4 runners rolls down so it hasn't really been an issue

[@khalidal8669]

شكرا على هذا العمل هل ممكن تنزيل جميع مقاسات بضبط سنتي متر

[@joedume8932]

I haven't done much welding, is it tricky to weld that thin walled aluminum, without burning through or making it too hot?

[@PatrickRemington]

This is emt conduit. It's galvanized steel. I remove as much of the galvanize coating as I can around where I’m going to be welding. Also make sure I’m not breathing any fumes off the welds.

[@14bqdonk]

nice

[@VisitaInteriora]

I think this is super cool, but as an outdoor guy, I know that the real issue are strong winds. You wake up and suddely it blows 35 knots. didn't even have a chance to secure your stuff.. I don't know how this would perform at 30 knots.

[@PatrickRemington]

You wouldn't want to leave any awning out in those winds. If there is a chance of that you put it up

[@Sergik5307]

Отличная маркиза! Привет из 🇷🇺

[@PatrickRemington]

Спасибо!

[@s-c..]

Google even translated your flag to English! 🤭 Greetings from 🦘👍✌️

[@Juicememelord]

Now i just need you learn to sew and weld... And buy all the supplies needed to do that...

[@PatrickRemington]

@@Juicememelord yee, yes you do..

[@cusber]

Good job! Why the *do not attempt*?

[@PatrickRemington]

Shameless clickbait. 😬

[@cusber]

@@PatrickRemington 😅

[@JTKK9]

welding galvanized steel, my favourite way to get a cancer

[@PatrickRemington]

I took the coating off and don't breathe any fumes when I weld

[@markdemieville2941]

Do you think this type of awning would be supported enough if the front support was further back? I have a new 4 door bronco and am putting a have rack on it and would still love to build an awning like this. Just not sure if it would be too front heavy.

[@PatrickRemington]

Like if the front mounting bracket was closer to the rear bracket?

[@markdemieville2941]

@PatrickRemington yes that's what I'm meaning. The rack I want only covers the rear section of the top so the front panels can still come off

[@goldenhandcuffs]

You cold look into sizing it down a bit if you’re worried about that. Or somehow move it back while in transport, and move it forward before deploying it. It’s all about compromising one for the other, never a perfect solution.

[@MiniLuv-1984]

That's very, very good. Problem with us DIY'ers is you can't really afford to incrementally improve a design by making it two or five times, so starting off with a known working design is so useful. Thank you. The sewing...the sewing machine, the techniques...perhaps you can do a video on that? (Or is that the next Video?)

[@unionse7en]

also consider vinyl, even used billboards, their is a special glue/solvent for it that makes incredibly strong connections. Easier and stronger than sewing.

[@blacksquirrel4008]

If nothing else, you make it clear why those awnings cost as much as they do. That was an impressive build.

[@DallasD_]

C.halk A.ided D.esign - you said u werent funny buddy! 😆😄

[@s-c..]

Your obsession with these (and other accessories) is truly appreciated, as is the effort you put into documenting them and putting them up as open source. I’m going to have to get me a welder one of these days!

[@fantasticphil3863]

The Harbor Freight easy flux 125 is wicked, pretty cheap

[@AaronHendu]

In the middle of building an offroad bicycle camper and this gives me some ideas. I am thinking something very similar, only using carbon fiber tube and pvc plastic board (I often just use cheap plastic cutting boards) in place of conduit and metal plate / sheet to save weight. It also only needs to be about 1/2 to 3/4 the size...9x9 I am thinking.

[@fuglstad_explores]

Fucking wild... I just watched your 270 degree awning video last night. First time I came across your channel. Now just a few hours later you posted a new one. How random is that 😂

[@ryanbachman3850]

same shit happened to me. went to rewatch his ladder video as I'm about to build one then checked to see if he had any new vids and there was this one 😂

[@PatrickRemington]

Nice! Yeah that other video is popping off again for some reason. I’m getting tons of comments on it lately. I figured it was a good time to get this one out. 🍻

[@fuglstad_explores]

@@PatrickRemington Perfect timing indeed 👌🏼

[@seanclark8452]

The little stand off posts: Sew a circle of thin leather onto the awning where it touches, and on rub areas on the corners to prevent wear through. (boat bimini trick) Wind will wear through if it's used lots otherwise. Crutch/cane feet or folding chair feet are possible alternative sources for feet. Leather: I keep leather from leather furniture/purses etc being scrapped to use for little projects like this. It can be 'saddle stitched' (search term) by hand if you don't have a heavy duty sewing machine. Great build! Thanks for the video!

[@PatrickRemington]

Thanks for the feedback! Yeah, I thought about adding a double layer of fabric where those posts are. I also have bits of grey vinyl I could use there.

[@OldWhitebelly]

Don't sew them, just use Barge cement. @@PatrickRemington

[@judichristopher4604]

Hands down you have the best "Click Bait" I have ever seen I am proud of you.... Your Title is: BEST DIY Awning ... *Do Not Attempt of course I have to "CLICK" on this video to see WHY I should not do it... Bravo Darling... Bravo

[@PatrickRemington]

😂😂😂

[@s-c..]

Haha, I WASN’T going to click on it, even though I’m a subscriber 😂

[@judichristopher4604]

@@s-c.. HAHAHA...

[@TK8286]

Ripstop by the roll sells outdoor, performance fabric target to DIYers. They sell long - length zippers. I ordered one that goes around the entire perimeter of my 11 foot hammock. I think about 25 feet. A long zipper like that and some extra remnant fabric, and you have a bag. I will be copying this build when I make my own awning. I like your first version, but I wanted one that was freestanding. V2 looks perfect. I was curious to see how the conduit held up during welding.

[@GeordieJimny]

Brilliant work mate. The effort to produce these projects and especially video them is impressive. I swear 24/7 on my projects, don’t know how you manage to stay so upbeat 😅👍

[@PatrickRemington]

Thank you so much! Yeah I have to edit that part out for KZbin but trust me I'm right there with you! 😂😂

[@GeordieJimny]

@@PatrickRemington 😂👍

[@PrestonGladd]

I personally know the owner of Kinsman hardware and I can assure you the price he charges is not so he can get rich, in fact, he has to work full-time at another job to keep the awning business viable. It is super expensive to build these in the United States especially at the level of quality he does it at. I can promise if he was able to build and sell these cheaper at the same level of quality he would do so in a heart beat. He is a really awesome person and in it for the passion, not the profit.

[@PatrickRemington]

No doubt an awesome product. Would love to meet him. Hopefully my video will give him some more exposure!

[@skyknight6467]

I love that you added in the metric measurements! I don't even use metric but I hate when I see people use metric but don't add standard and I'm sure people who use metric feel the same way on the other side.

[@donlyayrton]

metric is the standard :p

[@MikeAG333]

The USA, Myanmar, and Liberia are the only places on earth where imperial measurements are used. There is no good reason why the vast majority of the planet should pander to the outliers, so hate all you like, but it isn't going to happen.

[@212caboose]

This is a fantastic build!! That little leak can be fixed with DIY seam sealer. You may even be able to come up with some kind of flap to cover up the hole around the joint (where water "leaks" onto your rear window)...

[@PatrickRemington]

Thank you! 🙏Got seam sealer on the way! Yeah, I was thinking it needed a flap of some sort maybe with magnets

[@jameshisself9324]

I agree it is fantastic! A flap to cover the hole would be complicated, since it would have to be big enough to keep water off the near side of the roof. Otherwise water will land on the roof and run down that same window, which is hardly any different from hitting it directly. In pouring rain it will probably be hardly noticeable, since the roof will be draining there as well.

[@stanb990]

Would using bolts with a rounded head like a carriage bolt minimize or eliminate the fabric catching at the hinge?

[@rudyfisher7660]

And I'll just use the black p b c homemade shower to go on top, so we're powered

[@mitchodell4993]

Now take this concept and make it encircle the entire vehicle and you could make a mint on protecting cars from hail storms.

[@jonathan_mcc]

would love to see how this holds up in areas that are prone to more wind

[@besamjohn]

"Do not attempt" WHY?

[@rudyfisher7660]

I those singers that you have to have a customer and have service and agree adjusted ever. Yone for a while, the singer

[@PatrickRemington]

Wait, what?

[@ryanbachman3850]

I'm about to build the ladder for my 4runner. I watched your video like 10 times and went to see if you had any new vids up and hell yeah this is awesome, thanks for the inspiration!

[@PatrickRemington]

Thank you!! You are welcome! Glad to help! 🙏🙏

[@jauntivanlifesouthafrica]

Brilliant build there mate. looks amazing and I like the quickness. love it. material ordered and gonna have a go at 270 awning my camper van.. Peugeot Boxer... Oh! I'm from South Africa..lol! and your intro with the measurements on the swinging struts..... it's kinda tiny.. hahah! you don't use mm there you need to put a cap M 2.1M just thought I'd be one of those Mertic guys you hate,hahaha! otherwise.. beautiful build! Way to go bud!

[@bryanrussell6679]

A KZbin video that actually lives up to it's title. Awesome job on the awning!!!

[@garyng5662]

I’m blown away that you don’t have 10x more subscribers. Can’t wait for the next video.

[@PatrickRemington]

Thanks man!

[@tensacrew]

Any reason you used 3/4 square for the mount rather than using 1/2" emt like the arms? Do you need the mounting rectangle if attaching the bracket directly to the wooden RTT frame?

[@trinoavellaarturo]

“Not a very funny KZbinr”, lol 😂. I’m glad, when I watch DIY AMAZING AWNINGS, I don’t want them to be comics!! Lol. Awesome design by the way 👍🏽

[@jm.molokx0304]

Hi Patrick, I've been enjoying your video's . As a member of one of South Africa's biggest churches ,these awnings would make our lives very easy considerin the temperature of Limpopo province. However as usual prices might be a serious obstacle due to the exchange rate between the dollar and the rand.❤❤❤

[@rafaelmoreirabratfisch3813]

Não conhecia seu canal. Você me lembrou Agustín Niemela. Good job from Brasil.

[@MaxQ10001]

Wow, this is an impressive build. How much wind can it handle?

[@blueelectricfusion]

yuuppp... that was easily $700 in welding and fabrication... can't imagine how much an canvas awning would cost...

[@LetsGoRideMTB]

Please be careful superheating galvanized pipe. Zinc Oxide Poisoning doesn't take much to make you sick. @5:25

[@RyouConcord]

"Chalk Aided Design," hey, hey, hey now. I thought you said you weren't one of those 'funny' KZbinrs. You need to give yourself more credit; I laughed.

[@petedude2lu3]

this type of awning is common with mediterranean gypsy marketers. i was in italy and saw almost all vans w these, motorized. 80000EU

[@MikeAG333]

I suggest sewing a reinforcement patch onto the underside of your tarp at the points where the props fold up to create a peak. Otherwise your fabric will be worn and damaged in quite a short time. You can also sew a loose (ie not taut) piece over the hinge/ bracket point to keep that dry. Some seam sealant will deal with the seam leaks.

[@pabloupside-down8407]

Amazing work, man. Keep it up!

[@PatrickRemington]

Thank you!

[@marcelosartorio8561]

Damn.... now I have to build anothe one of your creations! Salute from Brazil!

[@DB-yj3qc]

Great awning, I watched your first awning build and started building myself one. I ended up with my awning costing less than $100.°° delivered by end of the week I ordered it. I think it was due to tracking cookies from "Google" search and U-tube for my building awning parts. I was starting to order fabric for awning, when I got the offer E-marketing email. So now I guess I should move on to a 270 awning with all the aluminum I now have. 🤔 My Scamp T.T. could use a low cost but high quality awning. Thanks again for all your hard work and time on your projects and editing of videos then sharing it. Your projects (and others) are effecting the market over-pricing camping gear out of reach for budgets.

[@JasondenHollander-qj5hp]

Rally really nice but I can’t help wondering why you didn’t leave that central bit of cloth over the central pivot points and put a smooth cowling type bit so the material would just slip over it easily and thus retain more coverage AND make those high points just one or two centrally rather than cause a valley at the central pivot point causing all that water running down

[@roda4129]

what an impressive job!!! but mostly tks to think to peoples who don't use inch system really appreciated :)

[@orvilleg7725]

Amazing build. Hope you did a copyrite for your build.. Please work on a fix to keep the water out of the pivot point. Great job

[@Brandon-p3n3k]

Awesome build. Also, I caught the bucket in the background... Hail State!

[@dini1046]

I wish I could weld. Any recommendations on how to start? Entry level system that’s beginner friendly?

[@nancyelkasrawy7727]

You gave me plenty of great ideas but unfortunately my car doesn’t have roof racks or rack straps. Any idea how to work around this problem?

[@amythinks]

"Chalk aided design." C'mon, man. You ARE a funny KZbinr.

[@VANESSASBLESSEDLIFE]

Great job looks amazing 😊

[@Jividen83]

when trying to mark through a tube get a big nail and use it like a punch. It's easier to see than a light pencil mark

[@connor247]

Great Build. Second time I stumbled on your channel. I will subscribe now.

[@TK8286]

A catenary cut along the hemmed edges between arms might also help tension and rain runoff.

[@willnthewoods]

One of the best features of this compared to all of them on the market is having an actual squared off back. Where you really want it above your tailgate.

[@twizzian]

A kind of “Top-Cap” as like on a patio umbrella could fix the hinge leak

[@Nytestealer0831]

seam tapes .. and a few extra fabrics attached using some heavy duty velcro to cover up the drip on the vehicle side.. but yeah.. doable i guess.. :)

[@judsonl8990]

Says he isn’t one of those funny KZbinrs then hits us with that CAD joke!? 😂😂

[@GreatChopps]

love this design, thank you for sharing. I have that same machine and if it get a little too much dust, lint, etc inside from sewing it jams, feeds weird and fights you. So hopefully the issue was it needed to be cleaned..

[@eyp2225]

you're genius bro... love the result. it awesome. you should patent it..😂

[@t0pher45]

do you have any concerns with fumes from the galvanized emt conduit?

[@sheamuskelly2474]

Would you be willing to make something for a half bed rack?

[@jamescrud]

That's badass my guy. Worthy of a sub and like. 👍

[@P3tchy]

Why would you not just use the metric system? It's so much easier and more accurate.

[@patlsmith404]

Smart young man. Now for you to build mine!😎❤️💥

[@joshhartman7420]

?? Why not just use square tubing for hinge points and just cut one side off? Or is it just more cost effective

[@dylanowens3173]

I want but to alter so cover full car to stop hail damage in Colorado. The hail here is insane , and almost every day.

[@marshmalo1992]

says hes not a funny youtuber and then proceeds to drop next level dad jokes about CAD 🤣

[@morizmdz]

Hello Patrick, what an amazing build. Do you have plans for sale for this? Thanks.

[@PatrickRemington]

The video is the plans. All the info you need is there

[@v02max75]

Hey Patrick! This is a perfect timing for me! I just bought a tent to do my version of your rooftop tent! I'm going to figure out how to incorporate an awning into it. Thanks for the upload!!

[@atchipmunk]

Good stuff. Will definitely be referring to this when the time comes for me to build my awning. Definitely interested in seeing a video about the fabric and building the cover.

[@johnstockdale4002]

Just watching your video now. As I said before you are a great inspiration and builder. You did a amazing job and I will definitely be looking forward to building this for my truck when I get the roof rack figured out. You did amazing work. Thanks for sharing One suggestion for the seam were was leaking little bit. Beeswax

[@PatrickRemington]

Thank you for saying that! I really appreciate it. It’s comments like this that fuel me to keep sharing my work. 🍻

[@CMathison]

I was thinking to mount on other side and use as portable carport when you always park outside in the sun.

[@cowru2day]

i got a 12'x12' Walmart canopy that is totally folding..$ 100.00 Canadian..so (fits in a 4' long bag) and can be adjusted 6-8' high..but i like your model..well done

[@PatrickRemington]

Thank you! Glad you found something that works for you that’s not a $1000 😂

[@DRDAVID2009]

Excellent job but you need to do something to the angel where it leaks

[@obfuscurity]

Not that I was planning to anyways, but I'm curious why you added the "Do NOT attempt" in the title. 😅

[@PatrickRemington]

It’s just some shameless clickbait 😂

[@LostBoysRecovery]

Nice job man new SUB here! Love the channel great ideas you got!

[@PatrickRemington]

Thanks man!