One of the most useful things when you are out camping is a camper awning. Not only does it add to your camping space, but it also provides you with protection from the elements when you are outside.
Awnings are great for camping adventures but you probably don't want of spend hundreds of dollars just to get one. Here are some of the ways that you can build your own DIY camper awning:
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1. DIY campervan awning
This tutorial shows you how to build a basic DIY camper awning from scratch. The awning is a makeshift one meaning that it cannot withstand gale force winds or torrential downpours.
The materials you need for this tutorial include a tarp, a PVC pipe, 15 mm and 65 mm end caps, PVC elbows, a nylon cord, washers and rivets. The aim of the tutorial is to make a functional awning that is also cheap in 9 clearly outlined steps.
2. Instructables DIY awning
This is an easy to follow six step tutorial on how to build your own awning. The total cost of making the awning was about $20 which makes it a great option if you want to save your coins.
Some of the materials you will require for this tutorial include a ½" PVC pipe, PVC cutters, primer or cement and an awning material canvas.
3. DIY van awning for under $50
This video tutorial takes you through how to build an awning for a van. The good thing about this awning is that is does not require any drillings on the van or to the can roof.
The materials you need for this project include a tarp, fiberglass poles, a cord, suction cut mounts, some stakes and wood screws. The tutorial shows you how to set up everything to create your awning.
4. DIY awning for your van
This tutorial takes you through a cheap and easy process to build your own awning. The materials you need include an aluminum awning rail, a tarp camping shelter and a flexible awning line.
The tutorial takes you through the step by step process if putting everything together and setting up your DIY awning. It also has images to help you as you follow the instructions.
5. Pick-up truck awning build
This tutorial takes you through how to build a rainproof awning at the back of a truck. It starts by showing you how to set up the bolts at the top of your truck and the areas to drill so that you can attach the awning.
The tutorial also shows the end product so that you can have an idea of what your awning will look like when you're done.
6. Build an inexpensive rear door car awning
This tutorial is a six step guide that takes you through how to build an awning for your rear car door. The tutorial is quite straightforward and you get the instructions you need to follow for each step of the process.
As a bonus, this tutorial also has some information on the types of 4WD awnings which will help you decide which awning is best suited for you.
7. Sewing and setting up an awning
If you can sew and you want a DIY camper awning, this is the tutorial for you. The tutorial takes you through how to sew the awning from the beginning to the end, as well as how to set it up. The great thing about this is that you can customize your awning as you wish.
8. DIY custom truck or van awning under $100
This video tutorial takes you through how to build your own awning for your van or truck for less than $100. The tutorial shows you the final set up and takes you through the process that was followed to end up making the awning. The tools required for this tutorial include a hammer and a drill.
9. DIY small camper awning under $100
This is another tutorial that shows you how to make your own awning for less than 100 dollars. It guides you on the materials you need, as well as how to set up the awning. The materials you need for this tutorial are suction cups, extendable poles, some cord and some stakes.
10. DIY camper awning for pop-up camper
This tutorial is specifically about getting an awning for a small pop up camper and how you can work around different materials to have the awning set up. This is a bag awning that you can roll up and pack in a bag when you're not using, making it quite a convenient option for someone who wants to temporary awning from time to time.
11. DIY retractable camper van awning for under $150
This tutorial takes you through how to build a van awning. It starts by taking you through the materials you may need then gets into actually building the awning for less than $150.
The materials used for the tutorial include a heavy duty silver tarp, backdrop stands, outside eye end, marine jaw slide, thumb screws, marine deck hinge, 4.5 inch bolts and fist clamps.
12. Campervan shade awning for under $100
This tutorial is a five step by step process that guides you on how to build can campervan awning for shade. The total cost of the project is less than $100.
The materials you need for this tutorial include a sun shade canopy, rope tie downs, aluminum poles, carabiners, eye bolts and nuts as well as tent stakes.
13. DIY camper awning for a van under $25
This video tutorial shows you how to build a camper awning for your campervan, RV, car or truck for less than $25. Some of the materials you need for this project include some tarps; one of which should be heavy duty, three spring clips, paint roller extensions, some poles, a spring clip and some rods.
14. DIY PVC awnings for your camper
This tutorial takes you through the process of building your own DIY camper awning that is removable and fully adjustable. The tutorial is divided into three parts, with each having some steps that guide you on what to do. The three parts include creating the awning frame from PVC, making the awning cover and finally putting it all together.
15. DIY awning for camping
This tutorial gives you all the instructions you need to follow to build your own caper awning. There are also some images to show you how to put the different items together. The supplies you will need to get for this project include a taro that is a fitting size for your camper, 12 washers, nylon spacers, 2 telescoping poles, paracords and two tent stakes.
16. Building an awesome truck awning
The video tutorial starts by showing you the materials you will require to make the awning. The tutorial then gives you two alternative options on how to make the awning so that you can choose the one you prefer. Some of the materials you will need for this tutorial include vinyl fabric, webbing, canvas material, aluminum angles, buckles and spring clips.
17. Custom van awning
This tutorial takes you through how to set up a custom van awning that uses a canopy system. This canopy system does not just provide shade for you, but it also provides shade above the van too. The tutorial takes you through each section of the van awning and how to set up each part of it. One thing to note about this awning is that you will need a ladder, preferably an adjustable ladder that is portable to take with you.
18. Homemade indestructible awning
This video tutorial takes you through the steps to follow to set up a DIY camper awning that is indestructible. The materials used for this tutorial include strut channel, commonly used in commercial buildings and a tarp. The video shows you the design and how to set up the awning to your trailer.
19. DIY camper awning for a VW T4
This video tutorial gives you some tips on how to make your DIY camper awning that goes for a maximum of 20 euros. The video gives you a list of all the materials you need to set up your awning as well as how to bring it down. You also get to know about how to assemble the different parts to build a functional awning that is also cost effective.
Conclusion
As you have seen, there are numerous ways you can build a camper awning. You do not need to spend a lot of money to purchase an awning when you can make one yourself. Follow the tutorials above and have your own DIY camper awning today.
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