Well it's only been two years since I started this project on a whim and short of time. I wanted a free standing awning that was very easy to put up and take down and that had no poles to get in the way. I also wanted it to be high enough to be able to walk under with out hitting my head on the supports. Water tight and green like my truck and trailer.
I built the supports out of 1/2 square tube with a taper to aid in water runoff should it be needed. They fold back from the roof rack for assembly and stow with some hook and loop.
It measures four feet at the truck, ten feet at the outer edge and sticks out a little over six feet from the back of the truck. The material is heavy awning material and it attaches with hook and loop all the way around so it can really be snugged up to shed water and not flop around in the wind. It really wasn't meant for really heavy duty applications, just to add some protection from mild rain or harsh sun on hot days. It works great with the upper hatch up and the tailgate down for a quick lunch or to cook off the tailgate for a simple dinner and happy hour.
Going to the badlands next week for a shakedown, can't wait.
I built the supports out of 1/2 square tube with a taper to aid in water runoff should it be needed. They fold back from the roof rack for assembly and stow with some hook and loop.
It measures four feet at the truck, ten feet at the outer edge and sticks out a little over six feet from the back of the truck. The material is heavy awning material and it attaches with hook and loop all the way around so it can really be snugged up to shed water and not flop around in the wind. It really wasn't meant for really heavy duty applications, just to add some protection from mild rain or harsh sun on hot days. It works great with the upper hatch up and the tailgate down for a quick lunch or to cook off the tailgate for a simple dinner and happy hour.
Going to the badlands next week for a shakedown, can't wait.
