Homebrew awning?

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I know I've seen a few out there, show me what you've got.

This one set me back all of $76

I couldn't decide between the Foxwing, fiamma, or arb awning and honestly couldn't afford the hannibal that I want, so since I'm off all week and bored...

Two hours and $76 later I'm sitting in the shade drinking a beer, er, beta testing the homebrew awning against the wind, rain, and elements. So far so good, a trip to the beach this weekend will really test it. I picked up everything from walmart and home-depot:

8' X 10' tarp - $10
40' of 3/4" emt - $16
4 - 3/4" 90* corners - $16
2 - 8' adjustable tent poles - $22
3 - 3/4" conduit clamps - $12

It goes up in about ten minutes and rolls away into a nice little 10' bundle. I used about ten zip ties and two ratchet straps to keep it taught, if it lasts a season and only costs me a $10 tarp and a bag of zip ties I'll be very pleased with it until I can afford a decent rack to support a Hannibal.

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Well done! What keeps the poles upright? Are you using rope?
 
Pretty sure its kept upright die to the fact that it is a rigid square frame. But what keeps it from flying up in a good breeze?


Pete
 
Daggum looks good! How does it look rolled up? Does it stay attatched to the truck, or do you stash it in the back?
 
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