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
 
Looking good, Nick. We miss your rig in the 40s section.
 
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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