Legless Awning options (1 Viewer)

[toadshade]

I am trying to find an awning for the rear hatch. I am looking for legless options. No need to get into it, but I use my truck far more often for work then for pleasure, and I need to access my rear hatch for tools every day, all times of day/night and in all weather. As much as I would love a batwing, I was looking for something smaller like the Hannibal, and I found info looking through threads about an African Outback, but after doing some searching, I cannot find it, or any page, or even photos. What about any other good sturdy options? I am close to welding one up myself. The aluminum is no problem. I have no idea how to do the canvas. I would rather buy one. It would be nice to find one cheaper than the Hannibal though unless I am talked into it for a good reason.

 

[chap79]

Weld up the frame and take the truck to either an upholstery shop or a boat shop. They’ll set you up with the canvas. I’ve been thinking about doing this same thing sinc Hannibal is no longer an option in the US.

 

[dcguillory]

fiama has some legless

 

[cruiserpilot]

I knew I'd seen it somewhere, couldn't remember the name. This is a really cool awning.

Shady Boy Trailer Awnings – Parts Made in USA – Assembled in Canada – Wolf Design

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

After using many different awnings I'm a huge Hannibal fan. I've had two and they're leaps and bounds ahead of anything else.

If you have access to someone who's a skilled aluminum welder I'd say build your own frame, then have a sail/canvas shop make the shade component.

Hmm...I need a new one too. Good idea!!

 

[toadshade]

I am a welder so the frame won't be a big deal for me to weld up, just a matter of time. Good idea about going to a place that works on boat sails. That might be my solution.

I was looking at Fiama but they look really bulky. Are they as heavy as they look?

And the Shady Boy look great, but they look a little light weight to me. At least their promo video made it look like it would blow away if it was not tied off. (The yoga pants were a little distracting though. Maybe I should watch it again...) I need something I can set up quickly in the rain.