Diy van awning

Jess & John share the secret of their cheap, useful, and tested awning / sunshade / rain-screen that they use as full-timers in their custom Ford Transit van build. This is a one stop article for buying everything you need to build your awning for 1/10 the price of a typical RV awning. Use thi

Rear DIY Awning

Tips for a Rear-door, All-weather Protection, DIY Awning. A car awning for your overland vehicle to protect you in sun and rain.

Are you livin' and lovin' that camper van life, but wish you had some shade for your relaxing evenings by the van? Check out this post and see 6 great van awnings for all budgets and get the shade you crave! From DIY van awnings to minivan awnings to Sprinter van awnings, we've got you covered! #vanawning #sprintervanawning #campervanawning

One of the last additions to the van was a cheap, DIY awning. In the sun, an awning creates shade to keep the inside of the van cooler. In the rain, the awning allows us to leave the slider open without rain entering the van. No matter the weather, it makes an extension of our living space and a nice area for us to hang out outside.

We first built the original awning about three years ago. See the previous post for the details of that. Spoiler alert: its some wood and a table cloth zip tied to the roof. If you want a design you could easily create while on a trip with stuff you can buy from any hardware store then check that out. The new version keeps the great design elements but upgrades the perishable components in a more permanent and weatherproof package. The original was a good concept, but it turns out a table…

Maximize your campervan's living space with a Dometic PerfectRoof PR 2000 awning. Discover how to install it on your Sprinter or Crafter.

By Cheri Sicard Steve, of Xplorer Steve DIY, wanted a low-cost awning for his car camper. In the video below he shows how to transform a $7 Harbor Freight tarp

Our need for an awning is modest--hanging out under one just isn't our cup of tea--but occasionally rain confines us to one place for days, and then it is good to have one. I made my awning of 2.2oz coated ripstock nylon, the same material I used for my shower stall. The awning is 6'…

One of the last additions to the van was a cheap, DIY awning. In the sun, an awning creates shade to keep the inside of the van cooler. In the rain, the awning allows us to leave the slider open without rain entering the van. No matter the weather, it makes an extension of our living space and a nice area for us to hang out outside.