Camper awnings

The large roll-out awning on the front shades most of our camper. However, there is a window at the head of the bed that seems to get a lot of HOT sun, no matter where we are parked. Or rain, it gets rain, too. I decided that there must be some way to make an awning that would work for protection, but be removable and break down for storage. Oh, and fully adjustable, that would be nice! These awnings will work with every kind of camper I have seen, flat windows or crank out windows. They…

DIY inexpensive Pop Up camper awning

Making a DIY camper awning can transform your RV experience, offering both shade and style. These awnings not only enhance the aesthetics of your camper but also provide a practical solution to protect against the elements. With the right approach, making your own RV awning proves to be a rewarding project. This guide aims to equip you with innovative ideas and step-by-step instructions to ensure your DIY venture is a success. Understanding the basics of assembling your camper awning is…

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.

OK here are some pictures of an awning I made from materials for sale at LOWS. The whole thing cost about 30 dollars and was pretty simple to do. Plus, you wont have to worry about trip lines!

I have had many requests for a tutorial on the outdoor awnings I create in my campers. Here is the FYI on how I did them. This is the seam on the roof where the two roof panels come together. There are barely visible screws there where you know there will be wood underneath. In […]

Making a DIY camper awning can transform your RV experience, offering both shade and style. These awnings not only enhance the aesthetics of your camper but also provide a practical solution to protect against the elements. With the right approach, making your own RV awning proves to be a rewarding project. This guide aims to equip you with innovative ideas and step-by-step instructions to ensure your DIY venture is a success. Understanding the basics of assembling your camper awning is…

The lack of a vertically opening tailgate meant we were a little sparse on shelter from the sun and rain. To fix this, we wanted an awning. Except everything you can buy is extortionately expensive and very few cover the area above the tailgate, instead giving shade to one side of the vehicle. We do all our cooking, food prep, washing up etc at the rear so we needed something to cover this area. In order for us to actually use it, it must be very quick to deploy and retract. After a fair…

Making a DIY camper awning can transform your RV experience, offering both shade and style. These awnings not only enhance the aesthetics of your camper but also provide a practical solution to protect against the elements. With the right approach, making your own RV awning proves to be a rewarding project. This guide aims to equip you with innovative ideas and step-by-step instructions to ensure your DIY venture is a success. Understanding the basics of assembling your camper awning is…

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