DIY - AWNING - 270 free floating.
2021 ж. 10 Мау.
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This is my version of the Overland Under Budget awning. Here is a link to how he makes it.
• How to build a 270 ove...
www.overlandunderbudget.com/p...
It weighs in just under 40lbs and my build was closer to $300 I spent more on a few extras and price of steel has gone up as well.
And this can also be configured for passenger side for switching vehicles.
absolutely amazing! it looks so much more professional then mine! haha
Haha thanks! I’m expecting this tarp to not last but that’s ok! I might source out a light canvas or something one day when it finally tears to shreds. I had so much fun building this. The Rav4 is also just temporary while I shop for a new rig. But it works pretty good for now!
Your design is amazing I've seen so many people using it in their videos
I love the simplified prop up hinge setup you have for the tarp!
👏🏽. Awesome. You nailed the redesign!!! 👍🏽👊🏽
Simplicity and good engineering at their best. Well done Mate. Cheers from Michael. Australia.
Love it. I think I'm going to use a really similar setup to make a frame for hanging my ARB awning room .
Dude, just came upon this, awesome build
Killer diy. Well explained too !!
Happy 4 U. Cheers 🍻
Nice work!!
Got me to sub. Great work!
How is the rain fly holding up? The prop up arms are the way to go, good mod!
Man i love it!
Really cool
Great job. That 4th arm. Is it 7' or 7' 4"? TY
Great job 👍👍👍 I want to know what is the thickness of the arms tubes and what is the wieght of all this awning ?? Thank Dud , all the best.
That's just plain Weird, Mikey ! from Steve in CH
Haha Hey Steve!
I have to Toyota rav4 like your .. ( i was many time on europe ..) camper for a trip ... and suzuki jimny for a local trip .. in south Poland . I build Awing for this car from garten deck .. i show you later .. grettings from south Poland Adrian ...
you still have your Rav4? if not , are you thinking of selling the awning set up?--Bob
What type of fabric you used for the tarp…and how many yards to do it.
Hi, Weatherday I just picked up my 2022 RAV4 TRAIL and was looking for a 270 awning and came across your video. Thank you for taking the time to share it with us. I have a couple of questions for you. How is the noise when at highway speeds? I was wondering why you decided to install the awning on the driver's side for me I think I would rather place the awning on the passenger side; my reason is; if ever I park On the side of the road for a bit I can set up not being in the way of traffic but to each his own. I don’t know if I will build my own but if you are considering replacing your tarp or zip check out JT’S OUTDOOR FABRICS they are in Barrie, Ontario, and are great people to work with. Play safe from Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada.
Hi! Good questions. It’s totally quiet on the highway. I now have a zipper cover that zips up pretty snug. One reason for that install is how the rear door opens. I wanted to have a bit of a wall in the corner and a nice covered space that is useful when the rear hatch is open. It would be awkward having the 270 swing from passenger side for that reason. If it were a van set up with the slider or something then ya passenger side for sure. Cool thing about this build is you can configure it on either side pretty easy..
@@mikeanderson2000 Thank you for the quick return. I even watched you open the door it just didn’t register with me. My RAV4 opens upward and I am over 6’ looks as if I will need to extend the mounts. Again play safe from Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada.
I am considering a similar sonstruction for a 180°. How has this held up in the wind. Is it strong enough to be just staked down or do you use poles?
poles are good if you plan to keep it up for longer then a few hours. 2 poles, one on the far rear passenger side arm, and one on the forward driver side arm works great. stops any wobble because if one goes up the other goes down. The poles stop that movement all together.
Love it. Very innovative and practical. Can you estimate how much it cost you to make?
About $300 could be cheaper if you don’t need the aluminum pieces. The steel was $150, tarp $35, hardware $20, cover is costing about $40 to make. And $30 in paint…. The Aluminum angle was $50 all in Canadian Dollars Not including consumables like saw blades and flapper discs etc.
@@mikeanderson2000 Thank you for showing off your handiwork. Would love a follow-up video field testing it with the new zippered cover and staked down. Curious how it does in wind/rain. Thanks for the info. Gonna check out the tutorial.
Wow I love it! So clean
How long is that 4th arm? I'm currently building mine for a 2003 CR-V and I may need to add one as well. PS: we live in the same part of the planet.
I think its about 4 feet. best bet it to make one specific to your set up! another option is to just add a little extension you can pop into the back corner of roof rack to tie tarp off to. then remove while not using.
can you give the info about aluminum that you use? the thickness and the lenght?
Check out overland under budget build series on this. Covers all the dimensions and materials. The arms are steel, 3/4 inch 1/16” wall. All about 7’ long. One of them is 7’4” I think. It’s been a year since I built it.
how's the awning holding up?
It’s great, the tarp I used is very thin, so it has some burn holes in it from fires and stuff. The arms and frame are solid and show no signs of wear. The cover has been redone as a zipper with vinyl fabric.
So the arms tuck inside of the aluminum frame you made to hold it?
Ya basically. The aluminum frame along with the angle iron bracket make it a stand alone unit. So I can move it to another vehicle pretty easily. The frame isn’t necessarily required if you have a large roof top basket for example, that can help strap the arms down
And another reason for the Frame is the front corner of the tarp is fastened to it. Other applications require you to fasten the tarp to a roof rack or basket.
@@mikeanderson2000 I can see how you could tie it into just the OEM roof rack mounting points even if it's a standalone frame. Gonna have to try that when I make mine!
hi where did you buy the cloth for the awning? any link? thanks i have Rav4 too 2004
www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/woods-waterproof-lightweight-family-camping-tarp-grey-4-m-x-3-m-0762959p.html?_br_psugg_q=woods+tarp
Did you have to stitch it?
@@velocity800 yes I cut it into an L shape and then stitched the cut ends to hem them off. An the part in the pivot point is cut to allow it to stretch when opening.