Building a 270 Degree Truck Awning!! No Welding!
2020 ж. 19 Қаз.
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In this video, we are building 270 Degree batwing awning and we're doing it for under $200! Enjoy!
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What project would yall like to see next?
How about a solar shower? Maybe one for extra drinking water storage.
Finish your clam shell tent😂 I’m stuck on mine where you left off in the last video🤣🤣
Yeah I’d love to see a diy shower/toilet solution! The only way my wife’s gonna rough it is if she has a shower and toilet😅🙏
@@jamieforrester7108 Not sure if you are serious, but Patrick has several videos on building hard shell roof top tents. And a Facebook group.
Patrick great video, I would love to see your take on a storage drawer system. I am in the process of making one myself. I am using 3/4 plywood and UHMW plastic for slides.
This guy puts overland equipment companies to shame. Like a magician who shows how it's done, but for design and engineering lol
Sembang...
I noticed they only charge us more because of their expensive equipment 😂. That's why i tried to DIY some stuff. Thanks to this youtuber teaching us how to create stuff
Build a swing out shower enclosure next!
I absolutely love people who build their own stuff and do it right. You sir are an inspiration to all the folks that want equipment like this and aren't made of money. I am getting up there in age and don't have what it takes anymore to experiment till I get it right so you doing all of the "experimenting" and blessing folks with what you've learned is truly a real blessing. Thank you so much.
I work in landscaping and this is going to be a perfect addition to my trailer for keeping the sun off my back while working on equipment and allowing me to stay somewhat dry. Thank you very much for sharing
This thing is awesome. I love how you didn't waste a bunch of time talking about nothing and we're straight to the point on how to build it. Excellent work on the project and excellent video. I'm big on DIYing as much as possible. I'm currently in the process of building a cheap DIY version of the Redtail Overland camper out of foam board and thin plywood. It'll be nowhere near as fancy, but it'll still be a fully insulated hard sided pop-up that weighs next to nothing.
Your achievement and DIY attitude has earned you a new subscriber. I’m so glad I found your channel.
I just built one. Thanks for the info, instead of the painter poles for the “rafters” I used 1/2 pvc not pex, then added a 90 with threads on one side to screw in the painters poles for adjustable legs
Nice, do you have pictures?
@@kbr3096 Have you found the PVC to be strong enough? Could you use pre-cut PVC for support poles too?
I'm sure you could build their storage frame out of wood too
PVC tube is way too flimsy, especially to use for horizontal rafters. It will sag and probably not hold up very well in the wind and rain!
This is great!! One tip I’ve found cutting vinyl and tarp is to cut it with a hot knife. You can often even cut it with a soldering gun, and some have knife attachments for this. Then your cuts are singed perfectly.
"I'm super strong I promise" LOL! That won my subscription
I really like this design. I don't know if this would work, but I wonder, if instead of making a C-channel, you could use PVC pipe, with a strip cut out lengthwise. Then hinge the strip back on somehow, to make a cover. Just a thought.
I ‘m. 60. Years of age and living in Pattaya. Thailand. Your creative ideas will make my dream comes true for traveling in camper minivan by pay in low budget. it ‘s good enough for slow retired life. Thank you.
Glad I could help!
Great job! The only think I would suggest is to use nylon bushings on the swivels, to reduce noise.
Absolutely going to build this! Thank you for yet another concise and budget minded design.
Welcome!
So sensible. So well thought out. Thank you for sharing. I'm subscribing.
THIS is one of the best improvements to a car, that I have seen in quite a while. You did an excellent job and you can be proud of it. Thanks a lot for sharing this whole production process. Waiting for your next projects. Stay healthy. Stay safe. Enjoy some time out in the woods.
Very cool and simple. I always thought it would be more difficult to do this type of build.
Everyone who put thumbs down is mad they spent $500+
While, very cool that he was able to replicate an awning at home, and there is something to be said about pride of accomplishment like this...Ive had my Eezi-Awn Awning for 2 trouble free years and i can sell it tomorrow for 200 less than i paid for it. So the same $200 bought me a better product without any labor... To each their own i guess.
@@mattdillon3326 Huh? Those are $1300, so it's $1100 to save the labor. If you sold it, you'd not have an awning
@@blurglide he said well it for 200 less than he bought it.... so he could sell it for 1100.. so 200 for labour is correct.
@@beejay_xo6820 That would be true \if we were comparing $1100 to $1300. We're comparing $200 + labor to $1300.
@@blurglide yeah ok I understand what you're saying. My awning was 500 bucks and I'd rather spend that because there is no way I'd be able to make something that would work haha
I'm so glad I found you. I build all my own bugout and camping stuff.
This is so cool. Perfect project for my jeep. Thanks for making this video.
This is my type of channel!!!! I’m all about the DIYLYFE!!!!!! Glad I found this channel!
This is exactly the solution I was searching for in my head for the past few months. As always keeping it simple is the best solution! Cheers man!
Hose on the pivot piece is very smart. Showing the tape and sewing experiment was super helpful. I'm going with tarps for sure. Grommets for the poles to trap point with the tape applied first would be a good idea , I think as an improvement instead of just the tape. Thanks for the post.
Thank you I like it I’ll try to build one my self, thank you for sharing
This is hands down the most simple and straightforward but extremely util build ever!
I've been searching different 270 awnings for some time for my ford excursion that I'm turning in a camper. I love you design, great video too. I'm inspired now to make my own, thanks.
Totally impressed you've taken DIY to a new level 👍👍👍
This is very creative and a great idea! UPGRADE suggestion: Cut center of tarp near the hinge (like the center of an umbrella) with an added cut-out skirt that overlaps on top of the bigger skirt to create an air-hole so that you get some wind release in the event of a gust that might blow away the awning. UPGRADE suggestion 2: Add an elevation lever on the hinge side (or simply insure the poles are shorter than the top of the hinge) so that the awning slopes down to function as an umbrella for when it rains. This is good stuff!
270 screen room would be an awesome add on to your project
Great design! Your instructions are easy to follow too. I will definitely be building one for my square drop camping trailer. Thanks for sharing this awesome build!
That is awesome. Gives me hope and great idea as a penny pincher. Thanks for the plan!
Brilliant. Been thinking about buying one but couldn't find exactly what I wanted. This has given me the inspiration to just build one.
The only thing I would probably recommend would be some tie down wire so you can use it even when it’s windy. Awesome job overall.
Very INGENIUS build, that doesn't break you're pocket !!! congratulations 👏 !!! Thanks 👌
Patrick, thanks for sharing how simple it is to make the Awning ✌🏼
yet again, showing the rest how it can be done if you really want to get it done. Great job as usual Patrick. Cheers mate.
Excellent DIY project. Waiting for the final finish with ripstop material.
This man is a genius wonderful brother love and light thankyou for sharing beautiful.
This is a great build, thanks for taking the time to share with us! Here is a thought to fill the gap between the Awning and the vehicle. You could: Cut off the L brackets at the top of your channel. Add a strip of ripstop fabric from the top of the channel to the car. In the car side hem, put a magnet strip so it would stick to the car. You may need to put breaks in to go around your vehicle rack poles.
Love it!! Always have a sense of pride making everything yourself! Got my hands itching for some diy projects!! Best part is the value! Cheaper and better quality materials! Thanks bud!
I just found this video and channel recently and it just WOW... the 270 degree awning looks amazing!
Make it yourself. Fix it yourself. Super chill outcome. Might use this as inspiration for a sprinter build
Dude!!! This is SOOOOO freaking awesome!! Love it! Great video work as well. And explanation throughout! Love that you use inexpensive items easily found and ordinary tools. Great job!!
This is so sick! I found this while looking for awnings I was about to drop over $400 on! Thanks man!
Love the simplicity
Patrick, this is a great design, a great DIY solution, and a very well-done video. For all those reasons I hesitate to offer a different solution, but I think some might benefit from it. Years ago I had a big box van that I had converted to a camper, and needed something large for shade and rain protection. I made a couple brackets that held two 10' lengths of conduit inline (20' total) above the van a couple of feet. A large tarp was partially draped over the conduit a few feet, with snaps that held it in place on the conduit. Then the large part of the tarp was pulled out away from the van and supported by 3 adjustable poles, held outward with tie ropes. Thin rope, tied to the center-point of the conduit, was pulled out to the junction of the center pole and the tarp, which then went on to be the diagonal tie-out rope for that pole. This supported the center of the tarp and helped it shed water. The corner poles were adjusted a little lower, aiding in the water shedding and giving it a distinctive look. This design worked quite well and provided a lot of enjoyment. Not as cool to fold out as yours, but simpler, less metal, less weight, and uses an unmodified tarp. With more coverage over the edges of the vehicle, the vehicle entrances stay dry in blowing rain. I found you because I'm building a teardrop camper that will need an awning... your design reminded me of my old installation, so I think I will cogitate on reviving and adapting that. Thanks for the great presentation.
Nice Build, man! Thanks for putting this out. I'm looking to start building my Tundra out this year. I might have to use this setup!
This video made me smile! so impressive and you made it look easy!
This is cool, starting to build it this week for my Chrysler town & country mini camper. THANKS
Thank you for the build. I am attempting to build one for my diy camper(pop up made into a camper). Will post pictures when done.
Terrific work, great fan of economical low tech solutions like this one!
Smart and innovative! This is an effective, budget conscious design that's easy enough for an amateur DIY person with relatively basic tools. Top notch! I'm glad I came across your channel.
Thank you!
Wow! You are really creative! I really like the way this awning came out, and the savings vs buying one premade is huge! This winter I want to build a modified version of your other awning for my little 2010 transit connect to come off the rear of my van so I can add some light weight walls to make a spot out back for my cold water shower and porta potty when camping. That extra 4'x5' space should make my van feel bigger. How about a short video on how you made the holder for your belt sander to be used as a bench mount sander. That is a neat idea. Thank You
I grew up in the 70's. All I can say is Rock n Roll!!!
That's a great job thank you for sharing this with us.
Very nice video, I enjoyed it a stack. As someone who does heavy duty sewing, I can tell you that the double stitch is strong, much more so than the single line stitch, but if you go to a felled seam, it is even stronger than the double stitch. The type of cotton/thread you use also makes a huge difference. I just saw recently how the manufacturers make seat covers for the SRS Airbags, just a line of thinner/softer thread than the rest of the item, which can be done in a upholstery thread. Another lesson learnt for me. If you make that awning out of a heavy duty rip-stop canvas that should last a lifetime, and a bit extra.
Great work! Amazing results with few bucks spent.
This is amazing. Thanks for sharing. Great ideas at a fraction of cost. Will also do a DIY mountable on a roof rack for extra clearance for my little RAV4
I really like this ad I do all of your projects! Thanks for sharing!
That's a real clever design man. Good Job!
Awesome job you've done there, I'm in the process of sourcing materials for a clamp roof top tent. You inspired me to try and make things by myself, cheaper and i hope better quality than a budget rtt.
Thanks for the idea ..... getting parts tonight = ) appreciate you , from So Cal
Hi Patrick, I would love to see your finished product to get an appreciation of what it's like when you're finally happy with it. You do make it look easy and I know that it's more involved than what you have shown, which is a testament to your skills and experience. Merry Christmas to you and your family and a happy New year. Cheers Ian
I have been thinking of selling my 8' ARB awning and buy a 270-degree awning but now I believe that I can modify it using the existing components! Thank you for this video! You now have a new subscriber.
Awesome! thanks!
Absolutely awesome! Thanks for making the video!
That is so awesome, you did a great job on making it and a great video!!
Definitely going to be adding this to my utility trailer conversion. Buying an awning cost an arm and a leg. Thanks for the video
because of this diy camping stuff very much needed in cars, i became your new subscriber and follower. Godbless
Thank you SOOOO much!!! Maybe there could be a way to add mosquito mesh rooms...?
Awesome 👍🏾
Thank you, Sir! Great work!
Excellent project. Thank you.
I was planning to make a simple awning, but your complicated awning is much cooler. Very cool design. I think I'll try smaller with dowels tho, if that's possible. Thanks for telling us how!
Awesome video and great explanation on how you put this together!
DUDE!!...Foxwing is gonna put out a hit on you!!...lol...awesome job!!!
I like the way it looks. I also think you could possibly adjust it further back onto the roof from the side and back if you were concerned about water running down the side during a rainstorm.
Nice job! Thanks for sharing.
My kind of DIY build! Red Green would be proud!!!
Many thanks for your example on this.
Nice. Looking forward to trying it
Seu canal é uma grande expiração para nós, aprendemos muito com todas as suas dicas...
Seriously amazing build
The duct tape idea is fine. Just jeep a roll in the car, which I am sure you would have in there anyway. Also, might as well keep 12" of that heater hose in the car as well. Great build!
Killin it! Great work man.
Great job! Thanks for the information, you are amazing.
So blown away. Was thinking how can I do this and this video popped up. If no one has asked, I’d love to have your tarp awning when you switch over to your rip stop version! 🤙🏽
Love your videos! Your the best. Awesome projects. Will be taking on some of them. Keep up the Great work
Thank you!!
Wind test!? That thing is awesome! Nicely done!
The seed it sewn. Im going to be attempting my own in this style. Great video . Thanks for the inspiration!
Best idea yet. Great to have a fold out shower build hint hint
Brilliant, thanks for sharing!
Oh look. Another project i need in my life
That double stitch is the way to go combined with Tent Seam Sealer spray for backpackers. Tape always falls apart with ultraviolet light from the sun, extreme heat and cold it sharts. Tape is good for emergencies by day. That's it. Oh ya the edges should sag down a couple of degrees for rain water run-off.
Great job thanks for sharing Be well be safe
No doubt the idea is very good. Thank you!
This is really inspiring! Well done.
Patrick, your DIYs make my DIYs look bad. Yours are a tad more sophisticated. Good work.
Just came across your channel. Great idea, going to start tomorrow to do this.
Fantastic job! Can't wait to build it! Now all I have to do is source some ripstop material.
Get yourself a 5 gal bucket and a blanket. Lay blanket on your car roof, set bucket upside down on blanket. Fold a section of blanket over bucket. Stretch a 12 x 16 tarp etc over the bucket, set some poles rope and stakes for a tent over your car. Super easy and super cheap. The bucket raises it up a ways and gives a Big top tent effect while the blanket keeps it from scratching your paint or damaging the tarp.