8x6 DIY Roof Top Awning

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Yotayuppy

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So I’ve wanted an awning but after looking at prices I couldn’t justify a little shade and cover for 2-3 bills sooo I went the DIY route.

Total cost in material was about $80
With the most expensive things being the Lewis N Clark Nylon tarp from cabelas at 35$ and the adjustable polls off amazon for $12 a piece
Used 1/2 inch electric conduit for the skeleton.
And 3” PVC for the shell with caps on either end.
Bolted a pair of eye bolts on either end to secure the tarp to the rig cutting the eye to make a hook.
Secured to my stock roof rack by some 4” hose clamps.

Then it was just a matter of drilling holes and putting poles.

Also used a cap with bolt to turn the 1/2” EC into a stake.

If you have any questions or would like further details feel free to reach out.

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Gabriel Bozeman

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So I’ve wanted an awning but after looking at prices I couldn’t justify a little shade and cover for 2-3 bills sooo I went the DIY route.

Total cost in material was about $80
With the most expensive things being the Lewis N Clark Nylon tarp from cabelas at 35$ and the adjustable polls off amazon for $12 a piece
Used 1/2 inch electric conduit for the skeleton.
And 3” PVC for the shell with caps on either end.
Bolted a pair of eye bolts on either end to secure the tarp to the rig cutting the eye to make a hook.
Secured to my stock roof rack by some 4” hose clamps.

Then it was just a matter of drilling holes and putting poles.

Also used a cap with bolt to turn the 1/2” EC into a stake.

If you have any questions or would like further details feel free to reach out.

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Great work! I might have to adopt this for my rig.
 
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Steve in Roanoke VA

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So I’ve wanted an awning but after looking at prices I couldn’t justify a little shade and cover for 2-3 bills sooo I went the DIY route.

Total cost in material was about $80
With the most expensive things being the Lewis N Clark Nylon tarp from cabelas at 35$ and the adjustable polls off amazon for $12 a piece
Used 1/2 inch electric conduit for the skeleton.
And 3” PVC for the shell with caps on either end.
Bolted a pair of eye bolts on either end to secure the tarp to the rig cutting the eye to make a hook.
Secured to my stock roof rack by some 4” hose clamps.

Then it was just a matter of drilling holes and putting poles.

Also used a cap with bolt to turn the 1/2” EC into a stake.

If you have any questions or would like further details feel free to reach out.

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Nice job! When I get around to adding a roof rack, I plan on doing something very similar. Always thought PVC pipe would work well to carry awning/poles & keep them protected.
 
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