Home Made Indestructible Awning
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- DIY awning alternative to those cheap EZups you buy at the store. It's a little over-built and not the prettiest awning around but it's bomb proof and should last the life of the trailer. Yes I picked up my awning that got destroyed (we never leave trash when we go riding). I was worried the extra weight would make the trailer less stable but it seems to have no effect. It doesn't lean any more or feel heaver when moving it around by hand, so overall I'm happy with how it turned out.
Thanks for the video.I'm a street vendor and have been trying to figure out a canopy. Looks like you did it for me. Simple enough even I can do it.
I'm also a market goer,lots of ideas here!
I can't thank you enough! I am a full-timer in my own CT conversion. We have had to endure two years in N. CA when we went through continuous 50 mph wind-driven rain. Nothing else I have seen will work. Bravo!
"I have 6 because I hate changing discs." LOL Instant Like!
as a welder for the past 22 years i get the I HATE CHANGING DISKS!
I laughed and repeated what he said twice. So glad for this comment.
Actual lols. I scared the dog I laughed so loud.
Hahahaha, came to the comments to make sure someone called this out. That was so funny.
Thanks. I had been looking at EZ-ups all day to fabricate something easy to work with my Jeep. Then I found your video. You, sir, are talented.
Came up with a similar design, I will definitely try to incorporate your folding design.I will be trying to put mine on some Thule Aero Bars. Going to start tomorrow.
Thanks for the video
Nice, if you post a video of your finished design I would love to see it so let me know. Thanks.
Thanks so much, this is awesome! We have a 6 x 10 box trailer that we converted into a Camping trailer. We have been looking into getting a pop-up canopy but had many concerns. This is wonderful and I going to have my handyman husband take a look at your video. Gave you a thumbs up and subscribed. 😉
They make it in 20 ft lengths too. They have smaller too. 20 ft x 3/4 or so. About half as tall as that stuff. Same width though. We have racks of it at work. Use it all the time.
This is awesome. As a Electrician we always use unistruts so I know a lot about them. I bought one of those flimsy 10x10 canopy tents with the thin poles. I set it on the first day in my back yard and the breeze mash it up. I still have the canopy tent is still good. I make one of these for the canopy. Thanks.
great job! building a travel trailer of my own and looking for awning ideas... thanks!
Joe
I think its a rough design but I see a real awesome product over all.
thanks for the great idea.
Very well put together.Thanks for posting it. Your video was very well done. Take it from a pro. Pacific photo video. Happy trails.
instead of the wood screws, look for uni strut spring nuts, they go on the inside of the tubing and are held in place from tension of a bolt and washer
Good job. If you want to pretty it up, use a standard awing rail and awning blanket instead of the blue tarp. Rails and fabric are available in a variety of lengths ad colors.
I think I will go with this route, something like it anyway. I begin a restore on a 92 skamper next week, the awning on it now is trashed, and the ones to replace it in my view are far too expensive for what they are and how they work. I might swap out the tarp though with actual awning fabric, just for a better look overall, if nothing else. This will all be figured out when I finally get the skamper here and can start taking down all my numbers. The skamper though will look like a brand new unit when we are finally done. And starting now, very exciting, we'll have her ready to roll by the time Spring gets here.
beautiful idea! ive got my own awning plans but this just helped me decide what to build it out of! this stuff will be perfect
Great design.. never thought about those materials for the frame. Nice
I saw it action it works people... Works great. Very good DIY
+Vegas RoManiac Thanks!
Thank you man I had a hard time trying to figure out what I was going to do , sometimes you know so much that you do nothing that's me
Funny thing... I have some of those struts in my possession, and I hadn't thought to use them like this! Thanks for the inspiration!
You gave me alot of ideas! Thanks a million!
Same here. Excellent video.
You can find longer lengths at any metal supply retailer (check you local listings, they may even offer free delivery, often with a minimum order); and cutting with either a metal band saw or metal chop saw would work excellent as well, but anyone with access to those tools would already know this.
You sir, are an inspiration!
Yeah man!! exactly what i was looking for when I searched DIY trailer awning👍🏼👍🏼
I also want to say "awesome idea!" Thanks for the cost breakdown... ;-)
Cheers to you Bro. I like what you did plus if it breaks you will know how to rebuild it. I agree with everything you said.
Can you provide more detailed info on the construction? Exactly how long the individual pieces are, and how they all bolt together? Drawings, maybe?
Great Idea!~ Thank you for sharing! Inspiring for my Work Truck sprinter van with ladders on the roof.
Yes it’s heavy duty, great job
"I have six, because I hate changing disks" 😂😂
Please do a how to video on parts and how you put it together
Great job!!!
Love it! Just looked at crappy RV awnings...they wanted $1700 for them!
Most helpful, thank you.
I love this video and the ingenuity. Because it is portable, you might consider hiring a welder to make an aluminum square tubing version. Would be stronger and 1/2 the weight.
Strut is sold in 20’ lengths at electrical supply houses.
Wow simple and it works.
Nice idea thanks for sharing
This is a great video...
Great information...
.. but the background (noise) music was
a little too loud, and distracting ...overpowering your voice.
Thank you for sharing this great video... Love it.
I'm all in 😊 An individual who thinks 🧐🤔🧐 out of the normal..
Awesome. Great design
Thank You, this is awesome.
That stuff does come in longer than 10ft we have them at work we call it Kendorf I don't know why but we have for 25 years so i'll have to keep calling it that lol
That's why I love CZcams, I would of never in a million years known the stuff also goes by Kendorf, I Googled and it and sure enough, there it is. Thanks again.
Glad it is called Unistrut here in Aus... tho should be able to find a cheaper version fairly easy
Bullet proof nice shelter my friend
Very good. Innovative. How could anyone thumbs down this vid?
hahaha "I have 6. Because I hate changing discs." Brilliant.
1:08 Wins the Internet for me today. Also from Vegas LOL
Very helpful idea! Thanks a bunch!!
Pure genius!
What a great idea!
I want to build something like this for the balcony on my house.
great idea
Nothing wrong with overkill / over engineering... man thanks for this will be doing similar on my trailer maybe even improve on the design...
ooooh very good, Indestructible for sure :)
Dam brilliant bro . 🤔👍😊
this is awesome! i want a trailer just so I can make something like this..haha. thanks for the share!
Would like to see a video of the set up on the trailer
Great video. You can buy Unistrut at 20' lenths.
Old video I know, but excellent build. Do you happen to have more pics of the trailer set up?
How do I get the google doc?? (for the plans) Thanx Sue Ann
What brand/model trailer did you use for your project? Thanks for the video!
Solidly built!
Great idea !!!
A tennis ball would prevent wear against the tarp, when propping up the center.
Thanks
Damn good idea!!! Thanks
Nice build!
Looks like a real solid design. You know, instead of buying 6 angle grinders Harbor Freight sells portable electric band saws now. Over the years I have run miles of unistrut working in chemical plants so I am very familiar with it. I didn't notice any spring nuts on your awning, do you use them at all?
The HF portable band saw is 140 bucks, I recommended the Harbor Freight angle grinder because they are only 15 bucks. The reason I have 6 is because I have slowly been acquiring them over the years. I figured someone with not a lot of tools who wanted to build something like this could afford a 15 dollar angle grinder. I didn't use any spring nuts because I didn't see a good way to utilize them. I'm hoping someone will take this basic idea and improve upon it. If you see ways to improve it please let me know. Thanks.
Really awesome design! Are the drawings published or available somewhere? Thanks.
I loved it, also gave me so many ideas, what's the final weight??
I didn't weigh it but I would guess 40-50 pounds. I was concerned about that much weight on the roof but it turned out to be no problem. You can't even feel the extra weight even when moving the trailer by hand. I use the trailer all the time and it's been working perfectly on the highway and on rough dirt roads.
I have 8 angle grinders because I hate changing discs 🤣🇬🇧
A kindred spirit 🤙
Would you be willing to sell the plans for the structure? I detail out of a 10’ enclosed trailer and this is perfect for what I need
Pretty cool, man
Can you show me how you have it folding in what kind of hinges do you use i wana put it on my van
wow nice work!!!
👍👍 Espectacular muy bien 👍👍
do you have links to each item that you purchased? There is none in the description.
I know this is older but you can get the strut in 20 foot sections
f yah that is my new project thanks for sharing and inspiring me
Well made David uk
Great idea!!!
Mahalo for the video:)
Hi, great vid. I have a moto trailer as well about the same size. Could I get the plans? Thanks again and Ride Safe!
The link is in one of my comments on the bottom of the page. It's not much better then the screen grab in the video but hopefully it helps.
lowlypawn on the plans it's not clear on how the legs work, are they made of the same material? hinged?
Are these removable tent poles you are using as legs or are the legs that come down attached and fold up as well?
awesome idea. thanks for sharing. can you estimate how much you spent total(not counting any redos)?
Good question. 4 superstruts (thick) $20*4=$100, 2 superstruts (thin) $16*2=$32. Tarp $20, 4 rachetstraps $17, Bungees $16, Bolts/nuts, brackets and other stuff $20-$30 I think. So rounding up and adding tax I'm going to guess $220 minimum to duplicate my exact setup. Hmmm more than I thought, and I probably spent closer to $300 total figuring stuff out and mistakes. But I'll tell you what, even at $300 I would do it again because I really do love how it's basically part of the trailer and is never going to fly away. Nothing is more frighting then when a gust of wind comes along and you think your EZup is about to go flying in to the track during a motorcycle track day event. Also the tarp, ratchet straps and bungees are useful to have stored on your trailer year-round. Hope this helps.
Yes thanks very much. And yes it gives new meaning to the phrase ez up.lol. and good luck at the track
@lowlypawn...Question: It looks to me as if this unit is not secured to the ground. That is to say, it's not weighted or driven into the ground. If that's incorrect, please advise. If correct, has that proven to be, problematic?
Well kind of. If you watch closely I recommend when it's windy to take a ratchet strap (or two) and connect the frame to the bottom of the trailer. This creates a triangle that pulls the awning into the ground. So basically the wind would have to be strong enough to flip the trailer over which won't happen, unless your in a tornado :)
Right. I get it now, thanks.
Holy cow... $19.62 USD for Deep Slotted strut... i sell it for $15.00 a stick.. CAD looks cool... I like it.
can u send me your plans for this so i can try and make one
They make 20' lengths and a portable ban saw works better
Or a drop saw...
Awesome!!!!!
After using it for a while what would you change if any?
I've been thinking of a way to quickly attach the tarp to the frame. Maybe some pins or bolts that stick up that match up with the eyelets in the tarp. Then use a few pins to secure it, something along those lines. If I do come up with something good I'll do a follow up video.
Hey man I order Stuart bar and I think it’s to thick ? Do you know what size you used ?
😂🤣😂 ... NOICE! YOU DA MAN!
do you have any links to plans?
docs.google.com/drawings/d/105ynZL8sg5sFKEK_BAfeko_t9RGHGu97IQr2FtuzvS4/pub?w=1122&h=712
Can you explain a bit what the various items in the plans are? And about the blue and green and red items inside the setup.
What size trailer is that
It's 8' long inside and a little shorter then the standard model. When I ordered it it was no extra cost to make it a little shorter so it would fit inside my garage. I do bump my head at times so it's a trade off.
For the money you could get an ARB awning. How does it compare?
I've never used or seen an ARB awning in person. But looking at them on the web they do look like a good product. I would say they are probably better in every way except strength.
nice !!
" I have 6, cause I hate changing discs" - BAMF circa Apr 25, 2016
"I have 6 because I have changing disc " bahahahhahaha it takes all of 15 seconds
Haha I've never changed a disk in 15 seconds in my life, maybe one minute. Here is what used to happens to me when working in the garage. I'm cutting some metal and now I need to start grinding. So I find my grinding disk, find the tool to change the wheel. Nope wrong size, go find the correct size tool (why do they come in two sizes?) Unplug my grinder, switch disks, plug the grinder back in and then finally get back to work. Then I find I want to switch it back 5 minutes later! So annoying. There are 4 wheels used all time, cutting, grinding, wire and flap. So a good argument can be made to own at least 4 angle grinders. I don't know how I ended up with 6 :) I was actually surprised I had that many when I made this video. I think I was walking through HF a few times and for 20 bucks I thought to myself there is no reason NOT to own a few extra grinders. Anyway, thanks for the comment!
LMAO, Im the same way man I buy tools all the time that I already have.. It was just funny comment and then you had the pic of all 6 of them like changing them was huge undertaking.
Wowoowwowowowoow
learn to weld will open up ALL your options. How much a welder costs these days?!