An afternoon and a few bucks and I have an awning for my 4Runner. Simple project that about anyone can do. Just need a drill if you get the PVC pipe precut at the store.
Materials list:
*1 1/4" PVC pipe cut to 6' (note: PVC pipe size can vary as long as one fits inside the other)
*1" PVC pipe cut to 6'
*4 wire lock pins square like these
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*6 washers. Size depends on your other materials
*8'x8' tarp or whatever size you have/buy. I used a Guide Gear tarp I already had for backpacking. It is very light and easy to pack and has proven to be pretty reliable from my backpacking.
*Heavy duty zip ties to attach PVC pipe to roof rack. Size again dependent on your rig's roof rack.
*Tent poles. I used my Kelty poles. The only downside is they are not adjustable, but I already had them to go with my Kelty tarp I used backpacking.
*Guy lines. I used the kind that is reflective at night.
*Tent pegs. I like the ones that look like big nails.
1. Determine size of the pipe your tarp will attach to. Slide the smaller pipe inside the larger till it is the length you need.
2. Drill holes where the tarps attachment points (grommets or straps) are located. Helps to start with small bit, then get larger till it is the size of your wire lock pins.
3. Put a washer on the wire lock pin, then slide the pin through the grommet or strap of the tarp and through the hole in the PVC. Then close the wire lock pin with the swivel retaining clip.
4. Determine mounting location of the pipe to your roof rack. Since I used heavy zip ties, I drilled a hole through the PVC large enough for the zip tie to fit through. Then attach to the roof rack.
5. Stretch the tarp out, attach the tent poles and guy lines and stake out.
I got the idea for this build from Wanderlost Overland's RU-vid Channel. I made a few changes, but it is very close to what they did. I liked their DIY approach and just changed the pole to PVC pipe and used wire lock pins instead of eye bolts.
21 авг 2024
