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psherman's avatar
psherman
Explorer
Apr 09, 2014

Shade for awning that is 9'5" wide?

I have a small (17') Coachmen travel trailer. The awning is 9'5" wide. It would be wonderful to have one of those screens that drops down to block the sun in the afternoon, but they are all for wider awnings. I've searched Amazon and Camping World and a general Google search and can't find any that are less than 10' wide. Anyone know of any, or have any suggestions for a DIY one?

Thanks.
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Apr 09, 2014
    leave 3 1/2 inches out per side? but it and put an edge on it with goop, etc.
    bumpy
  • dalenoel's avatar
    dalenoel
    Explorer II
    Apr 09, 2014
    We used 'Shade Cloth' from Walmart and made our own. You can then have it custom fit.
  • Foneguy1's avatar
    Foneguy1
    Explorer
    Apr 09, 2014
    I see you are in Florida, contact J&J sunshades... Just google them, they are in
    Lake Wales.... Fantastic people to deal with. They will custom make anything you wish.
    Reasonable prices, top quality ... They are very honest !!!
    ( I am just a satisfied customer, not affiliated with them at all)
  • airbusguy's avatar
    airbusguy
    Explorer
    Apr 09, 2014
    http://www.shadepro.net/product/Replacement_Patio_Canopies/repfab_pv.html
  • cmoecmoe's avatar
    cmoecmoe
    Explorer
    Apr 09, 2014
    Look in the tarp section at the big block home improvememnt stores. I purchased a 8 x 10 with gromets all ready installed. It was very reasonable. Other sizes were available.

    ~Craig
  • psherman's avatar
    psherman
    Explorer
    Apr 09, 2014
    Foneguy1 wrote:
    I see you are in Florida, contact J&J sunshades... Just google them, they are in
    Lake Wales.... Fantastic people to deal with. They will custom make anything you wish.
    Reasonable prices, top quality ... They are very honest !!!
    ( I am just a satisfied customer, not affiliated with them at all)


    I ended up going with J&J--you are right, they are great to work with. Let me ask you this--how dark does it make the patio area when it is attached? My initial plan was to go with a screen, since I don't need privacy as much as just some shade, but their price was right. Does it let some light in? I went with the dark brown.

    P.
  • wmoses's avatar
    wmoses
    Explorer
    Apr 10, 2014
    dalenoel wrote:
    We used 'Shade Cloth' from Walmart and made our own. You can then have it custom fit.

    Shade cloths - nice suggestion - Thanks! :)
  • youroo's avatar
    youroo
    Explorer
    Apr 10, 2014
    psherman wrote:
    Foneguy1 wrote:
    I see you are in Florida, contact J&J sunshades... Just google them, they are in
    Lake Wales.... Fantastic people to deal with. They will custom make anything you wish.
    Reasonable prices, top quality ... They are very honest !!!
    ( I am just a satisfied customer, not affiliated with them at all)


    I ended up going with J&J--you are right, they are great to work with. Let me ask you this--how dark does it make the patio area when it is attached? My initial plan was to go with a screen, since I don't need privacy as much as just some shade, but their price was right. Does it let some light in? I went with the dark brown.

    P.
    You made the right choice both Vender and color! Youroo!!

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