DIY awning

[plumberdad70]

has any one ever attempted to make an awning for a TT? did a search and come up empty

[plumberdad70]

well the reason behind it is that i only paid $1000 for the TT and can not justify spending the same on an awning when one can be made for a hole lot less!!

[RoyB]

We have camped alot at ELKMONT in the Smoky Mtn Natl Park and it is sometimes like a rain forest in there. When it rains the trees drip water for days...

Alot of us would use a 30X20 TARP and put over the whole trailer. It would come down close to the back side and get staked off with short straps. The front side would extend out eight feet or so and make a real nice awning cover. We would use four TENT POLES from WALMART and tie off down to the ground in the front.

The whole front of the trailer would have real nice awning.

This can removed in just a few minutes if a wind storm was approaching if you are using ratchet type 1/2-inch straps verses rope. I used the screw in 3-inch by 18-inch long Earth anchors for the tent poles tie downs. They leave no marks in the dirt when removed.

POOR MAN Awning for sure haha... Also created a nice small area on the back side of the trailer to stack up firewood and keep dry. Everything is always nice and cozy under a tent tarp.

Roy Ken

[Steeljag]

Make a thin insulated one, and I'm in !

[agesilaus]

You can certainly buy the fabric on eBay for about $120. But making a roller system for it would be difficult.

[BarneyS]

Why re-invent the wheel? There are several makers of awnings for trailers that can be purchased. I can't imagine you could make one yourself that would work satisfactorly and still be less expensive.
Barney