However one thing to keep in mind is that the materials bought for this are cheaper might not be sturdy for long as well.
Homemade van awning.
Here is the most low budget diy camper awning plan you ll find on the internet.
Items you will need 1 8 foot piece of 1 4 inch steel rod 1 8 foot by 10 foot tarp 3 16 inch nylon rope 50 feet 2 large washers big enough to fit over the tent pole tips sandpaper 4 stakes hammer 2 tent poles thread 100 percent polyester sewing machine.
In this video we show you the set up and describe the steps we use.
Lindsay who owns quirky campers with her husband david shares what she learned about camper awnings when she decided their van bella pictured needed one.
Youtube user kraka069 shows you.
So it may not last you a very long time.
As part of bella s refurb we wanted to extend her usable space by purchasing an awning.
Van awning for under 50.
We recently featured a video by thervgeeks on how to install additional awnings on your motorhome or trailer.
Here s another idea if you re into saving money and making an awning on the cheap.