Awning Alternartive

[Riverrunner]

Old Crow - Thanks for the info. A little small at 6x6 but worth considering since it looks simple to set up.

We use a 10x10 qwick-shade style shelter. Fits over a picnic table and is waterproof. It's big and heavy but sets up in a couple minutes.

 

[the-gear-recycler]

I use an Inno Car Side Awning which is great as it attaches to almost any rack setup. I've used it on my truck's topper, wife's Volvo, and currently have it mounted on my enclosed trailer's rack. Simple, great shade with simple sides that can be angled, and inexpensive (think I got it for around $150 on sale). If you can track one of these down, do it.

http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Inno-Car-Side-Awning&i=433682

 

[longhorn1]

Just ordered our Clam Quick - Set Traveler with 3 sides.

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[Kodachrome]

This is the one I plan to purchase eventually. So far I haven't needed an awning. Moving each day and easy set up were the key factors in my decision to get an ATC.

http://www.busdepot.com/details/awning/

I just ordered the 8x8 foot version. Looks like I will have to do some modding to make it work but I think it will do the trick, especially if I rig it to swap easily from side to side.

 

[ETAV8R]

My cheap awning was fairly successful. It was pretty windy this past weekend on the White Mountains. Other than the telescoping poles all the parts can be found at most hardware stores. I want to get a second set of tarp poles in order to keep it horizontal instead of slanted down. Also want to find a 6x20 tarp to extend it further out for more shade. The reason I use a 6' wide tarp is because that is the width between my jack mounts. For wider/longer campers you can have a larger tarp. Really happy with this as of now. The true test will be in Death Valley where the "W" thing can be fierce.

This is the type of tent/tarp pole I used:
https://smile.amazon...d=ATVPDKIKX0DER
I'm thinking about getting a set of these since they are lighter and have less chance of corrosion.
http://www.walmart.c...-8.2FT/53728954

 

[ETAV8R]

Another tidbit of info for my awning/tarp project. I did some hunting and found the following poles. I was successful offering $50 for two sets on ebay with this seller. That is for four poles. They arrived yesterday and seem to be of good quality. If you are looking for tarp poles I'd say try these before any of the spendy REI types.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131868727226?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[ntsqd]

We bought two of these:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/cabela-s-adjustable-height-tent-poles/745910.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dadjustable%2Bheight%2Btent%2Bpoles%26x%3D10%26y%3D6%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%252BProducts&Ntt=adjustable+height+tent+poles

We've used them a few times, once in some pretty good winds (when it should have been taken down), and they've worked well.

 

[JaSAn]

Anyone use shade cloth for when sun protection rather than rain protection is needed and high winds are probable?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012CXM9C4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=27BMN3KDN9Y78&coliid=IKE02IBEU5J1E

jim