How to make an awning for 20 foot camper?

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Bought a 70's era camper to renovate. It does not have an awning. Any ideas on how to make one on the cheap?

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Janet Pizaro on Oct 23, 2017

https://www.pinterest.com/silverconch/awnings/

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- Annekassel on Oct 24, 2017
  
  Some good ideas here. Thanks.
  
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Oct 23, 2017

Camper or travel trailer?

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- Annekassel on Oct 24, 2017
  
  I would call it both. It is a Nomad that we pull behind our truck - with kitchen, bathroom, living room, sleeps 6.
  
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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Oct 24, 2017
  
  Technically it is a travel trailer. A camper is mounted to the bed of a truck. If you tow, it is a trailer.
  
  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_recreational_vehicles
  
  Here are a bunch of sites, easy to Google. Making one from a hardware store dropcloth is your best bet, just scotchguard it heavily. Another option is to purchase an EZ Up shade. Asembles in minutes, I have one and do it by myself. Can be purchased cheaply enough, as low as $50 if you find one on an end of season sale.
  
  https://www.pinterest.com/pin/35184440815016787/?lp=true
  
  https://www.pinterest.com/pin/433119689135480493/
  
  https://cheapcamper.wordpress.com/12-made-in-the-shade%E2%80%A6/
  
  https://www.pinterest.com/pin/672091944360445878/?lp=true
  
  http://www.instructables.com/id/Telescoping-pvc-tent-or-awning-poles/
  
  https://www.doityourself.com/stry/5-types-of-rv-awning-designs
  
  Have fun!
  
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Wee12497073 on Oct 23, 2017

Use Plumbing pipes to make your frame and sew a canvas cover to fit it. Pipe fittings are available for attaching it.
Might be able to use PVC.
Find an existing one and thke a good look at the under side. Draw a diagram if you need it.
You may be able to do one without sewing. First see how wide you can buy the canvas.
You could try canvas drop clothes that painters use. They’re big and sturdy.

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- Shoshana on Oct 24, 2017
  
  Great idea!
  
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- Annekassel on Oct 24, 2017
  
  Thanks for your suggestion.
  
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Cynthia H on Oct 23, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF-fW_7majM

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- Annekassel on Oct 24, 2017
  
  Only saw part 1 put get the idea. Thanks.
  
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