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r39o Samba Polizei
Joined: May 18, 2005 Posts: 9800 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 8:36 pm Post subject: $40 Awning |
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Below are pictures of my $40 awning. It is made with things you can buy at Walmart.
Coleman tent poles $12 x 2
5 ft x 7 ft tarp $6
Tent stakes $4
Small plastic clamps $4
Rope $2
Total $24 + $6 + $4 + $4 + $2 = $40
_________________ "Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
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zippyslug31 Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2007 Posts: 799 Location: Central Oregon
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Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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Fair to say this is a shade-only awning? I love the ingenuity and all, but can't help but think the first bit of rain that pools in the middle of the tarp is going to pull right through those clamps and right in at the slider.
I did a similar thing and found it's the weight of the water (and wind) that will get ya every time.
Love it other otherwise! _________________ previous:
'80 westy
current:
'90 syncro westy 2.5L subi, triple knob, 16" wheels.
'84 sunroof van, 2.1L motor. |
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jayhauss Samba Member
Joined: March 12, 2012 Posts: 33 Location: Portland, Or.
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Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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Certainly not for the NW. |
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purplepeopleeater Samba Member
Joined: July 23, 2005 Posts: 3117 Location: E. Washington
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 6:01 am Post subject: |
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Inflation has happened this use to be called $30 awning, it works ok for the pnw, you gotta angle it down far enough though.
I have a BD awning now |
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BillWYellowstone Samba Member
Joined: July 16, 2011 Posts: 767 Location: Yellowstone NP
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 6:05 am Post subject: |
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The automatic rain dumping clips are a great idea.
If you buy 3 more poles, make it self standing with a peak.
I have, in my 40 plus years of camping in just about every camping option have had many of these. From really big ones supported by campsite trees to roll into a fixed bag, to the Fiammas to the big roll ups. Shade is good.
Out from the rain is good, but rain rolling off and not pooling is the key.
Had a canvas awning attached to the trailer onc, no center support, rain started (we were gone) started pooling, weighing down the middle, more rain etc. Got back and the center was hanging down about 4' and the entire awning full of water. Cut a guy line and let it spill. Guy line was tuned to about a high C.
As a temp solution the blue tarps are good, but over the long run, save up get a good one. _________________ Live Fulltime in motorhome
Have 86 Westy Camper 2.1 rebuilt
Work in Yellowstone NP year round. |
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danfromsyr Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 15129 Location: Syracuse, NY
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r39o Samba Polizei
Joined: May 18, 2005 Posts: 9800 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 6:54 am Post subject: |
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YES - SHADE! We live in sunny San Diego.
Those other Walmart options look appealing too.
Lots of pages to wade through....... _________________ "Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
1990 Multivan EJ 22, Rancho trans 0.82 4th, Small Car front AC, CLKs w/ 215/65-16, homemade big brakes 303mm, Konis, Recaros, etc....
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PDXWesty Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2006 Posts: 6235 Location: Portland OR
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 7:55 am Post subject: |
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Ok, I'll be the bad guy here..... I'm not sure why we need another post about using a tarp and two poles. People have been doing this for decades....DECADES. That's why you can go into a store and buy things like "adjustable tarp poles". I was hoping to see something much more innovative or original. I guess I just don't get it. Sorry. _________________ 89 Westy 2.1 Auto |
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WestyBob Samba Member
Joined: June 11, 2004 Posts: 2346 Location: Portland, Oregon
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:20 am Post subject: |
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PDXWesty wrote: |
Ok, I'll be the bad guy here..... I'm not sure why we need another post about using a tarp and two poles. People have been doing this for decades....DECADES. That's why you can go into a store and buy things like "adjustable tarp poles". I was hoping to see something much more innovative or original. I guess I just don't get it. Sorry. |
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If a newbie feels they just discovered the most innovative awning for low cost ever then I can understand their excitement, but it's been done going back to the stone age with animal hides so let's move on ...
... or perhaps it was intended with a wink |
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danfromsyr Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 15129 Location: Syracuse, NY
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:31 am Post subject: |
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man tough crowd,
if the moderator saw this he'd have locked it 1st post commented with use the search.. <-- wink
I do like the one post though I can't find with a search where the tarp fabric is tucked under the tent retainer and rolled up alongside the tent under the poptop.
that's a slick new deal.. well not so new these days but still slick. _________________
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climberjohn Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2005 Posts: 1840 Location: Portland Orygun
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:38 am Post subject: |
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Hmm, the "noob" with 7500+ posts . . . _________________ '86 Westy, 2.5 Subaru power
Know your limits. Exceed them often. |
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r39o Samba Polizei
Joined: May 18, 2005 Posts: 9800 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:48 am Post subject: |
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Ya know several thoughts do come to mind in no particular order.
- The thread has PICTURES! Can not be bad on that aspect alone.
- My daughter likes it so much we had a picnic with it right away.
- My (almost Eagle Scout) son got to use his scouting skills to erect this "shelter."
- IT *IS* a PITA to put up!
- The thread is not about tires / rims or batteries / solar panels or headlight / head light relay / head light switch or etc....
- I would not have known about the bay window thread with out other users comment. I will be out doing errands and will hit a few stores today to look at those types of inexpensive awnings.
- It got some feedback and ribbing.......
FYI: I thread with the material tucked under the pop top railing:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=462083
NOTE: Maybe now we can also start complaining about too many awning posts too! _________________ "Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
1990 Multivan EJ 22, Rancho trans 0.82 4th, Small Car front AC, CLKs w/ 215/65-16, homemade big brakes 303mm, Konis, Recaros, etc....
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r39o Samba Polizei
Joined: May 18, 2005 Posts: 9800 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:55 am Post subject: |
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Come to think about it, I will likely just move this thread content over to the bigger awning thread...... _________________ "Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
1990 Multivan EJ 22, Rancho trans 0.82 4th, Small Car front AC, CLKs w/ 215/65-16, homemade big brakes 303mm, Konis, Recaros, etc....
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PDXWesty Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2006 Posts: 6235 Location: Portland OR
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r39o Samba Polizei
Joined: May 18, 2005 Posts: 9800 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 10:32 am Post subject: |
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Me guesses, I gotta add Awning threads to the FAQ! _________________ "Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
1990 Multivan EJ 22, Rancho trans 0.82 4th, Small Car front AC, CLKs w/ 215/65-16, homemade big brakes 303mm, Konis, Recaros, etc....
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juanb Samba Member
Joined: December 03, 2009 Posts: 535 Location: San Francisco, CA
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GWTWTLW Samba Member
Joined: April 22, 2008 Posts: 2174 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 11:29 am Post subject: |
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PDXWesty wrote: |
Sorry - I was in a bit of a gruff mood this morning. |
What's the matter Rick, still picking fire pit out of your wheel wells?!? _________________ 89 Syncro Westy - GW 2.5, now with a double knob job
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crazyvwvanman Samba Member
Joined: January 28, 2008 Posts: 9895 Location: Orbiting San Diego
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 11:38 am Post subject: |
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Sorry, hijack. When were those photos taken? Have you been back to Punta Chivato recently?
Mark
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juanb Samba Member
Joined: December 03, 2009 Posts: 535 Location: San Francisco, CA
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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crazyvwvanman wrote: |
Sorry, hijack. When were those photos taken? Have you been back to Punta Chivato recently?
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Last year, in May I think. Good eye! Did you recognize the coastline, or the house in the background?
I love Baja, and it will be the first leg of our Pan American trip in September. _________________ 1989 Westy AT, 2.2 GoWesty.
We drove it to Argentina: http://www.vanenvan.com |
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crazyvwvanman Samba Member
Joined: January 28, 2008 Posts: 9895 Location: Orbiting San Diego
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 5:19 pm Post subject: |
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I recognized the coastline first. We have camped on that beach many, many times. I have lots of photos of it, like this one from my Samba gallery, with my $40 awning setup.
Mark
juanb wrote: |
crazyvwvanman wrote: |
Sorry, hijack. When were those photos taken? Have you been back to Punta Chivato recently?
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Last year, in May I think. Good eye! Did you recognize the coastline, or the house in the background?
I love Baja, and it will be the first leg of our Pan American trip in September. |
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