After looking at the prices of those retractable awnings (and the small size), I had a bit of a think as to how to make a custom one. My idea is basic at the moment, but if anyone has any input or suggestions it would be great.
Plan at the moment is to bolt an aluminium box section somewhere between the lengths of 4-6m onto one side of the roof rack. then simply fix one end of a tarp to the box section (bolt or whatever is required), the tarp would then be extended and supported by a mid span brace with poles, and then again at the end with poles again. should be able to roll it up easily and just tie onto the roof racks when not in use.
I figured extending the track out past the rear would mean a smaller tarp could be strung out over the cargo door if needed.
thoughts?
*edit: will be starting this project very soon so I'll post up progress
Plan at the moment is to bolt an aluminium box section somewhere between the lengths of 4-6m onto one side of the roof rack. then simply fix one end of a tarp to the box section (bolt or whatever is required), the tarp would then be extended and supported by a mid span brace with poles, and then again at the end with poles again. should be able to roll it up easily and just tie onto the roof racks when not in use.
I figured extending the track out past the rear would mean a smaller tarp could be strung out over the cargo door if needed.
thoughts?
*edit: will be starting this project very soon so I'll post up progress
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