By Cheri Sicard Steve, of Xplorer Steve DIY, wanted a low-cost awning for his car camper. In the video below he shows how to transform a $7 Harbor Freight tarp

The MoonShade van awning is a 9' x 7' awning that packs up tight, weighs just eight pounds, and has one of the lowest price tags for awnings on the market. I was thrilled to finally have a way to get shade on the road! #vanlife #vanlifeideas #travelgift #musthavetravel #campinggear #awning #vanlifeinspo #moonshade #travelgear

Jess & John share the secret of their cheap, useful, and tested awning / sunshade / rain-screen that they use as full-timers in their custom Ford Transit van build. This is a one stop article for buying everything you need to build your awning for 1/10 the price of a typical RV awning. Use thi

The Fiamma comes with 2 brackets that mount to the side of the van, so you do not need to place the legs on the ground - great for a quick setup at a lunch stop. The placement of these brackets is not “spelled out” anywhere - here is what I found worked best for me. I placed the brackets the same distance below the “crease” in the side of the van. I placed the front bracket close to the sliding door opening, so that the passenger door could be opened with the awning deployed.

One of the last additions to the van was a cheap, DIY awning. In the sun, an awning creates shade to keep the inside of the van cooler. In the rain, the awning allows us to leave the slider open without rain entering the van. No matter the weather, it makes an extension of our living space and a

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Looking for a good awning for your van? Then checking this blog is definitely a must! Having a good shade during sunny days and rain falls is what makes traveling extra convenient. Having said that, we listed down the 6 best awnings you could buy. So if you are looking for the perfect sun and rain protection, you better check this out!

I recently decided enough was enough with this mess! Our storage compartment was out of control. With a little brainstorming and the use of scraps around my house, I was able to convert our front…

An individual must remember to remove said leg warmers. Rain isn't a problem though. It still provides a good deal less sun than if we had nothing whatsoever,