The best diy awning I've seen so far. And I've seen a lot.

the part about building the awning is great... but the part that you use a hose piece instead of a fixed attachment is just genius... it removes all the stress .. and if/when it fails.. is a $2 dollar fix and back in business, you can even carry some extra in your tool box... Awesome.

1. Great Finished Product. 2. Thorough Step-by-Step Presentation. 3. Low Cost, With No Special Tools. Excellent!

Auto trimmer tip for you. When setting vinyl a longer stitch length is stronger than a shorter stitch length is. This additional vinyl (or leather) material between the needle holes prevents the seamline from becoming a perforated tear line under stress.

The problem with rooftop tents is getting dressed sitting down in the tent and you need somewhere to sit/prepare food etc. when the weather is bad. I have added zips to three sides of the awning and made three individual zip on sides to make a fully enclosed tent. The end section has a zipper door and the side pieces have mesh screen windows with a roll up canvas cover. Also added side panel to fit between the wheels to close the gap under the vehicle. A spare extendable pole placed in the center of the awning ensures good run off in heavy rain. Flipping the roof rack mounting brackets upwards will increase the head clearance. It is essential to have guy rope mountings to secure the awning in windy conditions . Pegging down the side panels makes the set up fully windproof.

I’m definitely going to add straps to the sides and tie downs at the corners! Y’all chill! 🤣🤣 I accidentally edited out the clip where I mention this.

Your "build" was the first to be explained totally......have watched others for 2 years who denied all the measurements details....you were wonderful..thanks for sharing

I'd love a video on how to build/ sew an enclosure that could attach to your awning.... with zip up windows and door. Lol.. I'm not asking for much 😂... I love your build and your daughter excitement and smile when sewing how handy sewing is! Daddy's amazing!

You’re an absolute genius sir! I’ve took 95% inspiration form your post and my awning looks so professional, thank you so much for your inspiration Shaun here in UK

All you have to do is go to Academy and get some scotch guard. Tent spray and spray on it. But that canvas, and it'll be waterproof and Scott's guard of tent spray waterproof.

I have watched several of your videos. You are a natural teacher, making sure to explain all steps AND the reasons behind each step.

Your ingenuity and her smile earned this like. Great tutorial. If I wasn't so lazy I would follow this walkthrough for my awning

Thanks so much for these! Definitly going to make this. One thought. I always put a small fender washer under the head of the rivet when using it with fabric as it helps relieve the stress under the head.

That was super clever with the heater hose.

I love the overall design and simplicity. I specially like the hose connection as it provides better durability against wind. If it gets blown up, the hose connector should provide enough flexibility. Amazing, thank you.

The cover you made was cherry on top!! Awesome

The awning looks great! Coolest part of the video is seeing you share the experience with your kid.... thumbs up!

My brother learned to sew in the Air Force when he was a parachute packer. He passed that on to me. Great skill to have. Great awning and great video! Can't wait to build mine...

Well done mate, I’ve just folded my old awning in two around a tree so this great video will breath new life into what just looked like rubbish yesterday. Thank heaps.

I am amazed at your talents. I couldn’t believe how many technics you used to create this amazing awning. You are a great teacher and this project is simply amazing! I couldn’t stop watching and wanted to learn more! I wish I could pay you to make me one!!!

Thank You! You have given me some ideas, I have a 2010 transit connect I have been converting into a camper for some traveling. I added a hand held shower head to my 15 gallon water tank so I can take a "room temp" shower out back of the van, and a spot to stick the porta potty if I am camping there for a few days. Will add side walls and this way I can close the back doors of the van for security and still have this set up.

Thank you for sharing with us. I will try to do it on my Chevrolet Spin. I loved seeing your daughter's smile. 🇧🇷

Amazing work Patrick ....I love the way you describe each process in simple terms that even Dummies can understand. ... but the highlight of today's video is the live doll you're holding ... your daughter is sooooo cute.. God bless her 🥰🥰🥰

Thank you. Impressed for sure. Also nice seeing you with your child while you were sewing. Outstanding! Will make one for my bug out. Be safe and enjoy camping.

So I just saw your video on how to make the 270 tarp and I was thinking about making one myself and running through some ideas, but you nailed it. You completely solve the problem that rhino has with theirs that if the pole suddenly drops down from wind it’s gonna snap the hinges. Just started following you and I am looking forward to going through all of your videos.

I am highly impressed. There are some ideas you came up with that I wouldn’t have connected the dots on.

Phenomenal build and skillset young man! Multi-talented. Showing the materials (and what they're called) helped simplify it and makes the project not be overwhelming. I love the hose idea. I'll probably think of questions later. One thing I might also sew on along the sides of the fabric is velcro straps to snug up to the support poles. Thanks for re-teaching me how to install a zipper etc, etc, etc!

That turned out so slick! Very well done.

This is great! I've been wanting to set up an awning on our truck. Your rooftop tent is pretty genius too!

No need to watch any other awning video. Simply the best!

It is well thought out. You nailed your criteria, plus sturdy, clever, etc.

Excellent instruction and showing all the steps. TY!

Very clever. I will probably build one of these for my cargo trailer over the ramp door/patio deck. Thanks for this build.

Figured you'd enjoy knowing that I will be using this idea for my next work vehicle. You'll have made such a big difference in my quality of life come next summer. Thanks for the idea.

Fantastic!! Thank you very much for sharing your design!

I thought I would tell you that I started building one a few months back after I got just to the point of getting the material for it. I got a offer to buy a 6×8 awning for $107 including S&H so still a win. Now I'll just have to convert the one I was building to a 270° awning for the other side. Great job! Thanks many times over.

THAT HOSE!!!!! MINDBLOWN!!! DEFINETLY BUILDING THIS! greetings from PANAMÁ!

Everything presented was amazing. Great job and thank you. 🛠🤘

my wife and I had the same idea, but it came out a little differently! very good!

You are a true craftsman! Great design and fabrication.

Amazing. Great video, great editing. Love everything. Yes. It is awesome. Love to see your daugther and your wife helping you.

Turned out great like the final outcome and detailed build. Thanks

That was awesome, simple design and easy to build. Good job Sir.

Very cool Sir. I think I was most impressed with the vinyl cover. I’m new to sewing and I haven’t attempted sewing a zipper yet. Why us guys aren’t taught how to sew at an early age is a mystery to me. So many cool pieces of gear to make! 👍🏻

wow! i cant imagine the factory made brands working any easier, faster, or better! awesome!

Awesome DIY, I love the flexible hose joint, that is just a great idea!!

Awesome work! The key to making something like this is making sure you have the tools for the job. Cheers!

Some nice ideas there, I'm going to add to it with mine as I want it to extend around the back of the vehicle too. But as a basis, you've nailed it. 😁 👍

Absolutely great! Thanks for sharing!!! 😘

Dude great work!!!! I wanted to sew b4 and now I really wanna learn. Love the awning man

Hi Patrick, super job on the awning. A real alternative if you've got the skills and the gear. Small point...Alum and stainless don't really like each other but it's an awning so no worry. I sometimes use the steel 'nail' from the pop rivets if i'm short of panel pins for woodworking, and i sometimes use the aluminum parts as solid rivets so i don't get the 'lump' on the back. I think your little apprentice has a bright future! Thanks for sharing Patrick. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 👍🖖😎🐶🦴😺🚙🌈

after getting drenched for a week on the coast this is what I will be building next! thank you!

love this awning, thanks for sharing your ideas and talents

You gave an exceptionally creative mind. Great project build.

Very simple and easy, good work.

You real good mate! It’s always a pleasure to watch the projects you come up with. Keep up the good work! I can’t wait to see the next ones!!

I built the trail benders 8x10 awning but I need something a bit smaller. Gonna cut it down to this size. Great tip on making the telescoping poles. 👍

I appreciated the awning bag! I was going to hire one made BUT not now. I will use your video and make my own. I've been hanging onto an old canvas awning and poles from a popup camper the I will now attach to my van luggage rack. Thank you ... bet there's NOTHING you can't do! Your absolutely amazing!! P.S. what a nice well equipped work shop.

This is great, I particularly love that you showed sewing the case and how to put it on standard roof rack crossmembers on the Subaru. Makes me want to go buy a drill press and make one!

Thanks for posting parts links, especially the spring clips. This opens up so many possibilities.

Some great simple fab ideas I can use to improve my diy awning!

Nice 👍 best DIY I seen. Gonna use this for my Square Drop Trailer Build. Thanks a bunch for sharing

Excellent awning and the cover looks sharp!

You could sew a 4 or 5" piece of velcro in a few places down both sides so you could wrap the velcro around your left and right support arms. That would keep the canvas tight in the wind and creat more support on all 4 sides. Just a thought. Awesome job! I have saved this and will watch it again when I go to make one for my truck!

Nice built, very easy to do and practical. I was looking for something similar for my van. Will try to make it. Great work.

Brilliant idea, just wish I had a work shop like your’s, Well done.

Wooow brother , that is so awesome. Looking forward on makeing mine for a shuttle bus conversion. This is the video I needed. Thanks 🙏

Great work! I like that you had the little girl showing anyone can sew! I’ve been sewing since I was a toddler. Two pieces of advice. One, mount the awning the other way on lower cars to give about 4” more head room and two, since you know how to sew add a few Velcro straps to the sides of the duck cloth to strap to your side bars. 👍🏼

You are truly a craftsman 👍👍

Cool build. Thats how its done!

Dude! That's sweet!! Nicely done sir!! 10/10

Brother I Manufacture Awnings for a living you did A GREAT JOB ON THIS , HATS OFF TO YOU ! TAKE CARE OF THE LITTLE ONE SHE'S PRECIOUS ! I ALSO SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR CHANNEL !

Awesome....exactly what we are looking for.thanks for sharing 👍👏

Great job mate, I'm going to give it ago for sure. I just wish you had sawn in 3 or 4 valcro strips along both side to keep it tight wish would omit the sag.

For the zipper, if you sew the zipper on the face side with the teeth away from the edge first, then fold it and stitch it down you get a nice finished edge and a double stitch for more strength

Nice job. Well thought out. Thank you for sharing your experience with me

Awesome diy solution, very cool Patrick!

Very nice. I would suggest double stitching the zipper to the vinyl. Also, why not have the zipper run around the corners? That way the cover would open completely up & get out of the way.

This was awesome, you’re a brilliant guy👍👍👍👍

Thanks for sharing Patrick! Might come in handy in the near future!

That was just great 👍 a lot of thought went into this. Thank you for sharing this build

I just love your assistant! They grow up so quickly

Really cool project!

Best DIY awning yet!

Brilliant use of easy to find items.... Thank you.

You are a genius with common man savings n ideas great job..

Genius! Thanks for the video.

great work, everything is simple and strong, the awning can be fixed on clothespins, Velcro loops, plastic hooks ...

Another amazing build!

Freakin awesome. Thanks for showing the extendable pole fabrication.

Man....that’s sweet. One of the best DIY awnings I’ve seen. I have an F-150 and no roof rack, I’m about to build your awning and the roof top tent and if my wife gets mad I’ll be sure to send her your way since you are 100% responsible for my new found obsession lol! No seriously man, this is off the charts kool! Thank you! Keep it up!

That's great!! I'm thinking of building one for the back of the truck, since we hang out there more than on the side. Thanks!!!

well done. It's looks very professional.

Impressive planning and build!

Great job!! Greetings from Asturias, Spain

I learned so much from your video! Thank you!

You are a legend! Amazing DIY and looks factory made

This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing this. Your baby is adorable 💛

Professional quality 🙌🙌

Great job, bro. Love this and your RTT projects. Macgyver right there.