DIY Camper Van Awning: Easy & Cheap!

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DIY Camper Van Awning: Easy & Cheap!

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Күн бұрын

Here's another DIY van project! I want an awning for shade when I'm caping but I don't want to spend the $$ for a permanently mounted one. So, I've been thinking about how I could make one that will do the trick on an upcoming camping trip and be economical. I'll let you all know how it worked in a later van video.
I bought the 100 lbs magnets from Amazon, the poles and pegs from Cabela's and the 5' x 8' tarp and cord from Dollarama.
These are the magnets: Grtard 6Pack Magnetic Hooks with Swivel Carabiner Hook, 100LBS Heavy Duty.amzn.to/3SOl6T4
Here are some of my favourite things I use practically every day in my tiny house on wheels:
This little ceiling fan has been amazing at cooling us off at night during the hot summers. Mengnessly USB powered Small Ceiling Fan: amzn.to/4dL4VOJ
Sun lamp for those grey winter days on the island Verilux HappyLight Lumi Plus - UV-Free LED Bright White Light Therapy Lamp: amzn.to/3SNj0mt
I don’t use this every day but have several in the house and in the van. Fiberglass Fire Blanket for Emergency Survival, Flame Retardant Protection and Heat Insulation 2-pack (: amzn.to/3WMOqLa
If you have pets that shed, this is a life saver! ACE2ACE Pet Hair Remover Roller: amzn.to/3hgxJXM
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My tiny house builder: Teacup Tiny Homes in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

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@asaldanapr Ай бұрын

You are so resourceful! Love your determination and smarts!!

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@paulpeachey2212 Ай бұрын

Love the application of the KIS-C principle........ Keep It Simple & Cheap !!!!!!

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Thanks! 😊

@dianegoss7181 Ай бұрын

Clever girl!😊

@veronicasiefert1226 Ай бұрын

I love your ingenuity! Keep it up! I’m rooting for you.

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@ExpatsWithTuxedoCats Ай бұрын

I love watching your videos even when I have little interest in the topic itself. You're so... human! One never knows at the start if your DIY project is going to be successful, and I'm sure most of us are cheering you on when they are. Well done.

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! ☺️

@mavahuth5044 Ай бұрын

I think a lot of people would agree with me that you are smart when trying to solve a problem. Now you can enjoy your spot rain or shine. You do realize that a lot of times when you do something for the first time. It will take you longer to do it because you are learning how to do it. Even though you know how you want it done.😊

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@sasquatchrosefarts Ай бұрын

@@myBIGtinyhouselifeif your van has any electronics in the door, like an auto door lock mechanism, then I would never let the open sliding door get rained on. Your awning should not allow rain to hit the open sliding door. Some will be splashing from the side of the van to the inside of the door. Buy a bigger tarp.

@janh8847 Ай бұрын

Good idea, fun to watch you putting it up, you always make me smile. Like your dress too :)

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

😊 thank you

@saragilliam2189 Ай бұрын

find a need, fill a need. great job

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

😁

@GailFeltman Ай бұрын

Good job girl! You’re an amazing person! Love your vlogs! 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@pammayhew9886 Ай бұрын

Well done! I think I shall call you Ms. McGyver. You've hear of the verb "to McGyver" something? Means to use one's creativity and smarts to find unique solutions !

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Absolutely. McGyvering is a verb in my vocabulary 😁.

@TNbear0126 Ай бұрын

Yep, she Adelina’d that van awning. 😁

@nancysantamaria3924 Ай бұрын

So resourceful Adelina❤❤

@lynnloehr1566 Ай бұрын

We always used ratchet straps instead of rope, the s hooks just go over the poles, then you can adjust the straps, whereas ropes tend to stretch. It sure looks amazing, I think you will enjoy it a lot.

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Great tip! I'm gonna try that!

@susankay497 Ай бұрын

Great job! Thanks to your forethought and creativity, your camping trip will be "made in the shade" 😍

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

I hope so!

@nancylongphee8187 Ай бұрын

thank you for the much cheaper alternative to the custom awnings.

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

You bet!

@cindypack5151 Ай бұрын

Such a great idea! So funny when someone dashed across behind you!!

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

My neighbour 😁

@michelleellis8201 Ай бұрын

Perfect design. Actual guylines with tensioners will work better and so much easier than braided rope. The braided rope will stretch out 😊👏

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Someone suggested ratchet straps which I think is a great idea.

@jane6517 Ай бұрын

Great job!

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@mohuanag3494 Ай бұрын

O I loved that blue dress of yours so much! You are looking so pretty ....lovely vlog as always.

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@granjan252 Ай бұрын

You are so clever, resourceful, and determined!!! Three cheers for the new canopy.

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Thanks!😊

@alexane7221 Ай бұрын

Such a clever idea, van has the fantastic way to be customized, love the way yours turned out. I am looking for a van with my boyfriend hope we find a lovely new home

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Best of luck!

@marianfrances4959 Ай бұрын

Ya, I find that helpful! Would love to see your kitchen set up.👍😎🇨🇦 Oops... just found your 1st camping trip video.

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@lorrilj7289 22 сағат бұрын

Excellent DIY!

@myBIGtinyhouselife 22 сағат бұрын

Thanks!

@pramitachanda4232 Ай бұрын

Loved this idea and yes your blue dress is too good..

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@lbrown6859 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Adelina! Great job. You had a problem, and as usual, you solved it 🥰 Hope you have a great week

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@douglashoward5738 Ай бұрын

Great job for less money is a win win!

@myrnaedmisten599 Ай бұрын

That was fun. Well done. I had to laugh when you asked yourself why you had attached the rope to the van side of the tarp. And then answered yourself! 😂😂😂❤️

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@TNbear0126 Ай бұрын

Excellent, idea and execution. You’re so clever and resourceful. Love the cute blue dress, although that has nothing to do with the awning. Just a separate observation/compliment entirely. 😁

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!☺️

@TNbear0126 Ай бұрын

@@myBIGtinyhouselife You are welcome! 🙂

@ginnyandersen8527 Ай бұрын

It was a good idea to take your idea for a dry run before the actual outing. You can problem solve and be ready for the fun time ahead with your friends.

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

😊 yes, better to test when you have all your tools etc at hand.

@gailmajorpoole6443 Ай бұрын

Look at you!😊 Enjoy!❤

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

🤗

@jessd4048 Ай бұрын

Love this, very inspired to start our own affordable DIY camper van build using the inspiration you’ve provided.

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Go for it!

@jessd4048 Ай бұрын

@@myBIGtinyhouselife have you been happy with the dodge pro master vs the ford or sprinter?

@JB-eg1tb Ай бұрын

Great idea! Made me think of using the weather and rain shade I have used for hammock camping. I got it on sale at a recreational outlet store. With using magnets as you have shown, I can use that now along with the extra para cords I have. Thanks again for sharing this. Looking forward to what you come up with next-- no pressure though : )

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

That's a great idea!

@nancylongphee8187 Ай бұрын

OMG I was so excited when I heard you say that you are from Nanaimo. I live in Victoria and just recently purchased a van and I am camping it right now, was wondering how I would be able to afford an awning and voila there was your video. Thrilled to know that there's another islander doing the van life. If you're up for it I would love to meet you for some coffee !

@virginiavilas Ай бұрын

ExcellentSolution!!! 😉 So looking forward to your camping trip with Zia et al. May you have fabulous weather and fun times together 🥰 -V

@virginiavilas Ай бұрын

PS Love, Love, LOVE the Magnets 🧲 you bought. You do know that as an electromagnetic being you can facilitate healing and pain relief in your body by placing magnets upon the affected area. Perfect FIRST AID and multi-purpose equipment to have on hand !😉

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Can't wait!

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

@virginiavilas that's so interesting. I didn't know that.

@bchost Ай бұрын

Nice to see you doing things like this and sharing. I would say only one rope on each corner at 45 degree does it for sure with good anchors, and tie a loop hole in rope end so just needs to be dropped over top of pole pin. Just a thought. I'll say once again, you're a neat lady!

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

😊

@SparklingMyLife Ай бұрын

Looks great! Love DIYs.

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@glendaw5221 Ай бұрын

Congrats you did it!!

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Thanks 😁

@Britbabe53 Ай бұрын

That's fab!!

@Esther-jp2mg Ай бұрын

Brilliant!😊

@gloriairizarry4576 Ай бұрын

👍🙂, thank you 💐

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@martykong3592 Ай бұрын

:) WELL DONE and THANKS MUCH for sharing! May have to try over my back deck too : ) ALL the BEST and Cheers ! ! : )

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@ManWander Ай бұрын

you got it made in the shade! 🙂

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

😁 exactly!

@wiezers Ай бұрын

I love your determination that awning will be so useful when you go camping awesome job,I took the fast ferry from downtown Vancouver to Nanaimo 2 weekends ago and spent a few nights at the Coast Bastion inn at the harbour what a cute town the Mexican restaurant Pennys Palapa at the marina was so good I thought of you when I was there wondering if you go to Nanaimo i always enjoy your videos,happy camping Adelina🥂

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

I'll have to try it the next time I'm in town. ☺️

@dinabertrand9113 Ай бұрын

Your bad ass-ery knows no bounds! I can't wait to see your adventures coming up. Great DIY. You always crack me up 😂 and that dress is super cute! Enjoy your time coming up

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Thanks! 😊

@IrisWestcott Ай бұрын

Love this! Looks great!I’d tie some brightly colored yarn or ribbon to the guy ropes to keep from tripping over them. (Ask me how I know :)

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Great idea!! 😁

@Ladythyme Ай бұрын

My husband used to do this to our van back in the 80s …. We always camped and never had an awning…we had the tarp pulled off of the van and we even had our picnic table under it… when had one off the side and one off the back so we could cook outside if it rained. Saved us many times and extended our living space so easily…. Of course over time he had invested in quality waterproof tarps he saved just for this…I don’t think he used magnets though….great idea! Great job… it’s perfect….btw 🤔 just a thought that when you camp you may need something to help you reach above the door to place the magnets up there…I would guess you won’t have you step ladders 😉

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

I keep a mall 2-step in the van cause I'm a shortie 😁🤷🏻‍♀️

@christine9604frisco Ай бұрын

You’re so good at sourcing things you need! Magnets with carabiners, who knew!! P.S. Go Bigger with the tarp! 8 x 10 might cast good shade. OMG your area is So Pretty! What I’d give for big trees!!

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Thanks ☺️

@jerigale7188 Ай бұрын

Great job! It does seem like every project requires always one more trip to the store for something.

@TNbear0126 Ай бұрын

Always. No matter how much you plan, how good of a list you make, etc. There’s ALWAYS an extra drive back to Home Depot, Ace, Dollar Tree, Walmart, etc., yes indeed. Screws, paint, bungees, washers, twisty-ties, cord, blue tape, etc. And it’s usually something very small, but very crucial. I’ve burned a groove in the highway between here and Home Depot, due to return trips. 😁

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Yes it does! 🙄🤷🏻‍♀️😜

@knappfarm Ай бұрын

GENIUS😃

@Ritterkritterz Ай бұрын

Adelina the tarp may work just fine. I have the same setup on my truck camper. I use a nylon tarp from amazon, its big, i can always fold it in half if i want. I also use the glow in the dark paracord. Some people just have money burning in their pockets and they spend hundreds on those bat wing canopies.

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

I'd love to know where you got the glow in the dark cord. Great idea.

@SusanFrancis-f1q Ай бұрын

I enjoy your videos so much! Been watching since the beginning. I've been meaning to ask if you still have your smart car. I thought it was so cute! 😀

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

I sold it a few months after I bought it. I just didn't like it.

@grayciesmom5807 Ай бұрын

Good job

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Thanks

@CuzmicTarot Ай бұрын

3:12 I personally love a D.I.Y project Giiirl! Also 🧚🏾‍♀️🥳💯💖 I hope You and Furrr 🐱 😅🫶🏾🙌🏾Baby Sophie 🐈 😻 are doing great Hun!

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@CuzmicTarot Ай бұрын

Okay! 😂😂 how did I not see this!! As yet ❤ I am now tho

@darlene9154 Ай бұрын

Good job! OMG, I was watching you climbing up and down in those flip flops! 😮 You need to be more safe and wear proper footwear. 👟

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

🤷🏻‍♀️😁

@sue9252 Ай бұрын

👍to your DIY shade idea with the magnets came at a good time for me. I like your summer dress too. Did you get the magnets at C.T.? Thanks Adelina and Happy Sunday to you and Sophie 😊🐈❤️

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Thanks. The magnets are from Amazon: Grtard 6Pack Magnetic Hooks with Swivel Carabiner Hook, 100LBS

@sue9252 Ай бұрын

@@myBIGtinyhouselife Thanks I’ll look them up . 🙏🏻😀

@donnamullins2089 Ай бұрын

Love your pretty blue dress. Great job on the awning. Always love your videos. Have a great campout. Academy has bucket toilet seat covers with lid for $6.99 or Cabela's has bucket with seat for $15.99. or make your own.... Toilet - 5 gallon bucket. Dollar Store pool noodle sliced length wise and cut to fit top. Plastic bag inside bucket over the lip. To Absorb liquid - Use baby diaper, bed pad or puppy pad liner etc. Press pool noodle over top of the plastic bag and bucket lip. Instant potty.. Never hurts to tie a line from the top grommets over the van and attach to door or bumpers. Prevents from sailing away in a sudden burst of wind. Ask me how I know.

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Great tips.

@SpykersB Ай бұрын

Thank u for the great giggle i got from your disgusted look at the camera after your relentless struggle on your first attempt with the tarp n poles, that was priceless! 😂 😘. Now this is an idea i would have thought of too. How to make it simple n not permanent. 👍🏼 But do u travel with your little step ladders? 🍻

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

I keep a small one in the van 😊

@lynnej.9357 Ай бұрын

This is great! And doesn't everything take longer, the first time? Especially when you're 'winging' it? Also: If at first you don't succeed, you're about average! So, YAY!!!

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Yes, exactly

@nitajosleyn4182 Ай бұрын

Great DIY🤩 May I please ask, where did you get your beautiful dress?

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

At the thrift shop 🤷🏻‍♀️😁

@Steveteras Ай бұрын

Great idea. I will consider this. Does the hook on the magnet rub against the van's metal on the roof. Looks like the hook rotates and and it is longer that its base. But I may be wrong. Thx

@myBIGtinyhouselife Ай бұрын

Yes the loop that the carabiner hooks on rotates.