2017 GMC Sierra overland build

[ThundahBeagle]

Yeah, I like it. And I just wanted to know because I'm probably gonna just do that same thing.

But then I saw yours and suddenly wondered what it would be like to encase that in a PVC pipe with a slot running the length of it, with just that rigid end on the outside of the PVC...and two little "paper towel" roll holder type nubs inside the end caps, so the bar the tarp wraps around can be free-spinning. Maybe a crank on one and just to wind it back up and wrap it up easier? Like a fishing reel crank...

I dont know but you got me thinking.

 

[ThundahBeagle]

I'm just not sure how I would affix the pvc pipe to the roof rack without the hardware affecting the free-spinning of the central roller...

 

[Razorrc]

Your getting more complex then I did. I was going to use pvc but would need atleast 1" for rigidity. But a 6 foot run of pvc will still flex. Thats why I chose to use EMT Conduit. Conduit might cost a little bit more but the rigidity factor played key in idea.

 

[ThundahBeagle]

Well I like what you did. Thanks

 

[Razorrc]

Well I like what you did. Thanks

Your welcome. I did alot of searching on google of DIY Car Awnings till I found what I wanted and took a little from each idea.

 

[dell_jake]

My current build is a 2017 GMC Sierra it's a slow build but its slowly getting there.

Current mods
RC 2.5" level lift
ADD Lite Bumper with top hoop
40" Rigid industries radiance light bar
GMC Colorado steps
275/65r18 Cooper RTX
Unistrut bed cross rails
Sears x-cargo box

Future mods
Custom rock sliders
Custom rear bumper
Redo bed box


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Do you have more pictures of how you build the cross bars?