Enthusiast III
F350 CCSB build
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My cutting board finally came in! So my prep & clean drawer is finished. I added plexiglass to cover the wood and edged it with aluminum 90 angle then silicone sealed it! The bonus is that my cutting board fits and I don’t have to take it out everytime like I originally thought!
Getting closer!!
Getting closer!!
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Ok…opinions wanted. Oh boy I can’t believe I just asked for that
I’m too cheap to buy a 270 awning so I’m thinking of building something like this…
Would you buy or build? Does anyone have this type of shade? I have one of those 10x10 canopy tents but don’t really want to lug that around…
What say you?
I’m too cheap to buy a 270 awning so I’m thinking of building something like this…
Would you buy or build? Does anyone have this type of shade? I have one of those 10x10 canopy tents but don’t really want to lug that around…
What say you?
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Explorer I
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- Brian
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- McGahuey
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- GMRS WRMV941
I have a light weight tarp with poles, an arb 6.5 foot straight awning and room attachment, and a 270 awning.
I've not used the 270 yet, but it'll be amazing when I camp in the rain with the trailer.
My arb with the awning room is awesome. We've used it many times to protect from wind, bugs, and provide privacy. Weve also used a heater in there many times, and it's lovely when it's cold.
The tarp is fine, but not my preferred setup. But it does have it's advantages. More mobile, lightweight, and very versatile. It's also cheap.
Member III
I have one of those and I really like it. I don't use it every time I'm out but if it's raining or I want some shade it's been great, also it's bigger than I was expecting it to be. They're very versatile since you can attach it to your vehicle like the ads show or to a couple of trees, I've even hung it vertically to act as a wind block. With a couple of correctly sized rip stop tarps you can enclose the 2 sides and just have one end open. The downside to them is setup, one person can do it but having another set of hands makes it easier for getting the poles placed and tied down. For $125 on Amazon I think it's a good buy and I would recommend it if you're not looking to do an attached awning.
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Appreciate your view. I like what you said about adding the sides. Agreed that I won’t use it every time. My idea was to use a basic tarp, poles and paracord, then clip to my roof rack and extend it and it just didn’t go well. I knew that I would have to cut/sew a seam or two but once I start adding straps and such, the cost overwhelms purchasing one. If you can, send a link for the one you bought.
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Not sure why that link isn't working but go to amazon and search for Slumberjack Roadhouse tarp
Protector I
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- Bjoern
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- Eldracher
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Cool to see another overlander here who also likes doing DIY stuff with the sewing machine.
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Thanks. This entire build came from that DIY attitude. I am not sure it was a cost savings though.....but its all mine!
