Diy Awning For Sprinter Van

Thule hideaway awning install.

Diy awning for sprinter van. Attaching cabinet hardware to 80 20 extruded aluminum framing. Some dometic electric awnings do have a built in wind sensor that automatically retracts the awning in high winds however this particular model does not. Fiamma make this style as well. L track install airline track in a sprinter van.

T1n sprinters can use a wall mounted awning instead. Link to support poles. 80 20 extruded aluminum van cabinet plans. Upholstered wall panels for your van.

Simple project that about anyone can do. We don t have a ton of money to throw into our van so we wanted an awning that was inexpensive and diy. In this video i build a retractable awning for my custom built camper van using parts from the local hardware store and amazon. Fiamma f65s awning mounted on a dodge van.

Their 9100 power awning weighs a hefty 68 5 pounds so would be best suited to larger sprinter vans with an impressive projection of between 10ft 21ft depending on the model. How to mount a thule hideaway to a sprinter van you ll need the awning model 620001 10 recommended for 144 wb s and thule awning adapter kit then prepare for some entry level tinkering. An afternoon and a few bucks and i have an awning for my 4runner. 80 20 cost and weight.

Most pre drilled holes in the sprinter van cargo area accept 5 16 diameter crossnut amzn to 31vs654 but some holes also accept 1 4 amzn to 2mukjk3 and 10 amzn to 2p4muwb crossnut. All the parts i used are list. This awning completely covers the factory roof rail so if you were wanting to use a roof rack you have to buy or fabricate an adapter to squeeze the roof rack tower inwards on the roof. Check out the following article for more info benefits installation tips.

Wanted to make an awning for my van so i did. Just need a drill if you get the pvc pipe precut a. How to detail wash and wax a van or rv.