Awnings are awesome. Whether you’re looking for shelter from the sun or rain, an awning is a great addition to your camper van. However, you don’t have to spend a fortune on one. Yes, you can build your own DIY awning for the fraction of the cost of one of the popular big-brand van awnings,
DIY Awning For Your Van (Brian Sano)
Brian Sano made his DIY van awning for less than $100. It utilizes suction cups, ten poles, a waterproof tarp, and an extendable pole. It might seem overwhelming at first, but if you watch his video you will see how simple it is to build and set-up. Brian also has links to all the parts you need in the description of the video, so check it out.
There are other ways of creating a camper van DIY awning as well. Get creative. If you have build your own awning let us know in the comments below! If you have pictures or a video we’d love to feature it on this very article.
If you arn’t interested in building your own DIY awning, you might want to check out our article about our Favorite Camper Van Awnings.