r/vandwellers • u/Noons242 • 2d ago

Tips & Tricks Awning

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Still enough work that I will probably only set up if staying a couple of days at a site. But allowed me to work outside during hot summer days.

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u/midgaze 2d ago

I had a big Fiamma on my van and honestly never used it, so when it broke I threw it away and didn't replace it. I don't like the aesthetics of the awning anyway -- looks too "RV" for my taste.

I have an aluminate tarp that I can use as a heat shield in the desert that I would put up as an awning if I needed it, though I'm not sure what I would use as stakes like you have here.

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u/tictacotictaco 2d ago

What’s this aluminum tarp?

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u/Turmoil-Fox 1d ago

Aluminum Shade Cloth

They work pretty well at keeping heat away. We drape ours over our van when parked in the sun. Haven’t used it as a standalone shade next to the van, but may try it out

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u/dweaver987 1d ago

I’m working with a conversion shop who is doing a custom build for me right now. They advised against an awning because they are cumbersome, prone to breaking, and really don’t provide the shade you expect. I appreciate their candor.