DIY 270 Awning for Wedge Camper

Absolutely, I'm putting the DXF files you'll need to send to SendCutSend in the Google Drive folder that @davzx has linked in the original post.

 

Awning bag is done, it ended up much bigger than I expected. I'm going to tighten up the end dimensions so that it's more of a snug fit.

Otherwise, the awning worked fantastic.

 

Hell yeah!

 

@Taco Camper I updated all the cut files you can upload to Send Cut Send to have cut for the slot and tab version of the brackets that @davzx made.

It's reversible (passenger/driver) until you weld the angled tabs on.

Let me know if you have any questions.

 

I am re-creating this assembly in SolidWorks. I have most of it completed, but would like to confirm a couple areas. Would someone be able to export the entire assembly in a SW format, or in a .XT, .STEP file?
thanks!!!

 

I am not positive what you are asking, but step is the typical file used so most people can use it with the most software's. I can probably help if that wasn't your question.

 

Just uploaded a .STEP version to the drive. Let me know if that worked for you...

 

@davzx thank you!

 

@jessiescribner I put a step file of the slot and tab brackets in the drive folder as well if you want that variant.

The arms I made for mine are @davzx design.

 

I now have most of this drawn up and ready to start fabricating. A couple questions that someone can hopefully answer (maybe a couple photos)
There is a "Rain Arm Tab" in the DXFs. Photos of this installed & in use?

The "Front Sandwich Bracket". is this simply a securing point for stowage?

 

Got them and they look good. Thank you!

 

The front sandwich bracket is there to sandwich the vinyl bag to the front bracket. I opted to use a third "intermediate plate" instead in order to save money with SCS.

Here's the rain arms, I just finished welding mine up. I'll post pics with them installed. The ones in these CAD photos might be an earlier version.

 

Did you ever weigh your awning to see how much weight savings you got from aluminum? Just wondering if it’s worth it vs just doing steel.

 

I did not, but I meant

I didnt, but I had meant to.

I'm sure I will end up taking it back off in the coming weeks and I'll weigh it then

 

This is awesome! How much did it cost to get the bracket cut by SCS?

 

For all the brackets it was $120

Another $20 if you have them bend the brackets.

 

Here is my awning based off the plans in this thread. Jessiescribner did ask the hard work, I just asked and did the sewing

 

Sweet! Nice work.

 

I weighed mine today while I have it off my truck to make some modifications and improvements. Sewed a new canopy with the same material I’m making my V2 wedge camper tent with. 600D Waterproof Ottertex Canvas. The cheap Amazon tarp I used first got a bunch of holes in it over the year - was way too thin.

36 lbs. for the all-steel version and this heavier fabric. Not bad.

 

Awesome! Way less weight than the commercial ones too!

I'm curious how my part aluminum weighs