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Homemade Camper Awning

Canvas camper awnings attach to the camper shell with bolts and grommets. These canvas coverings keep rain away from the door of the camper and also provide shade on hot, sunny days. Because of their exposure, camper awnings do wear out over the years. Camper manufacturers have replacement awnings available for purchase, but if you know how to sew you can make a homemade custom awning for your camper. Get a friend to help you when removing and replacing the awning, as it is heavy, especially once you put the poles in.

Things You'll Need

  • Wrench
  • 60-inch wide canvas, 5 yards
  • Scissors
  • Pins
  • Sewing machine
  • Heavy-duty thread
  • Measuring tape
  • Grommets
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the old awning from the camper. Use the wrench to remove the bolts if necessary. Save the bolts to reinstall the new camper awning.

    • 2

      Cut the canvas in half width-wise, giving you two 2½-yard lengths that are 60 inches wide.

    • 3

      Lay the two pieces on a large, flat surface with the right sides together. Pin on the 2½-yard side and sew the pieces together.

    • 4

      Hem the side edges of the awning by folding the fabric under 1 inch and then another 1 inch. Use pins to hold in place and sew.

    • 5

      Create a pole casing on the end that will be opposite the camper. Fold the raw edge under 3 inches and then another 3 inches. Use pins to hold in place and then sew.

    • 6

      Fold down the top edge of the camper awning 3 inches where it will attach to the camper and then another 3 inches. Use pins to hold in place and sew.

    • 7

      Measure the space between the holes in the camper shell where you attach the awning. Transfer these measurements to the backside of the awning fabric.

    • 8

      Read the manufacturer’s directions for attaching the grommets. Use the tools that come with the grommets to attach them to the awning at the measured marks.

    • 9

      Attach the awning to the camper by inserting the bolts through the grommet holes and into the camper shell. Tighten the bolts.

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