I built an awning support frame to support a tarp based awning.

Needed something that I would be able to fit within the space I had, and it had to be telescoping, in down state while driving and I can raise it when camped

its 8ft x 7ft and has telescoping frame and telescoping poles all out of 1",3/4" and 1/2" EMT conduit

Used various maker pipes part and some others to build

here are some pics

This is raised , I used spring clips on the 2 ends, in the middle, I built a telescoping solution so it has support when raised and wont folder over.

Ends are 1" and 3/4" telescoping with spring clip, on this end, I am trying out the adjustable clamp to see if that will work so I can move the right arm higher when camped so that they are at similar height on both ends.

The middle part is connected with a adjustable connector, with 3/4" and 1/2" and telescoping connector

Holding the side arms is the top of adjustable connector with 1 hole strap and some washers

I used a pipe strap to hold it in place for now, this side I have removed the friction bands from the T-connector but I may change this side to be the same one as the other using the adjustable clamp , will test it out

This is resting or driving state, I will have the tarp rollup on the top bar and I have 8' cover that I will strap it down with.

Using some u-bolts to hold the structure to the trailer itself, didn't want to drill anymore on it :)

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