Over the door visor

Ipsar0

Does anyone have a simple and INEXPENSIVE way of mounting a visor or something over the door. Just something simple to block the rain while you sit there taking your shoes off.  I don't need anything elaborate.  I already have a shade tent that goes over the back to cover the cooking area when deployed..  I've seen some of the ones that are sold but they are way to expensive for what I need. Thanks in advance and Happy Camping

rkj__

The cheapest solution would involve using a tarp I think.

jkjenn

You could get a tarp and sew a piece of order to it. I think you could also probably buy an awning meant to go on an SUV roof rack and mount it to the side.

Ipsar0

I guess a piece of tarp and some duct tape along with a couple tent poles would do it also.

TabberJohn

If you don't mind the weight and storage size, how about a half round patio umbrella with base? ($50-$70) 
Would need to be tall enough to clear top of door. 8' or 9' model?
For extra stability the pole could be bungeed or strapped to the step assist handle to left of T@B door.

jgram2

@TabberJohn, I was thinking about the half umbrellas too, but couldn't figure out how to offset the pole.

Homebodyatheart

I've made "Larry and Booger's Redneck Porch" and I really like it!  I used a 10x 8 tarp(have now added a larger one I haven't tried yet), two collapsible painters poles, 2 smaller caribeaner type metal clips, 3/8" rope (it fits the keder rail in US models)4 metal stakes, and a bungee cord with hooks at each end. Here are pics. Oh, and spraying the rail track with silicone spray will make your life much easier sliding it in for set upand back out when you break down. 

Fold the tarp end that goes in the keder rail over the rope. This is the edge that slides through the rail from left rear to the front, about three inches at a time till its all in. I use the bungee on the front/lead corner grommet to secure around the Tab handle to keep it from pulling out if there's wind. The extra rope on the far left I tie off to the back handle. Then I put the poles up, and stake the lines till they are tight and the tarp looks fairly tight. I use lag bolts for stakes so I can use my cordless drill to secure them in the ground. Hope this all made sense!

It has stood up just fine with heavy rain and wind. 
Let me know if you have any questions.

Night view
When staked out this way it holds up to wind and rain no problem!



Putting the clip through the pole top and the tarp corner grommet holds better than knotting the rope through.
All wrapped up ready to go home.

TabberJohn

I wish someone made something simple that was dome-shaped to protect the door entry only. 
As @lpsar0 posted, just enough to stand under, shake off the rain, and remove your shoes before entering. 
For now this Versa-brella XL will make-do. 


You have to clip the umbrella struts to the keder rail on either side to keep it steady.
I'd also consider a full sized handle-to-handle visor/awning if someone made one that was dome-shaped under tension, not a flapping duck bill.

Ipsar0

I ended up with a much simpler idea. There was this umbrella with stand that I never used with the outdoor furniture we bought. This works out perfect and it takes less than five minutes to set up.