Simple DIY visor for door?

twocutes · July 2015

I didn't order the T@B Visor XL, yet, and am hitting the road on Monday morning. I'd like to have some sort of plan for awning/coverage if it rains. Has anyone done a simple DIY with a tarp for protection over the door that they would share?

Verna · July 2015

A 9' patio umbrella with a base and a small table with a hole for the umbrella. Make sure the top of the umbrella has the flap so it doesn't turn inside out. Yeah, it won't attach to the T@B, but it'll look nice.

twocutes · July 2015

Thanks Verna! I have a patio umbrella I never use in the garage, still in the box!

ChanW · July 2015

I took advantage of the kedar rail once, putting a tarp in the slot and holding it in with something or other. Then I took two old tent poles to hold the corners out, using guy lines. Good for sun, but doubt it would have held up with rain - too flimsy.

It was mainly a test to see what might be possible.

There are suppliers that sell kedar rail parts - so you could conceivably make anything you want for that rail.

RZRBUG · July 2015

Until I bought a visor, I used the tarp as well. It passed the rain test in Oklahoma this Spring. Do a search for Redneck Porch to see my setup. I still have it in reserve. I got the visor because it is a little quicker and easier to set up.

twocutes · July 2015

Thanks, RZRBUG! I remember seeing this last year, but forgot all about it. I see you improved the set up by using the keder rail. I'll definitely check it out. Thanks again for the photos and detailed information.

RZRBUG · July 2015

You're welcome, Beth. The number of poles you will need to hold up the out edge will depend on how wide the tarp is. I ended up using three. You will need to figure out some kind of guy system to stabilize it. The poles I used were painter's poles I got at Lowe's because they are sturdy, but any adjustable pole will do. I enjoyed figuring out how to make the whole thing work. Hope you do too and good luck.

Simple DIY visor for door?

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