Visor - homemade or improvised

Dereco
Dereco Member Posts: 95
edited September 2017 in Modifications & Upgrades
We bought our T@b last fall and wondered whether a tent add-on, awning or visor would suit us best. We opted for the awning (I think now I would buy the tent add-on). 

I am thinking of improvising a visor, using a tent fly or tent material in matching color. Has anyone else done this?  (I did the obligatory search both on the forum and online to no avail.)


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  • Edwina
    Edwina Member Posts: 10
    Great question.  We are considering doing the same.  I have even thought of approaching a local outdoor gear company (Big Agnes) to see if we could spark their interest in some lightweight "aftermarket" options.  It seems there is a demand, just limited competition.  There is strength in numbers, so if enough of us have an interest...... Imagine the possibilities!
    Rocky Mountain Chieftain, Kennedy Society of North America
    2008 T@B Q, 2000 Nissian Xterra
  • Restless_Native
    Restless_Native Member Posts: 117
    edited June 2016
    Saw this on the T@B forum on FaceBook. Looks like a good cost-effective modification. Hope I resized it correctly.  :s
    Ed Note: Yes you did :-)

      
    Amanda, Ft. Myers, FL Ag@tha 2017 T@B CS-S  , TV: 2013 Chevy Equinoz LTZ

  • Restless_Native
    Restless_Native Member Posts: 117
    If you do a search in the forum on "keder", there have been discussion on attaching.  http://tab-rv.vanillaforums.com/discussion/comment/35630/#Comment_35630 
    Amanda, Ft. Myers, FL Ag@tha 2017 T@B CS-S  , TV: 2013 Chevy Equinoz LTZ

  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    And this... http://keder.com/hardwaremain.html
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,422
    My mom made me a custom visor. 



    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    Pretty cool!
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • RZRBUG
    RZRBUG Member Posts: 890
    This was my attempt at what I called my "Redneck Porch."  I have since ordered the XL Visor and find it much easier the quicker to set up.  I still have the porch in case I ever want to use it again.  Made from tarp and painter's poles.



    Larry & Booger - 2013 T@B, 2012 GMC Sierra

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  • gooselady
    gooselady Member Posts: 177
    I've seen a lot of pictures of homemade awnings, and I find most of them ugly and inefficient, excepting, of course, Jen's mom's visor.  The Pahaque awning is waterproof and easy to install, and looks good.  As accessories go, it is not that expensive.  
  • Dereco
    Dereco Member Posts: 95
    Thanks Jenn Grover, that is precisely what I was thinking of. Do you have any measurements you could share, and what did you/your Mom use to maintain the curve/form on the outside edge of your visor? Thanks!
  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    Jenn's Ma has to be as creative as Jenn! :bow:

    The replacement pole for the awning is low $$. So many waterproof fabrics (and uv protected) to chose from out there. There are also waterproofing and uv protection sprays you can get at Bass Pro and other similar places (also Amazon). 
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,422
    Dereco said:
    Thanks Jenn Grover, that is precisely what I was thinking of. Do you have any measurements you could share, and what did you/your Mom use to maintain the curve/form on the outside edge of your visor? Thanks!
    I had a Paha Queen Visor XL and mom used that as a template. The Papa Queen visor is well made and I would not have bothered with a custom visor but I saw this material and had to give it a try. I if you search the FB groupgroup, and a guy named Chico has information posted about hi custom visors. 

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    Mama Grover could start her own biz and supply custom made XL Visor fabric, just supply pole (for a pretty price, mind you). 

    Jenn, luv your autocorrect "Paha Queen Visor XL" LOL.
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • Connor2008
    Connor2008 Member Posts: 12
    A novice T@bber here. All these visors use the keder track, correct? We have led rope lights in track. Any ideas if track not available?
    Dan & Nancy   Vermont   Orange/Silver 2013 S--Dre@msicle--TV 2013 Tacoma 4x4. 
    Nights spent in T@b
    D   6
    N   6
  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    Sew small light colored loops in the fabric edge that goes into the keder rail for the LED lights?
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Correct. Search on lights (exterior, rope, string, etc) - Several threads. Look in the thread about posting shots of your campsite for pics. Maybe even search on "glam" :-)
  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    PXL has an aversion to doing any search that starts with the word "glam" - pink flamingos give him hives! LOL. j/k PXL!! I really know it's the s.n.o.w. word that gets you packing up fast! :lol:
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Yes, I had a hard time even typing the word :-)
  • Dereco
    Dereco Member Posts: 95
    Update to an old thread I started. I still had the idea of improvising a Tab visor. So I cut out one side of a pop-up kitchen tent that was otherwise no good, and came up an improvised visor. I also used a tent pole I had and set the ends into the keder rail. It worked fairly well, but I had to tie it back across the rear and front of the Tab, and that did not work the best in wind. I think a strap that ran across the top of the roof and under the tab (encircling it, kind of ), or at least across the top from the back grab handle to the front, would work better.   
  • jgram2
    jgram2 Member Posts: 1,522
    Ingenious-using "found" materials!
    John, Judi, Guinness & OD in PDX
    T@Bit@t 2015 S Max Outback, ‘18 V6 4Runner 


  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,422
    Mom revised mine and it is better than ever:





    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • dragonsdofly
    dragonsdofly Member Posts: 1,927
    Awesome, @jkjenn, just awesome. No limits on custom designs, and Rocky could have his own career doing what comes naturally, being so darned cute!
    2017 t@b sofitel(Dr@gonsFly)TV 2015 Silverado 2500hd(Behemoth). Wyandotte, Michigan.
    Draco dormiens numquam titilandus.
  • ChanW
    ChanW Member Posts: 3,165
    Jenn, is that a morphing visor? Amazing!  ;) (beautiful, really!)
    Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
  • jgram2
    jgram2 Member Posts: 1,522
    Wait! You have 3 of those lovely awnings? Boy did you get lucky, they're wonderful.
    John, Judi, Guinness & OD in PDX
    T@Bit@t 2015 S Max Outback, ‘18 V6 4Runner 


  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,422
    Well, after mom obsessed with perfecting mine, she developed a couple of prototypes and has opened an Etsy shop. I only came home with one, though!

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • Tabfortwo
    Tabfortwo Member Posts: 157
    What's is moms shop called on etsy
  • jgram2
    jgram2 Member Posts: 1,522
    I searched with visor on etsy and found this, I think it's what you're looking for: 
    http://tab-rv.vanillaforums.com/discussion/5907/doty-hill-designs-new-visor-personal-review
    John, Judi, Guinness & OD in PDX
    T@Bit@t 2015 S Max Outback, ‘18 V6 4Runner 


  • pthomas745
    pthomas745 Administrator, Moderator Posts: 4,588
    I recently purchased the "tarp trackers" that were mentioned in one of the threads here back in June. Run them into the passenger side keder rail and attach what you want:

    Link to the description by the "inventor."

    http://www.popupportal.com/threads/make-your-own-awning-track-hangers.63064/


    This is the forum thread that discusses how to "spread" the driver side keder rail so you can insert various things into the track on that side. The above link in that thread.

    http://tab-rv.vanillaforums.com/discussion/5180/keder-rail-question

    Simple device, and I plan to use them as attachment points for a Shade Sail, etc.



    2017 Outback
    Towed by 2014 Touareg TDi
  • RonNAmy
    RonNAmy Member Posts: 9
    @jkjenn I just posted on a different thread about your mom's shop and then I found this thread. Go figure...lol

    Anyway, looks like she's on vacation currently so going to hit you up. Her Etsy shop references 320 & 400 T@b models. I have a 2014 Max Q. Do you know if one of her visors would work for mine?
    2014 T@B Max Q  | TV 2015 Honda Pilot  |  Geoc@ching from Rio Rancho, NM
  • dragonsdofly
    dragonsdofly Member Posts: 1,927
    edited June 2018
    @RonNAmy, please see Carol and my responses to the same question you asked on another thread. Simple answer: yes. Original t@bs are now labeled 320 since the larger 400 was introduced.  Your trailer is a 320. -Denise
    2017 t@b sofitel(Dr@gonsFly)TV 2015 Silverado 2500hd(Behemoth). Wyandotte, Michigan.
    Draco dormiens numquam titilandus.

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