ReconRunner
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I took I believe one inch and one and a half inch pvc pipe that fit perfectly inside each other at home depot. Then I drilled a number of holes on the inside poles and one hole on the outside pole for adjustability. I can slide a pin in it for support. I then capped off the top of the inside pole which is what rests against the awning. I drilled a hole in the caps and ran a long stainless steel bolt through it with two nuts at the top to cinch it down so it wouldn't unscrew. The tarp is just a cheap brown tarp from home depot. I can retract the poles and roll them into the tarp when I stow it on top of the roof rack.