The Sunshade
The original sunshade, as it was intended to be used. Note the long fibreglass bow over the top, and the two poles curving up from the back to the front.
First the floor was cut out of it, then some snipping along the roof/wall to make it into a taper.
Snapped to the pop-top, bow in place.
The male half of four snaps were fastened to the lower edge of the pop-top by drilling 1/8" holes and pop rivetting. The corresponding part of the snap was fastened to the tapered edge of the sunshade.
The original fibreglass bow was left in place around the perimeter of the shade, but the two poles originally over the top were left out.
Pop-top raised.
The same gutter clamps and brackets for the side tent are used for the sunshade.
The awning is free-standing, without poles or braces. It basically hangs from the pop-top and is shaped by the fiberglass bow around the edge.
Facing the Wind
Even without anchor ropes, the awning stands up quite well in light wind.
In windier conditions, two anchor ropes can be tied to the black tabs.