Without a good way to mount a "real" awning on the back of my truck topper, I ended up circling back to adapt the DIY awning from my Forester to work with my new setup. While this exact approach may not work for all truck/canopy configurations, here's what worked for me and hopefully it can give you some ideas for creating a solution that works for you.

The original (and more complicated) DIY awning on my Forester:
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Some of the gear I use for camping:

Jackery Explorer 500 Power Station:
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My 12V fridge:
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Camp Chef Mountaineer Stove:
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de Buyer 9½" carbon steel frying pan
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Reliance Beverage Buddy 4-gallon water container
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Thermacell mosquito repeller:
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Claymore Capon cap bill clip-on light:
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Get Out Gear Puffy Blanket:
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Odistar budget USB flashlight:
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Coleman Woodsman II camp chair:
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Dewalt 20V 12" chain saw:
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My Oregon license plate frame:
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Introductory explanation: (0:00)
Setup & details of the awning: (1:14)
Taking down the awning: (4:12)
How to add extra grommets: (5:45)
Conclusion: (7:15)

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