Designed to Protect a Large Caravan
The homeowners on Zeus Drive, Burpengary required a premium shade solution capable of protecting their large caravan from Queensland's harsh climate while maintaining easy access for parking and manoeuvring.
Unlike a standard vehicle, a caravan of this size requires significant clearance and a much stronger supporting structure. After assessing the property, we designed a custom six-post free standing caravan shade sail that provides exceptional strength, generous vehicle clearance and outstanding long-term performance.
With an impressive 3.45 metres of clearance, the finished structure comfortably accommodates the caravan while creating a modern architectural feature that complements the property.
To further improve weather protection, we incorporated a continuous side shade panel to reduce exposure to the harsh afternoon sun and driving rain, helping keep the caravan cooler and better protected throughout the year.
Unlike a standard vehicle, a caravan of this size requires significant clearance and a much stronger supporting structure. After assessing the property, we designed a custom six-post free standing caravan shade sail that provides exceptional strength, generous vehicle clearance and outstanding long-term performance.
With an impressive 3.45 metres of clearance, the finished structure comfortably accommodates the caravan while creating a modern architectural feature that complements the property.
To further improve weather protection, we incorporated a continuous side shade panel to reduce exposure to the harsh afternoon sun and driving rain, helping keep the caravan cooler and better protected throughout the year.
Project Specifications
Specification Details
Location Zeus Drive, BurpengaryProject Type Free Standing Caravan Shade SailPurpose Caravan ProtectionHeight Clearance 3.45 MetresFabric Rainbow Shades Z16 Commercial Grade FabricSteel Posts Six 100 × 100 × 3 mm Hot-Dip Galvanised Structural Steel PostsFinish Monument Powder-CoatedHardware Marine-Grade Stainless SteelDesign High-Tension Free Standing Shade SailSpecial Feature Continuous Side Shade & Reinforced Cable PocketInstalled By Sunshine Shade Sails
How Much Does a Caravan Shade Sail Cost?
Every Sunshine Shade Sail is individually designed to suit your caravan, property and site conditions.
Typical custom caravan shade sail projects generally range from:
$4,970 – $8,970
Pricing varies depending on:
Caravan sizeRequired clearanceNumber of structural postsPowder coatingSite accessEngineering requirementsInstallation complexity
Following an on-site consultation, we provide a fixed quotation with no hidden surprises.
How Much Does a Caravan Shade Sail Cost?
Every Sunshine Shade Sail is individually designed to suit your caravan, property and site conditions.
Typical custom caravan shade sail projects generally range from:
$4,970 – $8,970
Pricing varies depending on:
Caravan sizeRequired clearanceNumber of structural postsPowder coatingSite accessEngineering requirementsInstallation complexity
Following an on-site consultation, we provide a fixed quotation with no hidden surprises.
Built for Queensland Conditions
- Queensland experiences intense UV exposure, heavy rainfall, seasonal storms and high summer temperatures.
- Every Sunshine Shade Sail is constructed using premium Australian materials designed to withstand these demanding conditions.
- Our installations feature:
- Rainbow Shades commercial-grade Australian shade fabric
- Hot-dip galvanised structural steel
- Monument powder-coated structural posts
- Marine-grade stainless steel hardware
- High-tension engineering for long-term durability
- Professional installation by experienced shade sail specialists
- Correct tensioning is essential to prevent sagging, encourage efficient rainwater runoff and minimise movement during strong winds, ensuring your shade sail continues to perform and look its best for years to come.
Why This Design Works
Large caravan shade sails require considerably more engineering than a standard vehicle shade sail.
For this Burpengary project, we incorporated several features to maximise both performance and longevity.
The six-post structure provides exceptional stability across the large span while maintaining generous access around the caravan.
One of the standout features is the continuous side shade panel, which helps block the harsh western sun and driving rain that would otherwise enter from the side, significantly improving protection throughout the day.
To further strengthen the sail, we incorporated a reinforced diagonal cable pocket through the centre of the fabric. This distributes loads more evenly across the sail, improves long-term tension and reduces movement during strong winds.
The result is a premium caravan shade sail engineered specifically for Queensland conditions and designed to provide many years of reliable protection.
For this Burpengary project, we incorporated several features to maximise both performance and longevity.
The six-post structure provides exceptional stability across the large span while maintaining generous access around the caravan.
One of the standout features is the continuous side shade panel, which helps block the harsh western sun and driving rain that would otherwise enter from the side, significantly improving protection throughout the day.
To further strengthen the sail, we incorporated a reinforced diagonal cable pocket through the centre of the fabric. This distributes loads more evenly across the sail, improves long-term tension and reduces movement during strong winds.
The result is a premium caravan shade sail engineered specifically for Queensland conditions and designed to provide many years of reliable protection.
Servicing North Brisbane, Moreton Bay & the Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Shade Sails proudly designs and installs custom shade sails throughout:
Caboolture
Morayfield
Bellmere
Burpengary
Narangba
North Lakes
Redcliffe
Bribie Island
Brisbane
Sunshine Coast
If you're located outside these areas, please contact us to discuss your project.
