Fitting a kickass shower tent to a caravan that is removable

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  • @Thesaltymedic36
    @Thesaltymedic36 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just bought a class C 4wd Rv that 21’ (0.305 meters) and saw the kick ass shower tent on line. It looks like a great product. The mesh pockets and towel rope with cover inside are slick. I’m definitely stealing your idea on attaching it. Excellent job 🇺🇸🇦🇺 👍🏼

    • @hitchupadventures4302
      @hitchupadventures4302  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the view! Good times ahead on your travels 🤙🏻

  • @SeanAlTogether
    @SeanAlTogether 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great idea / set up - thanks!. Suggest applying silicone behind the sail track, before fixing pot rivets - to stop water getting in holes drilled in side of caravan

  • @Sean35south
    @Sean35south ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job. Finally installed my Kickass.

  • @denamclean609
    @denamclean609 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing. This is exactly what I need to attach to my aluminum horse trailer. Now I just need to find those rails in the US

    • @hitchupadventures4302
      @hitchupadventures4302  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to help, it’s called sail track, it’s used to secure a tarp which has a rope sewn into it to a wall etc. very common

    • @neilduffy7807
      @neilduffy7807 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hitchupadventures4302
      I live in Scotland, UK. I don’t think the title ‘sail track’ exists here. Having difficulty sourcing it. Thanks Neil

  • @tommarik8580
    @tommarik8580 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video, good observation not to level it with the height of than, that's what I would have done and then would have wondered what went wrong lol. Am buying shower tent now! Thanks

    • @hitchupadventures4302
      @hitchupadventures4302  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks 👍 glad you enjoyed it, check out this weeks video of our new sidle out kitchen and info on bbq safety in caravan parks as they are cracking down on illegal bbq connections

  • @bobsaunders3682
    @bobsaunders3682 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, thanks very much. I am about to do, exactly what you have done.

  • @deanwitherden3346
    @deanwitherden3346 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Kick Ass dude. I was going to fix mine permanently but you've convinced me otherwise. I bought a different brand shower tent though and only came with 4 bolts, hopefully Bunnings has them (probably not). Cheers mate

    • @hitchupadventures4302
      @hitchupadventures4302  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It should work with all the tents, they mount the same. Happy champing 🤛🏻

  • @chrise9877
    @chrise9877 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great idea. This is a mod that I had on my to-do list. Now I know what to do thanks to you.

    • @hitchupadventures4302
      @hitchupadventures4302  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad I could help, it’s very easy and works a treat. 👍🏻

  • @geoffstein3896
    @geoffstein3896 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Job well done that 👍

  • @andrewbaldwin7336
    @andrewbaldwin7336 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome great work. Thanks for sharing

  • @chrishopkins9937
    @chrishopkins9937 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid and mod mate definitely doing this

  • @HelloImNotJohnnyCash
    @HelloImNotJohnnyCash ปีที่แล้ว

    great video, Ive been trying to come up with something similar for my ute canopy.. simple slide on slide off, the slide onto the inner roof or wall for storage.. this is just what I needed..

    • @hitchupadventures4302
      @hitchupadventures4302  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it helped, we used it this long weekend and works great. I will get a few extension poles to support the frame as all the showers could do with a bit more stability

  • @kenlouw2122
    @kenlouw2122 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sorry if I am posting again, I thought I had posted a comment, but can't find it, so having another go. As I said in first comment, what a well structured video, you put all the info and steps in a logical order answering questions as one would naturally think of them. Only thing is I can't find the "hook" strip you refer to, only the sail track at Bunnings, at least online as I don't want to drive there to find only the one. Any ideas of what it may be called, so I can try elsewhere, but searched all the aluminium strips online, unless it is listed as something else. Thanks again for taking time in your day to make this info available, because I am going to do my best to fit one to our van

    • @hitchupadventures4302
      @hitchupadventures4302  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi, thanks for the comment, sorry not sure what it’s called, it was in the alloy section in Bunnings

  • @glennvelladrift2145
    @glennvelladrift2145 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks mate good idea! Was hoping to find a way to permanently mount it tho any ideas?

    • @hitchupadventures4302
      @hitchupadventures4302  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Just screw it staring into the van wall for a long term fix, find the wall frame 👌

  • @newport5504
    @newport5504 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks mate I was hoping someone had done this, going to do this to my van thanks so much

    • @hitchupadventures4302
      @hitchupadventures4302  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure mate, I heard about it and could not find anyone who would show how to do it. Hope it works for you. 👍🏻

    • @newport5504
      @newport5504 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hitchupadventures4302 finally done mine this weekend turned out awesome thanks again

  • @JacquieThomas-h5r
    @JacquieThomas-h5r ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks so much, we bought a Max Trac shower tent (on clearance at Repco in WA atm $69) and I'm confident it will be very similar to the Kick Ass one.

    • @hitchupadventures4302
      @hitchupadventures4302  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m sure the same concept will work. Good luck with it 🤙🏻

    • @jacquies1962
      @jacquies1962 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! We are off to Bunnings to buy Sail Tracks. Maybe you can edit the video at the point where the screws are being ground off and stop anyone starting to do that as you found a way better solution at the 12 minute mark! We watched the whole video but imagine if someone was following it minute by minute! Thanks again, you’re right there aren’t videos with instructions like this!

  • @Smash_Moore
    @Smash_Moore ปีที่แล้ว +1

    its a great video and idea. the use of bunnings parts was great as everyone is near a bunnings. was a hard watch though if you have decent speakers as your audio is very tinny ( heaps of treble) and no bass and the echo was rough

    • @hitchupadventures4302
      @hitchupadventures4302  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry about that, after shooting i realised the GoPro mic addition was failing. They replaced it for me and now I have rode go 2. 👍🏻

    • @Smash_Moore
      @Smash_Moore ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hitchupadventures4302 bummer, i hate it when i make a video and realise after that one thing is off. glad you have it sorted the rode will be waaay better

  • @jamessummerville4766
    @jamessummerville4766 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice and simple mod mate, have a list of the parts you used from the green shed?

    • @hitchupadventures4302
      @hitchupadventures4302  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No list, the rails are the 1m length and the feet I showed in the video, bolts are also from the green shed.

  • @paulobrien1305
    @paulobrien1305 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Covered it all. Planning the install now myself. Did you do anything about accessing you shower taps through the tent. Thankyou

    • @hitchupadventures4302
      @hitchupadventures4302  ปีที่แล้ว

      No, the kick ass tent has zippers that allow you access easily

  • @mariceto100
    @mariceto100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All good but you could put two slides up and down what you reckon

  • @frobelsailing
    @frobelsailing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi. Great idea for mounting. Wondering where you sourced saddles?

    • @hitchupadventures4302
      @hitchupadventures4302  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All from Bunnings, in the metal section near the gates. 👍🏻

  • @aljeeper3292
    @aljeeper3292 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video and great idea so it's given me inspiration to do something similar.
    One question, did you use butal tape to seal the aluminium strip onto the van?

  • @Jason-zi3wh
    @Jason-zi3wh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Mate. Great vid. I’m about to start the instal on mine. I have those levelling feet from Bunnings, but can’t seem to get the bolt out that comes with it. Did they actually unscrew, or did you have to pull them out of the foot? Thanks in advance.

    • @hitchupadventures4302
      @hitchupadventures4302  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just un did it with the nut on the metal side of the washer, it was not too hard,

    • @Jason-zi3wh
      @Jason-zi3wh ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool. Thanks.

  • @thimirawijewardana2652
    @thimirawijewardana2652 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, Can it stay on while driving or does it have to be removed every time you move the van? Thanks.

    • @hitchupadventures4302
      @hitchupadventures4302  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can leave it on if you like, I have removed mine as the bags get full of red dust. Hence the removal option. I would put a screw in the ends of the brackets if you plan on leaving it there all the time to help secure it on ruff roads

  • @Holodomor4.0
    @Holodomor4.0 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you put some silicone around the bracket on the van?

    • @hitchupadventures4302
      @hitchupadventures4302  ปีที่แล้ว

      I did not do it on my van, but it would be good on a van that has a external panel and frame on it. My van is a solid panel van so no water can get inside

  • @lukebarton3974
    @lukebarton3974 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What is the stuff u use to attach to the sail track

    • @hitchupadventures4302
      @hitchupadventures4302  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s in the same place at Bunnings, it has a curve in one end. It’s like a hook shape

  • @robbiehollyman2328
    @robbiehollyman2328 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you have the part number or a link to the part that goes onto your awning? I can't find it on bunnings website and I'm 2 hours from the nearest one. Thanks

    • @hitchupadventures4302
      @hitchupadventures4302  ปีที่แล้ว

      It is just called sail track, it’s used for any king of material which has rope in it, the in Bunnings the other piece is just a piece of alloy that is bent in a hook shape

    • @robbiehollyman2328
      @robbiehollyman2328 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hitchupadventures4302 thanks mate. I bought aluminium gutter mould. See how it fits today

    • @kenlouw2122
      @kenlouw2122 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi there, what a great well put together video, almost professional. I also have same problem as other user here as I can't find the aluminium section with the hook. I can find sail track on their website, but not the hook one. Also don't want to do the drive and perhaps only find the 1 part. The hook section is quite critical to making this work. Thanks again for thinking of others and putting this out for info, because we were just trying to figure out a solution because 4 wd has max tracks on 1 side and awning on other with solar panel on top. So never thought of van. Fortunately I went and measured and only 1 spot it will fit, as we have windows and doors etc all over the van sides. 8 windows, which is great for views, but bad for adding anything. Appreciate your time and effort!

  • @petertheodore1860
    @petertheodore1860 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cheers bro mite try to do the same