To be fair, we don't know many that are fully waterproof. But it could definitely be improved in future editions. At least it's quick and easy to unpack to dry out.

Does pretty good. Next build we'll do without the awning. Solar panels on roof can be shrouded off to hide side view. Also happy with the decision to not have an external LPG/propane access hatch and vent through the floor instead through the internal box. Less places for rust to form and also cleaner look.

Appreciate that. Hope it helped.

Sodium Percarbonate diluted in some warm water does the trick for 4-5 day intervals depending on the weather. Does the job and very inexpensive.

Yep! Works a treat

It'll depend on the mix and conditions/temps too. Best to do a test mix and play around with the air pressure and spray settings on a test area before hitting the vehicle with it.

Didn't realise they don't do a white option. Keep us posted with your progress!

Thanks!

You're welcome

You're welcome

Not that we've seen, but you are aware Bullyliner can be tinted and is also available in white?

@@ComfortablyLost no I am not, is that a recent advancement ? thank you

@@ComfortablyLost I contacted a few dealers and could not find a tint-able or white.

Great to hear!

Thanks - appreciate the kind words.

This is a video from 2020. Due to COVID in WA there were travel restrictions within the country and within the states. At the time you needed a special permit to leave your region.

Glad it helped you!

The car was sold a couple of years ago, but we've seen it driving around and it still looks good even though it's now a bush basher at a remote community! Yes approx 8L to do the whole vehicle, but it was cutting it close. Could have used an extra 1-2L to get everything coated thoroughly.

@@ComfortablyLost cool, thanks. My ute is only a single cab so I shouldn't need as much. :)

Thanks

Good tip!

Thanks

If you have a bed in the vehicle, storage spaces and cooking facilities then it can be re-classified as a motor home and insured as such.

Glad it was helpful! For some people these awnings are good value and will be well used - but definitely worth keeping the pros/cons in mind before sinking cash and time into getting one.

Never missed it... but if it was up to us we'd have a whole workshop filled with tools to use on the off season when we're not travelling. It's the future plan!

Just a cheap generic one that came with the bedliner canisters as a kit. It wasn't amazing but it did the job. Had to play around with the compressor pressure settings a bit to get it dialled in.

Hrm, could be a bad nozzle/gun, not enough constant pressure, not mixed enough, bad batch, too warm/cool..? We sprayed in on warm, dry days around 28-30 degrees C and low humidity. Give the guys at Bully a call and see what they can suggest. It's usually really easy to apply, so there's definitely something weird going on! Let us know how you get on with it.

Yeah it's pretty tricky with a big high roof van! We carry a 2m telescopic ladder in our van for cleaning the roof and solar panels. Might be a solution? Keep it simple.

Yeah a milk crate would have been a good idea to carry with us! Our Troopy wasn't even lifted and it was still a stretch to reach up to it. 🤙

To stop the sides from flapping about? Not sure how well that'd actually work or attach, nor where you'd store them.

@@ComfortablyLost Sounds like your not too keen on customizing. Understood.

Considered we've custom designed and built out a number of adventure vehicles, we definitely aren't afraid to mod and customise things.. We just cant visualise how your concept would actually work without the design of it. Happy to look at some example photos or CAD models if you have seen any.

@@ComfortablyLost I work in film production. We use pop ups and awnings regularly. Many times we make alterations to strengthen weak designs. We just use our brains and creativity. No CAD is needed.

Sounds awesome. Would love to see your designs.

Thank you!

It's called "perforated one way vision window film". We bought a 2m roll of it from an online seller on ebay, made a template and then applied it ourselves. Trim the excess with a new razor blade and also spray some detergent/water mix onto the clean glass first so you can move it around before it dries and stays stuck. It's a lot easier to work with than it sounds. Works great! After 5 years it's still 99% intact with only a few imperfections from being scratched. We will probably peel it off and put a new window cling on there next year to freshen it up. Hope this helps!

Glad it was helpful! It is great stuff to use. We are still considering using it on our Sprinter van. Just need the time and space for it.

Our van is 2WD/RWD. Up until recent years MB didn't sell the 4x4 version of the Sprinter in Australia. The only way you could get them was via aftermarket 2WD>4WD conversions which were fairly fraught with issues and costs. Our RWD gets us everywhere we want to go with it.. for the places the van doesn't go, we went there with our Landcruiser Troopy instead! Check our other videos for a tour of that one.

Glad to help. The longer we go (over 5 years now) the less we think we'd bother with a fixed awning if we did it again. They're nice and all, but definitely an expense you can live without if you have a larger van. With a smaller van it's a different story.

Haha. We said the same thing. But he did the right thing and got the new colour updated with the DoT and got proper insurance too. Never had any issues with the police - but being a small country town helps! They leave you alone.

Yep - they're from Solarscreen here in Oz. They cost a small fortune for the set, but they are good quality and work really well. Thanks for watching!

They're just cheap generics we picked up on ebay and had to modify and alter ourselves to get them to fit nicely.

Glad it helped!

Good tip!

Thanks David!

So lovely!

Store bought. They're sold in most local bike shops and also online. Search "bicycle fork mount". You can also buy ones for thru axle style forks, a little more expensive.

Muito obrigado

Haha, yeah pretty much.

Yep, just needs to be attached to the neg terminal on the starter battery. I also had the same confusion and had to email Enerdrive for clarification. Could use some clearer wording for sure!

Glad it helped. Not quite the fancy video we usually like to upload, but filming it was an afterthought when we realised that there wasn't much on YT at the time detailing this little fix.

Just keep in mind the Fiamma awnings bolt directly to the roof, so if you attach insulation, cladding etc on your roof it may be difficult to install the awning later on.

@@ComfortablyLost Ah yes, thanks for the heads up. I was thinking of attaching it to roof rack. I'll have to look if possible.

Truck wash and a nylon bristle brush, foam it up, give it a good scrub, and high pressure rinse off.

Our floor was solid, so we didn't have an issue on our model. Perhaps made a removable solid floor using some 9mm marine plywood to sturdy it up?

@@ComfortablyLost yes thanks I think that's probably what I'll end up doing 🙂