ARB SKYDOME DOUBLE SWAG REVIEW | ROADTRIP AUSTRALIA

ARB4X4 SKYDOME DOUBLE SWAG REVIEW.......
Righto.. So we have had these swags for years now and they have travelled all round the country with us!! We have camped in some seriously cool places we would never have towed a caravan and they've been an integral part of our adventures.......
So how do they perform? Are they quality? How do you put it up?
How comfy's the mattress? What do you use for bedding? How do you pack it up? How do you store it?
And are they worth it??
We cover all this in the vid. Enjoy.
Cheers - Justin.
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In December 2015 we packed up and hit the road for what we thought would be a 12 month Lap of Oz. Fast forward 4 years and we decided to create a video series of our travels to show you all what it’s like to live life on the road!!

[@roypowell3450]

Super viewing those swags look great will try them when we get over there, better than some of our homes :) Good job done Charlie as an assistant. Its warming up here again guys!!. Take care all look forward to further viewing soon... Roy & Cheryl. UK.

[@Thunder-cx4yq]

Never ever has a tent or swag gone back in its bag that easily. I reckon you had more than one go at that Justin!?! Keep the vids coming. I’m camping vicariously through you guys in these strange times whilst in lockdown here in Melbs. 👍

[@tobyjacob8701]

Great rundown of the swag. I love em. You have a wonderful and good spirited family that loves the outdoors and exploring. Cheers to you mate!👏🏻. Always enjoy your content, keep it up 👍🏻. Greetings from PNG 🇵🇬. Toby.

[@peidog]

What an awesome bit of kit, the groms knew exactly how to set it up

[@AdventuringPals]

Good job guys. It looks like a good swag. We still managing 4 of us in double swag when we have to venture away from the van. But I reckon that will have to change very soon.

[@russellhall8716]

Hey Justin and Bec. My daughter watched this video and did a lot of research, but went with arb. She used it first time last weekend while camping on the Muddy Creek, near Murchison East with us last weekend. She loved the arb swag. Love the vids, long time follower of you all. Cheers Russ.

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers mate, stoked she loves it 👍

[@countrybns]

I found this really helpful thankyou It made me go looking for these products and prices. Im not ready to upgrade my swag yet but i definitely will get the swag bag to protect the one ive got now and upgrade to the arb double swag later. I wanted a quality sleeping bag for cold weather also so i found the review of that helpful as well thanks

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers mate, glad I can help out

[@joannewilson6847]

Great video, thankyou. I actually wanted to see a swag set up. The 4x kids set up swags when they visit for their kids to sleep in. All the cousins have a ball with bed time NEVER. I love it. So thanks again for the video. Take care xx

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers

[@justinbrown2093]

Enjoyable as always

[@throwawaymedic7471]

Keep up the great work brother .. love the video's

[@TripInAVan]

defective medic thanks champion 👍

[@laddventures6823]

I was just looking at these the other day at ARB Capalaba, geez the look good. 👍👍👍

[@Rick-yy1rv]

Yea I get to watch another vid. You guys are great.

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers mate

[@armo7305]

Great review ARB in a league of their own.

[@shaddonaghue]

Awesome mate 👍🤠

[@stevefrederick8215]

Thank you for more good info.greetings from Hamilton , New Zealand 🇳🇿👍

[@TripInAVan]

Steve Frederick cheers mate

[@liamburgess6608]

A fellow Hamiltonian! Nice 👍

[@mariomanestar4804]

Great stuff very informative

[@trevornesbitt8350]

thanks love your videos

[@JC-zt1zu]

Great review mate. Im heading to ARB Burleigh to pick one up. I was tossing up with the king daddy or the Arb. You've changed our minds with your no bullshit experienced review.

[@jolenew1272]

I’ve got one of each, the arb and big daddy. The arb for the win hands down. Best part is the arb doesn’t droop in the middle coz of the third pole. The big daddy does droop and reduces interior space and can make your bedding damp with heavy rain

[@JC-zt1zu]

@@jolenew1272 thanks for the heads up Adrian. I've read a couple of reviews about the big daddy sagging in the middle. Ill definitely stay away. Thanks mate

[@chrisrippon6176]

Great review mate

[@TripInAVan]

Thanks mate

[@Mr-millen]

Brilliant video and those swags are awesome 👏 don’t you ever come across spiders and other creepy crawlies as I did when I was in Australia many moons ago - take care and be safe from Matty in kent England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 👍👍

[@gbsailing9436]

you keep the tent/swag closed at all times unless you are getting in. Everyone in Australia knows that. You don't leave a tent or swag with the door/window open for any length of time. Don't forget Aust. has ten of the most deadly snakes, not to mention scorpions and spiders. Then there are the drop bears and con-tours!!!

[@phantomaeroimages]

Great videos guys

[@TripInAVan]

Cheers

[@matthales8857]

Awesome timing guys, we were looking at these yesterday and decided to find some reviews first! Do these come in that bag that yours are in or is that an extra? Love the videos it’s great to see that having kids isn’t going to kill our travel plans

[@TripInAVan]

Matt Hales swag bags are an extra mate yeah 👌

[@masonnagle]

Typo had me LMAO! :-)

[@TripInAVan]

Stoney1974 😂😂😂😂

[@matthales8857]

I didn’t even notice that typo haha

[@TheKylie777]

Great review and info Justin. Thanks! Can I ask what caravan awning mat you use? The ones we've bought come apart at the folds.

[@TripInAVan]

It’s a Camec brand. Just from a camping store

[@davidriley119]

Thanks Justin. Another great video with useful tips and extras. I loved the way the kids dived in and helped without even being asked :-) I'd be interested to know if you (or any of your viewers) have any experiences with some of the less expensive swags available. As always, you get what you pay for

[@TripInAVan]

David Riley from word of mouth, I have heard the kings big daddy deluxe are an ok product for the price 🤙

[@davidriley119]

@@TripInAVan - Cheers. Love your work.

[@ronaldwhite5670]

That was good, thanks

[@careymahoney1605]

At 19.09 it is quite clear what makes this swag a pain in the backside to roll up..all the air inside the swag keeps building up when rolling it up and takes a mountain of strength to keep it sufficient size to fit inside the bag..Ronny Dahl has done review of this swag about a year ago

[@TripInAVan]

I seen that review and by no means is it as hard as he makes out. Simply leave the zips open a bit and the air can come out🤙

[@brianostwald802]

Ronny is full of shit ,it’s not that hard

[@robynelancaster7858]

Fantastic 😄

[@andrewgriffith6269]

Great video as usual. Your reviews make me want to buy ARB, but their lack of online buying options and easy to find prices has stopped me.

[@andrewgriffith6269]

Ethan Bovingdon Thanks.

[@rickhorne6359]

Quick tip when you pack it up you can leave the poles in the swag and just fold up the ends into the middle to make it quicker and easier

[@TripInAVan]

Rick Horne no way really!! That’s the best

[@TripInAVan]

Rick Horne how would it roll up

[@caroledodd9698]

Great informative video. Where do you store the mattress? Does it fold up with the swag or separately somewhere? Your gear is absolutely amazing. Your kids are super. 😀😀😀

[@TripInAVan]

Carole Dodd it rolls up in the swag

[@gondwanatravels8834]

Great review. We are currently tossing up between a roof top tent or couple of swags.

[@TripInAVan]

I’ve never used a rooftopper so I can’t help there hey. Would be kern to try one but.

[@gondwanatravels8834]

@@AustralianRuralAdventures what don't you like about them?

[@hoangphamhuu4122]

nice review

[@sambulli]

Seriously guys, who gives thumbs down to these guys? Everything they do is fantastic. Don't understand, I guess haters everywhere. Thanks anyway guys for another fantastic video. Top stuff...

[@TripInAVan]

Thanks mate

[@tims728]

My understandng is KZbin refer videos to viewers. Its not personal, if a viewer is not interested in recommendsstion, often people thumbs down is given. It is not a reflection of the content, more just relevance to viewer. Anyway that was how it was explained to me. Personally I figure if I dont like it (any video I view not just these guys) I don't thumbs down it, just move on, as 'trolls' love to get going on the keyboard. I dont want to be feeding negative comments especially if they are made online and can be misunderstod. I haven't thumbs down BTW, love these guys, lots of ideas and travel up North is good for our trip planning coming from SA. Appreciate the work that goes into the vids!

[@ranimutton907]

looks good guys but we use the kings double daddy delux find they have a better matress

[@pjh601]

Great stuff, good review! Hey mate can’t find which vid you talk about your makita battery chainsaw?

[@TripInAVan]

PJ H it’s way back in episode 2. Makita 36 volt battery saw, 30cm bar 👌

[@pjh601]

Cheers👍

[@kerrynicholson1064]

Hi, love the van and the hidden handles on the upper cupboards, do you have any dramas with them opening on rough roads/tracks?

[@TripInAVan]

Kerry Nicholson na, no drama at all! 👌

[@grahameh3168]

They look a good and easy to setup thing. Out of interest, do you know where they’re made?

[@lastknownlocation8760]

The only thing I’m not overjoyed about with these, and I have one, is that you can’t have just the top of the door opening open and the lower part closed, so you can see the sky without getting the breeze from the ground directly onto you. My jolly swagman is inferior in many ways except for that where you can be warm and toasty but still have a view of the sky.

[@paulnicholls3088]

Ha guys getting my new 4b kittted out at ARB ,mite look at one of those swags. Another note you going to do a rewview on your new tinnie and trailer ? Cheers guys

[@TripInAVan]

Paul Nicholls yeah mate, I’ll do a run down in a future video

[@joanneday7518]

This is exactly what I was thinking we need for our trip. Although we are not planning on leaving for at least another year. I just need to work out do we get 1 single and a double or 2 doubles. We have 2 adults and 1 child plus a rottweiller. Advantage of 2 doubles is the dog can go in 1 with either an adult or the kid. Or we can have an extra overnight guest etc.. If we go only 1 double will all 3 plus doggo fit??? They do look spacious

[@TripInAVan]

Joanne Day you wouldn’t fit 3 + dog comfortably I don’t think.....

[@lisadean3859]

Can you please show how the swag bag is tied down on your roof rack please. Thanks

[@TripInAVan]

Lisa Dean it’s super easy. Just use the straps and buckled in the side. Just loop them around roof rack, clip together and tighten straps 👌

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

Have you had any problems with the poles ? Everyone of mine was split after two weeks even the two short ones that keep the three hoops separated

[@TripInAVan]

I’ve split one in 3 years hey. But definitely an issue there

[@gracelonas2930]

Great yous are on the move again yous dont half get to some osum places

[@jimmyp164]

hi love your videos ive got a caravan what generator wood you recommend

[@TripInAVan]

We have only ever used one generator, I’ll drop a link here: www.protrek.com.au/product-category/generators/?orderby=rating&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2-__hfXd6gIVyjUrCh3raAEhEAAYASAAEgI5CvD_BwE

[@TripInAVan]

Coupon TIAV15 for a discount 👌

[@user-tk7zk6nq1z]

ما شاء الله 👍👍👍

[@MADBONE0]

Never Roll Your Sleeping Bag ..... just stuff it in the bag i know it sounds counterintuitive but Google it.. Always Stuff it in the bag so it never has a fold crease

[@kasapoglu54]

How r they with the rain ?.

[@TripInAVan]

MEZ54 I seasoned them well from new and used seam sealer around the floor joins and they are dry as mate..💪

[@jordenshba9a403]

it worth how much please

[@BrianDebertGolfAUSTRALIA]

6 foot 4 would I be ok?

[@TripInAVan]

Do you sleep on your side? If so then yep. You’d probably touch the ends at full stretch

[@BrianDebertGolfAUSTRALIA]

Trip In A Van - RoadTrip Australia Series yea side sleeper awsome cheers for replying guys, I’m a car detailer by trade btw, keep that rig on a good cleaning schedule even with protection on it, love that cruiser!

[@gullf1sk]

Dont roll up a sleeping bag, stuff it in the bag instead.

[@lastknownlocation8760]

Can you please hurry up and do some more videos Tv and Netflix just aren’t cutting it for me at the moment Need more tiav Please hurry Getting Urgent

[@TripInAVan]

Gone Bush Sunday arvo mate 🤙

[@Lordoftheflatbush]

I don't understand what's the point of these swags. Too bulky, too heavy, not protecting well against rain....what's the point?

[@philsahajdak5243]

Would NOT recommend this swag for the price. Not wide enough for two people and the mattress is very uncomfortable. Shouldn't have spend more money on extra foam to sleep on. Can get a Coleman Northstar 10 man tent for the same price and it packs up tot the same size. Not happy.