CAMPING IDEAS - Portable Shower , Toilet , Camping Sink & many more great ideas!

[@naturelensinspiration5259]

I have looked for months to see if anyone else has come up with a similar idea for building out a camper with an awning annex like this. I have developed one on my camper using a latter rack that holds my solar panels. Tubes on the ladder rack slide out to form the frame for the awning. So now I can have an entirely new room on the outside of my camper and or a shady rest area. Thanks for sharing your idea

[@wally1166]

Sounds like a great idea maybe you could share it with us sometime

[@naturelensinspiration5259]

@@wally1166I will when I get some photos suitable to share. I used aluminum nesting square tubing two tubes inside the cross beam of the ladder rack. I then used 3/8" x 4" H38 The Original Hitch Pin With The Red Plastisol Coated to secure them in the hole. I can then slide the poles out and use the Hitch pins to attach the poles into a frame for the canvas that creates an attached room to the box trailer camper. One of the areas I go to has high wind and every single year I have lost my canopy poles. I doubt I will ever have that happened again. The trailer is 6 ft wide so I have an extended pole that can go 6 ft so I slide it out 5 ft or so, inside that pole is another square pole that is also 6 ft long, I slide it out 4 to 5 ft and I have about 10 ft extension and then attach that to the 3rd set of poles to create the standing end poles all using the hitch pins to attach the poles and to create various configurations. Instead of having a flat roof I can also create a cat slide style sloping roof because I drilled a hole in the Ladder Rack raised vertical pole which extends about 2 ft higher than the roof of my camper. I can pull the first set of square tubes out and raise the end up to the matching hole slip the Hitch pin in and then slide the inside pole output a hitch pin in it and create a long almost 12 ft slope to the ground and if I want I can raise that end using another set of poles to create a wall side.

[@tessarix]

Gad, I love you Aussies. Some of you are the most clever and resourceful people I've come across. I'm an American who spent two incredible, amazing, fun years in Australia. Came in to get to Irian Jaya and when I came out, I stayed in Oz, worked my way up the east coast, from Sydney to Cairns bartending in clubs and corner pubs (one was a transvestite piano bar lol). I cannot tell you HOW MUCH I LOVE Australia! My beautiful Aussie boy and I used to go camping up the east cost all the time, at every opportunity, getting there in our boat (he to dive and bring me fresh fish and lobster to cook on the campfire), me to swim in the rain pools and nude sunbathe where no people but us were around) The stars, oh my God the stars out where no city lights are -- looked like spilled milk they were so thick!! Or sometimes on the weekends we'd take our boar and go dive and snorkel the Reef. So many good times. Such an incredibly beautiful, strange, mesmerizing, fun, friendly, astoundingly fun and lovely country. *Love your camp site, mate!! You're the campsite boss in my eyes!* I miss you, Australia!

[@TheBanjomandolin]

yeah, we're a bit fond of it too. Thanks mate

[@wally1166]

+tessamersus Hey thanks for that mate glad you like it cheers wally

[@tessarix]

"boat" no boar. ROFLMO at my misspelling!

[@pjd2709]

I miss Aussieland too!

[@dwightstewart7181]

Instead of 12v water pumps, you could use one of those plastic spray containers commonly used for insecticides or lawn treatments (hand-pump for pressure) instead. The wands work well in the shower (similar to a removable shower head), while the hose minus wand will connect to a sink faucet. The advantage is no battery or charging, with resulting less weight during transport.

[@freedomfred6518]

Very nice camp set-up. Thanks for sharing.

[@wally1166]

Thanks!

[@TwoPlusTwoEqualsFive32]

Good to see people enjoying my home town. I prefer more rustic camping, a tarp, sleeping bag and maybe a hammock, thats it.

[@robertallen5686]

..I agree..it gets to the point where you're almost simulating your own home in a natural/pristine environment...and you lose a lot in the translation of ambitious comfiness...give me primitive lifestyle for a memorable camping experience...

[@wally1166]

Camping comes in all forms tents,swags,caravans,mobile homes etc. we started from the ground in swags then into tents but with free camping comes drunk idiots in cars so camping on the ground in sleeping bags swags becomes dangerous especially with kids purpose of video is to show people camping ideas to make the outdoors more comfortable we never met too many people going back camping after sleeping on the ground

[@TwoPlusTwoEqualsFive32]

wally wheatley It depends really, if you are in a camping ground sleeping in a tent it makes sense that you will have drunk idiots. Go to a national park or state reserve. Tell someone where you are going and camp off the beaten trail. The chances of someone stumbling upon you in the middle of the night is unlikely when they gotta hike through 500 meters of bush in pitch black. Don't camp near trails or roads and you will be safer than any camping spot. I don't have kids and it's understandable if you do camping this way, I would not take children into the middle of the bush.

[@manymoonstraveled]

Very cool set up...thanks for sharing

[@wally1166]

+Marie Many thanks Marie

[@BelloBudo007]

I'm a real camping snoop, that just can't help himself. So I've enjoyed looking at your comfy set-up. Thanks for the tour. It's very kind of you.

[@wally1166]

Your welcome Camper!

[@MKSTORY]

nice idea setup.. thanks sharing

[@wally1166]

Thanks mate! its great to see people still enjoying video please checkout my channel for more great camping ideas

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Very magical site, and so inventive! I love your idea of steel grid to hang up wire baskets, and your innovative idea for the TV arm. Thanks for sharing! This helped me.

[@swatsoul6978]

awesome site, wow

[@mjohnson5410]

Great job! Thanks for sharing this!

[@sylesterjones2475]

Thanks for sharing, got a few ideas. That square mesh on the walls be great for my RV.

[@wally1166]

Cheers mate! glad to help

[@duanem3658]

Excellent Wally!

[@charlesfoster199]

You Aussies have your act together for sure! Hello from the states!

[@wally1166]

Charles Foster thanks Charles we do love our camping in the land down under

[@TheAtarashiiKaze]

Great job with the design. It's obvious that you thought through your layout with an eye toward simplicity and ease of use.

[@wally1166]

Yes I try to keep things simple so it works in all conditions

[@norasteel5353]

What a great set up! Looks like you and your family had yourselves a good time! thanks for sharing!

[@wally1166]

Nora Steel we had a great time nora cant wait to go again once the whether warms up cheers!

[@PereKaraka]

Awesome setup for your family, well done. Thank you for sharing.

[@wally1166]

Thanks mate!

[@1xsol]

Well Done Wally, You've dialed in to the perfect setup for your kind of "Outback" experience.

[@wally1166]

THANKS MATE!

[@MiltonFlowers]

Thank you for the tour I live in Denver Colorado good ol US of A so were you a lot of mountain camping near lakes and rivers stream so I did get a few ideas from there I like the particular days in trailer hanging will you have your hand bags and then your motor mount and all that is it happen if the idea that's very well put together I like that relieved everybody like a lot actually try to incorporate that something into my next build that was an outstanding idea thanks for the look around I appreciate the feedback good motoring!

[@metroplexchl]

Incredibly well thought out amigo. Wish there were more cool months here in Texas. But I will definitely be pulling some of these ideas!

[@wally1166]

Cheers Chris happy to help you out

[@patrickjobling8676]

Striaght ti the poolroom mate ..fabbo ..😁

[@wally1166]

update camping trailer now has 240w solar panel fitted on top to help with charging batteries

[@charlottewest9647]

+wally wheatley -Where did you buy the portable shower? I really like that!

[@wally1166]

+Charlotte West Did you mean shower pump? popup ensuite?

[@charlottewest9647]

+wally wheatley -I mean the pop-up suite or enclosure. I already bought an outdoor solar shower that warms by the sun. I just want something for privacy taking a shower, thanks muchC!

[@wally1166]

+Charlotte West Hi charlotte ebay sells popup shower/toilet

[@chakatania]

Can you give the name or brand of the popup shower/toiler? Thanks!

[@dozdeshabb]

123 thumbs down? Why cant you just go on your way if you didn't like this video. This is one simple yet fun idea. I bet the kids are really enjoying this and thrilled. Good job mate.

[@johnchaney6816]

outstanding camping setup.

[@wally1166]

Thanks john

[@johnchaney6816]

no worries .mate its outstanding one of the best camping setups ive ever seen.ive roughed it but yours is 5 star .

[@robdoyle2063]

Awesome mate thanks for the tips

[@silvertopenduro2703]

Genius, thanks for sharing your ideas. all very useful. keep up the ideas man.

[@wally1166]

Cheers mate!

[@TheLmori3]

You thought of everything, brilliant!

[@wally1166]

themori3 thanks mate! hope you found some ideas cheers wally

[@qristv1912]

thanks for sharing

[@wally1166]

Cheers Mate!

[@LibellulaGlass]

Great set up thanks for the guide.

[@rudyo8409]

Awesome set up" Thanx for sharing.....

[@wally1166]

+Rudy Ormanovich cheers Rudy!

[@rudyo8409]

Back at ya" : )

[@allglen2000]

Great Set up, thanks for sharing

[@joshuadarden1362]

I've been wanting a small trailer to turn Into a camper.. I love camping outside but it's nice to have better shelter if needed

[@wally1166]

Camping doesn't always have to be doing it rough on the ground starting with a small trailer is a great way to see if most camping stuff actually works in the real world of camping

[@qevgun]

Nice simple setup

[@wally1166]

thanks mate! sometimes the most basic things in life are simple

[@HankStites]

Just gave up my tent for a 23 foot Airstream! As a tent veteran, your set up is first class though!

[@wally1166]

+Hank Stites Thanks mate! I like those airstreams nice choice

[@Detman101]

Awesome car camping setup!!!

[@wally1166]

+Detman101 cheers mate!

[@shaunnicholson5389]

Quick couple of questions...what are the tarps made out of (canvas or tent style nylon)? Do you have guide wires for the poles? How have you attached to the rook of the trailer? Wicked set up and looking to replicate here in NZ. Cheers!

[@wally1166]

+Shaun Nicholson Hey shaun I use 8ftx20ft oztrail shade cloth tarps for sunny days & 8ftx16ft oztrail pvc tarps for rainy days I don't use any wires or ropes just poles spreader bars and pegs tarp rail is bolted into steel frame cheers!

[@shaunnicholson5389]

+wally wheatley Thanks for coming back to me so quickly. Really impressed with your set up and skill in putting it together. Thanks from this side of the ditch and good luck in the game against England this weekend!

[@wally1166]

Shaun Nicholson Cheers shaun! goodluck with your trailer project

[@BlazinBlades]

Very nice setup! Thanks for sharing 👍 BB

[@wally1166]

Thanks mate! have a good one

[@papabearfor3]

Great set-up...lots of great ideas. Thanks for sharing. Jack, Austin, Texas

[@wally1166]

+papabearfor3 Thanks guys! happy to help out cheers wally

[@papabearfor3]

Wally, where is home for you? Are you in Australia?

[@wally1166]

+papabearfor3 Yeah mate! South coast of NSW in Australia

[@76aussieguy]

those 12v showers kick arse dont they mate, cool kitchen sink too

[@wally1166]

+76aussieguy yeah mate they work great we have had ours 5yrs now still going strong in the bush

[@stevegartman113]

I liked the video, very well thought out camp site for the family. 👍🏼

[@wally1166]

Thanks steve

[@pasta759]

Great ideas, excellent. Nice camp site too.

[@wally1166]

+Garry Butler Thanks garry happy to help cheers wally

[@jimmartin7899]

Make yourself a spring piston water vessel for hot and cold water. Black and white PVC pipe.

[@wally1166]

Sounds interesting jim ill check it out thanks mate!

[@Bea70r]

Wally, great set up. You have given me some nice ideas for my next camp, thanks.

[@wally1166]

Albeare Rowley Happy to help cheers!

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Amazing set up

[@wally1166]

Cheers mate! thanks for subscribing

[@michellenc1237]

nice set up.

[@wally1166]

+Michelle Richardson Thanks michelle cheers wally

[@danielcullum8996]

Like you water pressure idea

[@wally1166]

Thanks mate!

[@schlaznger8049]

beautiful camping area and nice setup.

[@wally1166]

+schlaznger Thanks mate!

[@schlaznger8049]

wally wheatley Your very welcome brother. I hope you have or had a great trip.

[@thelifeofjools8384]

that's bloody superb ! Lot of thought went into that.... probably the best camping set up I've ever seen ! I reckon you'd be ok even in bad weather..like uk :) Great ideas... thanks....J

[@wally1166]

+jools.in.a.motorhome.uk Thanks for your reply mate!

[@wyattoneable]

Love the set up, lots of good ideas in this video.

[@riversb39]

Fantastic setup!

[@wally1166]

+Briley Rivers Thanks mate!

[@Timotheus157]

Very cool. Great ideas! Thanks!

[@TheBanjomandolin]

Rockin little set up mate, perfect!

[@gonadbag]

Great video Wal, love your setup and the way you showed us. Thanks mate. :)

[@wally1166]

Gonad Bag cheers mate! the camera work is practice with a steady hand

[@francescobugeja827]

very nice clean set up mate! regards from Malta

[@wally1166]

Thanks mate glad you like the tour cheers wally

[@MarqNash]

WOW LETS GOOOOOOO

[@equip2survive]

What a cool set up!! Great video!!

[@wally1166]

Cheers mate!

[@voltron5128]

This is excellent!!! Got more than a few ideas from this. Greetings from Dallas, TX!

[@wally1166]

Cheers mate! glad to help with any camping ideas all the best from Australia

[@rambo064]

Excelente Todo!! Felicitaciones..

[@keithmills1631]

think you have great set up

[@wally1166]

Thanks Keith

[@Lifeofmuf]

Very nice

[@joselper]

Nice setup!

[@wally1166]

Thanks jose glad you like it

[@jrapanut0]

awesome tips thanks !

[@wally1166]

Cheers joe

[@zzzombiez]

Nice set-up. - Mike

[@katyliedagain]

That's bloody excellent.

[@wally1166]

katyliedagain Thanks! hope you find some ideas from videocheers! wally

[@tullysika]

I love your setup.

[@wally1166]

Thanks mate! hope some of my camping ideas help out cheers wally

[@ainsleypratt9882]

Its a great setup. But I am very curious out how rain proof the trailer is. As it looks to be just a cage with a tarp on sides. Also it would be good if you did a video on the shade covers, how they lock in with ropes, and how they work in the rain too.Summer time on the east cost of QLD/NSW means rain , even when the weatherman says clear.

[@wally1166]

+Ainsley Pratt trailer is fully rain proof with pvc canvas cover costing over $500 rainy days we use waterproof pvc tarps 16ft x 8ft no ropes use with tarps cheers!

[@3321MDZ]

Nice use of equipment.

[@wally1166]

+3321MDZ Thanks mate!

[@tomb306]

Thats funny how he tells us its a portable kitchen .very nice set up ,looks like a very comfortable camp.

[@wally1166]

+tom bidwell Thanks mate glad you enjoyed the video

[@outlanderbushcraft3100]

Cracking set up .atb Martin

[@wally1166]

+Outlander Bushcraft cheers mate!

[@anthonyhargis6855]

Excellent little set-up there.

[@wally1166]

+Anthony Hargis cheers mate!

[@1totheright]

Nice rig.

[@wally1166]

1totheright cheers mate!

[@Debbie4729]

We Americans are such dim bulbs when it comes to camping!Every respectable,well designed setup I see is ALWAYS Australian!When are we going to get some of this beyond the pond??

[@wally1166]

+Debbie Cavallaro takes a lot of camping to get things setup the way you like it but its worth it

[@dancegirlhaver3182]

Could you tell me what kinds of boat is that? Thanks! ☺

[@wally1166]

Hi inflatable dingy 3.3m Aquosboat with electric motor

[@petermorrison3332]

Thats a great set you have there mate All the best Pete

[@wally1166]

peter morrison cheers peter!

[@EddieandSophieViney]

So good!

[@EnigmaticParadigm]

American jealously checking in! Where do leave comments on how my envy is uncontainable?

[@wally1166]

Registered Murse ha ha ha thanks mate! glad you like our camping setup

[@NaveganteBOG]

Wow, mate, you really made being in nature feel like home! Hahaha, great ideas though. Cheers from Cartagena, Colombia, South America.

[@wally1166]

NaveganteBOG Hey mate thanks for that cheers!! hope you enjoyed the video

[@toddyrocks]

Good onya mate. Great setup !! Thanks for sharing. It's always good to see how fellow campers setup their site. Nice spot too down by the Shoalhaven. I live at Bowraville. Have you come up camping around Crescent and Scotts Head ? Or even down the road at Nambucca ? ... M

[@wally1166]

Thanks toddy someday ill come setup camp & visit your neck of the woods cheers!

[@karenmasson5453]

Hi Wally, are you able to provide details of your shower components and where you got them from? You mention a whale pump, which I can source, but wondered about the battery pack and whether you need to get an electrician to wire up a switch, etc. Thanks.

[@wally1166]

+Karen Masson hi Karen ive used parts from a cheap 12volt portable shower setup & connected wires & switch to whale pump battery is sold at camping/ fishing shops for prawning cheers!

[@pjd2709]

Hey Wally, prawns are shrimp here in the States, just fyi for ya!

[@wally1166]

PJ D Yes we have fresh water shrimps in Australia taste really nice also cheers

[@st.apollonius5758]

cool setup mate.

[@wally1166]

+St. Apollonius Cheers mate!

[@MATT22RIO]

Badass mate!

[@wally1166]

cheers mate! happy camping

[@davidfromdownunder]

G'day ideas man ... What is the name of that 12v shower set up that you are running? Great set up by the way love the trailer and how you've used the space.

[@wally1166]

David we use a 12volt submersible whale pump available ebay etc.pump can also be use to transfer diesel they are that good mate

[@pccopat13]

Awesome setup! Is that awning custom? I would like to see a "how to" video about that

[@wally1166]

Hi Shade awnings are standard sizes 8ftx20ft trailer pvc cover is custom

[@Billodnh]

Inspiring.

[@newhampshirebound8551]

How do you fit it all into your pack?

[@wally1166]

NewHampshire Bound every camping item has its own place in trailer just like a tradesman toolbox some how it all fits

[@84sheepdog56]

Great set up! Gives me some ideas for my next site thank you! Have you had this site in heavy winds? Around here 75km would be the hardest gusts?

[@wally1166]

+DRDMUNNY Thanks mate! High winds are not an issue with this set up Cheers!

[@alexherrera187]

This may duplicate. Sorry if so. Very good video, especially the camerawork. How did you get such a steady image all the way down the hill? Impressive sir! Thank you

[@wally1166]

Alex herrera Hey Alex thanks for your comment someone recently asked me a similar question I guess with a steady hand & plenty of practice over the years as this is my 68th video cheers

[@alexherrera187]

You are a machine, of the highest calibre i might add! I bet you did it with a couple of books balanced on your head. Ha ha

[@SolidSnake-]

Any updates to the camper after a few years

[@wally1166]

Hey mate ive done a couple of updates to our camper we have installed an ARB air compressor 12volt which been very handy for dirtbikes , four wheel drives also updated gas bottles

[@modifiedchevy]

Awesome setup. Like the truck setup also. How much of that is .custom?

[@wally1166]

modifiedchevy Hey mate! yeah truck got a 3 inch body lift 33 inch tyres 2 inch spring lift rear bar is custom made by me other than that its standard 2.8 turbo diesel

[@Timelapses100]

Amezing!! also it called my attention the nice stabilisation of your video, did you sue a software? can you share ? very nice and profesional love to see this kind of info thanks

[@wally1166]

Juan Jaime No tricks just a steady hand & lots of practice over the years glad you like it! cheers wally

[@gjohn7792]

Very nice setup! Where did you find the long canvas you used for the awnings/tents of either side of the trailer?

[@wally1166]

+G John Mesh tarps are available at most camping outlets try online ebay etc.size 8ftx20ft cheers

[@gjohn7792]

+wally wheatley Thank you for the information about the tarps and showing all of us a good way to "expedition trailer" camp and explore on a budget. I will use several of your ideas on a Military M1112 conversionn

[@McDowallManor]

I have a 7 x 5 trailer that I intend to turn into a camper. I'm thinking you used builder's plastic on the outside of the cage. My question is.. How did you attach it? I've been thinking about zip ties because a tarp roof would cover any of those tiny holes.

[@wally1166]

Hey mate thanks for your question the canopy on our trailer is custom made by a professional canvas maker which cost $500 at the time its made with PCV canvas front of canopy has a mesh window with kk zippers standard size trailers such as yours can be purchase online or at trailer manufactures. Personally mate I wouldn't bother with builders plastic sheeting leave that kind of stuff to the concretors lol

[@McDowallManor]

@@wally1166 I'm gunna have a crack. I got the plastic for nothing so it's worth a try. I'm going to leave a gap above the walls but below the tarp roof. If it works, I'll give you a video link. If it doesn't, then I'll just quietly leave a link to the clip showing the canopy I had to buy. LOL!

[@McDowallManor]

@@wally1166 I bought a canvas one with windows front and back for $300. If it works as well as I hope, I'll send you a link mate.

[@wally1166]

Great stuff mate its worth paying for a quality product just for peace of mind

[@iametoh]

Ripper set M8 ^^

[@livilou6165]

Where do you get the poles and canopy! nice set up!

[@wally1166]

Shade tarps & poles are available at your nearest camping outlet shop the largest oztrail shade tarp in Australia is 20ft x 8ft if you need bigger shade tarp it has to be custom made but the price is also bigger so keep that in mind as for the canopy on my trailer it was custom made cheers wally

[@timmetcalf4869]

how do u set up ur high pressure water thing i would love to know thanks

[@wally1166]

Hi Tim I have videos of portable sink with high pressure on my youtube channel Many thanks

[@timmetcalf4869]

thanks man it helped lots

[@tommycrews3118]

I was wondering what you used as supports for the tarps? As tight as they are do you have a frame for them? Thanks

[@wally1166]

+Tommy Crews Hi tommy shade tarps have 2 poles ,1 spreader bar & 4 pegs each side which attaches to a rail on the trailer

[@TheDudeGonzalez]

Awesome setup !! What camera are you using? Very steady when you walked down the hill.

[@wally1166]

Steady hand with lots of practice the trick is to hold your arm straight & not to look into camera as much while walking & recording

[@bigearedmouse17]

Are you not worried about crocs being so close to the water ?

[@wally1166]

+bigearedmouse17 No crocs mate! only fish

[@boblee5842]

Hey mate Some great idea. Going moruya this year with no power on site. Just curious where you bought that 12v battery pack from. Also this may sound like a stupid question. If I plug in a 9v into the 12v better pack. Would that be ok?

[@wally1166]

Hey mate Most camping ,fishing, 4wd outlets sell 12volt packs

[@jennyblackney1007]

How did you attach the side awnings to the canvas cover for your caged trailer. I want to do similar but am cautious about a hole in the canvas it may create. Can you please let me know.

[@wally1166]

Awning rails are bolted into the steel frame on trailer drilling a hole into canvas wont cause a leak when its covered by the awning rail