I like that it swings out to the drivers side, it will stick out in traffic when you have a flat on the interstate
@lauriemcewen71563 жыл бұрын
The top of that box would make a great table top for outdoor cooking. Looks great
@bigtomsvan481715 күн бұрын
@@lauriemcewen7156 it was great I no longer own it
@cuorips3 жыл бұрын
I recognized your Dad 's yard right away. Lucky you to have all your Dad's tools to use.
@daveholloway84933 жыл бұрын
Matty I am getting this for my van too. What I will do with it is to use the swing away and inside the box will be a 2000 watt generator in a damper box. This way I can vent away from van with the exaust. I can pull into an area like parking area and many times no one can see or hear it. I cut a hole in side of box for venting but use a 4 in duct inline fan to force air in and the fan is plugged into generator. This is for keeping the van inside cool so I can sleep. I bet it works for electric heater to eliminate moisture issue from propane units.
@sashismith10223 жыл бұрын
Happy Saturday Matty. Looks good. Your dad's place looks nice. Sweet and enjoy
@KatyInNH3 жыл бұрын
Looks Great! Glad to see the green grass! Safe travels....
@gypsyjenna3 жыл бұрын
Nice addition to the van, Matty. Makes it easier to access anything at the back doors!
@californiasun1623 жыл бұрын
When I saw the yard I was thinking Lily would love to run with buddy you’re ready to come to California with this box looks nice see you soon
@planetmarrs52393 жыл бұрын
Just be careful coming off the curbs, with it behind you like that it can drag the ground coming off the curb and dips.....looks great, and it does look high enough to not drag unless it’s pretty bad of a dip etc.......
@seanh48413 жыл бұрын
I see that is the reason that Chrome put bigger rims on his van to stop the backside bottoming out.
@LoneWanderingWolf3 жыл бұрын
Looks real nice, and lots of added storage.
@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_3 жыл бұрын
I need to pick up one of those swing out hitches. I have one of their bike racks, but can't open the back of my van (It's a lift up door) with the bikes on it. Good video. Thanks.
@gailjohnson66703 жыл бұрын
Nice install. Thank you for the video. Blessings in your days.
@bigtomsvan48173 жыл бұрын
wow that is the greatest! i have 2 swing aways and dont care for either really. i used to carry jack stands and unhook so i could open back doors. that is so cool. i jhave a stay back 50 feet sticker on mine and they dont lol. So much storage there! thanks for sharing!
@debraschmidt893715 күн бұрын
What brands do you have, that you don't like?
@sylvialmartel3 жыл бұрын
Looking good my friend, Be Blessed Always
@martinkern81223 жыл бұрын
To be honest, I simply enjoyed your utter delight in the hitch, than the actual hitch.😉👏🏿
@charlesgallagher13763 жыл бұрын
I have a 1999 Express 1500, this is the carrier setup I’m planning. Thanks for the good info.
@Blackwater_House3 жыл бұрын
A pair of Fibreglass Flagpoles in the very back corners of the Rack will increase Visibility for the Blind Drivers behind you. Fluttering Flags always attract attention.
@TheDavejane3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Maybe you should consider wiring in some running lights like you would have on a trailer. Lots of idiot drivers out there! Happy Trails!
@valeriehancotte-galan47903 жыл бұрын
"That's a nice scene, right there" lol. Yes it is!! Hopefully that extra weight won't be too hard on the gas mileage.
@rvingsooz3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome. I want one too,
@jamesjackson77523 жыл бұрын
Looks good.
@stevel3o78 ай бұрын
manufacture name and part numbers for the swing away, cargo carrier and storage box would have been helpful, otherwise nice video.
@automedontas3 жыл бұрын
Cool cargo platform.....
@janasher49402 жыл бұрын
Links to the swing away and the basket would have been so nice…..
@JacobBurchell3 жыл бұрын
Happy Sunday Matty! I hope you're doing well and everything is good for you!
@thunder193013 жыл бұрын
The Van and setup looks 👍
@petranilla143 жыл бұрын
Nice addition!!
@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft52043 жыл бұрын
good vid
@janmckittrick10683 жыл бұрын
Great Idea!!!
@flowers4me7453 жыл бұрын
Lol I should have watched the whole video before asking about the generator 😆
@VANESSASBLESSEDLIFE2 жыл бұрын
*super cool*
@Tonya4745 ай бұрын
I was wondering what size cargo carrier do you have on there? Great info and so helpful. I will be ordering the swing away and wanted to know if a 60’ length by 24’ inch wide by 14’ high would work? Doing the same setup as you. If possible please let me know. Thank you so much
@MOVIMKR73 жыл бұрын
Nice addition
@RicG.3 жыл бұрын
Nice addition to your setup. What year and model is your GMC?
@stephaniesimmons-ashorobi33143 жыл бұрын
Good idea to have a swing away. Noticed the fan in the back window. What is the name of the fan cover and where did u get it?.
@stimpy17153 жыл бұрын
You Da' man!
@TheBigExclusive3 жыл бұрын
Why does your box have so many odd looking holes drilled into the side?
@oddopops13273 жыл бұрын
👍👍😊
@staceykirschbaum6240Ай бұрын
250lb is not a lot but I like how it swings out
@oldtimerlee88203 жыл бұрын
Glad you have more storage space. Question, if you don't mind. Why do you prefer the tote to open towards the driver's side? Think I'd prefer it opening towards the passenger side with the swing-away deployed. Appears that would be more convenient and private, when parked.
@vanmanmike76513 жыл бұрын
Hey Matty. I use the Stowaway swing away carrier arm so I have a curious question for you. You mentioned in a previous video that you wanted it to swing to the drivers side. Why is that? Looks great on the Matty Wagon!
@flowers4me7453 жыл бұрын
Are you going to take your generator so you can run your portable air conditioner?
@carolmaplesden916 Жыл бұрын
Hey Mattie I haven't seen if you have a video on how you get your ebike around Have you seen any cargo carriers that can haul your bike and totes?? That is what I am looking for?? 👍
@MattyVanHalen Жыл бұрын
I carry it in the back of the van. I have a space between the back doors and the bed that it fits in once it's folded up
@carolmaplesden916 Жыл бұрын
@@MattyVanHalenokay thanks 👍
@armchairwanderer12873 жыл бұрын
👍
@precisiont51882 жыл бұрын
Can you provide a link?
@jimmynorth646711 ай бұрын
Matty is your Kurt swing out still holding up pretty good . I'm going to get one . And how long have yours ?
@MattyVanHalen11 ай бұрын
Yep kuat. Com
@catblue63933 жыл бұрын
Nice, Matty! So that black box is where you put your generator? If so, can you run the generator with the lid closed? It looked like you drilled a bunch of holes in the side of the black box. I might be mistaken.
@ChefDuane6 ай бұрын
What's the weight capacity of the swingarm and where did you get it?
@vickymayo60523 жыл бұрын
Did your van already have the receiver installed? I have been considering a swing away to hold my full size spare tire and my shower water container. My 1997 Ford Areostar has a lift back hatch.Trying to calculate total cost of parts and installation and determine if the back hatch will have enough space to open and close.
@JaniceLalla3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@shanec.71056 ай бұрын
where was the source for the swing away? to the left is what I need.
@campgoerOne2 жыл бұрын
Hey Matty! I was searching for a swing away hitch for my truck and ran across your video. That looks awesome. Where did you buy it from?
@MattyVanHalen2 жыл бұрын
Kuat
@MOVIMKR73 жыл бұрын
I want a a/c window unit like yours. Who’s the manufacturer? Do tell
@tracyhein1617 Жыл бұрын
What’s the name of that hitch? That would work perfect for me!!
@MattyVanHalen Жыл бұрын
Kuat
@rastiarjaff7347 Жыл бұрын
Hello How much cost all that ? Are they available in Texas ? Thank you
@krystalpatterson53792 жыл бұрын
Could you give us a brand of a swing away hitch that you used.
@bencuraza65033 жыл бұрын
NICE but slowly Not looking Stealth. ENJOY !!
@cristianbaeza51536 ай бұрын
How much weight is the articulated arm designed for? Please help.
@MattyVanHalen6 ай бұрын
I'm not sure but their website kuat.com would have that info
@subaruforester5062 Жыл бұрын
Whats the swing called??
@Klattu Жыл бұрын
Why did you want it to open on drivers side ?
@MattyVanHalen Жыл бұрын
Because the passenger side rear door opens first
@curtisford10158 ай бұрын
What kind of ac is in back glass
@samrecord2 жыл бұрын
How fast can you drive safely with this fully loaded? The warnings for the aluminum mounted rack says to stay below 55 MPH. Is this true?
@MattyVanHalen2 жыл бұрын
No. Drive as fast as you want 👍
@weipengbird3 жыл бұрын
Does it also block the view of the license plate?
@samrecord2 жыл бұрын
I just built this but found that the entire hitch ensemble wobbles and is loose at the swing-away and cargo hitch junction. And I can't tighten this because the swing away hitch receiver is not a standard receiver with a flared neck (in which case I could have just added a hitch tightened). How do you account for the crazy loose wobble? I'm afraid this will fall apart in me while I'm driving some bumpy roads.
@MattyVanHalen2 жыл бұрын
Shims
@samrecord2 жыл бұрын
@@MattyVanHalen thanks. Is that what you did? Shims?
@MOVIMKR73 жыл бұрын
What brand is this?
@brucemontgomery81362 жыл бұрын
what brand?
@iosullysammy3 жыл бұрын
What’s the swing away name company of it?? Thanks
@MattyVanHalen3 жыл бұрын
Kuat
@lornaz1975 Жыл бұрын
Do you have a link to the platform?
@MattyVanHalen Жыл бұрын
Harbour freight 👍
@lornaz1975 Жыл бұрын
@@MattyVanHalen Cool! I didn't think of that.
@precisiont51882 жыл бұрын
Does anyone have ideas about how I can secure a cargo carrier so people won't take it?
@weipengbird3 жыл бұрын
Aren't you worried about theft? A knife can cut that box loose in seconds.
@donkeyballs33073 жыл бұрын
Don't forget it is there & back into something cause u can't see it , 😀