Living out of the back of a 4WD - Part 2

[@travelseedo1]

Great video BK, lots of ideas for us this end setting up our vehicle.

[@rogermace4516]

What a great simple set up............ Well Done

[@heavymeadowdetective192]

Great set up BK

[@SeanC1959]

Brilliant BK! Appreciate you sharing your knowledge!

[@sil15a]

Hey BK, Love your videos mate, Just letting you know that you forgot to blank out your number plate on this video @14:40 mark

[@DetectaBull]

Thanks for the tour, obviously a lot of trial & error along the way but looks like you've got a great system happening. Well done matey

[@davethompson2408]

Well done, excellent set up 👍

[@lyndoncarter1528]

Great video

[@stevefarmer8612]

Great videos Kev, look forward to seeing you in April

[@DaleDuffy]

Excellent videos, thanks again...!

[@creativemuma]

Amazing! You are so well organized and have given me some great tips. Thank you :)

[@BKGoldDetecting]

Thanks, many years of trial and error to reach this point.

[@Thataussiebattler]

Awesome work BK.

[@Working925detecting]

Loved it BK great little series, definitely some good ideas there.

[@SDC_Prospecting]

Looks good BK and it obviously works for you guys but may not work for others. I love the little things like the brackets on the side and the paper towel holder, and its all on the cheap side and it fits in perfectly well done.

[@BKGoldDetecting]

Thanks Daniel, your right, each to their own. This is perfect for our lifestyle but not too many could cope with not having a bit more space. I think because we love prospecting so much we can endure a few hardships to enable us the mobility that we need.

[@xxoozzcici13]

Oh my gosh, BK. What an amazing rig! Words escape me. You've done an incredible job. Thank you for putting in the time to make the two videos. I've got to ask about the canopy. What is it?

[@BKGoldDetecting]

Thanks Pete, the awning is a Rhinorack Batwing. It is really good, especially with a few side panels to stop the wind.

[@xxoozzcici13]

@@BKGoldDetecting Thank you. It's a sweet set up.

[@rt-ks2bh]

Loved all your vids and thankyou for your tips,,really appreciated my friend,,i have a turbo diesel and have taken on board your tips as i think you have given excellent views,,i might have missed it but can you plz tell me were you purchased the fold away kitchen benches,, i would really appreciate it,,,thankyou,,,ps i saw your number plate frame on your car and says waverly toyota ,,,i actually worked there for many years,,thx again robert

[@BKGoldDetecting]

Thanks, the kitchen is a Coleman single cupboard, available in almost every camping store. It was a great find. :)

[@rt-ks2bh]

@@BKGoldDetecting Thankyou BK ,,best of luck to you and your partner,,and many thx for your quick response,,,cheers

[@Meatparadise_]

Hey BK thanks for the vids. Who makes them air vents for the windows? Cheers matey. Nevermind found a previous post [and] already found that manufacturer. Cheers

[@thedetectorist2419]

I realy enjoyed that im a new sub from london england tyvvm

[@BKGoldDetecting]

Thanks, I was born in London, but that was quite some time ago :) Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@mark-ub8ni]

Nice setup BK great vid , where did your cooking pots from really like that idea

[@BKGoldDetecting]

Thanks Mark, just Google smartspace pots. Available on eBay and some camping stores.

[@2002Dewalt]

Totally amazing, makes me realise how much crap i have for one. Im actually loading up at the moment to leave in a week.

[@BKGoldDetecting]

Lucky you, which State? I really missed my WA trip this year.

[@2002Dewalt]

@@BKGoldDetecting Leaving Adelaide for Kalgoorlie in a week. Going to be bloody hot but i have been waiting since Feb and worried if i dont go know will get stuck again if we have another outbreak here. Even if its to hot i know a lovely spot down esperance way that the fishing rods will come in handy.

[@BKGoldDetecting]

@@2002Dewalt My favorite part of the world, I go to the Kalgoorlie area from time to time.

[@2002Dewalt]

@@BKGoldDetecting Yep, a totally awesome area. Once it cools down i will head up and have a look east of Laverton. Havnt been there before but looks interesting :)

[@stellasanteu]

My husband and I are doing a similar set up for our car,and I have to say it works very well for us. We do some fossicking over the holidays normally at the end of the year. My question is.. where did you buy those mesh for the doors? Are they specially made? Thanks.

[@BKGoldDetecting]

Unfortunately the manufacturer no longer sells these but if you search the web there are a number of companies making similar window events. Try sscampervans.com

[@douglasmoody3403]

good vid

[@yell70]

That was excellent and inspiring BK!! I have one question about the battery in the back - what sort of battery is it and it looks like it has no means of being recharged ( it seems), so how long does it last and I expect you only expect it to last one outing before coming home for a recharge? Again, fabulous videos and thanks for showing us what can be done! Cheers Vic.

[@BKGoldDetecting]

Thanks Vic, if you mean the detector battery, it lasts about a day but I have a solar panel to charge all my electrics. I also carry a spare battery so I can detect with one while the other is charging. BK

[@stevenwild39]

Great system, very well done. How long does it take you to set everything up when you get to the campsite? Also, where did you get the window vent panels from?

[@BKGoldDetecting]

Set up is very fast, 10 minutes on average. That’s what we like about this setup. Pack up is a bit longer, closer to 20 minutes.

[@gypsyvardo4909]

Thanks for the excellent video. BTW where did you obtain the window vents from. Cheers.

[@BKGoldDetecting]

I got these years ago and this particular company is no longer around, but I just googled and it looks like this company makes them. www.sscampervans.com/

[@BKGoldDetecting]

Check out my reply to an earlier comment, I included a link :)

[@robgratis7104]

Very nice. Do you also take spare fuel? Happy new year. Hope you find lots of gold!

[@BKGoldDetecting]

Not normally as I have a range of over 1000km with my big tank, but I did put in extra Kerry can when I did the Anne Beadell Hwy. (1300km)

[@jaejae3133]

Thanks for the video. My observation is that it may be uncomfortable and claustrophobic with both of you on that bed together?

[@BKGoldDetecting]

Many would agree with you and pop in a 2 man tent, which we do if we intend staying in one spot for an extended time. It is a little uncomfortable but we feel the benefits outweigh the negatives when traveling light and moving regularly. The overnight temp is often below zero where we go and it is considerably warmer in the car than a 2 man tent. We do not find it claustrophobic, we are surrounded by windows at the bed height which helps.

[@creativemuma]

I think it's very romantic ;)

[@BKGoldDetecting]

Who said grey nomads can’t be romantic :)

[@paulgula3444]

Where did you get the window vents from?

[@BKGoldDetecting]

Check out my reply to an earlier comment :)

[@MitchMiller123]

Just wondering how you loft the spare wheel up onto the roof? They can get rather heavy.

[@BKGoldDetecting]

It’s not easy, but luckily very rarely needed, just for reassurance. I load it before I leave with assistance. If needed in emergency I can get it down myself by sliding it across and pivoting on the edge of the roof rack. I put a blanket over the side door and then support the weight as it slides down the side of the car. I’ll put out a video one day, this gets asked a lot.

[@MitchMiller123]

Cheers BK, enjoy all your uploads, this series has some great ideas.

[@andersonsantos7588]

🇧🇷Muito bom 👍

[@mohammednovalija]

What do you drink while away for 7 days ? I did not see anything bar a bottle of alcohol plus more than enough water - so I guess its water , coffee , tea - powdered milk I suppose ?

[@BKGoldDetecting]

During the day we stick to water or coffee (we use powdered milk), around the campfire it’s usually a rum or a port on a cold night. One sacrifice of not having a fridge is beer.

[@mohammednovalija]

@@BKGoldDetecting And is your water tepid ? - wouldn't it be nice to have some refreshing nice cold water on the stinkin' hot day , or does warm water work just fine ?

[@BKGoldDetecting]

@@mohammednovalija Our prospecting season is in mid winter in WA. Mild days and below freezing nights mean our water is more often than not cold rather than tepid. We often wake up to a frozen kettle.

[@mohammednovalija]

@@BKGoldDetecting i guess I watch too much Aussie Gold Hunters on TV lol

[@BKGoldDetecting]

@@mohammednovalija Me too, I have been detecting with one of the stars for many years... :)

[@craigwestendorf3568]

Are you sleeping two people in that bed?

[@BKGoldDetecting]

That is the initial installation, there are 2 more videos showing more modifications, one was to install a full size double bed.

[@paulhutchings7606]

sorry couldn't hear a single word,,

[@BKGoldDetecting]

Sorry to hear that Paul, what seems to be the problem. I’ve checked the video and the sound seems fine and no other feedback about sound from many thousands of views.