Van Life Awning// Kelty Backroads Shelter

[@MrsRubens]

Great video, helpful to see you setting it up! I saw one of these in someone’s video a while ago and instantly thought, “what is that?! I need one!” I bought a used Roadtrek last year and it’s never had an awning, so I need something to add shelter on the side, and this is perfect! And a LOT cheaper than buying sn awning and having it installed. I ordered mine from Amazon and it came today, a week earlier than expected! Now I need the suction cups. Thanks for your clear explanation and demonstration of how it all works. Happy trails!

[@Kathysgreatbigworld]

@@MrsRubens Awesome!! So glad to hear you bought one👍🏕..still Loving mine!❤️...thanks for sharing!😊🐕

[@caver6292]

I have a Kelty Backroads and after its setup it's great. My "but" is the setting up part....those poles are a real PITA by yourself..... great video and application (I have a square drop little trailer). Love your pup!! Happy Trails!

[@Kathysgreatbigworld]

Thanks so much for sharing!👍😊🐕🏕..River Loves your comment!🐾❤️

[@dianabanks413]

WOW! That Kelty Shelter is a game changer…sooo cool!!! Great demo!

[@Kathysgreatbigworld]

Thanks so much!!😊..It is a Game Changer! 👍🌈🖐♥️🐾🧚‍♀️

[@estee-mariearts4548]

Super nice. That gives you a great amount of living space with privacy. You got a great deal too. River approved.

[@Kathysgreatbigworld]

😁😁 Absolutely! it has River's stamp of approval!👍🐾

[@waynespradley6972]

Quick set up, looks sturdy and super cool👍

[@Kathysgreatbigworld]

Thanks Wayne!!👍..it is the most well constructed shelter/side tent I have seen yet!! So happy to see your comment! 🖐♥️🐾😊🏕

[@karenwernert1744]

I just got this tent for my tiny camper about 2 months ago and you are not kidding. It is a game changer. So, I use the big plastic clamps to hold the sides up instead of those toggles. I agree, it is the only thing I don't like about it. I also clip the clamps on the sides when I want them to drape down without staking them. I love mine!!!

[@Kathysgreatbigworld]

Hey Karen👋..thanks so much for sharing your Kelty Backroads Shelter hacks!...I have some clamps and will try that for the sides.. just love it💜🏕...thanks Karen!

[@sherried79]

Awesome! I bet that makes a huge difference. I found an awning for my van on Amazon for 300 but it's a tent instead of an awning. It can be all screens or walls. Pricey but I think it will be so worth it. Happy trails!

[@Kathysgreatbigworld]

Hello🖐 our friend Sherrie!!😊🐾...What is the tent name, so I can check it out?

[@sherried79]

@@Kathysgreatbigworld I think you will like it. The price really isn't horrible but could always be cheaper. Lol

[@barbarafrazier8843]

Love your new home addition. That makes life a little easier. Enjoy!

[@Kathysgreatbigworld]

Thanks Barb!♥️🐾🧚‍♀️

[@juliegoins3129]

I loved the music and straw hat on the Bolivar video! Merry Christmas Kathy and River!

[@Kathysgreatbigworld]

Thank you! My very good friend bought me that cool Quicksilver hat!!....Oh wait, that was you!🌊😄 Merry Christmas my long time friend and your 3 beautiful babies!🎄🐾🐾🐾❤️

[@cynthiaramp7440]

Very nice and looks comfortable. Enjoy. Happy Travels.

[@Kathysgreatbigworld]

River and Kathy say...Hi Cynthia🖐 nice hearing from you!🌈😊🐾

[@borandell9915]

Nice add. It really does add to a more private camp.

[@Kathysgreatbigworld]

Hey Bo!🖐..I can get out of bed and step into a private, shaded area!! So thankful!👍♥️😊🐾🌄

[@barbshubert9667]

I have this. Love it. Struggling to get the top secured. I have the suction cups, but I couldn’t figure this out. And yes, the rolled sides are hard to secure.

[@Kathysgreatbigworld]

Hey Barb🖐..thanks for commenting!! Lovin' my Kelty!👍❤️

[@debbiedusterhoft2870]

This will be great for you. Take care.

[@Kathysgreatbigworld]

Hey Debbie🖐 We are lovin' it!!!👍♥️😊🐾..you take care too!!🌄

[@debbiedusterhoft2870]

@@Kathysgreatbigworld so glad to hear that. It’s like another room for you.

[@denisesudell2538]

Hi! This shelter looks like it would be a pain to set up in bad weather--what do you think? (I camp out of my RAV4 hybrid and would like something to give me some room to move around when it rains.)

[@Kathysgreatbigworld]

This Kelty can really handle bad weather well!! I have been in New Mexico with it, set up in very harsh weather and it held up excellent!...Would give you alot of extra room and you would have shelter from the sun & rain!👍

[@cherylbarrett3443]

I have one, but I haven't used it yet. I love that it is only 12 pounds. Have you had yours up in wind? How did it do? I think I ultimately might want two--one on the back of my squaredrop, and one on the side.

[@Kathysgreatbigworld]

Hey there🖐...I was in some crazy New Mexico wind🌪and the Kelty held up amazingly!! I recommend purchasing good suction cups! Makes a big difference!👍😊

[@cherylbarrett3443]

@@Kathysgreatbigworld I do have a roof rack to attach to. Do you think the suction cups would be more secure than that?

[@ServantOfJesusChrist777]

WOW. Am looking for something like this for the side or back of my Honda Odyssey Van. Think this could be IT! Do you pull that teardrop behind that van? Not sure if my van's tranny is rated for pulling anything unless it's really light like a fiberglass teardrop or tiny fiberglass trailer. Subbed!

[@Kathysgreatbigworld]

This would be perfect!👍..Yes I pull this 780lb Tiny Teardrop with my 2002 Honda Odyssey. I did not put a tranny cooler...so far so good..towing for 1 year now!😊..thanks for subscribing!👍🖐😊🐾

[@franny5295]

Have you gotten your setup time down?

[@Kathysgreatbigworld]

Hey Franny🖐...absolutely👍...I am much faster now!!😁🏜..still Lovin' it!❤️🏕

[@franny5295]

@@Kathysgreatbigworld Outstanding! Mine is on the way and I'm so excited 😁

[@Kathysgreatbigworld]

Yay!🎉 You will be so happy!!😁

[@20darlind09]

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[@Kathysgreatbigworld]

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[@ruthaspen2076]

Nice Item!!! Just put solar on my Chalet and made it to Santa Fe. T or C in a week! I hope it’s cooling off in Az. 🌈🚐🌈

[@Kathysgreatbigworld]

Alright T or C!! ...Solar install on the Chalet!!..way to go Ruth!🖐🐾😊