TOP 10 Mods, Hacks & Tips for YOUR iKamper / Roof Top Tent

I’ve owned my iKamper Skycamp Mini 3.0 for close to 12 months now, having spent 18 nights across many different trips, I thought it would be helpful to share my top 10 (actually 11!) hacks, mods, tips and tricks that I’ve come across to make each and every night in the iKamper just that little bit easier, warmer and more comfortable. So here they are!
All of the links below are affiliate links, but this does not impact the price to you at all. There is zero extra cost. All affiliate means is, that if you purchase from one of my links above, I get a little kickback from the company you purchase it from as a thank you from them for me sending you their way. So thanks in advance if you purchase using one of these links!
Spirit Levels
UK: amzn.to/44RkLDE
US: amzn.to/3M23Ary
Digital Inclinometer / Slopemeter
UK: amzn.to/3BqwqvO
US: amzn.to/3WJbyK5
Shoe Storage
UK: amzn.to/42yGw9W
US: amzn.to/3M3KTUG (although price seems very expensive at time of writing!)
Ladder Light
UK: amzn.to/3pCyY7w
US: amzn.to/3LDZc0D
Suction Anchors
UK: amzn.to/3W2Kbdy
US: amzn.to/3NHeDrp (4 pack)
Vacuum Bags
UK: amzn.to/3P8pyux
US: amzn.to/3nu1sjb
Internal LED strip
UK: amzn.to/42AwK6W
US: amzn.to/3VBrtJS
Cargo Net
Check sizes against your tent just to be sure. The one I bought was listed as “Size: length 115cm-180cm, width 60cm “
UK: amzn.to/3pDxLwF
US: amzn.to/3MHAT2m
AirTag
UK: amzn.to/42MP6le
US: amzn.to/3paYHUd
Flextailgear Max Pro 2 Pump
UK: amzn.to/44YHU7e
US: amzn.to/3EdwIqS
Chapters
Intro - 0:00
#1 Spirit Levels - 0:35
#2 Wrapped Tension Poles - 1:38
#3 Alternative Shoe Storage - 2:31
#4 PIR / Motion Light under Ladder - 3:51
#5 Suction Anchors - 4:47
#6 Carpeted Interior - 6:25
#7 Vacuum Bags to increase internal storage - 7:53
#8 Internal LEDs - 11:04
#9 Cargo Net Storage - 12:53
#10 Insulation on Struts - 15:07
#11 AirTags for Security - 16:12
Outro - 18:06

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  • @TylerWonger
    @TylerWonger8 ай бұрын

    谢谢!

  • @MichaelYarde

    @MichaelYarde

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! 😃

  • @GreyWolfe
    @GreyWolfe Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thank you for taking the time to make it and share it with us.

  • @jeremieallen
    @jeremieallen Жыл бұрын

    Great video and invaluable tips, thank you for sharing!

  • @NationalMovement96
    @NationalMovement96 Жыл бұрын

    Love the tips! Awesome video and great work! Can’t wait to see more!

  • @michaeljackson6504
    @michaeljackson65043 ай бұрын

    Great stuff! The hacks are exactly what I needed as I put together my overland rig. Thanks and keep 'em coming!

  • @rambodolphin9024
    @rambodolphin9024 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome tips, I will most likely be using a few of these.

  • @EdinSimon
    @EdinSimon11 ай бұрын

    Super useful 👌 thanks for all the great tips!

  • @brianhoskins9337
    @brianhoskins933711 ай бұрын

    Great ideas, thanks for sharing!

  • @Bryandove1970
    @Bryandove19702 ай бұрын

    Great Video, thanks for taking the time to make it!

  • @USDefcon1
    @USDefcon1 Жыл бұрын

    SUPER HELPFULL DUDE, Thank You.

  • @ABD4VIDS
    @ABD4VIDS7 ай бұрын

    Excellent video! Great tips!

  • @mmcgrat
    @mmcgrat5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing - really great tips. Best wishes from Colorado.

  • @mikehankins8438
    @mikehankins8438 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome and my thanks for your tips.

  • @user-ty5fp7vx1u
    @user-ty5fp7vx1u Жыл бұрын

    This was awesome.

  • @CookingOutdoors
    @CookingOutdoors Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing the link in the iKamper forum!

  • @ryancarter6160
    @ryancarter6160 Жыл бұрын

    great video man

  • @davidwood6171
    @davidwood61712 ай бұрын

    Great stuff!

  • @jaizo
    @jaizo Жыл бұрын

    great informational video mate

  • @joselopezgutierrez2070
    @joselopezgutierrez20702 ай бұрын

    Great video!

  • @gulfvet30uk53
    @gulfvet30uk53 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for great tips. The attachments/rings you used for your cargo net are actually for attaching the insulation tent, which in itself is a great piece of kit and definitely worth the money

  • @samlewis6314
    @samlewis63142 ай бұрын

    very good tips

  • @simongreen2510
    @simongreen251010 ай бұрын

    Great tips just purchased a new mini 3.0 well pleased with it! Thanks

  • @MichaelYarde

    @MichaelYarde

    10 ай бұрын

    Congratulations! Many many great nights ahead, you’ll love it! Make sure you check out my latest video, there’s 5 more tips in there too! Thanks for taking the time to comment 😊

  • @RomanStrijac
    @RomanStrijac11 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @K88MUD
    @K88MUD Жыл бұрын

    Nice tips and tricks....im just looking to replace my Tentbox with the iKamper so this info is fantastic.

  • @MichaelYarde

    @MichaelYarde

    Жыл бұрын

    The iKamper is the only RTT I’ve owned, but I’m incredibly happy with it. And I bought it new, so paid top whack, and would happily do it again if I could go back and had to make the decision again

  • @JaySky181
    @JaySky1814 ай бұрын

    Incredible video! Just purchased my Skycamp mini 3.0 and pick it up in a week. All these modifications are well thought out. Thank you for taking the time to make a video on these mods and for so nearly listing the links in the description. Will definitely buy from the links you provided. You deserve all the added revenue mate. Subscribed 🤙🏼

  • @MichaelYarde

    @MichaelYarde

    4 ай бұрын

    That is so incredibly kind of you to say. Thank you so much! I wish you many many happy nights in your iKamper!

  • @supercrazysane
    @supercrazysane Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for these, spooky timing as I had four AirTags turn up today, two of which are for my iKamper being fitted next week 🙏

  • @MichaelYarde

    @MichaelYarde

    Жыл бұрын

    Great news, it's such a simple way to get some form of tracking into the tent. Definitely worth looking at the speaker mod

  • @supercrazysane

    @supercrazysane

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MichaelYarde removed the speakers when I buried some in my discovery and on my Thruxton - well worth the 2mins it takes to remove 🤓👍

  • @ericevan8752
    @ericevan875211 ай бұрын

    Just bought a Skycamp 2.0, I love the suction cup anchors for the window fly. I was wondering how I could make that work and you’ve given me a great option.

  • @MichaelYarde

    @MichaelYarde

    11 ай бұрын

    Enjoy many happy nights out ahead! Glad I could help

  • @YouTubeViewDude
    @YouTubeViewDude Жыл бұрын

    Great tips! I plan on using every one. Except the shoe rack. Too pricey in the states. Thanks

  • @MichaelYarde

    @MichaelYarde

    Жыл бұрын

    Totally understandable. I was gutted when I couldn’t find an equivalent product for my American viewers 🥲

  • @johnkiefer1314
    @johnkiefer13149 ай бұрын

    Great video. Do you have a video of the slides /frames your fridge is nestled into? Those look like they could be the simple modular solution I’m looking for!

  • @MichaelYarde

    @MichaelYarde

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the lovely comment! I do indeed, it shouldn't be too far back onto my channel. I made them myself, but the video covers everything and how they're packed :)

  • @GeordieJimny
    @GeordieJimny8 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @crackedplasterer9116
    @crackedplasterer9116 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid will definitely follow links to some mods. Question as to how u set the ladder up in this vid. My tent is setup same as yours on the tub of ute. I am unable to get the correct angle when they are locked in. I noticed you had one at the top half way not locked. When you climb up does it put pressure on the tent hinges or have you managed to lock it no halfway somehow Thanks

  • @MichaelYarde

    @MichaelYarde

    Жыл бұрын

    The halfway lock just seems to be how my ladder locks? I get your pain though, because it’s quite often the truck is either just too tall or just too short for the perfect ladder angle. So I always choose to go too tall, so that that’s no pressure on the hinge

  • @acquiringcompletion
    @acquiringcompletion Жыл бұрын

    Hey mate, thanks for this. Can you please tell me, how's your carpet secured to the tent floor? Cheers

  • @MichaelYarde

    @MichaelYarde

    Жыл бұрын

    I just used some double sided carpet tape. I’ve seen some people use spray adhesive, but that sounded way too messy for my liking. This carpet tape has been solid as a rock and hasn’t budged at all, so if I was to do it again, I’d do it the same way, 100% 👍🏻

  • @TheSampurkiss
    @TheSampurkiss Жыл бұрын

    Hi mate, can you link or give me more info on the rear bed rack you have attached your tent box to? Thanks

  • @MichaelYarde

    @MichaelYarde

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi mate, My roller shutter is a MountainTop Roll, and that’s got the slots in to attach the rack too. Then the rack is Frontrunner, using LASS028 legs and then the frontrunner slats. It comes as a kit from Frontrunner. If you don’t have a roller shutter, there’s a different kit from Frontrunner, but I don’t know the specifics as it wasn’t relevant to me. Hope that helps 😊

  • @TheSampurkiss

    @TheSampurkiss

    Жыл бұрын

    Massive help, thanks. I’m trying to find some sort of bars so the tent box would sit flush with my cab roof - know of any U.K. suppliers? Also just bought most of the reviewed items, thanks for tips!

  • @MichaelYarde

    @MichaelYarde

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheSampurkiss you can buy the frontrunner slats separately from most frontrunner dealers, Dara at Tuff Trek is very knowledgable, so might be worth an email to him 👍🏻

  • @marcing4287
    @marcing42873 ай бұрын

    Do you need to level inclinometer somehow ? I noticed that in your car is not in perfect angle of horizontal line.

  • @MichaelYarde

    @MichaelYarde

    3 ай бұрын

    You can essential calibrate what "level" means. I mounted the inclinometer, then levelled the tent / car the "old fashioned way" then calibrated the inclinometer to accept the value when the tent is level as zero. I can't remember the specific settings on how to do it, but it's all covered in the instructions :)

  • @marcing4287

    @marcing4287

    3 ай бұрын

    @@MichaelYardeThanks. I asked because I do not have anywhere in the car any flat surface so it will never show the correct value. Also, the back of the car is a bit higher to the front. Im asking for inclinometer to be used in general offroading to know how bad is your position or how far to the angle limit etc

  • @MichaelYarde

    @MichaelYarde

    3 ай бұрын

    @@marcing4287 Yeah, it could definitely do that. Mount it where you want it, park the car as flat as you can, then calibrate that as flat. Then that way, the inclinometer will show the relative angle

  • @DiscoStuu
    @DiscoStuu9 ай бұрын

    Any matters with the Matt er ess?

  • @MichaelYarde

    @MichaelYarde

    9 ай бұрын

    As in any downsides? The only real negative is cost. The official iKamper mattress is quite expensive, but it is excellent

  • @djewen
    @djewen11 ай бұрын

    This is the 3.0 MINI right? Not the full 3.0?

  • @MichaelYarde

    @MichaelYarde

    11 ай бұрын

    Correct. iKamper Skycamp Mini 3.0