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As We Wander
Australia
Приєднався 16 жов 2018
We’re Luke, Jess, Ocie & Ghost. A family living on the road in our vintage caravan and 60 series Landcruiser Sunny.
We've changed our setup! Installing an EVAKOOL 40L Drawer Fridge/Freezer into our 60 series
The back of our 60 series has been a mess and it was time to rebuild the fit-out to be more user-friendly. We simplify everything and install the Evakool 40L drawer fridge to make our travels easier.
Shop it here:
evakool.com.au/collections/drawer-fridge-freezers/products/40l-platinum-drawer-fridge-freezer
Thanks for watching.
Luke, Jess + Ocie
Shop it here:
evakool.com.au/collections/drawer-fridge-freezers/products/40l-platinum-drawer-fridge-freezer
Thanks for watching.
Luke, Jess + Ocie
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Van life in the Victorian High Country
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We spent a few days exploring the Victorian High Country in a @CamplifyAust van. We went to Beechworth, Mount Buffalo National Park and Falls Creek and spent our days hiking and swimming in beautiful swimming holes. We're excited to come back here again with the 60 and caravan later this year for more off-roading exploring! Thanks for watching. Jess, Luke and Ocie.
Exploring the Grampians National Park | Vanlife Australia
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Welcome back! We spent a few days wandering around one of our favourite places in Victoria, the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park. We explored waterfalls, did lots of hiking and enjoyed scenic views. We also spent two nights in a beautiful tiny home, you can book here: nookonthehill.com.au/book We hired our van from @CamplifyAust you can book the van here: www.camplify.com.au/rv/campervan-rent...
Cruising the Mornington Peninsula in a Kombi
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Welcome back! We got to tick off a bucket-list experience and travel in a Kombi! We spent 4 days cruising down the Mornington Peninsula coastline in Clancy the 1974 Westfalia. Book Clancy here hireakombi.com/products/clancy-camper & follow Hire A Kombi on socials @hireakombi @hireakombiaustralia
We went to K'gari by boat! Is this the best way to see the island? | Fraser Island Vlog
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Welcome back! In this week's episode we made our way back over to Queensland and We made it all the way along the western side of Fraser Island, camping at Coongul Creek and the dreamy Wathumba Creek camp - a location that can only be accessed with a boat!! We spent 2 days out on the water in Quintrex's Cruiseabout 590. With it's Blade Hull and 150HP Mercury motor it was perfect for a comfy and...
This coastline is SO unique! | Shark Bay | Western Australia Roadtrip
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Welcome back! In this week's episode we explore the incredible Shark Bay region. We spend the time beach hopping and coastal camping before heading up into Francois Peron National Park. See you on the next one! Luke, Jess & Ocie Amp up this Christmas with @EcoFlowTech and get the best end-of-year deals. Use our code AsWeWander for 5% extra discount on both sites: USA site: us.ecoflow.com/pages/...
Coastal camping, fishing & an outback cattle station | Broome to Exmouth Roadtrip
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Welcome back! In this episode we leave Broome and start making our way south down the West Coast. We spend time camping at Cape Keraudren before meeting up with our friends again at Bullara Station and South Lefroy in Exmouth, where we spend lots of time out in the boats, fishing, swimming and exploring the nearby coast. See you on the next one! Luke, Jess & Ocie
The best free camping on the West Coast | Dampier Peninsula
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Welcome back! We finally got back to some of our favourite camping on the West Coast of Australia. We made our way up the Dampier Peninsula with friends from the road where we spent a few weeks camping & fishing. Locations in order: James Price Point Middle Lagoon Smithy's Seaside Adventures Barred Creek If you'd like to follow the journey of our fellow travellers friends they are linked below:...
EcoFlow WAVE 2 Unboxing & Test | Portable aircon + heater for off-grid van life
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Welcome back! In this video we review the @EcoFlowTech WAVE 2 portable aircon heater This is something we had on our wish list since building our caravan and we're stoked to give it a test run for the first time. We'll be giving this unit a good run over the summer and will do another review of our overall thoughts in the coming months. EcoFlow's Black Friday Sales event is here! It's the best ...
We made it to Broome! Spending our days in this coastal Kimberley paradise...
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We finally made it back to one of our all time favourite places in Australia, BROOME! Join us as we explore the town and surrounds, visiting some of the best locations Broome has on offer. Locations, in order: Broome Courthouse Markets Gantheume Point Coconut Wells Cable Beach Matso's Brewery Roebuck Bay See you on the next one! Luke, Jess & Ocie Here’s a list of some places we’ve been recently...
Amazing 24hrs in the Kimberley’s | Purnululu National Park | The best places to see!
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Welcome back! In this episode we visit Purnululu National Park in Western Australia, most known for the Bungle Bungle range. We leave our caravan and our doggo with our friends for the night and head into the national park for a quick 24 hours. The road's in the park are rough and rugged and end up causing a few issues with our car but we are still glad we made the trip in to see this beautiful...
A week of free camping and chasing waterfalls | Exploring the Kimberley Part Two
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Welcome back! This week we continue exploring the Eastern Kimberley. We make our way to the start of the Gibb and find an incredible boab by the Cockburn Range to camp at before searching for a secret waterfall not too far from Kununurra. Thanks for watching! :) See you on the next one, Luke & Jess #thekimberley #pentecostriver #lakeargyle #gibbriverroad #mollysprings Here’s a list of some plac...
WE'RE BACK ON THE ROAD!!! Exploring the East Kimberley | Part One
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Welcome back! We are SO excited to finally be back on the road again, this time in our vintage Viscount Caravan. After a slow start to our travels from Queensland with a few car troubles, we finally made our way back over to Western Australia where we will be living on the road for the foreseeable future. Our WA travels begin with exploring the eastern Kimberleys. This episodes locations (in or...
Installing our Aus J 12v Hot Water Heater - NO GAS!! | Vintage Viscount Caravan Renovation Ep. 9
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Welcome back! In this episode we work on our plumbing, we have decided to go gas-less in this setup so were excited to find a 12v/240v hot water system by Aus J Hot Water Solutions. We also install our outdoor shower & water tanks. AusJ have kindly given us a 10% discount code on their products. Code is: ASWEWANDER Products: Aus J Hot water heater & water pump: ausj.com.au/products/duoetto-mk2-...
DIY Painting Our Vintage Caravan | Viscount Caravan Reno Ep.8
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DIY Painting Our Vintage Caravan | Viscount Caravan Reno Ep.8
Our final week in Tasmania! Saving the best 'til last | Vanlife Travel Vlog
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Our final week in Tasmania! Saving the best 'til last | Vanlife Travel Vlog
Restoring the pop top on our Vintage Caravan | Viscount Caravan Renovation Ep 6
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Restoring the pop top on our Vintage Caravan | Viscount Caravan Renovation Ep 6
Installing our iTechworld 12v setup. How to wire batteries in parallel! Viscount Caravan Reno Ep. 5
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Installing our iTechworld 12v setup. How to wire batteries in parallel! Viscount Caravan Reno Ep. 5
How to paint the original interior in a vintage caravan | Viscount Caravan Renovation Ep 4
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How to paint the original interior in a vintage caravan | Viscount Caravan Renovation Ep 4
Off-road conversion on a 40 year old caravan... Viscount Caravan Renovation | Episode 3
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Off-road conversion on a 40 year old caravan... Viscount Caravan Renovation | Episode 3
It's time to get started, our plans for the reno... Vintage Viscount Caravan Renovation | Episode 2
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It's time to get started, our plans for the reno... Vintage Viscount Caravan Renovation | Episode 2
The search for the perfect vintage caravan... Viscount Caravan Renovation | Episode 1
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The search for the perfect vintage caravan... Viscount Caravan Renovation | Episode 1
Is this the best free camp in Australia? | Tasmania Travel Vlog | Ep. 7
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Is this the best free camp in Australia? | Tasmania Travel Vlog | Ep. 7
Forest bathing in Tasmania | VANLIFE AUSTRALIA | Ep. 6
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Forest bathing in Tasmania | VANLIFE AUSTRALIA | Ep. 6
Camping with our baby on Maria Island | VANLIFE AUSTRALIA | Ep. 5
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Camping with our baby on Maria Island | VANLIFE AUSTRALIA | Ep. 5
Staying in a dreamy tiny home on Bruny Island | VANLIFE AUSTRALIA | Ep. 4
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Staying in a dreamy tiny home on Bruny Island | VANLIFE AUSTRALIA | Ep. 4
Free camps, mountains, waterfalls... we never want to leave! | VANLIFE AUSTRALIA | Ep. 3
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Free camps, mountains, waterfalls... we never want to leave! | VANLIFE AUSTRALIA | Ep. 3
Is this the most scenic road in Tasmania? | VANLIFE AUSTRALIA | Life on the road Ep 2
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Is this the most scenic road in Tasmania? | VANLIFE AUSTRALIA | Life on the road Ep 2
We made it to TASMANIA! | VANLIFE AUSTRALIA | Life on the road Ep. 1
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We made it to TASMANIA! | VANLIFE AUSTRALIA | Life on the road Ep. 1
K'gari / Fraser Island Travel Vlog | Is this the best 4x4 island in Australia?
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K'gari / Fraser Island Travel Vlog | Is this the best 4x4 island in Australia?
Gooday guys. I've been watching your build series for a couple of weeks now and absolutely love it. I'm doing a grand tourer poptop and you guys have saved me days of wondering and pondering so thankyou.. I have a question from left field though if i may. My wife and i grew up in mac town during the 60s and 70s and we both think Mrs as we wander is a spitting image of a childhood friend of my wife, so if i may, was your mum/ gran named Jan and by chance did she grow up in Forgan st? sorry if this seems a bit strange but wowsers you are like a trip back in time when we see you on our screens..
Did I miss the bathroom?
You guys are like a duplicate of my boyfriend and I 😂 everything from Jess swearing like a sailor (literally same) and Luke grunting in the morning (sooo my boyf).
So helpful thanks
Hi mate, it all looks great butt if something does go wrong and yes it’s Sod’s Law you need a back up. You wouldn’t take your family on a trip without a spare wheel would you? So why not carry a bottle of gas just in case something does go wrong. Good luck Jon WA
Hey mate can you send the link for plug that you need for the back of the fridge
nice but be careful of leaches if its wet
Hey guys, I know I’m a few years late lol love this interior and wondering if you can remember what the fabric was and colour etc that you used for the seat cushions? Love it 😍
It was from Warwick fabrics and it’s called Eastwood, colour is fawn
@@AsWeWander lovely, thank you :)
For chrissakes, if you're going to do an unboxing and review of this thing, find a space with better lighting than the inside of your dark camper!
We live in our camper bud, maybe try turning up the screen brightness ;)
@@evanggelo1 sad guy
Yep. The net attracts these weirdos. Nice review; thanks.
do you know the name of the camp you stayed at on the west coast, on the cliff ?
What did the diving wall cost roughly please guys?
I have some damaged interior walls that I would like to repair and paint but the material is very thin and I'm not sure what to use for the repair. Any advice?
Hey guys! Are you able to detail your kitchen so I can go to Ikea and ask for the same thing please!
It looks like you have retained the original ac? If so do you power it with an electric motor when you aren’t driving.
That Put it in, put it in, Put It Innnnn! Was hot!
how loud is the fridge noise? I'm looking for a fridge to put under my bed on my van
Curious to know your thoughts on doing something similar on a semi truck. I wont have said truck until September, but running hot water would be amazing
Gday guys, Don't suppose you have tried it as a full time freezer? We're looking at installing one in our van as a dedicated freezer but sometimes these fridges don't quite get as cold as they state, and you will end up with mushy ice cream. Cheers guys
Hey! Yeah we have actually, we went off grid for a week and used it as a freezer during that time. It got down to -16c but it took a few days to fully freeze and get down to that temp. So would just suggest turning it right down prior to filling it up, but adding already frozen items would be sweet. The back of the drawer stays a lot colder too so we just kept things like ice cream at the back and it was fine. No mushy ice cream here 😁
@@AsWeWander sounds sort of promising , cheers guys!
Love you two ❤
Hi. Did you need to get the ATM and GTM increased? If so how did you go with the DIY version. Thanks
Hey, we didn’t change any of the weights that it already had on the rego so nothing needed to be done.
Epic setup guys🔥
Thanks! ☺️ we’re loving the drawer fridge it really makes the whole space more useable 🙌🏼
How is it for ventilation?
It’s been good, there’s a 10mm gap all the way across the top of the fridge and it’s not boxed in at the back so it can vent up the back of the seats.
Rock On guys Excellent choice on your draw fridge they are grate.
Yewww! Yeah we are loving it 😀
Doesnt the dcdc have built in solar mppt?
Yes it does but if you use two different chargers you’ll get more amps into the battery eg. 22 amps from solar on the roof through the solar controller + 40 amps from the car through the dcdc. If I wired the solar panels on the roof through the dcdc charger it would only pick one or the other not both. We do have a portable solar blanket that we plug into the dcdc charger when we’re setup at camp ⛺️
Great area right there. Loved the view around 16min! Thanks guys, enjoyed that. Cheers
Such a beautiful place, yeah that little hike was our favourite. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it ☺️
Loved this! Vic High Country is the best 😍
Thank you! It’s so so beautiful up there 😍
Yeah I was wondering if you'd kept it under 4.5T, particularly when looking at your bedroom arch wall! Another downside of a heavy vehicle licence is you can't have a drink - you must be 0 blood alcohol. A deal-breaker for a camper, unless you're a tee-totaler. 😄
this video is a masterpiece
Thank you 🫶🏼
My mobile home setup is 2000AH of lithium batteries (1200AH being iTechWorld batteries) but I have connected them across 4 x 3000-watt inverters to ensure that the setup is within Australian Standards as well as trying to keep cable sizes down as that is where the costs soon add up. what this allows me to do is to operate more than one heavy current use appliance at a time e.g. electric jug for coffee while using induction cooker for cooking dinner. However, as it is a bigger size mobile home, I do not have the space restrictions that many caravans have.
You are going to drastically shorten the life of your batteries with that setup........you should NEVER draw or charge lithium batteries at more than 100Amps. Sure, they will openly state that they can draw or charge at more than 100 Amps......marketing.....but read the fine print (not the website)....it is not a continuous current draw...it is for very very brief periods. Your setup = 3000-watt inverter at 12 volts = possible max current of 250 Amps (ignoring losses and efficiencies for ease of understanding) 12volt system should only use 1200-watt max inverter = 100 amps 24volt system should only use 2400-watt max inverter = 100 amps 48volt system should only use a 4800-watt max inverter = 100 Amps Also, 50mm2 cable is vastly undersize to be carrying 250Amps DC......refer to Australian Standards Sorry but my recommendation to viewers is that the information presented here though well-presented and informative is technically incorrect and can result in electrical fire hazards if installed as shown. PS - the battery fuse is oversized at 450 amps (cable insulation will overheat prior to fuse blowing) ...should have been 1.25x max current draw. This setup would have been much better connected as a 24volt configuration as that would have brought your current draw, cable sizes, etc much closer to being a correct installation. I understand that iTechWorld does not currently offer a 24v 3000- watt inverter, so my recommendation would be to get a 24volt inverter and change your system to 24volts.....actually fairly easy to do with your setup. Yes, still a 125 Amp max possible draw current but you are very unlikely to draw more than 2400 watts from your 3000-watt inverter most of the time so mostly 100Amps IF maxed out. Based on Aussie system of 240v with 10-amp power points for appliances = 2400 watts...so really only one heavy current draw appliance at any one-time e.g. electric jug. 40+ years experienced Electrician
Im no electrician but running this 3000w sized inverter and batteries would you say 70mm2 cable from inverter to DC distributer with a 300amp mega fuse and From batteries to main switch then DC distributer 70mm2 with a 250amp mega fuse. Look forward ti your reply, as this is what I’m about to embark with.
I have a small cottage that’s very well insulated with 2 new powerful wall A/C units. When we first arrive in the summer and the house is nearly as hot as your van was to start, it can take an hour or two to cool down as much as this experiment. Considering this has a fabric pop top, no insulation, and direct midday sun, I think you got good results. Thanks for the video!
This way is good
How have the rivits gone? Any come loose or break the alloy skin?
Hi guys. I watched this a while ago. Very informative. Great job. Just wondering what model spray gun you used? Many thanks
Hey nice work, I know the satisfaction in getting it all to look right also. Completely rewired my 45' steel yacht a while ago and all wire Neg return is a must at sea. Good to see that on the road too, much more efficient with high current. The only thing I`d do different would be to put in bus bars to take all the connectors and have just two high current conductors from each battery leading to each of the pos. and Neg. bus. Better to prevent all those wires flopping around on the road and over time loosening off the terminal bolts. BEP make some excellent high current bus bars. Commercial grade stuff too,,,
Good girl,good bushome!
Great tour and build! You both seem like a really lovely couple as well. One question - what is the interior standing height also with all the windows how is the installation for either cold or hot weather? 😊 Edit; I ask because I’m thinking of converting a Coaster and am based in Canberra so it gets chilly 🥶 Edit 2; I’m 6’0 foot so want to know if I can stand up inside without crouching Edit 3; would you be offended if I simply copy your design 🤷🏽♀️
Looks great
You really do share the experience of your travels as opposed to the standard practice of just showing a video of where you went -it feels like I’m actually there sharing the experience! And yeah it’s “bish-e-no” 😉😘
This was fantastic- Maria Island is one of my favourite places in all of Australia- watching this brought back so many memories! ❤
Hi can you please tell me how did you go with the 4 solar panels on you pop top and how many Kgs were they? thanks
Saw your video on iTechworlds side re the 150w panel instals. I'm adding them to our caravan and wondering if you have had any issues with the panels and brackets either leaking or coming loose? I'm hoping not to have one fly off...
Hey there, we haven’t had any problems and it’s been 10months on the road now. We generally travel at 80-90km/h when towing and have past trucks coming the opposite direction with enough wind to move the whole car and caravan and haven’t had any problems.
Great, thanks for the reply 🤓👍
I want to put similar gear only one of those batteries into a tool tuff case as a portal systen while im in a temporary vehicle. What are your thoughts on earthing the inverter etc if its a portal system?
That would work but they do have a portable option available that has a 160ah lithium in it, I’m looking at getting one for our car and getting rid of the wired in second battery setup. But yeah you connect the positive and negative from the inverter to the positive and negative on the battery and she’ll run sweet or if you want a battery monitor just wire in a shunt 👌🏼
Thanks, I figured that. Im just confused why they have an earth connection on the Itechworld inverters if you don't need them.
Filmed on the phone was still fantastic! I personally prefer this more raw content 👌🏼
The phone quality isn’t too bad and we’re much more inclined to grab the phone and start filming the in between moments. Thanks for the feedback
Another great vid. Thank you! The new format seems to come out fine. Just wondering whether I’ve missed anything? As I’m not sure why you’ve chosen to leave the Land Cruiser and Caravan behind? Otherwise, keep up the great work. Cheers, Andy.
Hey Andy! Thanks for watching 😊 we still have the cruiser and caravan, we just flew over to Victoria for a few weeks and wanted to do some travels so hired a campervan.
Love it!
Cheers guys! The Grampians are so beaut
Love watching you guys on your adventures, Oacy is just super adorable - the easier film method is awesome, still captures the beautiful scenery & your relaxed travel style ! Look forward to every one of your videos :)
Oh thank you! Thats very kind! We are trying our best to keep capturing our travels for UA-cam. Your comment means a lot to us 🥰
Hello again, any info/details of the dometic you chose to go with?
Hey sorry I’m not sure which awning it was but I’m pretty sure it’s discontinued
@@AsWeWander cheers
Yay, welcome to vanlife. My dad was a Kombi vanlifer back in his young days, and has always loved a Kombi, and I never understood it until recently. Now I WANT ONE. Nice to see you vlogs from the road. And I'm going to be the annoying person who asks where you got your ribbed brown set from. Looks comfortable.
Yes! The kombi vibe suits you guys so much 😊🙌🏼
Yay!! We need to go on a kombi trip together one day