Love the 'real' of these videos. No really staged vans. All for living life in them. Your doing a great job producing these videos. Egos definitely on the back burner. I love honesty and real. Thanks.💞
👋 I’m selling up at the end of the year or so doing a lot of research and it is a nice breeze of fresh air to watch your Aussie channel, I totally got sick of watching the American channels. I’m doing a van build, I am looking forward to watching more videos.
Thanks Leanne for your nice comment. We started this channel because we thought that it will be nicety get an Aussie take on van life. We are releasing new episodes this Wednesday called The Pit Stop about van and bus tours. Hope you like them and good luck with your conversion!!
Trying to place his accent was driving me nuts!! I kept hearing something else besides the Aussie. I was pretty sure that he was from the US, but not where. His van is very nice, the workmanship shows throughout, so I wish him luck with future builds.
Love the Van brother. Am from portland, Oregon been In Australia 11 years and am looking at a 81 Toyota poptop. Watching your video was very inspiring. Another native brother in Australia. Lakota Nation. Living on East coast Australia also .
Thanks for watching and reaching out @Lakoda R 🤙🏽 🤙🏽 Glad to hear Australia's been treating you well😀😀 You can send John a direct message on Insta @River.and.bear - I'm sure he'll be stoked to hear from a fellow homeland van lifer 🚐 All the best mate 🙌🏽
I reckon you could find a pop top for your Hiace in Australia and ship it back to US. But before you do anything you have to look into the USA customs and importation costs and rules (especially around the right hand drive that we use here in Aussie land if you decide to get a full van!). Check out sites like Gumtree.com and FB market place to see if there’s anything suitable. If you do end up getting the pop top from Aussie, let us know. Good luck with it mate!
@Whip Tech - A little trailer is a good idea. In our travels, we've seen a few setups with trailers like you mention. But, I'm pretty sure John has now upgrading into a bigger van!🚐 Thanks for the idea!🙌
Awesome. Living the dream!
Absolutely! Thanks a lot for watching! 😍
Love the 'real' of these videos. No really staged vans. All for living life in them. Your doing a great job producing these videos. Egos definitely on the back burner. I love honesty and real. Thanks.💞
Glad you liked our videos! Stay tuned for upcoming van tours, conversions and builds 😉
Great job on the van and I love your attitude John. You look like a happy fella.
He absolutely is! hehe Thanks a lot for watching! 😍
Living the dream, awesome sole ✌
He definitely is!
👋 I’m selling up at the end of the year or so doing a lot of research and it is a nice breeze of fresh air to watch your Aussie channel, I totally got sick of watching the American channels. I’m doing a van build, I am looking forward to watching more videos.
Thanks Leanne for your nice comment. We started this channel because we thought that it will be nicety get an Aussie take on van life. We are releasing new episodes this Wednesday called The Pit Stop about van and bus tours. Hope you like them and good luck with your conversion!!
Excellent job on the camper.
We agree Stephen! Thanks for watching!
Trying to place his accent was driving me nuts!! I kept hearing something else besides the Aussie. I was pretty sure that he was from the US, but not where. His van is very nice, the workmanship shows throughout, so I wish him luck with future builds.
I'd guess Cali
He did say Indiana
So funny all of you trying to guess from where he is 😂 😂
Love the Van brother. Am from portland, Oregon been In Australia 11 years and am looking at a 81 Toyota poptop. Watching your video was very inspiring. Another native brother in Australia. Lakota Nation. Living on East coast Australia also .
Thanks for watching and reaching out @Lakoda R 🤙🏽 🤙🏽 Glad to hear Australia's been treating you well😀😀
You can send John a direct message on Insta @River.and.bear - I'm sure he'll be stoked to hear from a fellow homeland van lifer 🚐
All the best mate 🙌🏽
Wonderful. Brilliant. Best of luck
Many many thanks!! Brillliant idea and conversion 😍😍
That’s awesome!! Such a good lifestyle 🤪🚐☀️
You bet it is!!🙏🙏
He has done a very neat job, good on him in keeping his dream alive. Thanks for sharing. By the way, it is not a Ford Econovan, is a Toyota Hiace.
Thanks for watching and good pick up on the van type! 😀
Good
Thanks for watching!
Was hoping to hear more about the challenge of living with a dog?
haha We guess River is a pretty easy dog to live with 😊 Thanks a lot for watching! 😍
Sweet van man...
You think I can find used pop up top for my 91 hiace in Australia and ship it to USA?
I reckon you could find a pop top for your Hiace in Australia and ship it back to US. But before you do anything you have to look into the USA customs and importation costs and rules (especially around the right hand drive that we use here in Aussie land if you decide to get a full van!).
Check out sites like Gumtree.com and FB market place to see if there’s anything suitable.
If you do end up getting the pop top from Aussie, let us know. Good luck with it mate!
Love it 😍
We are glad you like it 😍
What brand is the black fan (not ceiling) and what size and where did you get it?
@Pauline Watkins - The fan is a Sirocco. Not sure of exact dimensions, but it's probably around 25cm to 30cm diameter.
I hope this helps
Hi John where are you located at the moment
Hey! Just try to connect with him via Instagram at @river.and.bear 😊 Thanks a lot for watching! 😍
why not buy a little trailer for your tools,? then you got both a rolling example of your work, and the stuff you need to build out
@Whip Tech - A little trailer is a good idea. In our travels, we've seen a few setups with trailers like you mention.
But, I'm pretty sure John has now upgrading into a bigger van!🚐
Thanks for the idea!🙌
Its NARCE 😁👍
🤙🏽 Thanks a lot for watching! 😍
How much would you sell your van for?
@Pauline Watkins - I think John's already sold this van and converted something a bit bigger.
I hope you were able to find something😀😀🚐
How do I get incontac with you
Hi Tony, you can send him a message through Instagram @river.and.bear 😊
Where does he shower
There are tons of public toilets where to have a shower everyday! 🤙🏽 Thanks a lot for watching! 😍