2021 Lotus Triple Bunk WalkThrough
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Come take a look through our 2021 Lotus Trooper, we show you what we have changed and why as we tour around Australia full time. This is our second Lotus Trooper and have gone from the 21.6ft to the 23.3ft triple bunk.
We show you the battery system we use to live off grid full time and how much water we are able to carry. Full weights, lengths and everything in between.
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We are a family of 5 travelling Australia indefinitely in our new Lotus Caravan and our 2021 F350 from Harrison F-Trucks. We will take you to many destinations and let you know what works for us and what doesn’t, so you don’t make the same mistakes.
We are from Perth Western Australia and want to see as many destinations as we can together as a family, we never take the easy road and if we see a track, we always wonder where it will lead us, so we generally take it to see where it leads.
Thanks for watching and reading if you have made it this far down, hope you enjoyed.
Man the suspension is legit!
Love the video guys!!! So glad we met use at the 4WD show! 😍 keep up the videos 😍
Thanks guys, was great to meet you too, cheers for the love.
hello Happy family safety first always
love explore, travel, camping.
That is one sick van, very well equipped! Looking forward to the F350 walk through! That thing looks like a beast! Now we just need to get a certain 6 numbers first! 😉🤞
Cheers, yep should be up today at about 3pm. glad you enjoyed.
we could with 6 numbers now too.
@@lappingtheisland Just watched the rig run down and ....👌 Unfortunately those 6 numbers didn't come in with lotto the other night! 😭
Thanks for posting your videos. We have a Lotus 233 Off Grid on order and it’s fascinating to see the variations that you have done to customize it.
no worries mate, glad you enjoyed it
Just found u guys. Great run down on the van & set up. Looking forward to continuing to watch your adventures. New subscriber, cheers rob
cheers mate, appreciate it.
Great set up and tips along!
cheers for the feed back, appreciate it.
That's is the ultimate camper. Wish we had something to that in the USA.
we love it mate, it's our perfect house.
@@lappingtheisland We have the Black Series which is the best travel trailer in my opinion, on the US market. Lotus makes the Black Series look inferior. Lotus needs to get a dealer in the US.
Great video guys looking forward to the next episode.
cheers mate
Awesome stuff guys well done 🙌
Thanks mate, best stickers on Tour.
great rig you got there sir and may i say a very nice family. . . watching from quezon city, philippines 6:52PM april 8, 2022
cheers guys
Nice setup. Home Away from Home.
Hey mate. We have pretty much the exact copy. A few things we have learned. The old 23-3 layout for the bunks was better. We have had both. If you close the door to the kids room it gets stinking hot in summer and the aircon can’t get down there. The ATX upgrade is worth every cent 👍
We had to put some tape up where the roller on the door runs against the awning. It slowly wears through.
If they put Seaflo pumps in get rid of them they are cheap and nasty and will fail eventually. Get Shurflo installed if you haven’t already.
We had a grey water diversion setup put in. It’s one of our best upgrades. Saves that grey water tank filling up with fat and hair from the wife. Just turn the valve run the grey water straight out past the tank. Tell wifey to be really aware what she cleans the black tap fittings with. Anything too harsh will take them back to bear brass. Get a SOG installed on the toilet. You will thank me. We replaced the wooden slats on the queen bed with a solid base. Sleep like a baby now. We have been living in vans since 2019 a good sleep is important. Wifey home schools and the kids are excelling. That’s about all I can think of right now. If you get stuck flick me a message. Safe travels 👍
Love the video God bless you and your family keep up the good video
Fantastic thanks for all your tips too👏💫🐨
You are so welcome! glad you enjoyed it.
Livin the dream 🔥
What a rig, love it
Awesome video legends so exciting well done 👍
Cheers, appreciate the feed back
Was watching Travelling Campers talking to you. Didn’t know your channel existed. Great setup. Enjoy your travels. New subscriber.👍
Cheers yeah we are only just getting it sorted now. Should have loads of content coming up. 🤙🏼
The US needs more options like this! The Overlanding community will start getting a little older eventually and roof top tents will be less appealing. I have a family of 6 and something like this for offgrid camping would be a wonder!
Very very cool guy’s
Grouse set up guys I love it , I wish I could convince my wife to do the same
A couple electric scooters inside the van will change your lives 😉 great combo guys look forward to your lap round the paddock ❤
we have some that we brought the kids, but it would seem they cant use them anymore with the new laws.
Beautiful
Genial saludos cordiales desde Patagonia Chile
Awesome review Awesome Family need I say more :D
Nice van I like most off the mods shorter lounge , I’d go back to two bunks but I don’t have kids either but I have toys so they would be used differently, everything else looked quite good thanks
glad you liked it mate, cheers
Nice video
Good choice to go big American 🇺🇸 truck rather than our small Aussie utes which shouldn’t be carrying more than 2.5 tonnes, let alone 3.5tonnes. Very nice mate. Just found your channel and looking forward to see more of the videos.
cheers mate, we agree this thing is built to pull.
Good positive vibes guys. We are also living on the road and can relate to your plights. Just one question.
Will you put a snorkel on before you hit the road again?
Hey guys just finished watching the walk through. This is exactly the van we are wanting. Where did you guys get it from and if you don’t mind me asking the total price you paid including the extras.
Cheers guys love the vids and definitely the F350 too. Hope to see a new episode soon. Jay and Dani.
Very nice van! Video very well done also. Where did you get your letter pouches?
They come with the van from Lotus. We just asked for them in the locations we wanted them.
Looking forward to seeing new videos!
Loving the kids bed sheets, where did you guys get them from?
Hey guys great video, live the van setup especially the kids windows, wow it really does change the look if the room. I have a question as to what do you guys use for dust suppression for inside the van?
Your lucky very few Campers allow so many modifications as you have done unless your buying a huge very expensive ones. I am looking at Black Series here in the States. Seems like Lotus is similar but has far more options.
cant beat the Lotus mate, it's quality.
Hey mate nice set up , what is that hitch on the tow vehicle , and if you don’t mind me asking , the cost of the van and how long from order to delivery?
Cheers
What model is this? This is fantastic.
this is the trooper, but with the off grid layout 23.3 triple bunk
Did I miss you talking about how much solar you had? And can I ask why you didn’t go a composting toilet given you sound like you will be doing a fair bit of off grid…
We have 5 x 175 watt solar panels. We didn’t go composting toilet as we have 3 young children and they struggle to get it in the bowl with the toilet we have now.
What a brilliant build. Loads & loads storage. Fantastic bunk area.
Is it for holidays or do you live in it full-time ?
we live in this fulltime, we love it.
Can I please ask where you had the family photo’s done that are on your walls, and how do they stick? Thanks!
they are from A Creative Hart, they are are canvas wall decals with a sticky back that can be relocated if you change your heart on their position. if you use the discount code LTI10 you will get a 10% discount too.
Thanks so much! For the information and the discount code!
Hubby just saw you in Karratha
Haha, yep we are here for a little bit now.
Çok beğendim harika👍👍
Can you shower and clean the dishes at the same time?? With instant hot water???
It does affect the shower temp, so I only do that when the wife is in the shower.
@@lappingtheisland
Yep as I thought, waste of money, tank is the only way to go, cheers have a good trip.
@@jorjimaco5331 Last night I had a shower at home and the wife was doing the dishes. Had to jump out of the shower in jiffy. Bloody house was a waste of money 🤦🏻♂️
Can the seat at the table be transformed into a bed for adult sleep on it?
Can adults sleep on the bunks or they are good just for kids?
What is the price for the caravan?
Where is it made?
+delgofer - yes the table and seat can be turned into a bed. Not sure on the rating of the bunks sorry. This is made in Melbourne Australia by Lotus caravans.
@@lappingtheisland Thanks.
What is the price in AUD?
@@delgofer-3209 about 150k
@@lappingtheisland Thank you
Great set up what size are the 5 solar panels you got
180 watts mate gives us 900w
@@lappingtheisland nice one
А на бездорожье он способен проехать?
👍👍👍👍👍
Pick up ours this week, can't wait and nice upgrade for us too.
That's awesome news, enjoy it.
Very good,how much for this RV
cheers mate, about 130k to 150k Aus dollars
Hey good man
Your dougther scare to you 😢?i hope this is my mistake
Forgive me man
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Por DIOS Como habla la gente
Muestren Y no hablen Tantas ESTUPIDECES!!¡¡!!
Hey Guys, so happy to see the new rig out. we are starting our adventure in January for the Aus trip. Starting from Perth then full south coust. hope to see ya on the round trip. Keep up the vids and ill keep watching ;)
Thanks guys, don't be shy to ask any questions if you need any info. Might just see you down south.
Absolutely Stella van set up. Love the layout and some real handy ideas. Definitely gave me some new ideas for ours. Enjoy
cheers for watching, glad you got something out of it. we do love our van too.
Loved the review, Jade you are so funny - very easy to watch. Great detailed review Derek. Congratulations on a beautiful home on wheels and thank you for the great tips. Looking forward to your next video.
You guys are fantastic!!!
Thanks Rob
New subby love the content
Seen the vid you did with *Explore Life*
Damn !!! that F350 🤤🙌🏽
Amazing set up....I'm looking forward to seeing you guys travel....
What beach is this filmed at? Where is that big opening you pull onto the beach at the start
Wedge island in WA to the right of all the huts
Do you have trouble finding camp sites to accommodate your rig and van?
I'm looking at purchasing a similar set up.
not yet mate
Have you got an update on how things are running? Any issues? What would you change? How have you found the electrical system? have you got any details?
we will do another update after 6 months of fulltime living and get a video out to show you our thoughts and what we would change.
Congratulations you are beautiful
Hi guys
Got our Lotus Offgrid on order👍
How do you find the BBQ pullout ?
Does the BBQ pullout enough or is it too close to the van body?
You able to share where you purchased it from??
Cheers
its great, it probably could of been 1 slide longer to get it out a bit further but it actually worked really well as when it was windy it protected the flame from the wind and never blew out.
Love the rigg different
Can you tell me where you got your wall pouches, thanks
Lotus caravans make them and they come with the van. We just choose where we want them.
Beautiful van guys 👌
Thank you! 👍
I just wondering the cost of the power setup
Thanks for sharing, first time van buyer we have lots to learn.
We are still learning every day sooo much to learn. if you have any questions happy to help out.
It is really a good thing.. nice
Great video thanks.
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Can we get one in the United States?
Awesome! I have it
Hi...Kids' bedroom is away & separated (with an additional sliding door) from the kitchen. Your sleeping space is part of the kitchen...It would have been nice if it could be separated from the kitchen...Because/and what what about all the cooking odors ? Don't get me wrong, very nice caravan though
Could you please tell us the size of the bedroom windows in your van? Watching your video for inspiration as we finalise the choices in our van.
Love the Videos. Can I ask what the TBM is as I am having a large off road van built next year. It has an ATM of 4t and haven't settled on a tow vehicle yet. Cheers
Awesome. Can’t wait to pick up our 23.3 next year
Cheers, is it the same as our layout?
@@lappingtheisland yes same layout but it’s an OffGrid with 2 bunks. Have upgraded to 300ah with Redvision and inverter
@@matthewfinnigan3862 very nice mate, you will have it in no time, enjoy.
Hey guys. Just wondering if you can do a bit of a walk through of the ins And outs of home schooling? Is it easy to do? What do you need to do to get the kids ready and yourself? Cheers guys
Awesome setup!
Cheers mate
Pls tell us about the compleat leanth and weight of the traller and water and power management ??????
What sort of sheets are they on the kids beds if you don't mind me asking they look like they fit a treat
Also wanting to know 😅
Gas is so much better then induction, specially if you have a good gas cook top.
hello from beirut
Fantastic Guys
Looks great your Kids will have great Life experiences.
Stay safe Cheers
+Barry Murphy cheers mate, they are lucky kids wish I could of done something like it when I was a kid. 👍🏼
How much was the caravan with all the extras. Great videos. LOVE THE F350
6,2 million
Worth every cent.
Some helpful feedback to put your channel up there with legends like 4xOverland and Ronny Dahl - drop the woman and her "literally" everything exaggeration. Just make it about you, the build, the travel and the odd shot of kids having fun
Hi Mate, I appreciate your helpful feedback, however that "woman" is my wife and this is our channel and we are doing this together along with our 3 kids, sorry if that isn't your thing but I'm sure you will find other channels that are. cheers for watching and taking the time to comment though.
@@lappingtheisland yeah that late night comment didn't come across well, my apologies. I was trying to say she could tone down the literally and hyper exaggeration and her message would be better communicated. Otherwise it's looking great and I'd like to see more on the travel and trip with that big rig
Next ime bring a truck. My god what do you need to camp? A small village? Get a tent.
This is our house mate we live in it full time and travel around Australia it’s not for “camping trips” on the weekend. 👍🏼
This comment. It’s amazing how narrow minded some people are. This is the same mind numbing comments people use to make to us when we lived & travelled for the best part of a decade.
Normally the same people live in 500m2 houses with 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms 🙄 and feel obliged to open their traps without thinking.
How bout you try to live in a tent full time with 3 kids while you travel Australia & please provide us with entertainment by doing a YT channel, it will be a hoot 🤦♂️
Are there window screens?
Great video, looks like a very heavy duty rig