Will we regret this? Embarking on Adventure of a lifetime Van life New Zealand

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  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2024

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  • @FortisCaravans
    @FortisCaravans 9 днів тому +9

    Nice rig team! Stoked to have you here. Enjoy the country, we love it!

    • @SarahandKeelanTravels
      @SarahandKeelanTravels  9 днів тому

      Kia ora my bru 🤙🏽🍻 thanks for having us legends!

    • @ElleBee8443
      @ElleBee8443 8 днів тому

      @@SarahandKeelanTravelshaha, nice one brew!

  • @lesnish226
    @lesnish226 9 днів тому +20

    That ranger looks desperate for some bags when towing, van looked like it was about to nose dive.

    • @SarahandKeelanTravels
      @SarahandKeelanTravels  9 днів тому +4

      Needs bags haha the spring rate in the back is nice and comfy not towing though haha

    • @rubitherubicon22
      @rubitherubicon22 6 днів тому

      @@SarahandKeelanTravels I came to the comments to say the same thing. That's saggy as in the ass end and looks super bouncy lol. Our Gladiator had the same issue when towing but a set of bags fixed that.

  • @adventureunlimited
    @adventureunlimited 9 днів тому +5

    Great video guys. Australia is incredible and you could spend a lifetime exploring it and still not see everything, but there's something special about exploring around another country camping - especially when they're free camping friendly!

    • @SarahandKeelanTravels
      @SarahandKeelanTravels  9 днів тому +2

      100%! Australia is soo big, it’s still our fav but this place is soo much nicer for free camping! Maybe what australia was like 20 years ago with the camping!! Thanks for the years of support guys!

    • @adventureunlimited
      @adventureunlimited 9 днів тому

      @@SarahandKeelanTravels Our pleasure, it's been great to see the channel grow but you both stay as down to earth as day one! ☺️

  • @Travelbug68
    @Travelbug68 9 днів тому +4

    My condolences💐
    This series is going to be awesome 💕

  • @sharonjessen814
    @sharonjessen814 5 днів тому +1

    We’re are once again enjoying watching you travel somewhere different, but still in a van. Gives us some ideas when we eventually get over to NZ.
    One a different note, we have finally ordered the tyre sensors and deflators, thanks for the discount and special offer.
    Here’s
    Sharon & Jon

  • @cdw1008
    @cdw1008 9 днів тому +3

    Welcome back fellaas! Have a mean as time!! Can’t wait to see where you go.

    • @SarahandKeelanTravels
      @SarahandKeelanTravels  9 днів тому

      Thanks legend! What a sick country!! We love it here! Thanks for having us

  • @JacksonBiggles
    @JacksonBiggles 2 дні тому +1

    Sorry to hear about your family puppy !

  • @brittanydean7827
    @brittanydean7827 8 днів тому +1

    NZ is magic! We're super keen to haul the caravan over there to explore longer when we want to shift gears after Aus for a good while, so looking forward to your videos and experiences, guys! have an epic time!

  • @kamgirl64
    @kamgirl64 9 днів тому +1

    Loved the episode guys. I travelled and worked in NZ for awhile and loved it. Sorry to hear about your family pet Sarah. They will always be in your heart.💜

  • @stephcarter
    @stephcarter 7 днів тому +1

    Napier, my old hometown 🥰. It was munted by a cyclone in Feb 2023. Still a beautiful place, so stoked to see it on SKT. 😁

  • @mattbreingan7247
    @mattbreingan7247 9 днів тому +3

    Mate welcome back I hope your loving it.

  • @JonoPaynter-l2v
    @JonoPaynter-l2v 8 днів тому +2

    Hi from Hastings NZ. It is great to see an Australian traveling content creator do some shows about traveling in New Zealand. The South Island is about 150,000km2 the 12th largest island in the world and the North Island is 115,000 km2 the 14th largest island in the world. Australia is 28 times bigger than New Zealand. We are similar in size to Victoria and Tasmania. You will be safe here we have no snakes here. Have a great time here and enjoy some of our restaurants with our local food. I don't know where in NZ you can get Iteck world and Icheck tpms products, maybe you can work on this. Happy NZ travels. Thanks Jono p

  • @BrettEdmonds-m3l
    @BrettEdmonds-m3l 9 днів тому +3

    Hey guys, love watching your channel! We're Aussies living/working in NZ at the moment and when i started watching the video i was wondering what the chances are that you guys would travel through Palmerston North where we are living....sure enough you're here! 😊 Have an awesome trip, you will love it! Let me know if you want any recommendations

  • @catchbag1398
    @catchbag1398 9 днів тому +4

    Welcome to NZ again. Keen to know gcm. Nobody talks about the gcm of vehicle and van in NZ, and the legal requirement of a class2 license over 6T. Allgood until an accident and ol insurance man asks for the class2 license, and check gcm of vehicles before declining any claim 😂

  • @sharonmclean6799
    @sharonmclean6799 8 днів тому +1

    Loved seeing you in Aotearoa last night on your episode. Enjoy your trip and we’ll be sure to watch along with you. Maybe your trip will encourage us to return home in the future and travel round our own country 😊

  • @seanchristie7150
    @seanchristie7150 8 днів тому +1

    Fantastic episode, I am sure you will not regret it and neither will we with your pronunciation Keelan. In your defence, I would struggle too

  • @davidmilledge221
    @davidmilledge221 9 днів тому +1

    Ovens are great and also help keep the van warm in cold climates expesily over there 😀

  • @errol7158
    @errol7158 6 днів тому +1

    you guys going to visit New Zealand's largest known living kauri tree, Tāne Mahuta in Waipoua Forest.

  • @sotto8071
    @sotto8071 9 днів тому +2

    You mentioned the NZ Urban is a tad lighter than what you have in Aus……
    What was the Tare Weight of the NZ van?
    Apart from needing airbags how did the V6 Ranger tow the 19.6 foot Urban???
    ❤ your work…… we’ve watched every episode

  • @doctorpc4x4
    @doctorpc4x4 8 днів тому +1

    If you were to draw a line across the map from Tututkaka on the east coast through Whangarei to Dargaville and on to the West coast It would take me 14 days to show you around that country north of that line, so youare really going to miss seeing so much of the North Island in the days you have available here

  • @DerekN66
    @DerekN66 9 днів тому +5

    Nice rig. Van looks like it’s a tad nose down. Do you need a repeater/booster for the TPMS given the distance from the van wheels to the ute cab?

    • @SarahandKeelanTravels
      @SarahandKeelanTravels  9 днів тому

      Thanks mate! Yeah needs some bags! New vehicle so not setup properly for towing yet I’m sure fortis will fix it up! Narh it dosnt! Our cruiser does with our van at home but this one is fine!

  • @galacticnemesis366
    @galacticnemesis366 8 днів тому +1

    Bugger! I just picked up the ICheck TPMS 10 the other day and thanks for the discount code spewing I missed out on the free tyre deflators. If only I’d waited a week or 2. Great product though. Cheers legends I hope you make some awesome memories.

  • @jorobson1
    @jorobson1 9 днів тому +2

    Interesting to see you experiencing our homeland! Watch out for those 20km/h hairpin bends - when they say 20km/h they really mean it. It's a beautiful land glad to see you enjoying it!

    • @SarahandKeelanTravels
      @SarahandKeelanTravels  9 днів тому

      We are loving it! Beautiful country with the nicest people!! Hahah we found out that day one haha very sharp

  • @outside.normal
    @outside.normal 7 днів тому +1

    My home Island, looking forward to seeing where you visit. I’m from the far North.

  • @seanchristie7150
    @seanchristie7150 9 днів тому +1

    This looks awesome, what an opportunity you both have

  • @IlluminatusNZ
    @IlluminatusNZ 7 днів тому +1

    I just relocated from Hamilton to Perth last week haha. Have a blast guys and if you need any info at all, hit me up!

  • @markfoster74
    @markfoster74 9 днів тому +4

    Sorry for your loss of the family doggo Sarah 😢🐾
    Must've hurt getting behind the wheel of a Ford Keelan 😂.

    • @SarahandKeelanTravels
      @SarahandKeelanTravels  9 днів тому +1

      Thanks mark! She was a good dog!! Sad to see her go! Yeah mate was different! I actually don’t mind it aye

    • @emmalouise9713
      @emmalouise9713 7 днів тому

      😂 yes on the dark side eh!!

  • @Majesticdreams-67
    @Majesticdreams-67 7 днів тому +1

    Hi guys I ordered the tyre sensors today what a fantastic price thankyou for the code. Enjoy nz you gorgeous people, always love watching you vlogs

    • @sonjaparkin9920
      @sonjaparkin9920 7 днів тому

      @@Majesticdreams-67 I couldn’t find the special deal they were talking about how did you

    • @Majesticdreams-67
      @Majesticdreams-67 3 дні тому

      @sonjaparkin9920 I just went onto website and then used the code got mine yesterday with the bonus tyre deflators

  • @scottdeapfeffer9495
    @scottdeapfeffer9495 9 днів тому +2

    Hey S & Blinky, just gotta say how proud I am to be your subscriber you are the best and NZ is Mint so enjoy

    • @SarahandKeelanTravels
      @SarahandKeelanTravels  9 днів тому

      Mate that means the world to us! We are proud to have you apart of our journey!! Thanks legend made my day!

  • @markdixon215
    @markdixon215 9 днів тому +1

    Welcome back to NZ. Enjoy your travels around the Nth Island & hope you catch some good waves. Looking forward to seeing where you visit as we plan to do the Nth Island next year. Safe travels. Cheers 🍻

  • @sainity1
    @sainity1 6 днів тому +1

    you guys are seriously great ambassadors for urban, swmbo & i drove n/island in a motor home, nz is great country to explore, we have been back 3 times, make sure you visit the soul tree on cape reinga ?

  • @karengear5254
    @karengear5254 9 днів тому +1

    So sorry about your families fur baby ❤❤❤❤

  • @emmalouise9713
    @emmalouise9713 7 днів тому +1

    What an adventure this is, something different eh 👍

  • @Bighua76
    @Bighua76 7 днів тому +1

    I thought blinky Bill had a bug on his coffee cup at one point. Never got to see if he actually drank it though..

  • @larryandlisabarker5295
    @larryandlisabarker5295 8 днів тому +1

    We have the same caravan and ranger here in NZ. We are getting ready to order the tpms you mentioned., do we also need to order a signal booster?

  • @terrysmith1307
    @terrysmith1307 9 днів тому +1

    Dont forget Mt Maunganui and you gotta have a look at Cape Reinga and the Hibiscus coast all on the way North hot pools are awesome on the coast

  • @jbm8444
    @jbm8444 9 днів тому +1

    What you guys want is a fishing drone, they are orsume.

  • @sharongreaves759
    @sharongreaves759 9 днів тому +1

    Another great Ep, loved looking at NZ

  • @richardwalsh5570
    @richardwalsh5570 9 днів тому +1

    Great presentation guys, your getting good at it 👏👍🥳

  • @andrewashworth6023
    @andrewashworth6023 7 днів тому +1

    Goto kerosene creek near rotorua, thermal water river for swimming 👌

  • @JacksonBiggles
    @JacksonBiggles 4 дні тому +1

    Hi great setup & beautiful country to travel in. Love that Maori greeting. Unfortunately here in Victoria we are not allowed to raise our arms above our head !

  • @VinceWilkins-o7f
    @VinceWilkins-o7f 9 днів тому +2

    5 stars guys. Awesome drone shots. I'll get to NZ one day.🙏

  • @troutchaser7424
    @troutchaser7424 7 днів тому +1

    Another great video. And that would be right as i just used the other code to purchase the icheck and now you have the special offer. Bummer

  • @WayneJones-y3e
    @WayneJones-y3e 8 днів тому +1

    Really enjoy following your adventures. We did the North Island in April and loved it. We just ordered the iCheck TPMS so thankyou very much fot the deflators. Did you need a booster to read in the Ranger or all good?

  • @sonjaparkin9920
    @sonjaparkin9920 9 днів тому +2

    Sorry for the loss of your dog do you have a link for the check tpms special couldn’t find it

  • @DeneOLoughlin-ek9ee
    @DeneOLoughlin-ek9ee 9 днів тому +2

    You know kahawai as salmon in Aussie. Not sure where you are real time but enjoy your travels. Weather can be hot and cold in spring but it's always interesting.

    • @SarahandKeelanTravels
      @SarahandKeelanTravels  9 днів тому +1

      Thanks for the heads up! Didn’t know that, we are here currently! Got another week up our sleeve!!

  • @RustyCandyAdventures
    @RustyCandyAdventures 9 днів тому +2

    Do rainbow springs and rainbow farm. They are together. Which them sheep line up and the big trout.

  • @susanmccusker5931
    @susanmccusker5931 9 днів тому +2

    Amazing scenery have fun

  • @bradtottman1425
    @bradtottman1425 9 днів тому +1

    Brilliant video!😁😁😁

  • @ElleBee8443
    @ElleBee8443 8 днів тому +1

    Great spot, that’s my hometown. It’s a hot spot for pro surfers. Also, the mana wave been round for ages. My dad did that to all the locals, I just didn’t know it had a name haha.

  • @RoaminGalahs
    @RoaminGalahs 9 днів тому +2

    Kia Ora guys, enjoy NZ!

  • @kevinpalmer1249
    @kevinpalmer1249 2 дні тому

    My home town. Fortis Caravans - a gear looking caravan.

  • @Andy_M986
    @Andy_M986 9 днів тому +2

    Welcome back as well

  • @davekerr8133
    @davekerr8133 9 днів тому +1

    Hey. Welcome back, you two. Are you coming to the Coromandel Peninsula? We live in Thames at the start of the Peninsula. It's a pity you only have three weeks here. We did three months in the South Island last year & only scratched the surface. You could do the same in the North Island.
    Hope you're having fun.😊

  • @caznpete66
    @caznpete66 8 днів тому +1

    We did north island back in 2006 ,best island ever , everyone thought I was a pakiha because I picked up the accent so quick but you'll love it and Kia Ora to you both

  • @bradworthington8594
    @bradworthington8594 9 днів тому +3

    Mate really interested on your honest feedback as always on the Ranger compared to our VX 200 series. Sorry to hear about the family fur baby it’s always heartbreaking. 👍

    • @SarahandKeelanTravels
      @SarahandKeelanTravels  9 днів тому +1

      Going to do a review as I think a few people might see it as interesting comparison! Thanks mate! Super sad hey!

  • @philiplittle1786
    @philiplittle1786 9 днів тому +3

    How's the arms after all the corners?

  • @marita486
    @marita486 8 днів тому +1

    Legends awesome episode. Loveing the van... Shame about whats towing it 😂😂😂

  • @caseydixon8714
    @caseydixon8714 9 днів тому +1

    Tight lines brudda🤙 thats me brew

  • @MichaelVisitacion-l6k
    @MichaelVisitacion-l6k 5 днів тому +1

    Nice Rv Trailer bro

  • @our.australia.trip.
    @our.australia.trip. 8 днів тому +2

    Kia ora what a joint 😍

  • @peterreed4692
    @peterreed4692 8 днів тому +2

    Just Started 🎉 And I'm already Stocked🤟
    Sarah & Keelan doing NZ and doing Aussie's 🇦🇺 Proud 👏
    I'm from the West 🇦🇺 and there's nowhere on earth 🌎 like 👍 New Zealand 🇳🇿
    Check ✔️ out Waiheke Island 🏝 😎
    Good Vibes
    Travel Safe
    Cheers 🍻 Guys

  • @BJRobbo
    @BJRobbo 7 днів тому

    I grew up in Palmerston North, what can I say…sorry you had to experience that

  • @caznpete66
    @caznpete66 8 днів тому +1

    Keelan ,get down to my spot of our adventure known as Prongahoe,its an hr from the road down near Palmerston North and Hawkes Bay is the place we stayed with our moiri gf all those years ago and surfung iz different over there to Oz but shorelines are getting the same now

  • @doctorpc4x4
    @doctorpc4x4 2 дні тому

    I see you sneaking aroun dmy stomping geounds this afternoon, that rig does stand out

  • @NotYourAveargeAlien
    @NotYourAveargeAlien 9 днів тому +1

    How's the Ranger going Keelan, I just bought one, looks like it needs a bit of help on the back end?

  • @RoscoAdams-xt5lp
    @RoscoAdams-xt5lp 9 днів тому +3

    🇦🇺 Aussie On 🐑🐑 Take One For The Team 💪🏻

    • @SarahandKeelanTravels
      @SarahandKeelanTravels  9 днів тому

      Thanks Rosco!! Seen plenty of sheep around aye 😂 what a great country!

  • @DarrenStewart-w5d
    @DarrenStewart-w5d 9 днів тому +2

    Hey Keelan - what the the van weigh and is does the ute have enough power - thanks

    • @SarahandKeelanTravels
      @SarahandKeelanTravels  9 днів тому +2

      Van weighs 2800 tare and loaded with water I think we will be around 3150! Doing a full review on the ranger soon!

  • @richardwalsh5570
    @richardwalsh5570 9 днів тому +1

    Sunglasses in the fog is funny 😂😅

  • @our.australia.trip.
    @our.australia.trip. 8 днів тому +1

    hey mate where did you park the harley

  • @lp2002rox
    @lp2002rox 8 днів тому +1

    So sick to see you guys back here and @ my home town straight away.. Lets see how deep in the bay you roam..

  • @ryanwill-l7e
    @ryanwill-l7e 9 днів тому +2

    Eyyyyy. Love ya videos . Quick question regarding Itech Power station PS3600. I love my van ,dont wanna sell it. But it doesnt have a great power system..... im thinking of getting a PS3600 to run the van and car, have u guys tested one?.

    • @SarahandKeelanTravels
      @SarahandKeelanTravels  9 днів тому +2

      They are awesome bits of kit! They have the same internals of the ps2000 just bigger and better so they are great! Run your aircon and all sorts! Go for it especially with the sale! Remember SKT discount code at checkout for extra 5% off!! Thanks legend

    • @ryanwill-l7e
      @ryanwill-l7e 9 днів тому +2

      SOLD!!!!! Thanks for reply!!!!!! Enjoy Kiwi land, Cheers from Bribie Island

  • @adrianmaryzajonskowskionei731
    @adrianmaryzajonskowskionei731 9 днів тому +1

    Call at East Cape Lighthouse

  • @Andy_M986
    @Andy_M986 9 днів тому +2

    Lunchbar88 in Hamilton,awesome selection of pies,if you like them.

  • @TheCoddiwompleCouple
    @TheCoddiwompleCouple 9 днів тому +2

    ‘Car has more gadgets than Dr Gadget’? I think you mean Inspector Gadget 😅

  • @johnostevens7530
    @johnostevens7530 6 днів тому +1

    Choice!

  • @johnmathisen1167
    @johnmathisen1167 6 днів тому

    Where are the tow mirrors?

  • @Cadz-On-Tour
    @Cadz-On-Tour 8 днів тому +1

    If we ever bump into you, it’s let’s have a Beer Blinky Bill! 😂😂

  • @jedc3308
    @jedc3308 9 годин тому

    Scored the weather eh

  • @our.australia.trip.
    @our.australia.trip. 8 днів тому +2

    i always knew deep down you were a ford man

  • @our.australia.trip.
    @our.australia.trip. 8 днів тому +1

    bring back the j lo hat

  • @qksmith
    @qksmith 9 днів тому +3

    freedom camping isn’t really a flex you think it is. in some places it is a serious issue and locals often hate it. particularly when it’s abused. nz has epic paid camps and many are super cheap. i would encourage you to respect the communities and use proper camps particularly in popular areas.

  • @douglaswiersma5884
    @douglaswiersma5884 9 днів тому +1

    🤩👏🏼

  • @jamesreardon8585
    @jamesreardon8585 9 днів тому

    Competition results???

  • @priscillacatania8275
    @priscillacatania8275 9 днів тому +3

    Did they throw a free one your way. Congratulations man. Wish I was U guys. But thanks for showing us the country. I'm not a hater ok. I support your competition. Man I wish it was me. I can't wait to get my set up. The only thing is I will be a old fart using my superannuation. Hahah

    • @SarahandKeelanTravels
      @SarahandKeelanTravels  9 днів тому +1

      All just a lend setup mate!! Soo nice though!! Good on you how exciting is that!!

  • @priscillacatania8275
    @priscillacatania8275 9 днів тому +3

    You will see black sand

  • @Rick-kj9dd
    @Rick-kj9dd 9 днів тому +3

    Second

  • @paulsmit8147
    @paulsmit8147 7 днів тому +1

    Nice little gadgets......
    Thanks for the share 🇿🇦🤙👍

  • @GarethRichards-q8z
    @GarethRichards-q8z 9 днів тому

    0 2:55 you should have stuck with Toyota

    • @SarahandKeelanTravels
      @SarahandKeelanTravels  9 днів тому +2

      Just for three and half weeks mate then I’ll be back in Leroy! The ranger goes really well I’m doing a review on it

  • @greg174videos
    @greg174videos 8 днів тому +1

    Any chance of not saying “like” so much? Please….

  • @dino76
    @dino76 9 днів тому +3

    First…

    • @SarahandKeelanTravels
      @SarahandKeelanTravels  9 днів тому

      Well done mate you are first! You win a free invisible medal saying your the best! Haha thanks for playing see you next week haha

  • @JGassanova
    @JGassanova 9 днів тому +2

    Straight arm mana waves ain’t it bra

    • @SarahandKeelanTravels
      @SarahandKeelanTravels  9 днів тому

      Give me a demo! I’ve been learning of the locals especially road workers! I’m frothing to throw one

  • @robcarroll2403
    @robcarroll2403 9 днів тому +1

    The content creativity is starting to lack, new season same videos as last season.

  • @dilligaf2984
    @dilligaf2984 8 днів тому

    When are you guys having kids?