The Upgrades My Van DESPERATELY Needed!

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  • @debmadden4157
    @debmadden4157 4 місяці тому +20

    Nice ride Kevin.
    Followed you over from Max channel. Looking forward to your future adventures.

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +5

      Welcome aboard! Hope you enjoy my vids :)

  • @cindylee5593
    @cindylee5593 4 місяці тому +15

    Great video and thanks for keeping the great outdoors green!

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +3

      My pleasure! Thanks for the lovely comment :)

  • @yvanb9913
    @yvanb9913 4 місяці тому +6

    you are getting very artistic in editing.. Bravo!

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +3

      Thank you! That’s lovely of you to say so :)

  • @mike123abc
    @mike123abc 4 місяці тому +5

    Nice upgrades, I like the skid plates. Glad the new tires did not hit the clearance bar.

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +2

      Me too! Though I saw a little room still to be had on the front 😅 might raise it a little bit more haha

    • @EvaAliceD
      @EvaAliceD 4 місяці тому +3

      @@Vanlyf A pop up roof would be amazing so you could stand in your vehicle :) Nice work and just hoping Max got this bathroom finished ;)

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +3

      @@EvaAliceD I know! But I do love the stealth aspect of just a silver van!

  • @beckyheidi625
    @beckyheidi625 4 місяці тому +4

    Great video thanks!

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому

      Glad you liked it!

  • @lightwarrior1
    @lightwarrior1 4 місяці тому +5

    Hi Kev😊👋🏻💕
    Nice to see you!
    Thanks for the blog ,
    It's a Great Improvement for traveling 😃✨🥳✨
    I love to see your skills put into action 😎💪🏻
    Have a Great Weekend 💕

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +3

      Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching :) have a lovely weekend!

  • @joycedysart3610
    @joycedysart3610 4 місяці тому +6

    Van looks great Kev....Kimmie is so cute!

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +2

      I’ll give her a pat from you :)

  • @mds0611
    @mds0611 4 місяці тому +7

    Nice work Kevin. Can't wait to see more outdoor adventures with the van and Kimmy!

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Will be sure to keep creating vids :)

  • @afedorczuk
    @afedorczuk 4 місяці тому +3

    Excellent and practical upgrades! Loved the/both intros )

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +1

      Haha thanks! Really appreciate the love!!

  • @lindalittle6802
    @lindalittle6802 4 місяці тому +5

    Well done Kev...

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +3

      Thanks 😀

  • @nancywhite4057
    @nancywhite4057 4 місяці тому +5

    Kimmy is adorable and you are so talented

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +3

      Thank you :)

  •  4 місяці тому +7

    Looking good Kev! 👍🏼

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +3

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @jeca8117
    @jeca8117 4 місяці тому +8

    Can’t wait for your content to pop up in notifications, every one’s a winner 👍

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +5

      Thank you so much 🥰

  • @VMc828
    @VMc828 4 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for sharing your upgrade. Hope you cleared the space for your tyre to avoid scrubbing❤️🙏🙂

  • @shakinglifewithkazz
    @shakinglifewithkazz 4 місяці тому +5

    As a fellow wizzbanger owner, the upgrades look fantastic 💕

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for the love :)

  • @lia12345Abc
    @lia12345Abc 4 місяці тому +2

    Love the new lights. I drive a Subaru and always watching out for the wildlife

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +2

      Thanks!!

  • @davidohlsen1996
    @davidohlsen1996 4 місяці тому +4

    Hi Kev, wow the van looks great now it's amazing just what a few changes can do. cheers David.

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +4

      Thanks David!

  • @cathylewis2181
    @cathylewis2181 4 місяці тому +3

    Very nice work. Huge improvement and safety feature too: no breakdowns in the backwoods. That was certainly a two-man job so that it was good to have your buddy. 🎉🎉

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +4

      I’m very happy with the improvements! Thanks for your comment! Hope you enjoyed the vid 👍🏻😀

  • @chewar7537
    @chewar7537 4 місяці тому +2

    Looks very nice!

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks!

  • @ericmiddelbos129
    @ericmiddelbos129 4 місяці тому +3

    nice upgread. see you next time

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +2

      Thanks!!

  • @cflores9275
    @cflores9275 4 місяці тому +1

    Nice job on the upgrades; looks great. Thanks for sharing Kimmie with us!

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks :)

  • @Mel.H_
    @Mel.H_ 4 місяці тому +2

    Wow what a transformation! Great job🎉❤

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much 😀

  • @boppermacca9346
    @boppermacca9346 4 місяці тому +2

    The van looks great

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +2

      Thanks!!

  • @naomiwoodman3585
    @naomiwoodman3585 4 місяці тому +2

    End results look Great!

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому

      Thanks !!

  • @dillydalie11
    @dillydalie11 4 місяці тому +3

    Nice...

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +2

      Thank you! 😀

  • @Larry-g9k
    @Larry-g9k 4 місяці тому +3

    The van looks fantastic great job and give Kimmie an extra treat see you next week. 💯

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +3

      I’ll make sure she gets an extra one today :) thanks for watching!

  • @wm.davidmeade5593
    @wm.davidmeade5593 4 місяці тому +1

    Hello Kev from the USA found you on Max's channel was waiting for a new vlog from you was happy when you pop up today. Love the upgrades should make your adventures a little easy on you and your van. Those skid plates will be a huge upgrade protecting your van from damage and, the new tires look great love the black on black. Hope you have a fun and, safe week.

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for your lovely comment! Yes I feel a lot better about the underbody not getting destroyed on the next adventure now haha!
      Take care :)

  • @wraithconscience
    @wraithconscience 4 місяці тому +14

    Uh, I notice Kimmie didn't do any work at all on the van!

    • @nancywyant6091
      @nancywyant6091 4 місяці тому +1

      Oh, Kimmie,hold down the fort girlfriend !🌻🌻🌻

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +4

      😂 she was busy doing other stuff I’m told haha

  • @wraithconscience
    @wraithconscience 4 місяці тому +8

    Hi Kev! Hi Kimmie! ♥

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +4

      Hi there :)

  • @bonniesheplar5130
    @bonniesheplar5130 4 місяці тому

    Nice addition to the van and good safety features added. Loving to see different parts of Australia. You Australians are very good looking and are can do people. Regards from Florida.

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому

      Thanks!! 😀

  • @jowitakowalik5364
    @jowitakowalik5364 4 місяці тому +2

    Fancy Van... looks awesome! ;)

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому

      Thanks !!

  • @Nerger-cn9pl
    @Nerger-cn9pl 4 місяці тому

    The tires made the van pop. I can’t wait for your next vlog

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому

      Glad you liked it! ill keep em coming!

  • @russc2805
    @russc2805 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video Kev… have followed you since seeing you on Max’s channel ….looking forward to your adventures in the van or your skills at plumbing, electrical or masonry …the additional lights will be so useful when driving at night…I just returned from a driving trip in Canada in an area where there were lots of moose and deer on the road at night…very scary to see them along the road or running across the road…
    Cheers from Canada!

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому

      Glad you came across from Max! The lights should make a massive difference, we came really close to hitting a roo a few months ago in the country!

  • @paulmac7667
    @paulmac7667 Місяць тому

    If you want a serious bull-bar, check out the IRVIN range of full bumper replacement bars. They're not cheap and they're in W.A. (they ship) but nothing gets past them!

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  Місяць тому +1

      Oooh! I’ll check them out! Thanks for the heads up :)

  • @martinotto1733
    @martinotto1733 4 місяці тому

    Awesome video! Next time please add some before/after comparisons to better portrait the differences and developments!✌️🙏

  • @DebDeBoop
    @DebDeBoop 4 місяці тому

    Good changes Kev! Makes it look a bit tougher! Now you should be able to go more places!

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому

      hope so! thanks for the lovely comment :)

  • @delondaroberts4085
    @delondaroberts4085 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video.

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you :)

  • @karlminehart6246
    @karlminehart6246 4 місяці тому

    Brush guard, skid plates, and what I like to call ‘pavement bleachers’ nice setup 😊.

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому

      Thanks! Though you’ll have to explain “payment bleachers” haha

  • @dougsargent1808
    @dougsargent1808 4 місяці тому

    Enjoyed the video. The van looks like a beast now. Love it!

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому

      Thanks 👍 glad you like it 😀

  • @2AZSUN
    @2AZSUN 4 місяці тому

    How is it watching Kev work on his van is such a satisfying vid to watch? Myall is a great mate to help you out, and get it all together. Upgrades look banger and should make your off road adventures way better. Although, biggest question is why was the wiring part of the lights the most intimidating?? As an electrician, seems like that should've been the least difficult and easiest part of the project.
    Apparently the no beard look was a short lived one. Another excellent choice.

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed the vid! Myall is a great mate, hes always there to help me when i need :)
      I think my main concern was getting it through into the cabin and then into the engine compartment (where the battery was) as ive not done spot lights on a cab over van before. as it turns out its pretty simple and quite easy haha

  • @TangerineTulip
    @TangerineTulip 4 місяці тому +1

    Awww Kimmie the Jug 🐶🐾
    And the van looks great Kev 😊

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks!! Glad you like it :)

  • @georgeattig8088
    @georgeattig8088 4 місяці тому +3

    Thank heavens your beard is back 🍑!

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому

      😀 glad you prefer it, I do!

  • @slipperysebastian
    @slipperysebastian 4 місяці тому +1

    Looks sharp as!

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Slippery!

  • @davidcagle7094
    @davidcagle7094 4 місяці тому +4

    Is there anything you can’t do? 😊

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +1

      😅 watch me try and cook hah

  • @libakan
    @libakan 2 місяці тому

    Nice rugged makeover! Have you considered a snorkel too? Definitely not sure it would be adequate for a van or anything, but it seems a lot of people have that around the Northern Rivers, not that you would intentionally want to cross a flooded over pass, but maybe in dire situation, when caught in heavy rains and water rising...

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  2 місяці тому

      @@libakan I have wanted to do one but really struggling to find one which will work, aparently Jeep TJ Wrangler snorkels will fit well on the model with the single sliding door on passenger side but not sure about double sliding doors! I’m sure I’ll
      Figure something out for the future!

  • @junebingham4213
    @junebingham4213 4 місяці тому

    good job Kev, hello Kimmie, cheers

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому

      Thank you :)

  • @sallytodd8722
    @sallytodd8722 4 місяці тому

    Great Job Kev 😊 .. good to see you gave kimmie a day off ❤

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +1

      @@sallytodd8722 thanks! She needs a day off just like all of us :)

  • @micheletomei3670
    @micheletomei3670 4 місяці тому

    Great job!!!

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому

      Thank you!!

  • @kayecastleman6353
    @kayecastleman6353 4 місяці тому

    Very nice upgrades!

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for Watching :)

  • @salparisi4201
    @salparisi4201 4 місяці тому

    Excellent video Kev. I needed more Kimmie though. Good luck in all your projects and adventures.

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому

      Thanks :) I’ll let her know she’s got to help more on the next project!

  • @heidimagyar6638
    @heidimagyar6638 4 місяці тому

    It looks great

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому

      Thanks :)

  • @bree.bonnie
    @bree.bonnie 4 місяці тому

    I find that carrot situation way too funny

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому

      haha, shes a fiend for them!!

  • @woop2235
    @woop2235 4 місяці тому

    Nice upgrades Kev👍🏽🥰 I missed Kimmie helping you😉😄

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому

      Thanks! :) she didn’t help a whole lot 😅

  • @TonnyJefferson-y9f
    @TonnyJefferson-y9f 4 місяці тому

    Looks good

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому

      Thanks!

  • @wendywilson9760
    @wendywilson9760 4 місяці тому

    Get yourself a picking stick thing. I pick up rubbish at sites as well. Lazy people but we can help. Keep up the great work 😂

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому

      That’s a good idea! I’ll get one of those I think!

  • @rossstanton5462
    @rossstanton5462 2 місяці тому

    Any thoughts on adding a rear diff lock? I'm really curious to find out more about these awesome vans. Nice job Kevin, loving your videos.

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  2 місяці тому +1

      Hey! Yes! I have been thinking about this and I’ll be certain to show this if it goes ahead :)
      Thanks for the love, I’ll keep em coming 😃

  • @sweigh72
    @sweigh72 4 місяці тому

    Good job Kev on the Van .. hope site supervisor Kimmie signed the job off ❤

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +1

      She did, though she only works part time, I had to bribe her with carrots to sign it off! 😂

    • @sweigh72
      @sweigh72 4 місяці тому

      @@Vanlyf I would expect nothing less for the Queen 👑

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +1

      @@sweigh72 Queen Kimmy!

  • @Bea_Sowul
    @Bea_Sowul 4 місяці тому +3

    🎉🎉❤❤

  • @leepizarro
    @leepizarro 4 місяці тому

    Extra special like for picking up some rubbish !

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому

      Thanks :)

  • @pamelabussey1797
    @pamelabussey1797 4 місяці тому

    Where would we be without good mates.

  • @Ts7005
    @Ts7005 4 місяці тому

    Nice work. Just a thought, wouldn’t it be a good idea to put threadlock on it?

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому

      That is a good idea!! Maybe I’ll pull the bolts back out for it haha

  • @burpzmotown
    @burpzmotown 3 місяці тому

    awesome, looking at getting same van 2018 super gl 4x4 this week or next, anything to look out for in these?

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  3 місяці тому

      Exciting! Just watch out for rust underneath!

  • @monaroq1
    @monaroq1 2 місяці тому

    When does the locker go in!! 😂

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  2 місяці тому +1

      Some time in the “future” haha, it’ll be some day 🤞🏻

    • @monaroq1
      @monaroq1 2 місяці тому

      @@Vanlyf I’m just reminding you in case you forget

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  2 місяці тому

      @@monaroq1 Haha! Thanks for that! Don’t worry though I want one so eventually it’ll happen! 😂

  • @adamandeverything
    @adamandeverything 4 місяці тому

    Hey Kev, love the videos mate. Actually just bought the exact same model van and want to do some similar upgrades, is there a link to the products you used in this video?

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +1

      Hi! Glad to hear you got your own van! all of the bits I used are in the description, except for the front bar, i wasnt able to find that on ebay again!

    • @bluedog12100
      @bluedog12100 4 місяці тому

      @@Vanlyf Kev..I must be missing something ... where is the description ??? about the parts used. When I click on Kev’s VanLife tagged products below. Learn more.... all I get is ..............About products and commissions..Report Listing.
      Then....
      Like subcribe
      Join my Patrons
      Buy Kimmy a treat
      Etc Etc Etc..????
      Can you throw me a bone....!!!! Pardon the pun Kimmy...:)

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  4 місяці тому +1

      @@bluedog12100 ah I’m sorry! I must have forgot to put them in! They should be there now!!

    • @bluedog12100
      @bluedog12100 4 місяці тому

      @@Vanlyf All good Kev...!!! cheers Mate...!!!!

  • @pholland6643
    @pholland6643 14 днів тому

    This is awd, no low rang?

    • @Vanlyf
      @Vanlyf  14 днів тому

      @@pholland6643 correct, no low range!