Extreme Caravan testing FAILED! 6 month honest review 18'9 Xtreme offroad Urban Caravan
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- Опубліковано 20 жов 2024
- We have been EXTREME OFFROAD testing this Offroad caravan from Urban Caravans for the last 6 months and this is our honest review on what's broken and what has been great this far. This video we run you through the features that have failed and the offroad caravan features that will change in the future. This is easily one of the toughest and most offroad vans in Australia and it's important it can with stand all of Australia's harsh conditions as we live in it around Aus!
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Theme of video: 0.01% broken = failure. They still love their Urban and will buy again. Let’s hope the next van will be sponsored/free. Good luck guys.
I kind of agree. The stone chips on the frame can be touched up but I accept the fact that Kellan is helping Urban make the best in class so everything has to be perfect. I wish the auto industry would try 1/2 as hard to give us good products.
still not a 100% bullet proof van. Call me picky but if I was buying a van from a top tier company, charging good money and wanted to keep the van for 20 years plus I wanna know it's 100% not 99%. Urban are always trying to improve there products which is awesome
@@SarahandKeelanTravels
Who keeps a van for 20yrs?... People upgrade them as much as their cars.
@@Robert-cu9bm people who aren't sponsored or don't have the funds
@@petercrisp8314
Then those people aren't buying a new van in the first place.
And if they are, they shouldn't because they can't afford it.
Wow that's awesome. You never actually see caravan companies put their vans through this testing. Good work.
Thanks mate! Yeah Urban want us to abuse it, we still bought it and own it so obviously can’t destroy it on purpose but yeah they love it
Thanks so much guys for all the advice and tips. We recently bought a second-hand Urban and had the battery install today - 300 Ah of lithium and 850 watts of solar because we knew how important the solar is from your videos, so we said to fill the roof 😁
awesome to hear! you will love that system!! 850 is a great amount of solar!!
Very nice vans but 100 grand for a 15ft single axle is over the top. But people are willing to pay so good luck to them. Love your uploads and content.
Think the quality is well and truely at that level mate! They build them to last, that’s also why re sale value is very high too
Great review guys. We do not have a company like Urban in the USA. Some of our trailers are good but not made as well as your Urban for off road use. Keelan, I have learned so much about solar from you, I appreciate all of the information.
hold tight mate, we might be coming to the USA haha
@@SarahandKeelanTravels If you come over in our summer (your winter), I recommend starting in Alaska and drive down the coast to your next destination. If you can't catch big fish in Alaska, then throw in the rod. Best fishing in the world up there and great scenery. I wouldn't try that trip in winter, the conditions are brutal and basically 22 hours of dark. Good luck living the dream!!!
Wow, cool videoguys. I can't wait to see the Territory and the centre of Australia with you both.
Mate we are as excited as you are!!
Great video. We’ll be ordering an Armorlite SKT version within the next 6 months. Thanks for all the tips.
good on ya guys! you'll love it! make sure you fill out the SKT free battery upgrade link and tell your dealer too!
Another great video. That coffee machine sounds like the devil 😂😂😂
Haha thanks mate yeah it screams louder than the old Prado did haha
Great overview on your caravan guys, thanks. Have a great weekend. Cheers 🍻 🥂
cheers mark! thanks for watching mate!!
Great review, thanks guys xx❤
Great info guys, love your honesty your van looks amazing 👍
Wow you guys are Awesome Loving your videos and l am learning all the time l can’t stop watching thank you keelan and Sarah 😁👍🏻
Great video you 2.. we got back from out west QLD trip and the Swift Oven door hinge snapped. so we fixed that with stainless steel bolt.. not going to happen again! and the Dometric compressor Fridge door shelves all dropped - so had to replace them too, so keep an eye out for those things travelers. - i did a little vid on how to fix the oven as you may have top do it on the road somewhere. Drill screwdriver and bolt is all you need. - everthing can break! sooner or later. - Keep up the great content love your work.. P&T
Urban Caravans ! From your run down I really like them guys. Had a Jayco 26 foot Expanda custom design and it was nothing but grief. Loved it on road but as soon as it smelt the dirt, well that wash it. Thank you as this will definitely be my next purchase in a van. Oh yeah by the way , I love the structure being completely welded Tig from ground up.
Sarah and Keelan love this after watch a few Australian Caravan travel you tube you two have kicked it and talked us into have a real good look at Urban, very bloody cool. see you down the road. Rollingstone Live Photography
I'm a qualified automotive spray painter.
Powder coat is great, but prep is key.
If I were them, I would do the new powder coat, then over all the draw bar area, I would be using clear film pads over it all, like what you see on new cars around the wheel arch areas ect. Have that on the areas that cop a hiding will stop it. Then after a few years you can peel it all off and either put more on or just leave the newly revealed paint
Great idea mate! Thanks for the advice and cheers for watching
@@SarahandKeelanTravels 4 stone chips! Really? based on the abuse you've put it through?
Not a bad review, every van has its niggles. I have just redone my draw bar and used that Raptor product. I used 5 coats plus 2 primer and I have to say its very tough product. Keep truckin!
That's some caravan luxury with stability and safety. Just on a side line we have a 13ft hybrid, a luxury upgrade from our rear fold camper trailer, but obviously quite small. Like you I love my espresso café style coffee but can't fit a full size machine so decided to try a Bellman coffee maker. Bloody amazing coffee, takes up hardly any space and don't need electricity. So much out there when you look around. Love your videos and tips
Bloody love this van!! Definitely an amazing product Urban make, thats for sure!!
I’m building my own trailer so thanks for the tips 🚛🇨🇦
all good mate gday to Canada
G'day legends, top info and great looking van,all your knowledge and honesty is so frigin awesome ,thanks 👍👍👍🤙
Good morning 😊 Sorry im late , watching this on a Sunday morning @ 05.00 s.a time 😢 99 percent is not a pass 👎🏼 , that says alot of the Product and how strict Urban is 😅 Good suspension 👍🏼 Good Dust suppression 👍🏼 Good Tyres and Rims 👍🏼 Owners should inspect screws , bolts and nuts 👎🏼 Practical space 👍🏼 white is right keeps dust out of sight 👍🏼 Place the coffee maker more to the back 😅👍🏼 ALL good Mate 😊 Thanks for an amazing video 👍🏼👍🏼👏🏼👌🏽 Greetings and cheers 🍻🍺 Legends From South Africa 🇿🇦
Hi guys thank you for this review. Good to know, we made the right decision ordering an Urban van
Steve
Hey guys love seeing you are true to your channel, keeping it real, not selling out. Great feedback on the van. Been learning from your guys, thank you for your advice and support.
Look forward to seeing more content
thanks mate! We never will, would had to be a puppet! cheers for the comments and all the support mate! always see your name in the comments every week!
very informative and honest episode 👏 like the honesty 👍
WHAT !!!!!! I got to watch this !!!!
What!! Yew
Got to say I felt that was a pretty soft review, the only thing you called a fail was the one thing they just so happen to be changing the way they do it , instead of just showing the draw bar how about showing footage of underneath the van especially behind the wheels
good feedback mate, I should of shown the rest of the chassis even though it looks brand new!
@@SarahandKeelanTravels photo , video ?
Put the coffee machine on a draw slide above the washing machine so it can slide out easily and pack up quick and easy.
Great review guys
thanks legend!!
Bro wake up later for your coffee and let Sarah sleep in 😆
Hahahha
Could you please advise what brand of dust reduction system you are running. Thanks
Just another thing from a seasoned caravaner…(1) Pull your awning out by sliding your rope to the middle of the drum so that it pulls evenly when releasing the locks(2) slide your awning arm up and lock in place on the drum before lifting the awning up to your desired height rather than trying to lift the arm up when the awning is already at the desired height. Do not lock the top arm until you have your ropes on and then tighten the top arm once you have the full tension on your ropes. Then install your intermediate rafters and anti-flap rafters so that you don’t have the rafter pin falling out of the drum which causes the rafter to fall down and hit the side of the van. Not being critical but just noticed what you were doing in the video….jumping/high reaching to slide it up to lock in on the drum
Hi guys, loved your review, I have been taking notes on your pros and cons so ty :)) there is another item that I have been following so as to reduce setup time, and that is electric Hydraulic stabiliser legs, something to keep an eye on... TC be safe :)
Nice, I like that idea, being lazy I have thought about this too. I was wondering if just electric stabiliser actuators would work ok? Cheaper, lighter & easier to setup automation & safety checks so you cant move when they are down, could/would also serve as a theft preventative. I guess a electric/hydraulic system would offer the extra grunt to actually lift & self level the van automatically, but it would also add a substantial weight gain.
awesome Keelan, the Urban has lasted , for the amount of time you are on the road and offroad it has lasted , the average caravan is probably used two or three times a year
Thanks mate! Feel like we are driving it as hard as we can sometimes! I don’t think we could break it if we tried
Good job, great review & info guy’s. I like ur 100% attitude, keep em on their toes. Ur livin the dream guy’s, that is a fantastic bit of setup’s u got there. Q, is ur A/Con reverse cycle? A lot of them only cool & I think this is a big oversight in some of the newer vans equipped with a decent electrical setup like urs. Cheers
One thing I would put on any van is two drop down tables. We have two on ours and with a home made fill in panel we have 2.1 mt of bench space.
Great idea mate! Thanks for watching
Had two hybrids ourselves, the second being an 18 1/2 ft tandem, next van is full width and 21ft.
There’s a few good vans out there, I just wish more of them had one piece sides.
Love it......, nice one guys 🤙👍
thanks Paul!!
Simplicity airbag suspension WooHoo lookin good 🤪🤪🙌
thanks mate!
We get our Urban Tourer van shortly - not sure I am up for fully off-road caravan driving so a happy medium for us! I like the Protrek draw - how are the runners fixed to the floor of the boot? your trip looks great - will keep an eye out for you when we start our tripping around
living the dream. looks amazing but price will turn some people off. keep up the work and vids, i'm living vicariously
Thanks legend!!
Thats a great review
Thanks mate
Hey guys, our friends just pick up there 21'6 Urban 3 weeks ago and there Hotty it's working properly and there just getting a massive run around from The dealer & Urban. There on the edge of losing it with them as it could be is a simple fix.
I’m sure if your friends contact urban they will 100% sort that out straight away.. they have great customer service and they ALWAYS help. Just have to give them a chance to help you.
an idea for reversing the caravan, if the air bag suspension can be operated front and back wheels individually you could drop the front wheels to lift the van as much as posible and raise the rear wheels which should lift them off the ground, it would at least take the drag off
thats an awesome idea mate your should sell that to a company!
Should have invested in a stone stopper which protects your draw bar - I been using them for over ten years. No chassis chipping on drawbar.
Good episode, guys. After following you for quite some time now, and seeing what you put your caravans through, I reckon a couple of stone chips on the draw bar is far from being a fail. I'm really impressed with your setup & the caravan is certainly well built.
Sarah... kick Keelan outside & get him to boil the billy on a fire at 5:30am. How inconsiderate, Keelan. 😂😂 haha
Thanks team. Love following you. 😊
thanks Dave! we agree mate, and seeing exactly how its put together its easy to see why its still in one piece! stone chips need to go though and it will be closer to the 100% bullet proof rating that I want to give it! cheers legend
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Something to remember you have two roof Hatches on in the Bathroom. Hopefully, you got the model with a reversing fan, and further more, you have the Dust fan/ Blower to help circulate the hot air
Yeah too true, we have those! With the reversing fans, I personally wouldn’t use them as a dust fan though while travelling has there’s no filter on the fan and will most likely suck dust straight in!
Hey guys. Awesome vid❤ If you're going through the centre of Australia can I recommend a book called Hell West and Crooked by Tom Cole. He was nominated as a national treasure and is the guy crock Dundee is loosely based on. I read it through the trip and it gives you an amazing perspective. Wish I could post you a copy but great read and great trip
I like the layout of your caravan. What price would I be looking at to get the same caravan. What would the TARE be?
I think in anything you do/make you should never look to say "yes this is the best and all we can do". I think if something is 99% in your eyes thats pretty good and I am not saying dont try to improve on that because if you stop trying to you fall behind. But 99% is pretty damn impressive. I liked your review of your van as its honest and down to earth... on a side note I saw your lap tops and was wondering what you use, windows or apple.. I couldnt quite tell from the vid what each was?
The marketing for the suspension looks cool, but what really kills suspension is corrugations.
Enjoyed the show as always. I disagree that 99% success should be treated as a fail. I get the focus on protecting your integrity, but unless Urban was guaranteeing zero chips, it’s not a fall IMO. If they threw everything out that wasn’t 100% (normal wear & tear) they wouldn’t have a business. If you point out the issue and say it’s 99%, that’s still impeccable integrity.👍😊
hey mate, When we say its a fail we are still using the idea however urban are now going to make it better so it doesn't chip at all, They are always trying to improve thats why we love their vans
@@SarahandKeelanTravels I get it. That said, how much will they spend to eliminate chips? Is the extra weight of a thicker coating worse than 1% chips? It may not be good business to target Zero chips. I like the commitment to perfection, it’s just not always good business. This is not a criticism, just a perspective from working with clients making R&D decisions. Wear & tear is part of the deal. Still a brilliant summary by you and the fact you have committed to being able to say what you want about products you’re getting discounts on, is superb!!
yeah for sure if my van had 4 chips on the draw bar I'd trade it too... LOL
love your work.
haha yeah narh its pretty minor but when you are doing testing for a company and your responsible for that product going on 100 vans in 6 months time then its a big deal and we need to make something that is 100%
Great review guys well done, awesome van 👍👍✌
Keeping a modern caravan for 30 years? Hmm, I do have my doubts about anything they make these days lasting that long if it goes off road. Not that I'll be around to see if I'm right or not LOL. As something of an old school caravanner I do have a bit of a giggle about all the modern conveniences people use these days. We spent 7 years on the road full time without even having an indoor shower/toilet. Just a pop up tent and a porta potty.
These will mate, nothing to rot, and it’s highest quality, you definitely don’t need all the bells and whistles but it’s awesome to have if you do like the creature comforts, which I’m sure you can understand
I'm the same but been there done all that , gee it's nice to have a poop inside and have a shower inside too , when ya leave the house hit the rd yer it's a nice luxury when ya getting older and a quick pull over travelling or a overnight stay who wants to set up a tent and put a portable toilet in it then wait all day 4 the solar shower to warm up 😅 I'm over all that now
Have you guys ever considered changing the tyres from the off-road ones you currently have fitted to low rolling resistance highway type tyres. I would love to see you test the current tyres vs highway tyres to see whay difference you get in fuel economy when towing and if it makes any discernible difference to teh way the van tows, in my mind it makes no sense to have high traction tyres when they are not driven, I imagine you may lose some sideways grip but I think in reality it will be negligible and the gain sin fuel economy will out way nay negatives.
The mud terrain tyres have a stronger sidewall compared to highway tyres. If it was a on road caravan, highway tyres would be better but the risk off road is punctures
Getting close to buying a van, some great advice there.
Great video and appreciate the honesty. Has the manufacturer applied a primer underneath the powdercoat? Powdercoat is actually porous and if the base metal is not primed prior to coating it will rust leading to chipping and flaking of the powercoat.
yes it has been primed! like I said, 99% of the van is beautiful like it came out of the factory its just those few on the top of the draw bar, I actually think its from rocks getting stuck in my boots then I stand onto the draw bar and chip it! none the less its not good enough and urban have got something better now haha
@@SarahandKeelanTravels Thanks for the reply, very keen to hear about this new coating they have, props if it doesnt fade as quick as raptor coating!
As a powdercoater i can say that it is just not as good as galvanized metal even when primed and hot coated.
keep up the vids - we enjoy them. 4 chips is hardly a broken carava - what is broken in your van though is the curtain (is that in lieu of a sliding door to your bathroom? ) in case you didn't notice.
You showed us a few chips tonight but we have not seen any fish yet
hahah no fish yet! they are coming
It’s great to see a video after the van has been put through a workout for 6mths. Are the cruise master airbags an upgrade to standard that urban fits? Do you have the standard Xgrid that is in the Urban or is it itech? Is it under bed or couch? Really like the kitchen and lounge in that position- did you make the windows larger?
Cruise master ATX is standard on all XTreme urban model, no our system is bigger than the x grid, extra solar and batteries.
Yeah we went for extra large windows they are awesome!cheers for watching
Hi you 2 awesome people, would just like to show you something you might like. No more bashing to get your coffee out, we bought one of these game changer we could not live without it now , hope you like it. I don't know how to add picture sorry. Breville puck sucker its called
Guys I know you are sick of this question but where did you get the insulated car shades from?
The trick to awning screws, just a bit of backpacker tape.
Haha cheers mate!!
Lol the way that caravan is bouncing around when you show footage of them testing their new shocks is ridonculous! I'm wondering if they're going to put different modes for stiffness in the airbags system like highway driving would be more stiff and off road would be more bouncy
Awesome vid guys!! good to see AUSSIE BUILT QUALITY!!! a cupple of chips and you drive like a mad dog!!!
Haha thanks mate!! 🤙🏽🤙🏽
That was awesome. Love you guys!! So I can order the wicked ass beasty thing and I will get the battery upgrade. 😂🤙👍
You will hahaha wicked ass beasty thang
Hey crew, what's the go with the battery upgrade cam you explain a bit more please, our amorlite is finally coming in September 🙏🙏😉👍👍🍺🍺
Have u got some news guys ? Just looking at Sarah in the brown top 😊??
Hahah don’t know what brown shirt means haha
Na mate it's that style of trendy shirt I don't think a surprise is coming yet or they would be going 4 a bigger van with bunks 😅
That’s called wear and tear mate not a failure… you’re living out of it everyday no different to things wearing out on a house
for sure mate, I 100% agree! we have come up with a new coating that doesn't suffer any wear and tear, cant wait to show ya
Do you have the specs on your battery power setup with inverters and all. We have a coffee machine , blender and A/C that we would like to try to run off grid from time to time.
Great review Legends. Just saying Leroy is a good looking rig....sik AF.
Hey Keelan , totally random question . Where did you get your head unit module upgrade from ? I remember seeing it in the 200 build but don’t think you mentioned any deets ? Also any probs with it ? I’ve heard they are Chinese made and can be problematic .🤔
Cool Ep big Bangers
Thanks mate
I think every camper trailer should go up an down so not top heavy .wat u think
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Going linex on the chassis?
Could be warm but not quite
Was is one of the rear stabilisers all ways up
Does your trailer have Cruise master suspension.?
Small issue but just wondering if you have found the pull up shades/screens are any good at slowing down the midgies at night & if they flap in strong winds. Have heard the other concertina folding type work better.
Narh they are awesome and don’t flap and don’t let any bugs in, our windows are mibicool dometic ones and they have been awesome. You can whipe these down when they get dirty where you can’t with the concertina style ones
@@SarahandKeelanTravels Thanks
Dual and tandem are totally different. Dual is wheels beside each on the same axle, tandem is wheels one behind the other on seperate axles
Thanks mate 🤙🏽🤙🏽
I got to say, storing/putting your coffee machine above your washing machine is absurd. You need to get someone to make a surround or base plate for the coffee machine n leave it on the kitchen bench.
If it makes a big noise, take it outside or just use a microwave until everyone is awake… or buy a second one and store it in an outside compartment!!
thanks mate! pretty sure no one has done it and no matter how absurd and profound it may sound, we are going to try it and see if its something far better than what it is now!
What dust suppression system is it? Looking for one for my van but most seem to be roof mount but looking to save space for solar up there
It’s an urban caravans one, fully integrated into the wall with a inline fan and filter behind the fridge vent works a treat
@@SarahandKeelanTravels ah rito I might email urban for more details see if I can assemble one together myself in a spot that’ll work for my van. Thanks
Guys, we are waiting for x-terain and I have question do tape your fridge and cabinets before you drive corrugated Road?
my advice, make sure to have decent latches and/or locks on them
Narh mate the latches are top notch, never ever had one open on us. Never had the fridge open either unless we didn’t shut it properly once haha but yeah don’t worry about that, urban are top notch with that stuff
Urban make nice caravans but they are very heavy.
that is true, Urban are building vans that will last 50 years plus!
What size is your block of coconut coir for composting toilet? Then you half that,.
It’s the big block from Bunnings not sure the size
I still cannot get my head around dragging a massive ‘shxtbox’ around behind a 4x4
How tall are the both of you 🤔 another great episode thanks guys
Great to see you guys tonight and to learn about your adventures. We are fans already. Elvis is in the building xx
all these companys need to stop CNC maching there chassis making it weaker
Thanks guys, we are in the market for a van for two, very informative, will be taking this video on board, with the exception of waking the misso up at 5.30 😂😂 thanks again guys
can of pepsie came with the KFC fat box :):)
Tell us about what you think.
that is good that you can't break it seeing how you drive in the sand
Hi guys, when are going to do the real Australia? Head outback and really test the van ?
How do you do an honest review when your a sponsor or ambassador for the company?
Good question, You see a lot of BS on the internet these days and it's very valid. ill run you through the way we communicate with brands who want to work with us and the vetting that takes place so we can keep our integrity, make honest review videos like this and show our awesome viewers the respect they deserve.
the first thing we say to brands if they want us to review/ use there products.
"are you happy for us to honestly review this product, good or bad?"
if the answer is yes then we come back and say we need X amount of time to test it the product before we show it in any capacity, if the product is no good or we don't believe in it will send it back. which gets us in trouble a lot and makes companies very upset but we refuse to promote cr4p!
We always establish a relationship and understanding with the company where you are able hold your audience at the highest regard & respect them by being able to say whatever you like about the products, the good and the bads and NO personal experience or opinion with the product is censored from them. You also be 100% transparent about the relationship (which we did) You tell the truth about the product and highlight the fails & the bad (which we did) you highlight the good (which we did) highlight the things you would do differently next time, as the van is not perfect. that is how.
We are the only " Van ambassadors" openly getting on YT and highlighting negatives about a caravan company they are working with Which we also did with the last 2 vans "sponsored" or not. We think the Reason Urban want us as ambassadors is because people trust us and we hold our integrity over a pay check any day of the week and will continue to into the future! hope that answers your question.
Well said mate. I guess that’s why we watch you. Cheers
Do they make their caravans any higher. The higher the better I say.
Haha mate this is the highest one on the Australian market! If you like them high the XTreme model by urban is for you
@@SarahandKeelanTravels Nah, was joking.
Haha I see, hard to tell sometimes with typing
@@SarahandKeelanTravels No seriously, I just think it’s way too high. The drag and instability when highway driving….I can only imagine.
I hope the Air Fryer is ok!?!?!😳
Haha mate she’s in top notch working condition
What’s in the oven
couple meat pies haha
hey Gary, when did you order your armorlite, if you ring your dealer and ask them about the SKT battery upgrade they will know if your eligible,
pretty much there is a set date and if you ordered before it your not eligible and if you ordered after you are.
Get a front loading washing machine won't have to move coffee machine
good call mate
Drive it like it’s stolen 😂😂😂
Noice . test tha dog👍
Test the DOOOG haha