TESTING A BRAND NEW CARAVAN! SKYE RV

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  • Опубліковано 16 лют 2024
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    Welcome back to another episode! After a long 8 month wait we've finally got our hands on the brand new Skye RV 14ft Van! This is a brand new product to market and we've been invited to help the team with some R&D on their US models! And what better way to test it than to take it with us on our travels around Texas! Stick around because we're making our way west and exploring some epic waterfalls and some of the biggest underground caves in the US!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 115

  • @kristian62
    @kristian62 4 місяці тому +10

    Should be open 100%

  • @si.milner
    @si.milner 4 місяці тому +9

    100%, Ayers Rock really needs to be opened up again for climbing if they have any hope of revitalising tourism back into the NT.
    Also, love the new van... absoluuuute game-changer hahaha 😂😂

  • @WrongTurnAdventures
    @WrongTurnAdventures 4 місяці тому +5

    100% it should be re-opened for all to climb.

  • @maxcullen3427
    @maxcullen3427 4 місяці тому +3

    Forgot how much Australian love swimming holes plus accents are amazing as a Pom
    Almost the Aussie thing just had few tinnies love that attitude

    • @maxcullen3427
      @maxcullen3427 4 місяці тому

      Whoever does camera work and editing is amazing

  • @davidfurniss7224
    @davidfurniss7224 4 місяці тому +3

    Looks like it's got all the best features of the #VisionRV...same designer, no doubt!

    • @Squidley1972
      @Squidley1972 4 місяці тому

      Original designer , yes. Better to deal with.

  • @jonesywa
    @jonesywa 4 місяці тому +2

    Yep, I climbed it,loved it.
    Even heavy rain the next day.
    Won't back till it's open.
    That van is amazing, and like Nav said, can I have one.

  • @djdenhart6444
    @djdenhart6444 4 місяці тому +2

    I really need to spend more time in the great outdoors.

  • @paulsmit8147
    @paulsmit8147 4 місяці тому +2

    Two brothers from different mothers....🤙
    We have some awesome caves this side too, a well known one - Cango Caves......
    We have those 'prickly pears' this side too, you pick them with a tin can, peel them, and stick them in the fridge, damm good..
    What an awesome little van, can see myself living in that 👍
    Thanks for the share 😎🤙

    • @theexplorelife
      @theexplorelife  4 місяці тому +1

      Some crazy similarly between landscapes in Aus and Us this episode! Thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

  • @marksleightholm2821
    @marksleightholm2821 4 місяці тому +1

    I climbed Ayres rock was awesome, should still be able to climb it,

  • @scottmoore9215
    @scottmoore9215 4 місяці тому +10

    I have also climbed Ayers rock it should be opened again.

  • @calvinh.8882
    @calvinh.8882 4 місяці тому +1

    The new camper/caravan is awesome!! Every outdoor person should have one.

  • @whiskeytown3777
    @whiskeytown3777 4 місяці тому +2

    Love the content, and yes the rock should be open to all Australian's and Tourists to see and enjoy.

  • @benadams2097
    @benadams2097 4 місяці тому +2

    Nice van. Basically a vision vh with different layouts and a few nicer finishes. Can’t wait to see the dual axle 16 footer.

    • @Squidley1972
      @Squidley1972 4 місяці тому +1

      Same designer, but better person and company to deal with. Guaranteed.

  • @woolengrappler
    @woolengrappler 3 місяці тому

    This looks awesome! If they could stack another king size bed above the current bed you could easily sleep 4 to 6 people.

  • @marcushosmer1856
    @marcushosmer1856 4 місяці тому +1

    That is an impressive camper and rig. This coming from the yellow Jeep that was next you at Colorado Ben state park.

  • @mattrolley8309
    @mattrolley8309 4 місяці тому +4

    Nice van Skye RV but can’t help seeing it’s almost identical to the Vision RV that has been around for a few years. What’s the story?

    • @bugsyborromeo
      @bugsyborromeo 4 місяці тому +1

      Darren was one of their co-founders and a lead designer

  • @samuelnehil7858
    @samuelnehil7858 4 місяці тому +3

    Beautiful Caravan, wish it was a 4 wheel base

    • @Squidley1972
      @Squidley1972 4 місяці тому

      Go the 16 and you can have that.

  • @M17CH68
    @M17CH68 4 місяці тому +1

    “Put this guys word to his test”!!!!😂😂😂😜

  • @craignowland7486
    @craignowland7486 4 місяці тому

    Yeah it should be open, we climbed and walked around it in 2018, was great.

  • @bree.bonnie
    @bree.bonnie 4 місяці тому +1

    Those caves 😮

  • @micahbell3119
    @micahbell3119 4 місяці тому +1

    "take it in the bush..." Well, I NEVER!! lol
    Also, if you ever do go on a camping adventure with Outdoor Boys lets just hope you know what cold is.

  • @jacobkay5670
    @jacobkay5670 4 місяці тому

    Bro i live in England and hate it want to be in OZ keep up the wicked content. I know your in USA but watching your vids nake me want to move to Oz with the kids so much 🤙🤙

  • @svenngunnarrustgard1228
    @svenngunnarrustgard1228 4 місяці тому +4

    Nav's reasoning for a place to have coffee "it has windows ey"😂

  • @dme6991
    @dme6991 4 місяці тому +1

    Cool van. You put us onto the Vision a few years ago and we love it and recon it’s better than the sky

    • @theexplorelife
      @theexplorelife  4 місяці тому +1

      Wait till you see the new Skye 😮‍💨

  • @LoneStarOverland
    @LoneStarOverland 4 місяці тому

    Matty and Nav, glad to see you guys enjoyed Colorado Bend SP and Enchanted Rock. Two of my favs.
    Also there are some cool tracks in that part of Texas. T

    • @theexplorelife
      @theexplorelife  4 місяці тому +1

      Will have to come back for some wheeling!

    • @LoneStarOverland
      @LoneStarOverland 4 місяці тому

      @@theexplorelife when you are ready for some rockcrawling let me know and we will go to Katemcy Rocks in Mason TX. They don’t call it the Moab of Texas for no reason. Then I will take you to a good spot to camp on the LLano River. 👍🏻

  • @Ashwyn_mc
    @Ashwyn_mc 4 місяці тому +1

    Yewww nice whip!

  • @91mattmiller
    @91mattmiller 4 місяці тому +1

    Van looks miint matty 👌 be devo'd to hand it back.

  • @ducfatsvideos.6293
    @ducfatsvideos.6293 4 місяці тому +2

    Your Skye RV 14 footer looks suspiciously like a Vision VH 14?? Have they branched out with another brand?

    • @adamsmith5565
      @adamsmith5565 4 місяці тому

      I reacon your right. That might explain how a company that has a decade of experience is only just releasing prototypes in 2024.

  • @Johno865
    @Johno865 4 місяці тому +1

    There is a decent cave not far from Demo's place, I think it's called Cave with no name.

  • @dagsbouch
    @dagsbouch 4 місяці тому

    Should definitely be open alright. Nice van.

  • @seanchristie7150
    @seanchristie7150 4 місяці тому +5

    Uluru should definitely be closed, van looks like a vision van

  • @lencleave7470
    @lencleave7470 4 місяці тому

    Ayres Rock should be open and the van looks good, hopefully cheaper than the vison 👌

  • @stuartkcalvin
    @stuartkcalvin 4 місяці тому

    22:20 the roof is not hydraulic, it's driven by mechanical worm gear

  • @MarkSDCA
    @MarkSDCA 4 місяці тому +2

    I want to see Navi cook an iguana.

  • @davidcolesr.8628
    @davidcolesr.8628 4 місяці тому +1

    You are a Lucky Young Man

  • @stuartkcalvin
    @stuartkcalvin 4 місяці тому

    09:40 looks like a Sunseeker VH14 that you towed for a while. I got one last year. Very good with lots of solar and more battery. Pretty good for one or two at a pinch, if you like outside cooking and living.

  • @stuartkcalvin
    @stuartkcalvin 4 місяці тому

    If you option for a Queen bed, it'll cost AUD$850 for the side cabinetry 2023 prices. Go Queen and gain the extra storage space.

  • @Nickocool587
    @Nickocool587 4 місяці тому +1

    Salesman in Matty coming out here

  • @shawnpayne5998
    @shawnpayne5998 4 місяці тому

    Absolutely awsome van 😂

  • @allanhill9387
    @allanhill9387 4 місяці тому +1

    Should be open to all

  • @justinburns2051
    @justinburns2051 4 місяці тому +1

    You need to see the Carlsbad caverns and the Guadalupe mountains!

  • @phillroo7871
    @phillroo7871 4 місяці тому +3

    Straight up question, is the Skyerv manufactured in Australia?

    • @theexplorelife
      @theexplorelife  4 місяці тому +1

      No mate it’s not. But I can assure you the quality is as good. If you see one in person you will understand.

  • @maxsfarmingandfishing
    @maxsfarmingandfishing 4 місяці тому +1

    I tried one of those cactus fruits for the first time on Friday!

  • @craignowland7486
    @craignowland7486 4 місяці тому

    Does the storage cabinet in the shower have waterproof lip around the inside of them like a canopy door

  • @stuartkcalvin
    @stuartkcalvin 4 місяці тому

    It probably has a Tare of 2200 with an ATM of 3000. That's a payload of 800Kg. 300 litres of water tanks - well you can see where that's going ...

  • @jaydenmccormack7660
    @jaydenmccormack7660 4 місяці тому +5

    Open up Ayer’s rock silly to close it

  • @davidkemister3778
    @davidkemister3778 4 місяці тому +1

    You know what they say..."Don't go chasing waterfalls"

  • @coreydark8795
    @coreydark8795 4 місяці тому +1

    I'm keen to find out the tare weight before water gas and everything is put in the van and it's ATM. I've seen some with only 400kg paylaod and that's before filling the water tanks...

  • @darrensmith2261
    @darrensmith2261 4 місяці тому +2

    Uluru closed

  • @TRUMP4LIFE1359
    @TRUMP4LIFE1359 4 місяці тому +1

    Yummy Coors

  • @deanadams7198
    @deanadams7198 4 місяці тому +1

    Where’s the offshore fishing boat you guys built ?

    • @theexplorelife
      @theexplorelife  4 місяці тому

      I sold it late 2020. Was doing a lap around Aus in 2021 and was dragging a caravan. New boat coming 😁

  • @glennmcharg7458
    @glennmcharg7458 4 місяці тому +3

    Ayres Rock 100% should be open to all.

  • @jerry50bmg65
    @jerry50bmg65 4 місяці тому +1

    You need to connect with Matt Carriker. A Texas UA-cam force.

    • @morgancross5454
      @morgancross5454 4 місяці тому

      They did a collab a few months ago

    • @TheAlpineShepherdBoy
      @TheAlpineShepherdBoy 4 місяці тому

      They have not too long ago. That's how I found their channel. They were camping on his resort.

  • @warrenandrews2972
    @warrenandrews2972 3 місяці тому

    Putting a order in 16.6 when is the boss home

  • @waynebrown6962
    @waynebrown6962 4 місяці тому +2

    OPEN

  • @RandysRides
    @RandysRides 4 місяці тому +1

    A-ha !! My fave beer in your hand. Coors lite is the best.

  • @LochieCondon
    @LochieCondon 4 місяці тому +2

    What happened to the patriot matty?

    • @theexplorelife
      @theexplorelife  4 місяці тому +1

      The team loaned it to us for the first part of our trip! Loved it but had to give it back 😂

  • @diggerswa6966
    @diggerswa6966 4 місяці тому +1

    Awning on that side for usa only???

    • @theexplorelife
      @theexplorelife  4 місяці тому

      Yeah mate completely reversed layout to suit US

  • @geoffc2347
    @geoffc2347 4 місяці тому

    When's Tanya Zyetta joining for another Getaway episode doing nothing. lmao!

  • @McGarnn
    @McGarnn 4 місяці тому

    Nice van! Howmuchisit?

  • @BradAtherton-bj2tc
    @BradAtherton-bj2tc 4 місяці тому +1

    What happen to the Patriot

    • @theexplorelife
      @theexplorelife  4 місяці тому

      Was a short term loan! Had to give it back unfortunately 😂

  • @leecoates6524
    @leecoates6524 4 місяці тому +2

    i think uluru should open but last time i climb it all i saw was cigarette butts and dirty nappies so i understand why it was closed , its a shame we have healthy pigs traveling our country , cant wait to see skye rv off road see if its dust proof think it needs to go down creb track

    • @theexplorelife
      @theexplorelife  4 місяці тому +2

      Yeah good point mate - sometimes the amount of disrespect in spots warrants the closures 👍

  • @JeffmilesMILES
    @JeffmilesMILES 4 місяці тому +1

    Open

  • @TroyStory2.0
    @TroyStory2.0 4 місяці тому +6

    Definitely should be be open for all to climb Explore and appreciate, not yours not mine , OURS 🇦🇺

  • @MicahBell_1860
    @MicahBell_1860 4 місяці тому +1

    Don't go chasin' waterfalls

  • @cyclemoto8744
    @cyclemoto8744 4 місяці тому +1

    The caravan looks good however the company has no phone number listed on their website. Instant fail in my book. That aside, thanks for the content lads. Cheers

  • @ashleighrenae2187
    @ashleighrenae2187 4 місяці тому +1

    Hey Matty, are you sponsored by mince? 😅

  • @andrewedwards417
    @andrewedwards417 4 місяці тому +2

    NAV getting his own vehicle to tow the inevitable incoming boat?
    Now yiu got a van does that mean a female on the scene like last time?

    • @theexplorelife
      @theexplorelife  4 місяці тому +1

      Just testing for the meantime mate but hopefully get one for our travels in Aus 🙌 Nav gets smelly after a while so would be good to have a shower in the road 😂

  • @adamsteer6258
    @adamsteer6258 4 місяці тому

    Weird

  • @aussieadventurestimetoplay
    @aussieadventurestimetoplay 4 місяці тому

    Useless on a Samsung fold

  • @noneyacabbage
    @noneyacabbage 4 місяці тому +1

    First impression, Meh. Second impression, it has damn Toyota wheels, WTF? The door handle won't stand up, looks nice but not for the price.

  • @Mike_221
    @Mike_221 4 місяці тому +14

    Ya'll should disclose if this is paid advertisement? Otherwise, it seems pretty un-ethical.

    • @Ghostpotato7
      @Ghostpotato7 4 місяці тому +5

      They legally have to

    • @Ivan-dk2uf
      @Ivan-dk2uf 4 місяці тому +5

      Who cares, good looking van

    • @michaelnugara1
      @michaelnugara1 4 місяці тому +1

      All their gear are paid promotions. Don't think they pay for much

    • @christurner68
      @christurner68 4 місяці тому

      Who gives a shit! Sook!

    • @theexplorelife
      @theexplorelife  4 місяці тому +23

      It’s not paid promotion. We’re testing for them. I don’t back a product unless I think it’s the goods. This is no different!