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@TimeWithMe824
@TimeWithMe824 Күн бұрын
$170/mo for internet connection virtually everywhere in the world? That's a good deal depending on your lifestyle.
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 14 сағат бұрын
Look I think it’s expensive buttt it allows us to work and make money when normally we wouldn’t be able
@dazzratpac8557
@dazzratpac8557 Күн бұрын
They are a Mercedes sprinter is a reliable bucket of crap.. Stop spreading propaganda mate. Like the other person said in the comments, the government got a deal with Mercedes.. they wernt chosen for reliability.. I have a colleague that is contracted to service the Ambulances and the sprinters are constantly breaking down with major electrical issues, engine and gearbox issues.. Toyota is where it’s at
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Күн бұрын
Totally agree with Toyotas as well, they go forever. It would be nice if they created a big van like a sprinter but they don’t. We have had sprinters in the past and travelled full time in one for 3 years with no issues and met sooooo many people on the road doing the same thing and with no issues.
@LucyPomroy
@LucyPomroy 2 күн бұрын
Amazing! I'm buying my first van and yours is great inspo!! Can I ask where you got that CUTE rope ladder to the bed?
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 2 күн бұрын
Congratulations. Good question, it was either from spotlight or searched jute rope on google and find a place
@Heven-Steven
@Heven-Steven 3 күн бұрын
Algorithmic dono because you deserve more recognition!
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 3 күн бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@banjopaisley1021
@banjopaisley1021 3 күн бұрын
Dang wish my parents were rich too. Different story when a wildfire burns everything and you are forced to live van life. Sad how people do everything for social media gratification and the chance they might go viral.... meanwhile people work and produce, struggle and claw. If you're on here thinking everyone is going to just coddle and love you.... you really are diluted and delusional. Remember the world might revolve around you, but real people are tired of seeing spoiled people get whatever they want with minimal effort. If you cared about independent life you would get off your social media and enjoy it instead of wanting to show off for views... dang, just, dang kisddos.
@rhdboat
@rhdboat 3 күн бұрын
holy how miserable are you?
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 3 күн бұрын
You sound like fun to hang out with 😂😂😂
@DrifterVans
@DrifterVans 4 күн бұрын
Love to see the reasons behind why you went with this model!
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 4 күн бұрын
@@DrifterVans We traveled Australia for over 2 years in a sprinter and never had any issues at all. We decided to go with a 416 model because they can handle more weight
@Matt_Ranger
@Matt_Ranger 4 күн бұрын
…but the steering wheel is on the wrong side…
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 4 күн бұрын
😂 is the right side hahaha
@Matt_Ranger
@Matt_Ranger 4 күн бұрын
@ right, but not correct 🙃
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 4 күн бұрын
@ 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@Friday-z8f
@Friday-z8f 4 күн бұрын
Ooo early
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Күн бұрын
😊
@blackcavalry9298
@blackcavalry9298 5 күн бұрын
Damn u lack subs
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 4 күн бұрын
Don’t know how to take this
@cjmoore-lile6706
@cjmoore-lile6706 4 күн бұрын
Really dude💀
@Hodevine
@Hodevine 4 күн бұрын
@@wadeanddani eh, dont mind it and keep on truckin buddy
@geoffotaylor2276
@geoffotaylor2276 5 күн бұрын
Your mercedes must be different from the European shit mercedes that are continually breaking down, don't work properly from the day they're delivered from the dealer, never ever another mercedes!
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 4 күн бұрын
Oh wow, that’s not very common here at all
@DavdMar
@DavdMar 4 күн бұрын
I’m not an expert but I know the diesel quality is different in other parts of the world. The US has very low Sulfur diesel and it creates a lot of issues in their diesel cars.
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 4 күн бұрын
@@DavdMar this would make sense with poor fuel. It’s very common here to get over 500,000km on a well serviced sprinter engine
@DavdMar
@DavdMar 4 күн бұрын
@@wadeanddani I’m in Oz too. I just watch too many Dave’s Auto Center videos! Nice van by the way 👍
@rattlecat5968
@rattlecat5968 4 күн бұрын
​@@wadeanddani500,000 kilometers is about 300,000 miles (US/English) and Mercedes regularly reach that here as well. However, there are brand loyalists who only *"buy American,"* like Ford and Chevy. What they do not realize is our *"AMERICAN"* cars are usually BUILT OVERSEAS or in Mexico! Secondly, due to the market shares of Ford and Chevy here, there are many, many more repair shops and dealerships that can and will work on Fords and Chevys, but, relatively few that can or will work on a Mercedes, especially in the central region of our country.
@nebojsanjegovanovic8429
@nebojsanjegovanovic8429 5 күн бұрын
Ambulances and post like any other business doesnt choose ot for reliability.. its just the deal they get...
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 4 күн бұрын
Interesting thought, what van would you go for?
@ChampNewman-o4f
@ChampNewman-o4f 5 күн бұрын
Kitty❤
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Күн бұрын
Living his best life 😊
@mutrusmcplumpo1307
@mutrusmcplumpo1307 6 күн бұрын
I agree. If i lived in Australia, I'd get a hilux camper. They're illegal in America. The sprinter is great for families and couples though
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 6 күн бұрын
@@mutrusmcplumpo1307 no way, why are they illegal there?
@ralphowens4510
@ralphowens4510 5 күн бұрын
@@wadeanddani They are not illegal, Amazon uses them everywhere. And since nobody has commented on the young lady, nice choice!
@tumbleweed1976
@tumbleweed1976 5 күн бұрын
@@wadeanddaniNot legal in USA unfortunately. They do sell in Mexico and I see them crossing the border in San Diego. Not certain as to why. I drive a Toyota Sienna minivan instead and it is a compromise.
@rattlecat5968
@rattlecat5968 4 күн бұрын
​@@wadeanddaniI would guess either the safety features don't meet our regulations, or, there are emissions regulations that aren't met. 🤷 On a long shot, it might have something to do with trade laws here.
@StephenHartleyBrundrett
@StephenHartleyBrundrett 6 күн бұрын
Engine goes Bang
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 6 күн бұрын
Why is that?
@htothek9780
@htothek9780 6 күн бұрын
@@wadeanddanibecause he‘s jealous
@Calendula_3.6
@Calendula_3.6 10 күн бұрын
In fact, I see so many people complaining about showers inside vans, which not only make it more humid and prone to mold, but also take up a lot of precious space. I would never do it, especially in the modern world we live in, where there are gyms in every city.
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 7 күн бұрын
All very valid points. On the flip side, having a shower can potentially add to the resale value. It’s all a compromise
@Lazaina
@Lazaina 13 күн бұрын
Love from Jamaica 🇯🇲 ❤ 💕 💗 this is a very nice conversion 😊😊😊😊
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 7 күн бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@Lazaina
@Lazaina 7 күн бұрын
@wadeanddani OH MY GOSH I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS SO MUCH 😍 😍 😍
@sallygrover6263
@sallygrover6263 15 күн бұрын
Love the cat❤
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 7 күн бұрын
He is the best, so chill huh
@debbiedwyer5218
@debbiedwyer5218 23 күн бұрын
😂😂
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 7 күн бұрын
🙏🙏
@myka7113
@myka7113 23 күн бұрын
What campsite did u stay at?
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 22 күн бұрын
There is a free camp just outside the national park on the Albany side. From memory it was a 20ish min drive in
@ashishkaushiksingh4176
@ashishkaushiksingh4176 24 күн бұрын
In Indian per month unlimited internet only $5 per month 😅
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 23 күн бұрын
No way, this is ridiculous cheap
@thatderp123
@thatderp123 24 күн бұрын
At first i tought yall were stupid and now i watched everysingle van video
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 23 күн бұрын
😂
@Kosmoscat
@Kosmoscat 24 күн бұрын
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 7 күн бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@zbrider360
@zbrider360 25 күн бұрын
Hello Wade, I'm follow the channel in regard the Sprinter build, I just bought a sprinter and in the process to convert. Just a Question on the Front windows, where did you got the windows from? I have been checking on the Web but not easy to source and many options. Appreciate if you can share, great contends on your guy's build. Cheers Bisek, Queenland.
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 22 күн бұрын
Hey mate, we got the sliding door window from a place called just kampers in Sydney but we had to pick it up. They said they would ship but there was a high risk that it would break in transit and they wouldn’t cover it. Not sure where also you could go sorry
@zbrider360
@zbrider360 21 күн бұрын
@@wadeanddani , Hi Wade, thanks for responding mate, yes they told me the same story but they also told me there is a sister depot here in Brisbane. With this option there is only one freight company that deliver from A to B, control transport. After this I need to pick the Glass up to reduce the risk of courier handling. Just interesting depends where the Glass is manufactured overseas or local it require transporting. I leave it there. I bought a 2023 model AWD 419, it came up for sale unexpected, could not let it go. Cheers B
@ostwelt
@ostwelt 26 күн бұрын
Just ordered a 500x700mm skylight to fit with the same orientation for the same reasons on the rear of my Sprinter! So I can not tell you invaluable this is as a how-to for something so substantial and seemingly rare. Was impressed to see you cut through a roof beam without seemingly a care :) Guess your experience tells your the whole thing will hold whilst still being structurally sound.... Wonderful to see that much light come through: as you say completely changes the rear area dynamics. Lovely. Fabulous video; thank you.
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 22 күн бұрын
It’s been amazing having all this extra light coming in and an access upto the roof has been nice as well
@lucasasselmeier7825
@lucasasselmeier7825 27 күн бұрын
Okay sprinter van is a top choice 😮
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 22 күн бұрын
This van has treated us sooo well. 2 plus years with full time travel and never let us down 😃
@CatzDolz
@CatzDolz 27 күн бұрын
Thats the voice of MATT HARNACKE !!!!
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 20 күн бұрын
I had to google him but don’t see it
@Rob-t7e
@Rob-t7e Ай бұрын
What a basic generation
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani 7 күн бұрын
How so
@liztippet-nv9xi
@liztippet-nv9xi Ай бұрын
Where do you put the litter box for the cat?
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Ай бұрын
We decided to put it in between the two front seats and put a lid on it when we are driving
@forget2bhuman993
@forget2bhuman993 Ай бұрын
lol, dropped a matress in a van, put in a butane cooker, done, traveling the country. your gonna sit in that van and waste living
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Ай бұрын
We all have our own styles. This is our 2nd build and love how its turning out so far
@mikeskril6631
@mikeskril6631 Ай бұрын
You are wrong about the Renogy DC-DC with mppt...the model shown in the video does support charging from solar and the alternator at the same time.
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Ай бұрын
Oh interesting, thanks for the bringing it up. I will certainly look into to confirm, that’s even better if so 😀
@Creating22
@Creating22 Ай бұрын
Oh WoW what a fantastic job you guys have done. Your first van was great but this one is amazing. Would love to see how you built your shower. We are doing our Sprinter up atm and find all your videos so helpful . Thanks 👍
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Ай бұрын
Yeah it’s definitely a step up from the last van, we are loving how it’s turning out so far
@unyalliman
@unyalliman Ай бұрын
Just a note. Power is never pushed, it is drawn.
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Ай бұрын
Thanks for the correction 👍
@horaceshmorace
@horaceshmorace Ай бұрын
That's a big sink.
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Ай бұрын
You see the sink in our new van 😂
@horaceshmorace
@horaceshmorace Ай бұрын
@@wadeanddani How tall is she? That was decent headroom in the shower.
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Ай бұрын
Check out our system with My Generator and use code WND30 for $30 off anything at My Generator www.mygenerator.com.au/product/renogy-wade-dani-campervan-bundle
@michisummit
@michisummit Ай бұрын
how much is this system overall?
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Ай бұрын
Just under $5,500 for all of the Renogy equipment plus cables and fuses would another $500ish. You can check out the Rengoy stuff here. We also have a code WND30 for $30 off anything with My Generator which hopefully helps 😃 www.mygenerator.com.au/product/renogy-wade-dani-campervan-bundle
@michaelzilkowsky2936
@michaelzilkowsky2936 Ай бұрын
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@NozWort77
@NozWort77 Ай бұрын
That’s so cool 👌🏼
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Ай бұрын
we are sooo happy with how it has turned out. We almost have a liveable van
@brenovaccarezza2892
@brenovaccarezza2892 Ай бұрын
Thank you! Very nice tips! Just bought a campervan and was chasing some life hacks 9:00
@brenovaccarezza2892
@brenovaccarezza2892 Ай бұрын
And you look like young Kurt Russel! 😂
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Ай бұрын
Congratulations on the new van, Hopefully, this video help you. hahahaha I havent had that one before but i will take it
@missP828
@missP828 Ай бұрын
Where is the water coming from?
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Ай бұрын
We have around 170 litres of water in tanks under the van, when we run low, we find somewhere to fill them back up
@EemilLehtimaki
@EemilLehtimaki Ай бұрын
Cute cat😊
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Ай бұрын
thanks so much
@EternallyGod
@EternallyGod Ай бұрын
Thx sucker for wasting your money on solar!
@Roobotics
@Roobotics Ай бұрын
I'd reserve this comment for solar homes in stable grid areas, struggling to make ROI before the panels fail and have to be replaced in a never-ending subsidized cycle. Having convenient power generated wherever you go, isn't much of a waste, if all you care about is having a maintainable lifestyle.
@EternallyGod
@EternallyGod Ай бұрын
@@Roobotics Barely any power generated you mean. If you cant aim the panel perfectly at the sun the efficiency drops to under 10%. Easier to buy a generator and a fuel tank....this problem has already been fixed but you kamala voters are suckers. I have money invested into solar companies cause of the money spent on pushing solar garbage is immense and there is a sucker born everyday.
@NavySeal2k
@NavySeal2k Ай бұрын
I had an ROI after 5 years given I have a bigger base load of around 250W. So thx sucker for not understanding solar and keeping demand low enough to still drop panel prices. You can get 800W complete sets für around 200 bucks now. Even my grandpa would have a fast ROI only watching TV...
@EternallyGod
@EternallyGod Ай бұрын
@@NavySeal2k You cant even do math. School has really failed in your country.
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@ACT0080
@ACT0080 Ай бұрын
Nice work
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Ай бұрын
It was a lot of work!
@RossenBial
@RossenBial Ай бұрын
You got a fan from Bulgaria❤😀🤙🏼
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Ай бұрын
Thats sooo cool, welcome 😃
@mervynbaillie1128
@mervynbaillie1128 Ай бұрын
Looks great good work and well laid out👍👏
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Ай бұрын
It’s all starting to come together!
@DanteKnox
@DanteKnox Ай бұрын
wait so you sh!t & shower in the same spot literally? that's gnarly but you're doing you.
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Ай бұрын
I guess the idea of that isn’t for you, than traveling across the country in a van is out of the question 😂
@DanteKnox
@DanteKnox Ай бұрын
@wadeanddani I mean I can always travel across the country in a van and just stay at hotels you know.
@MoJoStation829
@MoJoStation829 Ай бұрын
Clear skies required, huh? Thats kijda lame at over 100 a month. Ill wait til ryan reynolds signs on and gets it down to 15
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Ай бұрын
We didn’t have any issues with clouds. It was great for us. I would say thou, if your in a gully the mountains can give you some issues
@mikkei2381
@mikkei2381 Ай бұрын
what starlink plan did u subscribe to ?
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Ай бұрын
We had the roam one.
@oneaboveall1895
@oneaboveall1895 Ай бұрын
You live in a van for content
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Ай бұрын
No, we lived in a van to explore Australia
@changuele
@changuele Ай бұрын
Bad ,it's owned by thief musk. Not a cent from me
@afghandrifter
@afghandrifter Ай бұрын
I am in Afghanistan and just decided to buy one But here only one conpany have the device at 1600$ 😑 Can anyone help me that where i can buy the device.
@wadeanddani
@wadeanddani Ай бұрын
Thats crazy. We bought ours from starlink.
@piersbeaumont507
@piersbeaumont507 Ай бұрын
On the Starlink availability map it shows that Afghanistan doesn’t have starlink coverage and doesn’t look like it ever will