Budget Friendly Roof Rack Option, Unistrut! It's all hard work!

[@life_uncharted]

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[@prudishfish]

Atta boy! We’ll all be right behind you. 🎉 run forest RUUUUUN ❤

[@life_uncharted]

🤣🤣. There you are. What the heck am I doing awake at this time? 😱

[@prudishfish]

@@life_uncharted you’re anxious! Rub some tiger balm on your face and to bed!!!! Phone down! I’ll man the comments 🤓

[@life_uncharted]

@@prudishfish 🤣🤣. I passed out. Thanks though 😉😁

[@steved2189]

Well said ! And good luck with any future plans ! GO FOR IT ! ….. enjoying watching your van build 👍

[@life_uncharted]

Thank you 👍👍. Lots more to come.

[@techbloke5970]

Great job so far it all starting to take shape

[@life_uncharted]

Cheers. Yeah we're slowly getting there. I'll be finishing work soon then I'll be full time on it! Exciting 👍😁

[@Bmthgooner]

It's simple Adrian, you do you. As Land Rover said, One Life, Live It and Levellers say, There's Only One Way Of Life and That's Your Own. Keep going you legend. By the way, your kids are amazing - what a credit to you, and their Mum of course

[@life_uncharted]

@@Bmthgooner now this the sort of comment I like 👍👍😁. Thank you so much

[@ourworldonwheels]

I love unistrut!lol made my rack more or less the same, I used the solid strut(no holes) for the 2 parallel lengths and drilled my own fixings to suit, plus used capping on top to stop any standing water👍🏼 Genuinely though, I am a little concerned you only used 3 m6 rivnuts to fix on each side. Rivnuts are a strong fixing but for this application..you have to think if wind gets under your panels whilst driving creating a “sail effect” the surface area those 3 or 6 nuts have with force constantly pulling up and shaking is really minimal. The roof steel is only 1-1.5mm thick at most and the rivnut contact/pinch area is like a mostly sucked polo!haha …couldn’t think of a better description 😂 If you still have access I’d strongly advise you to use bolts straight through the strut holes and a penny washer inside to spread the load. You can still alter the layout anytime but the main rails will always be permanent regardless. Sorry for the long comment. It’s not a knock at your work mate , purely a safety thing 👍🏼

[@life_uncharted]

@@ourworldonwheels hi. Thanks so much for the advice. This is why I love getting the comments from everyone. So don't worry about sending me free advice 😉. I've actually got 6 nuts down each side. I guess the video made it look like 3. But I hear what you're saying. I could drill a few more and use the other type of rivnut. I forget the name but the spread out much more than the basic rivnut. I'm obviously just copying what I've seen other on KZbin do. The University of KZbin 🤣

[@gilly19651]

Would a Wee spoiler type of thing infront of each solar panel sort the wind problem? 🤔

[@gilly19651]

​@@life_unchartedwee spoiler type thing to divert wind problems I front of each solar panel!!😇🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@life_uncharted]

@@gilly19651 yeah. Would be a good idea if there's any issues 👍👍

[@Rob.1340]

Great channel. All the best to you all. 👍🚐😎

[@life_uncharted]

Thanks so much. I look forward to filming our travels which was what the channel was originally meant to be 🤣

[@RustyArtz]

You are a breath of fresh air.. I’m looking to buy a camper to live off grid I refuse to pay 1k pm for rent

[@life_uncharted]

Cheers. I hear ya. With bills I need at least £1200 a month! Can't wait to say goodbye to that

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

I think you are absolutely doing the right thing. I had a TIA earlier this year which I'm slowly recovering from but it taught be a valuable lesson. You only have ONE life. Its not a practice. Its real and you only have ONE go at it. My mini stroke taught me that siezing your life and making it what you want it to be is the right way to go. I thought when I had the stroke-specially waiting in A&E that I was going to die and its a sobering thought. Now I'm on the mend I have decided to sell the house early next year when I know I'll be ok, and sell Viv and buy a van ready converted because I originally paid a con man good money to convert Viv and found out he was rubbish. So I had a warp spasm, ripped the whole lot out and then spent 12 months redoing viv- and the effort and stress triggered my stroke. I think you're amazing. I think the kids are amazing and Ive loved- and commented on every video. I honestly believe- controversial comment- that this country is finished and I cant wait to get the hell out of it. So, take that leap of faith and give your family that life they deserve. I'm sure your wife-and their mum, will be looking down from above cheering you guys on! ONE LIFE- LIVE IT. Absolute respect🙏- Kenny. PS- the roof rack is looking awesome

[@life_uncharted]

@@viv-i-vangoesforth wow, fantastic comment. Thank you so much. Sorry to hear about your health problems, but good it opened your eyes to something. It's so nice to receive all these positive messages about what I'm doing. I'm sure the trolls will arrive on the channel at some point but so far it's all so positive and encouraging. Thank you once again 😁👍👍

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

@@life_uncharted ignore the trolls. They are too busy typing rubbish. Go for it! regards- Kenny

[@Smarty72]

Good luck, wish I had a Delorean and a truck load of courage so I could rewind 30 years and use the wisdom I now have to make some different life choices. Society does a good job of keeping us in the daily grind for a few crumbs of enjoyment at the end of the week!

[@life_uncharted]

Yep. It's so true. I escaped once before, and vowed never to come back. But it somehow happened. Now it's time to go again. It's never too late 😉

[@robsimpson7619]

Great video with good content, well done👍. As for your final words good on you, I feel that I've been conned by living as we are expected to live, towing the line all my working life and there has been little joy in it at all. I'm in the process of converting my van to escape this rat race as you are but mine is taking a lot longer than I thought (and costing much more than anticipated). Good luck with your plans your kids will appreciate it and thank you. Looking forward to watching you as you embark on the next adventure - Good luck 👍

[@life_uncharted]

Hi👋 thanks so much for your comment. I love getting reassurance from everyone. I know what you mean about the time and costs 🤦😱

[@theoldhobbit3640]

Great progress 👏 👍. Sikaflex under the flange of the rivnut would seal it, and then an application as you have done just for belt and braces 😅

[@life_uncharted]

Rats. You're the second person to say that. Well it's too late now unfortunately. Think I have plenty on top, should be ok😁👍. Thanks for the info👍👍

[@jonlloyd1985]

I’ve just blitzed all your van build episodes in about 3 days and now find myself wanting to do the same thing! Keep up the excellent work can’t wait to see the finished product

[@life_uncharted]

Hi. Thanks so much for watching. Glad it's had an effect on you👍😉. Do it!

[@tehsmom]

I admire what you are planning to do. I look forward to watching the adventure. The adverts here in Thailand are not that invasive..

[@life_uncharted]

@@tehsmom hi👋. Thank you ❤️. Good to hear the ads are not too bad.

[@jamesbond4981]

I fully agree with what you said on your little walk about mate, I did try to email you however I cant find your email address. For what its worth I dont think you are the only one, I am giving my house up very soon and plan to rough it in a van on my own until I have the funds in place to go off traveling. I am self employed and I dont get on with society (never have) and how the world is going I want no part of it, there is a whole planet out there waiting to be explored once you get off the hamster wheel of "norms!". regarding adverts, the best thing you can do is to get a front loaded 10 second preview of the rest of the video content, then hit the video intro, and then place a mid roll at a natural break kind of like "so we will see you in the morning" MID ROLL AD "welcome back and today....." Good luck with it all Im routing for you guys! and hope to follow suit in the near future.

[@life_uncharted]

Thanks again. I thought my email was visible. I'll check. [e-mail] if you want it. Yeah I lived away since my early 20s. never intended on coming back, life had other ideas. But now it's time to escape again. And that's the crazy thing. It does feel like escaping! It's not easy to do because they don't want you to!

[@life_uncharted]

@@jamesbond4981 I actually recorded a much longer rant on that walk. But realised I couldn't use it once I looked back over it 🤣. I'd have been shut down 🤦

[@jamesbond4981]

@@life_uncharted I'll email you then haha!

[@ls1100]

Another great video you are 100% right doing 9 to 5 job living day by day when there more to live getting out there making memories living the best life we are only here once ❤ great job again with you and your family the best ❤❤❤

[@life_uncharted]

@@ls1100 hello again. Thank you so much. It's nice to hear this same sort of comment from so many people ❤️

[@rod8073]

Just found your channel! Our sprinter van was built in Germany and arrived here in the US. Waiting for transport now. It’s been 6 months waiting. Our home is filled with van supplies. Saw you check your solar panels! I got up and checked all three of my panels at 3am.😂 They’re ok!😅 Thanks for reminding me to check them. We are empty nesters and ready to escape! Agree with all you said. You are an amazing dad. Way to go! Subscribed and am binge watching! 👍

[@life_uncharted]

Hi. Thanks so much for the kind words. Also pleased your solar panels are ok😉🤣. Wow you must be getting impatient, I know I am. Only a few months till we leave but I need to go now! 😭

[@rod8073]

Very impatient and anxious! It’ll be here any day now! We are stepping over gear, the ac, max air fan, solars, tools, insulation, etc. 🤣🤣 At least we won’t have to wait for supplies. 😁. Enjoying your channel❤️❤️❤️.

[@duncanedwards-gn8sc]

Hi Adrian ,I'm really enjoying your videos very inspiring,I wanted to comment on this one particularly I watched it late last night and your words you spoke on your walk I just sat there agreeing with everything you said so hats off to you mate for saying it and also being brave and doing something about it ,I'm slowly starting on the same path to the point I've decided to finish work next year so first big step ✅ off the list.keep the awesome content coming your channel stats are better than the channel I'm part of 125 ADV OLDIES but we enjoy making the videos and I'm loving the editing all the best to you all 👍

[@life_uncharted]

Hi. Thanks so much for your lovely comment. It's much appreciated. So glad you are getting something from the content. Good luck with your plans. Maybe see you out on the road one day

[@duncanedwards-gn8sc]

Sounds like a good plan mate , 👍👍🚐 stay safe out there

[@Sue.242]

Fantastic channel. You are doing the right thing. Your kids will appreciate everything if not now but later. Don’t ever doubt yourself. What a wonderful father you are. Well done xx

[@life_uncharted]

Awe thank you so much. Your comment is much appreciated 😁

[@jamesbond4981]

Another great video! I really do love to see Jean working with you, he has such a sense of humor but just gets on with it. My child doesnt do anything helpful most of the time!

[@life_uncharted]

Thank you. Yeah he's a good kid. Always has been. Always does what I ask. Though sometimes a bit slower than I'd like 🤣🤣. But he does bring me back to earth with his daft humour 😉

[@chrisroat6592]

Firstly I hope you put your rivnuts in with sika flex and used stainless steel A4 grade bolts and washers given you may need to change the bars about a little. Second, I don't blame you for wanting to live aboard the van and travel the world what a great experience for your children

[@life_uncharted]

Hi. Yes I have sikaflex on the bolts and allover the top of them too👍. All stainless steel cheers😁. Yep it's going to be an adventure 👍

[@chrisdoyle1921]

Fair play to you, I would love to be able to do it but can’t afford to, society is just a scam I live in Ireland and hate what it’s become. Keep up the good and looking forward to the next vid

[@life_uncharted]

Hi. Thank you so much for your comment. Yep it's certainly a scam. I just made the decision a couple of years ago and saved like crazy. Also had a couple of lucky breaks which has helped. It's been hard work though 😉

[@jansweeney1333]

Same as me I made my mind up a year ago & have been saving up to get out the rat race ...only a year or so to go too freedom. 🙏🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@life_uncharted]

@@jansweeney1333 stay focused. You get there before you know it😉😁

[@stephenmoody8059]

Keep up the good work Dad, your doing the right thing!

[@life_uncharted]

Hi. Thank you very much 👍😁

[@Electricpara]

Also struggle with similar issues especially over the last 4 or so years and its not getting any better. Who knows what this adventure will lead to for you and your family... At the very least lots of happy experiences you's will never forget! Keep up the hard work on the van it will be worth it!

[@life_uncharted]

Hi👋. Thank you so much for your comment. It's not an easy existence in the western world is it. It's basically just that. An existence, not a life!

[@Electricpara]

Exactly and all the while life is passing by!

[@jansweeney1333]

Grt video . I realise it must be scary giving up work thinking about money Side of things but allocate a daily / weekly living allowance ( van money separate). Be stringent with it ,look after the pennies etc etc. 👋🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@life_uncharted]

Hi👋. Yes that's a good idea. Thanks. This is something I've not needed to do before but will have to be strict with myself.

[@gerryan5346]

Love what you are doing. I will be starting my van build in January 2025, with the intention of touring part of Europe with my wife next September and we will be bringing our 3yr old grandson on daytrips and weekends away in Ireland.I am really looking forward to that. I am currently growing my stock of tools and accessories so that I do not cut into my budget for the van conversion when I start. I cannot currently decide between a Sprinter or a Transit (both hf and lwb) and I am researching both. However I cannot get accurate dimensions on the intetnet for the proposed living space (bulkhead to back door) and width I keep getting conflicting information. Also I know it is personal preference but I have calculated (roughly) that a 300ah leisure battery set up would be more than sufficient, however 3 x 100ah batteries or 1 x 300, I like the redundancy aspect of multiple batteries in case of battery failure but then again 1 battery is appealing too, as lithium ion are really reliable regardless. Anyway, you are doing Great, with the kids, with the van and with the your future planning.

[@life_uncharted]

Hi. Thanks for joining us on our journey. Sounds like you have a lot of thinking to do😉. It never ends, trust me. I'm past the van deciding stage and now I'm trying to make a decision on security and fridges🤦. The money is going down fast!

[@MrTrs1978]

You're a brave man, quit your job and go see the world together with your children. I think you're right, we are not build to work every day just to fit in society, we're just made to believe that is the right way. But having all kinds of (financial) obligations is not making it a easy choice, you have to be brave for that, and I'm certainly not brave enough. I have had some difficult times in the past financially, so now having a decent income it isn't easy to give it up, I made the choice to enjoy as much as I can with the time and money I have. Also not being in the best of health I enjoy these moments the best I can, and having a stable income and a place which I call home gives me the comfort to treasure the time off and the trips I can make.

[@life_uncharted]

Hi. Well everyones situation is different of course. I glad you found your happy place and that's all that matters. It's great that you still get away on some trips👍😁