ESSENTIAL VAN LIFE SECURITY EQUIPMENT

[@jonbramms3034]

Best surf tip i ever received, put your keys in a disposable diaper and wad the diaper up like it has been used. No one is gonna touch that :) cheers,

[@KombiLife]

That’s brilliant.

[@johnnyn.6119]

I clicked on one of your videos because I was curious and now I’m gonna watching everything

[@KombiLife]

welcome

[@Mister510]

You will not be disappointed.

[@aaronr.9644]

You forgot the most important tip: Always travel with a mean-looking and vicious dog like Alaska by your side :)

[@KombiLife]

totally ha ha :)

[@TheWtfnonamez]

I honestly thought you would give hippy advice, but I used to work in security in a different area, and your advice mirrors sound concepts that have stood the test of time. I think you guys talk from a position of experience as well as knowledge. The fact your first point is about situational awareness speaks volumes. Several points you make coincidentally aligned with basic self defence and firearms safety. Your point about the hidden safe that was too difficult to use is priceless: in any theatre of life, protective measures that are such a pain in the ass to use, that people skip using them, are worthless. Also your points about thieves and typical tools is spot on. I wish you both the best of luck in your travels. You deserve it.

[@florianschadt2760]

A good tip is to keep photos of your passport, credit and debit card driver license etc. in a cloud like Google Drive to have access to it from all over the world in case you loose it. Helps your embassy too if you need their help. When I was traveling trough Canada I never feared humans but I was afraid of leaving my back door open when I was laying in the back of the car reading or cooking when it was raining. Because I couldn't see around the car and always thought if a bear would sneak around the wrong angle I would only see it in the last moment... Never found a solution for this.

[@KombiLife]

thanks for sharing

[@ArthursHD]

Remeber that google account can be hacked open. Either by server-side vulnerability or more likely human error. It is more secure to use a password manager like KeePass, 2-factor authentification, change passwords often. For phones, laptops, etc. use a backup like external HDD and/or off-site backup like Backblaze. Make sure the thief or even recycler cannot access your important data. Save product id's, mac addresses, imei codes on google docs or somewhere else off-site and save pictures of your devices so police would have an easier time finding your stuff or at least block them.

[@professorweeto]

My tactic is just make my van look so shit, no one would be interested in it.

[@biggiebaby3541]

The quarter windows, the weak link in a bus.

[@Die_Bunker_Crew]

I always put my keys into a little safe which I can attach to my towing hook at my front bumper. To steel it you would need a grinding wheel or something similar :D

[@tedoramone]

All good advice but as a nomadic American I instinctually avoid sketchy areas to park and my back up plan involves stabby and shooty stuff for determined transgressors

[@_JonathanLo]

Surf Key. Tie a copy of the key with a rubber band or hair tie to your wetsuit zipper or pocket. There's also usually a pocket in most surf leashes.

[@xXhockeymonkeyXx]

Livestream? Love everyone’s vibes, Florida living over here. Just want to say thanks and keep up all the hard work you and everyone has contributed. Hope this is just the beginning. Remember, it’s only 2018 ;)

[@KombiLife]

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[@KombiLife]

FYI Amigos we made this video a while back when we were in Baja (before we gave away our Kombi). Hope it helps some of you out. Loads more Van Life advice and tips on our blog: kombilife.com/van-life/

[@michaelhite1433]

I use to hide a key in the air filter box. On my Wrangler you didn’t need to unlatch the hood from inside, and most people wouldn’t think to look in there. I just drilled a hole thru the plastic webbing and used a carabiner to clip it on. I like the lockable key box, not sure where I’m going to hide a key on my Land Rover Discovery (nicknamed Leah ). My friend use to do the key on the tire thing till his 21 window Kombi got stolen. Now he has a small lock box in the engine compartment.

[@julesjoy6499]

Just bought your book, love it so far guys. Great channel

[@KombiLife]

Glad to hear it Jared, cheers mate

[@tracyjamestavares3255]

I like those lockable straps . Thanx 4 the tip . Happy campin kids

[@KombiLife]

Yeah love them too Tracy.

[@TheVanderfulLife]

Some great tips! I definitely don't see the appeal to adding deadlocks and the likes on the outside as windows can be smashed pretty easily and somewhat quietly - its better to let them get in damage free and find as you say a dummy wallet or nothing easily accessible and leave, than be left with a drilled out deadlock or smashed windows etc

[@RobDymott]

Going to be watching all your videos. Leaving for a huge road trip around Europe this summer.

[@Locd4life707]

GR8T TIPS THANKS FOR SHARING!

[@sdfkjllshadflhadfshl]

All I want for Christmas is for your channel to upload all your main videos to Minds in 2019.

[@ChildrenOfWhistler]

the same backpack every aussie has!

[@luter82]

guys, what about a gps that stays in the van the whole time. We know these vans don't even have the security code system with the key. If the campervan gets stolen...bye bye. Something like an old iphone which you "weld in" a hidden compartment and stays always on connected to the mains and then you use "find you iphone" if your van gets stolen. Surely that iphone needs to have internet connection....

[@evandejesus9407]

I absolutely love your videos!

[@titoprimo563]

I will invest in a REMOTE STARTER!

[@MrFastFarmer]

Too hot? Looking at Ben I seriously think Leah has just shagged the bejesus out of him for the last 3 hours...

[@KombiLife]

...and that's why we don't have a live cam in the Kombi ;)

[@kyealexander6988]

When in oz you must come visit us. Our doors always open xo You can have a float too 😊

[@brettalfero6245]

Really enjoy your channel 😊 thanks for all your content 😍 so interesting

[@KombiLife]

You’re welcome Brett, thanks for watching.

[@mowler8042]

I'm confused I thought this series was long over....not that I'm complaining.

[@KombiLife]

Hasta Alaska is done and dusted, the Kombi has been given away. This is a vid that we had edited but hadn't yet released. There is another one too and that's even better, coming soon.

[@mowler8042]

Will you do more adventures or settling down? I watch a motorcycle world traveler and you could tell after a year of travelling everyone one wants to take a break and just be somewhere more settled.

[@KombiLife]

Traveling is hard, Bike travel even more so. We're already working on a new series, we'll be posting the videos later this year

[@mowler8042]

Great if you want to see the person I was talking about his name is Ed March...I like Motorcycles and keep trying to make longer trips on my bike that avoid bridges ( I have a fear of heights) and use ferry crossings, I know its stupid.

[@Roadschool]

Great tips

[@jesbsnrn]

thats great info

[@treycox33]

What about personal safety. Firearm?

[@craigme2583]

This must be old footage guys...no need for old stuff, looking forward to the new series...cant wait. 2 min realtime update would be better. Love you guys. And ha ha I could feel your pain. I think you must have been pretty stuffed when you did this. Take it easy...

[@KombiLife]

Cheers. This video is about providing value, rather than entertainment. The info is still relevant and surely useful to some people plus we already had it edited so we published it. A bunch of real-time vids are available on our Patreon page if you want it, we’ll post the new episodes just as soon as we can here too. cheers.

[@craigme2583]

Kombi Life great looking forward to it whooo hooo.

[@dragoljubcvarkovski9305]

new bird, noice

[@Rkmng]

Hi , Ben when your Australia road journey start ? We wait for it ...

[@KombiLife]

We start editing over summer.

[@lucian8351]

Will you do a Gibraltar-Vladivostok trip?

[@Meowski_2]

:-( I thought I was the only one that hides my key on top of my tire when I go surf :-(

[@tedoramone]

😂 first place they look

[@rayray2613]

Hi family !

[@spoopynoopers9685]

how many miles has that van done now?

[@calvinh.8882]

Great advice.. I never leave my key on the vehicle, I have a $2 master lock key hiding case, it's plastic and one side slides open, and it has a magnetic side to stick it on your vehicle if you like, but always walk away from my vehicle 10 to 20 yards, and stash it in the bushes under some dirt and leaves..

[@KombiLife]

Careful, thieves at popular surf spots will watch for this.

[@calvinh.8882]

Thank's for responding, I love you three, y'all are awesome!! And yes, i always make sure that nobody can see me hide them.. I hope you two and Alaska are doing great, and that you start a new adventure soon.. Peace!!

[@jeremyemjey4624]

Did something like that happend to you?

[@denamullen340]

What kind of person would steal from someone who lives in there van? No shade I love your lifestyle, the theft precautions just reminded me what disgusting humans are around us..😢

[@strizzle1758]

Did you ever meet the people again that you met on the pan america trip

[@KombiLife]

The nature of perpetual travel means that the answer to that question is mostly no. Sadly.

[@strizzle1758]

Kombi Life do you ever wish you could see them again

[@icywizplays885]

Please tell alska ok

[@oscarm1443]

Is this next weeks video? or just a secret hidden one?

[@KombiLife]

We'll probably make it public next month....EDIT (6 months later) or forget about it for 6 months and then post it at some random time which will completely confuse half of our subscribers.... :)

[@RobDymott]

Oh and guys, what can you tell me about internet on the van? I want to be able to upload videos on the move, any suggestions?

[@commonnerfer]

Rob Dymott coffee shops or maybe a data plan use your phone

[@kayceec43]

That’s it? What about an alarm system? Cameras inside, a kill switch and gps tracking in case someone does manage to drive off with it so they won’t get far. Put your keys in one of those water proof key containers and tie it around you while surfing and even better if you have a mesh wrap with a pocket you can clip around you and zip your keys in. I wouldn’t want to leave it at with my van. If you’re going to have your WHOLE LIFE in something that can be taken away from you, you should spend the money to protect it.

[@KombiLife]

Thanks for commening. All good points, we have since upgraded our own system to include most of these. Although we personally don't really think the cameras are worth it.

[@kayceec43]

@@KombiLife That's awesome! I've been so interested in van life but knowing that someone can take off with your whole life is super scary! Glad you are protecting yourselves.

[@chirasmankonwar1724]

Where are you guys currently upto

[@selfwip6542]

Australia You can check their patreon in the description for more updates. :3

[@cyndifoore7743]

With all that I don’t think I’ll be taking my RV south of the border.

[@KombiLife]

you'd be missing out Cyndi - fortune favors the brave!

[@Glenmoto12]

Are you re doing your videos?

[@KombiLife]

no, we hadn't posted this one before.

[@ruipedrocampos]

Tell us the truth Ben, were you mugged before shooting the video? :D

[@KombiLife]

no but the Mexican cops did plant some weed on us shortly afterwards. Cheeky buggers

[@craigme2583]

Kombi Life wow, that's a story to tell...

[@ruipedrocampos]

you serious?!.. :/

[@hellogesya2808]

ai like

[@hagendnt8078]

tbh u look like benedict cumberbatch

[@Xenon777_]

Do you carry a gun with you?

[@KombiLife]

no

[@i-vanlife4981]

You're American right?!

[@tracyjamestavares3255]

You need a Gun Lic. for every state you enter

[@robford3211]

Tank is safer then a gun, a portable atomic missile is better...

[@daryushnadjafi6673]

when you go surfing you could keep the key in your butt it's called keistering no seriously why couldn't you just keep it in your wetsuit or if it's warm around your neck also there are security systems that will notify you on your phone if anyone gets New your car and if you're thinking about an expensive camera system on the outside of your van that's not even necessary you could have those little cameras on the inside of your van pointing to the windows outside no one would see them and you would be the first one notified when anyone gets close

[@HomesteadingAlaskatoMaine]

Buy a Rottweiler. ;-) I had my virginity stolen while I was out on a hike. Terrible day, just terrible.

[@mushyfooproductions]

hopefully not by the rottweiler!! hehe

[@tedoramone]

Also your lady friend is pretty hot 🙃

[@paazbra]

Great tips