Inside Our Motorhome | Maui Campervan Tour | Reveal New Zealand Ep.01

This is New Zealand travel done right, welcome to Reveal NZ! Today we collect our Maui campervan and give you a tour inside what's going to be our new motorhome for 5 straight weeks of vanlife...⬇ More Below ✈ Check out SafetyWing here for your next trip - geni.us/safety...
It's time, we're going full vanlife - this is our new motorhome for the next 5 weeks. It's crazy to think that our first experience of driving (& living, sleeping, eating, washing) a campervan is in New Zealand! That's 2020 for ya, throwing curveballs at as all from a distance, in the dark.
Either way, we're sold on vanlife now. New Zealand is a great place to explore in a motorhome and we met some incredible people along the way living their life non-stop in camp sites etc. For us, 5 weeks is plenty of time as a trial and today is an exciting day - we make our way out to Maui to collect the 6 berth campervan known as The Beach. We discuss pricing etc in this video if you're keen to see more about our planning - • Preparing For Van Life...
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[@DanegerAndStacey]

We hope you enjoyed this video - drop a comment and let us know! This is one of 20+ episodes in this Reveal NZ campervan series around New Zealand, you can watch the others here - kzbin.info/aero/PLUDuSYCnVh-SUQbCofbEFYbNaaZrfdipU

[@Y_Not1]

This is one of the reasons why I love your channel. Did you really think you would pick up a truck that you have zero experience with and just drive off into the sunset? Priceless! I love you guy's. Most KZbinrs would have left the pick up madness out. Your so real. Thank you.😊

[@DanegerAndStacey]

So soooo true, we totally agree. We're pleased you appreciate the reality of it!

[@sannealkema5315]

I had the pleasure of living in your amazing country for almost two years back in 2015/2017 and had a blast travelling. Decided to go again and bring my boyfriend with me this time. About two years ago I started watching this series as a prep for my own NZ trip. Now, as we're gonna fly to NZ next week and begin our 7-week trip, I started to watch your series again and honestly want to thank you guys for the great inspiration and ideas I got from seeing you guys making your way through the country. Can't wait for next week!!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Our hearts ❤️😭 Aww that makes us SO SO SO SO happy!! Not long now, safe travels!! Reach out to us on Instagram if you need any other local advice while you're here!!

[@MsDari]

How I just discovered you, I will never know, but New Zealand is my bucket list dream vacation! I live in Oregon, USA. Thank you for this series, I am so excited to get started!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Welcome! We've got 2 full campervan series around NZ that you might like (Season 1 & 2 we called them) along with a bunch of other more recent NZ vids. Enjoy!

[@ShaunandVictoria]

Such a great thorough tour of your campervan! Gives us campervan newbies a really insightful look! Can't wait to see the next 18/19 vlogs!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It's fun to share along as we struggle our way through this!

[@lonial242]

We had our own Huge Camper Van in the USA. Our second one was the charm. We took our young family to Quebec, CA for the summer, to Florida, Disney world and Sanibel Island for the winter and to Charleston South Carolina for the spring. Al worked for Intel and got 4 weeks of vacation every year. We always traveled with the latest technology, cell phones, fax machines, CB Radios and hand held cell phones that looked like a Tissue Box. Our three boys grew up with us camper van traveling and finally, our 4th child, an adopted daughter was brought on board at age 3 days to join our family. Great memories all.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That sounds like such an amazing childhood for your kids! What awesome memories ❤️

[@davidgross9321]

Looks like a great camper! Hope you remember all the stuff that you have to do. Look forward to your adventures and misadventures. Lots of luck!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We feel like pilots, trying to remember our pre-flight checklist

[@auslndr]

FINALLY!!! 😍

[@sarahmac8825]

I know I said this last night but I am honestly so buzzing even watching this, definitely be adding a few things to my bucket list after these road trip vlogs! X

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Hope you got a biiiig piece of paper for that list!

[@sarahmac8825]

@@DanegerAndStacey haha definitely need that lol

[@madyw1106]

So excited to explore New Zealand through this series!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We're glad you're along for the ride!

[@SebastienFortin07]

I’d love to travel in a van like that at least once in my life.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Do it!

[@SebastienFortin07]

Daneger and Stacey I don’t have a job at the moment, so I can’t.

[@catbarnard2833]

Really excited for this trip

[@ChangeYourFrequency]

Why would anyone dislike this? ❤️

[@RexWaldron]

Always look forward to your travels, but this one has me really hooked!!! 👍👍

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aw thanks Rex! Happy to hear that!

[@jedgj2478]

Still following your journey....from Thailand.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We're happy to hear that! Thank you :)

[@zoemorrison07]

I love this so much! I’m so excited for all of the episodes! 🥰🥰 also you kinda made me laugh, I’ve just passed my blue light driving course and the ambulances are huge and I was like you at the beginning while driving 😂😂 you get so used to it though that when you drive your car you’re like 🤔 hmm 😂

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Congrats, Zoe! That's so cool. Funny how it feels looking back a few weeks later and it just feels normal huh?

[@Thirstytraveler41]

Thanks for the tour and can't wait to see more of NZ

[@uryth]

I love it😂

[@unclechanbali]

Amazing the funny this is last night we had game with friends,and the game is ,if you get kicked out of Indonesia which country that you would choose and one of the guy said new Zeland 😅.and yes he describe if just like your holiday on this video

[@DanegerAndStacey]

HAha so NZ won?

[@banditsixoclock]

Hi, we did south island in 2015 and north island in 2018. Your vid is great and making us want to go back again! We got the Juicy campervan a little smaller but still super fun. Mayby we'll go big like you guys next time! weather looks great, what month did you go? Stu & Ania (Chicago;)

[@perpetualmoto]

Dont forget to check out the "Burt Monroe SPECIAL" in Invercargill! Its in a hardware store! Also, I enjoyed Dunedin quite a bit as well as the penguins!

[@Roloxtv2]

Oh! Campervan.

[@carlylilly]

Really looking forward to the series!! We'll be doing the same thing next year in Australia if international travel is still a no go!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Ooooh we've got our eyes on that as well :)

[@kellyburke4012]

Thank you for sharing. What months did you go on your adventure?

[@christpherhill1398]

You guys are so cute!

[@achiararascal3652]

That's my dream...

[@karendoody4581]

weather been not great in,Auckland lately...i been home watching Supernatural....be cool if you did a meet and greet in Auckland before you leave properly again

[@francescadiana]

I'm honestly just way too excited for this! Can't wait to go on the same trip next year when boarders open again (still weird to say that)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Still so weird to think about huh!? Hopefully we can point out a few good spots for ya

[@williehannon9306]

Cool van. Lets go. Are we there yet. x

[@daydreamerwanderer]

two people in that small bed? im sorry but someone will slip out accidently and its gonna hurt.

[@venuslady6989]

New subscriber here! Looking forward to watching your travels, and will watch previous videos too 🇬🇧🙋

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Welcome to the adventure! We're happy you found us :)

[@unpluggedkiwi2699]

Diesel heaters are VERY effective. You definitely will not be cold. Also, the griller is gas, so you don't need to be plugged in to power.

[@soothingsoundsforrelaxation100]

Me and my family did exactly the same trip (from Auckland to the most southern point) in the same campervan back in 2016-17!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

How cool! Hope you loved it as much as we did

[@soothingsoundsforrelaxation100]

Love you guys so much and maybe you can do another camper road trip around 🇳🇿 again soon!! I can’t believe that you guys really replied! I wasn’t expecting anything but thanks anyway!! 😉😁

[@aroundthebigworld]

This New Zealand roadtrip looks like so much fun!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks team

[@blujgirl]

Totally looking forward to see how you do on this trip as I want to drive across my own country in an RV at some point. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That's awesome, we hope you have an amazing (and safe) trip!

[@purberri]

Hope you got a manual

[@ChelseaSatherley]

Camper van adventures are always the best! I’m a New Zealand KZbinr too 🇳🇿

[@karendoody4581]

what is your channel ? ...i am from Auckland

[@ChelseaSatherley]

Karen Doody just click on my name above or search chelsea satherley 😊

[@BucketListTravellers]

We've never thought about renting a camper van before, but after looking at your setup we're intrigued about the idea! Looking forward to seeing it out on the open road! 😀

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It was our first time hiring a large on like this and we absolutely loved it!

[@linnyunt]

I can't believe you named your camera after me! How sweet! 😉

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Are you also small and able to fit in peoples pockets? The similarities are uncanny 🤣

[@CheapHolidayExpert]

Ah, so looking forward to this series!! Been eyeing up a campervan of my own 👀

[@lailaagrado]

As ex-Europcar staf, i know why they do that, and it is a normal check up, so you won't get any complaints after or unexpected problems :) It is for your own safety guys :) I was glad they made such good job, knowing others rent companies.... Cannot wait for the next episode :)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Very true - totally worth it for them to spend a bit more time making sure it was all good! Nice to get a refund and lunch of course as well

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Totally agree - good that they spent that extra time to get it sorted! A refund and lunch was a nice bonus too :)

[@philwright4739]

I reckon it will be episode 3 where you don’t quite fully put the handbrake down and the horn goes off scaring everyone in the gas station/campsite/most embarrassing place possible. 😆 Speaking from experience.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

^^^ This. The most accurate comment we've ever got.. Man that's embarrassing!

[@philwright4739]

Daneger and Stacey it sucks right? I’ve taken about 10 trips and done it every single time. Usually once per trip is enough but I think my record is 3 times in a day. That first time feeling when you hope it’s just really loud inside the vehicle before spotting the looks from everybody around you and knowing that “nope, it is indeed the horn going off!”

[@thgildnaevol]

Wow, this deserves so many more views! Super awesome video :D

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We completely agree 😋 Appreciate you saying that!

[@travelertrome8449]

New subscriber here! I discovered you guys through The Endless Adventure. I've watched your Thailand vlogs so far and I am hooked! I love that you guys are so chill. Love your narratives. Can't wait to binge watch all of your vlogs around the world! Excited to see you guys doing a campervan trip as well! Cheers and safe travels! 🚙🛣

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Niiice - glad you popped over to say hi and watch along! Cheers for commenting too

[@kiwihib]

You are kidding me how many hours did you expect to spend on the toilet. Just back from three weeks in a Britz in the South Island didn't use up the toilet roll it came with.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Probably because you weren't travelling in the dead of winter when its miserable to get muddy feet walking to public facilities 😂 Try it in July/August, then we can talk ha.

[@ChangeYourFrequency]

I just roadtripped through the states. Was very curious about renting something like this. Good to see what they look like inside!

[@philwright4739]

This is the biggest rental vehicle in NZ which would be around the size of the smallest possible in the States. Though it’s perfect for NZ roads, you wouldn’t want any bigger.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Phil's correct below, this is as big as it gets. Not really a RV or full US motorhome style sadly

[@ChangeYourFrequency]

Daneger and Stacey still looks pretty cozy :)

[@marieranson]

Yay, haven't checked in with you guys for a while and now you're VanLife-ing, awesome! :) Looking forward to the series!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Yay - come along!

[@ewa4387]

Love it! 😍 I have a fondness for Maui and now I will be able to visit New Zealand on Maui, who would have thought 😁

[@DanegerAndStacey]

The perfect synergy :)

[@916ike]

May I know how big is the suit case or luggage that could fit into storage? 26? 24?

[@lgchia1972]

Would love to know the sizes of the suitcases that managed to fit below the seats, are they all carry-on size?

[@Lulu-jl5zd]

And away we go... oh with the capsule it's ya shoes you need to watch out for - Hope that helps :D

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

We are so excited to join you on this adventure! Safe travels

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Whoop! Seatbelts on guys!

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Daneger and Stacey 😍🤣🤣

[@vickie3272]

She is so beautiful

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aww! Stop it, you're making me blush haha

[@sabharinathb1981]

Great collection of videos on NZ. Planning on a 3 week campervan trip of the South Island. Would be great to get some inputs on campervan booking? Anyway we can exchange messages?

[@jds1802]

Why you chose Maui Campervan? And what is the cost to recharge the campervan electricity? Thanks guys, love all your vlog.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Big sale on Maui at the time fortunately, as we mentioned though, lots of other great options. No cost to charge, it's part of your fee for the camp grounds

[@henriknoe2864]

What time of the year did you go?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

July - August (the middle of winter)

[@antoniazrno509]

Hi guys! My hubby and I are planning our first roadtrip with our 9 month baby to Abel Tasman region. Do you think it is safe for a baby to sleep on the upper bed with the attached mesh? I struggle to find a safe van that has enough space to fit a travel cot...

[@steve8489]

Love those beers👍👍👍

[@ashleyknobloch1724]

I just came across your series, as we are planning on traveling by campervan in 2024! What time of year were you traveling?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We're so excited for you! We travelled in July/August :)

[@lisnaagst1730]

In Australia we call this Motorhome, not even campervan. because campervan is the one without shower or toilet & usually the size is more smaller than this one.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Oh we didn't know that! Most Kiwis say campervan and it's either a certified vehicle (with toilet and shower) - or if it isn't certified you're not allowed to freedom camp.

[@rja12]

To anyone who decides to do this and think they will be overwhelmed during the orientation process of learning the ins & outs of the RV rental. One of you just needs to pull out your phone and record the tutorial for later reference. Easy and common sense really.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Great advice, thanks Rod. Lucky for us we had multiple camera angles and a KZbin video to refer back to but it was still an overwhelming amount of information to take in then and there.

[@hardikchopra0112]

How much did it all cost? For the hire

[@happyhermit2022]

Very good....fantastic van. Great presentation thank you:)

[@jezs9321]

Cmon guys. You're not doing Hawkes Bay? Lol!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha sadly we can't cover everyones favourite places in 5 weeks but we'll make a trip in the summer don't you worry!

[@narayananjayachandran831]

Loved the video guys. Cant wait to watch the next episodes. I can feel the excitement in your eyes. You both look very cute together. May you live long together.

[@TediousPicturesUK]

We're looking forward to following you along on your camper trip. NZ's our favourite! We''ve just returned from our first motorhome trip around the highlands of Scotland. Living out of the camper was so much fun...although emptying the loo cartridge was a whole different kind of fun which I'm sure you found out too! lol...

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Oh the highlands would be an amazing place to motorhome around, we'd love to do that! Haha we know what you mean about the loo....

[@storm2254]

He so handsome guy....

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Looks an amazing camper van. Can not wait to hear / watch all your adventures 😜🥰 Take care .

[@AlbertoGarcia-qr7qg]

I love your videos guys, I really enjoy to watch em

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks Alberto!

[@MS-vz7pg]

it is an expensive vehicle

[@wendyluvsbooks1580]

Camper looks great and am looking forward to watching this adventure 😊😊

[@damianhill7762]

When can I move in?..

[@honee2short200]

🥰🥰🥰👍🏾

[@xiajiandao]

Great video. Can a 24-inch suitcase fit in the back area?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

I think so! There's loads of space but it varies from each van and company

[@leannekelly2566]

Such an informative episode for anyone wanting to hire a motor home for the first time, regardless of where in the world they are. Thanks for the tour :-)

[@uryth]

Wow so cool😍🥰😇😇

[@jungleman4921]

YES...Just found your site ! Im a kiwi and just love my passion of motorhomeing ! Ive owned the big ones but have now down sized to a much smaller Toyota Hiace 2.4 ltr petrol model with a real high roof,ex maui campervan.Has all the comforts of the bigger ones and there's a bed up top as well.I love driving it and parking is easy.Layout is simple,with main bed at the back & kitchen up front.We do most of the cooking outside on a fold out table.There is a porta poti under the kitchen sink,that we dont use because we use clean council toilets and our showers are at public hot pools or outside showers at beaches.Our Camper is certified self contained and I belong to NZMCA ! Love responsible freedom Camping here in our NZ.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Sounds like you're living the absolute dream! Good on you for being a responsible freedom camper too.

[@nat4979]

Hi what month in winter did you go to the South Island?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

July - August 2020 😁

[@Scottygirlnz]

We have a holiday home at Coromandel so looking forward to your first adventure!

[@uryth]

So cool😂❤

[@LeighJT]

Stacey! What shampoo and conditioner do you use? Your hair always looks so slick and shiny! It was lovely when it was longer too.....but please share! You two are adorable and obviously so in love xx

[@DanegerAndStacey]

I just asked.... "I use supermarket shampoo and conditioner from Pantene, keeping it classy.." 🤣

[@theschofieldadventures1157]

Hi from Perth Australia again lol hope you both are well I have not yet had the chance to say this but my sister in law is from Hamilton north island and she tells me it’s a beautiful place too see. I must say I really look forward to seeing all the north island when we can fly over to NZ And your video today so cool Can’t wait for tomorrow Ps my name is Ben and I to have a KZbin channel it’s The Schofield adventures) not as cool as you guys but I do what I can lol Look forward to seeing your next adventure

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Cheers Ben - Hamilton has come a long way in the past few years. We're not stopping there on this trip, but maybe another time!

[@wolfriderpack]

😍😍

[@shawndennstedt5898]

Hey guys...just wanted to say thanks for the travel insurance recommendations. I'll be heading out for some long-term travel next week and found Safety Wing to be very reasonable, even for someone considerably older than you two lol. Keep up the good work and maybe I'll see you out there!!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That's awesome to hear - glad we could help! Safe travels!

[@stanross6627]

Awesome!! very excited for you two,I'm sure you're having a fantastic time! Looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful country, actually next year I was planning an RV trip through Scotland for two weeks ish . Also towards the end of next year I was planning a New Zealand trip ,but now it could be an RV trip their. Cheers from America🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@DanegerAndStacey]

You're picking 2 incredible destinations there, Stan! You likely already know how much we love Scotland also.

[@MLazlan]

Your Husband is nice guy..

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Oh thanks!

[@gavinp6609]

awesome... started to get itchy feet myself just watching, great reason to come back home for a visit..

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Definitely!! Kiwi summer is the perfect time to come back!

[@amandamccormack9963]

I would love to see a cost break down like you have done for other countries but for van life! Maybe compared to your usual cost of living in NZ :)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks for the suggestion, definitely something we'll think about doing :)

[@SheillaOlga]

Just started binging on the series 😍😍😍😍😍

[@inkeelvalx3602]

Great content guys, super polished narrative and your series trailer was knockout 👍! Your instagram posts looked amazing so looking forward to the journey...

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Too kind!

[@AndreeaProdan]

Absolutely loved it. Can’t wait for new episodes. I’m sure that after this series New Zealand will be on my bucket list

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha we're pretty positive it will as well. Let us know the point where you officially decide!

[@jungleman4921]

Not a "car" its a Motorhome !!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

So glad there’s an expert here to correct us 👀

[@jorgebermann9369]

Great first part of the series. Love it. Nice caravan to.

[@mimihook169]

Hello from Austria - I have been bing watching most of your travel vlogs recently and I loved it. Your videos really give a great insight to the places and activities. Super excited for this new series on NZ! Cheers and safe travels ;-)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks Mimi! Glad you're enjoying

[@annieliya4496]

Started seeing your videos very recently and I am addicted.The places you visit,the must do's,the information you guys share.We have also travelled through both Islands in a campervan ,and it's really nostalgic to see the places again through your eyes

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Yaass we love it when people get addicted to our channel! Thank you for watching!

[@beeohel6787]

Woo hoo ye are on the road no turning back now Have a great time and be safe 😘 Nothing else to say only another great video love from 🇮🇪💚🍀😘

[@DanegerAndStacey]

❤️❤️❤️... (send us some Guiness!)

[@lauren110]

So fun seeing the excitement, nerves and unfamiliarity of the beginning! By then end you'll be pros!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha so true!

[@sandrawilson805]

Found your vlogs during lockdown and they have kept my husband and I sane 😁 ! Can't wait for your new adventures to be shown. Sandra x

[@DanegerAndStacey]

So nice to hear, thanks Sandra!

[@jennifervonzemmrich266]

Who did you rent your camper an through? And how did you decide which was right for you?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We cover that a bit more in this one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJvJpGB9d9SIj6s

[@CodyPraud]

Dumping the black tank will be the highlight of your trip! 😜😄

[@DanegerAndStacey]

💩🙅🏼‍♂️