OKA TRUCK BUILD SERIES EP1 - Planning is EVERTHING !!

[@Liv-if3bm]

I'm sorry guys, I don't know what took me so long but I'm finally a subscriber after all these years of loyal watching!! ❤

[@ArchertheKombi]

“There’s a tank on the road” Highlight of my week

[@rachelburroughs2383]

Very lovely couple! Excited to see your next adventure.

[@lynparsons6539]

Hey guys, so happy for you, hey Karstan, you are a machine!! 😂 and a big shout out to your mum, for the lend ❤, now to watch the next one 👍 x

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Thanks for your support 😍 it’s been an absolute mission 😜 so worth it though!!!!

[@tonkaturbodiesel]

As an expedition vehicle builder here in QLD, you're absolutely over doing it with the steel frame for the cabinetry. Not to mention welding it to your ROPS body frame the OKA has. Too late for the dinette part, but seriously switch to knock-together alloy frames for the rest and clad with light weight cabinetry. You'll be saving weight for extra water capacity and the eventual caravan ball weight. You'll say now you'll never have one but I've had more customers than you can imagine give in and get a van. You have a brilliant, self sufficient, crazy capable tow vehicle, the van will be the "base" you never knew you needed. Also, when the kids fly the coop you can re-arrange the knock together frames and reconfigure it to suit the two of you.

[@WannabeOverlander]

4:59 👋🏻🤠 hello overlanders! The beer fridge is the ultimate got to have on every overland vehicle.

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

100%!!!! 🍻

[@j-1159]

The old antage measure twice cut once, loved the inclusion of lazer precision 😎👍

[@grantlingley1385]

Found you through True Blue Travellers and so glad I did! Gonna go back and look at your earlier videos as much as the new ones! Congratulations on the Okta!!!!!

[@cindykendall6934]

Sunday morning - Just finished watching your brilliant vid. Good on mum for lending you the money - parents are the best 👍 We we’re so excited when you registered OKA - big crocodile tears 😭 - you’re doing such a great job Karstan building & fitting OKA up - very impressed ✅ Love you guys 🤗🤗👏👏🥂

[@cindykendall6934]

Sorry - it’s Saturday morning 😂😂

[@thepoolman2528]

Yes all you non subscribers who watched this. Bleddy click that button you won't regret watching this channel and their adventures

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Haha thanks mate!!!! Appreciate your support 😄👍🏻

[@stco2426]

Totally, totally-true.

[@geoffhunt6439]

Good to see the Oka on the road and great to see Maxine smiling again. Can’t what to see you on the road

[@Uday_Vohra]

Subscribed. Best of luck for the new OKA hope to see great content.

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Thanks mate

[@bryanbadger6841]

So here's me thinking guys, that after you'd done the tape outlines, and said what each section represents, you would look directly at the camera, flick your fingers and say, "and by the magic of technology, here's everything completed." However, real life is not like that. Things take time. Hey it's been a long time coming, people, and now the finish is not too far away. Wishing you and the family all the very best, as you get closer to finishing the project. Best wishes from across the ditch here in Nz.

[@clintchapman7401]

Looking pretty great. Keen to see the progress

[@megkav2921]

Ok, OK! I subscribed!!!

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Legend!!!! Appreciate it 🙌🏻

[@ronaldnieldschneider1855]

Fabulous to see the new baby.♥️

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

She’s such a cutie

[@stabi446]

Awesome guys , take ya time measure TWICE cut once it's a beast and more

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

👍🏻😄

[@carolmcmillan1108]

Awesome you guys welcome back been keen to see where you are up to 👏👏👏 can’t wait for next update 👌👌

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Just started editing the next episode! Thanks for watching.

[@stco2426]

Brilliant. So excited with the build.

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Flat out doing it atm 😆

[@merseymoto9501]

New sub here UK 🇬🇧 you lot are awesome looking forward to the build and adventures ✌✌

[@4wdingaustralia]

This is going to be epic. Will be awesome to see the finished product!

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Not long hopefully!!!!

[@adamj1299]

love it

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

😄🙌🏻

[@whatalotofhooey]

Been following you lot for along time : can’t wait to see the finished project !!

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Thanks for your support mate!

[@michaelsecomb4115]

Fascinating to see you guys figuring it out. Very interesting build. Reminds me of planning our small caravan to maximise the use of space. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Don't get discouraged by setbacks, keep taking the long view. You will get there.

[@wonkyhorizon1897]

Bloody bewdy mayyyte. OKKAaaaarrrrrrr !!!!!! YEAH !! 😁👍

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Haha yewwwwwwww 😜👏🏻🤙🏻

[@askatyler]

Beutifull ,....smiled all the way through.

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

That’s great to hear!!!

[@Monty_NSW]

Just finished the Canning Stock Route in my OKA so I expect to see your vid of the same sometime soon :)

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Can’t wait to do it!!!! Lucky you 🙌🏻

[@krisbookham5629]

The old 100mm 🤣 I feel your pain. nice work on the OKA

[@mikezog1030]

You should have a kitchen that can be pulled out from the car like the camper trailers, but is also usable from inside the car for rainy days.

[@lynnellew5662]

Awesome guys...congrats on your rego for The Oca. Loving the work on the build.

[@Lee-astrololee]

This build is looking so awesome and will suit your needs for some time to come! Love it! Well done Karsten and Maxine! PS The shower base will be brilliant!

[@seanduffield2971]

Guys. The 5 of looking awesome. I've included the truck. Yay. Well done. I subed years ago. Love ya work

[@kerrygrapendaal2350]

Bloody love you guys ❤ sooo good to see you creating and manifesting your dreams ..love it and enjoying the ride along with you all! Love Baby Zena smiling at Dad at the end awww..you’re all very beautiful. Come on everyone subscribe 🎉

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Awww thanks for your support 😍

[@Hozza_82]

So stoked for this series

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Great to hear

[@felixdekatt3650]

oka's are best offroad rigs on the planet your a legend for keeping them alive , looks awesome guys

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Yewwww 🤙🏻

[@martinmileham9349]

They are alive and well and selling new at OKA ATV in WA...

[@felixdekatt3650]

@@martinmileham9349 outta my price range unfortunately

[@jenwhi7778]

Yesssss ive been waiting for this series. Loving it 🤙🏻🚙❤

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Yewwww ❤️🤙🏻

[@BundyToo]

Look forward to watching everything OKA, I have had a soft spot for them from the get go and it's good to see them re-birthed. You are brave young family and I wish you all the best. As another commenter suggests be carful with your weight, steel and heavy ply soon add up to lost capacity to carry other essentials, also have you thought about insulation? 😃

[@Mr327elcamino]

Well done guys

[@dups]

Absolutely Awesome…..I’m soooo happy for you guys and can’t wait to see everything you do to the OKA 😃😃

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching 🤙🏻

[@allthegearnoideaoverland]

Well done guys.

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Thanks mate

[@lucylips3983]

I enjoyed watching your content a couple years back.. I've not been watching any KZbin for a year and a half or so.... last few months I have been daydreaming of doing more laps, while I'm sitting in semi... you new rig is definitely more capable than your old one.. looking forward to your future adventures

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Thanks for watching!!! Can’t wait to take you along for the ride - we’re excited to get back into KZbin 🤙🏻

[@WeekendWanderersOverland]

Ive loved watching this!!!! the build is so realistic to the challenges we have all faced when doing layouts!! I cant wait to see the next episode!

[@Jindarella_]

How cute you have a little Max look alike, and now you've got a little Karstan ❤

[@carjacklane3930]

What a family legendary aussies time warp to travel, real travel in 80s ..keep going. Love your channel. Oh, can i hitch a ride lol!

[@gazzafloss]

Good one K&M, great that you have it now officially on the road, personally I like the rego plate, it says what's in the box, always good to know. Keep punching away at the job of fitout, like all of this stuff the last few percent takes the longest time, I'll be watching...

[@chrisrogers3390]

I had to laugh when you had to take to the OKA with the angle grinder and welder thinking all that money you paid for it and doing that . But on the other hand watching the progress on the build awesome thanks guys

[@grahames9228]

Off to a good start with the build.

[@michaelbierbaum-z5x]

❤❤❤ Hi Karsten, Maxine and your lovely kids, nice to see you guys again. I am so happy for you won’t believe it. Can’t wait till you are on tour again. Take care hope to c you soon. Michael

[@animeislife5560]

More updates guys love the build process awesome video :D

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

So glad you enjoyed this vid!!! More coming soon.

[@craigclark9132]

I've been a subscriber for a few years now and still loving you guys, so stoked that you've finally got the big boy up a n running

[@debbiesullivan2390]

Been watching for years now guys 😎😎 Extremely excited for the new Adventures 🥳🥳😎😎😎

[@jadewatkins5549]

I’ve been subscribed since day one of the combi

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

That’s awesome thankyou

[@diannecain1]

Yayyyyy great to see you guys again ❤

[@julielockett-t5u]

We have also been watching for years and also subscribed today. Hope to see you on the road one day as we are permanently on the road. And Max, l pay by cash so l don't pay additional fees and charges. Best of luck with the build. So excited for you all.

[@BordertotheShore]

Great to see the progress update 💯🇦🇺

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Much More to come 👍🏻😄

[@duncanmacmartin503]

Awesome content. Loving the build and the excitement around it. It’s going to be a brilliant beast. Looking forward to seeing it on the road around Newy 🙌🏾

[@Pumpkin-Eater-f4e]

I would need a trailer just for the beer.

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Hahaha

[@trevorclifton2]

Subscribed guys, love your work 🕺🏼💃🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️ And it just shows how fricking awesome the OKA, an Australian offffffff theee gridddd designed truck competes with internation market, even if its only on and available on the Australian market. You OKAs 😂😂😂

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Thanks for your support mate !!! 🤙🏻😄

[@westaussie9497]

Fantastic to get the OKA licence. Roll it over Hardy! Ha! Ha!

[@Kenlctd105]

Ripper of a video guys love your work as always ❤

[@doinitmoggystyle]

I know what you mean about the pains of sorting things out and working out where things go... It is such a trial-and-error part of a build, but you are soooo right. It's the most fun you can have with your pants on. Ours is still ongoing and has taken the form of a Truck and Trailer to travel the country. It is good to have the extra room to take all the stuff too.

[@angusdavies8582]

You guys are legends, I love your videos. Best of luck, can’t wait for more 😊

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Thanks mate 🤙🏻

[@angusdavies8582]

I fitted a rotating and sliding plate to my double front seat in my vw T5 which allows it to spin round with ease because it slides backwards, forwards and side to side then locks down with five locking bolts. It’s a beautiful bit of engineering. Not sure it would be available in Australia though?

[@angusdavies8582]

Here’s the link: mscraft.co.uk/product/vw-t5-and-t6-double-seat-sliding-swivel-base/

[@OverlandAustraliaAdventures]

So excited for you guys, what a journey enjoy

[@garypalmer5441]

Great work the 100mm is a killer. Remember measure twice cut once. Good luck looking forward to watching your adventures

[@piotrpasternak3180]

YOUR BACK!!!

[@tonyf7997]

Very impressive and looking so forward to the build and your future travels. Just been in touch with OKA as we were already saying how limited we are with a Landcruiser and what you need to do to make it capable off road but still have limited space and resources like fuel and water. The OKA is manageable on remote tracks where as our other choice is a real truck so limited where we can go ! Thank guys - going to be watching your progress with anticipation!

[@jasonbarnes5605]

Can't help with the subscribing numbers. Subscribed long time ago and looking forward to all your future content

[@shreyasgosavi320]

Best wishes from India ❤

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Hello 👋🏻

[@chrisby1986]

I cant wait to see this beast off road!!

[@Nottravelling]

Looking forward to seeing the finished product, and future travels. 🤗

[@Werkar27]

Awesome build update mate and congrats on getting the rego. That shower base idea is pretty nifty. Topargee makes a product called Evershower, which looks like it could fit in there and it's removable. Cheers and take care guys.

[@Jindarella_]

Excited for whats to come guys! Cant wait 🚚

[@StephenCawrse]

Unreal it's finally registered now the build can get on the way big time cheers legends 😁

[@juggle78]

Loving the OKA so keen to see the finished result! You guys are amazing 🤩

[@kezandmuzadventures7359]

Love it all!!!!! Heads up, next time choose savings and you don't get the fee, only know because we just paid $1300 in stamp duty.

[@caroljohns6251]

Great job guys and good to see you back on KZbin ❤

[@yrrab73]

So epic. I love this stuff. Stoked to see how pumped your Zuri is. That stuff is what it’s all about. We have a camper trailer and 4WD and get our girls out as much as possible. Can’t wait to see more.

[@goulash75]

I can imagine how cool this will be when done. Love the fact that you have kids (like myself) and are making a build to suit the family. You don't get to see that often. It's usually just couples on the road. Just curious (& I'm half way through the video, so it might be mentioned later) but are you planning to make it pop-top or raise the roof at all? I can't imagine crawling around in there all the time.

[@savethebeeeez]

So exciting !!!

[@rosemaryshepherdsmith5110]

You both are amazing and I loved your ambience life. Took me back to my young days with dad and mum. We were bush with no 4x4 and had some amazing thing happen dad just tackled anything a real bushman. Congrats on you new rig and happy adventures 😊

[@deborahrodda8825]

Amazing guys 👊

[@doradosurfcharters]

Mock it up with corflute sheets cheap and easy and great for liners insulation and light weight and can contact adhesive too with vinal or fabric

[@dar9752]

Hello, all in! I'll keep an eye on you again!

[@briancoates1]

Life is good.

[@westaussie9497]

Good you are enjoying building your house. On Wheels.

[@fsparkman3343]

No I agree DON'T roll it 😂 looking good so far.

[@bga22a]

Red Flanno 😎

[@paulsmit8147]

This is going to be an awesome build🤙👍

[@AstroVanTribe]

This is me hoping you guys are able to be consistent with at least weekly build videos - I know you've got a lot on your plate - I'm just excited about watching this build come together

[@ЕвгенийИванов-р4ф4о]

Вы отличная семья!Очень рад за Вас!🫶🇷🇺

[@lorenzogonzalez8695]

I’m loving your content all the way from Miami Florida

[@overland_adventure_nz]

Awesome video, looking forward to the rest of your build and future adventures. Give me a few ideas for my own personal Troopy built up as I have a full TIG setup and may weld up some stainless steel lightweight tubing for my framework.

[@braydenclark5828]

Going to be sick when finished 🤙

[@td5def]

Brilliant 😀 enjoy.

[@nikkiwalters8265]

You pair are amazing! Also Max I love Love LOVE you flannelette shit, I have one exactly the same . . . It must be a Hunter Valley thing. Don't ever give up, keep on fighting for what you are passionate for & your 2 gorgeous girls xxx

[@donnamaree2311]

Congratulations guys, whoo hoooo registered yay, exciting times

[@colinpalin2730]

There was no doubt that it was right Karstan

[@andrefischer5025]

So excited for you guys! Just got my Unimog rego’d today after 6 month fixing it in the shed.

[@bumonthemove]

looking forward to the end resu

[@andyvogler8201]

Good luck guys. I just subscribed.