Our New Caravan - MDC FORBES 13+ (plus heaps of mods!)

[@WildTouring]

Hey guys if you want to help support us by buying 'Wild Touring' stickers, shoot us a message on the Wild Touring Instagram or Facebook pages. Unfortunately we won't be able to make custom stickers until we're back from our trip, but if you follow Tiffs page on Facebook @wild vinyls, we can sort you out next year!

[@beverleydryland1146]

Cheers will get in touch via Facebook love ya work

[@confuzsays7196]

Pls dont buy chinese product when china has placed so many import restrictions on Australia.

[@davidyergensen4509]

@Wild Touring - I just found & viewed your video and it was excellent! Thank you for sharing your mods and customization ideas. That pantry mod with the top-drawer sliding back into the housing to reveal the lower-level is a brilliant idea. I've subscribed. Hope all is well, best wishes from the USA.

[@warrenpeers233]

Hey guys love the videos and have watched all your WA touring series. We are going on a much shorter 7 week tour up NW and hopefully NT. Would love see more detail of how you wired up the fans and also how you plumbed the grey water tank. If you did a detail video on that it would be a great help to those of us who are moderately handy, but need a bit more guidance. cheers!

[@sba0147]

Who the hell gives video's like this a thumbs down, bloody hell. Congrats to you all and hope you have an amazing experience, good luck and safe travels.

[@seftonpitcher3313]

Great video, love your pantry box. Looks great. Enjoy your trip and look forward to following your travels, have fun.

[@crusty181]

I used an upside down piece of rubber backed Bunnings carpet to slide our porta potti around the van (not while I was on it, but that would be pretty cool to). The rubber gripped the dunny while the carpet worked a treat as a skid. May work under the back half of that freaken annoying mattress to slide it back at pack up. Love the vids thus far, thumbs up champs

[@stendecstretcher4983]

I’m glad you are truthful about how you acquired the van . Good on you for that.

[@calcon6]

That new Camp trailer is Beautiful ! Love the add on's you did, The pantry draw is amazing. Can't wait to see what's next. Thanks for sharing.

[@samscott8727]

New favourite videos on KZbin guys ! Love the walk through and explanations with no BS

[@Marc-iw7mk]

Fab truck and trailer great lifestyle, you don’t realise how much freedom you guys in Oz have. All the best on your trip 👍

[@seandunn3116]

Six months in WA, you won't scratch the surface! South in summer and north in winter, you will love it!

[@mrdonny3501]

Great mods you have done. I would put pool noodle over your water lines under your van. Helps protect lines from stones.

[@WildTouring]

Good idea mate, cheers!

[@markjones8704]

Well done guys👍 Brilliant episode, love the mods and great to see the whole family joining in. Looking forward to watching the adventure unfold.

[@donfinch862]

Bloody great, you guys are going have an awesome adventure. The mods are good - especially the pantry. Well done Cam. Very exciting, for you and us to watch. Tiff is very handy with what she does. All the best, can't wait for the next post

[@ryanfamilyadventure8511]

Love your videos. Really like the new camper and how your modifying it to suit you. Your little girl is funny, cool family.

[@cre8tivephotographysolutions]

Great video guys, stay safe and have an amazing trip. I still remember clearly the day we took off on our round Australia adventure with a 3 and 5 year old in the back seat....fantastic memories.

[@cookingrillinchillin7096]

Another cracking video guys. You both compliment each other really well. Can’t wait for the next one and congrats on the van. Enjoy and travel safe to you all!!!

[@bernardmarden2775]

Seen these suck in a lot of dust so might be an idea to cover bedding before hitting the dirt. Looks like you're on a great adventure and we're lucky to be coming along for the ride. Thanks for sharing

[@jjsadv]

Looking forward to the clips.. Great to see your better half as excited as you are.. obviously as handy as yourself, sowing and making up bits and pieces. if you are stopping at Kalbarri let me know. I might be able to hook you up with a spot to park the van for a night or 2.

[@WildTouring]

Cheers mate, yeah she's pretty handy! Really generous offer, but we're not planning on stopping at kalbarri this time (have been before though, and loved it!). We're gonna be inland of there having a poke around, and won't pop out onto the coast until around Carnarvon. That's the loose plan anyway!

[@rideswithhoover9789]

What a smart little cute girl and I love the food pantry you made good luck on your tour , hope it all goes well for you’s.

[@maddikrishnan8674]

Well done guys. Happy for you. Very practical video with family involved into the travel, mods, stickers & trip organisers. Keep posting as I always watch all your videos couple of times which gives so much of valuable genuine reviews & product informations like “grab me gear”. Keep Posting Safe Travel and have great fun!!!

[@T-Ranch-Au]

Brilliant pantry solution 👍🏻. Safe and happy travels!

[@WilliamPradoGXL]

Travel safe guys. Watching with keen interest. Doing a lap next year wohoooo

[@mickmiddle3331]

Awesome video Cam. You all look so excited and i have already seen some FB posts of the early trip. Have a wonderful time but never forget that we all just watched a video of two beautiful ladies who adore their man. Never let that sit behind making content for all of us crusty's. They are special so spoil them first and pull the GoPro out when you can for us. Don't do it the other way round. Have a wonderful trip mate.

[@bush2coast801]

Awesome U2..oops 3... Looking forward to following your trip and how the MDC goes

[@darrindouglas1]

A mate of mine bought a 12 and he loves it. I have checked out the 13 for a bit more space, and convert the bunk to more strorage. Looks like a pain to fold the mattress. I'd put a couple of ropes or something under the mattress and pull the back forward, rather than doing it the other way. Will be following your adventures. Good luck and safe travels. Cheers Daz

[@darylbushby9670]

We had the same problem with the cutlery draw. Replaced it with a wooden adjustable one from Kmart. One of our favorite mods 👌

[@gregcampbell1225]

Great set up Cam - looks great Have a great trip & were looking forward to the trip videos 👍

[@captaincaveman00]

awsum stuff guys ,all the best on your travels and hey you could spend 6 months up in the kimberly and still not see everything , looking forward to watch your adventures . Great set up you have now and the way you were smiling every 5 seconds at the start was priceless will have to get myself a sticker to show my support and wack it on the beer fridge .

[@WildTouring]

100% agree! If we didn't get out of WA , we would still have an absolute ball!

[@rooster8039]

Seem like your misses is pretty handy, get her to sow some velcro to some of your kid's toys and she can stick them to her carpet wall...That's rad...👍...Good luck with the trip ill be watching...🍻😎...

[@WildTouring]

Love that idea!

[@Inflamarie]

I love the pool noodle idea, that’s pure genius

[@peterwilliams4795]

Hi my name is Peter Williams and I live in Melbourne I enjoy your videos and i will be going to do the big lap soon but unfortunately Covid 19 clobbered my plans . I purchased a Toyota Coaster Motorhome in 2018 and have been on a few trips to Pt Welshpool in Gippsland it takes a while to work it all out and make the van work for you because of the age of the van (1986) little things continue go wrong but i am enjoying the time that i can travel any way please enjoy your trip and keep making videos of it

[@henrysammut9104]

Great video. Have been watching your vids for a while and now you have the new van and are off on a lap I have become a subscriber so that I don't miss an episode. I love your honest down to earth attitude. Am really interested in you review of the van as you travel around the country. I've seen mixed reports about the Chinese hybrids (both good and bad) so an honest unbiased opinion will be really useful. Keep up the good job and happy travels.

[@willwhiteley2702]

Love the mods guys great job ! Cam, that pantry is beautiful. Top job !!

[@WildTouring]

Cheers Will!

[@malcolmbott4745]

Just want to say thanks mate love your channel. Have learn so much like beer system and bread beer. all kind of stuff. Also going out more on adventures with my family thanks to you.

[@insaynbcr]

Nice rig! Looks like fun. Be sure to recheck your new trailer's lug nut torque after you put a few hundred kilometers on it. After that you should be spot on.

[@SailingMalie]

Good idea with pool noodle Mumma. Where would we be without Spotlight and Bunnings. Clever with the pantry drawer sliding back on itself Cam. You guys have got me excited, heading north at the end of the month, voluneering at Monkey Mia for a couple of weeks then keep going. Like you I might be in WA for a long time. Good luck and safe travels, will be looking out for you.

[@WildTouring]

Haha we spend WAY to much time and money at spotlight and Bunnings 😂 Shark Bay region is beautiful, and it's the perfect time to be up there! Definitely say Gday if you see us on the road.

[@moowee61]

Wow, what clever little buggers you both are!! Love your Mods x

[@greasemonkey9329]

Excellent video guys + handy tips and tricks. Happy Touring :-)

[@DG_Raceway]

Great vid Cam, those mods you've both done are a real improvement especially the decals! I'm keen to see just how tough this van is and also how you go with the shower, I've always thought they look so cramped. Joining the grey and fresh water tanks? Clever! Counting down the hours now, you must be like a kid at Christmas! Jealous! Safe travels!

[@WildTouring]

Will definitely be keeping you all posted on how the van fares! Cheers mate.

[@kawirider412]

How did I miss this upload....Glad you guys are still going can't wait to watch videos of your travels...

[@goldfools5445]

You start watching things like this, you don’t mean to criticise but you find yourself doing it anyway. In this case you did exactly what I would of done and I couldn’t find a thing wrong. Well done. I hope you do a bit of inland touring too. See it all.

[@kimyusof6780]

Great vid guys can't wait for a true and unbiased long term review on this van, been looking for 1 and there all like advertising for MDC hybrid vans. Ive watched all ur other vid's and I know ur going to give an honest review and ur thoughts on it. Keep up the good work👍

[@beverleydryland1146]

You are so helpful ,thanks for your informative vid wishing you exciting times we'll be following 😄

[@AdventuringPals]

So excited for you guys. Your going to love the new van. And having the toilet inside will be so helpful. That’s the biggest reason we ended up with a small caravan over a forward fold camper. Can’t wait for more of the good stuff from you guys. Hopefully we might cross paths somewhere in this great big land one day.

[@jaydemcfarlane4160]

All the best on your travel adventures, great pantry mod. 👍 We just recently picked up our Robson double fold. 👍🌅

[@michelleE-k7v]

Awesome guys we have a 13ft hybrid too but the easytrail version. We love it ! Best of both worlds 🙌 Love the mods you’ve done . Must get on to the hubby to join both our water tanks too . Something we’ve been meaning to do for two years 😀 Look forward to following your adventures.

[@veryaware]

I am going to pick up Forbes 13+ soon. Plan to keep the grey tank clean/empty until I do the same mod.

[@slowboat6021]

so envious, have a fabulous time.

[@dennoinoz4278]

Nice one, some handy little mods. Keen to see how the MDC goes given all the comments about the brand.

[@maxmckenzie2560]

Love your vids 👍looking forward to your travels ..enjoy !

[@4x4touring47]

Happy travels 👌👍🤙 looking forward to the updates! 😁

[@alexsmith5235]

Good luck with any after sales service from mdc!

[@felixcat9318]

To head off out without even having had the opportunity to do any shakedown tests is a huge leap of faith! I hope it rewards you with complete dependability and reliability! Your little traveller looks to be quite happy with your new travel cabin.

[@chrisspies8123]

Great vid, with the usual down to earth comments and review. With some great mod tips. Particularly the diesel heater pump. Can’t wait for the follow up review as We are thinking about a similar van/camper set up Enjoy the trip!

[@SEEKRbyCaframo]

Love all the mods, especially the inclusion of the super cool Sirocco fans! Thanks for your support!

[@fishermanfechy8959]

Good luck mate luv the van got me thinking now .Hope you got plenty of homebrew for the trip .Hope to c u in qld

[@yepitsme3655]

Laughed at the box of extras from Bunnings for the tank alteration did the same thing myself even had the box! Something I did which you might find helpful was rig another line to draw from outside sources by running a simple bypass hose and using a pool filter sock on the tip so I could run Jerrys of water direct without having to pour them in the tank for the shower.

[@greghammond7956]

Awesome video mate! You guys must be so excited, I know I'd be like a dog with 2 tails if it was me! What a ripper idea that pool noodle is for your little ones bed! Really looking forward to following this trip, enjoy the adventure guys, so good to see some positive news! 👍🇦🇺

[@philsymons9614]

Great set up Cam n Tiff. Looking forward to the next vid.

[@peepoe78]

I guess things happen for a reason hey.. you’ll be so much more comfortable in that. Enjoy the trip! 🍻👍

[@TheSumo1955]

Bloody good job on the pantry mate

[@Phil_McAvity]

Great work guys! Good idea putting your own decals on, vans are going ott with that crap.

[@shaunharapeet8008]

Great vid mate. Looking forward to following your lap, nice work on the pantry, wife had the same issues with the cutlery on our mdc ff 😝

[@Jas-fd9gi]

Thanks for sharing...Our little fam has subbed. 👨‍👩‍👧

[@jarrod1687]

Great channel guys, originally found you guys from the 30second awning review. Can't wait to do what you guys are doing

[@rjl110919581]

THANK YOU FOR DETAIL VIDEO AS GREAT WATCHING AS WISH BEST ALL TRAVEL AROUND AUSTRALIA AND HOPE GREAT JOY SAFETY IN GOOD HEARTH ALL IN FAMILY

[@jaydensankey2301]

well that's brutal, awesome stuff enjoy the trip keen to see how you go with towing and on some beach tracks

[@WildTouring]

Can't wait to get it on a beach!

[@alisonphilp7497]

Great episode guys 🤙🇦🇺🙏

[@petervince1742]

Great vid. folks. Thanks for the tour, LOVE the fridge slide, very clever. Safe travels and looking fwd to your vid's in the future - Peter V (subscribed BTW).

[@beglamourous]

totally awesome. can't wait to see your journey, give me some ideas.. great job on the pantry drawer

[@roamnround]

Nice one Cam! Van looks ace and good job on the stickers! Looking forward to the next vid and see where you are off too!

[@bluecollarstudio8513]

Lots of good info and ideas here. Since our trailers (caravans) are made like total $#!+ here in the US, I’ll most likely customize a cargo trailer based on this. I just wish I could source checker plate as opposed to diamond plate.

[@explorethebush]

Pantry drawers are awesome, enjoy your trip guys.

[@drivebyshooting8810]

Just found your channel and loving it.

[@bjp107]

Love the pantry you built - clever! Looking good.

[@boxheadmr]

Really enjoyed seeing the van and mods in your preparation for your trip. Kids great, i have two (4 & 6). Thanks for sharing and have a trip of a lifetime.

[@bretthughes34]

Good on ya hope u have a great trip.

[@OdinsonOverland]

What a wicked video, Love the new setup! Take care!

[@aussiedaryl123]

Keen on one of these but the electrical side of things is intimidating for a newbie

[@rossstreet4698]

Great pantry mod, be following you guys on the trip and really look forward to your review on the Forbes.

[@aarondow1614]

Hey guys great vid just subscribed cant wait to see your trip vids, best of luck and stay safe👍🍻

[@stuartkcalvin]

Hey guys, great piece :) Reminds me of Trip in Van when they first started. Don't forget to go 'dolly wheel up' when stowed. The lock through the DO35 is a bad idea. Subscribed and Bell is rung.

[@glasswalker77]

Why is the lock in the D035 a bad idea? We are looking at one of these and thought it was a great, low weight option

[@SeanCleverly]

Great job on the mods for the van/camper mate, particularly liked the pantry box you made and the carpet idea was genius. Enjoy the travel and especially the warmth, down here, Manji way, is even colder than where you guys are i'm guessing, so soak up those rays, have fun and stay safe.

[@shaddonaghue]

Good times ahead 👍, enjoy it 👌👌

[@unproadventures4142]

Good setup guys Looks perfect for your travels Look forward to the future travels 🙌

[@chenderson4969]

Pantry is awesome mate well done

[@neshculi]

Well done mate great van and mods.

[@rtyhgfplmkoi4784]

A helpful mod would be put a sheet of builders black plastic under your mattress to help it slide .

[@WildTouring]

Tried some Corflute, but was more of a pain really. Might see if I've got some builders sheet in the shed, cheers!

[@danielwebb5757]

Definitely keen to see your adventure in New rig. I'm liking at the 15 Forbes.

[@donnajohnson9324]

I love living in the Bush its safer than the city thanks for sharing

[@VideoShowMeHow]

Whoa nice stuff! You're gonna have a ball!

[@RustyCandyAdventures]

You draw bar. Try to fit a removable pipe. Make a bracket to slide in a tip shop ex pool scoop handle extendable. For tv antenna. I welded side small pipe. I cut top one down half way to make a flat bar clamp. Then a side angle pipe. The a oztrail 25w led light to light up you camp fire. Dimmable. Then my high lift Jack extra handle I cut one end at a angle. Check lock your hubs high lift Jack mod. Then I use that spare handle for a soft ground spike for that 25w light. I hope it made sense. Russ

[@markcecchi3072]

You go guys,I’ll be staying tuned👍🏻🍻

[@timsorensen2085]

If you make it to Longreach QLD we have space for a van in the yard and power if you feel the need for a break

[@WildTouring]

Very generous offer Tim, appreciate it and will definitely keep it in mind. Cheers mate!

[@leighroy8981]

Awsome set up guys 👍

[@roscored1000]

a mate just bought the same model i think, or is it a 15+ not sure, he is an engineer by trade so will I am sure take it apart and rebuild what he finds issues with. I like the way you think about issues then solutions, heater etc water tanks.

[@ronaldwhite5670]

I enjoyed that, informative, and good stuff. Thank ya!

[@6dayenduro]

Would be great to get your feedback on the Forbes as we are looking at the same 👍🏻 good luck with the trip be safe and enjoy .

[@OverlandUnknown]

hey guys, i love the camper setup. looks mint!!! looking forward to further vids on your big lap. Subbed. Cheers, Grant.

[@timstravelandcamping4634]

Awesome setup. Looking great.

[@aussiecue]

Great set up! Have fun on the big trip. * Safety Alert * The Missus is not wearing her seat belt correct. Needs to go over the shoulder, Not across the arm. Not trying to be a D*$@. Just seen what happens.

[@WildTouring]

Just rewatched the video and noticed straight away! Will get that adjusted 😊

[@coadyg]

Take that plastic draw tray out and replace with roll up canvas holder those plastic things turn your cutlery black with the movement offroad

[@4WheelingInNSW]

Good video guys. They look good these vans and I’ll be interested to see how it’s going in a year or so after bouncing all over Australia. These Chinese made caravans ( most of them / brands nowadays ) don’t have the best reliability long term reputation but will be interesting to see your thoughts after a good work out. Good video guys 👍, stay safe and enjoy your trip