Well done you four…… Really like your informative posts!!! Am very curious regarding how the Ranger towed when you got your new van being 2,880kg in Tare. Given there would have been a big increase in weight again once fully loaded. (We are aware you now have the Toyota 👍) Our previous van came in 6,620kg Tare and once loaded travelling became a big management process to make sure we were all comfortable and importantly safe. We have since downsized and still have our Ranger towing very comfortably……. Keep up the great work and keep smiling!!!
@TheLifestylePioneers2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate! The Ranger did it incredibly well. I think they're a great tow vehicle, probably the best bang for your buck out there. Although I'm hoping your tare weight is a typo!
@johnmathisen1167 Жыл бұрын
Think skip the Land Cruiser and go straight to a big truck for your gcm
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
We considered it, but they don't really suit the way we want to travel.
@michaelclarke783010 ай бұрын
Loving your channel. Lots of good info. Well presented too. Be interested to know what you thought the best combo of solar panels/battery storage size would be. So like minimums.
@TheLifestylePioneers10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much. In general, at least double your battery storage in Amps (12v) in solar (W). For example, 400ah battery, at least 800w solar. Bu you can never have too much solar!
@DavidOastler Жыл бұрын
Hi guys great video do you think the new colour will make the van hotter then the white
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks, David. Not too sure. I'm sure it will a little but time will tell how significant it is. The roof is white and mostly covered in solar which should help.
@danielbyrne52423 ай бұрын
Hi Simon & Liz, I watched your videos on your dishwasher installation, Truma under floor air conditioner and your desalination unit. I was just wondering how these three additions are going? How have they held up against the riggers of travelling around OZ? Have you hade any brake downs with any of them? Have they worked the way you wanted them to, and how happy with them are you. Could you please do an update video on these three additions. Thank you Kind regards Dan
@TheLifestylePioneers3 ай бұрын
We'll be releasing an update video soon! Stay tuned.
@jamesdeacon9629 Жыл бұрын
👋 ❤️ your caravan Guy's and all your fantastic ideas 👍
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@frankguernier22806 ай бұрын
Hi guys. What a great exterior run around and beautiful van. I would call it a refinement on your lifestyle ideas. Its always good to look forward.
@TheLifestylePioneers6 ай бұрын
Thanks, mate. That's a great way to sum it up
@skinnytroopy Жыл бұрын
The man hair is looking good. You’re going to win the battery competition.
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Cheers.
@growild_ Жыл бұрын
Legends! Great video. We have that Truma D6 in ours too! Does your tick when your using the heater? Not sure if ours is faulty but it has a really loud tick
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
The 'ticking' noise comes from the fuel supply solenoid. Ours is barely noticeable as it's mounted externally and away from the living space. Check where yours is located as it might be able to be relocated to minimise the noise.
@TaylorsOnTour067 Жыл бұрын
lOVE lOVE your new van and your ideas !
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@brewey0454 Жыл бұрын
Can wait to see the Tour of the inside of the van
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Tomorrow morning 7am👌
@TheDarrellma Жыл бұрын
Awesome vid
@Carpo74 Жыл бұрын
Epic guys!
@brylyn23 Жыл бұрын
Wholly molly looked up some titanium vans for sale,crikey did you sell the farm for that custom titanium LOL,its a ripper enjoy..
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
😂 You're not wrong! We love it though
@mrkanangra Жыл бұрын
I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE that you went with a desalinator, however is there a reason you went with Water Makers as opposed to Rainman? - The unit you are getting is a permanent mount right?. The Rainman is about the same price but can be "portable".... Can you p[lease tell me why you went for this brand over others??. I am getting a Rainman setup in my Isuzu NPS build. So surprised so many other people do not get desal. Even more surprised caravan companies do not offer as a general option?!. Would love some feedback please. Subscribed!
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah there's a few reasons (we released the install video yesterday) we went with this unit. It's flexibility of installation and easy to source/replace parts and maintain the unit.
@seandolkens4021 Жыл бұрын
I picked it! Desalination is a great idea 👍
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@michaelnugara1 Жыл бұрын
Interested to know the ATM and what battery capacity it has. Cheers
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
3500kg and 600Amps 👍
@bennylaz1 Жыл бұрын
Nice. I wish i was rich or friends with the bank manager. 😢
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Put a date on your dream and it becomes a goal 👍
@browncra87 Жыл бұрын
Great van! Any reason you went XT Air vs ATX?
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
To save weight. The XT can do everything ATX can do.
@MissenDownUnder Жыл бұрын
ok, stop with the suspense. Ready for the interior reveal now! ;P
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Tomorrow morning 7am!
@MissenDownUnder Жыл бұрын
@@TheLifestylePioneers awww yeah. We're building our van through off-road grit RV and or wishlist is very similar to what you've done. Wanted a system we could draw water from anywhere, keeping tank capacity lower with ability to draw anywhere. We have 500ah at 24v or 1000ah at 12v. Running victron. We also want to go gasless, have electric everything inside so no gas vents. Just weighing up deleting the bbq so no gas at all, also weigh less. Also family van at 20 foot 6. Also considering going East/West bed but wife doesn't like idea of crawling over it to make it. Other option is pushing into corner and retaining N/S but then lose the through tunnel boot. Love the show idea. Dare say we may steal that idea too! Head off April next year! Love your channel guys!
@davewilson731310 ай бұрын
reverse osmosis will be a real pain if You don,t prefilter Your feed water , will be changing and cleaning filters like no tomorrow , and what are You doing with Your Grey and Black water that has to go some where ......
@TheLifestylePioneers10 ай бұрын
Yeah, it will be interesting to see how it works out. There are a few pre-filters in the system. Grey water goes on the ground/trees, and we have a composting toilet, so no black water.
@broncomihajic6959 Жыл бұрын
Hi guys love the new van almost jealous lol we have 18.6 hardcore without all the new gear that guys have great job by Titanium
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. You could always upgrade 😉👌
@Wilbargosh Жыл бұрын
So glad you made the disclosure that you paid for the caravan. Thats important. I like genuine info, not positive reviews for product suppliers.
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@kennethmarston8986 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Nice outfit.
@12v_obsession92 Жыл бұрын
You have 1600 watts of roof mounted solar which is impressive however, correct me if im wrong but you mentioned there are two 800 watt arrays with each array going to one 40 amp solar controller. @12v? That's 133a total between two 40a controllers Allowing for a 20% loss (26a) you are still only charging at 80a out of possible 107a or 109 @14.6volts. Considering you have removed gas, it doesnt make sense not to harness all the capacity you can from the investment of your panels?
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Yeah, you're spot on. On paper, it looks like the chargers are a bottle neck in the system. In reality it's rare that the solar input from each 4 panel array exceeds 40A. There's a lot of losses in a solar system. If we notice the solar maxxing out frequently we could put some of the panels through the DCDC charger instead.
@grantbudd124 Жыл бұрын
Cost break down would be great too. Great walk around too
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It's a little tricky as there's a lot of variables.
@hsvme65088 ай бұрын
Hey guys, thanks for the vid. Question about the Truma D6, how do you find it. I’m looking at a new Titanium, and want a diesel hot water heater. Tossing up between the Erbaspacher instantaneous or the Truma D6. I like the idea of a tank style over instantaneous, as I’m concerned the Erbasp. might waste too much water getting flow before heating. How do you find the Truma?
@TheLifestylePioneers8 ай бұрын
Hey! We really like the D6 and don't mind the tank style for the same reason you mention, water saving. It's also a space heater which is nice in the cooler climates. I'm not sure about the Erbaspacher
@frankguernier2280 Жыл бұрын
Hi guys. Loved your great new van. Just a question re your choice not to go a second Zone van. I am about to go further with a Zone order. Would love your honest opinion? Cheers Frank. Guernier. (Ex Leeton boy.)
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
If Zone build what you want then go for it. They only have 1 option for a family van and it wasn't what we wanted. We also wanted to spec our van for extended off grid trips and the Zone wasn't going to be suitable.
@frankguernier2280 Жыл бұрын
@@TheLifestylePioneers Thanks for that. I will watch your adventures and also look at a few designs. I have an Iveco dual cab and want to make the right choice.
@scrighto Жыл бұрын
Some good ideas there guys, some thought has gone into that, thanks for sharing. Interested to know how the solar would keep up with a week of cloudy days or wet weather ☁️.
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Good question! We're keen to find out as well.
@tonyashman253 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations guy’s on the new van all the best with it, love your KZbin content I’m really keen on how you get on with the desalination unit with a video please Cheer’s Tony
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! De-sal video is coming up in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already 😉
@chrisoerman Жыл бұрын
You have a desalinator ... looking forward to your experience with it. Hope it is one of those "game changers" . Love all the solar.
@bentleydonovan4608 Жыл бұрын
Lithium wont work when cold strange placement
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Where did you hear that? Ours are good down to -20oC
@robertarmbruster5650 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the walkaround, what a great van, we love it. I'm also looking forward to seeing what you've come up with for the desal system. I work in municipal water engineering and have built a few MF/RO systems over the years. Sea water being real high TDS around 35,000 uS/cm or higher with say two stages using SW RO membranes and brackish water will require BW's. You could go multi stages but I'm thinking recovery efficiency won't be paramount and reducing power consumption will be, single stage may be the go. You will need MF filtration before the RO membranes. Your water disinfection system should be interesting, there will be a few ways to do this.
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Cheers! To be honest, you've lost me a bit there with MF, TDS, SW AND BW 😂 I know that RO is reverse osmosis and I know there's one membrane in our system capable of 80L/hr but that's about it.
@FXO_AU Жыл бұрын
Simon & Liz, Very impressive!!! 2800kg Tare does not leave a lot of wiggle room for an ATM of 3500kg, our new rig is 2700kg Tare and I'm thinking did I stuff up, guess I will find out this week when its all fulled measured. The Electricial system looks well set out and you have thought of everything, but must say think it might be time these setup's went the next step and followed OEM's EV setups, good reason for all EV's cooling systems and battery structures. Looking forward to see it all when its fully kitted out and you have the next piece of the puzzle🙂
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
You're spot on, it's tight for weights but it is doable.
@JustcruznRob-AlanaBuick Жыл бұрын
Luv the idea of the desalinator & the rear draw is bloody awesome, I mentioned that to u the show when we met. Safe travels, Rob & Alana
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Cheers, you too!
@neillee3776 Жыл бұрын
Love it nice van👍
@waynesimmons2850 Жыл бұрын
Really like the full off grid specs. Looking forward to you putting it to the test too. Thanks👍
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
You and me both!
@bradworthington8594 Жыл бұрын
Very nice. That rear bar and 12 volt power cabinet are fantastic. Please bury that phrase GAME CHANGER it’s like running fingernails down a blackboard 😂 I went the one key option awhile ago, well worth it and works great but the compression latches you get will be the same design just all keyed the same.
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Will do!
@PhilNelson-e3u Жыл бұрын
Where are your batteries in this set up please?
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Under the bench seat next to the fridge.
@PhilNelson-e3u Жыл бұрын
@TheLifestylePioneers Thanks for that. We've just learnt that our new van will follow your set-up, so we were curious to know. Cheers.
@guydraper Жыл бұрын
Fabulous van, well done ! Great vid once again Thanks !
@thecoates6290 Жыл бұрын
We don't have a Titanium however our new van has disc brakes and also has the ESC. Is that just a Titanium thing with the way they do their setup? You van looks awesome so far, no wonder your thrilled 😊
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks, guys. It's a limitation of Cruisemaster suspension systems.
@heatherrobinson2175 Жыл бұрын
Love it - you have obviously been planning and researching this for a good while and its all paid off! Great design well done to all
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch!
@ramblin_in_the_sun Жыл бұрын
Omg, we have a sunseeker wildchild which is only 12 months old and this makes me want to get a titanium just for that rear bar. Seriously nice van, well done guys xx
@waynesworld6896 Жыл бұрын
You do know that Sunseeker is made by Titanium.... perhaps a phone call to see i.f the bar can be retro fitted .
@ramblin_in_the_sun Жыл бұрын
@waynesworld6896 yes we know that, thank you. Unfortunately as we are only a single axle, we have to be wary of rear bar weight.
@barrydyer6543 Жыл бұрын
Hi guys just love the back of the van, A
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate 👍
@kathymchenry3062 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations very impressive and well thought out ❤
@rodmcisaac3 Жыл бұрын
Sure like the Electrics closet! Will the water system also cleanup and make potable other water sources like stagnant water and other questionable water sources?
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Yes it will. We'll share more details in the install video
@charlessas4138 Жыл бұрын
What is ball park cost budget of this van?
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
About $170k
@morepawstravels Жыл бұрын
Awesome van guys. We have gone the same route with the underbed air conditioner… our tiny 14’ poptop (a rebuilt 1994’ Supreme Getaway) has 1000w of solar and 608ah of lithium. All thanks to fitting the Truma Saphir under the bed!
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@joking7081 Жыл бұрын
I guessed correctly. A desalination unit 😊. Keen to see what you think of it. Many question. How much power to make how much freshwater? If some distance from the van voltage drop? Water source site to van vertical pump head height constraints? So much more.
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Well done! All will be revealed soon!
@nicolesommerville3449 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the new van looks awesome 😍Can you get the wrap template for the TVan windows please
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Nicole. Do you know what brand windows they are?
@discoveringwa2204 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic van. Great ideas, especially the desalination unit.
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@kathleenwhelan6500 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the inside tour. We have a 2022 sunseeker desert storm with bunks 19.6 foot and love it
@matthewfinnigan3862 Жыл бұрын
That’s a nice looking power setup
@youraussienomadfriends Жыл бұрын
Hi guys, Wow Congratulations, just stunning. Hey we just wanted to let you know we appreciate that you have worked hard to get what you have and you are not snobby . You have kept level heads so Thankyou. Can’t wait to see the inside. 🤗😊
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. That's great to hear 😀 😊
@Mathew-Costa Жыл бұрын
Love all the new ideas youve had with the van
@tearsinthesun799 Жыл бұрын
Must be the best van in Australia you guys are really pushing the envelope sensational 😊
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! We love it.
@paulhardie9450 Жыл бұрын
Put wire rope removable of course on the shoe door to make another drop down table ? Ya May as well . check out Sunman 430w slim panels could save you a bit of weight on that roof ( Quality certified Panels) interesting to note they are getting almost as much solar input on vertical wall fitting as roof placement you got a full front panel you’d fit 430w panel on lol sun ☀ 🌞 ⛅ .. Do I see a diesel heater fitted to front boot 🤪🤪. OK watched now to go look at the window protection stuff and ya secret water weapon 👍👍
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea with the door/table. Slimline panels don't have a good rep. Especially in the heat.
@anthonymcneil8778 Жыл бұрын
Hi. How are the walls/roof constructed? I did like the zone van with its composite construction
@Jasongrech9870 Жыл бұрын
Aluminium frame with Henrob rivets, proven to last over 50 years in Caravans 😊
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
This one is aluminium frame and composite roof.
@beauknihinicki2323 Жыл бұрын
hey Simon what brand of diesel heater do you have? have a van built through titanium as well and keen to go gases thanks
@davetunbridge6637 Жыл бұрын
Did you consider doing a 24v system to give you the option of running ac of grid. Cam at Wildtouring did this in their new van.
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
We did consider 12v but ended up sticking with 12v for this one. We can run AC off it without a problem.
@davetunbridge6637 Жыл бұрын
@@TheLifestylePioneers ok thanks, we’re in the process of what to buy and how to run things off grid. Love the idea of the RO unit. Totally agree with the statement of power and water being your limiting factors. Enjoy your channel and have got many ideas from you😎👍
@beach2bushaustralia Жыл бұрын
Hey guys, great innovations...! Can't wait to see the outcome of the desal plant...!
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Cheers! Us too!
@clintonalcock2693 Жыл бұрын
Why did you sell the Zone?
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
It was time for a change and do things we couldn't do with a Zone.
@kiaorable Жыл бұрын
Wow what a van Simon and Liz, too be able to be that off grid and totally self contained is a dream, you’ve had the vision and made it work, well done.❤
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! It's nice when our crazy ideas work!
@dantheman6159 Жыл бұрын
Hi Guys loved the tour of your new home on wheels. What is the name of the colour of your grey cladding please? Looks mint. Thanks
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
The checker and chassis are Monument. I'm not sure about the cladding.
@anthonymcneil8778 Жыл бұрын
I’ll be interested to see what you think of the dark grey when you get up into the hot climate.
@aussiefarmer6012 Жыл бұрын
Yes, not functional, bad trend just for looks. Even an old light grey gal roof is untouchable in summer, paint it white and it is only just warm.
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Us too! The roof is white (and mostly covered in solar) which will help.
@bentleydonovan4608 Жыл бұрын
They are super insulated 😊
@garykildey7407 Жыл бұрын
@@TheLifestylePioneers You may be surprised how warm the roof gets under the solar panels.
@jamesdeacon96292 ай бұрын
❤your presentation was very interesting it's a fantastic caravan Guy's send me invite for mow Vember in 2024
@titaniumcaravans Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your new van Simon & Liz! We're stoked to see how happy you are with it, we can't wait to see part 2!
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 😊
@chrisnewman8353 Жыл бұрын
Great Video, can't wait to see the desalination work and the 12V setup.
@kathleenwhelan6500 Жыл бұрын
What size are your jerry cans for diesel.? And where did you buy them from?
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
We haven't decided yet!
@rodmclean655 Жыл бұрын
Hey great Van Can I ask with the diesel water heater what time lag do you experience until the water is hot. ? How much water is used until it is warm enough to have a shower. Would be great to know
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Rob. It varies a lot depending on the water temperature in the tank. Anywhere from 15-45mins. Typically around 25mins I'd guess.
@kathleenwhite6603 Жыл бұрын
Looks great guys thanks for sharing. Love the rear bar set up it’s going to be a game changer.
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kathleen!
@gabrielsatragno Жыл бұрын
Hey guys really nice van looking forward to your desalination system nice meeting you at the Titanium owners rally
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks! You too!
@daviddawson2411 Жыл бұрын
Nice episode guys more beer 🍻 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🤫🫣🍻 you bloody ripper go the 💧 water - 200 lt port barrel hahahaha 😅
@hiltonr1845 Жыл бұрын
I like it, just subscribed and thumbs up.
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks and welcome!
@neon_haze66 Жыл бұрын
Fans of the vans 😂 got it! Your consistent transparency is always appreciated! Loving this van too, and I’m also a fan of the van! Well done on your new home guys!!
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@johniesjournies9949 Жыл бұрын
So great catching up with you all in Brisbane. The van is great. Well done on a fabulous build and we look forward to your upcoming journeys. Cheers, Cheryl and Alan.....
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
@chriseasey4427 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely bloody beautiful! I don't know what I like the most, yes the power board system set up and also impressive rear bar as I love that draw idea. Well done and congrats. Can't wait to see the inside now!
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Chris. We're really happy with it!
@UncleDobby Жыл бұрын
Hey Simon and Liz, congratulations on the new van. I’m certain you’ll enjoy it! A word of advice: the hinges on the hatches are an ‘Achilles heel’. We’ve had a Sunseeker van for 6 years and have had to replace all the hinges at some point. I’ve actually redesigned ours with different hinges. I’d advise carrying a half dozen spare hinges because when in the scrub and the door comes off in your hand, you’re gonna want to repair right away. Another mitigation is to get into the habit of lowering the doors down evenly with two hands every time - don’t let them drop!
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
That's great to know. Thanks 👌
@Mark_Chapman_AU Жыл бұрын
Great vid guys. Thanks for the look around. Have you had it weight when full? May I ask what the final weights were? I only ask as my wife and I are nearly ready to pull the trigger and get our first van. I want an Off-road van but I’m scared I’ll exceed my GCM of 6t.
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark. We're pretty much 3500kg loaded. Not really achievable with a 6000kg GCM, we had to upgrade ours.
@iantooke3549 Жыл бұрын
Home come u not got zone any more
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
We decided to sell it and upgrade.
@iantooke3549 Жыл бұрын
@@TheLifestylePioneers was zone no good ?
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
It was, but the Titanium is better build quality.
@kerrimeier6573 Жыл бұрын
Thanks guys I really loved the outside so can't wait to see the inside very impressive some great ideas. I love my new van but now having some serious fomo 😂😂😂
@brewey0454 Жыл бұрын
Chris Hemsworth got a Lotus caravan for free
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
I look pretty much the same as him, do you think that counts 😉😂
@brewey0454 Жыл бұрын
Enjoy the beautiful van
@Jasongrech9870 Жыл бұрын
they make him give it back after a year, great van to buy used as he has never actually used one 😂
@ianmason8774 Жыл бұрын
I am very happy for you guys. Great to see you have the van you really wanted. I am looking forward to see what it is like inside. Have you given it a name?
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian 👌 We haven't named it. Is that a thing?
@ianmason8774 Жыл бұрын
Some people name their vehicle and van. You could call it "Lovey the love nest", lol.@@TheLifestylePioneers
@PeteWilsonAHCPhotography Жыл бұрын
The amount of thought and planning that has gone into your van home is evident with your excitement in seeing the end result. Well done...thanks for showing us!
@russellunitt5502 Жыл бұрын
Stunning piece of kit guys, really well thought out. Would love to know what your tow ball weight comes in at with all that extra weight at the back? Not in any way a criticism as I love the clever design and additional storage the rear setup offers. In most conventional vans such an addition would bugger up the balance but I’m guessing it has been allowed for in your overall design.
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Yeah, valid point Russell. Although most of the storage in the van is forward. The rear bar isn't any heavier than an extra spare tyre would be and Titanium have designed for it. We haven't weighed it loaded yet so can't say what the ball is.
@paultabone2010 Жыл бұрын
Great Episode My wife and I went to see one of these last week, and wow when we were there they took us around the whole production complex, and I did mention your names and told them that you are great ambassadors for TITANIUM. How do you find the fuel consumption with this new van, is it a bit of a charge or the same. 🌸🍷🍷🍻🍻🦋 Looking forward to seeing your next family adventure.
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
That's awesome, Paul! We haven't noticed any change really.
@markdixon215 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the new van, looks excellent with some really practical inclusions and plans for some further modifications. Look forward to seeing the inside soon. Safe travels enjoy. Have a great week. Cheers 🍻
@pamforman3333 Жыл бұрын
Very exciting to see how much you have achieved! Congratulations! Great to hear about the desalination idea. Clever and so many other top improvements.
@rebeccaw9656 Жыл бұрын
You guys have done some really interesting things with your new van, separating from the pack. Here for it!
@paulfink0110 ай бұрын
Wish USA manufacturers went gasless. Single diesel systems is the way to go.
@TheLifestylePioneers10 ай бұрын
That's interesting that they don't. Agreed, diesel is the way to go.
@NoFixedDestinationAu Жыл бұрын
Amazing van and I can’t wait to see how that fantastic 12v system works after some more ‘real world’ testing. How is the GCM ( or would you rather not talk about that until the new car 😉)?
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
Thanks Malcolm 👌 Welcome to our Patreon community as well 😉 We upgraded our GCM, which has kept us all legal while we wait for the Landcruiser 👍
@tonystaley2761 Жыл бұрын
What gvm/GCM have upgraded to? Is it the Lovell’s kit? Are you happy with the end product?
@tm_1973 Жыл бұрын
Love your work guys. Van looks great. I am a few years away from my big lap (or laps) hoping someone has worked out how to greatly reduce tare weights by then. I love my dual cab and not keen on changing from that style, you must be on your absolute limits. Maybe someone will have worked out how to do an integrated solar panel roof by the time I am ready.
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
We're with you. Vans are getting heavy. We've upgraded the GCM of the Ranger.
@mereyalfields9739 Жыл бұрын
Hi Simon and Liz, we are loving your content, my hubby and I look forward to every episode. We don’t have a set up yet however you guys are keeping or dream alive.
@SteveBurns80 Жыл бұрын
Too big/heavy for the tow vehicle. Less is best people.
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
For four people full-time going smaller than 19.6ft starts to get pretty crammed and the Ranger handles it really well.
@petermercer59688 ай бұрын
It's nice being a millionaire caravan owner. Unbelievable bullshit
@TheLifestylePioneers8 ай бұрын
😆😆 Cheers mate. Don't let jealousy ruin your day 👊
@davidmaltby2065 Жыл бұрын
Love the van, congrats. One question plz. Where is the toilet canister? Do you have a SOG fitted or have you gone composting?
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
We use a composting toilet 👌
@ianmason8774 Жыл бұрын
Some people name their vehicle and van. You could call it "Lovey the love nest", lol.
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
😂
@stephenhorton1225 Жыл бұрын
Hi guys the van is a bit over the top. The average vanner I doubt Is interested in such upgrades. Just stick to stuff the average person would be interested in, you are becoming unrelatable
@TheLifestylePioneers Жыл бұрын
😂😂 We're not average people! This is our dream home and we've worked really hard to get it. Don't underestimate the sacrifices we've made to get here. There's plenty of ideas in this van that don't cost a lot but make a big difference day-to-day that many people have found useful.