This was the best ‘To the Point’ caravan advice/tour video I’ve seen. Absolute common sense stuff
@nateisright Жыл бұрын
I really like the placement of the bike rack. Very nice trailer. Cheers!
@shaun.oo__oo Жыл бұрын
Just wanted to drop a comment here and say it's because of you guys I got the idea to have 2 x drop down picnic tables on the van 👌 Also you sold us on the carafan after watching the Ahnem land episode showing essentially no dust inside. Were picking our van next week and are super excited to say the least!
@SmartTouringSystems Жыл бұрын
Cheers guys happy travels glad we helped
@markoconnor36712 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Thanks for sharing. We're getting a 21 foot in October so your video gave us some great ideas.
@SmartTouringSystems2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@DiHandley2 жыл бұрын
What a handsome intelligent couple you are. Absolutely fantastic video. You make some extremely good points on how to save weight and I will be keeping it in mind when I come to buy my first caravan! 👍🇦🇺
@regularjoegamer9 ай бұрын
This Caravan looks great!
@markgrant4087 Жыл бұрын
New to the channel, really like the thought that you put into the build, everything the best for purpose but not overkill! Your van is awesome, we still at campervan stage ourselves.
@SmartTouringSystems Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!.
@FanieVeldSkoen10142 Жыл бұрын
Great video guys, safe travels and look forward to some more videos.
@jimmycook872 Жыл бұрын
It's people like you that make me glad my children Days Are Over. LOL pure luxury and freedom. No more compromises. But in your case you applied a good sense of compromises to suit your needs. Cheers. 🇭🇲😀👍🍻🍻
@jeffhale7132 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the valuable info. I dont have perfect hearing so found I was loosing some words. A remote mike may help, Thanks again
@alancolley99372 жыл бұрын
Great honest review. Like your ideas. Sensible. Practical. Well done Enjoy your van
@glennkenny98102 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour of your van. I am taking delivery of my new duel cab 79 series with canopy in July and my new 20.6ft titanium semi off-road in March next year. Some good tips and ideas I will be considering as extra options.
@SmartTouringSystems2 жыл бұрын
Be sure to check out our channel. heaps of info on the 79.
@glennkenny98102 жыл бұрын
@@SmartTouringSystems already subscribed👍
@nevetsgray2 жыл бұрын
Crikey! I was sucked in by the awesome looking trailer, mate. But here in America we like our conditioned aire yea.
@johnbode954 Жыл бұрын
Do you have a great set up you have a great family and I agree with you about plastic plants and pillow😊👍
@ReelSaltyAus2 жыл бұрын
Great rundown guys! Very nice setup
@paulwebb20972 жыл бұрын
Nice van and video . Terrific info for all . I also have dropped my gas to 4.5 bottles in my upcoming build with rack above to mount bike rack. Opted to delete front box as well, as we will have external storage hatches under bunks for added storage . The weight savings was super important to us too . Safe travels .
@busybeebrushwareptyltd549 Жыл бұрын
It's very informative channel!
@Aphony662 ай бұрын
Each to their own. I went with Victron hardware. Streets ahead of Enerdrive imo. 600ah batteries with a Victron 3000 multiplus.
@SmartTouringSystems2 ай бұрын
Victron is very nice gear. And 600amp is a good amount of lithium also.
@darrindouglas12 жыл бұрын
They were at the top of my list when we were looking. They look great, but no dealers would sell the floor stock. Having to wait, we ended up going with a Zone 18.6 and pretty much identical in spec except for the roll sleeve airbags......how good are airbag suspension?? Soaks up the bumps and the van is stable as at any speed. Enjoy your travels. We're off to Broken Hill and Menindee end of May. Cheers Daz
@kathleenwhelan65002 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for battery system explanation.
@SmartTouringSystems2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@tonymarshall6027 Жыл бұрын
With that much solar you need another converter, split the solar array from front to rear this give you another 40amp and if you lose very little in the solar panels in the shade
@SmartTouringSystems Жыл бұрын
Would work better yes.
@double-oseven5725 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant review mate, smart info and helps a lot. What max length would u choose for full off road if doing it all again?? Cheers.
@SmartTouringSystems Жыл бұрын
We were aiming for around the 18ft originally. But we are now in an Conqueror UEV-14. See our rundown vid. Everything has pros and cons mate. I know that’s not much of an answer sorry 😂
@double-oseven5725 Жыл бұрын
@@SmartTouringSystems oh i know the uevs well. Sounds liks ys will be exploring the north half😉
@aal9207 Жыл бұрын
If you have an American truck you wouldn't worry about weight so much but I love toyotas. I agree with you. Great setup mate. 👌
@nissgq9237 Жыл бұрын
Firkin spot on!!!! I like it.
@kristenolivia_2 жыл бұрын
Great rundown, thanks for sharing! What colours did you go in the van? we have a titanium on order but have not locked in colours yet. Love the ones you have chosen!!
@SmartTouringSystems2 жыл бұрын
Hey Kristen, Megan here. We did the metallic dark grey clad with custom Landcruiser “Sandy Taupe” decals. We wanted it to look different…..and to match the ute, of course lol 😆
@samhartfieldlewis52472 жыл бұрын
Mega setup, good ideas there. Nice one go steady
@nathanbiggins94022 жыл бұрын
Great vid guys. I’ve watched it more times than I’m happy to admit. Would you mind please confirming your indoor colours including the floor, cupboards, bench top, and lounge? It looks like you have chosen well. On a side note, are you happy with the small black sink in the bathroom?
@SmartTouringSystems2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nathan! Here’s the colours we went with: - Floor: Swan Dark Grey - Cupboards: NX-625 - Benchtops: Grey Bardolino Oak WG - Splashback: Arctic White - Upholstery: Vegas / Metal We also chose the “Black Pack” throughout (black handles, taps, sink, black trim around bathroom doors)
@dantheman6159 Жыл бұрын
Hi Guys, looking at ordering some of your gear especially the solar panel clip. Curious to know why you sold the Titanium? Were you not entirely happy with it or was there another reason? We are looking at building one soon. Thanks
@smarttouringsystems-garage Жыл бұрын
Hi Dan. The Titanium was a beautiful van mate, but we wanted to get into something smaller, that’s all really. And we are stoked to be part of the R and D for Conqueror.
@dantheman6159 Жыл бұрын
@@smarttouringsystems-garage sounds good. Look forward to the new content
@kingexplorers5754 Жыл бұрын
Hey mate, what is the width of the busy bee and length of the bristles ? Are you happy with it? Cheers
@SmartTouringSystems Жыл бұрын
Hi guys. It is 2.4m wide which I cut down slightly and the bristles are 350mm and yes I would do it again.
@benlmeyers3348 Жыл бұрын
Really want to buy one.
@ronaldalmera30562 жыл бұрын
Such great tips and advice.
@mohammedjanif26 Жыл бұрын
Thanks guys enjoy the video how much did it cost all up
@benlmeyers3348 Жыл бұрын
Guess I will get an airstream custom, and get shipping to down there. So sad and dissatisfied with what my friends there have to.d me.was willing to get the top model
@jeremyhoey76592 жыл бұрын
Nice van and video guys. So the tare weight is 2640kg Whats the ball weight loaded? And can you load it up to whatever your GCM is in your crusier ? Most importantly how much does it cost? Thanks for your help in advance 👍
@SmartTouringSystems2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeremy. We have weighed it fully loaded and it was very close to 3500kg and the ball weight was bang on 350kg with bikes on. We end up around 7100kg fully loaded, our gcm is 7400. We probably won’t go into costs to much as the caravan industry along with many others are forever changing and increasing.
@jeremyhoey76592 жыл бұрын
@Smart Touring Systems thanks mate where about did you get it from ill ring them for a quote
@SmartTouringSystems2 жыл бұрын
@@jeremyhoey7659 Caravans Coffs coast.
@grantbudd124 Жыл бұрын
GVM upgrade kits are pretty dodgy, especially on new cars. Well worth talking to your insurer and car manufacturer before you fit one. After all, as mentioned in other videos, if it was that simple, why would car manufacturers not already do it? GVM upgrades put massive stress on the chassis
@robmacarthur53792 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys for the rundown on the van. Very interested to know what tare you achieved, I have 19.6 SS Hardcore and we ended up at 2580kg, what's yours?
@SmartTouringSystems2 жыл бұрын
We ended up at 2640kg
@grantbudd124 Жыл бұрын
What was your ATM?
@Tastewithnewdrinks2 жыл бұрын
Great review.😍
@michelemichelsson48672 жыл бұрын
Excellent run-down cheers
@watda0112 жыл бұрын
How are the cheap laminate bench tops holding up? The display model l saw had already chips taken out of it along the sides which turned me off. Dealer tried to say is due to weigh saving then proceeded to say it has 900kg of storage? They would not consider a hard-wearing hybrid bench as option.
@SmartTouringSystems2 жыл бұрын
I honestly don't find them a problem. but yes im sure there is nicer materials out there.
@rayg1232 Жыл бұрын
Nice caravan but do you know that your bbq is non compliant?😊
@SmartTouringSystems Жыл бұрын
Yes I’m aware of the bbq issue. Living life on the edge 😂
@TraderSmack2 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend the higher front that you have over a lower front (which would limit the height of the tunnel boot), and if so would you mind outlining why? Currently looking at a non-ATX which has the lower front.
@SmartTouringSystems2 жыл бұрын
Hi Taku thanks for the comment. We started with the hardcore and optioned it with the higher front as the first step into an ATX so yes we would def do it again, the extra storage it offers is worth it for us without making the van longer or heavier. Having the Weber 2000 fit in the tunnel boot is awesome also.
@TraderSmack2 жыл бұрын
@@SmartTouringSystems Thanks for the quick reply. Was there any reason you went with the ATX and optioned it down vs going with the Hardcore and optioning it up?
@SmartTouringSystems2 жыл бұрын
@@TraderSmack hey mate yeah we did start with the hardcore.
@tarynmarsall76642 жыл бұрын
Beautiful van guys! Girly question I know, but can I ask where the doona cover is from? It's the exact colour I've been looking for but cannot find. many thanks
@SmartTouringSystems2 жыл бұрын
Hey Taryn, Megan here. Love the girly questions ha ha! I got the doona cover from good old Adairs, probably about 2 years ago now. It’s a Karina Jambrak design. After we ordered the van I went crazy buying all the interior stuff, then stored everything whilst we waited for the van. I’m sure most women can relate!
@alialyami4207 Жыл бұрын
👍
@peterhughes612 жыл бұрын
what size diesel heater did you put in it .love the van
@SmartTouringSystems2 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter. It’s 2kw webasto
@noah76252 жыл бұрын
How do the bike tyre straps go on corrugations?
@SmartTouringSystems2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the question, Yet to do any serious corrugations. we are heading off in July and plan on doing around 2000k on dirt so we will see.
@landcruiserv8vicadventrure6272 жыл бұрын
What’s your ball weight? Rear axle rating and gvm? All under?
@SmartTouringSystems2 жыл бұрын
Ball weight is 350kg, GCM 7.1 GVM 3.85 I can be 7.4 and 3.9 respectively as ive had it upgraded. To be honest I would say the rear axle load would be touch and go.
@redbitter12322 жыл бұрын
Why don’t Australian van manufacturers build 5th wheel vans
@waynesworld68962 жыл бұрын
What the final tare weight of the van guys?
@SmartTouringSystems2 жыл бұрын
Hi Wayne. Watch from 14.55 i go into detail about how we kept weight down and final TARE weight.
@ibrahimfanon28392 жыл бұрын
Bonjour combien coûte cette caravane ? Merci
@steveallen6484 ай бұрын
Mate I know you are just teasing but don't make fun of your wife...Instead of these insulting things you say, say positive things, after all, if you were taken seriously ill, who would be by your side?
@benlmeyers3348 Жыл бұрын
Want solar and lithium set up cost not a factor. Ar
@csabapenovacz8444 Жыл бұрын
🙌💎👑💎👑♥️🙏
@bobfearrington54752 жыл бұрын
Rather not have a/c or anything penetrating the roof. Most leak within 5 years or even less..
@ricardopestana8316 Жыл бұрын
SHOW
@محمدالاملح-ظ8غ2 жыл бұрын
😍🌷🌷🌷
@charles34852 жыл бұрын
travel trailers get it right hehe kidding
@mrkanangra Жыл бұрын
you are totally wrong about charging up more batteries- you need a proper well thought out system with the right amount of PV panels and also alternator. most high end touring folks have 800 or more amp hr of lithium batteries ( now using 48v) - proven to be superior, so you are very wrong or totally uninformed...... Just go look on Safiery YT channel - you are unfortunately very uninformed. Having 40 ah charging is the absolute lower end. Please learn more.
@SmartTouringSystems Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your opinion. What you have described is a very expensive solution to a problem that does not exist for most. Being that most people do not need that much power.
@luigiclatine58802 жыл бұрын
SORRY TO MUCH TALKING . MAKE VIDEO BORING. .THEY DONT GO TO THE POINT
@bogger27233 ай бұрын
Personal opinion, I got a lot out of this video as a first time buyer