DIY Fire Hearth in a Rainforest Cabin with Max and Occy!

A behind the scenes collection of clips from the last week at @MaxandOccy's Cabin in the rainforest. Enjoy
A huge thank you to Max and Occy for feeding me and putting up with me while I was there 😅😂
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[@annelindeman5545]

It's so fun to watch a different perspective on the same video. 😅 Glad to join the Kev view looks like you guys enjoyed the Wine & Pizza 😂

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for the comment and support :) glad you enjoyed the vid! :)

[@alaenke]

I was thinking the same 😊

[@Bea_Sowul]

Me too ​@@alaenke😂😂

[@VanessaChats]

That's exactly why I'm here! I was curious to a different POV.

[@literallyericka]

Eamon & Bec to Max & Occ to Kev & Kimmie. Happy to be here!

[@Vanlyf]

Glad you’re enjoying the vids! Maybe that could be my new channel name? 🤔

[@literallyericka]

@@Vanlyf Your name is cool as is! I hope you'll share your pizza dough recipe soon! 🤞🏾

[@stanwhittington1921]

Another Max & Occ fan on-board.

[@Vanlyf]

Welcome! Hope you enjoy :)

[@sharonrose3871]

Me too 😊

[@woop2235]

Good friends good food good dogs good company 💯❤️🥰

[@boppermacca9346]

I gotta be honest. I watched Max's video earlier & I was hanging for this video to see the pizza result

[@Vanlyf]

Haha, thanks for the love!! Appreciate the comment :)

[@terripowers3091]

I don't usually comment on things this way but they do grow exceptional looking gentlemen in Australia!!! Thank you for your videos both of you! And your dogs are precious! Just finished renovating a 1895 stone farmhouse so I can relate to all you have been through Max and how nice it is to have someone like Kev to help! Keep up the good work!

[@Vanlyf]

So nice of you to say ☺️, love the sound of your farmhouse! I’m sure that was a ton of work but satisfying?!

[@milagrosaaleman2396]

Thanks Max & Occy to introduce you two😊

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for watching!!

[@TraceyM825]

Happy I found you through Max and Occy!

[@Vanlyf]

Hope you enjoy :)

[@Kim-up5zw]

Ditto for me

[@jatpat]

Those pizzas look sooo good. I have to buy one of those ovens now. You should provide a link for them and get a kickback for orders to help your channel. Thanks for another amusing vid. I like seeing you and max bounce off each other. 🙃

[@Vanlyf]

Glad you enjoyed the vid! Might just do that, who knows it may work :)

[@DallasLaxton]

Max is so OCD LOL. I'm loving your channel! You have a great sense of humor

[@judidozier]

I subscribed to you after the last time you helped Max because I thought you were extremely kind to help him. This time the brickwork, the homemade pizza, and the dishwasher. I admire your kindness, and feel that you deserve great success!🌸🌸🌸

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for the sub! Really appreciate your support 😀

[@VernaSmith-f1y]

Just subscribed. Max is blessed to have such a fine person as a friend and your so helpful. I am a 73 year old woman who after over 3 years mostly bedridden ( long story) Once I could use my legs and arms,I sold everything and hit the road in my Toyota Rav 4. I was blessed to sleep in the woods,in the dessert on the coast. I lived out of my Rav 4. When I told my children that the time has come,my son said ,mom you don't have an RV. I replied ,Son if it makes you feel better when you take out seats and build me a bed you can take out the " a" out of Rav,and now I have an RV. Lol One of the best things I ever did for myself. Sad to say I did not get the encouragement I had hoped for. Basically I was told I was making a huge mistake and it was to dangerous for me because of being a woman. Had my health had not taken a relapse with my legs and arms,I would still be on the road. The best to you.

[@Vanlyf]

Thank you so much for subscribing and sharing your incredible story. Your journey is truly inspiring and shows such remarkable courage. Wishing you continued health and happiness, and thank you again for your kind words! 😀

[@neutonrenda2303]

Awesome job with the corners, it looks amazing.👍

[@mishelle6823]

Kimmy sitting on Max’s legs is hilarious 🤣 Great video Kev 💛

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks!

[@suzannealcantara7725]

Subscribed. Another Max & Occy fan here. Enjoyed your video and love Kimmie’s cute little face.

[@Vanlyf]

Awesome! Thank you! They’ll be plenty more of Kimmy :)

[@lia12345Abc]

Chihuahuas are the best. We have had 4 and they are all extremely loyal, funny and overall great little dogs!!

[@Vanlyf]

Oh I do love chihuahuas! But kimmy is a miniature fox terrier cross Pug!

[@sandymayc]

Came from Max and occy, liking your work!

[@vlm-bc7zn]

Yes me too also jumped over from my Sunday morning viewing of Max & Occy nice job Kev!! Great big hello from California San Francisco Bay Area

[@Vanlyf]

Glad you came over! Hope you enjoy the vids! :)

[@cindymerola6249]

Hello from chouqua county ny ❤

[@tuneophilegym]

Kev: Thanks for helping out with the fine hearth and your also helping with the electrical stuff. You will be blessed for helping your good friends. You probably know that already. Kudos to you and Max for a job well done! Jim from southeast Texas

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for your kind words Jim :) it’s definitely a budding friendship, I’m in the process of looking for land and max has already offered his help when I move :)

[@samiam8443]

Love this! Came straight from watching Max and Occy! Great camera work by the way 😊

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks! :)

[@MiniMeshell]

Such a sweet pup❤

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks 🥰

[@loisr1560]

Was great to see you hangingvout with Max and Occy.

[@Vanlyf]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@linnielowery8277]

Beautiful friends, beautiful men , beautiful dogs and beautiful memories.

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks!!

[@cflores9275]

Hola from 🇺🇸! Enjoyed seeing you and Kimmy hanging with Max & Occy. The hearth looks amazing; those corners are 🔥🔥🔥. (Pun intended) Mulled wine and pizza 👏🏼

[@Vanlyf]

Hehe, good pun :) thanks for the love!

[@susanbarbash1538]

Came from Max & Occy

[@Vanlyf]

Glad to have you :)

[@billfisher9247]

Max and Occy said to check you out, so I did and I am glad I did. The drive you made really showed some beautiful landscape but being that I am in the USA driving on the left side of the road takes some getting used to. Great video, I look forward to some more.

[@Vanlyf]

Glad you enjoyed it! I’m not sure I’d ever work out how to drive on the right haha!

[@aboutdawntoday]

Funny and. great results, good deal!

[@squeezinglimes]

good to be here, from WA, thanks Max n Occy ❤🎉 for mentioning to hop over here too.

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for coming over, hope you enjoy the vids :)

[@kfeldinAZ]

Those corners are beautiful! So fun to watch both yours and Max’s videos! Your shots of the rainforest are amazing!

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks Kellie! Glad you liked them!

[@grafffuller3265]

We are Max and Occy fans, but it is always good to see you on his channel...and we wanted to show you some love, too. Love the pizza oven. Looks like it makes great pizzas. You could practically (or at least I was feeling it), smell and taste how good they were through KZbin. All our best, from Marie and Graff.

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks so much

[@MariaM-yn9tl]

Hi Kev Max & Occy sent me to you. It’s so wonderful they have you as such a great friend to help them out with the fireplace. It turned out amazing! So happy to join your channel. Cheers! 🎉to all your new subscribers.

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for coming, really appreciate the love and support :)

[@linnielowery8277]

Men that cook , yes yes

[@Vanlyf]

I’m limited to pizza sadly! Haha

[@bloomingpetals9290]

So cute! I had an Australian Shepherd for 12 years. He passed away. Most perfect boy ever! 2 years later I got my first little dog. I wanted my experience to be different, with no comparisons because I loved Harley so much. The little dog experience did just that and has been so much fun. Got a Shih Tzu. 🥰

[@Vanlyf]

Glad you found a new fur baby! Tell your dog Kimmy says Hi!

[@chewar7537]

Great video, your little Kimmy is adorable. Her and Occy are so precious together!

[@Vanlyf]

I know they do actually get along really well, I think it’s such a cute friendship :)

[@chewar7537]

@@Vanlyf I agree!!!

[@leannemeissner6344]

Hey Kev - Max n' Occy sent me! I came for the pizza! 😃Drive shot w/ the 3d clouds and jazzy music - cool, but you're driving on the wrong side of the road Mate! 😄 Does Kimmy have identity issues due to the waving CAT on the dashboard? 🤔 If you turned the CAT around to face the windshield, it would look like the CAT was waving as if to say, "Keep going, keep going!" Heh-heh! You're a good friend Kev! Nice job on the video! Subscribed! 👍

[@Vanlyf]

Haha, glad you enjoyed it! I really enjoy a good Timelapse! She hasn’t taken much of an interest in it yet surprisingly haha

[@tinyphillips6521]

Glad to see you are such a responsible pet person, keeping a leash on your dog is great It protects them from so many things like other dogs not under control. Came over from Max & Occy 😅

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for the love!

[@carolyngrotaers4454]

Thank you, Kev and Kimmy for being friends with Max and Occy. You are all fabulous. The pizzas look delicious.

[@Vanlyf]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks for the love!!

[@maggiesamuels2937]

Hi Kev Max and Occy sent me over. Watching from London England.👍♥️

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for coming

[@ThePawsomeRescues]

Just found your channel from Max & Occy’s and we’re loving it. Have to say that little Kimmy is an absolute stunning. ❤ We’re so in love with her. Give her a big hug from us. Love your new rescued furry friends on the Gold Coast. 🐶 Ruby-Alice 🐶 Rocky Bradman 🐶 Lady Lily-Grace 🐶 Charlie Frank

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks so much for all the love! I’ll be sure to give Kimmy a big cuddle and let her know she’s the star of the show! Give all your pups a big cuddle from me too! Thanks :)

[@phosawelonewolf2886]

Nice looking pizza. Usually I see them all burnt up these were excellent 😬👍🏽💜

[@Vanlyf]

Thank you 😋

[@sassykeul]

That is a good looking fire, wine and pizza combo! The chef isn’t so bad either ❤

[@Vanlyf]

What a lovely thing to say :) you’re not that bad yourself 😘 (for anyone seeing this comment, I’m not a creep, this is Sas my gf) 😂

[@brendaparker6766]

Happy to check out your channel, thanks Max and Occ! 👏

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for coming

[@curtmuhlenberg9363]

And Kev steps up to help his buddy Max again. You really work well together. That hearth looks fab. Pizza's looked damn fine, and I wish I was there for the mulled wine. Quite the handyman you are! Quite the team you guys make. Love your doggo, and the crickets! Hahahaa. Poor thing. You going to give Kimmie a complex. Keep em coming!!!

[@Vanlyf]

The mulled wine and pizza was a great combo! Ah she doesn’t know what’s happening most of the time haha, thanks for the comment!

[@milesniddrie]

mulled wine and pizza with a fire and movie!! dreams come true!!

[@Vanlyf]

It was pretty amazing not going to lie :)

[@bearitraeb]

14:30 love the music

[@chesiedengun]

Awesome friend you are. Glad to be viewing your channel 🎉🎉🎉

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for coming, glad you’re enjoying it :)

[@Mel.H_]

Dude Kimmy is adorable. And today I met my very first Miniature Australian Shepherd! It was wild! Am I the last person to know there's such a thing? Lol She was like Occy, Kimmy sized 😂❤

[@Vanlyf]

Thank you! Omg! I literally didn’t know that was a thing! Just looked them up and now I’m obsessed haha!

[@jilllangman9343]

Its been a long time since l got to hang out with a couple of blokes. That was a most unusual video but lm new here. The drive to Max and Occy’s was very beautiful. Jill 🌴🐨

[@Vanlyf]

Haha, thanks for the love! It’s a beautiful part of the world that’s for sure!

[@2AZSUN]

True story, your subbers are Max's subbers, but they're the best subbers a mate could possibly have. Nice job on the pizza, BTW. There's def a learning curve to these ovens to get the pizza right. Still in that curve myself, working on getting it right. Another fun vid seeing what Kev and Kimmie are getting up to. Thanks for the fun!!

[@Vanlyf]

They sure are!! Thanks! Yea I’m still not super happy with my pizza skills, it can be really hard! I’m considering a pizza course to up my game haha! Hope you enjoyed the vid!

[@VMc828]

Nice looking hearth, tasty looking pizza❤️🙏🙂

[@kfeldinAZ]

Kimmy and Occy are so cute!

[@Vanlyf]

They get along quite well, I think Occy doesn’t say it but he really loves having her around!

[@2BOutspoken]

Here from Max & Occy

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for coming over!

[@juststuff9945]

Just beautiful. Wonderful you could enjoy the property and company!

[@lamarblake]

The ambulance sound effect made me laugh out loud!🤣

[@Vanlyf]

Haha, I’m glad someone has my sense of humour 😂

[@ecovango6675]

I’m just gonna say that pizza looked fantastic! I could smell it from here❤ !Thanks for the fantastic videos you produce! Always an adventure

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed! I’ll be sure to pass that onto Andy! (He helps me edit the vids)

[@jocelynawhinadodunski]

Literally here from Max & Occy! 🎉 Cool to see a different perspective.

[@Vanlyf]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@rosieruiz1907]

Yes jumped on your channel Kev after watching your last one with max & Occy , love your videos Kev and Kimmy is totes adorable will be staying tuned in waiting for your next video to come out 👍I now have three favourites . Max & Occy. Eamon & Bec and now you and kimmy 🤗

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for the love! Really appreciate it :)

[@wakingtheworld]

Came over from Max's channel to see your take on the same project. You both did a great job on the hearth. Sharing the filming was fun - good to see the pizzas being made. They looked good enough to eat!

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for the kind comments! Glad you enjoyed the vid :)

[@pamelabussey1797]

Travelled through this area on the M1 a few days ago - beautiful part of the country

[@Vanlyf]

It’s beautiful once you’re out of Sydney isn’t it!!

[@georgeattig8088]

Oh Max, if you had shown that brick cutting scene on your channel and episode, you would have gotten a shack load of bad comments 😂😂

[@Vanlyf]

Ahaha, maybe that’s why? But in reality they are pretty safe :)

[@kayecastleman6353]

Beautiful work, Kevin! Nothing like the radiant heat from a wood stove to make a home feel cozy. Loving your music choices, too... just my speed. VERY impressed with your pizza dough, and also the nod to your mom. Greetings from Canada. ❤🍁❤

[@Vanlyf]

Thank you very much!

[@robinbliss6513]

That pizza looks amazing! Yum!

[@Vanlyf]

Thank you 😋

[@sgtraveleratheart]

Came here from Max & Occy ☺️. Great video and little Miss Kimmy is THE cutest! 🥰

[@Vanlyf]

Isn’t she just! Thanks for watching!

[@TheDancingOutlawJescoWhite]

New subscriber here from max and occy!

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for subbing! Hope you enjoy :)

[@neutonrenda2303]

It looks like you have that pizza crust nailed again. Yummy!👍

[@Vanlyf]

Thank you 😋

[@lyndalouise3480]

Hi from Tassie, great to see you visiting Max and Occy, Cheers Kev and the adorable Kimmie. 👏👏👏👏

[@Vanlyf]

Thank you! 😃

[@cindymerola6249]

❤ when there 2 or more u tuber together just to see what each other is filming but its at the same place

[@Vanlyf]

Glad you liked it :)

[@maureenheath7797]

The pizzas look fantastic

[@comedianmattrossey]

Kev, Yuv got one more of Max's Subscribers. Cheers, Matt - Toronto, Canada

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks!!!

[@comedianmattrossey]

@@Vanlyf No prob mate

[@1stellarlife]

Grateful to discover you through max & ocy. Aloha🌺 from Hawaii. Fellow vanlifers and dog lover here! The hearth turned out great. The corners made it look fab. ❤️‍🔥

[@Vanlyf]

Welcome aboard! Glad you’re enjoying the vids :)

[@kaycarmady8659]

We have the same pizza oven and my husband has not mastered it yet. Absolutely destroys and burns the pizza, finally bought the rotating turntable so hope springs eternal.

[@Vanlyf]

Hope that works for you! :)

[@lightwarrior1]

Great video Kev 💛 Came from Max's channel, i love you interactions & your Beautiful friendship. I admire you😊You are a man of many skills & great attitude. 😎 I like your blogs and the beautiful frames you encapsulate & are able to share with us. Many of them look like a beautiful dream, i love you see the beauty & magic & you are able to catch it in your frames✨😊 Keep going i will like to se more of these wonder in the world. 😊 Blessings & good vibes for you & Kimmie 😊✨😎💕 see you in the next one!

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for your kind words! Means a lot :)

[@FaithyandOtis..Massachusetts]

Another Max and Occy fan from Massachusetts🇺🇸 loves the hearth rebuild. Joined your channel. Love your sweet pup🐶 I have a 7 1/2-year-old Cairn, Otis Ray, love of my life, my main man❤ love seeing the video on your perspective. Have a blessed day, stay safe.

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for the love! Give your pup a big cuddle from me! Take care :)

[@FaithyandOtis..Massachusetts]

I will thank you🐶

[@delondaroberts4085]

So enjoyable.

[@sweigh72]

Hiya Kev good to see you back at Max and Occy’s.. Kimmi is so adorable I could not say no to her little face. Sending you both a huge hello from the UK 🫶

[@Vanlyf]

Haha, yes she’s a cutie, thanks for the love!

[@annetteanderson1933]

❤❤❤Max and Occy sent me. Love Kimmy also.

[@darinbennett3638]

Kev...hopping over from M/O's channel. It's always good to see you visit...and work on some projects. Thanks for having us!

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for coming!

[@barbarawrigley4242]

Happy to subscribe, love Kims expressions, 😂 says "we are not amused" m o st of the time. Great job on the bricks. Pizza looked great. Now I have to go check out your passed videos. 😊😊

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for the love! Glad you enjoyed the vids!

[@wm.davidmeade5593]

Hey Kev, thanks for the enjoyable times with your friend Max on his channel now onward in this new journey with you friend...

[@Vanlyf]

Thank you :)

[@linnielowery8277]

Beautiful dog

[@Vanlyf]

You are so kind

[@beckyinthebubble]

I love Kimmy’s expressions! The pizza looks amazing! I am about to go order one right now. Did you get the dishwasher working?

[@Vanlyf]

Funny aren’t they! Thanks for the love! Hope you enjoyed your pizza! Dishwasher is still not hooked up 😂

[@StephenDeiss]

awesome!

[@dunx101]

Killing it with the vids Kev!

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks Dunx! (I’m assuming the Duncan I know) haha

[@natasabobinec9413]

Happy to be here as Max (and Occy) recommended. Thank you for a great video! Greetings from Croatia, Europe! 🌻

[@Vanlyf]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@salparisi4201]

Kev you are a great friend and a solid handyman. I am glad to subscribe to your channel. I am spreading the word as well so hopefully your viewership will be growing. Good luck to you in all your adventures.

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for the sub! Hope you enjoy my other vids :)

[@blondecardsncrafts]

Hello from Ireland.... popping over from Max & Occy's channel to watch. 🩷🩷🩷

[@Vanlyf]

Hello from Aus! Hope you enjoy the vid!

[@tamo9520]

Good morning! It's a beautiful sunny 26 degrees C Sunday morning here in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. I've cone over from Max & Occy's channel. I look forward to learning more about you & your travels, any tips & tricks to van life & nomadic living through watching your past & upcoming videos! Let the journey begin! 😉🤗

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for being here! I’ll admit im a little envious of that temperature right now! It’s not all that warm here at the moment hah! Glad you enjoyed the vids, thanks :)

[@mistakechild]

Lot of fun, great video!

[@Vanlyf]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@barbaramorphew1693]

❤Came over from Max and Occy . Welcome

[@barbaramorphew1693]

Texas Home 🏠❤️

[@joycady8325]

Yum, pizza looks amazing!

[@Vanlyf]

Thank you 😋

[@linnielowery8277]

Came over from max and oz, channel. Love the work on the hearth. Love the videos.

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for coming glad you enjoy the videos!

[@becominge]

That pizza oven tho 😍😍😍

[@Vanlyf]

So good right!

[@lindaweiskopff790]

That pizza looks delicious.

[@XOXO-yr9yh]

Subscribed to your channel after seeing you on Max and Occy and glad I did 😁

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for subbing

[@georgeattig8088]

Kimmie needs her own channel 😊

[@Vanlyf]

She’s the star of this one really too!!

[@robertaringstaff8815]

Great video

[@Vanlyf]

Thanks for the visit

[@cjtalerico5557]

Kev we bought a pizza oven after watching you and we can’t get the fire and cook time just right …yet…but having so much fun trial and error … but mostly can you PLEASE post your dough recipe?

[@Vanlyf]

Hi glad you’re on the pizza train! I’ve just been using the OONI pizza dough recipe, but making sure it rises enough before using :)

[@JoDawnNZ]

Yum

[@Vanlyf]

😋

[@Enjoy_Life1971]

I’m the same about dirty dishes not lying around. OCD but in a good way 😏

[@Vanlyf]

I just can’t stand washing up by hand haha!

[@Enjoy_Life1971]

I like to clean. I wash by hand and sometimes I use dishwasher. It’s just me so I don’t use a lot of dishes

[@kimberlypuravida5690]

Great video! Cheers!

[@Vanlyf]

Thank you! Cheers!