WE DIDNT PLAN FOR THIS! Why I’m TO SCARED TO DRIVE our BRAND NEW CARAVAN and Ford Ranger New Zealand

Today we Fly into Christchurch New Zealand and pick up Our brand new, dream, offroad Caravan and Ford Ranger. We start our offgrid travels around the South Island and take you to some amazing locations! Our adventure of a lifetime starts here and hope you guys can all come along for the ride!
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[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

We are feeling the love legends!! If you enjoyed todays episode and wanna support us more, please like and comment and if you wanna be out of control and legendary please share this video on your social media! Thanks guys! We have the best friends and support on KZbin!! ❤

[@martinravina6934]

Glad you are enjoying our backyard! The issues you are experiencing now might explain why caravans are not that popular especially top heavy/high clearance. Very changing weather conditions and the stress that comes with driving that takes away from relaxing when getting out and about. If by the end of the trip you haven’t been gifted any pounamus I’ll be glad to shout you one each. Hold me accountable for that bit of kiwi hospitality.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

We have found it pretty handy getting into spots having the higher clearance! Especially down south near invercargil. No worries mate we will hold you to that one haha 😂

[@justvanningit]

Another great video guys ! Safe travels on that side of the ditch 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks legends!! It’s a big ditch haha 😂

[@kevinoneill8092]

Welcome West Islanders, You sure picked a pioneering road for day 1 with that van. Great content. As we say here, on the hill climbs, give it more jandal. Roads are great heading to Tekapo.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahahah love it give it more Jandal!! I’m going to say that every episode now haha 😂

[@kakapokampas996]

Great vid- Banks Peninsula is our backyard - a great location. Take it you are well past Tekapo now. Hope you survived the last couple of nights. We were camping in Twizel - had ice on the inside of our awning 🥶🥶 Look forward to your future videos!!

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks legend!! We are well past that now yes! Did Milford sound today and was spectacular!!! Haha been blooody cold! I bet twizel was bloody cold! Thanks for the support legend

[@ca268]

Yeah, Groceries are ridiculously priced here because we have only two supermarkets countdown and paknsave, a duopoly. Truly stinks. Saint Jacinda and her diverse bunch should do something about that. Hope that doesnt put you off too much. Kiwis will invite you for a feed if you strike up a conversation, so try that a couple of times maybe. Enjoy the rest of your journey.😊💕

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Crazy over here no doubt! Narh Narh we love this place! So cool and the locals are cool aswell haha we arnt that skint but maybe at the end of our trip haha 😂 thanks legend ❤️🤙🏽🍻

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Well done. Thanks for sharing some spectacular country side. As well as some of the not so glamorous stuff. Go figure an island nation to be more expensive when it comes to groceries etc. Through in the VID-supply nightmare and inflation's your uncle. Do you all have the F150 in Australia or in this case do they have it in New Zealand? That would have been a much better choice for Towing that awesome beast of a camping trailer 👍 Also congrats on your jump in channel growth. Seems like just a few months ago you were in the teens of thousands and now you're over 23k subs. Have you thought of setting up a buy me a cup of coffee account? As another way fans can show their support for you all?

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks mate! no worries at all! haha thats right, I don't know why we are surprised!! yes we do have it both Aus and NZ! try finding one to hire out for a month though hahah would be bloody expensive!! ranger is doing the job okay though! don't mind driving it

[@tonifoster1835]

Makes me home sick. The GC is lovely but nothing beats the South Island scenery… Why did you choose winter lol that for the snow. Have fun keep safe & choose your driving times to avoid the black ice. How beautiful is Ch Ch.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

glad we are doing it justice mate!!! 100% agree its insane! we wanted a different experience and to test the new urban caravan out! thanks for the info Toni!

[@DavidB-ky9qz]

Happy Travels guys, I just ordered this van a few weeks ago. I look forward to your feedback. Stay safe, stay warm, take your time and only travel if you feel safe. All the best

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Yew!! 20ft? We do a walkaround on it on Tuesday mate!! You might enjoy it! Soo exciting mate congrats! Thanks David!!

[@ianbackhouse3758]

Hey guys what's your itinerary for the South Island trip? Just so you know there's great surfing on the South West coast around Riverton & all of Te Waewae bay. The Catlins Otago is mean & has some great surf spots also.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

We have done down the middle to the bottom then going up the west coast to the top! got a surf in the other day at the catlins!! scored it to myself haha bit spooky with all the sealions around!! thanks man!!

[@rickypirika2189]

You guys had taken the worst route to Akaroa from Christchurch but the most spectacular view’s but the ranger can handle anything awesome Chanel

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahaha thanks for confirming that, we thought we had taken the “scenic route” about half way down a cliff face haha 😂 love your country mate! Spectacular! Thanks legend 🤙🏽🍻

[@garth2876]

Fantastic start to the NZ adventure, straight onto Banks Peninsula and my old home town and family farm. We've had a lot to do with the Akaroa lighthouse over the years. Some steep roads out there. Most of the drone footage is along where I grew up

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Epic spot down there!! So beautiful! The scenery is next level!! Thanks for having us!

[@gavinfitzgerald668]

Great first video, take your time and enjoy your time in NZ with each other. Its a beautiful place, every corner has a photo stop. Can't wait for the next one.

[@shaddonaghue]

Nice one guys, I’m a few episodes behind I better catch up hey. Looks awesome over there 👍👍🤠

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

cmon mate you gotta play catch up! not good enough hahah 😂

[@waynedebnam]

Hahaha you did the same as we did, we want to Akaroa first and said shit if the rest of the roads are like this we are in trouble. What we did find is that most NZ roads are all cambered correctly ant it makes it a very pleasant drive. Not like stupid off camber roads in OZ. Anyway enjoy we had a ball and can't wait to get back there.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahah it made for a good ice breaker though! However yesterday we drove haast pass in the snow and ice towing and it was extremely scary, was like mixing Akaroa road with ice and snow! Very challenging! I agree roads are built really well over here!! Thanks Wayne thanks for the comment mate 🤙🏽🍻

[@robyndehavilland1609]

Amazing amazing footage 🥰😍 How about Ronald (Ronnie) Ranger 😂😂

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks Robyn!! Great name haha 😂

[@daniellemaguire3286]

Great vid guys! What program do you use when talking through your travels on a map?

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hey Danielle! So we screen record me marking up the apple maps on my Mac book haha it’s like the dodgiest thing ever!! Then voice over the top of it 😂😂😂

[@batmanlives6456]

Stranger danger for the ford ranger !!! Not sure for the van … Enjoy UnZud

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

hahaha Stranger danger!! van is always Keith urban hahah

[@bazradventures]

Cool episode guys. It has to be Randy the Ranger! Safe travels

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

randy the ranger we love it!!

[@katz5434]

The Lone Ranger! Recommend Pak n Save for grocery shopping Epic shots!

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahah sick!! That’s a good one! We have found pac and save! Seems cheaper by far

[@michaelbosman2512]

I love that country. Would love to go one day. I think you should call the Ranger "Thomas" the engine that can :)

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahaha Thomas haha 😂 love it! You have to mate it’s absolutely epic!!

[@robertlaundy4176]

Another Excellent video, loved the drone footage 👏 👍 Looking forward to the rest of the NZ trip bro.... lol 😆 Drive safely guys, and Take Care. Cheers Rob and Shelly from Tasmania

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks guys!! Can’t wait to show you guys what we get up too!! Can’t wait to get to Tasmania soon!!

[@f.t.w1066]

You guys rock.. great videos..👍👍👍🇦🇺

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks legend 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@treeman3663]

Enjoy your NZ trip GOTO Queenstown Reggie ranger very big van show us Aussies off 😀 👍 😉 😎

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks mate!! will do and don't worry we are showing the Aussies off for sure haha

[@kalgart]

Those are some tough roads through Banks Peninsular with good memories of trips and events out there - Including an annual MTB Orientering event. Looking forward to more of the travels :)

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

We didn’t mean to go on the hardest roads in nZ haha 😂 sounds like good fun mate! You are brave to MTB! The ground is hard haha 😂 thanks mate

[@Macka.]

yep ... "BOOOM" good job ... Frank the ford

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

hahah thanks mate! frank!! love it! cheers Mack

[@russelljeffries8022]

Great video Team. Hope you have a great stay in Tekapo and the weather was kind. (We missed you again. 😞)

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hey Russel!! Was cracker weather mate! We have only had about 5 days of rain since we got here!! Milford sound today was incredible

[@russelljeffries8022]

@@SarahandKeelanTravels Milford is awesome eh? Hope you managed to get out on one of the boats to get a really good look. Stay safe and enjoy the rest of your trip.

[@suelandolt6840]

Epic! Loved the piece about loading the gun and forgetting why you are angry! Ahaha. It's gta be Roger for sure! I see you are still on the bog! Amazing landscape scenery guys, almost doesn't look real! Stay safe guys, get home safe xxx

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahahah thanks Sue!! Bloody rodge, hahah still on the bog mate! Cheap and tasty!! Thanks Sue!! We miss you dearly!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@bradworthington8594]

Ford Crapatowi…… Just ask your mates Just Vanning It👍🤣

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahahah don’t worry they called us as soon as we picked the ranger up 😂😂😂

[@bradworthington8594]

@@SarahandKeelanTravels Yeah you two take things carefully. Towing a van that would be heavier than the tow vehicle, adding that it is also a ute and then add on some crazy NZ roads. You will have many tight sphincter moments 🤣🤣.....Stay safe 👍👍

[@janedavidson8348]

Beautiful scenery and great drone shots guys. New Zealand is a must visit for sure. Call the ranger “ Roger”

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks legend!! Roger the ranger has a nice ring to it!!

[@craigjerram1645]

Great watching you guys over at NZ looks awesome 👍 “Woit Ranga” name for the Ranger with a NZ twang👍😂enjoy

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks legend! It’s unreal over here!! Haha love it!! That’s a good one!! Cheers Craig!!

[@That_Girl_7_11]

Not quite sure what Oliver was saying some of that time (hahahaha) but I'm sure the Urban will outshine his shortcomings that need to be translated into English (Joking guys, Joking) You can call the car The Lone Ranger, as in Loan and it' a Ranger? So glad you're having the time of your life, everyday is a new adventure and every day is a new start to something magical! Just look at all the magical moments you're creating!

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahaha his accent isn’t that thick!! Thankyou that’s a great call! Loan ranger!! It’s been incredible!!

[@mykelphotography]

A fabulous video, wow so beautiful and epic shots for sure, stay safe guys, and warm.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks mick!! We are bloody trying to stay warm haha 😂

[@janettep]

New to your channel. Just content guys!

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Welcome to the channel Janette!! We are glad you found us!!

[@davekerr8133]

You'll soon get used to driving on our roads. Really looking forward to the rest of your trip. That caravan! Wow. There's outback & theres this skyscraper. Nice looking unit. 👌

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Took me about a week I reckon!! Ice rain snow or shine haha 😂 van is insane we are in luxury!!

[@nzmarkb8713]

Great stuff mate, that van looks amazing, would look even better behind my 200😉 Glad you’re enjoying our country and thanks for portraying it in the amazing way you have What suspension and brake package is that van running Keep warm and stay safe👍

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hey mark how ya going mate! hahah well funny you say that mate.. we have some big news coming!!! epic country thanks for having us here! we are loving it! its got pedders shocks and not sure the brand on Airbags but bloody good bit of kit! got a video coming on Tuesday that will interest you for sure!! thanks mate you too

[@nzmarkb8713]

@@SarahandKeelanTravels That’s one of the Vans on my short list 👍

[@stevefrederick4842]

That’s was awesome drone footage🇳🇿👍👌

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks mate!!

[@lencleave7470]

Wow loved the scenery guys pretty gutsy towing a van around NZ through hope it all goes well can’t wait for the next episode to come out 👍

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks legend! taking a bit to get used too on the mountains and the ice roads!! easy to slip off the edge!! thanks legend

[@Australian_Outdoor_man]

What a beautiful place. Great location and footage guys. Well done. Travel safe and enjoy making memories. 🍺👍❤️🇦🇺

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks mate!! Killer spot! Cheers for the comment and the support legend 🍻🤙🏽❤️

[@mBorg06]

I love your content guys! Always great to watch and been hanging for the first of your NZ videos. P.s. Not even close Keelan 😂🤦🏻‍♂️ 3.2L 5cl 6sp in the Ranger. Think you should call it Rodger! Keep it up guys!

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahah thanks mate 🤙🏽😂 bloody so far off how embarrassing thought I knew fords haha clearly don’t

[@mBorg06]

@@SarahandKeelanTravels 😂😂

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahaha I’m so embarrassed lol haha

[@outlandyishrig2557]

Roy Ranger had his work cut out !

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Mate he is bloody getting flogged

[@michaelthometzek6519]

Great part of the world, I’m lucky to have family in Dunedin, a lot of great memories, looking forward to your travels around South Island . Forget surfing this time of year, might have to snow ski instead. Does the van have a diesel heater ?. Looking forward to more. Happy travels.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hey mate!! Epic part of the world!! Haha I surfed yesterday actually near ivercargill! Was freezing but there was no one out with me and I scored heaps of good waves!! No it dosnt haha 😂 thanks mate

[@Malc664]

@@SarahandKeelanTravels 😜Filmed? 🏄‍♂️Glad you guys are safe & enjoying yourselves. 👍🏻

[@michaelretchford9861]

Guys you have to try the blue cod at Akaroa

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

narh spewing we didn't!! we have tried the bluff oysters though! soo tasty!

[@kiaorable]

Gr untie is a good name for the Ranger. 😂

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

haha that is a good name!!

[@samroyds6313]

Make sure you get to mount cook village and white horse camp site it’s just awesome. Milford sound is a must do. Haast pass from the west coast through to Wanaka is an amazing drive. In Queenstown two offroad short trips without van are Macetown and skippers canyon. Skippers canyon is easy but is amazing especially for drone footage. Macetown is an old gold mining town and has like 30 water crossings so you would want the river flows to not be too high pretty easy overall but so much fun. The Lewis pass and Arthur’s pass will blow your mind, both quite different. Totranui is a really cool beach camp isolated by a 45 minute drive on a dirt road. You go past a town called Takaka which is really cool. Kinda hippy with a very nice drive over a big hill to get in.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks for the info Sam!! We are putting these all on our list and see how we go!! Milford sound today was blue skies and perfect!! Couldn’t believe that place absolutely epic!! Cheers mate

[@Davi.b]

Lone Ranger. 🤣💦 😎 Sarah. You sure that was a covid test ? Killer rig guys 👍 New Zeland is awesome 👌 I have m8s in bluff 🥶 🧊 ☃️

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

hahah thats it I think this is the winner aye!! yeah mate haha thanks mate! bloody cold!!

[@rosemaryshepherdsmith5110]

Quickstep is a good name. Love that caravan. Safe happy adventures.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

That is a good name!! Thanks legend

[@tigerscott9788]

5 cylinders 3.2🤙

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

haha thanks mate! bit embarrassing aye

[@andrewherman9512]

Hey you two wacky beetles. Been following your travels for yonks now. I thought I subscribed ages ago. Actually not sure if I got on a moment ago. Me and tech are in a more hate than love relationship. Three tips for your travels in NZ. Visit Rhyme and Reason Brewery in wanaka. A auzzie girl from Coffs Harbour is the brewer. She and her partner surf South Island NZ. They will put you onto tip 2......waves in the.......?. Tip 3. Get a 7 plus foot mid length twinny :) Andy.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Gday Andy! Thanks for the support mate!! Done we are going there!! Deleting Beer with my mouth is my thing haha 😂 got some waves yesterday in the catlins!! Was pumping no one out apart from sea lions

[@placestosea]

good to see your keeping an eye on the road conditions. reminds me of when we were driving south of Queenstown and there was black ice warnings. thanks for posting

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

It’s pretty gnarly over here when you not paying attention aye! Sounds horrifying!! Hopefully don’t come across that stuff!!

[@RE101213]

Bit of "Jim Jeffries" there with the gun referance. Glad you are having a great time.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahahah yeah mate love that guy soo funny

[@RE101213]

@@SarahandKeelanTravels Haha yeah seen him live a few times!

[@brettbulmer2168]

Great video guys. Enjoy nz and keep it coming. Ps flash van! I'll be looking at Urban here soon. 23 degree in Brisbane.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks legend!! Make sure you mention that you are looking because of us as they might look after your even better! Might even get some things thrown in for zip! Wanna trade places haha 😂

[@philipfox1952]

You could call it rubbish.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahaha controversial name but being a Toyota bloke I’ll allow it haha 😂

[@marinakitto6567]

Oh no, did you miss the Giants House in Akaroa? It’s amazing. You’ll have to come back! In summer…

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

I think we may have! We did the museum and a few other things! was bloody freezing there!! Loved it though very beautiful.

[@denisehardin9233]

Buck! Name for Ford.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Great name!!

[@kiaorable]

Hope you both stayed at DOC sites which is like national parks, very cheap. CMCNZ also another cheap one if you’re members of CMCA here in Australia. You may already be back in Australia by the time I’m replying. Cheers

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

yeah we have been! a lot cheaper which is nice! NCmca is a live saver over here too! 5$ per night is awesome! we still have roughly 3 weeks left in NZ which is nice!!

[@robkeith1776]

Hi Sarah and Keelan. Greetings from Oz. Enjoying your NZ adventure. Looking forward to the rest of the trip.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Greetings mate!! Thanks for watching and supporting mate! Can’t wait to see the country!! 🤙🏽

[@michaelhermans4753]

I got a similar shock when I first came to OZ for different reasons A flat place where you saw that the earth was round Being winter you won’t need a chilly bin or your tog’s even wearing jandals will give you frost bite Can’t wait to hear your first impressions of Milford sound, it’s beyond spectacular Let’s hope the weather is kind

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahaha you can literally see the curvature of the earth haha 😂 Narh mate leave the milk outside and it won’t go off haha 😂 can’t wait mate!! Doing it within the next couple of days

[@peterpearce4599]

enjoy the weeks ahead

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks legend 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@stephencawrse9940]

How exciting guys ☺️ your now officially O/S Sarah didn't you know blokes can 4 wears out of jocks front 2 back and inside out front 2 back have a great trip the van is huge you will have fun chasing each other around and the curry and the spag bog looked yummy how does Roger Ranger sound cheers legends

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks mate it is haha I can go commando for like 6 days in a row too ofcrouse haha 😂 van is amazing!! Ford sounds good mate actually sounds tough and has a lot more poke than I thought it would

[@vicki6350]

Rocky Ranger like the film Rocky when he races up the stairs and is proud of his achievements as your Ranger when it makes all those steep ‘mountain’ roads - triumphant 😵👍

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

hahaha thats awesome that one! love the creativity! or Thomas the tank engine " you can do it "hahah

[@peterstaunton-smith586]

OMG, that looks so much like Tasmania it isn't funny. Cant wait to see the rest of your trip. Have a blast guys.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Can’t wait to do tassie!! If it’s anything like this!! Thanks legend!!

[@wps1150]

@@SarahandKeelanTravels we just spent 2 months in TAS. It’s unbeatable and is the cheapest place to go in Aus. You use almost no fuel, food is cheap and most camps are free.

[@johanmeischke9189]

You a pair of Aussies, don't you mean seeeeeeeeeeex as apposed to six lol

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahaha couple bogans having a red hot crack

[@Paris45627]

NICE VAN

[@grantmurray3568]

Rodger the ranger

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Haha great name 🍻🤙🏽

[@robertjfsoper]

Great vid, out of interest, taking into account currency conversion, how much more expensive would you say NZ is than OZ, for example is it generally 5% more for every day items?

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks legend! Great question so we converted currency through travel X and got pretty well an even conversation which sucks! Grocery’s and fuel and extra tax would be atleast 20-30% more expensive over here

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Eg. 2L of milk is 5-6$ Beef Mince 1kg is 16-17$

[@robertjfsoper]

Wowzas! I understand the wages are lower over there too. Might explain why half of NZ is living on the Gold Coast!

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahah yeah we can’t believe how people can live here in the economic climate! The place is beautiful, locals are so nice and friendly and wanting to help! Everyone says hello!! Great country!!

[@jerrybow8779]

Beers pretty cheap here. Just picked up 24 Heineken for $42

[@darrencooper9347]

Hey Sarah and Keelan thought of another name for the Ranger (Harrison Ford) or Nicole so then you would have keith and Nicole haha 😄

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahaha that is a good one too! Someone said Henry ford!! So many good ones! Loan ranger is a good one though a lot of people have said that

[@GoneOutExploring]

Hey Keelan and Sarah Great video i will enjoy this season of your videos here in NZ. We have loads of Australian made caravans in nz but i haven't seen any with a clearance like this van has ! Yay did i hear tight they will be selling these vans in palmy ?? Im only an hour away from there most places that sell caravans is south island or top of north so will be nice to look at ones close to home !! I might finally find a van that will suit us !!

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hey mate!! Thanks legend! Yea you heard right! Oliver will be your best contact if your interested! They are great vans! A head turner driving down the streets!! They are beasts and will go anywhere! Let us know if you want us to put you in contact with the right people! See what we can do

[@stevemcnaughton324]

Great video guys. I know the roads on the south island can be challenging. Did a lap of the island a few years back with the missus staying in B'nB's. You just need to stick to the plan, stay calm and take it step by step. The name for the Ranger needs to start with 'R'. I rather like Ralph or maybe Roger. Looking forward to the next one. Steve from East Doncaster.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Gday Steve! Thanks mate!!! They are tricky and require 100% attention when you towing! In Australia I’m almost just cruising going through the paces! Here I’m white knuckling the wheel haha 😂 I’ll take that on board mate thanks for the comment! 🤙🏽

[@iangray63]

Hey guys great job show casing NZ , I'm a kiwi living in WA and u making me hmm sick. Can't wait till the next one🤘

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks mate!! Sorry for making you home sick! Haha 😂

[@craigdiss843]

Nice video again I think you should call it TEXAS ranger 👍

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahaha soo many good names coming out of this!!

[@craigdiss843]

Maybe even chuck as Chuck Norris was a Texas ranger 😂

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahaha yeww chuck norris

[@paulhardie9450]

@@SarahandKeelanTravels Chuck for the car and Norris for the Van as Chuck always gets his Van oh sorry man hahaha

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hshahahaha that’s soo good bloody hell

[@gail9906]

Was waiting for the Van tour guys! So cool seeing it all through your excited eyes. 😍❤️🇦🇺🦘

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

on Tuesday Gail you can have 30 minutes of a van tour haha thanks for always commenting! your a legend!! ❤️

[@terrysmith1307]

Great footage guys sort of forgotten how green and beautiful NZ Is will have to get back and refresh my memory. We are currently in Cooper Pedy wet cold and muddy on our way to Alice and Fink desert race cant wait have fun cost we will

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Gday Terry!! Too right it is! Bloody green and lush! Plenty of sheep’s too! Terry mate! DERYCK AND SUE FROM JUSTVANNINGIT ARE IN COOBER PEDY AT THE MOMENT GO FIND THEM AND TELL THEM I SENT YOU HAHA 😂 we were coming to finke before we got the NZ call up! Spewing haha maybe next year

[@offcampnandy7727]

Awesome footage guys, looking forward to seeing more 👍👍👍 Cheers Andy

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks mate!! More is coming your way haha 🤟🏻

[@Corey-pd3mi]

Need a lift on that Ranger, looks like drawbar is leaning. Pretty sure rental company won’t mind if you lift it

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahah yeah mate I’ll just throw kings shocks through it haha 😂

[@stevemundy2862]

Hay Legends I'm glad you're having a good time in New Zealand watch out for the one lane bridge is and some of those one lane bridges have rail lines on them as well.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks mate!! we are loving it! cheers been through a fair few already! bit to get our head around! that and the massive mountains you crazy people call small hills hahah

[@rollyb5061]

awesome Keelan, NZ is an awesome my cousin went there 30 years ago for a holiday and decided to live there , if you see Harry say hello from me , the Ranger has got to be called Henry

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks Rolly! Haha no way it was that good he never came back!! I will mate!! Can’t be that many Harry’s on the island 😂😂🤙🏽

[@richardwalsh5570]

Wicked droan work guys

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

thanks legend

[@fabiosgaramella304]

Hi guys love your adventures just a question on how stable do you find the single axle caravan

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

hey mate! cheers for the support! we find it well stable! Tandem axel is better ( more rubber on the ground) but all in all its not much difference towing or living in either..

[@stuartkcalvin]

Great VLOG. The engine is most likely 2.0 litre with a 10 speed. The 3.2 is an in-line five with six speed (which I have and she's called "Rangie"). When I tow, I drive in manual in 5th and only take 6th on straight and flat, with a tail wind (14' Sunseeker Hybrid). This reduces heat and stress on the transmission. I also use manual going (big) downhills to stop warping on the front discs. I've also swapped out the rear brake shoes to ones that don't catch fire ;) If you do have the 10 speed, I'd be working the transmission between 4th and 8th (when moving). With a van that size, I'd never want it in 9th/10th. The OEM GVM is 3,200 Kg and the GCM is 6,000 Kg. You can't change the GCM but I have a pre-rego GVM upgrade from 3,200 Kg to 3,500 Kg with, among other niceties, a 600 Kg constant-load spring kit by Lovells. This increases the payload from 922 Kg to 1,222 Kg, payload includes the ball weight of a towed item. So, I'd watch your load-out - five pairs of undies might be one too many ;) We lived in Devonport '95-'96, North Shore City across the harbour from Auckland - so we weren't JAFAs. When we toured the South Island we were struck by the low population density compared to the North Island and the monstrous hills. On one 'shortcut' I had to let my wife drive while I spotted the front wheels, going uphill on dirt with a 600m drop to the left! In '95-'96 everyone had land lines, no mobiles then. So while NZ is known as the land of the long white cloud, it was also known as the land of the long phone call as locals calls were free. When you invited people over for brunch/lunch/dinner - the phone would go off the hook as people rang to say "we're on our way!". G0d loves New Zealand - he gave them boiling mud :)

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks for all that info mate! Not a bad tow rig at all! Liking how much pull it has! Handling NZ conditions is a big test!! Sounds like you know NZ really well then!!

[@avid6186]

Not a jafa? Be interesting to see how many people from south of the Bombays and north of the tunnel agree with you 😀

[@stuartkcalvin]

@@avid6186 We had some arguments :)

[@jorichards325]

Omg just magic can’t wait to watch each episode 🤗🤗🤗

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks Jo!! ❤️🤙🏽🍻

[@owenturner8489]

Yes u certainly will notice the difference in nz from aus Certainly will have a heap of memories

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Epic country over here! Loving it! Very different! For sure mate cheers for the comment

[@donaldbawden5440]

Call it the " Lone Ranger" or his trusty white steed was "Silver".

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahaha 🤣

[@davidsemaine5385]

Keep your eyes open for the Farmers Markets on the weekends. Better priced produce.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks David!! Cheers for the tip!

[@markhowell5254]

You should have gone out to the heads road is good just a dirt track and view at the heads is fantastic. Misted opportunity

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Narh we will be back mate

[@richardwalsh5570]

Cracking weather

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Got very lucky didn't we!!

[@darrencooper9347]

Of course being a Ford it would have to be Henry

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahahah Henry Ford and kieth urban?? Haha what a combo mate

[@Corey-pd3mi]

Hi thiar how are yoo

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahaha good mate you?

[@Corey-pd3mi]

@@SarahandKeelanTravels ixalunt

[@sharonhawke3530]

Great ep Legends! How awesome is it?…….my old stomping ground! If you are blown away on Day 1 wait till you get to the Southern Lakes district……oh my goodness!!!! No doubt Te Anau & Milford Sound are on yr list? I can’t believe Keelan flew to ChCh at this time of year in shorts and a t shirt……too funny 😂😂😂 Can’t wait for the next ep

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Bloody oath!! It’s beautiful county I hope we are doing it justice for you!! For sure they are on our list!! Hahaha I get hot on the plane!! Thanks legend

[@sharonhawke3530]

You guys are doing it justice…..thanks so much…..makes me want to do yet another road trip over there…..got a $600 Jetstar voucher……..thinking 🤔

[@sharonhawke3530]

@@SarahandKeelanTravels Oh, and you have to try Bluff oysters, paua (abalone) patties & whitebait fritters…….soooooo yum!!!!

[@LZYEYEST0081]

Damn RAT tests... I have a sneezing fit every time I do one haha

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahah yeah mate gotta love them haha 😂

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Wow lovely ep guys, scary steep country alright

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks mate! Bloody oath!! Slippery when wet too haha 😂 the rear wheel drive ranger is pretty lively sometimes!

[@richardwalsh5570]

Diesel heater?

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

negative hahaha this is a stock van for demo so no added fruit hahah we are okay though

[@deanissit]

Gee guys it looks amazing stay safe on the journey.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Thanks legend! We will 🤙🏽🍻

[@Paris45627]

Yummy

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Yew

[@Paris45627]

@@SarahandKeelanTravels go an meet the real owners to nz the thieves called the bad gang keas

[@johnnyclark4548]

Ooooooooo wow insane content, lots of little and necessary things you guys highlight. Well first I am glad you now actually now know what a mountain is, now please when you are back in Australia please educate the Aussies that the ‘mountains’ in Australia is not even a decent hill compared to Kiwiland. (or South Africa) 😂😂😂😂😂 You got a Ford Stranger Ranger 😂……enjoy……not MAN I AM IN LOVE WITH YOUR NEW VAN 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 More info More info on the van. Your drone footage is off the charts thank you so much. Thanx for your hard work Cheers Johnny&Rene

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Yew thanks mate!! Mate the mountains are huge haha 😂 yes I will mate! New found respect for mountains and kiwi roads haha 😂 yeah mate she’s a good old ranger aye! Always behaves.. most of the time! Yeah it’s killer hey! Got a walkaround coming out Tuesday!! Glad your enjoying it mate! Thanks guys you are both legends ❤️❤️❤️

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Just in general Dale the terrain over here is steep, not many gradual hills always steep where in aus they are very sloped and gradual!

[@johnnyclark4548]

Hey mate just a thing I was thinking about and forgot to mention or rather ask….. does the van not feel a bit nervous under braking down the mountains? The reason I am asking is because you have the van at a incline hooked up to the Stranger, the weight distribution between the two axles is not even. You should change the hitch up to level the van. Maybe you are not experiencing anything , but was just a thought, we dont want to see you get into strife or get hurt. Cheers Johnny&Rene

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Narh it pulls up really well with the disc brakes!! Feels a lot better than our Armorlite!! We love this van to tow! Tows extremely smooth and brakes well down steep hills

[@PcplayerZ]

Love your work guys! I’m glad your most recent experience with the urban community hasn’t turned you off their vans 🤣

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hey mate, we love urban, we love the product and the family we are apart of! Steve come in for us today which was good! We will be back very soon dont worry haha don't believe everything you read either! I said the dictator thing because our fundraiser for charity got removed because it was deemed "not relevant" the rest is fabricated. all good though we have thick skin and brush it off! We are all about helping others as much as we can! Thats the most important thing to us and our channel!

[@PcplayerZ]

@@SarahandKeelanTravels amazing guys. Being fellow urban owners ourself we were very disappointed how urban handled everything. We think you both are doing an amazing job! Not only living the dream but promoting urban along the way! 💪🏼 keep up the Australian dream 😎🫡

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hey mate Urban are totally seperate from that group. urban caravans 100% back us, they have handled this very well! It’s the admin of the group . (A urban owner otally seperate from urban) they made the post not urban caravans

[@sharmaineb10]

Randall the ranger! Love the content guys 😃

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Randall!!! Love it! Thankyou!!

[@SouthernCrossGO]

Awesome countryside :)

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Sure is!! Love it here

[@calebmans24]

Haha welcome to NZ roads

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Bloody good roads considering the mountains they are on!!

[@gkyoung100]

As soon as you said a bloody cyclist... I say goodbye bogan... go home

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahah wow, bit sensitive Greame! Maybe your Lycra is too tight haha 😂 I have nothing against cyclists, I actually like to get on my bloody bike sometimes myself! But clearly you don’t know that or me so please don’t embarrass yourself 😂 I’m a proud Australian and use the word bloody as a joining word for everything.. bloody this bloody that. If that makes me bogan, I’m a bogan 😂 Bloody love New Zealand but ❤️ cya Greame 😂

[@Paris45627]

Good riddance grandpa grayam

[@ivanolsen8596]

Danger Ranger? Pack up the chully bun, put on the jandals, grab a slab of Steinlager and a pottle of chups and away we go to see Un Zud!

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahahaha yewww they are all coming out tonight! I wanna know what the kiwis say about our aussies!!

[@ivanolsen8596]

@@SarahandKeelanTravels It may not be pleasant!!!!

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Hahaha

[@Corey-pd3mi]

@@ivanolsen8596 *Plisent

[@ivanolsen8596]

@@Corey-pd3mi Your right, now I may lose my NZ Visa, Damn!