I flat-mounted the Starlink on my van's roof. That's where my Starlink lives and takes up no storage space inside the van. I just turn on the inverter when I need to use the Starlink. I canceled my Telstra Nighthawk 4G device which cost $94/mth for 300GB data/mth, so the $174/mth for unlimited data through Starlink was the better deal for me and Starlink works everywhere too.
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊🙏we would be interested to see your installation of the starlink on the roof 🤩yes it does seem worthwhile paying the extra for the reliability 🤩🚐
@TheRoadSMITHS5 ай бұрын
You have to be super ingenious to maximize in such a small space. Very impressed.
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊🙏we love how it turned out 🤩
@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling5 ай бұрын
There will always be niggling issues but you have done an amazing job with the van. I've loved watching the build and can't wait to see the starlink installation, which I'm sure will be in the not too distant future. Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed this one.
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you Chris 😊🙏we’ll get the starlink fitted one day 😂
@theworldssexiestman5 ай бұрын
So many useful tips in this video....things that I had not considered. The advice about the black sink stains and the water filler cap fading in the sun were especially useful, and also the advice about USB sockets. Thanks for the advice ! Jerry
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊🙏glad you found it helpful 🤩🚐
@my_van_apartment5 ай бұрын
I did a white matte sink first time round and it got black marks and looked horrible in no time and nothing would clean it. I switched it to a black metal sink which is so much better. Also just ripped out my Dometic Heki skylight as it was leaking and the inside cover kept falling off and ripped out the leads to the light so light stoped working, love the skylight concept for light and breeze but switched to an Ozvent and quality is so much better and half the price. Also love the RV labs Latches for the uppers but the drawer ones broke in no time but I’ve been told by the owner they’ve since changed the design but I’ve found a better product. Vans always need renovations with the constant moving and bumpy roads but such a fun way to live :)
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊🙏yep sometimes products look good but they sometimes just don’t live up to the rigours of vanlife 🚐🤦♂️
@Magnet.M.A.D5 ай бұрын
Hi guys. A great totally 💯 down to earth recollection of the things you’ve found that wasn’t doing the job and could personally be better for you. ❤❤❤
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you Roger 😊🙏
@CookieMonster_19695 ай бұрын
I've watched a lot of these van build video series from several channels... News flash, life has regrets, regardless of your dwelling.😉😁😁The van looks great.👍 Can't wait to see the adventures.😁
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you cookie 😊🙏
@gallivantinggalantes5 ай бұрын
Hello Tim and Sandy, really enjoyed listening to your little niggles, im sure you will sort them all out in time. Take care Julie and Tony x
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊🙏we will 🚐🤩
@aliceevans33575 ай бұрын
Pablo! 🥰 Good summation of the build. I knew as time goes on and needs change you will be tweaking the van. Excited to see your adventures and new innovations. Stay safe and GOD bless
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you Alice 😊🙏🚐yes unfortunately products don’t make the grade and things that seemed practical become unusable 🤦♂️but we all live and learn 😀
@TSGUNCUT5 ай бұрын
You all have been doing this for a while now. So many great lessons you all teach on your channel. I am glad that you channel is seeing continued success because again, you all deserve it! Happy Easter!
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you shaun 🙏😊happy Easter to you too 🤩
@PoshcatsCamping5 ай бұрын
Great Vlog. Love the way you have changed the niggles as soon as they arrived. Great advice and tips 😃🚐👍🏻 Trev n Sue
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you Trev and sue 😊🙏
@getawaygeese5 ай бұрын
Great open honest video we I guys - Starlink so expensive but will make it so useful when your out and about I am sure Lol scared of the ‘orange dust’ - don’t do it - hide 😂
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you guys 😊🙏
@ScullyPop5 ай бұрын
Great to see you, Guys!
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you Mr Scully 😊🙏
@nonlostsouls5 ай бұрын
Great vid guys, nice to see pup pup make an appearance near the end, looking forward to the van tour, keep safe guys☯️
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you guys 😊🙏
@RadioJonesy5 ай бұрын
Good to hear the the good the bad and the regrets ,, nice fun video with great information ℹ️ 😁
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you jonesy 😊🙏
@athinavitlis5 ай бұрын
Great points...Food for thought. Great video guys!
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊🙏
@jk3letsgo5 ай бұрын
Your videos are always so awesome
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏😊
@debsmostexcellentadventure53535 ай бұрын
Loved this with my burnt crumpets,wish i had your skills,i think your van is amazing debs xx ps if my husband built one,it would NOT end up a camper van lol.
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you debs 😊🙏we really appreciate the wonderful comment and support ❤️🚐
@Daventhemermaid5 ай бұрын
Very informative guys.
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you Dave 😊🙏
@alanshaffer67245 ай бұрын
Hi Tim and Sandy
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Hello Alan 😀👋
@TheRubeeRose5 ай бұрын
Thx, first time seeing your channel. Although I'm not getting a campervan, those tips are awesome. Here I was thinking I didn't need a vac, wrong, it's now on my list! Lots of other useful stuff, particularly about the cushions behind you. I'm replacing mine, as I absolutely don't want to remove the cushions every time I lower the drop-down bed - now I'm going to use the pillows from that bed as my back rests - win win! I still haven't made up my mind about network... that was interesting about your router and the closed van! That's a question I'll be asking now when I go to get my network system (whatever it is).
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊🙏so glad you found our video useful 🚐🤩
@HOPEbus4 ай бұрын
Hey hey guys 🤗 Shitty on the wifi situation for sure , n oh snap I never knew starlink was that pricey 🤦🏽♀️ We literally just bought a DeWalt hand held vacuum, spending a lot of time in our small space a vacuum is just faster . I was wondering if u guys would regret taking the AC out 🤦🏽♀️, happy to hear u got it sorted out 😉 Lol Tim I'm surprised ur not traumatized n u don't still sleep with a bucket lmao Oh good to know about the Cubord latches 👍🏽 Ah shitty we have a black matt sink 🤦🏽♀️ Lol just told Terry we need more plug sockets 😉😜 Ahhhh makes sense about the back cushions 😉😉 Lmao Sandy ...omword .. . Terry's famous saying is "it will be fine " 😜 untill it's not ,🤦🏽♀️I'm all about having a back up for everything .... Water filters batteries , food lol Totally appreciate this video guys 👍🏽 Love u both 💫🙏💞 Thanks for sharing ur journey
@SandVan4 ай бұрын
Thank you Vicky ,🤩🙏so glad this helped you ❤️
@bettyourcampervan5 ай бұрын
Another fab video 👍👍
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊🙏
@strawberi62572 ай бұрын
Great video! Have you guys checked out marine/boat latches? Or marine/boat hatches for skylight? Is the black sink metal? Pillows are a great idea!! Safe travels!!
@SandVan2 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊🙏we’ll definitely look at the marine hatches 🤩the sink is a composite one 😬
@FreeBirdUKVanLife5 ай бұрын
Great video guys ❤ x
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you Maria 😊🙏
@DesmondsDonders5 ай бұрын
We take a Rechargeable Shark on the road. NO not a Baby Shark 🤣🤣 Too much power needed for a built in Vac. Come to Scotland it is freezing here.
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you David , sounds like a good product 😊🙏we might just go to Scotland 🤔🏴
@MrTamiya895 ай бұрын
Nice Video. 😃👍.
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊🙏
@Magnet.M.A.D5 ай бұрын
By the way there’s a picture of your sticker coming soon to your inbox ❤️
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
😊🙏ooh can’t wait 😊
@mikehogbin985 ай бұрын
Hello again
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Hello Mike 😊🙏
@Bartonsrving4 ай бұрын
I'm so far behind on your videos, I guess you have no choice to get starlink if your out in the boondocks. We have a 12volt vacuum that works with our portable bluetti power pack. Thanks for sharing have a good day.
@SandVan4 ай бұрын
Thank you 🤩we’re definitely getting starlink
@NoteFromSELF5 ай бұрын
Hopefully by the time I'm doing van life, a competitor for Starlink will have emerged. I don't like the idea of making Elon Musk richer.
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊🙏totally agree there needs to be a competitor
@craigbeardsmore70845 ай бұрын
Did you use Living in a Bubble for the front window screens? We have a 2005 Sprinter in Brisbane and are wondering if they fit the van as Living in a Bubble only go back to 2007 Sprinters. Thanks!😀
@SandVan5 ай бұрын
We used window covers from southern state campervans www.sscampervans.com/shop/#!/SOLARscreen-cabin-set-Sprinter-1996-2006/p/130869681/category=25292654
@craigbeardsmore70845 ай бұрын
Thanks for that! Been looking for a while. Might see you on the road around SE QLD :) Love the channel. Thumbs up goes to the Metallica/Disturbed T-shirts 🎸
@@SandVan Thank you for the link. In case another European comes across this thinking that looks good but surely the irony of importing a self-labelled "Aussie Traveller...Roof Hatches are designed with the European style" back into Europe is going to cost even more than the simple dollars and cents, a reverse image search throws up an identical looking unit on AliExpress. Which will ship globally rather than importing an already exported item from even further away (to Eur): www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006287735802.html Much appreciate this, as have been looking at same-same to install in a forthcoming build, as well as your other tips (but really no aircon in AU!?!?!?). Cheers! A Pommie.