WHAT WENT WRONG? - DIY Van Build Regrets.

[@bitminerbob6731]

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.

[@SandVan]

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 🤩🚐

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

You have to be super ingenious to maximize in such a small space. Very impressed.

[@SandVan]

Thank you 😊🙏we love how it turned out 🤩

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

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.

[@SandVan]

Thank you Chris 😊🙏we’ll get the starlink fitted one day 😂

[@theworldssexiestman]

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

[@SandVan]

Thank you 😊🙏glad you found it helpful 🤩🚐

[@my_van_apartment]

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 :)

[@SandVan]

Thank you 😊🙏yep sometimes products look good but they sometimes just don’t live up to the rigours of vanlife 🚐🤦‍♂️

[@Magnet.M.A.D]

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. ❤❤❤

[@SandVan]

Thank you Roger 😊🙏

[@CookieMonster_1969]

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.😁

[@SandVan]

Thank you cookie 😊🙏

[@gallivantinggalantes]

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

[@SandVan]

Thank you 😊🙏we will 🚐🤩

[@aliceevans3357]

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

[@SandVan]

Thank you Alice 😊🙏🚐yes unfortunately products don’t make the grade and things that seemed practical become unusable 🤦‍♂️but we all live and learn 😀

[@TSGUNCUT]

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!

[@SandVan]

Thank you shaun 🙏😊happy Easter to you too 🤩

[@PoshcatsCamping]

Great Vlog. Love the way you have changed the niggles as soon as they arrived. Great advice and tips 😃🚐👍🏻 Trev n Sue

[@SandVan]

Thank you Trev and sue 😊🙏

[@getawaygeese]

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 😂

[@SandVan]

Thank you guys 😊🙏

[@ScullyPop]

Great to see you, Guys!

[@SandVan]

Thank you Mr Scully 😊🙏

[@nonlostsouls]

Great vid guys, nice to see pup pup make an appearance near the end, looking forward to the van tour, keep safe guys☯️

[@SandVan]

Thank you guys 😊🙏

[@RadioJonesy]

Good to hear the the good the bad and the regrets ,, nice fun video with great information ℹ️ 😁

[@SandVan]

Thank you jonesy 😊🙏

[@athinavitlis]

Great points...Food for thought. Great video guys!

[@SandVan]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@jk3letsgo]

Your videos are always so awesome

[@SandVan]

Thank you 🙏😊

[@debsmostexcellentadventure5353]

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.

[@SandVan]

Thank you debs 😊🙏we really appreciate the wonderful comment and support ❤️🚐

[@Daventhemermaid]

Very informative guys.

[@SandVan]

Thank you Dave 😊🙏

[@alanshaffer6724]

Hi Tim and Sandy

[@SandVan]

Hello Alan 😀👋

[@TheRubeeRose]

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).

[@SandVan]

Thank you 😊🙏so glad you found our video useful 🚐🤩

[@HOPEbus]

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

[@SandVan]

Thank you Vicky ,🤩🙏so glad this helped you ❤️

[@bettyourcampervan]

Another fab video 👍👍

[@SandVan]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@strawberi6257]

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!!

[@SandVan]

Thank you 😊🙏we’ll definitely look at the marine hatches 🤩the sink is a composite one 😬

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

Great video guys ❤ x

[@SandVan]

Thank you Maria 😊🙏

[@DesmondsDonders]

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.

[@SandVan]

Thank you David , sounds like a good product 😊🙏we might just go to Scotland 🤔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MrTamiya89]

Nice Video. 😃👍.

[@SandVan]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@Magnet.M.A.D]

By the way there’s a picture of your sticker coming soon to your inbox ❤️

[@SandVan]

😊🙏ooh can’t wait 😊

[@mikehogbin98]

Hello again

[@SandVan]

Hello Mike 😊🙏

[@Bartonsrving]

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.

[@SandVan]

Thank you 🤩we’re definitely getting starlink

[@NoteFromSELF]

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.

[@SandVan]

Thank you 😊🙏totally agree there needs to be a competitor

[@craigbeardsmore7084]

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!😀

[@SandVan]

We used window covers from southern state campervans www.sscampervans.com/shop/#!/SOLARscreen-cabin-set-Sprinter-1996-2006/p/130869681/category=25292654

[@craigbeardsmore7084]

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 🎸

[@megsmysteries8968]

hello there. .

[@SandVan]

Hello 😊👋

[@lesliehunter1823]

What is the name of the better skylight.

[@SandVan]

aussietraveller.com.au/products/shower-roof-hatch-1

[@ostwelt]

@@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.