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2024 OFF-ROAD CARAVAN - The gear on this thing is EPIC😎

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Offroad Van Tour🤙
In this vid we give you a run through of the 22ft Lotus Trooper. This van is brand new for 2024 and it's also the 20th Anniversary edition for Lotus.
Here's a quick rundown:
👉Full Offroad Trooper
👉Cruisemaster Airbag Suspension
👉REDARC Off-Grid battery system
👉20th Anniversary Edition
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  • I must admit it is an amazing camper. Everything you need.🙏

    @MrG77@MrG772 ай бұрын

    • It’s a great rig for sure 👍 cheers mate

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan2 ай бұрын

  • Beautiful caravan and I love the way you explain everything about the caravan

    @michaelzavala6619@michaelzavala66192 ай бұрын

    • Thank you very much!

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan2 ай бұрын

  • Looks like some military swat vehicle. Like a HumVee for RV's!

    @nancyjohnson5810@nancyjohnson58105 күн бұрын

  • Great looking van, we have a 2022 build 20’9 trooper and we couldn’t be happier with it , definitely take advantage of the the sail track on the side and grab a shade screen for it , the difference it makes the temperature inside the van if your not in a nice shady spot is unbelievable, can’t wait to see the van get put through its paces on your trips , happy and safe travels with the new van.

    @stephenboland8292@stephenboland82923 ай бұрын

    • Cheers mate appreciate it and take care 👍👍

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan2 ай бұрын

  • Absolutely love this van guy's!! Can not wait to see you out and about using it!! Cheers guy's hope your well!

    @dannyfisher9223@dannyfisher92233 ай бұрын

    • Thanks! You too!

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • It's fantastic to see you all, and I'm excited to follow your adventures!

    @GwiloViou@GwiloViou2 ай бұрын

    • Yay, thank you!

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan2 ай бұрын

  • Thank you, that was a nice detailed walk through, safe travels guys ❤ I always get great ideas from you & your valued experience with accessories & the nice to haves, you guys rock👍

    @tennesseethompson5287@tennesseethompson52872 ай бұрын

    • Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan2 ай бұрын

  • great show, enjoyed it, and what a beautiful Caravan

    @frankdemasi6371@frankdemasi63712 ай бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan2 ай бұрын

    • great show, enjoyed it, and what a beautiful Caravan

      @URAGAN-es9mg@URAGAN-es9mgАй бұрын

  • Living your life as you imagined it to be. Liked your home tour. Fabulous rig...

    @jimbrigham5834@jimbrigham58342 ай бұрын

  • What a bloody ripper of a van. They build a quality product. Safe travels guys. Love the the new caravan. 🍺👍❤️🇦🇺

    @Australian_Outdoor_man@Australian_Outdoor_man3 ай бұрын

    • Thanks 👍

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • Absolutely awesome!! Lots of adventures to be had!! Love, love, love this van!! Good onya’s!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    @bevandrews6911@bevandrews69113 ай бұрын

    • Thanks so much!!

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • Love how you can access alot from the outside of the caravan, gives me ideas for my toy haulier build im designing.

    @RascalandClog@RascalandClog2 ай бұрын

    • Have fun! Toy haulers are a great idea

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan2 ай бұрын

  • That is a great camper especially for an off-road version! Blessings and Peace ✝️❤️

    @kmccoy1601@kmccoy1601Ай бұрын

    • Cheers

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVanАй бұрын

  • Absolutely Stunning van LOTUS produce. Enjoy Team.

    @stevepierce3509@stevepierce35093 ай бұрын

    • We will! Cheers bud

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan2 ай бұрын

  • Wow, what a great van. You guys look so relaxed. 7 years of living on the road but now have a home base, community, school but still get to travel. Enjoy this new season, it looks good on you both.👍❤️

    @debrowe2120@debrowe21203 ай бұрын

    • Sounds great!thankyou

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • That's a great mobile home, it doesn't need anything else, I enjoyed your show and thank you both for the introduction

    @leojudice3295@leojudice32952 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for watching!

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan2 ай бұрын

  • Love your new van congratulations

    @roccomarafioti9016@roccomarafioti90162 ай бұрын

  • Awesome new Van and great to see you guys again.

    @lochies-southnorthadventur324@lochies-southnorthadventur3243 ай бұрын

    • Thanks 👍

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • America has grizzly bears, tornadoes and mountians everywhere and our campers are framed with tiny 1×2 pine boards and still costs the same as a 2 bedroom house. A lot of camp sites have a ban on campers because they can't handle the drive up or down the mountain.

    @mobydickhead1@mobydickhead12 ай бұрын

  • Great to have you back, HNY

    @rohansimmons1673@rohansimmons16733 ай бұрын

    • Cheers mate

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • FANTASTIC... Enjoy your new Lotus.

    @jamesturcinov3596@jamesturcinov35963 ай бұрын

    • Thanks, will do!

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • good to see you guys, cannot wait to see what you get up to!!

    @valeriedeakin9904@valeriedeakin99043 ай бұрын

    • Cheers mate

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • I saw one comment about the wing on the van being there for aero reasons. That may be a benefit to keep rain and dirt off the camera and tear of the van, but I’m not sure about that. Another manufacturer has the same wing on their van to increase the roof area for what ever additions you want on the roof like extra solar. Bloody nice van.

    @shanedwyer4881@shanedwyer48813 ай бұрын

    • Yeah not sure why they didn't go a Titanium, Lotus have a real bad reputation now with after sales service and build quality, none the less still a good looking van.

      @liamhouse5559@liamhouse55593 ай бұрын

  • 💅🏻 Mac Loving The New Van 👍🏻👍🏻

    @RoscoAdams-xt5lp@RoscoAdams-xt5lp3 ай бұрын

  • Didn't have to wait long for Bec to move the couch cushion back 😄Enjoy the WA winter travels

    @tigerlily2174@tigerlily21743 ай бұрын

  • Awesome van guys - very envious😊 We had an instant HWS installed on our van and we went with a ‘Showermiser’ which works a treat and saves buckets of water. They only come in chrome but had it sand blasted and powder coated black to match the other plumbing. Keep an eye on the Aussies Traveller door. I’m continually adjusting it to get it to close and lock properly. It has also started to delaminate thru corrosion below the vent. - I’m looking at a warranty claim for this issue. I really like to security and midge proof screen though. We also installed the Redarc system and really like it - keen to see what the new upgrades are in your future vids. Happy vanning and Safe travels

    @Adrian-bx3br@Adrian-bx3br3 ай бұрын

    • Thanks mate appreciate it. I’ll keep an eye on that door and I’ll update ya’s in the valve for the hws when I install it 👍

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • Van looks great guys bet your looking forward to trying it out.

    @kimlock9440@kimlock94403 ай бұрын

  • Awesome van guys very technically advanced love it. Can’t wait for more episodes and I really like those front tiav storage bags 🤙

    @nealerichards2868@nealerichards28683 ай бұрын

    • Cheers mate appreciate it

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

    • Where do you buy the storage bags you have on the stone deflector?

      @nealerichards2868@nealerichards28683 ай бұрын

  • this is the thing every man should have you need to live in the wild from time to time i used to camp when i was kid with my cousins for months without tv in the 90s close from the sea we fish and have fun riding motor bikes for days ( Months )🤣 i am from Saudi by the way

    @posdos6677@posdos66772 ай бұрын

  • Nice to see Bec didnt knock herself out on this van.. yet 😂 Looks bloody awesome, looking forward to seeing where you take it!

    @jezaisrasta@jezaisrasta3 ай бұрын

    • 😂😂that was funny

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

    • 🤣🤣😂🤣

      @Australian_Outdoor_man@Australian_Outdoor_man3 ай бұрын

  • be good to see you guys back on the road.

    @slowboat6021@slowboat6021Ай бұрын

  • Great van guy's. Enjoy you deserve it 🎉

    @noralleharper1756@noralleharper17563 ай бұрын

    • Thanks so much!

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • Not much missing in this set-up. Very nice

    @PetraKann@PetraKannАй бұрын

  • Looks superb!👍

    @robertcorlet512@robertcorlet5123 ай бұрын

    • Thank you! Cheers!

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • Exellent, guys!

    @manuelcolon18@manuelcolon18Ай бұрын

  • Van looks great guys, can’t wait to see where it takes you this year!

    @WildTouring@WildTouring3 ай бұрын

    • Cheers mate,catch up with you mob hey?

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

    • @@TripInAVan keen as 👌 Fine tuning some dates for that boys trip we spoke about, will shoot you some dates soon 👍🏼 🍻

      @WildTouring@WildTouring3 ай бұрын

    • @@WildTouring oath🤙

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • Awesome van. Sincere congratulations. Happy travels.

    @iangoodwin345@iangoodwin3453 ай бұрын

    • Thanks, you too!

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • We use Inox PTFE Food Grade Grease 30 g from Repco on the slide arms and gasket where it slides to close. Does not affect the seals. We have found 42 degrees setting on the hot water means you don't have to fiddle with cold water getting the temp right especially for a shower. Nice van well done.

    @zoezoe610@zoezoe6103 ай бұрын

    • Thankyou for the tips👍👍

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • Great video as always my wife and i just bought our first van to try travelling in September nothing like this van just a 2014 franklin arrow 19.6 im happy with it perfect for 2 where living in it at home to work out what we need for full off grid before we go cant wait👌

    @evolverc1822@evolverc18223 ай бұрын

    • Sounds great! Fit it out for what you need and how you travel. Great way to save money

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

    • @@TripInAVan that's the plan we are selling up and going permanently where from Brisbane and been watching you guys for years hopefully catch up for a beer one day. Cheers

      @evolverc1822@evolverc18223 ай бұрын

  • wow that's a impressive caravan thankyou for a awesome video on everything

    @emilycoles6988@emilycoles69882 ай бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan2 ай бұрын

  • Bloody marvellous vid. Thanks legends

    @SHOCKcustoms@SHOCKcustoms3 ай бұрын

    • Thanks bud👍

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • Thx heaps guys, top vid! Phil

    @philandclarepatch6262@philandclarepatch62622 ай бұрын

    • Cheers

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan2 ай бұрын

  • Guys you must be absolutely happy with your new van, especially the battery system I know Justin will be happy with that, I can’t wait to see your adventures coming up this year?😊

    @gavindereus3643@gavindereus36433 ай бұрын

    • Cheers mate, stoked. The power systems coming out these days are incredible

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • What a rig 😍 You both should be proud of yourselves for building this life for your family. Proof that you can change the trajectory of your life at any point! 🙌

    @BDavis.@BDavis.3 ай бұрын

    • Thanks so much. We are very grateful for sure. Glad we get to do something we love

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • The faucet looks to be Brushed Brass. Awesome rig! Thanks for the tour!

    @streetgliderichie9724@streetgliderichie97242 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for watching!

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan2 ай бұрын

  • Nice looking van, love your colour scheme.

    @frenchvista_wandering_aus@frenchvista_wandering_aus3 ай бұрын

    • Thank you kindly

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • Wow very nice van guys.. it has a few nice updated features that aren’t on my 2021 Trooper ie the awesome door and the starlink setup and induction cooktop, we love our Lotus Trooper and look forward to seeing your travels on YT.. cheers

    @trooper_209lotus@trooper_209lotus3 ай бұрын

    • Thanks mate safe travels

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • Nice van you guys. Never thought I would see you guys at a van without a front windows.

    @scottcruwys9344@scottcruwys9344Ай бұрын

  • That's one dam good looking van! Happy travels. 😅

    @marita486@marita4863 ай бұрын

    • Thanks! 👍

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • Great upgrade guys. Looking forward to your 2024 vids. Just a suggestion, would need to put a stone guard over compressor air tank underneath van for extra protection (looks vulnerable) Cheers Rick.

    @Rick-si5wz@Rick-si5wz3 ай бұрын

    • Great suggestion, I have thought this in the past as well but they seem to stay out of the rocks. 👍

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • Looks smaller than previous van, as long as you are happy with it is the main thing.

    @kyliefouracre3260@kyliefouracre32603 ай бұрын

  • Ive got my eye on one of these, id like to see a trip in this down the Birdsville or Oodnadatta tracks or up through the flinders or gammon ranges, i wonder how protected all that fancy gear really is on the underside, still looks like the rocks would get to a lot of this

    @peterbertossa2455@peterbertossa245516 күн бұрын

  • Defo on the shopping list when I win the lotto

    @wingnut1690@wingnut16902 ай бұрын

  • Great looking van, with some big changes, looking forward to see. 1. New redarc gear review. Manager30 is a bit lacking. 2. Water filtration system. 3. Awesome adventures. Thanks Tiav

    @jonnywestmoreland3230@jonnywestmoreland32303 ай бұрын

    • 1. Redarc is a 100amp manager so definitely not under gunned 👌 2. Under sink filtration and I have a setup for filling tanks I’ll show you in another vid.

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

    • @@TripInAVan yeah wicked can't wait!

      @jonnywestmoreland3230@jonnywestmoreland32303 ай бұрын

  • Amazing Caravan ,what is the tare and payload of this van and what mods did you need on the LC300 to tow such a large van?

    @kruiser8989@kruiser89893 ай бұрын

  • Orrays quiero una 😂🎉

    @hectorblogsviajero1623@hectorblogsviajero162312 күн бұрын

  • It’s beautiful we are hoping to get an off grid 🤞

    @hailstorm13@hailstorm132 ай бұрын

  • Very nice…. my ATX has been shot blasted by all the dirt tracks…. just an observation…. some stone protection for the auto leveling system might be needed. That van is beautiful, well done TIAV.

    @rtarrant1@rtarrant13 ай бұрын

    • Good idea thanks man

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • I love it❤

    @Raphalou@Raphalou2 ай бұрын

  • I could pick this apart, as to what and how to improve on a pretty good unit. One thing I would do is have a tent with a toilet sink and shower outside. No Bathroom inside and the tent simply pulls out of the rear door frame and assembles itself. Big decent looking with a tin roof and part hard fold out maybe. At level with trailer floor or descends to ground level. I'm half claustrophobic, half cluts, and cant spell either. I got some other cool ideas and a little goes a long way if you like.

    @stephenbarnes2604@stephenbarnes26042 ай бұрын

  • Great van guys, have fun

    @philwalsh9921@philwalsh99213 ай бұрын

    • Cheers

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • Real nice yall bluesprings mo here

    @lloydhenderson1456@lloydhenderson14566 күн бұрын

  • Hot tip , see if you can pair a 2nd wireless reverse camera to your system and mount it inside the van so you can see real time while traveling if anything comes loose inside the van.

    @mattysh830@mattysh8303 ай бұрын

    • That’s a cool idea

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • You should cover the propane flexible pipes and that manifold. especially when going off road. I would be scared of rocks and pebbles hitting them and causing a leak and then the next rock or pebble hitting steel and creating a spark and BOOM ! I would still cover them if the were below the guard but since they are above the guard, there is a greater chance of being hit by rocks or debris and if you're lucky, you'll loose all your propane, if you're not lucky, you might lose your life and those of your family. Other than that, great video and great trailer or as you and the Britts call them, caravans

    @Superman679@Superman6792 ай бұрын

  • Good day to you. Though not as fancy, in the U.S. there is off rod trailer made by Black Series.

    @DaveRoss-hl3vj@DaveRoss-hl3vjАй бұрын

  • 🌺 It’s absolutely beautiful, looking forward to see where you go with it, enjoy yourselves 🌺

    @mandymorgan8103@mandymorgan81033 ай бұрын

    • Thank you! 🤗

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • Great to see you guys back. I like a few others were getting a bit worried especially when hubby went off on his fishing trip I’m thinking where is Bec and the kids. Great looking van but a little out of my price range.

    @user-hd7qk3xw4w@user-hd7qk3xw4w3 ай бұрын

    • Thanks 👍

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • Just a tiny bit of advice with the triple lock on the front door door. Just be careful to make sure you always lock it. I drove with mine didn’t lock it properly and the external door came open while I was going down the freeway at 100 km and put a real nice dent and bent the door a little bit in the side of the van lesson learned😅

    @BrierlyHutchinson@BrierlyHutchinson2 ай бұрын

    • Great tip Thankyou

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan2 ай бұрын

  • Shes a beast ☑️

    @bradthurkle7217@bradthurkle72173 ай бұрын

  • Thanks for all the info and walk around, very helpful. Quick question, would love to know how you are liking the white cupboards? (easy to keep clean, and gloss or matt?)

    @user-pu1sw6fm9g@user-pu1sw6fm9g2 ай бұрын

  • Cool set up

    @craigtomkinson2837@craigtomkinson28373 ай бұрын

    • Cheers mate

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • It would be cool to have a gray water recycling system maybe three or four stage filtration so you Boondock longer

    @jamessveinsson6006@jamessveinsson60062 ай бұрын

  • Love the timber look benches & table. I hate the all black everything offset by stark white gloss splashbacks & walls that seems to be the rage these days. It's so harsh & depressing. The tech in your new van is impressive and well thought out. Now it needs to be used guys!

    @robd2096@robd20963 ай бұрын

    • Cheers mate. Lots of options these days

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • Wow!

    @lieslnew8247@lieslnew82473 ай бұрын

  • i do like this kinda stuff ..... cool

    @JustAnotherAsianGuy2@JustAnotherAsianGuy22 ай бұрын

  • Awesome..i want 1❤

    @em6577@em65772 ай бұрын

  • j'adore le chic discret de notre hôtesse, parée pour l'aventure ! (l'avventura !!) 🔵⚪🔴

    @alexdesslin@alexdesslin2 ай бұрын

  • In the valued in our moment pick me up in the statement in value of the moment in field to pick ⚒️⛏️😊

    @robertayers320@robertayers320Ай бұрын

  • Looks awesome! I however would worry about all the externally mounted gear and accessible connectors/outlets (theft, vandalism). But then again, I travel in Europe 😅 I envy you👍

    @rleerm@rleerm2 ай бұрын

    • Yeah I get your thinking.. but if someone wants to steal my dirty water hose they can have it 😂

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan2 ай бұрын

  • Just fyi. It’s a tankless water heater. Not instant. I have had 3 of them and used to sell them as well. Yes it will take a bit for the water to get warm, but once it does you could actually run it until your water or fuel supply runs out.

    @yikesd9996@yikesd99962 ай бұрын

  • Very Nice Video, Thanks For Sharing

    @kelvinstrickland263@kelvinstrickland2632 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for visiting

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan2 ай бұрын

  • The new lotus looks great, congrats guys! Keen to see the red water diverter install as we have the instant hot water too, and you do lose valuable water when off grid waiting for that hot water to come through. Also keen to see this redarc gear in all its glory when you can disclose more info. Are you still partnered with Enerdrive now that you’re running the red arc in the van? Still using enerdrive in the tow rigs though yeah? Cheers

    @andrewpickering4120@andrewpickering41203 ай бұрын

    • Redarc in all gear now 👍👍 keen to show you more

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

    • Yeah nice! Both great products. You can’t go wrong. Keep the videos coming guys and safe travels 🤙🏼

      @andrewpickering4120@andrewpickering41203 ай бұрын

  • Hey guys, welcome back. Have you found the straps on the stone guard storage bags get damaged from rocks much?

    @v8greg79@v8greg793 ай бұрын

    • Nah they have been fine hey👍👍

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • Awesome!!

    @johanfick3932@johanfick39322 ай бұрын

    • Thank you! Cheers!

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan2 ай бұрын

  • Nice looking, I was wondering what material is used for the main floor facing the road. In the US we have rain year round from east to west coast etc. Anything other than fiberglass is doomed to rot in short order. For half a century and longer all the large motor homes had plywood floors that had a car undercoating which is not really a good thing if if has any gaps that actually traps water and moisture. Eventually most did crack and not protect the flooring.

    @TRM364@TRM3642 ай бұрын

  • Great run through 😊,. Thanks. Your bathroom looks a tad smaller than the other. Question,... What about 12 volt plugs for cpap machines next to the bed? Could that be an option? (new to cpap travelling)

    @robynsmith2178@robynsmith21783 ай бұрын

    • Great suggestion! They could definitely do it for sure., there is 12v power there for chargers so I’m sure it can be done

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • Love your van, we are building a 2024 Trooper and went with tank fill for the water but love the idea of filling from mains. How will you manage to fill you tanks if you are off grid and need more water? Im still thinking of changing to mains fill but worried if we need more water. Cheer and keep the videos coming!

    @user-dz4mh1ci5i@user-dz4mh1ci5i2 ай бұрын

    • I have a pump setup to fill from tanks etc 👍👍

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan2 ай бұрын

  • If I was 25 years younger. I live it all year around.

    @ricksmith-wz8th@ricksmith-wz8th2 ай бұрын

  • Love your new van. Quick question where do you store a vacuum or broom if you carry one? Happy travels 🎉

    @amandawilliams5245@amandawilliams52453 ай бұрын

    • Good question!vacuum sits in floor under table. Broome goes on a clip in the ensuite

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • Great product!! Please, make it 4 -season fortified, and available in the states.

    @pytheus@pytheus2 ай бұрын

    • Make it for northern Canada . Don’t go half way!

      @gregmoessner3104@gregmoessner31042 ай бұрын

  • Just a couple of comments 1. I assume your 200 and 300 are limited to 3.5T (GCM also allowing), so you'll keep this van down well below payload. 2. Can't believe you've never had a reverse camera. They are more essential when you live somewhere like Sydney. What I think you will like is that when travelling on multi-lane roads (or overtaking), you can now see if you have a decent gap in the vehicle you are changing lanes in front of. You can also get some idea of how much the van moves around. Much better visibility of approaching traffic than the side mirrors too. It's good that you're testing the market. Thanks TIAV. Nice to see Bec presenting again too!

    @NickSaravanos@NickSaravanos3 ай бұрын

    • Cheers mate. So the 200 has a 4.5 tonne towing capacity so we can load her right up on big trips. Looking forward to testing a camera on the van. Always keen to try new things

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

    • @@TripInAVan wow. Is that a bonus of the chop that you can completely re engineer it? As far as I know there is no way to change the GVM or tow capacity of my non chopped 200. All I have been able to do is increase the GVM to just over 4T.

      @NickSaravanos@NickSaravanos3 ай бұрын

    • @@NickSaravanos yeah so the conversion gets you 4495gvm and 4500towung

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • Hello to Bec nice to see you in 2024 & guys nice rig. Do you still have the property as well as a house or both. Anyway can't wait for the new adventures. Cheers 👍👍👍👍👍👍

    @petercollins939@petercollins9393 ай бұрын

    • Yes we do, we rent our shed house out 👍

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

    • @@TripInAVan oh ok great income hopefully you've got nice people in there to look after it.👍👍👍

      @petercollins939@petercollins9393 ай бұрын

  • It has a look of the series 2 forward control Landrover, only it's a good bit longer and taller. Though it looks good and a lot better than the landie.

    @kenhart6330@kenhart63302 ай бұрын

  • Just one more lap aye 😃

    @mluckie2435@mluckie24353 ай бұрын

    • Maybe 2

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

  • We get our 23'6 Trooper in June! Very similar colours

    @user-rr4wb2it8s@user-rr4wb2it8s2 ай бұрын

    • How good, exciting times

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan2 ай бұрын

  • Love it! What brand or unit is the instant hot water?

    @nickunw@nickunw3 ай бұрын

  • Looking forward to the new Redarc gear. Is there reasons why the 2 big single windows either side of the bed over the split style windows? Preference or just not an option? Glad to see you all back.

    @mini_steve@mini_steve3 ай бұрын

    • Cheers mate, yeah so we didn’t really customise this van as we aren’t living in it. We went with a standard floor plan from lotus and just changed the a few small things👍

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

    • @TripInAVan Ah, good point. Never thought about that aspect of not being full time travelling anymore. Thanks 👍can't wait for the new adventures.

      @mini_steve@mini_steve3 ай бұрын

  • Great episode and a nice van. The black n white box on the front of the roof, is that like a carafan? Looking forward to the next episode

    @seanchristie7150@seanchristie71503 ай бұрын

    • It is mate yeah. It’s a Dometic dust reduction system. Bit different to the carafan but aims to do the same job

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan3 ай бұрын

    • @@TripInAVan nice, friends have just bought a JAWA to do a lap in, towed by a tray back Prado

      @seanchristie7150@seanchristie71503 ай бұрын

  • Hi guys talking blinds do you prefer the Venetian Blinds or the straight blinds. Trying to keep the midges out and not sure which once’s are better. Thanks for the videos keep up the awesome work.

    @StefanSchulz-xy3le@StefanSchulz-xy3le2 ай бұрын

    • Straight ones are better for midgies, but the crinkle cut ones are easier to use

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan2 ай бұрын

  • Sweet. Not critiquing it, but I'm wondering why the air tank doesn't have a box or bash plate. It would suck if it or any of the lines were punctured by gravel or some road debris/shrapnel. I think my favorite is the hitch set up.

    @donnasingleton6320@donnasingleton63202 ай бұрын

    • I think it would be a good idea to add some protection for sure

      @TripInAVan@TripInAVan2 ай бұрын

    • I was thinking the same; couldn't think of the proper name, but bash plate is it. I was looking more at the exposed plastic(?) tubing connected to the tank. It seems it wouldn't take much to break or snag (really rough terrain!) the tubing. Maybe braided steel piping?

      @glenncoody@glenncoody2 ай бұрын
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