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The Sand Van
Australia
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2021
We Are Vanlife and Travel
Introducing our you tube Channel, ‘The Sand Van’
We are an Aussie/English couple from the beautiful Gold Coast of Australia, we’re now fulltime vanlifers living in our campervan
Travel along with us and experience our adventures as we live vanlife to the fullest. Everybody does van life differently, whether its in a converted bus, RV, campervan or just camping in a car.
We will help navigate the highs and lows of vanlife showing you campsites, free camps, wild camps and boondocking.
As we travel we will share our campervan tales
We will show you handy tips and tricks for vanlife, with general maintenance, everyday chores, repairs and upgrades to our Mercedes sprinter campervan
Also, we'll share the beautiful countryside of Australia via our camera lenses and drone footage.
So, please join us and our little dog Pablo as we take on the adventure that is van life in "The Sand Van".
Mailing Address : PO BOX 12479 , George street ,Brisbane,QLD,4003 Australia
Introducing our you tube Channel, ‘The Sand Van’
We are an Aussie/English couple from the beautiful Gold Coast of Australia, we’re now fulltime vanlifers living in our campervan
Travel along with us and experience our adventures as we live vanlife to the fullest. Everybody does van life differently, whether its in a converted bus, RV, campervan or just camping in a car.
We will help navigate the highs and lows of vanlife showing you campsites, free camps, wild camps and boondocking.
As we travel we will share our campervan tales
We will show you handy tips and tricks for vanlife, with general maintenance, everyday chores, repairs and upgrades to our Mercedes sprinter campervan
Also, we'll share the beautiful countryside of Australia via our camera lenses and drone footage.
So, please join us and our little dog Pablo as we take on the adventure that is van life in "The Sand Van".
Mailing Address : PO BOX 12479 , George street ,Brisbane,QLD,4003 Australia
Our NC500 adventure comes to an end, where now???
We have had a blast in Scotland and in particular our trip on the infamouse NC500 route! But all good things must come to an end, But where are we going next??
Postal Address:
The Sand Van
PO BOX 12479
George Street
Brisbane QLD 4003
Our Fleet:
Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, Full ensuite - full kitchen and lounge.
Pablo: 2019 Chihuahua - Tan in colour.
Where to find us:
Facebook: The-Sand-Van...
Instagram: the_sand_van
Compact Innovations (Bed lift kit):
www.compact-innovations.com/?AP_ID=THE%20SAND%20VAN
Buy a treat for Pablo / Buy us a coffee:
www.buymeacoffee.com/6LeVMUBEyA
Where we get our music from:
www.epidemicsound.com
Amazon Affiliate Links:
www.amazon.com/shop/the_sand_van
#vanlife #vanlifeaustralia #vanlifescotland
Postal Address:
The Sand Van
PO BOX 12479
George Street
Brisbane QLD 4003
Our Fleet:
Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, Full ensuite - full kitchen and lounge.
Pablo: 2019 Chihuahua - Tan in colour.
Where to find us:
Facebook: The-Sand-Van...
Instagram: the_sand_van
Compact Innovations (Bed lift kit):
www.compact-innovations.com/?AP_ID=THE%20SAND%20VAN
Buy a treat for Pablo / Buy us a coffee:
www.buymeacoffee.com/6LeVMUBEyA
Where we get our music from:
www.epidemicsound.com
Amazon Affiliate Links:
www.amazon.com/shop/the_sand_van
#vanlife #vanlifeaustralia #vanlifescotland
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Everything was closed!
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We continue our trip on the NC 500 and the plan is to see some beautiful old castles.. But weren't we in for a surprise... Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, Full ensuite - full kitchen and lounge. Pablo: 2019 Chihuahua - Tan in colour. Where to find us: Facebook: The-Sa...
HOW DID THIS BECOME A PROBLEM?! - Scotland's unspoken issues.. #vanlifescotland
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We are troubled this week as we see signes near monuments and castles stating that there is no public HUMAN pooping. How did this become a problem in Scotland- Who are these public Poopers! The wind gets the better of us again and had to wait it out to sight see in come of scotlands most beautiful places - but it was worth it. We visit the SMOO Caves, Ardvreck Castle, Calda House and manage to ...
NC500's MOST CHALLENGING ROAD! Not the way we wanted it to go. Stac Pollaidh hike
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Scotland is challenging us weather wise but we push on. Is it to our favour? We head over Bealach na ba and do an amazing hike on Stac Pollaidh - well worth a visit if you want a challenging but very rewarding hike. Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, Full ensuite - full kitchen and l...
VANLIFE UK - a nightmare start to our Scotland NC500 adventure.
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Not the best start to Vanlife UK experience. We broke down on our first day of our Scotland NC 500 tour - check the video to see how we got out of a tricky situation! We did end up visiting the Isle of Skye and the infamous Fairy Pools.. and they were spectacular. Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-bu...
We made some mistakes with the PARIS PASS - Did we regret it?!
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Paris was not what we expected, we made a few errors with the paris pass. Here is what to avoid. Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, Full ensuite - full kitchen and lounge. Pablo: 2019 Chihuahua - Tan in colour. Where to find us: Facebook: The-Sand-Van... Instagram: insta...
Van Build COST! Mercedes sprinter conversion expenses break down.
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Everyone is always curious to how much a van build like this will cost. Well we are completely open and tell you everything to the finest detail. If you are interested in any further information, get in touch and we will be happy to let you know :) Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, ...
LUXURY VAN TOUR! | Mercedes Sprinter Conversion - NOT to be missed. #vantour #vanlife
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Finally our long awaited VAN TOUR is here! Come and check out our luxury Sprinter van with Full Bathroom (inc shower and toilet), Full Kitchen, Bed lift kit, Full lounge area and an OFFICE! This Tiny home has everything you could possibly need on the road. ¡Finalmente nuestro tan esperado VAN TOUR está aquí! ¡Ven y echa un vistazo a nuestra furgoneta Sprinter de lujo con baño completo (con duch...
Believe It Or Not: We Finished It!
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It has been a long journey, but we have finally finished building our dream home. Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, Full ensuite - full kitchen and lounge. Pablo: 2019 Chihuahua - Tan in colour. Where to find us: Facebook: The-Sand-Van... Instagram: the_sa...
WHAT WENT WRONG? - DIY Van Build Regrets.
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Hours and hours have been spend on our vanbuild, and we though we had through of everything! But unfortuneatly there are a few things we would love to go back and change. Lets get into it - hopefully we will save you some time and money Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, Full ensuite...
OUR BIGGEST FEAR! Not what we want to wake up to..
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Having intruders when living vanlife is the last thing that you want, whether this be two legged or four. This week we are trying to prevent little critters like mice and also SNAKES from entering our van. I saw one during the week that was quite close and it made me nervous. Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI ...
Should we TOW a SMART CAR?! SMART FOR TWO - we take a test drive..
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Currently we still need a run around/support vehicle however our current one is terrible on fuel. But is a smart car the right choice? Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, Full ensuite - full kitchen and lounge. Pablo: 2019 Chihuahua - Tan in colour. Where to find us: Facebook: faceboo...
How much?! VANLIFE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE THIS WAY!
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We head to the Moreton bay expo where we discover some ridiculous costs for some new vans. There is no way we would pay this much for a van, its a vehicle at the end of the day. You can buy these and have all the bells and whistles of a new van or you can buy and oldie and make it your own like we did :) Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie...
A rude awakening...
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Have you ever had a skylight that just wont stop leaking?? We finally fixed ours for good - but its taken a lot of work and alot of trial and error LOL Join us as we take you on a tour around our picturesque campsite and showcase the stunning views of Scarborough Peninsula. It definitely is one of our favourite campsites for sure! - well.. so far Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George...
BEATING THE HEAT IN A VAN! - Summer Vanlife
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We continue to battle through the Australian summer - with the air con unit not ducted property as yet, it is a struggle. Vanlife in australia can have its downsides... the middle of summer is definitely one. Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built by previous owner. Full ensuite fixed bed - full kit...
ECOFLOW A/C Vs TRUMA Saphir A/C. Which one is best for Vanlife?!
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ECOFLOW A/C Vs TRUMA Saphir A/C. Which one is best for Vanlife?!
UNIQUE CAMPERVAN LAYOUT! Will it work?
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UNIQUE CAMPERVAN LAYOUT! Will it work?
SECRETS from 2023! and we reveal WHAT'S IN STORE FOR 2024!
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SECRETS from 2023! and we reveal WHAT'S IN STORE FOR 2024!
My Solo Vanlife Routine (solo female vanlife) - ASMR
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My Solo Vanlife Routine (solo female vanlife) - ASMR
Full time Vanlife: You MUST keep it SIMPLE!
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Full time Vanlife: You MUST keep it SIMPLE!
Perilous dining above the city - SCARIEST EXIT EVER at Vertigo Restaurant.
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Perilous dining above the city - SCARIEST EXIT EVER at Vertigo Restaurant.
How could they let it get THIS BAD! Left to decay..
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How could they let it get THIS BAD! Left to decay..
Hi guys. Great video and absolutely loved the van you were in. Tim super vacuuming the van 😮 is he man or machine 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you guys 🤩🙏that van was a cracker 🚐🤩
Beautiful trip on the Loch. Pity about the no drone. It was certainly a beautiful home from home. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Chris 🤩🙏glad you enjoyed it 🏴🚐
We're ready for the next adventure!
Thank you Mr Scully 🤩🙏
Yahoo Sandy, Tim and Pablo! I am back home from FL. OMGoodness, what? why are you Sandy wearing knitted hat? 3:39 hahahahah ooops we are having summer-like 90 degrees and AU is about ready for the winter??? Oh..Were you visiting the UK??? When did you film this? Great selection of music. Love them all. awweeee Sandy call him "my husband" how sweet is that! 12:21 Tea Room...hahah USA does not have that fancy tradition, but cheers to Starbucks hahaha oh..yes, K7S and I did FALCONRY cool to handle the birds. 14:00 you must find a place to do it I would love to see Tim in Scottish kilt skirt. What do you say Sandy? You are lucky that you are allow to film inside of the castle...We often are discouraged here in the US and only to photography. So this is the ruin?? very impressive that they are still stand high proudly 20:47 It was pleasure to watch you two. Hahah are you back in AU now??? I did not know you have stickers??? exchange with ours??? let me know
Thank you ms kayak7seas 🤩🙏yes Scotland is a beautiful place to visit , shame that you’re not allowed to film in America and it’s photos only 😕 We’d love to swap stickers with you please contact us via our email thesandvan@outlook.com 😊
Hi Guys! Sweet Gloves! Beautiful adventure!
Thank you Bre 🤩🙏
Sandy u r so cute ... U can tell u don't live in a cold climate... The wire to those heated gloves go around the back through the sleeves 🥰😂 The pressure is on Tim gooo... vacuum vacuum vacuum 😜 That was a really cute camper , thanks for sharing ur adventures with us. 🥰 Side note .... Sandy U need no thing for that van of urs😂😜 .....lol ur van is perfect 😉 Cheers to u both , can't wait to see what u guys discover in Tokyo 🤗 Sending u both sooo much love 🙏🏽💫❤️
Thank you Vicky 🤩🙏hopefully you’ll enjoy the madness and beauty of our Japanese adventures and thank you for supporting us through our Scottish capers 🏴🚐😊
Hey hey guys 🤗 Lol u guys r too cute 😂 Closed closed closed 😜.... Did they not know u were coming lol Lol the weather changes every 5 sec... 😂all seasons in one day 😉 Amazing footage guys n ur editing is like watching a tv documentary. Great job u2 .
Thank you Vicky 🤩🙏we do try our best 😊
We're in Shropshire this weekend and then a tour of Wales next week, shame we're not in Scotland
Thank you 🤩🙏wales sounds amazing hope you have a lovely time 🚐😊
We had to give up on our trip to the UK due to COVID-19. Thank you for sharing the amazing views!💕
Thank you 🤩🙏that’s such a shame ,let’s hope you get there soon 😊
Thank you for sharing your Scottish adventures with us, we have LPG refillable bottles which means the gas is a lot lot cheaper than buying the 6kg bottles.. You had unfortunately come to Scotland when most of the tourist attractions are still closed, but if you came in the height of the summer, then you would have had to deal with the dreaded midges. So, it is a toss up, open attractions that you cant get to because of the midges or closed. Hope you enjoyed yourselves, looking forward to seeing the Japanese adventures. David and I enjoyed the east coast more, usually people just dash through the east coast cos there is nothing to see.. If you open your eyes you can see lots xx
Thank you Lindsay 🤩🙏yes we prefer cold weather and fewer people and the absence of midges 🏴yes we could see there was so much to do there we’ll definitely be back one day hopefully sooner than later 😊
Whilst RVs might have some advantages over van conversions, there are some big negatives.....most are not insulated well enough for when it gets really cold (and your experience with the amount of gas that you used shows this), many older campervans suffer from damp problems,, often the water tanks are small and you lose the advantages of being able to customize the design to your wishes.. Jerry
Good morning, this is Cookie on a different account.👋 I wish I had the chance to visit Scotland today, I was in my early 20's when I went, I wasted what time I had there on Loch Ness... Such a waste...
Thank you cookie 🤩🙏well hopefully you’ll get back there someday 😊
You should try a Jacobite Cruises "Booze Cruise" next time LOL. Could be Tim is going to be busy with modifications when you get back LOL. We found the fridge was really had on gas since we went to 12v, however Lindsay has been known to go through a 13kg in a couple of days. We have refillable bottles which is cheaper LOL. That heater was old style ours is a Truma which heats water and blows air to provide heat. Our water tanks lie about levels. We have been exploring the "NC500" for 38yrs and still not done it all. Take care and stay safe.
Thank you David 🤩🙏yes we were very surprised on our gas consumption glad we’re fully electric in our van 🚐, and even in our van we’ve got gauges that tell tales 🤣
Fun adventures! 💜
Thank you deej 🤩🙏🚐🏴
Hi
Hello Mike 🤩👋
Hi both, looks like you had a great time...shame we didn't get a chance to meet up. Take care, Rhian & Dai 🤗
Next time come to Wales 🏴 xxx
Oh we will 😊
We’ll make sure to meet you in n our next uk trip 🤩🚐
Great tour and so glad you did it. The east side has a certain charm and we like it there too. The west has a sting in its tail and always catches you out. You never quite know what’s going to happen or what you will see. Looking forward to your Japanese experience 😃💙 Trev n Sue
Nice vlog, glad you made it round the NC500 safely. We are doing the East coast in August. Safe travels onwards. X
Thank you Maria 🤩🙏it should be even more stunning at that time of year , hope it’s not too crowded 😊
Thank you Trev and Sue 🤩🙏we loved every minute of Scotland 🏴 and what she offered us, the west is best for us we love it’s ruggedness and isolation 😊🚐
Hi Tim and Sandy
Hello Alan 🤩👋
Hello The Sand Van 🌻🌻 I had to watch your new adventure before I go to sleep 🛏🛏 Good Night and be safe ❤❤
Thank you pinkie 🤩🙏hope you slept well 😊
✌️ very cool. Looking forward to Tokyo how's it going
Thank you🤩🙏everything is going well 🚐🤩
Looks like you are having a great time 🏴🏴 (Ermintrude and Friends)
Thank you 🤩🙏🏴🚐Scotland is amazing
🎉🎉🤗🤗💕💕🇿🇦🇿🇦
Thank you 🤩🙏
Public poopers😂, that looks way too cold and wet for Texans but we still want go. You know it's cold when your ears are hurting. Thank you for sharing have a good day.
Thank you 🙏🤩
better luck next time 🏰
Thank you 🤩
Wow, amazing views!
Thank you Ann 🤩🙏
All was not lost, the castle ruins were rock solid!👍
Thank you 🤩🙏
Great video guys we’re doing the Nc500 in July can’t wait 😊
Thank you 🤩🙏hoping you have a fantastic time in Scotland 🏴🚐
That is cool from your friend tuber chat😃
Hello and welcome 😊👋
Hi new here
Hello and welcome 😊👋
Back from an unexpected trip, catching up. Many Historic Scotland castles are "temporarily" closed for maintenance for the last 2 years. The monument is on our to do as we did not reach it due to weather last time,
Thank you David 🤩🙏yes it’s a magnificent view from the monument 🤩
Defiantly the first time we've seen a no pooping sign 😅 castle looked lovely against the scenary there 😊 some lovely veiws there 😊
Thank you 🤩🙏yes we were surprised to see the sign as well
Castles are overrated lol …. As you say out of season has its disadvantages but glad you breached one of them 😂 Also they can be expensive another gripe I have but had you enjoyed the landscape
Thank you 😊🙏yes they can be overrated and expensive but at least some are free to explore 🤩
It's a fine line to walk isn't it.. Quiet roads but closed attractions. We'd still prefer the quiet roads to be honest. We drove the route in May and it was already tricky passing multiple vans on the narrow roads. 😊🐕🚙
Thank you 🤩🙏yes the roads are troubling when it gets busy glad we came over when we did
So sad you paid to park at a castle that was closed! But the views everywhere were just spectacular! When I saw those arches near the last I thought what a beautiful place for a wedding! John and Tim favor amazingly- certainly see they are brothers. Loved his van, I'm glad he was ok being videoed, enjoyed seeing him. I am so enjoying this visit to Scotland. Thank you for taking us along. Stay safe and GOD bless
Thank you Alice 😊🙏we’re so happy you’re enjoying Scotland 🏴 hopefully Japan will be a delight for you to see soon 😊
Looks amazing! Thank you for sharing with us! I hope you all are doing well! Until next week!
Thank you shaun 🤩🙏
We came to Scotland, it was closed. At least you made the best of it. Thanks for sharing. I'm off to catch up on your others now.
Thank you Chris 🤩🙏we really appreciate it 🚐😊
Wonderful video guys. Lovely that your brother was able to join you both too Tim. I guess it’s the same as anywhere off season with things being closed lol. At least you got to try the Scottish food and hospitality. Glad you had a wonderful time. Take care and love from us to you ❤️❤️
Thank you guys 🤩🙏off season does have its downside but the plus side is not many people and we love having places to ourselves on our travels ❤️🚐🏴
Your b-roll is luxurious!
Thank you Mr Scully 🧐🙏
🎉🎉🤗🤗💕💕🇿🇦
Thank you 🙏🤩
Thank you 🤩🙏
Hello both, that’s such a shame it was closed. Lovely to see the falcons, lots of lovely scenery. Nice to visit family, thank you for sharing xx Julie and Tony x
Thank you guys 🤩🙏off season has its downside but more than makes up for it with the lack of crowds 🤩
👊👊👍👍👋xx
Hi Tim and Sandy
Hello Alan 🤩👋
Some spectacular views! Have fun 💜
Thank you deej 🤩🙏
Oh no !! Closed 😮 but you still had fun. Nice to catch up with family too 👍🏻💙🚐 Trev n Sue
Thank you Trev and sue 🙏🤩yes we had a blast in Scotland 🏴😊
GBP 25 for that campsite at John 'o Groats seems very expensive....it did not look very special at all. I would have chosen to park the van somewhere instead of paying such a high price. Jerry
Visiting home in the off season is good for visiting people, places can be a different situation... But I generally like the less crowded times as well. I had to laugh at the sticker board.🤣
Thank you cookie 🤩🙏we are true believers in off season tourism and still stick by it even when stuff is closed 😂
Great Thumbnail! 😁 Hi Guys!!
lol thanks bre 😊
Hi Sandy/Tim. Absolutely fantastic video with super gorgeous scenery of the Scottish Highlands. Such a beautiful place. We are currently on the English/Scottish Border as I type. Loving it. Good luck guys and best wishes ❤
Thanks runny 😊🙏yes it’s so pretty 🤩🏴hope you’re heading further up it’s very spectacular 🤩
Awesome share
Thank you Dave 🤩🙏
Nice watching the video
Thank you 🙏🤩