Preparing for VAN LIFE ALASKA | The BEST off-road LIFT KIT for Sprinter Van (DIY Install)
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VAN LIFE VLOG 2022 #8 PREPARING FOR VAN LIFE ALASKA - INSTALLING A LIFT ON OUR VAN!
Guess what? We're going to spend the entire summer exploring Alaska! But before we do, we must prepare for the ultimate off-road conditions. That means... some major upgrades for this van living duo. This week, we're doing a diy lift kit install. That's right, we got the best off-road lift kit we could find and we're installing it on our T1N Sprinter Van.
A 2 inch lift may not seem like much, but this will give us higher clearance and enable us to get much bigger, off-road tires as well. We're going to be handling those rough roads in Alaska like super champs!
The lift kit we bought:
Vagabond Van Co. 2 inch Lift Kit for T1N Sprinter Van : ebay.to/3iicuBN
A big THANK YOU to Abi's cousin Charlie for helping us with this project.
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See you all next week for the next project! Leave your guesses in the comments 😉
Solar panels
I wish I was there to help Charlie..... Well done.
Stay safe my friends
We were SO worried about what you would say lol. Turned out great. Love you friend!
Ok I never watch the AG commercials on any channel but yours a so hilarious I can’t look way 🤪🤣 So psyched Vasylis (sp)? approved of your upgrade and your summer sounds SO EXCITING!!!!
Hahaha that AG skit was the best yet. You deserve more than just promoting an episode from them because that was 10/10. Looking forward to seeing the full upgrades in place (solar panel upgrades?) ready for the next adventure.
Ok. You two are killing it with the cliffhangers.... Cool that you got a lift kit. Can't wait to see Alaska with you.
We are excited to take you along!
You guys are so silly. Thanks for the laugh 🤣and entertainment. 💚
Sending my love to Charlie. Loved seeing you all work together. Great ad!!
Ooh what a mystery! Looks like enough material to put a tiny home on top of the van lol 🤣 So excited for your trip to Alaska!! Seems like luxurious hair runs in the family Abi 😉 Have a great week ladies! ❤️
My guess is solar panels in the boxs
Ahhh!! I called it!! AK for the summer wooo!!!! Holler when you come through Talkeetna!!
That is the funniest AG1 ad I have ever seen!
Also I am from BC Canada and have traveled most of it so hit me up for tips such as hotsprings and such.
A Cliffhanger? I so thought I was about to see what was in the box! Ha ha ha! Congrats on the upgrade. Excited to see what's next. Stay safe.
Thanks for making the ad fun with the dinosaur 😂
Your gonna love Chena Hot springs and Manley on the drive!
This is the best AG advertising that have been made! So funny. What is in those box? Can't be new tire?!? loll see ya next week :-)
Solar panels?
Love that thumbnail!❤️❤️
Your AG1 ads are killing it - and me 😂 Kinda glad I’m a week behind ‘cause now I can go find out what’s in the box… right??? 👀
This cover pic is bad asssssss!
Towanda just went from 2.0 to Beast Mode!
Can’t wait to see what the next project is. And I REALLY can’t wait to see y’all’s adventures in Alaska. 🤯
See ya next week!
Hey girls. Badass Nat helping Charlie with her fingernail hold! Haha, Wish my bus was ready to go because I want to take a trip to Alaska. I would tag along for sure, well assuming you'd let me tag along. Haha, Ok, come to Atlantic City and help me get done. Will it ever be done? Ahhhhhh I vote for Solar panels upgrade. Can't wait to see the next video. You guys rock. Love you and pups.
Ugh I can't wait to see the surprise project. I'm sure that extra 2 inch lift makes reaching in/on to the van a bit more difficult. Keep looking badass Nat with that giant wrench 😄
Alaska is absolutely stunning.
Can't wait to see what the next project is wonderful love the upgrades
Charlie rocks!! You gals rock; the pups rock too. Oh and your Van rocks along with your adventures. 🌻🚐🌤❤🐾👋😄 happy trails...
Hmm what could it be?! Bigger solar system to accommodate being off grid 🤔💚 can’t wait to see next week!
Lol I'll call ur happy dance the "NATILEAD" hope it sounds as good on here as it did in my head lol
💖love watching you guys💕
Hmmm, can’t wait to see the surprise 🤔
We’re so excited to hear more about Alaska! Which route up are you taking and what are your plans for the dogs? 🐕💛
Under carriage lift done….great to have family!! Solar panel replacements? 😍🤔🇦🇺🌻🌻
Alaska is on our list as well. Looking forward to your videos on the experience. Our new van does not have much clearance. Thanks for the info. Have fun!
Solar panels! Cheers from Vancouver eh!
I just found your video and you girls are too cute. You make me smile with all your smiling I need well we all need it. Thank you
Hmmm...... Looks like more solar panels. Yes, it is cloudy a lot of the time on that trip, so you might need more solar generation ability. And for that trip you'll need a lot of GAS MONEY, so we'd better head over to Patreon!
Is Nat still doing her cooking show?? Love it. ♥️
Always brightens my Sundays to see you both! Do you watch Adventure Time Loui? She and her mom were van lifers then moved up to Alaska, purchasing land, sight unseen and just kind of risking it all! They're going to try to start putting in an access road this year. They hand cut in trails and stuff last year. She just seems like a creator you two would like.
Hail the "Flappy Dino"
You too are bonkers. Brilliant keep making us laugh xx
Does he have a business we could contact when going thru the area and get work done. Work of mouth business is the best.
Great!! How tall is your van now??
Nice wrench! 😛
Solar panels so you will have quiet power from now on…right…?
Natalie seems pre-occupied. Hope she’s okay.❤️❤️❤️
Solar panel
Solar panel or roof guess hi from Melville Saskatchewan have a blessed day
So you upgrade the suspension but not the tires
Stick around ✌🏽
Too cute
The link doesn’t work for the eBay Vagabond lift. Do you have a link that works? I’d like to buy a kit
My guess is.... Solar panels. Lol yes???
I bet they're solar panels! 😊
Solar panels
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…am guessing solar panels
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🙏❤️✌️👍👍❤️🐶🐶
Is your cousin charlie single? We single gals are curious to know 😎
lesbian chick's getting the job done 🍿🚀
And how many woman asked about your cuz, lol no me I'm to old. Lol.
Doesn’t look very DIY. Or like you even DIY’ed.
you don’t need a lift kit to drive to alaska, we did it in our chevy express cargo van and had zero issues. it was the best thing we’ve ever done and it’s something i think every person needs to do at least once before they die, drive to alaska.
Great video, but Vagabond co. is very bad , I bought their kit from the link you have here , he made me wait over 2 months ( excuses etc.) used my goodwill and i never received the kit plus he offered refund but I never received Refund either , he doesn’t respond any messages. Basically playing silence. So i lost money and time . I am glad yours worked out .
Sorry to hear that! Damn... That's not cool!