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Jared and Nina
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We quit our 9-to-5 jobs to live the full-time van life in our DIY van, Sooty, exploring Europe and North Africa for one incredible year. From wild camping in hidden gems to embracing minimalist living, we’re all about adventure and off-grid living. Whether we’re sharing van life tips, road trip stories, or simply enjoying life around a campfire under the stars, this channel is about making the most of every moment. Follow along for alternative living inspiration, travel vlogs, and the unforgettable journey of living in a van!
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Jared and Nina.
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5 hates and loves van build. Do not buy a Ford.
Hi everyone, we’re Jared and Nina, and we’ve been traveling full-time in our self-converted van, Sooty, for the past year. In this video, we’re sharing our 5 loves and 5 hates about our van, plus some hot tips for anyone planning their own van build. From lessons learned to mistakes we’d never repeat, this video is packed with advice to help you design the van of your dreams-or at least avoid some of our headaches.
5 Hates About Sooty
1. The Van Itself
We have to start with the van. Our 2015 Ford Transit AWD has been a real pain. In just one year, we’ve spent over €8,000 on repairs. We break down exactly what went wrong, from [specific issues] to [another problem]. If you’re considering a Fo...
5 Hates About Sooty
1. The Van Itself
We have to start with the van. Our 2015 Ford Transit AWD has been a real pain. In just one year, we’ve spent over €8,000 on repairs. We break down exactly what went wrong, from [specific issues] to [another problem]. If you’re considering a Fo...
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Fixing van on road |Incredible Repairs, Locals, and Adventures
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fixing van on road When van life throws you challenges, Morocco gives you solutions! 🚐 In this episode, we tackle major repairs on our van, including fixing the springs, bump stops, oil pump, serpentine belt pulleys, rust, and even a complete respray-all thanks to the incredible Ali at his workshop in Aourir. While staying in the van at the workshop, we experienced true Moroccan hospitality: po...
1 Year of Van Life: The Raw Truth About Escaping Society & Finding Yourself
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After one year of living in a van, we’re sharing the unfiltered truth about what it’s really like. Using the metaphor of peeling an onion, we delve deep into the layers of life, society's demands, and how van life has given us the space to rediscover ourselves. Join us as we explore Morocco's west coast, uncover breathtaking surf spots, and settle into a stunning campground. Watch us shop for a...
Van Life in Morocco: Dog Bite Drama, Sunset Camels, and Secret Spots
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Join us as we embark on an unforgettable Moroccan adventure! From discovering hidden sand dunes and sunset camel encounters to dealing with unexpected challenges like a dog bite, this episode has it all. We start our journey at a secret spot, lose our flip-flops in the dunes, and experience the magic of camels at sunset. Our adventure continues in Sidi Kaouki, where we light up our Solo Stove f...
3 days of van life Morocco !
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3 days of van life Morocco 🌴🚐 3 Days of Van Life in Morocco 🌊✨ Join us as we explore the Moroccan coast for three unforgettable days! From setting up our Star link for off-grid internet to catching epic waves while surfing, every moment was an adventure. We’re also giving back to the community by helping stray cats and dogs, introducing our new initiative, "King of the Strays," where we provide...
"Why We Won't Return to Marrakech: Our Honest Experience
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Our trip to Marrakech was nothing like we expected. From the overwhelming chaos of the streets to the cultural shocks that caught us off guard, this experience turned out to be one we won’t forget. In this video, we share our unfiltered impressions, what went wrong, and the moments that left us questioning if we’d ever come back. Join us as we walk through the highs, the lows, and why we left s...
Van Life Morocco: Top Park4Night Spots, Coastal Views, and Birthday Celebration.
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Looking for an unforgettable Van Life Morocco adventure? Celebrate with us on the stunning Moroccan coast as we experience a unique birthday on the road! This one-of-a-kind van life journey highlights the best of Moroccan culture and the incredible hospitality of Morocco, from friendly locals inviting us for traditional Moroccan tea to enjoying delicious Moroccan treats right in our van. We’ll ...
Ferry Journey to Morocco: Customs, Van Life Challenges & Beautiful Coastline
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Experience our 3-day ferry journey from Italy to Morocco! Join us as we navigate the challenges of Moroccan customs, including handing over our drone, and the excitement of arriving in Morocco’s beautiful coastal landscape. From tight parking maneuvers on the ferry to scenic views at sea and our Coke Zero tradition, this journey captures the unique side of van life travel. Our arrival in Morocc...
Van Life Budget: How We Survive a Year in Europe & North Africa on a Budget!
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Curious about how much it really costs to live full-time in a van across Europe and North Africa? In this video, we break down our van life budget, including monthly expenses like insurance and fuel, and how we save money while living off-grid. Whether you're looking for budget travel tips or how to afford a full year of nomadic living, this video covers it all with real-world examples and stra...
Facing Fear in Van Life: Quitting Jobs, No Insurance, and Journey to Morocco
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Is VAN LIFE OVER ? Solo Journey in Italy, Relationship Breakdown, and Solar Panel Struggles"
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Unforgettable French Van Adventure: Road Trip Chaos!
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Følger med dere! Send en hilsen til Mr Harpun. Fina fisken!
@torehartvikkristensen3375 hello Mr harpun:) 👋 fina fisken we will mention you 😀
Gratulerer med overstått Nina 🥰
@@torehartvikkristensen3375 takker mr harpun 😀
I have a mechanic friend who I get advice from when I purchase a medium size van to build in next year, and he said the same, avoid fords. He see's more of them having major work done in his garage than any other van
Wow there you go . Good for your friend :) better off paying a bit extra for a Mercedes for example 😉
not to hot in marocco? oranges with cloves may help against flys? have a nice trip, save travels
Weather is nice 24 in day maybe 10 at night :) .maybe worth a try but they are every where in the day .
I've never seen anybody use a double swivel seat... it does look like a total hassle.
Once it's around it ok but yes it's a hassle 🙃
Next time build the bed that lifts up and down and have the seats below it. I got a lwb transit mk8 and have the double bed at the rear that gets lowered down with seatbelts on a worm gear motor. below that is two bench seats with a table that turns into a 2nd double bed. My van doesn't have the seat warmer so I don't have the same issue with the swivel seat.
I think a bed that lifts up and down definitely give way more space than my fixed bed . will 100 percent consider this in the next build thanks for the hot tip. This is probably better with no seat warmers i have tired just leaving it un plugged but i get warning lights on the dash with traction control when they are not plugged in. long wheel base is def for our next van too. In Norway if the van is over 6 m it cost a lot more money with tolls and ferries.
hi guys, yes there is always the good & the not so good with a van. Jared how do you find the colour ,Black it would get hot I guess? as you know here in OZ it would be hot as hell in summer at 45c. I have had a black 4x4 once ,but never again .I like your van looks good safe travels guys,the guy from Wagga,😃👍
@davidohlsen1996 Gday david :) black is not the best colour for a van but in Norway it's good in
The winter to get the sun warmth ✨️ we insulated it well so we actually don't find it that bad. Nice what was the 4x4 ?
Safe travels, brother ❤
Driven 50k miles in self built transit , 2019 , no problems .
This is good to hear :) maybe mine is a bad egg . Hope you drive another 50 k without problem :)
I think overall vehicles are just not as good quality as they used to be they use cheap parts to maximise profit my t5 costs me every year guaranteed always some fault
100 percent :) i had a t5 before the ford and that cost money too :p The freedom of the van is the trade off :)
Hi guys! What's your experience with this ford transit van? If you were to buy again would you choose the same car model?
Gday :) Def would not buy a ford again we have had many problems with it . Next van is a Mercedes for sure . We have spent 10 k euro on repair since we got it one year ago . Maybe we got a bad egg :p
Next episode we will talk about this
Amazing food come and check it out from a distance and at hyperspeed? I would have loved to see what you made sound so good!
Sometimes hard to film in a social setting so I just used the time laps :) a local Moroccan dish with cous cous veggies and meat lamb I belive on the top . An oversized tajine
Hi Jared, wow Frank has been to Wagga Wagga that is where I live mate,and he has it on his map of Australia. now you know where I live Jared. wow Frank has certainly been around in his troopy .love the way everything is so lay-back no rushing or on time schedules Sooty will be like a new van mate ready for it's next big trip.cheers mate David.😀😍🤚
Gday David :) Frank is a well travelled individual he loved his time in Australia . Mate Wagga Wagga is a great little town is this where you are originally from ? Def laid back here in Morocco and Sooty has come up like a treat . The plan in to get down to Dakhla in the Western Sahara for xmas . Frank i keen to join :) hope all is well
good travels, good people there
Thank you 😊
We have some more issues and had to come back to the workshop :p nothing that can't be fixed 😀
Great job guys and happy you are in Morocco! the best place to have a van problem! Sunflower had good treatment there last year and it was truly great value. were guna be there in coming weeks but dont tell the viewers! 😂 peace and love p.s get some fly spray and a USB fly zapper.....saves wiping em off the walls and ceiling!
G day mate :) this is the place for repair :) would love to meet you guys if we are in the same area :) will try out your fly tricks 😉 hope all is well up in spain great work with your videos:)
Paradise :)
Best one yet, mate,amazing people ❤
Thanks old fella :)
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WOW! That was AWESOME! Wisdom
@@LiborBednarikGlad you liked it 😀
What are you calling a coke?
@Brethonlaw Aspartame . The sweetener in the coke zero. Have a norwegian friend that started this nick name and it stuck after that :p
Thanks buddy..love the channel..authentic and real..and good fun
Best episode so far ❤️❤️
Thank you 😊
G'day Jared, the onion is a good story about life mate, but also if you were to plant the onion in the ground it would grow and spout a new life. thanks for wearing the Aussi shirt man ,sorry to hear about your back ,I know just too well how you may feel it's not nice the pain . summer is fast approaching here in Australia 36 here today .cheers mate David.😄👍
hi Dave. This sounds like a great plan for the onion :) Need to pull out the aussie fishing shirt to keep the sun off me :p Good that summer is coming for you now down in Aus. Hope all is well
The Onion mate,keep on peeling back 👍🤙
100 percent 😀
love this episode thank you! hope ur back gets better
Thanks for your positive feedback 😀
The best time in our life's is now , good luck fellas ❤❤❤
Thanks take care 🙂
good episode. thanks for sharing.
Thanks 😊
Beautiful. X
Hi Jared,Nina mate good to see you found your thongs,I live in mine or croocs as well. Jared hope that dog bite heals up ,be careful mate. good to see you enjoying the surf there, cheers man David.
Gday david :) never given the crocs a run mite try them out :) Morocco is un real for surfing :) hope all is well 😀
KOS🐕🌭🐾🚑😂😂
Can't let a dog bite discourage kos mate 👌
hope the dog bite continues to heal up. bit of a worry about the rabies thing.
I think it will be OK. Good job the vaccine is here :)
Was that “night price” or “white price”?
@brianbrooking496 hahaha def white price 😂
How's your stomach after the Moroccan mince?
Actually ok we Bought it from carrefour. Better off eating fish and veg .
What no buggies by the pool 😂😂😂🍺👍
This is a PG program old fella :) 😀
Happy birthday, Nina 🎉❤
Happy Birthday Nina 🥂🎉🥂
Thanks steph 😀
happy Bday Nina and safe travels
Thanks 😊
Happy birthday Nina
Thanks (nina )
I was in Spain back in the eighties whilst the Berlin wall was coming down, looking across at Morocco. I thought sh*t I could go to Berlin but I was having such a good time I stayed fudging around. I've traveled one way or another since. In between working in Film. Best thing I can say is have a project on the go where ever you go and give back through what ever medium you feel comfortable with.
Must have been a diff times travelling in the 80s ;) We were in spain last year and i was looking at morocco thinking exactly the same thought and here we are. Def agree with having some project on the go to create things ;) what film are you working with ?
The King of Strays!!!😂❤
@sarateigen4812 this is the beginning of something big thanks to aka twin tip teigen:)
U da man Jared 💪
Nice ❤
❤Hey guys! New Vanlife RUclipsr here (SUNFLOWER'S BIG ADVENTURES) Continue to avoid the cities! it's a great rule! keep making the vids. Peace and love from SUNFLOWER'S BIG ADVENTURES ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@sunflowersbigadventures-ms9lc . Thanks bud 😀 just had a look at ur vid nice work good u got the gas sorted . The sun is here in marocco 25 bluebird point ur van south :)
All good here. No probs . Cheers
Hi . Always wondered what Marrakesh was like . Hmm . Not our cup of tea either .Not a fan of big cities .Enjoy . Cheers Melinda and Col
Gday col and Melinda :) def better in the bush :) hope all is well back in the uk 🇬🇧
It is what it's is,so wrong it's right. Happy days brother ❤
@davidfox4799 cheers mate :) good to see you on the channel 👍
Welcome to marocco ❤i love you ❤ free palestine 🇵🇸♥️
Thanks ;) 200 percent free Palestine 😍
You will get your drone back after crossing border to europe , welcome to africa
I really hope so 😮
This is great, thanks! If 1500 Euros a day for one person should cover my expenses, that’s about 50 Euros a day. Now, I'm thinking about what I could create and sell to cover those 50 Euros each day. Imagine being able to travel for as long as I like!
I guess it depends on what you like to do. We just like to take it easy and be more in the nature. so it keeps the costs down. Diesel is a big one . Being in Morocco now it is very cheap to fill up the car so that helps the budget. :)