Andy & Max | Land Rover Defender Vanlife
Andy & Max | Land Rover Defender Vanlife
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Is it Really Worth It? Our Great Ocean Road and Kosciuszko Roadtrip
In this vlog, we take you along with us for a 3 week roadtrip to Mount Kosciuszko and the Great Ocean Road of Australia; exploring in our Land Rover Defender campervan conversion.
In this video, you get to be a part of the hiccups, all while exploring the sights of the south coast of Australia with us!
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Why we Quit Vanlife - The Truth about Travelling Australia
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.Месяц назад
WE QUIT VANLIFE. Our travels across Australia in our Defender camper were cut shorter than we thought... and we lasted 6 months on the road vs our initial year long plan. In this video, we discuss the reality of vanlife compared to our expectations of travelling around Australia full time. This is OUR experience of living on the road and we understand this may completely differ from others... 🏕...
Camping on Moreton Island... | Our Experience of this Magical Place
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2 DEFENDERS TAKE ON MORETON ISLAND - explore the Queensland region with us as we beach camp on Moreton Island . Come along for the ride with us to soak up the sun, untouched camping spots, dolphins and surf; all in the slow lane. We promised we'd explore Australia and document our adventures with you, while we travel and do vanlife living in our 2011 Land Rover Defender camper. Got a question a...
Our FIRST Experience of Vanlife | Exploring Australia in a Defender Campervan
Просмотров 7 тыс.4 месяца назад
THE REALITY OF VAN LIFE - our first few weeks of travelling Australia! Come along to Far North Queensland and cruise the Cassowary Coast with us in our first ever Travel Vlog. We know it's been a minute since we checked in, but this is the first of many (regular!!) travel vlogs - where together we'll explore Australia and document our adventures, living in our 2011 Land Rover Defender camper. G...
Full Van Tour: Land Rover Defender Campervan Conversion for Vanlife
Просмотров 33 тыс.Год назад
LAND ROVER DEFENDER CAMPER CONVERSION FULL TOUR! We are so excited to introduce our Land Rover Defender Campervan Full Tour of our home on wheels, Riley, after months of hard work and preparation. In this video, we do a complete walkthrough of our interior and exterior build, plus our chosen modifications to create our perfect home and camper, as we travel and lap Australia. This build is desig...
Full-Time Vanlife Prep Isn't Easy... Let's Catch-Up
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.Год назад
Preparing for Full-Time Vanlife has Been Tough... In this vlog, we take you along with us during the chaotic few weeks as we prepare to move into our Land Rover Defender full-time. We really underestimated just how long things would take to convert our truck to be our home on wheels, and after endless delays with Riley, you'll understand why we've been so MIA lately… We head up to Headspace Cam...
Defender Campervan Conversion Part 2: DIY Sound-Deadening our Land Rover Defender
Просмотров 4 тыс.Год назад
We've Made Some *major* Progress on Our Defender Camper Conversion! We're Andy and Max - a Kiwi couple based in Sydney, Australia! We are converting our Land Rover Defender, Riley, to be our new home (on wheels) as we prepare to travel and explore Australia, all while working as creatives. This video covers part two of our Defender camper conversion, where we sound-deaden Riley to make her a qu...
Defender Campervan Conversion Part 1: DIY Removing our Land Rover Interior
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Defender Campervan Conversion Part 1: DIY Removing our Land Rover Interior
Will We Regret Buying a Defender Over a Troopy? Campervan Conversion Plans!
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
Will We Regret Buying a Defender Over a Troopy? Campervan Conversion Plans!

Комментарии

  • @brucelumsden94
    @brucelumsden94 6 дней назад

    Have not seen your videos before. Always interested if there is a Land Rover involved. See you were in Bright, my birthplace. We farm a few ks out. When young hitch hiked your country. Is Australia now home for you or are you just holidaying?

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 5 дней назад

      Such a beautiful place, we loved Bright and would go back in a heartbeat - good spot for you to be a local from. We’re living in Australia now, have been exploring for the last 3 years here. Still proud kiwis though 👀🏕️ welcome to our channel! Good to have you.

  • @Lex-Hawthorn
    @Lex-Hawthorn 7 дней назад

    yes blue tongue lizard, harmless. When threatened they will open their mouth wide, show their blue tongue, and hiss at you. Then you can pick them up carefully, and put it on your arm and pat him gently... Waiting to see Max do that 🤨 Shame the grand canyon was closed but, bushfires are something no one plans for in Aus... As for swatting flies? That folks is called the great aussie salute. 🤣 Great vid of your trip, Andy & Max.

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 5 дней назад

      Ohhh good to know… you’ll be waiting a while for Max to do that 😅😂 hahaha yes, we are quickly learning that flies are just a part of it… salute we must. But making do where we can with it 🤷🏼‍♂️ thank you, see you around!

  • @lachxshan
    @lachxshan 7 дней назад

    Its a blue tongue lizard, they are gorgeous and harmless - if you get close they stick their little tongues out and its blue

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 7 дней назад

      Glad to hear it was harmless! Maybe next time we try see their blue tongue 🤪

  • @nnoddy8161
    @nnoddy8161 9 дней назад

    What size tyres are you running? 255s?

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 9 дней назад

      We're running a set of Toyo 285/75 R16!

  • @grahames9228
    @grahames9228 10 дней назад

    Nice little Christmas trip. Would have liked to have seen those surfboards get wet.

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 9 дней назад

      Cheers Grahame! Definitely need to remember to bring my GoPro with me next time to at least show the boards wet, but when the swell is good filming goes out the window! 😂 Appreciate you giving it a watch!

  • @WherestheRV
    @WherestheRV Месяц назад

    Fantastic

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer Месяц назад

      @@WherestheRV 🙌🙌 thanks for the love!

  • @neilmitchelhill9388
    @neilmitchelhill9388 Месяц назад

    Thanks for sharing your setup and the way you use it

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer Месяц назад

      @@neilmitchelhill9388 mate, it’s a pleasure! Our hope is that this is helpful to someone out there - after all the hours we spent searching RUclips for the perfect build 😂

  • @neilmitchelhill9388
    @neilmitchelhill9388 Месяц назад

    Beautiful video guys

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer Месяц назад

      @@neilmitchelhill9388 thanks for sharing the love! Many more videos like this to come 🙌🩵

  • @neilmitchelhill9388
    @neilmitchelhill9388 Месяц назад

    Brilliant video, Morton is one of my favourite spots in Australia & while the Barge is expensive the camping is very affordable. Now I have my new Troopy with the Headspace conversion (& Headspace awning being fitted in early Jan 🙏) I cannot wait to go back.

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer Месяц назад

      @@neilmitchelhill9388 ahhh Moreton is truly one of our favourite spots… worth every penny as so much to explore, hoping to hit Fraser this year too! Headspace never disappoints - you will love your set up! Let us know how you go!

  • @neilmitchelhill9388
    @neilmitchelhill9388 Месяц назад

    Met you (Andy) at Diamond Head a couple of months ago (I had the Sandy Taupe Troopy with the Headspace conversion), enjoyed this video so thank you

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer Месяц назад

      @@neilmitchelhill9388 always a pleasure to meet people out and about who share the love of the outdoors - ps, I remember you, how good is Diamond Head? thanks for following along 🏕️

  • @Lex-Hawthorn
    @Lex-Hawthorn Месяц назад

    Kiaora folks, found your site again. Safe travels, from the Northern Beaches, to Vic, SA, and beyond. O.o Be very mindful, that you are traveling in summer, and fire bans can be in play in different council areas. Fines can be huge so be very aware, and if in doubt? Don't start a fire. Black cockatoos is what Max seen, there are different species of said cockies, look at the colour of the crest on their head to identify them. Snakes aren't really an issue, as you can see them clearly, but scorpians are another thing to look out for as you go south/southwest. Small and hardly noticable at night. Mainly on the ground. Always shake your footwear out before putting them on, if you leave them outside. Take care, stay safe. Merry Christmas, enjoy your chockies.

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer Месяц назад

      @@Lex-Hawthorn hello to you, hope you are having a great and safe summer back in the NB! ☀️ Yes, we are very much checking the bans, they change in each spot we travel to! Sooo much wildlife here, we have seen plenty of snakes so far… including browns and red bellies. Max isn’t loving that… haha, but no scorpions yet, we will keep our eyes peeled, thanks for the tip! 👀 catch you in 2025!

  • @garyleonard4009
    @garyleonard4009 Месяц назад

    Question on the fridge. Does the contents inside the fridge rattle when you are on the go on gravel 😊😊

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer Месяц назад

      Surprisingly not! The only time we've heard any noise from the fridge is when the fridge is getting empty and we've left a glass jar where it shouldn't have been 😅

  • @AndyMerkel-n2v
    @AndyMerkel-n2v Месяц назад

    Thanks for sharing that. Have enjoyed your videos and certainly you will share more one way or another. Is that a Bellman stove top coffee maker? I’d be interested to know what you think of it as I’d love one for my travels but have been told that they can be dangerous. Not sure if that’s right though. Here’s, Andy.

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer Месяц назад

      Absolutely! We will have another one in the works while we head away over the new year period into kosciuszko! ⛰️ We honestly couldn’t cope without the Bellman if it was taken away from us… easily the best coffee and closest you’ll get to a barista one while on the road! The only way they could be deemed as dangerous is due to them building pressure inside of them (but that’s how they work). They say to just keep an eye on the pressure gauge and not leave it unattended for a longer period of time 🙌

  • @tedpanozzo7632
    @tedpanozzo7632 Месяц назад

    It's great that you gave it a red hot go! I think full time travelling would be great, but going away for weekends etc in a really capable 4wd is more enjoyable. I feel like full time would almost desensitise the appreciation of the experience. Looking forward to seeing the adeventures you both go on!

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer Месяц назад

      Thank you!! We still love the idea of full time travel however, just like you’ve also mentioned, you could easily become desensitised by the whole experience. Now that we have a base, we are super excited to spend as many weekends as we can exploring new areas! Can’t wait to bring you along for the ride!

  • @janolopez7436
    @janolopez7436 Месяц назад

    That's it just do what is the best for your mental health and stay safe, Australia is getting very expensive even for camp life, stay true and love yous 🍻🍻

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer Месяц назад

      Thanks so much for your comment and sharing the love!

  • @kartikpandit2410
    @kartikpandit2410 Месяц назад

    Land rover defender 110 classic modified car price in 2024

  • @headspacecampers
    @headspacecampers 2 месяца назад

    What a trip, Morton always delivers!

  • @maxinefourie3319
    @maxinefourie3319 2 месяца назад

    Loooove the vibe of Moreton 🫶🏼

  • @chrisa2061
    @chrisa2061 2 месяца назад

    I was there two weeks ago in my 110. Absolutely beautiful

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 2 месяца назад

      It’s easily one of our favourite places we’ve been 😍 can’t help ourselves but to try plan another trip this summer!

  • @janolopez7436
    @janolopez7436 2 месяца назад

    Lovely video 🍻🍻

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 2 месяца назад

      Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed coming along for the ride with us 🙌

  • @6ustu1kamp
    @6ustu1kamp 4 месяца назад

    ✌️✌️

  • @Werkar27
    @Werkar27 4 месяца назад

    Great to see you guys back since the last vid. The Rover still looks new after many kilometers and I'm hoping the interior is holding up as well. Agree about the heat and humidity in FNQ and I live in Brissie, wouldn't want to be in FNQ in the summer. Loved how you didn't sugarcoat anything and kept it real. Cheers and stay safe.

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 4 месяца назад

      Riley is still looking shmick, thanks for the love 👀 big agree there, it’s safe to say we learnt our lesson big time… us kiwis thought “surely it’s not that hot” when our usual summer temp is 25degrees. Can say we will not do that again 🤪

  • @mattde27
    @mattde27 4 месяца назад

    Not exactly a van..

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 4 месяца назад

      You’re right, it’s a home on wheels ✌🏽🤍

  • @denniscalvert3390
    @denniscalvert3390 4 месяца назад

    Just found your channel, I really like the colour!! How did fix the 95LT storage box to the roof racks?

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 4 месяца назад

      @@denniscalvert3390 she’s minty fresh 🍀 the roof platform has “slotted grooves” which allows you to slide accessories on it. I drilled a few holes into the bottom of box and used that to secure the slots

  • @antonyjh1234
    @antonyjh1234 4 месяца назад

    In a 60 litre tank of diesel is just over 3 months of my total electrical energy with the air con going 24-7 in QLd. Do you think van life will stop being attractive because of the fossil fuels you use? A tank a week for a year is about 17 years of my electrical energy. This lifestyle can't continue not if we stop oil, do you have plans to stop?

    • @broccattley8919
      @broccattley8919 4 месяца назад

      But do you own a car, do you ever fly on a plane or use gas for any form of cooking or heating? There is so much more than your energy costs in regards to your carbon footprint so please don't be to quick to judge.

    • @antonyjh1234
      @antonyjh1234 4 месяца назад

      @@broccattley8919 What a stupid reply, the point is you have to eat, do people have to fly or drive where they don't have to or is it choice?

    • @antonyjh1234
      @antonyjh1234 4 месяца назад

      @@broccattley8919 What an absolutely ridiculous reply, the point is people have to eat, flying or driving not so much. I am well aware of my carbon budget and it's not about quick to judge, the message of having to drive less has been around 30 years.

  • @the_dingo_show
    @the_dingo_show 4 месяца назад

    I'll be going south, stuff NQ in Summer. from Yeppoon!

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 4 месяца назад

      Ohhhhh yes we learnt our lesson, big time 😅 that heat is TESTING! 🙌

  • @janolopez7436
    @janolopez7436 4 месяца назад

    oooiiiii, wen comes to tires you should check the day of manufacture on these tires and discarded if they are older then 5 years specially when your defender is laden a lot of weight compare to NZ here in Australia the distances are way larger and the temperatures are very epic what affect everything in a very different way, is ok to feel home sick you are just 2 young ppl who just left home and became immigrants in a new country what is very brave, I did move to Australia wen i was very young too, I can relate of how hard this can be

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 4 месяца назад

      Big agree here 👌 the heat is very different in comparison to back in NZ. The things you only truly grasp when you’re here I guess! It is a big step going to a new country no matter where you came from, so thank you for the love - good to hear someone else gets it! 🥰

    • @janolopez7436
      @janolopez7436 4 месяца назад

      @@rileytheroamer yeah the heat is insane, I did spend a year travelling across the WA and I tell ya the summers up north west is incredible insane you need to keep hydrated, and around the Arnthem land in the NT the humidity and rain storms are very epic, and beautiful, do you know in the north of the NT is one of the places where you can see some of the most mesmerising thundering & lighting in the whole world, is amazingly insane you have to check it out for sure You're very welcome, we are here to support one and other right, keep going with the channel please

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 4 месяца назад

      @@janolopez7436 wow sounds like you have had some amazing adventures - despite Mother Nature doing her thing. ☔️⛱️ Aus truly is so beautiful and we can’t wait to head to those places you mentioned - eventually! But thanks so much for sharing the love, great to have you along - we will be keeping up with our channel!

  • @wesleyjohnfourie8301
    @wesleyjohnfourie8301 4 месяца назад

    Cute Max !!! Looks like you made some awesome memories.. but crack up to me you spent so much money on that thing and no air bags and no ac..

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 4 месяца назад

      But it made great RUclips content though 🤷🏼‍♂️ haha we will be getting the aircon fixed (eventually)

    • @Just_Tom09
      @Just_Tom09 4 месяца назад

      ​@@rileytheroamer I had no AC in my defender for years in the NT, was mostly fine. Beaded seat covers from Supercheap autocan provide some relief for cheap.

    • @nnoddy8161
      @nnoddy8161 4 месяца назад

      Don't need aircon in a Defender.

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 4 месяца назад

      @@Just_Tom09 we will look into this 🫡 thanks for the tip.

  • @grahames9228
    @grahames9228 4 месяца назад

    You certainly have covered a lot of kilometres since your last video and, the Defender is still looking extraordinary with that custom paint.

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 4 месяца назад

      This is a comment we’re pumped to see 👀 we think Riley is in good shape too for her age! Thanks a bunch 👌

    • @nnoddy8161
      @nnoddy8161 4 месяца назад

      Wrap, not paint.

  • @davidseanatkinson
    @davidseanatkinson 4 месяца назад

    Good to see the adventure has begun. Enjoy!

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 4 месяца назад

      You bet 🙌 thanks a million for following along

  • @thedefenderfamily
    @thedefenderfamily 4 месяца назад

    Looks great!

  • @davemangle6448
    @davemangle6448 4 месяца назад

    It’d be great if they made a gullwing windscreen!!! Like the safari windows on the old Kombis!

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 4 месяца назад

      If only!! Surely someone, somewhere can make this happen! 🙏

  • @HLsab
    @HLsab 4 месяца назад

    I doubt whether you bought a Troop Carrier or a Defender will make any difference at all , just another couple showing us the “off grid” life and loving every minute of it.

  • @thedefenderfamily
    @thedefenderfamily 4 месяца назад

    Nice set up! ❤

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 4 месяца назад

      Thanks so much team! We got there in the end and the efforts were well worth it 😅

  • @Perspari
    @Perspari 4 месяца назад

    Any more videos coming ?

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 4 месяца назад

      It's been some very slow progress on our end HOWEVER, we finally have a new video going up tomorrow! 🥳

    • @Perspari
      @Perspari 4 месяца назад

      Awesome, will keep an eye out for it :) cheers

  • @stealthybushcraft4545
    @stealthybushcraft4545 5 месяцев назад

    Poo tyres😂

  • @nnoddy8161
    @nnoddy8161 5 месяцев назад

    Have you noticed any difference in the handling of the Defender following the rooftop conversion? More weight, higher up.

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 4 месяца назад

      We have noticed a slight difference in handling with the roof conversion installed however, as we are still on stock suspension besides having Airbag Man airbags installed, the handling could definitely be improved with some upgraded suspension.. hopefully some stage soon we can get onto that! 🙏

    • @nnoddy8161
      @nnoddy8161 4 месяца назад

      @@rileytheroamer do you still have your rear anti-roll/sway bar fitted?

  • @andrejjorg8650
    @andrejjorg8650 6 месяцев назад

    Hey, doesn‘t the Kistchen rattle to much?

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 4 месяца назад

      Hey Andrej, surprising (and much to our relief), we don't ever hear the kitchen rattling at all so it's super quiet while we're underway 🙏

  • @nnoddy8161
    @nnoddy8161 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for posting this. Quick question. Colour aside (I don't mind it) how pleased are you with the quality of the wrap 6mths on? How is it holding up to UV and offroad use? What do you not like about it? Would you do it again? Was it money well spent?

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 6 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much for watching!! I (Andy) can safely say I'm really happy with the colour now and wouldn't change it for anything! We had our doubts on what the final product could turn out like, especially with the rivets however, it's great and we're super happy with it, and continually getting comments about it while we drive around wondering if it's painted or wrapped. Six months on and it still looks how it did when we first collected it however, the only downside to it is that with some off-roading, there are a couple of areas of the wrap that have just started peeling in the corners but this is minor. Would we do it again? Absolutely!

  • @johannes.2089
    @johannes.2089 7 месяцев назад

    Great video love it! Btw, which brand is the canister shower?

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 6 месяцев назад

      Thank you! The shower canister is by a company in Australia called ONTAP which as been amazing!

  • @radsy5821
    @radsy5821 7 месяцев назад

    The colour is mint :)

  • @Mizmilla
    @Mizmilla 8 месяцев назад

    You had me at ‘-hit’ in a bush 😂

  • @bramafilm
    @bramafilm 9 месяцев назад

    That’s a follow from me. Nice work guys! Looking forward to your and Riley’s adventures around Australia 🤙🏼

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 4 месяца назад

      Appreciate it so much 🙌 It's been a long time coming however, we finally have another video to showcase.. coming tomorrow!

  • @patrickyan2139
    @patrickyan2139 9 месяцев назад

    Go Kiwi... 🤟 we'll keep following you.

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 4 месяца назад

      We love the Kiwi support! And we finally have another video dropping tomorrow for you!

  • @James-j2k1w
    @James-j2k1w 9 месяцев назад

    🤷

  • @FreeRoamFitouts
    @FreeRoamFitouts 9 месяцев назад

    Mint as 👍🏼

  • @marksoutherton8888
    @marksoutherton8888 10 месяцев назад

    Hi, are you doing any more RUclips videos or have you given up on it ☹️ I was looking forward to your adventures.

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 9 месяцев назад

      Hey Mark! We actually have a new RUclips video in the works now however, it’s safe to say it’s been a chaotic past few months so fingers crossed we can try post more regularly! 🙏🏻

    • @marksoutherton8888
      @marksoutherton8888 9 месяцев назад

      That’s good news, hope to see you back soon 👍

    • @James-j2k1w
      @James-j2k1w 9 месяцев назад

      🤷

  • @edgarphillips2395
    @edgarphillips2395 10 месяцев назад

    Love those pants.

  • @garyleonard4009
    @garyleonard4009 11 месяцев назад

    What a pity you guy's didn't document the build 😢. Love your channel and content, hope too see what you are going to show. 🥂🤗❤

  • @stephensmith5379
    @stephensmith5379 11 месяцев назад

    What was the name of the roof tent conversion company?

    • @rileytheroamer
      @rileytheroamer 6 месяцев назад

      It's by a company called Headspace Campers based here in Australia!