Van Life Pros/Cons & Advice - Six Months In Our Troopy Full Time - Adjusting To Life On The Road
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We're Jack & Megan, and in late 2020 we sold our belongings and packed our lives into our 2005 Toyota Troop Carrier to travel Australia. Our original plan was to complete a full lap of Australia and return home to Perth to resume our 'normal' lives. We decided we wanted to document our lap for the future and began sharing weekly travel vlogs of our life on the road and fell in love vlogging, filmmaking and sharing our lives with you. We completed our first lap and couldn't imagine living any other way so we decided to continue travelling and calling the Troopy home. We have gone on some crazy adventures since then and it is all thanks to you tuning in to join us every week.
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Thank you for sharing. Good tips.
Really enjoying the content you’re sharing Guys. Genuine and Honest, without the constant filter we get on social media.
Thanks for watching appreciate it mate.
I love you guys and i have loved all of your videos i am setting up a tradesman trailer to travel around Australia in 2 years time thank you so much i cant wait to see more videos 👍✌🤘
Really appreciate that mate, so glad you're enjoying the videos. Thanks heaps for watching 😊👍
Love the positivity and the happy relationship you guys maintain. Your content delivery is improving all the time. Do you have a route you have done to date? Cheers from Adelaide
Thanks for watching mate appreciate it.
We originally started in Perth went up to Broome WA then made our way back down past Perth over to SA VIC NSW and now qld we will eventually do a in depth run down on exactly what route we have taken.
hahah, good to see a few out-takes, made me laugh, good content guys, will be interesting to see the next 6 months review, cheers
Haha glad you had a laugh we were crying with laughter 😂
Cleansing wipes are great alternatives for days you cannot shower.
Yes they are great we have recently stocked up on some 😂
Thanks for watching!
This is awesome to watch! Im getting my 105 series landcrusier ready to leave perth at the end of years for a solo lap
Cheers mate! It will be the best thing you ever do 🤙
@@itsJackandMegan looking forward to it that's for sure.. how did you guys start your channel?
Just jump on the youtube platform and sign up for an account mate.
Have you stayed at Cosy Corner near Albany. 7 days free camping. Albany has free showers, dump site and water, so seems to be catering for people who are free camping in the area. We also stayed out at Frenchman Bay after seeing other vans staying overnight unofficially.
Hi no we haven’t actually but it’s on the list now cheers. It’s always nice when a dump point and showers are all in one place!
The showers and fresh water are a drive into town, but Cosy Corner campsite has clean drop toilets and dump point. Also walking trails.
you are helping us , we want to do this so much ... Just a little different , We are buying a new Kia caravan and turn it into a carnival,we know we cannot get everywhere as long as we are happy . Kev from Northern Thailand
As long as your happy that’s all that matters 👍
@@itsJackandMegan i done your water colour picture yesterday .I will send you my email .
@kevin barker Awesome our email is.
jmxploring@gmail.com
Thanks heaps can’t wait to see it. 👍😊
@@itsJackandMegan mate ,I am just finishing it with the linseed oil...will see
it tonight.. you and meghan re beautiful people.
You both are funny. Love watching your video as always. When you coming over to WA. You can have shower at our place 😁
Thank you very much for watching 😂 may have to take you up on that offer.😊
@@itsJackandMegan awesome. Just let me know when you are hit WA (Mandurah). Stay safe guys
Nice built and also great videos and tips. So, after 6 months of troopy life...what would you change about your built especially inside and what would you always do exactly the same way again?
Hi mate thanks for watching.
We would always have the U shape setup but we would look at a lighter material possibly aluminium. Have the fridge towards the front seats to take the weight away from the rear.
Other than that I cannot fault it. We are so happy with it. All the time we put into really thinking what we needed to suit our needs payed of.
Thanx
No worry’s 😊👍
Great advice I would love a video on a rough budget required for a 1 year lap. If you are keeping track of fuel, food, park fees and general expenses required. Thanks
Hi mate we will definitely be making an informative video in regards to this topic for sure!
Isn't showering in the rain a thing? When it's warm enough outside, of course.
Yeah definitely considered it but it was windy, cold and muddy out 😂
Is wiki camps a 1 time payment or a monthly subscription payment ?
One term payment $7.99 from memory! Thanks for watching 😊👍
Hi guys - so many questions ;) but are you super happy with your troopey and would you consider/recommend any other vehicle? Checked out alucab roof conversion - would you 100% recommend the conversion now or just stick to RTT normal way! 🤗😜
We would 100% recommend the conversion we used to have a rooftop tent on the troopy and hated having to climb down ect. Being able to stand up get changed, eat inside the troopy while the weather is bad we could just go on and on haha😂 completely worth the investment. It was only the other day we were talking about what other vehicle we would choose and the only other one would be a Toyota coaster bus with 4wd conversion or a Mercedes sprinter 4x4 but they would cost so much $$$ in saying that in those vehicles you still would not be able to get to where the troopy is able to. 😊
@@itsJackandMegan thanks so much! Think you said you wished you took your doggy ? Anyway I have Alfie and he is a big sook (just looks tough)! Last question (maybe lol) is it realistic to take him? Thanks again
@@jennylloyd4125 If you’re not visiting national parks you will be fine, even if you wanted to visit them there’s dog sitters everywhere. Our dog is a monster 47kg labradoodle 😂😂 if I was to do it again I would definitely bring him. Just takes a bit more planning and organisation!
@@itsJackandMegan wow … mine is a mini at 25kg - so thankful for you replying. It makes sense to try and get things right to start with. Are there any model or year troopy to stay away from? Clueless in this regard?! Sorry for being a pest. I can give you my mobile to text if this doesn’t work for you!? Jen
1999-2006 troopys came out with two different engines both diesel, and have since proven themselves. One has a turbo the 1hdtfte and the other is a non turbo 1hz (we have the 1hz)
The 1hdtfte troopys are in my books the best you can get but are extremely expensive and rare $50,000-$65000. They provide very good power.
The 1hz engine is a very proven engine and known to tackle the harsher conditions, they just keep going and going.
You would want something within the kms of 100,000-350,000 with service history. These engines are proven to go well over 1million kms with the right servicing.
The 1999-2006 models have a nicer suspension setup at the front (coil springs) instead of leaf spring like the earlier models which have a much rougher ride 1985-1998.
A 2000-2006 with the 1hz is what I would recommend. You will not have any problems at all prices range from $20,000 $39,000.
Then if you wanna get really fancy there’s the 2007- 2021 vdj troopys- a v8 turbo Diesel engine but involve much more electronics ect but a very proven motor once again. $70,000-100,000.
Toyotas are built with quality parts and not much goes wrong they are built to last 😂😊 happy to answer absolutely any questions Jenny.