We just had our first trip with the bikes and it was awesome! Exactly what we were after 😊 now we are busy planning lots of bike trips, turns out NZ has a fair few trails haha
Hay mate just an idea how about going to your local hardware shop as in bunnings and buy 1 big peace of fake grass turf you can get green grey brown ex and cut it to fit would probably work better than cardboard love the video as always
Wow. Those titles at the start are next level. Some good clid labour in there as well. In a couple of weeks you'll be able to put your feet up and get them to do it all!!
Love the setup, When I built my van , I made allowances for 2 chains bolted to inner frame to lock the 2 spares wheels too, Worked well unable to get at chains to cut, Peace of mind. Enjoy your adventures, looking forward to your vids., Cheers Bevan 🤠🦘🇦🇺
Clever idea! I think I might go overboard and put a bike lock on it and locking nuts haha… it’s a nice looking tyre/rim and I’d hate for it to be stolen 😁
For the rear wheel I'd be tempted to use a big bike lock cable to secure it - and then it gives you the option to secure the bikes or other equipment to that as well when parked up. Marine carpet or big rubber backed carpet tiles would be ideal in the storage area. Be careful if you use a bolt to secure the bike rack tongue - vibration at the back is likely to gradually undo the nut. If possible I'd recommend a locking pin. Going to be awesome getting away in it - hope all is going well.
Good point re the bolt! I ended up buying a proper trailer pin thing with a split pin on one end. I think a big bike cable is the way to go! I’ll do that thanks 😊
A tip for the DO35 lock, when you’ve got it on, you can press the hitch secure button (red) to lock it in place which allows you to pop the grey cover on properly
That's some impressive caravan you have there. I've also purchased the Weber Baby Q; haven't used it yet. That apron is a great idea , move over Ramsey lol.
It’s a great idea! The only place I can think of in Taupō is the rubbish dump but I’m not sure they would allow it haha. Are you just allowed to stop at a truck weigh station and get weighed?
@@AdventuresWithRosy the dump usually has a fee to use the weight bridge, I know where you can weight a whale however....... down at the whale-weigh station 😆
Great BBQ set up. Thanks for the demo Harvey and for helping Dad to remember how to slide it back in. Looking forward to seeing you all in action.
Haha yeh he knows more about this caravan than I do 😁
Sweet guys, love the BBQ apron. The DO35 hitch looks so much better. Got the drone out at the end there I see nice.
Yeh been getting the drone out a bit recently as we finally got a new one 😊 the old Mavic I had was slowly dying and kept cutting out mid flight!
Lovely van guys. Enjoy the roads less travelled
Thanks Micheal! She’s a beaut huh 😁
What a great set up. I can see you having lots of fun. Great you can take your bikes with you now, especially with your children growing up. 😀
We just had our first trip with the bikes and it was awesome! Exactly what we were after 😊 now we are busy planning lots of bike trips, turns out NZ has a fair few trails haha
Hay mate just an idea how about going to your local hardware shop as in bunnings and buy 1 big peace of fake grass turf you can get green grey brown ex and cut it to fit would probably work better than cardboard love the video as always
Oh that’s an awesome idea! Would work really well, I might just do that 😊
Very exicting to be heading away in the new van. Enjoy! Love the patched cushions, great idea... we might knick that idea :)
They are neat huh! The kids love going over all the patches and talking about the places we have been 😁
thanks for sharing....lookiing forward to Harvey and his commentaries whilst you've travelliing
Haha he loves to talk to the camera! 😂
Great set up guys!
Great explanation of the BBQ locker Harvey ❤
Not bad huh! Might be time for me to hand him the camera and let him take over 😁
Exciting guys! All coming together. Love seeing your tips and tricks with packing.- will defs be stealing a few ideas😊
Sounds good! Next video coming up is our first proper weekend away in the caravan 😊
Wow. Those titles at the start are next level. Some good clid labour in there as well. In a couple of weeks you'll be able to put your feet up and get them to do it all!!
Haha yeh gotta make ‘em earn their keep 😉
shredder racks are another good rack made locally in Taranaki, friend of mind build them good value for money highly recommended
Oh nice one Troy I’ll have a look now, thanks 😊
Love the setup, When I built my van , I made allowances for 2 chains bolted to inner frame to lock the 2 spares wheels too, Worked well unable to get at chains to cut, Peace of mind. Enjoy your adventures, looking forward to your vids., Cheers Bevan 🤠🦘🇦🇺
Clever idea! I think I might go overboard and put a bike lock on it and locking nuts haha… it’s a nice looking tyre/rim and I’d hate for it to be stolen 😁
Will we ever know if its officially an apron too?! 🤣 I think that kit on, plus your chainsaw...lookout world!
Haha who need chaps when you have an apron! 😅
For the rear wheel I'd be tempted to use a big bike lock cable to secure it - and then it gives you the option to secure the bikes or other equipment to that as well when parked up.
Marine carpet or big rubber backed carpet tiles would be ideal in the storage area.
Be careful if you use a bolt to secure the bike rack tongue - vibration at the back is likely to gradually undo the nut. If possible I'd recommend a locking pin.
Going to be awesome getting away in it - hope all is going well.
Good point re the bolt! I ended up buying a proper trailer pin thing with a split pin on one end. I think a big bike cable is the way to go! I’ll do that thanks 😊
Absolutely lock that spare wheel on. A set of locking wheel nuts is way cheaper than the bespoke mag wheel and heavy duty tyre.
Yeh that is a very good point! Are the lock nuts easy to get into though? Or is it more of a deterrent?
A tip for the DO35 lock, when you’ve got it on, you can press the hitch secure button (red) to lock it in place which allows you to pop the grey cover on properly
Ah good point! Didn’t even think of that haha, probably good to have the cover on to keep the water etc out right?
@@AdventuresWithRosy yeah adds a bit of extra protection and stops the cover flapping around in the breeze :)
@@davodinkum great tip thanks!
That's some impressive caravan you have there. I've also purchased the Weber Baby Q; haven't used it yet. That apron is a great idea , move over Ramsey lol.
Oh nice we use the Weber all the time! Good purchase 😊👍
Such a cool caravan! You said you got a 2500kg van so it wouldn't go over 3T, are you going to go to a weigh bridge to check the weights fully loaded?
It’s a great idea! The only place I can think of in Taupō is the rubbish dump but I’m not sure they would allow it haha. Are you just allowed to stop at a truck weigh station and get weighed?
@@AdventuresWithRosy the dump usually has a fee to use the weight bridge, I know where you can weight a whale however.......
down at the whale-weigh station 😆
Nice, nice, nice.
Thanks!