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The Sand Van
Australia
Registrace 6. 10. 2021
We Are Vanlife and Travel
Introducing our you tube Channel, ‘The Sand Van’
We are an Aussie/English couple from the beautiful Gold Coast of Australia, we’re now fulltime vanlifers living in our campervan
Travel along with us and experience our adventures as we live vanlife to the fullest. Everybody does van life differently, whether its in a converted bus, RV, campervan or just camping in a car.
We will help navigate the highs and lows of vanlife showing you campsites, free camps, wild camps and boondocking.
As we travel we will share our campervan tales
We will show you handy tips and tricks for vanlife, with general maintenance, everyday chores, repairs and upgrades to our Mercedes sprinter campervan
Also, we'll share the beautiful countryside of Australia via our camera lenses and drone footage.
So, please join us and our little dog Pablo as we take on the adventure that is van life in "The Sand Van".
Mailing Address : PO BOX 12479 , George street ,Brisbane,QLD,4003 Australia
Introducing our you tube Channel, ‘The Sand Van’
We are an Aussie/English couple from the beautiful Gold Coast of Australia, we’re now fulltime vanlifers living in our campervan
Travel along with us and experience our adventures as we live vanlife to the fullest. Everybody does van life differently, whether its in a converted bus, RV, campervan or just camping in a car.
We will help navigate the highs and lows of vanlife showing you campsites, free camps, wild camps and boondocking.
As we travel we will share our campervan tales
We will show you handy tips and tricks for vanlife, with general maintenance, everyday chores, repairs and upgrades to our Mercedes sprinter campervan
Also, we'll share the beautiful countryside of Australia via our camera lenses and drone footage.
So, please join us and our little dog Pablo as we take on the adventure that is van life in "The Sand Van".
Mailing Address : PO BOX 12479 , George street ,Brisbane,QLD,4003 Australia
Sometimes "finding adventure" can be DANGEROUS! (Mount Ontake)
Embark on an exciting journey with us as we conquer Mount Ontake, a majestic peak renowned for its breathtaking beauty and challenging terrain. Join us as we scale its snow-covered slopes, experiencing firsthand the thrill and awe of this iconic Japanese mountain.
Mount Ontake's allure is undeniable, but it comes with its own set of risks.
Postal Address:
The Sand Van
PO BOX 12479
George Street
Brisbane QLD 4003
Our Fleet:
Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, Full ensuite - full kitchen and lounge.
Pablo: 2019 Chihuahua - Tan in colour.
Compact Innovations (Bed lift kit):
www.compact-innovations.com/?AP_ID=THE%20SAND%20VAN
Buy a treat for Pablo / Buy us a coffee:
www.buymeacoffee.com/6LeVMUBEyA
Where we get our music from:
www.epidemicsound.com
Amazon Affiliate Links:
www.amazon.com/shop/the_sand_van
#vanlife #vanlifeaustralia #vanlifejapan
Mount Ontake's allure is undeniable, but it comes with its own set of risks.
Postal Address:
The Sand Van
PO BOX 12479
George Street
Brisbane QLD 4003
Our Fleet:
Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, Full ensuite - full kitchen and lounge.
Pablo: 2019 Chihuahua - Tan in colour.
Compact Innovations (Bed lift kit):
www.compact-innovations.com/?AP_ID=THE%20SAND%20VAN
Buy a treat for Pablo / Buy us a coffee:
www.buymeacoffee.com/6LeVMUBEyA
Where we get our music from:
www.epidemicsound.com
Amazon Affiliate Links:
www.amazon.com/shop/the_sand_van
#vanlife #vanlifeaustralia #vanlifejapan
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TREACHEROUS tracks and SUSPECT campsites in Japan! What would YOU do? (Kakizore Gorge)
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Explore with us as we venture through treacherous tracks and uncover suspect campsites in this continuing adventure :) We navigate challenging terrain and uncover a campsite that was rather questionable... but did we stay there? Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, Full ensuite - full ...
Unusual Discovery at Mount Ibuki!!
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Hey everyone! Join us as we hike Mount Ibuki and uncover something unexpected at the summit. Plus, we stop by IKEA for cozy duvets and essentials for chilly nights ahead. Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, Full ensuite - full kitchen and lounge. Pablo: 2019 Chihuahua - Tan in colour....
What they DON’T tell you! Visiting NARA PARK and Thousand Torii gates...
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Nara Deer Park is famous for its friendly deer that roam freely among visitors. It's a unique experience to interact with them and feed them special crackers called shika senbei - but what they don't tell you is that they actually attack you. As soon as you buy those crackers, its everyone for themselves! We also visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, where paths lined with thousands of brigh...
DODGY PARK UPS - 3 attempts to find a place to sleep! #vanlife
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Even japan has some dodgy park ups, but the old rule goes - if it doesn't feel right just move on. Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, Full ensuite - full kitchen and lounge. Pablo: 2019 Chihuahua - Tan in colour. Where to find us: Facebook: The-Sand-Van... Instagram: ins...
WARNED OFF BY LOCALS in JAPAN! Not as easy as we thought.
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Our vanlife adventure in Japan continues and we discover the most awesome Onsen. Imagine sitting in a beautiful Onsen, and staring at the most wonderful waterfall only feet away. Absolutely amazing! Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, Full ensuite - full kitchen and lounge. Pablo: 201...
Vanlife in Japan is better than we expected!
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We've just retrieved our Japan campervan from Japan Campers and are now diving into van life in rural Japan! Honestly, it's exceeding all our expectations. The abundance of free parking spots and proximity to breathtaking locations make van life in Japan an unparalleled experience. Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinte...
Were we ready to take on the craziness of TOKYO?....
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We finally make it to Japan! and of course our first stop is Tokyo! We do hire a campervan for this series but wanted to do the big City first. oh and what's a trip without lost luggage eh?! Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, Full ensuite - full kitchen and lounge. Pablo: 2019 Chihua...
Our NC500 adventure comes to an end, where now???
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We have had a blast in Scotland and in particular our trip on the infamouse NC500 route! But all good things must come to an end, But where are we going next?? Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, Full ensuite - full kitchen and lounge. Pablo: 2019 Chihuahua - Tan in colour. Where to f...
Everything was closed!
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We continue our trip on the NC 500 and the plan is to see some beautiful old castles.. But weren't we in for a surprise... Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, Full ensuite - full kitchen and lounge. Pablo: 2019 Chihuahua - Tan in colour. Where to find us: Facebook: The-Sa...
HOW DID THIS BECOME A PROBLEM?! - Scotland's unspoken issues.. #vanlifescotland
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We are troubled this week as we see signes near monuments and castles stating that there is no public HUMAN pooping. How did this become a problem in Scotland- Who are these public Poopers! The wind gets the better of us again and had to wait it out to sight see in come of scotlands most beautiful places - but it was worth it. We visit the SMOO Caves, Ardvreck Castle, Calda House and manage to ...
NC500's MOST CHALLENGING ROAD! Not the way we wanted it to go. Stac Pollaidh hike
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Scotland is challenging us weather wise but we push on. Is it to our favour? We head over Bealach na ba and do an amazing hike on Stac Pollaidh - well worth a visit if you want a challenging but very rewarding hike. Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, Full ensuite - full kitchen and l...
VANLIFE UK - a nightmare start to our Scotland NC500 adventure.
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Not the best start to Vanlife UK experience. We broke down on our first day of our Scotland NC 500 tour - check the video to see how we got out of a tricky situation! We did end up visiting the Isle of Skye and the infamous Fairy Pools.. and they were spectacular. Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-bu...
We made some mistakes with the PARIS PASS - Did we regret it?!
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Paris was not what we expected, we made a few errors with the paris pass. Here is what to avoid. Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, Full ensuite - full kitchen and lounge. Pablo: 2019 Chihuahua - Tan in colour. Where to find us: Facebook: The-Sand-Van... Instagram: insta...
Van Build COST! Mercedes sprinter conversion expenses break down.
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Everyone is always curious to how much a van build like this will cost. Well we are completely open and tell you everything to the finest detail. If you are interested in any further information, get in touch and we will be happy to let you know :) Postal Address: The Sand Van PO BOX 12479 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 Our Fleet: Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built - Lift bed, ...
LUXURY VAN TOUR DIY Sprinter T1n Van Conversion #campervan #vantour #vanlife #diy #vanconversion
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LUXURY VAN TOUR DIY Sprinter T1n Van Conversion #campervan #vantour #vanlife #diy #vanconversion
WHAT WENT WRONG? - DIY Van Build Regrets.
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WHAT WENT WRONG? - DIY Van Build Regrets.
OUR BIGGEST FEAR! Not what we want to wake up to..
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OUR BIGGEST FEAR! Not what we want to wake up to..
Should we TOW a SMART CAR?! SMART FOR TWO - we take a test drive..
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Should we TOW a SMART CAR?! SMART FOR TWO - we take a test drive..
How much?! VANLIFE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE THIS WAY!
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How much?! VANLIFE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE THIS WAY!
BEATING THE HEAT IN A VAN! - Summer Vanlife
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BEATING THE HEAT IN A VAN! - Summer Vanlife
ECOFLOW A/C Vs TRUMA Saphir A/C. Which one is best for Vanlife?!
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ECOFLOW A/C Vs TRUMA Saphir A/C. Which one is best for Vanlife?!
UNIQUE CAMPERVAN LAYOUT! Will it work?
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UNIQUE CAMPERVAN LAYOUT! Will it work?
Hello yall that first trail was a little sketchy. Wow that water was tempting to jump in to. Great find thank you for sharing have a good day.
Didn't realize you are in Brisbane, I live in Wondai Qld near Kingaroy, cheers
great video and love the build. I built out my own by myself but it's a smaller 2008 144 SWB Sprinter, an ex postie van that is of course red. Love the idea of the bed lift but wouldn't work in mine as the roof isn't high enough, I'm 5'1 and can just stand upright in it. cheers
lovely build and very practical, would love to see Pablo's fence setup. Cheers
was wondering where little Pablo was, Bet he is having a great time. cheers
Glad you had a great trip, we got to see you in the fall...and fall...and fall! Seriously, glad all went well and you made great memories. It looked cold. i would have been surprised if there were vending machines in that area as well, can't imagine someone servicing those! Really enjoying the beauty of Japan, so glad you're taking us along. Safe travels, GOD bless
What a gorgeous cable car road … although abuse of camera gear with a snowball is an arrestable offence especially in a toy polic e car 😂
I must admit, I did laugh. It was funny. A great video and beautiful views. I love the ice cold coffee too. Thanks for sharing Tim & Sandy.
Hi Tim and Sandy 😊
Thank you Alan 🤩🙏
Hi Guys!! Lots of snow!! Is it danger or adventure.. completely understand. Lol
Thank you Bre 🤩🙏it’s a fine line between the two sometimes 😬
Excellent!!! The deer are pick pockets and bag snatchers too. We had a map taken and eaten out our back pocket and a plastic bag full of rubbish we had hanging on the pram got taken and eaten. 😂 The deer will sometimes bow to you too. Funnily enough in 3 visits to Osaka we still haven't been to the castle. 😂 We did go to nearby Himeji castle though. You had a great day at Fushimi Inari considering itnwas golden week. There was nobody there. Amazing! When we went it was as crowded AF. 😂 If you have 5 minutes you can see how bad it was in my Fushimi Inari video. We bailed about halfway up. 😂 But at least we had cheesecake. Oh, watching further ahead, you were up there before 9. Good move. The middle of the day sucks for crowds. We really have get out if bed earlier. 😂 Your bamboo forest experience was similar to ours though. Another brilliant video guys.
Terrific video. What a top spot. We were slightly north of there one winter. It really is a winter wonderland. Unless you get hit by a blizzard. 😂 We were driving across Hokkaido once and a 3 hour drive turned it to 8 hours because of a snow storm. But going up a ropeway and having hot noodles after a hike through the snow is priceless. Great stuff sand vanners!!!
I do have chains for my boots! They work too lol. WOW! Wonderful hike there❤
Thank you Ann 🤩🙏maybe we should invest in some 😊
You gotta have some snow chains😅😅😅
PS: have you been to Kansas???🤔😂
😂
Definitely 😬
Sandy the mountain goat lol Great vid guys xx
Thank you Maria 🤩🙏
Watching now👍
Thank you 🤩🙏
You two were funny thru out this video 🤣 The police car looked cute 😂 Love the drone footage of the volcano! There's something about being in the presence of mountains and volcanios. Re spikes,chains, were they wearing crampons?
Thank you Sabrina 😊🙏we absolutely love mountains and volcanoes 🤩🚐
Fun adventure you two!
Thank you deej 😊🙏
TimTingles and SandySka!
Thank you Mr Scully 😊🙏
Loved the video guys. I think it was just a playground for Sandy lol. And a day of entertainment for you Tim 😂😂😂. The experience must have been mind blowing though, knowing you’ve been up to a volcano too. Thanks for sharing your adventure and so glad you both had fun and noodles 🤗🤗🤗
Thank you Roger 🤩🙏it was a fantastic adventure that day if a little unnerving at times 😬
Love how you just go with the flow in your adventures. What month of the year was this filmed, I really must try and visit Japan. Stay safe
Thankyou 😊🙏we visited late April early May this year 🤩🚐
🎉🎉❄️❄️🤪🤪🤗🤗🇿🇦🇿🇦💕💕
Thank you 😊🙏
Beautiful footage. Such lovely views of the mountain ranges. You did well.
Thank you 😊🙏
Fun times 😮😮
Thank you 😊🙏
Good morning Tim and Sandy its always good to slow down. Very beautiful veiws i think it was worth the money. Wow Ikea is everywhere. Thanks for sharing have a good day.
Thank you 😊🙏yes it’s very hard to slow down sometimes when travelling 🚐🤩
just subscribed to you guys, love the channel so far and Pablo is so cute, what breed is he? cheers
Thank you June 😊🙏and welcome 😊Pablo is a deer head chihuahua 🐕he gets plump from time to time but he’s been on a diet and looks a lot more svelte nowadays ❤️
Hi guys. Another entertaining if a little precarious episode. Thought only me and Bernie ended up off the beaten track, but what a reward! P.S. just wondering if our sticker as arrived yet? It will be the one most travelled 😊🐕🚙
Thank you guys🚐🤩yes we have your sticker now we will be doing an uncut episode soon so shall be popping it on our sticker wall 🤩🚐
@SandVan thanks. Just pleased it actually got there! 🙂🐕🚙
This was certainly an unsettling place for you. Hope you found your way back to the van ok.
Thank you 🤩🙏yes we made it back safe and sound 🤩🚐
Perfect video thank you for sharing
Thank you 🤩🙏
Thanks for sharing your trip - looks some stunning scenery when the sun is out despite it being a bit rough terrain - bears and snakes 😮😮😮
Thank you stu 🤩🙏it was worthwhile exploring the awful tracks to find such beautiful locations 😊
That was cool. I lived in Japan in the 80’s. The Nara deer are a bit aggressive but reminiscent of some of my ‘Roo encounters in Oz. I visited Osaka several times and never saw the 1000 Torris. I’m planning to RV Europe in about a year and really enjoy your travels.
Thank you 🤩🙏🚐the Tori gates are in Kyoto we flew through Osaka after visiting the castle Europe in a van is a bucket list item for us 🤩🚐
Brilliant stuff. You really showed how you can get away from the touristy and crowded places in Japan. It is amazing how you can get right out in the rural areas and get mobile reception. We found that in Vietnam too. Makes Australia look third rate. We visited a sketchy suspension bridge like you did. A traditional vine bridge constructed using traditional techniques fully supported by traditional concrete and traditional steel cables. 😂 Beautiful video. Loved the waterfalls and the river gorge.
Thank you 🚐🤩🙏yes Japan does make Australia seem very backwards in development 🇦🇺🤦♂️
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Thank you 🙏🤩🚐🇯🇵
Hello 👋 my peeps 💚💚👍
Hey there G 🤩👋
Were you allowed to swim? That water looked so beautiful “ no one ever regretted a swim” 😂😂. We live on the south coast of NSW aus I swim all year round and I actually can say truthfully “I have never regretted a swim 🥰” 😂.
Thank you 🤩🙏🚐yes I believe swimming was allowed in the lower pools , we’re sissy’s with cold water but we’ll pluck up the courage one day 🤩
Wow they pools were defo worth the walk 😀 great video guys Japan looks stunning ❤️
Thank you 🤩🙏🚐yes Japan is full of these beautiful places 🇯🇵🤩
@@SandVanwe will defo get over to Japan at some point probably in the winter for snowboarding tho. Got so many places to see and not enough time or money to see them all 😂😂
Love the waterfalls...it all looks so lush. Enjoy 😊 x
Thank you Maria 😊🙏🚐
Those beautiful falls and pristine water was so worth the trek! Can't get over the beautiful colors of the water, it IS a shame you didn't bring your swimmers. I'm betting if you'd swam Anatural there would have been a tour group coming through 😂 Yes, that park up did look like a refuge camp, I wouldn't have stayed either. Im sorry to tell you my research discovered 47 types of snakes in Japan, 4 venomous, but most negative interactions happen at night. I don't see you two traipsing through after dark. So enjoying this trip. Thank you thank you for working so hard to share such beautiful scenery with us. Stay Safe and GOD bless
Thank you Alice 😊🙏🚐yes those colours were so vibrant 🤩we weren’t overly concerned about snakes as we’ve got 140 species of land snakes and 30 species of sea snakes with 100 being venomous of which 12 are deadly , we know to make lots of noise when we’re out in nature and look where we step , it was the threat of bears and wild boar that we’re unaccustomed too 😬🇯🇵always staying safe 😊🙏hoping you are too Alice 😊
Hey guys! Another awesome video! Hugs!
Thank you Bre 😊🙏🚐
Amazing!
Thank you Ann 😊🙏🚐
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Thank you 😊🙏🚐
Sandy and Tim!
Hello there Mr Scully 😊🙏👋
Great video guys. Sandy I have to say that listening to the water and feeling the cool rush of air that the waterfalls create is so so lovely. It’s beautiful to see the water so clear and able to appreciate the beauty of under the water aswell as above it. You’re braver than me walking on those paths and steps lol. Thank you so much for sharing your mini adventure with us ❤
Thank you Roger 🤩🙏🚐waterfalls are such an amazing thing to be near in real life they make you feel so alive 🤩
Hi-ya Sandy and Tim It seems you are right place for fewer PPL on the hiking trail tranquility is all yours... oops as you mention some part of the trail may not look like existing. no wonder nobody hiking ticks? hahahhahah it says warning/watch out for wildfires 4:40 wow, it is your reward the color of the water is remarkable 15:17 haha, Sandy desires to go in the water VS. Tim's hesitation is comical Considering the condition of the hiking trail, indeed, I feel perilous, but it is worth to try. Any hiking trail app available in JP? Another exciting adventure..and I thank YOU
Thank you mskayak7seas 😊🙏yes it was such a magical place to explore , we use the ALLTRAILS and wikicamps apps to find hiking trails and places of interest all over the world 😊
@@SandVan Good to know. We often lose GPS in the mountains. hahah It says no internet hahah Thank YOU for this unique hiking
Wow Wow Wow what an amazing place. Not even a paddle? That first park up was not for me, Tim's refugee caption seemed harsh until you showed the rest on the way out then it was so accurate. The second one was much better. We hope to be by a river in our favourite Glen this weekend. Take care.
Thank you David 🤩🙏🚐it’s always good to be beside water in the van 🚐😊
Thanks for the video. Beautiful scenery.
Thank you 🚐🤩🙏
this is amazing video
Thank you 🚐😊🙏
Hi Tim and Sandy. You know it's 2:00 AM.😂😂🤣🤣
Hello Alan 🤩👋glad we can entertain you so early in the morning 😊
Japan, the way the world should be!
Absolutely 🤩🚐
‘Somebody who chops wood ‘ 😂 Wow what a mount that is do accessible - I’d say worth the toll cost to drive up Thanks for sharing
Thank you stu 🤩🙏🚐🇯🇵lol I know 😂 Yes it was worth every yen 💴🤩