NEW VAN SHAKEDOWN || It Nearly Didn't Happen

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New van shakedown.
Bit of a bumpy start but we think we're ironing out most of the bugs!
Cheers!
Cam, Tiff, Chloe and Brodie,
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@joelsabine9519 2 года назад

Having issues like that when you've spent so much really can take the shine off... we had a similar experience with our new camper trailer, even the brakes only worked on one side. You can get red locking clips for the John Guest plumbing fittings your van has that stop the fittings coming loose in transit. They're a couple of dollars and save so much pain, we had massive issues before we fitted them and none since.

@jamescullis 2 года назад

Tiff, leaving the grill door open is normal 👍

@kathmorris3979 2 года назад

Love your videos. Beautiful family. Thanks for sharing.

@jeffreygilchrist1330 2 года назад

Don’t be concerned about making the content Hollywood production ,for my wife and I it’s about seeing your family out and about enjoying what’s on offer in Australia the ups and downs in life on the road travelling,I think it’s shocking that they hand over a van costing a bomb without checking everything aspect before doing so it’s as much the dealers fault as the builder but the dealer gets paid to flog the van and ensure everything is working we had the same experience and sorry dose not cut it ,anyway loved the content cheers to you all ,my wife and I are getting old now still love getting away in our hybrid but much easier watching your show xx

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Thanks appreciate the kind words 😊 I’m sure we’ll get everything sorted 🤞

@lucaswatt7213 2 года назад

Spot on Jeff, I enjoy this channel for the rawness of it. Kept it up cam and Tiff doing a great job!

@justinschulz6447 2 года назад

Couldn’t agree more the grounded content is the best bit!

@brucehirst649 2 года назад

Good vid thanks

@bennysier7457 2 года назад

Itssss youuuuuuknooooo Not ooooono Love ya channel guys keep up the good work. Now to resume watching this episode

@robanning7235 2 года назад

Hi, this will come as no consolation but I work for a caravan dealer and whilst we don’t build any brand we retail 5 different brands. I’ve been in the industry for about 5 years and I can say that the quality of the van builds is getting worse. We deal with so many upset, disgruntled customers it’s just wrong. I can relate to your challenges, hopefully your dealer will continue to support you through the problems and get you to the other end. The industry needs regulation.

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Cheers Rob, that certainly resonates with what we’re hearing from owners of many different brands. I don’t think customers are getting good value for money buying caravans in this market.

@fourbysolo 2 года назад

I don't understand how it has become acceptable that there's the likely chance that a new caravan will have warranty issues. If I performed like this when I was working, I would have been sacked. The QC at these places has got to improve. Thanks for the video and sharing how it has been for you.

@SUPERTRUCKER166 2 года назад

The moment the van is paid for that’s when the service ends, there is little to no recourse as they have long wait times and queues so they just move on to the next customer

@graememellor8319 2 года назад

Agree with your sentiments, but, most suppliers are having quality control issues, they are getting smashed with so many extra orders and just don't have the workers so are struggling to cope with demand, hence the wait times and constant problems.. Jayco recently said they have over 28% higher order loading and have been 5 - 8% down on staffing plus, the newer employees do not have the experience to keep the quality of workmanship up to scratch.

@grahamslaughter3628 2 года назад

@@graememellor8319 It's been a difficult time but I don't believe it's a reasonable excuse. We live inland and had to make three 800 km round trips just to get the washing machine properly secured to the floor plus issues with ill fitting draws and cupboards.

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Yeah it’s definitely a sellers market!

@overlandturtle4630 2 года назад

It is unbelievable that caravan manufacturers let these vans out. Don't they ever check if all systems work?? It is a disgrace. The whole industry needs to get their act together. There is a constant stream of faults, very basic faults. Many companies just do not care. Hopeless !!!!

@chrisp3044 2 года назад

watching your reviews of the Willow BOABs has put a stroke through Willow as an option for our new van. the quality control for a new product is totally unacceptable...thanks for the honest feedback !

@WildTouring 2 года назад

No worries Chris. We’ve had a lot of feedback from owners of many brands (including many I thought were premium end) that have similar issues. So I honestly don’t know what I’d do if I was in the market again.. vans are so expensive at the moment, and I don’t think they’re good value for money.

@grahamwhittaker8844 2 года назад

Don’t let the small things stress ya out to much, it’s disappointing but par for course. I couldn’t care less about the family noise while ya making a clip, it’s the fact that your a family man that makes me want to come with you on your adventures, it brings back great memories of the good and not so great times that make up a life. Stay strong 👁👁🙃🙃🐕‍🦺👍🍺❤️🇦🇺

@jeffdownunder4116 2 года назад

I wouldn’t call that amount of water leaking “a small thing” as it has the potential for further issues down the track and for me if the company can miss something as big as that what else have they missed. It’s obvious the water system was not tested.

@grahamwhittaker8844 2 года назад

@@jeffdownunder4116 I didn’t mean to sound like I’m letting the manufacturer’s off for such shoddy work, it’s completely unacceptable. I just meant it’s no point getting Tif in a state over ,it’ll all work out, now you have noticed 👍🍺❤️🇦🇺. Don’t think it’s just this mob either,this kind of workmanship is in epidemic proportions. 👁👁👹🦇💩🤪💩💩

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Thanks mate, appreciate the support. Yeah we’ll get it all sorted and have been out enjoying family time in the van in the meantime 🙂

@davea7250 Год назад

Its a sad state of affairs when so many young people Dont receive the appriate training and get thrown into building stuff , im a tradesman for 50 yrs and talented lads that show initiative are few , its a bloody headache for business owners , boss runs around dealing with issues and the young fellows are looking forward to getting shitfaced instead of being proud at the end of the day with what they have created as we did and i do , glad they got onto your problems asap , great vids keep up the good work Cheers, Dave.

@ladysusanjane2682 2 года назад

OMG I could totally bore you with all of our warranty issues. Back to dealer 6 times in 12mths and used van 6 times.🤦🏼‍♀️ incredibly disappointing and very very annoying. Hot water system broke down just recently so add that to new awning, realignment of cupboards, fixing fly screens, new drop down table cos original very crooked, re-silicone bathroom area, re-plumbing as water tanks not working….leaking pipes everywhere. Holy hell. I want to get another van but this one has now been fixed I’m not sure I’ve got the energy to do it all again with a new van. I hear your pain and everyone else’s too😫 Besides all that… it’s great seeing you back travelling again! Chloe is a sweetheart ❤

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Oh gosh that’s terrible, I feel for you! Totally get where you’re coming from, I would be hesitant to buy another van now you’ve made so many repairs! Just reading the comments on this video, the issues are so widespread across so many brands 😔

@ladysusanjane2682 2 года назад

Yes it’s a shocker isn’t it

@penelopemcnulty2035 2 года назад

So nice to see Tiff back camping with the kids (who are so gorgeous). We have an entirely Australian built Rhinomax Renegade and have been very impressed by the build quality. Only issues have been third party items (induction hot plate and alloy wheel) which were quickly replaced under warranty. We love that so much thought has been put into build and design. Hope everything gets sorted in your Willow!

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Thanks! Glad to hear you’ve had no dramas with your van 😊

@timbishop1311 2 года назад

Thank you Cam family for taking the time to share family life & adventures with us all.

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Appreciate your support mate

@maxmckenzie2560 2 года назад

This and other similar stories makes me think I’ll just ‘repair’ and improve our van rather than buy one

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Absolutely hey!

@lhumpy190 2 года назад

I love that..."there's hair all over that Tiff". You two are so cute. So normal. Really enjoy watching you guys camp. I don't need action, these videos are awesome.

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Haha thanks 😊

@grahamhastie896 2 года назад

Yeah guys ,it is incredible how so called "tradesmen" have trouble getting a tap to work, or a light to glow in an oversized esky on wheels ! The electrical work in my van from new I have upgraded to suitable sizing and fusing arrangement, which would have cost a bomb if I wasnt able to do it all myself....Its not that hard for them to get it right.....or maybe it is !! Heres hoping its all good going forward.

@WildTouring 2 года назад

😂 this comment made us both laugh. Totally agree with you!

@nestormiguelmartinezsoto8113 2 года назад

Hi guys! Congratulations on the new motorhome! It is spectacular! And congratulations on the beautiful family you have! Brody's first camping experience was excellent! I always watch the videos, hopefully one day I can go to Australia to meet you. Greetings from Paraguay!

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Thanks mate! 🙏

@paulgeorge7158 2 года назад

Awesome clip guys , beautiful van but it’s shit that there is no quality control anymore , doesn’t matter what you buy👍👌

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Thanks Paul 👍🏼

@petermercer5968 2 года назад

Star link internet is what you need. Nice to see the family together Shame about the caravan. It's a lot of money to spend only to take it back and book it in, this takes time away from travel.

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Yeah I think we’ll eventually get starlink just don’t really need it until we are travelling longer term in the van.

@thememeup1370 2 года назад

Had to watch this one twice because we were too distracted by the cuteness of Chloe and Brodie! Absolutely gorgeous. Disappointed for you guys on the warranty issues but love your raw honesty about the van hiccups and the emotion that creates. As we await our own van build (early 2023) your shakedown trip prepares us for the potential issues we will be on the look out for. So looking forward to your trip north!

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Cheers mate. All the best with your new van!

@Craig_O 2 года назад

Love the channel guys, honest and open about everything you've gone through👍 Safe and enjoyable touring to you and the family 🍻

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Thanks mate!

@detlyn 2 года назад

Enjoyed the video. Always interesting, realistic and informative even with a full family and dog 👍

@furtherupthetrack7583 2 года назад

Cam, Tiff, Chloe, Brodie & Percy thanks for the shakedown video 👍👍👍

@brettleonard8602 Год назад

That's absolutely BS that the water system was never checked before you picked up your van... there's no way your issues have only occurred in your van..

@frankguernier2280 Год назад

What a nice video. Your children are beautiful Me being at the other end of the life span I really miss the times when young and of all the camping and travel adventures done as a family. I commend you for holding back on bad comments about your van problems. Let's see if the manufacturer does the right thing. You have paid big money and the van should be " fit for purpose". Maybe it will be a wake up call for Willow as people like myself will start to avoid them In new van purchases. Keep up the good work.

@Rosemary-zd4zf 2 года назад

Have there been a host of issues with these vans Cam? It is not clear to me what your precise issues were so it is difficult for me to determine just how worried I should be. I do know you had a big water leak. I have a BOAB on order, and from following a number of sites it appears rare for a caravan, (expensive or not) to be entirely issue free. At this stage I could possibly cancel my BOAB order but I'm not sure I'd be better off with any other brand. I have no loyalty to Willow but I do like the way they construct their vans and we want a full composite van. We're upgrading from a camper van, but being in our mid 60's we don't really want to wait a few years until the industry sorts itself out. This van is a big outlay for us and I'm really grateful for the information you're providing, and would appreciate more detail on what you eventually get fixed under warranty.

@scottcox8559 Год назад

I can't believe They didn't do a water pressure test after they finished the plumbing system, what a pack of arsholes.

@DarrylSheather 2 года назад

That's horrendous. $100k (like its not a small amount of cash) and these things aren't rocket science to put together. All of the water problems are QA check failures at both manufacture and dealer levels. I do hope you're getting a refund on the pre-delivery at the very least. Nice van though, look forward to the trips ahead, enjoy!

@wheretheroadtakesus523 2 года назад

The best episodes are the one's that are with all the chaos of family life. Caravan looks great but to many are coming from the factory with poor workmanship. The industry needs to pick their game up. They can't expect top dollar and have something like the plumbing fail. Just not good enough. Hopefully the rest runs smoothly for you.

@kezandmuzadventures7359 2 года назад

Hi guys, love your channel! A question on where you got the milk frother please?

@mattsmith6824 2 года назад

Hey guys long time watching first time commenting. I use a topargee water flow meter uses an app and can set the amount you start with and if installed before any outlets will count down anytime water is used. Have great travels. We are heading up north to nambung country music festival in late october.

@charlielittle8815 2 года назад

That’s why I won’t buy one. The whole industry just seems to be full of cowboys.

@jeffreylord8172 2 года назад

Never seen a new van with out issues, caravan manufacturers, quality control is atrocious, and as they are SELF REGULATED, they get away with it. It is good that the dealer is on top of the issues. I don't know how much battery storage you have, but the air-conditioning, will hit it very hard. Anything with heating or cooling systems will draw substantial amounts of power. Good to see , your kids enjoying the van , it's agreat life.

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Cheers Jeffrey. Have had a good chance to play with the AC recently. Solars putting in 700w and AC pulls 1000w while it’s cycling. So running it for most of the day while the suns up is no drama

@4Fellowes 2 года назад

the caravan game is like the housing game atm, it's in a bad spot! but at least you got the fam out of the house! p.s you need to look into starlink for you uploads! dear but fast!

@michelleevdjenic3828 2 года назад

Keeping it real as always guys . So great to see you out & camping . Chloe was very entertaining as usual 😂 so cute . Brodie is adorable ❤ Looking forward to you heading north ! Thanks for sharing 🙌

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Thanks Michelle 🙂

@WollongongSameOcean 2 года назад

What a joke our neighbours van is the same attention too detail is crap I would be pissed too .

@lukealexander392 2 года назад

Great to see the whole family back together again camping ❤️

@henrydipaolo4517 2 года назад

Thank you for taking us along with your family on your shake down trip. Given the events of the day before I thought your reporting was incredibly measured and diplomatic 👋 I'm looking forward to your next trip north up the coast. Have you looked into Starlink for your off grid internet?

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Cheers Henry! Yeah absolutely considering Starlink, just weighing up when to pull the trigger on it!

@jezzah93 2 года назад

As others have said, don't stress about the family noises, as a father of 3 (boys) there's never a quiet enough moment for anything, let alone filming 🤣 Can't wait to see your next few videos!

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Thanks mate, got that right haha 🙂

@4x4CampingandAdventures 2 года назад

new rig looks wicked mate! disappointing to see a new van has these issues though.

@ChristianJamesK 2 года назад

Watching moments of real life is a part of what makes your videos awesome. Love the travels, reviews and your calm ability to get stuff done. Keep doing what you do. Kudos to the whole family, and Percy

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Cheers Christian, appreciate the kind words mate

@thommostravels9610 2 года назад

And people put **** on Jayco vans.

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Yeah honestly I think you just hear more about Jayco issues because there is so many more of them on the road, they hold a huge part of the market.

@thommostravels9610 2 года назад

@@WildTouring Yep

@snoordman04 2 года назад

Nice video guys! Lovely family you have there.. safe travels 🤙🏼

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Thank you 😊

@deborahh5252 2 года назад

We are all having problems with our brand new caravan that’s cost as much as a house!!! It’s because these companies SLAP the vans together Pipe are too thin, & tightly bent, our pump runs when not being used stress😮 We took our van out & gave it to warranty with 25 problems Lounge padding fell off Toilet seat came off Fridge leaking broken Hinges hanging off Screws installed from inside going out through the external skin Shower seal too tightly fitted On & on & on! Thye have fixed them but getting my hubby out of work & me out of work, hitching up at storage unit, towing our van to dealer, getting it fixed, & then more stuff breaks or goes wrong

@WildTouring 2 года назад

That’s so frustrating. And you have such a short warranty period to find all these faults and get them rectified!

@westralianoffroad 2 года назад

I used to eat my Happy Meal in that plane when I was a young fella when it was sat at Midland McDonalds. Very cool old plane. Piss poor about those issues like the plumbing - a reflection of how stressed and under the pump the industry is perhaps. Too rushed.

@steveibbotson5687 Год назад

we pick up our new JB dirt road extreme next September. I will be asking for a full operating handover that includes a roof leak test, all water and electrical fittings plus doors and cupboards. the caravan industry is pathetic when it comes to QA and there needs to be an independent ombudsman to regulate the industry. for what it's worth our Forbes 12 plus had onky very minor issues with it and has delivered everything as promised.

@WildTouring Год назад

All the best with the new van Steve! Our Forbes also had very few issues after many hard kms, I wish MDC had a bigger van with a layout that suited us- would have bought one in a heartbeat.

@markmcculloch2570 2 года назад

It’s a shame. I wouldn’t touch that brand of caravan. There has been a host of issues. Big and small. Good that the dealer is at least assisting. Enjoy video.

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Cheers Mark. Hopefully we get it all sorted soon.

@offcampnandy7727 2 года назад

G'day guys , great to see the clan back out n about 👍👍👍cheers for sharing the content, pitty that Quality Control was asleep at the wheel when signing off on your van 😴😴😴 Cheers Andy

@robertarmbruster5650 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing another really good video. We see it time and time again the caravan manufacturers have no QA systems, even the ones that claim they do are bloody hopeless. Bad news travels fast, it was good though you pointed out the good bits. We are getting a compressor fridge and I'm now a little concerned about battery capacity when off grid. I think the 24VDC system is a good idea. I need to go back and watch your power system vid again to see how they are stepping it down for 12VDC systems in the van, V=IR and that won't change but exactly how they do it may.

@markwhysall6020 2 года назад

We bought a brand new jayco RM 19 and we’re shocked to find lots of rust spots on the roof. The result of metal shavings being left there after putting in the air con (which now needs warranty work). Jayco have now sorted the roof out. But should not have happened. We will add a video about it to our channel vantripinoz.

@Wilbargosh 2 года назад

It is a shame that dealers don’t do quality assurance predelivery to reduce customer warranty issues and adverse reputation. More often retailers are happy to take your money, make you wait months/years for delivery and then drop the ball on QA.

@WildTouring 2 года назад

It’s certainly not a buyers market unfortunately. Anyway, we’ll get it all sorted!

@Svengali_Fishing 2 года назад

The Australian caravan industry is absolutely criminal at the moment, so many brands will not survive this boom because repeat customers will be non existent..dare i say it but the imports seem to be far superior

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Tiff and I have said this to each other many times over the last few weeks. We’ve had Aussie and imported caravans and camper trailers. Our last van (MDC) had only a few very minor issues but was otherwise an awesome van and value for money was 👌

@thirdtimeround-chromenomads 2 года назад

Looking forward to your Diesel Heater video, as our new van is due in a couple of weeks. We weren't going to pay the 'stealer' to supply and install a heater.

@That_is_for_me_to_know 2 года назад

Beautiful place, pity I didn’t know about it while living in the Mandurah area. I believe running the appliances from 12v is more efficient than running them on 230v via the inverter, eg Fridge, chargers, laptop.

@georgesbackyardgym 2 года назад

Why why why aren't the manufacturers not testing their caravans that's absolutely bull crap.

@heinzmartin8266 2 года назад

Hey guys, great video, it was nice to watch the interaction with the kids and you guys. If things are this good all the time you might have to write a book on family skills! Cheers, your looking a bit thinner Cam or is it the light? Lol

@anthonymcneil8778 2 года назад

One thing to not do, and you’ll say, why would you, is lock the window extender arm things when the front window is closed for traveling. I did and the tiny bit of flex in any van on such a large window puts stress on the bracket where the arm meets the Perspex, resulting in window breaks around the bracket.

@stephensmith5317 2 года назад

love the new van and the preston farm looks awesome. I lived in Bunbury /Australind. such a beautiful area. so the old Keto diet, i hope you can still drink lots of beer lol. keep up the awesome videos, love yuz all. Steve n Christine

@anthonysoutter5989 2 года назад

Hey guys great comment good luck going to dealer , when you contact them they will say booked out until 3-4 mths hey no prioritising warranty work . Love the content

@davidmilledge221 2 года назад

When you use a grill at home In a house whether it's gas or electric the door must always be open same aplies in a caravan or boat even an outside grill 🤔

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Cheers mate, figured that out. Just havnt had one before.

@maxherbert6622 2 года назад

14.07 Back away like a Ninja, the kids are asleep 🤣🤣

@DavidBrown76 2 года назад

Thanks for the update, would really like to see a diesel heater install. Which model did you get?

@lynschostakowski8819 2 года назад

What a great video. Brodie is so cute and had fun watching him. A family in a caravan loved watching it. Shame about all the issues.

@grahamslaughter3628 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing precious family time. Sorry for the problems with the plumbing etc. Unfortunately, as you mentioned, problems with new vans are all too common. Hope you can get any issues sorted out and make great memories in the future.

@alvinknipe9987 2 года назад

Hi guy's great to see you out and about as a family,all the issues with your van are pretty much par for the course with a new van as long as the maker fixes it up I think you will really enjoy it happy travels

@naomigatter8418 2 года назад

Cam and Tiff, love seeing the whole fam…..can’t wait to see the up north off grid vids next!🎉

@healthymouth3830 2 года назад

It's sad that a brand new van has so many issues, I also would be upset and disappointed. Thanks for the awesome video ☺️

@mikejones6190 2 года назад

You say the dealer has been great. The water issue has to be on the dealer as this should all be checked as part of the pre delivery. They care when you call with an issue but show their lack of care with delivering a van with issues that should have been picked up.

@dougneville9097 2 года назад

Thanks Cam,tiff,Chloe,Brodie for a top vid on the reality on a new van.The nort trip will test everything else. Thanks.👍🏾

@tykeinperth5784 2 года назад

You've got a dodgy German on your comments Cam... H.

@luke8036 2 года назад

Hey what awning mount do you use to get it up above the canopy door ?

@WildTouring 2 года назад

It’s on removable mounts that are part of the ThunderFab boat rack.

@biglap.australia 2 года назад

Let’s hope the it’s up from here. How tall are you? 6.5ft? Your head is nearly touching the ceiling! With our Jurgens we found it was warm in winter just like your experienced. The only downside it was bloody hot in summer. Our new caravan is much better in hot weather and that’s only “stick and tin”. I’d love to see a real test between composite vs stick and tin.

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Im 6’3”, so I’m pretty close to the ceiling in most vans. It would be interesting to see a comparison.

@biglap.australia 2 года назад

@@WildTouring I’ve searched around and can’t find anything much. I wonder is that because the results might be surprising? We were definitely expecting our new caravan to be hotter in summer. However after 4months travelling from Townsville to Broome we were surprised.

@mariaannetts9419 2 года назад

Loved it.. Love seeing you guys back again.. Missed you, sorry Cam... I didn't watch all your man trips.. Haha

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Haha cheers Maria!

@Phil_McAvity 2 года назад

That sucks nuts about the water. Great property you were staying on, relatively cheap too.

@brentmcd12 2 года назад

oh wow! congrats on getting ur new van ! 🛻📹😎🤙

@davidwood2654 2 года назад

Shame :( when spending so much....

@bhg00 2 года назад

Nice

@jackturtle131 2 года назад

I feel for you guys you pay so many thousands of dollars for a van and don't expect no major problems like that. I hope the water didn't do any permanent damage

@tonynixon5587 2 года назад

Worth having a look at Starlink we have had it for over 12 months now we LOVE it it can be great for camping and at home its not cheap but it sure is worth every penny . LOVE YOU'RE VIDEO'S

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Yeah starlink seems to be the way to go now!

@asweadventureaus4264 2 года назад

Great episode, love all your eps but so good seeing Tiff and the kids again. Loved Chloe’s comment that it’s more important to be pretty than cosy 🤣🤣 how’s the keto diet going cam? I’ve been keto since Jan, lost 22kgs, I’m still going but do allow myself the odd carby meal here and there now. We are loving the new van too. 😊

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Well done, that’s a really good result! I love my food and my beer, so it just helps me keep on top of my weight when things blow out haha!

@nounouphothirath5403 2 года назад

Hi Cam and Tiff Seriously Willow should be ashamed of themselves !! Tiff hang in there.. You both are getting on and making this happen You both have such beautiful kids ( + dog ) Brodie loves his food Yes , I agree.. you now have a handful While recording.

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Cheers mate, I’m sure we’ll get it all sorted! Yeah van life’s pretty hectic for us these days with the whole zoo 😂

@nzmarkb8713 2 года назад

Thanks for your honest review It is very disappointing that manufacturers feel it is acceptable to send such an expensive product out to door so un tested Sworf in your plumbing is just lack of PD QA and totally unacceptable I’m sure you’ll get it sorted and be totally enjoying it shortly (I sincerely hope so) 👍👍

@WildTouring 2 года назад

It is disappointing. Goes back to the dealer for warranty soon, fingers crossed we’ll have a decent van at the end of it all!

@neilocoop 2 года назад

The most honest family videos around. Keep up the good work. And it’s par for the course that vans have problems. Ours was 100k and our electrics didn’t work on our first trip to Hyden 🤦‍♂️

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Cheers guys, it’s so frustrating hey!

@fosterkennel649 2 года назад

Nice job kids. Beautiful family and remember a family who travels together sticks together blessings to you all to you all coming at you from Southern Oregon

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Thank you 🙏

@shreckm6470 2 года назад

Sad but I have found not only the caravan industry have things to answer to a lot of Australian business has lost the plot in regard to service and pricing. Can't keep blaming Covid and charging double. Got a quote to clean EGR and intake on 200 series and it went from $2200 to $4600 in 4 months.

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Wow that’s a heck or a price bump! You’re right, things are pretty crazy at the moment. It’s a sellers market!

@Westwayescapes 2 года назад

Enjoy your trip guys and the new van.

@petersparkie 2 года назад

Absolutely was “super special”. Such a pleasant respectful family even under the adverse conditions of new van break in. I’m new to your Chanel and really enjoying your presentations without the forced “acting for the camera” and over loud “gap filling” music. We miss WA so looking forward to future episodes.

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Thanks Peter, appreciate the kind words 🙂

@francesclark363 2 года назад

Omg kids have grown so much, loved the video. It's Blair that owns Lake Preston Lime, he took my grandchildren out to Bunbury, [they house and train the Japanese/chinese pilots, as an alternative to Jandakot] they also helped round up pigs. I love that place. Blair and Sue are lovely. Yurp even our elross had small issues, but that water leak was terrible. Looking forward to seeing more videos.

@WildTouring 2 года назад

He’s a too bloke, reallly enjoyed having a good chat with him. Cheers Frances 👍🏼

@ianbailey4114 2 года назад

I enjoyed as to be expected all vans have teething issues.

@Allaroundoz 2 года назад

Good to see the family back on the road, the kids have grown heaps! How shocking is it that we must resign ourselves that a 100K+ purchase will have issues AND you had to fix some yourself! Looks like someone forgot the quality control before the handover. I know that it's all covered by a warranty but it's not the point. Thanks for telling it like it is 👏🏻

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Cheers mate, yeah from our experiences and what we are hearing from others, I don’t think you’re getting good value for money buying a caravan in this market.

@jeffdownunder4116 2 года назад

I do hope you contact the factory management with your complete list of your issues. I have just looked at their website and can see how you would have had confidence in them being 100% Australia. They really do need to up their game on the QC side though as their is no excuse for a major issue like you have had. Failure by the manufacturer and failure of the dealer to check and test your van prior to pick up. I really hope you manage to to sort everything out and have many safe travels in it. Stay happy, enjoy and it can only get better😊.

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Cheers Jeff, we bought the van from a local dealer so everything is through them. And they’ve been really helpful so far so I’m sure we’ll have a good result in the end 👍🏼

@taringaturi6950 2 года назад

I'd be f#ckn pissed if my new van had those issues Especially the amount of hard earned cash you forked out for it! I'm with ya, Tiff. I'd hit the roof!

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Believe me, we were!

@searching4adventure 2 года назад

Good little EP guys. You all look happy. A van makes camping so much easier with the family. Cheers.

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Thanks mate!

@Jay-hr9ci 2 года назад

You spent nearly 100k.. I would be trying legal action.

@WildTouring 2 года назад

That would be the last option I guess.

@martytee4042 2 года назад

Hi Cam nice to see you and fam. One suggestion before the trip just put a light outside at night and check all around for any penetration not sealed. Our Jayco needed a heap of sealant. No big issue as I figured we were paying about $10k less than another manufacturer. It certainly wasn't in the $ range of the Boab.

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Thanks for the suggestion Marty, that’s a good idea mate. I’be got a couple of tubes of silicon in the car at the moment to attack gaps as I’m finding them!

@johnnumbat9782 2 года назад

Cam that’s a smart move to test for functionality before the big treks - sorry for Kylie’s upset and yours Cam - it’s a shame that warranty is seen as a ‘get out of jail free card’ for companies despite their claims for integrity especially when they’re asking for many $’s - I worked in the domestic Avionics industry in VIC where ‘military spec’ quality assurance was not negotiable - you don’t want aircraft falling with lives lost in the aircraft or on those on the ground - your persistence will eventually reward you - all the best for new horizons 👀🌈

@WildTouring 2 года назад

Cheers John 👍🏼

@field5556 2 года назад

Tiff I hear you and totally understand your anger.Our new $56000 Mobi van purchased from Rockingham RV had so many issues. Including the wall covering coming off in the en-suite when it rained. It started with being able to see through the the fiberglass pod, gaps between the pod and van and having to have en-suited sites because the toilet did not work. It was so hard to deal with the dealer we finally sold the van on consignment and have purchased a secondhand Jaco. If you have problems Contact the ACCC they have been investigating the Caravan Industry due to these type of issues. We also contacted Consumer affairs and as a last resort we used a lawyer and funny thing the day the layers letter arrived the van sold.

@WildTouring 2 года назад

That’s a shame 😔 hope the new van is much less troublesome for you! 🙂