Retro Caravan Renovation For Epic New Zealand Road Trips

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We moved to New Zealand and bought a retro 1978 caravan to road trip across the North and South Island. This video shares the repairs and renovations we did in the first week after buying it. More upgrades to come in the future and stay tuned for the big South Island road trip. Welcome to "The Caravan Chronicles".
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@elahhale9057 3 года назад

If I didn't watch your first vids of you arriving in nz, I'd swear you are both kiwis. You're get up and go and do it yourself attitude just fits. I think you're both great. Love the dog. He looks like a character. 😃👍🐕

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Aww thanks Elah!!! Embracing my inner kiwi more and more everyday. We love it here. Cheers

@annajoie700 3 года назад

You're putting so much care into everything that you're doing as you're embarking on your newest journey and adventures and it's very inspiring! Wishing you both lots of peace and light!! 🙌🏼💛

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thank you Anna! We appreciate your kind words and support 🙏🏼

@nixsta 3 года назад

"As unexpected and slightly anxiety producing as it was to find ourselves in the middle of a forest, in a rainstorm, towing our caravan down a wet muddy road...No worries though" All those things are totes normal here, and your answer to it was on point! 'No worries, mate' I hope you both continue to enjoy your journey here in Godzone, it's wonderful to see the places I have through new eyes 💖

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Hahaha cheers!

@nannajaysadventures 3 года назад

Love that you are upcycling :D recycling and not wasting things that can be reused is great. Love the Caravan.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Yes for sure!! Love upcycling! So much good stuff that just needs some love. Thanks for watching

@jg7566 3 года назад

Watching from a locked down UK.. thank you for your videos they are keeping me sane. God bless xx

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Awww sorry to hear that Joanna. Stay safe and positive over there. Things will get better. I’ll keep sharing though. More videos on the way 🙏🏼

@Nynke_K 3 года назад

First time I got an age comparison reality check from a caravan instead of a person - it's only one year older than me! 😅 I had to do some mental readjustment to realize that it does look exactly like you'd expect from a 1978 caravan :). It looks super cute and I'm looking forward to the videos you have coming up! Lots of stunning views I'm sure

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

We had a moment like that too. Just had my 33rd birthday and realized the caravan is only 10 years older than me haha

@christianmoore2182 3 года назад

This is perfect, we literally just bought a caravan from Napier, drove home to Wellington last night. Needs some TLC. Probably replace floor, walls, ceiling, cabinets and beds. Outside also needs a sand and repaint. Cant wait for summer holidays.

@sherryschumacher1881 3 года назад

Beautiful caravan, especially for how old it is! I especially like the large windows.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

The big windows are the best :)

@twinkstar616 3 года назад

There is a GPS you can get that is especially for campers and caravans in nz so it only sends you down appropriate roads nice to see you enjoying nz

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Really? I’ll have to look into that. Cheers Kate!

@sherrylmohammed669 3 года назад

As Always beautiful video! Lord google maps legit did that to me telling me make a right and all I saw was a dirt road and forest ! Me ..Not happening 😂! Carrie did an Awesome job with the inside and you really made everything sparkle and shine ! I can’t wait to see more of y’all videos! Enjoy the rest of your weekend and stay safe! Much love to y’all! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thank you Sherryl!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@DoubleO7SSK 3 года назад

Dude legit!!! Glad you guys are doing well after the big move!!! Keep the content coming!!!!

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thanks Michael! More videos coming soon :)

@maritzacolon4915 3 года назад

Yessss.I agree. Elbow grease and making everything sparkling clean. And less waste. You guys r doing a great job...

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thanks Maritza. A little bit of elbow grease goes a long way!

@danmunro01 3 года назад

Awesome caravan. When you get down south you’ll find some amazing places to park up for the night. Some nice camp spots on the road from Te Anau to Milford. Do not skip the Catlins when down south, it’s amazing over there. If you need some local knowledge give me a shout when your in Invercargill.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thanks Dan! We’re so stoked to be on the main island! More videos on the way!

@mikepapa3196 3 года назад

Don't forget ya board, cool surfing down here on the west coast!

@sarahcarian1559 3 года назад

Without this sounding too existential, it's been pretty buzzy watching both yours and Carrie's videos, with you both having American accents but me seeing so many NZ things (and things that are familiar to me in everyday life) in your videos. With so much American television being broadcast here since forever ago, and not really being able to relate to any of it, it's just two things you're not really used to seeing together! Absolutely loving the content though, but more enjoying the fact that you, Carrie and Blanca seem to be doing fantastically here. Can't wait for more!

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thank Sarah! I imagine it must be funny to see your home and familiar spots on my videos haha. It’s a journey of reconnection and exploration for me as a Kiwi brought up in the USA but I love how many kiwis are tuning in and reconnecting with me. Thanks for watching. 🙏🏼

@craigmartin8230 3 года назад

Enjoy the caravan adventure, have cool memories spending summer holidays in whakatane with my folks in our caravan. Can you put a awning on your caravan I just remember the extra space was cool.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Cheers Craig! Yes we can I forgot to mention that haha. We just haven’t stayed anywhere long enough yet to warrant putting it up.

@Pete-tc4rd 3 года назад

Dude....totally Rockstar Caravan mate. Yep.....Reconditioning is the best. 👍

@2cwn2 3 года назад

Carrie-van adventures! 🚌

@staceyryan834 3 года назад

My Aunty and Uncle used to have a caravan just like this when I was little. We spent all of our school holidays camping at Remutaka Forest Park, just outside of Wellington. Ahh the nostalgia. So many good memories. I have no idea what the prices are like these days, but when you get back to the North Island, you should definitely look into checking it out. Absolutely beautiful native forest.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thanks Stacey!! We’re loving living the nostalgia right now. It’s so fun!

@juanescalante9972 3 года назад

These videos are making me take an interest in New Zealand i want to take a trip out there

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

It’s the best place on earth Juan

@juanescalante9972 3 года назад

@@AlexanderAyling i will take ur word for it New Zealand seems underrated. I want to take a trip out after watching ur video's

@angelap32 3 года назад

You guys are AWESOME!!! ❤❤👌😁

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Awww thank you Angela

@angelap32 3 года назад

@@AlexanderAyling you're very welcome sweetheart I love you videos cuz they're so inspiring I love how you and Carrie work together so well you guys are a perfect match and I also love how you do respond back to us with a message I think that that is so awesome to take your time out of your busy schedule to respond back to us that message you here on your videos Keep up the great work my friend❤ sending you some Long Island New York love over to you in New Zealand

@raewynbloxham1455 3 года назад

love that little caravan, so cute. arent we so lucky to live in our paradise in Aoteaaroa. Love what you are doing, come to Whanganui.

@Andy_M986 3 года назад

When i was at Ohope Beach last time,Tuatuas washed up on the beach at exactly 5:30am,and 5:30pm,we ate like kings,soaked them in fresh water,and then cooked them in Coconut cream with curry powder and spring Onions,so good. And on the other side of the spit,there were Scallops all over the place,fun memories.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Sounds epic!

@lostamonglocals5382 3 года назад

Carrie's dancing in the intro. Thanks for the chuckle!

@KristenMelissa 3 года назад

This looks like so much fun!! I love that you are refurbishing and giving renewed life to older things, which are still perfectly usable! 💖 I am So looking forward to seeing your adventures in your caravan! 🤗

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thank you Kristen! Yeah there’s something so satisfying about shining up old stuff isn’t there?!

@shelbygonzales1019 3 года назад

Really enjoyed the video! Excited to see more videos in the future! 🚍

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thanks Shelby!! Stay tuned more things on the way

@jamesforsyth1480 3 года назад

Join the New Zealand Motor Caravan association, you'll see their stickers on lots of Caravans you'll pass. It'll give you better/more access to grounds for your camper van. Not to mention save you a tonne of trouble down south. :)

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Yup we’re already joined up 🙏🏼

@sylviacramer-roberts5697 3 года назад

The surf in The Catlins (bottom west of the south island) is really good but cold ❄️

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Yes! We hope to make it down there

@MarleenB 3 года назад

I am so happy to see you, Carrie and Lanka simply living your life in the most beautiful, simple, optimistic way since starting your new chapter in NZ. Absolutely here for it. Enjoy the magic of the road! It's a real privilege right now, and you are really making the best of it! Love from Vietnam!

@MarleenB 3 года назад

Also: Tip for when you need to remove rust again: mix Salt and Vinegar together, sponge it on the affected area, and THEN use steel wool. It simply melts the rust right off! Trust me.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip I’ll use it next time! And thank you for the kind words 🙏🏼🙏🏼

@noelinecampbell8146 3 года назад

This was really fun to watch. I hope you guys have some amazing adventures in that baby! Have you named it yet? I grew up holidaying all over NZ in a very similar caravan(circa 1970ish). We got pushed off the Desert Rd one year, by some bugger towing a boat. Tire blew out as we hit the gravel shoulder, and the caravan luckily broke loose, and rolled down the road getting smashed to bits. Good news was no one was hurt, Dad stopped the car alright, and we got a four berth to replace it, BONUS!

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Holy smokes that’s a story right there. We drive slow and safe but are keeping our wits about us. More videos on the way!

@noelinecampbell8146 3 года назад

@@AlexanderAyling haha, I wasn’t trying to scare ya, I swear! I was 8 and probably no idea how bad it might have been.

@louisetillett438 3 года назад

Caravans have a bad stigma here in NZ especially the people I know. Make sure you pull over when you are going super slow so we can pass in a safe manner 😜🤣🤣 Edited to add, if you're passing through wellington and need a driveway to park in you are more than welcome to park up here 😊

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thanks Louise. We always let people pass safely when turn outs are there. Cheers for the offer 🙏🏼🙌🏼

@reneejones5675 3 года назад

the double toot is thank you lol.. if it's short and quick lol.. many people don't know that down south island it's quite funny sometimes

@LimitWHK 2 года назад

Welcome to New Zealand and I loved the clips up Kohi point in whakatane , near my hometown , very cool . Looking foward to watching on from here , I see I'm a bit behind !

@rttheo7327 3 года назад

A great job on the Reno; some would say a little 'kiwi ingenuity' was applied during the process. I'm pretty new to the channel so looking forward to viewing the remaining posts.

@beesmith3294 3 года назад

Yay camping!! It does make me giggle that you called this caravan retro...it’s how most kiwis who have caravans STILL holiday, in a caravan of this age lol.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

We love it! Such a mellow way to see the country 🙌🏼

@shanecthompson77 3 года назад

Still way jealous of you two!! Very exciting. I mentioned on one of Carrie's videos, and I'll mention it here, my suggestion to give yourselves plenty of time to check out towns in Hawkes Bay. That was my favourite region to live in when I was there in the 90's. As a craftsman, electrician specifically, I completely relate to the satisfaction that comes with creating/repairing/restoring. It's a great feeling having worked hard on a project and stepping back to admire the result of your efforts. Well done! Kia-Ora Bro!

@jorgerodriguezcastillo3887 3 года назад

Lovely... Enjoy your trip. Looking forward for the beautiful scenery and experiences.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thank you Jorge!

@karinwtfont 3 года назад

1978...great year...that’s the year I was born! 🤙🏻😉

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

It’s a great year 🙌🏼😂

@cyclox73 3 года назад

This is going to be an awesome series! I can’t wait to see more. As for your question.... if something can be cleaned/fixed and still had plenty of years of use I’m all for it! Side note.... am I the only one who expects an “Agur!!!” at the end of your videos??

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Hahah eskerrik asko!

@georginaharding2539 3 года назад

You guys should definitely check out a free festival in Welly next weekend called CubaDupa. It's amazinggg

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

We’re already down south for the next month

@msmitchyx3690 3 года назад

Very impressed that you cleaned that up yourself, I would have just gone to Kmart, haha. Enjoy your caravan, the South Island is so amazing, and your dog is beautiful.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Hahaha we went to Kmart for the bedding :)

@caddyzig 3 года назад

Very cool! Looking forward to seeing your adventures in the new caravan.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thanks John!

@millionairesucce2872 3 года назад

Excellent. I also want to come to new zealand and enjoy the road trips

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Cheers! Hope you can make it down here one day soon

@katiepie007 3 года назад

That caravan looks amazing, a great way to see the country in your own time. Can't wait to see your travels!

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thank you Kate!!! 🙏🏼

@markmorgan2058 3 года назад

What a little beauty, you did a superb job guys . The GPS here will take you onto the gravel roads ,but did you notice how beautiful the forest🌳🌳🌳 was . I was more worried about you guys coming across those big logging trucks ⛟, they race through those back roads🛤 . I really enjoyed the video take care guys safe travels see you in the next video. 👍 👍 👍 💙 it.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thanks Mark! It was a fun little detour haha. More adventures ahead

@DomingoDeSantaClara 3 года назад

I would get a damp meter to check over your new caravan,once a problem becomes visible its too late. I built caravans in the 70s-80s so I've seen it all so best to find issues before they get out of control,these old vans are prone to leaks as the sealants we used back then aren't nearly as good as modern ones.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Good call. We will get it checked out. It was stored indoors its whole life which is good though

@tonymckeage1028 3 года назад

Great Caravan Vlog, Welcome to New Zealand. I hope you have a Great road trip, Ohope is a great spot. well done

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Cheers Tony! Many more on the way. Ohope is amazing :)

@bajlandia2025 3 года назад

Super idea the caravan trip across an island! I can't wait guys 😍!

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thank you!! Hope you’re well

@PhoebeGrigor 3 года назад

Excited to follow this journey around our beautiful country!

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thank you Phoebe!

@dbltime 3 года назад

Congrats on your caravan purchase and future adventures. Happy travels. Looking forward to your videos.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thank you David!! We’re stoked to explore and share more

@johncarr9656 3 года назад

Great video!!! I love taking something that was well loved and giving it the tlc it needs to be loved by a new family!

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Couldn’t agree more John!

@tooxtalivai0690 3 года назад

Hopefully you guys get to Gizzy and enjoy the beaches and surf there, careful though you may not leave.

@markshoup 3 года назад

That’s an awesome little camper trailer Alex. Great floor plan and beautiful big windows. Enjoy! Look forward to your adventures.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Cheers Mark. We love the big windows too :)

@carolynrude2830 3 года назад

We upcycle everything. . great job

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Cheers to up cycling

@meg7088 3 года назад

Hi you three, wholey that Google maps is hopeless 😄 it took you right if the beaten track if it done its job better you would of gone through Rotoma and Rotoiti SHW 30 and you could've stopped at the lakes, Google maps put you on 34 and turn of onto Tarawera Rd, I'm glad you got through ok, that's a long bumpy pot hole road 😄 and your caravan has certaining passed the road worthy test going through Matahina Forestry, you gotta give it a name and a blessing 🥂🍾 I'm looking forward to your caravan adventure and be safe out there 👍🏾

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thanks Meg! We were very glad to get back on the pavement hahaha

@meg7088 3 года назад

@@AlexanderAyling A sigh of relieve seeing a real road lol safe journeys 👍🏾

@honee2short200 3 года назад

🥰🥰🥰 Yes I agree DIY is better, it just has more character.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Yup! Totally agree :)

@moniquevelasco20 3 года назад

Loving the new caravan! It’s really nice and it look in good condition. Give it a lot of TLC, it will be worth it. Can’t wait for the next adventure on South Island. Safe travels!😘🤗🌼🇻🇪

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thank you Monique!! More videos coming soon!

@jenohogan9254 3 года назад

That's really exciting for you two. I've been daydreaming of acquiring a camper of sorts. One day.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thank you Jen! Hope you can make it happen soon. All the best

@glendaeduardo2935 3 года назад

Hi Alex, such a cool caravan, very happy that u guys are able to do it, even during the pandemic. I bet u guys are feeling more relaxed now. Cute Lanka, Love this Dog 🥰❤

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thank you Glenda. Sharing lots of new videos coming soon

@Talula101 3 года назад

Yay you are in my home town. Welcome to Whakatane!!

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Yes! We loved it there. What a beautiful corner of NZ

@Talula101 3 года назад

@@AlexanderAyling I know right. I'm blessed to born and bred here. My American friends call it sleepy hollow lol.

@mrpaisleyshirt 3 года назад

Another interesting video, and good to see things being cleaned up and reused, in what has become, pretty much a throw away society. these days. Towing a caravan seemed to go out of fashion for some years, but I've certainly noticed a lot more back on the roads recently, mostly modern ones, but nice to see a few retro ones being brought back to life again as well. Hope the project goes smoothly and without any major complications, so you can get out and about with it. You'll have to get a lava lamp to put in it.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thank you Stephen. We will keep an eye out for the lava lamp lol

@jf6395 3 года назад

you should check the date codes on your tires especially the spare as it probably is the oldest...to make sure that it is safe if and when you need it...

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

It’s all been checked out with a valid WOF but good call

@aliciamcparland9264 3 года назад

Fantastic! We did similar with an old Bedford van xx You are going to love the south and all it has to offer xx

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Cheers Alicia!! Yes being self contained is so clutch!!

@manutemple1023 3 года назад

Hi nice caravan and you might want to put Rear Mud Flap's / Guard's on your car to Stop painting the Caravan every time it Rain's ;-) , enjoy your Road Trip..

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

We’ve got mud flaps but may need bigger ones haha

@sophiacastano7501 3 года назад

Thanks Alex! This was so very much fun to watch 🥰

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Cheers Sophia 🙏🏼

@manutdnz 3 года назад

I lived in ohope for the last 4 years until all of 1 month ago, the part down the end past the holiday park and near the golf course is my favourite part of ohope.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Yeah it’s so nice! We walked that whole beach and didn’t see anyone else. So amazing

@lynnhunt2865 3 года назад

All set up ready to go. I'm looking forward to seeing your travels to the South Island. If we ever get to travel again it's one of the places I'd love to visit. Did the North Island in my cousin's campervan last March. Good luck.

@Bellenickna 3 года назад

Hey u 3, it’s awesome to hear your down south now. Do not use google especially when towing anything lol. It can send u 2 some very scary roads indeed. Fine in the 4x4 though. Just a couple of other things u might want to know is we here in NZ can have 4 seasons in one day and the weather report is just a hopeful guide. Autumn down south can still get very cold and wet which u will remember from your uni days Alex, so u will require heating of some type to be truely comfortable especially once winter hits. Did camper van living for a couple of years and it’s a good idea to have scrabble and books too as some areas are a little spotty on the wifi. I sure u know all this as u r kiwi and have lived here, but friendly reminders can be helpful as I know I always forget something lol. Plus u lived in such a warm place for a long time so may not remember the cold so well. I had 2 solar panels on the roof so I never needed power or gas, so wouldn’t know what type of heating would work for u guys, but ask the caravan club and they will put u on to a good thing. Such a kiwi thing to caravan lol. I’m loving u guys!

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thanks for the tips Michelle! We definitely need solar panels and a battery and then would be truly self sufficient. We are also going to get a small space heater for further down south

@rogerb4436 3 года назад

You never had to permit your caravans etc except for the usual road safety stuff but over the years freedom campers in caravans and camper vans etc just dumped the rubbish, sanitary napkins and fecal matter in parks, playgrounds, parking lots and even just went to the bathroom in the trees and side of the road so they came out with this permit system. NOT everyone backpacker or traveler did this but alot did so the townships got up in arms and this is what happened. Hope you guys have an excellent trip.

@Andy_M986 3 года назад

Turn those beds around,join them,push them against the window,and then you will have more room,maybe a bathroom could fit in the extra space. :-)

@jonas.zehnder 3 года назад

Loved the video so much! It was great to follow you with the renovations, bringing the caravan back to life and ready for the road. Putting in the elbow grease definitely is worth it. Happy road tripping!

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thank you Jonas! Really appreciate your support and glad you liked the video

@jonas.zehnder 3 года назад

@@AlexanderAyling you’re very welcome. Excited about the upcoming roadtrip diaries on Instagram and YT :)

@patrizialaterra 3 года назад

Wow! I love this caravan 😍

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

So do we! Thanks Patrizia 🙏🏼

@mmcintosh8056 3 года назад

Hey Alex, if you get a chance during this month long trip, check out Wharariki Beach (near farewell spit), there's places in the area you can camp up. Its an amazing spot that not a lot of people know about. Fun fact, its the windows 10 default background.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

We’re heading there soon haha. Funny you mention that!

@mmcintosh8056 3 года назад

@@AlexanderAyling Awesome!! Try to go when the tide is out as it makes exploring the area much easier/better.

@effie-Toronto 3 года назад

I enjoy your videos Alex thank you for all the great content

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thank you Effie!! Much more on the way!

@timothyrooney3457 3 года назад

Loving the vlogs!

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thank you Timothy!! I’ve got a lot more great ones lined up! Stay tuned ;)

@natbeuth3959 3 года назад

You must go to St Arnaud when in the South Island. Most people go around the coast line but this place is just over an hour inland from Blenheim and looks amazing. And Selfishly, I’ve never been there and want to go so would love to see what you see. 😀

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Check the video on my other channel @Vagabrothers - I spent a few days at St Arnaud and loved it

@dandelionlovemonkey 3 года назад

Great move you 2! Lightweight, simple layout. Stoked for you. Greetings from Nor Cal:)

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thank you! Hope things are going better up in Nor Cal ✌🏼

@dandelionlovemonkey 3 года назад

@@AlexanderAyling We are fortunate to have 10 acres in the mtns. We love to go south on surf roadtrips with our VW Westfalia. Enjoy your adventures & new places to discover! 🤘

@MrOfrancis 3 года назад

If you are passing thru havealock ( South Island ), stop off and grab a fish pie from the bakery - amazing!

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Cheers Owen! We stopped through there a few days back! Cute town

@nardwalker219 3 года назад

One of the coolest blogs ive watched this week..... well yours and Van Neistat Spirited Man Blogs..... thank you for your content..... you guys are awesome.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thanks dude that’s nice to hear! Stay tuned more coming soon

@nardwalker219 3 года назад

@@AlexanderAyling yesssss cant wait.

@ozeslayer 3 года назад

So proud of you mate welcome to the rest of the world km 25mm hose and gas not propane lol good to see.

@Kacy990 3 года назад

Ok, I know it's not the point of this video but did anyone else almost have a heart attack at " a growing family of 3"?? I thought for sure I had missed something BIG lol

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Lol. 😂

@Kacy990 3 года назад

@@AlexanderAyling In all seriousness though, I really enjoy watching and keeping up with your lil fam. And this new move is so huge for you guys! Thanks for bringing us along 💜

@geecee1288 3 года назад

Me too but these guys are smart, having a child right now would be crazy

@casslarkin4567 3 года назад

Lovely, Alex AND NO commercials! Happy trails.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Cheers 🍻

@GODISMYSTERIOUS 3 года назад

Support the commercials while you watch the videos free. It is a fair game for both sides.

@juneterry8487 3 года назад

Love the vlog and so looking forward to following your Sth Island adventure. As a Nth Islander, I’m looking forward to see your trip down the West Coast and Southland. It’s the only part of NZ that I’ve not experienced so far. Go well and stay safe. 🌻🌹🌲🍂🌞

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Cheers June! We will do our best to properly document it!

@adriannegentleman83 3 года назад

Fiordland in the autumn, is going to be cold, hope you enjoy your trip through the south, is is so much more stunning than the north, but then I'm biased, being from the south myself. have fun

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thanks Adrianne! We’re going to bundle up and get down there

@shelzgaskin 3 года назад

Google maps in NZ is a whoooole different ball game haha Ive often said to my hubby that is would be so hard to follow here if you dont really know your way around. Glad you are both having a great time here! I am in Taranaki, hope you get to experience it here at some point on your travels :)

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thanks Michelle! Yes Taranaki is on the list! Surf Highway road trip is going to happen :)

@shelzgaskin 3 года назад

@@AlexanderAyling awesome you will love it!

@Viscous_Dampers_For_Houses 3 года назад

@@shelzgaskin Hi

@eileenhildreth8355 3 года назад

Grew up in the Eastern Bay of plenty and had many caravan holidays. Ohope Beach is my favourite beach in nz. Those logging roads are fun, but don't depend on Google maps in rural areas you could end up at a dead end.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Guess I’ll need a good old fashion map??

@eileenhildreth8355 3 года назад

@@AlexanderAyling i look on Google maps and plan my route, ignoring their directions..actual maps used to be available from the aa. The dead end experience happened to me in the far north

@rebeccareader3326 3 года назад

Loved this video! found you and Carrie about a year ago while in level 4 lockdown. And also live in the mighty Waikato :) :) I also love finding old things that just need a little clean up and with a little elbow grease they look like new. Too many people just throw something away and get new while there is still so much life left in it. Had a little giggle to myself when goggle sent you down a gravel road, hehehe. Having grown up here.... that road looked in pretty good condition, not too many pot holes!! Looking forward to seeing your upcoming videos, you are going to love traveling at this time of year with all the changes as we are now entering Autumn. Hope you have packed lots of warm things and heating because you will need it the further south you travel.

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thank you Rebecca! We’ve got some warm clothes but may get a little space heater for the caravan. We shall see

@mhollick63 3 года назад

You are the latest to join this craze. Kara and Nate, The Endless Advenutre and Flying the Nest have all bought/renovated vans/campers. I think all four of you are crazy. I spent my childhood in an RV and wouldn't go back. I think you should have had patience until Covid is over and then travel again. I'm vaccinated now and plan to fly in the fall.

@Andy_M986 3 года назад

They brought Vans,not Caravans,huge difference,and the Caravans are best by far. And New Zealand is free to travel,so why wait?Time waits for no man. . . . .

@Athomize 3 года назад

How stinking cute is your caravan ! I want one in the UK haha. freedom camping sounds like heaven, great work on doing the upgrades to achieve that, looking forward to more adventures!

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thank you!! @carrierad is the one who found it! It’s really comfy! Thanks for watching

@lostamonglocals5382 3 года назад

Exactly our thoughts! That huge window. So stinking cute

@thilinaampana1002 3 года назад

Nice video ❤

@sagua14 3 года назад

A caravan looks like such a good way to travel through NZ. Less expenses on hotels. Is it possible and safe to leave it at a parking spot and travel to the city? After watching the video, I am curious on how you fix the problem of the toilet and where to place it in the caravan?

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Hey Jennifer. Yes it is. We bought a trailer hitch lock and a wheel lock for when we need to leave it places. Although it’s always a good idea to not leave it too long unless it’s a safe secure spot. The toilet fits in a drawer in the caravan

@montsedl8894 3 года назад

This is awesome guys 🙏🌸

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thank you 🙏🏼😊

@annettegyde7585 3 года назад

In NZ, one of the best things you will find for elbow grease is Jif =)

@Sponjarvis 3 года назад

Some parts of this video were a bit like watching paint dry (literally) 😁. For some reason I found it funny when you showed the marine toilet and said you were “good to go”. Really enjoying the videos. So glad you and Carrie (and Lanka) are here. I noticed Lanka disappeared when there was work to be done - he is a smart dog. Have a fantastic trip in the South Island. I will be following (not literally).

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Sometimes paints gotta dry ;)

@joannewinter7879 3 года назад

Love the content please keep it coming. 🙏♥️🌝

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thanks Joanne! I’ve got two more videos shot and just waiting to be edited. Stay tuned

@therealzozvanoink 3 года назад

Don't forget to head to the Caitlins and Riverton when you are down south!

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

The Catlins are on the list. What does Riverton have? Other than a river I assume. Haha

@therealzozvanoink 3 года назад

@@AlexanderAyling Haha yes it is at the end of a river but it is a cute little seaside town. Great stop for lunch at the beach house cafe with awesome views. Then it's a really nice drive over the hill through Colac Bay, Gemstone beach and Monkey Island on the way to Te Anau.

@shelleysutcliffe8530 3 года назад

@@therealzozvanoink and surfing at Porridge 😀

@noustaichi 3 года назад

You're living the dream! Love from the fjords of Norway

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Thank you Kristian! If you’re in the fjords of Norway, so are you!

@michaelheliotis5279 3 года назад

Omg speaking of 'fjords', one of my pet peeves is how New Zealand English, although almost identical to British English with all the '-our' and '-ise' spellings and such, still retains 'fiord' as the officially correct spelling of 'fjord'. When anglophones first borrowed fjord from Norwegian, they Anglicised the spelling as fiord, but whereas basically every other variant of English has since adopted the original Norwegian spelling outside of existing place names like Canada's Grise Fiord and New Zealand's own Fiordland, New Zealand alone has retained fiord as the 'correct' spelling for the general geological feature. It drives me mad, though as a linguist I also find it very functional because the English usage of the word specifically refers to a flooded glacial valley, whereas the Scandinavian usage is more general and could refer to basically any narrow inlet of water. So because New Zealand English has the capacity to distinguish between the two uses with a different spelling for each, it allows you to write clear but largely useless sentences such as "My geologist wife is very excited to visit the Scandinavian fjords, even though some of them are not truly fiords." Though don't even get me _started_ on how several of NZ's sounds are not truly sounds, but actually fiords! Milford Sound included! 😱

@noustaichi 3 года назад

@@michaelheliotis5279 A big pet peeve, I see! I'll continue living in ignorance of the different ways English speakers spell and use our word 😂

@Talula101 3 года назад

@@michaelheliotis5279 Fiordland/Fjordland was named many years ago and not by Kiwis. What say I drop Jacinda an email and ask her if we can change the spelling. 😋😁😉

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

@@Talula101 😂🙌🏼

@Divineinnature 3 года назад

Yay are you coming to Dunedin

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Probably! It’s been over a decade now!

@hamidmirzaee6713 3 года назад

Hey I live in Auckland and it's a Interesting video i hope you guys are loving nz.... do a video on what is different between nz and usa and also which country is better overall living,cost,housing,jobs...

@steventhomas9461 3 года назад

New Zealand is EXPENSIVE ,living here is far from cheap

@temickab 2 года назад

Omg your dog looks so happy. I want to travel to New Zealand. The best place to travel to? Where I can meet natives and get some manuka honey? Heheh

@angelacollins85 3 года назад

Awesome, we also moved back to NZ recently and shipped our 1973 Viscount caravan back with us from Melbourne! Have been on the road with our kids since Nov, currently in Coromandel :) What is your plan with your dog? Many of the national parks don’t allow them so just curious if you’re bringing him along for the adventure?

@AlexanderAyling 3 года назад

Hey there. Yes Lanka is for sure coming with us and we’ve been putting him up in kennels along the way when we need too