WATER LEAKS & REWIRING OUR 8 MONTH OLD CARAVAN... || PLUS fitting a Stone Stomper and Awning Support

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Many of you have asked how we're getting on with the van, here's a little bit of an insight into what's happened and where we are at...
Moving on... We've also got a few new mods to fit before we tackle 1000km of corrugations on our next family van trip!
Cheers!
Cam, Tiff, Chloe and Brodie
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@bazz1376 Год назад

Congratulations on keeping a positive mindset during what appears to be a trying time, now that you mentioned it, our van awning could use a little support, me telling the awning that it's doing a good job and to hold up it's end, doesn't seem to be working.👍👍

@WildTouring Год назад

Haha cheers Bazz! 😂

@WildTouring Год назад

Gday Bazz, you were randomly selected for the awning support! 🙂 send me an email at wildtouring1@gmail.com and I’ll organise posting it out to you mate 👍

@MKJ5550 Год назад

This is why I can’t put $100k down on a “quality” van.. for most of us who work 5-6 days a week constantly talking to the dealer and taking the van back and fourth when you don’t live local.. couldn’t think of anything worse. Glad you guys have things sorted look forward to seeing your next trip!

@overlandturtle4630 Год назад

Too true Matt. You spend thousands and you have so many things to fix in todays vans they are a disgrace.

@WildTouring Год назад

Yeah totally hear where you are coming from! We’ve been saving up our list of warranty issues to form a longer list. Just not feasible to be going back to the dealer after every individual issue! 😫

@henrydipaolo4517 Год назад

All manufacturers are the same because the industry is unregulated and the skill of the workers and the QA of the manufacturers is very poor by other industry standards. What sets vans apart is how well the manufacturers back their products and customers. I think the Willow RV is a good product but the management of Willow have lost their way since covid and back up service went down the toilet over the last 12 months. It's slowly restoring but a lot of damage has been done to the brand. I have 2 Willows. One brand new for sale that I can't give away because of the negative publicity and one I travel full time in that's 18 months old and has never had any issues with it.

@beeragonewhere2819 Год назад

@@henrydipaolo4517 The Willow RV is a good product ? You must be on drugs and or work for that company. Backing up there products, Did you not see the unsealed undercarriage ? Anyone with a brain would know that was a problem. And paying that much should not mean you have to keep going back time and time and time again. The owner of the company should be shot. It deserves negative publicity.

@maingey1 Год назад

An option for the floor vent, Make a mesh panel then fit air con filter material to it. This will filter what can get through it and create extra flow resistance to ensure the caravan can still pressurise the van, and serviceable.

@WildTouring Год назад

Good suggestion, thanks mate!

@4x4touring47 Год назад

Nothing negative in there whatsoever! In fact considering everything you've been through I would call it extremely positive!! Having to bloody rewire the whole van is completely ridiculous but obviously necessary for peace of mind. I'd be interested to know the details and why it wasn't deemed necessary by the manufacturer but you felt it had to be done. I do understand why you didn't go into depth tho. Must have cost a good few grand. Gotta go the 300 👌👍😎 Just seen Tiavs exhaust install and I want some of those speakers for my 90 series Prado 😁😜 That just looks like too much fun to play with

@TheGovomg Год назад

Hey Cam and Tiff You guys rock, those problems would make most people angry and bitter, but you guys stay calm and composed, its a real testament to your character, well done Wild Family!

@karl4834 Год назад

Now theres a brand I'd avoid. Those are all unacceptable issues, made all the worse by the need to access Consumer Law protection to no avail.

@c-est-la-vie Год назад

Well Willow is definitely off my list. Spending that much money on a van, I would want better quality. Sorry.

@nickslotus9490 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for your honesty guys. Have put me off a Willow - let’s hope they lift their game

@furtherupthetrack7583 Год назад

Cam, Tiff, Chloe and Brodie thanks for the video 👍👍👍

@JustcruznRob-AlanaBuick Год назад

Awesome to see & hear it’s all coming together, really pleased for u both. Go the Y62 !! Cheers

@BozSpooner Год назад

Good to see you guys back...Cam Tiff and the kids look well YAY nice work guys bit of DYI looks wicked nice work

@stuartanderson842 Год назад

That was the best presentation on what went wrong.keep up the great work

@dropbearstorage Год назад

We always love your honesty whenever you review anything guys. Never any drama, just facts. Thank you.

@deirdrefisher2773 Год назад

Thanks for sharing and your positive attitude. We to had water ingress on a new van due to poor pipe application which fortunately my husband could fix. So fortunate to have very handy men around. Love our van now we’ve made it our own. Happy travels 👍

@slowboat6021 Год назад

thanks for being candid about the van issues, dealer support is a godsend in those situations.

@Passchy7 Год назад

Love watching you guys every week. Great vid. Appreciate the honesty about the van without being negative. Happy travels Wilds'

@WildTouring Год назад

Cheers! 🙂

@The_MTRs Год назад

Awesome vdo as always, that awning support would be great for our van, hint hint. Keep up the great content 👏 👌 👍

@ozxplorer2258 Год назад

Thanks for the update would love the awning bracket

@stevesmith3556 Год назад

Sorry to hear about all the issues. Sounds like you've got it about where you want now, though. 👍

@ab7406 Год назад

Good vid guys, be great to get your spare awning support Thanks, Adrian

@user-tu3jy3om1l Год назад

Thanks for another great video . Don`t think your negative about the issues you have had, it`s good to share it in a honest way . The awning bracket looks like a great idea our new Villa didn`t come with one either cheers Pete

@wyattfamily8997 Год назад

You guys "telleit as it is" so much appreciated by many.

@_WildAdventures Год назад

Very well put together video. Great job guys!

@WildTouring Год назад

Cheers guys! 😊

@sharondoyle8947 Год назад

Love watching you guys! You’re so natural and always up to answering questions! Would love to be in the running for the awning support thingo 😂 that you’re giving away. Thanks guys

@craiglevi2397 Год назад

Awning support, would love it. Cheers guys

@ShedintheValley Год назад

Hey Cam and Tiff, like you we have been a young caravanning family and just convinced my parents to do the same. They have bought a brand new van and also having issues. Great to see you’re still positive about it, keep smiling. Would love to go into the running for the awning support for them. They have a 21 ft with no support at the moment. Makes total sense to support that span! Keep up the solid honest vids. Love your work 👍

@baumie4618 Год назад

Love the awning support mate!😊

@stevenicsadventures Год назад

Glad to see your settled with van . Some great mods too .. mmm 1000kms of red dirt you say ..

@ohanatravels12 Год назад

I love your honesty guys, our caravan has had a few issues too so it's gives us a little comfort that it's not just us 😊. We would like to be in the running for the awning support, I didn't even know about them.

@WildTouring Год назад

Cheers! Yeah it sounds like most people do unfortunately!

@bugsy1254 Год назад

Wow! Well that's Willow off my list and just as well. I'm not a calm person and they'd be calling the police if I ever had cause to argue with them. So I do appreciate your info keeping me out of trouble.

@travismcintyre2072 Год назад

Luv the awning support, we start our half lap June 18th. Can’t wait… Travis

@nick_lance Год назад

Love the honesty guys. We're a few years behind you with touring decisions and purchases, so having you go through it all is massively helpful. Legends! 🤙😊

@WildTouring Год назад

Stick with a tent 😂😂 haha

@nick_lance Год назад

@@WildTouring 🤣🤣

@jillflakemore8664 Год назад

Hi guys, we are currently building our own van, the awning support will come in very handy !!!

@kristinaobst15 Год назад

Don't be sorry about being negative.......it's your honest opinion therefore it's totally valid. Your van is coming together nicely 👌

@WildTouring Год назад

Thanks Kristina, appreciate your support!

@evanheymer Год назад

Wow you guys are far better than me. To have water leaks and to re wire a new van at your own cost and still be positive, I would have lost my mind so well done guys and I hope you have many great trips in it.

@chrisrobilliard2811 Год назад

We loved your honesty with your van ! We have been to that van yard many times crawling over and sitting in in all the vans there as we are in the process of upgrading our van which is a 2003 heritage. We love all the new vans but have now decided to purchase a pre Covid van for that very reason. Glad you have got it all sorted and you are happy. Willow are a beautiful van. We would love that awning bracket 😊

@WildTouring Год назад

Probably a good move as the first owner will most likely have fixed up lots of the little issues, made improvements etc! 🙂

@laurenvarley7476 Год назад

Impressed how composed you both are with the issues the van has had. You are not negative at all. Would love an awning support!!!

@WildTouring Год назад

Thanks Lauren! 🙂

@Cameron_W Год назад

Haha Brodie’s really finding his cheeky side 😆 Nice vid and van update, always good to see the little mods others make to their vans. I only realised this week how those awning supports work…I thought ours had been installed too low (or was for hanging naughty children from), until I realised it pivots with the awning 🤦‍♂️

@aliebenberg6668 Год назад

Great Video - definitely go the Y62. Would love the awning cradle!

@hankwiltschut Год назад

Thanks for the offer of the awning support… I would love it please. I need one for my van before we do the Gibb in June / July + the GCR on the way home to Perth. Great channel. Cheers.

@leealdous4609 Год назад

Well done guys. Thanks for sharing and being honest with the whole deal. Bloody hell what a nightmare 😳 we too had a van with water leak, damage due to water leak, hubby rewired and also fixed other issues. This was now some 6yrs ago so this kinda thing not new. Like you it was just too hard and we fixed it ourselves, pays to be handy. The heartbreak and stress just wasn't worth the fighting We sucked it up and moved on So you can imagine when we purchased our new van 18months ago it was a long process. We made our list, as you guys did, I've watched that vid. I also purchased the icheck tyre pressure thingys thanks to you recommendation 👍

@WildTouring Год назад

Cheers Lee. It’s a pretty stressful time! Hope you’re new one is a much better experience 👍🏼

@leanneanderson9522 Год назад

Not negative, just telling it how it is. Love your vids & honesty.

@WildTouring Год назад

Thanks for your support Leanne!

@That_is_for_me_to_know Год назад

Sounds like basic Quality Control wasn’t done at manufacture or dealer pre-delivery for some things. Also recommend fitting awning rafters, Aussie Traveller seem to be the best We used the same chopping board and placed it on the bed for travelling

@WildTouring Год назад

Awning rafters are my next purchase! 👌

@t.r.o.e3702 Год назад

Great video guys. We would love one of the caravan awning supports for ours.

@markkershaw3875 Год назад

thanks for the great vid. our van also came into Perth from Victoria also without a awning support so would love it. our van is an 18ft. cheers

@chrisbrayley6271 Год назад

I would definitely love one. Can I just say that whenever you speak it's without any malloced just your own experience and what works. Just get out there can't wait for the upcoming events 😊

@WildTouring Год назад

Thanks Chris, really appreciate the support mate 👍

@lucymead741 Год назад

Would love to be in the running for the awning support contraption for our brand new van! Really enjoyed your video, all these upgrades and tips are very useful :)

@yusufsayed1583 Год назад

Thanks for sharing 👍 Greetings from south africa 🇿🇦

@wendyoswald6610 Год назад

Glad you guys have finally got your van sorted love your styling Tiff Also I’ve been pestering hubby to put a awning cradle in our van would love to get your spare one 😉🤞

@jonathanwilmot9047 Год назад

We just bought a caravan and would love one!

@markpalmer5787 Год назад

Finally sorted. How long😅😅. But these things are sent to test us. By the looks of it, you made it through. Now time to hit the road and make some lasting memories, with the kids. Safe travel guys... Ps. Go the 62😉😉

@Legaleze Год назад

I’m no electrician either but 1.5mm cable is usually used for lighting circuits and 2.5mm is for power points etc.

@lennylinham8917 Год назад

I would love the awening bracket please. Keep the vids coming 👍🏻

@jadeg01 Год назад

I’d love the awning roller… just realized that’s just the thing that would solve the sag in the middle of ours!!! You guys are amazingly level about all the issues… maybe you could try create a flap in that hole kind of like a dog door with light magnets across the bottom to auto locate /close it ?

@sonjaparkin9920 Год назад

I’d love the awning roller we’ve just bought a new awning great video

@shanelindeberg Год назад

I’d love one of these supports for my new van 😊

@offcampnandy7727 Год назад

Great episode Guys 👍👍👍Having an older van ( 2015 ) I was thinking of getting the inverter hard wired into our van, I didn't even think about the wire size, food for thought, i'm going to have to check now 🤔🤔🤔 Cheers for sharing, keep the awesomeness coming 👍👍👍 Cheers Andy 🍺🍺🍺

@WildTouring Год назад

Cheers Andy, yeah might be worth a look!

@chrissnibson3676 Год назад

We've just picked up our new van and heading up to the Gibb in June. The awning support would come in handy for our Aussie Traveller awning.

@corydryden5056 Год назад

When you put your awning away, move the strap to the center so you can pull it out easier.

@landlessjo Год назад

I'd love one!!!

@jeffmclaren7789 Год назад

Stop the dust get an electrical switchboard filter. By the way if that cable was undersized can’t believe the van company aren’t being prosecuted. Thanks for the video.

@Auspoilt Год назад

100% can understand your disappointment! My hubby and I bought our first brand new van this year and were a little underwhelmed with the quality of finishes etc for the price we paid. But in saying that love what we have and will fix ourselves. Love that you show the good, the bad and the ugly! 🤘

@WildTouring Год назад

Thanks Kerry, all the best with your van!

@user-ii2nw2il8d Год назад

Thanks for the honest content. We would love the awning support for our renovated 20ft 1975 viscount

@philwalsh9921 Год назад

Hi guys we have the same cupboard and draw latches as you, I had to order 10 of them, they are not really smooth when opening but I have spares now, cheers guys have fun Phil and Kerry

@WildTouring Год назад

Yeah we’ve found a few to be quite sticky! And yet some in the really high traffic areas work perfect! 🤷‍♂️

@Cadz-On-Tour Год назад

I was always looking at Willow from trip in a van days and then when you had done your research, and went Willow I was stoked! Love your feed back, and I’m still keen for weights and insulation etc😝Cheers guys.

@WildTouring Год назад

The insulation is 👌, only downside is it takes longer to cool down on really hot days. Tiff loves that it stays toasty warm overnight without the need for a heater though! Fully loaded the van is bang on 3T.

@biglap.australia Год назад

@@WildTouring we had a Jurgens before our Traveller. Just so you know the guys who own Willow use to work at Jurgens. So it was interesting hear your comments because some of the cabinet issues you were having we had also on the Jurgens. Funny that. Anyway, I was quite concerned going from a sandwich panel like the Jurgens and Willow to “stick and tin” on the Traveller. After 14 months full time on the road including a 7 week stint working in Kalgoorlie from January to March the cooling and heating of the Traveller has been a surprise. I remember the Jurgens heated up quickly but was great on cold nights.

@brettbentley9488 Год назад

Would love to win the awning support. Our first van is on order. So excited! 😊

@takingwandaoutyonda Год назад

Oh we would love an awning support if fortunate enough to be chosen 😊😊 It would have been perfect for our trip down the Tanami last year, but it may help on the Birdsville Track later this year 😊

@snuffyupagus2216 Год назад

Car air filter for the gap, just put metal mesh in front to stop mice!

@WildTouring Год назад

Cheers for the suggestion!

@smurfzilla5756 Год назад

G'day guys we to have had troubles with our Snowy caravan. Love the mods use have done. I would love one of those caravan awning supports bloody good idea.

@WildTouring Год назад

Hope you’ve managed to sort your issues! 😞

@smurfzilla5756 Год назад

@Wild Touring We are still waiting on the block out blind for the skylight to be fixed. We need to change the mirror in the bathroom as it's roof to floor and you can watch yourself on the toilet 😆 🤣.

@travellingozadventures7442 Год назад

We ordered our van and it’s not what we ordered and the manufacturer didn’t care and we love the videos and adventures you and your family do.

@benandvonrichards9073 Год назад

Hi Tiff, Cam and the rest of the Wild Tribe. Would love to win the awning bracket, as it would be a great addition to our new to us newage gecko. Looking forward to hearing about your next big adventures.

@bevster80 Год назад

Love watching your videos with my husband. We have just put a deposit on a new van that is going to be our home in a few years time. Would love the awning support bracket to put on when we get it 😊

@WildTouring Год назад

Thanks for watching! 🙂

@deon200 Год назад

I'd love to be in the running for the awning support. Thanks

@cathbp4089 Год назад

Like your positive attitude despite the issues...

@WildTouring Год назад

Thanks Cath, plenty more we could have said but onward and upwards 😊

@Ranger670 Год назад

Have to say, I admire your patience and tolerance. You are very Zen about the niggles of your van purchase and the corrective action process. I haven't heard of anyone who's recently purchased a new, high tech van getting it completely right from their pick up day. Annoying (and inconvenient) returns for warranted work seems to be the order of the day. I've formed the view that it's an industry ATD problem. However, I don't want to come across as negative and hope your once in a lifetime purchase experience hasn't been tarnished. I not sure I could cope (or react) as well as you! Best wishes for your coming trip. Looking forward to the videos.

@WildTouring Год назад

Thank you! Probably why this video came out 8 months later. We’ve had time to calm down and move on now 🙂

@peterfindlay5820 Год назад

To sort your dust issue with the hole in the floor. We use a pressurising fan which fits to the roof and pressurises the van to prevent dust ingress. Works a treat. Just remember though that at night with heater on, the roof fan will vent heat. To fix this we put Velcro around the fan housing and put a piece of ply (covered in cloth to make it nice) over it to prevent heat loss. When we start driving, we remove panel and start fan.

@suecollins8554 Год назад

Love watching you videos Great little hacks for the van. We have purchased the water guage and makes things easier. Would love to have the awning support as we have a couple of gravel trips to do. Keep up the good work

@WildTouring Год назад

Cheers Sue!

@peterierino9508 Год назад

Story gets better

@boxheadmr Год назад

We have had some issues with our van as well. Its a shame but put it all behind you and keep on staying positive. Would love the aussie traveller bracket. Good Aussie company

@WildTouring Год назад

Sorry to mate, hope you’ve managed to get them sorted!

@friederikecrowe3598 Год назад

We love the mods of your van because we have got the same one. If you have still got the spare awning support, we would love it for our willow and hope to catch yas somewhere on the road

@erichoward2106 Год назад

Hi Cam and Tiff, Thanks for your videos for my new van, It wasn't an option available but in hind sight it should have been. I'd love the awning support, If successful Ill make a video of how I installed it. Cheers E&W

@peterryan7340 Год назад

Awesome slow mo 👌

@WildTouring Год назад

Had a good chuckle about that 😂

@Australiais Год назад

We have had a great run with our Willow, one of the best out of the box towing rigs we have had and generally better build than our last three vans (two different manufacturers ) Hope you get to enjoy the van and explore more of Oz.

@WildTouring Год назад

Glad to hear! We are quite happy with the van now and think it’ll be great long term 🙂

@lukealexander392 Год назад

We would love one 🙏

@ingomenges7552 Год назад

Hey Cam. Good content as always. On your neon Patrons backdrop .... that should be Patreons 😉

@WildTouring Год назад

Cheers mate, Patreon refers to subscribers as Patrons - so I'm just running with that!

@JayWilFo Год назад

Thanks for the video Since you’ve put so much work into the van you’ll have to change the decals on the van from Willow RV to Wild RV 😋

@WildTouring Год назад

Haha we actually took all the decals off!

@biglap.australia Год назад

@@WildTouring while travelling through WA we saw a Zone RV. All the decals were removed! The only way I knew it was a Zone was of their distinctive look. Someone’s must have been disappointed.

@benedwards4453 Год назад

We’d love an awning support! Happy to pay for postage. Cheers for the vid

@WildTouring Год назад

Cheers mate!

@bryancavanagh9522 Год назад

Hi make like a fly screen frame but put a filter fabric in it. I made on for a roof hatch and I put like a vacuum cleaner filter in it works a treat.

@brettwenban5891 Год назад

Another great video guys.. how about fitting a lawnmower filter down in the cavity / make a mounded in-between 2 bits of flat steel & maybe a 12v fan from a computer behind it??? Just a idea 💡 😂

@rodgrapes5564 Год назад

If you haven't already invest in a set of Aussie traveler anti flap ends for the awning. There brilliant, you can attach the end walls to them as well Werth a look. Have fun always.

@WildTouring Год назад

Cheers! Currently on my list to buy! 👍

@johnshaw8371 Год назад

i love one great video

@PedroHall84 Год назад

Y62 Cam 👌🏻

@donaldward6 Год назад

Hi Cam and Tiff I would love the awning support bracket as we have to have a new awning fitted after Waikerie Easter storm and I was actually considering getting one fitted at that time. This comes at the perfect time. I love your informative channel by the way.

@WildTouring Год назад

Thanks mate!

@ladysusanjane2682 Год назад

Hey. I put non-slip matting under my ikea chopping board and remove the board onto the bed when travelling. Very handy✔️

@WildTouring Год назад

Good idea 🙂

@brentwall9786 Год назад

Hey there, Cam and co, I actually enjoyed this video. It had everything which is great for a change. Mate, re vehicle to purchase, the misso and I have had our new Y62 for only weeks. Trust me and go with one, you won't be disappointed.

@WildTouring Год назад

Cheers Brent! Congrats on the new car 😁

@brentwall9786 Год назад

@Wild Touring Thanks mate, FYI, WILD62 is available on a WA custom number plate!! 🤣🤣👍

@WildTouring Год назад

@@brentwall9786 I’ve already been eyeing off some new plates but Tiff says it’s a waste of money 🤭😂

@zoezoe610 Год назад

The awning gizmo would be handy for our 14' awning if you get no other takers. We are just up the road in Perth. Thanks 😃

@geniandrew3597 Год назад

I would love the bracket for the awning, I desperately need one. Thankyou 😊

@trip42australia Год назад

We’d love an awning support. Touring around western Queensland at the moment and the awning is copping a flogging

@user-kd2jo4pj2g Год назад

Hi Cam, an option for the floor might be fit an automotive air filter to the top, stop the dust and allow airflow.

@merv190 Год назад

Wow that’s a lot of issues, can’t believe you handled do well .. but then again off camera !! 😀 I just wouldn’t put up with all that and not seek some form of compensation. It’s brand new, stuff like that shouldn’t happen and people need to push back and not just semi except it as normal for a new product. I’m wondering what’s going to fall apart when you hit the dirt. I hope it all goes well for you. Thanks for your straight forward honesty, I’m sure it helps a lot of people.

@dominic-ryan Год назад

You guys have every right to feel salty about having sub par support for non trivial issues on a brand new van costing mega bux. Build defects happen, it is that follow up support that sets the manufacturer apart. Will be really interested to hear more on how you get on with your 24V system. I'll be looking to do something similar with our next van as the voltage sag on 12v with high draw loads isn't ideal.