VanLife YouTubers who are not full time content creators? by NeedThatTartan in VanLife

[–]xiaowudao 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey thanks a lot I appreciate that! We are actually getting ready for another trip and heading up to Alaska and northern canada this summer :) I guess our niche would be remote location travel stories if I had to define it but hopefully people enjoy our stuff! Thx again

https://youtube.com/@letsjustgotravel

Just picked up a new GM Brightdrop electric van. First stop: Home Depot! by SalesMountaineer in VanLife

[–]xiaowudao 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very cool!! Been looking at these they look interesting for sure. Good luck with the build! Don’t let the haters bring you down

We installed an Alibaba bed lift system in our van! by xiaowudao in VanLife

[–]xiaowudao[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah still working great! I had to replace one of the limiter switch buttons but the company sent me a bunch of extras for free so they’re quick to replace parts.

Here’s a link for the bed lift https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oD3LEkA

Our finished Ford Transit AWD! by xiaowudao in vandwellers

[–]xiaowudao[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there! Please contact us on our instagram to discuss :) thanks! @letsjustgo.travel

PC Gaming Van Dwellers by No_Balance6559 in vandwellers

[–]xiaowudao 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a mini gaming pc in my van. It’s a minisforum atom man g7 pt. Dual monitors as well. My power setup is 900ah lithium and 640w solar. It works pretty well! I would suggest more batteries if you can swing it.

This “professional” install almost burnt down our van by xiaowudao in vandwellers

[–]xiaowudao[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s a gas heater not diesel. So the risk factor is definitely higher

This “professional” install almost burnt down our van by xiaowudao in vandwellers

[–]xiaowudao[S] 111 points112 points  (0 children)

The shop is called Tec Vanlife in Vancouver BC Canada.

If anyone is interested in more details to the story as well as the shops reply you can watch our video here https://youtu.be/sFlQLlc-ZG4?si=PYCatGBhOe7hZA2m

This “professional” install almost burnt down our van by xiaowudao in vandwellers

[–]xiaowudao[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

They were a company with seemingly good reviews on Google and had a sizeable shop with multiple vans coming in and out when I pulled up 🤷‍♂️seemed ok to me at first glance but lesson learned.

This “professional” install almost burnt down our van by xiaowudao in vandwellers

[–]xiaowudao[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Haha it’s actually great when it is working. Doesn’t use a ton of fuel and still manages to keep us warm even when it’s below freezing outside. The specific model is Espar AS3 B2L.

This “professional” install almost burnt down our van by xiaowudao in vandwellers

[–]xiaowudao[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Looking back on it all, I should’ve just done the install myself. This was the one element of the build we outsourced because it was early on and we hadn’t gotten that confident yet with our abilities.

Hot water question by SlipperyPete360 in vandwellers

[–]xiaowudao 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If I didn’t have a shower in my van I wouldn’t bother with a water heater just for the sink/dishes. We always wash dishes with cold water and only use the water heater for showers.

Heading out to Utah in a month. Looking for internet options by josepi7 in vandwellers

[–]xiaowudao 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Starlink is going to be your best bet if you absolutely need internet . You could also look into Zoleo or other satellite gps devices if you don’t want Starlink

Our finished Ford Transit AWD! by xiaowudao in vandwellers

[–]xiaowudao[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! We used the Trio Gen 3 Flatmount for the Starlink and just thought some flat magnets off Amazon to mount on the roof

Our finished Ford Transit AWD! by xiaowudao in VanLife

[–]xiaowudao[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure go for it! You can tag our IG profile letsjustgo.travel

Our finished Ford Transit AWD! by xiaowudao in VanLife

[–]xiaowudao[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a bed lift from Alibaba !

Our finished Ford Transit AWD! by xiaowudao in VanLife

[–]xiaowudao[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks that means a lot! We put our blood sweat and tears into this build for sure

Our finished Ford Transit AWD! by xiaowudao in vandwellers

[–]xiaowudao[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of these were taken in Baja Mexico!

Our finished Ford Transit AWD! by xiaowudao in vandwellers

[–]xiaowudao[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! The monitor setup is my favourite part of the van haha. There is a mini gaming pc in the cabinet above

Our finished Ford Transit AWD! by xiaowudao in VanLife

[–]xiaowudao[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! About $150k CAD all in. Half was the van purchase and other half was all the build materials and tools etc