NEW Van Build | It's goodbye to Koti, and hello to Safari!

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3 жыл бұрын

We begin self converting our new van, a Renault Master LWB 2018, ready for new van life adventures as soon as the lockdowns are over.
The van build starts with us heading over to John's dads house for a little help in fitting three new windows. We're putting two in the rear doors and one in the side of the van so that we can have a view from the kitchen. Crusoe is ever-present and with Tara as the foreman, the project goes really well. Oh, and thanks for the help dad!
Our new van is called Safari. Koti, our old, and very loved first self converted van, meant 'Home', and Safari means 'Journey', which feels very appropriate as we embark on this new chapter as a travelling family.
We will certainly miss Koti, but we know that the new owners have adventure in their veins and will love the van as much as we do.
So, let's let the Safari begin!
We are the Newbys, John, Tara, and our two little boys Crusoe and Sawyer. We’re a family who are pursuing an alternative lifestyle, and after two years of full time travel we’ve taken root on an abandoned farm in Northern Portugal which we’re renovating into our dream off-grid homestead. We release new videos every Sunday sharing our story, and we’d love for you to be a part of it with us. Please remember to SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it’s free and super easy to do and it helps us hugely.
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@TheNewbys Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for tuning in and being a part of our journey! If you're new around here please remember to SUBSCRIBE, and why not come and join us in real time over on Instagram instagram.com/thenewbys/?hl=en and if you'd like more content and to support our journey further come and hang out with us on Patreon www.patreon.com/thenewbys Thank you so much, and remember BE BRAVE, THING BIG, EXPLORE!

@annewillmott3091 2 жыл бұрын

I’m working my way backwards to catch up with your wonderful vids, infectious happiness and enthusiasm xx Bless you both and the blessed babe xx

@TheNewbys 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anne, it’s been quite the adventure, two years so far and lots of different road trips and projects. Hope you enjoy watching as much as we enjoyed the adventure. 🙏🏡👍

@inabates8919 11 ай бұрын

Hmmm, I’m doing the reverse, from first, to last.

@lindamesa5122 11 ай бұрын

I know why Crusoe doesn't like loud noise daddy?? John is such a great dad got Crusoe strapped to his chest while he builds!❤❤❤❤❤❤ Is that moms good dinning room chair he just stood on with his shoes!? 😂😂😂😂😂

@annewillmott3091 2 жыл бұрын

Patience was rewarded, I’m so glad you had that magical ending to long hours of literally wandering in a wilderness. Those ticks were E…nor…mous!

@TheNewbys 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anne! Lovely to hear from you friend. What an adventure that was. Ticks! Urg horrible things. 🙏😊

@jangrinham9140 2 жыл бұрын

Just love watching your video's!! Looking forward to when you come to Zim. Tara will definitely need to meet the two men in your life xxx

@TheNewbys 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jan! We are excited to get to ZIM. Not long now!!! 👍❤️🛻

@TheDISSHonoredOne 2 жыл бұрын

dad's camera work :) great family

@TheNewbys 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 yeah, dads amazing behind that camera, actually just yesterday he got his first ever smart phone, an upgrade from his very “robust” Nokia!! Thanks for watching friend.

@tripmood365 2 жыл бұрын

Surprisingly convenient installation of windows :)

@TheNewbys 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tripmood365. You bet. That’s a really easy process. Turned out well. Thanks for watching friend. 👍🙏🚐

@tripmood365 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheNewbys Likewise the installation of solar panels. Installation doesn't seem to be any rocket science, thankfully :) If I were to do those electrical installations, then it would become rocket science (and just going ticket to the moon) 🚀

@MyFrenchLifeVienne 9 ай бұрын

Crusoe is adorable 🥰. Well done and congratulations 👏

@linamora9169 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful baby!!!

@Jacqueline-es5yb 2 жыл бұрын

wow your drawing is amazing, I don't know what you did/do for a living but you can certainly design!

@TheNewbys 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jaqueline!! ❤️❤️❤️

@ronwashbrook4689 3 жыл бұрын

Just recently "found" you both and feel inspired to get out more and travel, you are both (sorry Three) are so driven to explore the big world outside your door. In this video i particularly like in the description, the Quote about lines on a map and the bank, its so true, it reminded me of one of my favourite Quotes "life should not be measured by the breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away " keep up the good work ,i look forward to seeing the little growing whilst living a life exploring our wonderful planet .

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Few truer words ever spoken than the ones that end with “our wonderful planet”. Great to hear from you Ron and thanks for sending through your kind message. We hope that by travelling along with us, we can ensure you are entertained and that we can occasionally help take your breath away. Let us know where your next trip is and if you know some places we should stick on the must see list. Thanks !!

@rhondallyons9842 2 жыл бұрын

I just think traveling in the way you are is so wonderful and freeing! Crusoe is learning to sleep through any noise! 😁☺️

@TheNewbys 2 жыл бұрын

He certainly has! Thanks Rhonda!! 👍❤️

@westcorkfisher.3763 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant..my wife was watching this and think we recognise your dad..I am sure we meet them in Tenerife every January..if so..please say hi from Jeremy and Annette in Ireland..cheers..safe travels..

@TheNewbys 2 жыл бұрын

What a small world guys! Thanks for being here with us 🙏🏼

@ozisister 2 жыл бұрын

Still finding film clips I have not seen before….feels like finding an extra Christmas gift hidden behind the tree…I know you said make and model of van but even after rewinding could not quite make it out and my other half asked me. Cheers

@TheNewbys 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you friend. That’s a lovely comment. Great van that one was. We loved it! Thanks again for watching. ❤️❤️👍

@carolinewelham4998 Жыл бұрын

Well done John excellent job , it must have been a bit scary having never tried it before but looks great .👍❤️

@TheNewbys Жыл бұрын

Thanks Caroline. First time for everything right! Thanks again for watching friend. 🙏🙏👍🚐

@debracooney3428 6 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas 2023. Hope India is wonderful. I’m enjoying vintage videos.

@TheNewbys 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Debra. Merry Christmas to you 🎄🎅❤️✨

@SisMaria1 3 жыл бұрын

Love your vlog. Congratulations on the birth of your handsome son❤️

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maria, great to hear from you. We love putting these videos together, and have lots of adventures planed once the van is built. Thanks for your comment, great to have you along with us! 🙏🤩

@patth3676 2 жыл бұрын

So Cute Baby ❤️ ❤️ Congratulations on your baby , Take Care my friend.

@TheNewbys 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pat! ❤️

@alfonsdeml284 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guy's, i noticed you haven't used a rust proof paint on the freshly cut pannels. I hope it does't bite you in the butt down the track, anyway keep up the good work.

@TheNewbys 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alfons, thanks for your comment. Good idea, thanks for sharing. We will do our best to keep up the good work. Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🚐

@caterinavu6620 3 жыл бұрын

So excited for the new van!!! It's going to be wonderful for little Crusoe's adventures. I couldn't help but notice John's great skills designing Safari. If you feel like sharing, I'd be really interested about your backgrounds and how you took the decision about living the van life.

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Caterina! Thanks so much, that's really kind of you to say and we are SUPER excited to take Crusoe out for adventures!! We have both had careers in the Travel industry, and John has lived the life of an explorer having visited 163 of the 193 countries in the world. We made the decision to live the van life when Lockdown 1 ended in the UK and we wanted to get out and make the most of freedom, we never ever wanted to take it for granted again. Covid and lockdowns taught us to find opportunity in the chaos and just go for it, we were a little uncertain at times but it's been the best thing we've ever done. We hope that inspires other people to do the same and adventure as much as possible! Take care and thanks as always for being a part of our journey, it means a lot to us.

@caterinavu6620 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNewbys Your journey is indeed truly inspiring. I can imagine as new parents in the middle of the pandemic it can get scary at times but I'm sure the memories are priceless!!

@xchick10 3 жыл бұрын

OMG!!! HES SOOO CUTE!

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! We think so too 😍😍😍

@sheilagaleano365 3 жыл бұрын

Wow...so many changes...coming rapid fire. We will all miss "the old" but look forward to "the new." You are such a lovely and loving couple. Crusoe is one lucky laddie : )

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sheila! What a lovely comment, we so appreciate you being here and being part of our journey. We feel lucky to be Crusoes mum and dad, he’s the best. Take care and see you next week!

@sheilagaleano365 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNewbys Thank you and Happy Easter to your "and baby makes three" family : ))

@gedb3946 3 жыл бұрын

just subscribed and enjoyed this first video,look forward to watching your progress.good luck.

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

That’s such great news Ged, thank you! Looking forward to having you along for the ride. 😎

@enirakyllil 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulation with the new member of the family, he is absolutely adorable. And I love how natural you are including him in your vanbiuld😘👌🏼Thank you for sharing, this video added me so much insipiration, hope, joy and smiles🥰 Looking forward to continue follow☀️ Xoxo

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Lilly, thanks so much, lovely comments much appreciated. Always great to hear from you. Crusoe loves to be outside, so ensuring he is part of the van build will be important. It’s cool he’s chilled when we are banging too. I guess we are very lucky. :)

@janehutchinson9999 3 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable video, great skills you have and a beautiful little boy. Can’t wait to see more

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jane. Great to hear from you! Really appreciate you leaving us a comment. 🙏

@falleh5743 3 жыл бұрын

I watch you from Saudi Arabia keep going

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Falleh that’s amazing! We can’t wait to visit Saudi Arabia. Thanks so much for watching and being a part of our journey.

@falleh5743 3 жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure to meet you in my country, I will be waiting for you💐

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Falleh. We can’t wait to visit!

@fantasmasnolaboratorio 11 ай бұрын

new van... i'm on it... next episode. ;-P

@Latexhandske 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Hola and Tervetuola Safari! It´s DIY on a totally different level. Put in gear 7 and step on it!

@TheNewbys 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Meinart! It’s nearly finished and we’re so excited.

@Professionalmoochers 3 жыл бұрын

That’s some sketching that John! Can’t wait to see the finished article 👍🏼

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Profs, wowzers we are excited, the sketches just keep evolving, who knows what its going to look like!

@d8nielhz825 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats with your new Newbys member 🎈 Looking forward to seeing the rest of the build 😀

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks D8niel, good to hear from you again. Thanks for dropping us a line. We are super excited about the build, and so far, it’s going well. Next instalment on its way. Thanks for watching its great to have you along with us.

@d8nielhz825 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNewbys You make it fun and interesting to watch. Thank you 💙

@misse6800 3 жыл бұрын

Love watching u 2 now u 3 or 4 with safari 😊 can't wait to see more! u guys are so creative and handy and real and u make really simple interesting and enjoyable vids. Excited!! Happy family 👪

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Miss E great to hear from you and thank you for leaving us a comment. Pleased you are enjoying the videos. It's going to be some adventure that's for sure.

@lizziegsack 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your little baby! So cute :) The design looks awesome ! Lovin your dads cam skills haha! Windows look amaze

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lizzie! Haha yes, we don’t think dad should give up his day job hey 😜

@flaneur8469 3 жыл бұрын

Three windows in one day! Whoo-hoo! Great work. Keep it going.

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Flaneaur!! We really appreciate you watching and leaving us a comment. 🙏🏼

@flaneur8469 3 жыл бұрын

Three windows in one day. Whoo hoo! Great job. Keep it going.

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏼

@melindataljaard2753 6 ай бұрын

Love your videos!

@TheNewbys 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Melinda!!

@inabates8919 11 ай бұрын

Ver6 nice, jobs a good’n 👏😉💋❣️❣️

@pnewc8588 Жыл бұрын

Love your channel

@TheNewbys Жыл бұрын

Thank you friend!! 🙏🙏❤️❤️

@JohnBuckmanYT 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, we appreciate you being here with us!

@honeyhillartsdonnafoster3592 Жыл бұрын

Great job

@TheNewbys Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Donna ❤️😊

@felixwalraven7852 3 жыл бұрын

So excited to follow you on/in Safari!

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We’re so excited to be back and sinking our teeth into a new project!

@giseledomenech7696 2 жыл бұрын

Good job!!Congrats

@TheNewbys 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gisela! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. ❤️🙏🚐

@johnkiernan4225 3 жыл бұрын

Been a bit low AGAIN. But YOU all really cheered me up superb little boy😀 he's going to have a great LIFE with his special parents ENJOY😁

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

John!!! Man are we pleased to be back at it all. Totally hear you on the feeling low vibes, this lockdown has got very long winded and painful at times, but the sun shines this week and the key slowly starts to turn in the door to letting us all out. Hang in there friend! We're so grateful to have you along for the journey. Crusoe says hi!! 😁

@millinutz 3 жыл бұрын

So... let's go ! I'm ready to join you three on this one and am hoping we're gonna get to be with you fir the bew van build. Bye Koti 👋

@millinutz 3 жыл бұрын

scuse my spelling... should read, "be with you for the new" !

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

@@millinutz Thank you! We're super excited and thrilled to have you with us. Hope you've been well, it's good to be back.

@sarimikkila4574 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! I have to admit that I shed a tear or two, when you sold Koti. Especially now that I realised it was called Koti, not Cotty as I've always heard. May your journeys be safe and plentiful with Safari too and I hope it also takes you here to Finland.

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sari, wonderful to hear from you. Yes we were very sad to see Koti go. But Safari to the rescue! The build is going well and we certainly pan on driving back to Finland soon, maybe via Sweden this time. Watch this space!😃

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh Sari, we feel you! We were SO sad, but on to new adventures! Thank you for being a part of them and we cannot wait to get back to Finland as soon as we can! Take care.

@JnWmMatt 11 ай бұрын

❤

@parkay3560 3 жыл бұрын

loving you guys and yur channel. best of wishes for the build.Ive liked and subscribed

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kenny, thank you for subscribing, great to hear from you! The new van is coming along nicely and soon we will be able to travel again. Off on new adventures. Thanks for joining us. 🙏👍😎

@parkay3560 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNewbys I'm still struggling to find a van myself to convert and it seems many dealers have added "Covid tax" to the prices.So affording one is not on the cards at the moment.However, great uplifting conversion channels like this not only help me learn good skills,but keep my enthusiasm alive. one day, like you guys, I'll start my converting journey-probaby when Crusoe is in high school lol.

@rubymanahan9421 3 жыл бұрын

You’re the best ❤️

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh thank you Ruby, that’s made our day. 🙏🏼❤️

@rubymanahan9421 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNewbys I started watching van videos months ago and then bought a van to travel around Australia! Your build on Koti video was the first I ever watched and was also the inspiration for our van build design we are building now!! 🤗 so thank you so much for sharing!

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

@@rubymanahan9421 Thanks for telling us that, soooo cool!!! Will you let us know how your van works out? We would love to hear about it! Thanks again for travelling this road with us. :)

@rubymanahan9421 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNewbys we absolutely will! Thank you for being such a beautiful inspiration 🦋

@rubymanahan9421 3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck with your new build can’t wait to see it!!

@johnkiernan4225 3 жыл бұрын

Say hi to Crusoe for me and thanks, we knocked down BUT we always get up and stronger 😁😁😁

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Always!! We will all come out of this stronger. Sending you strength John, you rock! x

@user-nt8ck4zg4z 3 жыл бұрын

Love the new van. We had the same size one but it was a professional conversion. You are both so talented and it’s such a sense of achievement to do it yourself. Plans look great but a quick question why have you not included a shower and toilet area knowing how you travel around and often don’t use campsites. That is my main priority to have a loo room 😂especially getting up in the night. Look forward to seeing the rest of the build. What a cute contented baby you have. Gorgeous.

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Nicky, what a lovely comment! We’re super stoked to get to adventuring in this van. We are putting in a loo and an outdoor shower, it was one of things we wanted to change about Koti and why we got a bigger van. The loo will probably live under one of the seats, and the shower out the back but we’re still figuring it all out - watch this space! Thanks so much for tuning in, stay safe and happy Sunday!

@millinutz 3 жыл бұрын

195 cm minus the thickness of the insulation on both sides will make your bed shorter !! By the time the floor and ceiling isolation is in, you'll probably not be standing so upright as you can now.

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Good point, let’s see we are looking at some pretty cool kit for insulation so hopefully will keep most of the space. Watch this space!!! :)

@perpetuumfit-onlinepersona7023 3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys ... is this Master is L2H2 base ??? Congratulations on new van and hope You will visit Poland again soon

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

Hey!! It’s definitely H2 and a long wheel base so we think the answer is yes! It is 3.7m long inside the back. And we’d love to come to Poland again, we loved it. Thanks for watching and being a part of our journey.

@perpetuumfit-onlinepersona7023 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNewbys 3.7m wow , so its defo l3h2 then :) Lovely , good luck and see You somewhere on the roads !!!

@millinutz 3 жыл бұрын

Just wondering if you told us how many miles you experienced with Koti ?

@TheNewbys 3 жыл бұрын

About 15,000 miles. A great van, and we will miss it very much. :)

@aashausha992 Жыл бұрын

Hello sister how are you today...

@TheNewbys Жыл бұрын

We are great thanks Aasha! Thanks for watching friend 😊🙏❤️

@Robin-ni8po 2 жыл бұрын

DO YOU EVER GO TO WORK

@TheNewbys 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rosie, Great to hear from you friend, its been quite a week! Good question. If you imagine work as sitting behind a fixed deck or going to a fixed location, then the answer is no we don’t ever GO to work. We are however always at work, busy busy with different projects, like KZfaq. For example, did you know that to put a video together normally takes over a day of work? We also freelance and of course building the van could also be considered work, we build ourselves rather than pay other people to do it for us, saving rather than earning. We are also very careful with the money we do earn. Thanks for your question, and thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🚐