Our 50 Year Old Caravan is Getting an UPGRADE | preparing for new suspension & giveaway announcement
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Ай бұрынThis week we are preparing our vintage Viscount for new suspension so our 50 year old beauty can get further off-road. Stick around to the end of the video for our 50K giveaway! Thanks so much for joining us on this adventure.
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About us:
We're Jack & Megan, and in late 2020 we sold our belongings and packed our lives into our 2005 Toyota Troop Carrier to travel Australia. Our original plan was to complete a full lap of Australia and return home to Perth to resume our 'normal' lives. We decided we wanted to document our lap for the future and began sharing weekly travel vlogs of our life on the road and fell in love vlogging, filmmaking and sharing our lives with you. We completed our first lap and couldn't imagine living any other way so we decided to continue travelling and calling the Troopy home. We have gone on some crazy adventures since then and it is all thanks to you tuning in to join us every week.
@MsSmcinerney Ай бұрын
You can switch back and forward on the one video between Megan in Japan and what you are doing, Jack. All viewers are interested in both of you.
@kylieg2251 Ай бұрын
I think the Japan trip should be included on this channel. The channel is about you guys and your adventures. People can always pick and choose what episodes to watch 😊 Congrats on the 50k, you deserve it and I’m sure Merv is proud!
@joelsmellie8334 Ай бұрын
Hey Guys definitely keep it all in one channel you will dilute yourselves. Our Caravan is called Mabel but if we win I'll rename her Merv
@anagouveia2019 Ай бұрын
Congratulations on your 50k + i love the caravan build so far and cant wait to see the end result. Batnroom is definelty a great way to complete Murtle. Also Merve will fit in just right once the final product is done. Congrats once again. Both my husband and i love watching all your videos and look forward to each one coming GO MERVE. Also if we win the money would go towards a deposit on a caravan . Xxxxxxx
@BManSteMax Ай бұрын
Congrats on 50k guys, you two helped this family get through long COVID days at home 👍. Also.....MERV for prime minister!!!
@tomgilligan9441 Ай бұрын
It’s definitely crazy how far you guys have come. With watching your videos it’s so interesting and surprising that you guys haven’t got a bigger following, keep doing what you are doing. RIP Merv
@MooreWeekendWandering Ай бұрын
Stay on this channel, don't separate the channel. Poor MERV!! Hopefully he makes a full recovery ❤
@DamagedDingo Ай бұрын
On a quiet farm where cows roam free, Lives one-armed Merv, a mystery. In his caravan, old and worn, He haunts the dusk, both eerie and forlorn. Painted face with a twisted grin, Merv’s dark eyes pull you in. Among the barns and moonlit calm, His eerie laugh chills the farm.
@BirdDesignNZ Ай бұрын
Congrats on the 50k 🎉🎉🎉 Mercury would be so proud too, if he doesn’t make it into Mert you should make a painting or photo of him for the wall where you found him 😎 Loving this build series! And also definitely keep all the videos in one place 😊
@grahamwilliams4166 Ай бұрын
Congrats on 50k. Give Merv a supa glue bath, he will be fine! Looking forward to seeing the bathroom fit out and the curved lounge recovered and back in.
@tombarnes9267 Ай бұрын
Huge achievement reaching 50k subscribers. Merv would be proud.
@liampoor9699 Ай бұрын
This build series has been Merv-alous to watch. Can't wait to see Myrtle finished and conquering Australia
@Ninja_chihuahua Ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@glennjenkins559 Ай бұрын
Merv
@glennjenkins559 Ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@65cj55 Ай бұрын
Jack was very Mev-ous taking those Axles out.
@Ninja_chihuahua Ай бұрын
@@65cj55 😂😂😂😂 but he did a Merv-olous job of it in the end!! I was quite Merv-ed by his accomplishment!!
@lianaslemmings6171 Ай бұрын
Merv-alous reaching 50k I would recommend that you Keep all content on the one channel guys( we all know just where to find you and your wonderful stories) Loving the Myrtle content
@cazperry9237 Ай бұрын
"Merv," you 2 have come so far. Looking back on when you 1st started so young(which we have followed you). It's been amazing going on this journey with you with Myrtle. You both are so brave. Keep going strong, and Megan, enjoy your trip with your mum to Japan. ❤
@benbofficial Ай бұрын
It's crazy how far you guys have come. Congratulations on 50k subs! Can't wait for you guys to get the next 50 and the silver play button 👊 Do it for Merv!
@RustyCandyAdventures Ай бұрын
Keep under sprung. Turn axles over and rotate. Change brakes so they are still on the same side. You get 90 mm lift. Get the spring man to weld new location plates.
@sabrinacassimaty2758 Ай бұрын
Yes Japan vlogs for the win! Mother daughter trips are so special, you’re going to have the best time. Keep everything on the one channel! You’ve built up a great community on this channel, keep it going. MERV MERV MERV!
@chenelleorchard6483 Ай бұрын
Congratulations on getting to 50k Subscribers!!! Such a happy fun couple to watch. Following you guys for so long and love your content! Good old Merv. Can't wait to see the finished Murtle. ❤❤
@4onthemove673 Ай бұрын
Don’t do a second channel. Put all under this one unless you want to appeal to a different audience. I would put Japan in stories and sprinkle in there. Keep KZfaq for J&M adventures
@helendelugar1053 Ай бұрын
Merve says good on you guys
@sharonanderson8962 Ай бұрын
I’ve been sitting here trying to put Merv in a sentence! Oh look. There I did it 😂. Well done guys great episode!
@WDMTAdventures Ай бұрын
I've been following you guys for quite a long time now and you both have come so far, congratulations on the 50k+ subs. How Mervellous 🎉🎉
@westaussie9497 Ай бұрын
Merve
@HammerRocks Ай бұрын
It's a Toyota, therefore 400K kms is nothing, so long as its been serviced regularly. 😁 Good decision keeping the bathroom. MERV will thank you. 😁 Congratulations for reaching 50K subscribers. 👏
@ramblerebel1 Ай бұрын
Personally, I think you should just have one channel. I can only imagine the amount of additional work putting two channels would be very hard. Love to know where Merv is going to be placed in the finish build. Love your work, guys. You❤ are just awesome.😅😊
@outahereadventures Ай бұрын
Congratulations guys, what an amazing achievement…… myrtle will take you both on countless adventures.She is a charming, vintage model from the 1970s, lovingly restored with complete retro decor and modern touches….. as for your extra side trips I think you should add them just to this channel or make it a Instagram thing…and just saying, it’s so good you are putting in the bathroom
@carriehartley3895 Ай бұрын
Congratulations guys next milestone is 100k !!! My husband and I love watching you guys on your travels, challenges and builds and especially love that you guys call Perth home base too! You are both an inspiration and we love that Merv is still getting a shout out 🎉
@MD-np2me Ай бұрын
Keep this channel, guys. Congratulations on reaching 50k. I have been following you both from the start. You have come a long way. Megan, have a wonderful time in Japan with your mum.
@SteveB65_ Ай бұрын
Congratulations on your 50k followers, hope it becomes 100k! Installing a bathroom in the camping trailer is a good decision. Stay with one channel, I would prefer that. I wish you good luck with your next steps - lets go Merv!
@3denvironment73 Ай бұрын
Glad you decided to do the bathroom, we get to see more of your fun and creativity! Merv is going to fit it sooo well. 😉 The slighter smaller curved seat is still going to look awesome! Love your work!. Yay 50k!!! 💪☀️🌿😎👊 👏👏👏 Keep it all on same channel. 😊
@braydoncofield2514 Ай бұрын
Congrats to the 50k! You guys are doing an amazing job! Merv will be so proud
@berttomlin1426 Ай бұрын
Congrats on the first 50k! Love,love your channel, you are both so normal and real and I am so glad Merv is back!
@chanteldafonseca835 Ай бұрын
Congratulations on 50K subs. Would love to see your other travel vlogs on here or different channel. With Merv's timeless smile and Myrtle's vintage charm, they're proof that adventure and humour never go out of style."
@jarrodmarshall152 Ай бұрын
M E R V Merv’s on the beat, jacks bringing the heat, Meagan’s in the groove you guys will never lose. Congrats on the big 50k Love your videos guys, keep on being your unique and genuine selves and that 50k will double in no time.
@Justgetoutthere2 Ай бұрын
I just love the real life you both show us on KZfaq with all the ups and downs it keeps me going and I look forward to your video each week So just keep moving forward and Iam happy that you are installing a bathroom in you new home on wheels and say HI to Merv for me. Enjoy life and all the challenges it brings
@kyliescanlon6582 Ай бұрын
Congratulations on reaching 50,000 subscribers. Merv would be very proud 😊
@stevedbutler1990 Ай бұрын
Everytime something seems too hard, you just figure it out and get it done. Merv would be proud, congrats on 50k, well deserved.
@CoxyR31 Ай бұрын
Well done on the 50k! Looking forward to seeing the adventures of Myrtle and MERV in the future!
@tooleman60 Ай бұрын
Congrats on the 50k guys. You guys deserve that and so much more. Love the wonderful energy you have. And MERV is the man❤
@johnwhiting7901 Ай бұрын
Well done guys. Very excited for you both. Maybe save and make an episode of your trip with your mum when you get back. I'm sure Jack won't miss you as much as Merv. Safe travels.
@CH-in9lj Ай бұрын
Job Merv, keeping J and M in line (not an easy task). Loving the energy and willingness to just give it a go you two. Thank you and congrats on 50k
@darrylmachin783 Ай бұрын
Loving the build. I'm glad you're putting the bathroom in. Merv will be proud when you're done
@fergs_outdoors_4x4s Ай бұрын
Whatever it is you guys are and have been doing, you've come up a step everyday! Youre both inspirational people thats for sure. Hold your heads high! Merv would be proud.
@RenayMes-uf9yg Ай бұрын
Congratulations Megan, Jack & Merv on your 50k! Caravan is coming along so nice. Can’t wait to continue following along to see the final product.
@LynClinton-Burns-lr2th Ай бұрын
Hi Guys, I absolutely love your content. As an experienced Camper and tourer, I still get pleasure watching, You have your Merv and we have our Boris who travels everywhere with us. Keep up the great work with Myrtle. Lyn
@djlcamping4014 Ай бұрын
Jack, Megan, Merv and Myrtle already equals a win win. Luvin the content!!
@DirkDiggler-pt7pv Ай бұрын
Well deserved achievement at 50k guys, been watching a long time and always enjoy your energy in the videos. Stick with the one channel I'd say, unless content and the time to make it is always available to you. Merv can probably stay home on the farm 👍 . Keep on being you guys . Steve
@robhenschke7449 Ай бұрын
Merv reckons you should stick to the one channel and so do I. Great job and congratulations on your journey to 50K. Your videos are all such real, honest and refreshing entertainment. Keep up the great work and thanks for letting us all learn alongside you. Go Myrtle 🤙🏼
@russellhodgson2896 Ай бұрын
Merv!!!!! Congratulations on reaching 50k!!! Since following you guys travelling around Australia, I’ve really enjoyed your journey and found your videos very therapeutic!!! Thanks for sharing your journey!!!
@laurencebourne9242 Ай бұрын
Well done on your 50k subscribers. Have enjoyed the build series so far, even learnt some things. Merv definitely needs to make a comeback 😂
@wanttoviewlots Ай бұрын
I love that MERV still holds a place in his original home!
@garrykeith3135 Ай бұрын
Congrats on the caravan build, it's looking great. I'm so pleased your bathroom is back on track, and I'm pretty sure Merv agrees. I always enjoy watching your channel, and would love to win one of your giveaways.
@chelsealeatham2822 Ай бұрын
Congratulations on 50k!!! We’ve been following you guys for a while and love your channel. Looking forward to seeing more adventures with MERV!!!
@annaelleparty3735 Ай бұрын
Congrats on the 50K subscribers !🎉 Your videos have been so helpful to plan my big lap, thanks again for everything you’re doing 😄
@jonmurray8438 Ай бұрын
Congratulations on 50k! Merv would be proud.
@jacobpeet5676 Ай бұрын
Congratulations guys on 50k! We look forward to your videos whenever they come out and can’t wait to see your adventures with Myrtle and MERV
@carlabuschhueter5189 Ай бұрын
Congrats on 50k guys!! 🎉 We love Merve and love you guys! Have the best time away with your Mum, Megan - cannot wait to watch your adventures!
@hturner779 Ай бұрын
Hey guys, Merv will be so happy you have decided to go ahead with a bathroom. You will love it....don't realise how good and convenient it is until you have one. Have fun in Japan Megan
@madison_brown20 Ай бұрын
SO glad you guys decided to do the bathroom! Can't wait to you see how you go, as we are doing the same thing ! Following along with every video, you've given us the inspiration to just keep going! Merv's new home is looking great 🤩 Yay
@-dingo-baulchy5333 Ай бұрын
So proud of how far you guys have come and the community you have created! Love the energy you guys bring in your videos and the inspiration you give everyone! Gotta love Merv!!
@SophieJackson-ge7ux Ай бұрын
Congrats on 50k guys!! So glad your doing the bathroom… Love watching your videos every week MERV!
@vcimpressions5050 Ай бұрын
Loving your channel and the build. It's awesome. Keep to the 1 channel Merv. It's always fun to change it up a bit every now and again. Have fun in Japan with ya mum, special times and memories. Congratulations on reaching 50 K subscribers .
@Daniel12428 Ай бұрын
loving the build. You guys are doing an amazing job. As someone who over researches things, it hits home. Watching you guys makes me feel way more confident in just giving it a red-hot go. thank you. and RIP MERV!! :P
@Nedslevel Ай бұрын
Congrats on the 50k - Megan, Jack and MERVE!
@markpicot246 Ай бұрын
Congrats on achieving 50k subscribers. Merv will be so proud ❤
@sharonprice7301 Ай бұрын
Merv's not dead, Merv's cool we love Merv and I love your cute sunflower garden. Way to go guys congratulations.
@jayjay3337 Ай бұрын
I thought Merv had been forgotten, glad to know he is still around. Go Merve! 😊
@LeanneWebster Ай бұрын
Congrats , love watching myrtle's transformation. Merv will be so happy travelling with his new family. Have a great time in Japan Megan.
@michaelmakdissi Ай бұрын
Congrats Jack and Megan on 50k subs. Merv is awesome!
@WarrenRorison-yb5ux Ай бұрын
Ohh no not Merv Thst dude is freaky lolooo Yippee we get the bathroom build Been watching ya show for yrs now love every clip Keep up the great work and stay safe Jack your building skills have grown so much, wow you guy's are killing the build. Much xx😁
@tobyupson4096 Ай бұрын
Merv would be proud! Love the videos, keep it all on one channel and if you don’t feel like editing all the time do some raw videos we would love to see it! Congrats on 50k!!!
@miffsadien5507 Ай бұрын
Congrats on 50k A photo album of Japan could be a good prezzie for mum and Merv could be your travel mascot
@grinhook3481 Ай бұрын
When watching last weeks episode we were like noooooo - don’t get rid of the bathroom - you, and I am sure Merv, will both thank yourselves once the build is done with the change of heart. Really enjoy watching your adventures. Second channel only if you want to appeal to different audience (just like Kara and Nate)
@Dttouring Ай бұрын
You can do it guys !! Surely you included a ‘MERV’ V2.0 in the final build 😂. Thanks for all the amazing content over the years. Congratulations guys 🎉
@shirleenferris Ай бұрын
Loving your Myrtle reno series. MERV-o-lous! Congratulations on reaching 59K! Looking forward to seeing Megan’s Travels on the same channel.
@nicoleangel2124 Ай бұрын
Congrats on getting to 50k! Merv would be so proud 🎉🎉🎉
@ryanphotostudio Ай бұрын
Poor old Merve haha superglue?? Good job guys the vans looking great and the decision to have a bathroom is the right one! Our old van didn’t have one and our new one does and it is total game changer! You won’t know yourselves and it will add heaps of value to the van if you ever decide to sell it. Loving this build series, keep up the top work!
@bravocharlie777 Ай бұрын
Congrats on the huge achievement of 50k followers. Amazing. Been watching from the start and you guys are killing it. Oh and MERV because you never know your luck.
@kentwillis Ай бұрын
So glad to see you guys hanging in there. Big job. I'm sure MERV can't wait for the maiden voyage. 100% agree you need the toilet. Game changer when you camp out. Congrats on the 50k subs. Well deserved 🙌
@travellingwithmissdaisy Ай бұрын
Congratulations, Jack and Megan. 50k and Mertyl needs Merv as her mascot
@user-ur5yd8xv2d 18 күн бұрын
So happy your doing the bathroom now. Phew. Loving following you guys. I looked at the same caravan the 2nd one you guys looked at I look at before I was told about you guys. I have also brought a caravan to do up so loving what you’re doing. I believe Merv would be loving just as much as everyone else. Keep smiling and shine x
@RoamingOz Ай бұрын
Congratulations on 50k, small tip, next time jack from the axle on Merv and put the stands on the chassis, take the wheel off then release the jack 👍
@nedhenderson682 Ай бұрын
You guys inspired me to do my first lap of Australia a couple years ago when i just turned 19. Honestly you are the only van life/ travel 'vloggers' I watch cause you got such an awesome dynamic and give such an authentic vibe. Thank you for always showing your learnings and explaining the reality of what goes on, have learnt heaps from jacks mistakes ;) congrats on 50K, I'd like to think I was there at 1k hehe.
@user-ft6fx3ee3j Ай бұрын
Congratulations on 50K 🎉 I love watching you guys! Looking forward to seeing your next adventures Jack, Megan and Merv 😊
@DaniellePearce-qr4nr Ай бұрын
You guys are honestly the best! We love eating dinner each week in our own home on wheels (yearofthetroopy) and watching you guys grow and grow and grow! You truly were our biggest inspiration to do our own big lap in our Troopy and we definitely want to live the caravan life soon too! Oh, and MERV! 😅
@elwoodroadsmusic9639 Ай бұрын
I reckon Merv is stoked with the 50k. You guys have done so well!!
@jakestanton3956 Ай бұрын
Stoked you guys are doing a bathroom guys! As MERV would say.."try your best, bog the rest". No, seriously doing a killer job. No second channel! I say keep it all on here. 🤘
@simonlandrigan2047 Ай бұрын
First started watching you guys on the Savannah Way a couple of years or so ago now. You've come a long way and it's been a hoot watching..Congrats on the 50K subscribers! Say hello to Merv for me 😁
@PaulSmith-wo7co Ай бұрын
M & Ms my favourite Merv & Myrtle. They are meant to be together. Keep up the great work.
@thewrightlife_5784 Ай бұрын
Congrats on the 50k! Merv would be so proud 🥰
@AdventuresDownUnder Ай бұрын
Congrats on hitting 50k!! Enjoying following along on the journey. Really hope Merv makes an appearance somehow in the finished Myrtle
@roadieandrew4746 Ай бұрын
50k Subscribers is a great achievement guys! MERV would be proud. Looking forward to picking your brain a bit more regarding the solar build... bloody expensive haha!
@jadevanbrakel9919 Ай бұрын
Congratulations on reaching 50k! Hope to see you guys and Merv on the road oneday 😊
@jessemmitt2308 Ай бұрын
Love that you guys got to 50k, how exciting for you all including Merv 😂 can’t wait to see it complete and hope Merv can be apart of Mertle
@michaelturner1732 Ай бұрын
Glad you changed your mind on the bathroom, towing a 2t van around without a bathroom would be a waste of time. Keep the one channel. Oh, best not forget Merv!
@gaylebentley758 Ай бұрын
Keep up the good work… we love you guys just as you are… keep it all in one place as then we can find your content easier.. Merv is watching over you as you give Myrtle a makeover!
@juliastevenson-jt6zy Ай бұрын
I’m so sad Merv broke, can’t wait for his restoration and he returns to his place in the Myrtle. Shower, I loved your idea of an outdoor shower, but have you thought of using the wardrobe space, extending it out if needed. Keep one channel as you did when travelling overseas before, I love you both and have watched from the beginning. Your photographic skills and your dialogue hooked me.
@theresehowes7282 Ай бұрын
So pleased you changed your minds about the van bathroom. You won't regret it! "Merve" will like it too! 😁
@TuffMudda4x4andCamping Ай бұрын
Merv is so proud of you guys for reaching 50k,well done👌👍
@lindaarmiger217 Ай бұрын
Toyota's just keep on keeping on! Good decision on both vehicles. I am sure Merv will agree. Myrtle is coming along fantastically🎉. Have fun with your mum in Japan Meagan. Make many beautiful memories.
@lukebunter8007 Ай бұрын
Congratulations on 50K! Long live king Merv
@JeffOssel Ай бұрын
Hi Guys, we love your videos. Congratulations on 50k subscribers. You should put your Japan videos on this channel as people can choose to watch or not. We would leave Merve at the farm as your weights may be borderline when you put your bathroom and everything else in Myrtle. Your enthusiasm is fantastic.
@TanyaBooth Ай бұрын
Congratulations on 50k Jack and Megan!! My husband and I love watching your videos on Merve xo
@maggiebilby4853 Ай бұрын
merv was my gransons budgie that passed away. Glad your doing the bathroom. You deserve a little comfort.
@MichelleLodding Ай бұрын
Big shout out to MERV!! Keep up the good work on Myrtle guys 🙌
@chrishamer6707 Ай бұрын
MERV 😂 You guys are awesome. Just keep doing you. Your personable & raw style is what is appealing about you guys and probably a big reason you have grown to 50,000 subscribers
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