wow I need that type of tv for my old folks. I hope they sell it in my country
@uptonsdc14 күн бұрын
Great video. How much did you pay for your van and what was the wait on the build?
@emilybyl370918 күн бұрын
Hi Guys What’s happened..where are you? Have I missed something?
@FamilyEscapeAustralia17 күн бұрын
Hey we had to come back to Brisbane due to a funeral and then our van has been getting repaired for the past 3.5 months and still waiting on some work to be completed. We were in the Gold Coast tornado over xmas. I have loads of footage to still put together but full-time work and after school activities have kept us busy. Due to van repairs we have also had to cancel our Cape York trip. 😢 We plan on still travelling locally again soon. 😊
@emilybyl370916 күн бұрын
Ok … All the best with that Quick question….I also have a lotus….what have you guys done with Rust reduction in your van? I’m thinking about the Carafan, but also looking at the dometic….. Cheers
@FamilyEscapeAustralia15 күн бұрын
We have the carafan and you can 100% tell when you forget to turn it on.
@ooaqici82qb4ip21 күн бұрын
Wow mate don't take it back to the same place... I'll stop short of calling him a mechanic
@robertgrayson339426 күн бұрын
Loved this review. We have a 2019 Trooper and have to agree that the windows are complete and utter rubbish. We have tried sealing inside with silicon, and good quality magnetic screens but none of this resolves the issue to our satisfaction. They have to be replaced as we cannot leave windows open from dusk onwards, so I am keen to see how you go finding a fit for purpose replacement. Ditto that flaming light over the door, location of the water tap on drawbar, useless jockey wheel, the location of the power inlet and the front toolbox. Most issue you mention we also have and agree with your comments (eg shower drain, leaking shower door, dunny roll holder etc). I could add a long list to this which I just ended up sorting myself. Don't get me wrong, we love our Trooper and it takes a beating and comes back for more, but the quality and attention to detail were not close to an acceptable standard for a van at this price point. The only consolation is that form our travels it seems most van builders have similar quality and attention to detail issues. Lotus have been good to deal with, though slow to respond. Our dealer in WA was disgraceful and is no longer a Lotus agent.
@TessaJenner27 күн бұрын
great set up
@robertcorlet512Ай бұрын
👍
@nikkimortlockАй бұрын
Do you know what size containers you used in the cupboard near the bunks?
@southerngentleman5321Ай бұрын
maybe a jayco all terain.. lol could have holidayed for 6-12 months longer
@reecemellish4689Ай бұрын
Can you elaborate on how you connected, and which wires you soldered the brake controller into to create the bundle? Cheers mate, great stuff!
@amberoonieАй бұрын
Wow, I hope there’s warning signs up after your experience. This looks really unsafe. I hope this doesn’t happen again.
@Sea1flyАй бұрын
Junk it’s ok maybe for dinky toys
@doctormengele961Ай бұрын
Does the 12 volt feed from pins 2 and 3 on the 12 pin connector only feed the ALKO ESC ? or does it do both and charge the caravan battery while your driving
@user-cc1cf1ef9cАй бұрын
Guys, thank you for an excellent review, I reckon you have saved me a lot of time and frustration with your recommendations- I am just about to book a Lotus build and you video was outstanding, to the point and so informative. Thanks again, Mark
@ianvandyke3996Ай бұрын
Beautiful
@marcochavanne2 ай бұрын
Wish they would start selling these in the US. We only get Conquer and MDC. Need more options to push the overlanding market with setups for rugged trailers that have room for larger families.
@user-gz6ws7bh7u2 ай бұрын
Looking at doing this. Thanks for the video. If on mains water at a caravan park, how does it go with regards to over flowing the water tank?
@australiatravelvlog84712 ай бұрын
Nice
@Palladianstore2 ай бұрын
All ready for a walk! 🐾
@christinewatson54932 ай бұрын
Hi, I’ve had the water saver installed on my motorhome. Do you get a small amount of water coming out of water overflow on the outside of your van? Thank you.
@GlobalTriathlonNetwork3 ай бұрын
Looks a bit floppy underneath near grommet. Could you epoxy glue a little bracket on?
@ImDarylSimmons3 ай бұрын
Do you have a link for where you can get the valve?
@GregIX3 ай бұрын
Hey mate, interested to know what weights the van ended up and how you went with Tare, GTM, ATM, Ball weights etc... Might be a good content :)
@narelleclaybrook99883 ай бұрын
Thank you for this must pay this place a camping visit well done on your video
@narelleclaybrook99883 ай бұрын
Ooh I do like those square plates where do you get them please?
@heathharry84244 ай бұрын
After cleaning, i always also closely inspect the bearings, bearing outer cones, and axle seal for any damage or wear etc....first time i services wheel bearings on my Jayco outback Hawke, i found one of the bearing seals spring was broken, so i replaced it and brought some spares, which always go into the boot of the van...
@NickNick7084 ай бұрын
Great video, just installed one and it works great when the pump is on. Only tricky problem I have had is when connected to mains the hot water won’t come through. Have you experienced this?
@FamilyEscapeAustralia4 ай бұрын
Hey, yes, we did just turn the flow rate down on the hws and it should fix your issue. It was only really an issue in the colder areas for us.
@NickNick7084 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for your reply however even with turning the hws flow rate down still no luck. Might need to bypass the valve when we’re at caravan parks. It seems strange as we are currently travelling along the coast of nsw with 30 degree days.
@stevenbrown24014 ай бұрын
Scotch locks are one of the worst ways to connect wires
@brianmenz29954 ай бұрын
Was totally worth the effort to get up there for sure!!
@FamilyEscapeAustralia4 ай бұрын
💯
@Mick_45914 ай бұрын
For starters if your going to zoom In on a label leave it a bit longer so we can see what the label says. And i might have to put a " um" counter on
@FamilyEscapeAustralia4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. This was one of our earlier videos, and I was still getting use to it.
@adrianpritchard51434 ай бұрын
Interested in what you do for internet access when you are travelling?
@FamilyEscapeAustralia4 ай бұрын
We use starlink and recommend it to anyone looking to travel. It's great, and you can wifi call in emergencies if required.
@peppapug76325 ай бұрын
😱😱 I went there😊
@boughtnotbuilt.12145 ай бұрын
Which J35 do you have? Is it suitable to charge the lithium battery's? When connected to 240v, is the j35 able to safely change the lithium? Cheers.
@FamilyEscapeAustralia5 ай бұрын
This was the j35b. From memory, you need the j35d for litium. I haven't heard of any issues with the j35 charging any batteries, but it would be a better question for bmpro. Sorry I couldn't help more.
@jano55315 ай бұрын
Thank you. Just what the fans and I needed.
@FamilyEscapeAustralia5 ай бұрын
Thanks, glad it was helpful 👍
@timetofly74146 ай бұрын
Thomas Mcleish is gay
@ComradeBeria18996 ай бұрын
Please excuse the quality of my English. I'm from Russia and I've never seen a better review. Thanks a lot!
@FamilyEscapeAustralia5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🍻
@davidriley1196 ай бұрын
Some well thought out critiques of your van. I can tell you have spent some time detailing your observations. Having said that - I couldn’t help thinking: “My three-year-old Titanium has all of your suggestions for Lotus already standard” so I’m a bit confused why a premium brand like Lotus doesn’t have them yet? Continue travelling well 👍
@FamilyEscapeAustralia5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. It looks like they have made a fair few of these changes to the newer models now. Safe travels 😀
@patrickdunne15086 ай бұрын
Stretch Armstrong is the name you were looking for 😅 new to the channel. Great honest review. Watching from Ireland 🇮🇪 currently!!
@FamilyEscapeAustralia5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 👍
@David-cq4se6 ай бұрын
Best review of the Lotus Trooper caravan I've seen. Thank you for your insight and opinion. Has been very helpful in helping me to look for issues i would not have considered. Really curious how Lotus reacted to your 12 month service review. Hope they take your critique seriously and implement the necessary changes and review QA issues.
@FamilyEscapeAustralia5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and the feedback 🍻. It looks like they have made a few changes to the current models. I'm not sure if it was from us or if it's a coincidence 🤔.
@ausguy43856 ай бұрын
Metal pipe clamps the cable ties are not UV stable
@FamilyEscapeAustralia5 ай бұрын
We will look to do this if they fail. They dont get too much sun. Thanks for the tip 👍.
@baileyjohnston88274 ай бұрын
@@FamilyEscapeAustraliajust like regular servicing mate change em every 50 000 good video mate
@brianmenz29956 ай бұрын
Ah the memories!! Miss you guys!
@FamilyEscapeAustralia6 ай бұрын
We know so many 😀. Cape this year?
@lyndoncarter15286 ай бұрын
Another great video guys
@FamilyEscapeAustralia6 ай бұрын
Thanks, Lyndon. Appreciate all the feedback 👍.
@adrianpritchard51436 ай бұрын
Always look forward to watching your videos, places you all go to and the way you have your vehicle set up.
@FamilyEscapeAustralia6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching along and always leaving comments. 👍
@SandraBlazinic6 ай бұрын
Perhaps you should have checked out the playground in Snowtown. Only a 10 min drive away.
@FamilyEscapeAustralia6 ай бұрын
We did do that when we went and visited the area another time. Pretty cool little town.👍
@rebeccalucy17 ай бұрын
Wow. Thank you. We are looking for a van and lotus was at the top of the list. I hope they are watching and get a clue. Enjoy your travels
@FamilyEscapeAustralia6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Whilst we have been travelling on the road, we have heard all van manufacturers have issues and seen some first hand. Lotus builds a great van, and structurally, this thing is rock soild.
@adrianpritchard51437 ай бұрын
Good video, I went to Broome with the navy, I forgot how much the tide dropped.
@FamilyEscapeAustralia7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 😊 I just love the colours, it's so pretty.
@peterwilson46187 ай бұрын
Enjoying your posts. Happy anniversary guys and a happy 2024. Safe travels.
@FamilyEscapeAustralia7 ай бұрын
Thank you, you too. Thanks for watching 😊
@jamesfoden56437 ай бұрын
Would you consider relocating the batteries externally if doing it again to get them out of the inside completely
@FamilyEscapeAustralia7 ай бұрын
It's hard. I don't feel batteries should be out in the element's especially if you are taking the van offroad. I see they are now putting them in the front tunnel boot, which I think is a great location.
@PRolfe7 ай бұрын
thanks for adding a great spot to the getaway list !!