Alternative Ventilation in my OFF-GRID Van Conversion & Making Costly Mistakes | Ep 3

Escape the pandemic & join me for a taste of beautiful remote Australian isolation as I continue on the build out of my off-grid tiny home.
In todays episode I tackle roof top ventilation for the my off-grid camper van conversion and trouble shoot multiple issues along the way. Things don't go according to plan..

Products used in this video (US Amazon Links & Australian source)
Dometic Skylight
Maxxair Deluxe Fan
Eternabond Roof Seal Tape

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Once completed I will move into my van to join the van life movement in Australia, allowing me to live, work and travel full time! I cannot wait to get out there and overland Australia 🙌🏼

I appreciate all comments, feedback and constructive criticism along the way!

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[MaxLeeandOccy]

Who else would like a skylight like that over their bed at night?
So sorry this one took me so long everyone! That was quite the learning curve and took up all my brain power. I'm bloody glad that's behind me.
Now to figure out what step is next 🤔

[xeniahaberditz]

Max, don't worry about the length and the time when you post. We wiil enjoy whatever you do and half a day, a day or even a week later is no big deal!!
Cheers 😘

[deeluu]

Doesnt matter how long they are, I'll still be watching and I'm sure everyone else will too..Great Job..

[Vanwives]

Perfectionist Max! This build series is going to help SO many people! Great work! I think we need that exact skylight...

[Tracker]

My first thought for your Van name was “Phoenix”. Because you are definitely rising from the ashes🇦🇺❤️🇨🇦🐾❤️

[suzannealcantara]

Can't wait to see Occy hanging out with you. You're giving him his best life ever. Loved seeing the sheep roam in your intro.
Really liking your videos.

[SantiMagic]

Dude, finally a proper van build. Don’t be afraid of taking us through the whole journey! Please. We want to see how much of a pain it is! You doing a great job. I’m actually looking into getting a van to start the process!

[MaxLeeandOccy]

I have added links (both Australian and US) to the main products I used in this video in the video description in case this gets you yearning to start your own project! For the Eternabond tape, that was the only place I could find in Aus that had it although they shipped it pretty quick.
Thank you all for your wonderful comments and words of support, very much appreciated 🙏🏼❤️

[ericb]

Always put a sacrificial filter on your cameras. Could just be a UV filter.

[beckywalsh]

Watching you match those crazy lines from the roof was amazing. And I appreciated the fact that you documented the whole process. I don’t think you should feel the need to apologize for the length of the video. I know others will benefit from all the details and I’ve saved those ideas in my head for the day I get to do this!

[entertainmentprime]

Man that land is a dream. I bet it feels great the silence and work in nature

[janebakewell]

My daughter bear (aged 8) and I have been binge watching all your adventures. After seeing them shes now more determined then ever that I need to buy us a van ... so let the planning commence from Worcester, UK

[mikeym.]

I love that you show the struggles of DIY building !! All these videos make it seem like a piece of cake and it rarely ever is....

[soulfullysarah]

I'd watch it if it was an hour long. 🤷‍♀️ I just find it so interesting. I don't think I'll ever have a van myself or travel in this fashion/adopt this lifestyle, but it's just so fun and fascinating to watch/learn about/follow along with. 👍 It's like seeing the world from another set of eyes and perspective, which I'm all for.

Keep up the awesome work and put the videos out whenever you can. Don't add extra stress on yourself when the "plan" doesn't always meet with reality.

[tomcoward]

Hey Max, me and my wife got into watching your videos just a couple of months ago. We first saw one when you were travelling in Mex with Lee and Occy and decided to start at the beginning so we have just caught up. What a roller-coaster its been for us. Cant begin to imagine what its been like for!! This is the first time I've ever commented on a YT, ever! But we wanted to say how much we have appreciated you sharing your life and literal journeys with us and HUGE respect to you and Lee for the dignity, grace and courage you have both shown throughout the last few months. Cant wait to watch the build out of the new van and where she takes you. Our turn is coming soon!

[Mek]

Max! You're killing it! This video showcases your attention to detail. Can you tell us more about the farm?

[BethC]

It’s never good to screw up but, without them, we don’t learn. That’s my mom feedback. 😂Looking forward to watching the next step in the conversion. Have a good week Max. One day closer to Occy coming home!!!🎉

[deeg]

Love how you show the honest hard work that goes into this! Your perseverance is inspiring! I also love seeing the scenery - it’s so calming. Hope it’s calming and brings you happiness as well!

[sherriewhite]

I am so impressed by ppl like you who have the ingenuity and ambition to do a van build. I am so mechanically challenged that I can't even open up a fold up table😊 You did a great job! You are so humble which makes you so likable. .Regards from the old lady in Nova Scotia

[xarenamarrero]

Honestly love getting these videos whenever you post them. Don't beat yourself up too much to keep to a schedule. Every time you post a video its like a present in my subscription box. These videos make me excited to one day do a van build myself.