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(bright gentle music)
(door opening)
(chuckles)
- Guys, we have some exciting news.
We might have a little summer project on our hands.
We just bought a van.
- [Jessica] Welcome to our new home.
- [Stephen] Hi, I'm Stephen.
- [Jessica] And I'm Jess, and back in 2015,
we quit our jobs, packed our bags,
and booked a one-way ticket out of Australia.
- Over those years,
we've made some incredible memories,
like exploring the unknown regions of Romania,
and even camping in an active volcano in the Philippines.
Why aren't people talking about this crater enough,
I mean this is amazing!
- [Jessica] With plenty of highs, and some lows,
but nothing could prepare us for our biggest adventure yet.
Meet our baby, Hunter.
- Oh, and speaking of 2020,
I think we're all on the same page,
it's been a bit of a crazy year,
with COVID completely locking us at home
in Western Australia,
with our borders being shut off from the rest of Australia.
So, ever since we did our very first van life experience
way back in 2017 for our honeymoon,
we've been hooked on the tiny home way of life ever since.
- Leon was our very first taste of home on the road,
driving through the southwest of England,
through small seaside villages, and lush green forests.
At that time, we had no idea what we were doing,
but it's what got us hooked.
This trip has made me wanna convert a camper van so bad.
Have a look in there, Steve, it's so cool!
So what do you think Steve?
2018, convert our own camper van?
- So, only a year later,
Jess surprised me with Serenity,
a little pop-top camper van
that we took around for my birthday
through the southwest of Wales.
And then, only just this year,
when Jess was 30 weeks pregnant,
she begged me if we could do a road trip
through our home state of Western Australia,
so I said yep, that's okay,
and we took her big pregnant belly
all the way to the southwest of Western Australia,
we camped at beautiful beaches,
and practiced getting the ropes of van life.
- And now, here we are, it's September 2020.
And I think we might be buying a new home.
(typewriter clacks)
- [Jessica] So I've realized, I haven't even told you why
you are here right now.
- Nope, no clue.
- [Jessica] All right, so you know how,
car is like, we've had it for like 10 years.
- Yes. - [Jessica] Yeah.
So today we needed to go test drive something,
but we needed you to come to help us with Hunter, basically.
- [Jessica] What do you think we're test-driving.
- Your new car?
- [Jessica] What do you think we're getting?
- Like a cool mum's car?
Like, a soccer mom's car?
(laughs)
- [ Stephen] Have you heard of
a Fiat Ducato?
- No I haven't
- [Stephen] Renault Master
- No
- [Stephen] Come on man
- [Jessica] The Mercedes Sprinter?
- Oh yeah.
- [Jessica] I've only heard about
these since yesterday.
So just act like I know what I'm talking about.
They all have something in common,
what do you reckon they have in common?
- They're electric?
- [Jessica] No - [Stephen] No
- [Jessica] They're all massive vans.
- Oh okay,
Oh, you're gonna get the van
That's so exciting.
I legit though you were getting a new car
- [Jessica] No!
I thought you would drive some fancy ass cars
- [Jessica] And instead they are going to be like,
massive vans.
The first time ever looking at vans.
- I see a lot of it.
- [ Stephen] I think we quit the van idea.
Should we just get this?
- Drive around Australia in a buggy?
- [Stephen] Oh my goodness.
Does it come with the jet ski?
Because I kind of want the jet ski as well.
I'm getting too distracted.
- These are the sprinters.
I suddenly like know all these stuff about vans
from one day of googling.
- Renault Master heard about that one before.
- I haven't shopped for cars since
since i bought my first car in 2005.
No 2007, 2007.
- [Jessica] Well.
- This feels weird.
What do you do?
What do you want Hunter?
- (baby voice) Yeah, what one do you like?
- [ Stephen] The Renault?
- So we can have like a King bed.
- [Stephen] It's so hard to decide what we want
now that we have a family,
we kind of don't want an old rundown van.
That's going to break down in the middle of Australia.
But at the same time
with all the borders being shut,
we can only really shop here in Perth.
We've jumped into a Renault Master.
- Way smaller.
Like in the beginning.
I was like, "Oh,
Steve that one is too big."
But then once you go
in it you're like,
you want it to be big.
- Bet isn't it really much choice.
Unless we decide to ship
one over here.
- "We hate to make you wait,
but we truly appreciate your patience
during this brief delay.
And we'll be with you soon.
- Hi mate, how you doing?
I just want to check if I could please
get a quote to ship a van
from over East.
- [Man] "Alright"
and what's the make and model of the vehicle?
- Yup so it's a Fiat Ducato
- "Excellent"
- "All right I'll send that for a price then I will send you
a quote"
(printer sputters)
- Thank you for considering.
Please find a attached removal, storage,
quotation and etcet-
$3,945.
The search continues in Perth.
- [Jessica] Alrighty,
I've convinced Steven
to test drive a van.
- We have a VW Volkswagen Crafter
This is big.
(laughs)
- [Jessica] It's a big boy.
It's actually really interesting because coming into it,
we would definitely like, yeah,
we'll get like a really old van.
And we'll do it up.
- After trying the caravan,
driving up, decided to come check out
our little caravan.
(engine roaring)
- Then after looking at the prices,
it seems that like we were having a look at
some vans that had done over 250,000 kilometers.
And it's not even that much more
to buy a van.
That's only like a year old and
that's done like 4,000 kilometers.
Now we're thinking,
are we going to get like a new van,
especially cause we want this van
to be used for like the next 10 years
with our kids driving on
some holidays all the time so.
- [Stephen] So it's tough.
- It's hard.
And like, it's just like spending that little bit more
to hopefully get a van
that drives better,
lasts longer.
What do you think?
It's so weird to think
that we could be driving right now.
Our brand new home.
(laughter)
The seats in the Sprinter are nice Steve.
- [Stephen] Just as dangerous.
- It feels better
It's living more expensive I think
Hold this
- [ Stephen] We need at least four meters.
So what are we working with?
- This is 4.3.
So this is bigger than what you're wanting.
- [Stephen] Because we're looking at 4.1
- Yeah 4.3.
What's this way?
And then across it's around 1.-
almost 1.8.
- [Stephen] Interesting.
- Almost 1.8.
I could like,
So I'm just picturing
like the bed is here.
Chill out on the floor.
The guy comes back.
He's like "What are they doing?"
I fit.
(they laugh)
Oh wow.
- [Stephen] This is nice.
- I know this is really nice.
- [Stephen] And also up there.
That's a it's a tall one as well.
- Yeah this one is really tall.
This feels taller than the VWs.
- [Stephen] I just love how,
if this is happening?
- I used that saying, we could be standing in
our new home.
- [Stephen] This is crazy.
- We just want to say a massive thank you
to JD Sports and Klarna for partnering up with us
on this video.
- Stevie, the mystery box has arrived.
You about ready?
- [Stephen] Ready?
- One, two, three.
- Ooh it says "Psst your Klarna
and JD sports mystery box is here,
we hope you vibe on what's inside".
Oh my gosh.
We have Hunter's first shoes.
- [Stephen] Oh no.
- That is so cute.
- Are they like little Nike kicks for Hunter?
- Hunter has never had shoes yet.
Oh, and a little Nike outfit for Hunter?
Oh my gosh.
We need to get her up from the nap.
- [Stephen] I am dying right now Jess.
Hunter has a little Disney Adidas jumper.
That's pretty cool.
And me and Hunter finally going to be able to match,
- [Jessica] Oh my goodness.
This is the cutest thing I have ever seen
and look at Hunter's first ever shoes.
You're so cute.
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Now let's head back to the video.
(typewriter tapping) (gentle music)
- Okay I think today is the day.
I think we found our van.
So yeah, heading off to pick it up.
[Jessica] How are you feeling?
- I feel like excited and I feel nervous.
The last time I bought a car was 12 years ago.
Do you remember my little Honda civic?
- [Jessica] And I think the other thing is, well,
we're not just buying a car.
I feel like we are buying a new home.
- [Stephen] Yes.
- It's just a very, very empty,
much needed renovated new home.
- I can't believe we're doing this.
This is like,
what is my parents going to think?
Guys? We have some exciting news.
We might have a little summer project
on our hands.
We just bought a van.
- [Jessica] Welcome to our new home.
- We just happened to we've picked up our car.
We decided to go with the Sprinter.
- We got a van, we got a van we got a new home.
A new home, yes we've got a new home.
(baby coos) yes we do, we have a new home!
Are you happy about it?
(kisses cheek)
She's excited.
Now we need to get a bed in here.
What do you think?
What do we need?
We need some toys?
- [Stephen] Wait, first of all,
she needs a seat.
Let's just begin with that. - Where are we gonna sit?
Our first family shot in our home.
- Welcome to our brand new home everybody.
- New home.
- Seeing as Hunter doesn't have a seat.
It's all me.
This car is stick like it's in America.
So I've gotta, like, pull this down.
Wish me luck guys.
Let me adjust the seat.
Alright, let's go.
Oh my goodness.
This thing is humongous.
And we're on Albany highway.
Oh my gosh, I have to take up both lanes.
This is behind me.
Alright.
Good thing I had park on the whole time.
Oh, whose idea was this?
You know what? It's a weekend.
Maybe will go a show some people our crazy ideas
of what we,
what we just purchased.
- [Jessica] Hugo, turn around.
What's Stevie driving?
What is that?
- A truck.
- [Jessica] Is Stephen buying a truck?
- [Woman] Hello, hello?
- Hello mum how are you doing?
Oh, well me and Jess have something we want to show you.
So we're going to be around in about 20 minutes.
Play John Legend Christmas.
- "Playing the album
'a legendary Christmas' on YouTube music".
(Christmas music playing)
- [Jessica] Hello.
Do you wanna see the van?
- Yeah, let's go and see that thing.
- Lets go see the van.
♪ Bring me love this Christmas ♪
♪ Cause I been good this year ♪
♪ Oh bring me love (love) this Christmas ♪
- All right, let's slow down.
Turn left.
How do I get the-
(music continues)
♪ Bring me love this Christmas ♪
So we found out that the Griffiths,
are currently at the zoo.
So we messaged them saying,
"Come down this street
we have something to show you."
- [Jessica] What'd you think is in the back?
- I don't know.
- [Jessica] Should we go look?
- Yeah.
- [Jessica] Guess what?
This is our new house.
- Peek-a-boo!
- [Jessica] Peek-a-boo! (he laughs)
Where's the bed?
(indistinct)
This looks like the vault to
a music video from the 90's or something.
- So this'll be where the bed is.
- [Woman] Love it
- And there'll be a little bunk for baby Hunter.
(indistinct)
- Oh, beautiful ooh
- [Jessica] You see how big it is.
Can you tell? - Massive
- Can little Stephen drive that?
- [Jessica] I don't know how to turn it off
and I'm really scared.
Well, how do I turn this car off?
So now when he comes, you have
to try guess which car it is
when it comes fast,
- Oh wow
- Which side?
- Its gonna be easy .
- Which side is it?
- [Jessica] What do you think it is?
- Hello,
welcome to our new home
(laughter)
Do you want to come see it?
- Yeah
- Come on in.
- Where is the bed?
- Where is the bed going to be?
- [Stephen] Where is the bed going to be?
- [Woman] This is fancy.
- [Stephen] Yeah this is what we've been working
on for the last couple of weeks.
(Piano music)
- The first time we slept
in our first home,
we wore our Christmas onesies and we thought,
we have to do it again.
- Seeing as this technically is our new home.
All right, I feel like
you can blow this up.
Let me give this a try.
Think this could work?
Where is the cigarette lighter?
- I don't know what I do now?
- [Stephen] Maybe the car needs to be on.
(Car engine roaring)
This is not working.
- Did we just fail on this gag?
Wait, wait, wait.
So we kind of just need to picture that this mattress
is blown up right where you put it they would go.
First night in the van
- [Stephen] And talking to future Steven and Jess
and little Hunter.
I know this doesn't look like much
and it's a whole lot of work,
but this is going
to be an exciting summer.
(percussive outro)
- [Stephen] Make sure you hit subscribe.
As our summer van series built begins next week.