Simon Braeck
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Converting a 4x4 Sprinter cargo van for vanlife (ep. 1)
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Guess who just got a new van?! A Mercedes Sprinter 4x4, the perfect van for us. But, there is one problem. It's an empty cargo van, which means we have a lot of work on our hands. So much work, that we need to do the conversion during winter in order to have it ready for the next adventure we're planning. In this episode of the van build, we'll start chopping holes in the chassis, installing windows and a roof rack. Follow along to see the progress and watch our new adventure mobil come to life.
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The Final Farewell - one last road trip through Norway
Просмотров 17 тыс.3 месяца назад
⬇️ Get my travel guide here ⬇️ www.simonbraeck.com/shop/p/norway-travel-guide-jg3r7 We embark on the last roadtrip through Norway, alongside our good old friend, Truck Norris. This van has been our home away from home the last years and it has shown us what a simple life on the road can hold. After having spent countless hours making it the way we wanted it, from the interior to the exterior, i...
Trying autumn van life in Norway & why you should too
Просмотров 10 тыс.9 месяцев назад
⬇️ Get my travel guide here ⬇️ www.simonbraeck.com/shop/p/norway-travel-guide-jg3r7 Join us as we try out van life in Norway during autumn season. A colorful palette of orange and yellow saturates the landscape and the dropping temperatures result in more dramatic nature experiences which fewer people get to try out. Glacier lakes surrounded by the alps of the arctic and vertical stone walls th...
Reality of van life in Norway - not what you think...
Просмотров 12 тыс.Год назад
⬇️ Get my travel guide here ⬇️ www.simonbraeck.com/shop/p/norway-travel-guide-jg3r7 Let's get back to showing you what van life in Norway is really about. The highs, the lows, ups and downs. This roadtrip was at times unbearable for us in our tiny VW T3 camper van. A summer with more rainy, gloomy days than days with sun. Feeling discouraged, we ended up almost giving up on the entire idea of b...
Life in a tiny 2 m² old school camper van - explore Norway with us!
Просмотров 13 тыс.Год назад
⬇️ Get my Norway travel guide here ⬇️ www.simonbraeck.com/shop/p/norway-travel-guide-jg3r7 How is life in a tiny camper van? This is our attempt at showcasing some of the challenges and possibilities caused by living this way. Our classic camper van (Truck Norris) is a real veteran and has been around since 1986. Join us as we keep exploring the wild sides of Norway, from the dramatic waterfall...
The most DANGEROUS & BEAUTIFUL place in Norway?!
Просмотров 16 тыс.Год назад
⚠️ Join us as we explore the incredible beautiful areas of western Norway living out of our old VW van. One of the spots we visit is known for being somewhat dangerous, as the forces of nature have shaped the landscape and impacted how the history of this region changed. Have you ever seen a submerged settlement like this before? This footage was filmed in the Sunnmørsalpene region summer 2022....
WE SPENT 6 WEEKS ON A NORWAY ROAD TRIP - EXPLORE with us! (ep. 1)
Просмотров 16 тыс.Год назад
⬇️ My comprehensive Norway travel guide: www.simonbraeck.com/shop/p/norway-travel-guide-jg3r7 We decided to spend 6 weeks on the road driving through Norway this summer. Our old camper van did its best in providing us the means to explore every as much as possible in the time we had available. Was it worth it? What can you expect from doing a similar journey? Come along to watch how the trip we...
Sharing my best advice for successful travel in Norway (finally!)
Просмотров 37 тыс.2 года назад
⬇️ Get my travel guide here ⬇️ www.simonbraeck.com/shop/p/norway-travel-guide-jg3r7 00:00 Intro 00:58 Tip #1 01:28 Tip #2 02:50 My big surprise! 03:45 Tip #2 continues 04:36 Tip #3 05:40 Tip #4 06:24 Tip #5 07:20 Outro If you're planning a trip to Norway, look no further. This video will walk you through my best advice regarding traveling in Norway. For the most comprehensive tips, check out my...
Exploring the BEST of Costa Rica living in a 4x4 vehicle - see before going!
Просмотров 39 тыс.2 года назад
A spectacular journey exploring the best Costa Rica has to offer. We go high and low, searching for hidden gems along rugged terrain and stay self sufficient as best as we can. 3 weeks spent camping in the roof top tent of our Toyota PJ Cruiser overland rig. Let’s show you how beautiful this country is and I guarantee you that you might be tempted to visit yourself😊 Thanks to Nomad America for ...
OFF-GRID CAMPING, FJORD EXPLORATION & VAN LIFE in NORWAY - Best of the West (part 2)
Просмотров 26 тыс.2 года назад
MY COMPREHENSIVE NORWAY GUIDE AVAILABLE HERE: www.simonbraeck.com/shop/p/norway-travel-guide-jg3r7 Part 2 of our scenic road trip to the western part of Norway. The fjord landscapes look so good in these autumn colors and we continue to enjoy the surroundings when hiking mountains, paddling our kayak in the fjord and spending the night outdoors, both in a remote off-grid mountain cabin & a glam...
VAN LIFE & MOUNTAIN CAMPING NORWAY - Best of the West (part 1)
Просмотров 40 тыс.2 года назад
MY COMPREHENSIVE NORWAY GUIDE AVAILABLE HERE: www.simonbraeck.com/shop/p/norway-travel-guide-jg3r7 The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/simonbraeck01211 Part 1 of our autumn road trip to the western part of Norway where we seek to find the most scenic places around. In this series you'll follow us as we go hiking in the mountains, living in...
A magical Christmas at Tivoli in Copenhagen - festive mood guaranteed!
Просмотров 15 тыс.2 года назад
Join us as we visit the famous Christmas City at Tivoli in Copenhagen! It's the festive season and we just had to check out this place in the cold dark nights in December to ensure that we got into the Christmas spirit. We got to see what all the hype was about, while we tried out delicious treats and other goodies that the city and the Christmas markets had to offer. Merry Christmas everyone! ...
The HOTTEST destination in Norway🔥 2024
Просмотров 16 тыс.2 года назад
MY COMPREHENSIVE NORWAY GUIDE AVAILABLE HERE: www.simonbraeck.com/shop/p/norway-travel-guide-jg3r7 The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/simonbraeck12211 Come along as we show you what must be hottest place to visit in Norway! Subscrib to join our adventures, we show you all the best places to visit and see in Norway and in Scandinavia. We a...
We drove 4000 km to sleep on this mountain! (Vanlife in Lofoten, Norway)
Просмотров 17 тыс.2 года назад
MY COMPREHENSIVE NORWAY GUIDE AVAILABLE HERE: www.simonbraeck.com/shop/p/norway-travel-guide-jg3r7 The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/simonbraeck11211 With so many places we want to see in Norway, we have to plan out and do our best in order to see as many as possible. In this episode, we show you some of the gems in Lofoten, from arctic ...
LIVING w/ 24 HOURS of DAYLIGHT - midnight sun mountain climbing
Просмотров 16 тыс.2 года назад
MY COMPREHENSIVE NORWAY GUIDE AVAILABLE HERE: www.simonbraeck.com/shop/p/norway-travel-guide-jg3r7 The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/simonbraeck10211 Ever wondered how life is with 24 hours of daylight? Life under the midnight sun is quite different from how this part of the world looks like during winter. 24 hours of daylight vs 24 hour...
Life in a van in the Arctic Region - 35 year old VW T3/Vanagon goes North
Просмотров 21 тыс.2 года назад
Life in a van in the Arctic Region - 35 year old VW T3/Vanagon goes North
A day in the life in an old camper van (Vanagon / VW T3)
Просмотров 29 тыс.2 года назад
A day in the life in an old camper van (Vanagon / VW T3)
Why we love Norway - a roadtrip to Northern Norway
Просмотров 35 тыс.2 года назад
Why we love Norway - a roadtrip to Northern Norway
We traveled BACK IN TIME in Norway - van life in a VW T3
Просмотров 25 тыс.3 года назад
We traveled BACK IN TIME in Norway - van life in a VW T3
Summer van life with GLACIERS & SNOW in Norway - VW T3 / Vanagon [4K]
Просмотров 38 тыс.3 года назад
Summer van life with GLACIERS & SNOW in Norway - VW T3 / Vanagon [4K]
Exploring a creepy abandoned hospital 500m above the fjord - Norway roadtrip 2021
Просмотров 16 тыс.3 года назад
Exploring a creepy abandoned hospital 500m above the fjord - Norway roadtrip 2021
Vanagon upgrades and future wants! HELP!
Просмотров 18 тыс.3 года назад
Vanagon upgrades and future wants! HELP!
OUR VAN IS BACK ON THE ROAD! sort of...
Просмотров 19 тыс.3 года назад
OUR VAN IS BACK ON THE ROAD! sort of...
The reasons we suddenly stopped van life
Просмотров 25 тыс.3 года назад
The reasons we suddenly stopped van life
FINALLY A NEW ENGINE IN OUR VAN! VW T3 Vanagon engine swap (and a diesel heater!)
Просмотров 46 тыс.3 года назад
FINALLY A NEW ENGINE IN OUR VAN! VW T3 Vanagon engine swap (and a diesel heater!)
Dramatic & Beautiful - highs & lows of our 1 year van life journey (VW T3 Vanagon)
Просмотров 17 тыс.3 года назад
Dramatic & Beautiful - highs & lows of our 1 year van life journey (VW T3 Vanagon)
Tiny home in the treetops - UNIQUE cabin remotely located in the woods!🇳🇴
Просмотров 16 тыс.3 года назад
Tiny home in the treetops - UNIQUE cabin remotely located in the woods!🇳🇴
Giving our VW T3 (Vanagon) a new engine! Step by step 1.9TD AAZ conversion (part 1)
Просмотров 60 тыс.3 года назад
Giving our VW T3 (Vanagon) a new engine! Step by step 1.9TD AAZ conversion (part 1)
VAN LIFE NIGHTMARE - taken by the tide and engine failure (Grand Norwegian Road Trip ep. 6)
Просмотров 53 тыс.3 года назад
VAN LIFE NIGHTMARE - taken by the tide and engine failure (Grand Norwegian Road Trip ep. 6)
Visiting the adventure island Senja & climbing scary mountains (Grand Norwegian Road Trip ep. 5)
Просмотров 30 тыс.3 года назад
Visiting the adventure island Senja & climbing scary mountains (Grand Norwegian Road Trip ep. 5)

Комментарии

  • @janolesen6045
    @janolesen6045 3 дня назад

    Love the T3! The colour is nice as well. I also have a T3 with the same rather rare roof tent, where did you find a new tent? Greetings from Denmark.

  • @cedarcanoe
    @cedarcanoe 5 дней назад

    Hej från grannlandet, vilka vackra bilder!

  • @JuanDiegoQuiros
    @JuanDiegoQuiros 7 дней назад

    Que buen viaje... Ustedes si que entendieron el espíritu de Costa Rica ... disfrutar de esos lugares alejados y salvajes sib querer cambiarlos y aceptar el bosque y el barro 😅

  • @Fenerbahce_1899
    @Fenerbahce_1899 10 дней назад

    very. nice car and lovely couple, amazing roadtrips

  • @pman3384
    @pman3384 11 дней назад

    I'm looking to build a campervan too, I will be following ur progress, well done so far. I really like the big side windows, what brand are they?

  • @phoenix2434
    @phoenix2434 14 дней назад

    What if your unable to drive? I want to visit norway, but I can't legally drive (seizures) what do you do in that case?

    • @SimonBraeck
      @SimonBraeck 14 дней назад

      I would opt for a guided tour which will take care of organizing transport, sightseeing etc

  • @israrsheikh112
    @israrsheikh112 15 дней назад

    Simon!! Brilliant video.. Inspired me so much that I booked my trip... Now need to figure our logistics.. IS end of August early September okay months to come visit Senja, Lofoten and do troltunga and pulpit rock?

    • @SimonBraeck
      @SimonBraeck 15 дней назад

      Thank you for the kind words! I love that time of the year, less crowds and the beautiful fall colors are starting to appear. I think you’ll be very happy🇳🇴

    • @israrsheikh112
      @israrsheikh112 9 дней назад

      @@SimonBraeck thank you

  • @Andrethebum
    @Andrethebum 17 дней назад

    You guys did a nice job

  • @daverichard3377
    @daverichard3377 20 дней назад

    Breathtaking cinematography 10/10👍🎯🇨🇦5️⃣⭐️

  • @meredithheath5272
    @meredithheath5272 21 день назад

    Looking around that Northern area of Norway, pn Google Maps, it reminds me of the U.S. state of Vermont!

  • @meredithheath5272
    @meredithheath5272 21 день назад

    Holy - - where was that dramatic drop off???! That's certainly where a drone comes in - thanks for the view!!! Information of " end of the misnifhr sun" season was interesting. Little hut.. ❤ It seems that for a relatively sparsely populated country - or at least, the area of your country, roads and trails are exceptionally well tended.

  • @meredithheath5272
    @meredithheath5272 21 день назад

    At ~ 1:08 - where is that gorgeous waterfall?

  • @meredithheath5272
    @meredithheath5272 21 день назад

    At ~ 5: 27... Gorgeous mushrooms on fantastic looking bread - and gorgeous coffee cups which echo the visual texture of your meal! Beautiful cups! Gorgeous scenery! Thank you for having us along!

  • @jeremyd1157
    @jeremyd1157 22 дня назад

    You guys didn't go to the Caribbean??

    • @SimonBraeck
      @SimonBraeck 21 день назад

      Not this time, weather forecast was poor the days we had planned to go there

    • @jeremyd1157
      @jeremyd1157 21 день назад

      @@SimonBraeck you missed a 💎

  • @TripReportaviation
    @TripReportaviation 22 дня назад

    Excellent business class product! That show why SQ is always a top airline

  • @Katyob7
    @Katyob7 26 дней назад

    Awesome video! How much time would you recommend you need to do this trip? (Kinda like asking how longs a piece of string but, if you had to do this trip in a minimum amount of time, what would you say? If you had 2 weeks in Norway, what would your itinerary be? Thank youuuu

  • @TommyHenriksen
    @TommyHenriksen 27 дней назад

    Chanterelle

  • @vasileovezea1494
    @vasileovezea1494 Месяц назад

    I feel kind of sad..we just started traveling into our new T3 hightop campervan❤ and we are just sad knowing you guys without your T3.. You guys inspired us, and we were so happy watching you guys having those gorgeous trips... Stay safe wherever you guys are!

  • @adriftgaming6267
    @adriftgaming6267 Месяц назад

    I have about 1000 square meters in Sardinal in Guenacaste Costa Rica not beach side about 7 kilometers to playas de coco and ment other beaches near buy. I was thinking in possibly investing in conditioning the property in a Van life rest area. We are not beach side so I am worried no one will want to use the camp side. We would have water, showers, restrooms a sink for washing dishes possibly a laundry room. Electricity and Wi-Fi and enough space in between vans to be simi private. A ranch with tables chairs to eat as well as a roofed area to get a work out in. Any advice would be very appreciated. We plan to charge $20 a day with a flexible check in and out.

  • @adriftgaming6267
    @adriftgaming6267 Месяц назад

    Question

  • @djamalyoutube230
    @djamalyoutube230 Месяц назад

    Norway dept. Of tourism should be sponsoring you. Enthralling movies. Thanks.👍

  • @djamalyoutube230
    @djamalyoutube230 Месяц назад

    Magical. 👍💛

  • @djamalyoutube230
    @djamalyoutube230 Месяц назад

    You have such a beautiful country. You capture everything perfectly. With love from New Zealand. 👍💛

  • @djamalyoutube230
    @djamalyoutube230 Месяц назад

    Stunning. Thank you.👍

  • @djamalyoutube230
    @djamalyoutube230 Месяц назад

    Breath taking vistas. Pure artistry. You capture the environment and mood vibration on your movies. Thank you for taking us with you on your epic adventures. 💛🙏

  • @djamalyoutube230
    @djamalyoutube230 Месяц назад

    Spectacular. Awewome creativity. Such a good job of editing, material, b rolls, transitions, sound and track and cinema photography. Enjoyed every moment, as I do all your movies.

  • @Uneblondeennorvege
    @Uneblondeennorvege 2 месяца назад

    👍

  • @carolinewilson1314
    @carolinewilson1314 2 месяца назад

    Staying in husoy in traena inspired by you both..driven all the way here from UK with our dog. Thanks so much we love it

  • @alananderson5202
    @alananderson5202 2 месяца назад

    Looking good! Exciting times ahead.

  • @bettyboop73
    @bettyboop73 2 месяца назад

    Hi! I love all your videos about Norway. We would like to hire a mini caravan (not a campervan!) in Norway to attach it to our car and travel around the country. Do you know if that's possible? Are there any companies specialized in renting mini caravans? Thanks in advance!

  • @kjetilkvilhaug5086
    @kjetilkvilhaug5086 2 месяца назад

    Hvilket merke er de store sidevinduene?

  • @vgndt8153
    @vgndt8153 2 месяца назад

    What flywheel and clutch do you use?

  • @hanzo52
    @hanzo52 2 месяца назад

    Har dere vurdert dampsperre? Når fuktig luft fra ånden og kokkelering siver ut igjennom panel og møter den kalde stålveggen, så vil den kondensere på veggen. En dampsperre vil forhindre den fuktige luften å møte den kalde ytterveggen.

    • @hanzo52
      @hanzo52 2 месяца назад

      Hvorfor være redd for kondens? Jo fordi når den fuktige lufta kondenserer på ytterveggen så samler det seg fukt og det gir grobunn for mugg.

  • @stephenrogers9664
    @stephenrogers9664 2 месяца назад

    More comfort than the T3.

  • @rimwon66
    @rimwon66 2 месяца назад

    Lekker hoor. Als je een keer samen op pad wilt voor een overnighter hoor ik het graag.

  • @johnnygravfort764
    @johnnygravfort764 2 месяца назад

    Nice video! Siden dette bare er et tema i Norge, blir spørsmålet på Norsk😊 Er det noe dere må tenke på rundt godkjenning, vekt osv eller trenger dere ikke få den godkjent som camper-bil? Vurderer å gjøre det samme selv😊

    • @SimonBraeck
      @SimonBraeck 2 месяца назад

      Hei! Ja, det er en del greier… Står om det på Vegvesenet sine sider, samt i Lovdata, paragraf 2.5 (om jeg husker rett). Begrensninger på total vekt og på akslingene ihht. vognkort. Du man omregistrere fra varebil til campingbil avgiftsfritt dersom man oppfyller en rekke krav, bla. til innvendig høyde, antall sengeplasser, div. innredning mm.

    • @johnnygravfort764
      @johnnygravfort764 2 месяца назад

      @@SimonBraeck så dere hensyntar dette i byggeprosessen? Følger dere fremover og si gjerne noe om hva dere må gjøre🙏 Si gjerne noe om hvorfor Sprinter og ikke en Crafter☀️👍

    • @SimonBraeck
      @SimonBraeck 2 месяца назад

      @@johnnygravfort764 Vi prøver på det ja 😊 Det er ikke god nok ståhøyde i en Crafter for meg, så det måtte bli en Sprinter!

  • @HoldenCaulfeelz
    @HoldenCaulfeelz 2 месяца назад

    You will poop in your bedroom kitchen and living room at the same time

  • @donpark8316
    @donpark8316 2 месяца назад

    HI, just stumbled upon your channel and thought I would leave a comment. I have been many locations around the world and I've had the fortune of visiting Norway several times for work. Norway has the friendliest people I have encountered and of course it is amazingly beautiful there despite the cold. I wish you two the best with your van build and the coming adventures you will have.

    • @SimonBraeck
      @SimonBraeck 2 месяца назад

      Thank you very much! What a wonderful comment, I really appreciate it. I truly love this country and want to show it to the world and I’m hoping this build will enable doing this even more🤗

  • @TempyBuilds
    @TempyBuilds 2 месяца назад

    New sub here , greetings from Wales , Zulu is so beautiful , sending big hugs to the puppy , looking forward to more vids of the build <3 :D

    • @SimonBraeck
      @SimonBraeck 2 месяца назад

      Thank you! She will enjoy the adventures this van will enable🤗

  • @magnefauli
    @magnefauli 2 месяца назад

    Dette blir bra! Det skal bli spennende å følge dere videre.

    • @SimonBraeck
      @SimonBraeck 2 месяца назад

      Takker! Håper alt går som planlagt😊👌🏼

  • @ericbarker2490
    @ericbarker2490 2 месяца назад

    Simon,did you use thread glue on those roof bolts?

    • @SimonBraeck
      @SimonBraeck 2 месяца назад

      Yes sir🫡

    • @ericbarker2490
      @ericbarker2490 2 месяца назад

      NICE !! Good luck am looking forward to the evolution & new adventures!!

  • @billfish5913
    @billfish5913 2 месяца назад

    My wife and I looked at building out a Ram Promaster Adventure Van. But as retired psychologist and school teacher, we decided that we didn’t have the skills or patience to do it right. So we bought a 3/4 ton Ram truck and bought a new slide in truck camper with wet bath, kitchen, and queen sized bed. It was three years ago and we have traveled from coast to coast in the USA. But I still admire other campers’ van builds. And we still have our 1978 VW Camper Bus for trips closer to home. Your build is looking great!😎👍

  • @vladislavkalina2039
    @vladislavkalina2039 2 месяца назад

    Simply an awesome video (just like all the previous ones). Can't wait for the next episode. I wonder how much extra noise does the roof rack bring. I mean, if you happen to realise that it was not so necessary in the end, would it be not only wasted time and money but also lifelong burden in the form of increased noice? Or is that negligible / not hearable?

  • @DaeliaVanlife
    @DaeliaVanlife 2 месяца назад

    Nice build where you got this roof rack and how much😊

  • @digilux4017
    @digilux4017 2 месяца назад

    Så kult, artig å følge dere og ser frem til nye videoer fra fremtidige eventyr

    • @SimonBraeck
      @SimonBraeck 2 месяца назад

      Tusen takk! Eventyr skal det bli👏🏼

  • @MegaCocodile
    @MegaCocodile 2 месяца назад

    Can I ask how far in kilometres did you travel in your VW camper? any break downs?

    • @SimonBraeck
      @SimonBraeck 2 месяца назад

      We've done close to 50.000 km. Had a few broken belts (alternator etc.), some broken CV-joints and had to change the water pump. Been on the tow-truck twice😁

  • @xxlalbatross3287
    @xxlalbatross3287 2 месяца назад

    I am a new follower of your channel Greetings from Sweden 😊

    • @SimonBraeck
      @SimonBraeck 2 месяца назад

      Greetings! Thank you👏🏼

  • @daverichard3377
    @daverichard3377 2 месяца назад

    Nicely done ! That’s going to turn into an epic van 🚐 10/10 love watching the build . 🇨🇦🎯👍5️⃣⭐️🚐

    • @SimonBraeck
      @SimonBraeck 2 месяца назад

      Thanks! I hope so too👏🏼

  • @Andreas-vw6wx
    @Andreas-vw6wx 2 месяца назад

    Hello 👋 Fellow norwegian here. Did you get those flares from somewhere in Norway or Europe, or did you order from flarespace?

    • @SimonBraeck
      @SimonBraeck 2 месяца назад

      Halla😊 goingfast.com - de kommer også med TÜV-papirer👌🏼

    • @Andreas-vw6wx
      @Andreas-vw6wx 2 месяца назад

      @@SimonBraeckTakker!

  • @nikydebernardin356
    @nikydebernardin356 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful work. Compliments. Good luck 🥰🥰🥰🥰