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We Need a New Place to Live | Step 357
August 4, 2023 · 23 min · 212K views · Germany
What this video covers
Dan and Kika, currently gutting their sailboat Uma for a major renovation, attend a four-day 4x4 and overlanding expo in Germany to evaluate alternative living arrangements.2:02 To maintain a nomadic lifestyle during the boat project, they rent a small Volkswagen California Ocean camper van to navigate the event and camp on-site.2:00 The experience includes leveling their van on uneven ground using scavenged firewood and rocks, and testing various expedition vehicles on a dedicated off-road parkour course.7:52 They compare the modularity and refurbishment potential of overlanding trucks to the structural limitations of their 50-year-old sailboat.14:46 The event features a wide range of rigs, from small 4x4s to large, military-grade expedition trucks equipped with garages and advanced off-road capabilities.23:09 The couple concludes the trip by selecting a specific vehicle type for their future travels, though they defer the final announcement to a later date.23:18
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