18 Months of Van Life in Australia — The 12 Things We Actually Use Every Day

These 12 van life essentials have been game-changers during our 18 months living full-time in our van across Australia. From levelling blocks to Starlink, here's what we actually use every single day. 💬 We want to hear from you! Did we miss your must-have? Or is there something you’d skip? Drop your thoughts in the comments below 👇 ✨ Our Starlink Setup Stay connected anywhere with Starlink Gen 3 — it’s been a total game-changer for van life internet. 🔗 Get 1-Month FREE Starlink Here: https://starlink.com/residential?refe... Get the Packing Cubes we use from Amazon Here: https://amzn.to/4nYSx34 💡 Flextail Helio 600Z Headlamp (Affiliate / Promotion) This ultra-light 600 lumens headlamp is compact yet powerful, with six lighting modes and dual independent buttons. Perfect for van life adventures! ✅ Compact Size, Mighty Power ✅ High-performance Luminus LED Chip ✅ Six Lighting Modes for Any Scenario 🎟️ 15% OFF code: Ashleigh15 🛒 Get Your Flextail Helio Here: https://www.flextail.com/products/tin... #vanlife #vanlifeessentials #vanlifecouple #campervanlife #vanlifetips #vanlifejourney #flextail 0:00 Intro - 12 Van Life Essentials We Can't Live Without 0:40 #1 Levelling Blocks - Spinifex Caravan Levelling Ramp Kit 1:21 #2 Starlink for Van Life - Gen 3 Roof Rack Mount Setup 2:25 #3 DIY Flynet - Magnetic Screen Solution from Bunnings 3:25 #4 Flextail Helio 600Z Headlamp - 600 Lumens (15% OFF Code: Ashleigh15) 4:58 #5 Dishmatic & Drying Mat - Van Life Cleaning Essentials 5:52 #6 Tool Kit - Ryobi Home Essentials Kit & Compact Ladder 8:37 #7 Packing Cubes & Storage - IKEA Spice Rack Hacks 10:59 #8 Dometic Dual Zone Fridge/Freezer - Van Life Kitchen 12:04 #9 Thermal Windscreen Sunshade - Heat & Privacy 13:30 #10 Thule Omnistor 6300 Awning 15:23 #11 Kettle & Breville Bambino Coffee Machine 16:15 #12 Stefani Water Filter - Bunnings Van Life Hack 17:48 BONUS - Quickfire Round of More Essentials 19:11 Outro 20:04 Bloopers 🚐 ABOUT US: We're Ashleigh and Luke - a UK couple who quit our 9-5 jobs to travel the world! After backpacking Southeast Asia, we're now living van life in Australia and completing the Great Lap (driving around the entire country). This channel shows the REAL side of van life - the incredible wildlife encounters, hidden beaches, AND the occasional spider in the van! 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly van life adventures around Australia! 🔔 We've started The Great Lap. Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of our Great Lap series! 📱 CONNECT WITH US: 📷 Instagram:   / ashleighandlukee   💌 Email: [email protected] Follow us on Patreon for all the out takes, it's FREE! 🎉 👉   / ashleighandluke