3 жыл бұрын
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@MigElite1 2 күн бұрын
Fantastic parenting, showing your children what happened in 1944. I've been there also, an amazing place. Just make sure everyone is buckled up especially in the front as it appeared your daughter had forgotten to put her seatbelt on. Also, with respect, never allow passengers to put their feet up on the dashboard, in a sudden crash it can be instantly fatal, I won't explain why.
@steinarbrevikknudsen1546 3 күн бұрын
I haven't watched your videos before. Two questions...do you have an accent or is it dialect? In Europe, everyone must be properly secured in the car, otherwise large fines and possible other consequences in the event of an accident... Just a tip. Merry Christmas!
@florida_familytravels 3 күн бұрын
I'm originally from Europe, so yes accent :) Merry Christmas to you as well!
@thebriles Ай бұрын
Can't wait to take our van there! Our kids will love the light room and perfumery. After Baja you'll have to ship yours back to EU!
@florida_familytravels Ай бұрын
We were going to ship it back in 2026 for sure. However, I just learned today that carriers are no longer accepting lithium batteries onboard motorhomes or travel vans. I have 10 Battle Born Lithium batteries. Apparently you can going forward only ship without the batteries. Shipping the batteries separately would be an expensive alternative although I saw that Fedex also has restrictions on that. Definitely something to look into. We would love to go back for a do-over of our European trip...
@1Seriouslyserious 3 ай бұрын
did the marine insurance cover the theft on the way over?
@florida_familytravels 2 ай бұрын
Unfortunately it didn't. Personal belongings were allowed but solely at our risk...
@JuilSuk 3 ай бұрын
3 month stay in Europe seems like max length in Schengen countries. Is it still cost effective shipping than renting there?
@florida_familytravels 2 ай бұрын
It was about the same for us. We did 8 weeks in total. Rental + extra mileage and everything we would need would be more than shipping our van. I guess it's all about personal reference.
@timberlineconsultingwoodla8175 3 ай бұрын
why won't you use or include a relay? whats the amazon link for the air horn?
@florida_familytravels 2 ай бұрын
amzn.to/3GxHrO5
@seamusmckenna9307 3 ай бұрын
Can u take the van on the plane back
@florida_familytravels 2 ай бұрын
No, we shipped it back on the boat. I'm sure it can be done by cargo plane but it probably would be super expensive.
@Chasingthesun2019 3 ай бұрын
This was a wonderful and informative video. The best I’ve seen. Not only that, but your van is exactly what I’m looking for. Again, great video.
@florida_familytravels 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@xrpb11a 4 ай бұрын
27 minutes to tell how to change an air horn. FAIL.
@majamoore6209 5 ай бұрын
I am wondering if you can you stay in the camper for the Atlantic crossing? Does anyone know?
@florida_familytravels 2 ай бұрын
No you can't. These are cargo ships. They are basically giant garages on the water. Our van was shipped among new vehicles from the factory that were going to Europe and such.
@kellymcdonald6309 5 ай бұрын
You didn't mention if you had Lithium batteries or not. I have been hearing reports that shippers from Panama are not allowing vehicles with LiOH batteries on RORO vessels.
@Chasingthesun2019 3 ай бұрын
He said he has battle born batteries. It’s all electric and solar.
@florida_familytravels 2 ай бұрын
So we didn't have any problem with that. Propane is more an issue. Our van is all electric (the house part), no propane. 1000ah of Battle Born Lithium Ion Batteries and 675W of Solar.
@XPRoller Ай бұрын
@@florida_familytravels IVSS told me this year that no lithium battery allowed.
@florida_familytravels Ай бұрын
@@XPRoller I just received an email from Sea bridge saying that as long as the batteries are built in, it's allowed.
@lvlv1225 7 ай бұрын
So you don’t shower in the van? Does your wife?
@florida_familytravels 7 ай бұрын
When we go to campgrounds, we usually don't shower in the van, because mostly the ones we book had great accomodations. When we boondock or if the bathrooms are not that great, we use the shower in the van.
@lvlv1225 6 ай бұрын
@@florida_familytravelsthank you! I thought that! I am working on my husband to purchase one of these
@lvlv1225 7 ай бұрын
What van model is this? Thank you.
@florida_familytravels 7 ай бұрын
The van is a Mercedes Sprinter 3500XD
@Floatdude86 7 ай бұрын
Europe looks fun to travel in a RV, Trevi Fountain in Rome was awesome, are going to Venice later this summer ?
@florida_familytravels 2 ай бұрын
We went to Venice first, coming from the Dolomite mountains. Next summer, we may go back!
@ianpeksa 7 ай бұрын
Great video. I have recently moved to Belgium and will be shipping my micro-camper Honda Element on my next return trip to the US this summer. I had done research but, seeing your personal experience with the process is really helpful. Thanks and safe travels!
@florida_familytravels 2 ай бұрын
I am originally from Belgium! It was an awesome experience, we might do it again. Good luck in your travels!
@johnvigne7576 7 ай бұрын
Can't hear through the music.
@vteccured 8 ай бұрын
Very informative. Thank you!
@florida_familytravels 7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@London2Turin 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for all the details on shipping. I'm booked for Halifax-Liverpool in June so I'm going through the checklists now to get the bus ready. I like your battery/solar setup. I have 600ah with 500 watts on the roof, but no a/c and it's been fine for me.
@florida_familytravels 2 ай бұрын
Exactly, if you don't have AC that amount of power should be plenty! Safe travels!!
@thebriles 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! We took so many notes! Our family has the identical van and are looking to ship to Europe in September. When you were weighing your van frequently what did you weigh just before you shipped? And did you ever get pulled over and weighed there because it looked like you may have been close to the legal threshold? Again, this video was so thorough and amazing!
@florida_familytravels 8 ай бұрын
Hey Guys, great question! So my Sprinter has a Gross weight capacity of 11,030LBS and when we weighed it upon completion with full fresh water tanks and full diesel tank, personal belongings in it, we were at $9,880lbs.
@thebriles 8 ай бұрын
@@florida_familytravels ok great! And you never had an issue? Did you have a C1 license or no?
@florida_familytravels 8 ай бұрын
@@thebriles I have a regular class E license in Florida. So in Europe if you live there, as soon as the van is a dually you need a “truck” license. I asked a friend over there who’s in law enforcement and he told me that as long as my license is rated for the weight I’m good. On the back of my license it says “any non commercial vehicle with a GVWR <26,001lbs or any RV. Never had any problems. We only got so many positive reactions from people. We got some looks from cops but nobody bothered us. So excited for you guys. We had an awesome trip. It was so great that we are shipping our van again in 2026. This year we stay in the US and next year Baja. 😊
@thebriles 8 ай бұрын
@@florida_familytravels Thank you, you have been the most helpful. Keep up the good content! I'm sure we'll stay in touch with a fellow van-fam. And hit us up when you need good Baja recommendations! 🤙
@florida_familytravels 8 ай бұрын
@@thebriles that sounds great, will do. I’m sure I will have lots of questions as it gets closer.
@RaichataMint 8 ай бұрын
Great adventure😊
@florida_familytravels 2 ай бұрын
It was :)
@jamestreanor182 8 ай бұрын
Let’s go!
@dannymoranz1589 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting. My wife and I would love to travel in Europe in our high top Ford Transit Camper. I also understand your wife's reluctance to speak on camera. What a great Holiday!
@florida_familytravels 9 ай бұрын
It was a great vacation! Thank you for watching our videos!
@jamestreanor182 9 ай бұрын
Fun ❤❤❤
@Mr_Thunderbird 9 ай бұрын
Guys welcome to Italy, hope you'll have good time here
@florida_familytravels 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Italy is our favorite! Next summer, we'll be back!
@London2Turin 9 ай бұрын
New subscriber here! I'm preparing to ship my rig over from the east coast of the US to Liverpool hopefully in June. I've looked at Seabridge and IVSS so will have to pick one fairly soon. Looking forward to all your adventures in Europe!
@florida_familytravels 2 ай бұрын
I think IVSS and Seabridge are both equally great!
@jamestreanor182 9 ай бұрын
Your daughter was having so much fun! ❤
@michelesauret7779 9 ай бұрын
Lucky to be there
@markanthony339 9 ай бұрын
Sounds cool ! May I ask how much it cost to ship the van to Europe? Thank you.
@florida_familytravels 9 ай бұрын
It’s about $5,000 each way including marine insurance, port fees etc. Takes about a month.
@JeffB-y6h 9 ай бұрын
How much did it cost to ship the van?
@florida_familytravels 9 ай бұрын
About 5,000 each way everything included.
@jamestreanor182 9 ай бұрын
“It’s absolutely beautiful here!” ❤
@controller2152 9 ай бұрын
Great Video….
@SuperRap222 9 ай бұрын
Good tip drive around 60 mph, more relaxing, good fuel consumption
@dannymoranz1589 9 ай бұрын
Lilly is the best tour guide!
@urd_is_god 9 ай бұрын
What insurance did you use?
@florida_familytravels 9 ай бұрын
For marine insurance (full coverage) when the van is on the ship, we went through the shipping agency (IVSS UK) and for road insurance in Europe, we went through tourinsure.de
@ssalaria 9 ай бұрын
Great video. Wishing you all the very best in your travels. Do you mind sharing what did it cost you approximately to ship your van. Also did you pay for round trip in one transaction? Also are you allowed to take your bikes? Regular or electric? Looking forward to next episode.
@florida_familytravels 9 ай бұрын
Thank you! I will post a detailed video soon with a complete overview of the costs and what options you can choose. You can't pay for round trip. It is a separate booking so separate transactions. There are port costs, escort costs, shipping costs, insurance costs, etc.
@mallermedia 9 ай бұрын
Very cool. Would be kind of you to share the transport costs, too.
@florida_familytravels 9 ай бұрын
Hi Steve!! I will make another video detailing the costs, different carriers and options you can take. There are bits an pieces of things to pay to different entities. I will post it in the next couple of weeks Love how your van came out!
@mallermedia 9 ай бұрын
@@florida_familytravels thank you!
@dannymoranz1589 9 ай бұрын
I am looking forward to the next episode!
@jamestreanor182 9 ай бұрын
Magnificent ❤🎉
@kayakwesty Жыл бұрын
How did you get the wire to the panels on the roof?
@freddynoblecilla3009 Жыл бұрын
Hi lily
@juliana.vitorribeiro3808 Жыл бұрын
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@Kauãreidelas-j7y Жыл бұрын
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@Scottvidas Жыл бұрын
Looks good, too bad it is only for 2019 and newer Sprinters.
@petegray7873 Жыл бұрын
Easy Peasy... Ausgezeichnet ! 👍
@florida_familytravels Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@kirbyyork7669 Жыл бұрын
I’m guessing you can repurpose your stock horn on your lawn tractor, or ATV or UTV. Man that air horn is something else.
@eprohoda Жыл бұрын
dear.fantastic job,would you like more subscribers?!💥
@vteccured Жыл бұрын
Hello there, I have been enjoying your videos, as I can relate. My wife, kids, and I love enjoying the exploration of this country with our class B sprinter. Just like you and your family. I'm curious on your new black sprinter. Are you still working on it? Will you be continuing making videos on the build? Thank you , John A
@florida_familytravels Жыл бұрын
Hi there, yes, absolutely, I am planning to post another video this week, going over the install of the diesel heater, and a whole overview of our plumbing system next week. It's been a crazy big project to combine with travel and full time jobs, but it's so well worth it. We are now in the final stages of our build, so a lot is coming soon! Thank you for supporting our channel!!
@RaymondMartin-tc9nz 2 жыл бұрын
Can I get a copy of the diagram for this?
@florida_familytravels 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Raymond, I don't give out the diagram for liability reasons. However, if you contact Battle Born Batteries and ask for Brandon, he should be able to help you.
@RaymondMartin-tc9nz 2 жыл бұрын
@@florida_familytravels I have everything figured out from the Bus Bars forward. Just wondering about the battery cables coming into the Bus Bars...did you replace them with 1/0? Or just terminate them further back and use the OEM cables? How long were the runs from the terminals approximately?
@RaymondMartin-tc9nz 2 жыл бұрын
@@florida_familytravels I am adding a transfer switch and standard inverter and not going all they way to lithium. Using the AGM setup.
@kenjizone 2 жыл бұрын
hello, could you share a link or name for the privacy shades in your front cab please?
@florida_familytravels 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, the privacy shades are ordered through a Winnebago dealer. The part numbers are * Winnebago part number 164519-09-01A * Winnebago part number 164519-08-01A
@taylapowell136 2 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, interested in your tank heaters that you mention? Are you able to give more details on this? I am struggling to find information on how to heat my tanks so my water doesn't freeze. Thanks so much :)
@florida_familytravels 2 жыл бұрын
Our tank heater pads are Facon. We have 2 fresh water thanks underneath the sprinter (on both sides), one grey water tank and one black water tank. All 4 tanks are equipped with those heater pads. It does not really heat but it prevents from freezing. All pipes and tanks are then wrapped with insulation and Reflectix.