6 Weeks on the Road in our Campervan: 12 Things We Couldn't Live Without

After 6 weeks on the road in Europe and covering more than 3500 miles, we reflect on some of the essential items we really could not have lived without. In this video we take you through some of the things that made our time on the road so much easier...and most of them didn't cost the earth!
We are Richard and Jackie and we live in the UK. We retired from teaching at the age of 51 in the summer of 2022. Our plans for early requirement include relocating to the Yorkshire Dales, developing our forever home and travelling the UK, Europe and eventually the world in our VW campervan Nelson.
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[@cedarcanoe]

Hi from Sweden. Maybe it is because I am single, maybe it is not. I really expected both of you to mention good companionship, being able to travel together, both liking to visit the new countries, and being such a great team. Take care for each other.

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Hi Cedar- we totally agree- companionship is really important to us and we are really grateful for what we have together. Thanks for your kind words and thoughts. Have a great week. 👍

[@linz_in_NZ]

Some of the best things I have in my self built campervan are small and didn't cost much. My favs are my Sea to Summit Delta plates and bowls, very light and fit inside each other, also the Alpha cutlery as it doesn't rattle. A small bamboo chopping board just big enough for a couple of slices of bread, just right for making sandwiches. My mini 600W kettle just the right size for 2 large mugs of tea and of course the Ridge Monkey - great for toasties, heating up pies and croissants etc

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Hi Linz- thanks for the comment. We are just discovering the versatility of the ridge monkey after 6 years of campervan life😂 We love our toasties on the road. I know a lot of MH's swear by electric kettles, but we are still on LPG and a stove top kettle...which in winter is fab because making a morning coffee has the added benefit of warming the van. Have a good one.👍

[@linz_in_NZ]

@@earlyretirementwanderlust I had a portable gas burner and stove top kettle originally - as you say great when its cold to warm the van too, but not so good when its hot, which is one reason I got the little kettle. Another plus of an electric kettle is not having to wait for it to cool to put it away. I've now got the Vango Sizzle portable Induction hob, so I can use it in or outside the van - only negative is I can't use the Ridge Monkey on it a😞

[@heidiyoder5694]

I thought I invented the string bag and hook hack for fruit and veg! I like the option of using the supermarket veg bags. I highly recommend packing cubes. You could get a different coloured set each, so you know who's is who's. I also love my folding camping toaster - the one with the little holes. I've tried them all, and thought that was the best one. I've just invested in a BOXIO separator toilet and LOVE it. It fits at the bottom of my bed when it's down, and during the day it doubles as a footstool or a seat (with a cushion on top).

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Hi Thanks for watching 😊 I've not seen camping toasters before - I will have a look! We have survived the last 6 years with out a toilet on board but when we swap the van in a couple of years we will get one with on board facilities as it will open up more camping spots to us. (I do have a bucket for emergencies!) Happy travels 🚐

[@NicolaCollard]

Life’s too short for instant coffee, I’m so on board with that!!😀

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Can sound a bit harsh...but so true😂 We love our coffee and it continues to bring us joy every day. Thanks for the comment👍

[@JamesWilliam70]

Aqua shoes for showers and water wear and general van lounging! Thanks for sharing

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

We wished that we had some swim shoes when we were in Croatia- very stoney beaches😬 Thanks for the comment.👍

[@philbull818]

Some good ideas there. We like the ideas of hooks to hang up fruit and veg and a linen bag for used clothes. We also like our fresh morning coffee and used to use a cafeteria, but washing up and disposal of used coffee grains always caused a problem. We have now switched to an individual coffee cone ( dripper I think Americans call it) on each cup with a filter paper that can be thrown away with the coffee grains. The cones are collapsible silicon that fold flat . We got this idea from a neighbouring van on a french aire a few years ago. Backpackers use them because they are light and easy to pack. I always grind my coffee beans at home, but on our travels I take fairtrade columbian ready ground. Phil

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Thanks for this Phil. We agree- the cafeteria is a right pain to clean- we have to be really careful at home as we are on a septic tank system😳 We love using our dripper- I was gifted one as part of my retirement gifts from colleges. As you say, it makes the clean up so much easier. Glad that someone puts as much thought into their coffee as we do with ours👍

[@alexwalksinnature]

Really great ideas! You should make or get a macramé hanger for your next basil plant, so you can hang it with a hook like your fruits and vegetables 😊.

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

That’s a great thought - I might have a go!

[@fionaridley5011]

@@earlyretirementwanderlust I'm on this idea too!

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Thank you. Interesting video. Our 12 are different to your 12 - each to their own. 1 Levelling ramps. 2 Tools for on-road repairs, including an OBD (onboard diagnostics). 3.Small rechargable air pump (for the tyres). 4 Small fan heater (we use campsites and hook up). We have a van diesel heater but when on hook up, you need to get your monies worth! 5 Electric hob with the extension cable to cook outside the van. 6 Cool bag for bread, crisps, fruit & Veg. 7 Torches (recharable). 8 Sandmats/tow rope (even though we are 4 wheel drive), ie, belt and braces. 9 Bivvy loo for extreme emergencies! 10 Small mosquito zapping lamp. 11Outside mat same as you. 12 Small camping stove and gas bottles (we ran out of gas in Spain and the 907 bottle is impossible to find.

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

I had to smile at the sand mats which we really should get - we had a nightmare near Biarritz when we drove across a forest carpark and straight into a hidden sand pit just off the road - it was a very stressful 2 hours 😬 We also need to add a torch as we do a lot of winter trips and it gets very dark very quickly - although we do always have head torches in the front.

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

​@@earlyretirementwanderlust Ironically, although we have four motion, we got stuck on the Yorkshire Moors, at night in the winter. The four mpotion didn't work when we needed it. Had to flag down a passing farmer, who went home for a tow rope.

[@campervanchick8916]

I have just found your channel, and am now a new subscriber. I could not do without magnets - the little round ones as well as ones with hooks. Great for keeping curtains out of the way, hanging up towels and cloths to dry, I glue magnets to the puck lights so I can move them around for spot lighting, holding decorations and photos in place.

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Thanks for watching and subscribing 😊 we were thinking of setting up some netting by the sliding door using magnets to keep flies and bugs out of the van.

[@hausseedame9931]

Thanks for the Video and your experience. We never travel without our Ridge Monkey, it is our toast maker in the morning. By the way we went to Rovinij this year, too. In the middle of June. Greetings from Germany Gabi

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Yes we have a ridge monkey too - haven’t used it as much as we thought we would but will have a play using it while we are Scotland 😊 we really enjoyed Rovinj and the Istrian coast 🚐

[@davidpaine100]

We have a Trelino separator toilet. I was initially unsure but I have to say I think it is excellent (not cheap ... but you do get what you pay for). Very easy to clean and dispose of the contents and I have found they do not smell! Also, no nasty chemicals.

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Thanks for this David- we have all the joys of this research when we look into the options on our next van. Thanks for the comment👍

[@fionaridley5011]

We have the same awning in olive green, fits our big Transit so good for all size vans. An identical yellow string bag just hangs from the headrest for veg and fruit. Our grocery drawers are on the opposite side to the fridge, the plates and cutlery get quite hot above the fridge! I collect the little cotton bags often given as giveaways, perfect for fresh bread storage home and away. I'm definitely going to try the basil plant idea. Perhaps coriander too. Still not bothered by outside cooking, our hob overlaps the step so is basically outdoors if the door is open. We have an oven and use it a lot. Just acquired a Bialetti Stove top coffee maker, no papers required and just buy ready ground coffee. I crocheted a cheery bright stripy blanket that has multiple uses, it covers the double passenger seat also used as dining area. then it can be an extra layer over the duvet at night if cold. It also goes outside as a picnic blanket in nicer weather. Great selection again.

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Ooooh we love the idea of a bread bag- we will definitely give that one a go. Thanks for the tip👍

[@fayekillick2408]

Hi just found your channel, really enjoying! where is your thermal screen cover from?😊

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Welcome to our channel - the orange screen cover is from Rainbow screens which have a face book page and I think they do now have a website. They go to a lot of the big trade fairs and I am sure will be at the NEC this week 🚐

[@alecquail9275]

Love my string bags. Like you I use them for fresh produce but also for keeping small items of clothing together like socks, underwear etc. You can cram them in a small space, see at a glance what is in each bag and pairs of socks don’t get separated.

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

I love that idea for socks and underwear! I will give that a go 😊

[@tonysutton6559]

I've done this for years and always try to keep a 7 day bag of socks & pannts in the van in case of last minute holidays or deciding to stay away longer. As you say, they keep stuff together, take up no space and odd socks don't disappear down the back of cupboards.

[@susanmckee8946]

Another great video. Watching from Bergen this morning. Agree with you on so many things here! Same wee table lol. On our current trip we took our dryrobe coats and to save space we recycled old sleeping bag stuff sacks to keep them in. Hasn't been cold enough to use them yet! 27 degrees here yesterday. 😅 Keep the videos coming.

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Nice - we are closer to you in Bergen than we are to Aberdeen at the moment 😊 it supposed to be beautiful there. Thanks for watching our Vlogs and have a great trip 🚐

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

We have the same Cadac but we lug a separate gas bottle around so it is less convenient and we find it a faff to clean after use. I am just setting up a smaller gas bottle to see if we fall back in love with it, hopefully we do. I think for us the Ridge Monkey Sandwich Toaster pan is absolutely brilliant, we use it for all sorts of dishes not just toasties. We also have one of the small square gas stoves and like you tend to cook outside when we can, we feel the same about cooking smells and mess in the van and of course nice to be outside after all that’s one of the reasons we have our van is to be outside. One thing that I am going to have to develop is some form of insulating the tailgate in the really cold weather as we tend to get a lot of condensation forms on the rear window and also on the painted exposed metal around the window, the condensation runs inside the tailgate and collects in the bottom of the tailgate. Im thinking some way of completely sealing the exposed metal and glass from the warm air. We just have the curtains that are stretched between two tracks at the moment.

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Yes I do agree the cadac can be a pain to clean at times and we have learnt that the griddle plate and BBQ sauce is not a good combination. We tend to use the not stick hot plate for most things as it is easy to clean and doesn't leak fat onto the lower area. I also agree about the tailgate insulation. To be fair we do not notice it most of the year but when it is cold in winter the condensation is very noticeable and in Les Arcs skiing we woke up to ice a few times!!! We did have an issue skiing for 7 weeks that the condensation made the carpeted panel wet and filled up at the bottom - it took a while to dry it out when we got home. Hope you find a solution and let us know - we have a van shade blind there which is pretty good for insulation.

[@AGGA-88]

The Cadac looks fantastic and that food outdoors very appetising, so will look forward to getting some ideas when you do your next videos. Enjoy

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Thank you 😊

[@anthony5351]

We previously noticed your net bag for fruit and veg and successfully employed it on our last trip to Galicia. I also echo your Helinox love. I would add a ridge monkey, a rechargeable lantern and some strong metal clothing pegs. 👊🏼

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Pegs - that was the one thing we forgot to pack this year and I kept meaning to buy some - you have reminded me to put them back in the van! We have a ridge monkey and do use it - but not as much as we thought we would. Will need to get it out more on our Scottish trip.

[@CarlnClaire1722]

Hi Both, I've been watching your KZbin clips for many months and find them very interesting. My wife and I are hoping to purchase a campervan next year, fingers crossed. We are travelling to Bourg-St- Maurice in December and were wondering if you could please advise of the ski company you used for ski hire and lift passes and how you booked the lockers at the bottom of Les Arcs 1600? Thanks

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Thanks for this- we are really glad that you have found us. We have our own skis, but we have previously used Ski Republic in BSM that always have competitive pricing on ski hire. The lockers are based under the Intersport shop in Arc 1600 and we emailed them directly to make a booking. The lockers made things so convenient. Good luck with your plans👍

[@michelleparsons-q8q]

We had our basil plant for months after we got back from France last year 😂 So much better than any I’ve bought here.

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

🤣 Richard would have loved to bring it home!! But we have a new one for Scotland 😊🪴

[@paulgriffinmeuk]

@@earlyretirementwanderlust where do you put it when you're driving?

[@clareboylan6741]

Thanks guys.. this is invaluable as we have just brought a doblo van and are ready to convert.. so thanks 🙏🏻

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Very exciting - have fun getting it converted 🚐

[@gillianhann2282]

Thanks for another great video. We have a caravan but if things go as planned will switch back to camper later this year. We love a sheet awning, all the advantages you describe (and v easy to put up) along with less chance of damage to the van if the wind whips up and it untethers. We use the hooks for all sorts and spent a happy hour in the snow peak shop inspecting all their amazing (and expensive) kit. Enjoy your travels x

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Ooooh a Snow Peak shop- that would be a tough one to walk away from😂 The closest we get to one is an outdoor shop in Ambleside that has a pretty good range of their stuff. It is really well designed kit, but as you say, very expensive. The gear that I was gifted on my retirement is still going strong two years later so it is pretty durable. We love our fly sheet awning- it fits with our less is more ethos! Thanks for the comment. Have a good week👍

[@motorroamingaround]

Great video guys. Everyone has those things that they wouldn’t be without for sure. We also love our Cadac BBQ and wouldn’t be without it. Hope you’re have a great time in Shetland. Keep safe. Irvine & Karen.

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

The Shetlands have been fantastic - we have been blessed with really good weather and lots of puffins 😊🚐

[@LizB217]

Good coffee is very important. I use a cafetiere, but bring prone to breaking things I found a double walled metal one. Difficult to break, and keeps the second cup hot too. String bags for fruit and veg is a great idea. Will try this. My top opening fridge can get a bit cold at the back, freezing things, so i am going to try ice cube bags on my next trip. They can hang against the wall. Fingers crossed they work. Thanks for sharing your ideas...

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

my mum has just bought one of the metal cafetières which is fab - we have done pretty well not breaking this one so far!! We have used ice cube bags before - they work really well

[@bunnobear]

Great video thank you, we have a tiny camper trailer so love things that save space

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Thank you and happy travels in your trailer 😊

[@louisesymonds9963]

Some great ideas. Just bought the helinox sunset chairs, ouch! The coffee filter idea looks good. I’ve just bought some coffee bags to save on the mess.

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

😬 They are really expensive chairs but ours have been fantastic and are still like new 4 years later. Rich uses the coffee bags on his longer hiked as they are easy and light 😊

[@normanmazlin6741]

Great list, thanks.

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

You are quite welcome!👍

[@stevelavelle2301]

Hi there, just joined your channel and really enjoyed the great ideas in your video

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Ah thank you ☺️

[@stevelavelle2301]

@@earlyretirementwanderlustyou are very welcome. I’m a retired teacher and my partner has finished teaching recently too so we plan many adventures in our own camper van and will certainly use your videos as inspiration

[@gnarlybadger690]

Excellent and informative video, never seen the Cadac stove before, something we will definitely look into. Many thanks for sharing 🤘🏻

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

We have just finished filming a Cadac review for this Sunday's video👍 Thanks for the comment.

[@craigfrood7710]

Morning guys, Been following you for a while and use your blogs regularly for our planning. You mentioned a while ago that you were going to waterproof your pop top. Are you planning to do a video on how to do this and the tools / chemicals you used? Think ours needs done and would appreciate your advice. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Morning Craig- we used the Fabsil tent reproofing kit that comes with everything you need to reproof the canvas. It works really well, the hardest thing being getting high enough to reach the top of the pop-top over the van bonnet. We applied the solution with a paint brush rather than using a spray as it kept things a bit tidier and more precise. We could not believe how it stopped the canvas wetting out- particularly in driving rain. I tried to pop a link in this comment but KZbin messed up the format so we have added it to our Amazon shop if you want to take a look? Thanks for the comment. Have a good one. 👍

[@bronwenwakefield9140]

Another enjoyable and informative video, thank you! I love your fleece, Jackie. May I ask where you got it from? 😊

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Thank you - it is from tog 24 and is a nice weight for hiking in the spring and autumn 😊

[@bronwenwakefield9140]

@@earlyretirementwanderlust Thank you 😊

[@carolwinser8764]

Agree completely about the Cadac - a very versatile piece of kit so will look forward to your review and recipes. Also really liked your cream check blouse, Jackie. Been looking but can I ask where you got it from? Enjoying some great walking and cycling in Scotland atm so will also watch your next series with interest 😊

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Hi - the blouse is from the brand Patagonia and is ace! We love cooking on the cadaver as much as we can because it also keeps the food smells from out of the van, we had a great fry up breakfast burrito this morning cooked on it and chicken fajitas last night. Where about are you travelling in Scotland? Hope the weather has been as kind to you as it is to us on the Shetlands.

[@andreathomson4376]

@@earlyretirementwanderlust😮😅 cooking on a cadaver, oops autocorrect. Images of storage make me shudder 😢. Happy Tuesday both.

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

🤣

[@carolwinser8764]

@@earlyretirementwanderlust thanks Jackie. Bet you never expected to become an outdoor fashion guru after you retired! Not surprised it is Patagonia, great kit. We were in the Highlands, Grantown and Aviemore and then down through Loch Tay. Sadly, home now 😢Have a great trip 👍

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

hope you had a great time - I love the Cairngorms and the area around Aviemore

[@christineomara4787]

Your camper interior looks very very nice. 👍We are wondering whether to do our trip to Croatia Slovenia ect in early Sept or wait until early may next year. We are enjoying the coastal walks in Devon and Cornwall at the moment.

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Thank you - we were lucky enough to have a converter that gave us a little bit of choice 🚐 I would imagine either time of year would be good for a road trip - Slovenia however is very mountainous so you could still have a lot of snow in early May. Have a great time down in Cornwall and Devon x

[@leonardkay1]

Thanks so much for the videos. My wife & I are taking our 1979 VW Bay Camper to Umbria in September 🤞, a week to get there, 2 weeks travelling around & a week to get back if it makes it. We would like to film some of our trip to show our kids, would you mind telling us what cameras you are using for your adventures? We've already bought a number of the things you've suggested & are now working our way through your video's picking up valuable tips so thank you again!

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

You are quite welcome Leonard, and many thanks for your kind words. In terms of cameras- we keep things pretty simple. We use our phones for a lot of what we do- iPhone 11 Pros. In the last 12 months we have been using an DJI Action 3 action camera that we love. It is cheaper than GoPros, has more durability IMHO and we can take it everywhere. It is completely battered and beat up...but it still does a great job. Hope this helps, and enjoy your trip. We love a VW Bay Camper❤️ Thanks again for your comment.👍R

[@leonardkay1]

@@earlyretirementwanderlust Thanks for taking the time to respond, I'll look into the DJI. And thanks again for taking the time to make the videos, we watch them every lunchtime now!

[@amandasymon4363]

I now need a funky leisure fly sheet 👊

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

They are so simple and yet seemingly indestructible! The only thing you may have notice with ours is that one side is very sun bleached after 6 years...so we must have had at least some sun😂

[@Gorutmk]

Thanks both, a really helpful video. I too like the idea of the hook and bag system for the fresh fruit and veg. I’d be keen to know where you got the white hanging basket for you coffee filter? Also the idea of having the waterproof crates under the van is a great idea. Thanks again

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Thanks for this Andy. We got the hanging box from B&M Bargains or somewhere similar. It was really cheap and it works a treat- we are even thinking of getting one to keep a basil plant in! We had to keep looking for a while as these discount stores rotate their stock quite regularly! We love the crates, but be careful of cracking the lids- after last nights storm, one of our "repaired" crates was full of water- which wasn't great for our walking boots😬 Thanks for the comment. Have a great week👍

[@tonysutton6559]

We use a sailor's dry bag for dirty laundry. A 30 ltr bag was big enough for the 2 of us during a 2 week, mainly off grid, island hoping trip in the Shetland Isles. As they are designed to keep the water out, they also keep the smells in.

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

great idea! We are on the Shetlands island hopping at the moment - just got off the boat from Fetlar and staying on Yell for the night 😊

[@tonysutton6559]

@@earlyretirementwanderlust Have a great time. We really enjoyed it and I want to go back in the winter but my wife isn't so keen.

[@graemeroberts5730]

Another excellent video. When did you change your hair? Looks good!

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Many thanks😂 The benefits of being at home and having access to hair straighteners and mains electricity. Normal service will resume until we are on the road to Scotland😂😂😂

[@suewheeler5795]

Packing cubes. Sea to summit collapsible cooking pots. Aeropress. I also have the string bag, fake Helino chairs and a cadac although I prefer to use the Ridge Monkey Grilla outside as it folds flat

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Packing cubes are on our list to get - we meant to get some for our Scottish road trip but left it too late. We have a ridge monkey that we need to use more - they do make a good quick lunch toastie 😊

[@debbierobinson9900]

Ridge monkey works really well on the cadac and makes less mess to clean afterwards.

[@suewheeler5795]

@@earlyretirementwanderlust ridge monkey grilla is a cooking system that folds down. It's a barbecue, fire pit, hob all in one that can be used with wood, charcoal or gas. It's a brilliant piece of kit and folds flat

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

I’ve just looked it up as I had never seen one - it looks great 😊

[@suewheeler5795]

@@earlyretirementwanderlust they are a great piece of kit. The packing cubes are fantastic though. We each have a colour so know which is which. The other thing (and you need this for Scotland) is the Smokin' Midge!

[@michaelteale6386]

Hi love your channel. We are taking our t6 on a 2 month trip to France and Spain. Can you tell me is Ad Blue readily available through out Europe. Keep up the good work.

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Hi we have had no problems getting Ad blue - most supermarkets and garages sell it. Seemingly we need to top up every time we are in Europe 🤣

[@michaelteale6386]

@@earlyretirementwanderlust Thanks guys. Happy travels

[@helenvwalker7919]

We live in Spain. Ad blue is freely available there. Currently travelling through France, Luxembourg, Germany Denmark on our way to Norway. We have found it in each country so far😊

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

@helenvwalker7919 ooh have a fab time in Norway 🇳🇴

[@michaelteale6386]

@@helenvwalker7919 Thankyou

[@jennilethbridge1349]

Hello from Australia. We have been watching you from the start and we have noted you don't have a toilet on board. So personal question, when not staying at a camp site do you have a little porta potti? I only ask cos it'.s getting harder to free camp here without having a toilet system on board. We love all your content.

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Hi Jenni, we still rely heavily on public loos and the loos of facilities we use like cafes, pubs, etc. In the UK and Europe, we are quite well covered for public loos as we don't have too many genuine wilderness areas, unlike you guys in Austria. We do have an emergency bucket...and our next van will have an onboard loo as it will open up more of the Aires in Europe that we cannot currently use. Hope that this helps? 👍

[@heidiyoder5694]

I have recently bought a BOXIA separator toilet and LOVE it! It stays in the van, doubles as a footstool or a seat (with a cushion on top). It fits at the bottom of my bed when it's down at night. They are from Germany, hopefully they are marketed in Australia?

[@ScottishVanTrips]

Led magnetic lights for cupboard spaces!

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

What a great idea - we could use them outside too - cheers for the tip 😊

[@VWvanlife]

Can I ask, do the chairs blow over with them being lightweight ? We have some very similar ( vango) if you’re not sitting in them they blow over,they are a nightmare

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Yes they do sometimes when it is windy - as they are so lightweight.

[@johnristheanswer]

Which breakdown service do you use in Europe ? Eg RAC .

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

We have stayed with VW assist which is subcontracted to the AA - had to get them out in Croatia a few years ago and had no issues 🚐

[@Searchdog1972]

What was the issue with the Leisure Battery and the Fridge. We are finding that our Fridge goes into a safe mode after 2 days of Off Grid use

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

Hi, our battery bank had basically run its course and was no longer holding charge. The batteries had reached their maximum number of charges over the last 3 years. This does happen and they are something we know need to be replaced periodically. When we put the new batteries in, they held charge so much better (as you would expect), and our solar system has kept them topped up over our summer travels. The batteries once again cope with the demands of the fridge. Hope this makes sense? I am no engineer😂 R

[@alanbenham4139]

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[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

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[@Yendor2]

Hi which Helonux chairs are they?

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

The sunlight chairs

[@jasonwickens4919]

@@earlyretirementwanderlustdo you mean sunset chairs as I can’t see sunlight chairs on the website?

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

@jasonwickens4919 sorry - yes sunset 😬 I knew it had sun in it 🤣

[@danihugo4059]

Have you ever or would you go on a cruise??

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

The closest we have ever got is the 2 night ferry from Portsmouth to Santander which we enjoyed but that was long enough for us as we like to get out more exploring and hiking 🥾🚐

[@danihugo4059]

@@earlyretirementwanderlust yes we saw that we fancy doing the same. Not sure if a cry is a bit confined too

[@Travelling__Couple]

Just wanted to know do you guys have kids ? or went childfree?

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

We have 2 children in their late 20’s - we travel on our own 🚐😊

[@jasonroberts6063]

Pizza is crap when cooked on a cadac

[@earlyretirementwanderlust]

its not the greatest but we do enjoy the occasional one as a change 😊

[@TheWTcowboy]

just a selling post, lol