Can't BELIEVE what the actual issue was - Van No Start

[@AHSepulvedaBunny]

friends, I have not been asked to do this but if you are watching please hit the like button. there are apparently over 2,400 viewers and only 522 likes.

[@unklebobosaurus]

Always do, it's annoying i can't hit it twice when i rewatch. I watch "How to Survive Winter in a Van on the Canadian Prairies" daily as a morning cup of coffee, it's only failing is a lack of Amber

[@skistrycharski6999]

Same here & I leave on commercials, so you get some $$$ 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@skistrycharski6999]

BTW the mic. Sounds good on you’re hat ! Tho u know that in editing LOL

[@edvalencia5861]

Always give you and penny a thumbs up

[@Scorpio1168]

Now it's at 6,100 views and only 1,400 likes. Please hit that like button, as it doesn't cost you anything and it really helps the algorithm and reach more viewers. Thanks in advance, as if literally takes about 10 seconds to hit the 👍🏼 button!!

[@OneAussiesAdventure]

No stereo is how I wrote a book on my trip. :)

[@seanthefam2024]

I'm gonna say that the bus couldn't have come to you at a better time..what a lifesaver!

[@kathrynosterberg4557]

Hi - just an observation from an intermittent viewer sorry time😂 you look soooo much more comfortable in a stand-up van! Wether Big Fella is your forever for now home, or not, it is lovely to see you have that space! Every best.

[@aussiejac]

Any Aussie girl is called a Sheila so maybe new name. Love seeing you and Penny as always

[@trishat5361]

Big Sheila ?😳🚍

[@odettec1]

No a Sheila was used back in the 70's man lol.

[@aussiejac]

@@trishat5361yeah that would offensive

[@cheddar2848]

Penny approves the double Dutch Bus, she's very comfortable and she evens likes the folding chair. Stay safe and warm you, Penny and Amber.

[@Cpd0127]

Hey Matthew. I have to say I have been following you from the beginning but the bus definitely seems to be your best fit. i know you could make it your own. Im hoping you can make improvements and be done. It seems to fit you well

[@budmetcalf3888]

It’s so good to have Amber back!!!

[@denverdubois5835]

I second this! Love her.

[@LoriFranklin-ee4sh]

That's a nice looking vehicle. Didn't realize outside was so new looking.

[@VaguelyMeandering]

SO good to see the gang from Craze Outdoors! How did Amber enjoy driving Big Fella? You be so happy to have the fleet back together again...Reunited and it feels so good! 🎼🎶🎵 Penny on the new dash...she was uncertain yet got there in the end! Yay Penny!

[@capaddler]

Thanks for that really thorough walk around Craze Outdoors. They do have a lot of interesting stuff.

[@peterlaurion827]

It is a delight to see Amber

[@elfbell]

I can’t wait to find out what you decide. I personally think for vlog purposes, the big n has so much potential for endless upgrading and ideas but another part of me is thinking ‘Lucky! Don’t go’. 🤷‍♀️😂

[@Valerygallery]

Hi Matthew, Amber and Penny. I'm enjoying your company! 😽💕

[@melisa8256]

You should just get another blackout curtain and add it to the existing rod behind your bed. It will help a tiny bit with the cold and a lot with the light. I think I know where you could get some clips to hold them together in the center 😉

[@maxwellslifejourney]

Almost a guarantee that a breakdown will happen in the cold. Good call on not throwing parts at it. A simple fuse that did not look blown caused all the problems. At least you were not in the middle of nowhere. Thanks for the video.

[@justinaward2133]

Hello Matthew and Penny. So glad Lucky is up and running ❤

[@caninemomanomads2566]

Standing in the morning, is a great feeling ! like the new space.

[@Lulu-122]

Hello Matthew and Penelope! Doesn’t it feel great to wake, get up and be able to Stand?? Whst a wonderful gift . Good luck with Lucky but I am fond of the Big Girl so happy you have options ! .

[@jtalsei7171]

It’s “BIG FELLA” 😂😂😂😂👍👍👍☮️

[@oLd_DoG7]

But throughout video he says she and girl! So I vote Big Bertha! 😹👍🏻

[@donnablankenship726]

Penny..."Dad you're so tall!!" 😂

[@d.r.o.p.b.e.a.r]

I have just returned back to Aus from my first ever visit to Calgary/Canada- where my lil bro and his fam lives in Tuscany- needless to say, i fell in love with your hometown- and your channel is helping me with my post travel/holidays/missing my family depression blues because i want to be there not here, so cheers

[@karensalvin1313]

So good to see Amber ❤😊

[@gigi0407-ge]

Happy to see Amber back. That's a big azz bus you're driving! 😂

[@Scorpio1168]

I actually think that if you're 100% sure you're moving back to sticks n bricks, I'd keep "Big Fella" and say goodbye to Lucky. To save on fuel just use Grace for all your running around town and then you have that nice spacious bus for all your camping needs. You look much more comfortable being able to stand up and with a bad back kneeling like that can't be helping manners. I just think "Big Fella" has so many more advantages, but that's just my opinion and you know what they say about opinions. Either way I truly enjoy your vlogs and look forward to see what the future has in store for you. Also it's great to see Amber in your vlogs again, as you truly complement each other.✌🏼✌🏼

[@Kristina_Gisela]

Good evening Matthew and to the Hide and Seek Champion, Penny!

[@NK-iv1ik]

Of all considered, Penny is taking a shine on the bigger tiny home, whatever you decide to call it. We all saw how smiley she was riding on the front, graceful like a true queen 👑

[@joycemariano1982]

Big Bertha is what I will call her! Hope your toe continues to heal well and quickly!!

[@thenomadicmystic]

Haha I said the same thing 😂

[@joanneturner4674]

Good morning Matthew n penny 😊. Awesome that you got lucky fixed. 😊😊

[@Cheryl-u9s5t]

Hello Matthew love your new digs and the white flannel that you're rocking

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

Yur tech treated you very well. Very good indeed! That many uncommon electrical issues...really good.

[@ruthanderson1758]

That white flannel is awesome. Could you use the step ladder that you put under the bed help when you want to get snow off the roof of Fella?

[@RetroRoams]

Hey Matthew. Glad you got the van fixed. I just got that same shirt at Christmas, the Dixxon Whistler

[@crowtubecrozier2857]

Great seeing Amber back

[@kathywrightjohnson6804]

Sorry I'm late. Just got home from the emergency room. I thought my gallbladder was broken. Nope a nasty urinary infection. So painful but no surgery needed. Good to see you all.

[@melisa8256]

I hope you get some pain relief and recover quickly.

[@authordanigray]

Ouch...hope you feel better soon!

[@patriciac5214]

I hope you feel better

[@rajanikumari3672]

Yikes, those are always nasty. Hope you feel better soon.

[@edvalencia5861]

Feel better soon, I had my gallbladder removed when I had my liver transplant

[@Shihtzu99]

I got a bad finger infection from a simple splinter! It was old wood from an older floor and it got really wedged in. I pulled it out but it still formed a bad infection. Needed surgery. Always polysporin from now on for me. Even for the smallest of cuts.

[@MelissaJohnson-s7k]

Hi Matthew Penny and Amber 😊 So very glad lucky got fixed and as always thank you for sharing ❤

[@loriaversher5477]

It's amazing to see you guys with so much room!! Wow.And, You can stand up. Take Care and enjoy your new home.

[@lja6420]

Greetings Matthew and Penny, life is getting a bit more interesting.. Happy new year

[@JustCameronAndHisJeep]

I miss Benny's. I love that little water store. I gave the water bottle to my Guide Leader daughter. I'm trying to give away so much these days, but give less. "Bad Amazon, Bad!" 🤣

[@JustCameronAndHisJeep]

A Bluetooth speaker should suffice. I'd love to see the actual fuel economy on Big Fella.

[@sheilacaine]

You realize if you kept Big Fella you could designate a whole section of those shelves just for your supporters gifts. One entirely for bandaids and one for funnels. 😂😂😂😂 I really like Big Fella. Watching you stand up makes “my” back feel better. 😂😂😂❤❤ I know I know I watch Patreon.

[@MrRiorust]

Thats a pretty nice bus, I could see you doing some amazing things with it. My Express just had exactly the same issues, I assumed it was the starter, changed it no difference ( About $125.00 USD) ... it turned out to be a weak fuse, specifically the Eng A fuse. It took me all weekend to figure it out, the shops around here ( So Ca ) would have killed me on labor. My PRNDL was acting up also. Glad you got it handled.

[@BrendaBlystone-ur6fy]

Yes Good afternoon Matt and Penny it's always amazing to see another amazing video

[@JoFoxynHomer]

Just a thought. You could make a cat door under the bed for the new kitty potty apartment. Just a hatch in the front of it.

[@MississippiPickers]

Amber is such an awesome friend, just drops everythng and helps, she is a saint !

[@VanlifePLUS]

Drops everything 😂

[@MississippiPickers]

😁

[@seanthefam2024]

You aren't in a giant bus..you are living in a short bus..😅 how fitting 😆

[@JoanMulhern]

Funny and happy mathew coming through. Happy you are enjoying your new adventures. The bus just happened to be there when lucky had a upset tummy? Father is looking out for you. Brother has a great channel! You are very entertaining and Penny too. Hello Amber. Happy 2025!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DallasLemieux]

Nice looking bus/ camper… enjoy… Lucky 🍀 is special too… 🥰

[@bebopandbecca3096]

I take my shuttle to an RV wash. They have stairs up to a platform so you can wash the top. The downside is it's outdoors and open not enclosed with doors like your carwash is. I envy your cozy car wash.

[@naomidonovan-perry2667]

Good evening Matthew and Penny. We are here watching you! ❤❤

[@Yvonneb_]

Great video. Wow Lucky was definitely upset and jealous ❤ x Pleased to see Amber again ❤ x

[@UrdnotChuckles]

I wonder if the fuses going bad on lucky would explain the previous intermittent starting problems it was having? Good that it got sorted out though!

[@tomad4051]

First impressions🤔🤔. Your “space” and lighting looked like a small motel room. For awhile now, I have had a topper van where I can stand upright, for cooking, peeing, dressing, showering, etc … I never looked back to my other van. Soo Haapppy for Ya All!!!

[@deborahsarginson8569]

Can you buy another blackout/insulating curtain and place that beside the first one and then just cut it down for the right length.

[@satrac75]

impressive store

[@greghill254]

I always leave a like because I "like" your videos!! 🙂

[@wanrapea]

What a relief to have Lucky fixed! Yay! I thought you were doing a close-up of the toe? Also, too much giggling! JS

[@staciesstuff2]

I really like the bus. You should consider buying it.

[@oLd_DoG7]

It was a gift from one aussies adventure! 🇦🇺

[@staciesstuff2]

@ oh I didn’t realize

[@brendadowney6886]

You look incredibly handsome in that plaid jacket. I love that colour. P.S. im old so just being friendly

[@debbieenglish7515]

❤ Is family day on you tube! Just watched tales from sanctuary too ❤

[@mikeperreault8939]

Get some blck paper or cardboard with a roll of tape, for your windows and Fans. Really enjoyed this episode. ( HI Amber )

[@unedited2716]

Best to you MATT 💯👍

[@maryrinks8383]

Hello Mathew and Miss Penny ❤. Just finished watching Byron video and now yours

[@laurastewart2418]

Wow on footage of craze outdoor store!

[@garynewton2016]

fuel cost duals yes the sale idea ws good

[@Lulu-122]

Cool store!

[@canadiannat8960]

🍀🌼🍀🌼🍀 The vehicle juggle. Or the vehicle shuffle.

[@dross24MA]

Quick and easy light/window fix = dark, oversized towel hung on curtain rod. That's the primary one for my van at the moment.😊

[@MsDesignDiva]

My main thought on Big Fella, if you end up keeping this rig as your main home, or as a more parked rig to function as your stationary home, this vehicle interior definitely needs a renovation to make it more your style.

[@ChevyCitation]

Hi Matthew hope all is well 👋

[@mervettefarid3357]

hi. the best way to fill up Big Bertha is to fill gas when 3/4 full and not wait till 1/2 full or worse. just a thought ...

[@revyred8679]

I just love the bus❤

[@nailazion3113]

Hey Captain Matthew and Penny and Amber

[@GypsyJvan]

thanks..

[@leithyoung]

" BIG GAL " just makes sense mate

[@Sam-f1k8e]

we have those plates in the states too. security codes in the pattern.

[@douglaswhite1306]

That shuttle bus is exactly like mine except mine doesn't have a rear door. Mines a 2011 cab chassis but the bus is 2012 and somehow titled as 2012.

[@karenlowes7802]

I think Big Fella is a great name for the newest acquisition. It seems like a more masculine van to me.😊

[@terangikaiwhiriakemara]

Thought it might be transmission switch related, good stuff

[@stacynoble3909]

that is a fine looking milkshake 😋btw the bus viewing was very cool the other day

[@VanlifePLUS]

You should check your Patreon messages more frequently 🤪

[@Kristina_Gisela]

Seeing your vehicle (has to be said with a southern drawl) like that is bittersweet- hating that she’s in distress but knowing she’ll be fixed.

[@donaldfrazier5244]

Matt the first thing I thought about was did you check the ground,often the ground cables get corroded or break off then it acts like battery alternator or starter has failed,I’m writing this before even watching just to see if it’s correct!

[@albertaadventures7750]

Hope you are doing well. I had both toes done in my teens. Was a nightmare but….. no more ingrown toenails 😊👍. Take care. Hahah maybe name her big Bertha lol.

[@AJEJKJ]

Call her "Big Stella"

[@CarmonPerrin]

The comfort may make the cost of gas worthwhile. Give it a couple months and you will have found all the noises.

[@joefratianni8693]

Interesting, I did not see that one coming. If it wasn't the battery I would have guessed a short to ground somewhere due to rust and salt. What popped those fuses is the million dollar question, maybe related to the seat belt alarm? Fuses don't pop just cause they had a bad day, usually.

[@SantaSirGlennDrHeald]

the fuses weren't blown they just would not pass voltage. weird but i'm glad they found it

[@joefratianni8693]

@@SantaSirGlennDrHeald That's still a bad fuse and I'd consider it blown. If you have one side that shows power and the other doesn't its a dead circuit and I have seen that before in my tech days. No matter what though, the current was exceeded on that circuit causing the failure and that needs to be looked at as it just won't go away.

[@mscattale]

I’ve had 2 ingrown toenails cut out. One on each big toe but I had stitches in both mine.

[@bertiesark]

what about putting a second diesel heater in where the shower or closet is in the bus? it already has one hole in the floor just a thought

[@laurastewart2418]

No kidding about the gas...ouch!

[@annkleindl3561]

So for people who are living in a large vehicle like your new one like a camper, don't the use the propane furnace??? Just wondering. 😊

[@rachelkirchner6892]

Hi Matthew 😊

[@lifes.way.too.short-au]

8.29 morning Amber 👍

[@taniajonathan1019]

I have other things as subscribed your my best God Bless xoxox

[@jennc4650]

Amber buckling is hysterical !

[@skistrycharski6999]

BIG BOY is a keeper ‼️🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Joey-wu5su]

Big Bertha ❤

[@dianehoule625]

Hi Matthew and Penny!

[@gypsysummer4008]

Big fella is a ozzie / kiwi term so maybe following the theme ' Sheila ' ?

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Awesome video

[@lindageiling5922]

Or just get a longer curtain rod n 2 blackout curtains that will cover everything

[@downtoearth1950]

The origional Aussie Ugg boot was cheap and long lasting, sadly it is no more and the Name was purchased by a US company