DISASTER in our MOTORHOME | WHY we LEFT our WILDCAMP in the MIDDLE of the NIGHT |

We found a wildcamp near to Sligachan on the Isle of Skye, it seemed a beautiful spot at first with amazing views being right on the edge of a sea loch. However, as the night went on we were hit with a sudden wind, that was buffering and rocking the motorhome. I couldn't settle and started worrying that we were going to end up over the edge. In the end I woke Gary up and we moved on and headed for an Aire just over the Skye Bridge. We stop for for food, but wasn't taken with the offerings of cake or toasties that were £5 each, trying to be frugal I decided to make our own as I have all the ingredients in the van. This is when disaster struck and it could have so easily ended in tragedy, the gas for some reason (I think I may have left it open) caught the ignition & gave a small explosion, catching my arm in the process! This was an incredibly frightening experience and I urge everyone to always be careful and mindful when cooking with gas, in a campervan, motorhome or caravan. I was rushing and not concentrating and this could certainly have ended so badly for me. Please make sure you always have a point of exit clear in your vans and you have a fire blanket and in date extinguisher. We spent our 5th night offgrid at a wildcamp on the Oban road that night and enjoyed a walk where Charlie our dog saw his first ever train. We head a lovely walk to some waterfalls the next day before heading south. We then head to our last stop at a campsite, before ending our mini tour and heading home. It certainly has given us some memories and some we would rather forget. Our van is equipped with one 85 watt solar panel and a 230amp leisure battery, no expensive powerbanks or lithium batteries, this was during a cold spell in March.
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This campervan allows us the freedom of travelling in all seasons, we actually do most of our travelling in the Autumn/Winter as I have lupus disease | SLE | We stay on campsites & caravan touring parks, Aires & wild camp out in nature. We like to walk | hike with our cocker spaniel dog "Charlie" taking in breathtaking scenery of the countryside and the coast. There is something so magical about driving through the mountains and tourist areas in a campervan. Buying local produce to take back and cook in the campervan, or stopping at an independent shop for coffee and cake helping to support the local economy. You can follow our travel adventures by hitting the SUBSCRIBE button. We upload our travel vlogs on a regular basis.
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Em @vansforthememories

[@vansforthememories]

Well…We didn’t expect this to happen! If you enjoyed the video please like, comment & subscribe, it helps our little channel grow. You may also enjoy this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/inWnp4qgr5uWntk Em 💜

[@Roadghost88]

Beware petroleum based clothing and open flames.

[@vansforthememories]

@@Roadghost88 thank you, yes, definitely, I think I accidentally left the gas open too long before igniting. I was rushing & tired, silly mistake, but have definitely learnt some lessons from it. 😊 Thank you, Em 💜

[@gallivantinggalantes]

Hi Em, I think I would have felt the same in the wind, omg wow nearly a nasty burn, glad it wasn't too serious. The walk to the waterfall looked great lovely clip of the waterfall. Aah the little ducks swimming in the rain water pool. Its always sad when you have to leave we feel the same, take care x Julie and Tony x

[@vansforthememories]

Yes, I was lucky there 😊 Lesson learnt, the ducks 🦆 were funny to watch 😂 Thanks for stopping by. Em 💜 xx

[@motorroamingaround]

Enjoyed the video Em. Glad you didn’t get a bad burn from the stove top. We’ve decided after 7 years of membership of the C&CC that we’re cancelling. We just feel that the staff aren’t as nice as that of those on independent sites, probably because they are employed and don’t give a t..s. We’ve never been asked to show a membership card let alone two in the seven years we’ve been members. Keep safe. Irvine & Karen.

[@vansforthememories]

Hi Irvine & Karen 👋 yes I was very lucky there, don’t know where my head was ☺️ We like the club sites & have only ever encountered 2 wardens who weren’t the most welcoming, but when it happened it did upset me & spoil our stay & there’s literally no need for bad attitude🫣. It’s a shame that you’ve had bad experiences 😢 Thanks for watching & commenting, Em 💜

[@morgsjoboo2247]

I would have felt the same in the wind. The walks looked good. We never want to leave as well, always sad when the trip ends. We usually come home and start planning our next one 😊 Have a great weekend Morgs Jo and Boo 🐕

[@vansforthememories]

Hi 👋 Yeah it’s horrible coming home 😂 I don’t even look forward to sleeping in a proper bed 😂 It’s just so nice being free in the van 🚐😎 Thanks for watching, Em 💜

[@Marvelousanimalsfacts]

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. Have a nice day, and success for you my friend 🤝🏻😊

[@vansforthememories]

That’s very kind of you, thank you & all the best to you too. Em 💜

[@gillianh]

We stayed at Strone Hill when the scheme first started and was free. Great little o/n stop, the lovely waterfall was a bonus. 😊

[@vansforthememories]

Hi Gillian 👋 It’s a lovely little stop over isn’t it, very peaceful too 😎 Thanks for watching & commenting, Em 💜

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Wow wow wow Amazing film Em. We recognised the park up near Sligachan!! Quite remote there isn’t it So glad you ended up ok with the stove!! And good message for everyone!! Flippin eck you didn’t get the weather did you We will make sure to take both membership cards if we ever get to Moffat!! Oh and Happy Anniversary you guys 🎉🎉🎉 Sorry we haven’t been around - we’ve just got back from an epic trip to Europe. Dave and Sue.

[@vansforthememories]

Hi Dave & Sue, please don’t apologise ☺️ I hope you’ve had an amazing trip to Europe! Thank you for the lovely comment, yes it was a bit scary 🔥 It was a lovely view at Slig, but not with my water fear issues 😂 Thanks for watching, & the anniversary wishes, Em 💜

[@jennifermillardX]

So glad you weren't burnt but it must of been so scary X Yes we have noticed, especially this year, that the CCC are asking to see both membership cards and looking closely at them too X Mind you we are in the 'Over 60's' category and live in Essex 😄 We did think they were being a bit over zealous about it X

[@vansforthememories]

Hi Jennifer, it was scary and my own fault for not paying attention & rushing things, big lesson learnt! Yes, maybe it’s a new thing, although just come back from a 4 week tour & wasn’t asked for both once 😵‍💫 It’s strange 🤷‍♀️ Thank you for watching & commenting, Em 💜

[@jeanettesmart9990]

Omg how long cry not to have had a bad burn I’m so glad your ok. Good advice for us all thanks 💖

[@vansforthememories]

Hi Jeanette, I know I was lucky & silly thing for me to do, but it’s a lesson learnt that’s for sure 😊 Thank you so much, I was fine, I think I just got a fright. Hope you’re well? We appreciate the lovely comment. Em 💜

[@Venomator.]

When your head takes over like that there’s not a lot else to do other than follow what it says Em… 🤷🏼‍♂️ 🤯 Ouch on the near fire disaster, pleased you are okay and it was not worse… 👍🏻 🤗 Looks a lovely part of the world as long as midges are avoided… 🐸 🦟 Rood 🦆… 👀

[@vansforthememories]

Hi Roger 👋 Yes no going back when your head starts over dramatising scenarios 🤣. It’s beautiful there, no midgies back then in March thankfully 😅. Haha the ducks 🦆 had no shame 😂 Thanks for watching, Em 💜

[@roaminginraymond]

We love the road past Loch Awe, it's a stunning area. I set myself on fire once the exact same way, when I was about 20. It's bloody scary! That's why we went fulltime, cos we hated going home lol.

[@vansforthememories]

Omg Helen! It was scary for me and thankfully it didn’t catch! That must’ve been so frightening for you. Yes lovely area & I think you’ve the right idea going FT, houses are money pits 😂 Thanks for watching, Em 💜

[@grahamgetsabout2672]

Hi Em, you have to feel safe and secure, even if you are if you don’t feel it you won’t rest. Also I think that’s a good reminder of how dangerous gas can be. Thank you Em ❤️🥰😘👍

[@vansforthememories]

Absolutely, the gas was a frightening experience & totally my fault 🫣 Thanks for watching, Em 💜

[@lawrencewatters5448]

Yes always ask for two cards it’s the rules 😀

[@vansforthememories]

@@lawrencewatters5448 we never get asked for our cards at the other ccc sites, we don’t have a problem showing a membership card, it’s just a faff digging out both cards, when one is surely sufficient 😊 Would be better if they went digital like the CAMC club 😁 No trying to get to the depths of my handbag looking for it 😂 Thanks Em 💜

[@carolkubicki2455]

Great video! We've all been there being anxious in the dark hours. Great singing from hubby too :) We have had to show both membership cards at a C&CC site before now but I've no idea why!

[@vansforthememories]

Honestly Carol, my head went into catastrophic endings mode 🤣 It’s strange having to show both cards isn’t it? I don’t get it either, as only one of you needs to be the member 🤔 It was just a bit inconvenient after a long drive, searching for the other card. I’d tell hubby you said good singing, although I fear he’d just do it again 🤣 Thanks for watching & commenting, Em 💜

[@wanderingbychoice]

Hi guys the wind is a worrying thing in a van, keeps me up at night as slightest breeze and van moves around, we have a storm warning for tomorrow here in Somerset, battened down the hatches lol, lovely to see Scotland again, we do miss it, great video as always. Safe travels 🚌🙏🥰👊👍

[@vansforthememories]

Hi both 👋 Oh noo, hope you’re all prepared for it! I’m generally ok in wind, I was just stressed being so close to the water if I’m honest 🤣😇 Keep safe & thanks for watching, much appreciated. Em 💜

[@wanderingbychoice]

@@vansforthememories all prepared this time Em, glad your ok and hi to hubby..🙏🥰👊👍

[@DesmondsDonders]

Well that duck had certainly pulled. Ouch on the flaming sleeve. The wind can be a problem up here, if we can we point into the wind when we park.

[@vansforthememories]

😂 It definitely had 🤭 Aye, it wasn’t windy when we parked up & just typical of Skye really, to have a little pocket of a windy bit 😂 I was very lucky that didn’t catch or burn, was having one of those days 🙃 Thanks, Em 💜

[@KimandWayneAdventures]

Hi Em, great vlog, as always 😊 You sound like me…… I’m a worry wart too 🤷‍♀️ We’ve always been asked for one of our membership cards when checking in…….but not both 🤔 Take care……Kim

[@vansforthememories]

Hi Kim 👋 Honestly my mind goes into 50 different scenarios of how we’d end up in the sea 🤣 It’s a strange one about the membership card, I would have thought, one would be sufficient 🤔 🤷‍♀️ Made us feel a bit like criminals tbh 😳 Thanks for the lovely comment, Em 💜

[@scootladychicago]

oh my goodness em!!! what a not fun experience all around! between the wind and the flare up. glad the sleeve went out immediately. childhood "stop drop and roll" videos popped in my head. but at least you got to have a nice walk with charlie. ♫oh what a beautiful day!♫ don't know if i'm late or have already said, but congrats on 1k! 👍 🛴❤

[@vansforthememories]

Hi Scoot 👋 It was certainly a lesson learned & hopefully never to be be repeated😊 Yes definitely good advice of the stop, drop & roll! Thank you so much for the congratulations & the lovely comment, are you scooting this weekend? Em 💜

[@scootladychicago]

@@vansforthememories just returned from a fantastic 20 miles around the city and up along the lakefront path. scooted part i had never done before. now i need a shower. it's hot! lol!

[@lys823]

I travel on my own so can't comment on asking for both but usually get asked for mine when checking in. Enjoy watching your videos.

[@vansforthememories]

Hi 👋 Thanks for that, it’s strange it’s the only time we get asked & thought it strange that on both occasions she wanted both of our cards, when you only need one membership 🤔 It just confused us a bit 🤭 Aww thank you so much, lovely to read you enjoy them. Thanks for commenting, Em 💜

[@G.J..Journeys]

Scary experience for you in the windy conditions. Safer to move on 👍

[@vansforthememories]

It was just me and my overactive thinking 😂 it wasn’t that windy tbh, I just got scared of the water, but was glad to move 😅😂 Thanks for watching, Em 💜

[@markbur1503]

Hi Emm, You may of had the gas on a fraction too long before you sparked up the hob hence the flare up! We always press the control knob of the burner at the same time you press the ignition. Only ever show one card upon arrival at the CAMC sites, They NO longer issue cards unless you request them as they want you to use the App with your info on that! Just renewed our membership last month and called them to say i prefer the cards please. Regrding your anxiety about the floating away in the loch....just leave the van in first gear as well as the handbrake you will not go anywhere at all then, If its very windy position the van so its heading into the wind direction (if it doesnt change) youll be fine. When your in an articulated truck and the trailer is a curtain sider youll know whar blowing about is really like.. Good informative vid tho. Catch up on Twitter soon. Mark😊😊

[@vansforthememories]

Hi Mark, yeah I think you’re right with the gas, I was rushing & also tired so wasn’t thinking 🙃 Could have been nasty, but lesson learnt😊 Re the park up, the van was in gear & it wasn’t windy when we arrived ☺️ In all honesty, it’s me & my silly phobia of going in the water 🫣 Had we not been parked next to the drop off, I wouldn’t have given the wind a second thought 🫤 I’m a proper worry wart & poor hubby couldn’t convince me otherwise that night. 😊 Yeah I’ve noticed we only have an app with the CAMC, but we do have cards with the ccc I’ve no problem showing the card, but was a bit bemused why she needed to see both 🤷‍♀️ when only one of you needs to be a member 😚 Yep I don’t envy you truckers driving in the wind that’s for sure! Thanks so much for watching & commenting, it’s really appreciated. Em 💜

[@suzybeetravels]

Great video both 😊 Wind doesn't both us just that I can't really sleep well. I've never had that happen with the gas. Scary. Nope we've only ever been asked for one card never both xx

[@vansforthememories]

Hi 👋 the gas was totally my fault, I was rushing & tired & I think I left it open too long before I clicked the ignition on 😩🫣 I was terrified being next to the water Suze, it wasn’t even that windy, but as soon as I realised the tide had come in, I started panicking 🤭 Thanks for watching, Em💜

[@tonysutton6559]

Starting with Moffatt campsite, the one visit we had booked online as always and my wife went in with my membership card and they would only accept it if I took it in myself. The alternative was that she sorted her own card out from the depths of her purse which was in the depths of her handbag. We booked into Minehead this week and they didn't even mention our cards and I fairly certain that the only place we have been asked is Moffatt. While I was there I took the hairs off the back of my hand by mistaking the back right button for the back left one and having my hand too close to the ring as it lit. I do it 3 or 4 times a year and always say that I won't make that mistake again. We baled out of the Point of Ness campsite at Stromness, Orkney on our last night there. The site has basically got the sea on 3 sides and a force 9 gale blew up. The van was bouncing all over the place and I was worried that something would get damaged so we drove down to the ferry port at 1am and parked on the lee side of the terminal building for the night. The wind had died a bit when we sailed at 7:30am but it was very choppy and I wasted about £7 on bacon and sausage sandwiches which I rented for about an hour before leaning over the side and feeding them to the fishes.

[@vansforthememories]

🤣🤣 Tony I don’t know where to start with my reply to your comment, but you made us both laugh out loud 🤣🤣 Very strange about the members card. We go Moffat a lot & it’s only the same person that asks for a membership card (well actually both) and yes, mine was in the depths of my handbag too & just not what you need to be doing after a long journey, plus it makes no sense 🤷‍♀️ why they want both 🫤 felt like a naughty school kid who’d forgot their homework! 😇 Be careful with the gas, it can happen so easily & I definitely won’t be putting my arm over it again 😊 That sounds like some storm! Sorry got wasted your £7 but I’m sure the fish appreciated it 🤣🤪 Thanks so much for watching & commenting, Em 💜

[@lindsaybenison813]

I completely understand the worrying and stressing over the wind, we have had some nights where I have thought we were going to get blown over, yikes, that was a bit scary with the gas cooker, glad you are okay, obviously that is the day you should have stayed in bed. Blimey £5 for a toastie, that is a bit much, some folk do know how to charge don't they. Cheek of it.... take care both, we are off on our travels in 2 weeks and I can't wait. Heading up the north coast, visiting harbours I think, unless the plans have changed lol. much love to you all xx

[@vansforthememories]

Hi Lindsay 👋 Yup my mind went into overdrive 🙃🫤 silly really, I just didn’t want to end up in the sea in the middle of the night 😂 Yeah I wasn’t paying a fiver for a toastie 😚 I have many days when I should stay in bed ☺️ Oh wow 🤩 sounds fantastic, we had an amazing time up in the far north, if you get to John O Groat, try The Stacks cafe for cake, super delicious 😁 have a wonderful time. Em 💜 xxx

[@lindsaybenison813]

@@vansforthememories thank you we will try lol xxx

[@getawaygeese]

It’s ok to be anxious first …. if you accept it it reduces it …. Best thing a counsellor said to me as I suffered from it Lucky with gas Stay safe guys

[@vansforthememories]

Aww thank you ☺️ I’m a nightmare I really hate being close so water in the van 🚐 it’s a bit of a phobia 😊 The tide was out when we arrived, so it didn’t seem like it’d be a bother 🤭 I have been pushing myself since that though 😇 Very lucky with the gas, could have been so nasty. Thank you for stopping by, Em 💜

[@saunteringsapsfords]

Careful now Em..and yes never asked to show both of our membership cards,surely only one needed...😮

[@vansforthememories]

Hi 👋 Thanks, we don’t understand the two cards this at all 🤷‍♀️ Thanks for the comment, Em 💜

[@Wizardinthewild]

Pleased you weren’t badly hurt by the gas. Wind can be a bit daunting especially at night. Safe travels 😊👍

[@vansforthememories]

Hi both 👋 Yeah I was lucky, I was tired & rushing & made a stupid mistake that could have been quite nasty! The wind wasn’t that bad really, it was me overreacting to it & worrying as I hate being next to water in vehicles 🙃 Thanks for watching & commenting, Em 💜

[@Wizardinthewild]

@@vansforthememories don’t be too hard on yourself Em. You are out there living life. We all have things we find more challenging 💜

[@vansforthememories]

@@Wizardinthewild thank you 💜 x

[@SandVan]

Scary times 😮stay safe 😊🙏🚐

[@vansforthememories]

Hi both 👋 Thank you, hope you’re both well? Em 💜

[@thevigarfeeling]

Oh no, it’s very scary when it’s windy in the motorhome. Glad you got somewhere safe now. Looks like you had a nice walk the next day. Chelsea and Mike

[@vansforthememories]

Hi both 👋 Hope you’re well? Thank you yes, wasn’t nice as I have a fear of going in the water 😅 Thanks for watching, Em 💜

[@gailcooper5992]

Lovely place em and I’d have felt the same and omg it just reminds you you have to be careful with gas and be aware of its dangers xxxx

[@vansforthememories]

That’s what happens when I rush & don’t pay attention 🤭 Thanks for watching & commenting Gail, it’s much appreciated 😁 Em 💜 xx

[@trevorpat-lifeontherun]

Your husband deserves a medal. 😁

[@vansforthememories]

😂😂 I think so too Trevor 🤣 Thanks for watching, Em 💜

[@trevorpat-lifeontherun]

@@vansforthememories 👍

[@grandmawandersoff]

Oh my goodness Em that gas incident was scary. Glad you are ok. I’ve not been out in really windy weather yet and to be honest I’m not looking forward to it either. Glad hubby moved and didn’t kill you 👀🤣. How do you rate the ridge monkey? I’m wanting one but not sure as I would prefer one that when you flip it the juices don’t run out. Also do you think the club membership is worth it? I don’t plan on using campsites much but I know you get extra benefits with some clubs so wondering if it’s worth giving serious consideration to.

[@vansforthememories]

Hi 👋 Tbh it wasn’t that windy at all, it was just me overthinking the water, which is what i had the real problem with 🤣 Yes, it was scarey, I was so so lucky there! The ridge monkey is really useful, i mainly use it for toasties & making toast in when off grid with no toaster 😉 We have certainly had our monies worth out of both clubs, we haven’t used any of the extra, but campsite fees wise, it’s been worth it for us & we are going to try to start using the Cl sites more too. Hope that helps, thanks so much for watching, Em 💜

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

Fleece is one of the most flammable materials you can wear hun, when i had my Survival training companies i'd carry extra over coats and made people use them, the fluff on fleece catches and flashes over one chap took his off wore mine and put if over a metre away and when i walked over it looked like someone had stabbed a vampire with a stake 😂 the only thing left was the metal zipper! I used the picture there after as a warning lol, lucky he wasn't wearing it AND it was supposedly fire resistant 🙄....Glad you’re ok x I've been asked to show my card but never both? May be a new rule thing, I think you can have them on your phone now i have a folder in my photos called cards and stash everything on there.. 😂😂😂😂They were having a good ol duck 🦆 🦆 🦆 😂😂😂😂Safe travels X JP (sammie would have got me to move too 😉x)

[@vansforthememories]

Hi JP 👋 I was wearing a long sleeved 100% cotton top when it caught my arm, thankfully, I changed my top into the fleece after it 😅 From what you’re saying, sounds like I had a lucky escape, I’ll remember not to wear fleece when cooking for future though, so thanks for the tip 😁 I’m glad it’s not just me 😂 I do get stressed out near water, it’s a phobia thing I have 🤣 I did wonder what the heck the ducks 🦆 were doing at first 🤣🤣 Thanks for watching & commenting, Em 💜

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

@@vansforthememories Cotton smoulders but when it's "brushed" cotton will flash over too, like lighting the fluff on a dry cotton wool ball (i'm a fire nerd😂) x Just glad you’re ok! X Ducking Ducks 😂😂😂... hope you are both safe and well ❤🤗❤ x JP

[@vansforthememories]

@@JPLamoureuxsTravels 😂 I might need to order a fire retardant boiler suit 🙃 definitely won’t be spraying it with body spray again that’s for sure! The things you do when on the road 🫤 Ahhh stop ducking around you 🤭 We are good, hope you both are too! Em 💜

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

@@vansforthememories 😂😂😂 Bare arms are best you smell them before you burn them 😂😂😂 Van life protective boiler suits 🤔😳 Get a patent on that for your merch!!! 😂😂😂 x Hope to catch up soon 😊x JP

[@vansforthememories]

@@JPLamoureuxsTravels 😂😂 Can see it now, a bit of a faff going the loo though 🫣 Em 💜

[@maryfennell9672]

We always get asked for a membership card, but not both.

[@vansforthememories]

Thank you Mary, we’ve only ever been asked for a membership card twice & it’s been by the same warden & both times she asked for both. I’ve no problem showing it, I just don’t understand why they need both when only one needs to be a member 🤷‍♀️🤔 Thank you for watching & commenting Mary, it’s really appreciated. Em 💜

[@maryfennell9672]

@@vansforthememories Some people are just jobsworths Em, give 'em a badge etc!!

[@maryfennell9672]

@@vansforthememories Some people are just jobsworths Em, give them a badge etc!!!

[@vansforthememories]

😂 that’s true 🤭 Em 💜

[@the-other-windsors]

Phew! Take care now. Know what its like to singe all your arm hair and boy it stinks 😕🐕🚙

[@vansforthememories]

Aww thanks, 😂 Will do 😊 Em 💜

[@pichess23]

The Best ❤❤❤

[@vansforthememories]

Thank you 😊 Em 💜