Do we regret our new motorhome on our first trip?

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[@user-Tortured-soul]

❤My beautiful Homeland I cold never live anywhere else.Seeing our beautiful hills everyday lifts me up and makes me smile everyday. Enjoy your trip in your lovely Motor Home.❤

[@richardskelly7090]

Here’s a tip for you, just back from travelling around Spain for the month and we ran out of chemical liquids and couldn’t find any replacements. After a bit of research we found out that bio laundry liquid works better keeps the smells at bay and is non toxic !!

[@davidgroat3625]

Hi Chris, at 5.37 on the video you walked pasted the Vital Spark this small cargo ship is a typical cargo vessel known as a Clyde Puffer. These ships served the isles on the west coast carrying supplies etc to them. The Vital Spark was used in a comedy series about the life onboard these vessels ( believe it was BBC ) and if you search Vital Spark on You Tube you can still find episodes of the series.

[@OurWedding2012]

Loved the Vital Spark series

[@grahambaker2572]

We have E&P levellers fitted to our van , fitted by SAP in Doncaster , best thing we bought for the van , no more rocking about in the wind , no more rocking about if one of you get up in the night , great video , keep it up , just ordered , ULTIMATE SCOTTISH ROAD TRIP , thanks

[@SpyderLEE]

Yep I too prefer Costa machines over going into a Costa . The results are more consistent! 😊

[@robertkeith6952]

last year scottish forestry opened 24 car parks all winter so could be more this year i believe it was a success

[@GeoffJonesEsprit]

To help to stop locking you out when you unlock the motorhome, open then close either the passenger or drivers door, there is an option in the menu to turn this auto lock feature off but for me it makes no difference. Regarding the toilet, we use Sol Bio, moving onto the missing engine under the tray, it was supplied but now it is not, only the two side trays are now included but can buy the centre tray off eBay, hope this helps.

[@davidl1338]

sol bio stinks worse than the deposits that you put in the toilet! Tried it for a year and was awful.

[@GeoffJonesEsprit]

@@davidl1338 what do you use?

[@micksparrow8214]

We visited isle of Skye last year towed our caravan through Glencoe it looked amazing only problem was that we couldn’t really stop to take in the views so easily with our setup. Looking forward to taking our motorhome which should be easier. Great video hope to see you next week at the NEC.

[@debskeith]

The speed cameras are there because when a contractor applies to temporarily change the speed limit, it’s for a set period. If the work either starts or finishes early or late then they don’t change it as they have to pay an additional cost. Hence the temporary speed limit stays in place whether work either hasn’t started, or finishes early.

[@ChrisSloanes]

That’s insane really. They should have to compensate people for every day they are there never mind leaving them there when the work is done or hasn’t started.

[@attacklifeuk]

I always thought they put them in early so motorists get used to having the limit in place before people start working.

[@paulchallinor5013]

Hi Both, we use an aeropress to make a perfect coffee in the van. You can use what ever your preferred coffee is and Just need to boil the kettle to make a perfect coffee. No make, no pods and so easy to clean and use.

[@pathfinder303]

I use laundry bio fluid, it works just as well and nicer smell.

[@suzannewillis2023]

Hi both,new to your channel loving your blogs live very local to Birtley . Bought our New to us MH last year ..jumped in with both feet and bought a Autotrail chieftain autlomatic ❤ it love the soace we have and have no regrets. First trip out we went and traveled the west side of scotland ..We have never let the size of our van restrict us from traveling ..We just come back from Cornwall. We ventured down a couple off very nartow roads. we came head to head with a double decker service bus and had to reverse for some considerable distance and to be totally honest it wasnt hard reversing just not plessurable, other than that we weren't restricted. stayed at some amazing off grid stopovers and pulled on to campsites when we needed to empty our toilet and required the use of electric facilities . Ps we are in our fifties...and my other half is an amazing confident driver that not shy of any terrain. So funny the comment on the hand waving as we also found it amuzing. nice to see ya a waver and not a w....r as the saying goes .

[@user-Tortured-soul]

You are not ugly❤A Wee tip many places don’t open on a Sunday.

[@KevinFoulds]

A bit short sighted there mate. Some nice places around Campbeltown that you totally missed. Southend has a lovely place to sleep for free right on the beach and Macrihanish has a spot just after it where you can park right on the beach. Two places well worth a visit.

[@deanyaschempp]

Make it so that the leads are in a particular box that you only get out, when they are going out. Try to think like the dogs. Remember that they need SOME sign, and they will interpret whatever you do as the sign. You are just tormenting them by making the sign then making them wait.

[@cyclingadventureswithspeed1697]

Great to see another adventure, can't believe you hadn't been on that route before it's fantastic. Enjoy 😃👍

[@Dailydrivencamper]

Absolutely love it you guys are back doing van/white box travels loved it thanks guys

[@kevster6244]

We downsized to a van conversion last year, an IH 630 RL. not for us, took a bit of a financial loss but went back to a coach built. We had a bit of trouble adapting to the lack of space. Our new van has an E&P levelling system fitted. Such a difference. You won’t regret it.,

[@stuipooey1]

If you get down to the Ross of Mull near the Iona Ferry, i can highly recommend Fiddon farm campsite. Stunning views on an amazing beach

[@musicinfinity4016]

Get it remapped, it made a huge difference to my brothers. Vrooooooom.

[@mksmurff]

I really liked this video mate, I hope there's more of this to come

[@dommnorris20]

Great video, Chris. Enjoying the more relaxed style. You definitely need an Aeropress though. They can take a battering and store easily.

[@LeisureBit]

We were at Luss on Monday and headed via the Inverary road and then up to Oban and over to Mull - it’s a cracking route isn’t it - sorry to hear about the problems with the van, hope you manage to get them sorted out to your satisfaction - all the best, David 👍

[@KevinFoulds]

That's my normal route along the A83. Stunning roads through Argyll.

[@danbarnes8178]

Its lovely around there. Im a hgv driver and regularly drive on those roads. Such a privilege. On the riad works. I drive that road every day. Drives me insane as the work is on the bridge just before the junction. Dont really understand why they put it so far back. Worst case id when a car driver wont go over 25 mph 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@zagnosliw]

Hey Chris. Best using the toilet door. Open door if it swings then you’re not level.

[@ellon118]

Aye we have used the Forestry commission park ups a few times, really handy, cheap and I hope they keep offering this service as I think it's a trail at the moment to see how it goes.

[@davidlindley485]

great video. Very surprised that you hadn't done the road from Tarbet over the Rest and Be Thankful to Arrochar and Inverary. Well worth an entry in you guide.

[@transam5050]

I know its a small thing but the plastic cover on the drivers side seatbelt bolt has fallen off , i noticed it because mine done the same 👍

[@tonyhall3944]

Loving the dogs, especially the wire haired Vizsla, he is going to take up a lot of that space inside the van. You do know they are nicknamed velcro dogs are they need to be close to you 😁

[@ChrisSloanes]

He’s actually a Labradoodle that’s 3 year old 😂 just looks absolutely nothing like is supposed to

[@tonyhall3944]

@@ChrisSloanes Just tell people he is a WH Vizsla 🤣

[@Garyandfiona]

We were at Inveraray the other week on way to isle of gigha, vans looking good, enjoy....

[@martinbyrne5626]

Great vid. Agree about pebbledash - it’s a pet hate of mine in Ireland too. It’s dreary.

[@1Mattza]

Another great vlog Chris, what Patagonia top is that one your wearing? Lovely motorhome👍

[@madaboutmoosic1]

Cool video welcome back!

[@bencook3430]

Oban is pronounced O bun. Just as an fyi. Enjoyed the vid. Good to see Dani back! And Rufus what a boy!

[@The_inked_traveller]

Inveraray is lovely. Was there again a couple weeks ago, the fish and chips definitely wasn't worth it so you didn't miss out!

[@dcurleyifa]

Right Chris, sod you I was going to invite you to my house but our kitchen extension is grey pebbledash, the rest of the house is solid a Granite, anywhere we are painting the pebbledash but you will have to wait til next year for the invite 😄😄😄😄😄

[@KevinFoulds]

Wait until you get to Tarbert. That is the place to go in the summer.

[@blisteringblue]

Im assuming you have a compressor fridge to drain the battery in a night? Alright ours is only a factory van build, but our 95ah agm battery lasts as long as we need offgrid, our power usage isnt a lot but the 160w solar normally has it replenished before weve had breakfast. Decent panel mind you even with cloud.

[@ChrisSloanes]

Our fridge runs off gas when we aren’t plugged in or dc when we drive. We having our new electrical system installed at end of the month with 660ah of lithium and a 720w solar so we will be bang on then but the agm batteries they put in are shockingly small capacity for the general onboard bits before you even begin to add stuff

[@davidramsay3622]

Did you stop in Tarbet I’ve spent many weekends there, a real sense of community you can tell the locals cos they speak but visitors don’t 🤷‍♂️ seriously cute pups 🐶🐶🐾🐾

[@CHAGrady]

I’m sure I mentioned this road in the comments from previous videos. I have an off grid camp site very near to that location just outside Inverary. (Did you visit the jail?) If you wanna know of it let Me know laddie. How are you powering your fridge off grid? Look out for 4 Land Rovers this weekend around that area 😎

[@markwilson4991]

With regard to the average speed bollox, I read that they do it for the drivers to "get used to the changes", only the UK come up with such bs

[@markhardy7600]

I have to ask.. what was the dog doing? Has it done it before? Was it not hungry? Never seen it before and loved it. To many questions to ask about that🤷‍♂️

[@peterlee44]

Great video Chris I'm sure you'll get there with this motorhome but please sort the rattles out :)

[@DS-cf1zc]

Average speed cameras are a revenue raising cash cow when used like this - I see them all over the country, where lazy councils, or contractors cant be bothered to remove them. Most importantly - glad to see you are out and enjoying the new van - more so given your last vlog complaining about the snagging issues. Your cooking requirements sound like my kids when they were at home - I used to blitz the starter paste for my curry's, purely as both my kids hated lumps, or odd textures in their food.. They still come home for dads famous curry though... lol. And i still have to blitz the paste.

[@mr.underhill7072]

You stopped at our local Sainsbury’s in East Kilbride :)

[@OurWedding2012]

Can you not disable the auto lock. The new swift Kontiki has this issue, Bob Earnshaw has already locked himself out. Fortunately his wife was carrying the spare key.

[@markhooper5824]

Brilliant you two.👍

[@bobscullion3533]

When you drove into Lochgilphead and turned right at the wee roundabout there's a lovely wee coffee shop on your right you missed. Just saying for future reference (from another crabit torn faced git if I don't get my morning coffee ☕)

[@alexg4015]

Chris I’ve watched you for a while now and loved the cali. Would you not of been better with maybe a LWB crafter base van and then do your own build and maybe a pop top. I’ve watched your vids with all the snags on the kotorhome and it must be awful paying so much and having so many problems. Its not like its a £25K motorhome which is ‘ cheap ‘

[@mattpearce8676]

Interested what you think of the fiat against the vw you had many moan about the fiat but I find mine fine

[@grahambrown8123]

I'm a total coffee snob - hate instant coffee - I love the Taylors of Harrogate Hot Lava Java Coffee Bags (available in Tesco) - try them!

[@OurWedding2012]

Where do you hide your kids, in the garage? Dogs inside the van! Appreciate you might want to keep them off camera, seeing your dogs however makes our day!

[@ChrisSloanes]

We have them a week on week off with their other parents so we shoot our videos the week we don’t have them ☺️

[@mr.underhill7072]

Brambles in Inveraray does an amazing breakfast and they are dog friendly

[@dennislowe7316]

No one told you about that area because you made us believe you knew all about visiting Scotland,it appears I've been to many places in Scotland you are not aware of, maybe I should do a book guide for you,still we love you both and you videos ❤

[@ChrisSloanes]

😂😂 I wish we had driven every single road in Scotland! Not quite yet but eventually we will have.

[@robertkeith6952]

you cant move in the summer at inverary some cracking bits to see visit from inverary

[@dennislowe7316]

You should really drive down the loch awe road west side incredible off the normal that everybody does.😊

[@stuipooey1]

Lovely road but in a motorhome, nah thanks 😂

[@dennislowe7316]

@@stuipooey1 not now they have resurfaced the entire road.

[@stuipooey1]

@dennislowe7316 i agree its lovely, i've been on it since then but on a bike.

[@daveydart6255]

You have a fully equipped van - put the kettle on!! 🤨

[@raycaspall8443]

Is that sieve for sorting the liquids from the solids? 😂

[@ChrisSloanes]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@tanfastictrancer-bowserapp8350]

How can you stealth camp in a motor home 😂 might as well use the chocs 👍

[@ChrisSloanes]

No need to stealth camp just park anywhere. Never been moved yet in 200+ nights

[@ianbawler5714]

Is it really possible to stealth camp in a motorhome ?

[@fliesbychris]

😂 you'll need to pronounce Oban a wee bit different!! Just ignore the a and you'll be sorted Chris!!

[@Chris_Carini]

If travelling with three dogs, a motorhome is required. 🙂

[@tomtom7789]

Discount code isn't working 😕

[@ChrisSloanes]

I’ve checked and it should be. NEWVAN30

[@Liam-tj1ic]

Love you guys but you will never ever be stealth in a motorhome ❤

[@grahamchilvers7365]

You need to fit a SOG to the toilet

[@123rtheo]

Just get your money back mate it’s never going to be right, like you say it’s a dog. 😮

[@dennislowe7316]

Loch awe is longer than loch Ness.