END OF AN ERA | Goodbye Car Camping... Van Life Breakdown Update

Farewell old friend, you've been good to me! Sadly the end has come for my car camping adventures. The car has gone and now it's time to think about the future of my van life adventures and look towards 2023. It's not over and I'll be back! #carcamping #vanlife #camper #camping #wildcamping #campervan #Cyrusher #topdon
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[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you all for your support and encouragement over the past 12 months ❤️ I honestly couldn't of achieved what I have without you 🙏. If you would like to help give me that final push into 2023 for the next chapter on the channel then here is my PayPal: www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=SBFKEYVW7PNEL&source=url I will come back stronger 👍

[@kelleychambers799]

Oh, Brendan! 😢 i’m so sad for and with you…. but, as the old adage goes, “When one door closes, another one pops open”…. So, in the same vane, i’m excited for you as well! Slainte my VERY long distance, vehicle camping buddy!

[@BrendanExplores]

@@kelleychambers799 aww thank you Kelly 🙏 and your right, another door has opened 🙂 updates to come soon 👍

[@kelleychambers799]

@@BrendanExplores I bet I know what it is, too!!!!! Hence, my excitement for you!

[@Dee-B82]

Donated earlier Brendon, wish I could have given more..... it will show from Dawn 😊x

[@todaysworldjw]

@@kelleychambers799 ooh, 😀 what are your thoughts?? Very intrigued as to which corner he turns 😀👍

[@Adz]

The cars gone? Time to unsubscribe… haha just playing mate. I think you’re one of those decent KZbinrs that have people following your journey because it’s you, not just because of what you’re doing. It’s a shame to see the car gone, but I’m looking forward to what’s up next!

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers mate, appreciate that 👍. I'll try and think of some content ideas to fill the void for the short term lol. Hoping 2023 brings better times 🙂

[@aviationwales3021]

Have you ever thought of doing a bit of bushcraft videos or some camping cooking ideas. Might just be something to make a few short videos on.

[@glennfryer1539]

Have a great Xmas Brendan … excited to see what’s coming up next … your Dads a great guy .. 🎄🎄🎄

[@BrendanExplores]

And the same to you and your family mate 🙂 yeh he's brilliant 👍

[@sharonbarlow2262]

So many van lifers having issues at the moment with expensive breakdowns. You have given us some great videos. Hope you find yourself back on the road soon.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you very much Sharon 🙏 I'll be back strong soon 👍 appreciate your support!

[@terrordac-dyl]

I love your channel and I love the effort you put into every single video you let out. I’m sorry this has happened mate onwards and upwards. As you said I have loved the last 12 months worth of videos 😊😊

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you very much 🙏 very kind of you to say 👍 it's been a brilliant journey and I can't wait for the future 🙂

[@waynelittle5583]

I wouldn't be surprised if it's oil cooler that's gone as that would probably clog the dpf up with oil I had exactly the same on a Citroen c5

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh a few people have said that. I took it to two mechanics and both think it's a head gasket 😢

[@waynelittle5583]

@@BrendanExplores Im not convinced that is head gasket just seems to convenient that the dpf has clogged at the same exact time

[@BrendanExplores]

@@waynelittle5583 you could be right mate, I never definitively found out in the end

[@waynelittle5583]

Yea I mean you might as well have it repaired because I just scrapped a Peugeot 307 sw £200 a ton at the moment roughly

[@MisterAzizo]

What an incredible journey it has been, seeing where it all started to all the content, memories & stories it has accumulated in the last year! When one chapter ends, another one opens so whatever the future has in store for you we're here for it mate. I still have a sliver of hope left for the old Scenic! I really am convinced she won't go down without a proper fight

[@BrendanExplores]

Sadly all hope was lost for the scenic mate 😢 she's gone but thanks for your support for what's coming in the future 👍

[@MisterAzizo]

@@BrendanExplores aahh dang :( Hell yeah! :) We look forward to it! :)

[@oscarchooses]

Aww goodbye Renault grand scenic you were good to us all x

[@BrendanExplores]

She was bless her ❤️ thanks for leaving a comment 👍

[@sandracrosby5204]

Gutted for you brendan i really hope things work out for you and u can get the van u really want and enjoy doing what you do look forward to your next video x

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you Sandra 🙏 plenty of updates coming soon!

[@JOLUTOYT]

Mate regardless of what the content is you've built a fan base that really enjoy your videos so whatever you post we will always watch! Quality content speaks for itself

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you very much mate, appreciate you saying that 👍. I'll be back soon 🙂

[@LostPhoenixGaming]

Sad to see the car go like this. I've seen you a few times driving around Shrewsbury. DPF faults are quite common in older cars, normally a regen would fix things but my 60 plate had a completely blocked filter which caused quite a bit of damage and took it off the road for a week. The independent garage I use sent the filter to somewhere in Atcham to get it professionally cleaned (cost about £300) and the car now runs better than it has in the 4 years I've owned it Maybe this happening is just a step towards the van life dream and bigger adventures I'd like to wish you are your family a merry christmas and look forward to what 2023 brings for your channel

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers buddy and yeh we did a manual regen which seemed to of worked so thought it best to sell at that point. Got some good news coming and I hope you have a brilliant Christmas and New year as well mate 🙂👍

[@darrenball5977]

What an emotional video Brendon your vids have made me smile through some dark times and if I ever win the lottery you and your family are top of the list for a camper/motorhome 🙏🏻

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers Darren and I'll keep my fingers crossed mate 🤞😂. Glad my videos have helped you and I'll be back stronger buddy!

[@PodgyAsthmatic]

I feel for you buddy, we spent £8000 on a Nissan Elgrand, 18 months later the head gasket went. NO ONE Country wide wanted to fix it. After many MANY false starts, lies, broken promises and 8 months we sadly had to scrap it for £800. Absolutely gutted. Good luck in finding and funding a new vehicle Sir.

[@BrendanExplores]

Oh wow! That's terrible to hear mate.. sorry no one could help you out. Thanks for the well wishes though mate 👍

[@helopi8]

Could be the start of something new and different! Hope you can take your family on your adventures 🤞

[@BrendanExplores]

It could well be mate and I certainly hope so 🤞 thanks for leaving a comment 👍

[@malcolmwhyte5856]

If it has tits or tires it will cause you problems bro 😜 nah in all seriousness moving on you'll be much happier in a van. It really is the next step. Think of it as forced progress. You have a natural ability for van life. Keep your head held high. Looking forward to see what happens next. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Good luck bro 🎄

[@BrendanExplores]

😂 very true mate lol. I think I needed this in a way to force progress 👍. Loads of updates on the way mate 🙂

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Commiserations, nice bike though. Fit a basket and buy a tent. A head gasket gone, shows as white, frothy oil. Have a look in your oil filler cap. When you skim a head, you take the top of the engine off and remove (skim) it make sure it is perfectly flat and not buckled, ready to take a new head gasket.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks for the info mate 👍 appreciate it and yeh the bikes been a great help recently

[@BETHEBEST21]

Renault are known for bad build quality. Happy you are getting a van! Everything happens for a reason :)

[@BrendanExplores]

Well I may have shot myself in the foot then 😉😂 all will be revealed soon

[@andrewsparrey154]

Hi there just watched the video sorry to see the old grand picnic go (garage slang for scenic lol) but onwards and upwards . When you have you’re new car camper which I hope will be soon have you thought of visiting the malverns my home turf you might enjoy it here anyway happy Christmas and happy camping.

[@BrendanExplores]

Hey Andy, cheers buddy 👍 the Malvern Hills are definitely on my radar and I'll be there before long 🙂. Have a smashing Christmas mate!

[@keithfox9899]

My first car was a mk2 escort with a head casket gone bought for 25 quid i stripped it all down skimmed head and rebuilt her great little car however you just cant do that nowadays so much electronics on them and specialist tools its just not that easy sorry to your car go but got a funny feeling your going bigger and better .....maybe an old ambulance.....lol

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh I took it to a couple of mechanics and it wasn't good news unfortunately 😢 but I have a positive update coming soon! 👍

[@multipreach2674]

My Mrs has the same motor with a 1.9 dci, had the same problem a couple of times, I used a snap On machine to do regen then cleared the codes, was all good for about 6 months then it come on again, this time I did the regen by driving at constant 3000 rpm plus for a good hour and the light went off by itself. All good since.

[@BrendanExplores]

Ahh right, thanks for sharing your experience 👍. I've now got rid of the car as I couldn't tell if it would happen again in a month or two

[@Moodymotors291]

Hi mate the oil is probably the oil cooler leaking internally causing them to mix, the dpf just needs a forced Regen which you can probably do on that scanner or the pressure sensor pipe is broken comming off the dpf, keep up the good work love the vids 😊

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh it could well of been mate but I honestly didn't have the motivation to dive in there etc. Hopefully 2023 will bring better luck 🤞 and thanks for all your support buddy, glad your enjoying the videos!

[@shereenlawford3220]

I wish you all the best, and a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I have just started watching your channel and really enjoy it

[@BrendanExplores]

Ahh that's great to hear! Welcome 🙂. I'll be back with some updates soon and have a lovely Christmas and New year 👍

[@blackporscheroadster6415]

No more trips to 'Dolgelly' then? Buy a Fiat Doblo on Gumtree for £3-5k and convert it yourself.

[@BrendanExplores]

Oh I'll be back at some point 👍😁 I've got a vehicle now and all will be revealed soon 🙂

[@jordan22.85]

Probably cost you £1000 + in labour to get the head done properly then you got hope they don't find any other underlying issue cost could build up your probably best off cutting your losses get scrape value put the money towards a van 👍

[@BrendanExplores]

Your absolutely right mate, could be a never ending pit of money thrown at it...

[@Invizagoth521]

I am so sorry this has happened to your car but in all honesty please don’t waste any money on it, it may work skimming the head and last for a few months but really it’s time to say goodbye to your trusty steed. I have worked with cars since being a little girl but you will find a new vehicle. Take care and looking forward to new videos 🐸

[@BrendanExplores]

Your right mate 👍 I don't know how long a repair would last so it's time to move on. Thanks for your support 🙏

[@sheiladrury3144]

I have loved watching your videos just remember the old saying it’s better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all you have your memories good times lots of laughs … what a load of piffle that saying is life’s crap but I sure you will be back with us soon we will be waiting 😢

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you Sheila 🙏 and I totally agree, great memories! I'll be back in the new year 🙂 have a great Christmas!

[@aquariusstarchild5156]

Hi Hun you really are a fantastic content creator .I've honestly enjoyed ever one of your vids .hope you will come back .

[@BrendanExplores]

Ahh thank you so much! That's lovely and I'll be back don't you worry 🙂👍

[@goingwildagain]

Van life's easier than car camping too many luxuries and space. I love my Nissan car camper but to be honest when it's wet it's pretty miserable. Finding a good clean van with service history is very hard many have 150k miles plus . Hope you find something. Ade

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you mate, appreciate it 👍. Got some updates to announce next week 😁

[@tillyoleary51]

Hi Brendan. Me and my partner check every day to see if you’ve uploaded another video! Would be a shame to see you go. I hope you can get your car sorted or get a replacement! Merry Christmas to you and your family 😊

[@BrendanExplores]

Aww thank guys! 👍 Really appreciate your loyal support. I'll be back, don't worry 🙂 and I wish you and your family a lovely Christmas and New year as well 👍

[@lotusrenault5909]

Just donated (Dave Rawcliffe), hope you’re back on the road soon

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you mate 🙏 really appreciate that 👍 I'll be back 🙂 updates coming soon!

[@tommyboy5038]

When riding a bike I would advise you to put the sit a bit higher when Going on bike rides, im a biker myself

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks for the tip 👍 it's been so long lol

[@DarthTribal]

If this next door that's opened is what I'm thinking it is, then I'm super happy and excited for you. As well as a bit jealous lol.

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers mate, appreciate that 👍 all will be revealed soon 😁

[@adamtoutdoors6390]

Gutted for you mate. Great times in wales. Onto the next chapter. ATB Adam 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers buddy and yeh that was an epic camp! Onwards to next year mate 🙂

[@h4rdlunatic370]

Maybe it's a sign for you to upgrade to an actual van. Maybe get one of those campers you saw at that show. 😁

[@BrendanExplores]

I think it is a sign but I'm a fair few years off buying one of them yet 🤣

[@andrewholton5317]

Mate, I really wish I was around the corner for you I could literally help you get it back on the road

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you very much for that mate and yeh I wish you were as well 🤣. Ahh well, it's gone now sadly but plenty more updates and adventures on the way 👍

[@mattisadventures]

RIP to the Scenic! Onwards and upwards bro 🙏. Mum I have made the compilation!

[@BrendanExplores]

Absolutely mate, may we have many more adventures together 🙂👍

[@fellazvintageretro2675]

For the oil to be that black in the water. Is there a oil cooler on the engine and gone. If the head gasket is gone the car will be over heating. But is it just time to move on.

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh your right mate, better things next year 🤞 thanks for leaving a comment 👍

[@paulwilliams8725]

Oil cooler , its hardly ever the head gasket.

[@BrendanExplores]

I did see a few bits online about that and it could of been but to be honest, I didn't have the motivation to dig deep investigating it all 😢

[@happydays9613]

You did well in that car, definitely was time for a new chapter. Exciting but probably nerve racking when you get use to one car, and then are forced to upgrade. Things will work out, just like donations coming in when you needed it.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks mate 👍 yeh it gave me some great memories ❤️. The support I've received has been really touching and I'll be back in strong 👍🙂

[@thecrazyfeline]

Just out of interest, what did you end up having to do to fix it? sad to see the car go, was part of the show

[@BrendanExplores]

Had a full inspection done by a mechanic and we decided to use a product called steel seel. Flushed the whole system and it fixed the leak thankfully. It scared me though so I decided to sell her to a garage instead of a private buyer

[@keithfox9899]

Head skim is that the head might be warped and needs to be flattened by taking some metal off the head

[@BrendanExplores]

Ahh right, thanks for the clarification 👍

[@PixiesChannel12345]

So sorry for your loss mate you had some great times in that car and took us on some awesome adventures I'm really looking forward to seeing what happens next, I reckon you got a van coming. Happy Christmas buddy.

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers buddy 👍 I've appreciated all your support over these last few months 🙏. Onwards to the new year! Merry Christmas!

[@henrytudor7058]

There's an engine for that car on ebay for 600 quid.

[@BrendanExplores]

I wouldn't have the foggiest how to swap it out mate to be fair and labour would be more than that unfortunately.. especially this time of year 😢. It's now been sold though so new vehicle for the new year 👍

[@NB-gk5rx]

Well that's a shame😢. But you're getting to work on your condition for now 🚲, so you ll get back stronger 💪. You can take all this experience with you to the new car🚙. If you manage to get a van ...wow you ll appreciate all the room you're going to get🚐. I'm looking forward to see a new build in progress/proces🛠️. Enjoy the holidays 🎄🎆

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you buddy 👍 yeh I'm looking forward to the new year 🙂 I'll never forget the memories from the car

[@cyntiaspadafore1457]

Your video shows your commitment to your vehicle. I’m pretty connected to mine too, but if that door would close for me and I could afford another vehicle, it would certainly be a van. I’ve been wanting a van and there’s just no funds for it. Hope this transition goes smoothly for you.

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers Cynthia 👍 I think your right, it was the right thing to do at this time. I hope it all goes smoothly as well 🤞

[@Bluemoon08100]

Good luck, Brendan! I love watching your videos and I hope you get a van soon! ❤️👍🏻🎄

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you Laurie 🙂 glad your enjoying them and plenty of updates coming soon 😁

[@jwarren6189]

Hi are you getting any smoke out the back of the car at all

[@BrendanExplores]

Not that I could tell to be honest

[@jwarren6189]

I'd be looking at the oil cooler mate don't sound like head gasket too me

[@Dazzy84]

That looked like an oil cooler issue there.. happened to my ford cmax.. replaced the oil cooler, flushed out the cooling system and never had any problems afterwards.

[@BrendanExplores]

It could well of been mate but in the interests of not spending money on finding out it's now gone.. didn't have the motivation to investigate it further 😢

[@Dazzy84]

@@BrendanExplores know the feeling. After the radiator exploded in my rover (twice), i just lost heart in it! And ended up becoming tins for heinz beans. 😆 onwards and upwards is the game. 👍

[@todaysworldjw]

😀 Nice video buddy, shame really. 🤞 for you, very excited for the xmas eve news 🥳 any hints??

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks mate, great memories to look back on 👍 yes it's got 4 wheels 😉

[@todaysworldjw]

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[@stuartmarshall2915]

Hi Brendan What have you done with all the bits you made? They would look good in my grand scenic if you didn't need them any more, happy to pay for them ?

[@BrendanExplores]

Hey Stuart, send me a message over on Instagram 🙂👍

[@stuartmarshall2915]

@@BrendanExplores Will do, thank you

[@juliec70]

New to your channel just subscribed

[@BrendanExplores]

Welcome Julie 🙂 hope you're enjoy the future videos 👍

[@matthewboyles9330]

Hi how are you

[@chrisd1982]

From my understanding when you pay for repairs the bulk of what your actually paying for is there time so if there saying they don't have time to do the job it probably would have cost a fortune to get the work done and a car with that age and millage your never gonna get it back, selling it as is or scraping was probably your best choice

[@BrendanExplores]

Exactly mate, it would cost a hell of a lot of money unfortunately. The cars now gone now and hopefully better things are coming in the new year 🤞

[@chrisd1982]

@@BrendanExplores 🤞 hopefully mate best of luck with whatever you choose to get

[@tanyaclaire2036]

Awwww Brendan, wishing you all the best ....you deserve some luck 🤞 Routing for you, you've a warm natural charisma and a great way with people, down to earth and genuine! Here's to some new adventures whatever they may be. ❤️

[@madmikeproductionsuk]

Yeah it’s a big job but if you have sentimental feelings for the car then do it. I wondered why you put rad weld in ? That’s for the radiator if you have a split or leak in the cooling system. Steel seal or K-seal are for head gaskets not rad weld just saying they might work if you just want to try and then scrap the car if it doesn’t that’s if you’re not going to pay for it to be repaired. Basically skimming the head is making sure it’s perfectly flush so it seals properly as sometimes when you blow a head gasket it can warp the metal slightly causing a bigger problem. Hope this helps and you figure out what to do. But my advice is try the steel seal or K-seal if it doesn’t work don’t spend any more money on it and get your van. But ultimately it’s your decision. Good luck bud hope to see you back at it soon.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks for the advice Mike 👍 I went for steel seal in the end and it worked so I decided to sell her to a national dealer. Didn't get much more than scrap for me sadly but it will now go towards a new vehicle

[@madmikeproductionsuk]

@@BrendanExplores you’re welcome glad it worked,yeah national dealers won’t pay much.Awesome buddy can’t wait to see you back out there in the new van. Good luck 🤞

[@johnyditch8897]

get the old picasso brendan... all round windows huge sun roof.... the back chairs clip out and the boot is absolutely huge

[@rebenaq4506]

Just subscribed. Looks like you have had an amazing journey. Here are to many more!

[@BrendanExplores]

Welcome to the family! 😁 Glad your enjoying the channel. Plenty more adventures to come 👍

[@kdean9537]

Hi Brendan, so very sorry to hear about your car, no time is a good time to have car problems, but especially at this time of year. You do have so many things to be thankful for, a really lovely family! You have really loyal subscribers, looking forward to see what adventures you have for us! Warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas to you and your family and all the very best for a Safe, Healthy & Happy New Year! Have a wonderful Holiday Season! 🎄🎄✨✨Lots of love Kathy x

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you very much Kathy 🙏 and your absolutely right, I've got a lot to be thankful for ❤️. Have a lovely Christmas and New year as well and thank you for all your support 🙂

[@daveherd1383]

You needed to try and do a static regeneration of the dpf filter, it’s choked and that’s your engine light fault, as for your oil/ water mix it’s likely to have been a faulty oil cooler and a cooling system flush. Sack your mechanic friends sounds like they aren’t very capable to say something that age and mileage isn’t worth fixing is nonsense, sure they weren’t tyre fitters 🤔😂

[@BallfamilyAdventures]

great memories looking forward to the next chapter sir

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you and me too! More updates coming soon 🙂

[@sidthescenic09]

If a mechanic refuses to fix a simple problem, then you have had an easy escape. Mechanics are generally trained and qualified to do pretty much any job on a vehicle. Find a good mechanic and get a quote. In my opinion the car is worth repairing

[@h4rdlunatic370]

If the head gasket is bad, the coolant usually goes into the oil. Not the other way around. If there are oil cooling lines that run through the radiator, it's possible that the radiator needs replaced.

[@campingout3063]

as a mechanic, if any garage will do a head gasket change without skimming the head they are a bunch of idiots and asking for problems and a surely want to refund you for the work since it hasnt fixed the problem

[@chrischichester4878]

Have a look at a reconditioned engine.

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers for the tip mate, sadly it was too expensive in the end 😢

[@taffsdestination2369]

Gutted for you Brendon I'm a firm believer if one chapter ends that means a better one is just around the corner hope you get your van real soon buddy. 🤘🤘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks mate and I agree, every cloud has a silver lining 👍

[@jamiebarlow265]

Just because there is oil in the water dosnt mean head gasket has gone. them code's you have you may be able to get rid of them by giving it a different regen with your computer. It might be that the oil cooler is leaking to see if it is you can connect the 2 pipes together and bypass it 1st you will have to flush out your coolant system as there is oil in there

[@Feistywench59]

I hope you get things sorted out and are able to get back out car camping soon. You are an absolute joy to follow and your enthusiasm for the great outdoors is wonderful. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@BrendanExplores]

Aww thank you Karen and thank even more for your donation 🙏 just received a notification 👍. I'll be back, don't you worry and I hope you and your family have a lovely Christmas as well 🙂

[@garymachin4353]

try steel seal head gasket repair kit

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh that was part of the repair mate, it worked as a temporary fix 👍 thanks for the suggestion

[@florenceweeks7326]

I am sorry to hear about your car 🙏🙏

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you 🙏 onwards and upwards for the new year 👍

[@andyhall3122]

Standard problem with the french cars that pal rip 😂

[@BrendanExplores]

I think your right 😂 I may of got another french vehicle though lol

[@andyhall3122]

@@BrendanExplores After being around the garage environment pretty much all my life as my dad had a garage, French cars are terrible for head gaskets

[@debbiejones1568]

Hi Brendan. Sorry to hear about the car 😞 but your next chapter looks exciting 😉😉 I walk past your house regularly 😊 love your channel for the places you visit and cooking ideas/tips with the ridge monkey. I brought one too. Here's to your new chapter cheers 🍻

[@BrendanExplores]

Aww thanks Debbie 👍 appreciate that 🙏. Glad you got yourself a ridgemonkey and are cooking some of my recipes 😁 have a great Christmas!

[@johnnymorocco666]

Only forward fella!

[@BrendanExplores]

Absolutely mate! Gotta think positive 👍

[@juliahutchinson4542]

Sad times but everything happens for a reason. Well done for keeping your chin up and remaining positive. Oh and welcome to The Fold! These electric folds are awesome, I've just taken delivery of a Mirider and love it to bits. It folds up neatly and sits on the passenger seat in my van and just takes van adventuring to a whole new level! Now you've got even more reason to get a van .... exciting times are just around the corner! Lots of luck, happy Christmas and looking forward to your next exciting chapter 🖐️

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you Julia 🙏 and you always have to look at the silver lining 👍. The bike was amazing, so much fun! 😁 See you back in the new year, have a brilliant Christmas!

[@BootsDanielewski]

Legendary vehicle! You've both been an inspiration, pal. And from one Shrewsbury mon to another it's always good to see you pootling around here and the neighbouring counties; so many of the spots you go for are very familiar to me - the pass you take to Bala I used to take an ice cream van over on the regular; I've run all the way round Vyrnwy; my little family and I have nearly been blown off the top of the Lawley. You do such a great job of getting the feel of these places on film. So many options ahead though; it's surprising how little you need when you're on the road. The dog and I had seven days around Scotland on the NC500 in an MX5 with a tent in the boot this last summer! All the best for whatever's next Brandon - hope to bump into you one of these days!

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers Daniel 👍 appreciate your kind words mate and I'm glad your enjoying the videos. Your right, you don't need much to get out and enjoy life 🙂. Have a lovely Christmas and New year buddy!

[@hphotographyhaydinarnold2128]

❤️❤️❤️

[@gary6579]

Oil in water like that could be the oil cooler (if it has one)

[@BrendanExplores]

I'm not sure if it had one mate to be fair but it's gone now. Onto the next chapter 👍

[@gary6579]

@@BrendanExplores Onwards and upwards pal...

[@welshman64]

All the best have a good Christmas and New year , can’t wait for the next chapter buddy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🚙⛺️

[@BrendanExplores]

And the same to you mate 🙂 thanks for all your support over the last 12 months 👍 merry Christmas!

[@HoneyandMe]

How very sad. I do know how you feel. I lost my Toyota Yaris last year after vandals smashed all the windows out and bent the door frames in the process. That little car had taken me on so many adventures and I still miss it. I was gifted my Toyota matrix, which is a great car, but it's not the Yaris. It has allowed me to start doing some car camping though as it is longer, which is awesome! Hope this is not the ned, but the beginning to your next car/van life chapter. All the very best to you and your family this Christmas season! OH! BTW....I LOVE the bike!!!!

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks mate, I'm hoping for better things in the new year 🤞 and yeh the bikes been a god send to be fair. Feel 14 again riding it 🤣

[@mpdale90]

Sad times mate 🥲 think it was probably the best decision to make overall though, sometimes problems like that can end up a massive money pit! I'm excited for the news you share on Christmas eve though and hopefully getting the news of you being able to continue doing what you have been all year too! Thanks for the enjoyment and have a great Christmas and New Year! 👍

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers Mark and yes I think your right mate, could of been opening up a bag of worms.. glad your enjoying the videos mate and I'll be back soon 🙂👍

[@Amavanna]

oh this is so sad. We had a Grand Modus for years and I loved that car, it was so comfy and run well, but my husband wanted to trade it in because of the high milage. Our current car is a few months older but doesn't compare. Im still heartbroken so i understand completely how you feel x

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you Sarah 🙏 it has been a tough couple of weeks if I'm honest but I'm hoping the new year brings some positivity 🤞

[@heidigoescamping3895]

That was sad and joyful to watch, I can remember when you had that double mattress! What I learned about getting a new car (I had an 20 year old Honda Jazz) is that the soul of the car and all the memories contained within aren't actually the car itself. It's you. I felt quite sad when my old Honda was taken away but my Zafira quickly felt the same as the Honda had, especially when I car camped around North Wales in it, and I then realised the car gets imbued with your energy, and that stays with you regardless of what you drive. I look forward to seeing what you got planned and will enjoy watching a new chapter of your vehicle camping journey. Hope and your family have a lovely Christmas 🎄 😊

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you Heidi 🙏 your absolutely right and I hope I can move forward positively into a new vehicle 🤞. I wish you and your family a very merry Christmas as well 👍

[@clivebennett6549]

Hi she done you well sorry to see her go bye bye renault

[@BrendanExplores]

She certainly did and it may not be bye bye Renault after all 😉 little hint there for you 👍

[@clivebennett6549]

What are you going for a renault trafic van I have one off them I love my van

[@johnrhodes4803]

All the best on your new adventure mate look forward to the next video, I’m sure all will turn out well, happy Christmas to you and your family chin up mate have a good one

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you John! Really appreciate that mate and I wish you and your family a lovely Christmas a new year as well 🙂👍

[@shoreylife]

Very sad to watch mate, but I'm sure the future is very bright for you. 😎 Looking forward to the next video. Have a fantastic christmas. All the best to you and your loved ones mate. 🎅 🎄

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you buddy 👍 and yes I hope so 🙂. Have a lovely Christmas as well buddy and there's more updates to come!

[@waynehaylett6662]

That is sad,it's not that old even scraped my 2003 last summer it had over 200,000k how many miles you get from Renult?

[@BrendanExplores]

It is and it had done around 130,000 👍

[@haydenbarr8265]

The head will need to be skimmed either way as the cylinder head warps under temperature! But they are chatting crap about "being harder as it's "high mileage" ( even though that's low for a diesel car ! )

[@BrendanExplores]

Ahh right I get ya 👍 yeh I was fearing that... Onto the next chapter mate

[@jonathanbyrne9013]

You can get head gasket sealer .. Rad weld only for rads not for head gasket.. The head gasket seal will generally give ya about 2yrs b4 you will have to do it.. again

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh I did use that in the end 👍 sorted it for now but it was worth getting rid at that point incase it comes back

[@paulpuckerinGM]

Sorry about the car mate. All things must pass. Bike is super cool. Can’twait to see your next adventures. Be well stay safe and Merry Christmas.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks Paul, onto the next chapter buddy 👍 and yeh it's been a good way to get about the last couple days 🙂 have a great Christmas!

[@janinehiggins1507]

Lovely bike and healthier way of living ! Under the present economic climate of say scrap value.but on a positive note thissy be a good time to consider a van in the winter months and prices may be low . Whatever keep is posted and we'll keep our fingers crossed ⚔️.happy Christmas and prosperous new year .🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you ever so much Janine 🙏 I managed to get slightly more than scrap for it thankfully and I've got an exciting update in next week's video 🙂👍 have a lovely Christmas and New year to you and yours ❤️

[@taffyapple1979]

Omg 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@BrendanExplores]

I know 😢

[@jasonlloyd868]

Sad times... Its strange how we can become quite attached to a car, but to have made all those memories over the last twelve months as well must make it even harder... It served you well and has helped you build this channel to what it is today... The old Scenic will never be forgotten... Looking forward to the new chapter... Stay safe... 😎👍

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers Jason 👍 the car has given me a great start in my van life journey 🙂. Have a great Christmas and New year! Loads of adventures to come!

[@Dee-B82]

Well that put an old lump in my throat B, that being said I'm excited to see what's in store next week.... anyone would think its Christmas 😉🤣 xx

[@BrendanExplores]

Same here, sad times but I've got some exciting news to share next week 🙂 thanks for all your support 👍

[@gareth800]

If coolant mixes with the oil, the engine will not be able to cool or lubricate itself properly. can result in overheating and increased engine wear. Keep an eye on your temperature gauge and refrain from driving it do a thorough coolant and oil flush on your vehicle. This will prevent the oil and coolant from causing more damage to your engine also have the sensors checked sometimes they are faulty sounds like head gasket is gone not the actual motor yet as it is still running there easy to repair if all else fails look into a recon motor with a warranty it may be cheaper to get one than fix it dont be put off with garages telling u they to busy as long u pay them they will fix it in no time at all

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks for the help and advice buddy, sadly the diagnosis wasn't positive so the cars now gone 😢. More updates coming next weekend though 👍

[@glennmealing6907]

Normally with a head gasket leak, you get white smoke from the exhaust, and the coolant is milky, not black. May not be as bad as you think.

[@BrendanExplores]

Sadly it was unfortunately but I appreciate your optimism 👍 onto a new beginning in the new year 🤞

[@markhead8193]

great vlog

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers Mark 👍

[@lewisgardner1660]

Be aware of the cost of the road tax on a van mate it’s not cheap

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers for the heads up mate 👍

[@lewisgardner1660]

@@BrendanExplores it’s gone up a lot in past few years. My partner is now £260 a year

[@BrendanExplores]

@@lewisgardner1660 yeh my car wasn't far of that of the honest

[@xIDarkSideIx]

That bike looks class recon it will support a fat man who likes cake? 😂 Shame about the car man as you loved that thing but a new van will do you wonders if your fitting it out yourself and will make for some good videos 👍

[@BrendanExplores]

It's is a beats mate! Hey I'm a little podgy and love my cake 😉😂. I hope 2023 will bring happier times buddy 👍

[@robertrobert9800]

Scrap.. get a ford next time

[@The_Bearded_Wanderer]

Genuinely brought a tear to my eye! I'm honoured that I was part of her last adventure with you!

[@BrendanExplores]

Absolutely mate, glad we got one in before the end 👍. If your still up for it, we can do plenty more next year 🙂

[@wanderpinoyau]

I love the content of your videos, especially the cooking time lol! Keep uploading! -new subs from Tasmania-

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you mate 🙏 welcome to the channel. Plenty more adventures to come 👍