Truck Camping ALONE In Heavy Rain - Land Rover Problems & Life Updates

[@SiCrewe]

As a D2 owner I'm probably biased but I genuinely believe the D2 was the best vehicle Land Rover ever produced. They're built using strong, simple, mechanical components, they're comfortable and easy to drive and there's minimal techno-wizardry going on. Percy is also the ideal spec' for reliability, without things like ACE and air-suspension to go wrong sooner or later. Obviously, the only problem is that Percy is the wrong colour, since the proper colour for a D2 is Zambezi silver. 😛 Regarding the problems you're having, I guarantee there'll be a specific, simple, solution but it takes somebody who's seen it before and recognises it to fix it. I had a problem with mine last year, where it'd start to cough and splutter at more than 2,500rpm. I assumed the worst and thought the turbo might be worn out, took it to a "specialist" who looked at it and (after charging me £160) diagnosed a likely problem with either the inlet pressure sensor, inlet temperature sensor, mass air flow sensor or, possibly, a faulty ECU. 😳 In the mean time, it occured to me that it might be a problem with the £60 fuel pump in the tank so I bought a replacement and fitted it, which improved things but didn't cure it completely. Happened to stop at a local garage where the owner works on a lot of LRs and he immediately said "Have you checked the water sensor on the fuel filter?" Erm, what? Apparently, the sensor is made of plastic that becomes brittle, cracks, and allows air to get into the fuel system. Unscrewed the water sensor (which was wet and smelled of diesel) and replaced it with a plastic cap. Problem solved! Bought a new water sensor for about £8 and fitted it to restore my D2 to proper running order.

[@MattsBrabus]

I converted my 2009 110 Defender to a full on camper (oak interior, library, kitchen, wardrobe/drying cabinet - creature comforts :-) ) but for all I love it and have driven all over Europe and the UK, the one thing that absolutely drives me mad are not the mechanical issues, but the amount of water that gets inside! I’ve got the official Landrover workshop manual “fix water leaks” and I still live in a swimming pool. But for all of that, waking up to some of the views and experiences I have makes all of that just melt away. Freedom I don’t take for granted. Like you say, it’s decompression. It’s about being able to find balance between the work stress and out of hours work stress that comes from stressing about work. Keep up the great videos! And fingers crossed your seals stay sealed!

[@mitsi_overland_adventures2691]

Can’t beat a camp out in the woods. It is definitely soul refreshing

[@andywilliment581]

Hi Becky, great to see you back out enjoying the woods. Join one of the many D2 owners groups. Land Rover owners are a friendly bunch and are normally to help each other. 😎🇬🇧

[@dspencer8827]

Im so pleased that you are learning the mechanics of your landrover ,well done

[@thomasmusso1147]

A Neverending Story' .. 😏. A Mine Manager I once reported to (and a car nut to boot) had one of the older 'Defenders' that he used to play with. He described his association with the vehicle not as 'Ownership', but more of a 'Relationship' .. with enough 'hands-on required 😁.

[@staytrue5307]

Punctuation goes directly after the last letter. 👍🏻

[@Milessongs]

WooHoo!! You got a Mountain Bike? I am so stoked to see that! I was first drawn in to your vids for the cycling you do. I think MTB adventures will be GREAT content. Good luck!

[@mattylamb658]

I love Percy, he is a great companion for you. Glad he has been fixed!

[@helenamurphy4682]

Love the updates on you and Percy. Nature nothing like it.

[@paulreeves5012]

I have a Ventura Roof tent and annexe for my Discovery 3 and it cost less than a grand. It gives me a load of room to sleep in and the annexe becomes my kitchen and living room. More importantly it gives me an amazing amount of privacy.

[@MrClaudioRF]

Hi Becky! This technique of cooking with charcoal fire, in southern Brazil, we do "churrasco". And the way you put the meat interspersed with peppers, it's a type of barbecue called "Xixo Gaúcho". But we roast it with more than one type of meat, onions and tomatoes. It's delicious!😋 

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Thank you for posting. Very interesting.

[@MrClaudioRF]

​@@jamesellsworth9673, look for a Brazilian steakhouse in London called "Fogo de Chão".

[@hutt8666]

Iv got a 2004 Discovery 2. You've got to keep an eye on them at all times for things going wrong. But I love mine, most of the time 😅

[@brianhoskins1979]

I have the Ox Overland Diesel roof tent and the quality on it as absolutely superb, really can't fault the tent whatsoever. But a downside for this _style_ of tent is that it hangs over the vehicle with a ladder coming down permanently as part of the setup. It works totally fine, but I think it restricts where you can realistically deploy it in wild camp scenarios. It attracts a lot of attention and if it is extending passed your vehicle I feel like it could be considered more objectionable if someone comes upon you. Where as, on the other hand, a tent which only takes the footprint of your roof, so is within the confines of your vehicle, is not a lot different from sleeping _in_ the vehicle. Ideally I'd love one where you pop the roof and the whole roof goes up. That's the perfect setup. But they are _very_ expensive.

[@SirMonkknight]

Hey Becky looking super cute and happy. I been contemplating ditching life in an apartment and moving into a vehicle 🙃 my brain is all upside down with the thoughts. Nice looking truck. If you hit Canada again I do hope the time is way more fun. The wild fires on the west coast have been very low this year so far. Burned out from camping 🤣 haha. You’re a funny lady. Cheers

[@trick700]

I decompressed just watching your video, nice pace, veeerrry relaxing, lovely ☺️

[@dspencer8827]

At 20.00. Your music is so lovely and calming. Please could you tell me what it is . Thanks

[@jimmyjimmy951]

Use BBQ Heat Beads for the fire. Takes around 20mins to get going but then you are set for the night without much maintenance.. 👍🇦🇺

[@jeffreyquinn7425]

Nice seeing you again Becky after a few weeks. Just want to let ya know that your hair looks so long now, and I noticed the slight color change that’s fits you perfectly. Please always stay safe. Watching from Michigan.🙏🌹🌹🙏

[@sib923]

Glad to hear you were busy spending time preparing & with family & friends. I'm well jealous, lol I'd rather be busy preparing time with family etc and of course the wonderful outdoors than in a slave system 9-5 job! God Bless for all you do Becky! Enjoy your upcoming travels,. Can't wait to see them on here. Much respect.

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Nice one, Becky. I'm looking forward to finding out where you want to go in Canada this time. Cheers. 🙂👍🏕️

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

like your camper rig..safe journeys to you !

[@Exploring.GreatBritain]

All sounds amazing bex so looking forward to your adventures + the landy is looking super clean and shiny

[@oliverkillian]

Funny this popped up on my discover page, my Landy, also called Percy, has been stuck in garage hell for the last 6 months now for a fuel pump unit 😱hope yours is mostly out of the weeds~

[@DavidMeikle-ei7fr]

So many great unspoilt places to camp in the UK ( even in the wet ). Long may it continue

[@scottgreig9802]

Welcome to the world of Disco 2 they are great vehicles when they work. 😊

[@dannyhebenton9326]

Im surprised none of the roof tent companies have reached out to you yet. I think you would be a great ambassador for them. Your adventures are great. Im embarrassed to say as a Scot, youve likely seen more of my country than i have. I just need to get rid of the range rover for something a bit more practical like a land cruiser etc. I have all the camping stuff (all the gear and no idea) Your videos just hit home in how much ive missed getting out and about. Done a couple off road expeditions back in the 2000s with my old Shogun but have done very little since unfortunately. 👍

[@tkaald]

Thanks for providing a good explanation of the real cause for your engine problems.

[@andrewczuba498]

I recently moved up to Northern Maine very near the Canadian border. I agree with you about getting out in the bush and unplugging from job( work 40 hours and only canoe/camp/fish for 6 hours this week-gotta work on those numbers!), trappings of town etc. There is lots of it up here, truck camping/overlanding opportunities are abundant if you are willing to go out there into the wilderness(not many do). it really is some of the only remaining wilderness in the Eastern US (3.5million acres). I went out in my canoe a few times up here so far. It is beauteous(one overnighter before the bugs came out) ! I have seen many moose already, including a baby/calf moose, and a cow moose let me get with in 50 yards of her on a pond this past weekend. I was paddling my boat very still and she was eating vegetation along the edge . I might have seen the same cow moose the day before eat a remote boat launch on the lake just above the pond where I was at on Sunday (Fish Lake and The Fish River) There are remote primitive campsites out there that can be reached by boat or Truck. Some of them even have 'privy'! all of them have a fire ring, picnic table and some have poles to hang a tarp over. Look up northmainewoods.org. I finally got my season pass from them, unlimited day use and overnight camping through Sept. 30th!!! I've wanted to do this for a long time. Made a big change and moved up here. it's like a different world and even country up here. very remote. There is some poverty and blight, and not much economy, but the people are very friendly the forest, rivers lakes and ponds are vast for this part of the eastern US. Sorry for being long winded , I enjoy your videos very much and you have been an inspiration , Thank You! Here's to summer 2024!

[@francismccrossan1669]

Nice to see you back out doing a bit of a camp in the woods looked nice where you are sun is out sound of the bird's stay safe and stay healthy one life enjoy blessed be

[@michaelatkinson8291]

Hi Becks. Owning a vehicle & doing the huge mileage that you do is always going to result in pouring cash into repairs. That's just how it is but you & I know that we'll pay the price but we won't count the cost because it's so worth it - to experience the freedom of a road trip & enjoy a precious few days or weeks in places like the Lake District or the Scottish highlands. But even staying closer to home can be wonderful, if you know where to go for a bit of solitude in nature. Looking forward to your summers adventures xx

[@Milessongs]

Wow, those trousers look pretty high-tech!

[@kingrafa3938]

Thanks for the video Becky!

[@markg454]

Yay, Becks is back. We missed you and Percy.

[@UrbanGrrl69]

Glad you got Percy sorted. An old boy needs a lot of looking after😂. I think a roof tent is overrated. All that extra weight and fuss and I know mould can be an issue. A decent size roomy tent would give you more flexibility I think or even one of those drive away extension types for the back of Percy. My favourite trip if your was the pack rafting in Scotland. ATVB Becky keep on keeping on 😎

[@hamishesslemont3705]

Becky, go for a hard shell roof top tent this time ? I have had one since Covid times and I’m just about to put it on top of my 2002 Disco 2 ( 112k miles only , and I’m just the second owner ) for my summer trips in Scotland ! Maybe get a used one , or ask TentBox ( nicely ) to sponsor you 🤔😊👍

[@moobaz8675]

My daughter has gone down the same route with a Discovery. It’s a Land Rover, the best school to teach you mechanics. 😂 Anyway, just discovered your channel. Really enjoyed that. The simple things just can’t be beaten. 👍

[@Ade2bee]

Decathlon have just started selling roof tents, they have a couple and I believe there are a lot cheaper but yet the same quality as regular ones

[@richardwhite8810]

Don’t let the obstacles get you down. You are an inspiration. 👍

[@handmadeinyorkshire5887]

I live in my van Sunday to Friday and love my diesel heater but it’s a small van so even in the middle of January it gets super hot. Wish there was a mega low setting but I’ve tried and it’s still too hot. Love your videos. Is that you singing at the end?

[@dspencer8827]

Becky we would always love to see you on your bike

[@dspencer8827]

Your adventures are amazing and you are so grown up touring the world quite often alone. .best wishes

[@jasonhann88]

still wanting to do this thinking of backpacking landseer John of groats but I ain't the fittest lol

[@tonym505]

Can’t beat a bit of forest bathing 🤩👏🏻

[@joyousland]

POP up modified roof is much better then a detachable roof top tent.

[@pandrew3146]

Seems a long time since I have i seen you, lovely video, I missed you. All the best with everything. Wonder about your sister to, hope she is doing well. Blessings 😊

[@AndrewFulton]

Odd question... but I'd like to know what watch you are wearing... the white strap? Thank you.

[@AScottishOdyssey]

Good luck with your future travels. I hope that you have an amazing time.

[@AScottishOdyssey]

@TxGirlOutdoors1-mb6pm You're not Becca!!!!!

[@may22919]

I feel quite emotional when I watch your videos, you inspire me to enjoy the present moment and connect with nature in a deeper way. Can't wait to watch your next adventures!

[@grahamwest1079]

I looked at roof tents but ended up getting a swag same comfort more rugged and a lot cheaper

[@S.Kribbet]

Your photography is so beautiful.

[@ralphybell1]

Percy is looking great. Excited to hear about ur adventures. Try searching a 2nd hand roof tent?

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Roof tent and money: you could opt for the tent and use the money you would have spent on Canada. Later this summer, you could feature British camping using the roof tent.

[@KhurshidsChannel]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@KarlVaughan]

Pure joy as always :)

[@PerspectiveAustralia]

Heya 👋 new subscriber here. Loved the relaxed pace of your camp out. The forest is beautiful in the rain.

[@robertmackay3795]

You should take up knitting,so good for chilling out.

[@alexwbanks70]

Think about getting a Grayl water filter for your travel to the middle east.

[@GirlOutdoors]

I’ll check that out! Thank you

[@jaumemiravitlles3001]

Good point !!

[@ZoeGREGORY-x2c]

Great video ❤. I've think I've seen all your videos now. Am I wrong in thinking you had a rood top tent fitted about a year ago?

[@jchalmes]

You must have got the same question perhaps many times, so apologies in advance: About Land-Rover's trustability when it comes to mechanical(/electrical?) failures, have you suffered them a lot? (... at all?) Thanks for answering if you do. I love the mood of your videos. Cheers

[@jchalmes]

OK, I shold have watches the whole video before writing... It does have issues. However, I am trying to convince myself that LRs are not that awful, and I've come to think that, at the end of the day, yours is not "young", so it's not surprise that it breaks down form time to time.

[@DDBizzle]

Have you checked out Eva Zu Becks roof tent.. she built it in to her truck with a hole cut in the roof… looks awesome… what happened to your old roof tent?

[@riagunn7006]

What watch are you wearing looks really nice great video by the way

[@ElizabethGaddPhotography]

Ooooh, also! If you do potentially make it back to Canada this year (specifically to Banff National Park where I live) and if you would like a back-country trail/backpacking buddy, you're very welcome to reach out any time. ❤

[@rickshaw2779]

I find the adventures of Percy very interesting as I have a similar Disco. I think I must have had every problem that Disco's suffer from despite it being a low mileage example. Still love the old girl though. Great video and a very good way to live.

[@bryanking6239]

another nice video!!❤

[@ElizabethGaddPhotography]

Was just thinking last night "huh, I think we're due for another Becky video" and then woke up to this. Perfect way to spend a Sunday morning with the coffee while hiding out in my car since it's also pouring raining and hailing here while camping in the Rocky mountains. 😂😍 I know so much what you mean about literally being able to feel yourself decompress when camping. There is no other peace quite like it. 🥰

[@Max-trek]

Can you tell me who the music is by ?

[@patrickh7368]

So what happened or what was the reason the last roof tent didn’t get fixed…. ? I would not expect one to leek so assume it should be fixed or swapped… 🤔

[@rich.87]

Lovely video to watch on a Sunday afternoon. 👌🏻 Thank you.

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thanks so much! Hope you’ve had a lovely Sunday ☺️

[@danieltporter959]

Glad to see you back, missed you. Looking forward to the adventures to come. Stay safe out there.

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thanks so much!!

[@rolfsvensson9193]

Amazing!! Inspiring!! Harmoni, and perfekt!! Wish i could do that!!👍 😊

[@doylemontgomery3944]

Can't wait for more pretty lady 💗

[@andy7ay]

Great videos Becky, we really enjoy watching. One question is it safe to cook with coal rather than charcoal ?. Doesn't coal release harmful chemicals into the food.

[@andrewuk4813]

love your videos 😃you have some Roman snails on your video so likely you weren't far from some roman villa ruins - they are quite an interesting type of snail 😂

[@mistycat1954]

What is Percy's favourite radio station now he is communicating with you at last ? Good luck happy travelling .

[@SiCrewe]

Honestly, I'm not a big fan of roof tents. I suspect a lot of people buy them because they think they're "supposed" to rather than because they really need one. It might not seem like a big deal but the whole ritual of setting up a roof tent, carting stuff in and out of it and then packing it away again becomes a niusance very quickly. About the only time I'd recommend a roof tent is if you're planning a big trip (several weeks or longer) where the back of the vehicle will be full of stuff AND you'll appreciate having a separate "room" to sleep in at the end of the day. If you're only using the vehicle for a few days at a time it's much simpler to just have a sleeping platform in the back that you can climb onto at night and allows you to drive the vehicle with minimal de-rigging afterward. And that's without considering stuff like what effect a roof tent has on the way the vehicle drives, the fuel consumption and the fact that a roof tent immediately tells people it's an overland vehicle which is likely to contain all sorts of expensive gadgets.

[@t3br00k35]

How many gallons to the mile do you get from the Range Rover?

[@sarahfox9180]

#Teampercy Roll on the next adventure ❤❤

[@stuartsturgess2199]

I do like your accent ..I have a series 3 109

[@hettybergwerff881]

What happened to the rooftent you already had?

[@jaumemiravitlles3001]

Week after week, month after month: Every Time Much Prettier.

[@jaumemiravitlles3001]

@TxGirlOutdoors1-mb6pm What ??

[@kumaresankumar8922]

👍👌

[@phyllismulkey3778]

good video

[@thomasmusso1147]

🎵 'Everything keeps going right .. with Toyota' 🎵.

[@johnekins4408]

On my second Toyota, Prius this time, so reliable.

[@shaunboden6951]

You look in top shape Becky, all that walking :)

[@davidschaefer8547]

I vote for Canada 🇨🇦!

[@sonicstoryteller]

Great watch bek and may i say u look lovely all tanned up 😂 best wishes phil Shropshire 👍💐

[@aaronm9478]

Noting better than a beautiful woman enjoying the beauty of nature. 😍

[@tomlatenite8348]

I’d say nature loves you too! Your skinny braids, cute. Good to see you again! Thanks girl.

[@dspencer8827]

Becky the world is your oyster

[@HesperianHorsePower]

Cute as a button with an adorable accent to boot! What’s not to love? Marry me. I promise I won’t snore in the Rover. 🤣😂. J/k Really great channel and one of the few of this type I consistently watch. It never has that “formula” feel to it. Bravo!

[@guarnecido]

Becky...your work inspires and enchants so much...that the problems of the journey cannot hide your face that is becoming more beautiful and mature every day...the enchantment that your eyes capture with the shapes and colors of these paths and places that enchant us so much and without envy of what you capture in your beautiful ways... I can only confess my delight for watching your videos and following your work for so long... and being enchanted with each appearance... for noticing in a friend ...all the good transformation that your paths provide you...congratulations...strength and courage...and may each day dazzle us more in being exactly like this...the way you are...

[@dspencer8827]

Becky your adventures are amazing ,do you have a camera man to film your adventures

[@GirlOutdoors]

No I don’t :)

[@dspencer8827]

​@@GirlOutdoorsi just wondered when you are outside driving percy who is videoing yourself

[@stuntmanmike70]

I was wondering this myself. The drone footage as her land rover is driving away etc

[@stuntmanmike70]

Either way still entertaining and very relaxing videos 😎

[@dspencer8827]

​@@stuntmanmike70yes i just wondered

[@SMKSA90]

I was subscribed 🙋🏻‍♂️ your channel last week.. I just watching this video now.. How are you alone in the forest... Is there Animals roam... Stay Safe ❤️ Good luck with your work.....

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@lizzieforrester2290]

I always heard coal was toxic to cook over

[@justinlinnane8043]

great video but the Uk has to be one of the worst countries in the world to do anything outdoors !! the rain hasn't stopped for nearly a year . Nightmare . i enjoy the occasional rain storm but dear god, the way it is now literally puts the damper on everything !!

[@Carsonktm420]

Na it separates the men from the boys

[@justinlinnane8043]

@@Carsonktm420 perhaps but i've lived full time for 10 years in a vintage motorhome and this climate starts to get even the hardiest man down a bit !!

[@DeeTeaDee]

It’s water mate 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@justinlinnane8043]

@@DeeTeaDee LMAO I know itS bloody water mate! thats the problem getting pissed on day in and day out !! stop pretending you like it , no one does pal. except a bloody moron

[@buildabizonline]

H,i Becky I thought you had a rooftop tent???

[@GirlOutdoors]

I did but it leaked badly so I returned it - now on the look out for a new one! :)

[@PROBLEMSCHUBERT10]

Great videos! With regards to Percy playing up. I would strongly recommend, that you find a diesel specialist. I own a 24 year old diesel campervan. It is always the electric sensors that cause problems. Best advice is to take your time and find an independent diesel specialist garage who have all the old diagnostic computers. These garages can be expensive, but worth it! Just remember most diesel engines have over 100 sensors, so it can be trying to find a needle in a haystack!! Keep those videos coming!

[@robaylmer2450]

amazing video Becky, thank you for the ride and I'm sure Percy's problems will be ironed out, my disco 2 has lots of problems but has never let me down! keep with it and I'm looking forward to following you wherever you go! 😊😊🥰🥰

[@penultimateh766]

Our resourceful and beautiful wilderness advisor!

[@danieltporter959]

P.S. It is a wonder that Jake has not gained a few Pounds, eating all that Yummy Food you cook. The Kabobs look fantastic!

[@GirlOutdoors]

Haha thanks so much!

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

NIce video!!

[@TheAdArchive]

I’ve never been so envious of someone’s way of living than I am of yours.

[@GirlOutdoors]

Haha I feel super lucky!! :)

[@20yearsagotoday1]

Get a grip

[@atticuskilby515]

Just take that step, it is your choice.

[@TheAdArchive]

@@20yearsagotoday1you get a grip - in fact go get a life you sad twaaaaaaaaaaaaat

[@TheAdArchive]

@@atticuskilby515I have plans!!!!