I CRASHED My NEW Motorhome

[@charlielittlejohn9572]

nice meeting you all, ill look after the cali 😎

[@MikeGibson-Sharpe]

Hi Chris. For large Motorhomes I would seriously recommend parking sensors and a 360 degree camera system. It isn’t cheap but I thought the cost would mitigate the repair costs in case of an accident and provide evidence in the event of a collision. There are several companies that do it. I had mine fitted to my 8m Motorhome by Motorhome Retrofits and can highly recommend them. The 10in screen in the cab is great for rear and side views, especially if your Motorhome doesn’t have a rear view mirror. Also, would air suspension provide a smoother ride and stop some of those rattles?

[@PhilipBloomfield-n6w]

Hi Chris good to meet you at the nec, thanks for the tip on the tyres, great install on the electric cheers Phil

[@davemorgan3276]

Hi Chris just a big thank you bought both your books the NC500 Improved and the Ultimate Scottish road trip and used both for our trip from Hampshire in September. We took what we wanted from both books and added a bit of our own intinery and had a fantastic time. Weather was glorious and 1500 miles later we are still talking about it. First time we took our 6 month old puppy as well so a great trip for her. Keep up the great work and podcasts etc. cheers again Dave and Annette. 👍

[@LeisureBit]

Nice electric setup - as you say game changing. Pleased you got your van sorted - always handy to know local places too :) Nice to chat to you at the show. Looks like everything is coming nicely together for you. All the very best, David 👍

[@fatbikemontage2931]

One potential improvement for the van is a set of carpets. They really reduce the noise and especially in winter act as additional insulation, as the floor will get cold. Just make sure to get the automotive spec carpets which have a hard base and more flame retardant than a normal domestic carpet. You do need a local carpet company that can do the overlocking, and have maybe 3 or 4 pieces that can easily be removed for cleaning.

[@user-Tortured-soul]

❤Love the new electrical system.Starling is a great idea.After all the hassles we hope you have a stress free trip away.Lewis is a diamond nice of you to share this guys skills with us. You have 100% done the right thing Chris.Aw it really is hard to say goodbye to a treasured van. But your new one is a beauty. ENJOY.

[@MickCart13]

Hi, Only discovered your channel a few weeks ago, Subscribed and have been binge watching your videos since. Ordered the guides with the discount this morning and received a shipping notification email a half hour later, brilliant service. Hope you keep making and posting videos as I really appreciate your honest views and down to earth style.

[@ChrisSloanes]

Thanks mick, glad you like the videos. Appreciate the support too 👍🏻

[@Steve-Hutch]

Hi Chris. Nice to meet you at the NEC. All the best.

[@bield7]

Sorry to learn about your mishap, Chris ☹ That’s one of the reasons why we sold our moho and bought a campervan (7.4m long and wider than a van wasn’t ideal in the remoter parts of Scotland, the Lake District and Northumberland that we tend to visit). Miss the interior space a bit though!

[@HymerLife600]

Puppy training. Travel on hold. Brought the guides to plan 2025 travels. Looking to find those places not yet seen from your guides. Many thanks. Sorry to hear you christened the van. At least out of the way now

[@garyfoster4704]

Nice set up and really nicely installed 👍 ... Just put a CMC sticker over your rear end damage 😳😂😂

[@amandadearlove4686]

Thanks for the discount code Chris, no excuse not to purchase this amazing bundle now...... order just made.

[@alanbenham4139]

That is some electrical set up you've got there. I am pleased I am not picking up the tab!

[@jbryan6825]

Oh Chris I feel for you pranging the new MoHo - I’m picking up our new one this morning after having had a camper van for the last 18 months and the extra length/width is the thing worrying me most! Those blumin bollards everywhere …. I lost a Mondeo bumper to one of those a few years back! 😂

[@SpyderLEE]

Wait until you see the new v2 interface for the victron cerbo. Much nicer and easier to read. Hopefully the final release will not be long, I’m running a beta version.

[@DaveH-t9s]

what a brilliant set up Chris and almost making a MH Cool! Dave

[@killer2309ify]

I feel ya pain , just put a canny size scrape along door side of our crafter. I caught a dry stone wall pulling into a site at Glenridding.

[@tradecarsdirectltd2344]

Hi Chris Ref: Lights . . . Other than H7 bulb upgrades from Osram I fitted the led drl kit into the vented recess which tbh don't really do a lot. I got them off Ebay @ £134 and only took an hour to fit both sides, very simple ! Made a massive difference to my presence on the road, only in the daytime as go off with headlights on (legal way) A must upgrade imo and not only fills the ugly holes the look is amazing 👌 go for the gloss black on white, as the white is no where near a match. You will absolutely love them, I promise you . . . Regards Sam from Cannock Staffs . . .

[@ChrisSloanes]

Could you drop me an email with a link to the DRL kit mate? [e-mail]

[@fliesbychris]

😂😂 love the guidelines!! Anyway, good to see that the Cali went to Sconnie Botland, I'll keep an eye oot for you up here in the Highlands, yer bound to drive through here at some point!! Keep up the good work you two!! ATB Chris.

[@andykidd1040]

Looks like Lewis made an excellent job of installing that equipment there. What’s his companies name or a link to him please?

[@ChrisSloanes]

its Adapt_Van on instagram

[@amandadearlove4686]

Chris does mention his Instagram page in the video and said its the best way to get in touch with him.

[@andykidd1040]

@@amandadearlove4686 I couldn’t quite make out the name otherwise I wouldn’t of asked

[@andykidd1040]

@@ChrisSloanesthanka

[@stefankenson9782]

Thanks Chris, met you recently at NEC, hope you’re well. Plzd you got your van sold. Placed my order too, gr8 value so thankyou. Who installed your Victron set up Plz ? Take care.

[@ChrisSloanes]

its Adapt_Van on instagram Thanks for the support 👍🏻

[@craigbreakey7530]

Hello Chris, after a bit of advice, your alloys and tyres I have been wanting to upgrade my Bailey to alloys BFG tyres but keep being told the tyres need to be stamped C or Cp for insurance purposes. Any advice would be appreciated. Craig.

[@happyinafield2168]

Would be really interested in what sort of price range you are looking for this kind of electrical set up

[@ChrisSloanes]

Funnily enough I’m busy working out exactly how much everything has cost me for a future video that will be coming in the next few weeks. Electrics alone your looking £10,000 upwards for what I have

[@mramsey123]

Some bullied bars would make them wheel pop vans looks clean 👌

[@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES]

Is that a new camrea?

[@barrycardno1646]

Why did you not fit front and rear sensors as you've done so much to your motorhome.

[@nigelaustin1305]

Hi Buddy, How many solar watts did you have fitted for the 660amp batteries ? Thanks

[@ChrisSloanes]

Hi mate. We went for 700w in total. Every little helps when we have so much battery capacity 😂

[@overlandpig5841]

Hi, what were those temp tag things called

[@philhicks5818]

Hi Chris , glad you got your little mishap sorted , Chris what make are your new tyres and what pressures are you running in them , we have continentals on are Campervan running at 79psi and there 2 harsh , Cheers Phil

[@ChrisSloanes]

I have BF Goodrich KO2 tyres and I’m running them at 50 and 55 psi. I ran them same Campervan tyres at 55 too. 79 is ridiculous and far too harsh

[@philhicks5818]

@@ChrisSloanes cheers Chris gonna try mine lower , we also are going through a design process on a new wrap for our camper atm , great minds and all that 👍

[@khogg3235]

Ordered my books. Thank you!

[@UrbanMonkeyAdventures]

Awesome vlog brother really enjoying these vlogs as we have just moved from a VW T5 to a Fiat Ducato by Autotrail. Enjoying it but finding similar issues to you so far. I was looking for a guys for electric upgrades to be off grid so cheers for that just found him on insta. Next time we are on Loch Lomond with our boat I’ll give you a shout come and have a play 🤙😎. 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@glensandell4004]

Just ordered our guides, just need a van to go travelling again...

[@duncs233]

Chris, what was the name of those weather tags?

[@ChrisSloanes]

They are called Ruuvi tags mate. They do an outdoors one and indoors one

[@leecollins3242]

Took the offer cheers), love the channel and your trips. We were going to buy a Campervan but have now bought a new Motorhome which will arrive in November…I hope we made the right choice! Sorry, I assume I’ve I missed it but who was the firm who did the Victron install for you Chris?

[@leecollins3242]

Found it…thanks! Couldn’t see it on the TV

[@morts6565]

Hi Chris, are you running Starlink off your inverter or have you converted to 12v supply? Thanks.

[@ChrisSloanes]

Just off the inverter mate

[@morts6565]

@@ChrisSloanes thank you! I blew my dishy up on the van, I’m worried that it might have been something to do with a 12v conversion kit installed. Starlink replaced it, but worried it may happen again. I don’t have an inverter in the van currently, but think it might be wise.

[@ChrisSloanes]

@morts6565 it uses very little really. Around 3-5ah max when it’s on too so should need a particularly powerful inverter if that’s all your looking to power

[@gordonbradford4054]

Do you not have a reversing camera fitted to your MoHo?

[@ChrisSloanes]

I do it comes standard but i hit the bollard with the swing as I turned too sharply

[@urbanarkoverland]

Remember that time when you crashed the van 😂