Locked out of our caravan and no idea where our keys are! What would you do? 😫

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The Feel Good Family - Lap Around Australia Series

The Feel Good Family - Lap Around Australia Series

Күн бұрын

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@LocksmithSteve
@LocksmithSteve 3 ай бұрын
OMG, being a retired Locksmith, this is so hard to watch, as the lock cylinder (key hole) on your van is super easy to pick open in only a few seconds. Don't feel bad Guys. I actually locked myself out of my Locksmith truck, way out on a job, and had to ask a fellow Locky to come and rescue me, as all my entry tools were, of corse locked up inside the truck, LoL. Yes, I never heard the end of it either from other Locksmiths here in Cairns.
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
Locksmith Steve!! We needed you 😅
@johntaylor4400
@johntaylor4400 3 ай бұрын
Hi Guys, re spare keys for caravan. We've done a few loops of Aus, and I have a habit of putting the spare keys for the caravan somewhere in the car where we can both remember before moving. It's the spare keys my wife uses to lock up before we go. Main key is on my car key ring. Love the show. John & Helen
@Ralph1039
@Ralph1039 2 ай бұрын
Love that this popped up on my feed this morning - thank you. Sarah (NZ)
@nqumthemba
@nqumthemba 3 ай бұрын
I love the cuteness of your Boy with a touch of matured talk.
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
He is beyond his years and keeping us entertained 😅💙
@Myzoneadventures
@Myzoneadventures 3 ай бұрын
I have a lock box bolted to the tool box with a spare key, learned my lesson after losing the keys.
@paultabone2010
@paultabone2010 3 ай бұрын
I put a lock box under the van with a push button number that you can put your own numbers in .it’s a great peace of mind if you miss placed the keys I know it’s to late but if you got a wire you could have slowly push the plastic latch up one at a time . Great Episode 🦘🦘🦘👍😃
@SandraParr
@SandraParr 3 ай бұрын
Great idea
@diannepaine5667
@diannepaine5667 2 ай бұрын
Argh locked out. We felt your pain. Actually we swapped our old door to a key pad combination lock. BEST THING WE DID! I just can’t tell you how much we love it. Can’t recommend it highly enough.
@yvonne0303
@yvonne0303 3 ай бұрын
Hi Guys, I really felt for you watching what you went through. A couple of weeks ago, we locked ourselves out of our motorhome at 5 pm on a Saturday night - (picked up the wrong keys on the way out and left both sets of motorhome keys inside) We managed to get roadside assist out a couple of hours later, they spent an hour trying to get in with no luck. After lots of phone calls we managed to find an amazing locksmith 120kms away. He agreed to come drive out to us and eventually - at 11pm - we were inside our motorhome. A very expensive lesson learned. We now have a new system where we only lock the doors from the outside with a key. Love watching your adventures. Good luck with your adventures.
@coversadventurecapers2838
@coversadventurecapers2838 3 ай бұрын
Glad you were able to gain entry. Hats off to how calm both of you were. Big hugs to Jasper too. Unfortunately whoops happen. That farm looks awesome. Love your travels.
@DianneWalker-l6b
@DianneWalker-l6b 2 ай бұрын
❤❤ Enjoy your travels guys. Love the sound of pub salad, here is a Sumner salad recipe to try if you want, lettuce of your choice, cherry tomatoes, strawberries and grapes with a salad dressing of choice. Love the hair cut David. Awesome commentary. Love hearing about the history of the towns you visit, be safe and love you guys. Xx
@karenjoy7557
@karenjoy7557 2 ай бұрын
I agree with Mark Hubbard both have a key on the carkeys sets... One in the Gas Bottle area...also in the car somewere that U can get to so easely...but all a broght Pink colour...also I would put one some how in your spare tyre sewn in a pocket so it want fall out...on a long ribbon... U are lucky Jasper has tiny arms... Asparages looked fantastic... good to know about the water as I can have boollwatee from the ground...😂😂😂
@Travelbug68
@Travelbug68 3 ай бұрын
Oh bugger!🤦‍♀️ Glad it all worked out for you’s in the end👍🏽 safe travels 😊
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
Oh thank you! A bit of a stressful day but thankfully should be an easy fix with a new window on the way. Hopefully we can laugh about it one day 😝
@whiteysrides8204
@whiteysrides8204 3 ай бұрын
Also the filming is one of the best ,good job .
@GYP-ms7ko
@GYP-ms7ko 3 ай бұрын
So sorry to hear about your challenge. My wife thought I was paranoid having 3 sets of all our keys but now I am glad. We each have a set and one set is kept in the car. Glad it worked out
@treeman3663
@treeman3663 3 ай бұрын
Yes as others have said spare keys in a key safe under the van bolted to the chassey simple durrrrrrrrrr 😊😊😊
@tim18118
@tim18118 3 ай бұрын
Testing days are just part of life, as stressful as it might have been for Jasper, having him be part of the solution was a boss move and it’ll help build his resilience and problem solving creativity. Onward and upward! Wife and I both have our own set of keys, and the car keys clip to the van keys when we’re travelling, we have built a habit that we put our keys on each hook in the van, and we both take our own keys when we leave the van. Just build habits and perhaps consider a key safe bolted to the van chassis as a plan C.
@billschneider1893
@billschneider1893 3 ай бұрын
I cannot believe this happened. It simply makes good sense to have three full sets of keys1 set in use 2nd set attached to the caravan in a lock box or another method. The 3rd set attached somewhere under the tow vehicle. NOT IN the vehicle. I've seen a guy slam his door, which promptly locked. No spare under the ute. So he had to break a window to unlock the door as his keys were in the ignition. 3 sets is the answer. Cheaper than a new caravan window or a lock smith.
@whitedog7897
@whitedog7897 3 ай бұрын
We keep a spare key in the car in a ‘secret’ place as well as a spare hidden in a place on the van. It happens more than you think. We love your content and vids. 👍
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for this suggestion- definitely getting a new system in place 😅 thanks guys and safe travels
@Elizabeth-k5u2v
@Elizabeth-k5u2v 3 ай бұрын
We have a single entry key in the car and have another key hidden under the van on the chassis.
@michaeldallimore8590
@michaeldallimore8590 3 ай бұрын
Like you our spare set of keys always hang inside the caravan. After watching this we now keep them in the car! Thanks for the video.
@ozkite
@ozkite 15 күн бұрын
Airtags for each set of keys - set them up to alert you if you leave them behind. Can also locate with phone if you are close to them/lost in the back of ute. (even with no service). Won't stop you locking them in the van though.
@ThisVagabondLife
@ThisVagabondLife 3 ай бұрын
Feel your pain all round on this one. Agree with others suggestions - van spare in car, car spare in van, and AirTags on the primary use set of both respectively. These have saved me on more than one occasion, not with keys, but with a Garmin InReach that I had put down on a seat at a lookout to take a photo, and then driven off. Look forward to seeing your adventures heading east from the centre!
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
Great suggestion on the Apple AirTags! A few changes for us out of this one but all good 👍 😅 safe travels guys and thanks is for the support 💙
@makeitwithalex
@makeitwithalex 3 ай бұрын
I’d put Jasper in charge of checking the caravan keys are accessible… he’s a legend at important tasks!
@RoslynKumnick
@RoslynKumnick 3 ай бұрын
I wear my key's around my neck on a lanyard so I know where they are. I can open door without taking it off. It has all of them so we can quickly access all parts if necessary and it's really obvious to see if you happen to leave in lock.
@SandraParr
@SandraParr 3 ай бұрын
We have a whole set of keys each and have them on a lanyard. Always have all our keys. Put them on the hook at the door during the night and whenever you both go out of the van, on go the lanyards
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
Great recommendation 😅🙌
@scotthuxtable5121
@scotthuxtable5121 3 ай бұрын
Oh we certainly know how you all felt. 😱 We locked ourselves out of our Zone a few years back as new caravanners. We had both adopted a bad habit of turning the snib and slamming the door so it was inevitable that we were going to lock ourselves out at some point with no key. It was on a Sunday afternoon in Tumut caravan park. We managed to get hold of the local locksmith but he was unable to pick our lock. Fortunately for us, we had left the spare key on the hook just near the front door and the bathroom window was still open. We borrowed a ladder and used a tent pole with a hook on the end that we used with great difficulty to hook the key and pull it back out the bathroom window. It took us 2 hours and we were the afternoon entertainment. So we learned a few things that day: 1. always use the key to lock and unlock the van door to reduce the risk of lockouts. 2. The van is not actually secure if you leave a spare key on the hook with the bathroom window open. 3. Always have at least one spare somewhere outside the van. My key (the spare) is kept on a ring on the outside of my phone bag and I carry that tiny bag everywhere on my person and so I can’t leave the key hanging in the lock because it’s attached to a phone bag!! Also means I always have a phone camera handy! Scott still does lose his set of caravan and car keys occasionally but since that day we’ve always got access to at least one and usually two spares. We do only have one car key so we tend to be very careful with that one. This is a picture of my phone bag which has been perfect for us - maisondesabre.com/collections/crossbody-bags/products/the-phone-pouch-emerald-green Cheers Thea & Scott with ZN558 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
Wow!! What an effort and great outcome for you guys 🙌 the bag looks great and bright and you’d be certain to not leave that hanging from the door 😅 safe travels guys
@Ourwhittleadventure
@Ourwhittleadventure 2 ай бұрын
I actually have the 3 main keys i need for the van on the car keys the way i used to have house keys on my car keys. They are alwaysbin my pocket when not in the van. Glad you got it sorted though, we all live and learn
@leoniejohnston1542
@leoniejohnston1542 3 ай бұрын
Ha ha love you guys and your travels .. we have been travelling for 50 years .. and we always had a spare set of all keys in the car and in van and on the A frame caravan on a The A frame on magnet box or locks box's we have had so many times you can't find car keys caravan keys too happy travelling ❤
@peterdonlon6505
@peterdonlon6505 Ай бұрын
Always fill at Tennant Creek. 3 Ways is always dearer👍
@rodhulme127
@rodhulme127 3 ай бұрын
That would kill me to do what Paul had to do! I’m glad that he stays calm and can think things through. Me, not so much! 😀 At least your pain can be a source of help to others. That’s something at least. So I’m off to get and hide a spare van key!
@robertsheldrick4267
@robertsheldrick4267 3 ай бұрын
Chuck an apple airtag on your keys. That way, should you lose them in travels, you might locate them. Fortunately, wife has a set and I have a set. The one time I locked myself out, Mrs was asleep inside, thankfully. I was working on the door lock, fitting a keyless system on. Keyless lasted a month before the handle failed. Camec keyless, we are back to keys. I always have my car keys with me, which has van keys. I won’t say where a spare key is secreted in our car, but I do cary a door key in the car for emergency access.
@RoscoAdams-xt5lp
@RoscoAdams-xt5lp 3 ай бұрын
🤔 A Combo Lock Is The Go For The Van With Key Back Up 🙃cable tie a key some wear 🤫 Great Vlog Guys 🍉🐞 Oi Oi Oi 🇦🇺 Jasper 🤩
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
Cheers Rosco! Still learning even after 5 years hey! Great advice on the spare 🙌
@SuzanneCrosbie
@SuzanneCrosbie 3 ай бұрын
We have One Key Caravan and both wear our keys. I made a necklace for myself. My husband likes to wear his greenstone and it gets tangled, so he now wears his key on his wrist in a little pouch I made him.
@jojandy1963
@jojandy1963 3 ай бұрын
We keep a set of van and car spares in the car console, a set in the van and a set on us, providing the car and van aren’t locked at the same time we have access to at least one set of keys. I was going to get a lock box but others comments on Facebook have put me off that idea 😆. Totally understand your frustration Katie. You’re both champions for dealing with it ❤ I’m sure Jasper was just feeling the stress but don’t worry he also feels love in bucket loads to counteract that 💕
@SN-zb7ew
@SN-zb7ew 3 ай бұрын
I always made four sets of keys for my RV.. Set for myself and my husband.. One set to Drop in the bottom of my purse.. Another set in a magnified key box which I attached underneath my RV, where nobody can find it but me..
@davekerr8133
@davekerr8133 3 ай бұрын
Oh pooh. The old "where are the keys" saga. I won't give you any advice. I'm sure you'll work it out. 😊 I'm blown away by the tonnage of watermelons 🍉. I love the idea of providing habitat for the bees & predator bugs to keep the pests under control. That is how it should bee. Thanks team for another good episode. We're tripping around in our caravan at the moment. We think that 10⁰ at night is good, but you're getting 20⁰.
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
Thank you Dave 😅🐝 how good is that farm!! Get that heater cranking 🙌
@rebeccalomax8861
@rebeccalomax8861 3 ай бұрын
Glad you were able to get into the van eventually. The one key system could work or having a lock box with a set of spare keys in (or around) both the truck and caravan. The peace of mind without the safety risk. Stay safe on the road.
@whiteysrides8204
@whiteysrides8204 3 ай бұрын
Hi Feel good family .First time I watch you guys .Very nice the way you talk ,interesting too. I feel like a part of the family.
@lorrainemorrison1124
@lorrainemorrison1124 3 ай бұрын
We keep a spare key for the van on each of our car key sets. Things happen though. We enjoy watching your show. Enjoy your trip.
@robertwilson1827
@robertwilson1827 3 ай бұрын
Sites like this give me hope, one day!❤❤❤😇😇😇
@tubbytub2990
@tubbytub2990 3 ай бұрын
Hi guys, great video. I look forward to your videos, when you are back in North Queensland around the Ravenshoe area we have great camping places on the place where I am.
@72superlead
@72superlead 3 ай бұрын
PS, stayed at Litchfield Safari Park last weekend on your advice too. Was so close to everything!
@The_GetawayZone
@The_GetawayZone 3 ай бұрын
Oh I feel your pain. We locked our keys in the entertainment hatch once (when I say we, I mean me) and the spares were locked inside, same as you guys. Luckily the entertainment hatch was easier to break into with a large screwdriver into the locks and breaking them. Zone sent us free locks to fix. We now keep our spare keys in the car, and do not use them for any reason, they are our backup.
@KimPiva
@KimPiva 3 ай бұрын
Ideally you could have a lock box under your van with a spare key or just cable tie a key in a plastic bag under your van somewhere then all you need is a pair of cutters to get your key released.. no one will go looking under your van to break in..
@The_GetawayZone
@The_GetawayZone 3 ай бұрын
@@KimPiva That is an alternative we might also do.
@KimPiva
@KimPiva 3 ай бұрын
@@The_GetawayZone i always used to have spare key under my car using bag and cable tie but cant these days with proximity keys 🤣
@Crocman11
@Crocman11 2 ай бұрын
hey guys thanks for the vids we use a combernation key safe hidden under the van
@darylcollins7724
@darylcollins7724 3 ай бұрын
Hi guys sorry to hear about your keys it’s something that can happen to anyone we carry spare keys in my wife’s handbag also I have an entry key in a zip lock plastic bag taped on with duck tape on top of my water pipe under the caravan never had to use it yet after 8 years I just went out and checked it was still there to my astonishment it’s still there love watching you guys on Utube you are great we have just returned from the Birdsville races away for 4 weeks keep up the good work regards Daryl Collins.
@MrGundawindy
@MrGundawindy 2 ай бұрын
When fuel is 30c/L more expensive than nearby fuel, it's probably a good indicator that their tanks are low, or the tanker will be delayed. They don't really want to sell it, so if I can make it to the next (cheaper) servo I buy from them. That way it won't inconvenience the locals.
@kiandra323
@kiandra323 3 ай бұрын
We have a key with the car keys and I have a set on a lanyard that is always around my neck.
@norasno1768
@norasno1768 2 ай бұрын
Exactly right I bought 50 items from Woolworths cost $250, it's call price gourging.
@annietravels5543
@annietravels5543 3 ай бұрын
One full set of van keys behind rear seat in our dual cab. Van door key hooked onto both sets of car keys using carabiner so easy to remove for waljs etc. One spare car key in safe hidden in van.
@AD-dx7lr
@AD-dx7lr 3 ай бұрын
We keep an entire spare set of van keys in our glovebox for this reason. Plus our main couple of keys are always worn on a lanyard.
@carlfrier2873
@carlfrier2873 3 ай бұрын
Oh I could just feel everyone’s pain. Credit to you all though. I have a lock box attached to the Jerry can lock bar.
@spartannomad3036
@spartannomad3036 3 ай бұрын
I'm sorry to hear about your troubles, guys. I have a caravan key on my car keys, my wife has a key on her set of car keys, and I have a set of caravan keys in the car.
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
I think this is the best solution thank you 🤩 definitely getting a spare on the car keys next 😅
@JackWithhSolsss
@JackWithhSolsss 3 ай бұрын
We saw you at Lara. We were in the white patrol y62 with a caravan :)
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
Yes! What a great spot!! We have just rolled out now heading toward Rocky - safe travels guys 🙌
@JackWithhSolsss
@JackWithhSolsss 3 ай бұрын
Hey are we in 1 of your videos? I would love to be
@johnpitt2742
@johnpitt2742 3 ай бұрын
i added a water sepperating filter straight after the tank if you get water the motor stops and you just get under and empty the bowl get back in and start the motor and you are on your way
@richardrhodes6259
@richardrhodes6259 2 ай бұрын
Your not the first won’t be the last yes I keep full set of keys for the van in the glovebox that we don’t use these things happen happy trails😎
@Fayezfm
@Fayezfm 3 ай бұрын
You are a wonderful family and I enjoy following you. I am from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
@gavandavies332
@gavandavies332 3 ай бұрын
Hi, I would have a key on each car keys and also hide a spare somewhere on the out side of caravan..
@jamesfox653
@jamesfox653 3 ай бұрын
One option to address the inevitable situation where keys are locked in the van or lost is to for a combination key safe in a secret spot under the van.
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
That’s a great idea!! We are looking at a couple of options now and potentially one of both vehicles 🙌
@jamesfox653
@jamesfox653 3 ай бұрын
@@TheFeelGoodFamily I paid $26 for one at Bunnings last week. Cheap and practical solution.
@robertwilson1827
@robertwilson1827 3 ай бұрын
Why a combination safe!? Just hide the keys underneath!? If they're (thieves) going to find the hidden safe, they're going to break it open??
@jamesfox653
@jamesfox653 3 ай бұрын
A combination safe allows you to access the keys yourself if you lock yourself out or loose the keys and therefore gain entry to your van without damage. Thieves on the other hand are unlikely to worry about a key when a small jemmy bar or a rock or a thief loaded on ice will force entry.
@robertwilson1827
@robertwilson1827 3 ай бұрын
Fair call... how about a spare set in a small zip freezer bag, tapped under your chassis (out of site) if you're not afraid of thieves looking for it!?
@lois-marietodd1502
@lois-marietodd1502 2 ай бұрын
I drive buses in New Zealand and I know that there's usually a key planted on the outside of the bus. Either in the luggage compartment or fastened to the body of the van/ bus.
@davidmilledge221
@davidmilledge221 3 ай бұрын
Yep what a bummer 😢 make sure everyone has a door key with their keys and a backup hide a key under the van to be sure to be sure and a full backup set off all keys hidden in the van 😊 also be careful when draining the fuel stations tanks you'll suck up all the nasties into your fuel tank always carry a new fuel filter on board to be safe
@julieoughtred4887
@julieoughtred4887 3 ай бұрын
OMG - I locked myself out of my new caravan (3 weeks old) a couple of weeks ago - both sets of keys in the van 🤦🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️. Now I keep one set in my car. At least I was home when it happened and not out whoop whoop - poor you!
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
Good lesson for us - we are getting extra keys sorted now 😳
@jorobson1
@jorobson1 3 ай бұрын
I keep a bottle of F10 fuel conditioner with us at all times. It allegedly has the ability to absorb & break down water in the fuel. It keeps your fuel system clean which is a big plus.
@fourplus100
@fourplus100 3 ай бұрын
We have 3 spare keys 1 key in the vehicle another key under the van in a magnetic case and one on my ignition key ring…Hope that is enough to get us out of trouble when needed😊.
@boxheadmr
@boxheadmr 3 ай бұрын
Maybe as well as the idea about keeping one in the car, also look at some apple airtags? Also keep a spare key for the cruiser in the van as well.
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
Great idea thank you 🤩
@visualjon
@visualjon 3 ай бұрын
I keep a set of spares in a small lockbox attached to the chassis rail. Do a lot of solo remote touring and can't afford to lose or lock keys in the cab.
@freedomlife444
@freedomlife444 3 ай бұрын
Get 1 key so all keyed alike and keep 1 each and hide into spaces...😂glad it's sorted.
@mallee3424
@mallee3424 3 ай бұрын
our keys got ‘lost’ at mataranka too. Not. They were taken. They were on top of the toolbox when some locals walked past…. then they were gone. Lucky we had spares and could drive off
@mranonymous9935
@mranonymous9935 3 ай бұрын
Make the most of the silence, I always do. I stayed at the Highway Inn, it's a dump.
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
Wow we found it so good!! When did you stay there??
@mranonymous9935
@mranonymous9935 3 ай бұрын
@@TheFeelGoodFamily Katie we stopped there September last year on a trip from Darwin to Melbourne. We stayed in a room at the rear of the roadhouse, and it was pretty bad. Have fun and stay safe.
@marypeverill8107
@marypeverill8107 3 ай бұрын
we stayed at the hi way inn last year , and was shocked to pay $4 for a dim sim . just 1 single dim sim
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
Whoa that’s crazy for one dim sim!! We were very happy with 2 free drinks each night…. We did not order dim sims however we can vouch for the Barramundi it was exceptional and worth every penny 🙌🙏
@PattyLawrence-h5o
@PattyLawrence-h5o 3 ай бұрын
Keep spare set in car and I always have another spare set in my handbag as I don't go anywhere without it.
@suewhitburn2028
@suewhitburn2028 3 ай бұрын
We had spare front door keys cut and eat have one on a lanyard! 2nd full set we keep in the car! But, although that’s worked I want to put a key safe underneath the van on the chassis- think that would be the best option!
@kennethmarston8986
@kennethmarston8986 3 ай бұрын
Definitely having the van key on the car key ring.
@francesstieme9264
@francesstieme9264 3 ай бұрын
Recently we free camped between Cobar and Wilcannia and there was a lonely goat there so I went over to ask the guy emptying the bins about the goat, came back and jumped in the van. Hubby drove about 50 metres and fellow travellers flagged us down to tell us our caravan door was open. My job when I checked it had slammed shut and the keys were still in it. Grabbed the keys and we left about 20 klms down the road I realised that we had left our steps behind.
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
That’s very fortunate to get your keys back! Were your steps still there? And do you now have a pet goat? 😅
@steve.rhonda_azzopardi
@steve.rhonda_azzopardi 3 ай бұрын
Hi guys. Just an idea, we keep our vehicle spare keys in tha caravan, the caravan spare keys in the vehicle and I have hidden a key for the caravan under the van cable tied discreetly on the van chassis. Cheers!
@PaulROSE-n9j
@PaulROSE-n9j 3 ай бұрын
Yes they are called surf locks and they have a number or word to unlock
@AdventureSeekingYogi-e7e
@AdventureSeekingYogi-e7e 2 ай бұрын
Lucky you on your stock up shop, we havent been able to gets ours under $600 for quite some time. That doesnt include things I purchase outside of the supermarkets like health food shops, butchers and pet food :(
@andyb7123
@andyb7123 2 ай бұрын
We use a concealed coded lock box fixed to the underside of our caravan just for this very reason, no waiting around for my partner to come back with the keys if we are apart.
@JustcruznRob-AlanaBuick
@JustcruznRob-AlanaBuick 3 ай бұрын
We both carry a set of caravan keys and van keys individually. Safe travels Rob & Alana ZSP034
@gregclaydon6727
@gregclaydon6727 3 ай бұрын
Hi Guys, yep we do have our Caravan main door key with the car keys, the plus is that if I try to lock the car keys in the car (Jeep Grand Cherokee) the system wont allow you to lock the car, like you too I do keep a spare set of Van keys in the Caravan. With all our years on the road the only time we had a problem was at a free camp area south of Katherine where on one night I forgot to lock the car and someone opened the drivers side door and took my wallet that I had left in the door pocket (silly me), but luckily nothing else was stolen probably because when you open the door at night all the lights come on including the headlights, this would have startled them somewhat, otherwise the rest of the gear in the Jeep would have gone including our Honda Generator..yikes..🙁 We have just arrived home from the same trip you are presently on, I am thinking as an extra caution to invest in an Apple Air Tag to attach to my Car Keys. I should mention also, is that I noticed you have the same type of Caravan Door as us, our tumbler cylinder (where the key fits) broke due to needing some force in turning the key, the cylinder is only made of cast alloy and it is a little fragile, make sure your lock turns freely, if its stiff I can recommend a fix...
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
Wow that would have been a terrible situation to have your wallet stolen!! But you seem so positive about it which truly is the best attitude in these scenarios 👍😅 thank you for the tips and Apple tags are a great suggestion!! Take care and safe travels 💙
@placestosea
@placestosea 3 ай бұрын
First thing we did was get extra keys cut and hide important keys under the van, out of sight.
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
That’s excellent advice guys. We will definitely be getting ourselves some extra front door keys for sure 👍🏻
@placestosea
@placestosea 3 ай бұрын
@@TheFeelGoodFamily we also carry a complete spare main door handle/lock. On the road it would be difficult to source a new one.
@AdventureSeekingYogi-e7e
@AdventureSeekingYogi-e7e 2 ай бұрын
Any chance you checked up the van for a spare set of keys? We found a set zippy tied underneath ours when we purchased it.
@NavCheckAdventures
@NavCheckAdventures 3 ай бұрын
I found a new caravan park whenever you are in the Gympie area
@KimPiva
@KimPiva 2 ай бұрын
Have you guys ever thought of using Apple Air Tags on your valuable belongings?? What about having keyless entry fitted??
@CherylJohnsson
@CherylJohnsson 3 ай бұрын
Yep, we have a spare caravan door key on our car keys. Been very useful a few times......
@greenbutterfly-8
@greenbutterfly-8 3 ай бұрын
Stay Safe All Ways All
@trishgoasdoue6537
@trishgoasdoue6537 3 ай бұрын
Hey Feelgoods...great episode as always...we all have those days. Quick question, what speed do you travel at towing? Just noticed some vans passing you...Thanks
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 the sweet spot towing is 90kph. Some days if it’s windy Paul will bring that down depending on direction and how the van feels - up in the top end with the speed limit being 130kmph we get passed a lot more often than normal especially during school holidays as people are rushing to get to their destinations as limited time off work/school unfortunately - last episode we passed a few vans that were slower than us but this week more being passed 😅
@666dualsport
@666dualsport 3 ай бұрын
lever the door open--- be cheaper than a new window, and keep spares in the glove box, what lock is it??? most vans you need the keys to lock the door
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
Great suggestion! Did you watch the episode? We did lock the door with the keys 😅
@kevingurner992
@kevingurner992 3 ай бұрын
I always keep keys secure somewhere on outsde
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
We will certainly do that now 😳😅
@treeman3663
@treeman3663 3 ай бұрын
Another trick get feelgood family lanyards sell as merch and both of you put your keys onto them you wont put them down and leave them somewhere hands free
@raelenekay4565
@raelenekay4565 3 ай бұрын
I've noticed that most of people travelling with vans keep their spare set of van keys in the van. I would have considered your van to be no different than your stationary home or your car and both spouses would have a set of keys for the main entrance to the home or car. I plan to keep a door key on my car keys and would have it the same if I had a partner.
@1981moke1
@1981moke1 3 ай бұрын
I have the Caravan key attached to the car keys the wife has a key for the caravan in her handbag plus we have a spare key in the car hidden.
@brianwalker1933
@brianwalker1933 3 ай бұрын
I carry spare keys in my wallet. The "trick is" to always have your wallet, on you. I also keep a spare key in a very small tin that is secured by a very strong magnet, underneath the vehicle, just in case l inadvertently left the wallet, in the, locked vehicle. You can also glue a very small tin or plastic container, if the surface isn't magnetic. I've done this since 1969 and it's never left me stranded or embarrassed. Have a spare key/s for the caravan, hidden in the tow vehicle and a spare vehicle key/s hidden in the caravan. Just don't inadvertently have both vehicle and caravan locked up!!
@Tessienz
@Tessienz 3 ай бұрын
My keys “always” on a lanyard around my neck when I exit my campervan.
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
Wish we’d done that… unfortunately not this time 😳
@aussie-all-the-way
@aussie-all-the-way 2 ай бұрын
Full set of keys for everything on a lanyard in the vehicle glovebox.
@timeoutinaustralia2152
@timeoutinaustralia2152 3 ай бұрын
What about a Wall Mount Key Storage Safe which is mounted on the frame at a hidden place? Regards from Switzerland 😊
@rossharvey1496
@rossharvey1496 3 ай бұрын
I hate these key problems so I changed the locks on our house to fingerprints with a passcode backup. If there was one available for the van I’d change that too.
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
Ha, what a great idea! That would be an awesome solution for the van! 🤔
@jennybeausang683
@jennybeausang683 3 ай бұрын
We have a set of van keys and also a door key on both car keys and just for good measure one in a zippered pocket in my wallet.
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
You have it very well covered 🙌 we have had some great suggestions…. Think I’ll end up with about 6 spare keys 😅
@AdventureSeekingYogi-e7e
@AdventureSeekingYogi-e7e 2 ай бұрын
when Katie was talking in front of the fridge, they werent the keys sitting in the strap there?
@nealewilkinson
@nealewilkinson 3 ай бұрын
spare caravan key in car, spare car key in caravan. all keys marked with phone number, and reward if found, workd this out when it cost me $900 to replce my car keys in alice springs
@nealewilkinson
@nealewilkinson 3 ай бұрын
plus a week with no use of car
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
Ouch!! Yes a good lesson for us too 😳
@TheFeelGoodFamily
@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 ай бұрын
We will get some new extra keys for the van and a new plan in place 😅
@NeilF4x4Crusading
@NeilF4x4Crusading 3 ай бұрын
Look up "one key", that's what I have, they rekey all locks so you only need one key and I keep that key on my key ring with my car keys. Could also put spare van key in the car.
@Peter-e6e5j
@Peter-e6e5j 2 ай бұрын
Wait till the door handle on the inside brakes and see how hard it is to get out
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