Motorhome Skiing France - Part 1- Les Arcs

[@andyglawe7804]

Ahh thanks guys. Didnt need a mention, but was very glad to help you out. Hopefully catch you guys in the flesh sometime, my other half is a fan now 😍. Great to see you had a good time

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

We absolutely loved the Les Lanchettes site and that was all down to you so we are extremely grateful, yes we’ll catch you in the flesh sometime and do an activity whether it be hike bike or snow 😀👍👍👍 cheers…Andy&Michelle

[@CampervanTravelsInDora]

Guys I'm late to the party, only just discovered your channel and I'm pleased to say its fantastic, well done both. I've binged on about 5 vids each night for a week now.

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Thanks 😊, its great to hear you are enjoying our channel and by the sounds of it keeps the view stats up!! 😀 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@tonyotton3028]

I thoroughly enjoy your videos. I love that you both always have a massive smile on your faces & enjoy life so much. Cheers from Australia.

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Thanks Tony 😊, good to know our smiles make it all the way to the other side of the earth! Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@paulvose3177]

Great video, so nice to have a proper catch up with both at the weekend. Paul & Jayne

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Thanks Paul & Jayne, yes we really enjoyed the chilled catch up 😀 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@bobyaxelord7968]

The portable power station looks so wonderful for the rv user. yyds

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Yes, it gives so much more freedom. We find it very useful. It even charges our eBikes😀 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@gazwolves9489]

Nice to see some one so happy 👍

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Thanks Gaz😀 I ( Michelle) was very excited at heading off once more! Thank goodness for editing… that was the calmed down version 🤣🤣🤣 Michelle and Andy

[@astronomenov99]

I'm planning a 3 week ski trip in my self-built winterised motorhome next January So currently binge watching all the relevant videos. Yours is quite watchable! Subscribing!

[@astronomenov99]

I'm also going via Newcastle-Ijmuiden and the autobahn route. Ja! Seeing as I live in Scotland.

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Thanks for Subscribing!👍😀 we are just back from 6 weeks in the Alps, one valuable lesson we learnt this time was not to use Electric for heating in Austria (use the gas) each pitch was individually metered at about €1 a KwH, our elec bill for 6 nights was €147. Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@WattsOccurring]

Hiya, so nice to meet you last weekend. Great video...I must say I had shivers down my back, when you reversed back on that sloping corner, for the bus to go past.

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Hi, nice to meet you too 😀 yes, not the ideal time to meet a bus!! Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@gwynwilliams4877]

Looks amazing. I’ve got to do this trip.

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

It was a good one, we would definitely go back, it was a lovely campsite with great links to the slopes, Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@Scud_and_thesTig]

Some great driving shots; and good use of maps and progress 👍💙❤️

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Thanks 👍 it can be a challenge to tell the story of a road journey in an interesting way😀 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@TheBabblingBrookes]

Finally sat down to watch your last 3 videos, and boy have we missed watching you both 😍 Love the total excitement that you both have and the energy, so infectious. That bus coming down the opposite side on that hair pin bend 😱😱😱😱 Great bridge twirl Michelle, and just about to watch the next episode. Absolute quality as always 😍😍

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Hey...great to see you both at the weekend, even though Cassie can't tell a TopGun Pilot!!🛩 from a Ghostbuster👻 - it was great fun! Cheers...Andy&Michelle 😍

[@TheBabblingBrookes]

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures always great to see you both and to spend some time with you, we appreciate how busy you are 😍 Ghostbusters…🤣🤣🤣 I am so sorry, but still chuckling about my stupidity 😂🤣

[@MeekTravelAdventures]

Lovely video! The footage of the mountains is so beautiful 😍 Very inspiring. Much love from both of us. Xx

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Thanks 😊 lots more beautiful snow and mountain scenery to come in this series from the French Alps 👍 Cheers...Andy&Michelle x

[@CaravanningwiththeCoxs]

Wow! What a start to a new series👍🏻 look forward to seeing more😁

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Thanks Oliver👍😀, just working on the next instalment as we speak! 🎞 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@Garncec]

Fantastic video guys as always!

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Cheers 😊 Andy&Michelle

[@Mcleod280859]

Fab as always. Lesley W.

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Thanks Lesley 😊 Andy&Michelle

[@allandelaplante1614]

Missed you guys! I love the mountains and I also love to drive in the snow with the proper tires. All season...no, no, no! Full snows yes! They are loud on the dry highway but when you need them in the snow or ice you are better off. I am not much of a chain guy as they kick the daylights out of the wheel wells. I am amazed how some actually drive in the dry with them on. The skiing looks great and I love above the treeline skiing. I am interested in how your Katie gets along when the temperature drops. Have fun!

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Yes granted All Terrain are not as good as full Winter but they do have the winter symbol on them and they were very good in the mixed conditions we had. We don't notice any difference in road noise. Didn't know that about the wheel wells though, we'll only use them as a last resort and no longer than necessary, hopefully they stay brand new in the box! Katie was snug and warm in the -12c conditions 😀 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@lyndongeorge]

Hiya guys great video if your leisure battery are close you can use jump leads to jump start your motorhome just a tip for you

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Thanks Lyndon, we did consider that but some were saying online the leisure isn't designed to give the big kick of power all in one go so we waited for breakdown just to be safe, cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@lyndongeorge]

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures you probably got agm batteries on Motorhone which will have more power than Motorhone battery if it’s automatic always jump it under the bonnet there will be a live connection with a + sign so it doesn’t spike engine ecu

[@snarah100]

Hi Guys, just come back from skiing in Tignes and were getting our new camper in 9 days :) :) :) Cant wait and have been watching your vids with interest. What security devices would you reccommend for travelling in europe?

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Hi, we’ve skied Tignes, great place 😀 for security the main thing is park up where it feels right and where there are other van, we have a disclock for the steering wheel and loop the seat belts around the doors if we feel we need to, that doesn’t work on A class MHs though, we also shut all the blinds so nothing is visible, hope that helps…Andy&Michelle

[@snoman1999]

Ahh nice one yr not far from us in Courchevel.. Peisey Nancroix is one of the most beautiful places on the Paradiski 😍 Snow Chains are obligatory in this part of France during the winter, but id be surprised if you ever need them with those BF Goodrich tyres 👍🏼 Id get a heavier set of jump leads as the ones you had were a bit flimsy for yr camper van.. The locals will always help you out with a jump start ⚡️ I wonder if it was yr heating that drained yr battery ? very strange for it to flatten overnight and considering the amount of driving you'd done previously.. Anyhoo we really enjoyed yr Vlog and looking forward to part Deux 🚐💨🇫🇷❤️

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Hi Ian, yes we'll ditch those cheap jump start cables! we actually bought a battery boost from Roady in Borg-Saint-Maurice, that should keep us out of trouble, I think its time for a battery change, sadly we are back home now but planning our next adventure. There's a good chance we'll go back to the same place next year though, we enjoyed it so much ⛷🚠❄️ Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@DPMiniAdventures]

Nice vlog guys. Fingers cross the cold doesn't kill the battery. Maybe some foil insulation around the battery box may help..

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Hi thanks for the advice, we are actually back home now (the vlogs are a few weeks behind) the battery held out thankfully but will get it replaced soon👍 cheers…Andy&Michelle

[@martintooley7440]

love your videos. just got back from skiing ourselves and always wondered what a ski trip in a motorhome would be like? Thoughts on the battery...if its the original since new its probably knackered and will show full charged but will have nothing left overnight. There is usually a date on the battery month/year. replace asap as it can cause issues with the alternator too! constant high draw of current to recharge etc. enjoy those gins! :)

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Hi Martin, I think you are right about the battery, and good advice about the alternator, didn't know that. We can't access the battery very well due to the solar power connections to check for a date but its booked in next week for a replacement now👍 In the meantime we'll just keep drinking those Gin's!! 🤣 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@CaravanVlogger]

"reverse, reverse, don't go over the edge" I'm not sure I'd have been able to say nothing :-) You can't beat the sound of footsteps in the snow!

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

I guess i'm partly to blame for Michelle's nervous disposition in the passenger seat for the places I've driven where I shouldn't have!🤣 Really feel for you with the news about your car, such a horrible thing to happen. Physical deterrents are a pain to use and still not perfect but they do give you extra peace of mind. Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@CaravanVlogger]

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Oh yes, you're to blame :-) Thanks, well it's an excuse to get something different....Don't let the b@stard grind you down, as they say!

[@ShortwaveLog]

I hope the bus driver said thank you.

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

@@ShortwaveLog Yes, they did put there hand up to say thanks! 👍 I still can’t stop laughing at how many times I repeated myself… 🤭😂🙈 Cheers, Michelle

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

@@ShortwaveLog I was too busy looking and trying not fall off the edge 🤣 I'd like to think there was a thank you! 😃 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@johnranson4696]

Great video. Regarding your battery issue if you get a USB plug in charger with a voltage indication from say E bay, you can plug it into the 12v cab 'cigar lighter' socket on the dashboard to read your Van battery voltage. The are only about £3 and can help you independently diagnose whether your van battery is down on voltage.

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Thanks John, that’s a great tip😀 cheers…Andy&Michelle

[@crystalmulti]

Hi both, wonderful vlog, as always. We have stayed on that campsite a few times, great for winter holidays' Mirriam is such a great hostess. Hope to get back there next winter, we love Nancroix, Paisey and Les Arcs. Did you use the yoghurt pot lifts? Quaint! Thanks for sharing the experience. Xxx

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Its great to hear you also have experienced this wonderful campsite😀 Yes Mirriam is lovely and Francois was very helpful giving us tips on which ski runs were best. We may go back again next year too😀 Yes we used the yoghurt pot lifts, apparently they are going to be replacing them, a faster lift would be good but as you say they are so quaint, they were part of the daily ritual! Cheers...Andy&Michelle x

[@crystalmulti]

We will have to tell you about the Via Ferrata up in the valley, you would love it! A guy called Simon helped us have a go at it, he may have been there this year, they’re regulars. (Got good taste! 😊) all the best , Chris n Linda

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

@@crystalmulti oh yes...Francois told us about that, do you know what grade it is, I'm sure we'll pay a visit there in the summer and have a go!😀

[@crystalmulti]

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures it was multiple grade, getting harder as you progress through 3 stages.

[@crystalmulti]

It was relatively easy, I’ve never done VF before or really climbed, bit of scrambling and I was fine. Do you have the gear?

[@pdyakiew]

Hi Andy how did you get on with your sat nav ? Would you recommend it ?

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Hi Mark, we are used to using phones so quite different on the interface but really did pick out some good MH friendly routes, it seems now when I don’t use it I regret it when I end up on a small country road, compared to the mainstream devices like TomTom it’s also much better value for money

[@barrieathey1822]

Great video. I like the enthusiasm. Question: What is the model of your satnav and is it good, I've never hear of CMNAV? Thanks

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Hi Barrie, glad you liked the video 👍 we have the 512mb model with netflix which is without traffic, (there's a link in the description) I would recommend getting a model with traffic. It worked well for us by avoiding smaller roads and low bridges. It's not a mainstream device like Garmin or TomTom but the price is significantly cheaper and it did the job for us, Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Also... if you want to contact them they are very helpful, here is the email: [e-mail]

[@barrieathey1822]

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Many, many thanks for your speedy response. Enjoy your holiday

[@sarahwilliams6384]

When did you go on this trip ...beginning of March...end of April ?

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Beginning of April, we were lucky, they had a big dump of snow just before we arrived😀

[@davidmarek72]

Great video as always, thanks for sharing the ups and downs of your trips. We're thinking about the Ecoflow Delta Mini or the Delta (that has a bit longer running time) but drawn to the Mini. Looks like you're happy with the Mini - powers everything you need and lasts long enough?

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Thanks David, yes the Mini powered everything we tried apart from the electric kettle, (works with the eBikes, Coffee Machine, Remoska, Hair Curlers) It'll charge both the ebikes once from about 15% to full. Really depends if you want more capacity. If you do decide to purchase this link gives us a small commission but the cost to you will be the same 😉 uk.ecoflow.com?aff=22 cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@DolittleCampers]

This made me feel cold to watch. We are thinking about getting a Remoska. Beth Hill swears by hers. Love the editing on the driving footage Andy it was so realistic, you almost had me convinced that you’d allowed Michelle to drive Katie 😜😂 great video to show how important European brake down cover is. Glad you got running again 😊

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

The Remoska is invaluable to us😀 Ha ha, glad you liked the edit on the driving, made us laugh😀 in the next Vlog Michelle will be ski diving!! Our breakdown just came as standard with the Insurance, so glad it did! Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@moowoo100]

Hi Great video again. A quick question, does the ecoflow powerpack charge the ebike batteries? We also love ebikes and are looking for a charging solution when off grid.

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Thanks Stephen 😊 yes it charges the ebikes which was our main need, it has 882wh capacity so enough to boost us for one extra big ride off grid with our 500wh batteries. Got to love the bikes!!🚵‍♀️ cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@Martin37vg]

Hope you got your jump pack . Ditched jump leads a few years ago as most of the time on our own so they a waste of time . You can jump from the engine bay and also check battery voltage with muleteer without having to lift cab floor . Looking forward to seeing you ski Les arcs as been there a good few times . How much these days are the tolls to Alpes as everything gone up? Great vid again.

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Yes we bought a jump pack, the best we could get at the time in the ski resort was one for up to 2.5 engines, ours is 2.3 so should be ok but just a bit concerned it only cost £50! We'll be changing the battery soon anyway even though its been fine since, i think its probably on its way out at nearly 5 years old. We really enjoyed Les Arcs👍😀 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@elainehertwig9259]

Great Video. I saw you have a CMNAV sat nav. I'm looking to upgrade our sat nav as the standard Peugeot is limited. How have you found it?

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Hi Elaine, we found it good for avoiding small roads, it took the stress out of the journey in France, at one point I ignored it because my phone gave me a 20min quicker route and that was a mistake because we ended up on a very steep narrow road! Its not a main stream Garmin or TomTom but it worked perfectly well for us and is a fair bit cheaper. Cheers..Andy&Michelle

[@elainehertwig9259]

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures Thanks

[@ShortwaveLog]

Great video! & well done on all that driving. Is not the 148H 7.4m not 7.62 ? - you haven't taken your bikes as well this time have you.

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Hi Ian, glad you enjoyed it, Yes we have the T148H, I entered the length in feet as 25 before switching the units to metric, just a bit of a rounding issue! 😀 we had the bikes in the garage and unsuccessfully tried to use them on the soft snow!! 🤣 cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@peterfulton176]

What breakdown company did you use, thank you

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Hi Peter, it came with our insurance (comfort insurance) Cheers…Andy&Michelle

[@bartrandsnappy]

Great video. What date was this trip. 👍

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Thanks 😊 the ski part of the trip was the first week in April, Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@mrandmrsjohnstone]

Hi, can I ask if your tyres are 225/75/R16 and the snow chains are Koenig XG-12 Pro 247 please.

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Hi Chris, yes they are. The first set of snow chains we tried on were to small because of the All Terrain extra tread, Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@mrandmrsjohnstone]

Thanks Andy, That’s what I was hoping to hear, as recommendation seems to be 245’s, thanks again.

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Hi actually I need to correct myself, the first set of chains were too large to pick up the slack with the tension system. I guess they over accounted for the extra tread when we tried the first set, either way, the ones we had were a good fit for our tyres😀

[@pjgwiltshire]

Hi there I am a Carthago Chic c line owner. Re the Engine battery. Did you have the entertainment system button on overnight. Ie watching TV or using the radio system. The Entrainment system is wired to the engine battery and not the leisure batteries. So any use draws the amps out of the engine battery. I note you were not on EHU so that and the cold night may have caused an issue. Personally Im not so sure. You would have a long drive until the overnight stop. so the engine battery would be fully charged. It maybe the battery is simply on its way out. The cold nights can cause deep problems but the van was nice and warm so keep an eye on it

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Hi, the entertainment system wasn't on, we've seen the comments on the FB group about this before so always switch it off, the battery is nearly 5 years old now so I think just time to get it changed, it must have been the cold that zapped it, everything else in the van was lovely and warm though 😀👍 Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@pjgwiltshire]

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures indeed ours lasted five years and failed last year during lock down good luck

[@fourwetour6839]

What model of satnav is it? What’s your thoughts on it.

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Hi Barry, its CMNAV systems. (link in the description) The initial start up is slower than using my phone (about 20 seconds) but other than that we are pleased with it, over the last few weeks it really proved itself by avoiding small roads wherever it can, I ignored it at one point because my phone gave me a 20min quicker route and regretted it big time when i ended up on a very stressful tight steep road!!, Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@fourwetour6839]

What model did you go for and is it still performing as expected? Regards Baz

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Hi Baz, we’ve gone for the Camper model with traffic, yes it’s performing well, saving us going down the small roads if there’s a big road option 👍

[@juliaproom6746]

Wow! So jealous. We were all booked to go skiing at the beginning of January but the French border was shut so we couldn’t go 😩.

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Oh thats a shame Julia, hopefully next winter will be a bit more straightforward re getting away, where were you planning to go in January? Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@juliaproom6746]

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures we were going to Puy St Vincent in France.

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

@@juliaproom6746 Just had a google of it, looks lovely 👍just love the Alps

[@RohanTheBT]

Buy a multimeter and learn how to use it! Also, I think you had a battery power pack, you could have put some charge into your engine battery from that. I carry some long cables so in an emergency I can connect my leisure batteries to my engine battery.

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Thanks for the info 😀 I'll look into that...Cheers Andy

[@nicklovell7745]

Just a note your vehicle sizes are wrong 👍

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Hi Nick, good spot, I wondered if anyone would notice! 😀 I had put extra width in to try and stop the Satnav taking us down roads which were only just wide enough but I don't think I needed to so its now 2.23m the length was also not quite right because I entered it in feet and then switched to feet, Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@nicklovell7745]

@@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures yes these sat navs can sometimes give you a surprise, I set main for main roads and untick the smaller roads. Sometimes not the prettiest of routes but generally much safer. Anyway enjoy your travels and perhaps see you at the overlander show if you’re there 👍

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

@@nicklovell7745 yes the stress free drive was worth taking the bigger roads, yes...we'll be at the Overlander show so see you there! 😀Cheers...Andy&Michelle

[@MrDucatiPenigaleV4s]

Get yourselves a lithium battery.

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Didn’t know they did them for the vehicle battery 😀 cheers.. Andy&Michelle