NEW Pump FAILS! Inflatable Tent Farce On TOUGHEST Travel Day EVER, Citroen Ami Camping In ITALY⛺️🚙🇮🇹

[@paulevans4419]

Poor Mr. Boo...he deserved those extra beers!! You brighten our increasingly dark Sunday evenings...please don't ever stop!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks very much!

[@Lawman212]

That tent, though magnificent, does lead to quite the trials of Job.

[@MeandMonAmi]

It gets a real test in ep to come..

[@pencilspencer4795]

You stayed so positive and your patience deserves a medal, well done xxx

[@dansonthetube]

Well, i'm exhausted after just 34 minutes! 😁 Well done, you got there in the end! 👏 I think "Pump it up" may become a musical short of use in future! ❤

[@Sh1tfaceMagee-db3px]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYqaYpx6q6iMjqM I'm not saying tim looks like Elvis costello, NO, NOT ME, oh NO NO NO ...but he does! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKsY3yifdygnbM

[@MeandMonAmi]

I really couldn’t believe we still didn’t have the right pump!

[@avidviewer1]

That was absolutely agonising! You two are absolutely fantastic and I found it extraordinary that you kept on filming when lesser mortals would have given up and headed for the pub. Total respect and thanks so much! 🤗

[@MeandMonAmi]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JayneWheatley-o9e]

Brilliant video .......I did think you might have to sleep in Elton. Well done boys 😊

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks. Mr boo wanted a hotel room

[@bradwb6238]

I am very sorry for you men.... hurts to see your pain...beers urinal and tight hugs... Peace with your charge.. much love my friends😊

[@galenlightened3444]

Greetings from Canada, you two sure get into some messes, always find a solution though, I was watching Twiggy while you were driving, it's easy to see she adores the two of you, the way she looks at both of you. I hope you all had a good long sleep after the day you had, can't wait for the next adventure!!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks very much. She always cheers us up!

[@sandicoppins]

Boys boys boys... Oh dear... The massive sense of relief at the end of all that must have been so good. What a day!!! The sort of stuff that makes a grand story for years to come😊😂😊

[@MeandMonAmi]

Yes it was! Me boo wanted to give in and book a room but I would have been so mad I’d never have slept!

[@MikeinNice]

Another excellent & fun episode! Thank you for the entertainment Tim & Mr Boo!!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks Mike

[@maxcopen4676]

More camping comedy gold! Fantastic 👍

[@MeandMonAmi]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@pamelasoares9214]

"We've literally lost the will to live". We live for your posts :)

[@MeandMonAmi]

Glad you enjoy!

[@paulevans4419]

I watched this episode again last night and enjoyed it as much as the first time, if not more. I introduced a friend to Me and Mon Ami recently and he commented that Mr. Boo doesn't say much.... so wrong!! Mr. Boo is like a silent film star...he says it all with the eyes, a tilt of the head and a slight movement of the lips. You'll have to watch Twiggy tho boys...she's starting to steal the show!

[@MeandMonAmi]

I fear they both steal my thunder!

[@NoWayMrBobby]

Great video, Tim and Mr. Boo. I am almost certain you bought that inferior pump so we could see the lovely expressions of Mr. Boo. 😜 I would have been very frustrated after an hour or so, if you were, you have hidden it well.

[@MeandMonAmi]

The worst bits were off camera for sure. That pump!

[@markpowner8781]

Can highly recommend Sevylor 12v Electric Pump -Ideal for Inflating Air Tent & Awnings.😊

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks! Will check it out

[@andrewthompsonuk1]

I was going to buy one of those tents. Now I will buy the pole version. Once you learn your tent threading poles through is not the end of the world.inever realized they require such a pressure.

[@MeandMonAmi]

To be fair with the right pump (which Christian had on last trip it was easy) but boy do they need to make clear which pump you need!

[@lyndamiller2623]

Omg guys…you must have been shattered..well done on keeping your cool ❤

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks we were

[@craigbeas6111]

What heroes you both are in that gear and that bloody pump 🎉🎉🎉😂

[@billalexander4318]

I wish we could give you more than one like!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks

[@ajb1876]

KZbin sucks, they stopped showing your videos on my feed despite being subscribed. So glad I rediscovered it!

[@MeandMonAmi]

No idea why this happens but glad to have you back!

[@damonoriente736]

'This is what dreams are made of'. 🤣 You guys make great adventures out of the simplest things, and I love it. And seriously, that AMI with the massive roof bag at Casino in MC..... you don't see that everyday . Cheers again from Vancouver Canada

[@MeandMonAmi]

Monagasques will all be getting one!

[@damonoriente736]

@@MeandMonAmi Me too, because fashion is my life!

[@petersimonsen9278]

Probably the best video ever 🤪

[@tteric67]

How did that happen? 🤣😂think the other campers were happy you were in a remote corner now! And all this to get a cute italian in your tent in the dark!

[@GeoffRoderick]

I enjoyed that so much!!! It reminded me of my first boyfriend and camping in 1974 trying tp it the tent up in the dark. The following morning all the other campers were laughing at our wonky attempt. I love your videos guys

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thankfully we were hidden behind that bush!

[@kevinvoogt]

Both of you are so great.❤ Trail and error, but you both keep going. Love how keep up the spirit and still have fun. Can't wait to see what's next ❤

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks so much!

[@haydne]

I love the comments that go right over Mr Boo's head, you have to be of a certain age, like me, to understand them! Keep doing them! Us young 67 year olds love them 😂 (I think I'm 40! How the hell did I get to 67?) 😂

[@MeandMonAmi]

I’m definitely 40

[@andyshacks7812]

OMG - what an absolute nightmare. I wouldn’t have blamed you if you’d had 10 beers! At least no thunderstorm this time !

[@MeandMonAmi]

Just you wait….

[@ianjackson8643]

When we used to camp in France we used to have a Pernod ice and water once we arrived at the site then another when half way through setting up and then still another when finished by teatime we didnt care about any problems

[@MeandMonAmi]

I know myself. no tent would be built!

[@ianjackson8643]

@@MeandMonAmi and is that a bad thing lol

[@richardcastle9341]

Well done boys, got it up eventually… Don’t you think Mr Boo was taking the pxxx with his gift? 😉 Enjoy your holiday! X

[@MeandMonAmi]

It has a luminous top!

[@achmadosman9807]

Another joyful (not) adventure. Lots of nostalgia for Yorkshire and Camelot. I have a question for you, I noticed that the steering is very heavy at low speeds. Are your tyre pressures alright? 😮

[@MeandMonAmi]

We re did them the other day as they were low!

[@pauljohnson2430]

That was very entertaining and I think we all felt for you, 'All the gear and no idea came to mind' .Seriously look at getting a 'Dometic Gale Electric Pump' it will do the job and is quiet compact, I use one with my Go-Pod air awning. Credit to Mr Boo for not murdering you several times 😄

[@MeandMonAmi]

Indeed! And thanks

[@lookoutleo]

Dear Mr Citroen , the roof of our Ami seems to have fallen off, we've no idea why :)

[@MeandMonAmi]

That’s possible!

[@kennethr2525]

Great vlog guys you two are amazing ❤

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thank you so much!!

[@Rohol64]

Some people in the comments don't understand that we want the Ami drama every Sunday... More drama please! Great content! Praying for the roof of the Ami.. 😅 Stay pumped!

[@tomccycle60]

I chuckled for 30 minutes!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks very much

[@michellesimmonds-nutt9409]

Wow guys I’m amazed how you keep calm and find a solution my hubby would of thrown all the pumps a great distance 😂 another great vlog 😂 ❤

[@MeandMonAmi]

I edit my toy throwing!

[@michellesimmonds-nutt9409]

@@MeandMonAmi 🤣🤣

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

Throbbing roof box… I’ve seen it all. The coastal road is beautiful

[@MeandMonAmi]

It is

[@markwatson2967]

Maybe this is too old school, but a tent with flexible poles will likely be lighter and easier to put up, AND it wont need a multiplicity of heavy pumps or power, either. I estimate the extra weight from the pumps and fabric inflateable tubes outweigh any benefit, quite literally. Another option, and this is dearer, but could be way more fun, get another Ami. One each and split the load. Mr B can take the food, and race ahead to get all the erecting done. Anyways, enjoy your rain free week. At least getting the thing down will be easy.....

[@MeandMonAmi]

We thought about a second ami but we don’t really have the parking space

[@lucius574]

There is a problem with Enel X way chargers everywhere, a friend was recently in Spain and he could not start charging at them as well. So try and avoid them!👍

[@MeandMonAmi]

We’ve always had luck with them til we went to Lidl!

[@Sh1tfaceMagee-db3px]

AS PER LAST WEEK only one I trust (no cheaper) RING RAC 620 solid small kit in a bag) would inflate mr boo's paddleboard a piece of cake, air matresses, & tyres for vehicles much bigger than elton, whilst you'd still need some dedicated adaptors (or try the soft drinks bottle cap trick (hobby drill for a cut out|) it is a cracking bit of kit that has a proper pressure cylinder barrel giving it all the grunt you need.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks

[@bobogliddabrun]

You guys crack me up!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Merci

[@EuFaloDeCarro]

Always a joy when a new video comes up! ❤

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks

[@Staronqueen]

This reminds me of National Lampoon’s Vacation. You two are the modern Greanwalds😂 😂😂

[@ChristineF55]

Our US charges are also in the sunshine. In the southern states it's brutal. I have a VW ID 4. Thank goodness I can do most of my charging at home. However during the summer in SC I have to leave the car outside instead of charging it in the garage. Haha

[@MeandMonAmi]

It’s a real issue and no planners seem to have thought about it

[@carolc8250]

Hi Guys! From your subscriber who recommended Ste. Agnes ... you ought to visit Castel Vittorio while you're there and eat at Osteria del Portico. You will enjoy it! My husband says the rabbit is fabulous. Looking forward to seeing you again next week! Happy Camping!!

[@MeandMonAmi]

We went there on a previous Italian video and loved it!

[@carolc8250]

Oh that's right. We saw that video. Thanks for your response. Have a great week ahead.

[@BarbaraShahvandi]

...and now we get bit into death 😂😂😂You two😂😂

[@uweinhamburg]

I don't know if the designers of the bag have thought about if it is a fantastic idea to make it black for a climate like the Riviera.. The expression of Twiggy at 4:20 !! 'I know my huumans are stupid, but i will protect them if anything happens!!' Villages and lunches - sounds like a great idea 😂Stay safe and stay charged!! ❤

[@MeandMonAmi]

Next week!

[@Cassius2357]

...What could possibly go wrong😂

[@paulboardman01]

a lot nicer than here atm

[@coconuts2361]

I was betting the Monegasque Police would not let you enter the country. And they did! Things are just not the same they used to be in Monaco. Hope you have (or you had) a nice, quiet, peacful and dry holiday in Italy. We shall see... Saluti da Sanremo. ☺

[@MeandMonAmi]

Some lovely stuff to come but dry? Oh boy…

[@akirantanen2944]

Mr Boo's lucky Kreuzberg travel shirt did not do the magic this time...😮 Hope you can relax guy's folloving day's

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks

[@thomasbjurstrom6480]

Just hilarious on hindsight!

[@mikehipperson]

I have trouble keeping it up too but the doctor prescribed some blue pills that seem to do the job! 😜😜😜

[@TheDarkLandsMusic]

Proper comedians...

[@farfromberlin]

lol, love the drama! But dahlings, you are not going to get things stiff with those little darkroom pumps.. you need a large cylinder pump like “Intex Double Quick III Hand Pump”. I have an inflatable tent from Decath from 5 years ago and they sold these similar pumps for the tent (I think your tent instructions have a picture of it). They did not give them away with each tent as people do upgrade and end up with 3-4 tents but can use one pump. It works super fast (but get the largest)

[@MeandMonAmi]

Indeed but we have a very small car that is overstuffed already so we went for the electric which really isn’t up to it. Some electric are..

[@michaeltucker5752]

Oh dear😢 another camping mishap…I am aware that perseverance pays off, but maybe a rethink is in order…please get a foot pump if you continue to use this inflatable tent, you can pump with your foot and drink a beer or glass of wine at the same time😊..Amazon has 4 person tents for around $40 USD, and non inflatable and easier to pack..foot pumps around $20 USD..can’t wait to see next week’s video..thanks for sharing❤

[@MeandMonAmi]

The tent is great (see coming eps) but we need a higher volume pump for sure

[@MegaBreadvan]

I was a bit worried about the big load on Elton, the plastic roof looked a bit bowed on the interior shots. Hopefully with the heat it didn't cause any permanent damage. Am guessing the plastic is about the same thickness as on the roof of the cab on my plaggy van. My French wife had a good giggle at the double-entendres '(Isn't it funny how that term doesn't work in French?). I think you have a new French fan of your channel. Sunday nights won't be the same again. LOL

[@MeandMonAmi]

You’re in trouble now! Roof seems ok I think

[@MegaBreadvan]

@@MeandMonAmi Yes I think we are, a Rosbif and a Froggie having a good giggle watching your videos. LOL

[@jimbradbury7470]

Mr. Boo is a saint.

[@dlschgo]

There are pumps like that that do work. Maybe some kind manufacturer will send you one. Not every item on Amazon does what it says.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Yes oddly I think flextail do them who sent us their mosquito defender. But you would think the decathlon one would do it…

[@DonLaPierre-ho8ng]

Literally lost the will to live. 😝. That’s why I would say to mom and dad what do you mean we’re going camping? Why do we need to pretend to be poor ? 😝 too funny. Beautiful area ♥️ the 3 of u

[@MeandMonAmi]

You did warn us…

[@Aussie-HJW]

Can't say I've seen a tent before that could use a little blue pill 😉

[@MeandMonAmi]

Indeed!

[@ritascappaticci767]

Wow...a new video,we were looking forward. To see you

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

I wonder i a custom modification workshop could install mounts for a firm roof rack. Imstead of using the inflatable strap mount rack. Would be nice to avoid the strap mount through the door frame, during rain storms.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Yes though apart from the rain issue it does work really well

[@simonclews]

Love Mr. Boo's sing-song "Bonjour!" to the potentially relevant policeman. 🤣 Although I can't imagine that that approach might have had the desired effect had you been observed breaking the law.

[@MeandMonAmi]

No I think they have their own rules in Monaco. I was once threatened with camera confiscation in casino square!

[@richardhall263]

Well done mission accomplished.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks

[@terrortorn]

Considering you did a video on how one of these Ami's overturned, you are doing you best to star in another one.

[@thomasjpuleo8112]

Stoaf (stuff), woan (one), poamp (pump), boas (bus). I am finally understanding the accent.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Do I have an accent?

[@joanrojas9084]

I totally relate to Mr. Boo; by the look on his face - the doubled size of his gorgeous eyes - and by the way he is white-knuckling his door - he seems to be internalizing the 59 K of tension. Tim by contrast - lets his tension escape through his vocal cords … hahaha! I’m only 5:56 in … can’t wait to see who breaks first! ❤ said in love.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks Joan!

[@bobbyrudki3851]

Well I can see you had some trouble getting it up In the dark 😂

[@stevenfennell7020]

Decathlon has an identical 2 bedroom tent to yours minus the fancy inflatable parts, just four old fashioned collapsing poles. Much cheaper as well.Around 250 euro i think. Bring yours back and tell them it doesnt inflate properly, they should take it back without any bother. Of course a tent that pitches without fuss might be less entertaining for the subscribers!

[@MeandMonAmi]

They are heavier than the inflatable. It’s not the tent it’s the ruddy stupid electric pump. The 12£ works but we splashed out!

[@carolinedurocher8377]

at least no rain so far, 🤭the spell is over?

[@MeandMonAmi]

Just wait…

[@ericmdavies55]

Thanks for all the tips for visiting Villefrance and Menton. We’re in Villefrance today 9/22 2:02 on vacation. We’ll look out for you guys. Hoping to meet you. We’ll be in Menton until the 29th if you want to meet up and we’ll treat you to a meal if you have time.

[@michaelthomas3646]

from what I have personally experienced battery powered pumps never have enough puff to blow a house of straw down!! so it would have to be an electric pump for the tent and for air beds. even though it is extra size when it comes to electric pumps sometimes you just got to give in even though you try to cut back on lauggage size a good pump is a must have. maybe the type of thing power banks should look into expanding into as the market is there as most people who got the power banks have got them for camping, backup supply for an electric car, or for hiking, so handy to always have a pump. trouble is the heat the motor produces, but maybe a way that a power bank brand should look into developing.

[@MeandMonAmi]

The battery one we have for car and bikes is great but you need a much bigger capacity for this tent (as we learned!)

[@Susurrate-qi5zw]

I hope Elton doesn't collapse under the weight 😮

[@MeandMonAmi]

Indeed!

[@johnsteel6601]

Well me and Mrs S watched your inflating with hilarity, both having much experience with inflatable caravan awnings, we added 'that won't work, neither will that, that's not powerful enough" we thought you were destined to sleep under the 🌟🌟✨

[@MeandMonAmi]

So did we!

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

You'll need a different adapter for chargers with tethered type-2 cable. You need one with a socket like on a car. The pins in your adapter are too short to make contact. This i by design, to make it impossible to use type-2 cables as extensions for each other.

[@tuk841ian]

That's correct - it's designed so you can't "extend" tethered/extension leads, so Amis cannot charge from any station with a tethered cable outlet.

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

@@tuk841ian I know there are adapters available to charge Type 2 vehicles from tethered Type 1 chargers, and I believe there are adapters that work the other way around as well. I haven't seen adapters that allow you to connect a tethered Type 2 charger to a Schuko socket, but I believe it should be fairly straightforward to create one. You would just need a circuit between the PP, CP, and PE pins to trick the charging station into believing a car is connected. Then, L1, N, and PE could be connected to a Schuko extension socket. I'm not familiar with the specific details of the protocol, but I don't see why it would be difficult to make.

[@larshelmin]

Oh the pressure of the heat and the charging but not enough pressure in the tent.

[@MeandMonAmi]

The irony!

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

All-in-all, I’m going to say that this has been a success (so far). The weather has been excellent. Looking forward to next weeks.😉😂👍❤️🥂

[@MeandMonAmi]

Just wait for the weather…

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

@@MeandMonAmi 😂 say no more 😉🤞😂

[@vikingsystem]

Well, inflating the tent turned into a real nightmare. Those pumps are absolutely useless, and they really mislead people by selling them, It seemed like you were absolutely exhausted by it all, Tim.

[@MeandMonAmi]

I couldn’t actually believe we’d got the wrong pump again!

[@alejandrayalanbowman367]

Buonasera, miei amici dalla Spagna. A good job you weren't going to Tipperary. What about Jack Brabham? OMG you two do have some misfortune. It's fortunate that you aren't dependent upon blow-up dolls! It's not necessarily the pressure that you need from the pump, it is also volume. It's not only stay charged you want, it is also stay inflated.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Yes you are right which is why the simple ones they use for paddle boards would have worked but everyone on the site seemed to have battery pumps like ours now. Progress!

[@Zolitare]

Poor Elton, suffering with all that top heavy load, & definitely needs a good clean! Better see if anyone is willing to send you some professional ‘car’ cleaning products 😀

[@MeandMonAmi]

Yes we get offered so many things but never car cleaning products. They obviously think we are irredeemable

[@Jamienomore]

Just think...If you had two Foot Pumps and used them to blow up the Tent, you could have been exercising at the same time to keep fit.Ha!Ha!🧸🧸🐕🚙

[@MeandMonAmi]

True dat!

[@thomasjpuleo8112]

I am just waiting for the episode in which we see Mr Boo and Twiggy driving off alone with smiles on their faces. What happened to Tim?

[@MeandMonAmi]

That’s funnu

[@annashealthylifeeverything8583]

sorry but I have seen on citroen ami's website that ami can't carry luggage because of it's structure. what do you think about it? risk for a roll over? or any other possible problems?

[@MeandMonAmi]

I suspect they don’t think the frame is that strong. Was the 2cv’s though..?

[@annashealthylifeeverything8583]

@@MeandMonAmi probably not 😂. it has also limitations for the load as well because a quadrocicle

[@wilgipp4653]

The sucking blower. Proves miracles do not exist. The fine tuning these camping trips will lead to a vacation. You will succeed!

[@MeandMonAmi]

We keep saying that but…

[@michellehughes1537]

Mr Boo 😂 is finally getting it up 😂😂.

[@BrainyBrunetteBarbie]

The look of terror on Mr. Boo’s face is cracking me up. You two certainly get into interesting situations. Lol

[@tteric67]

@@BrainyBrunetteBarbie Mr Boo has to endure a lot of torture, for sure!

[@BrainyBrunetteBarbie]

@@tteric67 he really does!

[@teddyboysdontknit810]

This August, Police in south-west France stopped and fined a motorist as he was carrying over half a ton of goods on the roof of his car. Beware and be careful we don't want Mr Boo behind bars!

[@MyBjornE]

You would need a bigger car because there will come a day when your car roof will give way, because you are just loading more and more

[@attract1234]

You wll get it right next time stay pumped.😂😂😂

[@MeandMonAmi]

We will!!

[@jackoneil3933]

Well there's truth in advertising and hope in marketing, and might they sell the inflatable tents just to sell all the bits of hope that leave the buyer hopeless? At 32:10 Mr. Boo's surprise gift looks suspiciously like what's provided to old blokes on their backside in hospital or the "pilot's friend" featured on the back pages of old pilot's magazines, but they had both 'his and her's' models, the lady's with a "no spill adapter... "Jack and Jill's" John I think they used to call them.

[@MeandMonAmi]

You certainly need the RIGHT pump!

[@FredFox-m9v]

Male Urinal ? We just use old drinks bottles, mind you, when you get thirsty in the middle of the night, you have to be careful not to choose the orange juice.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Indeed!!

[@NormanF62]

A hassle carrying all that stuff on Elton! A Citroen 2CV would be a better fit for your camping lifestyle: low cost, low maintenance, expanded carrying space, no range anxiety and it has one advantage over Elton: you can go off road with it and park it where you fancy! Which French families did for generations. Guys, you really don’t want spend two hours packing everything up and then worrying about whether it will remain secure on the roof! Relegate Elton to day trips around town.

[@RobertLund-d7d]

Too hot to charge ! It can also be too cold to charge. I ll stick to my petrol car thsnks.

[@user-ys4og2vv8k]

It won't stay up.... hahahaha 🤣🤣🤣

[@GaryGould-w3i]

Don't buy a bigger car or a petrol car. If you do, what would these videos be about ?

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

Whether to blow or suck, always confused me. 😉❤️🥂

[@worldcapers]

Carry on Camping eek! Noooooo! Its all in the name of entertainment. Whow that was a rough day!

[@MeandMonAmi]

It was

[@timnicholls9827]

What a terrible day. Those tiny charges are useless. Rather than a heavy old foot charger which would be exhausting in the heat, why not an Astra A1 portable charger meant for car tyres? You get 20 minutes continuous use up to 160 psi. Very compact and not as heavy as a foot pump Obviously you could have a second battery (charged!!) as backup. Makes short work of inflating a flat tyre from scratch. The other alternative is a stirrup pump for bikes if ever. Lidl (ahem) sometimes sell them. Bike shops use them.

[@MeandMonAmi]

We have a battery one for the car which is great but we just couldn’t get the seal with it for the tent

[@InAltissimus]

Walk walk trudge trudge Slog slog travel travel March march trudge trudge Slog slog travel travel Lumber lumber plod plod Shuffle shuffle talk. [Sondheim] That could be the storyboard for most of your episodes 🙂

[@ewanstevenson]

Not sure what it is about your pump that's giving me flashbacks to Horse in the phonebox scene from The Full Monty! 🍆😂

[@MeandMonAmi]

🤭