NIGHTMARE at Vanlife Festival '22 - Stratford Upon Avon

It's Summer Festival season and this week, we were at the brand new 'Vanlife Festival', held at the Stratford-Upon-Avon Racecourse.
This was one hell of a BIG show with more campervans, motorhomes and trucks than you could even get round to seeing.
Although the show was an awesome success, it wasn't without its nightmare for us personally as our leisure batteries went and got fried and died!
With rapidly depleting power, the vanlife community came together to help us out.
Camping was available from the week before so we took full advantage and stayed the week with friends, both old and new.
Our off grid power set up, took a turn and failed us miserably when our old AGM batteries died & would take no further charge.
Fear not, as word spread, the community heard, helping hands arrived and ENERGY MONKEY offered to drop everything and see us at their warehouse/workshop an hour away as we left and travelled towards Cornwall.
With a new 'Victron Energy' Lithium Power set up installed, our travels were well and truly back on track for the Summer!
ENERGY MONKEY - www.energymonkey.co.uk - 01452 699300
AUTOELEC Wiltshire - 07542 844822
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[@AlexJacksonSmith]

The singing is superb... really lovely.

[@OurVanTales]

Thank you! 🫶

[@Witteringtrucker]

Vanlife Fest was my first proper festival and it was brilliant.

[@OurVanTales]

We loved it too…We’ll certainly aim to go back next year 🙌

[@marksadventures3889]

The beautiful people ♥ are back Andy and Lynds. Love you both. Plus of course the best music. I can't wait to get my van.

[@OurVanTales]

Cheers so much Mark mate, BIG love fella 🫶👊🏼

[@vincenthooper7588]

Hi guys, I love your music, and your videos. ps the airstream is amazing ❤

[@OurVanTales]

Cheers Vince mate 🫶🙌

[@ChrisSloanes]

Absolute pleasure to meet you both. The van was amazing as was the vanlife show. Great video as per.

[@Lyndsey1981]

Awe we love you guys! Must catch up and do some adventures 😜❤️

[@OurVanTales]

Cheers fella, so pleased we finally met mate 👊🏼

[@Peter-li6mf]

😂😂😮😂

[@petehall9827]

What a great video,such an easy entertaining watch.We're looking forward to our first Van Life in June.

[@OurVanTales]

Thanks Pete mate, we’ll see you there! 🙌

[@petehall9827]

@@OurVanTales Definitely!Look out for the yellow Transit 👊

[@daveclarke6986]

Hi guys another Wow wow Great video I’ve got the answer for your Solar problems just nip over to Western Australia sunshine all year round 🇦🇺👍😎🍻

[@OurVanTales]

Ha, wouldn’t that be nice! 🥰🙌

[@Lyndsey1981]

Ah man I used to live in Byron bay! Loved Australia 🇦🇺 would love to come back over! Xx

[@garethpearson174]

Top job love watching you two 👍👍👍❤️

[@OurVanTales]

Cheers chap! 👊🏼

[@bruceblack4733]

Great vid guys first time i watched you lived in a converted mini bus for 6 year before moving to Spain 3 years ago i am amazed now at how many folk have chosen this way of life lifts my heart thank you 💕

[@OurVanTales]

How lovely…We’ve yet to get that far yet but we’re coming! 🥰🙌

[@jessvandelife2523]

Best bit of VLF for me was meeting Lyndsey and having a look at the van. Can’t wait to to see you all again! Safe travels 🫶🏻

[@Lyndsey1981]

Awe 🥰❤️

[@OurVanTales]

🥰

[@FOXY-2023]

Looks amazing bunch of vans and people , all in sinq and like minded . Jealous of your life and travels. Stay safe

[@OurVanTales]

Thank you so much…🫶🙌

[@christinamacintyre9972]

Thanks for another - awesomely edited video, Lindsey (spelling!) voice is amazing re singing

[@OurVanTales]

Awe thank you lovely 🥰

[@asaandthemarchharepart267]

That was a absolutely fantastic vlog. 30 minutes of pure joy and awesomeness. So many beautiful and amazing people in one place. Love and Big Hugs Both ❤

[@OurVanTales]

Awe Thank you so much! Much love back ya 🥰

[@craigjohnson5389]

amazing guys, so chilled, easy to watch, im a vanlifer, hopefully i get a chance to meet up one day. Please keep posting

[@Adz]

I love how you captured the community spirit of the event. Great vid!

[@OurVanTales]

Cheers Adz, great to meet you mate 👊🏼

[@Lyndsey1981]

So good to meet you guys! Must do a catch up one time, think we’d all have a right laugh 😜🙌❤️

[@urbanarkoverland]

Nice watch that mate. Glad you got sorted in the end brother 💪🏻

[@OurVanTales]

Ahhh mate, the peace of mind of a great system - Priceless 👊🏼

[@jamieh2239]

Lovely meeting you both at the Van Life show. Beautiful van and both such lovely people! Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@OurVanTales]

Lovely to meet you too fella 👊🏼😜

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Great vlog glad to see you got your power issues sorted it was nice to meet you guys

[@OurVanTales]

Cheers mate, great to meet you properly too! 👊🏼

[@sylviapage8572]

You always post a great video, loads of content and really entertaining. Thanks.

[@OurVanTales]

Thank you Sylvia! 🥰

[@timwells3056]

Love the vibe if this !! 63 year old ex hippy just re found my mojo thanks guys Timmy xx

[@OurVanTales]

Yes Timmy! Welcome back beautiful 🥰👊🏼

[@Escplans]

Nice to meet you guys at the festival! Nice vlog of your time there. Glad you got your power sorted 😊

[@OurVanTales]

Great to meet you too! Yeah, we have plenty of power now 💪👊🏼

[@courtsandmeeks]

Loved watching the event back through your eyes 👀 felt like I was back there again. Absolutely gutted I missed Lyndsey's breath work session, it looked so powerful! Still desperate to try that cacao next time we see you 🍫☕

[@OurVanTales]

Cheers….We’ll deffo see ya soon! Look forward to it 🥰🙌

[@chow24]

Great video guys.....Your solar panels look blue the old school ones

[@OurVanTales]

Ha. Must be the way the light catches ‘em? 🥰🙌

[@angloplacedetecting]

You guys are rocking it!

[@OurVanTales]

Cheers! 🙌

[@matthewkay1992]

Brilliant please keep them coming 🙌

[@OurVanTales]

Cheers Matt…Will do! 🙌

[@marthaandthevandwellers9659]

Can't believe our paths have never crossed, so great to meet you guys n lyndsey...what can I say... shamanic healing rocks 🤜🤛 see you again at vanlife eats, safe travels guys 💜🦓

[@OurVanTales]

It was such a pleasure to meet you. Can’t wait to see you again soon for some magic 🙌🥰

[@overlandready]

Just remember you can't charge lithium in negative temperatures! Also with all the extra kit you really need, over a 10 year period of time you pay more than £300 for lithium with no real benefits other than weight. Oh, that is if the lithium's last 10 years. I just went through a customer's vehicle that the Lithium's lasted less than 1 and fail to charge and drop quicker than the comparitive L/A batteries... So, he's actually gone back to Lead Acid batteries.

[@OurVanTales]

I’d heard the temperature issue, but mines positioned in the heart of the inside van so I’m confident it’s nice & snuggly 🤞

[@IronMountainx]

Nothing like this when myself and the loverly wife travelled all over Europe in our van some 30yrs ago. "Van Life" was not a thing back then and we were able to park where we wanted all over Europe and the Uk with no bother. we had the awesome locations all to ourselves, beaches, view points, alpine meadows etc. We still motorhome, however the attitude to van travellers has changed somewhat sadly. Happy travels, enjoy every moment.

[@OurVanTales]

Thank you so much! Sounds idyllic back in the day - Just beautiful 🥰

[@ProjectCamper]

Awesome video, nice to say a passing hello, glad you the battery system sorted and welcome to the blue side 👍👍

[@OurVanTales]

Cheers chap, it’s a game changer! 👊🏼

[@whitevanandTshirtman13]

Really can't wait to get out and about next year, you two enthuse me immensely to live the van life👍🏻

[@OurVanTales]

Good to hear it Dave….Get on the open road mate, it’s always an adventure 🙌

[@Great-to-be]

Epic vid from you guys as always. Just keep ‘em comin’. Peace out. ❤

[@OurVanTales]

Cheers Jay! 👊🏼

[@ant_hart]

Hey guys, was great to meet you at the show😊 it sickens me your actually even cooler in real life!haha🤩 lyndsey’s voice is amazing btw! That van of yours is a stunner too! wish I’d known you had an electrics prob I’m a spark so could have looked if I’d known mate. Hope to see you guys again in the future 👍🏼 Ant n Cat

[@OurVanTales]

Awe cheers Ant n Cat you pair of lovelies….Very kind of you! See you again soon 🤞🥰

[@paullawrence8572]

Great vlog! Thanks 👌

[@OurVanTales]

Cheers fella! 🙌

[@Billyboy571]

Great to meet you in Stratford Andy, the Mazda Bongo will be back on the road(MOT next Fri)👌 Have fun!

[@OurVanTales]

YES! Well done mate, see you out there 👊🏼

[@Billyboy571]

@@OurVanTales 🚐👌

[@misscliffgrows]

It looked such a good event! We had bought tickets for the Sunday but were struck down by Covid so unfortunately had to give it a miss 😞 hoping that we'll be able to attend next year!

[@OurVanTales]

Gutting….Catch you next time for sure! 🥰🙌

[@offshoretomorrow3346]

I've had lead/acid leisure batteries for 6 years now and they're still perfect. The (little known)secret is: always have a voltmeter and avoid letting it drop below 12.65 V (no load). That is the starting point for sulphating which will eventually kill the batteries.

[@OurVanTales]

Sounds like there are better ways to care for and maintain AGM’s but since I killed them anyway, the Lithium route has been a game changer in terms of convenience, control and all important weight saving….I couldn’t be happier with the outcome 🙌

[@mbrider56]

Awesome stuff guys, hoping the new electrical set up will improve things Andy 🙌🏻

[@OurVanTales]

Cheers Paul, the new system gives total peace of mind mate 🙌

[@theangrygingerthebananavan4207]

Really enjoyed Vanlife Festival, never ventured near Camp Creator other than walk by on the morning dog walk. Saw some absolutely brilliant builds in the main Camping area. Glad you got you 12v issue sorted, if my Lottery numbers come up I might follow your example.

[@OurVanTales]

There were some awesome vans throughout all areas of the festival right? We really enjoyed it too. Ahh man, the new Lithium set up is a game changer, well worth the money for the peace of mind & massive power boost! 👊🏼💪

[@theangrygingerthebananavan4207]

@@OurVanTales something to consider for the future VLF was so good, reminded me of how the VW events used to be years back. Nice to see No cashing in on a “scene” from Damo, many others should take note and follow his lead

[@pathfinder303]

Perhaps a toilet in the van in the design stage would help at the meeting.😉

[@OurVanTales]

We do have a toilet onboard 😉🙌

[@TheBabblingBrookes]

Great intensity from start to finish. 30 minutes just flew by with tons of great content. Nice balance of van tours, people and capture of the show. You guys flow so easily together. Keep it up. Love you guys. ❤️

[@OurVanTales]

Cheers guys….Much love back at ya! 🥰

[@Lyndsey1981]

Awe I love you guys 🥰❤️

[@TheBabblingBrookes]

@@Lyndsey1981 😍❤️😍

[@matthewkeating6970]

great vid

[@OurVanTales]

Cheers fella! 🙌

[@vandox21]

Great vlog 🤘🏻

[@OurVanTales]

Cheers mate 👊🏼

[@Professionalmoochers]

We passed you a number of times to say hi but you were more popular than the pizza van 😂 Gutted our hangover prevented us doing the breath work but we’ll definitely be seeing you at van life eats big picnic 🙏🏼

[@OurVanTales]

Hahaha Made us chuckle 🤭 See you there fella! 🙌

[@greigallan1973]

Great video. Love the camera work.

[@OurVanTales]

Cheers fella, appreciate that mate! 👊🏼

[@greigallan1973]

@@OurVanTales we actually spoke about 3 months ago with you. My wife and I came and spoke to you both at international campervan show at Stratford. Totally forgot to look you up on KZbin to follow you both then randomly you popped up on a search. I was thinking I’ve met you lol. Anyway glad I’ve found your channel. Look forward to watching more content. Glad you sorted the battery issues. I’m sure we spoke about that too, as I had just upgraded my batteries to liFepo4 lithium. 👍

[@OurVanTales]

@@greigallan1973 Honestly, the change to Lithium couldn't have come soon enough...Game changer right?

[@greigallan1973]

@@OurVanTales total game changer.

[@davidbloomfield4135]

lithium is the game changer mate, were going over to it later this year

[@OurVanTales]

I couldn’t be happier mate 🙌

[@ZerHour]

Great video guys What form of meditation is it that the people were learning ?

[@OurVanTales]

Thank you, it’s conscious connected breath work 🫶

[@charlessamways7766]

Great content as always mate. I can’t wait to get a van Andy. That one last week fell through. Anyone reading this got a van or semi conversion for about £1500 I’ll have cash on the 20th august. Please get in touch. It’s getting serious and I need a home basically. 😞 Can’t wait to be part of the club. Haha. Xxx

[@OurVanTales]

Ahhh no, so sorry to hear that mate….Fingers crossed for ya! 🤞

[@charlessamways7766]

@@OurVanTales I’ll get there mate. I’ve set my intention to the universe and she knows I’m open to receiving my abundance of freedom. I can’t wait to meet you two on the road. I’ve got a surprise to share with you and especially Lyndsey. 🙌🙌🙌 But I’m not telling you. Hahaha. It’s a surprise. I will be a gift from the universe for you both that night. ☺️☺️🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@OurVanTales]

Wicked….Look forward to it mate. See you soon 🙌

[@virtualunreality8326]

I wondered why there were so many vans around! Just on my doorstep too... wish I could have had a look around as I'm aiming to build a camper to tour Europe. What's it like taking them on the cross channel ferry... is there any limit on how old they are? Incidentally if you want to practise yoga, there is quite a large following around here. Thanks for the video.

[@OurVanTales]

Cheers so much! If you’re keen to see lots of vans on show, check out the Overland & Adventure Show, again at Stratford Racecourse mid September 🙌

[@fewtrell66]

Great video … can I pls ask what music tune is used at 24 mins … thank you 😎👍

[@chrisbarber1187]

I'm sure you've been asked n posted this answer somewhere before, but what make n type of wheels are on your Van ? They look amazing!

[@OurVanTales]

Cheers Chris mate, they are 17” Black Rhino ‘Warlords’ 👊🏼

[@chrisbarber1187]

@@OurVanTales Love watching your journey through life too, my dogs always have a little grrr when Blue comes on 😂 Hopefully we'll bump into you both somewhere, don't suppose you've off to the NEC on the Saturday? Much love to you all x

[@leethompson2476]

Were did you get the spot light brackets from on your scutel panle

[@OurVanTales]

Hey Lee, they are actually attached to the bonnet brackets, super simple yet very clever and only minutes to fit. I got them from rhodesvans.co.uk 🙌

[@brazthagod5840]

My mum is selling her splitty, I think it's up for just under 30k

[@OurVanTales]

Cool, I love those vans…Out of our budget tho 😔

[@flapsfalkland5181]

New subscriber! brilliant video guys 👍👍❤️ @bettyourcampervan xx

[@OurVanTales]

Cheers fella, appreciate that! (We’re over to yours too 🥰👊🏼)

[@flapsfalkland5181]

@@OurVanTales thank you 👍👍👍👍