As a driver from the United States, and in particular, from Northern California, I was in Scotland last October, and drove over 1000 miles. I found Scottish drivers to be very polite, and generally observed the speed limit.
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you had a nice experience driving in Scotland!
I love finding your channel!! New subscriber! Oh I love a good manual transmission so fun to drive. I appreciate your enthusiasm. I have an oldie 1977 Ford 350 van with a high top roof. It is a beast… and has a whole history. I’ve never drove anything so huge. I purchased it for a very low price and put some funds into getting the motor running well. Someday I’d love to have a nicer van, but for now I’ve had a blast taking it on local trails and decorating the interior. Good luck on your journeys in your home country.
@ruthaisling11 ай бұрын
That sounds so amazing, is that in the USA? It looks so awesome there for van travel! I hope you enjoy your trips!
@oasisuxs Жыл бұрын
心配してました、元気な姿を見れて何よりです、治安は日本と違うから安全に健康で過ごしてくださいね。
@anitagofradump8366Ай бұрын
Lovely van! If its an ex post van it may be fitted with a speed limiter set to 60mph but can be removed if not already. 👍
@Chris-be1fo Жыл бұрын
Hi Ruth. This is very important; for a 2001 Toyota Hiace, the timing belt must be changed every 93,000 miles. It’s expensive, but if the timing belt breaks or comes off, serious engine damage can occur. Diesel engines have a timing belt. It’s made of some kind of rubber. it keeps the camshaft and crankshaft in time with each other. If they go out of sync, the piston comes to the top of the cylinder before the valve is fully closed. Expensive damage will occur.
@dumfriesgalloway7499 Жыл бұрын
Definitely correct. I would however check if it actually is a rubber belt. Some HiAces' actually have a chain timing belt. So check first
@Chris-be1fo Жыл бұрын
@@dumfriesgalloway7499 The petrol Hiaces have a chain. Diesels are a belt.
@havegrillwilltravel3043 Жыл бұрын
Yes Ruth, this is super important. I forgot to have the timing belt changed on my VW years ago and when it broke it completely destroyed my engine while I was driving 60 miles an hour on the highway. Very scary. Best to get it done soon.
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting me know! The cam belt was changed at 90k, 2000 miles previously, so I hope it will be ok!
@joloy5394 Жыл бұрын
I was going to add that Chris, I owned a Mazda Bongo, great van many happy memories.
@davidjones64703 ай бұрын
Excellent upload again really enjoyed it, Yes looking at old videos catching up,
It’s exciting, driving a new diesel vehicle - I’m experiencing the same with mine. But the technique for driving one is very different to a petrol vehicle. You need to pay attention to the rev-counter and drive it on the torque curve, rather than by the road speed. Diesels are renowned for their strong low-down torque, typically delivering their maximum in the 1750 - 2500 rpm range (though yours may differ?) and you should aim to drive within that band most of the time. This provides the best pulling power and also gives maximum mpg, by avoiding (unnecessary) high revs.
@wallydug2256 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching your Shetland video, beautiful island, you were saying about the vent for the gas, I think that should be down below as the gas is heavier than air and this allows the gas to dissipate outside.
Vans looking great! Can’t wait to visit Scotland soon for a few months
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
Yayy, that's so exciting for you!
@diddyspage6622 Жыл бұрын
Hi Ruth, not sure if you know that you have to glow your engine first before starting. Key in first position wait for the light goes out then start.
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
I didn't know, thanks for telling me!
@lukekao8136 Жыл бұрын
Already subscribed, liked/love your videoes, especially your accent. Accutally I re-watch your old videoes just to hear you talk. :)
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@lukekao8136 Жыл бұрын
@@ruthaisling love all of them. ty so much for sharing.
@ryudokuroma8184 Жыл бұрын
Annie did her best on the tough hills. Annie reminds me of "Annie Laurie" and the rolling meadows that are typical of England were very beautiful. This type of Hiace is used as an ambulance in Japan and has a spacious interior, so it will be a good partner for Ruth.🥰
@davidjones64703 ай бұрын
Love the Thumbnail,
@paulpowell48715 ай бұрын
I change my own oil using a Pump that goes down the Dip Sick line. The filter is easy in my Jaguar XE diesel as it is up on top and not underneath. the oil ( All Synthetic costs me about $40 and the filter about $10. I like to change the Oil every 4-5K miles
I found I had to concentrate more while driving in Great Britain, Australia, and Japan, I was afraid I would turn into traffic when I came to an intersection. Driving on the left side took some getting used to for this American.
@okuyamad7039 Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad to see your active smile😊again Ruth Your explanations about driving Ernie (changing gear or something like that) reminds me when I was beginner driver It was so much fun to driving even though the car was not so powerful❤
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
I feel like a beginner driver again going back to manual 😅
@captaindave47 Жыл бұрын
The people in Scotland are fabulous and so friendly they go out of their way to help. I have been traveling full time in my van in Scotland for the past 3 summers and made some lovely friends from total strangers.
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
That sounds brilliant David, glad to hear you've had such lovely experiences travelling Scotland!
@sszfko Жыл бұрын
ひとり旅の方が気楽でいいですよね😊 動画楽しみにしてます。頑張ってください!
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
一人旅は楽しいです!
@hitsri417 Жыл бұрын
ルースさん 元気そうですね キャンプ⛺気をつけてくださいね また 日本で 待っていますよ
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
皆様のご支援をお願いいたします。
@katsuhisaoka8302 Жыл бұрын
スコットランド人、情に厚いですね❤👍😊
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
私もそう思っていました
@nicklemming25565 ай бұрын
The day after I passed my test, I had to drive a Ford Transit LWB Hi-Roof, with the back part sealed off so no central mirror, just wings. It was a little terrifying at first, but I soon got used to it. I'm sure you got to grips with Ernie pretty quickly. :)
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
👍
@nigellingo4349 Жыл бұрын
That wasn't the cambelt you pointed the camera at. However you might want to find out when it was last done. If that snaps it's an engine rebuild or new engine best to get the water pump changed while the cambelt is being done. I know these vans very well as Ive lived in my LWB hiace for the last 5 years. It has exactly the same engine as yours the 2.4 non turbo 2L. Hope you love it as much as I do😊
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
The cam belt was changed at 90k miles so about 2000 miles previously! Thanks for the info, very useful to know!
@伊藤幸史-q2h Жыл бұрын
スコットランドも左側走行なんですね!
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
はい、良いですよ!
@joloy5394 Жыл бұрын
Great to see you on your own KZbin Ruth. Find a mate that can do an oil change or learn how to do one. That is pricy, that said I don't know what the price is for a filter for a Hiace. x
Nice one Ruth, you and Ernie will need to head up to Skye at some point!
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, hopefully in the next few weeks 😀
@marcniepold1930 Жыл бұрын
Carrying out an oil and filter change is fairly easy and only requires basic tools, plus it only costs the price of the materials. There are good tutorials on line...it will save you a lot of money.
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
I'll take a look for next time!
@Poco_0.1.2.3 Жыл бұрын
日本語字幕ありがとうございますm(_ _)m 動画楽しみにしてます☺️
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
日本語字幕が役に立っているのが嬉しい
@そらバス Жыл бұрын
Dear Ruth I hope you are doing well I was worried about you when you returned home. I'm starting a new challenge with a bright partner ♪ I'm rooting for you. I wish you a safe and healthy trip.
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@proehm Жыл бұрын
According to the InterWebs, peak torque is at 2000 rpm. That is about where you should be when climbing hills normally.
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know!
@ScottishT Жыл бұрын
The pot hole issue in Scotland is a total bugger, our harsh climate always destroys the tar. Rain, snow and cold temps in winter. The cheap fixes neverp last long. Loving all your vids, just working my way through them all.
oil change is about every 3,000 miles in America (recommended)
@skrbblz893 ай бұрын
JAPAN IS THE BEST PLACE TO BE I HAVE TO SAY AND YES ITS SAFE THERE EVERYTHING IS DOPE AND THATS WHY I ALSO LIVED THERE FOR YEARS AND THEN CAME BACK TO CANADA AND THEN MOVED TO THAILAND AND STAYED IN THAILAND BUT I KNOW THAI AND JAPANESE LFUENT AND A FEW OTHER LANGUAGES
@Evergreen...9206 ай бұрын
My sister and I both got flat tires down by Lochgilphead, but the roads were pretty sharp and sketchy all the way down from Thurso. Driving in Scotland is my least favorite thing there 😄
@ruthaisling6 ай бұрын
Yep the roads aren’t great but the views are to die for 😆
Hello Ruth, nice to see you again in a complete video in a campervan experience!!!....You are very good driver also!😊😊😊 more women drivers and less men at a car😂😂😂
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks!
@jasonwaring588 Жыл бұрын
Glad Ernies good to go .For your comment on driving in Scotland , I find when I’m driving in Scotland after passing Glasgow it’s quiet and less dangerous than in England but then again I only spend 2 weeks a year travelling there 😂
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
England is so busy, so many people and so many cars 😂
The Toyota Hiace may not be the fastest or most fuel efficient but the engine is a slogger and will take you to the moon and back legendary reliability
@ruthaisling7 ай бұрын
I’m a huge fan of it!
@mysurlytrucker751011 ай бұрын
If you think driving here is bad try Italy , remember to let the glow plug light go out then turn the key , I change my oil and filter every 6000 miles
@ruthaisling11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the advice on turning the key!
@tommo01 Жыл бұрын
Ruth, I think your garage may be ripping you off! That is a lot of money for an oil change and the change interval would normally be far higher than 6000 miles. I would change it at 12,000 miles minimum. It is easy to do yourself!
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
Yeah it seemed a lot. I must watch a KZbin video someday to learn how to do it myself
@stevelansdowne Жыл бұрын
Am enjoying your channel. As I live in the U.S. I look forward to seeing some sights in the UK in your videos. You might want to see if you can purchase a owners manual for Ernie.
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve! I'll look into it!
@lukekao8136 Жыл бұрын
How did you come up with the name "Ernie" for your van if you don't mind me asking? Just curious.
@ruthaisling Жыл бұрын
The previous owner was called Ernie
@muireannin097 ай бұрын
Where is your partner Ruth? Will they not be traveling with you in Scotland?
@LeeYoung-x7r Жыл бұрын
The characteristics of a diesel engine are quite different from petrol. They are made for power at low engine revs. Once you get used to it you’ll understand. They run out of puff on gradients and you’ll need to change to a lower gear. Good luck diesel engines are made to last a long, long time.