SCARY VAN LIFE EXPERIENCE | Attacked our Motorhome at Night

Unfortunately we had our most Scary Van Life experience so far.
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[@SMETSYSGNIMIT]

I have a large class A RV. We have motion sensor lights outside and also security cameras. I can see everything around us. I have a dog, two guns, a stun gun and pepper spray. One night we were parked in a store parking lot and some teenagers decided to pound on one of the sides. I turned on the outdoor lights, opened a window shade, pointed my shotgun at them and asked who wanted to be the first to go to hell. They got very scared, ran to their cars and left very quickly. We then drove to the next town and stayed at a campground. That was the only time we had any problems.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Yeah it's a shame that some people feel that's fun or think it's cool. Sounds like you definitely scared them back & put them back in their place !

[@mohammedilyas6682]

I think to be safe you should go to a registered & proper camping site or if you are in a natural spot outside then go & park with few other campers parked in the area .Remember there is safety in numbers.....

[@davinatest8467]

If anyone throws eggs at your windscreen do not put your wipers on it creates a film that you can’t see through and it’s used when being robbed.

[@tanyaconlan6285]

​@davinatest8467 wow! Great tip, I didn't know that.

[@jonathansonnier3078]

They Mist have Gold all the dip$hits. Word of mouth is glorious 😂

[@carlashreeve445]

I was a 911 dispatcher for 5 years. There are a lot of very unstable people out there you guys. Please have protection like a firearm with you at all times & know how to use it correctly. I took many calls that in our rural area if some of these people had not had a firearm they would have been dead by the time my deputy reached their home. It is unfortunate but it is the world we live in. Please consider it if at all possible. So glad you are safe & hopefully take steps to be even safer in the event this occurs again.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thanks for the tips !

[@saratiare4467]

My husband says the number one rule is never to get out of the car when under uncertain circumstances. I must say I agree with the rule especially like in this case. We always enjoy your vlogs immensely as they feature beautiful footage and useful tips. Most of all, we like that you show real van life, no exception here. But it too shall pass, keep the morale up!

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Hey Sara we're so glad you enjoy watching us ❤️ and thank you for the positivity. It's behind us now and nothing happened in the end so no need to dwell on it, although we agree with what you said .. always best to stay inside and get out of there !

[@allanlogan146]

Never get out the van, always have wd40 and be tooled up that me

[@royston6451]

​@@allanlogan146WD40.? How does that help.?

[@JustMeDG]

Always lock your doors! Take your seatbelt and put it through the area on the door that it can slide through and then pull it and buckle it. This way it secures the doors and they can’t be open- truckers do this all the time.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you. Yes I heard about this ! ❤️

[@KathyCarCamps]

I can’t imagine just what you mean by this. Sounds like a great idea, can you show a picture or know of a video that shows it..???

[@n2teddy]

All vehicles not made like that. You can't always put the seat belt through the handle.

[@maryjogreen1706]

Good idea

[@dabbbles]

The problem with that is that I'd have to get out of bed to open the door to let the Rotties out. (Or spend a small fortune feeding them instead of letting them catch and kill their own tucker.)😉

[@sharon7181]

This is why I only like motorhomes . Easy access to the drivers seat for a speedy get away . So glad you guys are ok !

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you ❤ Yeah that is one the pros of a motorhome for sure !!

[@ruthwest1459]

Yes. We had a Lance Camper and even though nothing bad happened it was scary knowing we would not have access to the drivers seat. We ended up camping in our Ford Transit and slept well.

[@rayandjotravels]

You did the right thing by leaving, well done. Stay safe team.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you and you're 100% right. One of the benefits of van life is the ability to move on !

[@dvr1337]

they might attack another one sadly. these guys need to be locked!

[@johnwebb2232]

My Wife and I almost had the same thing happen to us, a couple that were high on drugs with a young child were causing a racket with super loud music and swearing their heads off, so I went over to them to tell them to turn the music down and all hell broke loose. Police came and we ended up moving to another place away from those clowns. The police were really nice towards us and ended up arresting the other two. Felt really bad for the young child, those type of people should never have kids. But my wife and I still camp with the RV and it's all been good since. Be safe out there.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Yeah unfortunately when you're out and about you will come across situations like this from time to time but you did the right thing !

[@banzairunner7860]

Did you really think they were going to turn the music down? Of course not. You put yourself at risk by even walking over there. You should have just called the police and stayed safely inside, or just left all together.

[@dianneestell6554]

​@@banzairunner7860you are exactly right 100 correct

[@05Elantra98GSGang]

Oh stfu judge mental AH bet you believe in god yet have hate in your soul

[@gailcurl8663]

Most people should be Banned from Breeding!!

[@WanderingWhites]

So scary but you guys did the right thing by leaving keep safe x

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Yeah we feel the same 🙏

[@deecee6810]

I have traveled all over the US by myself. My number one rule is don't be the only one in a park or a parking lot and always go with your gut. Sometimes rest areas are more safe. Again... same rule, never park there by yourself. If there are semi trucks and other vehicles you will be a lot safer. Even in an RV with 2 other girls, we pulled into a rest area and it was totally dark, and guess what? WE LEFT.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thanks for sharing!

[@volkerbauer1974]

That is quite a shock. As beautiful as France is, it can be quite ify. We once drove into a parking lot on the Cote Azur to spend the night there. Suddenly all these you men came out of the bushes, we were so quick in leaving the car park that you could only see the cloud of dust behind us and we were gone .

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Really got to watch out it some areas unfortunately 😔

[@Midgy21747]

Any country can be ify!!! Criminals and trouble makers in every country.

[@thespaceteam]

I guess its another reminder to not leave anything outside overnight so you can just exit quickly if you need to. Something we will remember thanks for that. Also makes me wonder about making sure in those types of environments not to use the levelling chocks, cause you would probably would have to abandon them. I guess always park the van so that you have a clear exit, I notice you often reverse into the park. Keep safe guys 🤠👱🏻‍♀

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Hey Philip thanks for watching and for your comment - definitely reverse in and you can also reverse onto the chocks too if you need, we only use them if it's really slanting but in a case like this if you reverse on to them you could probably go back for them the next day ! Disappointing for people to do this but nothing happened really as a result so let's continue 🙂

[@thespaceteam]

@@TravelTalesVlogs that's the attitude ! let the fun continue 💃🕺

[@crxdelsolsir]

It is so sad but when younger generations are brought up with less self control, self discipline and respect. Combined with allowing people in that does not have the same respect or values, you get the loss of liberty and freedom and safety people in your country once had. Imagine people once camped in tents in safety. Today, even hard bodied structures and self propelled motor homes feel unsafe.

[@royston6451]

​@@TravelTalesVlogsJust found your Very Informative KZbin Channel.! So I have Liked & Subscribed.! I'm Planning on going Camping in 2004 with my Cat with my Car.! I've already bought some Camping equipment, Tent, Sleeping bag etc.! Hopefully it will be a Pleasant and Enjoyable Holiday.! I am looking forward to watching more of your Videos between now and Next Year.! I find your Videos very interesting because you give out a Lot of very useful information of what People should and shouldn't do, like Reversing in etc.! Please Take Care and Stay Safe.! 👍😁

[@msotrfan1]

This is the 1st video I watched and please don't apologize. You need to protect yourself, so safety first. I also enjoyed the content. 😊

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you and welcome aboard ! 😊

[@ericac.4316]

Have you guys thought of having cameras on the outside; all sides so you can see what’s going on outside for safety. Yes always keep your doors lock at all times

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Yeah that's a good idea as we only have one at the back, so to check the sides we have to peek out the front curtain in the mirrors

[@ericac.4316]

@@TravelTalesVlogs yes, I’ve seen it where a KZbinr had a screen monitor inside of her van where she was able to see on the outside all around. Great video by the way first time watching

[@jessfulbright9015]

I am from the western USA, I camp all the time now that I am retired, but never without adequate means of self-protection. I have a 24/7 security system with me most of the time, his name is Zule. His growl is so scary it made a drunk guy pee himself one night, when he stumbled into our camp by mistake. Zule also has a bite and is very effective against anything from a bear to a drunk. Unfortunately, in today's world there are predators out there that I deem too dangerous for Zule to take on alone. Therefore, I carry a double stack 9mm on me at all times, whether Zule is with me or not. I have an adequate armory, so each camping trip I assess the situation and take the variety of weapons that seems appropriate. Quite often my camping trips involve recreational shooting, especially when I know there are no other humans within ten miles and I am not disturbing anyone.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thanks for sharing - Zule sounds like the perfect guard dog 🙂

[@davidfromtexas9681]

These types of things do happen. And I'm very sorry that it did happen. We're in the US and we have had encountered with idiots before but think of it like this. Don't be discouraged, if you had a vacation home and someone tried to break in, or did break in, you might be scared to ever sleep there again. However, if you have an RV or Van (caravan) then you just move on, that is the beauty of it. Safe travels and keep your chin up!

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thanks David that's really a great way to look at it and don't worry we didn't let this affect us 🙂❤

[@banzairunner7860]

This is why I can’t buy a travel trailer. I want something I can jump in the driver seat and drive off if I need to. Glad you’re OK.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you and we too had changed our mind from a caravan to a motorhome not just for this even for ease of travel in general !

[@7cats2]

So very, very glad you're all safe...this IS the first video of yours I've seen, and now I want to check out all the others 😊 Safe travels!

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you very much and welcome aboard ! P.S. our other videos are normally a bit more happier 🙂

[@silvialivick3034]

Don’t ever go out of the van,they could hold a gun on you and hurt your wife so please please never get out of the van..stay safe..

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

In Europe it's not so common but you're right !

[@seviregis7441]

What does it matter if it’s common or not, if you’re the unfortunate one it happens to. Park in very safe places with others around so you don’t stick out. Never get out of your vehicle. Keep everything inside, and leave if any problems like this arise.

[@godhams]

We drive down to Malta in our van every year & once we get into Southen Italy & Sicily we are more careful where we park.. U can stop at a place where theres others about but come night fall & its tottally deserted!! (Had a bit of a SHOCK parked up in a park in sicily one year!!) We usually park up for the night in motorway service stations next to the trucks..its both free & relativly SAFE😁

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Yeah we took that route upwards when we left Malta, some amazing places to see but as you mentioned have to watch out too !

[@Squidinc2]

I could sense the tension & concern in this week’s video. Totally understandable. Good job you left immediately. It may have turned ugly if you had opened the door. Good job 👍🏻 🙏

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thanks mate and fully agree it was the best thing to do !

[@mikef4776]

Thats a great idea about the seat belt thru the door and clicking it in !! An added lock on top of the door lock! I always worried about someone slashing the tires or setting the vehicle on fire!! Maybe if there is a few people, sleeping in shifts!

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Yeah I think it's a good idea too ! And yes these things do happen unfortunately but I don't think it's that worrying. Looking back at this now, this was the only issue we had in nearly a thousand nights sleeping in the van.

[@MarekzAnglii]

France and Germany (like some other Europeans countries) 'used' to be safe. Sadly, not anymore and I think everyone knows why!

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

It does feel that way sometimes. The safest country we have felt is Austria

[@a.g.4843]

Hi there from germany…true, it isn’t safe anymore…but maybe this video is staged

[@user-js9gn2hw9s]

AWWWW CTE DOG. WHAT A SWEETHEART.SOOO CUDDLY .LOOOOVE HER!!!!1💕💗❤ GEEEZE, I AM GLAD YOU ARE ALL SAFE. PLEASE TAKE CARE AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PROTECTION. THERE IS ALSO REALLY GOOD SECURITY MEASURES OUT THERE. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE EQUIPPED AND READY FOR ANYTHING.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you ! 🙏

[@saladfingers.]

Oh my lord, that would spook me the hell out. You both handled that so well. Nightmarish.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you Lucy it wasn't a good way to wake up that's for sure !

[@gillianschmidt7318]

Always park so the door can’t be blocked by a car and you can’t get locked in, they do that and can start a fire and your tapped. I try and have a tree or something near the door so no one can reverse up to it.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thanks for the tips !

[@GFields-DigitalPhotoCreations]

Hey Chirs, Charlene, and Holie, thanks for another ride a-long

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thanks mate - see you in the next one !

[@NancyChasteen]

Glad you are okay and you got out of there safely!

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you Nancy !

[@starvet07]

Glad you guys are safe! Enjoyed your video.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you 🙂🙏

[@Bamabchgrl]

Wow never apologize for the video. Your safety is so important

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you ❤️

[@TheWanda047]

I’m so sorry you had to go through that. Glad you all are safe.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you so much ❤

[@carolineahern9568]

You are good people. Take care xx

[@minimalistknitter]

"Just kids are at home with there parents" Showing up in an isolated area as a group banging on your van means they're looking for trouble. Wrong attitude to assume safety when common sense says that you're not safe.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

True that's why I didn't get out the van. I expect they would have took off but you never know...

[@MicheleMakinson]

So glad you are safe and got away!

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you ❤️

[@shady62minx]

That’s terrible and so scary. I’m glad u were able to get away ….Stay safe and Good luck.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you ❤️

[@tommyarvemark8117]

This happening to me in Sweden in mars this year. I woke up in like midnight that it came a car and they go out and around my motorhome. I was so scared but I drive away too. Take care on roads

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Hey Tommy yeah always the best thing to drive away I think !

[@lisagardner903]

That is very frightening. My husband and I have a motorhome and we carry a gun with us. We almost always stay in campgrounds which is a little more safe that a parking lot. Stay safe!

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you, yeah it's pretty different in Europe but glad to say this was the only incident we had in over two years of wild camping 🙏

[@davidjaredndiege6421]

Thanks God you made it safe.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

All was well just a bit of a shock 🙏

[@lydiapetra1211]

Glad you guys are ok... be safe!

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you ❤️

[@mikeforce5926]

HI, from Texas. Sorry, this happen to you. I can see how nervous it makes you. The good thing is that you're in a camper you can drive away in.Only karate experts can take on more than one person.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Exactly I'm sure we did the right thing !

[@TerenceMirabelli]

Nerve wracking vlog, not a pleasant experience for either of you but good to see that you did the sensible thing and drive away. Fortunately these things are a rarity and hopefully your only such experience. Take care

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Hey Terence thanks for watching. Definitely an unpleasant experience but as you said very rare and I guess could have been worse. Just annoying really that people do stuff like this ... i guess to show off or have a laugh !

[@a.g.4843]

When you hear someone whisper „Silas“ then you know you’re in deep shit

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

😯

[@clarindalovesjesus]

I’m a New subscriber I’m in the United States. 1st video watching you. Very scary. I like people to keep it real good and bad. Be safe .im going to check your other videos out.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you, our other videos are a bit more fun ! :)

[@pjlovesJesus]

So this is our first time to watch and this was interesting. We live in the US in Arkansas. We will be watching more!

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

❤️

[@melclavette4749]

First time here glad you guys are safe

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you Mel ❤️

[@user-xr9hj1lj8m]

glad you are all ok

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you Alan ! 🙏

[@davespoemsandsongs9497]

Travel Tales this is my first time being on your channel, I'm glad both safe what went through your smart living the place never go outside your van when someone bang on your van did the right things by leaving the Area

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you !

[@davespoemsandsongs9497]

@@TravelTalesVlogs your welcome my friends

[@ardythburger7088]

I'm glad you're safe and ok.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you ! ❤

[@briansolomon2969]

You two are such an adorable couple.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you Brian ❤️

[@annettechoate2647]

Glad you guys are ok.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you ❤️

[@teelascorner631]

Glad you’re safe.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you ❤️

[@cynthiawilliamson5905]

Have fun!!

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Yeah we nornally do 🙂

[@singin8324]

There's always some idiots that have to ruin it for you, anyway the main thing is you are safe.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

So true !

[@marialeonard1817]

Take care guys, it's dangerous camping alone. You know, you don't know how this mean people around.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you 🙏

[@user-ez3ik4xq7y]

You need to put lights on the outside of your van that have sensors that will go on automatically when someone comes around your. van just put them all around it. Also you can put an alarm system.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thanks for the tips 👍

[@heatherowens7437]

God Bleas❤ be safe and glad you didn't go to investigate outside.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you !

[@marianaval4404]

So now you know next time before you go to sleep make sure everything is in the van so that if something like that happens again,hope not,then you’re ready to drive off right away.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Exactly normally we do but for some reason last winter we were getting a bit lazy in that respect so this was a good wake up call !

[@user-vx2wz2po1m]

Much LOVE to you both and your Dog 🐕 ❤️ 💙 ♥️ 💕 💛 🐕 ❤️ 💙 ♥️

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you ❤️

[@micheleaday3902]

Thank God Your All Safe ...Please Camp Where Others Are Camping Neighbors And You Can Make New Friends. Buddy System❤❤

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

❤️

[@1stJohn3.9-10]

When I lived in my Jeep in SoCA last year, people knew it bec all of my windows were 100% covered up. I left the front side windows uncovered and I put up a black curtain between the front and back seat, so it hung above my hips when I sat or slept. I put my 2 layers of 3 inch foam down in the passenger floorboard, so I perfectly reclined everso against the center seats, and with all my pillows it was a perfect place to sit and still be hidden, bec I was so low that people didn't realize I was inside..day or night. My blanket was black, so my legs were hidden. I was able to park in any Rich neighborhood that I wanted, so the nightly hunt for a place to park was over and I was never harassed again or constantly listen to every car that parked near by. ~Cooking and cleanup took 2hrs plus a Lots of space, so I embrace OMAD, 1 new restaurant everyday! ~Living in a department now has been nice but a huge part of me really wants to travel.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@user-pk8kr5cs7m]

Just watched this espisode and so glad you guys are doing okay.. me and my sister have been talking about living in our SUV it’s huge and our dream will come true in about 3 years

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you ❤️ Sure you will love it just as much as we do ! We also had about a 2 year wait from when we got the idea of moving into our van to actually doing it due to several factors. It feels like an eternity but the day will arrive 🙂

[@jackieharris1568]

Hello first time watching your channel I am truly sorry that you guy's had to endure that type of behavior when you're resting I'm truly glad that you guys are okay I think I'm going to check out the rest of your videos

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Hey Jackie thank you for your lovely comment. Glad to have you ! Chris 👋

[@yodaami]

So sorry you had that experience. I hope it doesn’t colour your views of people generally. It might be useful for other travellers to know where you were, so that they are forewarned. It wasn’t until the end of the video that I even knew which continent you were on, lol😂. Happy travels.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Exactly ! Good to know but all in the past - just a bad memory now 🙂

[@heatherowens7437]

Also, outside camera and a motion light might help too.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thanks for the tip 🙏

[@MattRoseworne]

U should have security cameras on the outside of your truck so u can upload those kinds of incidents

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Yes that would help for sure, hopefully we don't have any more incidents like this 🤞

[@gailwarnock2764]

Unfortunately there are idiots everywhere these days I'm so sorry that happening to you both and am glad you are ok .💐🌷🌸

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you for your comment Gail yes we are both fine ❤

[@liladara]

Omg.....never even considered people would set fire to the vehicle!

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Yeah we actually heard it is becoming a NYE tradition nowadays in France, not just campers but just setting random vehicles alight !

[@joaquinmisajr.1215]

Suggest you don’t travel without a sawed off slide action 12 gauge shotgun, the cocking of which sends perps running. 😊

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

I'm sure it does !

[@danielkvasnicka9638]

forest fairies,,,,,,,we have a huge problem with them this time of year in this country,,,,,they like busch beer,,,sit a six pack out for them at nite and they wont bother you !

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

That sounds like a good idea !

[@PatriotSteve]

Smart move getting out of there. Get some bear spray.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

❤️

[@BritishRail60062]

I ma sorry to hear this has happened to you. I would recommend getting a guard dog such as a Rottweiler that would be a good deterrent.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thanks for your comment. Luckily we have Holly 🐶 she was a bit delayed but she did bark a bit at least !

[@grunthorful]

i always travel with my dogs, a beauceron (french sheperd) and a malinois (belgian sheperd) .

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

They will keep you safe ❤️

[@ernest9606]

I don't have a RV but if i could afford one id definitely get one. That being said I love primitive camping. About 3 years ago i was camping and doing some night fishing. Around 1 am i had a rock go by my head and hit the water right in front of me. It was flat land so i know it didn't roll down a cliff. At first i dismissed it as weird. About 20 minutes later another rock was thrown at me. After that i started getting everything packed up and tossed it into the back of my truck and got the hell outta there. The entire time i was driving the back roads to go home i had my 357 mag in my lap As i was driving down this old dirt road when i seen something in my headlights that looked like a bigfoot seriously. I was afraid i was going to get ambushed by the thing so i held my gun out the window and started shooting 😂 funny now but was scary at the time. By the way i love your puppy. I had a jack Russell terrier his name was jake. I miss him so bad but i had to put him down because ha was suffering from cancer. RIP Jake i miss you boy 😔

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you for sharing your story and sorry for your loss 😑 They are so sweet ❤️

[@raynettescoggins702]

You are a very beautiful couple. Please be and stay safe.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you ❤️

[@ambeko4690]

Every Cloud has a silver lining, that is what the Brits say.. This is the most watched vlog in your channel so far!. Does that mean that people want to watch drama more?

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

All is well that ends well ! 🙂 Yeah I guess people always love to see a bit of drama, but don't enjoy living through it 😀

[@user-wh5ir4fo4r]

For me it's taking in information about the risks because I've thought a lot about getting a tiny home. They're not the same as van life but still more risky than a traditional home, in my opinion.

[@rachaelghostcat8584]

So sorry guys this happened to you, I follow two other channels with camper vans, one of them got attacked with bricks thrown at the windows. Please get cameras installed on the outside so you can film any attacks on you if they ever happen again. One of the channels is Wizard in the Wild, they got attacked, and the other channel is Life is too short. Stay safe!

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you for your comment and suggestion 🙏 I will also check them out !

[@orakelgottes]

Always have 3 things in your van: 12 Gauge shotgun, 308 cal. rifle, 22LR cal. plinking gun

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Ah doesn't work like that across the pond

[@zendoll1]

@@TravelTalesVlogs Bear Spray.

[@simoncauson6768]

Glad you're both safe. Pity you had to meet up with some idiots to spoil the day

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thanks Simon yeah very annoying !

[@anniemarie1965]

Your very lucky, it's dangerous out there.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Yeah !

[@reginayoung8130]

A lot of places can't have fires when it is windy.

[@maryowens8763]

Always, always, always lock the door!

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

For sure !

[@susanhill9166]

Have just watched this video I know it was a year ago but am going to subscribe and thumbs up

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you Susan, our videos are normally a bit more fun, or at least I hope so 😃 Glad to have you here ❤️

[@djpamelamc]

Keep your doors locked and be ready to just drive off in any kind of situation. Keep safe dear beautiful darlings.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you ❤️

[@petemullen842]

Hi there, sorry about your bad experience with people banging on your van and loud, voices being raised with Music, . must’ve been very scary for you. At the moment I am in the process of buying a mobile home and intend to do wild camping, but your experience has made me think twice. I am not young like you I am in my 60s, so an experience like that I can do well without anyway good luck to you. I will be looking out for more of your videos say hello to your beautiful dog from me.😊

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Hey Pete, thank you for your comment ! Wishing you best of luck and don't let this deter you. As you will see from our other videos over two years of mostly wild camping with no problems. There are some apps such as Park4Night which you can download, they have reviews for different park ups and that definitely helps to choose spots. If you stick to those it should help avoid stuff like this and more importantly theft. Chris 👋

[@petemullen842]

@@TravelTalesVlogs yes thank you very much for that information about the app. I will do should have my vehicle on the road sometime in November. Anyway as I said before good luck thanks once again. One more thing I am into dogs, very much love them I will be taking my two Jack Russells with me.

[@danielfowlkes6455]

I would have hit the panic button on the key remote. Maybe that would have scared them off.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Good idea, in the end we just drove off !

[@JS-hy1eb]

What part of France? Happy that you’re safe.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you 🙏 North East 🇨🇵 but it is really a safe area here so that's why it shocked us, I guess we were unlucky !

[@GLING17]

There are so many videos just like this one here on KZbin! Why can't people just leave other people alone? You try to get away for some relaxation and peace & quiet and then someone finds you and starts harassing you. It seems to happen a lot which is why I wouldn't do it! Too many nutjobs roaming the earth.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Yeah it's such a shame 😑 although on a bit of a more positive note, it has only happened to us once in 3 years of full time Van Life in over 20 different countries.

[@UglyBikeling]

I've heard of people getting blocked in and attacked because Yu can drive away . Scary

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

That does sound scary !

[@user-wh5ir4fo4r]

I don't know why this is making me cry, maybe just that I feel so bad for you. No one should have to deal with that nonsense. I think if I traveled as you do, I'd want a dog as well. An aggressive one.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Yeah it was very frustrating and sad at the time 😑 but at least now we look back at it just as a learning experience. Could have been much worse !

[@ranwolfFARM]

So sorry this happened to you.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Appreciate your comment !

[@debisusan4338]

It’s not great to be the only van some place.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

In this case for sure ! But normally we never had any problems

[@julien1]

If facing downhill park up and put it in reverse.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Good tip. Thanks !

[@sharonlewer4088]

Everyone in a camper needs some kind of lights or alarm on the outside of their camper.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thanks for the tips !

[@paulpowell4871]

bear spray in the least and Shotguns at the next level. Your the Man damn it You need to protect your Family!!!

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Good idea !

[@carlashreeve445]

Yes!

[@michaelwells1783]

People There Is One Universal Sound That All People Understand?. When Someone Racks A 12Gauge Shotgun = A Pump Shotgun Having A Round Going Into The Chamber. I In 55+ Years Have Never Seen One Person That Did Not Look Up When Rack Happens.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

I can imagine 😯

[@dabbbles]

Yep. Even a gang of Bikies is allergic to the sound. (Especially at 3am, when EVERYTHING is anonymous!)

[@scaredsilly1982]

Have you tried the frozen fast food fries? I love them, and if you use peanut oil, I have heard that they taste like McDonald's fries?

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Ah we surely had frozen fries at some point, the taste depends on the brand I guess ! Our favourite is to make them out of sweet potatoes, soooo good 🙂

[@deborahconkle6822]

Looks like KZbin doesn’t want us to scroll comments and respond to others. They just want us to read them as they see fit while the video is playing? I’m sorry this happened to you and glad you are safe.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you for your comment ! Not exactly sure about the replies but you're right sometimes it plays up, but generally speaking it should let you see them normally

[@lynnedurham8698]

Cstau I campsites this solves all your problems .Security, waste disposal and shoers and proper toilets for a very small fee.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Yeah we sometimes use campsites too

[@clydeb7713]

I would pack and act like Clint Eastwood back in the day!

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Sounds like a plan 🤠

[@GlenB-qo7wd]

Why not put sender lights and camera on ya van. Just a thought, love ya vids don't let it get ya down. ❤ Oo yeah I'm now a subscriber 😁

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Thank you ❤ That's a great idea !

[@patpat-mt7gr]

Ha I'm Hk guy😢 see your channel u German 😂can feel your English Thanksgiving

[@kennedykepler3471]

Camera and a gun can solve a lot of issues.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

Got plenty of cameras at least 😃

[@kennedykepler3471]

@@TravelTalesVlogs that’s good stay safe😀

[@kathyfann]

I was asleep at a rest, stop and about two hours after I went to sleep a monster truck, like the ones at the Fair. And 4 teenagers decided they were going to pick up my motorhome and turn it over. I screamed out to them. What were they doing? They said they were going to flip me over I said no you’re not and I knew where I had parked, and I knew I could fire high above their heads and not hit anything, so I shot my 357 jacket hollowpoint out the side of my RV and they ran real quick and that truck dropped us. He was picking us up from the bumper about 3 feet in the air. I was so scared I jumped in the front of my RV and drove in my nightgown for 17 hours and I managed to get gas at it just a pump that I could just open the door jump out and now pump the gas and drive. I drove to states away before I slept in an RV park people don’t go anywhere without your guns sometimes that’s the only thing that will stop and assailant don’t think to yourself you want to get close enough to them that they can have an encounter with you directly because you could lose don’t shoot the person because then you’re in trouble but shoot above their heads nobody’s 10 feet tall shoot wherever you can safely pay attention where you park at night. My gun is by my bedside and that is where it will stay.

[@TravelTalesVlogs]

What a scary experience 😑

[@kathyfann]

Yes I drove 15 hours straight only stopped for gas. Now I stay in RV parks with security