Someone STOLE our Motorhome Solar Panel!

[@anewlifeinthevan]

We were lucky the thief left a clean cut in the wire so Gary was able to fit easily, if you have any questions about fitting please ask as Gary will try and answer ❣️

[@storytimewithunclebill1998]

Oh no. That really sucks. Hope all is well. Was fun to watch. Great video

[@anewlifeinthevan]

HI, Thanks so much for watching, we managed to source a new one for a good price which has been working really well 🤩

[@redsgotravels]

Honestly still shocked about this!! Glad you got some bargains with the panels and the leak fixed. Great mini vlog guys, lots of love The Reds xxx

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Thanks both ,💕 we're hearing quite a few stories about things being stolen, we can't believe how common it seems, such a shame as 99.9 % if motorhomers would do anything to help each other out 💕

[@LeisureBit]

I can’t believe someone would do that - horrible horrible people! Glad you got a new panel and found shade to fix it! Rachel & David

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Hi guys, we were so surprised... didn't even think stealing solar panels was a thing!!... And we were thankful for that shade 💕 Thanks for watching 😍

[@HighlightsofourTwilights]

Oh, no! You guys deal with everything really well. Weve noted Harbor Freight tools. Thank you again.

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Ah thank you, honestly Harbour Freight is such great value, we always go there first as it's usually the cheapest 🤩

[@beverlyhendricks9456]

Awe that’s such a cruddy thing to happen. But thank goodness Gary is so handy.

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Ah thanks Bev, really glad he can turn his hand to most things ❤️

[@petathurston3340]

There have been a load of posts I’ve seen this week of folk in France, Italy, Uk having things pinched, gutting, glad you got sorted

[@anewlifeinthevan]

That's terrible, there was always a strong code amongst campers and motorhomers, people never stole anything from anyone. Luckily we managed to get one on special offer and it seems to be working well 💕

[@deecherrie4121]

Well dayum, don't ya just feel so awful when something like that happens! So glad you two have such vibrant spirits that you will move on from this with good spirits. We've had our mishaps on the road and it is best to leave those negative memories where they happened. Years later, they became embellished stories to laugh about! Blessings

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Ah thanks Dee, we're so lucky we noticed it when we did and managed to resolve it quickly, thanks for your lovely positive words 💕

[@DesmondsDonders]

Wow this is a first for me. Heard of them coming off but not being stolen.

[@anewlifeinthevan]

We were so shocked too, we thought the power was depleting quickly but never once thought someone would have stolen one of our panels 😞

[@gatersontour]

Why do people think it's OK to do this! The actual nerve as they would have had to climb upto do it! Absolutely Unbelievable.....glad Gary got it sorted. 👍

[@anewlifeinthevan]

I know, it's unbelievable isn't it...this sort of thing doesn't normally happen amongst campers...we tend to look out for each other, but it makes you much more security conscious ❤️

[@garybagley2674]

Oh No😮 - what a nightmare!

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Lucky we got a good deal on a replacement 🤩

[@phillipeves1398]

Fecking thieves, keep on smiling and enjoy the journey. Any chance of seeing Gary in his chapps? Asking for a friend..

[@anewlifeinthevan]

😂😂😂 we might have to consider paid content for the unexpected repairs... we're thinking of putting a picture of Gary in his Chaps to deter would be thieves 😂😂

[@phillipeves1398]

@@anewlifeinthevan great idea. Lol

[@anewlifeinthevan]

🤣

[@DevonDevas]

Not heard of actually removing and stealing fixtures and fittings before, but, clouds and silver linings, at least they only took the one. I wonder if they were disturbed (in the act, not in the head!). I'm sure you could have done without the extra expense and the detour but at least you're sorted now. Maybe Gary could sort out a couple of locations for MBPs activated by trip wires to protect the van . . . .

[@anewlifeinthevan]

🤣🤣 I reckon he might have fun working on a plan for that!! We were lucky it was just the one but the other was definitely more secure and further from the ladder...we were really lucky to get a good deal on the new panel and fingers crossed 🤞 it seems to be working well 🤩

[@DevonDevas]

@@anewlifeinthevan Note to self, take ladder off christmas list!

[@anewlifeinthevan]

@@DevonDevas 🤣🤣🤣

[@Storminatransitvan]

Can't believe they stole your solar panel just goes to show the scumbags everywhere Keep safe ❤ from carol and Allan

[@anewlifeinthevan]

We were so shocked, it was annoying having a leak but when we realized the solar panel was missing we couldn't believe it, thankfully we've got a new one up and running but are very cautious now 😞💕

[@sueparry4657]

What a mare, thieving buggers 😢 Hopefully they damaged it getting it to wherever they were taking, but very lucky for you they didn’t damage the roof 🥺

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Hi Sue 👋 Thank you, you're right about that, we are lucky there doesn't seem any damage on the roof, we were glad they left some wire for Gary to attach a new one 💕

[@baggers3426]

Can't believe that happened! The shamelessness of some people! Shame you didn't catch the person who did it and you could have done a how to video on how to bash someone over the head with a snipped PV panel!

[@anewlifeinthevan]

🤣🤣 We were so shocked...must of happened while we were walking or something...we need to secure our ladder now as well ..we were just lucky we got a replacement on special offer 🤩

[@ThatGirlLib]

Can you get security cameras?

[@anewlifeinthevan]

I think that's a good idea, we're seriously considering it ❤️

[@ThatGirlLib]

@@anewlifeinthevan look up Sarah Yak on here. She installed it herself. She can see outside all around her van on a monitor as well as when she’s away from her van see can see it on her phone. The unit she got looked easily to install. I watched a few other video reviews of cameras and it seemed to complicated. 🫠

[@stephensmith3278]

I'll need to send you the baseball bat of reality in case you have another tea leaf around. 😂

[@anewlifeinthevan]

😂 honestly so surprised that it even happened 😯

[@wanderinwilds]

No way 🤔😳😡Wonder if it happened when you were shipping it and you haven’t noticed maybe ? You would have heard someone on the van at night nicking it that’s for sure !! Maybe get a ladder guard so they can’t climb up, bast**rds !!! It leaves a bit of a sour taste in your mouth when something like that happens doesn’t it 😒 not nice, good job Gary us handy and knows what to do xxx ❤

[@anewlifeinthevan]

We honestly couldn't believe it ..it definitely happened recently as we noticed the power was low over the last few days, we normally have loads of power. We reckon it might of happened while we were out for the day...we definitely need a ladder guard now though ❤️ Thankfully Gary is so handy...just a rubbish thing for someone to do, and really not like a fellow motorhomer...we all help each other and wouldn't dream of taking anything 💕

[@jjmunna9551]

How does the tax work?

[@anewlifeinthevan]

You pay tax at the till, so the price you see is never what you pay!! We're not sure of the amount either as it seems to vary from State to State! 🤩

[@jjmunna]

@@anewlifeinthevan that's hard isn't it. Do u used coupons. I love watching the money you can get off food etc

[@anewlifeinthevan]

@@jjmunna you don't get them like you used to in magazines all over the place ..we never see any 🤣🤣...full price central here normally 🤣...but we did get a good deal on the solar panel ❤️