STEALTH VAN CAMPING FAIL everything went wrong

It’s not often things go wrong when I go out on these little camping adventures, but on this particular occasion everything that could go wrong did.
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[@hollydavies1635]

Sorry about the issues you faced but can I just say, as someone who crochets, I LOVE your blanket!!!

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks my mum made it

[@sandytw5229]

Yeah me too!

[@isabelstokes4042]

As a fellow crocheter - me too!

[@annamarkham-roberts4304]

My Mom mand many blankets like yours , beautiful, miss her

[@sandycummings4791]

Oh I so can feel for you! I have been wanting to do the Vanlife thing here in the states for a while. I have been downsizing and getting rid of so many things that I have collected over 50 years time. I had been looking for a SUV and finally after about 10 months found one that I could afford with lower mileage and was all wheel drive. I had it less than two weeks and it did this to me. I was in the turn lane of a busy road to the airport. After towing I was told I needed a new engine! Believe me I shed many tears and it’s is in the garage now too being fixed! 😢 It’s just a sit back though! One of the many lessons I learn from this journey called life. I’m so grateful I wasn’t in the middle of nowhere…because I was leaving for Ohio that night with my 81 year old mom.! Blessings to you and yours!

[@LoveSundays]

Vans can be a nightmare can’t they

[@henktulp4400]

I think ‘vanlife’ means being independant and selfsupportive for starters….. So your van being your ‘everything’ probably means you need to be more than half a mechanic yourself!! The newer vans are increasingly complicated and it’s modern electronics are a science on their own… My advice: look for an oldtimer van and make sure you know your stuff about fixing it!!

[@MaxMax-th7uz]

@@sandycummings4791 don’t blame the van , blame the seller , they knew it had issues when they sold it to you !

[@pwolkowicki]

I wonder, why can't you sleep in your car in the first place. What kind of freedom do we live in?

[@harrymorgan5902]

You can in Spain. Thank goodness, otherwise there’d be even more homeless!

[@doctorbee415]

You can sleep in your car/vehicle in the UK as long as it's not.a restricted or permit holder area, not restricting the road, you're not drunk with a likelihood of driving etc etc. Find a quiet spot out of the way and enjoy.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Park in a leisure/sports centre car park. Many of them will let you have a shower.

[@The-Good-Life-Off-Grid]

I been sleeping every ware in my car 🚙

[@peter3994]

Council tax 🤪

[@paulbooth8866]

I’ve got exactly the same model of vivaro that I use for my Gardening business up here in the Peak District. A few weeks back after a period of heavy rain I had all the lights on the instrument binnacle and ‘Engine fault do not drive’ . I decided to chance it and took it steady to home as I was soaked and cold. After a bit of Googling on a Vivaro forum it was recommended to disconnect the negative terminal on the battery and leave it if for approx an hour. This I did and when I reconnected it the issue had gone away and I have had no issues since. The day the problem appeared I had had the lights, wipers, heater, radio on I think this had put a strain on the battery. Hope you get yours sorted. I hope to convert my van when I buy a new one and give it a graceful retirement full of camping trips. Great Videos followed you from the start 👍🏻

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the advice 😊

[@BEEFBRSKT]

Yea the design of the compartment for the battery is crap....let's in loads of water the terminals rust terribly.

[@brendonparamor3524]

I’m that committed to watching all your videos that I’ve had to sit down and watch this one while Amy does all the tidying up.

[@LoveSundays]

Poor Amy

[@bradleyemmerson3728]

.. .. my maid is called Amy as Well... 🤔..

[@MrRahimhosein]

Who tf is Amy? You say “Amy” like we know who you or she is.

[@brendonparamor3524]

@@MrRahimhosein Shaun knows who both of us are, the comment was for him not you. But perhaps if you don’t know who either of us are… just ignore the comment.

[@alanhat5252]

@@brendonparamor3524 sorry no, it's on a public forum for literally the whole world to see & comment on as they see fit. If you want to do something private don't do it here.

[@Adam-xb8xh]

The quality of your cinematography never ceases to improve. Spectacular!

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Adam

[@allanfettah4686]

Watching this so long after it was recorded. Really hope things ate fully sorted and that you had a great Christmas and have a fantastic 2023.

[@jonstephens682]

Hey Shaun, great little video again mate. Taking your van to Halfords was your first mistake, and I must say that sandwich looked amazing so much so I’m cooking one the same as I watch this video, hopefully your van will be repaired soon and it won’t cost you to much mate. Keep up the good work 👍

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Jon.l but yea Halfords definitely did me over with this one thankfully I’ve got breakdown cover 😂

[@basketball6453211]

Thanks!

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you so much 😊

[@basketball6453211]

Good luck with the Van and congrats on the baby!

[@happyhermit2022]

Subject car electrics. You may have water ingress.Also check the tightness of your battery terminals, a loose negative can light up the dashboard. Remove both ( make sure you have your radio code ) clean, add a light coat of Vaseline and reposition terminals. Ensure they are really tight

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the advice 😊

[@Michael.OJackson]

That's good advice

[@ThatGuyAli_]

Sorry about the van, its good to see that you stay positive even when things are negative. Loved the drone shots, hopefully you van will be fixed and ready to go soon.

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@ApexCypher_]

Great to see the recovery guy towed you off the main road instead of causing a 5 hour tailback like the traffic wombles do with their cones 😂

[@LoveSundays]

Yea that’s what I thought much better than trying to fix it at the side of the A30

[@Mustash-Tony]

There's nothing like capturing a new GoPro freeze while filming a KZbin video. Just priceless. They can't get that junk to work right after all these years.

[@TruckingElvis]

This is usually a charging issue. If you're charging the camera with a USB port, or a USB hub the camera may fail to charge properly. This results in you having a solid red light on your camera and it won't power on until you soft reset the camera (hold down the side mode button for 10 seconds

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the tips mate. I’ve not used the GoPro since but need to see if I can get it working again

[@TruckingElvis]

Hopefully that will work

[@ihavebeenben]

I like how you edited out the bit where the police man tells you to stop being a bell end and move the van off of the road 😂

[@Stigstigster]

I loved the video but as soon as I saw the police car properly on the verge and his van over on too I thought the same.

[@mrquad777]

Great video 👍. Also I’m guessing the alternator has died and possibly damaged the battery at the same time. Common signs of dying alternator are multiple warning lights and electrics acting up and with the battery only being at 10 volts. Also use a good local garage. Halfords garages aren’t very good, good local garage would of diagnosed it right first time 👌😃

[@andyfreeman7057]

I thought the same thing, he should maybe upgrade the alternator to cope with charging the leisure battery too.

[@LoveSundays]

Yea the recovery man said it’s the alternator when I asked him about it having to charge the leisure battery too he said it shouldn’t be too much of an problem but I might just get by e garage to put an upgraded one in

[@mrquad777]

@@LoveSundays no mate shouldn’t make much of a difference or any. Lots of vehicles run twin battery set ups and no problems. Get the highest amperage alternator you can and that will do. Also only recently found your channel and worked through watching your videos. Great to watch. Really enjoying it 😆. Good to see the van progress videos as just building a 4x4 up for long distance over-landing myself

[@stewartritchie8931]

Great down to earth content showing the reality that not all goes well. Hope you're on the road again soon! Oh and that wee toastie grill looks the dogs doodahs👍

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Stewart. 👍 Also the sandwich toaster is on my website for more information. www.lovesundays.uk

[@andywakefield9826]

Invest in a diesel heater matey. They come with a separate fuel tank. But you can plum into the vans main tank easily. They are really good on diesel and keep the whole van at a good temp

[@LoveSundays]

Yea that’s the plan

[@heatherbrailsford8428]

Ohhhh noooo! Sad to see you’ve broken down when it took its time to start my partner Lee said it could need new glow plugs. Hope you get it sorted soon, I’ll be gutted for you if you d gone to all the trouble of doing the van out and then it’s fully broken. Fingers crossed. 😊

[@LoveSundays]

I’m sure it’ll be alright but like everything in Cornwall if you need a job doing on you can all the garages are pretty busy and can’t even look at it for weeks

[@scotty7968]

Arh the joys of motoring....things only ever go wrong when using them 🤔 fingers crossed your van gets sorted and you are out on the road again soon. Merry Christmas🌲

[@LoveSundays]

Merry Christmas

[@missg3188]

Ive been in my van since march 2022.its not technically a camper but has a full-size bed,toilet and night heater.everything else i just wing but something that really bugs me is trying to find places to park up,out the way,away from ppl.ive lost count of the number of times police have been phoned to do a welfare check on me because the public see the van & half an hour after im settled in my bed,the police arrive.yes its good that they do a job BUT for goodness sake,wait until the van has been sitting for an extensive amount of time,at least 24 hours,THEN phone police 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@bobmirror7164]

After parking in crowded areas, I always got out of the van and go for a short walk so people can see who you are. They notice when one parks, but not necessarily when you get back in the van.

[@juliedowning7782]

Beautiful Praa Sands…..our go to beach as a family for the last almost 100 years! Sorry to see your van troubles but trust all is now well 🤞🏻

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Julie

[@groundhog1143]

Love your videos I'm getting lots of ideas I'm getting a similar van thanks to u buddy

[@Rangers9789]

As a mechanic and mot tester my opinion would be buy a Toyota Hiace not the biggest van but they are bulletproof we he ave a fleet of 8 that come in everyone of them over 300,000 miles with nothing major went wrong just usual servicing

[@farawayporch]

This is the second video that I'm watching today and is about van breakdown before Christmas. Hope all get sorted out soon!

[@LoveSundays]

These things always seem to happen when you don’t want them too

[@louscannonmagoo9989]

Not sure about the Thumbnail, kind of implies you had a bad experience with the Police and they ended your adventures.

[@benironside1264]

Yeah. Total click bait

[@PaulJohnsonUK]

Yeah, unfollow.

[@alairdy_2314]

Yup. Just subscribed about an hour ago. Unsubscribe. Not a fan of click bait thumbnails...

[@KS-jn5pv]

Lmao you lot are soft

[@jaychambers7955]

Love praa sands. We stay there a lot and have also broken down on the way back in the van too! Its not (insert f word) nice. We're in good company. Shine on.

[@deborah_soulfireblue22]

Awww man, feeling for you Shaun!! Hope it’s not too serious or costly! Glad you made it into the water tho’ & had a nice toasted sandwich, gonna invest in one of those for my rig! Thanks for keeping it real! Much love to your growing family which I’m sure you were so happy to return to & warm up with after all the challenges!🔥❤️🎄🥰✨🕊️🙏

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you Deborah 😊

[@scotthaskins1264]

Superb vid mate, shite you broke down though. Have to say the morning part of the vid was the best I’ve seen on any of these little movies. The surfer, the waves, then the kettle whistling and coming into view. Editing is not lost on me and the time it takes to put this shizzle together. Good man. Chin up brother, we’ll a be dead soon! 🤣❤️👍

[@LoveSundays]

Cheers Scott that makes me happy that people enjoy my editing because I love the editing part as much as I do the adventure 😂

[@cheekyalex06]

Love the channel. cant help but think you would really benefit from an extractor fan in the roof so can cook with doors closed. I have the same van as you with a roof rack too, you can get low profile fans that fit perfect and do a great job :).

[@LoveSundays]

Yes I 100% agree I’ve just got to get around to fitting one

[@driving_all_over]

Fingers crossed the van is OK and back with you soon. I remember having trouble with my old Clio when the alternator belt went then exactly a year later the starter motor went too so I know the feeling and it's a pain in the backside

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@driving_all_over]

@@LoveSundays No problem mate

[@snowdyz]

I've watched stuff from all ove thr World and its nice to see someone doing this closer to home I live in Newcastle England but will be partaking in this over the next summer you have given me so much food for though thank you for posting your experience. It's invaluable to many of us that are planning on doing this stuff. Proper legend. Hope to see me on your travels this year if you on the road

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamblpaints8453]

I know lots have already said it but if you get lots of lights on the dash at the same time and weird unexplained issues it seems really scary but 9 times out of 10 it can be fixed with just a new battery. Sometimes they go bad, cold weather, being discharged too much, being looked at the wrong way... any number of things can cause them to throw a wobbly. My advice is to get a battery jump starter that you can charge up while driving and a trickle charger for when you're not using the van.

[@nemoscamperadventures7563]

Another great episode, sorry to see the Van is poorly, hopefully you’ll be back in no time 🤙🏻🍊 Couple of great side gliding shots of the Surfers with the Drone, impressed with that

[@LoveSundays]

Cheers mate

[@nemoscamperadventures7563]

@@LoveSundays pleasure as always 🤙🏻🍊

[@peterdrabble8996]

I killed my transit with condensation running down the windscreen into the electrics . Warning lights came on like Christmas lights and buggerd the ecu and blew the engine up . Cut down on condensation by having plenty of ventilation, cook with lids on pans while the side door is open . And keep wet clothes in a sealed container until they can be dried outdoors. I now have a sprinter and have left the bulkhead in to stop the condensation reaching the windscreen and dripping down the dash . It sort of works .

[@Richard_Barnes]

Hey Shaun 🙂In my car I've had a 'no faults found' battery check and the week after I needed a new battery cus it died on me. 🤷🏻‍♂ Be good to see you do a ceiling fan mod and the rest of those bits annoying you. Hope you got the van sorted out 👍🏻

[@LoveSundays]

Yea I might need to do a ceiling fan at some point probably in January

[@kieranpons5004]

Vivaro shares widgets with Renault who's electronics are casual to say the least, if you have been driving extensively in heavy rain, moisture will have messed with the electronics, I would recommend getting an ECU scan and reset at a local garage, but they normally fix themselves after a hot dry spell.

[@peterrhodes5663]

My 1989 Mitsubishi L300 , 4x4 van doesn't have all those problems. Don't need an ECU or scan tool. Just refer to the workshop manual, and carburetor handbook. Drove a Hiace last year. Turned the ignition on and it looked like a Xmas tree with all the lights. Parked on some lose sand, and the traction control kept cutting in. Our 'modern' vehicle is a Corolla, 1994 model. Technology can be a pain. I have an oscilloscope, but don't want to lug it around every time that I go out, in case some sensor craps out.

[@jackydoualan8539]

Eh this is so sad to see you broken down on the side of the road but one thing I’m sure many people notice is how calm and positive you are hope your up and running soon hope it doesn’t make to much of a hole in your wallet Jacky from Montreal

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Jacky I’m staying positive and I’m sure it won’t be too expensive

[@NefariaAdventures]

Thanks for the honest GoPro review - they definitely have an issue with their batteries. I have a Hero 8 and the GoPro often shuts off at 40%, and I also have to pop the battery out and back in. Sorry to hear about your van. Hopefully it won’t cost too much.

[@LoveSundays]

I do love GoPro but they also really annoy me sometimes 😂

[@BionicLesbian]

Nothing better than tasty hot food to chase away the winter Blues. Damn that sandwich looked awesome 😛💕

[@andrewmills4463]

Hope it's nothing too serious and you're back up and running soon 🤞 Loved the drone shots of the waves 👌

[@LoveSundays]

Cheers Andrew

[@dspencer8827]

Good start to the day 😊.......sometime later 😢😢😢

[@Twotossers]

Hi ya, don’t know if you’ve sorted the dash lights but thought I’d let you know vivaros are known for there electrical issues one of which is battery in the floor . Try cleaning up all the nuts and bolts on the battery and any others you can get to that are part of the battery system. Hope this helps. Enjoy 👍

[@anniemac3075]

Moral of the story never ignore strange red light messages, they're the harbingers of doom Captain Mainwaring. Guessing it's not a coincidence you had those little lights talking to you before the van packed in, hope it's easily fixed. Nice shots of the surfers being swept off their boards!

[@LoveSundays]

Exactly. The worst part is Halfords said there was nothing wrong with it grrrd

[@anniemac3075]

@@LoveSundays 🤔 hm. Not a good advert for Halfords then.

[@ivanfernyhough3851]

Wouldnt even trust halfords with a toy car let alone a real one.hope its sorted soon.probably just a battery or alternator.modern cars are a pain in the arse.as soon as battery voltage starts dropping they throw up all sorts of lights and issues.

[@TheNailPolishHound]

RIP bobble hat…. at least Kate knows what to get you for Christmas this year 😘😄

[@LoveSundays]

Spoiler alert I’ve found it 🤫

[@nicknorth-east]

I know you said the garage already checked it, but it all points to a bad battery (probably a bad cell inside) made worse by cold weather, highly possible the cause for the dash lights too. If you're engine cut out while driving, replace fuel filter (as it might have water in the bottom) this could also be the reason for the engine dash light. I had a Renault Traffic basically the same van, with this issue. Love your videos!

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the advice

[@malachy1847]

@@LoveSundaysSometimes if the Battery is more than maybe three years old you could be in trouble, once a cell starts to go down things get sketchy and all sorts of Money Lights start to come on....hopefully you will get sorted and that it's something small.

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

try the connector under the passenger seat for the airbag and ABS lights. If it comes lose it put the warning light on. I have it with my Vivaro when I rotate the seat round. Cheers, Dave

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the advice 😊

[@Bhraonain]

The abs and air bag lights - usually the seatbelt sensor, have a wiggle of the wires under your seat. Also I have that folding bracket for the table too - try pressing the release button while you lift it up fully and it should open and lock out again 👍

[@Bhraonain]

And don't always trust Halfords battery checker... May be a battery fault.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the advice

[@ciobaniucandrei6574]

very good guidance and solution. I have the same problem and I solved it the same way

[@ewanbaxter9199]

I live near Glassons garage. For 3 years I have toured Britain and France solo in my camper which is totally a stealth camper, there is nothing outside to hint it is fully fitted inside. I leave it a little dirty with slightly rusty standard wheels so I can park anywhere and no one would guess. If I do talk about it they usually say "What, you have a full sized bed in that, and a kitchen"

[@jonathaningram4672]

I watched another vanlife one where his passenger side window went through at 3:am while he slept in the back, he released the emergency latch on back door leaped out naked and gave chase as the perp stole a backpack from the front seat. Most amusing bit was the van was locked via key fob and when he leaped out the door shut and auto locked as his keys were in the van. He had to clamber through passenger window to get back in.

[@ianwhitehead4728]

Outstanding video it’s my utube go toafter work . Please keep them coming when possible . Such a rubbish time with what’s going on in the world and it’s fun to see your clever filming always puts a smile on our faces 👏

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Ian I appreciate that mate

[@BobbyCoggins]

I feel for you. My van is about to fail and I'm driving it very sparingly and hoping I don't end up on the side of the road.

[@ppo2424]

That view really reminds me of Byron Bay in Oz and where you parked up. Used to wake at sunrise, with a coffee watching the surfers and about 9 bottlenose dolphins surfing with them,every morning without fail. bloody lovely....and warm!

[@LoveSundays]

Yea I loved Byron bay when I lasted visited in 2012 one of my favourite places in the world

[@ppo2424]

@@LoveSundays Yep me too, before i left the UK I asked an Oz mate i was working with for a recommendation where to visit and he nailed it with Byron Bay...ps hope the van gets sorted.soon.

[@psychorabbitt]

I won't lie - that's sort of genius the way the bed turns into a couch, with the plastic containers to hold the bedding. The tile backsplash behind the counter is a LITTLE much, though.

[@kss207rc]

For the gopro you could try holding the power button for about 10 seconds, most devices with built in batteries, perform a forced restart this way.

[@TheGwynneGazette]

It’s not all negative, that sandwich looked lovely. If you don’t get the van back before next weekend just do a video in your kitchen rustling up a Sunday lunch.

[@LoveSundays]

That’s a plan 😂

[@davidmcquillan6399]

Now that is van life unfiltered!! I will be driving to par next Friday to see about getting a pop top put on iron van so hopefully be smashing a few nights camping somewhere. Judging by the weather forecast I should bring my snowboard haha

[@LoveSundays]

It’s definitely cold down here at the moment which is strange for this time of year

[@davidmcquillan6399]

@@LoveSundays yeah its the same here in somerset -2 at the moment lows of -4

[@peteskyrunner4845]

I'm so glad you like The Office. I was just thinking there's something very David Brent about your video 🤣. I will have to watch more lol.

[@rhyssimms591]

I’ve got a Ford Transit Custom Camper, and in the cold months from time to time my dash randomly lights up like a Christmas tree. Been to a few garages no faults. And then in summer all fine. Just one of those things 🤷🏻‍♂️sometimes I’m able to clear the lights by resetting them, by turning the ignition on and off 10 times. All the best I hope things work out 👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the advice 😊

[@AcidUK]

Very similar problems with my car last winter, turned out to be a duff battery. Warning lights all over the dash, and power steering sometimes wouldn't work. The voltages looked low when the RAC chap was checking with the multimeter. In hindsight I wish I'd the battery before I let them replace the alternator as they figured that was the cause initially. Hope you're back on the road with a cheap bill soon.

[@malachy1847]

My Automatic Car started bucking around when i just got into my Driveway, rang the A.A. when they arrived they used a special Battery Discharge meter... over a number of cycles and their printout told me the battery was goosed and then sold me on the Spot a Heavy Duty High Amp Hour Battery as they carry several different types ... Sorted...

[@cantrembrt]

You know when you said "Just take the battery out and put it back in and it resets itself? Well you can do that with your van dashboard lights. Disconnect the negative terminal. Wait ten seconds and then reconnect. Turn the ignition on and they should have disappeared. Great sandwich btw.

[@C19732]

I had the same problem with the airbag and abs light on a citroen relay van, I changed the abs sensor on the wheels don't cost much about £20 cure that problem then garage did computer test and the airbag light went out. But check your fuses and relays switches first.

[@LoveSundays]

Cheers Carl

[@davidgallant8956]

Re your van warning lights. Disconnect the battery and reconnect. The warnings should go away. If they come back straight away, get it checked out. 👌

[@cornishfatladcycling343]

Oh dear hope it's not to expensive I live just up the road from that garage nice pasty shop there while you wait for your van to be fixed great video 👍

[@LoveSundays]

Cheers mate

[@robchapman6526]

Hi mate , I have a trafic - try disconnecting the battery for a few minutes. Sometimes if the battery is low it can throw up a few lights that will clear after disconnecting 👍Rob

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the advice mate

[@leeallen7426]

Great content again, Shaun. I really wouldn't be surprised if it is a knackered battery or alternator. Or both multiple dash lights is always a giveaway. Can't wait for the update. Hope your sorted soon bud.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Lee

[@justmeEnglandUK]

Dash lights . Usually due to condensation from cooking breathing boiling water . The moisture builds up and you get condensation on metal electrical components . Best way to deal with it is when driving put he heater on full heat and then direct all the heat onto the floor and run it long as possible if it gets too hot open the window and evaporate all condensation behind the dash . It a common problem in all vehicles especially when spending prolonged time in the vehicle . Also dog also left in vehicles cause condensation

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you for the advice

[@LeeLeesAdventures]

Hi great video the electrical fault could be what i mentioned water down the back of the dash i have seen it loads of times. It might be to late now. But try putting a blow heater under the dash get it hot see if it dries things out and the fault lights go. And use the towel when camping. 👍

[@LoveSundays]

Yea it could be I hoping it’s just the alternator though should be an easier fix

[@paulfletcher4331]

great video shaun , hoped you've warmed up! , ive just bought a transit cover , the aa is must I'm thinking for mine too , you never know when they could help out in a tough spot , ill be on the road soon , looking forward to the adventure and freedom 😀

[@TrogART]

What is the name brand extra of your little thingy for toasting the bun, I live on a barge and that would be handy to use on my stove as it’s on all the time on my boat, thanks in advance 😊

[@LoveSundays]

It’s called a ridge monkey I sell it on my website if you want one www.lovesundays.uk/van-products

[@LoveSundays]

amzn.to/3iudZjO here it is on Amazon also

[@TrogART]

@@LoveSundays Thanks for that! 😜

[@turkeyphant]

a) that's not why you temper steak before frying b) why not salt before or even dry brine? c) so sad to overcook that steak :(

[@dave1the1deer1hunter]

some vauxhalls throw loads of electrical issues when the ignition coil packs fail, might be worth starting there. Family members have it on a meriva and astra and it caused abs issue

[@chrisleach7517]

As cinematic shots go, the one where you're filming the surfer with the kettle boiling is a really nice touch!

[@dailyallowance3826]

For all of your attention .i had a vauxhall and had to rewire the terminal posts because the wire was only crimped and looked good but oxydation stopped battery being recharged ....solder new wire to new posts

[@James-dm5xx]

Great vid, that battery voltage was very low considering youve just been driving. Hence the warming lights reacting to the low voltage. Prehaps a new battery with sort it out if its a original battey from new or alternator packing up

[@LoveSundays]

The recovery man said it was the alternator

[@ParanormalContact83]

Iv been watching your videos for 3 weeks now. I really do enjoy watching them very entertaining. Keep up the great work

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@tommursell7622]

Need to get yourself a diesel heater mate, can’t be sleeping in thermals! Cheap and far easier than you think to install. Condensation without the dry heat and ventilation will rot your insulation over time!

[@LoveSundays]

I think your right Tom it’s about time I got one installed

[@tommursell7622]

@@LoveSundays just did mine yesterday mate (same van) Took me a few hours, under passenger seat. Van was like Morocco this morning whilst it was -6°c outside! Horrible being cold in the van. Make sure you get one! Nightmare to see the breakdown. Any ideas what it is? I was in the same situation in the summer… the worst feeling!

[@simondobson2060]

Ah gutted, never rains but it pours. 🤞 For a better weekend this week. Hopefully the van doesn't cost you a fortune. At least the sandwich and the view were a plus side 🙂. Tremendous video as always. You and Kate looking forward to Christmas?

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Simon

[@anthonymcnab9784]

The universe sends us dramas sometimes to ground us, and make us appreciate the good things.. Love your videos bro!! 😊

[@LoveSundays]

Yep a struggle is natures way of strengthening

[@Percyexplores]

Blue block in the fuse box under the water bottle, give it a good clean, mine did the same, swapped the battery still the same until I cleaned that block

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the advice 😊

[@Percyexplores]

@@LoveSundays no problem hope you get it sorted love your videos and they give me the push to get mine done 👍🏻

[@Mariazellerbahn]

When the speedo packs up, the vehicle is immobilised due to various speed sensors. In the old days (pre-1990's) you could drive about with the speedo disconnected or broken all day long.

[@southwestorgans.5022]

What a scary place to break down on that stretch of road. As an ex mechanic and Vivaro owner ( also from Cornwall ) it could be your battery is bad and not holding its charge, ground strap loose or your alternator not providing the correct charge. I got my alternator done recently as the bearing was making a wiring noise when driving. I know where the garage is in your video and is a family ran one that has been going since 1934 and are well known. I've been watching your videos since I've purchased my vivaro and im currently converting it to use for when I go up country but making it so I can still use it as a van for everyday use i.e shopping and transporting carpentry materials. Your videos are great for info and your one of the build process was great for costing everything up for what is needed and the roof rack decking is something I want to do to mine too. Currently doing some interior body work before insulation then going to either make a bed or get one pre- made. Hopefully you'll get the van sorted soon and that your alright after what happened.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the advice mate

[@robertfrost5020]

@@LoveSundays check if they come off the same fuse - and check if the fuse might need changing I have a vivaro and had a weird issue like this - Use the garage in Penryn near the Uni it's cheaper than other local places and good rep.

[@tuxedot7949]

Vivaros are so bad same as Renault traffic and Nissan cabstars , get rid of it asap or your injectors will all go one by one costing you a fortune , I’ve had 3 I know

[@nigelsmith1198]

Yep .! Agree.! Biggest pile of shit ever made, had nothing but trouble with the one I owned.!!

[@davidcrook6046]

Mine went and cost me nearly £1k to have them replaced and then the cam chain snapped 2 weeks later

[@allseeingotto2912]

Good luck pulling the injectors out of the head .

[@tuxedot7949]

@@allseeingotto2912 one garage I used , call in a bloke , they recon he goes around garages only doing This, anyway they charged me 90 quid each cylinder to get the injectors out ontop of the work , defo a stay clear vehicle , it’s the same shape as my one was too , coz they did sort the issue with the later models , yeah it’s only a certain year bracket the problem exists ,

[@allseeingotto2912]

@@tuxedot7949 £90 is cheap , I got quoted £600 to get them removed and they don’t guarantee they won’t wreck the injectors , I don’t have any modern hdi crap , my old 1.9 fiat scudo just has screw out injectors, great van .

[@parkitpitchitmoorit]

Love the channel and Praa Sands! We have a Vivaro too. The airbag light is most likely the seat belt pre tensioner. Ours has come on in the past where we’ve shoved shoes under the passenger seat. If you’re looking for a good independent garage Nancegollen Garage could be an option if that’s close to you?

[@LoveSundays]

Ideal thanks mate

[@TheJeffry11]

You just have the coolest adventures. Thank you again for sharing.

[@Shill63]

Great video ,and the time it must take to put together amazing, compulsory watching ,thankyou for sharing your adventures

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you glad you’re enjoying the videos

[@CummaszonAdventures]

Great video mate. Also from Cornwall and really enjoy your videos

[@MAXEMUSCO]

I’ve got the hero 7 silver which has a concealed battery and does that exact thing! I’ve found that simply holding down the power button for a good 2 mins it usually resets. 😜👍🏼 although if your still not happy with the 11 mini! Send it my way geez! 😜🤜🏼

[@lloydblackler5419]

Love your videos. I love that spot - it's a great part of the world. Having also owned a Vivaro... I feel your pain, Brother. 👊🏽😂

[@LoveSundays]

You gotta love the reliability of the Vivaro 😂

[@stevelacey8902]

Love the set up..... enjoy!!

[@michaelchapman4269]

I’ve never watched your vids before very good, I do a bit of auto electrical stuff on the side and did a repair on a vivaro/ primastar and it was the fuse box behind the headlight caught fire due to a high resistant fuse, took nearly everything out. Think it may have been the ABS fuse that caused the fire. Hope you get it sorted!

[@cristinabenavente199]

Great shot ‘us’ flying out of the van into the shore 😊😂❤great stuff

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@dannythorpe1425]

try holding down the power button on the go pro to reset it. usually if the battery cant be removed there is either a button combo to press or long hold the power to force it to shut down/reset.

[@alanmaddern8171]

Hi Shaun, Re your van you need to get it plugged in to a auto computer I had a similar thing on my VW with some light on the dash plugged it in to a computer to find it was a ABS sensor! Worth a try! Keep the vlogs coming! Al

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the advice 😊

[@sallydingle321]

Got to love Praa Sands Shaun 👌💝⛱️. Sorry to watch you break down though and hope it's back on the road very soon 🙏🍀. That's why I love watching your videos Shaun...you always keep it real 👌😁✊

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Sally. The way I look at it is all these little problems just make the story more relatable. I could’ve quite easily left out the break down but life isn’t alway perfect is it 😊

[@robcame1275]

I have a t4 just love my van and travelling around in it .Everyone has there own choice and of vans but for me it’s the t4 .I wouldn’t want anything else .So Shaun whatever van you get hope you enjoy it and I’m sure you will be telling us what your plans are for it .I’m looking forward to seeing what you get and your plans for it mate .

[@ftrider1768]

What a shame and a bad end to a perfect night out, I had exactly the same van and also had electrical problems with warning lights coming up, mainly due to short runs out in the van but had a few trips to the garage. Ended up getting a younger vivaro and fingers are still crossed but van is going well 👌

[@LoveSundays]

Hopefully I won’t have to get a new van but if I do it’ll be a bigger one next time I reckon

[@OmniaAYR]

Yep had similar model. Dpf light used to come on (even 8 months after filter got cleaned).

[@richardmiles5293]

Hi Shaun, another really great vlog mate. Now let's add this up, a baby on the way, a new bobble hat to buy and problems with the van. Are you sure you can afford to carry on mate, after all times are hard in the UK. and even more so in darkest Kernow. 🤣🤣 Seriously though mate, hope you get everything sorted with the van and hope Kate is keeping well?

[@LoveSundays]

It’s definitely an expensive hobby 😂

[@waynearcher]

A fault with the seat belt tensioners will activate ABS and airbag light... Hopefully that helps 👍

[@andrewdewar8159]

ABS and Air bag light: happened to my skoda, clockspring is faulty ( a sort of ribbon cable that is like a spring round the steering that sort of winds and unwinds on the steering column. I got halfords to do, bad job had to go elsewhere to get steering calibrated.