This Van Build is Tearing Us Apart // S02E02

[@CaptainJZH]

Hey, now you have all the more reason to drive to Australia.

[@KombiLife]

I'd better get a move on!

[@exploreoutthere6678]

@@KombiLife Don't forget your mask and snorkel for the wet parts.

[@hr0727]

Quit saying drive! You technically can’t drive to Australia since basically a part of Oceania. Sorry but it’s just flipping annoying bro

[@hr0727]

Kombi Life hi!!

[@christopherburnham1612]

@@hr0727 @ Shhhhhhh, you will spoil the surprise,😉

[@TPBurrow]

I have binge-watched all of Kombi life over the last week, I have so much respect for both of you and the trials you have endured together. Your composition, direction, editing, and overall quality is highly professional and cutting edge media. This journey is legendary, You lead a unique legacy in KZbin. After everything you have been through, this hurdle cannot stop the momentum you have built. I have faith you two could move mountains if you wanted to. I look forward to your next adventure:) subbed and bell rung:)

[@tsmart4092]

Yea brother!!!

[@Sweet_Ecko]

Try a day

[@KombiLife]

Nobody said chasing your dreams was easy 😪 WATCH NEXT EPISODE HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWmUn4Ckisajqa8 Not interested in the Kombi transformation? We hit the road in this episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnjdeqOme8-Wj7s

[@lilkong-sl7fv]

Kombi Life keep grinding towards your dreams🤙🏻

[@thevandits7804]

It never is!

[@martinrobillard1]

when you get married , your spouse get your citizenship ... just saying ... it s like that in canada , probably the same in the uk

[@KombiLife]

@@martinrobillard1 I don't think it works like that in Jersey, otherwise we would have already done it

[@pedropenduco3180]

@@KombiLife UK Law changed in 1975 (I think) after that a spouse no longer gains automatic citizenship. She would, however, find getting a visa much less difficult. Also she could apply for indefinite leave to stay, though that hardly applies in your case.

[@drortizcardona]

Watching Leah cry really breaks my heart. 😭😢 Hope you guys the best 🙌🏽

[@KombiLife]

It's hard for me to watch too

[@Paul_VanGo]

Those tears were real. Indeed it's hard to watch. 🤐

[@DominicBlair]

Video: *Gets really emotional with Leah leaving and crying* KZbin: Let’s put a commercial here, it seems appropriate.

[@KombiLife]

We will fix that. Thanks for letting us know.

[@kellyandjulieelander5523]

I think it's wonderful and so down to earth that you were honest about fighting a lot lately because of the stress. It makes you seem all the more real and relatable--tho you were pretty relatable already! But honestly, I get cranky under stress, too, and even more so when something is coming up that I'm dreading. All that is to say, I completely, 100% get it! --Julie

[@liamh9100]

You guys are what makes this channel, I have watched Ben from day 1 and I haven’t ever seen him happier. You guys got me through a hard time by watching your video series, now it’s time for your fans to help you guys get through this.

[@Khalinakhe]

Just get married already... no more visa problems.

[@Cozmcraes]

Stanichevici Calin doesn’t work that way with the UK. The process to get a foreign spouse a visa is horrendously difficult.

[@victorbitter583]

@@Cozmcraes If UK sexmongers in Thailand can manage it, so can they. It's only hard if you don't know what you're doing.

[@andrewmiles8852]

or if you don't have the money

[@Khalinakhe]

Do it somewhere where the laws are more lax, Denmark for example is notoriously easy and cheap.

[@andrewmiles8852]

@@Khalinakhe its not easy, the visa could take 12months or more. Cost of the visa will be over $3000 and the cost of getting married.

[@AUDIONOIR100]

Alaska's such a star! Deserves her own channel! Woof!

[@Paopolomololl]

So glad to see you back!

[@mattbeharry]

Thank you for sharing the true, raw emotion of your journey. REAL life isn't all sunshine and rainbows. Far too often, YT (and social media in general) makes everything out to be idyllic in every way. The truth is, life can be hard and has many challenges, each to be faced in their own way. Here's to facing your challenges, and coming out the other side better for facing them head on.

[@stewlawph]

Been binge watching whole afternoon. 3 months later. I hope you both "keep" each other. Been through so much. Hope "Absence makes the heart grow fonder"

[@anthonykoeslag]

What you have done to your Kombi is amazing

[@nowexist]

I remember the previous relationship ending episode. As a person who had similar "big journey" type of project but went different way, your reoccuring situation makes me reflect and see my life in different angle. (I changed my "big journey" project to "life together" and we moved together also had long distance period twice during the process. And still making life together in new country.) I feel your difficulty and empathize with you man.

[@mauricegauvin6217]

Yo Ben, I've been following Kombi Life since the early break down days in Costa Rica ... it was raw, honest without thought to marketing and/or "branding". I admire the work you put into your posts and the quality of the video that has improved so much. It's a great channel and I'm so glad you are sharing again on KZbin. I'd like to be part of the Kombi Crew, but things are tight right now and I still appreciate that you share with all those who love your adventure but may not have the means to financially support it beyond likes and shares on social media. Leah has to leave for visa purposes, and while heart wrenching I can't help but feel that you're boosting the dramatic content because of commercial pressures and following a certain formula. It's visible, and a well worn path to increase viewership. This may sound so negative, but in a very competitive market space of "van Lifers" I understand the need to stand out. I'm not trying to be harsh, it is the content game that must be played. I guess what I'm trying to say is, forget the click bait headlines, forget the latest "trending content" and remember why most people watch, it truly is an epic adventure, a great story and maybe a great love story or not (OK Alaska stole my heart from the beginning), but follow your heart. Remember you built your subscriber ship by being genuine and honest and people will always connect with that.

[@katharinawittmann5054]

You have a blaze cut and gas detection! So important! We also put a blaze cut and CO detection in our Kombi when we left one year ago. Can save you so much trouble, or even your lives... Dimension Kombi sends big regards to you two, you are so inspiring for us!!

[@kennethlogan2230]

After 21 years in the Airline business, I believe you can do ANYTHING if you have effective management ....Effective Management of passion, Ideas , resources and energy... and you can Fly , go to Space, talk on a tiny cell phone ...navigate all over the world with a push of the button -the sky is the limit ! The only way I have seen Management become Effective is when you have a "Kombi-nation" of management wrapped in Love. I have marvelled at your patients and ability to make Peace ...I have watched all your videos ( the stickers you sent are all over my "98 4 runner) ... My parents owned a Microbus (eng blew up!) in the 1960s , my brother owned a '59 commercial Micro bus, my first Flight instructor ran his flying business out of a micro bus ...I owned a nice '70 with dual dellortos as well ... I was going to take it to Alaska and become a bush pilot ! I dindt have the patients and went on to other things.... By the way, I grew up in San Diego ! ...Your tenacity is amazing and I think Leah has brought you new challenges and troubles- HOWEVER with such things you will go on to a much greater next step ...and Leah appears to be able to give you everything you could want in a Woman -and more. One of the commenters mentioned that a side trip to Oz would be very productive... Getting away from your (wonderful) Parents and getting back on the road for a bit might be just the thing to put things "right"??? She appears to be quite worthy of the investment ... give her a spotlight and I would think she would return it with Gold. -btw, please forgive all this unsolicited advice ... I love you guys

[@rvliscious]

We have been living and loving in our van almost four years now, partly thanks to getting inspired by your channel. We are always together and already miss each other if one of us goes to the bin lol. So we can relate on how hard it must be for you both to be continents apart! Good luck and stay motivated, it will all be allright! 👍✌️

[@DanielBillingslea313]

It's amazing how much work you're putting into every detail of this van. You're building my dream car that I never knew I wanted

[@sonshinelight]

Hello Leah, Brian from Canada here, I've been with you guys since you joined Kombi Life. I want you to know that we're all cheering for you and Ben to be together and if you're having problems just remember that the problems can always be worked out. We love you.

[@jeremypike8070]

Legit nearly cried, but you always push through hard situations-you can do it!!!!

[@lupt2540]

I started cyring at 20:00 you're not the only one!

[@alekin8449]

You'll always be welcome in my house in Australia! :). Keep followin your dreams man, they're close to becoming real!

[@tylerdurden2093]

I mean I knew it was coming by the title but I still wasn't ready... Everything will work out in the end, no matter the outcome, it just matters how you handle that process. Good luck Ben & Leah, I'm routing for you.

[@inayathamizhan7817]

Keep up your spirit. You will get through it for sure. 💐

[@carstendiekmann1101]

Thank you for finally sharing this episode! "When you look at the dark side, careful you must be. For the dark side looks back." The three of you are unique and united!! Do not forget this! Please do not play with "clickbate"-tags... please!

[@MoMindful]

I only stumbled on this channel 7 minutes ago and I already care about your story. I sure hope you guys make it through this rough patch.

[@picklerick9823]

I don’t actually have a comment, just helping out with the yt formula

[@UncoolDean]

If only it mattered. But you rock anyway, Pickle Rick!

[@kelvindeen]

It worked 😂

[@KombiLife]

PICKLE RICK!

[@NoOverhead]

HERO!

[@dockerandy]

This could be the rest your relationship needs, living together 24/7 can be tough, so while leah goes home to see her family ( maybe she'll miss you more than you think !), use the time to focus on the kombi and get it ready, wouldn't it be a great surprise for her when she returns ! but if she doesn't, don't hate her, get your trip underway and find your path along the way, i'm a realist, and believe everything happens for a reason, enjoy the journey and i hope Leah returns to share it with you Ben. good luck to you both, i've really enjoyed your blogs etc,...

[@jones328]

I cannot tell you how refreshing it is to have regular videos from you! This is fun!

[@KombiLife]

Thanks for tuning in. See you next week Bob

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Ben & Leah - Thanks for sharing you're adventures . - Don't worry it will all sort itself out - Keep positive and keep yourself busy getting boomerang ready - How long does Leah need to wait for her visa to reset ? Although not easy for you both at the moment - it will all be worth it in the end and hopefully you'll both laugh about this in years to come ☝🚎😎

[@Slimjim895]

Qué sera sera guys. Live life to the fullest with each second you can . Nice to see updates from you both

[@ChrisMcEvoy]

I wasn't teary eyed , its the darn onions I was chopping up .. Great video as usual

[@purplesun3022]

this is by far the most emotional vid you have ever made

[@zachwilson6365]

Wow. Heartbreaking! Though I am confident that Leah will return to you Ben and you'll be able to continue your travels together.

[@love2spinvinyl]

First thing I did with my last Kombi was replace all fuel lines and install the Blaze cut system. Best insurance you can do for your Kombi I believe. Love it!

[@madmadmadworld9387]

what a heartbreak, you cannot take away what you two have accomplished together, it was amazing, you have friends here, you must get back to America it is a big place, i hope Team Kombi figures out a way to make it work (get bigger bed) and if not you made some history here my friends and my driveway is always open , of course.

[@ajayhiremath5042]

You are fixing that van since when I was child!!!!

[@armedinbama]

Nothing good comes easy and anything worth doing is worth doing correctly. Keep going the extra mile to do things correctly and you will always come out on top!

[@jlimey1]

In a way it's cathartic: now you will know, whatever the result, how strong your relationship really is. I hope it works out that you continue: you're a great team, and that's a rare thing. Hope to see you, together, soon!

[@jakeunderwood9]

Just commenting for the sake of the algorithm. Rooting for you guys. I really appreciate what y'all are doing. Keep up the good work.

[@cbooc]

She's a perfect compliment to your aspirations man... Keep it simple and sweet - sometimes that's all is needed for the relationship. No woman would go through what both of you went through all the years without true Love. Simple common sense keeps everything simple and workable.

[@reconmodelsvaughn469]

I wish you both many years of happiness stay positive and keep up the hard work

[@deepriver6155]

Don’t let it! Building a life together is hard ! The van when done will have so much reward . That you two built together has so much meaning. My wife and I have been together 30 yrs and when we look back we wonder how we made it. Also I’d go to the ends of the earth for my wife. Go to Australia to her

[@aggieviljoen9309]

Fingers crossed guys!!!! I'm sure everything will worked out!!!! Don't give up your dreams 😆

[@CurtoonsVFX]

Hope you two manage to work things out. I know these episodes were probably filmed months ago but I really hope to see Leah again.

[@Mr.Plant1994]

Right in the feels! Unfortunately we don’t have the insight you do. You are in the future. These videos have us in the past.

[@brianc385]

"I suppose in the end, the whole of life becomes an act of letting go" - Yann Martel

[@andrewcolley2460]

As upsetting a realisation as that is, it's the absolute truth.

[@davidlloyddouglas]

I believe she will come back and you two will live happily ever after !

[@scottjones9419]

So sad to see you guys being seperated. Just remember 1 thing, absence makes the heart grow fonder and love will bring you both back together.

[@LoftechUK]

Fingers crossed 🤞 for a happy ending and don’t give up on the camper. Have faith

[@toothpastehombre]

Holy crap what a heavy note to end on. Sending both of you strength and focus to keep pushing through the trying times.

[@martinfriend6464]

Lying here in my 3/4 bed in my 76 Kombi on my own (oh the beauty of Pembrokeshire during an Indian Summer) I understand why Leah took one look at that set up and took off 😂 The T4 3/4 is a bit wider! I jest. Hope she comes back. Your happy travels won’t be the same without her. Great vid.

[@user-kb1ir7dy8j]

Awww man, I had a cry with you both..... Such a nice couple....am sure she will return...you got a life journey to do together ...am 60, and dam life flies ... Make the most of it , as you both are ...you got Alaska to care for between u both too...a proper little family...ditto to the comment .. Get married ...love and best wishes to you both , and your little pooch xxxx

[@SuarezWillie]

I can’t be the only one missing the videos when you were single and pick up a bunch of hot chicks and all of you slept together. At the same time Leah is a keeper and the kind of girl any guy would be lucky to have. My advice. Fight for her, do whatever you need to do to get her back ASAP. You won’t find another like her.

[@darren100880]

The fan makes your van look like a shark with a fin on its back :D

[@fredii2025]

oh wow I am in tears.

[@pepepepinazo9694]

I really hope you get reunited... I don't have any relationship. Watching you two enjoy your time together is the closest I can get to feeling the joy of a relationship at the moment.

[@martinhilllonergan4122]

Not sure if it’s been said, but use metal (plastic coated) tie wraps for the fire suppression tube. Those cheapish plastic ones deteriorate and fatigue and the fire suppression tube may drop onto the hot engine and deploy or get caught in moving parts and deploy. 👍

[@arthurplottier9783]

True love is more strong than a Kombi life which is only a tiny part in a relationship. If the adventure has to be modified or postponed go for it.

[@worland6429]

Hope everything works out. You have been through alot, and can for sure go through this "Hard" situation aswell, Don't worry! UR VIEWERS IS RIGHT HERE IF YA NEED ANYTHING! :)

[@KombiLife]

Thanks :)

[@worland6429]

@@KombiLife :)

[@0HARE]

Great progress on the build. You did a good job documenting it all. Wishing you two well with your relationship. Leah is a wonderful woman - charming, intillegent, hard working, and, oh, so easy on the eyes. International relationships can be a challange. I'm currently attempting to secure U.S. citizenship for my charming, intillegent, hard working, and, oh, so easy on the eyes Korean wife of twenty plus years. Hopefully love triumphs. Onward

[@calvinoberg3802]

Cool on the new appliances. So sad, Pray that you both will be able to be together soon.

[@bob.jacobsen360]

Hi Ben, have been following you for a long time now. Deep down in your heart you know what you have to do....I've been in the same situation as you. The first left and never came back, the second one had to leave and I had a plan so I couldn't follow here. 3 weeks later I swallowed my pride and just vent after her. My life took a completely different turn than I had planned. But today 14 years married and 2 beautiful kids later I can only say. Pack your bag, park the van and get your but yo Australia or wherever she is now. Don't wait, just f...... go my friend.

[@MsSoozy]

It will come together, you'll see!!! It will be wonderful. NO worries, blood sweat and tears will be giving you an amazing life together! Yes together!!! It is a trial but you will do it!!! much love

[@KombiLife]

Thanks Ms Soozy ;)

[@karlito6206]

Good luck to both of you. Hope it all works out 🤞

[@catzcradle]

She'll be back 👍

[@samueltoma8687]

Good luck guys. I hope everyone would be ok. Good bless you

[@DashCamJournalsPH]

You can do it! finish the van and continue your love story in Australia, if she can't go back because of her Visa, you go to her. I know it does not sound easy but love can move mountains. You two have been through a lot. She's a keeper! You won't get a girl like that anywhere in the world where the girl shares a similar passion as you are, stays with you in every ordeal. The moments you've went through is not easy but she sticked with you that is why you are where you are now. Go get her mate.

[@Stoic-of-Rome]

I used to install Firetrace to rally cars and even Archives buildings back in the 90's. Same concept.

[@Archaon12]

I wish I had that kind of connection with someone. Do what you can to keep it!

[@redeye8187]

Seeing the two of you separated makes me cry😭😭😭😭😭

[@kristiina6897]

Maybe it's just my timing, but every time I watch one of your videos, you're working on a build. Lol

[@kevinpolito1529]

There's a trend toward installing lithium house batteries, a high-output alternator (for charging on the move), and using an inductive cooktop instead of a propane setup. A one-burner inductive is compact and can be stored away when not in use, freeing up counter space.

[@scumpert]

God, I hope she comes back!

[@elexustrades]

Man, when you mention Shaun, I got a little tearful. I really thought Shaun was the one but I understand that was probably not lifestyle she wanted live. I hope all works well Leah! She’s a sweetheart 😁

[@e-curb]

Her name is Sharne. Shaun is a guy's name.

[@VWLifeVW]

a 3/4 bed in a Eurovan is the same size of a full width in a baywindow! :)

[@KombiLife]

shut up - just shut up! 😄

[@___Steinn___]

🤣

[@AutoXandTrack]

I wondered about that!

[@KDad514]

"Ever has it been that love knows not its own depths until the hour of separation"

[@jeremypike8070]

Love the series, keep up the good work

[@shadowedmoonchannel]

My best to you both. You will get through this.

[@paulmorris3613]

In the words of a song ' breaking up is so hard to do' But I hope your faith in each other is strong and the bond stays strong.x

[@philtripe]

its moments like this when i like to quote 80's rock band Asia "only time will tell"

[@simoncooper9916]

It must be so hard letting go of something so beautiful! Really enjoyed watching you two blossom into an amazing couple.. I've only been watching for the past week but feel as if I know you both so well (binged watched 😜) Looking forward to seeing the next chapter in your lifes and hope its a happy ending for you both (and Alaska ❤🐾🐾) Ps. love how the first thing that went in your fridge was a Guinness ❤ #kombilfe

[@Schmendinger]

"Mum, come and look at my fridge!"

[@tehdreamer]

haha i laughed at that, Ben is funny

[@theweekendful]

Just one thing about the fire... I don't know the reason of last one but it could be because of a loose electric connection, i think that that's more probable than the engine having a fire, so I would put it (or another) next to the inverter and all electric connections. If you have solar panels just look what happened to Walmart because of a bad installation. Looking forward to your adventure!!!

[@Oztinnieadventures]

Someones cutting onions in my living room 😢

[@gregft1979]

I think the hardest bit of all, is to make a show of your intimate life. Like "ok so you're breaking up with me, hold it, let's film it and put sad music next to it" - am sure it's not that harsh and cynical but at the end of the day that's pretty much what it is - I guess there's no other way to do, it does create tension, suspens, viewers etc, but it must be tough.

[@martyn101101]

Excellent choice with that fridge. We have one of those in out T4. And I can attest that you can get 22 bottles of Corona and enough food for a bbq for 2.

[@ThoseBackPages]

DUDE!!! TWO WEEKS IN A ROW YOU CLOSE WITH THIS HEARTBREAKING SCENE!!! yer killing me smalls! BTW, really weird hearing :Jersey" over there, as here in New York, "Jersey" is what we call the state New Jersey! ha

[@prk5339]

Love knows no bounds. You guys will see it through. If you have found something special. Hold on to it. 🙏🏽🙂

[@hermanatkinson9376]

Take a break n go see her, any women who will put up with living in a small van without a bath room is a keeper.. Go get her champ.....

[@MrThunderMonky]

Leah better come back! OH NO!!! We love you both so much!!!!

[@renoflames]

How Sad it is. I Hope it is not the end of you Two. Be a Soldier Never Give Up and Don't Leave her behind.

[@scottsladeadventures1102]

What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. 💕. Must have been tough to share this part of your life journey ... for both of you. Chin up...😉

[@JorgePizarroFilms]

The ending broke my heart 🙁

[@maxconnor5791]

That made me cry, I hope 🤞 the time apart makes you stronger together 🌻🥰😉🇦🇺

[@tsewangnorbu6076]

Lea see you soon in Australia .....stay positive mate.. Kombi life is all about positivity....remember that

[@doghouse416]

FYI that refrigerator is going to freeze food you don't want frozen against the back wall and anything you put in the door will be sitting at about 55 degrees and will spoil. You will have to insulate the compartment with foam board,,,all sides, at least 1" thick, and then drape an insulated cloth over the front while you drive. Also make sure to keep the back of the unit in an open area, do not put this inside under a shelf, it will get too hot and not cool well at all. Also you better keep a good back up battery for starting the engine, because the fridge will murder you batteries while you sleep.

[@vyrva5690]

„our hero , chad"

[@gangloidlad7525]

Just found this channel, quality content!

[@KombiLife]

Thanks. Welcome to the Chanel Conor

[@marsrover001]

I appreciate the use of solder. So many people take shortcuts in vehicles and just use crimp caps.