VAN LIFE CAN BE A HEADACHE SOMETIMES

Waiting on Vancouver Island for our spare parts to be shipped from Europe we have more van life frustrations to deal with.
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😀 A BIT ABOUT US:
We’re Marianne & Chris, a happily married couple from the UK. Marianne is a living kidney donor to her best friend, and realising that life was for living and never really knowing what’s round the corner - we decided to fulfil our dream of travelling full time.
So in March 2018 after the kids had left home, we sold our belongings, rented our house and moved into our campervan called Trudy. We set off to see the world and after vanlifing around Ireland and Europe, we grabbed our backpacks and spent 5 months exploring Central America.
Feeling like we needed a challenge, we planned the ultimate van life adventure! In Jan 2020 set off to drive around the World from UK to UK. But after arriving in Turkey, covid caught up with us and closed the borders, so we had a wonderful 18 months exploring this special country. Realising we were not going to be able to head further East, we decided to do a handbrake turn and go the other way and shipped our van to the USA.
We hope you enjoy coming with us, and we’ll continue to share our real adventures and hope you feel inspire to step out of your comfort zone and try something new.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Do you want to come on a trip with us - well next March whilst Trudy is being shipped - we'll be going to Turkey with up to 20 of you. There are 4 early bird special priced places left - see more here www.trovatrip.com/trips/turkey-with-tread-the-globe-mar-2023.html. Woo Hoo - we are going to have so much fun xx

[@trevorkenny]

Good luck to all those that enter.

[@samantha1877]

I want but seems expensive 😫

[@singersa]

Marianne's face when dinner was served was precious. Lol. So glad you were able to find the propane! Love following your adventures! Stay safe, you two!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for watching!

[@judyherman1249]

My sister lived on Vancouver Island for 50 years. When they retired a few years ago they moved to Gabriola Island, it's between Vancouver Island and the Main land of B.C. Canada. I live in Washington State so it's been easy to go see her (except during the pandemic). It's such a beautiful place as is western Washington where I live, way more green then eastern Washington, which I also lived in for about 5 years. May your journey continue taking you to beautiful places.

[@denisemeredith2436]

Aunt Julia is a real cool cat. She is fab.

[@TREADtheglobe]

She is a fabulous human and a wonderful role model 💕🌷

[@NaickKim]

Lovely video guys and we loved hanging out with you 🥰🥰 it was so funny when Chris pointed at the yellow hotrod and said nice car and Marianne went yes but it does not have a bed or bathroom 🤣 and Julia is a rockstar too! Already looking forward to your next one 😉

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you 🤗 We too loved our time together .... I have just seen the next video edited .. you guys are soooo funny 😂😘💕🌺

[@NaickKim]

@@TREADtheglobe ahaha omg, trying to think of all the stuff we said in the next one now 🤣 can't wait to see it!

[@idabustamante7081]

great hot rod meet up . . aunt Julia is a true warrior 😁 . . that dinner looked 😋 Chris your laughter is so infectious . . happy safe travels 👣 my friends ❤️ 🙋‍♀️

[@marzena_1]

I was so excited to see a new video 😊 Dinner looked delicious, can't wait to see where you go next 🥰

[@TREADtheglobe]

More to come!

[@bsn2ndsflatdavis378]

Looks like Vancouver Island is pro-pain about propane. Glad you finally found some .

[@adeelraiz8172]

God bless you and your family

[@JP-ur8eg]

Good stuff guys, keep the wheels turning!

[@marlabowers]

FYI .... In Canada, permanently mounted propane tanks don't expire or need to be recertified. Only removable propane CYLINDERS need to be recertified. (example: used by Travel trailers or for BBQs) Unfortunately, many propane-fill staff are not aware of the difference. You can double-check this on the MOT (Ministry of Transport) website regarding permanent built-in RV propane tanks. Marla --Owner of a 1999 Roadtreck Campervan with a built-in propane tank

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Marla 💕

[@Aaron-P]

Those were some lovely cars! Dunno if the driver of the last vehicle to arrive explained, but that used to be a semi tractor for pulling trailers. Lowered, repositioned the front axle, replaced the hitch with a pickup bed, and much more to be sure - there are many garage hours logged into that one, for certain. ❤️❤️😎👍xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

But none of them had a bed !! LOL - you know how it would take a lot to have me turn my head .... and they were shiny ... but there was not bed / kitchen !! 😂😘🚐🌺💕

[@bevtrue6937]

Van lifers had the same problem in So. America, too. I might be inclined to keep a couple small camping cans for spare, just not to starve.

[@margarettownsley9500]

Food looks lush love the videos keep these wheels turning guys thank you both for sharing

[@davidwong9230]

Here’s a tip: try the nearest art museum, who may have Degas, but they may charge a lot of Monet 😆

[@christinamann3640]

Too bad I’m usually Baroque 😁

[@sandrap6321]

But will the van gogh?

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL !! You lot are hilarious !! 😂🌺🙌

[@susannetoon2709]

Hi both.You have amazing family and I see where you get your sense of adventure .

[@66TripsLeft]

Quality upload timing: I'd just finished your previous one. Loving your adventures.

[@ziggy_bandicoot]

You guys are so funny!!! 👍

[@lookaroundwithme]

Hi Marianne /Chris. Great video. Nice to hear you are going to Turkey again♥️👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yep we have a Trova Trip planned and we ill be doing some more fundraising and promotional work for the Turtle project - Dekafok too 💚💕

[@sammayet9002]

Epic, wonderful and spectacular 😊

[@lucforand8527]

Thanksgiving weekend in Canada

[@SultanOrhanGazi]

As a Canadian, A) I am so sorry! Can't understand how hard it is to get propane in BC! and B) I have to tell you we rely heavily on Google Maps to identify things we need, and call ahead to make sure it's available/open.

[@ML-jr1yz]

Easy to replace that fridge when you return to Uk, it can be run 24/7 on 12v from solar panel and also the amount of drive you do through a good charger likd sterling power 1260. Inlander uk ij the company that sells low consuption 12v compressor Fridges.

[@christinamann3640]

I wonder if you can actually meet up with Vancity Vanlife and Cat Lady Van. Chrome and Emi were already in the Rockies in the last video.

[@TREADtheglobe]

That would be great !!

[@jennifernicholson5005]

Guys I’m missing the food you eat, I know weird… but I loved all the Turkish food!! Noom, Noom…🫕🥘

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi - we are planning on introducing some more food soon and also sharing more of the food Chris cooks in the van ... woo hoo

[@sherriemitchell3892]

thanks for sharing

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for watching!

[@e_valley2707]

In Canada - Co-Op gas stations usually sell propane.

[@coloradoridgerunner791]

Next time you need propane look for a store called Tractor Supply Company it usually has the cheapest price, it's where I fill our propane tanks on our RV.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yep we have seen those in the US ... but we haven't seen any here - we will keep a look out !

[@traceykray1280]

What a pro pain in the bottom lol 😂x

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL !!

[@scamphound1892]

Crazy question but why don’t you call ahead when looking for propane? Glad you finally found some!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi we don't have a local sim and we have never had to even think about phoning ahead before - but we will certainly do that from now on in Canada 🙌🌷

[@scamphound1892]

@@TREADtheglobe I suppose you never imagined you’d have to go so many places!! And what would we watch? 😃

[@MrATILLATHETURK]

❤️❤️❤️

[@canadastravelnewstravel5493]

Are RV dealers like Camping World a better place to find propane? Just a suggestion.

[@beterbocekUK]

🥰

[@jimmyj5557]

Sometimes? 😂

[@bennystokes8481]

maybe time for a gennie and a ceramic hob?

[@elceeuk3887]

I hope I’m not too late to tell you about the Upper Campbell Reservoir free BC Hydro campground.

[@elceeuk3887]

And Coal Harbour, west of Port Hardy.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awwh Thanks !! We have just come back from there .. Chris is editing the videos now xx But thank you so much for messaging

[@susanwoods174]

U mean u can't put lpg in ur van ur selves, like in UK?

[@outlander2967]

why you guys do not use a phone and google qn call all the stations and ask?

[@hharlin98]

Canadian tire or walmart

[@ayhankocabiyik]

👍👋🏻

[@mariajosesouza526]

Bom dia

[@wedrivetheworld]

So you waited all night rather than driving 25 mins the wrong way 😂to fill up with propane ❤it you guys are mental

[@adnaneroglu2500]

👍🙂🙋👏🧿

[@iremfrat7771]

I'm sure Ersel would have found the parts in Türkiye if you asked him. :)

[@TREADtheglobe]

Watch this space !!

[@iremfrat7771]

@@TREADtheglobe What space? :)

[@TREADtheglobe]

@@iremfrat7771 keep watching the videos and you'll see (this is an English expression)

[@canuckcoffeecanada]

Create a Sub-Channel... VanLife-Vancouver Island... VLVI for short...

[@motivate-today]

They fired those with no jabs, and now everyone suffers.

[@christinamann3640]

More like people have to look for something better than part time minimum wage if they want to eat at least once a day and sleep indoors 😢

[@karigross4596]

@@christinamann3640 so what do they live on if they make $0.00/hr? So many jobs available that no one needs to settle for part-time.

[@christinamann3640]

@@karigross4596 all these jobs just lying around, eh? That must be why these propane places are short staffed. They’re the ones likely hiring part time minimum wage.

[@cardanor4400]

I know "tragic titles" may attract more people, but the abuse of them may make some people to not even watch anymore. I have watched many videos in this channel with titles like "probems", "end of van life", etc. Then I watched and nothing really happened. My advice: not to abuse of those kind of titles., please. It's not funny anymore . Much love and keep traveling!!!.

[@TREADtheglobe]

So the title says Van life can be a headache sometimes - and after 3 hours of looking for propane trust me I had a headache and it wan't easy so I dont see how this is a 'tragic title'??? The picture was taken from the video so as far as I am concerned it's a good representation of how I felt - so dont see what the problem is ?

[@cardanor4400]

@@TREADtheglobe I get it, I get it. You're right. It's not fun. Just focus on the good instead. Give me good titles like "I love the Van Life!", "The guy at the garage is King", kind of, shorter thou, but in that state of mind. We love to watch your videos.