VAN LIFE DISASTER - HOLIDAY GONE WRONG WE HAVE NO POWER

[@LoveSundays]

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[@richardwillson101]

They don't make them for the Mk1 Vivaro. Such a shame. Can't see a reason why, just looked at the van and it would work. If they made to order and charged accordingly, they wouldn't have to worry about stock holding if that is their issue.

[@sueramsey8181]

How lovely to hear Charlie chatting away.

[@NefariaAdventures]

Noisy, inconsiderate neighbors are the worst part of camping in my experience (especially late at night or early in the morning). Last year our neighbors' unattended kids were blowing an air horn late at night in their tent. The adults were all getting drunk in their RV (I think you all call it a "Caravan") and didn't notice the other campers yelling at their kids to stop until someone knocked on their door. By the way, Charlie is so cute! It's good you all are getting him used to camping now; he will be a pro in a few years! Loved the extended family camping footage too.

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@richardwillson101]

Great to see the "new" van finally getting used 😁 Thanks for sharing! You never know what you do/do not need until you use it a few times.

[@fredsmith8612]

Love hendra as a park always go there as so clean and tidy. With a proper awning it would be ideal as you could keep all your clutter in there and sleep with door open if connected to the van. 🎉

[@JourneyWithJoanne]

Brilliant holiday with your lovely family, thank you for sharing. About “the mess” … over time you’ll explore storage for food, toys, baby stuff, etc… spaces under the front seats or in the footwell, hammocks behind the chairs that you can flip to the front seats when you’re in the van , adequate shelving / containers for your garage area that can be adapted for bulky things like a paddle board or pram and storage for smaller containers. You’ll get there. Brilliant film, thank you.

[@TravellingTorunn]

Good you managed to get some power after all. Looks like a succes, and the endlessly cute Charlie is getting used to talking to the camera 😄🥰

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Torunn

[@DamnitImSid]

Lol bed time at 730 and Charlie is wide awake. I remember it all so well with my kids.

[@LeeLeesAdventures]

Shaun what a great video loved it and it looked so much fun you playing on the water slide was great lol you can do that when you have kids with you, but can i make a suggestion please put some windows in the van it felt dark and you having to put the lights on during the day come on.!!! We love natural light in the van. Even is you put some in the back doors and the sliding door. Would make a massive difference. Great video thanks for posting see you next Sunday. Stay safe. Michael 🫶👍

[@davidlowater-adams6885]

You had a fantastic family holiday don't worry about the van to much it was only your first trip out in it and all of your issues will get sorted for the next family holiday 😁 Thanks for sharing absolutely brilliant vids really enjoy all of your adventures

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@poppyk6182]

Little Charlie is lovely 👶

[@LA-go6pp]

Well done putting everything together so quickly for a great first trip out, the first of many I hope, really enjoyed the video!

[@bobbinational]

I have a transporter and I occasionally take a friend with me who sleeps in the poptop and Honestly it stresses me out! It works for me when I am on my own.. If I had a family I would definitely have a caravan.

[@stevesidare2493]

Always carry backup supplies for fixes. Nice to see some family dynamic happening on van build-out channels.

[@ewanstevenson]

5:43 You want to keep an eye on that lad! 😬😂

[@krissy_7778]

Omg Charlie before bedtime is just the dose of serotonin I needed to brighten up my day! HIS CHATTER WAS PRECIOUS!!! 💙

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@pharmacymg]

Your son is absolutely adorable!!!

[@snakewomangirl]

So glad I’ve retired & my kids have flown the nest, brings back memories of chaos. Well done for keeping going with a smile.

[@petewarby7158]

Good to see you getting the chance to get out and about, useful shake down trip:) thank you for sharing

[@thewiseone1424]

Aww Charlie is amazing continue making memories for him. So glad it wasn’t a major problem with the van, can’t wait for the next one 👍👍

[@ftrider1768]

Family times are the best ❤

[@robnoble9570]

Family time is most important and little power issues all add to the memories......your boy is cute AF. Father son trip's on the horizon

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@dayvanadventure]

Aww man, shame about the leisure battery BUT great that you managed to work around it. Looking forward to your next video!

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@babypush3787]

So glad your family holiday went well with everyone enjoying themselves despite one little hiccup the van looked great but the little treacle bless him was deff the ⭐✨ blessings to you all 🧙☺️

[@LoveSundays]

He really was 😂

[@JR-iy9jz]

Another brilliant vid. Great to see the van out on a family outing. Don’t worry too much about clutter - once you’ve built kitchen cupboards that’ll all be neatly stored away! Enjoy the week.

[@NickBloy]

I've followed you for a long time, Shaun, and i don't normally comment (soz), but with this video, I feel the need to. I really enjoyed this one. It was nice seeing you with your family. You must be so proud of them. Love to see more videos like this. Good Job bud and keep up the good work, we really appreciate the time, stress, and effort that goes into videos like this. Stay happy 😊

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Luminoussound2024]

Its so amazing to see the whole family in the van and seeing it in action, charlie is so adorable and almost talking 😊. Great video as always 🙏🏻

[@stewartscales1564]

Hey Shaun it's nice to see the van in action at last. Despite a little problem you and your family looked like you all enjoyed yourselves. Keep the vlogs coming buddy as you have even got me liking Sundays. 😜

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@maxineredfern3380]

Lovely trip Shaun, baby Charlie is growing. Looking forwards to yr next adventure. Maxx

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Maxx

[@ianpullinger4785]

Charlie is definitely the star of the show.

[@mirkatu3249]

IMO it's not a true vaca without something going wrong. You have a comfy cozy setup for the fam and the inaugural family van trip seems like a huge success overall. Hearing Charley babble is just too sweet. 🙂

[@lesleytreloarpersonal]

So informative Shaun! Love your van and to see van life on the road with family well produced!! Must start doing them for my Roxy Eriba channel you are inspiring me :)

[@delvenematthews9689]

Glad you had a good time and the window vents look good. They would also be useful if you had a dog in the car/van to give ventilation. I was actually not thinking of leaving a dog in a car, but having ventilation whilst driving if the weather is hot instead of opening windows to get some air to back seat and dog.

[@anniemac3075]

Glad you enjoyed the weekend . First time in the van was always going to highlight any shortcomings, now you know what you need to do to make it better. Good luck sorting the electrics.

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@glendahill]

Great vid, as usual. Each to their own and all that, but def not my kind of campsite. I prefer less than 100 pitches, nearer to 50 max usually. But glad you still had a good time even though no power. Charlie is coming along nicely, he's a 'gobby little man'

[@LoveSundays]

I prefer a campsite to my own 😂

[@TheJeffry11]

So sorry about the hiccup with the power and generator. However, it looks like you all had a wonderful time. The baby is growing so fast. Cheers to your entire family.

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you Doug and thank you for the beers

[@Samjackson-w3l]

i regret buying one of these, 1200 for wet belt, week later rear diff went been quoted 4k for new one. search for old now! 80% done with conversion, really wish i got a mk7!

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Every day is a school day and we learn from our experiences. As you say you had a successful holiday and both you and your family were safe and you had backup plans. I always have at least one torch and a small camping stove and gas as a fall back. Definitely a good idea to have a basic toolkit to keep in your van with a few spare fuses. Your van is coming along nicely and will provide you and your family with lots of memorable trips away.

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@DebbieHollandNZ]

Having a holiday with a baby is like mobilising a small army in terms of "stuff" you need. Charlie is delightful awwww good episode!

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@dawnbroadhurst5112]

We past this place sooooooo many times while we were Holywell bay on our day trips lol me and the hubby have often said we must check it out X despite the electrical probs looks like good family time and Charlie's lil natters bless him x

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Dawn

[@donaldhooper3064]

Your videos are awesome and I really enjoy your commentary. Beautiful family and the "little one" looks so happy. Cute as a button. Keep up the good work, Don H Ocala Fl USA

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@odie7764]

Having no tools, no spare fuses etc is a bit of a rookie mistake. Inevitably something will go wrong and its how you deal with it that matters.

[@nigelbarrett3602]

Glad you had a good time despite a few teething problems with the van. Thanks as always Shaun.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Nigel 👍

[@chuckehenulo6424]

Great video Shaun, loved it!

[@sallydavis1345]

Loved seeing the family on vacation. I was thinking that the weather seemed really nice and then the final day came. But you worked that out also. Charlie is so fun to watch and listen to his babbling. So cute! Glad you were able to use the new van on this trip. Good job on that. Looking forward to next week.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Sally

[@expat0149]

Ordered a set of the window vents ,cheers for that :)

[@LoveSundays]

Hope you enjoy them they’re a game changer

[@D4VE26]

Glad ya had fun. Was a good tester for the van! 100% u need to buy some tools to keep in the van garage at all times! ❤

[@helenellis8367]

Lovely family holiday & your little bed looked lovely. More comfy than the sofa I slept on last night when babysitting lol. Charlie is so cute

[@LoveSundays]

It wasn’t as comfy as the big bed but it was ok

[@PK_Blinder]

Your battery is fully charged at 13.49v and in Float mode. The panels are working as well, showing 36.6v. The BMS in the battery won't let anymore charge into the battery as it doesn't need it. You need to look elsewhere for the problem.

[@LoveSundays]

Any ideas where to look as I’ve tried everything and it’s still not charging the battery?

[@PK_Blinder]

@LoveSundays The battery doesn't need any more charge as its full. I'd be checking voltage at the entry to the fuse box, make sure you have the 13.5v there. Then check the out feed from the fuse box to see if there's 13.5v there.

[@PK_Blinder]

Just watched the end. Is the shunt showing charge now when you use the battery..?

[@LoveSundays]

@PK_Blinder once I’d recharged the battery to 100% I resynchronised the shunt to the battery to show 100% charge. I then test the battery but having the fridge running and fan on lights etc and the shunt showed power went down to 53% then it went flat again. There has been no point where the solar has shown any Watts. I’ve tested all the cables on the solar they all show voltage but not amps.

[@Magical_Thinking]

Kate is looking fantastic for having a baby under one year old! CHEERS!

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you I’ll let her know you said that

[@jampam-jf8mt]

All fridges uses a lot lot more power when the weather is warm...it helps if you have good ventilation.. you should add more ventilation for the fridge?

[@LoveSundays]

I have now 😊

[@colinpiper6280]

It's good to see you all having a great time together. I love it.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Colin

[@OutAndAbout-UK]

Oh mate, that ‘this already seems too small?’ Comment sounds all too familiar. 😂 Looking great 👍

[@LoveSundays]

Lol

[@clumpi69]

I would like to say thanks for the link for the window vents. Iv just got some, and they are on their way to me 👍

[@LoveSundays]

Hope you get good use out of them

[@NB_1707]

Your boy is adorable! Our little boy is due in December and I can’t wait! Great video as always!!

[@LoveSundays]

Congratulations

[@phil7301]

Great video 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@nathanstevful]

Fully agree mate I hate anti social campers, I would be getting shifted if it carried on. We went camping one year with a new born and we're stuck on the field with folks kicking a ball at the tent till gone 11pm!!

[@LoveSundays]

Annoying isn’t it

[@ricardorivera6509]

I really enjoyed this video. I think it takes a few trips to work out all the kinks in a home built van to get it right. Their always a work in progress. All in all it seems like the family had a good time. Did you have air conditioning or heat installed?

[@daviddring8692]

Don't understand why when you have site electrics. You didn't have any power. Surely it's all connected together

[@VespaT5]

I know what you mean about people playing loud music. We are currently camped at the #StoneValley festival and someone about ten vans away is playing their music really loud and have been doing so since 09:00, not only that he's also got a Saxomophone and it's playing along. 🎷 It's awesome.

[@LoveSundays]

Annoying isn’t it

[@ricky450f]

Loved it, I can easily see how the battery issue could av stressed you but at least you figured it out 👍🏼

[@LoveSundays]

thanks Ricky

[@Yvonneb_]

Great video. Charlie and your lovely lady are awesome. Xxx

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@johnnymac26]

omg he is getting big lol he's a total joy great video

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks John

[@JasonParkerComics]

Cute baby dude. Great getting away with the family.

[@LoveSundays]

Yes, thanks

[@01Robbydee]

if your victron app says float, the battery is fully charged and the app throttles and wont show watts until their is a charge flowing. bulk showing means charging

[@LoveSundays]

Even when it’s on bull it doesn’t charge the battery and no watts showing though

[@edsilvester]

I miss my kids being that age. But I do like my own freedom to travel on my own now. (Although I don’t think that sort of campsite is for me)

[@johndulling8831]

Hi we would agree with the campsite comment but because we took our grandkids of Ten and seven there had to be entertainment in log flumes and Amusements but perhaps not During peak season and While Boardmasters was on !!!😮

[@desmondhammond1041]

Another great vlog, the ups and downs of camping are part of vanlife, like my last trip forgot to take solar panel cable for charging portable power station 😂😅😂😅 great to see Charlie enjoying your bed 😂😅 in all looked great 😎🤙🚐😊

[@LoveSundays]

😂

[@phosawelonewolf2886]

I think it went well even with the solar. Maybe for now set up a cot in the tent area until you figure something out. That’s if it’s uncomfortable. Just a suggestion. Consider the trip a success. You found out what needs to be done. Your wife did say she liked the van. Bravo! Charlie is such a sweet baby.💜

[@LoveSundays]

Good idea

[@dog11222]

That for a shakedown trip went really well, glad you guys had a great time

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@DamnitImSid]

The music at your dad's van sounds like blink 182. Sounds like me lol but yeah I put on headphones. Saying that I roller painted my van with blink playing and 2 bottles of wine. Went badly

[@gordonnewell3472]

The Victron MPPT will show 0w when the battery is fully charged and you aren’t drawing any current. In the video, it shows “float” which means the battery is fully charged.

[@LoveSundays]

But the battery wasn’t fully charged. So maybe the shunt is at fault 🤔. Since this video the MPPT has been showing bull but it still isn’t charging the battery

[@gordonnewell3472]

@@LoveSundays I saw that at the end. It does explain more towards your issue though. Solar thought it was charged. I don’t have the shunt in my system, but my van is smaller, I only have a ac charger and the solar from Victron, my dc-dc is a red arc unit, although considering a swap to victron for that before switching from an agm battery to lithium. I have a small generic inverter connected, but hardly use ac and even then mainly on shore power which bypasses the inverter anyway

[@DanH43]

Hey mate, unsure if you were aware but the solar won’t pull in Watts in until it is approx 5-6 volts above operating. Mine is usually around 18 volts showing before it will then put watts in 👍

[@LoveSundays]

Right ok that’s good to know but how to I get the bolts up? I’ve had it on during some of the sunniest days and it still hasn’t generated any

[@DanH43]

@@LoveSundays sorry, without being there I’m pretty useless and only worked stuff out after I’ve tried and failed with my own system. A mistake I did make also was that in the settings I had put the smartshunt reading to be shared with the solar charger and the app only read the battery voltage via the smart shunt rather than the solar voltage. I hope that makes sense! Hope you get it sorted soon mate.

[@lawrencemvc]

Morning all.

[@geoffreyrharris7926]

Nice to meet the family.

[@LoveSundays]

Yes, thank you

[@desmondhammond1041]

Thanks

[@LoveSundays]

Cheers mate

[@andrewarmstrong1017]

Myttan dha from sunny 🌞 St Austell 🤥...look forward to watching later...last week we went down West..Helston way...Bos Lowen camp site ,near the Lizard...highly recommended, can be found on utube under...Attacked in Cornwall (by two turkeys)---Cheers Matey....

[@LoveSundays]

👍

[@jonstephens682]

Hi Shaun. Well you’ve had your first trip out mate and it looks like it went ok, your always going to get teething problems aren’t you but looks like you’ve sorted them now, 😊

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Jon👍

[@twist_of_the_wrist]

A Swivel passenger seat would open up the space a lot more and give the impression of more space.

[@LoveSundays]

That’s the plan when I get around to it

[@misterthegeoff9767]

Is the shunt even necessary in that charging circuit? I'm not sure what it's there to do. I have a Renogy system not a Victron one so it's not exactly equivalent but the only thing I have between my mppt charge controller and my leisure battery is a 50A circuit breaker. Looking at the description on the Victron site for the mppt charge controller you have I wonder if the shunt and the charge controller are getting in each other's way and cutting the shunt out of your charging circuit will solve the problem.

[@LoveSundays]

The shunt shows you the state of charge of the battery

[@arthurverheijen6682]

Oh oh.......the next (large) Camper is coming.......

[@matterhorn1975]

I just don't know how solar can't work really, it should be plug and play

[@karoln7078]

I love the idea of those window vents and wanted to get some for my vivaro but I have to say they are extremely overpriced even with discount code that's still £89 for a peace of plastic, shame really.

[@LoveSundays]

I think they’re worth every penny to be fair the amount of times I had my window open on my Vivaro to vent it out and woke up to wet seats 😂

[@DexterGoneWild]

How did you get 3 of the ikea bed supports? I only see beds coming with 1 rail. Did you have to buy 3 beds!??? lol

[@LoveSundays]

You can just order the supports off the ikea website

[@brendonparamor3524]

I’m glad you had a great time away with your family… shame they had to put up with you… 😉

[@LoveSundays]

Lol

[@SeanPrawn17]

Great video again Sean! Where are those mugs from? Strange question I know but I like them alot!

[@LoveSundays]

Amazon they came with plates and bowls here the link amzn.to/44mQds4

[@bunnybasheruk]

That looked like a great first adventure in the van Shaun, it's good to know that you have sorted the electrical issues out. How was your dads nights with his noisy neighbours, were they quiet at night time?

[@LoveSundays]

Dad put earplugs in my mum got annoyed because the were noisy and my nephews couldn’t sleep. They left the next day though so not so bad

[@lindastover9541]

Great video ❤❤❤❤

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you!!

[@lindastover9541]

@@LoveSundays ❤❤❤❤

[@Ryanlewi17]

Are you staying at hendra? Always go past it but stay in trencreek, worth a look.

[@LoveSundays]

Yes

[@brianmac001]

That's what you call a test run - to find all the issues - what works, what doesn't. You've got a baby with you. You've never got enough room!

[@LoveSundays]

True

[@mnym8ts]

The baby is safer in the crib, laying on the bed, not without it. To many people have rolled over and killed their baby through neglachance and crush them.😢. But glad you all had a good time even without leccy.😊

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Another good video 👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏🍻

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@A_Manc_in_Yorkshire]

Charlie is so cute mate.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks

[@TerryTrackerChannel]

What a silly shunt…. I said SHunt! 😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@LoveSundays]

😂

[@bonkersbeaver9919]

❤

[@paulg9443]

As Charlie’s gets older you’ll need less baby stuff and have more room , then you’ll probably have another baby and repeat 😂 Love the videos 👏🏻

[@motoboggle7525]

Hate to say it but you need a long wheelbase buddy

[@LoveSundays]

It’s an L3 H3 which is a LWB

[@motoboggle7525]

@@LoveSundays hey dude i know they call it that but a long wheel base is sprinter / crafter length long , ive had both and the full length long is definitely best for a motorhome build imo 🤙

[@stuartsmith7624]

Sorry, but my worst nightmare! The van is fantastic for you but I bet your wife would have loved a week all inclusive in Spain. Lol

[@LoveSundays]

That’s not her style at all not all inclusive anyway. She’d rather a weekend away in a log cabin

[@stuartsmith7624]

I was only kidding.. looked like a lot of fun! The little one had a great time. Oooo the fresh air.... enjoy.

[@MGEE8572]

Ask Charlie who Bob is ?

[@cheeseblog]

“Love Sundays” fetish fan boy here……….. CHEERS!

[@miketaylor1916]

Campsites in uk have gone downhill. People have no respect… Lou’s musics and loud children is not acceptable!