WHEN VAN LIFE GOES WRONG.. MORE THAN ONCE! Problems getting back to UK! (female van life)

WHEN VAN LIFE GOES WRONG.. MORE THAN ONCE! Problems getting back to UK! (female van life)
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• SUB ZERO WINTER VAN LI...
So this week our winter van life road trip across Europe comes to an end, This van life adventure is over!
We were obviously hoping to end on a high but as per usual at christmas time, our self converted campervan had different ideas, and true to form the van broke down, right on top of Christmas, just in time for the new covid travel restrictions to be introduced!
Join us in this weeks travel vlog as yet again, we show you exactly what it's like breaking down in Europe, only this time we see how the AA helps us out in Germany as we get to know several of the local ADAC recovery drivers! (German AA equivalent)
Will we make it home for Christmas? Are Germans as efficient as their reputation would have us believe? They can at least do a better job than what happened to us in Spain right? Or is this another van life nightmare? Find out in this weeks European travel vlog.
Hopefully you are enjoying this European travel series as much as we are and we are managing to show you just some of the stunning landscapes that Europe has to offer in this European travel vlog.
As usual, we have tried to include a bit of everything, some cinematic scenery mixed with our usual female van life foolery, we always love hearing what you lot think in the comments so do let us know, and as always, thank you for watching!
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[@stephanieannr5173]

Louise, you deserve a medal for holding it together.

[@campervibe]

Hey and what about me 🤣🤣 to be fair she puts up with some crap from me 😆

[@gerryhull1204]

When you are starting the van from cold in icy conditions,Turn the key all the way to starter position,dash lights,leave it for 20 seconds,turn off then do it again for 2 more times then start. Glow plugs take a bit to heat,should start a lot easier! Even in warmer weather,do it once , you will hear the relay click off after about 20 seconds, that’s the glow plugs turning off. Have a good trip!!

[@campervibe]

Thanks Gerry, she normally waits for the glow plug light to go off but they go off so quickly so this may help as well 🙂🙂

[@WW2HistoryHunter]

I dont know what it is but no matter what you share with us it is just GREAT :) Thank you for all you have shared with us in 2021 and wish you both a totally fantastic 2022.

[@campervibe]

Aw too kind thank you, have a great NY

[@annleonard1508]

Can’t believe you’ve been through this nightmare and still found time & effort to film, edit and entertain us! You two really are my heroes of 2021!

[@campervibe]

Aw Ann too lovely, 😀😀

[@Light_of_the_Divine]

I am in the USA. I am so impressed with how well you made it through all the challenges that I cried. It was absolutely amazing. Thank you, in spite of all the emotional, mental, and physical enormous challenges that you faced, you still were kind enough to share it all with us. Love you gals. I am 71 and love watching your vlogs. Merry Christmas and I know 2022 will be an amazing year for you, you’ve earned it. Lol

[@campervibe]

Hey Gail, thank you and glad you are enjoying the vids, it amazing that we have all you guys with all your wonderful support and messages, we Truly are greatful 😀

[@fionawills2111]

Wow, just wow! Having watched the trials you went through last Christmas, with one dog (and lots of packed bags) I feared it could be even more traumatic if you'd had to leave Fanny behind this time. We were cheering you on, as your perseverance paid off, especially getting the help from the garage in Germany. Through all this, you still manage to produce a great vlog, with tons of wit and charm. The bit where Emily's description was sped up was classic Camper vibe! All done with great humour, and love. So happy you made it home for Christmas. All the best for 2022, you lovely people and AJ and Summer. x

[@campervibe]

😆😆 glad you guys have enjoyed the vids, it's been a great year for us even with the breakdowns 😆 definitely less of them next year though, have a great NY

[@meredithheath5272]

Fiona: You capped this episode Very well!!

[@ROLYTHETAXI]

Hey Girls, I’m so pleased you got back and really sorry for all your troubles. But it’s all behind you now. I was in the motor trade before I retired last year. One little bit of advice if it’s not done, replace the handbrake cables to be sure as we where always replacing them in these vans as they seize up due to grit and salt of the roads. Spray grease on the joints and moving parts helps too. Hope you enjoyed your Christmas as well. Great video and a big well done. Roly in Manchester xx xx

[@campervibe]

Hi ya, thanks, the cables were replaced 🙌 hope you had a good Xmas and have a great NY

[@ROLYTHETAXI]

@@campervibe yes we’ve had a great one, thanks. Hope you have too. Roly. X

[@jackiebagnall]

Awww, I was a bit teary through that. Lou you are a trooper - so pleased you both now have peace and time to relax after your ordeal. Summer and AJ look so calm, glad you are all safe. Happy Christmas 🥰

[@campervibe]

Oh Jackie Summer and AJ were amazing so happy with how they deal with us as the van 😆 we had a lovely Xmas, hope you are enjoying the holidays

[@daveturnbull7221]

I know this is 5 months late but having just started watching I'm playing catchup (selected videos only). Ladies I take my hat off to you...this episode you have shown real character, guts, determination and I am seriously impressed.

[@campervibe]

Thanks Dave

[@orchidhouse297]

What a relief when you walked into your home. That van has given you too many headaches. Have you considered swapping to a Mercedes Sprinter. Parts are readily available on the continent, and world wide. The coach travel company I used for twenty years used Mercedes Setra coaches because the coaches were in Europe more than in the UK and any breakdown had to be dealt with very quickly. Appreciate the way you keep the real feel to your channel.

[@campervibe]

No swapping the van, but don't forget last year it wasn't so much the van as the garage that made things 100 times worse 🤦‍♀️ we love our van 🙂🙂

[@Melonator2456]

It's been a long time since I've checked a channel few times in a day to see if they've uploaded. Honestly you guys are great! The amount of effort you put into your vids even with all this stress is admirable. Merry Christmas!

[@campervibe]

Aw thank you and hope you had a lovely Xmas also

[@janetowen3042]

Wow girls that was amazing episode. I felt like I was watching a movie. It had it all. Suspense. Comedy. Tradegy. The lot!! I just got to say your both really inspiring how you dealt with it all. Hope you have a lovely Xmas and New year. Big hugs for AJ and summer. Xx👍🥳🎅🎄🎈

[@campervibe]

Thanks Janet, it was a rough few days but we got there, have a great NY

[@tonyblake642]

If you are going to be in minus weather a "block heater" works great and does the engine good. A heater pad on the sump is a cheaper option which also works well. I have had both, regards Tony

[@campervibe]

Thanks Tony, I'll make sure Lou knows

[@KP11520]

Don't they need Grid electric to be effective overnight? Maybe with an modified alternator that puts out 250 amps and a big bank of batteries and inverter for when there is no place to plug in?

[@cornishhh]

@@KP11520 I'm pretty sure you're right. You'd need something about 1KW for a diesel engine like this I think.

[@vicinglis3736]

Well done, the content of your channel is fantastic. It reminds us our travel around Europe 20-30 years ago. We also had the occasional mechanical 'adventure' . Simply,, you are a great team, thank you for allowing us to be part of it.

[@campervibe]

Thank you for coming along, it's amazing that we can share our adventures with you 😊

[@jaminavan4061]

That had us on the edge of our seats! And a lot of oh No’s not again. We are totally relieved you got home safely, with your sense of humour intact. 😬 Please vlog the upgrades we have not yet winter proofed our build, it will be really interesting to see you winter proof Fanny.

[@campervibe]

We will, lou is looking forward to doing them 😀😀

[@davidbentley4099]

Girls, you made my day seeing you back in time for Christmas. You've had an amazing journey, you've spoilt us with your vlogs and retaining your sense of humour through out is simply magical. I wish you a Happy New Year and really look forward to 'coming along on your next trip', although I wouldn't recommend a vlog of Emily's (wolf whistle) being interfered with hahahahah xx way to go girls!

[@campervibe]

Thanks David, ut was great to get home. Hope you all have a cracking NY and bring on more adventures in 2022 😀😀

[@capnsparkle]

You guys have kept me sane this year - thank you - Happy New Year. Please give AJ, Summer and Fanny a tickle from me 🤭

[@campervibe]

🤣 I will and she will love it 🤣 have a great NY

[@sarahobes2758]

Bloody hell! You guys, I’d have been a total wreck!!! The love and faith you have in one another is so so lovely to witness. Well done for getting through it, hope you enjoyed Christmas. Happy New Year!! ❤️

[@campervibe]

Thanks Sara, we always think we come together well in these situations. We had a lovely Xmas, hope you did too

[@lorrainemadden869]

The Christmas decorations are absolutely delightful! Thank you Both!

[@saras1458]

I very much appreciate the videos of the reality of van life. It's not all beauty and glory. I'm very happy to see you safe and smiling and I hope 2022 brings more smiles your way.

[@campervibe]

Aw thanks Sara and you too 🙂😀

[@reviewer1248]

Van breakdown? Blimey, I’d say it was a nervous breakdown experience 😱How on earth did you come out the other side smiling girls? You two are amazingly resilient. It’s good that you sorted all this through sheer determination. You deserve a smooth trouble free next year ladies!! I love your channel because it’s not OTT sweet and sugary like some others💕💕

[@campervibe]

Oh we was close at times 😆 we do work better as a team that's for sure

[@charliegould5865]

Well done guys you made it in spite of all the stress. Double whammy situation, battery “cattle trucked” and no handbrake. So you couldn’t park on a slope to bump start the van in the morning. Tight time limits and dog worming and Covid test to get done on the way, but you got there.

[@campervibe]

We did get there and that was amazing for us 😀

[@ffenicsrising7429]

I'm sure there are some unseen tears and paddies, but the way you handle these challenges is somewhat inspirational. And the way you are both comfortable in taking the piss out of each other is so nice to see. Onwards and upwards 😁💪👍

[@campervibe]

Definitely paddies for sure but surprisingly no tears, nut oh so close 🤣🤦‍♀️

[@mawktheone]

@@campervibe :-( "Throwing a paddy" came from us whinging that the English came in and murdered all our civic leaders and burned down our cities. I like the channel but maybe check the casual racism

[@super10nano1]

Cruising the Cut brought me over here and I spent most of the morning watching your most recent videos, great work! I can not wait to see the rest, so happy to have found this channel.

[@campervibe]

Oh wow, welcome and glad you are enjoying the vids, bring on new adventures 😀

[@primmtravels450]

Congratulations on making it , one of the best Clif hangers I've seen on KZbin you have been on my mind so glad it worked out . Have a happy new year !

[@campervibe]

Aw thank you 😊

[@hallaboard8154]

OMG, my heart was in my mouth for most of that!! Thank goodness you got home in time, I can’t tell you how happy I am for you. I hope you both had a wonderful Christmas and we look forward to seeing your adventures in the New Year. Big hugs to all of you ❣️ Liz & Gray xx

[@campervibe]

Aw thanks guys, we were glad to get back that's for sure. We had a lovely Xmas and looking forwards to some new adventures in 2022, have a good one

[@Jayling]

Oh my goodness, the stress you guys went through was immense! I'm so happy that you eventually made it back home for Christmas. Merry Merry Ho Ho to all of you, the furry ones too! :)

[@campervibe]

It was good to get back after that for sure and we have had a great few days chill 😎

[@whatsupchannel3047]

Brilliant, you made it , well done . You both deserve a endurance medal 🏅. We never could have made it through that ,my husband moans if he gets stuck in a bit of traffic ! I would of jumped ship after the first breakdown !

[@campervibe]

🤣 so close to jumping ship but we got there and I'm sure you guys would as well

[@ML-jr1yz]

The B2B maybe be draining your engine battery when engine not running. I have the sterling 1260 but i have 2 breaker switches one from engine battery to b2b and 2 just after before house battery's. My shunt tells me when engine is off the b2b still charging the house battery's for that reason i turn it off .

[@johnburakowski61]

A battery monitor is cheap and easy to install. When your voltage drops to 12.2 volts, start the engine and let it charge. If your rig only has one battery, be sure and have a Charged jumper pack on hand. When your battery is reaching the 5 year old mark, swap it out. It's not worth taking a chance. Also, periodically check the tire pressure in your spare. Another recipe for disaster, when you're remote. Happy trails.

[@richieRichard613]

Glad to see Uz all made it back home ! Just wondered how much you got stung for prices for all the parts ?? I remember when I broke down in France when a Hose burst on the way back from Spain, had to spend 5 days in the town of 'Orange' in Provence waiting for a 'foreign car part' !! (astra)... . The water hose must have been about 4 inches long and connected from the cylinder block to the head, 250 euros for the part and labour !!! Good job my breakdown cover covered the the hotel stay at the time. Hope for better travels to you all Have Good NEW YEAR Richie

[@campervibe]

Bloody expensive ain't they, lou will go over in more details in the next vid, this one was way too long already 😆🤦‍♀️ Happy New year 🎉

[@bikereddie]

Looking forward to seeing what repairs are needed, and what mods you do.

[@campervibe]

Soon be revealing 😀

[@sandraabshire4923]

So happy you made it home for Christmas! Hopefully you can get the van fixed and cold weather ready and back out on your travels early in the new year. Best wishes to all

[@campervibe]

Let's hope so Sandra 😀🙏

[@tal1952]

Lynn and I are so glad to see you made it home for Christmas, we look forward to seeing your adventures in the New Year, all that's left to say is Happy New year to all. x

[@campervibe]

Thank you both, bring on 2022 🥳 have a good one

[@twovansoneplan2020]

Just came across your channel randomly and I am so happy to find people talking about vanlife realities, I couldn't have related more. These situations have happened to me so many times over the past 2 years and sometimes you think its just you that ends up in garage after garage 🤣 Wishing u guys a happy 2022 with no more van trouble, and much more adventure 😊

[@campervibe]

🤣🤣 so glad it's not just us right, good to not be alone 🤣

[@reg5712]

Edge of the seat stuff girls, don't need too many of those. Emily - thought you were going to cry but you did a stirling job with the breakdown people. Louise, you held it all together and top marks for driving through the night. Must have been a wonderful feeling putting that key in your front door. See ya next year. Stay safe.

[@campervibe]

Oh it really was, I loved seeing that door for sure 😀 ot was a rough few days but we get through these things together 🙂

[@debbiewynne8108]

10/10 for trying Emily 😂 Oh, jeez, you both were put through it! I hope your Christmas was kind to repay you...I had sweaty palms just watching and a big smile at the end. It takes guts to be candid and vulnerable like you were, yet you managed humor in the face of adversity...AJ in the hat ❤

[@campervibe]

AJ ❤ I just love him, him and Summer are what keep up going for sure. Oh I did try but just could not deliver 😆🤦‍♀️

[@MattShepp32]

Glad you made it home in time for Christmas! Excited to see what you do going into 2022. As one of the issues you had was a flat battery, would it be worth having a seperate battery jump starter? I have a NOCO Boost Plus GB40 in my car incase I run it dead when car camping, but its rated for up to 3.0L Diesel engines so I could use it if / when I get a van, might save you a call out in future if you've run down your starter battery! Even in this instance your battery was dead completely and not holding charge, a jump starter might just help you get going again!

[@campervibe]

Thanks Matt, not sure what lou has in mind she won't even tell me so I'll be watching the vud she makes as well to find out, few people have suggested that as well 😀 have a great NY

[@davejones9778]

So glad you girls made it home for Christmas.You certainly kept us all on the edge of our seats.You can put it all behind you for the time being and enjoy Christmas.Brilliant video made out of several bad situations.Looking forward to the van video’s in the new year wishing you both a happy Christmas and even better new year 🤞🤞

[@campervibe]

It's great its done and dusted and we got home 🥳🥳 have a cracking NY

[@Bob-thenomad]

The I'D number is the vin number with is in the bottom left of the windscreen . Now is the time to get a pear of wheel chocks and a set of openeded spanners.

[@campervibe]

Yeah I know what the ID is now 🤣🤣

[@ukman9797]

That was like Planes, Trains and Automobiles!! That's the most entertaining thing that has been on this Chrsitmas and New Year. First time on your channel and loved it! And your honesty on the other video about vanlife, you just proved it. There are no failures in life only experiencies we learn from. Ive been vanning for many years. Theres nothing wrong in going home and regrouping, and retrhinking and redoing it's what it is all about. I really admire you both for the challenges you faced and overcame them. You both look good together, stayed loved and happy!!

[@campervibe]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊 It's been great coming home, catching up spending time with family now to get the van ready 😀

[@Frank-.]

Yes of course you can. Every faith in you both.

[@tricia9559]

I have total faith in everything you guys do 💕all you need is the occasional snack for luck

[@campervibe]

Thank you both

[@georgehorning7027]

What a series of cliffhangers at the end of your journey! You guys kept me on the edge of my seat the whole episode. So glad you made it home in time to have Christmas with your family.

[@campervibe]

Glad you enjoyed them 😀

[@meredithheath5272]

Seeing this months ago (new subscriber), but I cannot imagine the stress - I think you've dealt with all this so very well... I think I would have eaten 4 box of chocolates - at least!!!

[@rosalindmelville532]

Im so glad you both arrived home in time for Xmas and safely,we were all worried for you both,it was an amazing video ,you both were so amazing throughout ,and still went through all of that ,and still managed to have a sense of humour ,I hope your Xmas was wonderful in every way .watching your videos throughout the year has been a real joy and I'm sure everyone agrees you two are the best ,we look forward to your 2022 journeys. .

[@campervibe]

Thank you Xmas was amazing and so good to be with family, we hope you have a great NY 🥳😀

[@carolinehoney6605]

Amazing video, talk about nail biting I was willing Fanny to start so much on the last day and had tears when you finally got to the tunnel. Hope you both had a wonderful Christmas and thank you so much for so much entertainment in 2021!

[@campervibe]

Thanks Caroline, we had a great Xmas, hope you did as well and hope 2022 is everything you want it to be 😊🙂

[@janicedruian1231]

Absolutely a favorite… My Husband & I live in Oregon & have had a couple of vans but @76&78 we have ordered a new 2022 Revel 4x4…. not going out with a whimper! Have forwarded these to our camper van buddies Joy & Liz.

[@campervibe]

Oh wow that will be awesome 😀🥳

[@jonclassical2024]

Just found y'all and love you videography and music selections are fantastic...but the real treat is how you two get along and interact!!! I have been to some of places in Eastern Europe you are visiting, but I have gone back and watched about 8 of you vlogs...all OUTSTANDING. Enjoying you girls from Raleigh, NC, USA

[@campervibe]

Cheers Jon, we do enjoy how we are with each other, glad you have found the vids good 😀

[@brianthomsen1163]

Got send here from Cruising the Cut. Really enjoying your content. I'm an RV person with my wife in the US and it is fun to see how different things are between our countries, but also how similar it is as well.

[@campervibe]

Oh yeah, it's nice to see other things, we follow a few from over the pond as well 😀😀 welcome by the way 😀

[@idibrah36]

Just watching the two of you figuring things out is a treat!. I'm in US, and I love the "Road" views. I love driving and the views as a driver is so cool to me.

[@campervibe]

Oh I bet the views out there are pretty amazing as well, so hope we get to road trip around the US one day 😀

[@Bcc0rg]

Great video, I haven't seen the next video yet but in the past, I built SVO (special operation vehicles) and was a motorsport mechanic and you did well. Presumably, your camper batteries are chassis earthed so I would suggest a fused link back from the camper batteries to the van battery with a manual cut-out or a dash-switched relay (winch solenoid) as an emergency starting backup. My other advice is to build yourself a van spares kit and stash it onboard... it is way easier to find a mechanic to just fit your parts than a garage to supply and fit in an emergency. Hugs to AJ and the moggy! , All the best Jenna.

[@kayzdee7251]

Just found your channel last night and I've sat and binged watched most your videos your sense of humour is right up my street and Emily's reactions for classic 🙌🙌

[@campervibe]

😀 amazing 😀

[@sailoremanjimmatthews1578]

I really didn't think I'd like this sort of vlog, (subject matter and there's so much content out there) but I became hooked. You have another fan.

[@campervibe]

🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@davidmbell]

Gosh I was stressed just watching this. So glad you made it home. Merry Christmas. Looking forward to the van mod vids. Happy New Year too.

[@campervibe]

Thanks David, happy NY to you 😀

[@karlospappy8908]

Glad you made it home girls, that was stressful to watch let alone you guys living it. Enjoy your break and I'm looking forward to see what changes you make to Fanny and I hope the brake fix wasn't too expensive.

[@campervibe]

Thanks Karlos, it's been a lovely break, back tonight though

[@chorltonwheelie168]

it's 20 past 2 in the morning and I'm sitting here loving every minute of this video. Thank you sooooo much for such an entertaining video. Your smiles and laughter are infectious. Glad you made it back home.

[@campervibe]

😆😆 our pleasure, glad you are enjoying the vids 😀

[@chorltonwheelie168]

@@campervibe Lol, fantastic. I was up till 5am watching your adventures and laughing out loud at your antics. I'm sure my neighbours will have been going wtf? :) :)

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

These videos are much more interesting than the regular travel stuff. It’s all something to think about.

[@campervibe]

Oh yeah, we try to share as much as possible 😀

[@soniamorgansoniamorgan5353]

Fair play you two are honest and a hard working pair also very funny 😄 I've had a tough couple of weeks just discovered your duo today thanks for making me smile 😃

[@campervibe]

Glad you discovered us and enjoy the rest of the vids 🙂

[@KAnneMeinel]

I'm glad you share the good, the bad, and the ugly about van travel so we have a realistic view of how it is.

[@campervibe]

We think its important to for sure, especially with AJ and Summer

[@duncanrhodes4778]

A rollercoaster of a video, had me in tears by the end, so pleased you made it home for Christmas. Looking forward to your adventures in 2022.

[@campervibe]

Aw Duncan, it really was but super happy we got home 🙂🙂

[@jimm8682]

Brave women with a dodgy camper van , a patient dog and a skittish cat. Lovely family ,have a great New Years celebration with the extended family in the UK, ……..we will join you in whatever 2022 brings to the world.

[@campervibe]

AJ and Summer really done well bless them, happy NY to you 😀

[@TOBY_AND_LUCYS_ADVENTURES]

You certainally do have adventures in your Campervan. Well done to you both for letting us all come along with you.

[@carlabryan6573]

OMG! This video was so emotional. I'm sitting here crying for you both and this happened a year ago. Merry Christmas ladies!

[@maureenbrophy7852]

When you survived this🥹. You are definitely keepers👏👏🐕😾❤️❤️

[@stephenseanor6543]

Well done ladies getting back to the UK after all the difficulties you encountered give yourselves a big pat on the pack.Looking forward to your 2022 adventures

[@campervibe]

Thanks Stephen, it was good to get back, bring on new adventure 😀

[@jeh1333]

Hi! I just found your channel and I like your content and humour 😊 I watch your return to UK video and a few others. The issue with the battery could happen again therefore, I would like to recommend that you take with you a good quality Jump-start pack. There are loads on the market, however, some are much better but more expensive than others. I would recommend NOCO GBX series either GBX40, 45 or 50 from £100 to £145 on Amazon. These can also be used as a power bank to recharge your phones etc in an emergency. These jump-start packs can be recharge on your van. Just a thought. All the best for the new year and for your future travels.

[@campervibe]

Hi ya, amazing you found us and even better you are enjoying the vids 😀 thanks that's some great tips there 😀

[@steved8038]

So it's 4days ish since my last posting and I've seen you both fitting out the van ( well one doing the work and one finding excuses why not to work !!!) I've watched the major breakdown ! The repairs the second German minor break downs the Venice trip and then onto Slovenia and so on .You two are Brilliant your a natural double act and yet the get away single filming is also good ,your both funny,and entertaining,and yet the serious side comes across when necessary so Thank you for a Brilliant channel and I look forward to many more adventures.

[@campervibe]

Cheers Steve what a lovely comment and I know that Louise always trying to get out of work it's unreal right 😆

[@ashgroveyoga3270]

Yay!!! So happy ya made it home. Catch ya in 2022. Much Love, Kieran & Tania x

[@campervibe]

See ya then 😀

[@charlesmott8863]

You used 'that' clip :D excellent. The handbrake issue would have been such a small thing at any other time or if you were at home, so I think fanny deserves some compliments for behaving so well in such inclement weather really :) That couple with the battery was just typical though, when it rains.......... Glad you both got home safely and I hope you both enjoyed your Christmas :) xx

[@campervibe]

It's good to be home, so right if it wasn't on top of Xmas it wouldn't have been such a rush to get it done and back, but as always more was wrong that just the handbrake 🤦‍♀️

[@1958linedancer]

so glad you finally got home safely and hope you getyour Fanny sorted so she can have some more adventures.

[@CaraVanOlogywithBecky]

Jeez ladies, I thought my sister and her wife (who are absolutely infamous for their camping breakdowns in France (they haven't ventured any further yet!!!) - 2 cars (1 with trailer) and 1 van so far!) were bad but you're taking this whole breaking down to a whole new level!!! Bossing it! That was a brilliantly hilarious video, so glad you made it home safely x

[@campervibe]

😆😆 yeah always taking 1 step further, we feel their pain

[@tonytrumble]

Oh my please don't get discouraged!! You'll conquer this and make it back. We're praying that your issues stop. God Bless

[@campervibe]

Oh we won't, we love it really 😀

[@hondamonkeyboy]

Have been following your channel all year and my wife has too recently. So pleased to see that you got home in time for the festivities and wish you all the best for 2022.

[@campervibe]

Thank you both and thanks for sticking around and putting it with us 😀 have a cracking NY

[@miffyonabike]

Happy Christmas to you both. I felt for you both, but also had to smile because you reminded me of me and Mr Miffy when our VW camper used to break down in just about every country in Europe! I would be gritting my teeth and driving just like Lou while Mr M stressed out. Looking forward to the modifications. Hope you and AJ and Summer have a fantastic New Year. Miff.

[@campervibe]

🤣🤣 totally right 🤦‍♀️ Have a good NY

[@jaomwtoptd]

As you're finding out. I travelled 17 years, 21 countries and 98% of the people in this world are good, kind hearted people. We may pass 100 of them in the street but they are invisible, we only notice the bad person at the end of the street.

[@Badger66]

Such a saga but glad you made it back.... not much left to replace on Fanny now surely! Enjoy the festive break, and look forward to seeing your journey continue you next year.

[@campervibe]

Enjoy it also Ian and let's hope not 🙏

[@alanfox4914]

I love the way you blurred out putting your hat on😂thanks for trying with the innuendo Emily😀just remember things could have been a lot worse.

[@niged6845]

That was a real rollercoaster to watch! Glad to see you so happy at the end

[@campervibe]

Love a happy ending Nige 😀

[@TelBil2010]

So glad you made it home safely for Christmas ladies. Have a good 1 & looking forward to seeing you soon. Terry

[@campervibe]

Thanks Terry, have a cracking one also

[@Charlienmeg]

Bloody Nora, you girls love to live life on the edge. Also, I admire your optimism of taking your coats off before knowing if the van was going to start 😃 welcome home and hope you had the Christmas you both deserved.

[@campervibe]

Oh yeah we are so life on the edge for all the wrong reasons 🤣 we had a great one thank you, hope you did as well

[@Larry-is-cool]

Really admire your tenacity and positive attitude. Very inspiring. 👍👍👍

[@campervibe]

Aw thank you 😊

[@britannia-foundry]

David sent me from "Cruising the Cut" and I was not disapointed, I know this is not your usual style but even still I enjoyed it mainly because of it's honesty, looks like I have a few hours of back catalogue to watch, I am looking forward to it and I have subbed as well, Happy New Year ladies and fur babies. x

[@campervibe]

Happy NY Steven, and thanks for coming along on our little trips 😀

[@mariareid4908]

Love watching your Van adventures, especially the ups & downs along the way … Thank you ladies 😝🥰

[@campervibe]

Definitely alot of them Maria 😆

[@bobi2582]

Well done for sharing the real ups and downs of vanlife. I broke down only 20 miles from home the other day in my Peugeot Boxer Auto sleeper and that was stressful enough!

[@campervibe]

They are a pain whatever or wherever you are right, hope it's not or was not too bad

[@bobi2582]

@@campervibe Do you know what it was. After getting low loaded home. The next day I found it was the fuel pump fuse. Annoyingly, I changed it when it wouldn't start with a new one........ Which was duff in the packet!!! Good old Halfords!! 🤣

[@mollyw9831]

What a journey with a cat and dog!!!!!! Thanks for sharing couldn’t stop watching, merry new year all.

[@campervibe]

It was indeed Molly, merry New year to you 😀

[@hanspronk2749]

Fantastic that you made it in time. What a journey. A now a couple of days rest from all the excitement. You deserve it.

[@campervibe]

Definitely needed the chill out time 😀

[@grahamhamilton8872]

Great video, you coped so well with all the grief,glad you made it back for Christmas some others have mentioned power banks for starting a dodgy battery I would definitely recommend getting one ,saved my bacon a few times, was also happy to hear you got decent service from the garage, I live in Germany and have always been impressed by the garages and customer services here, wish you both all the best for 22 and may you have many more hassle free adventures .

[@campervibe]

Thanks Graham, we will look into a few things for the next adventures. Yeah the guys over there were bloody amazing 🙂🙂

[@cate5272]

What a journey, but you made it through all the obstacles. Lou and Emily, you are my fav couple on KZbin. Love pooch and puddy cat they are so sweet, yes still binge watching, very addictive. 😊❤️

[@campervibe]

Aw thank you, glad you are enjoying the vids

[@pfsmall]

Well I just starting following you from a link from "CrusingTheCut". Now I have to go back and start from the beginning! So well done!!

[@campervibe]

😆😆 glad you clicked the link 😀

[@brianreynolds4627]

I have to say you girls are both fantastic!…contents gripping, inspirational, funny, moving, stunning, interesting, superb to watch…I’m watching Dec 30th 2021…you’ve cheered me up no end and I thank you for that…Wishing you a safe and very healthy 2022…Brian

[@campervibe]

Glad we could Brian, hope you have a great 2022 😀😀

[@thevanmaidstale-tenthousan3141]

So glad you made it home for Christmas, hope you enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us 👍

[@campervibe]

We did thank you, hope you have had a great Xmas also 😀

[@mariaandwill563]

Omg the best video yet on how to make what could have been a totally crap situation into comedy gold 😆 brilliant stuff !! Great to see you home, enjoy - you so deserve the break ☺️👍🏼 x

[@campervibe]

We are so enjoying the downtime well I am, you know what lou is like 😆

[@brianmcclure8012]

You guys Rock. You sure know how to live off the 'skin of your pants'. Soo relieved that you finally made it home before Christmas and I really hope you have a great time with family & friends. And yes pleased I am very interested to see a video on your new plans for even more mods to the van - very informative to learn what works and what doesn't under real life situations. Wishing you both all the very best for your new adventures in 2022 !!

[@campervibe]

Lou will do the vid, not sure when yet but she will 😀 Have an absolutely amazing NY 😀😀

[@ChrisWalton007]

Guys you are true troopers.I don't know how you keep so positive despite all the van is throwing at you.

[@campervibe]

We have each other with does help sometimes 😆😆

[@Phiyedough]

I know this was months ago but for future reference if you suspect glow plug problems try waiting for the light to go off, turn off and on the ignition switch and start the engine after the light has gone off the second time. They are easy to diagnose with a multimeter and easy to change if one or more is burnt out.

[@campervibe]

Thanks for the tip, I always do! The light on ours goes off really quickly, I also wait until I hear the relay click off too. We’ve had them replaced since, I always do them all as well, rather than just the bad ones.

[@he9524]

Watching your journey gives me hope that I / we can tackle anything when our luck is down and it feels like everything is conspiring against us 💪🏼😄

[@campervibe]

You definitely can 😀💪

[@timmartin2894]

If you're using a hand brake while driving, that would be a hand brake turn... that's why you can drive safely without one! If you're on a steep hill waiting at traffic lights, it's a bit trickier just using the foot brake without the hand brake but not too difficult and worst that happens is you stall it a few times and hold up traffic, but everyone around you would be stationary anyway...

[@derekmills5394]

Congratulations on your New Year's honour! You made the EXCLUSIVE list of 4 recommended channels by Cruising the Cut! Most complimentary he was too!

[@campervibe]

Oh I know, what a lovely man David is indeed 😀😀

[@derekmills5394]

@@campervibe I hope this gives your subs a nice little boost!

[@vancamerawoman7399]

I have the Fiat version of your van and the same thing happened to me during Covid too. But worse! The handbrake lining came off and completely stuffed everything in the wheel. 6 months later the parts arrived in Australia from Italy. Luckily the tow truck driver brought my van to my block of land and I at least had a bit of solar power. Stressful??? Just a bit. Well done for staying pretty chilled 😊

[@lisamarie68]

Glad you got Fanny sorted so you could get home for Christmas, hope you had a great time ... 😊 Even when things are going horribly wrong, you still manage to keep smiling, don't know how you do it but it's great & so are you. Have really enjoyed sharing your travels & shenanigans in 2021 & hope 2022 is a fabulous year for you & your adventures. Keep laughing! 😆 x x

[@campervibe]

We did thank you 😊 it's been a great year and glad you have been able to come along with us, bring on more for 2022 😀😀

[@CraigWilkinsonsPhotography]

Glad You made it home safely, My vans of a similar age, on a Peugeot Boxer, only issue i've had was a windscreen motor fail while up in Scotland. Hope 2022 is the year for no vans fails

[@campervibe]

Amazing, these things just happen sometimes 🤣🤦‍♀️