From The Daily Grind To Travelling The World: How We Did It! Your Questions Answered

You asked and we answered! The last 10 months have given us some of the most incredible experiences of our lives and we have loved being able to share them with you. We have been absolutely blown away by the support we’ve had in doing this and by all of your kind messages and comments. So, we figured the least we could do is answer your burning questions. In this video we answer all the questions you have sent us and share details about our backgrounds, how we finance what we do, why we’ve built the campers we have, how Jon has so many tools, what our plans are for the future, why we live in the UK, why we aren’t married and more. So, grab a brew and let’s do this!
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00:00 Intro
00:39 What are our professional backgrounds
01:30 How have we learnt our skills
02:43 All about the tools
04:34 What made us make the jump to KZread
05:42 How old are we and how long have we been together
06:19 Why do we live in England over Australia
07:50 Why aren’t we married
09:27 How are we financially supporting ourselves
12:13 How the tiny house came about
13:09 Where are we based
13:32 Have we had previous experience on KZread
14:46 Where did we get the van from
15:08 What made us turn a 4x4 into a camper
16:37 Why the name True Blue Travellers
17:36 What are the plans after the Sainsburys van and what are our plans for Africa
20:20 Last question
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  • @beepbop9
    @beepbop98 ай бұрын

    The KZread algorithm blessed me with your channel only recently. Honestly, the best recommendation I've had for a channel, you guys are great. I hope your channel keeps growing.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers Matt, lovely of you to say and thanks for following along, KZread has our back 😂😂

  • @levt2156

    @levt2156

    8 ай бұрын

    Same for me...this channel appeared out of the blue this past weekend, and I've been catching up with back episodes ever since, lol!😊

  • @Steve-rv1ql

    @Steve-rv1ql

    8 ай бұрын

    I’m one of your recent subscribers, love the channel. So natural honest, interesting and inspiring. Love the chemistry between you and that you obviously want and like the same things.

  • @rahrhi

    @rahrhi

    8 ай бұрын

    Same here and loving it 🎉

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    @@rahrhi thanks guys 😁

  • @derekrobertson2297
    @derekrobertson22978 ай бұрын

    Enjoying your camper builds , like the Q and A . Just a word of advice on marriage, and not being married . I would look at the legal side if one of you decides to kick the bucket as it were . Get advice if I were you from a solicitor.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much, I think we’ve got that side of things covered but a really good point to make thank you

  • @KevCampbell
    @KevCampbell8 ай бұрын

    As one of those who only recently discovered you two, not only is John "handy" but his work is dead tidy. I've really been impressed by the precision and quality of what he does. I'm really fortunate that my wife is a big fan of investing in tools, and a quality tool makes getting a decent result easier - at least I find it does.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Kev your wife sounds like a legend 👌, cheers mate that’s much appreciated 👍

  • @jimdickenson9855
    @jimdickenson98558 ай бұрын

    Brilliant. The chemistry between you two is a joy to see. Keep up the great work

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! Means a lot to us 💙

  • @Mark_Creates
    @Mark_Creates8 ай бұрын

    Can’t thank KZread enough for sending me to your channel. I’ve literally watched every single video in roughly 2 days, you guys are simply brilliant, and I wish you all the success in the world. Thank you both! P.s. I absolutely needed this video, perfect timing!

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    thanks mark, we owe KZread a lot of thanks too 😂😂 thanks for going through our older videos, it’s always lovely to hear of them being watched as it brings back the memories of when we were there, 💙👍

  • @jamborino2940
    @jamborino29408 ай бұрын

    Have watched just about every single van build on KZread and there is clearly a reason why the algorithm is recommending you two to everyone. Your videos are laid back and fun, such easy content to watch and put a smile on your face. Keep up the awesome work!

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    That’s such a lovely thing to say thanks so much, so great to hear it makes you smile too! Thanks for coming along with us 💙

  • @Bokooda
    @Bokooda8 ай бұрын

    Some people are just naturals at presenting to camera. Your fun and informative presenting style stands out in the sea of 'Van Build' videos. Just a happy couple, ready to share their adventures with the world. 🙏🏽

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Such a lovely thing to say 😍, and we are so happy people are enjoying watching, thanks very much 💙

  • @lemonladyYT

    @lemonladyYT

    8 ай бұрын

    Jess and Jon are up there with Emily and Louise from Camper Vibe. I would love to see a collaboration actually.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    @@lemonladyYT 😂😂 thanks very much, we love camper vibe too, I feel Emily and Jess would eat them selves to death tho

  • @lemonladyYT

    @lemonladyYT

    8 ай бұрын

    @@truebluetravellers Is Jess another snack bandit then? Now that would be a fun meet up. 🤣

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    @@lemonladyYT I do love my food 😂🐷

  • @stevebourne2812
    @stevebourne28128 ай бұрын

    You two are the best, the most genuine down to earth people on KZread. The way you bounce off each other is pure genius. Jon you certainly blow the saying “all the gear and no idea” out of the water. You are without doubt the most talented van builder I’ve watched on KZread and Jess the way you get stuck in on any job is incredible. Best wishes for your future success

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much Steve, 😂😂😂 funnily enough I always so that, all the gear no idea 😂😂😂 love it 👍 we really appreciate your comment 💙

  • @bigtooon
    @bigtooon8 ай бұрын

    I’m a mechanic and love tools and loving the videos guys. You’re very entertaining, great chemistry between you both.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    That’s a really nice thing to say thanks! Long live the tools!!

  • @Pete.Petey.Fulcher.
    @Pete.Petey.Fulcher.8 ай бұрын

    That was the best, most authentic video ive ever watched on here. You pair are complete legends. Enjoy your travels my friends. Xx

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    That’s such a lovely thing to say, thanks Pete 💙

  • @philotown
    @philotown8 ай бұрын

    That was great. Thank you for being so open and honest about your lives. You two really are truly inspiring for all of us watchers out here. I have another adventure inside of me at 70. Waiting to hear about visa`s. - I`ll let you know. 😉

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    That’s great to hear, now u are the one who is inspiring, 70 years young and still getting after it, I hope we follow in your footsteps 👍😁

  • @GreeboandGaspode
    @GreeboandGaspode7 ай бұрын

    You 2 are fast becoming my favorite KZreadrs. I love your content it makes me somewhat envious as I'd love to have the energy, skills and oh too be a few years younger to chase those dreams and bucket lists. The chemistry between you both is amazing and so infectious, good luck to you and I hope to follow yout youtube streams for many years to come x

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks Graham, your a legend 😁 thanks for following along and your lovely message, much appreciated 💙

  • @geraldgooding7430
    @geraldgooding74308 ай бұрын

    Both of you our very hands on only just come across your channel and you do make me chuckle, keep up the great videos,

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much 👍😁

  • @wilbearworks
    @wilbearworks8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for that. Nice to know some people on KZread are real. If Jess gives you any more stress about spanner sets tell her I have 14 sets. I'm 73 and doing another camper build, love a challenge. Go well.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂 you are my idol 😂😂😂 there’s no way she can give me grief when I tell her this one

  • @simonc858
    @simonc8588 ай бұрын

    New subscrber here and have been having a binge session! I love what you guys do. Not to be too cheesy you are both really nice people and that comes across so naturally. Looking forward to watching this Q&A session 😎

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    You know me Simon, I love a bit of cheese….. both kinds and I don’t get much from Jon so appreciate it 💙 thanks for coming along with us

  • @dougarmstrong4294
    @dougarmstrong42948 ай бұрын

    Your both so down to earth love the channel 🙌‼️

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers doug 👍

  • @colindoolan4690
    @colindoolan46908 ай бұрын

    You are both great value to watch, very entertaining again . Aus

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers Colin 👍

  • @davidchase7166
    @davidchase71668 ай бұрын

    Really appreciate your transparency, that video answered a lot of our questions. Absolutely knew John was a mechanic!! A good mechanic can look at anything, work out how it works and fix it. My wife and I have been in the motor trade since we left school and we're the same age as you guys. Just before covid we bought our first house and decided to turn our barn into a 500sqft workshop, you know John the type of workshop people like us always dream of, anyways we got fed up with getting ripped of by builders so built 80% of it ourselves. It's amazing what you can achieve with a bit of KZread and the building regulations manual. Glad we found your channel while researching our Defender build. All the best B&Y

  • @davidchase7166

    @davidchase7166

    8 ай бұрын

    Just noticed how many subscribers you have now!! I'm sure you only had 5 or 6K when we subscribed a month or two ago. Well deserved though!!

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Yeah crazy David, the defender build did us wonders but the Sainsbury’s van has just gone unbelievable, just riding the wave as long as we can 👍

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    It’s one thing in life i never take for granted, the workshop, it’s like a lifelong ambition to have a good workshop, sounds so sad I know but I know you will understand what I mean, when ever I see people doing a driveway camper build I have so much respect for them, it’s hard enough with a workshop never mind like that 👍

  • @debbie-0206
    @debbie-02068 ай бұрын

    My favourite couple and channel on KZread. Both so natural, open and honest. Brilliant Q&A. Couldn’t be happier for you both on the growth of your channel 👏🏻

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Oh Debs, that’s so kind thank you 💙 we can’t quite believe it to be honest but are very grateful for it for sure 😁

  • @bovine365
    @bovine3658 ай бұрын

    This video answered all the questions I had for you two, great work. Dave in London.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Dave was it you with the question at the end 😉😉

  • @johnsondrapery
    @johnsondrapery4 ай бұрын

    I truly love your channel. Just remember when you are trying to figure out places to go, you can always re visit places you have already been, because there are always new and exciting places to go even in countries and areas you have already been to. 😃

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much 😁 Yeah exactly, nearly all the places we have been we haven’t even scratched the surface of them, so always more to see 😁👍

  • @peterrea254
    @peterrea2548 ай бұрын

    Love you two, so positive so upbeat

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much 😁

  • @davidgilmour5555
    @davidgilmour55558 ай бұрын

    Absolutely amazing..so honest and open...carry on the good work..

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks David, glad you enjoyed it 😁

  • @glendastirling5438
    @glendastirling54388 ай бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant, you two are so clever and living the dream!

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks Glenda 💙

  • @MikeDavies-cl2uc
    @MikeDavies-cl2uc7 ай бұрын

    You guys are great fun people ,I'm much like John and can turn my my hand to anything, I work with kids in care as my day job which is rewarding,you guys are a breath of fresh air ,I love your channel,your so positive and full of life

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    Cheers Mike much appreciated 👍😁

  • @lisasettle8798
    @lisasettle87988 ай бұрын

    Absolutely excellent, well done x

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks Lisa 😁

  • @andrewgroom2924
    @andrewgroom29248 ай бұрын

    We had a delivery from Sainsburys down here in Kent last weekend and i mentioned to the driver about your latest build - he said he had been following it. Your defender build was inspirational. Your (both of you) fabrication skills are fantastic. The key I think on your channel is your sense of humour (although the moment when she soaked you under the back of the defender was priceless). Keep going…it’s fantastic…

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂 go on the sainsburys crew 💪, thanks very much Andrew, although the soaking under the defender still keeps me awake at night 🥲🤣🤣🤣

  • @henrycopeland7316
    @henrycopeland73168 ай бұрын

    Covid really has made things possible for so many, congratulations on your successes. Loving the builds in particular as I am maker interested, leather work is my own interest. Your presentation is very professional and you tool and making tips are amazing. You are up there with Adam Savage Tested, Dominic Chinea from repair shop fame, and many other makers around the world. I have subscribed and asked a question and your answer was most informative. Keep them going - it is inspirational❤

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much Henry, leather work fascinates me too, I’ve seen some shorts of people making wallets and belts, love it, any sort of craftsmanship like like is so interesting, do you do any leather work yourself ?

  • @ninajeffrey-howard5007
    @ninajeffrey-howard50078 ай бұрын

    Thank you guys 👍

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching 😁

  • @HasHtaG_SIX
    @HasHtaG_SIX8 ай бұрын

    Oh, you've gained so many subscribers! I'm grateful for you too. Both of you are truly lovely.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much 😁 we appreciate it

  • @isobelchapman9548
    @isobelchapman95488 ай бұрын

    I’ve not long found you and boy it’s wonderful as are both of you. Thank you, God bless xx

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much it’s lovely of u to say 💙

  • @SuperRoverboy
    @SuperRoverboy8 ай бұрын

    Not often I laugh at home brew you tubers but you two are amazing. I genuinely love how upfront and honest you are about your builds and skills. I also love your attitude to "have ago yourself" and "it doesn't matter if you dont have this super expensive tool/ ramp ect YOU can still do this."

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate, it’s much appreciated, I know some people might think we have it easy and they are right the workshop and ramp and tools etc are a blessing and makes things 10 times easier, but when we did the camper in oz we had a bag of tools and a couple of cordless bits and it was brilliant just going back to basics, thanks for watching mate 👍

  • @fidelcastro9579
    @fidelcastro95798 ай бұрын

    Love it. You guys are unstoppable.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂 cheers mate 💪

  • @user-ks2ke9xf7m
    @user-ks2ke9xf7m8 ай бұрын

    Love the channel, found you during the landrover build, but now following the camper build. You must be somewhere local to me. Amazing workshop and equipment! We need a workshop tour next!

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    😂😂 cheers mate, I’m well up for it, grandmar Jess on the other hand 🙄

  • @gsrichy
    @gsrichy3 ай бұрын

    Hi jess and John just found your KZread channel think it's great been watching you in WA I lived in Warwick it makes me want to move back keep up the good work

  • @dommatthews8921
    @dommatthews89218 ай бұрын

    You guys are awesome, stumbled apon the the sainsburys van build and now by far my favourite youtubers! Love the passion you guys have and how not only having fun but also teaching us! Buzzing for more to come! I think John deserves his new rivet gun 😂 keep up the awesome work! Love from Guernsey 🤙

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    What a kind thing to say 💙 we really appreciate it, and would love to visit Gurnsey one day! So great to here the videos are useful, but I’m still not letting him get that bloody rivet gun 😂

  • @user-yd9wc7lz2b

    @user-yd9wc7lz2b

    7 ай бұрын

    You two are lovely to watch and very talented do you convert vans for a living now xx

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    @@user-yd9wc7lz2b thanks 😁, no mate we just do them for ourselves, we enjoy the builds and if we did it for a living maybe it would take some of the enjoyment away 😁👍

  • @Mark.G475
    @Mark.G4758 ай бұрын

    Cool video! Fun, genuine, honest. Congratulations on your success. I spent a summer working in South Africa when I was 18. I worked at Pick n Pay, a grocery store chain in different towns through out South Africa. I had a great time, beautiful country. Cheers from Milwaukee Wisconsin 🧀🐄🇺🇲

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks Mark 💙 that sounds incredible, we can’t wait to visit 😊

  • @Bierkameel
    @Bierkameel8 ай бұрын

    Keep up the good work, this channel is a good mix for learning some technical stuff and nice travel scenery, and you guys have great humor.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much, lovely of you to say 😁

  • @user-tr3fc4vb9e
    @user-tr3fc4vb9e8 ай бұрын

    The Sainsbury’s van build is how came across your channel, you make a great couple to watch. You’re down to earth attitude is brilliant. Really enjoyed this Q&A video, it helps explain your journey to where you are now. Looking forward to the next episode.🙂

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks David thanks for following along with us 😁👍

  • @LRD90
    @LRD908 ай бұрын

    An absolutely brilliant Q&A, I think you guys will just keep going from strength to strength, love the channel cheers. As for Africa, Itchy Boots was going down the West Coast (she’s currently having a break due to the rainy season). She’s also done South Africa.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much, 😁 strength 💪 to strength 💪, love it 😂😂, yeah we love norlays vids would love to do a bike adventure like that one day 👍

  • @stevenausten-davies141
    @stevenausten-davies1417 ай бұрын

    You guys make me smile, Thank you!

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    That’s such a sweet thing to say thanks Steven 💙💙💙

  • @higginsba
    @higginsbaАй бұрын

    I love that you watch Outlander as well! 😂 So glad I stumbled across ye today, defo kindred spirits

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks very much 😊 we have watched it about 3 times now 😂😂

  • @chrisdainton9880
    @chrisdainton98808 ай бұрын

    Great video! You guys are brilliant!

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers Chris, much appreciated 😁

  • @Johnboyhaulage
    @Johnboyhaulage7 ай бұрын

    Just by chance happen to catch your recent van build and i can't stop watching you guys love the banter between you both especially the tools because i have the same problem the wife loves shoes and handbags i love the tools. Great van build so impressed with what you done i went on ebay looking at the same vans could be my next project 😂 anyway can't wait for the next installment brilliant 😊

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    Cheers John boy, much appreciated, they are great vans, ugly looking to begin with but loving how it’s turning out 👍

  • @walkingwithjohnanddiana
    @walkingwithjohnanddiana7 ай бұрын

    For some reason, KZread suggested we watch one of your earlier videos. We did, and loved it, and have now caught up with your back catalogue - amazing places and experiences. You guys are naturals in front of the camera, and we love the chemistry between you. Thank you so much for providing us with entertaining videos - whether it be with your humour or your seemingly unlimited array of practical skills. We look forward to your next adventure, and long may they continue.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much for such a lovely comment, it really makes a difference as sometimes the KZread world can be a bit negative and comments like this chirp us up again, thanks for following along with us 💙

  • @walkingwithjohnanddiana

    @walkingwithjohnanddiana

    7 ай бұрын

    @@truebluetravellers Thanks for replying. We know what you mean about the negativity - our following is miniscule compared to yours, but we get the occasional negative comment or thumbs down. Our videos are so innocuous, if you don't like them just move on, there's no need for a thumbs down. Anyway, you both deserve every success.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    Exactly what we think, it takes them longer to comment than it would to just swipe onto something else 🤷‍♂️ bizarre hey

  • @CentralMusicNation.
    @CentralMusicNation.8 ай бұрын

    You guys are simply the best and loving the questions on your video 😎 ( keep the tools coming , 😜. Simply the best KZread channel in the world 🫶🏻

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂😂 well that’s so kind of you to say and thanks ever so much for following along with us 👍💪

  • @BugHunter1977
    @BugHunter19775 ай бұрын

    You are amazing! Fell completely in love with both of you, your trips, and your sincereness. Jess is a burst of sunshine. Keep on going and sharing your stories and life with us, spreading your joyful family's warmth. Love you very much.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    5 ай бұрын

    Ah that’s so nice of you, such a lovely comment and thanks for all your support 💙💙

  • @dmwi1549
    @dmwi1549Ай бұрын

    Found you in 2023. Really enjoy your builds and travel. Enjoyed your series in Scandinavia-my ancestral home. Looking forward to your Africa tour and learning what you find interesting in my home-USA. I find you refreshingly honest and humorous in a KZread full of marketing fakes.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks so much that’s really kind of you to say, we can’t wait to explore the US has been a massive goal of ours for years!!

  • @Mecurial_Meanderings
    @Mecurial_Meanderings3 ай бұрын

    It is a big step to leave your jobs and do what you are doing, but you know you have done the right thing. Well done. I stopped work altogether when I was 51 - leaving a career that I loved. But I figured that whilst money is great you simply just cannot 'buy time'. I have never had any regrets. Life is definitely for living - and you are certainly living your lives. Thank you for sharing your dreams - and all the ups and downs.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    3 ай бұрын

    Your so right, time is everything, I know it helps having some money behind us in the first place but even if we spend every penny it’s been worth it all 😊👍

  • @lionridds
    @lionriddsАй бұрын

    It's been very refreshing watching your channel guys! Honest and sincere and keeping it real! Unlike the same old same old.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    Ай бұрын

    Cheers 😊👍👍

  • @mickblower9742
    @mickblower97428 ай бұрын

    Great blog,its nice to hear your backgrounds❤

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers mick 👍 Ps Your swift looks like a beast 👌

  • @mickblower9742

    @mickblower9742

    8 ай бұрын

    @@truebluetravellers its a left hooker meant for Sweden,it looks even better with its fiat 500 on the back

  • @pamcls
    @pamcls8 ай бұрын

    One of my fav KZreadrs for sure. You’re genuinely fun and resourceful. Thanks for your videos ❤

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    That’s so lovely of you to say thank you 💙

  • @terrywright8347
    @terrywright83478 ай бұрын

    Loved the Q&A. As I've said before you guys are the best thing on YT right now. So real and so funny. Keep it up. Megastardom awaits

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks terry, lovely of you to say and we really appreciate your support 😁

  • @thelittleredbus
    @thelittleredbus7 ай бұрын

    We have a VW T3 Syncro kitted for winter travels and have done Norway for a few weeks, but in 2023 did 3 months in Europe during winter. Things we noted: everything is shut - so getting rid of waste (toilets etc), topping up with water, getting showers etc is really hard. Even with insulation, our van water fresh froze, the grey waste froze, the lithiums batteries were rarely above zero, so discharged but wouldn’t charge up until they warmed through (they are next to our diesel heater). The days are really short and bloody cold, so you have a lot of extra kit, which if it gets wet, needs drying. Things are brittle after weeks of cold exposure, so break easily - I broke a lot of webbing straps, clips, etc. Carry recovery gear including a spade and MaxxTraxx and always wear gloves when touching metal. We found a Jetboil invaluable, used sheepskins in our camping chairs to keep our backs warm and had a stainless steel mesh fire pit which was brilliant. We’ve just got back from a trip to Gibraltar and back and are regrouping for our next trip. Love your stuff, you’ve great chemistry and on screen presence, similar to Kinging-It.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate, thanks very much for all the tip tips it had all been noted, always nice to learn from people’s experiences 👍

  • @mikecoley3420
    @mikecoley34208 ай бұрын

    Love the channel. For your Scotland trip, take a look at the North Coast 500 (NC500) but instead of circling back to Inverness, make sure you finish in Skye & Fort William. Driving the NC500 counter-clockwise gives the best scenery!

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for the tip, stoked to hear this as we were planning to go east coast to west and round 😊

  • @DJ_Ee
    @DJ_Ee8 ай бұрын

    Hello from norwich 🎉

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Go on the Norwich crew 😂👍👍 love Norwich

  • @mindyedwards7576
    @mindyedwards75764 ай бұрын

    Definitely agree True Blue is what you get when you find your channel. I've so enjoyed watching the old ones too. Looking forward to another Q&A when you get back from Europe to find out how the Sainsbury's can when, was it insulated enough, was it fairly sound proof etc. Thank you for being yourselves. Not too many pranks and just an honest no hype, just you.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks Mindy lovely of you to say 💙

  • @rghuonnna
    @rghuonnna8 ай бұрын

    Buzzing to hear you’re coming up to explore my beautiful Scotland! I will be keeping an eye out for the old Sainsburys camper 😂 you have developed great camera skills so know you will do the amazing scenery justice too. Really been enjoying your videos and glad I discovered you!

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Why thanks very much 😁😁 can’t wait to visit Bonny scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, can’t believe we’ve been here this long and still not been to be honest 👍

  • @leebolland5345
    @leebolland53458 ай бұрын

    Absolutely love your videos - such a fascinating and watchable couple. Cant wait to see your travels in the Sainsbury’s van! ❤

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers lee, much appreciated 💙

  • @TheTrudgians
    @TheTrudgians8 ай бұрын

    New subscriber here, and loving the Sainsbury camper build so far, Your progress is rapid!! Take care Dan

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers Dan thanks for following along 👍

  • @montanaheaventush
    @montanaheaventush8 ай бұрын

    One more subscriber 😊love you guys, found you via the Sainsbury's van, now working my way through the older stuff. Great to hear how you got to where you are now. Tuning in on Saturday!

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much for following along 😁💙

  • @stevestott1514
    @stevestott15148 ай бұрын

    what a awesome Q& A . Really filled in wondering how you two got together , and your past work life’s . Know wonder you both get along so well and are such a blast to watch in your videos . Love the passion for doing it your selfs and the way you two do such great quality work on your build’s . I found your videos because I love Land Rover build and travel videos . But am now totally hooked on all your videos. This is the way youtubers should do there canal’s. Always fun ,informative and a great view . Thanks again for sharing your wonderful travel and build videos with us all your over landing friends . Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. :) :) 🚚🍻💪🏻🛠😁

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    The thing about KZread that blows my mind every time, is that people from the other side of the world watch our channel and it’s nice to hear where people are from, Steve thanks for tuning in and hopefully one day we can visit the beautiful Sutherlin Oregon as I’ve never heard of it before but sounds a lovely place 😂👍

  • @stevestott1514

    @stevestott1514

    8 ай бұрын

    @@truebluetravellers …MAYBE TO DO THE PAN AMERICAN HIGH WAY TRIP AS ONE OF YOUR ADVENTURES . ( ALASKA TO ARGENTINA . )😁

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    @@stevestott1514 dream trip that Steve, we watch a couple called overlanding Sophia who are doing it now, looks amazing

  • @mikewoodward5765
    @mikewoodward57658 ай бұрын

    good to see you guys, keep up the good work and safe travels👍

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much 💙

  • @iansweeney6074
    @iansweeney60747 ай бұрын

    Best new channel I’ve found in ages! Love the banter!

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    What a thing to say 💙thanks very much Ian

  • @mikesmith1860
    @mikesmith18608 ай бұрын

    My fave KZread couple 😊 hope you guys just keep getting the followers up you both deserve it and your content is near flawless, love watching you guys and hope you can do KZread full time and just keep on creating amazing content

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Mike that is so sweet of you to say thank you 💙

  • @stevenlever5325
    @stevenlever53258 ай бұрын

    Great vid 🎉

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers Steve 👍

  • @martinturvey8129
    @martinturvey81298 ай бұрын

    Great Video, thanks so much. Love you two!

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it, thanks Martin 💙 that’s so nice of you to say 😁

  • @susangoodall5037
    @susangoodall50378 ай бұрын

    Love you guys ❤

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks Susan 😁💙

  • @allegrosotto2126
    @allegrosotto21268 ай бұрын

    Apart from disappointment that it wasn’t filmed in the workshop, it was a great q and a. So glad the channel growing- I told you so😁

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks allegro, it’s always nice to see your name pop up in the comments, especially when it’s to have a dig at Jon 😂😂💙

  • @andyjohnson6270
    @andyjohnson62708 ай бұрын

    As far as Scotland goes, by all means travel the Highlands but just don’t buy in to the NC500 ‘race’. You’ll miss so much if that’s all you focus on. Better yet, take a while to travel along the the Outer Hebrides and then come back and do the Highlands. You two are flaming natural presenters, by the way!

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much Andy, your so right, Jess has her nerdy research on the go and has the outer Hebrides on her list 👍💪

  • @andyjohnson6270

    @andyjohnson6270

    8 ай бұрын

    @@truebluetravellers Ardroil. Hushinish (you’ll love the drive in).

  • @Lifeslittleshorts
    @Lifeslittleshorts6 ай бұрын

    what a lovely couple!! i cant stop watching 🙌

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    6 ай бұрын

    Ah thanks very much 😁

  • @teatimetel174
    @teatimetel1747 ай бұрын

    ❤love you guys.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much 😁💙💙💙

  • @jpridesbikes
    @jpridesbikes7 ай бұрын

    Love you guys!! Your channel is inspiring and fun 🙂

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much 😁

  • @ratgreen
    @ratgreen7 ай бұрын

    You guys are great, I'm calling it; 100k+ subs by the end of the year. I too get it down the neck about the amount of tools I've got.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks 😁 Well if we get 100k subs before the end of the year Jon can have his Bosch rivet gun 😂😂😂

  • @neilyeomans9805
    @neilyeomans98057 ай бұрын

    Lovely couple. Fantastic videos.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks 😁

  • @jasonwhite745
    @jasonwhite7456 ай бұрын

    My new favourite channel- keep up the good work guys!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    6 ай бұрын

    Cheers Jason 👍

  • @karlrothwell382
    @karlrothwell3828 ай бұрын

    Awesome video guys you to are great. looking forward to the next videos

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much Karl

  • @Glaikit-gype
    @Glaikit-gype8 ай бұрын

    Best Q&A I’ve seen on KZread. Great channel.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate 👍

  • @dsrrenrodgers6964
    @dsrrenrodgers69648 ай бұрын

    Brilliant,

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate 👍

  • @fookdatchit
    @fookdatchit8 ай бұрын

    7k subs to 30k subs in just a few weeks. Very Well done. You deserve it.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much mate, really appreciate it 💙

  • @14percentviking
    @14percentviking7 ай бұрын

    Just been recommended your channel and watched 4 videos in a row so far. Love it!

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    😂😂 thanks very much, much appreciated 😁

  • @NeilMartin-ud5zl
    @NeilMartin-ud5zl8 ай бұрын

    You guys are amazing and ment for each other can’t wait for the up coming adventures keep the vlogs coming and the subscribers will keep coming good job you 2👏

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks ever so much, we are very lucky to have found each other and appreciate your support 💙

  • @retnav92
    @retnav928 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed the Q & A session (and previous videos), and looking forward to future episodes. 😎👍

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate 👍 much appreciated 😁

  • @PrasanthGPanicker
    @PrasanthGPanicker7 ай бұрын

    Top Guys.....glad that I got to see you video as a recommendation from KZread ❤😊

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    Good old KZread helping us out 😂👍 thanks very much 😁

  • @yassartaj2615
    @yassartaj26157 ай бұрын

    God bless you both. Only seen your Sainsburys van conversion...Great fun.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate, much appreciated 😁

  • @mickclark427
    @mickclark4277 ай бұрын

    Hello I'm mick from Hull I have just subscribed to your channel and I am really enjoying your videos you are doing a very good job and keep doing it I will look forward to your next episode xx 😊😊😊

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks mick, that’s much appreciated 😁👍

  • @ecmcn6323
    @ecmcn63238 ай бұрын

    Love that I've accidentally come across your channel via the Sainsbury camper. Such a fantastic energy between you & awesome fun/humour.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much, means a lot to us 😁👍

  • @herenow6953
    @herenow69538 ай бұрын

    Great vlog - I'm a recent subscriber and have loved seeing your practical approach and very handy skills with the Sainsbury's van.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you, that’s kind of you to say 😊

  • @timwhite3250
    @timwhite32508 ай бұрын

    You guys genuinely make me smile while watching your channel. Keep up the great work you are really smashing it out of the park

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks Tim, it’s much appreciated 😁💙

  • @robbiea7485
    @robbiea74857 ай бұрын

    New to your channel but I loved it, your chemistry is amazing and very funny. You guys keep it up 100%😝

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much 😁

  • @diwarburton5369
    @diwarburton53697 ай бұрын

    You two are so entertaining and your Q&A was very insightful. Love your channel.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much Di that’s lovely of you to say 💙

  • @tobenamedshortly
    @tobenamedshortly8 ай бұрын

    Phewwwwww jess 🤩😍

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    😂☺️💙

  • @todddecourcy5786
    @todddecourcy57863 ай бұрын

    New to your channel. Loving the build and enjoying your winter series. I have a slwb HiAce camper and will watch your Aussie series next. Keep up the good work.😊

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much 😁👍

  • @davinajarvis
    @davinajarvis5 ай бұрын

    Must have missed this one don’t know how…….omg I live just past Sutton bridge not far from kings lynn so if I see you be warned I shall be so excited to meet you ❤xx

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    5 ай бұрын

    😂😂 hopefully bump into you one day Davina 🥰

  • @scubaharley
    @scubaharley8 ай бұрын

    Another great video good to know some of your backstory as well.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it 💙 thanks for watching

  • @paulscott1105
    @paulscott11057 ай бұрын

    You guys are great, I’m loving the very informative build and looking forward to following you both on your upcoming adventures 👍 cheers Paul

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks ever so much Paul so great to hear it’s helpful 💙 thanks for coming along on our adventures with us 😁

  • @grahamunderwood9353
    @grahamunderwood93537 ай бұрын

    excellent love your videos ,you crack me up with your constant banter and i admire your can do attitude ,the quality of your videos is superb and with your cost breakdowns of your trips you have shown that you need not spend a fortune to see some of the most awesome places the planet has to offer and i look forward to seeing your further adventures

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much Graham, one of our favourite things to see is when young kids buy a car or a van and just have it basic and just get after it, shows that u can do it in anything and u don’t need to be like us with all the bells and whistles, (it’s nice to have) but love that they show that if you want to do it just do it 👍 thanks for watching and the lovely comment 😁

  • @andrewhaden7822
    @andrewhaden78227 ай бұрын

    Brilliant

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate 👍

  • @garrydibley200970
    @garrydibley2009708 ай бұрын

    You guys are so natural on camera, it's so refreshing. Another great vid looking forward to the next Sainsbury's van video. Got my 1st lathe much the same way, lol. Keep up the great work.

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    8 ай бұрын

    Love it Gaz, bloody heavy hey 😂😂😂

  • @sharonaddison809
    @sharonaddison8098 ай бұрын

    Oh, am so glad you've done this. I came across your videos on KZread, liked the look of the Sainsbury van build and ended up binging on lots of your videos. I had no idea who you were, so this timing couldn't be better for me. I have a small camper (a Mazda Bongo) that's sadly off the road right now (long story - but I need a John in my life to fix it - haha). I follow a ton of vanlifers, so am glad to add you to my gang!

  • @truebluetravellers

    @truebluetravellers

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks Sharon for adding us to your gang 😁 I hope u get the camper sorted and back on the road soon 👍