I'm driving from the UK to the Arctic (Disaster) - Part 1

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Well it's finally here. Van life on a new level. I'm driving my self built camper van from the UK to the arctic circle. It's been an idea I've had for years, but only in the last 6 months has the planning become a reality.
Talking of planning, I've prepared the camper van but I haven't planned the route or any destinations. I'm just going to hit the road, drive north and see what happens. That's the spirit of adventure right?
In this episode there is a huge disaster though. And it leaves the future of the trip in jeopardy. I genuinely don't know what to do at this point and I'm considering getting the boat home and starting the trip again next winter... Fingers crossed I can continue.
I hope you enjoy the start (and possibly the end) of this van life, arctic road trip series! Thanks for watching!
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  • @adamweeks2231
    @adamweeks22315 ай бұрын

    You could take another option and head south (south of France or Italy) where the heater isn’t as important. Stay safe Adam!

  • @Conflictofinterest902
    @Conflictofinterest9025 ай бұрын

    Truma should be coming out with a replacement unit. Especially as thousands are watching. Truma, we are watching. Signed, possible future customer (currently deciding between autoterm, Truma and eberspacher)

  • @Dubslag

    @Dubslag

    5 ай бұрын

    I did notice she seemed to want off the phone as quick as possible 😂

  • @Conflictofinterest902

    @Conflictofinterest902

    5 ай бұрын

    @@DubslagI think he edited half the convo out as there was a clear break in the footage. It was probably a long call of humming and hawing. They SHOULD be saying they’ll have a new unit to install if it’s an intermittent fault. Imagine if it was a research expedition and the company said “think about cancelling” Not good

  • @Adz

    @Adz

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah I edited the conversation down, she was really helpful on the phone. The suggestion was that if no one could help in Europe, that I went back to the UK where they’d look at it for me

  • @Dubslag

    @Dubslag

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Adz you could do with a backup of some sort for trips like this. Good old log burner

  • @ppo2424

    @ppo2424

    5 ай бұрын

    They should send you a new one if its a fault.​@@Adz

  • @samuelpittaway590
    @samuelpittaway5905 ай бұрын

    I had the same issue, you need a slow blow/time lag fuse. It’s placed at the bottom of the motherboard when you remove the two plastic covers. Had me stumped for weeks!!

  • @yunachan06

    @yunachan06

    5 ай бұрын

    Bumping this so you see it

  • @Kitkat-247

    @Kitkat-247

    5 ай бұрын

    @adzentures

  • @samuelpittaway590

    @samuelpittaway590

    5 ай бұрын

    @Adz

  • @ovicen

    @ovicen

    5 ай бұрын

    And get a backup diesel heater :)

  • @thenomad9853

    @thenomad9853

    5 ай бұрын

    Bump

  • @Guvnor100
    @Guvnor1005 ай бұрын

    Remember its not the destination that makes these trips memorable, it's the journey. Ready for the next instalment.

  • @markgraham3201
    @markgraham32015 ай бұрын

    Hey Fella, get a pint on me. And the further North you go, you'll be lucky to get a pint for £10!! Take care & all the best. 🙂

  • @Adz

    @Adz

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate! Definitely needed after this 1st night 😂😂

  • @Pugwash.
    @Pugwash.5 ай бұрын

    If you have twice as much cable length as required, I would cut both in half, double up the wires. This will significantly increase the load they can take and reduce the resistance. Worth a try? Even if you don't have double what you need, I'd cut the cables to the correct length.

  • @TillyCollie
    @TillyCollie5 ай бұрын

    I am really impressed by how you have kept your cool with this setback - on camera at least! Although it is really tough on you, the reality of it all makes compelling viewing and I am sure that if anyone can sort it you will. What a Brit!

  • @Rickandhisvan
    @Rickandhisvan5 ай бұрын

    The way that guy slammed the cable down on the counter......classic. viva le france

  • @dlions9068
    @dlions90685 ай бұрын

    Blessing in disguise. You needed a backup heater regardless. Better that happened early than later to get you thinking about contingency. It's just a challenge to overcome.

  • @primalvanlife5581
    @primalvanlife55815 ай бұрын

    I’m driving to Europe in a few days via Calais, if you need anything parts wise bringing from the Uk I might be able to help

  • @Horizon-1-3-5
    @Horizon-1-3-55 ай бұрын

    Hi Adz. I did the same route you are planning on taking a couple of years ago up to the west coast of Norway where i live now. I did it in my old vw t5 which had been my work van for the previous 10 years with my girlfriend next to me and my cat in the back of the van lol. Took us 3 days with very little rest stops but was in november so better weather. Youre a brave man taking this on at this time of year. The weather up here is no joke and like i say im on the west coast which is way warmer than where you are planning on going. Youve chosen the hardest time of the year to do it weather wise. You might find that you need a set of spiked tyres when you feel what its like getting over a mountain pass driving on ice. Also the cold is shocking when you havnt experienced it before so take precautions as needed. Ill be watching the rest of your journey for sure. Good luck fella.

  • @campervannie5948
    @campervannie59485 ай бұрын

    Oh what a nightmare😢 I've done the trip up through Denmark , then Sweden and north and across to Norway and up to the Arctic circle, and its truly epic, but i did it in the SUMMER! ☀️ Amazingly beautiful, with all day sun! Doing it in the winter, you are an absolute hero! But i have, over the years, and many many trips learned that every dammed thing that can go wrong WILL go wrong. Like other comments, i have every kind of backup imaginable, multiple batteries , multiple heaters, multiple torches and extra solar as well. I've learned the more we rely too much on tech, the more vulnerable we are. Best of luck, I'm sure you will get there and cant wait to see it all ❤

  • @Rickandhisvan
    @Rickandhisvan5 ай бұрын

    Adam, sorry it’s not much but hope you can grab a warm drink. Been looking forward to this trip. I hope you are safe and looking forward to a new video and good news.

  • @Adz

    @Adz

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much mate!

  • @samuelford
    @samuelford2 ай бұрын

    watching with my eyes closed so it's 'the transporter' sequel where Jason Stathem goes on holiday in his camper.

  • @IXISSV
    @IXISSV5 ай бұрын

    Aww man! ☹️ Hope it gets sorted, and hopefully see you next week 🤞🍻

  • @JP19-67
    @JP19-675 ай бұрын

    Good luck with the trip mate. Looking forward to following your adventures.

  • @sitrant
    @sitrant5 ай бұрын

    Been waiting for this . Safe travels adz ✌🏻

  • @liamwalkerlwfitness
    @liamwalkerlwfitness5 ай бұрын

    Hope u get it sorted mate! Look forward to seeing the adventure continue next week hopefully. 🤘

  • @staffybullterrier7678
    @staffybullterrier76785 ай бұрын

    I totally feel ur pain my bro, u gotta keep ya head up man... we the subscribers aren't going to leave ya...

  • @NathandHannah
    @NathandHannah5 ай бұрын

    Wow!! So Stoked that your taking on this adventure. Hope your heater gets sorted quick and your back on the road. Safe travels 👍🏻

  • @adamwharmby4864
    @adamwharmby48645 ай бұрын

    Absolutely gutted for you pal 😢 hopefully u get it sorted all that hard work getting the van ready will pay off in the end 🤞

  • @pauldupre2269
    @pauldupre22695 ай бұрын

    What a bummer. All the best Dude, I'm lookin' forward to this Trip

  • @yunachan06
    @yunachan065 ай бұрын

    Oh buddy!! Im so sorry. Hoping you've got things sorted 🙏

  • @chrisdenley4593
    @chrisdenley45935 ай бұрын

    Gutted for you mate. Been looking forward to following your trip, cant imagine how you must be. Be positive, whats not to be is not to be. Whats next. I look forward to seeing you get the van fixed and your next episodes. Stil lots to explore without freezing.

  • @jenstone9308
    @jenstone93085 ай бұрын

    Noooooooo! I started off this video so excited and ended it like 😫😫😫 Gutted for you that your trip has started off this way! So much hard work and time has gone into getting the pigeon ready for its migration to the arctic. Hope you manage to get it sorted 🙏

  • @NealePinkney-td2cn
    @NealePinkney-td2cn5 ай бұрын

    When things start going wrong ,maybe take it as a warning Adam, smart guy,van looks brilliant, can't wait to see this adventure but do it safely .

  • @davewarren401
    @davewarren4015 ай бұрын

    Mate, feel your pain, really hoping that you managed to get this sorted, good luck mate look forward to hearing how you got on

  • @johnhbuiltnotbought4924
    @johnhbuiltnotbought49245 ай бұрын

    Good luck matey stay safe. See you in the next one 👍🤞🇬🇧

  • @robertbournethejoker7701
    @robertbournethejoker77015 ай бұрын

    Aww geezer, hope ya get it all sorted fingers crossed for ya pal, good luck 🤞

  • @richardmoses2105
    @richardmoses21055 ай бұрын

    Hope you get the heater sorted. Enjoy a pint or two on me to either celebrate or commiserate…. Wishing you every success in your adventure!

  • @Adz

    @Adz

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much mate!

  • @Adz

    @Adz

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much mate!

  • @GavsGutters
    @GavsGutters5 ай бұрын

    Gutted for you mate, hope You get it sorted and the trip can continue, been looking forward to this series beginning of the artic trip so fingers crossed you get the heating sorted, small gift sent to help 👍

  • @Adz

    @Adz

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you mate, it’s much appreciated!

  • @neiljemmerson8826
    @neiljemmerson88265 ай бұрын

    Oh bjesus hope you het this sorted asap, need to see this trip out.

  • @OutAndAbout-UK
    @OutAndAbout-UK5 ай бұрын

    Oh mate! You’ll find a way, you always do! 🤞stay safe

  • @JustForTheWeekendVanLife
    @JustForTheWeekendVanLife5 ай бұрын

    Aww bless you. We recently had issues with our diesel heater (fixed now) but where you’re going….you can’t manage without heat. Hope it gets fixed properly and you can go 🤞🏻🤞🏻

  • @jackacook
    @jackacook5 ай бұрын

    Man I felt your pain watching this and I know you would have edited so much frustration and heartache out of the final video, I hope whatever the decision you make take the one that keeps you most safe !

  • @LeisureBit
    @LeisureBit5 ай бұрын

    Hope you manage to get it sorted so it’s working reliably - nothing worse is there 🤞 All the best, David 👍

  • @Adz

    @Adz

    5 ай бұрын

    Fingers crossed!

  • @colmantoner2648
    @colmantoner26485 ай бұрын

    I must say things most be very stressful for you but you hang in there Also Best cliffhanger I’ve seen in ages lol Well Done can’t wait to see what happens next

  • @wildishwanderer7
    @wildishwanderer75 ай бұрын

    man, that sucks. Feel for you pal. All the prep and boom. I hope you get it sorted fella.

  • @bfrommars
    @bfrommars5 ай бұрын

    Not good news. I'm so glad it happened before you went further north. Stay safe xx

  • @Richard-qg5hh
    @Richard-qg5hh5 ай бұрын

    That's so frustrating Adam hope it gets sorted especially as it cost for the system. I fitted an Autoterm and touch wood it's been ok, always a worry about heating failing, safe travels.

  • @themoonraker
    @themoonraker5 ай бұрын

    Gutted for ya fella, hope it all gets sorted.

  • @colinbailey6236
    @colinbailey62365 ай бұрын

    Adz. YOU CAN DO THIS. Your fanz need you ❤

  • @MegaSamsamuel
    @MegaSamsamuel5 ай бұрын

    Good luck Adz hope you get everything sorted. Make sure you keep the pigeon warm fella ! Soooo looking forward to your adventure

  • @rpcamera
    @rpcamera5 ай бұрын

    Think when I do my Van Conversion I will be spending a year in the UK first making sure everything is working correctly. Hope you go mate but remember your life is worth more than a delayed journey. Good luck.

  • @briangardner1641
    @briangardner16415 ай бұрын

    I have been looking forward to this trip since you announced it, it such a blow for the heater to cause problems at the beginning. I do so much hope that you get it sorted in France.

  • @Adz

    @Adz

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @clarkspiemuncher
    @clarkspiemuncher5 ай бұрын

    Should have bought a cheap chinese diesel heater. One point I would make is try connecting the cables directly to the battery. Obviously with an inline fuse.

  • @Quickblood1

    @Quickblood1

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah if I was going to the Arctic I'd definitely have a spare one installed say under one of the front seat so I don't have to rely on one heater.

  • @Conflictofinterest902

    @Conflictofinterest902

    5 ай бұрын

    Sod that. No way would I touch a cheap Chinese diesel heater for a life and death climate.

  • @Quickblood1

    @Quickblood1

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Conflictofinterest902 Mispronounced Adventures has been using his for years on his Arctic trips, been using mine for years in London, best £85 quid I ever spent on the van.

  • @Conflictofinterest902

    @Conflictofinterest902

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Quickblood1 fair enough, I’ve just seen hundreds of other comments about quality control issues and it’d be my luck that mine would be one that’s crap. lol

  • @Adz

    @Adz

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah I think from what I’ve heard you can get good and bad ones and there’s no way to tell. I guess no matter what you have it’s always a risk

  • @shanewaller2864
    @shanewaller28645 ай бұрын

    Best of luck mate 👍

  • @darrenrea6541
    @darrenrea65415 ай бұрын

    Mate I’m gutted for you 🤞🤞🤞🤞 you get it sorted and please stay safe

  • @stevesidare2493
    @stevesidare24935 ай бұрын

    Bummer. I hope the situation clears up for you.

  • @Simatic
    @Simatic5 ай бұрын

    Hope you get sorted mate. Feel for you.

  • @mraidymaddful
    @mraidymaddful5 ай бұрын

    Where the seat in the back is, you should have put in a small pot bellied stove. I had one in an ambulance back in the 90's and it was considerably smaller than your van in the back. Modern stuff is wonderful, and then it goes wrong! Good luck mate and keep us informed please..............

  • @kevza1978
    @kevza19785 ай бұрын

    Aww man. Hope you get this sorted. Looking forward to the trip. Ps, Stay safe man!!

  • @Sean-vz7zw
    @Sean-vz7zw5 ай бұрын

    Really gutted for you, fingers crossed it gets sorted 🙏

  • @neilyeomans9805
    @neilyeomans98055 ай бұрын

    Always pull the fuse on stuff if it does not work wait a few minutes and refit normally sorts most things

  • @waterfallman4787
    @waterfallman47875 ай бұрын

    Travel south, through Germany across the alps, down into Italy and then along the Med into France then onto Spain. Warmer and fantastic scenery. Plans change, roll with it, there will be another opportunity to go to the arctic and do it safely. Happy Travels!!

  • @chrismarshall5743
    @chrismarshall57435 ай бұрын

    Yes I've been waiting so long for this

  • @alanwhitley1541
    @alanwhitley15415 ай бұрын

    I have been up that end of Norway many times and at all times of the year, and believe me when I say, you do not want to do it without any heating. Just delay until you can get the problem fixed we all understand m8. Good luck Adz,

  • @Richard_Barnes
    @Richard_Barnes5 ай бұрын

    A great first time to start watching👍🏻Deadpan humour😆 I love it. 'Camp' coffee being just one example. What a series this will be. Good luck 👍🏻

  • @tariqabdullah8162
    @tariqabdullah81625 ай бұрын

    Hope you get it sorted soon

  • @rossfishy
    @rossfishy5 ай бұрын

    Hang in there dude. Everything will work out.

  • @nickrubberboot3673
    @nickrubberboot36735 ай бұрын

    Great video again!

  • @user-qz9yy5id2b
    @user-qz9yy5id2b3 ай бұрын

    The inside looks perfect, very cozy. thx for the vid🚐

  • @agrooy7737
    @agrooy77375 ай бұрын

    Great video mate, I’d love to do this trip one day, hats off to you fine sir, 👍

  • @ClarkeeKat
    @ClarkeeKat5 ай бұрын

    What a nightmare, sorry you having this hassel mate, fingers are crossed it all comes good

  • @derekbuttery4776
    @derekbuttery47765 ай бұрын

    You've probably sorted this out already mate, BUT there's ALWAYS another way.... keep on keeping on peace

  • @RichardGSweet
    @RichardGSweet5 ай бұрын

    Ahhh mate, that's gutting. Really hope you get it sorted.

  • @googlechunkybig165
    @googlechunkybig1655 ай бұрын

    We feel your pain 😩 esp when you expect equipment to work. Eeeek! The impromptu cost of some of those electrical parts must've been eye watering 😵😫 keep your adventures going 👍 will be interesting to see what alternative heating/warmth options you use as back-up 🫡

  • @charleshayes5366
    @charleshayes53665 ай бұрын

    Have a awesome trip bro bit skint but hopefully should get you a few extra miles 😊

  • @Adz

    @Adz

    4 ай бұрын

    Sorry mate. I’ve only just seen this! But thank you so much!

  • @maxineredfern3380
    @maxineredfern33805 ай бұрын

    🙈🥶o no Adam, on a good note it’s at the beginning of the trip and yr not snowed in somewhere with no heat. Hats off to you with how you kept your cool trying to fix it through the night, you must of been cream cracked. Stay safe Adz. Maxx

  • @justinehughes3510
    @justinehughes35105 ай бұрын

    Just started watching and I’m already hooked 😂 good luck!

  • @nigelwatts3091
    @nigelwatts30915 ай бұрын

    Hope you can get it sorted pal not juat, so we can watch your journey but so you get the experience too. Good luck 👍

  • @bettyourcampervan
    @bettyourcampervan5 ай бұрын

    Looking forward to this journey! Hope you get sorted sir 👍

  • @Adz

    @Adz

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Fingers crossed!

  • @Alivefrom45
    @Alivefrom455 ай бұрын

    Sorry to see this Adz, hope you get it sorted so you can continue the adventure.

  • @Adz

    @Adz

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate!

  • @paultracer3787
    @paultracer37875 ай бұрын

    That's tough man. I hope the situation improves.

  • @BoadiceanRevenge
    @BoadiceanRevenge3 ай бұрын

    OMG! My mum used to have Camp coffee in 60 and 70s. Coffee essence I believe. Loving the Pigeon! Safe travels. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🙋🙏🙂

  • @geecee8864
    @geecee88645 ай бұрын

    Hope all works out,if not come home and do a Scotland coastline trip trial run to rest the heater and the van.Good luck👍

  • @jaygarden7011
    @jaygarden70115 ай бұрын

    Keep it real mate, keep your spirits up 💪

  • @mrcamper5211
    @mrcamper52115 ай бұрын

    Having just been in Scotland in -10 in our van, I would head south if I was over there, the north looks beautiful but its dangerous.

  • @caliado
    @caliado2 ай бұрын

    Trial and error Can't wait for the upcoming videos

  • @davidbarber9892
    @davidbarber98925 ай бұрын

    Oh man, feel for you buddy. It’s always the same, you think everything is going to plan and you have checked everything is working ok and then things go wrong that you have no control over. Hope you get it sorted and make the ferry.

  • @rossmurrayfam1568
    @rossmurrayfam15685 ай бұрын

    That was crazy absolutely fantastic video buddy💙💙

  • @D4VE26
    @D4VE265 ай бұрын

    Awesome can't believe your finally on this journey! Excited for u!! P.s I call camp coffee "nanny coffee" as its what she used to give me 😊

  • @Bugoutvehiclesuk
    @Bugoutvehiclesuk5 ай бұрын

    That thermal blind looks ideal

  • @historiccornwall

    @historiccornwall

    5 ай бұрын

    I was thinking the same, I wonder where it’s from

  • @Adz

    @Adz

    5 ай бұрын

    There’s a link to it in my build video description (previous video to this one). I’ll show it properly in an episode soon too

  • @katetricker1924
    @katetricker19245 ай бұрын

    Not sure how I stumbled on your channel but I am glad I did. You seem to have the same luck as me. Stick with it, you're gonna do this 💪

  • @Adz

    @Adz

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Fingers crossed!

  • @CharlFolscher
    @CharlFolscher4 ай бұрын

    Love the humour.

  • @falkirkdetect
    @falkirkdetect5 ай бұрын

    pmsl early in the video, not going to say when but big LOL. Hope you can get the problem sorted, looking forward to seeing how u get on!! good luck

  • @garysollis5949
    @garysollis59495 ай бұрын

    Hi Adz .. hope you get your van sorted ... heading up north make sure you have a spade. You can buy small bags of grit.. cover for your grill .. can of de-icer. Also chains for your wheels.. this time of year it might be better to go sweden Finland norway.. roads are better .. going up the west coast you will get storms and lots of ice roads .. and February is the coldest month .. March is going to be plenty of snow.. your solar panel will get covered in ice might not be so useful.. I have lived up at the top fir 37 years. The weather is no joke ..any problems with the van . Cheaper in sweden Finland. Here in Norway it's bloody expensive.. stock up with plenty food .. good luck will be watching. 👍

  • @fishingwithtednfamily
    @fishingwithtednfamily5 ай бұрын

    Chin up hunni I'm sure you'll sort it out. Have faith

  • @wheeler908
    @wheeler9085 ай бұрын

    My mate installed the Trauma heater 😂 in his van and had lots of trouble with it, something wrong with the motherboard. He swapped it out for a Chinese heater and that's been fine. 👍👍 Safe travels.

  • @snakerlast
    @snakerlast5 ай бұрын

    Truma by name. Trauma by nature. Good luck, Buddy.

  • @mariasofia5257

    @mariasofia5257

    5 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @adeh503
    @adeh5035 ай бұрын

    Good luck Adz we're all with you buddy 🇬🇧🇬🇧👌

  • @Adz

    @Adz

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you mate!!

  • @pamelarothwell1320
    @pamelarothwell13205 ай бұрын

    Hi Adz, I feel your pain. We have the same Truma D4E boiler and had the exact same issue in Scotland on the N C 500. What Truma don't tell you is that you only have so many reset lives, maybe 20, not sure. When youve used up your attempts, lives, the boiler shuts down and cannot be reset by anyone but a Truma dealer with a reset software computer. We had ours reset but the issue was the 12v supply. We fitted thicker cable direct to the batteries with a bigger fuse and so far so good. Please be sure it's working correctly before you continue. All the best

  • @Willwillwilllll
    @Willwillwilllll5 ай бұрын

    Mate, get home sort out the heater get a backup heater and off you go. We’re all looking forward to the vids coming up💪💪

  • @BanksyTravels
    @BanksyTravels5 ай бұрын

    YES MATE!! Been looking forward to these videos, what a start you’ve had 🫣 You know it’s been a rough day when you’re on the nourishment milkshakes 😂😂 all the best mate, hopefully things go smoothly from now on

  • @Adz

    @Adz

    5 ай бұрын

    Haha I think I need the old milkshake coffee from Maccy D’s!

  • @HighOnYouDroneBoy
    @HighOnYouDroneBoy5 ай бұрын

    Mate! What a nightmare, hope you manage to get things sorted!

  • @blueman46
    @blueman465 ай бұрын

    New Subscriber here, sorry for the trouble your having and hope its sorted for the next video. i will have to watch some previous videos 😊

  • @wanderinwilds
    @wanderinwilds5 ай бұрын

    Noooo!!! Adz what a nightmare 😢 hope you get it sorted soon mate !! Really feel for you 😞 keeping everything crossed you find out why it’s happening and get on with your epic trip ! P.S. I would’ve been sick on that boat too! 🤮 xxx

  • @dutchglobetrotter6464
    @dutchglobetrotter64645 ай бұрын

    Subbed! Great entertaining stuff happening here. Great travels dude!

  • @masonbradley1812
    @masonbradley18125 ай бұрын

    Well hopefully they sort this out adz, you have alot of youtube viewers and this could crush trumas reputation if they dont deal with it in a appropriate way. Fingers crossed bud

  • @mattt1974UK
    @mattt1974UK5 ай бұрын

    I feel your pain. I've just replaced my diesel heater after spending ages trying to diagnose a fault. Mine's a cheap Chinese one though. gutted for you.

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