LEAVING OUR VAN BEHIND... but are we stuck in Europe? Vanlife breakdown update.
LEAVING OUR VAN BEHIND... but are we stuck in Europe? Vanlife breakdown update.
So if you're not quite up to date then our self converted campervan has broken down abroad, right in the south of Spain. As vanlife nightmares and problems go, this is proving to be a pretty big one! So far our tiny home on wheels has been stuck in a Spanish garage for over 2 weeks! Couple this with the UK/French border being closed and the fact we travel with our dog AJ, getting home is proving to be an impossible task right now.
Keep up to date with our journey home, 2 solo female travelers making the long drive from the south of Spain, through France and into the UK as we try and document the whole thing. This is not how we expected to finish our travels across Europe, but it's proving to be quite the adventure. We certainly wasn't expecting to be filming something like this for our European travel series!
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This is why I’m afraid to buy an older cheaper van. Breaking down on the road would be a nightmare for me. You guys are young and strong. You can take it. I’m near 80 next year.
@campervibe
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it is always a worry for sure, our van is 2016 so not super old but definitely not new 🙂
Problems on the road are never fun but you will have the best ”2020 sucked” story to tell. Adventures begin when the plans fly out of the window. Best of 2021 and safe travels!
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
😂🤣 This is very true! And we will have a good story. Have a good new year and thanks for watching 😁👍
Hi guys hope your both ok and looking forward to seeing you both out there again travelling keep smiling and keep positive Steve b. 👍
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Stephen, thank you 😁😁
You two are so positive and just get on with sorting things out. Respect.
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Linda 😁😁👍
Excellent job, Emily. Wow so sorry you gals had to go through all that. But glad it's all past you now. I'm sure you learned a lot...
When travelling I always keep a king size bottom sheet to completely cover the back boot area and fold down the seats so that no hairs from your dog can get on the seats and they have more room to stretch out in and no hoovering just a shake out, poor buggerlugs he is so chilled about it all. Safe trip back and easy on the quality street Emily & Lou, a moment on the lips and a lifetime on the hips. 🤔🤣
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Hi there, we have tried that before, trouble is he likes to pull the sheet about before he settles which always causes it to come out of place, also they fly everywhere! We find so many in the front foot Wells and he goes nowhere near there, it doesn't help that he's white and car interiors are usually black so the stick right out. We are so happy that he's just chilled about it all tho, he's been so good 😁😁 thanks so much for watching 😁👍
You girls are hilarious. Our favourite KZreadrs are couples who have great banter. I think you might become firm favourites 😂. Love how you make such a sad situation still seem like such an exciting adventure 👍🏻😊
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys 😊 We got to do something to make this whole thing doable 🤣🤣
@DolittleCampers
3 жыл бұрын
@@campervibe watching your new one now 😊
AJ is such a good boy! Just chilling in the taxi
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
He was a real trooper on this trip 🐶😁❤️
How you two stay cheerful is beyond me .
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
It's a kinda laugh or cry situation lol 🤣😂🤣 so we've no choice!
I’m so sad for you both safe journey back 😘 please don’t let it put you off being adventurous
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sharon don't worry it won't, we are already planning our next trips for 2021 😁👍
It's hard to avoid the "homeless" undertones to the thumbnail; all Emily needs now is a sign saying "Will dance for snacks" :-)
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
I'll definitely dance for snacks, its like exercising them off before you have eaten them 😋🙃
@Arcticnick
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job ladies I’m sure you are happy to get the hell out of here. I would be.
@michaeldalton470
2 жыл бұрын
i know Im quite off topic but do anyone know a good site to watch new series online?
@devinleighton5982
2 жыл бұрын
@Michael Dalton flixportal :D
@michaeldalton470
2 жыл бұрын
@Devin Leighton thank you, signed up and it seems like a nice service :D Appreciate it!!
So frustrating, so sad, so disappointing for you. Safe journey home and hope to see you both back in a van soon sharing your unique humour, banter and joy.
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mick, we will get back in the van as soon as we possibly can. Thanks for watching 😁👍
Massive respect to both of you. It’s not been a fun time.
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks eve 😁
Hi guys just started to watch your channel sorry to see your having to come home looks like you’ve both had a great time in Spain and great to see your both very positive considering what’s happened I’m sure you’ll be both back on the road soon and travelling Spain again keep your spirits high your doing great Steve b. 👍
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve and welcome 😁 oh yeah we are so looking forward to being able to travel again, hoping everyone can get back out there at some point this year, there are so many countries we want to visit 😀
I love the vibe your relationship has. Sadly the broken van coming home, was the first video I've seen. Good luck and thanks for sharing.
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam, thank you. Yeh it was a sad video, usually our vids are a lot more positive lol! Thanks so much for watching 😀👍
Emily did a fab job editing the vlog. Really look forward to your videos on a Wednesday and a Sunday. Have a safe journey through France and all the best for 2021 xx Hope your vans back on the road soon xx
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lesley, we will prob go down to 1 vlog a week when we are at home but we will definitely still be putting something out, its too much fun not to 😁 Have a lovely evening
@lesleydurham7129
3 жыл бұрын
@@campervibe you too. All the very best x
You'll be able to overcome any situation in the best way. Solid troopers !
@campervibe
2 жыл бұрын
We really hope so 🙂
Good luck and hope all goes well for you both , you put your dog first which is a great credit to you . Bless him, such a good boy .,unconditional love goes both ways .
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😁 our dogs have always come first, complete pain and always costs a fortune but wouldn't do it any other way 😁😁
What a bummer, anything that could go wrong has gone wrong but you bravely make the most of the situation, hope you get home safe, happy new year and let's hope the new one has better luck.regards Bobbykins and woofers xx
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys, I'm sure 2021 will be good, I have a feeling, but that also could have been the crap food I just ate 🤦♀️🤣
AJ "Couldn't care less" love it :)
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
So true though 🤣
Your ability to keep smiling and positive is an inspiration. Hope your journey is safe and without further issue and you get the van sorted promptly
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark, its definitely taking its toll now 🤦♀️😫
Safe travels and Happy New Year to you both!
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Monica hope you have a good one also
Fabulous dog. I lived in Almuñecar for years so love it.
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Linda, yeah its a nice place 😊
Total quality your still smiling and so positive 👍🏻
@campervibe
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, we just had to get through it
Well done Emily all the best for the New Year stay safe have fun
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian, I had fun doing it 😀
You two crack us up....Good luck ladies and a Happy New Year to you both (& AJ)
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much guys 😁👍
Great video, well done Emily, sad to see the van like that, hope it all gets sorted soon, take care ❤️❤️
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and yeah we was not expecting to see it like that so it was a little shock for sure
Well done Em ! Great vlog, safe travels.
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy 😊
Good god girls you really are being put through the mill. Hope your journey goes to plan and AJ gets to the vets at the right time. Thanks Richie.
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Richie, thank you 😁👍👍
Thanks Mandy xxx
Safe travels. Happy new year!
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and you 😀
Reminder well and truly set.
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
😁😁👍👍
Happy New Year to you both.
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Happy NY to you also 😁😁
So good, well done Em!
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😁😁
Aww so gutted for you both, can't believe you both managed to keep smiling and posting, thank you. So sad that this happened to you but thanks for recording it, really informative and insightful. Both of your videos and editing is fantastic, would love to be able to record our travels like that. #teamlou & #teamemily 😁👌 I hope you manage to get back to your travels asap 🤞 good luck and stay safe 😁 xxx
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cathy 😁 we hope to get back on our travels too, hopefully a bit smoother next time 🤣
Good vid Em 👏 👏.... 🤞 you get to have a bit more relaxed journey through France and roll on 2021. Happy New Year both and AJ👍
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mick 😁👍
Good luck hope all goes well 👍
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks David 😁
You are doing great fantastic music E ...happy new year💥💥💥
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John, you too 😁👍
love you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a safe journey home girls 🤗
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Hi dave, thank you 😁👍
Safe travels homeward lovely ladies. Wishing you an 'enjoyable as possible' a return journey. xx
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Julie, hoping to be home soon 🙏
Great work Emily with the editing
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon 😁😊
Great vlog Emily. Hope you can get the van sorted soon. xx
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kelly 😊 so do we
Safe trip home all the best and keep safe both 👍
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊😁
Great video, safe trip home 👍
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😁👍
Glad your heading home. Emily, Louise, and AJ safe travels and Happy New Year!
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, hope you have a good evening
Quite busy stressful times for you which you've handled great keep on smiling and safe travels Happy New yr to you trio x
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Christine, yeah we are getting there 😀
Keep Smiling Guys. Feeling for you. Well done Emily.
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😁😁
Keep your chin up girls . Remember life’s a journey and I no you have had problems but you can’t by memories.great vids. Look forward to the new ones in 2021
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Hi there, you're right, we are gonna have some amazing memories from this trip 😁 see you next year in 2021 😀😀
oh thanks for filming it's very interesting and entertaining!
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure 😊
Well done guys, or as I should say very well done Emily, keep keeping positive👍 Happy New Year🥳
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark, happy new year to you 😁👍
Good luck getting home we have been following you for ages. Much love from the UK.
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys, hoping to be home at some point next week 🤞
Sorry you are having a bad time. All the best for the new year. Stay safe.
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks James, happy new year 😁👍
Sorry to hear the news... time to put 2020 to bed and look forward to your plans and travels for 2021... happy new year to all three of you!! Safe travels back...
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Glen. I think we will all be glad to see the back of 2020! 🤣👍
safe journey guys 👍
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kaz 😊
Great video, well done Em. Looking forward to the next installment. Happy New Year and stay safe x
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Julie and happy new year to you 😊
Yep - agree. Getting used to changing gears with the other hand and being on the other side of the vehicle is somehow harder than just getting used to driving on the other side of the road. Regarding the van batteries, 80Ah discharge is a lot of power, even over two weeks. There must be something in there draining them - maybe the fridge or something else. I can't see that being down to normal self discharge, even in the cold. With hindsight, disconnecting the batteries completely when the van went to the garage might have been a good idea. On my previous motorhome I used to do that in the winter, and they were still fine 2-3 months later, even allowing for self discharge. Even smaller consumers, like the solar controller, remote display units, internet router, b2b charger etc. will end up flattening batteries eventually if left connected. Thank you for sharing the journey back - it is interesting and useful to see the various aspects and arrangements of breaking down abroad and having to make your way back to UK. Good luck with the next part of your journey!
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Hi seb, the fridge as well as other things were on for the first few days as we couldn't empty it out before the tow truck took it, plus we'd used some power whilst we were parked up waiting to be towed. I wanted to disconnect the batteries as soon as we knew they weren't going to be fixing it but unfortunately it was backed up to a wall and font tyre off and jacked up so couldn't be moved, our batteries are under our fixed be in tha garage. I wasn't expecting it to be at least 6 weeks without solar or being driven, or able to be plugged into mains at least. But anyway, we can deal with the batteries when it gets back hopefully. As always seb, thanks so much for watching and have a happy new year 😁😁
Safe trip guys,sorry about your van , happy new year xx love from Alfoquia Spain Carola and Terry ☺️
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Carol and Terry, happy new year to you 😁😁
Well done Em spankin, stay safe guys. should of had a board out when sat in the street get your big issue here !! AJ is a star
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Nobody buys the big issues 😕🤦♀️ oh my little AJ is amazing and doing so well with all this 😁🐕🐾
Hey guys happy new year for tonight and I am sure it will be one of those memories you look back on. Life is I guess always a mixed set of experiences and you will soon sort the van - main thing is you are safe and well keep trucking oh and snacking
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, yeah I can't wait to be looking back on this 🤣😀 oh yeah we are steaming ahead with lots of snacks 😋😁
That was a great vlog 😊👍
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brenda 😁😊
Nice job on the vlog Emily 👍🏻. I don't envy your journey back to England. Happy new year to you both
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yep, definitely gonna be a horrible journey!
good luck 👍keep smiling 😁 not the best circumstances but your making it very entertaining, thanks, stay safe👍
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary and we will 😁
Hope you have a safe journey back to the UK. Hope you have a Happy New Year and all the best for 2021 from Plymouth in the U.K.
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tracey, thank you and a happy new year to you too 😁👍
Well done Emily great vlog 😁, Happy new year to you both . Looking at the way they have left your van parts about , 🤔 Definitely right move getting the van back to UK 👍 Stay safe 🤩
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Martin 😊 Yeah we just want to get it back to the UK now for sure
Good luck, Ladies!
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
👍👍Happy New Year girls . you both seem to be coping well with whats happened👍👍✌👌💖💖🙏🥃🍺🍷
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wayne, hope you do as well. Yeah we are pushing through for sure 🙂🙂
Good vlog and nice editing. You can do it Emily. I hope you girls do still have a fun drive home. Keep up the spirit. And I wish you all the best for 2021.
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Martin, hope you have a lovely NY
So glad you are on your way home hope you get home before the van take it easy nothing is worth the worry it will all come out okay in the long run have a great new year 🥂🎹🚐❤️
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Anne, you are so right there. I do sometimes stress over not knowing but then I have to remember there is not much I can do about it so might as well get on with it 😀
Hope the rest of your journey goes without a hitch. Stay safe ladies, we wish you a Happy New year and hope you get everything sorted out A S A P. Hugh
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Hugh, happy new year to you too 😁😁
Well done Em. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing how you get on in France.
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Geoff, yeah hoping France is good as well 👍
Aww I’m so sorry for what you are going through. I would be more than anxious so you’ve both done brilliantly and still smiling. Keep it up xx
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, and thanks for watching 😁👍
Bloody brilliant girls and you still remain to be laughing and joking with each other its lovely to see keep up the good vlogs see you Sunday hopefully x
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Katie, if we don't laugh we will cry lol 😂🤣
Great vlog Emily. Thanks for keeping us updated.. Your poor van tho bless it. Drive safe and wrap up its sooooo cold here. Enjoy France. 🙏
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Hi ya, thank you. Yeah we are in France now and the weather has changed so much already 🤦♀️🤣
Sorry to hear of the situation you have found yourselves in. I hope you can get all sorted @ a vesable cost. I have been enjoying your videos for a good while now. All the best & safe travels. xx
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Stanley, thanks so much, glad you like the vids and thanks for watching 😁👍
Well done Em! ..... The things we have to do for our furry friends hey! But I wouldn't have it any other way, Happy New Year Girls!
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Donna, we wouldn't have it any other way either, thank you 😁👍
Hi, AJ is a legend, such a good boy. Stay safe 😁👍
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, we certainly think so, he is so chilled 😀
Great vlog emily 👍 following you guys getting home safe xx stay safe and keep up the great vlogs xxx much love to AJ too xxx
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys, AJ is being such a good boy in and out of hotels etc 😁🐕
Still working my way through your back catalogue having tuned in to see how to fit a swivelling seat base... :-) :-) Loving your journey. Well done to Emily on this one - I know it's not your natural domain so all the more kudos for smashing it. 😃 😃
@campervibe
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan, glad you are still about 😀👍
Good luck with the project. Tough when the wheels atop turning, especially as it is your mobile home. 🎂🎂Enjoy the good news whenever snippets come along. Always an upside.
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Oh definitely a glass half full people here, sometimes it gets a little below that 🤣😁👍
Take care girls 👍❤
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul 😁👍
This would be my worst nightmare breaking down abroad, you two are coping very well. I hope it all turns out good.
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan, it has been a complete nightmare lol! Thanks for watching and a happy new year 😁
Well done ladies! You are clearly handling the tension with grace.
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Well maybe 🤣🤣
Great vlog as always. You seem to be coping so well with everything despite this being a nightmare. Safe travels and keep well x
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and yeah we are trying to stay as positive as possible 😁🙂
Wow. Good effort Emily. Wishing you a much more financially bump-free 2021. Good luck 🤞💙❤️
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😁😁👍
Loved catching up. OMG you two girlzzzz, never a damm dull moment. Aj was so content between you in the car. Emily you are a star with a good teacher. I thought you did great. Happy 2021.
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Shey, oh AJ has been such a good boy we can't fault him, I expect he is looking forward to this being over as much as us now 🤔😀
Hi guys hope all go's well be safe. Doing a good job Emily 👏
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Stan 😁👍
Fingers crossed that everything will go good and You can soon be saiftly at home!
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we are very much looking forward to getting home now 😀
Good luck guys looks like a real pain doing this but hope it’s all ok 👍
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, yeah its a little annoying for sure but hopefully it will be over soon enough
Aw guys what a terrible time for you. Hopefully you get back safely, AJ is being a star Happy new year to you 😍 keep on keeping on 👍
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark, happy new year to you. Yeah AJ is being amazing throughout this trip 😁🐕
Great Channel Girls! Sorry about your van woes, I hope it all comes together for you in 2021!! Happy New Year 🎉🥂
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, have a great NY as well and here's to many more adventures 😀
Another great video, well done Em! Its hard enough doing youtube - or a big vanlife disaster but doing them both together must be mental. You are coping well and its so good to see your progress. Just remember things seem bad and the list keeps getting bigger but when your back home, after a brew or two (and as many snacks as you can handle) you can come up with a plan and move forward. 2021 has got to be better and you need to get out adventuring again, I look forward to seeing you at another meet. Keep the spirits high and stay safe ladies!
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
You're not wrong, covering so many miles in various cars and taxis as well as filming it is quite tiring lol! But at least it's keeping our mind off of the van a little 🤣😂 we so hope meets can go ahead nxt year, is so I'm sure we will see you at one 😁
Well, what a trial you are having. Great you keep smiling. Enjoy France and good luck getting back into Kent.
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Hi liz, thank you 😁👍
Way to go girls... brilliant editing.. another faultless vlog.. Stay safe xxx
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks ros 😁👍
It’s nice you are keeping such a good attitude during an unfortunate and stressful situation. Travel safe and keep having fun along the way ☺️
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Hi there, we have to laugh or we would cry lol! Thank you 😁👍
I know you’re both smiling but you must be gutted girls stay safe n try n have a happy new year regards Mark xx
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, just a little gutted 😂🤣 happy new year to you 😁👍
Glad to see your both ok safe journey home well done Emily with the vlog and well done Lou with the drive and well done aj for being so good when the vans hime things will get done good luck
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian, AJ's been such a trooper through all of this. Thanks for watching 😁👍
Hi girls take care stay safe on your journey back to the uk, let's hope your van follows shortly and you can sort. Things will be ok and you'll get back out there doing. Thanks for another great, amusing video.👍👍😉
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Hi David, thank you. I'm sure it will all come good in the end, thanks for watching 😁👍
Take care guys! What a complete nightmare and expense for you! Try and have a Happy New Year if you can!! Best wishes Sue, Brian and The Westies👍🐶🐾🍾
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Hi guys, thank you 😁 hope you and the westies had a nice Xmas! Happy New year to you 😁👍
Awwww girls hope all goes well what a time to be start heading home I will be thinking about use staysafe ❤️🏴
@campervibe
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, yeah not the best of times but we are sure it will all pan out in the end 😀
@philbee...live..it..to..th5758
3 жыл бұрын
@@campervibe see use girl on the other end hope use get home for new year and all the best en & lou ❤️🤗💐