Made me so happy watching Wilf bouncing through the grass. From a rescue dog to a happy pup having the time of his life. He is so lucky he found you xxx
I recall you had to walk back from the light show in the dark. We always carry a high power LED torch at night. We got a Shadowhawk, LED Super Bright torch that is USB rechargeable from Amazon for about £25. It’s a hand torch for Dog Walking and Camping. Some of them come with a belt pouch and if you turn it on in Bridgend you can see it from Pen Y Fan.
Loved this ❤ You are really making the most of all your modifications now, great to see! I had no idea some of the French Aires are free, thats amazing 🎉 great way to get support into the local towns. One of the vanlifers I follow said there are issues with crime around aires, but they were staying in what looked more like a large motorway services, not like these lovely little places you've found, these look lovely, and space to be able to walk the dogs before you hit the road too. Was the sound and light show in Chartres loud enough to worry the dogs? One of ours doesn’t like boomie noises. Looking forward to the next video of dog travel tips! Great!
Good evening ! Yes, avoid motorway aires, this town aire is so much better and safer ❤️❤️ the dogs were great 🐾🐾🐾❤️ the music was quite low , no loud bangs, so really suitable for them xx
Thankyou both for taking us along. The vet was a good find 👍🏻 Wilf is such a good boy running off lead and less reactivity. I think it’s probably down to feeling more secure with you guys (as well as the cheese 😜) Park ups have been amazing and free electric was a bonus 😲 I’ve been thinking of you in that heat but glad the maxi fans have been working well. Ours has suddenly stopped 🥵 already looking forward to the next vlog x
My three Papillons are similar. Hazel is independent while Penny and little Brooklyn are always together. Brooklyn turns to Penny for moral support and security. 💖 so similar to young Wilf, Poppy. Wow ! What a light show! Loved it. Thank you for sharing.
Hi there, watching your air fryer recipies with interest for inspiration, bought a little similar one to yours for the MH and been trying it out at home first. Love seeing your doggies enjoying their travels.
Little Wilf is gorgeous. What a fab addition to the family to go with your two gorgeous girls, Pipa & Dolly. I love your 2 stopovers so far in France and free, too. See you all on the next one ❤
We are planning on using the vets down in Dover too but maybe change to this one Seems easier to access. Cant beat a free park up with EHU!! We need this in the Uk! We are oping to get a max fan fitted in ours and one in the bathroom too. Also thought about air con but no use when on the road with no EHU!! Thanks for sharing just catching up!!!
What a wonderful park up Pacy-Sur-Eure Free Aire is next to the Chemin de Fer de la Vallee de l'Eure (Eure Valley Railway) is. We were there beginning of May, on our way to the U.K. it’s a shame you didn’t go on the train though. We travelled from North Valencia to U.K. We stayed on Aires the whole way up to the tunnel didn’t go on one toll road. Enjoy your trip
It really is an amazing stop isn’t it ! Really enjoyed it there 💖 didn’t see the train running 🥲 but had a good look at the lovely old trains ❤️❤️ thanks for watching and commenting, really appreciated 🙂
We are really lucky. We live in Spain, bought our Motorhome last year. We are fortunate in that here in Europe there are so many free Aires. Enjoy your trip, there are so many beautiful areas to explore
Loved this guys that light show was amazing, we did see some of it with slaws but didnt realise how much more there was to see, absolutely awesome its on our list now of places to see, looking forward to the next one xx 😊😊
Great Video, the Chartres light show was amazing, one of my favourite places I have been to in France, saw it lit up from our campsite, whilst we were there, many moons ago. Your fur babies are so cute. Enjoying your travels so far, thank you for sharing. ❤🐕🐕🦺🦮 xx
Well guys you have really excelled on this vlog! Thankyou.Chartres illuminations were fantastic ! What really made it for me was when you gave me a mention for my birthday.That was a total surprise!thanks.looking forward to the next vlog.safe travels.
Good evening ! Hope you had a great Birthday ❤️❤️ and really appreciate your lovely and continued support across our vlogs , really means a lot to us all ❤️
Oh that’s brilliant. Thank you so much. I am noting down your stop offs in my note book. Wilf is really loving life and has taken to Pippa really well. I think he looks at her as a mother figure bless him. He is a gorgeous looking boy. Beautiful markings. Thanks again. Stay safe and looking forward to your next vlog xx
Good morning ! ❤️🐾🐾 so nice to hear your lovely comments ❤️ the Girls and Wilf are having a great time ( and us ! ) he is adorable, his markings are “silver phantom” but his eyebrows are the best 💖🤣🐾🐾🐾 x
Great to see you guys travelling again in this awesome country & very cute to see wilf enjoying his first trip!!☺️ And wow what a light show that was guys stay safe!!👌🏻👍🏻😎
Great vid as usual 😁 Watching your MaXXFan vid gave me the push to get mine fitted for our European tour in Sept, so happy to hear you say they are doing the biz 👍
Brilliant, nice park ups.hopefully the sun flowers are still open in September.. look forward to seeing the rest of your vlogs.and giving us a idea of where to go 😊😎
Hi i hope you both have a great time in france as you know i live here and im on my fishing travels on monday for a month whilst watching you fit your maxx fan i ordered and fitted one using your advise and will look forward to having a nice cool sleep regards paul
Hello we started following you a few weeks ago my wife and I are both disabled and have underlying medical problems we use wheelchairs we used to do camping in our vw transcamper we are looking forward to your travels and going along with you so take care both of you and the dogs and thankyou
We are so pleased you have subscribed and chose to join us on our journey , we feel very honoured ❤️❤️ we hope you enjoy , and we wish you the very best 🐾🐾🐾❤️❤️💖
Good to watch Motorhome vlogs where you are actually travelling in and using your van. Looking forward to the trip. Did you avoid Rouen? We have a similar age van but not Euro compliant and so far travelled through Rouen keeping to main road. Would be interested if you know a good alternative bypass.
We take the tunnel into Rouen from the Calais side, then cross the bridge on the other side, turning left and through the industrial area. Keeps you away from the centre and the Ulez.
Great vlog share. few tips thankyou. Loved the church illuminations show at Chartres. Amazing how with a bit of research and know how you can budget your long getaways
A brilliant start young Redders's , I'm keeping a close eye on your route as I think it's very similar to ours . Love Chartre and always make a point of staying in that same aire you were in but as yet have never seen the illuminations , must do it when we come down this year . Just keep a close eye on the dogs this time , no running around getting them stitched up at the vets , although we did nearly catch you up on the way down . Have a great onward trip , cos when you come back , we'll be getting ready to go . Take care and love from us old Redders's .
Good evening ole Redders 💖 lovely to hear from you, and maybe one day bump into you ! 👌 The light show is a must, but a big climb up the hill 😬 Dogs are doing great, Wilf is having a blast 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾❤️ , have a great one , younger Redders 🙂💖
Once in Europe we got our dogs two pet passports from the vet in Brugge Lieve Ryiek spelling might be wrong. The vet explained she was doing nothing illegal. The pet passport allows for 18 visits to Europe with the proviso you get the rabis injection done in Europe every three years. Hope this helps. Pet passports were a fraction of the AHC.
🤣🤣 good evening ! Was a bit sooty wasn’t it 😬 hope you’ve given yours a clean now too ! Still in France , crossing into Spain tomorrow and then ready to get to the P place 👌🤣❤️
Love the budget challenge Can I make a suggestion. Why not put which day you are on against the budget remaining so we can see how well you are doing eg a Day 14 budget remaining £1,975 for example Love the video - missing France!
I went out and brought the Shark fan this week, not at all cheap but the best fan I've ever had for under my pull out awning and Screenhouse, it's mains and rechargeable with around 15-18 hours when used cordless.
@@redsgotravels It will do until I get my Maxxair fitted to the motorhome where my 400x400 skylight is now......but even then it will remain useful in hot places for outside
Really enjoyed the video, fantastic free aire!! Lights were spectacular, more stunning in person, I suspect! Wilf is a little bundle of delight, like a little lamb jumping about, loving his new life, along with Pipa and Dolly. You both look chilled and enjoying every moment. Have a great week both 🥰🌞🍷🍺 Dawn & Jay. woofy cuddles to Dolly, Pipa and Wilf, from our little yorkie, Charlie. 🐶👀🐾🏴🏴
Aww Thankyou, so glad you enjoyed it 💖 it’s a bit cooler today , so a bit easier all round , Chartres is amazing, all having a great time, take care and thanks again 🏴🏴❤️🐾🐾🐾
Ok where do I start? You need to take Wilf back to the Vet and ask if he is really a dog or a Gazelle. Loved the railway park up. That’s a bit of me that is ❤ all those years of experience climbing on roofs for the Fire service paid off for cleaning those Solar panels (just realised I need to clean ours too). That is not a real train at the light show. It’s one of those fake ones like Van Love 😂 the light show was awesome. Glad you are having a good time ❤❤
Hi Guys ! 🤣 Wilf does have springs 🐾🐾 ! Chartres was an amazing stop 💖 as are many of the ones over here 👌surprising how a clean of the panels makes a difference 👍💖 safe travels ! Enjoying your vlogs too xx
Morning Richard ! Thankyou ❤️ here’s the link for the switch , although it’s a bit fiddly , it’s achievable, a slightly bigger switch might be a suggestion 👌👍 Heschen Universal Rotary Cam... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B097T3DXV8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Hey lovelies ❤ great video - Wilf is just living his best life !! 🐾 😂 him running through those fields was hilarious 😆 thanks for going out and getting some footage on the cathedral wow that was just stunning !! 🤩Don’t blame you both not wanting to tidy on the hottest day ever I wouldn’t either!! Oh and that turmeric accident 😆🤣 that is so me!! I could definitely see me doing the same 😂😂😂 ❤️ LY guys safe travels ❤️😎❤️ PS redders shirt is very subtle 🤣 xxx
Hi Guys ! 💖💖 glad you enjoyed, having a great time 🙂 was a bit warm , better today ( in Spain ) the turmeric went everywhere and little Wilf looked like a mini Mick Hucknall , his fro got a light dusting 😂 glad you liked the shirt …. More to come 👌 xx 🤣
@@meurigjones2469 hi, he had his rabies jab 2 days after we got him in July. We will probably get Wilf a Spanish passport, so that will be interesting how easy and cheap that is compared to Bruges
The light show looked great and is probably worthy of a detour. Are you producing a map of the route you are using through France? Some useful info picked up in the comments too. Take care H,J&Ziggy
That’s a great tip about the vets, we’re doing our first European trip next year and I was thinking about Abbeywell for the AHC’s but was concerned about parking the Motorhome as my wife is disabled so I would be taking the dogs in, I’ll also be keeping an eye on your budget travels being a tight Yorkshire man. Great videos by the way.👍
Great vlog, we're looking at getting a motorhome for our retirement. I love the look of yours and I've been looking at ones forcsale. Are they C1 licence? Looking forward to your next vlog, thanks.
Hi and Thankyou so much ! ❤️ ours is a compact A class and is under 3500 kgs , so although we are both C1 , it’s not necessary for ours ❤️ happy retirement ❤️❤️
Hi, great venture! Will give a lot of people confidence to travel knowing it’s possible on a small budget. I noticed your clip on 12v fans, can I ask where you got them from? I’ve been looking for similar but can’t find any like yours. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
Hi Gary ! Thankyou ❤️🙂 ref the fans, both from Amazon , but no longer available ( had similar question on last vlog and put links in ) but they are great , the best addition has been the maxx fan tho 👌👌🙂
Thanks for that, I’ll give it a look. Unfortunately a maxair fan is not an option on my van(no roof space) existing roof light is too big. Enjoy your trip.
@garymiller916 both fans are rechargeable, the bigger one being the best , I know it’s not available, but this is the one 👌 10000mAh Rechargeable Portable... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09XMXS8M5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Wilf what a little star, bouncing around in the field. Dolly and pippa are so good with him. What a great vlog thanks for sharing, was it only £99 for Wilf to get to France, and is he getting a European passport while your over there. Looking forward to next vlog, not envying that heat your having enjoy till next time. 😊
My three Papillons are similar. Hazel is independent while Penny and little Brooklyn are always together. Brooklyn turns to Penny for moral support and security. 💖 so similar to young Wilf, Poppy.
@@redsgotravels Brooklyn is a rescue as well and 18 month s younger than the girls who are both 11 yrs He had a very tough time with a man that smoked…saying no more but no animal should suffer as he did. He is timid but gaining his trousers and rapidly growing out of his shorts. My Penny is his motherly guider and he is always with her. He does have renal disease but filtered water seems to have helped as well as his meds.
@@redsgotravels Brooklyn was petrified when the first car passed us on our first walk around the roads. Lorries, cycles, scooters, horses all had to introduced. He is still nervous when he goes somewhere new but as long as he sticks with Penny and myself he copes. He likes to sit and watch parents making bucket sandcastles with their children on the beach. He will sit on the prom fascinated. He checks prams and wheelchairs too. I would love to know more of his past before he was homed to someone who was not a lover of a tiny little dog. He is very small even for a Papillon. He loves life now and milks everyone with his cute love. 😄
It’s amazing how they bounce off of other dogs, which is why we got Wilf, knowing the support he would have by the girls and us 💖 sounds like Brooklyn has very much landed and will not look back xx 🐾🐾🐾
Another great video, I’m thinking of installing a solar diverted like yours, did you find a video anywhere on how to wire it up, or a diagram. Like you I’m pretty handy if I have instructions to follow. Happy travels !!
No diagram unfortunately, I just used a volt meter on continuity setting and worked out what did what in position 1 and 2 , I put a jumper lead across the top connections, the remainder were just switched , can’t recall the connections, but it’s fairly straightforward , I’d just recommend getting the bigger switch , the smaller one is quite fiddly 👌 this may be of help 🙂 www.amazon.co.uk/Heschen-Universal-Selector-Changeover-Terminals/dp/B07L8SJXGV/ref=asc_df_B07L8SJXGV/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15724669613946821040&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006886&hvtargid=pla-2281435178098&psc=1&mcid=0cf1fd78953337d0b3e61f4ecf88ae2d&hvocijid=15724669613946821040-B07L8SJXGV-&hvexpln=74&gad_source=1 Check the images for polarity 🙂
Hi, A recent new subscriber here, and really enjoying your budget challenge so far as that works out to be a monthly figure I was thinking about the practicalities of keeping within for me and the wife. We're on the look out for a motorhome so we can put it to the test ourselves, so your current series will be really insightful 🙂 Also appreciate the review you did on the Ohrex SatNav, which looks great value. Just wondering if it's possible to change the units from imperial to metric, for those continental trips? Also notice that you have a different mounting for it in this video - was that easy enough to source and what was the issue(s) with the original? Hope you have a great trip and looking forward to the next instalment. Cheers, Martin
Hi Martin ! Thanks for joining us and happy hunting with the Moho ! 👍 the ohrex does indeed have the option to change units, the original mounting kit was very sturdy, however our drop down bed was the reason it broke ! We now ensure we fold it away before lowering 🤭 we got the replacement holder from Amazon, but the one it comes with is good, just don’t put a bed with 2 people in it on top of it ! ❤️🙂
@@redsgotravels Thanks for the super-swift reply and that sounds like wise advice, which I will be sure to follow. Just watching a previous video of yours about buying a motorhome, which gives some good advice, so thanks for that too! 👍. Take care, Martin
Hi Really enjoying this current trip We usually take the Eurotunnel but this time I’ve booked the ferry and pet lounge. Is there a pet reception at the ferry port like the Eurotunnel or do they come to you to scan the dogs ?? Thanks xx
Hi Jayne, It’s even easier than that! At the point of check in, they pass you a scanner and you do it yourself. Don’t even need to get the dogs out of the van. Ours much prefer it as they didn’t like pet reception on the tunnel (I think they thought it was a vets waiting room) 👍😂
They’d just arrived as we were pulling away , we were on our lonesome all night 🙂👌 maybe the camera angle was giving the wrong impression, all was good 👌
Hi both - couple of questions - what awning do you use - looks like you fit it to the wind-out on the side of your van - any issues with gaps between the van and the awning or is it just a non issue - what’s the minimum number of nights you would need to stay before you go to the trouble of erecting the awning?. Also, what fans are you using ? Thanks - PS Sainsbury’s Bridgend diesel yesterday £140.9 - cheaper in France !
Hi, we’ve got a kampa 260 air. No issues with it fitted on the awning, there are places you can fit limpits to sucker it to the van, no problems with wind or rain. We were talking about minimum nights before we would use it and both said for the effort it needs to be 3 nights for us, or 2 nights at a push. We use a maxx air above the bed and a cheap version over the kitchen, they give us a lovely airflow. Sainsbury’s Bridgend is always great for fuel prices!
Wilf got scanned? Bar code tattooed on his fleshy bits, like a leg of lamb in Aldi? 😂Just picturing him being dragged across the scanner by the scruff of the neck, legs akimbo. 😳😱😂
Hi guys. Just catching up with your videos, we've been a bit pre occupied recently as our Greyhound Joy is not very well. Really enjoying your £3000 challenge ( as we do all your vids) Why oh why can't the UK see the benefit of free Aires? Or even low cost ones? 🤷. Loved the light show at Chatre. One for us when we finally get to cross the channel. Keep up the great videos. I've pm'd you re the Tumeric. Colin, Carol & Joy👩🦳👩🦲🐕🚐👍
Oh no 😢 hope Joy is ok ? 🐾💖 glad you are enjoying the vlogs, so much more accommodating over here compared to the uk , Chartres is a must see , fantastic light show 🙂 best wishes and speedy recovery to Joy xx
🎤 th-cam.com/video/dBN86y30Ufc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DS0MeMPVeLYe9brg seeing this video, what took me more then 1 1/2 hour (i make notes 🙂) so much fun, free parking, not even a five min walk to the bakery ( lol, i figured that out on google before you said it ) thanks for this info reds ! i'm getting there 💙💙💙 it is like 400km from my door, very good for a first day i think, and the next day ;-) a day of in chartres, 👍 looking forward right now... enjoy the ride, day's la route, du vin and you know... go for it and remember the 💸 regards, andre
Hey Andre ! We certainly are on the road again 👌❤️ and enjoy making those plans, because when they become reality it’ll all be worthwhile 👍💖 safe travels 👍
Hi Both, Thank you for sharing your day I found it very interesting Wilf, was a super cutie running & jumping around 🙂 looking forward to following you on your journey. hope you don’t mind me saying & most definitely 110% no offence meant but you had the camera a bit close to the lovely dress shorts at the top of your leg please don’t take offence all the best Lin 💖🙂👍🦮🦮🐕🦺
Morning Lin ! And Thankyou 🐾🐾🐾, having a great time , the dogs are loving it ❤️❤️ and ref the dress 🤭🤭 oops , didn’t notice , no offence taken.. these things happen 😂 x
My three Papillons are similar. Hazel is independent while Penny and little Brooklyn are always together. Brooklyn turns to Penny for moral support and security. 💖 so similar to young Wilf, Pipper. Wow ! What a light show! Loved it. Thank you for sharing.
Made me so happy watching Wilf bouncing through the grass. From a rescue dog to a happy pup having the time of his life. He is so lucky he found you xxx
Aww thank you, 🐾🐾🐾❤️❤️ he is an adorable loving little man 🙂💖
I recall you had to walk back from the light show in the dark. We always carry a high power LED torch at night. We got a Shadowhawk, LED Super Bright torch that is USB rechargeable from Amazon for about £25. It’s a hand torch for Dog Walking and Camping. Some of them come with a belt pouch and if you turn it on in Bridgend you can see it from Pen Y Fan.
We did indeed ! I’ve got a cracking torch from my old service days , but didn’t take it ! Oops 😬 .. 😂👌
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Awww Wilf bouncing in that field on your first French stop 😍
He has springs not legs 🤣🐾🐾❤️
Loved this ❤ You are really making the most of all your modifications now, great to see! I had no idea some of the French Aires are free, thats amazing 🎉 great way to get support into the local towns. One of the vanlifers I follow said there are issues with crime around aires, but they were staying in what looked more like a large motorway services, not like these lovely little places you've found, these look lovely, and space to be able to walk the dogs before you hit the road too.
Was the sound and light show in Chartres loud enough to worry the dogs? One of ours doesn’t like boomie noises.
Looking forward to the next video of dog travel tips! Great!
Good evening ! Yes, avoid motorway aires, this town aire is so much better and safer ❤️❤️ the dogs were great 🐾🐾🐾❤️ the music was quite low , no loud bangs, so really suitable for them xx
Thankyou both for taking us along. The vet was a good find 👍🏻 Wilf is such a good boy running off lead and less reactivity. I think it’s probably down to feeling more secure with you guys (as well as the cheese 😜) Park ups have been amazing and free electric was a bonus 😲 I’ve been thinking of you in that heat but glad the maxi fans have been working well. Ours has suddenly stopped 🥵 already looking forward to the next vlog x
I hope it’s because he’s feeling settled, he seems to love us very much, he’s a little Velcro dog!
Sorry to hear about your fan, what a nightmare
Love watching your vlogs, I always feel I’ve had a holiday when you’re on your travels. Keep the cameras rolling. xx
Aww Thankyou so much xxx 💖💖 lovely comment 🤗
My three Papillons are similar. Hazel is independent while Penny and little Brooklyn are always together. Brooklyn turns to Penny for moral support and security. 💖 so similar to young Wilf, Poppy. Wow ! What a light show! Loved it. Thank you for sharing.
The light show was amazing 🙂👌 and little Wilf has brought us so much xx ❤️💖 Thankyou for watching and supporting x
So pleased you got to experience the light show in Chartres! It is stunning ❤
Thankyou guys ! 💖 it was because you mentioned it we went back , and it was so worth it 🙂👌❤️
Hi there, watching your air fryer recipies with interest for inspiration, bought a little similar one to yours for the MH and been trying it out at home first. Love seeing your doggies enjoying their travels.
Aww Thankyou ! Really appreciated , it’s amazing what you can do in an air fryer ! 🙂❤️ the dogs are having a great time too xx 🐾🐾🐾🐩🐩🐩💖
Little Wilf is gorgeous. What a fab addition to the family to go with your two gorgeous girls, Pipa & Dolly. I love your 2 stopovers so far in France and free, too. See you all on the next one ❤
Hi Paul ! Thankyou very much for, really appreciate your lovely comments 🙂❤️
Another fantastic vlog you guys. Watching your travels with interest. Wilfie looks like he’s settling in really well.
Aww Thankyou so much xx , yes Wilf is doing so well , an adorable little man 🐾🐾🐾💖
We are planning on using the vets down in Dover too but maybe change to this one Seems easier to access. Cant beat a free park up with EHU!! We need this in the Uk! We are oping to get a max fan fitted in ours and one in the bathroom too. Also thought about air con but no use when on the road with no EHU!! Thanks for sharing just catching up!!!
Hi guys ! Yes , great vet , easy access .. and so many free park ups ! 👌💖 Maxx fans are great , a massive difference for us 🙂
Very much enjoyed the vlog and plenty of useful info as per usual. Wilf is such a character, love him! 😂
Thankyou ! 🐾🐾🐾💖 he’s a happy chappy , glad you enjoyed the vlog x
What a wonderful park up Pacy-Sur-Eure Free Aire is next to the Chemin de Fer de la Vallee de l'Eure (Eure Valley Railway) is. We were there beginning of May, on our way to the U.K. it’s a shame you didn’t go on the train though.
We travelled from North Valencia to U.K. We stayed on Aires the whole way up to the tunnel didn’t go on one toll road. Enjoy your trip
It really is an amazing stop isn’t it ! Really enjoyed it there 💖 didn’t see the train running 🥲 but had a good look at the lovely old trains ❤️❤️ thanks for watching and commenting, really appreciated 🙂
We are really lucky. We live in Spain, bought our Motorhome last year. We are fortunate in that here in Europe there are so many free Aires. Enjoy your trip, there are so many beautiful areas to explore
Thankyou so much ☺️
Love it guys thanks for sharing we are off to france beginning of September can't wait now. X
Thankyou ! And amazing, not long now ! ❤️
Loved this guys that light show was amazing, we did see some of it with slaws but didnt realise how much more there was to see, absolutely awesome its on our list now of places to see, looking forward to the next one xx 😊😊
Hi Guys ! Hope you are keeping well 💖 was an amazing show and really worthwhile to visit 🙂
Great start to your trip have a wonderful time.Wilfi has settled in so well with his adorable sisters Pippa and Dolly 🐾🐾🐾
Aww Thankyou ! ❤️🐾🐾🐾 he really is doing very well x
Great Video, the Chartres light show was amazing, one of my favourite places I have been to in France, saw it lit up from our campsite, whilst we were there, many moons ago. Your fur babies are so cute. Enjoying your travels so far, thank you for sharing. ❤🐕🐕🦺🦮 xx
Good morning ! It really is beautiful isn’t it, the dogs are having a great time 🐾🐾🐾 appreciate the lovely comments xx
Well guys you have really excelled on this vlog! Thankyou.Chartres illuminations were fantastic ! What really made it for me was when you gave me a mention for my birthday.That was a total surprise!thanks.looking forward to the next vlog.safe travels.
Good evening ! Hope you had a great Birthday ❤️❤️ and really appreciate your lovely and continued support across our vlogs , really means a lot to us all ❤️
Absolutely brilliant, fantastic filming and music, you guys are getting so professional. Much love all bfn XXXX : ) X
Thank you so much Monique, you are so kind and that means so much ❤️❤️
Great vlog and Wilf jumping in the field was just lovely 😊
😂😂 he’s got springs in his toes that one ❤️❤️
Oh that’s brilliant. Thank you so much. I am noting down your stop offs in my note book. Wilf is really loving life and has taken to Pippa really well. I think he looks at her as a mother figure bless him. He is a gorgeous looking boy. Beautiful markings. Thanks again. Stay safe and looking forward to your next vlog xx
Good morning ! ❤️🐾🐾 so nice to hear your lovely comments ❤️ the Girls and Wilf are having a great time ( and us ! ) he is adorable, his markings are “silver phantom” but his eyebrows are the best 💖🤣🐾🐾🐾 x
Great to see you guys travelling again in this awesome country & very cute to see wilf enjoying his first trip!!☺️ And wow what a light show that was guys stay safe!!👌🏻👍🏻😎
Hi Dave ! Thankyou 🙂 yes, it was fantastic , and Wilf is having the time of his life 🙂🙂
@redsgotravels Glad to hear that & I'm sure will will fit in fine in your growing collection of dogs 🐕 hehe??😆👍🏻😎
He’s doing pretty good ❤️❤️🐾🐾 just loves to wind up Dolly 🐩🤣
Great vid as usual 😁 Watching your MaXXFan vid gave me the push to get mine fitted for our European tour in Sept, so happy to hear you say they are doing the biz 👍
Thankyou ! Yes the 2 fans have been amazing , really transformed the sleeping area into a cool zone 👌🙂
Really enjoyed, great to see the dogs enjoying, and Wilf is so cute, bless him. Fantastic free aire too. ❤
Thankyou ! The aire was great wasn’t it ! And the dogs are having a great time 🐾🐾🐾💖
Brilliant, nice park ups.hopefully the sun flowers are still open in September.. look forward to seeing the rest of your vlogs.and giving us a idea of where to go 😊😎
Thankyou 🙂🙂 the Sunflowers are like a Yellow Sea across the fields, really look amazing 🌻🌻🌻 Thankyou for commenting and supporting 💖❤️
Hi i hope you both have a great time in france as you know i live here and im on my fishing travels on monday for a month whilst watching you fit your maxx fan i ordered and fitted one using your advise and will look forward to having a nice cool sleep regards paul
Hey Paul ! Happy fishing and safe travels , the maxx fans are really fab , a huge difference to a nights sleep for sure 👌🙂
Hello we started following you a few weeks ago my wife and I are both disabled and have underlying medical problems we use wheelchairs we used to do camping in our vw transcamper we are looking forward to your travels and going along with you so take care both of you and the dogs and thankyou
We are so pleased you have subscribed and chose to join us on our journey , we feel very honoured ❤️❤️ we hope you enjoy , and we wish you the very best 🐾🐾🐾❤️❤️💖
Great vlog guys really enjoying watching your Europe trip ❤ Chris/ Jan
Thankyou very much, really appreciated 🙂❤️❤️
You parked where we parked at the station museum aire. Fab aire. Lovely lake a short walk.
It’s lovely there isn’t it ! Amazing what is available in France , so well catered for ❤️❤️🐾🐾🐾🙂
wow those lights are fantastic.... and oh Wilf is soooooooo cute, loved him bouncing through the fields, he was loving it.
They were amazing weren’t they ! Superb display 👌 and little Wilf is on springs 🤣
Good to watch Motorhome vlogs where you are actually travelling in and using your van. Looking forward to the trip. Did you avoid Rouen? We have a similar age van but not Euro compliant and so far travelled through Rouen keeping to main road. Would be interested if you know a good alternative bypass.
We take the tunnel into Rouen from the Calais side, then cross the bridge on the other side, turning left and through the industrial area. Keeps you away from the centre and the Ulez.
Great vlog share. few tips thankyou. Loved the church illuminations show at Chartres. Amazing how with a bit of research and know how you can budget your long getaways
Thankyou ! ❤️🙂 really appreciated 🙂
A brilliant start young Redders's , I'm keeping a close eye on your route as I think it's very similar to ours . Love Chartre and always make a point of staying in that same aire you were in but as yet have never seen the illuminations , must do it when we come down this year . Just keep a close eye on the dogs this time , no running around getting them stitched up at the vets , although we did nearly catch you up on the way down . Have a great onward trip , cos when you come back , we'll be getting ready to go . Take care and love from us old Redders's .
Good evening ole Redders 💖 lovely to hear from you, and maybe one day bump into you ! 👌 The light show is a must, but a big climb up the hill 😬 Dogs are doing great, Wilf is having a blast 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾❤️ , have a great one , younger Redders 🙂💖
Yes , we know about the climb , we've been into Chartres on many occasion , we've just never seen the light show . You captured it brilliantly .
It’s amazing , and worth the climb up 🙂👌 stay safe ole Redders 🙂❤️
Hi Guys, it was so lovely seeing Wilf flying through the grass, loved the slow motion. ❤❤❤
🤣 he has springs not paws 🙂🐾🐾🐾🐾
Once in Europe we got our dogs two pet passports from the vet in Brugge Lieve Ryiek spelling might be wrong. The vet explained she was doing nothing illegal. The pet passport allows for 18 visits to Europe with the proviso you get the rabis injection done in Europe every three years. Hope this helps. Pet passports were a fraction of the AHC.
Thankyou ! Very helpful, we have used Lieve Twice before ❤️ just little Wilf to sort 🐾🐾
Lovely start to your adventure, look forward to the next vid
Thankyou 🙂🙂❤️ really appreciated x
Wilf is having the time of his life and those girls are so good with him ❤
He really is having a blast with his 2 ladies 🐾🐾🐾❤️❤️
Hi both. Steaming good vlog.
Yes coal dust was everywhere.
Forgot,! Where are you going?
Not jealous at ALL😂
Have fun in the sun.
🤣🤣 good evening ! Was a bit sooty wasn’t it 😬 hope you’ve given yours a clean now too ! Still in France , crossing into Spain tomorrow and then ready to get to the P place 👌🤣❤️
@@redsgotravels I will watch with pure envy. Safe journey 😄
@stephenb5560 🤭 👌
Great filming guys 🤩
Thankyou ! Glad you enjoyed it 💖💖🙂
Great light show!
It was fab wasn’t it .! 👌❤️
Wilf has settled so well❤
He is a little treasure 🐾🐾🐾❤️
Love the budget challenge
Can I make a suggestion. Why not put which day you are on against the budget remaining so we can see how well you are doing eg a Day 14 budget remaining £1,975 for example
Love the video - missing France!
Great suggestion ! We shall start doing that 👌❤️🙂 Thankyou 🙂
I went out and brought the Shark fan this week, not at all cheap but the best fan I've ever had for under my pull out awning and Screenhouse, it's mains and rechargeable with around 15-18 hours when used cordless.
That’s sounds like a great bit of kit 👌👌
@@redsgotravels It will do until I get my Maxxair fitted to the motorhome where my 400x400 skylight is now......but even then it will remain useful in hot places for outside
Oh definitely, 👍 the Maxx fans are great , really proving worthwhile in Spain at the moment 👌
Really enjoyed the video, fantastic free aire!! Lights were spectacular, more stunning in person, I suspect! Wilf is a little bundle of delight, like a little lamb jumping about, loving his new life, along with Pipa and Dolly. You both look chilled and enjoying every moment. Have a great week both 🥰🌞🍷🍺 Dawn & Jay. woofy cuddles to Dolly, Pipa and Wilf, from our little yorkie, Charlie. 🐶👀🐾🏴🏴
Aww Thankyou, so glad you enjoyed it 💖 it’s a bit cooler today , so a bit easier all round , Chartres is amazing, all having a great time, take care and thanks again 🏴🏴❤️🐾🐾🐾
Ok where do I start? You need to take Wilf back to the Vet and ask if he is really a dog or a Gazelle. Loved the railway park up. That’s a bit of me that is ❤ all those years of experience climbing on roofs for the Fire service paid off for cleaning those Solar panels (just realised I need to clean ours too). That is not a real train at the light show. It’s one of those fake ones like Van Love 😂 the light show was awesome. Glad you are having a good time ❤❤
Hi Guys ! 🤣 Wilf does have springs 🐾🐾 ! Chartres was an amazing stop 💖 as are many of the ones over here 👌surprising how a clean of the panels makes a difference 👍💖 safe travels ! Enjoying your vlogs too xx
Excellent as usual you five, Paul, I can't seem to find the link to the switch.
Regards
Richard
Morning Richard ! Thankyou ❤️ here’s the link for the switch , although it’s a bit fiddly , it’s achievable, a slightly bigger switch might be a suggestion 👌👍 Heschen Universal Rotary Cam... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B097T3DXV8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Hey lovelies ❤ great video - Wilf is just living his best life !! 🐾 😂 him running through those fields was hilarious 😆 thanks for going out and getting some footage on the cathedral wow that was just stunning !! 🤩Don’t blame you both not wanting to tidy on the hottest day ever I wouldn’t either!! Oh and that turmeric accident 😆🤣 that is so me!! I could definitely see me doing the same 😂😂😂 ❤️ LY guys safe travels ❤️😎❤️ PS redders shirt is very subtle 🤣 xxx
Hi Guys ! 💖💖 glad you enjoyed, having a great time 🙂 was a bit warm , better today ( in Spain ) the turmeric went everywhere and little Wilf looked like a mini Mick Hucknall , his fro got a light dusting 😂 glad you liked the shirt …. More to come 👌 xx 🤣
@@redsgotravels 🤣🤣 mick hucknal 🤪🤣🤣 xxx
@wanderinwilds 🤭😂
Brilliant vid once again. Re Wilfs certificate, what bout his rabies jab and any plans to get him a passport? Safe travels
@@meurigjones2469 hi, he had his rabies jab 2 days after we got him in July. We will probably get Wilf a Spanish passport, so that will be interesting how easy and cheap that is compared to Bruges
In California the flower you showed is called a trumpet vine
Thankyou for the info, certainly a beautiful flower ❤️
Loved it as always loved the aire you stayed at with the trains looks like a great area too
💯 Our favorite vanlife people xx
Aww Thankyou ! Appreciate the lovely comments ☺️ the aire was certainly amazing 👌
@@redsgotravels ❤️
@barrygoodwin7378 🙂💖
Wow what a light show. Fantastic video really enjoyed it xx
Glad you enjoyed it ! It really was amazing 💖
The light show looked great and is probably worthy of a detour. Are you producing a map of the route you are using through France? Some useful info picked up in the comments too. Take care H,J&Ziggy
So many are asking for our route so I think we better had!! 👍
That would be useful and hopefully provide a good value alternative to using just the main non toll roads. Thank you.
Would love to know your route leaving Calais 25th September to travel down to Spain then on to Portugal
@bernadettebatters6632 good afternoon ! We shall include that info in our next vlog as a few have been asking 👌❤️
@@redsgotravels Thank you really appreciate it first time driving in Europe for me with my boy Vinnie he said hello to the girls and Wilf 🐾
That’s a great tip about the vets, we’re doing our first European trip next year and I was thinking about Abbeywell for the AHC’s but was concerned about parking the Motorhome as my wife is disabled so I would be taking the dogs in, I’ll also be keeping an eye on your budget travels being a tight Yorkshire man. Great videos by the way.👍
👌❤️ Thankyou 🙂 vets was great ❤️ glad you enjoyed the vlog 🙂
great vlog as usual and the light show was epic
Thankyou , really appreciated 🙂❤️
Wow what a light show
It was amazing wasn’t it 💖🙂
Great vlog, we're looking at getting a motorhome for our retirement. I love the look of yours and I've been looking at ones forcsale. Are they C1 licence? Looking forward to your next vlog, thanks.
Hi and Thankyou so much ! ❤️ ours is a compact A class and is under 3500 kgs , so although we are both C1 , it’s not necessary for ours ❤️ happy retirement ❤️❤️
@redsgotravels thanks, I'm C1 too, but I was thinking about the renewal in 4 years. Thanks again.
Ah yes of course 👌 happy hunting 🙂
Hi, great venture! Will give a lot of people confidence to travel knowing it’s possible on a small budget. I noticed your clip on 12v fans, can I ask where you got them from? I’ve been looking for similar but can’t find any like yours. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
Hi Gary ! Thankyou ❤️🙂 ref the fans, both from Amazon , but no longer available ( had similar question on last vlog and put links in ) but they are great , the best addition has been the maxx fan tho 👌👌🙂
Thanks for that, I’ll give it a look. Unfortunately a maxair fan is not an option on my van(no roof space) existing roof light is too big. Enjoy your trip.
@garymiller916 both fans are rechargeable, the bigger one being the best , I know it’s not available, but this is the one 👌 10000mAh Rechargeable Portable... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09XMXS8M5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Wilf what a little star, bouncing around in the field. Dolly and pippa are so good with him. What a great vlog thanks for sharing, was it only £99 for Wilf to get to France, and is he getting a European passport while your over there. Looking forward to next vlog, not envying that heat your having enjoy till next time. 😊
Thankyou ! Yes, £99 for the AHC , the dogs are having a great time 🐾🐾🐾🐾❤️ we will be sorting a passport for Wilf too 🙂💖
The French know how to do park ups and Aires, that’s for sure!.
Don’t they just ! The croissants are pretty good too ❤️❤️💖👌
My three Papillons are similar. Hazel is independent while Penny and little Brooklyn are always together. Brooklyn turns to Penny for moral support and security. 💖 so similar to young Wilf, Poppy.
🐾🐾🐾❤️ Wilf has given us so much more , and he’s adorable, the fact he is a rescue and he’s now so happy is amazing ❤️🙂 I bet your 3 keep you busy 💖
@@redsgotravels Brooklyn is a rescue as well and 18 month s younger than the girls who are both 11 yrs He had a very tough time with a man that smoked…saying no more but no animal should suffer as he did. He is timid but gaining his trousers and rapidly growing out of his shorts. My Penny is his motherly guider and he is always with her. He does have renal disease but filtered water seems to have helped as well as his meds.
Aww what a lovely thing you’ve done 🐾🐾🐾🐾💖 it’s so rewarding too , I bet Brooklyn is loving life now x
@@redsgotravels Brooklyn was petrified when the first car passed us on our first walk around the roads. Lorries, cycles, scooters, horses all had to introduced. He is still nervous when he goes somewhere new but as long as he sticks with Penny and myself he copes. He likes to sit and watch parents making bucket sandcastles with their children on the beach. He will sit on the prom fascinated. He checks prams and wheelchairs too. I would love to know more of his past before he was homed to someone who was not a lover of a tiny little dog. He is very small even for a Papillon. He loves life now and milks everyone with his cute love. 😄
It’s amazing how they bounce off of other dogs, which is why we got Wilf, knowing the support he would have by the girls and us 💖 sounds like Brooklyn has very much landed and will not look back xx 🐾🐾🐾
Another great video, I’m thinking of installing a solar diverted like yours, did you find a video anywhere on how to wire it up, or a diagram.
Like you I’m pretty handy if I have instructions to follow.
Happy travels !!
No diagram unfortunately, I just used a volt meter on continuity setting and worked out what did what in position 1 and 2 , I put a jumper lead across the top connections, the remainder were just switched , can’t recall the connections, but it’s fairly straightforward , I’d just recommend getting the bigger switch , the smaller one is quite fiddly 👌 this may be of help 🙂 www.amazon.co.uk/Heschen-Universal-Selector-Changeover-Terminals/dp/B07L8SJXGV/ref=asc_df_B07L8SJXGV/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15724669613946821040&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006886&hvtargid=pla-2281435178098&psc=1&mcid=0cf1fd78953337d0b3e61f4ecf88ae2d&hvocijid=15724669613946821040-B07L8SJXGV-&hvexpln=74&gad_source=1
Check the images for polarity 🙂
Hi, A recent new subscriber here, and really enjoying your budget challenge so far as that works out to be a monthly figure I was thinking about the practicalities of keeping within for me and the wife. We're on the look out for a motorhome so we can put it to the test ourselves, so your current series will be really insightful 🙂 Also appreciate the review you did on the Ohrex SatNav, which looks great value. Just wondering if it's possible to change the units from imperial to metric, for those continental trips? Also notice that you have a different mounting for it in this video - was that easy enough to source and what was the issue(s) with the original? Hope you have a great trip and looking forward to the next instalment. Cheers, Martin
Hi Martin ! Thanks for joining us and happy hunting with the Moho ! 👍 the ohrex does indeed have the option to change units, the original mounting kit was very sturdy, however our drop down bed was the reason it broke ! We now ensure we fold it away before lowering 🤭 we got the replacement holder from Amazon, but the one it comes with is good, just don’t put a bed with 2 people in it on top of it ! ❤️🙂
@@redsgotravels Thanks for the super-swift reply and that sounds like wise advice, which I will be sure to follow. Just watching a previous video of yours about buying a motorhome, which gives some good advice, so thanks for that too! 👍. Take care, Martin
@MB-qc4nj 🙂🙂❤️👍
Out of interest does your budget figure shown on the screen include the food & ‘stuff’ that you bought at the steam engine rally?
We did mention that the steam rally didn’t count 👌 ❤️
Hi
Really enjoying this current trip
We usually take the Eurotunnel but this time I’ve booked the ferry and pet lounge. Is there a pet reception at the ferry port like the Eurotunnel or do they come to you to scan the dogs ??
Thanks xx
Hi Jayne,
It’s even easier than that! At the point of check in, they pass you a scanner and you do it yourself. Don’t even need to get the dogs out of the van. Ours much prefer it as they didn’t like pet reception on the tunnel (I think they thought it was a vets waiting room) 👍😂
Another great video- thank you
Search for sites … do you pay subscription or go on website ( is it free on website?)
Thank you
Search 4 sites is a small subscription, but well worth it , we use an app 🙂❤️ thanks for your lovely comment 🙂
Why didn't that car park closer to you at 10:33,is he being unsociable?
They’d just arrived as we were pulling away , we were on our lonesome all night 🙂👌 maybe the camera angle was giving the wrong impression, all was good 👌
Hi both - couple of questions - what awning do you use - looks like you fit it to the wind-out on the side of your van - any issues with gaps between the van and the awning or is it just a non issue - what’s the minimum number of nights you would need to stay before you go to the trouble of erecting the awning?. Also, what fans are you using ? Thanks - PS Sainsbury’s Bridgend diesel yesterday £140.9 - cheaper in France !
Sent the question before you talked fans!! 😊- will look at the old vlog
Hi, we’ve got a kampa 260 air. No issues with it fitted on the awning, there are places you can fit limpits to sucker it to the van, no problems with wind or rain.
We were talking about minimum nights before we would use it and both said for the effort it needs to be 3 nights for us, or 2 nights at a push.
We use a maxx air above the bed and a cheap version over the kitchen, they give us a lovely airflow.
Sainsbury’s Bridgend is always great for fuel prices!
Hi both - saw the maxx air fan. Vlog but what is the fan I can see in the latest vlog you have in the awning
@Simbadsdad Hi ! The fan in the awning is a rechargeable fan, one from Amazon, the link is amzn.to/3T08clb
Sorry forgot to ask if the Chartres light show is every night and does is it still on thru Sept?
Yes, every night and is on until 5th January
Wilf got scanned? Bar code tattooed on his fleshy bits, like a leg of lamb in Aldi? 😂Just picturing him being dragged across the scanner by the scruff of the neck, legs akimbo. 😳😱😂
🤣🤣 the scan man was very gentle and polite , paid due respect to his bits and bobs 🤣❤️❤️🐾🐾🐾
Hi guys. Just catching up with your videos, we've been a bit pre occupied recently as our Greyhound Joy is not very well. Really enjoying your £3000 challenge ( as we do all your vids) Why oh why can't the UK see the benefit of free Aires? Or even low cost ones? 🤷. Loved the light show at Chatre. One for us when we finally get to cross the channel. Keep up the great videos. I've pm'd you re the Tumeric. Colin, Carol & Joy👩🦳👩🦲🐕🚐👍
Oh no 😢 hope Joy is ok ? 🐾💖 glad you are enjoying the vlogs, so much more accommodating over here compared to the uk , Chartres is a must see , fantastic light show 🙂 best wishes and speedy recovery to Joy xx
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seeing this video, what took me more then 1 1/2 hour (i make notes 🙂) so much fun, free parking, not even a five min walk to the bakery ( lol, i figured that out on google before you said it ) thanks for this info reds ! i'm getting there 💙💙💙 it is like 400km from my door, very good for a first day i think, and the next day ;-) a day of in chartres, 👍 looking forward right now... enjoy the ride, day's la route, du vin and you know... go for it and remember the 💸
regards, andre
Hey Andre ! We certainly are on the road again 👌❤️ and enjoy making those plans, because when they become reality it’ll all be worthwhile 👍💖 safe travels 👍
Hi Both, Thank you for sharing your day I found it very interesting Wilf, was a super cutie running & jumping around 🙂 looking forward to following you on your journey. hope you don’t mind me saying & most definitely 110% no offence meant but you had the camera a bit close to the lovely dress shorts at the top of your leg please don’t take offence all the best Lin 💖🙂👍🦮🦮🐕🦺
Morning Lin ! And Thankyou 🐾🐾🐾, having a great time , the dogs are loving it ❤️❤️ and ref the dress 🤭🤭 oops , didn’t notice , no offence taken.. these things happen 😂 x
Really glad u didn’t take offence safe journeys Lin 💖👍🙂🦋🦮🦮🐕🦺
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Amazing light show!
It really was , and to see it first hand was amazing ❤️❤️🙂
My three Papillons are similar. Hazel is independent while Penny and little Brooklyn are always together. Brooklyn turns to Penny for moral support and security. 💖 so similar to young Wilf, Pipper. Wow ! What a light show! Loved it. Thank you for sharing.
Aww thank you , ❤️❤️❤️🙂🙂 really appreciated 🐾🐾🐾💖