on start up alan depress clutch ,it helps as gearbox is then disengaged and only needs to turn engine,all helps to prolong life of van and easier starting ,once in the habit it'll be automatic, you were in need of service and right time to get done ,remember for next year dependant on milage if high milage every 6 months, especially oil with the older used vans cheers sam
Glad to see you have your van running well after the service Taff. I'm a little concerned that you have bbq sauce with pork pies when they should be served with hp sauce 😂 I think an electric blanket would be a great addition for the van, they hardly use any power and you could have it plugged into the power station overnight? Set it to low and it'll be a game changer for you. Stay safe with all this random weather and potential floods.
A service can make a big difference , I bought a Fiat 500 that had literally been sat in a field for months , It struggled to start but after a good oil coolant and filter change it starts first time even in that freezing weather we had last week lol Sadly still only 65bhp so no power haha
Hi Taff glad your van is going well. I got my wee white combo under sealed including the sills so it will keep the rust at bay. In the new year I’m going to get a solar panel on the roof so I’ll have renewable power and will be able to go away for longer periods. X
I also had this last year with my old Fiat Ducato L1H1 from 2002, Every time the engine reached 2000 rpm the engine stalled ''Which is life-threatening if you are on the road with it'' (I thought I had refueled with bad fuel oil, I once had that in the past with another car, so driving empty and refueling was the message) the engine failure light also lit up red! It also got worse and worse, until it started stalling at 1500 rpm, (Undriveable) Then I took it to the garage, where after 3 months they still had not found the fault!? ''They were looking for it in the electronics ???'' So I took it back home unrepaired, and put the electronics back together myself. And someone said to me it seems as if your car is not getting enough fuel or air, and then I realized What is choking him? I asked another garage owner for some information, and on advice I bought and installed a new air filter and diesel filter. The problem was solved immediately, and I have never had any problems since. So the new garage owner now has a new customer, and the previous one has lost one, because I paid him to do the maintenance every year, he also charged me every year but apparently never did, I also showed the old air filter to the store and asked how long ago it was last replaced according to them? Answered what they estimated never, the original one from the factory!!!??? and this after 22 years & 280,000 km on the counter This is how some service providers can destroy your equipment through negligence th-cam.com/video/AbNtySqcoqU/w-d-xo.html
Great video as usual ..ive just started getting into van life im currently doing my fiat ducato up at min ..have you never been bothered about max air fan or a sky light ?? as i cant make my mind up on if to bother..what would you advise mate
on start up alan depress clutch ,it helps as gearbox is then disengaged and only needs to turn engine,all helps to prolong life of van and easier starting ,once in the habit it'll be automatic, you were in need of service and right time to get done ,remember for next year dependant on milage if high milage every 6 months, especially oil with the older used vans cheers sam
Hi Sam that's awesome to know m8 I'll start doing that cheers buddy 🤘🤘🏴🏴🏴
Glad your vans ok, we put up our Decks last week, pork pies with mayo! Stay safe, loving your decks 🎉love Deb and Jim x
Glad to see you have your van running well after the service Taff.
I'm a little concerned that you have bbq sauce with pork pies when they should be served with hp sauce 😂
I think an electric blanket would be a great addition for the van, they hardly use any power and you could have it plugged into the power station overnight? Set it to low and it'll be a game changer for you.
Stay safe with all this random weather and potential floods.
That air filter was a wreck no wonder van was running rubbish shay safe great vlog again
Pork pies want mustard ❤. Looks so cosy in your van
Put me decs up today mate I bloody love xmas so FairPlay to ya decorating the van looks ace
Another great video Alan. Stay safe and take care.
Taff you need to change your antifreeze as well mate. Love the channel 😉👍🏻
It's all good m8 had everything changed lol take care 🤘🤘🏴🏴🏴
glad your vans good for yet another year taff 😂
Had the same problem with air filter on ford transit connect getting wet. And seal it up. Liking the videos. thank
Keep on top of it Taff 👍
Yey ,you got it serviced.Shit the weather,looks crappy.The creek beside my place ,turns into a raging torrent ,in bad weather,pretty scary.Stay safe.
I hope you are safe from the flooding, hearing it on the radio, sounds bad in Wales. Keep safe my friend
Hi Paul, yeah m8 on high ground the Ledge lol take care buddy🤘🤘🏴🏴🏴
@taffsdestination2369 that's great to hear 👍🏼👍🏼 keep safe
Pork pie and brown sauce 😋
Taff you should get a tattoo saying. I've always got time for a coffee 😅😅
Great video taff, gets my oil and filters done every 5000 miles, bit over the top but for the sake of 100 quid and my son doing it it's worth it.
No one ever killed a car/van by over servicing it 👍🏻🇬🇧
Hi mate just a suggestion try a pork pie with salad cream. 👍 let me know what you think 🤔
Thanks, I have ordered one
Another great episode ❤
I got battered by the wind Friday night at Aberaeron but looks like I got off light compared to up your way and around Rhonda
A service can make a big difference , I bought a Fiat 500 that had literally been sat in a field for months , It struggled to start but after a good oil coolant and filter change it starts first time even in that freezing weather we had last week lol Sadly still only 65bhp so no power haha
Hi Taff glad your van is going well. I got my wee white combo under sealed including the sills so it will keep the rust at bay. In the new year I’m going to get a solar panel on the roof so I’ll have renewable power and will be able to go away for longer periods. X
Hi that's awesome safe travels 🤘🤘🏴🏴🏴
@ will take care. 😀
Are you going to the meet up on the 28th december at the peaks craig is sorting it out.
Hi m8 yeah I'll be there 🤘🤘🏴🏴🏴
It’s going to be fun
Where did you get that To be born Welsh sign from? I like that 😎
Hi got it off a good friend of mine Sheila fellow welshy 🤘🤘🏴🏴🏴
@taffsdestination2369 Ah ok. I did find the same one on Etsy but it was sold out 😭
I have NEVER seen an air filter as bad as that lol
Not me either m8 lol 🤘🤘🏴🏴🏴
grate volg taff casn i ask how mtuch was the service my pal
Hi my m8 did it so it was just parts cost 🤘🤘🏴🏴🏴
I also had this last year with my old Fiat Ducato L1H1 from 2002, Every time the engine reached 2000 rpm the engine stalled ''Which is life-threatening if you are on the road with it'' (I thought I had refueled with bad fuel oil, I once had that in the past with another car, so driving empty and refueling was the message) the engine failure light also lit up red! It also got worse and worse, until it started stalling at 1500 rpm, (Undriveable) Then I took it to the garage, where after 3 months they still had not found the fault!? ''They were looking for it in the electronics ???'' So I took it back home unrepaired, and put the electronics back together myself. And someone said to me it seems as if your car is not getting enough fuel or air, and then I realized What is choking him? I asked another garage owner for some information, and on advice I bought and installed a new air filter and diesel filter. The problem was solved immediately, and I have never had any problems since. So the new garage owner now has a new customer, and the previous one has lost one, because I paid him to do the maintenance every year, he also charged me every year but apparently never did, I also showed the old air filter to the store and asked how long ago it was last replaced according to them? Answered what they estimated never, the original one from the factory!!!??? and this after 22 years & 280,000 km on the counter This is how some service providers can destroy your equipment through negligence th-cam.com/video/AbNtySqcoqU/w-d-xo.html
When you're parked by "the canal".....is it by the Trevor Basin?
Hi yeah it is m8 🤘🤘🏴🏴🏴
@taffsdestination2369 👍🏻😎
Alan, let those grey hairs come through on that beard, you look far more distinguished. 👍
Hahaha awesome 🤘🤘🏴🏴🏴
6 mths or 10000 miles I try service mine
Hi taff is your van fully insulated on all of the walls of the van.
Hi yeah walls ceiling roof n floor 🤘🤘🏴🏴🏴
Great video as usual ..ive just started getting into van life im currently doing my fiat ducato up at min ..have you never been bothered about max air fan or a sky light ?? as i cant make my mind up on if to bother..what would you advise mate
Hi, no I haven't m8 I've never really needed it take care 🤘🤘🏴🏴🏴
@taffsdestination2369 thanks mate take care 🙂
Hi Alan and sage if just had my van full service I’m have snow tires fitted next week ready for the our meet up after Christmas ❤️❤️🐕🦺🐕🦺🐕🦺🇬🇧🫵🏼🌟
Hi m8 it's not gonna snow lol take care buddy 🤘🤘🏴🏴🏴