You can sleep in your car/vehicle in the UK as long as it's not.a restricted or permit holder area, not restricting the road, you're not drunk with a likelihood of driving etc etc. Find a quiet spot out of the way and enjoy.
I’ve got exactly the same model of vivaro that I use for my Gardening business up here in the Peak District. A few weeks back after a period of heavy rain I had all the lights on the instrument binnacle and ‘Engine fault do not drive’ . I decided to chance it and took it steady to home as I was soaked and cold. After a bit of Googling on a Vivaro forum it was recommended to disconnect the negative terminal on the battery and leave it if for approx an hour. This I did and when I reconnected it the issue had gone away and I have had no issues since. The day the problem appeared I had had the lights, wipers, heater, radio on I think this had put a strain on the battery. Hope you get yours sorted. I hope to convert my van when I buy a new one and give it a graceful retirement full of camping trips. Great Videos followed you from the start 👍🏻
Oh I so can feel for you! I have been wanting to do the Vanlife thing here in the states for a while. I have been downsizing and getting rid of so many things that I have collected over 50 years time. I had been looking for a SUV and finally after about 10 months found one that I could afford with lower mileage and was all wheel drive. I had it less than two weeks and it did this to me. I was in the turn lane of a busy road to the airport. After towing I was told I needed a new engine! Believe me I shed many tears and it’s is in the garage now too being fixed! 😢 It’s just a sit back though! One of the many lessons I learn from this journey called life. I’m so grateful I wasn’t in the middle of nowhere…because I was leaving for Ohio that night with my 81 year old mom.! Blessings to you and yours!
I think ‘vanlife’ means being independant and selfsupportive for starters….. So your van being your ‘everything’ probably means you need to be more than half a mechanic yourself!! The newer vans are increasingly complicated and it’s modern electronics are a science on their own… My advice: look for an oldtimer van and make sure you know your stuff about fixing it!!
@@MrRahimhosein Shaun knows who both of us are, the comment was for him not you. But perhaps if you don’t know who either of us are… just ignore the comment.
@@brendonparamor3524 sorry no, it's on a public forum for literally the whole world to see & comment on as they see fit. If you want to do something private don't do it here.
Subject car electrics. You may have water ingress.Also check the tightness of your battery terminals, a loose negative can light up the dashboard. Remove both ( make sure you have your radio code ) clean, add a light coat of Vaseline and reposition terminals. Ensure they are really tight
Hey Shaun, great little video again mate. Taking your van to Halfords was your first mistake, and I must say that sandwich looked amazing so much so I’m cooking one the same as I watch this video, hopefully your van will be repaired soon and it won’t cost you to much mate. Keep up the good work 👍
There's nothing like capturing a new GoPro freeze while filming a TH-cam video. Just priceless. They can't get that junk to work right after all these years.
Great video 👍. Also I’m guessing the alternator has died and possibly damaged the battery at the same time. Common signs of dying alternator are multiple warning lights and electrics acting up and with the battery only being at 10 volts. Also use a good local garage. Halfords garages aren’t very good, good local garage would of diagnosed it right first time 👌😃
Yea the recovery man said it’s the alternator when I asked him about it having to charge the leisure battery too he said it shouldn’t be too much of an problem but I might just get by e garage to put an upgraded one in
@@LoveSundays no mate shouldn’t make much of a difference or any. Lots of vehicles run twin battery set ups and no problems. Get the highest amperage alternator you can and that will do. Also only recently found your channel and worked through watching your videos. Great to watch. Really enjoying it 😆. Good to see the van progress videos as just building a 4x4 up for long distance over-landing myself
Invest in a diesel heater matey. They come with a separate fuel tank. But you can plum into the vans main tank easily. They are really good on diesel and keep the whole van at a good temp
Ive been in my van since march 2022.its not technically a camper but has a full-size bed,toilet and night heater.everything else i just wing but something that really bugs me is trying to find places to park up,out the way,away from ppl.ive lost count of the number of times police have been phoned to do a welfare check on me because the public see the van & half an hour after im settled in my bed,the police arrive.yes its good that they do a job BUT for goodness sake,wait until the van has been sitting for an extensive amount of time,at least 24 hours,THEN phone police 🤦🏼♀️
After parking in crowded areas, I always got out of the van and go for a short walk so people can see who you are. They notice when one parks, but not necessarily when you get back in the van.
Modern alternators output power as directed by the ecu it seems. A friend had a Renault Laguna and the red light came on but when I checked it was still charging over 14 volts - I don't know what the problem was between the alternator and ecu. I suggested buying a cheap usb adapter for the cigar socket that gives a voltage reading because he couldn't trust the red light on the speedo. That was 4 years ago and the car is still running. Having a permanent and independent indication of battery volts is a good idea if you are a long way from home.
This is usually a charging issue. If you're charging the camera with a USB port, or a USB hub the camera may fail to charge properly. This results in you having a solid red light on your camera and it won't power on until you soft reset the camera (hold down the side mode button for 10 seconds
Love praa sands. We stay there a lot and have also broken down on the way back in the van too! Its not (insert f word) nice. We're in good company. Shine on.
As a mechanic and mot tester my opinion would be buy a Toyota Hiace not the biggest van but they are bulletproof we he ave a fleet of 8 that come in everyone of them over 300,000 miles with nothing major went wrong just usual servicing
Vivaro shares widgets with Renault who's electronics are casual to say the least, if you have been driving extensively in heavy rain, moisture will have messed with the electronics, I would recommend getting an ECU scan and reset at a local garage, but they normally fix themselves after a hot dry spell.
My 1989 Mitsubishi L300 , 4x4 van doesn't have all those problems. Don't need an ECU or scan tool. Just refer to the workshop manual, and carburetor handbook. Drove a Hiace last year. Turned the ignition on and it looked like a Xmas tree with all the lights. Parked on some lose sand, and the traction control kept cutting in. Our 'modern' vehicle is a Corolla, 1994 model. Technology can be a pain. I have an oscilloscope, but don't want to lug it around every time that I go out, in case some sensor craps out.
Arh the joys of motoring....things only ever go wrong when using them 🤔 fingers crossed your van gets sorted and you are out on the road again soon. Merry Christmas🌲
I know lots have already said it but if you get lots of lights on the dash at the same time and weird unexplained issues it seems really scary but 9 times out of 10 it can be fixed with just a new battery. Sometimes they go bad, cold weather, being discharged too much, being looked at the wrong way... any number of things can cause them to throw a wobbly. My advice is to get a battery jump starter that you can charge up while driving and a trickle charger for when you're not using the van.
Ohhhh noooo! Sad to see you’ve broken down when it took its time to start my partner Lee said it could need new glow plugs. Hope you get it sorted soon, I’ll be gutted for you if you d gone to all the trouble of doing the van out and then it’s fully broken. Fingers crossed. 😊
I’m sure it’ll be alright but like everything in Cornwall if you need a job doing on you can all the garages are pretty busy and can’t even look at it for weeks
Sorry about the van, its good to see that you stay positive even when things are negative. Loved the drone shots, hopefully you van will be fixed and ready to go soon.
Great down to earth content showing the reality that not all goes well. Hope you're on the road again soon! Oh and that wee toastie grill looks the dogs doodahs👍
ABS and Air bag light: happened to my skoda, clockspring is faulty ( a sort of ribbon cable that is like a spring round the steering that sort of winds and unwinds on the steering column. I got halfords to do, bad job had to go elsewhere to get steering calibrated.
What is the name brand extra of your little thingy for toasting the bun, I live on a barge and that would be handy to use on my stove as it’s on all the time on my boat, thanks in advance 😊
Awww man, feeling for you Shaun!! Hope it’s not too serious or costly! Glad you made it into the water tho’ & had a nice toasted sandwich, gonna invest in one of those for my rig! Thanks for keeping it real! Much love to your growing family which I’m sure you were so happy to return to & warm up with after all the challenges!🔥❤️🎄🥰✨🕊️🙏
I killed my transit with condensation running down the windscreen into the electrics . Warning lights came on like Christmas lights and buggerd the ecu and blew the engine up . Cut down on condensation by having plenty of ventilation, cook with lids on pans while the side door is open . And keep wet clothes in a sealed container until they can be dried outdoors. I now have a sprinter and have left the bulkhead in to stop the condensation reaching the windscreen and dripping down the dash . It sort of works .
I've watched stuff from all ove thr World and its nice to see someone doing this closer to home I live in Newcastle England but will be partaking in this over the next summer you have given me so much food for though thank you for posting your experience. It's invaluable to many of us that are planning on doing this stuff. Proper legend. Hope to see me on your travels this year if you on the road
Love the channel. cant help but think you would really benefit from an extractor fan in the roof so can cook with doors closed. I have the same van as you with a roof rack too, you can get low profile fans that fit perfect and do a great job :).
some vauxhalls throw loads of electrical issues when the ignition coil packs fail, might be worth starting there. Family members have it on a meriva and astra and it caused abs issue
Very similar problems with my car last winter, turned out to be a duff battery. Warning lights all over the dash, and power steering sometimes wouldn't work. The voltages looked low when the RAC chap was checking with the multimeter. In hindsight I wish I'd the battery before I let them replace the alternator as they figured that was the cause initially. Hope you're back on the road with a cheap bill soon.
My Automatic Car started bucking around when i just got into my Driveway, rang the A.A. when they arrived they used a special Battery Discharge meter... over a number of cycles and their printout told me the battery was goosed and then sold me on the Spot a Heavy Duty High Amp Hour Battery as they carry several different types ... Sorted...
Hey Shaun 🙂In my car I've had a 'no faults found' battery check and the week after I needed a new battery cus it died on me. 🤷🏻♂ Be good to see you do a ceiling fan mod and the rest of those bits annoying you. Hope you got the van sorted out 👍🏻
Hi ya, don’t know if you’ve sorted the dash lights but thought I’d let you know vivaros are known for there electrical issues one of which is battery in the floor . Try cleaning up all the nuts and bolts on the battery and any others you can get to that are part of the battery system. Hope this helps. Enjoy 👍
Another great episode, sorry to see the Van is poorly, hopefully you’ll be back in no time 🤙🏻🍊 Couple of great side gliding shots of the Surfers with the Drone, impressed with that
Eh this is so sad to see you broken down on the side of the road but one thing I’m sure many people notice is how calm and positive you are hope your up and running soon hope it doesn’t make to much of a hole in your wallet Jacky from Montreal
I had the same problem with the airbag and abs light on a citroen relay van, I changed the abs sensor on the wheels don't cost much about £20 cure that problem then garage did computer test and the airbag light went out. But check your fuses and relays switches first.
Hi mate , I have a trafic - try disconnecting the battery for a few minutes. Sometimes if the battery is low it can throw up a few lights that will clear after disconnecting 👍Rob
Great vid, that battery voltage was very low considering youve just been driving. Hence the warming lights reacting to the low voltage. Prehaps a new battery with sort it out if its a original battey from new or alternator packing up
try the connector under the passenger seat for the airbag and ABS lights. If it comes lose it put the warning light on. I have it with my Vivaro when I rotate the seat round. Cheers, Dave
I know you said the garage already checked it, but it all points to a bad battery (probably a bad cell inside) made worse by cold weather, highly possible the cause for the dash lights too. If you're engine cut out while driving, replace fuel filter (as it might have water in the bottom) this could also be the reason for the engine dash light. I had a Renault Traffic basically the same van, with this issue. Love your videos!
@@LoveSundaysSometimes if the Battery is more than maybe three years old you could be in trouble, once a cell starts to go down things get sketchy and all sorts of Money Lights start to come on....hopefully you will get sorted and that it's something small.
great video shaun , hoped you've warmed up! , ive just bought a transit cover , the aa is must I'm thinking for mine too , you never know when they could help out in a tough spot , ill be on the road soon , looking forward to the adventure and freedom 😀
I’ve never watched your vids before very good, I do a bit of auto electrical stuff on the side and did a repair on a vivaro/ primastar and it was the fuse box behind the headlight caught fire due to a high resistant fuse, took nearly everything out. Think it may have been the ABS fuse that caused the fire. Hope you get it sorted!
I’ve got a Ford Transit Custom Camper, and in the cold months from time to time my dash randomly lights up like a Christmas tree. Been to a few garages no faults. And then in summer all fine. Just one of those things 🤷🏻♂️sometimes I’m able to clear the lights by resetting them, by turning the ignition on and off 10 times. All the best I hope things work out 👍🏼🏴
For all of your attention .i had a vauxhall and had to rewire the terminal posts because the wire was only crimped and looked good but oxydation stopped battery being recharged ....solder new wire to new posts
The lights came on like that on my vivaro I had changed the seats and it was a loose wire on the seatbelt lock it put all those lights on give em a wiggle see if it goes off
Dash lights . Usually due to condensation from cooking breathing boiling water . The moisture builds up and you get condensation on metal electrical components . Best way to deal with it is when driving put he heater on full heat and then direct all the heat onto the floor and run it long as possible if it gets too hot open the window and evaporate all condensation behind the dash . It a common problem in all vehicles especially when spending prolonged time in the vehicle . Also dog also left in vehicles cause condensation
My airbag light on my vivaro comes on occasionally due to the pretensioner wires under the psssenger seat happens if I put something under the seat and disturb the wires but obviously yours is more power related
Oh dear hope it's not to expensive I live just up the road from that garage nice pasty shop there while you wait for your van to be fixed great video 👍
try holding down the power button on the go pro to reset it. usually if the battery cant be removed there is either a button combo to press or long hold the power to force it to shut down/reset.
When the speedo packs up, the vehicle is immobilised due to various speed sensors. In the old days (pre-1990's) you could drive about with the speedo disconnected or broken all day long.
The abs and air bag lights - usually the seatbelt sensor, have a wiggle of the wires under your seat. Also I have that folding bracket for the table too - try pressing the release button while you lift it up fully and it should open and lock out again 👍
I had the abs and air bag light thang in vivaros ,I found it's a wire under the passenger seat actually goes to heated seat connection, just wobble that and it'll go away, I've shown people selling vans with the fault who are supposed to be mechanics , and it was news to them
Get yourself an a code reader OBD2, plugs in under the steering column. Will tell you what the lights mean and reset them. Only £20 ish for a basic one.
Blue block in the fuse box under the water bottle, give it a good clean, mine did the same, swapped the battery still the same until I cleaned that block
My go pro white does the same internal battery on it that can't be removed, how I reset mine is I have to hold down the on and off button for more than 10 seconds,and it resets its self
Hi, possibly using engine battery to run inverter to provide 240v for heated blanket may take battery so low that alternator struggles so regularly to charge back up ... Hence grim start up then with blower and lights on van runs to a stop. Would suggest possibly up rated alternator and dual battery set up which isolates engine battery from this issue. £££££😞
Hi Shaun, Re your van you need to get it plugged in to a auto computer I had a similar thing on my VW with some light on the dash plugged it in to a computer to find it was a ABS sensor! Worth a try! Keep the vlogs coming! Al
Hi great video the electrical fault could be what i mentioned water down the back of the dash i have seen it loads of times. It might be to late now. But try putting a blow heater under the dash get it hot see if it dries things out and the fault lights go. And use the towel when camping. 👍
That view really reminds me of Byron Bay in Oz and where you parked up. Used to wake at sunrise, with a coffee watching the surfers and about 9 bottlenose dolphins surfing with them,every morning without fail. bloody lovely....and warm!
@@LoveSundays Yep me too, before i left the UK I asked an Oz mate i was working with for a recommendation where to visit and he nailed it with Byron Bay...ps hope the van gets sorted.soon.
Fingers crossed the van is OK and back with you soon. I remember having trouble with my old Clio when the alternator belt went then exactly a year later the starter motor went too so I know the feeling and it's a pain in the backside
Outstanding video it’s my utube go toafter work . Please keep them coming when possible . Such a rubbish time with what’s going on in the world and it’s fun to see your clever filming always puts a smile on our faces 👏
9:10 do you know how you reset your camera by reconecting the battery ???? well if you uncuple your van battery for 5 mins your dash warning lights should reset ! always works for my when i get falt showing but there is nothing wong !
I have a transit, the ABS light along with air bag turned out to be a wheel sensor indicating a fault. when looked at turn out an ABS ring had cracked.
Superb vid mate, shite you broke down though. Have to say the morning part of the vid was the best I’ve seen on any of these little movies. The surfer, the waves, then the kettle whistling and coming into view. Editing is not lost on me and the time it takes to put this shizzle together. Good man. Chin up brother, we’ll a be dead soon! 🤣❤️👍
Have you given up snorkelling ..been at gylly beach twice in last few days amazing clear .. sea turned choppy today get yourself down there the cafes got banging root veg soup this morning ..
I’m guessing either the fan belts snapped or alternators gubbed. If it’s anything like Peugeot and Renaults when it fails you’ll get alsorts of warning lights till the battery dies and lose power to the injectors
Got to love Praa Sands Shaun 👌💝⛱️. Sorry to watch you break down though and hope it's back on the road very soon 🙏🍀. That's why I love watching your videos Shaun...you always keep it real 👌😁✊
Thanks Sally. The way I look at it is all these little problems just make the story more relatable. I could’ve quite easily left out the break down but life isn’t alway perfect is it 😊
I have a t4 just love my van and travelling around in it .Everyone has there own choice and of vans but for me it’s the t4 .I wouldn’t want anything else .So Shaun whatever van you get hope you enjoy it and I’m sure you will be telling us what your plans are for it .I’m looking forward to seeing what you get and your plans for it mate .
Vivaros are so bad same as Renault traffic and Nissan cabstars , get rid of it asap or your injectors will all go one by one costing you a fortune , I’ve had 3 I know
@@allseeingotto2912 one garage I used , call in a bloke , they recon he goes around garages only doing This, anyway they charged me 90 quid each cylinder to get the injectors out ontop of the work , defo a stay clear vehicle , it’s the same shape as my one was too , coz they did sort the issue with the later models , yeah it’s only a certain year bracket the problem exists ,
@@tuxedot7949 £90 is cheap , I got quoted £600 to get them removed and they don’t guarantee they won’t wreck the injectors , I don’t have any modern hdi crap , my old 1.9 fiat scudo just has screw out injectors, great van .
I’ve got the hero 7 silver which has a concealed battery and does that exact thing! I’ve found that simply holding down the power button for a good 2 mins it usually resets. 😜👍🏼 although if your still not happy with the 11 mini! Send it my way geez! 😜🤜🏼
It was the ecoflow river 2 this time of year the blancket hasn’t been lasting the entire evening on full power whereas on medium heat it lasts most evenings
A book you and everyone should carry is a Haynes manual for your vehicle and some basic tools. Haynes are the best repair manuals. As well, looking online for problems will likely help you find a TH-cam video showing you how to repair a lot of problems. Batteries don't necessarily work well when they are cold. I've had problems with my cameras refusing to work in cold weather. Check the operating temp range for your device.
Thanks for the honest GoPro review - they definitely have an issue with their batteries. I have a Hero 8 and the GoPro often shuts off at 40%, and I also have to pop the battery out and back in. Sorry to hear about your van. Hopefully it won’t cost too much.
I watched another vanlife one where his passenger side window went through at 3:am while he slept in the back, he released the emergency latch on back door leaped out naked and gave chase as the perp stole a backpack from the front seat. Most amusing bit was the van was locked via key fob and when he leaped out the door shut and auto locked as his keys were in the van. He had to clamber through passenger window to get back in.
Love the channel and Praa Sands! We have a Vivaro too. The airbag light is most likely the seat belt pre tensioner. Ours has come on in the past where we’ve shoved shoes under the passenger seat. If you’re looking for a good independent garage Nancegollen Garage could be an option if that’s close to you?
Sorry about the issues you faced but can I just say, as someone who crochets, I LOVE your blanket!!!
Thanks my mum made it
Yeah me too!
As a fellow crocheter - me too!
My Mom mand many blankets like yours , beautiful, miss her
I wonder, why can't you sleep in your car in the first place. What kind of freedom do we live in?
You can in Spain. Thank goodness, otherwise there’d be even more homeless!
You can sleep in your car/vehicle in the UK as long as it's not.a restricted or permit holder area, not restricting the road, you're not drunk with a likelihood of driving etc etc.
Find a quiet spot out of the way and enjoy.
Park in a leisure/sports centre car park. Many of them will let you have a shower.
I been sleeping every ware in my car 🚙
Council tax 🤪
I’ve got exactly the same model of vivaro that I use for my Gardening business up here in the Peak District. A few weeks back after a period of heavy rain I had all the lights on the instrument binnacle and ‘Engine fault do not drive’ . I decided to chance it and took it steady to home as I was soaked and cold. After a bit of Googling on a Vivaro forum it was recommended to disconnect the negative terminal on the battery and leave it if for approx an hour. This I did and when I reconnected it the issue had gone away and I have had no issues since. The day the problem appeared I had had the lights, wipers, heater, radio on I think this had put a strain on the battery. Hope you get yours sorted. I hope to convert my van when I buy a new one and give it a graceful retirement full of camping trips. Great Videos followed you from the start 👍🏻
Thanks for the advice 😊
The quality of your cinematography never ceases to improve. Spectacular!
Thanks Adam
Watching this so long after it was recorded. Really hope things ate fully sorted and that you had a great Christmas and have a fantastic 2023.
Oh I so can feel for you! I have been wanting to do the Vanlife thing here in the states for a while. I have been downsizing and getting rid of so many things that I have collected over 50 years time. I had been looking for a SUV and finally after about 10 months found one that I could afford with lower mileage and was all wheel drive. I had it less than two weeks and it did this to me. I was in the turn lane of a busy road to the airport. After towing I was told I needed a new engine! Believe me I shed many tears and it’s is in the garage now too being fixed! 😢 It’s just a sit back though! One of the many lessons I learn from this journey called life. I’m so grateful I wasn’t in the middle of nowhere…because I was leaving for Ohio that night with my 81 year old mom.! Blessings to you and yours!
Vans can be a nightmare can’t they
I think ‘vanlife’ means being independant and selfsupportive for starters…..
So your van being your ‘everything’ probably means you need to be more than half a mechanic yourself!!
The newer vans are increasingly complicated and it’s modern electronics are a science on their own…
My advice: look for an oldtimer van and make sure you know your stuff about fixing it!!
@@sandycummings4791 don’t blame the van , blame the seller , they knew it had issues when they sold it to you !
I’m that committed to watching all your videos that I’ve had to sit down and watch this one while Amy does all the tidying up.
Poor Amy
.. .. my maid is called Amy as Well... 🤔..
Who tf is Amy? You say “Amy” like we know who you or she is.
@@MrRahimhosein Shaun knows who both of us are, the comment was for him not you. But perhaps if you don’t know who either of us are… just ignore the comment.
@@brendonparamor3524 sorry no, it's on a public forum for literally the whole world to see & comment on as they see fit. If you want to do something private don't do it here.
Subject car electrics. You may have water ingress.Also check the tightness of your battery terminals, a loose negative can light up the dashboard. Remove both ( make sure you have your radio code ) clean, add a light coat of Vaseline and reposition terminals. Ensure they are really tight
Thanks for the advice 😊
That's good advice
Hey Shaun, great little video again mate. Taking your van to Halfords was your first mistake, and I must say that sandwich looked amazing so much so I’m cooking one the same as I watch this video, hopefully your van will be repaired soon and it won’t cost you to much mate. Keep up the good work 👍
Thanks Jon.l but yea Halfords definitely did me over with this one thankfully I’ve got breakdown cover 😂
There's nothing like capturing a new GoPro freeze while filming a TH-cam video. Just priceless. They can't get that junk to work right after all these years.
Great video 👍. Also I’m guessing the alternator has died and possibly damaged the battery at the same time. Common signs of dying alternator are multiple warning lights and electrics acting up and with the battery only being at 10 volts. Also use a good local garage. Halfords garages aren’t very good, good local garage would of diagnosed it right first time 👌😃
I thought the same thing, he should maybe upgrade the alternator to cope with charging the leisure battery too.
Yea the recovery man said it’s the alternator when I asked him about it having to charge the leisure battery too he said it shouldn’t be too much of an problem but I might just get by e garage to put an upgraded one in
@@LoveSundays no mate shouldn’t make much of a difference or any. Lots of vehicles run twin battery set ups and no problems. Get the highest amperage alternator you can and that will do. Also only recently found your channel and worked through watching your videos. Great to watch. Really enjoying it 😆. Good to see the van progress videos as just building a 4x4 up for long distance over-landing myself
Invest in a diesel heater matey. They come with a separate fuel tank. But you can plum into the vans main tank easily. They are really good on diesel and keep the whole van at a good temp
Yea that’s the plan
Ive been in my van since march 2022.its not technically a camper but has a full-size bed,toilet and night heater.everything else i just wing but something that really bugs me is trying to find places to park up,out the way,away from ppl.ive lost count of the number of times police have been phoned to do a welfare check on me because the public see the van & half an hour after im settled in my bed,the police arrive.yes its good that they do a job BUT for goodness sake,wait until the van has been sitting for an extensive amount of time,at least 24 hours,THEN phone police 🤦🏼♀️
After parking in crowded areas, I always got out of the van and go for a short walk so people can see who you are. They notice when one parks, but not necessarily when you get back in the van.
Modern alternators output power as directed by the ecu it seems. A friend had a Renault Laguna and the red light came on but when I checked it was still charging over 14 volts - I don't know what the problem was between the alternator and ecu. I suggested buying a cheap usb adapter for the cigar socket that gives a voltage reading because he couldn't trust the red light on the speedo. That was 4 years ago and the car is still running. Having a permanent and independent indication of battery volts is a good idea if you are a long way from home.
This is usually a charging issue. If you're charging the camera with a USB port, or a USB hub the camera may fail to charge properly. This results in you having a solid red light on your camera and it won't power on until you soft reset the camera (hold down the side mode button for 10 seconds
Thanks for the tips mate. I’ve not used the GoPro since but need to see if I can get it working again
Hopefully that will work
Love your videos I'm getting lots of ideas I'm getting a similar van thanks to u buddy
Love praa sands. We stay there a lot and have also broken down on the way back in the van too! Its not (insert f word) nice. We're in good company. Shine on.
As a mechanic and mot tester my opinion would be buy a Toyota Hiace not the biggest van but they are bulletproof we he ave a fleet of 8 that come in everyone of them over 300,000 miles with nothing major went wrong just usual servicing
Vivaro shares widgets with Renault who's electronics are casual to say the least, if you have been driving extensively in heavy rain, moisture will have messed with the electronics, I would recommend getting an ECU scan and reset at a local garage, but they normally fix themselves after a hot dry spell.
My 1989 Mitsubishi L300 , 4x4 van doesn't have all those problems. Don't need an ECU or scan tool. Just refer to the workshop manual, and carburetor handbook. Drove a Hiace last year. Turned the ignition on and it looked like a Xmas tree with all the lights. Parked on some lose sand, and the traction control kept cutting in. Our 'modern' vehicle is a Corolla, 1994 model. Technology can be a pain. I have an oscilloscope, but don't want to lug it around every time that I go out, in case some sensor craps out.
Arh the joys of motoring....things only ever go wrong when using them 🤔 fingers crossed your van gets sorted and you are out on the road again soon. Merry Christmas🌲
Merry Christmas
I know lots have already said it but if you get lots of lights on the dash at the same time and weird unexplained issues it seems really scary but 9 times out of 10 it can be fixed with just a new battery. Sometimes they go bad, cold weather, being discharged too much, being looked at the wrong way... any number of things can cause them to throw a wobbly. My advice is to get a battery jump starter that you can charge up while driving and a trickle charger for when you're not using the van.
Ohhhh noooo! Sad to see you’ve broken down when it took its time to start my partner Lee said it could need new glow plugs. Hope you get it sorted soon, I’ll be gutted for you if you d gone to all the trouble of doing the van out and then it’s fully broken. Fingers crossed. 😊
I’m sure it’ll be alright but like everything in Cornwall if you need a job doing on you can all the garages are pretty busy and can’t even look at it for weeks
Sorry about the van, its good to see that you stay positive even when things are negative. Loved the drone shots, hopefully you van will be fixed and ready to go soon.
Thank you
Great down to earth content showing the reality that not all goes well. Hope you're on the road again soon! Oh and that wee toastie grill looks the dogs doodahs👍
Thanks Stewart. 👍
Also the sandwich toaster is on my website for more information.
www.lovesundays.uk
ABS and Air bag light: happened to my skoda, clockspring is faulty ( a sort of ribbon cable that is like a spring round the steering that sort of winds and unwinds on the steering column. I got halfords to do, bad job had to go elsewhere to get steering calibrated.
Beautiful Praa Sands…..our go to beach as a family for the last almost 100 years! Sorry to see your van troubles but trust all is now well 🤞🏻
Thanks Julie
Thanks!
Thank you so much 😊
Good luck with the Van and congrats on the baby!
Great to see the recovery guy towed you off the main road instead of causing a 5 hour tailback like the traffic wombles do with their cones 😂
Yea that’s what I thought much better than trying to fix it at the side of the A30
What is the name brand extra of your little thingy for toasting the bun, I live on a barge and that would be handy to use on my stove as it’s on all the time on my boat, thanks in advance 😊
It’s called a ridge monkey I sell it on my website if you want one www.lovesundays.uk/van-products
amzn.to/3iudZjO here it is on Amazon also
@@LoveSundays Thanks for that! 😜
Awww man, feeling for you Shaun!! Hope it’s not too serious or costly! Glad you made it into the water tho’ & had a nice toasted sandwich, gonna invest in one of those for my rig! Thanks for keeping it real! Much love to your growing family which I’m sure you were so happy to return to & warm up with after all the challenges!🔥❤️🎄🥰✨🕊️🙏
Thank you Deborah 😊
I killed my transit with condensation running down the windscreen into the electrics . Warning lights came on like Christmas lights and buggerd the ecu and blew the engine up . Cut down on condensation by having plenty of ventilation, cook with lids on pans while the side door is open . And keep wet clothes in a sealed container until they can be dried outdoors. I now have a sprinter and have left the bulkhead in to stop the condensation reaching the windscreen and dripping down the dash . It sort of works .
I've watched stuff from all ove thr World and its nice to see someone doing this closer to home I live in Newcastle England but will be partaking in this over the next summer you have given me so much food for though thank you for posting your experience. It's invaluable to many of us that are planning on doing this stuff. Proper legend. Hope to see me on your travels this year if you on the road
Thanks for watching!
Love the channel. cant help but think you would really benefit from an extractor fan in the roof so can cook with doors closed. I have the same van as you with a roof rack too, you can get low profile fans that fit perfect and do a great job :).
Yes I 100% agree I’ve just got to get around to fitting one
some vauxhalls throw loads of electrical issues when the ignition coil packs fail, might be worth starting there. Family members have it on a meriva and astra and it caused abs issue
Not sure about the Thumbnail, kind of implies you had a bad experience with the Police and they ended your adventures.
Yeah. Total click bait
Yeah, unfollow.
I like how you edited out the bit where the police man tells you to stop being a bell end and move the van off of the road 😂
I loved the video but as soon as I saw the police car properly on the verge and his van over on too I thought the same.
Very similar problems with my car last winter, turned out to be a duff battery. Warning lights all over the dash, and power steering sometimes wouldn't work. The voltages looked low when the RAC chap was checking with the multimeter. In hindsight I wish I'd the battery before I let them replace the alternator as they figured that was the cause initially. Hope you're back on the road with a cheap bill soon.
My Automatic Car started bucking around when i just got into my Driveway, rang the A.A. when they arrived they used a special Battery Discharge meter... over a number of cycles and their printout told me the battery was goosed and then sold me on the Spot a Heavy Duty High Amp Hour Battery as they carry several different types ... Sorted...
Hey Shaun 🙂In my car I've had a 'no faults found' battery check and the week after I needed a new battery cus it died on me. 🤷🏻♂ Be good to see you do a ceiling fan mod and the rest of those bits annoying you. Hope you got the van sorted out 👍🏻
Yea I might need to do a ceiling fan at some point probably in January
Hi ya, don’t know if you’ve sorted the dash lights but thought I’d let you know vivaros are known for there electrical issues one of which is battery in the floor . Try cleaning up all the nuts and bolts on the battery and any others you can get to that are part of the battery system. Hope this helps. Enjoy 👍
Another great episode, sorry to see the Van is poorly, hopefully you’ll be back in no time 🤙🏻🍊
Couple of great side gliding shots of the Surfers with the Drone, impressed with that
Cheers mate
@@LoveSundays pleasure as always 🤙🏻🍊
Re the GoPro, I’ve got the 7 Silver with integrated battery and have same issues.. press and hold power button to force a hard reset.
Eh this is so sad to see you broken down on the side of the road but one thing I’m sure many people notice is how calm and positive you are hope your up and running soon hope it doesn’t make to much of a hole in your wallet Jacky from Montreal
Thanks Jacky I’m staying positive and I’m sure it won’t be too expensive
I had the same problem with the airbag and abs light on a citroen relay van, I changed the abs sensor on the wheels don't cost much about £20 cure that problem then garage did computer test and the airbag light went out. But check your fuses and relays switches first.
Cheers Carl
For the gopro you could try holding the power button for about 10 seconds, most devices with built in batteries, perform a forced restart this way.
Hope it's nothing too serious and you're back up and running soon 🤞
Loved the drone shots of the waves 👌
Cheers Andrew
Hi mate , I have a trafic - try disconnecting the battery for a few minutes. Sometimes if the battery is low it can throw up a few lights that will clear after disconnecting 👍Rob
Thanks for the advice mate
Great vid, that battery voltage was very low considering youve just been driving. Hence the warming lights reacting to the low voltage. Prehaps a new battery with sort it out if its a original battey from new or alternator packing up
The recovery man said it was the alternator
try the connector under the passenger seat for the airbag and ABS lights. If it comes lose it put the warning light on. I have it with my Vivaro when I rotate the seat round. Cheers, Dave
Thanks for the advice 😊
I know you said the garage already checked it, but it all points to a bad battery (probably a bad cell inside) made worse by cold weather, highly possible the cause for the dash lights too. If you're engine cut out while driving, replace fuel filter (as it might have water in the bottom) this could also be the reason for the engine dash light. I had a Renault Traffic basically the same van, with this issue. Love your videos!
Thanks for the advice
@@LoveSundaysSometimes if the Battery is more than maybe three years old you could be in trouble, once a cell starts to go down things get sketchy and all sorts of Money Lights start to come on....hopefully you will get sorted and that it's something small.
You just have the coolest adventures. Thank you again for sharing.
great video shaun , hoped you've warmed up! , ive just bought a transit cover , the aa is must I'm thinking for mine too , you never know when they could help out in a tough spot , ill be on the road soon , looking forward to the adventure and freedom 😀
I’ve never watched your vids before very good, I do a bit of auto electrical stuff on the side and did a repair on a vivaro/ primastar and it was the fuse box behind the headlight caught fire due to a high resistant fuse, took nearly everything out. Think it may have been the ABS fuse that caused the fire. Hope you get it sorted!
I’ve got a Ford Transit Custom Camper, and in the cold months from time to time my dash randomly lights up like a Christmas tree. Been to a few garages no faults. And then in summer all fine. Just one of those things 🤷🏻♂️sometimes I’m able to clear the lights by resetting them, by turning the ignition on and off 10 times. All the best I hope things work out 👍🏼🏴
Thanks for the advice 😊
Re your van warning lights. Disconnect the battery and reconnect. The warnings should go away. If they come back straight away, get it checked out.
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For all of your attention .i had a vauxhall and had to rewire the terminal posts because the wire was only crimped and looked good but oxydation stopped battery being recharged ....solder new wire to new posts
The lights came on like that on my vivaro I had changed the seats and it was a loose wire on the seatbelt lock it put all those lights on give em a wiggle see if it goes off
Thanks Martin
Dash lights . Usually due to condensation from cooking breathing boiling water . The moisture builds up and you get condensation on metal electrical components . Best way to deal with it is when driving put he heater on full heat and then direct all the heat onto the floor and run it long as possible if it gets too hot open the window and evaporate all condensation behind the dash . It a common problem in all vehicles especially when spending prolonged time in the vehicle . Also dog also left in vehicles cause condensation
Thank you for the advice
My airbag light on my vivaro comes on occasionally due to the pretensioner wires under the psssenger seat happens if I put something under the seat and disturb the wires but obviously yours is more power related
Good advise though thank you
@@LoveSundays Keep up the great content by the way!!!
Oh dear hope it's not to expensive I live just up the road from that garage nice pasty shop there while you wait for your van to be fixed great video 👍
Cheers mate
try holding down the power button on the go pro to reset it. usually if the battery cant be removed there is either a button combo to press or long hold the power to force it to shut down/reset.
Clean the fuses in engine compartment fuse box 👍🏾 Also the cabinet on ur passenger rear with wood too where is that from ?.
Thanks for the advice
When the speedo packs up, the vehicle is immobilised due to various speed sensors. In the old days (pre-1990's) you could drive about with the speedo disconnected or broken all day long.
The abs and air bag lights - usually the seatbelt sensor, have a wiggle of the wires under your seat. Also I have that folding bracket for the table too - try pressing the release button while you lift it up fully and it should open and lock out again 👍
And don't always trust Halfords battery checker... May be a battery fault.
Thanks for the advice
very good guidance and solution. I have the same problem and I solved it the same way
I had the abs and air bag light thang in vivaros ,I found it's a wire under the passenger seat actually goes to heated seat connection, just wobble that and it'll go away, I've shown people selling vans with the fault who are supposed to be mechanics , and it was news to them
Hey man nice video, what’s that black unit you turned on just before bed?
Dave
That’s the ecoflow river 2 more info here
uk.ecoflow.com/pages/black-friday-cyber-monday?aff=134
Get yourself an a code reader OBD2, plugs in under the steering column. Will tell you what the lights mean and reset them. Only £20 ish for a basic one.
Blue block in the fuse box under the water bottle, give it a good clean, mine did the same, swapped the battery still the same until I cleaned that block
Thanks for the advice 😊
@@LoveSundays no problem hope you get it sorted love your videos and they give me the push to get mine done 👍🏻
My go pro white does the same internal battery on it that can't be removed, how I reset mine is I have to hold down the on and off button for more than 10 seconds,and it resets its self
I’ll have to try that
Hi, possibly using engine battery to run inverter to provide 240v for heated blanket may take battery so low that alternator struggles so regularly to charge back up ... Hence grim start up then with blower and lights on van runs to a stop. Would suggest possibly up rated alternator and dual battery set up which isolates engine battery from this issue. £££££😞
Good advice thank you but I use a separate battery for heating the van it’s a portable battery called the ecoflow river 2
Hi Shaun, Re your van you need to get it plugged in to a auto computer I had a similar thing on my VW with some light on the dash plugged it in to a computer to find it was a ABS sensor! Worth a try! Keep the vlogs coming! Al
Thanks for the advice 😊
I did the same kind of thing around Cornwall for a few year's !
Know I'm in the lakes,..... Love the vivaro
Nothing better than tasty hot food to chase away the winter Blues. Damn that sandwich looked awesome 😛💕
Hi great video the electrical fault could be what i mentioned water down the back of the dash i have seen it loads of times. It might be to late now. But try putting a blow heater under the dash get it hot see if it dries things out and the fault lights go. And use the towel when camping. 👍
Yea it could be I hoping it’s just the alternator though should be an easier fix
That view really reminds me of Byron Bay in Oz and where you parked up. Used to wake at sunrise, with a coffee watching the surfers and about 9 bottlenose dolphins surfing with them,every morning without fail. bloody lovely....and warm!
Yea I loved Byron bay when I lasted visited in 2012 one of my favourite places in the world
@@LoveSundays Yep me too, before i left the UK I asked an Oz mate i was working with for a recommendation where to visit and he nailed it with Byron Bay...ps hope the van gets sorted.soon.
Fingers crossed the van is OK and back with you soon. I remember having trouble with my old Clio when the alternator belt went then exactly a year later the starter motor went too so I know the feeling and it's a pain in the backside
Thank you
@@LoveSundays No problem mate
I feel for you. My van is about to fail and I'm driving it very sparingly and hoping I don't end up on the side of the road.
Outstanding video it’s my utube go toafter work . Please keep them coming when possible . Such a rubbish time with what’s going on in the world and it’s fun to see your clever filming always puts a smile on our faces 👏
Thanks Ian I appreciate that mate
9:10 do you know how you reset your camera by reconecting the battery ???? well if you uncuple your van battery for 5 mins your dash warning lights should reset ! always works for my when i get falt showing but there is nothing wong !
I have a transit, the ABS light along with air bag turned out to be a wheel sensor indicating a fault. when looked at turn out an ABS ring had cracked.
Thanks for the advice 😊
Superb vid mate, shite you broke down though. Have to say the morning part of the vid was the best I’ve seen on any of these little movies. The surfer, the waves, then the kettle whistling and coming into view. Editing is not lost on me and the time it takes to put this shizzle together. Good man. Chin up brother, we’ll a be dead soon! 🤣❤️👍
Cheers Scott that makes me happy that people enjoy my editing because I love the editing part as much as I do the adventure 😂
Great video ,and the time it must take to put together amazing, compulsory watching ,thankyou for sharing your adventures
Thank you glad you’re enjoying the videos
Have you given up snorkelling ..been at gylly beach twice in last few days amazing clear .. sea turned choppy today get yourself down there the cafes got banging root veg soup this morning ..
I still snorkel most weeks I just don’t always film it else it gets boring 😂
I’m guessing either the fan belts snapped or alternators gubbed. If it’s anything like Peugeot and Renaults when it fails you’ll get alsorts of warning lights till the battery dies and lose power to the injectors
Cheers Tom
Got to love Praa Sands Shaun 👌💝⛱️. Sorry to watch you break down though and hope it's back on the road very soon 🙏🍀. That's why I love watching your videos Shaun...you always keep it real 👌😁✊
Thanks Sally. The way I look at it is all these little problems just make the story more relatable. I could’ve quite easily left out the break down but life isn’t alway perfect is it 😊
Airbag light could be connection under seat. My renault is the same. I just give it a wiggle and it goes off
I have a t4 just love my van and travelling around in it .Everyone has there own choice and of vans but for me it’s the t4 .I wouldn’t want anything else .So Shaun whatever van you get hope you enjoy it and I’m sure you will be telling us what your plans are for it .I’m looking forward to seeing what you get and your plans for it mate .
Wiggle the wires under your front drivers and passenger seats I have the same thing every time I go out in my van regarding your dashboard lights
Thanks for the advice
Where do you put your van keys when surfing 🏄♀️ hide them somewhere?
I actually answer that question in my next video which will be out Saturday morning at 9am
The universe sends us dramas sometimes to ground us, and make us appreciate the good things.. Love your videos bro!! 😊
Yep a struggle is natures way of strengthening
What do you do with your van keys when you go surfing? Do you leave a bag on the beach with towel and keys and bits in ?
I have a key that only opens the door that has no electrics inside. I put this the the key slot in my wetsuit
Vivaros are so bad same as Renault traffic and Nissan cabstars , get rid of it asap or your injectors will all go one by one costing you a fortune , I’ve had 3 I know
Yep .! Agree.! Biggest pile of shit ever made, had nothing but trouble with the one I owned.!!
Mine went and cost me nearly £1k to have them replaced and then the cam chain snapped 2 weeks later
Good luck pulling the injectors out of the head .
@@allseeingotto2912 one garage I used , call in a bloke , they recon he goes around garages only doing This, anyway they charged me 90 quid each cylinder to get the injectors out ontop of the work , defo a stay clear vehicle , it’s the same shape as my one was too , coz they did sort the issue with the later models , yeah it’s only a certain year bracket the problem exists ,
@@tuxedot7949 £90 is cheap , I got quoted £600 to get them removed and they don’t guarantee they won’t wreck the injectors , I don’t have any modern hdi crap , my old 1.9 fiat scudo just has screw out injectors, great van .
So what was crack with van then mate? Battery problems or wiring issues?
The breakdown man said it was the alternator but the garage haven’t looked at it yet 😂
I’ve got the hero 7 silver which has a concealed battery and does that exact thing! I’ve found that simply holding down the power button for a good 2 mins it usually resets. 😜👍🏼 although if your still not happy with the 11 mini! Send it my way geez! 😜🤜🏼
What power pack was that and how long does blanket last on it?
It was the ecoflow river 2 this time of year the blancket hasn’t been lasting the entire evening on full power whereas on medium heat it lasts most evenings
A book you and everyone should carry is a Haynes manual for your vehicle and some basic tools. Haynes are the best repair manuals. As well, looking online for problems will likely help you find a TH-cam video showing you how to repair a lot of problems.
Batteries don't necessarily work well when they are cold. I've had problems with my cameras refusing to work in cold weather. Check the operating temp range for your device.
Thanks for the honest GoPro review - they definitely have an issue with their batteries. I have a Hero 8 and the GoPro often shuts off at 40%, and I also have to pop the battery out and back in. Sorry to hear about your van. Hopefully it won’t cost too much.
I do love GoPro but they also really annoy me sometimes 😂
A fault with the seat belt tensioners will activate ABS and airbag light... Hopefully that helps 👍
I watched another vanlife one where his passenger side window went through at 3:am while he slept in the back, he released the emergency latch on back door leaped out naked and gave chase as the perp stole a backpack from the front seat. Most amusing bit was the van was locked via key fob and when he leaped out the door shut and auto locked as his keys were in the van. He had to clamber through passenger window to get back in.
As cinematic shots go, the one where you're filming the surfer with the kettle boiling is a really nice touch!
Love the channel and Praa Sands! We have a Vivaro too. The airbag light is most likely the seat belt pre tensioner. Ours has come on in the past where we’ve shoved shoes under the passenger seat.
If you’re looking for a good independent garage Nancegollen Garage could be an option if that’s close to you?
Ideal thanks mate