Sometimes van life is just like this - van life in Scotland.
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As we continue to attempt van life is Scotland we hit more delays with a flat tyre during heavy rain! Finding a new one in remote Scotland will obviously take a few days so we are stuck (again!)
There is still some great scenery and nature though as Lou's hunt for the red squirrel continues and a dramatic sunset at an amazing park up on the coast.
This episode, we feel, is a real honest look at van life in Scotland in the Autumn. The west coast was always going to be challenging with the weather, although this is just the start, as I type this we are sat in quite a terrifying storm, not so much fun in a panel van...
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I went to use your camper10 code last week only to find that YFoods was offering £5.00 discount voucher online which slightly under cut your 10% offer on the price range I was looking at! I wrote to them suggesting it didn't seem fair that they were undercutting you, they didn't reply? Great channel, glad you found the red squirrel, I went looking for them in a Wales hotspot but no joy.
I fully expected you to have the tools and ability to change a tyre - which you did - successfully - the bit that really impressed me was how you both kept such good humour in a shite situation.
Another great vlog.
Thanks 😊
Tactical editing? 😊
Seeing Emily right after the lorry struck the puddle, she looked adorable, funny, and tragic, all at once.
And then the excitement when the fault alarms reset them selves!
It was horrendous 😂😂
The red squirrel photo is beautiful, the red animal fur against the green moss- just beautiful 👍. So glad AJ is much better. Can't wait for the next video, i just love your channel. The best vanlife channel on yt 😄✌️.
Aw thank you 😀
The different sized wheels causes errors because the rotation sensors report different speeds on the wheels. This affects ABS, traction control and incline holding. Fortunately they clear themselves when you replace the wheel.
Love your channel, other than the places you go and the adventures you have the special vibe of fun, respect and caring between the two of you is great to see and makes your videos special.
Wheel nuts can be a pig at times to get off, even for a guy. I got myself an extending wheel brace which doesn't stick out far from the wheel making it steadier, and the extending handle gives you loads of leverage.
Good on you for getting it done in such appalling conditions.
You ladies are my heroes! You take everything in your stride with a smile and good humor. Love your videos and camping.❤
Brilliant performance in the face of adversity. You two are stars. Loved it.
Love your cinematic shots at the beginning. Stunning. The soundtrack was fantastic. All the effort you put into these videos is really appreciated. Glad you got the tyre issues fixed.
This is why I love your channel, still laughing and smiling when you have a s**t day. Still trying to be positive and have a good time even though life just keeps throwing you curve balls. I like the fact that you two show the REAL VAN LIFE, not just the unicorns and rainbows. Love all the sarcastic little quips from Louise and all the little fun facts with Emily. Hope the fur babies are doing well, and keep those beautiful smiles coming, it'll get better! Stay safe and enjoy your time in Scotland! I'm so jealous! Even with all the little mishaps and side steps, I'd still love to be there enjoying your company and seeing all the magnificent landscapes and local communities.
Thank you Rebecca, it’s definitely had a few ups and downs but this trip has been a great one and Scotland makes you smile with its friendly people and amazing views 😀
Hi Rebecca, What’s wrong with Unicorns? Scotlands national animal. All the very best to you and yours. Rab
LOVED the *pop* sound when Summers ears came through the harness 😄 lol...and great photography as always Lou, even in the pishy rain 🙃 ...you guys are definitely my most favourite TH-cam channel 😃
Thanks for including that again... AND matching it to the beat of the music. :)
I don’t know if you did the editing on purpose but when you took the shot of Emily leaning into the van to get the jack, the music lyrics were “ ohhhh yerrr” 😂😂😂
😂 who knows with Louise
@@campervibe Louise just wants to share your lovely rump ;-)
@@campervibe i love the music that Lou attaches to the videos, lyrics saying how beautiful you are or how much she loves you. Goals.xx
Oh she knew 😂
I just want to say, well done in surviving the terrible weather while replacing that tire. I know plenty of people who would have just lost it the moment they found a difficulty with a tire. I love the fact you kept smilling and got on with it. You deserve every "thumbs up" and "sub" you get.
You two are the best ...what ever the situation good or bad you knock it out of the park 🥊👍😊 love you both 😘xx
Scotland still look lovely even in bad weather, that drone shot with the sun was amazing Lou !!
I must admit I was waiting for that puddle to splash you 😂
Shame no one slows down
Or asks if you need a hand
No matter who you are ❤️❤️
Oh it so does and we have loved it up here 😀
Good on ya girls. You do more than most, girlpower 💪💪💪
Bless ya hearts, the scenery on that coast was breathtaking 💜💜💜🇦🇺🇦🇺
And there is one reason to love Denmark: they actually have a law dicating drivers to slow down in wet conditions so that they don't spray cyclists or pedestrians. As a side note: we carry a high-viz vest and pilons and a warning triangle to put down in case of a breakdown (which in many countries is mandatory to have). Aslo last time we broke down me and my kids went away from the car and road out in safety while my husband tried to fix the problem, but I understand you had to do some team work to change the tyre here, well done for that!
I see you have now experienced "It just a wee bit of rain" Scotland's weather. You all deserve some extra snacks and Emily posterior shots were awesome. Glad AJ and Summer are enjoying van life too. x
I just love your life journey. Nothing pretentious, nothing fake.
I would recommend getting an extra bar to slip over the brace bar and give you a bit more leverage though.
Safe journey.
Thanks Michael
You gotta keep smiling haven’t you and you two did it well there. As someone currently suffering wheel embarrassment but saving up I could totally relate to the state of your spare! 🫢😆
Omg all those cars just driving past spraying you!! 😩😩 and not slowing down. What idiots. You are both legends, I called Green Flag when I got a flat tyre too hard for me 😂
It’s when a couple went through the puddle I was like nooooo 😂
Lovely shots very artistic. Respect the fact that you never ask for help from viewers , you just get on with repair jobs and sort out any problems with the van or sort out repairs with a garage. Very resilient. Xxx👍🏼👌🏽🌈
Thanks 😊
There is nothing more gratifying than seeing the warning lights go off on a Fanny 🤣👍🤣
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I feel your pain changing that tire. Of course the tire service put those lug nuts on with an impact wrench so they are a REAL PAIN to remove. A trick we use our our RV rig is once the service uses an impact wrench, we have them loosen the lugs and then hand tighten them with a wrench. Another technique we just started using was carrying a battery powered 1/2 impact wrench. We use the impact wrench for other things as well like lowering our stabilizers, etc. It's a life saver especially on a busy road in the rain. I also carry two lego blocks (found at any RV shop) that I can use if I have to jack the vehicle and I"m in mud or dirt. Safe travels
Love watching you all. Love the mixture of photos of wildlife and the two of you and your natural banter. Stay real, stay safe x❤
Just loving your interactions, girls, always puts a smile on my face, thanks for all your efforts. x👏👏
Just a little tip get a long tube to slide over your wheel wrench, gives you more leverage to crack stubborn wheel nuts.
In the States, it is customary for passing vehicles, including big rigs, to attempt to slow down while passing someone working on a jacked up vehicle and someone is working on the road hanging a tire. Granted, it's not always possible, but I am also surprised no one stopped to help. wtf?
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. Don't people over there stop to offer assistance?
No people do not as a rule and that’s great tht they do that over there
@@flockoturtles even me being unable to offer actual assistance with the physical part, would have stopped a bit behind, close to the road to push passing vehicles over so they had more room.
The Mom/Grandma came out in me watching that. 😥
@@flockoturtles maybe back in the day they would but now adays people have the attitude of it's not my problem. Or they are so wrapped up in the rat race don't seem to think that 5 mins of your time to help someone would go a long way.
@@campervibe That's heartbreaking. For as many stupid problems the US has, in rural areas, more than one will stop to render aid. I had the brakes go out on a truck I was driving that was pulling some family members trailer they over loaded and I had to use the Big Rig Stop Lane, wich is basically a sand and gravel lane to stop the big trucks coming off a mountain road.. And 3 big rig drivers stopped to help my get the truck out.
All the best to the both of you, Louise and EMILY ! (we share the same name ~ but I had it FIRST !! haha, I'm 64 yrs old and loving your vids. Thanks for making an "older" lady's day, with your content. Living my "best" ( ? ) life, in Alaska. (Texas was toooooo hot, I gave it 22 yrs, but gave up and moved to Alaska, to be "cool" ) ps ~ Emily, I LOVE chocolates, too !! obviously.....
😂😂 and what a great name it is 😀😀
Beautiful camera work! I do hope that the weather turns to your favour. Scotland is such a beautiful country in so many ways (I am biased being Scottish) I hope you have a great time and my fellow jocks treat you well. All the best to you and yours.Rab
My heart jumps every time you throw a nut down into the mud. That's what God made pockets for! Sure wish you guys knew the Foxes Afloat -- what a collab that would be! travel safely. (I always comment too quickly and then have to come back and edit. AMAZING video and photo work on this one. Almost like being there. And the squirrel shot is award-winning.)
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Remember the first time I saw a red squirrel nr Killin and thought 'what the f*** is that?' Then I realised that Scotland still has them! Love the description of taking a cat for a walk too.
They are beautiful
Well done again girls. Your tenacity can only be admired by all your viewers.l loved the nature shots but the best was changing that wheel! XX😍😍
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Another great vlog. Love your attention to detail with sound effects and your music is always fab.
Well done with the tyre. Everytime a vehicle went past we were giving off that they didn't slow down. People seem to be losing common sense these days. Very glad to see AJ in better form this week too.
All the best girls, Summer and AJ :) xx
I know he is so back to normal and fighting fit 😀
👏😃 Well done on getting that tyre off in a really nasty area, plus all that rain. You pair are truly inspirational. The happiness on both your faces when the warning lights went off 🤩🎉😁 Brilliant. Fantastic video as always …. Michelle and Andy x
Newton Stewart! Lovely area, we have a holiday home not far from there. Loved the red squirrel and red dawn drone footage! 😍 Well done both on the tyre changing! Can't wait to see your next video, keep up the amazing adventures xx
It really is a lovely area
Keep smiling lovely ladies as you do ❤
Wow Louise that sunrise ! Beautifully filmed as per X
Loving this latest Vlog and as always your antics & true to life van stuff are entertaining. Your smiles as always infectious - can't help smiling and laughing along with you both :-)
Thanks for making my day/evening. Right now out of the van (as parked up on daughters drive) so for the first time ever watching you on their big TV as Grandson kindly showed me how to link my phone to save my poor old eyes lol
So glad we can 😀
you two ae brilliant, you have become our favourite youtubers, we watch many but you two eclipse them all.
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Just a note, if a wheel nut don't turn, try turning it onwards, then try to release x Great video x
Class drone footage 👏 just getting tuned to the Scottish adventures 😎
I found it quite funny when you and Lou got drenched by all of those cars and lorries, plus a boat when they all came past when you were changing the tyre
Hi girls from Spain. That is one of the nice things about living ihere. You get a flat tyre, ring your vehicle insurance company and they send a tow truck, haul you up on the back and take you to a tyre place and get you fixed.
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You’re such a great photographer, and I would love to see Scotland through your eyes! Hope AJ feels better.
AJ is loads better thank you
Your video was so engrossing today, you made me late for work. 🤣. Lovely to hear the highs and lows, but what comes through is your love for each other, your animals, your environment and life. Well done for putting up a great chanel. 😀
Cheers Lynne 😀
Great, made my day watching you two, getting soaked,but still smiling, lovely,made laugh out loud, cheers.
Squirrel photo's are amazing. When I'm towing our caravan I love the challenge with the weather, scary but when it's windy, it's a bit like a white knuckle ride. We had one tyre blow out that caught fire but all turned out OK. We love Scotland but prefer it in the sunshine as it's beautiful. Hope the weather improves for you all . Hugs to Summer & AJ,glad he's feeling better. Hugs Wiltshire
Well, let's put the puncture down to bad luck but Emily, oh Emily, guilty laughter or what - dripping off your nose! Louise, that took a lot of strength to line up the new wheel and get the bolts on - well done. Good guys at the tyre place. Walking a cat has always seemed an odd subject but she seems to like it - she dictates. 18:12 what a fantastic drone shot. Stay safe girls, regards Reg.
Ay up me ducks. I enjoyed the mixture in this video 👍🤙
I love the positive attitude while changing the tyre! 🤣
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I’m impressed how strong you two are lifting those tyres! I’d struggle lifting my car’s tyres!
Thanks, been working out 😂
You girls are hilarious! I love your happy spirits reagardles what misery you end up in. Last time I visit Scotland I also had a flat on my rental car but my mood was not near as good as yours. And as everybody knows the weather in Scotland is not really Bahamas.
Btw. As a nature photographer my self I´m very familiar with the long ours of waiting for the right moment. If you ever consider coming back to Sweden and pass my aria let me know. I will show you some great hotspots for different birds and other wildlife in general. Moose, bear and lynx are common so as sea eagle, golden eagle and ruffed legged buzzard.
I live a few miles north from the High Coast and its much known for spectacular scenery by the sea.
Keep it up girls!! :D
Thanks Marie, oh we will be back next year, we are already planning 😀😀
Super attitude in a super poopy situation! Way to go in all aspects! Even the nature pics were awesome! Stay positive! 😊
We have followed you from day one and consider you are the best and most informative film makers in the business. Watched your tyre changing video and three things caused me concern. Firstly: Are you certain you are using the correct wheel nuts? There is a marked difference between aluminium and steel nuts and a common problem is difficulty undoing steel wheel nuts on an aluminium wheel. Secondly: The bar you are using as a wheel brace is far too long. Torque (effort) is lost due to the bar twisting and nut damage is inevitable. Given the wild places you travel, you really must invest in a proper brace. Thirdly: When the tyre fitters fitted your wheel I didn’t see them torquing the wheel nuts. This is a must, no excuses. Sorry to sound like your dad but after 54 years in the motor trade as a mechanic, I really do know what I am talking about. Keep up the good work. Jeff and Angie x
first time i changed a tyre on my old transit after buying it, i had to use a two foot breaker bar with a six foot scaffold pole to extend it and then had to stand on the end of the pole with my whole 13 stone weight before the nut cracked so you were very lucky to undo yours.I highly recomend a three foot breaker bar with a branded socket for your wheels and it takes up very little room in the van
Why do these things always happen when it's raining or freezing cold!
Nothing worse than trying to fix things in those conditions. Hats off to you!
When tightening the tyre bolts, don't tighten up each bolt consecutively...after one bolt, then tighten the one spaced diagonally ..that way you get a more even lock.
We live by the Erskine Bridge, just west of Glasgow. If you're passing by on the way south and want to swing by for a shower / restock / rest etc. give us a shout!
Hi Girls, I always carry a breaker bar and socket for my nuts!!!! Trick with the orange warning light before paying for fault codes to be removed. Disconnect the engine battery for 15 mins then when you reconnect the codes usually go. If it's a real issue they will come back but only try it with orange warning lights. Cheers K.
Heroic tyre change ladies AJ & Summer are being as good as gold. Carry on camping 😂🤣😂👍
17:45 onwards is like HEAVEN wherever that Haven is. I only ever went to Kirkaldy in Scotland WAY BACK. Fabulous job with the tyre, so glad you're both SAFE 😻 Well, I've been watching you both for a while and you are inspirational and make me feel GOOD about life but have to admit near the end I shed a tear with your immense love for each other whilst reflecting on my singleness ever since 1997 when my partner died. I've been happily single all this time but now after a year in my 2010 Caravan saving for a mortgage I'm thinking it would be nice to have companionship but I'm not 100% sure but I had a "gone with the wind" 3 month affair with a local woman years ago and it was just so beautiful and heartfelt but she moved north. I'm not sure how to "find love" in my older years but I suppose love finds you I guess. It's the little things I miss, the silly little things that you take for granted in a loving relationship. Would love to travel New Zealand with a partner but I don't think it'll happen but we'll see but you certainly shower my days with happy positivity. I don't expect a reply here, I write books LOL, life is too short and very beautiful and so each day is precious. Thanks for the video, the editing is spectacular and the vibes are top notch. Blessings to you both, stay safe, stay fabulous 🌻
It's Isle if Whithorn in Dumfries and Galloway, the pub The Steam Packet Inn, on the harbour is amazing.
I would imagine reading one of your books would be very good, you clearly have a lovely way with words and painting a picture so to speak. I hope you do manage to find someone to share those moments with and you never know what is waiting around the corner for you 🙂
Really enjoyed this one. How you kept your shit together while changing that tyre is beyond me 🤣 well done I'd have sat out the rain in a grump haha. That sunrise was amazing so much to see on this one loved all the character building 🤣🤣
😂😂 well that wouldn’t have done you any good all wet for nothing 😂
Get yourselves a Telescopic wheel nut wrench really helps if you have tight nuts, obviously don’t use it extended to do the nuts up as that would make them too tight. The other thing you can do, is turn the wheel so the nut is at a lower point. Jack it up, put the wrench on, touching the ground, then whilst one of you keeps your foot firmly on the brake, lower the jack (obviously be careful doing this)
Just love it when your fellow road users can’t be bothered to slow down much less move over or, heaven forbid, stop to help 🙄 Your fault codes were due to the mismatched tire diameters, which throws off the computer’s ability to calculate vehicle speed. Great photos from the nature blind too!
sure way to stop the rain, finish the tyre change not bitchin here, tighten the nuts across the hub in a star pattern not a circular one, make sure the wheel is square and not skewed, I skewed myself once like that, but it wasn't raining. still enjoying the highlands inclement weather is the ambiance. glad AJ got his flat fixed too!! You and sunsets?!!!
Top tip, if you can, turn so the flat is away from the road. Not only is it drier, you're less likely to get run over. (Doesn't work on motorways).😁
two different size wheels on the same axel will give you errors due to ABS rings going at differnt speeds
Great video again ladies. I did feel for you both struggling to undo that last nut. The long extension used to drive the jack losing a lot of effort on the wheel nut. Get a correct size socket and a break over bar for the next time, but well done for getting it done in that awful weather. Looks like you ended up at The Isle of Whithorn. Lovely area.
That popping sound effect when you put her leash on😹😻♥️👏🏼
Great Video. That’s my local town. I’m about 20 minutes north of there. I go to the same tyre place and Aldi so it was funny seeing it all in a vlog. Glad you are enjoying the area.
Well done for cracking the bolts BEFORE jacking the van up. I forgot last time I had a flat.
I admire your ability to keep smiling in the face of adversity.
On another note I have spent a lifetime of getting warning signals whilst trying to get fanny warmed up!
Psa Van's..citroen pergeot type ...trust me once it stops raining relentlessly and your van has a chance to dry out the warning lights will simply disappear...happend to me too with indicators failing and other crap
That was a warts and all episode, still very enjoyable, it may have already been mentioned but I do not normally read the comments, wipe your camera gear over with a damp cloth with fresh water on it because saltwater spray is evil stuff, the moisture evaperates leaving the corrosive salt behind, love the red squirrel x
I could tell it was Scotland, there is a distinctive style of architecture in the old fishing villages. I used to live in one called Portessie.
Oh yeah the buildings are pretty special
We are staying in Buckie!
Your videos always make me smile each week..it just wouldn't be you two if something didn't happen with your van but touch wood you have gone a while without any problems 🤞it continues with you both..stay happy..love the content aswell
I know right June 😂
Carry a length of steam pipe to fit over your T handle to extend it`s length and don`t use that extender as doing so can cause you injury. The more you push down the less control you have if everything slips off with that extension fitted .
So sorry about your flat tire. That was horrific. Bad days can happen anywhere. You handled it so well. Stay safe and dry in Scotland. See you next week. X
Can’t they just Deborah but luckily this was not too bad
Good to come across your van life channel... wishing u both a safe n comfortable van life... small advice I noticed when you were changing the front flat tyre.." Please consider your safety 🙏🏻 park little away from the edge of the road use waring triangle 🔺️ use hazard lights and WEAR highvis Yellow/ orange jackets and Wear work gloves ( aldi sell them ) also use a longer handle to undo the tyer bolts...n ENSURE YOU DOUBLE CHECK when u tighten them ... hope u take this on board 🙏🏻....lets follow you on van life...good luck ladies... 😀
Thank you
@@campervibe yes, I too had heart in my mouth - with the bad visibility it would be sensible to wear hi-viz.
I never thought I'd ever say I was in love with a squirrel...
So glad you got the red squirrel. Fabulous shots. Hope the rest of the trip is more fun and less character building.
Thanks, oh yeah he was a beaut
The red squirrel photo is amazing. Drivers are pretty rude, didn’t slow down when obviously you were changing a tire in the rain! But you did it, survived the soaking and Emily got to poke around a grocery store. I don’t know what a centre aisle is but Emily seemed quite excited. Maybe sales section? Great video as usual😀😂
It's never fun changing a tyre by the roadside. Especially when it's pishing down with massive trucks going past just inches away!
Glad you got it sorted and made it to the coast. I used to spend hours clambering over those rocks at the Isle of Whithorn in the summer holidays. Love the place!
You did well,a socket and long bar would make tyre changing much easier but hopefully you wont need to do that again. Potholes are a nightmare. I better check my spare is blown up now. 👍👍. Glad your still smiling.
Fingers crossed, first time in a few years let’s hope it’s a few more before we have to do it again 🤞
@@campervibe have you thought about suing the council? They have a legal duty to maintain the roads at least well enough not to cause instant damage.
Great video , remember we women can multi task . You guys did an amazing job changing the tyre, in that weather.
Well done both x
I totally agree with “Scotland broke you”. The pot holes around here are horrendous. We’re in the highlands. I think we’ve stayed where you stayed at the coast. Beautiful. Well done with the tyre business. Yea there is always one you have to fight to get undone. Stay safe xx❤❤
Yeah they are pretty bad but everything else is good 😀
Best view of Brit in Scotland ❤️🤫❤️🫣🫣
A few tips on tyres:-
1. Always have the same tyres and rims on the vehicle, unless the factory standard is different sizes on the front and rear [rare these days]. And rotate the wheels according to the owner's/workshop manual. [This includes the spare. Some vehicles have a smaller {emergency} tyre and I don't know how manufacturers get away with this dangerous practice].
2. If you have a front wheel puncture, swap it with a rear wheel/tyre or the {good} spare.
3. Tyres age, so there is no value in not rotating tyres. If you don't use the spare, although it looks new with plenty of tread, the rubber becomes weaker with age.
4. Consider carrying a spare tyre tube, tube patch kit and tyre irons, and a [tubeless] tyre repair kit, with of course a air pump. Also a hydraulic jack makes life much easier.
5. In an ideal world both users and mechanics/tyre shop people should torque the wheel nuts to the right specs, but that does not always happen. A torque wrench is a great investment. Once you get used to using it, you can guess the right torque with a normal wrench.
6. Tighten nuts on opposite sides of the wheel. Finger tighten them first, or use a cordless drill, but don't over tighten them with it, the idea is to seat the nut in the wheel. Most drills have a slip capacity over a certain torque.
7. Loosen all the wheel nuts at home, where you have a good jack, shelter from the weather, etc, and re-tighten the nuts at the proper torque. I used to put a little graphite powder on the threads. This is controversial as torque specs are for dry nut tightening. WD 40 or similar is great for loosening rusty wheel nuts. I would only lube wheel nuts if they have locking lugs on them, which you can buy for some vehicles, especially serious 4WDs.
Obviously, the repair and re-use of a flat depends on the damage. The bead [seal] between tyre and rim had to be in good condition and tubeless tyres, and not leak air, which is why I suggested carrying a spare tube. If the budget is too stretched to buy a new tyre, put any suspect/repaired ones on the back axle.
Practicing emergency repairs and preparing the vehicle at home not only makes breakdowns less likely, but gives you skills to do emergency repairs under less than ideal conditions with more confidence.
Hi, absolutely love this video, seeing the good & bad points of travelling in your van👍 the picture of the red squirrel is amazing. Me & my hubby are motorhome travellers and probably would have called breakdown if we got a flat, you guyz delt with it so well, looking forward to the rest of your adventures 🏕️👍👍👍
Cheers guys
I agree typical Scotland (I’m in Paisley) but that is a lovely park up at the coast & I was there last month. It was so quiet even though quite a few vans there. Loved the Red Squirrel as I’ve never saw one 👍🏻😁
It’s been great so far for us, loving the wildlife
Always a pleasure to watch your vids, even if something goes wrong!
Thx a lot for taking us with you again!
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love your music!!!!! it's so different then any other TH-camrs out there! topnotch!!
Now thats the weather of Scotland we know and love 😂 congratulations on nit getting royally peed off by the flat! Wed have been cursing a lot
Em' was right about the fault-codes.
Your spare is obviously a different diameter to your normal wheels and, as a result, the wheel-speed sensors are detecting that the 15" wheel is doing a different RPM to the other wheels, which is confusing the ABS controller... and all those other systems rely on the ABS system to operate.
FWIW, when you have a dodgy spare wheel, and you get a puncture on the driven axle (of a 2WD vehicle), you should fit the spare to the un-driven axle and then transfer a normal wheel to the driven axle - in your case that'd mean taking off a rear wheel, fitting the spare to the rear and then putting the rear wheel on the front.
I know that's a PITA but when you have different diameter wheels on the driven axle it puts stress on the differential and gearbox and can quite easily cause damage.
Also, do yourself a favour and get a 1/2" drive breaker bar and a suitable socket to use for wheelnuts instead of that "thing" Citroen provide.
You'll need to keep the Citroen wheelbrace for accessing the spare but it'll be MUCH easier to loosen wheelnuts with a proper breaker bar and socket.
Another great video ladies, thank you, I had to put my heating on just watching you, it looked so cold lol. love the sound effect when you put Summers harness on lol made me chuckle, X all the very best to you both X
It was cold 😂
Loved that episode. All/most bases covered. 😊
Great video as always. One thing although entertaining (if you're not having to do it yourself) is wheel changing. We all spend money on mods and upgrades to vans, but we never seem to spend a few quid to upgrade the minimal and cheapest option wheel changing gear that comes as standard with the the van. For starters...one pair of work gloves. An extension, or extending bar to get the wheel nuts off, makes it so easy. Sometimes as simple as a piece of metal tube that slides over the existing bar. Or for about £15 a purpose made one. Either keep the existing jack, or if you're happy about identifying correct jacking points, replace with a suitable 'bottle jack' but add, if the fitting allows, a self ratcheting spanner, so you don't have to take off an reapply the lever bar every half turn or so.
Maybe add a can of 'get out of trouble' leak fix. This may mean you can move at least away from all the dangerous traffic (although once used the tyre has to be replaced and cannot be repaired)
Changing all or just a few of these things makes the experience a little less effort.
Ideally tighten up the wheel nuts alternately hopping backwards and forwards across the hub to get round to all 5 in turn rather than simply clockwise.
I know exactly where you were at the end of the video, I of w not to give it away, I spent eight days there car camping in the car park and it’s a wonderful place, don’t tell too many people though it’s a brilliant free parking spot and don’t want it to be overrun, keep them brilliant videos coming girls and stay safe 🚐x
Absolutely loved this vlog, as ever! I know you didn't ask, so forgive me, but suggestion for Louise: when you have somewhere good to work on the van, do a 'once-round' with the wheel-nuts, putting some Copper Ease on the threads ... Makes those rainy roadside moments a bit easier. :)
cute innuendo.....fine musical choices......lovely video as always :)