I learned the hard way many years ago that it's better to position a steering wheel lock so the sticky out end is jammed in a gap where it's hard to move, like in the corner between the A pillar and windscreen. If it's pointing into the vehicle then you're just providing them with a free lever to break the steering lock with.
Not an intrusion/theft tip, but something we learned at an RV seminar. Besides clothes, keep a “ditch out” bag, usually near the door, in case you suddenly have to abandon the rig (such as a fire). Ditch out bag has important papers, medicines, wallets (cash, credit cards), etc., for people and pets.
@@xvsupremacy7190 Which version of unthinkable? The van can’t move or if something happens to us? We’ve tried to make sure we’d know where to start with most eventualities by making sure we have the right insurances and cover.
You are by best the most informative podcast I’ve watched. I’m wanting to do the same thing & travel. I haven’t brought my motorhome yet but am looking at it now.
Sound advice. We have been motorhoming for 20 yrs and still make fundamental mistakes. At night we have a set security routine but whilst in the Czech Rep a few years ago we got distracted for some reason and went to bed without locking the habitation door. And of course that was the one night when our security was breached. We were burgled whilst we were in our bed. I felt the van move a little. so I got up to check and found my wallet had gone. I jumped out of the van but they had gone but I found my wallet on the ground, money had gone but my cards were still there...Phew! Needless to say we spend a few minutes at night to make sure we're fully secure and then double check it!!!.
this is Very smart way to keep Rv safe, I will try!I installed Haloview RD7 4cam and it is great!the picture is not freezing and the image is crystal clear.Add an ipcam ,Amazing!💢
Another great video. Just used your link to buy the dummy flashing alarm. My vans fairly secure but anything that makes someone have second thoughts about trying to get is a must for me. Cheers
Something that was pointed out to me by a security specialist. People do a lot to keep their environment secure but very little preparation for if that security is ever breached. I think this would be even more important for you guys as you are constantly changing countries.
That’s a good point.. we have theoretical things that we would try if someone did get inside while we were in the van.. we’d have to see how those worked in real life which I’m happy to wait to test out 😂
Got myself some semi badass wheels for my 2015 Fiat based motorhome. Same design as yours, but I went silver as opposed to fully bad ass black, also Falken Wildpeak AT3s instead of KO2s. All great so thanks for the inspiration
You having definitely fitted your van out with all this excellent top notch gadgets John & Mandy........well explained and great advice..........stay safe........thanks for sharing
Quite a setup👌 Have you ever considered adding extra locks to the garage and house doors? (Thule or similar) I do not have those (yet) but I have always felt that the regular camper locks are rather light and easy to break.
Hari OM In my (daydream) planning, it seemed to me that external cameras set up as you have would be a must have, so was delighted to see it is not such a daydream after all! Mandy, I agree though, as much as anything security can be our state of mind (allowing for commonsense). Even parked on one's own driveway could be nerve-wracking if we are inclined to feel insecure. In fact, I have a pal who is borderline paranoid about burglers in her sticks and bricks and makes life pretty miserable for herself. One would never travel at all if this was all that were to be thought about! ... as for the weather... don't even... YAM xx
That’s another great informative video guys, love it. I hate that in today’s society you have to even consider the length you need to go to protect your belongings. Anyway, happy travelling.
I use 2 motorbike tie down straps through the door arm rests in the front then linked together so if someone tried to force open the door it would pull on the other door.
Hi, new subscriber here, been watching your videos since you were in the Netherlands, really enjoy your content. I live in Sweden and you were close (Umeå) to where I stay, glad you made the decision to drive the north, Sweden, Norway and Finland, I think a lot of people miss out by only driving round the southern counties.
Ah thank you 😁 we have a few little anniversaries around this time - Mandy leaving work then us moving into the van 🙌🏻🥳 Hapoy one year Vanniversary to you guys, how’s it been?
@@johnmandy Exhilarating, tiring, frightening, wonderful, in equal measure. Just spent a few days in a house looking after four of grandkids and a very lively Collie. It did us good because we didn't know if we wanted to keep this up but we found living in a house was claustrophobic and we headed straight to the beach this afternoon when our job was done!! Here's to another year!
Cracking video! This was also a well timed video for us, as We are tackling our third build (the one we move into full time 😬) and we are currently figuring out the security. We have one single Neos camera in our van at the minute, if we buy additional ones can I connect them all to the same app? 🙂 xx
if a person is in their campervan and not on a campsite etc chances are they may have to move during the night so need to be able to move so need to be under the drink drive limit to be able to do so etc plus if in a layby etc and the space is 40ft long eg artic truck long size space try and leave that space for a truck because finding a space for a truck is more difficult for a trucker than a campervan etc and truckerswill usetheirhotn at any time of night if a campervan is taking up a truck sized parking space etc
Hi Have you ever thought of the Ducati anti theft cover plates for the front cab doors? There have been instances where the thief has used and electric drill and screwdriver to gain access. If you were away from the van, you may be too far away to prevent entry and a theft occurring. You know they will make a real mess of the van looking for items, even if they don’t find them? Of course we all know that the van has plastic windows and if they want to get in they will! Keep safe. P, K and Bentley
We’ve covered this in an earlier comment, a brick beats any door lock device, so it’s just not worth it. They’ll gain entry in any way they can, so that’s why we use the tips & devices we talk about in this video.
I think as we’d travelled a fair bit in the van previously that it was a little easier to leave the van.. first time leaving coop was a very quick affair in a pub car park 😂
useful video, great point about parking next to a bin, sounds convenient at first but then [ep[;e start using. Q. I use a wheel lock whilst van not in use in lock up, but wondered wheyjer its worth taking on a longer trip?
Thanks Glen 😁 we’ve often thought about that but they are quite heavy and you’d have to weigh up the pros and cons for security vs wanting to move off quickly
Hi guys. Great video ! Have you thought about the lock m out window things, they go over the window handles. There not 100% unbreakable but they do add an extra deterrent. Also have you got a video on TH-cam of how you fitted the 12v electrics to all the cameras from the van ect…. Thanks. 😀
Our windows & doors are alarmed so need need for any additional locks, I’ve seen what you mean. There are plenty of videos on wiring up external cameras, but the internal cameras are all powered by usb. 👍🏻
Hi John and Mandy, excellent video. I’m thinking of buying the haloview wireless cameras. Can you let me know how do I maintain power to the side wireless cameras with the engine off as I want to have the freedom to tap into the cameras when needed including viewing them when moving the monitor to the rear bedroom. Many thanks
@@johnmandy thanks for response, sounds like I need professional install I thought was simple remove side lights replace with the camera light which I saw on haloview was just few wires. Then thought how you get them to work all the time because I Neo cam and would be excellent for security when out also to check on the cats 🐱🐱. Love your travel videos , happy travels
Hi John another great video. Can I ask about your outside security cameras. Do you use them in Spain? The question arose on a Facebook page recently about if it was legal to have surveillance cameras or specifically use a dashcam as it could be classed as surveillance!
Really informative thanks guys, my biggest concern would be people trying to get in while we slept, it happened to us at a festival lost all our money from next to lornas head . So guess I’m a bit paranoid but thanks for the great tips….sl
I think the alarm is the biggest help with that.. lost count of the amount of times I’ve forgotten it’s on and opened the door to take coop out and scared the life out of anyone nearby 😂
Hi John and Mandy - new to your channel and new to motorhoming. Helpful video. We had a Metatrak Non Starter immobilizer and alarm fitted by Van Bitz. Really like the Non Starter Immobilizer as once armed even if they have a key it will not start without an "instruction" from your phone. Any thoughts on fitting additional secure plates on Ducato door locks?
Hello to you both and Cooper hope your both are well really enjoyed your. Videos and you can't have to much security the more the better and you have a great set up I can't remember but have you got extra secure locks on the habitation door but your such a lovely couple makes everyone's day better well mine anyway lol and Wow what an amazing place where the bears are it's such a nice thing for people to do I have people that Abuse animals god don't get me. Started lol well you take care all the best to you all x
Thanks Jamie, we don’t have extra locks but do use the bits we said 😁👍🏻 thank you so much for watching and commenting ❤️ I hate seeing what humans can do to animals but luckily there are good ones of those too
@@johnmandy ow right but love the cameras they are brilliant and I can't stand people that hurt animals but I admire those who rescue them and look after them
Just interested to know now that you've reached Turkey how many days did you use up while traveling through Europe and did you save some incase you needed to return home in an emergency? Also when you leave Turkey I'm taking it you will probably have the full 3 months available again.
We used 63 days as we left Schengen when we entered Romania - we were planning to leave 10 days or so as we’d always want enough days to get back to the UK if needed. We’ll have full allocation once we leave Turkey 😁
Thanks John and Mandy for another brilliant vid. I've just purchased the Netgear MR1 and want to power this up all the time, should I leave the battery in or take it out? What's best? Thanks Mick
@@johnmandy Just got my Netgear M1 very pleased with it. Page 22 of the manual says this below. Use the Mobile Router as a Fixed Mobile Router If you use the mobile router as a fixed mobile router, we recommend that you remove the battery and use a quick charge power adapter. The mobile router supports Quick Charge 2.0 technology
If you leave the battery in the software will keep the battery healthy by allowing the battery to drop to 20% and then charging up again and so on, which is why i left the battery in and why my advice stands as it works perfectly for us. Plus if your 12v system fails, or blows a fuse, then by having the battery in you're always going to have a signal, whereas if you decide to remove the battery then you could be offline. The way I do things works for us, but you feel free to do something different if you feel you need to do so.
Some good tips for everyone as usual l bet you felt like throwing your steering wheel lock at workman early hours of the morning obviously didn't need to be so close to you awkward buggers might actually be safer to sling some of daz's Krispy cremes mind you john a bit like me likes his food probably couldn't sling one 😏 🤣 safe onward journey kenny x
John on your Trackimo, I see it is a 3G device. As 3G is switched of over Europe as all is moving to 4G and 5G just check whether it will continue to work. In some countries 2G will be there until 2025 but it will also be phased out. Better save than sorry.
The world still uses 2G let alone 3G, there are not plans to phase out 3G at all. We’ve found all networks are perfectly functional everywhere we have been.
And the baseball bat is kept....lol ...only joking guys, don't have a van yet but when I do I'll be looking into some of those security features, hope you make your 40k subs.
I learned the hard way many years ago that it's better to position a steering wheel lock so the sticky out end is jammed in a gap where it's hard to move, like in the corner between the A pillar and windscreen. If it's pointing into the vehicle then you're just providing them with a free lever to break the steering lock with.
You can also pass the seat belts through the door grips, click them in and tighten them
An additional feature that I use when leaving the van is to swivel the drivers seat round to face inside the van then pad lock it in that position.
Good idea, we tend to leave them with the chair back to the door as standard but not for security - it is now 😁🥳
Not an intrusion/theft tip, but something we learned at an RV seminar. Besides clothes, keep a “ditch out” bag, usually near the door, in case you suddenly have to abandon the rig (such as a fire). Ditch out bag has important papers, medicines, wallets (cash, credit cards), etc., for people and pets.
We both have one thing each we would grab (apart from Coop) if we had to get out fast.. can’t keep it by the door though.. great hint there 👍🏻
What pleasant people you are!
Hi, been looking at a tracker device just for my small van so will check out your video on the Trackimo. Many thanks, Sue 👍
It’s pretty nifty 😁👍🏻
Hi what I did wonder was, if the unthinkable happened and you were not able to drive. How do you resolve that issue ?
@@xvsupremacy7190 Which version of unthinkable? The van can’t move or if something happens to us? We’ve tried to make sure we’d know where to start with most eventualities by making sure we have the right insurances and cover.
You are by best the most informative podcast I’ve watched. I’m wanting to do the same thing & travel. I haven’t brought my motorhome yet but am looking at it now.
Sound advice. We have been motorhoming for 20 yrs and still make fundamental mistakes. At night we have a set security routine but whilst in the Czech Rep a few years ago we got distracted for some reason and went to bed without locking the habitation door. And of course that was the one night when our security was breached. We were burgled whilst we were in our bed. I felt the van move a little. so I got up to check and found my wallet had gone. I jumped out of the van but they had gone but I found my wallet on the ground, money had gone but my cards were still there...Phew! Needless to say we spend a few minutes at night to make sure we're fully secure and then double check it!!!.
this is Very smart way to keep Rv safe, I will try!I installed Haloview RD7 4cam and it is great!the picture is not freezing and the image is crystal clear.Add an ipcam ,Amazing!💢
It’s a good little hint 😁🙌🏻
Excellent as always , I have some of your setup already in my van, thanks for the extra information, take care and stay safe and safe journey.
Thanks Bernard 😁👍🏻
Another great video. Just used your link to buy the dummy flashing alarm. My vans fairly secure but anything that makes someone have second thoughts about trying to get is a must for me. Cheers
Something that was pointed out to me by a security specialist. People do a lot to keep their environment secure but very little preparation for if that security is ever breached. I think this would be even more important for you guys as you are constantly changing countries.
That’s a good point.. we have theoretical things that we would try if someone did get inside while we were in the van.. we’d have to see how those worked in real life which I’m happy to wait to test out 😂
Brilliant information cheers thinking of installing on narrow boat. Cheers guys x.
Ah yes, can’t see why not 😁
Got myself some semi badass wheels for my 2015 Fiat based motorhome. Same design as yours, but I went silver as opposed to fully bad ass black, also Falken Wildpeak AT3s instead of KO2s. All great so thanks for the inspiration
Thank you. Stay well and safe travels. All the best. Cheers 👍🐾😎
You having definitely fitted your van out with all this excellent top notch gadgets John & Mandy........well explained and great advice..........stay safe........thanks for sharing
Thanks Ian
Quite a setup👌 Have you ever considered adding extra locks to the garage and house doors? (Thule or similar) I do not have those (yet) but I have always felt that the regular camper locks are rather light and easy to break.
We have friends who have those but it’s not something we’ve looked at yet. Our locks are pretty beefy compared to others
Tbf us rural dwellers do exactly the same in our houses. Xx stay safe xx
Very true
Thank you for all the advice guys much appreciated have been thinking what to get for extra security for a while now so onwards and upwards
Ah fab.. thanks Raymond
Just joined you guys. Hope to get my first van next year with TH-cam channel (property sale permitting) so will see you on tour. Have a fab Xmas.
Hi guys
Been living in my van since March of this year with two whippets
Great video tonight and some good tips
Stay safe
Sounds amazing! Thanks for watching Chris
Hari OM
In my (daydream) planning, it seemed to me that external cameras set up as you have would be a must have, so was delighted to see it is not such a daydream after all! Mandy, I agree though, as much as anything security can be our state of mind (allowing for commonsense). Even parked on one's own driveway could be nerve-wracking if we are inclined to feel insecure. In fact, I have a pal who is borderline paranoid about burglers in her sticks and bricks and makes life pretty miserable for herself. One would never travel at all if this was all that were to be thought about! ... as for the weather... don't even... YAM xx
Ah well that’s perfect then.. maybe suggest some external cctv to your friend if it helps her feel safer in her home ❤️
That’s another great informative video guys, love it.
I hate that in today’s society you have to even consider the length you need to go to protect your belongings.
Anyway, happy travelling.
Thanks Carl 😁
THANK YOU for sharing your "-Love" of monsoon type rainy weather! ☺
Thank you very much 😁❤️
@@johnmandy There MUST be many who are so pleased that you've made it safely to Turkey. Enjoy the food & warmer winter there!! ☺
@@gereshomeE I know my dad and step mum are on that list 😁😂 can’t wait to get stuck in to Turkey ❤️
@@johnmandy I hope you meet up with Chris & Marianne! ☺ Their travels there are spectacular!
Useful as ever. Stay safe you three 👍💙❤️
Cheers Tony 😁👍🏻
I use 2 motorbike tie down straps through the door arm rests in the front then linked together so if someone tried to force open the door it would pull on the other door.
Really useful. Thanks for sharing 😊
good vid on your travels on you channel thanks four the good vids lee
Thanks Lee
Merry Christmas to you both hope you have a peaceful one
Hi, new subscriber here, been watching your videos since you were in the Netherlands, really enjoy your content. I live in Sweden and you were close (Umeå) to where I stay, glad you made the decision to drive the north, Sweden, Norway and Finland, I think a lot of people miss out by only driving round the southern counties.
We are so very glad we did too as it’s still our favourite part of the trip so far ❤️ thank you so much for subscribing 🥳
Hi both, what a very interesting video, your van is very well protected xx
A very happy second vanniversary by the way. Not stalking, just remembered because it's our first one!!
Ah thank you 😁 we have a few little anniversaries around this time - Mandy leaving work then us moving into the van 🙌🏻🥳 Hapoy one year Vanniversary to you guys, how’s it been?
@@johnmandy Exhilarating, tiring, frightening, wonderful, in equal measure. Just spent a few days in a house looking after four of grandkids and a very lively Collie. It did us good because we didn't know if we wanted to keep this up but we found living in a house was claustrophobic and we headed straight to the beach this afternoon when our job was done!! Here's to another year!
Chunky padlock on one of the foot pedals !
Just subscribed hi from the highlands of Scotland 🏴
Hi John and Mandy really great video very interesting really really looking forward to seeing your next video keep safe 😷👍🏻
Thanks Mark
Cracking video! This was also a well timed video for us, as We are tackling our third build (the one we move into full time 😬) and we are currently figuring out the security. We have one single Neos camera in our van at the minute, if we buy additional ones can I connect them all to the same app? 🙂 xx
We have 3 neos cameras and all show in the neos app. The review video I did, linked in this video description, shows how it all works 👍🏻
Excellent and informing Vlog, thanks guys x
Thanks Dave
Nice one guys and good luck on getting 40k sups safe travels 🌈😊
Thanks Andre
Some top tips guys there, thanks!
Cheers Max 😁👍🏻 hope you’re well buddy
With no back peeping windows or for that matter a periscope think I need to fit some external cameras aswell. Thanx for Sharing.
Definitely good for when you can’t peek out! Thanks Trace
Good video as all ways that's nice to know what got on your van any way take care both off you be safe .
Thanks Robert
if a person is in their campervan and not on a campsite etc chances are they may have to move during the night so need to be able to move so need to be under the drink drive limit to be able to do so etc plus if in a layby etc and the space is 40ft long eg artic truck long size space try and leave that space for a truck because finding a space for a truck is more difficult for a trucker than a campervan etc and truckerswill usetheirhotn at any time of night if a campervan is taking up a truck sized parking space etc
And here am I trying to get to 400 by Xmas 😂. Good video btw.
Subbed 😎
@@johnmandy honoured 😍. Many thanks 🙏🏽
I use the app park4night to find places for the night. Not sure if it’s something you use too?
Hi
Have you ever thought of the Ducati anti theft cover plates for the front cab doors? There have been instances where the thief has used and electric drill and screwdriver to gain access. If you were away from the van, you may be too far away to prevent entry and a theft occurring. You know they will make a real mess of the van looking for items, even if they don’t find them? Of course we all know that the van has plastic windows and if they want to get in they will! Keep safe.
P, K and Bentley
We’ve covered this in an earlier comment, a brick beats any door lock device, so it’s just not worth it. They’ll gain entry in any way they can, so that’s why we use the tips & devices we talk about in this video.
Great video guys. Can't be too careful with security.
Love how you have it all set up for Coop, he's a lucky doggo 😊
I don’t think he’d agree if he knew we were going to the pub without him mind you 😂 got to be able to check on the boss ❤️
Great explanation about your security setup, how do handle with places without 4g coverage.
If you check the video description there’s a link to our van WiFi setup. There’s still 3G too, so we’re never without a signal.
Hi John and mandy 👋 just us 2saying hi 👋 some very useful information and tips keep safe say well and enjoy turkey 🇹🇷 😀 sue and den 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🚌🚌🚌
Hi Guys, thank you 😁 you stay safe too
Great vid as usual j & m,when u started full time how long did it take to leave the van a good distance ?
I think as we’d travelled a fair bit in the van previously that it was a little easier to leave the van.. first time leaving coop was a very quick affair in a pub car park 😂
Love watching you to beautiful couple keep safe 😍Maggie Manchester
Ah thank you Maggie Manchester
do you leave the side ones on when driving, just thinking about scrapping along a tree or bush, or do you put them on when you are parked up
Which “side ones” are you referring to?
useful video, great point about parking next to a bin, sounds convenient at first but then [ep[;e start using. Q. I use a wheel lock whilst van not in use in lock up, but wondered wheyjer its worth taking on a longer trip?
Thanks Glen 😁 we’ve often thought about that but they are quite heavy and you’d have to weigh up the pros and cons for security vs wanting to move off quickly
Fantastic video guys thanks 💙❤️💙❤️
Thanks for watching Gary
Nice camera setup. surprised you haven't got some deadlocks fitted, motorhome locks/doors are very easy to get get passed. Safe travels guys.
As we said in the video, deadlocks don’t stop them smashing the windows.
Great vlog guy's thanks
Be safe 👍
Cheers Stan 😁
yeh nearly the BIG 40 well done keep it going
Thanks Ian 😁🙌🏻
Hi guys. Great video ! Have you thought about the lock m out window things, they go over the window handles. There not 100% unbreakable but they do add an extra deterrent.
Also have you got a video on TH-cam of how you fitted the 12v electrics to all the cameras from the van ect…. Thanks.
😀
Our windows & doors are alarmed so need need for any additional locks, I’ve seen what you mean. There are plenty of videos on wiring up external cameras, but the internal cameras are all powered by usb. 👍🏻
Hi what made you change from the old wired camera system to the Haloview
Higher quality resolution cameras of a higher construction quality & far better night vision.
Hi John and Mandy, excellent video. I’m thinking of buying the haloview wireless cameras. Can you let me know how do I maintain power to the side wireless cameras with the engine off as I want to have the freedom to tap into the cameras when needed including viewing them when moving the monitor to the rear bedroom. Many thanks
Ours are wired into the 12v hab battery 👍🏻
@@johnmandy thanks for response, sounds like I need professional install I thought was simple remove side lights replace with the camera light which I saw on haloview was just few wires. Then thought how you get them to work all the time because I Neo cam and would be excellent for security when out also to check on the cats 🐱🐱. Love your travel videos , happy travels
Great tips guys, thanx for sharing.
You didn't mention where you keep the baseball bat and taser?
:) atb
Now that would be telling 😁
Fantastically helpfully thanks. You must be doing something right with your videos, nearly 40k 🤔🤔🤔😁😁😁👍👍👍
We can’t believe it.. it’s awesome 😁🙌🏻 thank you ❤️
Hi do you have a video showing the setup of the external cameras ??
Check our videos, there are a few about our cameras 👍🏻
Hi John another great video. Can I ask about your outside security cameras. Do you use them in Spain? The question arose on a Facebook page recently about if it was legal to have surveillance cameras or specifically use a dashcam as it could be classed as surveillance!
Portugal doesn't like dash cams etc, spain is fine. But we've never had problems anywhere with the CCTV cameras on the van.
Really informative thanks guys, my biggest concern would be people trying to get in while we slept, it happened to us at a festival lost all our money from next to lornas head . So guess I’m a bit paranoid but thanks for the great tips….sl
I think the alarm is the biggest help with that.. lost count of the amount of times I’ve forgotten it’s on and opened the door to take coop out and scared the life out of anyone nearby 😂
@@johnmandy yeah I will definitely be having an alarm fitted if it hasn’t already got one. Thanks for the info safe travels.
Hi John and Mandy - new to your channel and new to motorhoming. Helpful video. We had a Metatrak Non Starter immobilizer and alarm fitted by Van Bitz. Really like the Non Starter Immobilizer as once armed even if they have a key it will not start without an "instruction" from your phone.
Any thoughts on fitting additional secure plates on Ducato door locks?
As we said in the video it’s so easy to enter via smashing a window, the door locks wouldn’t stop that type of thief
We also have the Vanbitz growler alarm and non starter immobilizer, great bit of kit!
the haloview side cameras, are they the battery ones or are they hard wired (power)
They're hard wired in 👍🏻
More cameras than an asda superstore 😁🤣
Great information 👍
Thanks Denise 😁
Hi guys, glad to see you both well. Fingers 🤞for 40K by 🎅🎄🎅!!
Cheers guys!! 😁❤️ thank you 🥳
Great video very informative 👍
Thanks Gary
Hello to you both and Cooper hope your both are well really enjoyed your. Videos and you can't have to much security the more the better and you have a great set up I can't remember but have you got extra secure locks on the habitation door but your such a lovely couple makes everyone's day better well mine anyway lol and Wow what an amazing place where the bears are it's such a nice thing for people to do I have people that Abuse animals god don't get me. Started lol well you take care all the best to you all x
Thanks Jamie, we don’t have extra locks but do use the bits we said 😁👍🏻 thank you so much for watching and commenting ❤️ I hate seeing what humans can do to animals but luckily there are good ones of those too
@@johnmandy ow right but love the cameras they are brilliant and I can't stand people that hurt animals but I admire those who rescue them and look after them
Just interested to know now that you've reached Turkey how many days did you use up while traveling through Europe and did you save some incase you needed to return home in an emergency? Also when you leave Turkey I'm taking it you will probably have the full 3 months available again.
We used 63 days as we left Schengen when we entered Romania - we were planning to leave 10 days or so as we’d always want enough days to get back to the UK if needed. We’ll have full allocation once we leave Turkey 😁
Thanks John and Mandy for another brilliant vid. I've just purchased the Netgear MR1 and want to power this up all the time, should I leave the battery in or take it out? What's best?
Thanks Mick
Leave the battery in, just as I explain in our video 👍🏻
@@johnmandy Thanks for the quick response, I must have missed that in the video sorry 😜
@@johnmandy Just got my Netgear M1 very pleased with it. Page 22 of the manual says this below.
Use the Mobile Router as a Fixed Mobile Router
If you use the mobile router as a fixed mobile router, we recommend that you remove the battery and use
a quick charge power adapter. The mobile router supports Quick Charge 2.0 technology
If you leave the battery in the software will keep the battery healthy by allowing the battery to drop to 20% and then charging up again and so on, which is why i left the battery in and why my advice stands as it works perfectly for us. Plus if your 12v system fails, or blows a fuse, then by having the battery in you're always going to have a signal, whereas if you decide to remove the battery then you could be offline.
The way I do things works for us, but you feel free to do something different if you feel you need to do so.
Great video 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks Chris
Some good tips for everyone as usual l bet you felt like throwing your steering wheel lock at workman early hours of the morning obviously didn't need to be so close to you awkward buggers might actually be safer to sling some of daz's Krispy cremes mind you john a bit like me likes his food probably couldn't sling one 😏 🤣 safe onward journey kenny x
I wish we had krispy kremes to throw at them 😂 it was far easier to move
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Cheers Ben
Hi i ,im intresting what tyres u have on the car Happy christmas to uboth
Hi Alfred, we’ve made a full review video for our wheels and tyres if you fancy a watch 😁👍🏻
John on your Trackimo, I see it is a 3G device. As 3G is switched of over Europe as all is moving to 4G and 5G just check whether it will continue to work. In some countries 2G will be there until 2025 but it will also be phased out. Better save than sorry.
The world still uses 2G let alone 3G, there are not plans to phase out 3G at all. We’ve found all networks are perfectly functional everywhere we have been.
And the baseball bat is kept....lol ...only joking guys, don't have a van yet but when I do I'll be looking into some of those security features, hope you make your 40k subs.
The steering wheel lock is our baseball bat, this way there’s no chance of use being quizzed about having a steering lock 👍🏻😁
Wood chopping axe also 👍
Just brill
Why thank you 😁
Where did you buy the flashing blue light.
sorry found it
Awesome 😁👍🏻
Surely all those cameras usurp shed loads of power, especially if you are not on EHU
Not at all, combined they use around 2amps.
Deadlocks on the front doors is the most important cheap thing to invest in. The front doors are the easiest way to enter a locked VAN.
They’ll just smash the glass, it’s the fastest way in.
@@johnmandy tinted film will keep the glass in one piece longer and dead locks won’t let them open the door.
If I could subscribe again I would. Loving the travel videos. 👍👍
Aww thank you 😁❤️ why isn’t that a thing? It’d be brilliant 😂
Any defence against gas attacks?
We have a gas alarm 😁👍🏻
Mandy why would you be in the van with all the blinds shut😋😋opps silly me
Many, many reasons 😁😂
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Happy Christmas to you too Bjarne 😁🥳🎄
Hang on I appreciate you share in the weather . But can you kindly NOT please
Would you rather we just show us eating donuts 😂