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The Big Tow
Великобритания
Добавлен 21 фев 2022
HEY, Welcome to The Big Tow! We have just bought our very FIRST caravan!!! So excited! Come and follow our Journey as we learn the right and wrong ways to enjoy the caravan life. Who knows how far we will take this channel but i have some fresh ideas and hopefully will be an entertaining channel if nothing else.
Rob & Jemma
Rob & Jemma
Off Grid Experience At Glastonbury: 4 Tips You Should Know!
Join us on an unforgettable journey as we take you through our six-day off-grid adventure at Glastonbury Festival! In this immersive video, we share our firsthand experience of being off grid in our caravan, offering four helpful tips for those considering the same at this iconic festival.From navigating power sources to managing waste, we cover it all to ensure you are prepared should you be doing the same. But that's not all - immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Glastonbury Festival as we showcase montages of the art, and culture that make this event one of a kind. From electrifying performances to mesmerizing installations, experience the magic of Glastonbury through our lens...
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5 THINGS you MUST KNOW about SAFEFILL & The LPG forecourt Drama! INDEPTH REVIEW
Просмотров 31 тыс.11 месяцев назад
A deep dive into the Safefill product, created over 10 months. ( it feels like most of that was just the editing!!) Wether you own a safefill or are thinking of getting one this will really help you decide if the product is right for you. I also give some handy tips to anyone who already owns a cylinder. THIS VIDEO IS NOT SPONSORED IN ANYWAY BY SAFEFILL. THIS PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED BY ME. Any do...
THIS COULD HAPPEN TO YOU!! - Learn This Quick Fix - Thetford Cassette Repair.
Просмотров 22 тыс.Год назад
Whilst prepping the Caravan for our most recent trip I seem to have created a fault with our Thetford toilet cassette. See How it happened and how you can repair the issue as we did. Please Subscribe if you enjoy our content and give this video a cheeky like. Mutely appreciated. Instagram - the.bigtow Twitter - the_bigtow
The ULTIMATE leisure Entertainment System?? Avtex 27" SMART TV & Sound-bar Review. #ad
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.Год назад
Well, here’s a first for me. An in depth, honest review of the Avtex 27 inch Smart TV and Avtex Bluetooth Sound bar. This really covers a lot, hence the reason its 33 minutes long… better put that kettle on ha ha. When I was on the look out for a leisure tv, I really struggled to find a robust review of the Avtex series to help me decide if they were right for me. Well this is that video. Made ...
Discover How One Man Transformed the Caravanning Industry with The SPRITE.
Просмотров 463Год назад
Taken from my last video this is the short historical section, explaining where it all began and how Sam Alper changed the industry all those years ago. If you have already seen this in the longer video i appreciate this is not new material, given i'm editing away on the next series of videos i figured id let this be seen by those who weren't interested by the larger video. New content is comin...
IF Marks & Spencers made Caravan Commercials! 2022 SWIFT CELEBRATE (SPRITE) SUPER 4SB TOUR.
Просмотров 874Год назад
Taken from Episode 3 'Historic caravan Reveal' here's your Chance to view The caravan without the waffle!! If you want to watch the full thing, the link will be at the end! This is our Very FIRST caravan. We LOVE it!!! Maybe a little more dramatic than your used to but its all tongue in cheek and for fun. If you enjoy, please do like it, share it and subscribe for new content coming soon!! Any ...
A 2022 Swift Sprite Super 4SB Review....AND a FREE History Lesson!
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.Год назад
Join us as we go back to 1885 and find out where caravanning began, who is Sam Alper and William Gordon Stables? Before we reveal what caravan we finally chose. It's safe to say If Marks and Spencers sold caravans this may be what their commercial would look like haha. Im sure you all thought we had disappeared off the face of the earth! Im not surprised to be honest its been nearly 5 months. W...
Are Caravan Towing Courses Worth it In 2024? Is it Necessary?
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.2 года назад
Having received a pick up date for our caravan it was time to think seriously about towing. Having never towed before and the recent changes made to the law in regards to towing, what did we do? Towing solutions - www.towing-solutions.co.uk If you like and enjoy this video please drop us a LIKE, and hit that subscribe button and even that cheeky BELL. That way you won't miss what's coming! Than...
WE BOUGHT A BRAND NEW CARAVAN IN 2021/2022 - What we experienced Good & Bad!
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.2 года назад
Thank you for stopping by. Our very first video! Ill not spoil the video, the title says it all. If you enjoyed the content please give the video a LIKE and follow our journey by SUBSCRIBING and hitting that BELL for a notification when the next one is up. We would love that! I would again like to thank all those Channels who i have learnt off and been entertained by. A selection but not all - ...
Great review, I’m so impressed I’m ordering this as soon as my new motorhome is delivered, first class.
You will be on the new model now which has some even more impressive features!!! Enjoy
is the soundbar an extra ?
It is yes. But in my opinion not only worth it but a must if you have any niggle about nice audio.
Brilliant video, thank you. I have two SafeFill bottles the 7.5 and 10 Kg for my touring caravan. I use the smaller bottle during the Summer primarily for BBQs and to get the fridge cold quicker on gas. I use the larger bottle in the Winter especially since electricity prices have risen drastically and many sites are now on metered electricity. I always check with the garage before filling my SafeFill to avoid any difficulties. I had an interesting conversation with the manager of one place when I asked if it was okay to fill my bottle. They said that they are told to turn a blind eye to travellers who illegally fill Calor bottles so why should I stop you! I've never had any problem filling my SafeFill in France either, I just bought a set of adapters.
wow. Turning a blind eye! The thing is the manager still likely didn't realise that by you filling up the nsafefill he didn't need to turn a blind eye. It's perfectly safe unlike the others ha ha. Thanks for commenting
I just bought one and got a 37 mbar propane regulator, which has a rubber gromit on it. This seems to stop it screwing in all the way. I am wondering if it is safe to use, or i need a different type of regulator. Safefill website just says POL wheel type.
I can't see why you would have an issue, unless its just a slightly longer thread so it appears its not screwing in all the way as long as the the barrel screwed in nice and easy its likely perfect fitted, don't forget you can slightly open the valve to allow excess liquid gas to travel back into the container as explained in the video.
That's a great tip I'm going to get me a piece of wood or similar to carry in the motorhome thanks for sharing
It's definetely easier than using the plastic guard on the Cassette that's for sure. Thanks for commenting
OMG what an awesome review, makes me want to go attend Glastonbury with my van. Great content, style and tips
You absolutely should! Thank you very much
Thanks very informative
Glad it was helpful!
It's worth mentioning that calor gas is not available in the eu,so if you are doing an extended trip abroad get eu adaptors so you can manage with just one bottle
Ha ha. I am In France right now. Guess what I forgot!!! I even knew about the fact I needed one. Though thankfully I won’t need it as I’m Not consuming enough Gas on this trip. Thankfully. lol.
Thanks for that handy tip. We’ve just bought a nearly new (11 month old Swift Sunrise 580). We’re not expecting any major issues with the Swift, but I’m guessing this sort of thing could happen at any time. Had I not seen your video, and experienced the same thing that happened to you, then we would have assumed that we would have needed a new toilet cassette. Thanks again…I’ve now subscribed! 😃
You can’t go wrong with a swift. And I’m sure you won’t have any Issues. But you’re right it really doesn’t take much for this issue to occur but if it does. You know what to do. I appreciate your subscription thankyou.
Fab
Thankyou.
Brilliant! You are a fantastic Presenter and film maker. Very well done!
Thankyou that’s really kind and I appreciate it. Thankyou for watching and even more for commenting.
Change your gas bottle to a safefill you fill up as and when needed bottle expensive to start but costs about 10 to 15 quid to fill up.
Yep got one Craig. Fantastic. In fact there a full review of my thoughts on it on the channel! I love it. Thanks for watching.
This is the only way you would get me to Glastonbury 😂 I’ve never been because I hate the thought of being in a tent and not showering for days
The exact reason we had never been!! As soon as we got the caravan I said oooooh guess what!… 🤣
Thanks guys, bloody brilliant..
Thankyou very much. Thanks for watching.
Cracking video, I've been looking for something like this for ages. Very helpful! Thanks for taking the time out of your festival to make this content! Gutted you guys didn't get tickets, hopefully see you in the field next year!
Thankyou very much. Really appreciate it. I reallly hope you do. Ha.
Rob this was absolutely fantastic, loved every bit of it and now I really want to attend Glastonbury and in a caravan !!!!
Thanks Eddy. Really appreciate it. I can assure you it would be one of the best weekends of your life!
Just take a 5 day cooler, I fill large lunchboxes with water and freeze them into giant ice cubes, then throw all your cans of beer in there and you have cold beer all week, this year will be my 10th, tried and tested
That’s a great tip Steve. I’ll remember that for next time. Thanks for the comment.
Just discovered your channel. Really enjoy it, I’m here to stay - Thankyou.
Ah thanks stefan. I appreciate it.
Well well my local garage 👍👍
A good garage I may add lol thanks for commenting.
Great video, but music to loud
Thankyou. I have addressed this buddy. Won’t happen again. Thanks for commenting.
Great video, love the editing, really captured what it's about. We hire a campervan when we go and use the fridge with gas, works a treat. Shame you haven't got tickets this year, we were somehow lucky enough to get some again!
Thankyou very much. There’s always next time right. Have a great time!!
What a brilliant video. So well made and thorough. Thank you for this ❤.
Thankyou very much!
easy listening and very informative great job
Thankyou.
Unfortunately after buying a Safefill bottle I've found they wont fit in a Buccaneer Barracuda front locker! Can't say if this applies to other Buccaneer models? :)
Oh no! That’s surprising as I wouldn’t expect the locker to be smaller than a Swift did you get the 7kg bottle?
Yes I did, the Buccaneers locker is only approx 280mm deep, all the Safefill bottles are approx 310mm. Never occurred to me to measure first as I'd seen so many Vids of peeps having no issues installing in front lockers! 😮
We're can you get the pig tails to change from calor connections
Not too sure what you mean? The same pigtail used for your calor would work with the Safefill. I believe it’s a 5/8 BSP fitting. Thanks for watching.
Not seen this come apart like this, but I've experienced seal failure, sticking float level and various failed electronics boards. You can actually use the sliding door reversed as the Lever if you have no wood the correct size.
Yeah I think I will make videos on these in th future and your right. I made a short which can be seen on my channel when a few people told me about the sliding cover. Cheers.
Silicone grease is better ;)
There’s always one. 😉
What a fab video, I had a similar issue when getting our motorhome prepped for an upcoming holiday. You’ve saved me the cost of a new cassette at £140. Love the fact that you don’t waffle on like a lot of people do, straight to the issue and how to fix it. Many thanks 😊
Ah thankyou. Appreciate hearing that. Thanks for commenting. Rob
How do I fix it if it’s happened in position in the van and I cannot remove the cassette from the toilet?
So the only thing that will stop it coming out is the that the little orange knob on the top of the cassette is facing the right direction for it to be removed. Have you tried opening and closing using the slider on your toilet to make sure that is closed properly. As this issue although it would prevent your cassette for being put in your toilet, it’s shouldn’t prevent it from being removed.
By far the best video review of safefill I've seen. Just clear information, allowing the viewer to decide what's right for them. Well done!
Thankyou. I appreciate this. Thanks for commenting.
Brilliantly well made.
Thankyou very much!
Jemma! Didn’t realise you were there last year but hopefully bump into you this year! Loved the video!
Haf!!! Oh wow it’s great to hear from you!! Yeah we absolutely loved it, had a fantastic time. Unfortunately we won’t be there this year as we don’t have tickets…gutted but we’ll be watching at home. Hope all well your end? X
Have fun this year Haf. Thanks for watching. Glad it reconnected you and Jemma. Rob
Great video mate. Whats the situation with food vendors on the campsite itself before entering festival? And how long does your water last for the shower?
Yeah there is a vendor at the top of the hill before you descend into the entrance to the festival. I don’t think there’s any after that point. But it’s a good place to go before heading in as they are busier. But the food was really good everywhere! So there was 4 of us in the van and we could get showered on one aquaroll. That was quick rinse. Turn it off. Lather up, rinse off. Done. So sparingly. Hope that helps.
Thank you mate
Another question mate is there anything you need to attach to the hose to be able to reach the water barrel?
Great video. Pretty much my experience too. I usually take a spare leisure battery that I keep in the back of the car. I use it to charge up phone power banks. I’ll be there this year after a six year absence. Can’t wait. 👍👍👍
That’s a great idea. I actually had a little lithium battery which charges off a solar panel. But because I only used it for my camera batteries I didn’t mention it as it wouldn’t have affected anything else.
Great video, I went for the first time in 2005, caught the bug and haven't missed one since. Have worked the last 5 so normally onsight for 11 or 12 days in a campervan. Spot on with your tips and advice.
Wow what an experience that must be. Thanks for your comment really appreciate it.
Excellent video!
Thank you very much!
Many thanks, now I know what's ahead for me unfortunately.
Good luck. Ha ha
@@thebigtow sorted now thanks, wasn't too bad and had already been able to get it clean.
Brilliant video. The bit at the end had me chuckling. Once youve been there's not a thing in the world that will stop you from trying every year to get tickets.
Cheers Daniel. You are not wrong!!! 🤣
Great vlog keep them coming
Thank you! Will do!
Smashing video...please do more. Great tips. Just might try off grid 😊
Fantastic. Thankyou. Go for it. You won’t regret it.
Every thing is great when you get them free. The rest of us have to pay for them.
Free prob isn’t the right word as this video took me 2 months to make. Trade off would be better word. Do you dislike everything you have ever paid for? Thankyou for your comment though and I appreciate you watching. R
Had exactly the same problem caused through cleaning. The video was a replica of what happened to me and the tip on how to repair came as a big relief. Thank you for sharing!
Very welcome. R
I’ve had my two 7.5 kg safefill cylinders for five years now and being seasonal has saved me a fortune over that time compared to calor. Your video has really helped me to understand the workings of the safefill bottles .I’ve noticed when I connect refilled cylinder it’s hard to connect pigtail, now your video explains why this happens due to the trapped liquid,once you open valve slightly it releases pressure and pigtail screws home. I wondered why this happened and now I know. Thanks for the informant video.
Really glad it was informative for you. Thankyou for a great comment.
All very good but Autogas are going to stop selling LPG in 2024.
Really? I didn’t know that? Where have you read that? Cheers.
@@thebigtow Major retailer to phase out LPG stations by 2024 - replaced by EV charging points. Owners of Autogas (LPG) converted classics and modern classics will have a harder time filling up within the next two years as the Motor Fuels Group announces it is to phase out all its LPG pumps by 2024.26 May 2022
If you turn the removable flap round it acts as a tool. You won't need the wood.
Cheers. I created a short on my channel explaining this as I never realised this at first. Although I do prefer the wood as it’s a lot easier but we don’t always have a piece of wood with us so we ha. Thanks for your comment.
Very balanced and informative Rob - Many thanks! Also, some great comments and advice below, so thanks for the comments.
Thanks Steve really appreciate that.
Great video, informative and incredibly edited!
Thanks Kurtis really appreciate you watching pal! 👍🏼
Well done Robert, absolutely fantastic video. Can tell there’s a lot of work gone into the video. Glastonbury looked absolutely amazing. Keep up the good work Robert. ❤
Mate thanks for watching!! Really appreciate it pal.
AMAZING video Rob well worth the 10month wait 🙌🏼👏🏻🏕️
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Such an amazing video, Rob!!!!🔥👏👏👏
Ahh thankyou Beth. Means a lot. I love it when people that don’t even have or are interested in caravans enjoy my videos. Thanks for watching.