Hi there Ross. Indeed, another mountain to climb! Many thanks for the kind words of encouragement, they're really appreciated by us both. Yep, definitely fingers crossed 🤞👍. Take care and all the very best, Tony and Claire.
Guys im devestated sat here in tears watching big daft oaf i am, at least you 2 have got each other and your not injured and you saved your photo eqpt and other memories you have in there hopefully youll be back soon please tells us the outcome and descizon soon we love you both and your dad xxxxx Shaun in Hull UK
Hi there Shaun. Oh dear, we didn't mean to bring tears to your eyes lol! Yep, we'll get through this one way or another as we have each other! We'll keep you posted and many thanks for taking the time to leave the kind comment. All the best.
We'll get to your comments as soon as we can guys, we've gone out out, we need a drink! If you would like to help to keep the adventures coming and Freddie rolling, please consider www.buymeacoffee.com/AVFreddie, thank you and hugs xx instagram.com/adventurevanfreddie/?igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg%3D%3D
Hi Guys. Not sure what to say except that I'm so very sorry about your van. I hope he can be fixed and that you can carry on adventuring together. Sending lots and lots of good wishes for your photography business/es too.
Thank you so much for your kind words of support and encouragement. Yep, Freddie will ride again, we're determined to get back on the road following so much positivity on here. Thank you reference the photography also, it's very much appreciated by us both. Again, many and all the very best, Tony and Claire.
😔 Guys, not commented for a long while. I am truly gutted for you. You seem more relaxed, but I'm sure you're not, than I was because my indicator light stopped working. I sincerely hope you get this sorted. It's heartbreaking that this happens to the good folk in life. You guys were one of my inspirations for me starting a channel. Stay safe guys and all the best. I just know you'll sort it 👍 Jason & Deanna
Hey up Jason, hope you're well buddy along with your Mrs! Yep, we know exactly what it's like when you have to run your own channel, finding time to watch others is very difficult, but we truly understand. Indeed, it's heartbreaking but much like the obstacles you've faced, we'll do the same mate👍. Thank you for the kind words, they are so, so appreciated, thank you. Much respect, your friends, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐
Thanks Phil for taking the time to leave the comment. Yep, poor old Freddie, he's certainly not his former self. Many thanks for watching and all the very best. Tony and Claire.
Thank you so much Joan, we receive your love with much encouragement to get Freddie back to 100%. We both hope this finds you well and many thanks again. Xx
So sorry for u both we had just got back from France and Spain when our sprinter campervan big ends went bang that was 10 weeks ago the van is still in the garage getting a recon engine put in this is the second time this has happened last time was in a ford transit van we had ,its heart breaking when u have put so much into something to make u happy , keep smiling try to look on the positive side and everything will turn out right . Dont give up . Graham & Allison
Hi there Graham and Allison. Oh no, what an ordeal to go through...twice. Yes, indeed, definitely a heartbreaking experience. Yep, we won't give up as long as you also don't lol. Hopefully you'll get your van back very soon and hopefully we'll bump into you on the road sometime. Many thanks for the kind words of encouragement, they're greatly appreciated. Take care and all the best, Tony and Claire.
Absolutely gutted guys. Have really enjoyed your story, especially as you were relatively local people. I know how hard it is financially for everybody now. A really sad state of affairs all round. Good luck guys 😢❤
Thank you👍💙❤️. As you say, it's the financial burden it brings more than the event itself. We're glad you're enjoying the story, we're determined that it continues. Many thanks again for taking the time to leave the kind comment, it's very much appreciated by us both. All the very best, Tony and Claire.
Indeed Richie, a horrendous experience but we're so lucky that the fire was contained to the engine bay, who knows where we would be now! Many thanks and take care. Tony and Claire.
I’m absolutely gobsmacked by your terrible disaster, truly saddened by it all. You two and Freddie have given me and many many others such a lot of pleasure. Sorry I’m only in a position to wish you both well and pray for a good outcome . Take care 🚐👍
We're incredibly grateful Eric. Yes, a horrific ordeal but one we've now fortunately put behind us. A wish and a prayer is most kind of you our friend! Many thanks as always and you take care buddy. All the very best, Tony and Claire. 👍🚐💙❤️
What an awful experience you’ve been through, sincerely hope you manage to get him fixed and get through it. Looks like you acted super fast and avoided a total catastrophe. All the very best, David & Rachel ❤️
Hi there David and Rachel. Yep, definitely not the best time, however, we're lucky that we were able to react quickly, the military training kicked in; still very scary though. Many thanks again and all the very best to you both. Take care, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐
Well guys, usually we enjoy watching you at teatime on Sunday, you managed to put me off my tea😢. I don't know when this vlog was filmed, but I hope and pray 🙏 that you find yourself in a much better at the current time. We don't really know you guys (I think it would have been a blessing to have had that privilege). But because we have watched you for awhile now, and you have given us and many others so much of your valuable time in correspondence , well we really feel your pain.our thought's and prayers are with you both. God bless, and who knows what the future will bring. 😎🏴🙏🕊️🌄🚐
Hi there Douglas. Indeed our friend, you have been with us for a very long time if not from almost the beginning of our channel. Your kind words are very uplifting and greatly appreciated. And to you, God bless you both and we're so grateful that you are here for the ride. Much love, Tony and Claire. P.S. If you can have a 'pen friend' and never meet them, we'll, we've certainly the right to call you our friends. 👍🙏💙❤️
Glad you're both OK and the fire was contained within the engine compartment without further loss or damage. Hope everything works out OK for you both.
Hi there Adrian. Many thanks for your kind words of encouragement and support, they're truly appreciated by us both our friend. Hope you're well and all the very best as always, Tony and Claire.
Guys, it’s been a while since we commented because we’re always out, we watch when we can you know what it’s like. Absolutely bloody gutted for you guys 😢 take care ❤️
Thank you both and yes, we also know how busy you are guys....it's part of the job lol. We'll work something out one way or another, hopefully he'll ride again. Take care both and make sure that you carry a bloody big extinguisher! Safe travels, visits and all the best.
What an awful nightmare to happen again guys. At least you both are ok physically. Such a shame but i know you two can bounce back from this. Keep carrying on with your new house and it's looking good by all the pictures you taking. All the best.
Yep, another awful experience, but like you say, at least we're both OK if not a little lighter in the pocket. Yep, one way or another we'll bounce back. Many thanks as always and thank you for the kind words of encouragement. All the best.
Thank you so much for your kind words of support, they're truly appreciated, cheers. Yes, Ian is fine thank you if not a little bored lol. Thanks again and all the best, Tony and Claire. Xx
Hi Tony and Claire I didn't want to press the like button for this video but I had to for the courage you've shown still filming, you are an amazing couple and brought us all brilliant entertainment, I wish you both and Freddie the beat of luck going, and set up a get better Freddie fund and plenty will donate including me, fingers crossed 🤞 ❤
Hi there Mark. Haha, yep, we've also found ourselves in the predicament of 'liking' a video that no one should really like, however, we also know that some folks press the unlike button for a similar video lol. Thank you so much for your kind words, if could have filmed the fire itself we would have lol, however we were a little busy.....flapping, trying to get a bigger extinguisher lol. Thank you for your very kind suggestion, we'll get ourselves through this one in one way or another, however, your offer is so very kind, thank you👍💙❤️. We both wish you all the very best and thank you again, we're lucky to have you here.
Hi Chrissy, it was indeed. 2 fire extinguishers and 15 litres of water luckily stopped Freddie from biting the dust...literally. We're both good thank you...just very bad timing. Hope you're both well and are managing to get out and about! Best wishes, Tony and Claire. 💙❤️👍🚐
To say I'm devastated is not strong enough a word . I wish you were round the corner so I could help out . Hope you can get it all sorted , I really do .
@adventurevanfreddie I hope so mate . You've not been through the best of times . I've had head gaskets go in Spain , and some one run into me . A nightmare at the time but now distant memories . Look after Claire , I hope she is OK.
This was so sad to watch. I found it uplifting watching most of your videos over the last few years. I hope you manage to get her fixed so you can get back out on your adventures. Best of luck to you both .
Ahh, thank you so much Thomas, a very kind comment to receive. Yes, our latest video shows much progress, we'll be back on the road soon. Thank you and best of luck to you also. All the best, Tony and Claire.
So Sorry to hear about Freddie a van fire is really nasty glad you are both ok that's the main thing. That's two channels I subscribe too that have had bad luck recently Stephen from Country van liife uk & yourselves hope everything works out for you.
Hi, many thanks for the kind words. Yes, poor old Stephen has found himself in a similar situation, poor old boy. Things are looking better on both sides of the fence now. Many thanks again and all the best, Tony and Claire.
Hey up, hope you're well. This is a while back now, we've since got Freddie repaired and have continued the adventure, although it was long and stressful time, glad it's in the past! Many thanks for watching though and for taking the time to leave the kind comment, it's very much appreciated by us both. Take care and all the best, Tony and Claire.
@adventurevanfreddie I'm catching up on past videos, having spent 10 weeks travelling around Scandinavia in my van. Just bought a fire stick as a result of hearing your story.
Hi there Alex, hope you're well buddy. Yep, we are doing everything we can to keep Freddie and the channel alive. Take care and all the very best as always, Tony and Claire.
I can't imagine how you felt! I was getting teary - watching Tony stood by the tow-truck as they loaded Freddie on 😪 Fingers crossed here... I know I'm behind watching and try not to peep at future thumbnails so am not sure whats coming... hopefully good news!!!
Hi and many thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave the comment. Yes, we were both so very upset and yes, Tony was very down. The worry of money always being in the back of our minds unfortunately.😐. Yep, we won't spoil it for you, but as you will see, things get.....complicated and very costly. Many thanks again and all the best. Claire and Tony. ❤️💙🚐👍
Gee guys, such terrible bad luck on you both. Fortunately you are both alive and kicking. We are in France, due to go home in a couple of days, not that we could have been much help. Lets hope for more to come from you two. all the best to you both.
Hi there, hope you're having a great time in France, although there's not been a good summer! There will be more from us, one way or another lol. Many thanks as always and all the very best, safe travels!
Absolutely gutted for you both 😢 I know Freddie isnt just a van he means so much more. I hope the damage isnt to bad and can be fixed. Hope you keep us informed and sending our best wishes ❤
Yep, Freddie has definitely become a very important part of our lives and like you say, 'means so much more'. Yes, we'll keep you posted and many thanks again for your kind words of support. All the very best. Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐
Hi there, many thanks for taking the time to leave the comment. Yes, we specified that we wanted the van to go to a reputable garage, but that has caused issues itself lol, typical Many thanks again and all the very best, Tony and Claire. !
Such a terrifying experience, absolutely gutted for you both 😢 We’ve everything crossed that Freddie isn’t as badly damaged as you fear, stay strong and positive. Very best wishes.
Thank you, and thank you for having everything crossed🤞. He's definitely damaged, but we'll get him back 100%. The show must go on!! Many thanks again and all the very best, Tony and Claire. 💙❤️👍
OMG, you guys were lucky not to lose Freddie and all your possessions, gutted for you, you will get back on the road again and finish your trip. Good luck !!!👍
Hi. Indeed, as horrific as it was, we're so lucky that the fire was contained to the engine bay and not the living compartment😳, that would be a completely different story. Many thanks for taking the time to leave the comment, it's very much appreciated. Take care and all the best. 👍💙❤️🚐
Vehicle fires are absolutely terrifying. It’s rotten luck that the little injector clip came loose, it would certainly be worth while checking/ replacing the rest of them and any other vulnerable parts on the fuel system. I had a car fire in 1992 and I can still smell the burning when I think about it. Your fire is compounded by the fact that Freddy is your Rolling Home! Still, let’s see what the damage is and plan from there. Freddy may have been scorched, but your spirit of adventure is strong and I believe that this will continue! Take folks!
Very wise and appreciated words, thank you for taking the time to leave the comment. It's the reason why we insisted the van go to a a very reputable garage so that a thorough check of all systems are carried out and also that all damage is 100% replaced instead of repaired...especially as we're in Spain. By the sounds of it, you've had a horrific experience yourself. Luckily for us, the fire was contained in the engine bay and relatively quickly extinguished. Thank you, yes, our spirit of adventure is still strong if not a little battered lol. Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement, we both truly appreciate them. Take care and all the best, Tony and Claire.
HI Tony and Claire. When you put so much of yourselves into the van it becomes family. We both hope Freddie ride's again. Fires are terrifying. We had a fire in our workshop and I used all 9 extinguishes but water did put it out. Its just happened to you both. Take a bit of time. Thankfully no one was hurt, Our hearts and love go out to you both. Mark and Carol
Hi there Mark and Carol , many thanks. Indeed, you're absolutely right, Freddie is such an integral part of our lives, he's definitely family. Yep, fires are terrifying and by the sounds of it, you've had a horrific ordeal yourself....9 extinguishers, wow! We dispersed 2 and 15 litres of water, so glad it was contained to the engine bay! Many thanks again and all the very best to you both. Tony and Claire.
@@adventurevanfreddie HI Tony and Claire. I own mot station in the UK, you have taken you van to a main dealer. Most main dealers will look at your van as a right off, its old ( for them ) See if you can get your van back home to France. It runs and that's a good sign! You can get most of the things you need of of e bay, second hand. some re- wiring, most of the wiring in the engine bay can be re - wired with normal wiring. washer bottle and pumps, brake master cylinders, clutch lines, belly pans ect. You can do it yourself. It may take some time but Freddie's worth it. its only a set back. Take your time. All the best to you both
Wow! what a disaster to have to go through and can only hope that you guys get Freddie back on the road so we can continue to enjoy your adventures, Stay positive and I am sure it will all work out fine in the end.
Thank heavens you acted so quickly to put the fire out. Main thing is you’re both ok. I’ve got everything crossed the garage can sort it out and send you on your way. I’m so sorry, it must’ve been terrifying. You’re doing all you can by the looks. It all seems very unfair. X
Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. Indeed, we managed to put the fire out quickly, the military training kicked in immediately. Yep, it was very terrifying, we just wished we were able to film it as it was quite impressive. 2 fire extinguishers and 15 litres of water luckily killed the flame and cooled the components. Many thanks again, it's very much appreciated. Take care and all the best, Tony and Claire. Xx
Thank you David, yes, we're both fine now thank you, if not a little frustrated by the garage and repair. Hey ho, we live and learn our friend. Hope this finds you well and wishing you all the very best.
Hopefully, just a few trays and belts and you'll be back on the road! Cross fingers. We have a video coming out on Valencia soon, definitely stop there for a few days! 🤞
Ah, we wish we'd included València, so many people have told us how great the city is. Hopefully a place to visit another time. Many thanks for your kind words of encouragement, it's very much appreciated. Safe travels and all the very best, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐🏴❤️
Hi Irvine and Karen, we hope that you are well. Yep, testing times indeed, but at least we're alive and kicking. We're determined to get Freddie back to 100% and back on the road! Many thanks again and all the very best.
OMG I Hope you get things sorted soon guys What a pain in the butt,It’s mechanical and its like us. We all have a breakdown and nine out ten it happens far away from home 🤞it’s repaired for you to keep bringing these amazing vids from your travels Keep safe and keep us updated Love from 🏴🏴
Hi there Gareth. Indeed, a pain in the butt, but at least we're alive and kicking lol. Yep, a mechanical breakdown is inevitable as you say and typically, when you're far from home👍😂😪. Many thanks for the kind words of support buddy❤️🏴, it's very much appreciated by us both. 👍💙❤️🚐
So sorry to watch this all unfold. I have no doubt the stress you're under especially given that it's your house and you're both along way from home. Positive thoughts beaming your way and fingers crossed they can repair it
Ahh, thank you so much for your kind words of support and positivity, they're very much appreciated indeed👍💙❤️. We'll get there one way or another, however, we may look to use Buy me a Coffee later....maybe🤔 Thank you again so much. Much love and hugs, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐
So sorry to hear this. Thank God you are both safe, although badly shocked. Really hope things are easily sorted. Keeping everything crossed for you all. XX
Incredibly kind of you, thank you! Yep, indeed, the important thing is that the fire didn't take hold and that we are both safe. Again, many thanks and all the very best. Tony and Claire.
Hi AVF Team….sorry to see the fire 🔥 in Freddie. Life can throw these curveballs. Glad you are both safe. Let’s hope Freddie is a phoenix and rises from the ashes. Stay strong my travelling friends and sending virtual hugs 🫂 look forward to seeing the updates. From your kiwi New Zealand fan travelling in a caravan 🫶🍀🌈🚐💝❤
Indeed, life has a way of throwing curveballs. Yep, we're both safe and sound thank you👍💙❤️, that's the main thing. Yep, we are doing all we can to make Freddie ride again, we've never been so determined our friend. Many thanks as always, we're so glad you're here for the ride....all the way from NZ....truly thankful. You take care our fellow friend travelling in a caravan, much respect! Take care and all the best, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐🇳🇿❤️
Hi guys. Really sorry to see what happened to Freddie but at least your both ok. Hope Freddie gets sorted and you can continue with your travels. Keep safe guys.
Thanks Geoff. Yes indeed, it could have been a whole lot worse and we're OK thank you buddy. And you, stay safe our friend and all the best, Tony and Claire.
Oh man I am so gutted for you guys. I hope Freddie gets through this ❤❤. I’m so glad you both are ok what a frightening time for you both 😢 I hope you are raising a glass of bubbles again soon. Take care and keep safe you lovely guys ♥️♥️♥️
Compared to what you've been through, we'll take an engine fire everyday👍. Freddie will live, even if we have to put things on hold. Yes, we're both fine thank you. A very stressful and horrendous ordeal, but we're both safe and sound and the fire didn't manage to take hold...luckily! 👍😂Yep, we will hopefully raise a glass of bubbles again. Thank you so much as always and best wishes. 💙❤️
I hope Freddie is not terminal and your adventure continues🤞Having the exact same van we have taken onboard your advice from your harrowing experience, and will be having the max cover possible ( We will be taking 3 dogs🐶)and will definitely be taking an extra large rucksack when we travel to Spain via France next month! Good luck👍
Hi, many thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave the comment. Yes, definitely a large bag is worth while carrying....and a large fire extinguisher, ours was far too small and had Claire not ran to the campsite and retrieved a much larger one, we could be in a lot worse position. Anyway, enough doom and gloom😳, have a great time on the road👍 and we both wish you a great adventure and safe travels. All the very best, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐
Many thanks John. It goes to show the importance of carrying a fire extinguisher, although we needed 2 in the end and 15 litres of water. We live and learn. Many thanks again and all the best, Tony and Claire.
@@adventurevanfreddie had a bad week, lost my little dog, Ollie, following him having a stroke. Had to discharge myself from hospital, to be with him at the end. We are going to miss him.
@@gordonsummers8471 ah, Gordon, we're so very sorry for your loss, incredibly sad news. Having had a dog, we know how very devastating losing a 'best friend' can be. Rest in peace Ollie.
The biggest fear in vanlife. Fingers crossed its not too serious. Just belts, and poss a hose or two. Fingers crossed. Thoughts with you Both. Love and Big Hugs ❤
O no my Heart goes out to you both can't imagine how you are feeling Well done on extinguishing that scary moment so quickly Hopefully it might look worse than it is Stay positive waiting with crossed fingers to hear more 👍🇮🇪🚐
Hi Kieran, hope you're well. Thank you so much for your kind words, they're really appreciated by us both. We will, positivity is definitely the key! Thank you🤞👍. You take care and all the very best as always our 🇮🇪friend.
Thank you so much for your kind words of support. Definitely an episode where trying to put behind us and recover from. Onwards and upwards from here on in! Many thanks again, it's very much appreciated by us both and Ian....and Freddie! Xx
OMG we are absolutely devastated for you both, Glad you are both fine though apart from all the stress and anxiety that this unfortunate situation has caused you, Hope the damage could be repaired by the garage that Freddie went to and you both get back on the road soon. Hope everything works out for you. A Sunday night wouldn’t be the same without being able to watch one of your simply outstanding videos. Take care and best wishes to you both
A lovely comment to receive Mark, thank you so much for your kind words. Yep, very much a stressful time, but at least we are safe and the fire was contained quickly. And you, best wishes our friend.
Crap, hope you get Freddie mended, Good luck to you both, my solar controller started smoking while in the Peak District 5 weeks ago, ,.if i had 10 mins more to travel from my destination, think i would have no van now . Good luck to you both , Freddie might live again. Hope clares IBS calms down soon , its something i get too. Best wishes, ❤
Hi there Richard. Blimey, yes, that could have been a devastating turn of events, especially being located inside the living compartment, glad you managed to get it sorted. Freddie will live, we're determined! A big thank you from Claire, her IBS is linked to stress unfortunately. Many thanks again for taking the time to leave the kind comment. All the very best, Tony and Claire.
@@adventurevanfreddie the solar controller was in the garage in the back of the van , under my foam mattress! It’s all sorted now, now have more reliable victron controller and shunt. I was phenomenally Lucky. Re ibs, I used to get its at work, in a boat yard, doing a job i really enjoyed, now at 72, retired, its pretty much gone now. Don’t suppose retirement would work for you at the moment! Best wishes.
@@richarddickson3211 phenomenally lucky indeed Richard, it could have been a whole lot worse. Haha, yep, not quite ready for retirement, there's too many places to visit and photos to take lol. All the best.
really like like your das dalica wagon, ive always liked them,was looking tat the price of them recently , and seen onre on gumtree for 8k im sure it was, hope yous get your engine sorted v soon, respect from scotland.
Hi, many thanks for watching. Yes, the Delica is a great van, very capable and being japanese made, reliable. Yes, 8 to 10k is around the going price for one around the same age as Ian's van, they're really holding their price. Thank you, and much respect back our friend. Take care and all the very best, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐🏴❤️
Hi Chris. Indeed buddy, we're now thinking (after talking to the garage) that it was just a very unfortunate set of circumstances. There seems to have been a fault with the alternator that provided the ignition source, the diesel then provided the fire with fuel....just bad luck and more expensive. Many thanks and all the best, Tony and Claire.
He'll live again, we're determined, a few things left to do. Many thanks for taking the time to leave the comment 👍, it's very much appreciated. Take care and all the best, Tony and Claire.
My oh my Tony 👊 Claire 😘 I can imagine the shear panic and desperation in dealing with a fire in Freddie ! Ive just come through a crap few weeks and felling high now that Im all sorted, only to see my vanfam AVF in a bloody awful situation again miles from home ! I really hope and prey its not as bad as it seems, fingers crossed for you Tony x hang in there both Big hugs and thoughts with you just hug each other over a drink or two xx See you on a street corner Brother one night, whats your rates 🤪🤪 👊👊👊🥰🥰
Indeed bro, we're so lucky that we were close to the campsite, our extinguisher hardly touched it! Claire (bless her) ran to the campsite and managed to get a much larger extinguisher that managed to put it out along with 15 litres of water😳. Horrific buddy, but lucky the fire didn't get a hold! We know buddy, you've been through so much recently, a really sad and stressful time and we both truly hope that your fan base has given you the 'lift' that you so deserve. The response by 'Go Fund Me' and the kind guy that offered you a van😳👍... wow, is truly a reflection of the man you are, you're mum is so so proud mate❤️. You have a great community on your channel and it's time to pat yourself on the back our friend! You are a wonderful man. A Rock Star once said: "If at the gates of heaven a man is judged by the friends he keeps, I am the luckiest man to face that judgement" Stay strong our friend, so sorry for your loss🙏💙❤️. Now get back out there and do what you do best. Freddie and Christine will be reunited soon. 🤞💙❤️🚐🚐
Hello to you both just watched this vid omg not again with the engine I hope it gets sorted at least you got the fire out quick could of been a lot worse and hopefully not done to much damage sorry I haven't commented for a while as you know with everything going on here I have fallen behind again but I will catch up on your vids very soon well you both take care and you know we are here if you both need a chat ok all the best love Jamie Tina Andrew and Harvey ❤️👍
Hi there Jaime and Co, we hope this find you all well! Yes, we know how busy you are, no worries mate. Hopefully we'll get it a sorted, there's more damage than we first thought unfortunately, but Freddie is in safe hands👍. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement and support, they're truly appreciated by us both as always. You all take care and sending you much love and hugs back at you. 👍💙❤️🚐
@@adventurevanfreddie ow god that's all you need let's hope he will be back on the road soon and you can enjoy many more adventures in him and your very welcome anytime I know I can't help financially but now having to pay for a new car to it's quiet a hard time and with me not working cause of me leg it's even harder but we will get there and always here for you even for a chat you all take care much love to you both
@@theellmersadventures thank you for the kind words Jaime. You hang in there, life has a way of working out! We wouldn't expect you to help financially our friend, you have to look after yourself and your family. We hope it all works out for you. Much love and hugs, Tony and Claire.
Hi Richard. Yes, I remember their troubles very well indeed, that's why I (Tony) insisted that the van only be taken to a reputable garage. Many thanks for taking the time to leave the informative comment, it's very much appreciated. Take care and all the best, Tony and Claire.
Absolutely gutted for you's ....... Absolutely gutted ! I'm very happy you are both o.k though because that's all that matters ❤💙 ! Claire , I have bad i.b.s too but please don't stress and smile at the positives , being that you are well and still here , you too Tony ! Its only a vehicle and can/will be repaired . Set up a go fund me and I as well as others I'm sure that love your content will get Freddie rolling again 😁💪. Do not be embarrassed as lots of you tubers have patreons and buy me a coffee etc , you guys don't. Why for the life of me I don't know !! Everything will be fine 🙂 😉 . Now have a good stiff drink 🥃🥃🥃 and smile 😂 ! Let us know the outcome and price of repair. Take care , smile , and celebrate being OK and opening your eyes every morning 🌄. The rest is trivial ! As always Slàinte 🥃🥃🥃❤️💙
Hi Steven, hope you're well buddy. Indeed, we are both safe and sound thank you and like you say, that's all that matters, the rest is all...nuts and bolts and the odd electrical loom👍💙❤️. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement reference to Go Fund Me, however, we've got this one this time. We may look to add Buy Me A Coffee in the future vids and if people still enjoy the channel, they will be able to donate there🤔. It just couldn't of happened at a worse time, now living on a lot less than the minimum wage. Still, we have each other and the kind comments we've received is so, so uplifting👍💙❤️. Sorry to hear that you also have IBS, a horrible undiagnosed illness. Claire is OK now👍. Anyway Sir, Freddie will ride again, we have an important rendezvous to make in Scotland!!👍💙❤️🏴. Thank you so much as always, we both truly look forward to reading your comments, your definitely a big part of this channel. All the very best and Slainte🥃🥃, cheers.
Yeah, I've suffered from bad I.b.s for 30 years ! Horrible , at times life spoiling disease. Glad you are both upbeat . Definitely set up buy me a coffee or let me know a way I can personally help . I would really miss A.V.F so its important for me to help 😊👍. Take care and still looking forward to you guys hopefully coming to say hello when you are in Scotland 🤞 . Stick in 💪🍻🥃🥃🥃
What a shit few weeks guys!! Gutted about Freddy, for god sake get a go fund page up id support yu again. Yr followers will help. Claire pls don’t allow him to go into prostitution as he would end up with an empty packet of hula hoops!!!( i wouldn’t get that) Keep fighting. Good luck and tons on love from us lot. 👍
Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement, and thank you for the kind words of wisdom reference myself prostitution comment, I tend to agree😂; I don't want to find myself in more negative equity😂🤣.. Haha, we may look to Buy me a Coffee in the future to help maintain the channel, however, we will try and get ourselves out of this mess this time....but thank you so much for your kind gesture👍. Yep, we'll keep fighting, life on the road👍. Many sincere thanks again and all the very best. Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐. Take care.
Hi. If you do buy me a coffee I would gratefully buy you a couple to help towards getting Freddie back on the road and hope other would do the same because I would miss your vlogs if you where to loss him for ever 😢☕👍
That's incredibly kind of you, thank you so much for your kind words of support and positivity. We'll get ourselves through this, however, Buy me a Coffee, maybe something we consider for the future. Again, our sincere thanks, glad you're here along for the ride. Take care and all the best, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐
Really sorry to hear your latest news especially as you’ve recently made a life changing decision involving adventures in Freddie . As this was filmed some time ago I assume you are back home safe and sound and you are both well. I’m used to you cheering me up on a Sunday night and now I feel it’s us who need to cheer you both up. Hope things were not terminal but if you do need any help whether financial or otherwise you only need to ask. 😂😂Al. ❤❤❤🚐
Hi there Al, we're all back now but there are still a few fixes to make. Freddie is alive though, but at a very hefty cost. 😂, yes indeed buddy, we definitely needed cheering up, a horrendous experience. That's an incredible and very kind gesture Al, thank you so much, you're kind words of support are much appreciated by us both. Hopefully we'll be fully back on the road soon. Many thanks again. Tony and Claire.👍💙❤️🚐🍻
@@adventurevanfreddie Thanks for getting back, very pleased you both ok and Freddie will be back. Look forward to catching up as and when you get back on the road. Take care of yourselves and don’t lose that sense of humour, it’ll get you through most things 😁Al
Another mountain to climb. I hope the damage is minimal and that you're up and running in no time. Fingers 🤞
Hi there Ross. Indeed, another mountain to climb! Many thanks for the kind words of encouragement, they're really appreciated by us both. Yep, definitely fingers crossed 🤞👍. Take care and all the very best, Tony and Claire.
Guys im devestated sat here in tears watching big daft oaf i am, at least you 2 have got each other and your not injured and you saved your photo eqpt and other memories you have in there hopefully youll be back soon please tells us the outcome and descizon soon we love you both and your dad xxxxx Shaun in Hull UK
Hi there Shaun. Oh dear, we didn't mean to bring tears to your eyes lol! Yep, we'll get through this one way or another as we have each other! We'll keep you posted and many thanks for taking the time to leave the kind comment. All the best.
We'll get to your comments as soon as we can guys, we've gone out out, we need a drink!
If you would like to help to keep the adventures coming and Freddie rolling, please consider www.buymeacoffee.com/AVFreddie, thank you and hugs xx
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Hi Guys. Not sure what to say except that I'm so very sorry about your van. I hope he can be fixed and that you can carry on adventuring together. Sending lots and lots of good wishes for your photography business/es too.
Thank you so much for your kind words of support and encouragement. Yep, Freddie will ride again, we're determined to get back on the road following so much positivity on here. Thank you reference the photography also, it's very much appreciated by us both. Again, many and all the very best, Tony and Claire.
😔 Guys, not commented for a long while. I am truly gutted for you. You seem more relaxed, but I'm sure you're not, than I was because my indicator light stopped working. I sincerely hope you get this sorted. It's heartbreaking that this happens to the good folk in life. You guys were one of my inspirations for me starting a channel. Stay safe guys and all the best. I just know you'll sort it 👍 Jason & Deanna
Hey up Jason, hope you're well buddy along with your Mrs! Yep, we know exactly what it's like when you have to run your own channel, finding time to watch others is very difficult, but we truly understand. Indeed, it's heartbreaking but much like the obstacles you've faced, we'll do the same mate👍.
Thank you for the kind words, they are so, so appreciated, thank you.
Much respect, your friends, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐
Noooo. Poor Freddie. Atleast you are both ok
Hopefully won’t be too much damage
Thanks Phil for taking the time to leave the comment. Yep, poor old Freddie, he's certainly not his former self. Many thanks for watching and all the very best. Tony and Claire.
OMG how scarey. Gutted for you but glad you are both ok and not hurt. Good luck x
Thank you, we're going to need all the luck we can grab. Thanks again and all the very best, Tony and Claire. Xx
Tough news to hear. Hope you get back on the road soonest!
Very kind of you Liam, very much appreciated. Take care and all the best.
😢so sorry for you hope it gets sorted ok
Many thanks Andrew, we truly appreciate your kind words of support. Cheers.
All the best and everything crossed for a good outcome. Gutted for you.
Thank you so much for your kind words of support...and for having everything crossed for us, it's very much appreciated. Take care, Tony and Claire.
Fingers crossed it's not as bad as you thought and it's repairable quickly
Many thanks John, fingers crossed.
Take care and all the best, Tony and Claire.
oh my lovelies, I am so so sorry you have gone through such a rotten time…sending love..Joanx
Thank you so much Joan, we receive your love with much encouragement to get Freddie back to 100%. We both hope this finds you well and many thanks again. Xx
So sorry for u both we had just got back from France and Spain when our sprinter campervan big ends went bang that was 10 weeks ago the van is still in the garage getting a recon engine put in this is the second time this has happened last time was in a ford transit van we had ,its heart breaking when u have put so much into something to make u happy , keep smiling try to look on the positive side and everything will turn out right . Dont give up .
Graham & Allison
Hi there Graham and Allison. Oh no, what an ordeal to go through...twice. Yes, indeed, definitely a heartbreaking experience. Yep, we won't give up as long as you also don't lol. Hopefully you'll get your van back very soon and hopefully we'll bump into you on the road sometime. Many thanks for the kind words of encouragement, they're greatly appreciated. Take care and all the best, Tony and Claire.
Hi, Claire and Tony, i hope it all comes good for you both.
Thank you so much buddy, hope you're well and all the very best.
Absolutely gutted guys. Have really enjoyed your story, especially as you were relatively local people.
I know how hard it is financially for everybody now. A really sad state of affairs all round. Good luck guys 😢❤
Thank you👍💙❤️. As you say, it's the financial burden it brings more than the event itself. We're glad you're enjoying the story, we're determined that it continues. Many thanks again for taking the time to leave the kind comment, it's very much appreciated by us both. All the very best, Tony and Claire.
Hope you get it sorted like before a gut wrenching feeling I am sure
That must have frightening for you both ! Fingers crossed that the damage is not too severe. Richie.
Indeed Richie, a horrendous experience but we're so lucky that the fire was contained to the engine bay, who knows where we would be now! Many thanks and take care. Tony and Claire.
I’m absolutely gobsmacked by your terrible disaster, truly saddened by it all. You two and Freddie have given me and many many others such a lot of pleasure. Sorry I’m only in a position to wish you both well and pray for a good outcome . Take care 🚐👍
We're incredibly grateful Eric. Yes, a horrific ordeal but one we've now fortunately put behind us. A wish and a prayer is most kind of you our friend!
Many thanks as always and you take care buddy. All the very best, Tony and Claire. 👍🚐💙❤️
What an awful experience you’ve been through, sincerely hope you manage to get him fixed and get through it. Looks like you acted super fast and avoided a total catastrophe.
All the very best, David & Rachel ❤️
Hi there David and Rachel.
Yep, definitely not the best time, however, we're lucky that we were able to react quickly, the military training kicked in; still very scary though. Many thanks again and all the very best to you both. Take care, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐
Well guys, usually we enjoy watching you at teatime on Sunday, you managed to put me off my tea😢.
I don't know when this vlog was filmed, but I hope and pray 🙏 that you find yourself in a much better at the current time.
We don't really know you guys (I think it would have been a blessing to have had that privilege).
But because we have watched you for awhile now, and you have given us and many others so much of your valuable time in correspondence , well we really feel your pain.our thought's and prayers are with you both.
God bless, and who knows what the future will bring.
😎🏴🙏🕊️🌄🚐
Hi there Douglas. Indeed our friend, you have been with us for a very long time if not from almost the beginning of our channel. Your kind words are very uplifting and greatly appreciated.
And to you, God bless you both and we're so grateful that you are here for the ride. Much love, Tony and Claire.
P.S. If you can have a 'pen friend' and never meet them, we'll, we've certainly the right to call you our friends. 👍🙏💙❤️
@@adventurevanfreddie ditto my friend's 🕊️💯
Glad you're both OK and the fire was contained within the engine compartment without further loss or damage. Hope everything works out OK for you both.
Many thanks Colin, we both truly appreciate your kind words of positivity. Thank you and all the very best. Tony and Claire.
Aww guys! So sorry to watch this. Really hope there’s good news soon! 😢🤞🤞🤞
Thank you so much for your kind words of support and positivity, they're truly appreciated by us both. All the best, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐
So gutted for you, I hope you get sorted with the least possible fuss and cost, good luck
Thank you David!! Fingers crossed our friend.
Sorry to see this very sad situation, hope you can have Freddie repaired and back on the road soon.
Hi there Adrian. Many thanks for your kind words of encouragement and support, they're truly appreciated by us both our friend. Hope you're well and all the very best as always, Tony and Claire.
Guys, it’s been a while since we commented because we’re always out, we watch when we can you know what it’s like. Absolutely bloody gutted for you guys 😢 take care ❤️
Thank you both and yes, we also know how busy you are guys....it's part of the job lol. We'll work something out one way or another, hopefully he'll ride again. Take care both and make sure that you carry a bloody big extinguisher! Safe travels, visits and all the best.
What an awful nightmare to happen again guys. At least you both are ok physically. Such a shame but i know you two can bounce back from this. Keep carrying on with your new house and it's looking good by all the pictures you taking. All the best.
Yep, another awful experience, but like you say, at least we're both OK if not a little lighter in the pocket. Yep, one way or another we'll bounce back. Many thanks as always and thank you for the kind words of encouragement. All the best.
Soooo sad…. Wish you the best for Freddy🍀🙏🏼😘
Hi, thank you so much for your kind words, they're really appreciated by us both. Hope you're well and all the very best. Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐
So very sorry! Hope Freddie can be fixed. Hope your Dad’s okay on his own. Keep safe xx
Thank you so much for your kind words of support, they're truly appreciated, cheers. Yes, Ian is fine thank you if not a little bored lol. Thanks again and all the best, Tony and Claire. Xx
Really sorry to see this guys
Thank you! We truly appreciate your kind words. Take care and all the best.
Very sorry to see this has happened. We hope it can be fixed and the adventure can continue.
Hi guys, hope you're both well! Thank you for taking the time to leave the kind comment, we know how busy you are. All the best.
Don't know what to say, gutted for you, love your videos and photos. Hope everything works out, thinking of you❤
Hi. Many thanks for taking the time to leave the kind words of support and for thinking about us, it's very much appreciated by us both. 💙❤️👍
Hi Tony and Claire I didn't want to press the like button for this video but I had to for the courage you've shown still filming, you are an amazing couple and brought us all brilliant entertainment, I wish you both and Freddie the beat of luck going, and set up a get better Freddie fund and plenty will donate including me, fingers crossed 🤞 ❤
Hi there Mark. Haha, yep, we've also found ourselves in the predicament of 'liking' a video that no one should really like, however, we also know that some folks press the unlike button for a similar video lol. Thank you so much for your kind words, if could have filmed the fire itself we would have lol, however we were a little busy.....flapping, trying to get a bigger extinguisher lol. Thank you for your very kind suggestion, we'll get ourselves through this one in one way or another, however, your offer is so very kind, thank you👍💙❤️. We both wish you all the very best and thank you again, we're lucky to have you here.
Oh god guys what the hell 😢thanks god your ok what a horrendous experience. X💜💜
Hi Chrissy, it was indeed. 2 fire extinguishers and 15 litres of water luckily stopped Freddie from biting the dust...literally. We're both good thank you...just very bad timing. Hope you're both well and are managing to get out and about! Best wishes, Tony and Claire. 💙❤️👍🚐
@adventurevanfreddie we ok yes still out and about 👍😊just glad you're all OK 💕💕
To say I'm devastated is not strong enough a word . I wish you were round the corner so I could help out . Hope you can get it all sorted , I really do .
Hi Ken. Yep a devastating and horrendous time, that's for sure and there's still more woes to come unfortunately. Freddie will live again!
@adventurevanfreddie I hope so mate . You've not been through the best of times . I've had head gaskets go in Spain , and some one run into me . A nightmare at the time but now distant memories . Look after Claire , I hope she is OK.
Glad both of you are ok. Gutted for you, and hopefully Freddie will be able to make a full recovery ❤️🩹
Take care and stay safe
Many thanks Ant, we appreciate your kind words. Take care and all the best. Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🤞
This was so sad to watch. I found it uplifting watching most of your videos over the last few years. I hope you manage to get her fixed so you can get back out on your adventures. Best of luck to you both .
Ahh, thank you so much Thomas, a very kind comment to receive. Yes, our latest video shows much progress, we'll be back on the road soon. Thank you and best of luck to you also. All the best, Tony and Claire.
So Sorry to hear about Freddie a van fire is really nasty glad you are both ok that's the main thing. That's two channels I subscribe too that have had bad luck recently Stephen from Country van liife uk & yourselves hope everything works out for you.
Hi, many thanks for the kind words. Yes, poor old Stephen has found himself in a similar situation, poor old boy. Things are looking better on both sides of the fence now. Many thanks again and all the best, Tony and Claire.
I'm gutted for you guys. I hope things work out for you and that we see Freddie on the road again.
Hey up, hope you're well. This is a while back now, we've since got Freddie repaired and have continued the adventure, although it was long and stressful time, glad it's in the past! Many thanks for watching though and for taking the time to leave the kind comment, it's very much appreciated by us both. Take care and all the best, Tony and Claire.
@adventurevanfreddie I'm catching up on past videos, having spent 10 weeks travelling around Scandinavia in my van. Just bought a fire stick as a result of hearing your story.
Hi Tony and Claire hope Freddie rides again
Hi there Alex, hope you're well buddy. Yep, we are doing everything we can to keep Freddie and the channel alive. Take care and all the very best as always, Tony and Claire.
You have always inspired us and genuinely sad to see what you are going through. Hopefully all will come together soon. ❤
Incredibly kind words, sincere thanks from the both of us. 👍💙❤️🚐
I can't imagine how you felt! I was getting teary - watching Tony stood by the tow-truck as they loaded Freddie on 😪 Fingers crossed here... I know I'm behind watching and try not to peep at future thumbnails so am not sure whats coming... hopefully good news!!!
Hi and many thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave the comment. Yes, we were both so very upset and yes, Tony was very down. The worry of money always being in the back of our minds unfortunately.😐. Yep, we won't spoil it for you, but as you will see, things get.....complicated and very costly. Many thanks again and all the best. Claire and Tony. ❤️💙🚐👍
Gee guys, such terrible bad luck on you both. Fortunately you are both alive and kicking. We are in France, due to go home in a couple of days, not that we could have been much help. Lets hope for more to come from you two. all the best to you both.
Hi there, hope you're having a great time in France, although there's not been a good summer! There will be more from us, one way or another lol. Many thanks as always and all the very best, safe travels!
Absolutely gutted for you both 😢 I know Freddie isnt just a van he means so much more. I hope the damage isnt to bad and can be fixed. Hope you keep us informed and sending our best wishes ❤
Yep, Freddie has definitely become a very important part of our lives and like you say, 'means so much more'.
Yes, we'll keep you posted and many thanks again for your kind words of support. All the very best. Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐
I hope you get sorted .quickly 🙏 👍
Many thanks Andy for watching and for taking the time to leave the comment. All the best, Tony and Claire.
Wow , gutted for you guys . Fingers crossed it will work out for you . The van is in the right hands it would appear
Hi there, many thanks for taking the time to leave the comment. Yes, we specified that we wanted the van to go to a reputable garage, but that has caused issues itself lol, typical
Many thanks again and all the very best, Tony and Claire. !
Oh dam, come on Freddie you can do it, we need you back,
😢, chain up Claire and
tony glad your safe
Thank you Brian. Yep, the main thing is that we are both safe and sound. Many thanks. 👍💙❤️
Such a terrifying experience, absolutely gutted for you both 😢 We’ve everything crossed that Freddie isn’t as badly damaged as you fear, stay strong and positive. Very best wishes.
Thank you, and thank you for having everything crossed🤞. He's definitely damaged, but we'll get him back 100%. The show must go on!! Many thanks again and all the very best, Tony and Claire. 💙❤️👍
OMG, you guys were lucky not to lose Freddie and all your possessions, gutted for you, you will get back on the road again and finish your trip. Good luck !!!👍
Hi. Indeed, as horrific as it was, we're so lucky that the fire was contained to the engine bay and not the living compartment😳, that would be a completely different story. Many thanks for taking the time to leave the comment, it's very much appreciated. Take care and all the best. 👍💙❤️🚐
Vehicle fires are absolutely terrifying. It’s rotten luck that the little injector clip came loose, it would certainly be worth while checking/ replacing the rest of them and any other vulnerable parts on the fuel system. I had a car fire in 1992 and I can still smell the burning when I think about it. Your fire is compounded by the fact that Freddy is your Rolling Home! Still, let’s see what the damage is and plan from there. Freddy may have been scorched, but your spirit of adventure is strong and I believe that this will continue! Take folks!
Very wise and appreciated words, thank you for taking the time to leave the comment. It's the reason why we insisted the van go to a a very reputable garage so that a thorough check of all systems are carried out and also that all damage is 100% replaced instead of repaired...especially as we're in Spain. By the sounds of it, you've had a horrific experience yourself. Luckily for us, the fire was contained in the engine bay and relatively quickly extinguished.
Thank you, yes, our spirit of adventure is still strong if not a little battered lol. Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement, we both truly appreciate them. Take care and all the best, Tony and Claire.
HI Tony and Claire. When you put so much of yourselves into the van it becomes family. We both hope Freddie ride's again. Fires are terrifying. We had a fire in our workshop and I used all 9 extinguishes but water did put it out. Its just happened to you both. Take a bit of time. Thankfully no one was hurt, Our hearts and love go out to you both. Mark and Carol
Hi there Mark and Carol , many thanks. Indeed, you're absolutely right, Freddie is such an integral part of our lives, he's definitely family. Yep, fires are terrifying and by the sounds of it, you've had a horrific ordeal yourself....9 extinguishers, wow! We dispersed 2 and 15 litres of water, so glad it was contained to the engine bay! Many thanks again and all the very best to you both. Tony and Claire.
@@adventurevanfreddie HI Tony and Claire. I own mot station in the UK, you have taken you van to a main dealer. Most main dealers will look at your van as a right off, its old ( for them ) See if you can get your van back home to France. It runs and that's a good sign! You can get most of the things you need of of e bay, second hand. some re- wiring, most of the wiring in the engine bay can be re - wired with normal wiring. washer bottle and pumps, brake master cylinders, clutch lines, belly pans ect. You can do it yourself. It may take some time but Freddie's worth it. its only a set back. Take your time. All the best to you both
You are inspirational and I hope things get sorted for you
Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement! All the very best, Tony and Claire.
Life does throw us some curveballs doesn’t it 🙁 best wishes to you both x
Indeed it dies our friend, just when you're not expecting them to. Many thanks and all the very best, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐
So sorry guys. We love your vlogs. Hoping the damage is minimal and you’re soon back on the road. Xx
Hi, many thanks for your kind words of support and positivity, we truly appreciate it. Cheers and all the best, Tony and Claire.
Wow! what a disaster to have to go through and can only hope that you guys get Freddie back on the road so we can continue to enjoy your adventures, Stay positive and I am sure it will all work out fine in the end.
Many thanks Ken for your kind words of encouragement, they're very much appreciated by us both. Thanks again and all the best. Tony and Claire.
Keeping my fingers crossed for you guys. I really hope Freddie is back on the road soon 🙏.
Many thanks Darren, truly appreciate your kind words of support. All the very best, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐
I hope Freddie is back on the roads soon , good luck on the repairs :)
Many thanks for the kind words of support, it's very much appreciated by us both. Cheers and all the best.
Thank heavens you acted so quickly to put the fire out. Main thing is you’re both ok. I’ve got everything crossed the garage can sort it out and send you on your way. I’m so sorry, it must’ve been terrifying. You’re doing all you can by the looks. It all seems very unfair. X
Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. Indeed, we managed to put the fire out quickly, the military training kicked in immediately. Yep, it was very terrifying, we just wished we were able to film it as it was quite impressive. 2 fire extinguishers and 15 litres of water luckily killed the flame and cooled the components.
Many thanks again, it's very much appreciated. Take care and all the best, Tony and Claire. Xx
@@adventurevanfreddie thank you for the reply. A calm head limited the damage. Hoping that you hear something positive soon. X
Just glad you and Claire are ok, very very lucky you were able to save it with what looks like minimal damage 😔
Thank you David, yes, we're both fine now thank you, if not a little frustrated by the garage and repair. Hey ho, we live and learn our friend. Hope this finds you well and wishing you all the very best.
Hopefully, just a few trays and belts and you'll be back on the road! Cross fingers. We have a video coming out on Valencia soon, definitely stop there for a few days! 🤞
Ah, we wish we'd included València, so many people have told us how great the city is. Hopefully a place to visit another time. Many thanks for your kind words of encouragement, it's very much appreciated. Safe travels and all the very best, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐🏴❤️
Absolutely gutted for you guys and we hope you are able to get Freddie back on the road soon. Irvine & Karen.
Hi Irvine and Karen, we hope that you are well. Yep, testing times indeed, but at least we're alive and kicking. We're determined to get Freddie back to 100% and back on the road! Many thanks again and all the very best.
Love your videos but so sorry to see this one, hope everything turns out well for you both, all the very best of luck 👍
Thank you so much Andy, very kind of you! Freddie's still not complete, but hopefully we'll be back soon. Many thanks again👍💙❤️🚐.
OMG I Hope you get things sorted soon guys
What a pain in the butt,It’s mechanical and its like us.
We all have a breakdown and nine out ten it happens far away from home
🤞it’s repaired for you to keep bringing these amazing vids from your travels
Keep safe and keep us updated
Love from 🏴🏴
Hi there Gareth. Indeed, a pain in the butt, but at least we're alive and kicking lol. Yep, a mechanical breakdown is inevitable as you say and typically, when you're far from home👍😂😪.
Many thanks for the kind words of support buddy❤️🏴, it's very much appreciated by us both. 👍💙❤️🚐
So sorry to watch this all unfold. I have no doubt the stress you're under especially given that it's your house and you're both along way from home.
Positive thoughts beaming your way and fingers crossed they can repair it
Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement and support, they're very much appreciated. All the very best, Tony and Claire.
Guys😢😢 please let us all help you on this one..there is genuine affection for you both and for Freddie ❤️ set up that funding page. X
Ahh, thank you so much for your kind words of support and positivity, they're very much appreciated indeed👍💙❤️.
We'll get there one way or another, however, we may look to use Buy me a Coffee later....maybe🤔
Thank you again so much. Much love and hugs, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐
So sorry to hear this. Thank God you are both safe, although badly shocked. Really hope things are easily sorted. Keeping everything crossed for you all. XX
Incredibly kind of you, thank you! Yep, indeed, the important thing is that the fire didn't take hold and that we are both safe. Again, many thanks and all the very best. Tony and Claire.
Hi AVF Team….sorry to see the fire 🔥 in Freddie. Life can throw these curveballs. Glad you are both safe. Let’s hope Freddie is a phoenix and rises from the ashes. Stay strong my travelling friends and sending virtual hugs 🫂 look forward to seeing the updates. From your kiwi New Zealand fan travelling in a caravan 🫶🍀🌈🚐💝❤
Indeed, life has a way of throwing curveballs. Yep, we're both safe and sound thank you👍💙❤️, that's the main thing. Yep, we are doing all we can to make Freddie ride again, we've never been so determined our friend.
Many thanks as always, we're so glad you're here for the ride....all the way from NZ....truly thankful. You take care our fellow friend travelling in a caravan, much respect! Take care and all the best, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐🇳🇿❤️
Hi guys. Really sorry to see what happened to Freddie but at least your both ok. Hope Freddie gets sorted and you can continue with your travels. Keep safe guys.
Thanks Geoff. Yes indeed, it could have been a whole lot worse and we're OK thank you buddy. And you, stay safe our friend and all the best, Tony and Claire.
Oh man I am so gutted for you guys. I hope Freddie gets through this ❤❤. I’m so glad you both are ok what a frightening time for you both 😢 I hope you are raising a glass of bubbles again soon. Take care and keep safe you lovely guys ♥️♥️♥️
Compared to what you've been through, we'll take an engine fire everyday👍. Freddie will live, even if we have to put things on hold. Yes, we're both fine thank you. A very stressful and horrendous ordeal, but we're both safe and sound and the fire didn't manage to take hold...luckily!
👍😂Yep, we will hopefully raise a glass of bubbles again. Thank you so much as always and best wishes. 💙❤️
You and Claire will always have a room in my house in Skye, hopefully we will get a catch up at some point in the future ❤❤👌
@@lizgillies3564 Ahh, so very kind of you💙❤️. The next time we're on Skye, it's a date! 👍💙❤️. Thank you so much for such a lovely thing to say.
Another ace video guys and hope you get back on the road soon ❤❤
Thank you buddy. All the very best as always!
@@adventurevanfreddie 😁😁😁😁
I hope Freddie is not terminal and your adventure continues🤞Having the exact same van we have taken onboard your advice from your harrowing experience, and will be having the max cover possible ( We will be taking 3 dogs🐶)and will definitely be taking an extra large rucksack when we travel to Spain via France next month! Good luck👍
Hi, many thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave the comment. Yes, definitely a large bag is worth while carrying....and a large fire extinguisher, ours was far too small and had Claire not ran to the campsite and retrieved a much larger one, we could be in a lot worse position. Anyway, enough doom and gloom😳, have a great time on the road👍 and we both wish you a great adventure and safe travels. All the very best, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐
Hope your lucky it's one off the things I worry about wish you good luck
Many thanks John. It goes to show the importance of carrying a fire extinguisher, although we needed 2 in the end and 15 litres of water.
We live and learn. Many thanks again and all the best, Tony and Claire.
Fingers crossed for Freddie, hopefully not too much damage.
Thank you Gordon, hope you're well buddy! 👍💙❤️🚐.
@@adventurevanfreddie had a bad week, lost my little dog, Ollie, following him having a stroke. Had to discharge myself from hospital, to be with him at the end. We are going to miss him.
@@gordonsummers8471 ah, Gordon, we're so very sorry for your loss, incredibly sad news. Having had a dog, we know how very devastating losing a 'best friend' can be. Rest in peace Ollie.
The biggest fear in vanlife. Fingers crossed its not too serious. Just belts, and poss a hose or two. Fingers crossed. Thoughts with you Both. Love and Big Hugs ❤
Thank you, hopefully all will be fixed soon our friends. Love and hugs back at you! 👍💙❤️🚐
O no my Heart goes out to you both can't imagine how you are feeling Well done on extinguishing that scary moment so quickly Hopefully it might look worse than it is Stay positive waiting with crossed fingers to hear more 👍🇮🇪🚐
Hi Kieran, hope you're well. Thank you so much for your kind words, they're really appreciated by us both. We will, positivity is definitely the key! Thank you🤞👍.
You take care and all the very best as always our 🇮🇪friend.
Och it’s all part of vanlife unfortunately....gutted for you guys . ♥️♥️
Indeed our friend, travel long enough and you encounter most mechanical issues. Take care and thanks for the kind words. All the best. 👍💙❤️🚐
Sorry about your situation guys 🙏
Many thanks Steve, we truly appreciate your kind words of support. All the very best 👍💙❤️🚐
Am so sorry guys, my heart goes out to you both. Heartbreaking to watch but pleased your both ok. Stay safe both. x x x x
Thank you so much for your kind words of support. Definitely an episode where trying to put behind us and recover from. Onwards and upwards from here on in! Many thanks again, it's very much appreciated by us both and Ian....and Freddie! Xx
OMG we are absolutely devastated for you both, Glad you are both fine though apart from all the stress and anxiety that this unfortunate situation has caused you, Hope the damage could be repaired by the garage that Freddie went to and you both get back on the road soon. Hope everything works out for you. A Sunday night wouldn’t be the same without being able to watch one of your simply outstanding videos. Take care and best wishes to you both
A lovely comment to receive Mark, thank you so much for your kind words. Yep, very much a stressful time, but at least we are safe and the fire was contained quickly. And you, best wishes our friend.
Crap, hope you get Freddie mended, Good luck to you both, my solar controller started smoking while in the Peak District 5 weeks ago, ,.if i had 10 mins more to travel from my destination, think i would have no van now . Good luck to you both , Freddie might live again. Hope clares IBS calms down soon , its something i get too. Best wishes, ❤
Hi there Richard. Blimey, yes, that could have been a devastating turn of events, especially being located inside the living compartment, glad you managed to get it sorted. Freddie will live, we're determined! A big thank you from Claire, her IBS is linked to stress unfortunately.
Many thanks again for taking the time to leave the kind comment. All the very best, Tony and Claire.
@@adventurevanfreddie the solar controller was in the garage in the back of the van , under my foam mattress! It’s all sorted now, now have more reliable victron controller and shunt. I was phenomenally Lucky. Re ibs, I used to get its at work, in a boat yard, doing a job i really enjoyed, now at 72, retired, its pretty much gone now. Don’t suppose retirement would work for you at the moment! Best wishes.
@@richarddickson3211 phenomenally lucky indeed Richard, it could have been a whole lot worse. Haha, yep, not quite ready for retirement, there's too many places to visit and photos to take lol. All the best.
Made me feel fed up again watching that episode.
Yep. definitely not the best, what a horrific time mate.
Long live Freddie ❤
Indeed James, may he rise from the ashes....literally👍💙❤️🚐
really like like your das dalica wagon, ive always liked them,was looking tat the price of them recently , and seen onre on gumtree for 8k im sure it was, hope yous get your engine sorted v soon, respect from scotland.
Hi, many thanks for watching. Yes, the Delica is a great van, very capable and being japanese made, reliable. Yes, 8 to 10k is around the going price for one around the same age as Ian's van, they're really holding their price.
Thank you, and much respect back our friend. Take care and all the very best, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐🏴❤️
Fingers crossed for you guys 🤞🏻
Many thanks Gary, we appreciate your kind words of support. All the best. 👍🤞💙❤️🚐
Shocking, diesel doesent normally just burn like that, from what you said about the belt casing makes me think of alternator, and you did mention it.
Hi Chris. Indeed buddy, we're now thinking (after talking to the garage) that it was just a very unfortunate set of circumstances. There seems to have been a fault with the alternator that provided the ignition source, the diesel then provided the fire with fuel....just bad luck and more expensive.
Many thanks and all the best, Tony and Claire.
Absolutely gutted for you. 😔
Thank you!! We appreciate your kind words of support buddy. 👍💙❤️🚐
Wow, I hope Freddie is back from the dead and it was just a case of replacing the burnt bets
He'll live again, we're determined, a few things left to do. Many thanks for taking the time to leave the comment 👍, it's very much appreciated. Take care and all the best, Tony and Claire.
My oh my Tony 👊 Claire 😘 I can imagine the shear panic and desperation in dealing with a fire in Freddie ! Ive just come through a crap few weeks and felling high now that Im all sorted, only to see my vanfam AVF in a bloody awful situation again miles from home ! I really hope and prey its not as bad as it seems, fingers crossed for you Tony x hang in there both Big hugs and thoughts with you just hug each other over a drink or two xx See you on a street corner Brother one night, whats your rates 🤪🤪 👊👊👊🥰🥰
Indeed bro, we're so lucky that we were close to the campsite, our extinguisher hardly touched it! Claire (bless her) ran to the campsite and managed to get a much larger extinguisher that managed to put it out along with 15 litres of water😳. Horrific buddy, but lucky the fire didn't get a hold!
We know buddy, you've been through so much recently, a really sad and stressful time and we both truly hope that your fan base has given you the 'lift' that you so deserve. The response by 'Go Fund Me' and the kind guy that offered you a van😳👍... wow, is truly a reflection of the man you are, you're mum is so so proud mate❤️.
You have a great community on your channel and it's time to pat yourself on the back our friend! You are a wonderful man.
A Rock Star once said:
"If at the gates of heaven a man is judged by the friends he keeps, I am the luckiest man to face that judgement"
Stay strong our friend, so sorry for your loss🙏💙❤️.
Now get back out there and do what you do best. Freddie and Christine will be reunited soon. 🤞💙❤️🚐🚐
🥰🥰🥰🥰👊👊👊👊🚐🚐
Blimey. That's not what we wanted to see. Hope Freddie rides again soon from his new French base. 😢
Thank you, hopefully Freddie will ride again...fully fixed. Many thanks again and all the very best, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐
Hello to you both just watched this vid omg not again with the engine I hope it gets sorted at least you got the fire out quick could of been a lot worse and hopefully not done to much damage sorry I haven't commented for a while as you know with everything going on here I have fallen behind again but I will catch up on your vids very soon well you both take care and you know we are here if you both need a chat ok all the best love Jamie Tina Andrew and Harvey ❤️👍
Hi there Jaime and Co, we hope this find you all well! Yes, we know how busy you are, no worries mate. Hopefully we'll get it a sorted, there's more damage than we first thought unfortunately, but Freddie is in safe hands👍.
Thank you for your kind words of encouragement and support, they're truly appreciated by us both as always. You all take care and sending you much love and hugs back at you. 👍💙❤️🚐
@@adventurevanfreddie ow god that's all you need let's hope he will be back on the road soon and you can enjoy many more adventures in him and your very welcome anytime I know I can't help financially but now having to pay for a new car to it's quiet a hard time and with me not working cause of me leg it's even harder but we will get there and always here for you even for a chat you all take care much love to you both
@@theellmersadventures thank you for the kind words Jaime. You hang in there, life has a way of working out! We wouldn't expect you to help financially our friend, you have to look after yourself and your family. We hope it all works out for you. Much love and hugs, Tony and Claire.
RUclipsrs Camper vibe, went thru a total mechanical breakdown
a couple of years ago, also in Spain, they may have useful advice?
Hi Richard. Yes, I remember their troubles very well indeed, that's why I (Tony) insisted that the van only be taken to a reputable garage. Many thanks for taking the time to leave the informative comment, it's very much appreciated. Take care and all the best, Tony and Claire.
With all these things the main thing is you're OK.
Indeed, you're absolutely right. Many thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave the kind comment. All the best, Tony and Claire.
Absolutely gutted for you's ....... Absolutely gutted ! I'm very happy you are both o.k though because that's all that matters ❤💙 ! Claire , I have bad i.b.s too but please don't stress and smile at the positives , being that you are well and still here , you too Tony ! Its only a vehicle and can/will be repaired . Set up a go fund me and I as well as others I'm sure that love your content will get Freddie rolling again 😁💪. Do not be embarrassed as lots of you tubers have patreons and buy me a coffee etc , you guys don't. Why for the life of me I don't know !! Everything will be fine 🙂 😉 . Now have a good stiff drink 🥃🥃🥃 and smile 😂 ! Let us know the outcome and price of repair. Take care , smile , and celebrate being OK and opening your eyes every morning 🌄. The rest is trivial ! As always Slàinte 🥃🥃🥃❤️💙
Hi Steven, hope you're well buddy.
Indeed, we are both safe and sound thank you and like you say, that's all that matters, the rest is all...nuts and bolts and the odd electrical loom👍💙❤️. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement reference to Go Fund Me, however, we've got this one this time. We may look to add Buy Me A Coffee in the future vids and if people still enjoy the channel, they will be able to donate there🤔. It just couldn't of happened at a worse time, now living on a lot less than the minimum wage. Still, we have each other and the kind comments we've received is so, so uplifting👍💙❤️. Sorry to hear that you also have IBS, a horrible undiagnosed illness. Claire is OK now👍.
Anyway Sir, Freddie will ride again, we have an important rendezvous to make in Scotland!!👍💙❤️🏴.
Thank you so much as always, we both truly look forward to reading your comments, your definitely a big part of this channel. All the very best and Slainte🥃🥃, cheers.
Yeah, I've suffered from bad I.b.s for 30 years ! Horrible , at times life spoiling disease. Glad you are both upbeat . Definitely set up buy me a coffee or let me know a way I can personally help . I would really miss A.V.F so its important for me to help 😊👍. Take care and still looking forward to you guys hopefully coming to say hello when you are in Scotland 🤞 . Stick in 💪🍻🥃🥃🥃
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Thanks Martin, we're still a little 😪😪😪😪. All the best.
What a shit few weeks guys!!
Gutted about Freddy, for god sake get a go fund page up id support yu again. Yr followers will help.
Claire pls don’t allow him to go into prostitution as he would end up with an empty packet of hula hoops!!!( i wouldn’t get that)
Keep fighting.
Good luck and tons on love from us lot.
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Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement, and thank you for the kind words of wisdom reference myself prostitution comment, I tend to agree😂; I don't want to find myself in more negative equity😂🤣..
Haha, we may look to Buy me a Coffee in the future to help maintain the channel, however, we will try and get ourselves out of this mess this time....but thank you so much for your kind gesture👍.
Yep, we'll keep fighting, life on the road👍.
Many sincere thanks again and all the very best. Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐. Take care.
@@adventurevanfreddie send me the link pal or what you do I’m a bit on a dinosaur and dont know what that is but ill give it a go.👍the coffee thingy.
@@Garncec Thanks buddy, however, we have not set anything up yet lol. Something maybe for the future.
Hi.
If you do buy me a coffee I would gratefully buy you a couple to help towards getting Freddie back on the road and hope other would do the same because I would miss your vlogs if you where to loss him for ever
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That's incredibly kind of you, thank you so much for your kind words of support and positivity. We'll get ourselves through this, however, Buy me a Coffee, maybe something we consider for the future. Again, our sincere thanks, glad you're here along for the ride. Take care and all the best, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐
Not in the best of health. Two years ago it would have been covid, just sayin 🤔
Sorry to hear this David! 🤔
peugeot problems, same as renault get a merch
Yep, made of plastic! Maybe the next one will be a Merc. Many thanks for watching, Tony and Claire.
Really sorry to hear your latest news especially as you’ve recently made a life changing decision involving adventures in Freddie . As this was filmed some time ago I assume you are back home safe and sound and you are both well. I’m used to you cheering me up on a Sunday night and now I feel it’s us who need to cheer you both up. Hope things were not terminal but if you do need any help whether financial or otherwise you only need to ask. 😂😂Al. ❤❤❤🚐
Hi there Al, we're all back now but there are still a few fixes to make. Freddie is alive though, but at a very hefty cost. 😂, yes indeed buddy, we definitely needed cheering up, a horrendous experience.
That's an incredible and very kind gesture Al, thank you so much, you're kind words of support are much appreciated by us both. Hopefully we'll be fully back on the road soon. Many thanks again. Tony and Claire.👍💙❤️🚐🍻
@@adventurevanfreddie Thanks for getting back, very pleased you both ok and Freddie will be back.
Look forward to catching up as and when you get back on the road. Take care of yourselves and don’t lose that sense of humour, it’ll get you through most things 😁Al
Life does throw us some curveballs doesn’t it 🙁 best wishes to you both x