Lost My 'W' FOREVER! - Habitation Result + Van Clean

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  • Опубликовано: 21 авг 2023
  • Van lost it's po"W"er so new badges are fitted and a good thorough clean including the results of a recent habitation check ( A Detailed examination and check over of the living area of your van ) are the highlights of this weeks video
    Here's the link to the REMAPP Video if you are interested - • Motorhome REMAPPED !! ...
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  • @sylviapage8572
    @sylviapage8572 10 месяцев назад +1

    That’s really made me want to clean my van. It’s great having somewhere like that to wash your van. Our drive is on a bit of a slope so a ladder wouldn’t be very safe but there’s no excuse for not cleaning the rest of it! It’s not too bad but it needs to go on to my to do list. Thanks for sharing another interesting video.

  • @sheilahowse6880
    @sheilahowse6880 10 месяцев назад +1

    Lovely job a man with pride in his van

  • @paulreyland9671
    @paulreyland9671 10 месяцев назад +1

    Watching this video, I noticed your driver & passenger door step carpets, never seen them before. So found some on the internet & ordered them, arrived & fitted, very pleased. We enjoy your videos & love the dogs

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      hi paul yes when we got the van the first thing i noticed and liked were those step carpets , glad you like yours and thanks for watching our videos
      all the best
      mike & kirsty

  • @G.J..Journeys
    @G.J..Journeys 10 месяцев назад +1

    That's one good looking spotless campervan Mike. Well done 👍Graeme

  • @stephenhayward6445
    @stephenhayward6445 10 месяцев назад +1

    😂😂😂 I don't know how you move along the road with a tiny 160 bhp, you need a whooping 100 bhp like us😂😂, I do like the way you are constantly on top of you van and it shows it's still like brand new, I service our van on time every time never miss, everything works on our van and I mean everything, but I must admit at 27 years old I don't worry about marks scratches etc , so I'm happy to take it anywhere, through bushes etc, but you do a great job on yours and if you want it to last for 27 years keep it up, another enjoyable vlog keep them coming 👍

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад

      hi stephen yes i do love a clean van i always try and keep on top of the jobs , your van is doing brilliant & never realised its 27 yrs old ! i bet you know it inside and out , every rattle every noise and where and why it’s doing it etc , i did notice a whining noise coming from passenger side but realised it only happens when kirsty is sitting there 😂🤣
      thanks again for watching and commenting , safe travels
      👍

  • @Scud_and_thesTig
    @Scud_and_thesTig 10 месяцев назад +1

    She scrubs up well 😂👍💙❤️

  • @gallivantinggalantes
    @gallivantinggalantes 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Mike, wow that was hard work but you were left with a sparkling clean van. Well done. Xx

  • @gdreading9088
    @gdreading9088 10 месяцев назад +1

    You can clean our motorhome any time Mike . . . Good video, thanks.

  • @peterneal7160
    @peterneal7160 10 месяцев назад +1

    I did all the 'Spring Cleaning on our Motorhome in July before we went on Holiday to Somerset and Dorset! Took a lot longer than yours but looked great too!! :-)

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      hi pete , cant beat a sprint clean ! Just hate doing it 😂
      well mine took 2 hrs in total , started at 7.30 am and was done by 9.30 , just on film it was 15 mins

  • @ericlacey6593
    @ericlacey6593 10 месяцев назад +1

    Well done Mike a good job and van looks great . Hard work but very satisfying when it’s done,take care 🚐👍

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад

      thanks eric yes i do love a clean van , kirsty never helps me clean it though it’s about time she got her hands wet too! 😂👍 take care
      mike & kirsty

  • @grahambaker2572
    @grahambaker2572 10 месяцев назад +1

    Your a braver man than me using a pressure washer on your van ,

  • @karllake8976
    @karllake8976 10 месяцев назад +1

    I personally wouldn’t use a pressure washer especially near the roof lights and any where a cable goes in it’s so easy to start getting water ingress

  • @GedandMichele
    @GedandMichele 10 месяцев назад +1

    Can't believe I've just watched someone clear their van but I do enjoy your vlogs. I'd considered a coating for my new van with a ceramic or silicone coat but after trying Turtle Wax Hybrid Solution Ceramic Spay Coating, I think its an excellent low cost DIY solution

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад

      thank you , i’ve watched videos of a plumber under a sink fitting pipes for ages and wonder what on earth i’m doing ! it’s funny how we watch these videos , still , lots of rubbish on tv ! yes that turtle wax was recommended , good stuff
      thanks for watching our videos

  • @paullawrence8572
    @paullawrence8572 10 месяцев назад +1

    Lovely job Mike!😊👌

  • @HappyPlaceDiaries
    @HappyPlaceDiaries 10 месяцев назад +2

    Real nice job.. your van looks great,. Love your attention to detail! Thanks for sharing

  • @suzybeetravels
    @suzybeetravels 10 месяцев назад +1

    Lovely bit of cleaning 😊 We really need to do ours but the weather hasn't been the best in the lakes lately 😂. Xx

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      i dread cleaning it 😩 so many little cubby holes everywhere and tiny places but it’s one of those things where once you finally get into it , you don’t stop 😂
      thanks guys safe travels 👍😀

  • @robertsavage7804
    @robertsavage7804 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Mike. It's so satisfying when the moho is clean. Nice that you have the space to get around yours. You made it look easy!

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад

      hi rob yes i do love a clean van , luckily i can use work car park for cleaning it , not east cleaning these vans!
      thanks again for watching & commenting
      mike 👍

    • @ericlacey6593
      @ericlacey6593 10 месяцев назад

      Well done Mike , van looks great. Hard work but very satisfying when it’s finished , take care 🚐👍

  • @philkirk5970
    @philkirk5970 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the video. Lovely to see your pride in the van. If you keep a medium sized unused paint brush in your glove box or door bin they are excellent for cleaning the dust off and around the dashboard. They are brilliant for getting into the crevices and awkward places.

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      hi yes love keeping the van clean , yes those brushes are great for getting in the air vents too , always difficult getting into those places with a cloth , thanks for watching the video
      mike 👍

  • @katerumens-vwt4blu295
    @katerumens-vwt4blu295 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hardwork getting frenchie glitter out of mats lol.. I did blu on Saturday took me hours. Great job xxx

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      hi kate yes lexi’s glitter is the worse 😩 xx

    • @katerumens-vwt4blu295
      @katerumens-vwt4blu295 10 месяцев назад +1

      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel haha bless her. hatti isn't bad but ellie... gish gets everywhere.

  • @PoshcatsCamping
    @PoshcatsCamping 10 месяцев назад +2

    Great work Mike, nice to get the badges sorted out. I missed our hab check this year. Just had too much going on and the dealer couldn’t fit me in. Van looks great 👍🏻 🚐💙 Trev

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      hi trev & sue , same with us we couldn’t get in either , 6 month wait so we used a local fella , we do love a shiny van don’t we 😀👍

  • @richardfletcher8274
    @richardfletcher8274 10 месяцев назад +1

    habitation check next week for us, going to Vantage for its first one , will have to your re watch your vlog on your visit and what to do to while away the time in Leeds

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад

      we tried to get booked in at vantage for the habitation at the peterborough show when we went to the vantage stand and julie said nothing available til october ! and that was in april ! so a local guy did it , leeds is beautiful ( and big ! ) we found some really nice places there and no shortage of places to eat

  • @seanlisasmohoadventures2975
    @seanlisasmohoadventures2975 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great job Mike 👍,building myself up to do ours when we get back from st Ives 😅🍻

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      thanks ! nothing like a clean van , better get that sponge out sean when you get back , all those flies on the windscreen , don’t forget the hoover 😂👍

  • @Northerntaff73
    @Northerntaff73 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great video as usual Mike, and the van looks spotless 👍. Is there a particular make of extendable car mop you’d recommend? Thanks

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      hi and thanks ,
      yes here’s the link to the one i used in the video -
      TANNESS Car Cleaning Brush | Microfibre Mop with Mittens | Car Wash Kit for Cleaning Van Truck Caravan | Scratch Free 2 x Mop Heads | 1 x Extendable Pole 60-106cm with 3 Sections Cleaning Products amzn.eu/d/iJJaILV

  • @richardfletcher8274
    @richardfletcher8274 10 месяцев назад +1

    be careful when power washing the van especially around the badges , i lost the letter T of the Ducato front wing , at first i thought somebody had nicked it but later realised it probably flew of when power washing, took me weeks to find a new badge especially it being a new x8 chassis and also they cost a small fortune , so lesson learned now i never power wash near the badges

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад

      yes they do come off pretty easy , love the x8 chassis especially the steering wheel , have always found the steering wheel a bit large on the older models

  • @debshamish6533
    @debshamish6533 10 месяцев назад +1

    Those replacement badges look spot on to me and I’m a Virgo 🤣 Could I just ask what the extendable washing brush / pad you use please Mike? Looks kinder to paintwork, rather than just a wash brush… Cheers, Debs 🚐

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      hi debs yes i love a clean van , ooh a meticulous virgo! well if you say the badges are straight then i believe you 😂 here’s the link to the exact extendable i used
      TANNESS Car Cleaning Brush | Microfibre Mop with Mittens | Car Wash Kit for Cleaning Van Truck Caravan | Scratch Free 2 x Mop Heads | 1 x Extendable Pole 60-106cm with 3 Sections Cleaning Products amzn.eu/d/dHPibcr

    • @debshamish6533
      @debshamish6533 10 месяцев назад +1

      That’s great, thank you Mike, much appreciated - I’ll get one ordered 👍
      @@TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel

  • @leighlagden7712
    @leighlagden7712 10 месяцев назад +1

    When you wash the roof have you thought about an attachment brush that turns with the pressure ,in a circle motion to help you clean the roof . Love the videos

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад

      i looked for one a while back and found 2 , 1 was really cheap looked flimsy and the other was really really expensive , good idea though it would work a treat thanks 👍😀

  • @jeffshaw4553
    @jeffshaw4553 10 месяцев назад +1

    Nice to see some one taking good care of their van just bought our motor home few weeks ago we got fiat ducato life style 696 looks lovley what’s the benefits of having the remap??? Thanks
    Jeff

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад

      hi hope you enjoy your new van & can’t beat a nice clean one i always try to keep on top of it , the remap was to add a little bit more power when fully loaded , i travel with water tank full plus dogs etc & it also helped a bit with the MPG , not a huge amount just a bit
      thanks for watching the video
      mike & kirsty

  • @griswald7156
    @griswald7156 10 месяцев назад +1

    I use a wet wipe to get dusty gunk off of the wheels…its handy for an impromptu freshen up in between deep cleans

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад

      cant beat a clean van 👍😀

    • @griswald7156
      @griswald7156 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel you’ve got a great cleaning attitude.. you’re my role model now..a product list would be very helpful..

  • @michaeljohnson7009
    @michaeljohnson7009 10 месяцев назад +1

    Lovely job on the van Mike. When should I bring ours?😂

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      😂 that half killed me doing that , amazing how much there is to do when you really get into it 😩

  • @rodsmith7456
    @rodsmith7456 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Mike good job on the van looks great, do you have a link or product code for the 160 badge from Augustine Group please.

  • @kentish_karl8598
    @kentish_karl8598 10 месяцев назад +1

    Mike, what do you use on the acrylic windows, was it an APC or something more specific?

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад

      hi karl it was just your average window clean spray really bought from any store , nothing special , although i have soaked a cloth in rainguard before and gone over them with that then a dry micro fibre after to clear off the smears but when it rains it just beads and runs off 👍

  • @The-Salty-Bager
    @The-Salty-Bager 10 месяцев назад +1

    Lovely cleaning there Mike, your lucky to have use of a garage forecourt to clean your van on how did you manage that ?
    Out of interest who does your had check and what’s their charge?

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад

      the habitation was done by thetford caravan services i’ve used him for about 5 years now , the place used for cleaning the van is my work place i’m a car valetor by trade 👍
      thanks for watching the video

    • @The-Salty-Bager
      @The-Salty-Bager 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel didn’t realise that’s where you work I often drive past

  • @sammonks1258
    @sammonks1258 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Mike. What sort of bug remover do you use? Our van gets covered in loads of fly poop (we live on a farm) and washing doesn't remove it. Ta

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад +1

      i can imagine it’s difficult to keep it clean on the farm , here’s the link to the ones i’ve used over the years
      thanks for watching the video
      Smart Tech Car Care Super Pro Bug & Tar Shifter Sponge - Bug, Insect, Tar Removal Sponge amzn.eu/d/6AcjJq0

  • @carolynhaywood7701
    @carolynhaywood7701 10 месяцев назад +1

    Having my service, MOT and habitation tomorrow, fingers crossed it passes everything. I wish I could clean the roof of my van, it’s hit and miss with hose. I’m not good with heights and I’m only 5’4 so not easy.

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад

      hope it all goes well today ! fingers crossed 🤞 yes the roof is a pain to do definitely need ladders but can be dangerous

    • @carolynhaywood7701
      @carolynhaywood7701 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel thank goodness it passed on everything. They suggested looking for a mobile motorhome valet service person, so I think I’ll have a look for one.

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад

      @carolynhaywood7701 that’s great news 👍😀

  • @gavindrage3800
    @gavindrage3800 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great vlog Mike
    What was the company you got the badges from. Cheers

    • @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel
      @TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel  10 месяцев назад

      hi the badges came from a company called Augustin group in Handewitt , germany , thanks for watching the video
      👍

    • @gavindrage3800
      @gavindrage3800 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannelThanks

  • @jimjeffries8804
    @jimjeffries8804 10 месяцев назад +1

    Lovely job mike you can do mine anytime,but its not a w its an m,(oops sorry i pads upside down) ❤😂

  • @HitchUpAndTow
    @HitchUpAndTow 10 месяцев назад +1

    When are you fitting the Turbo badgers 😆

  • @griswald7156
    @griswald7156 10 месяцев назад +1

    Oil your locks and things after that high pressure hosing…

  • @CaravanWithThatYorkshireChap
    @CaravanWithThatYorkshireChap 10 месяцев назад +2

    Busmans holiday 😂