I'm driving from the UK to the Arctic (Disaster) - Part 1
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- Опубликовано: 3 фев 2024
- Well it's finally here. Van life on a new level. I'm driving my self built camper van from the UK to the arctic circle. It's been an idea I've had for years, but only in the last 6 months has the planning become a reality.
Talking of planning, I've prepared the camper van but I haven't planned the route or any destinations. I'm just going to hit the road, drive north and see what happens. That's the spirit of adventure right?
In this episode there is a huge disaster though. And it leaves the future of the trip in jeopardy. I genuinely don't know what to do at this point and I'm considering getting the boat home and starting the trip again next winter... Fingers crossed I can continue.
I hope you enjoy the start (and possibly the end) of this van life, arctic road trip series! Thanks for watching!
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You could take another option and head south (south of France or Italy) where the heater isn’t as important. Stay safe Adam!
Truma should be coming out with a replacement unit. Especially as thousands are watching.
Truma, we are watching. Signed, possible future customer (currently deciding between autoterm, Truma and eberspacher)
I did notice she seemed to want off the phone as quick as possible 😂
@@DubslagI think he edited half the convo out as there was a clear break in the footage. It was probably a long call of humming and hawing.
They SHOULD be saying they’ll have a new unit to install if it’s an intermittent fault.
Imagine if it was a research expedition and the company said “think about cancelling”
Not good
Yeah I edited the conversation down, she was really helpful on the phone. The suggestion was that if no one could help in Europe, that I went back to the UK where they’d look at it for me
@@Adz you could do with a backup of some sort for trips like this.
Good old log burner
They should send you a new one if its a fault.@@Adz
I had the same issue, you need a slow blow/time lag fuse. It’s placed at the bottom of the motherboard when you remove the two plastic covers. Had me stumped for weeks!!
Bumping this so you see it
@adzentures
@Adz
And get a backup diesel heater :)
Bump
Remember its not the destination that makes these trips memorable, it's the journey. Ready for the next instalment.
I am really impressed by how you have kept your cool with this setback - on camera at least! Although it is really tough on you, the reality of it all makes compelling viewing and I am sure that if anyone can sort it you will. What a Brit!
Blessing in disguise. You needed a backup heater regardless. Better that happened early than later to get you thinking about contingency. It's just a challenge to overcome.
If you have twice as much cable length as required, I would cut both in half, double up the wires. This will significantly increase the load they can take and reduce the resistance. Worth a try? Even if you don't have double what you need, I'd cut the cables to the correct length.
Hey Fella, get a pint on me. And the further North you go, you'll be lucky to get a pint for £10!! Take care & all the best. 🙂
Thanks mate! Definitely needed after this 1st night 😂😂
Oh what a nightmare😢 I've done the trip up through Denmark , then Sweden and north and across to Norway and up to the Arctic circle, and its truly epic, but i did it in the SUMMER! ☀️ Amazingly beautiful, with all day sun! Doing it in the winter, you are an absolute hero! But i have, over the years, and many many trips learned that every dammed thing that can go wrong WILL go wrong. Like other comments, i have every kind of backup imaginable, multiple batteries , multiple heaters, multiple torches and extra solar as well. I've learned the more we rely too much on tech, the more vulnerable we are. Best of luck, I'm sure you will get there and cant wait to see it all ❤
The way that guy slammed the cable down on the counter......classic. viva le france
Hi Adz. I did the same route you are planning on taking a couple of years ago up to the west coast of Norway where i live now. I did it in my old vw t5 which had been my work van for the previous 10 years with my girlfriend next to me and my cat in the back of the van lol. Took us 3 days with very little rest stops but was in november so better weather. Youre a brave man taking this on at this time of year. The weather up here is no joke and like i say im on the west coast which is way warmer than where you are planning on going. Youve chosen the hardest time of the year to do it weather wise. You might find that you need a set of spiked tyres when you feel what its like getting over a mountain pass driving on ice. Also the cold is shocking when you havnt experienced it before so take precautions as needed. Ill be watching the rest of your journey for sure. Good luck fella.
watching with my eyes closed so it's 'the transporter' sequel where Jason Stathem goes on holiday in his camper.
Adam, sorry it’s not much but hope you can grab a warm drink. Been looking forward to this trip. I hope you are safe and looking forward to a new video and good news.
Thank you so much mate!
I’m driving to Europe in a few days via Calais, if you need anything parts wise bringing from the Uk I might be able to help
I totally feel ur pain my bro, u gotta keep ya head up man... we the subscribers aren't going to leave ya...
Good luck with the trip mate. Looking forward to following your adventures.
Absolutely gutted for you pal 😢 hopefully u get it sorted all that hard work getting the van ready will pay off in the end 🤞
Mate, feel your pain, really hoping that you managed to get this sorted, good luck mate look forward to hearing how you got on
When things start going wrong ,maybe take it as a warning Adam, smart guy,van looks brilliant, can't wait to see this adventure but do it safely .
Wow!!
So Stoked that your taking on this adventure. Hope your heater gets sorted quick and your back on the road.
Safe travels 👍🏻
Been waiting for this . Safe travels adz ✌🏻
Love the humour.
The inside looks perfect, very cozy. thx for the vid🚐
What a bummer.
All the best Dude, I'm lookin' forward to this Trip
Gutted for you mate.
Been looking forward to following your trip, cant imagine how you must be.
Be positive, whats not to be is not to be.
Whats next.
I look forward to seeing you get the van fixed and your next episodes. Stil lots to explore without freezing.
Hope u get it sorted mate! Look forward to seeing the adventure continue next week hopefully. 🤘
Noooooooo! I started off this video so excited and ended it like 😫😫😫 Gutted for you that your trip has started off this way! So much hard work and time has gone into getting the pigeon ready for its migration to the arctic. Hope you manage to get it sorted 🙏
Man I felt your pain watching this and I know you would have edited so much frustration and heartache out of the final video, I hope whatever the decision you make take the one that keeps you most safe !
That thermal blind looks ideal
I was thinking the same, I wonder where it’s from
There’s a link to it in my build video description (previous video to this one). I’ll show it properly in an episode soon too
Aww bless you. We recently had issues with our diesel heater (fixed now) but where you’re going….you can’t manage without heat. Hope it gets fixed properly and you can go 🤞🏻🤞🏻
Oh buddy!! Im so sorry. Hoping you've got things sorted 🙏
Adz. YOU CAN DO THIS. Your fanz need you ❤
Yes I've been waiting so long for this
Hope you get the heater sorted. Enjoy a pint or two on me to either celebrate or commiserate….
Wishing you every success in your adventure!
Thank you so much mate!
Thank you so much mate!
Should have bought a cheap chinese diesel heater. One point I would make is try connecting the cables directly to the battery. Obviously with an inline fuse.
Yeah if I was going to the Arctic I'd definitely have a spare one installed say under one of the front seat so I don't have to rely on one heater.
Sod that. No way would I touch a cheap Chinese diesel heater for a life and death climate.
@@Conflictofinterest902 Mispronounced Adventures has been using his for years on his Arctic trips, been using mine for years in London, best £85 quid I ever spent on the van.
@@Quickblood1 fair enough, I’ve just seen hundreds of other comments about quality control issues and it’d be my luck that mine would be one that’s crap. lol
Yeah I think from what I’ve heard you can get good and bad ones and there’s no way to tell. I guess no matter what you have it’s always a risk
Aww man! ☹️ Hope it gets sorted, and hopefully see you next week 🤞🍻
Oh mate! You’ll find a way, you always do! 🤞stay safe
Hang in there dude. Everything will work out.
I have been up that end of Norway many times and at all times of the year, and believe me when I say, you do not want to do it without any heating. Just delay until you can get the problem fixed we all understand m8. Good luck Adz,
Best of luck mate 👍
Great video again!
Gutted for you mate, hope
You get it sorted and the trip can continue, been looking forward to this series beginning of the artic trip so fingers crossed you get the heating sorted, small gift sent to help 👍
Thank you mate, it’s much appreciated!
That's so frustrating Adam hope it gets sorted especially as it cost for the system. I fitted an Autoterm and touch wood it's been ok, always a worry about heating failing, safe travels.
Hope you manage to get it sorted so it’s working reliably - nothing worse is there 🤞
All the best, David 👍
Fingers crossed!
man, that sucks. Feel for you pal. All the prep and boom. I hope you get it sorted fella.
Gutted for ya fella, hope it all gets sorted.
Good luck Adz hope you get everything sorted. Make sure you keep the pigeon warm fella ! Soooo looking forward to your adventure
Hope you get it sorted soon
Hope you get sorted mate. Feel for you.
Really gutted for you, fingers crossed it gets sorted 🙏
Aww geezer, hope ya get it all sorted fingers crossed for ya pal, good luck 🤞
Trial and error
Can't wait for the upcoming videos
Bummer. I hope the situation clears up for you.
patience of a saint !!!
Where the seat in the back is, you should have put in a small pot bellied stove. I had one in an ambulance back in the 90's and it was considerably smaller than your van in the back. Modern stuff is wonderful, and then it goes wrong! Good luck mate and keep us informed please..............
Good luck matey stay safe. See you in the next one 👍🤞🇬🇧
Mate I’m gutted for you 🤞🤞🤞🤞 you get it sorted and please stay safe
Travel south, through Germany across the alps, down into Italy and then along the Med into France then onto Spain. Warmer and fantastic scenery. Plans change, roll with it, there will be another opportunity to go to the arctic and do it safely. Happy Travels!!
Not good news. I'm so glad it happened before you went further north. Stay safe xx
What a nightmare, sorry you having this hassel mate, fingers are crossed it all comes good
This heater problem is a very strong argument for redundancy. I spend half the year in the Arctic and would not go there with only 1 heating option.
Oh bjesus hope you het this sorted asap, need to see this trip out.
I must say things most be very stressful for you but you hang in there
Also
Best cliffhanger I’ve seen in ages lol
Well Done can’t wait to see what happens next
Keep it real mate, keep your spirits up 💪
Good luck Adz we're all with you buddy 🇬🇧🇬🇧👌
Thank you mate!!
That's tough man. I hope the situation improves.
Truma by name. Trauma by nature.
Good luck, Buddy.
😂
Ahhh mate, that's gutting. Really hope you get it sorted.
I have been looking forward to this trip since you announced it, it such a blow for the heater to cause problems at the beginning. I do so much hope that you get it sorted in France.
Thank you!
Sorry to see this Adz, hope you get it sorted so you can continue the adventure.
Thanks mate!
Think when I do my Van Conversion I will be spending a year in the UK first making sure everything is working correctly.
Hope you go mate but remember your life is worth more than a delayed journey.
Good luck.
That was crazy absolutely fantastic video buddy💙💙
Having just been in Scotland in -10 in our van, I would head south if I was over there, the north looks beautiful but its dangerous.
You've probably sorted this out already mate, BUT there's ALWAYS another way.... keep on keeping on peace
Always pull the fuse on stuff if it does not work wait a few minutes and refit normally sorts most things
OMG! My mum used to have Camp coffee in 60 and 70s. Coffee essence I believe. Loving the Pigeon! Safe travels. 🏴🇮🇪🙋🙏🙂
Sincerely hope that you get this setback satisfactorily sorted.
Looking forward to this journey! Hope you get sorted sir 👍
Thank you. Fingers crossed!
Aww man. Hope you get this sorted. Looking forward to the trip. Ps, Stay safe man!!
Hope you can get it sorted pal not juat, so we can watch your journey but so you get the experience too. Good luck 👍
🙈🥶o no Adam, on a good note it’s at the beginning of the trip and yr not snowed in somewhere with no heat. Hats off to you with how you kept your cool trying to fix it through the night, you must of been cream cracked. Stay safe Adz. Maxx
Oh man, feel for you buddy. It’s always the same, you think everything is going to plan and you have checked everything is working ok and then things go wrong that you have no control over. Hope you get it sorted and make the ferry.
Just started watching and I’m already hooked 😂 good luck!
Good luck..
Hi Adz, I feel your pain. We have the same Truma D4E boiler and had the exact same issue in Scotland on the N C 500. What Truma don't tell you is that you only have so many reset lives, maybe 20, not sure. When youve used up your attempts, lives, the boiler shuts down and cannot be reset by anyone but a Truma dealer with a reset software computer. We had ours reset but the issue was the 12v supply. We fitted thicker cable direct to the batteries with a bigger fuse and so far so good. Please be sure it's working correctly before you continue. All the best
We feel your pain 😩 esp when you expect equipment to work. Eeeek! The impromptu cost of some of those electrical parts must've been eye watering 😵😫 keep your adventures going 👍 will be interesting to see what alternative heating/warmth options you use as back-up 🫡
A great first time to start watching👍🏻Deadpan humour😆 I love it. 'Camp' coffee being just one example. What a series this will be. Good luck 👍🏻
Chin up hunni I'm sure you'll sort it out. Have faith
Just remember the adventure is remembered on the things that challenge you and not the things that go right. It’s all part of the journey and story 👍🏼
Very true mate. Wouldn’t be an adventure in the same way if it all went smoothly!
Mate! What a nightmare, hope you manage to get things sorted!
Hope all works out,if not come home and do a Scotland coastline trip trial run to rest the heater and the van.Good luck👍
Subbed! Great entertaining stuff happening here. Great travels dude!
Have a awesome trip bro bit skint but hopefully should get you a few extra miles 😊
Sorry mate. I’ve only just seen this! But thank you so much!
Thanks
Thank you mate!
The Arctic Van Gods are testing you Adz...hold fast mate.
My mate installed the Trauma heater 😂 in his van and had lots of trouble with it, something wrong with the motherboard.
He swapped it out for a Chinese heater and that's been fine. 👍👍 Safe travels.
YES MATE!! Been looking forward to these videos, what a start you’ve had 🫣 You know it’s been a rough day when you’re on the nourishment milkshakes 😂😂 all the best mate, hopefully things go smoothly from now on
Haha I think I need the old milkshake coffee from Maccy D’s!
Not sure how I stumbled on your channel but I am glad I did. You seem to have the same luck as me.
Stick with it, you're gonna do this 💪
Thank you! Fingers crossed!
Great video mate, I’d love to do this trip one day, hats off to you fine sir, 👍
Hi
You have a long journey ahead to find out if the heater has an issue. Get a small electric heater and then you have the option of using it on hookup at a campsite. You can determine that everything is ok before you are too far. If you can’t make it then do a tour of the southern parts of Norway and Finland. If you have the option of hookup plus the vans heaters and the right outdoor gear you will be fine. People make it to the arctic circle in tents. Also get a winter mountain four season sleeping bag.