A Beach Nightmare: our Motorhome Stuck on Sand
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- In this video, we'll discuss how to avoid a motorhome getting stuck in sand. We'll cover things like sand safety, how to get out if you get stuck, and how to prepare for a sand emergency.
Yeah right!!! just do the exact opposite of everything we do and you will be just fine.
This is our third incident of getting our van stuck, you would think we would learn... and actually we do
1, muddy pitch ~ wont do that again
2, a big hole in a field ~ wont do that again
3, A sandy beach ~ wont do that again
however we cant promise we wont drive it off a cliff, or into the sea etc etc etc
We are Overlanders at heart... with a vehicle more suited to a weekend at the club campsite in whitby
Please Subscribe to follow us, we aren't always this disaster prone, but we are excelling ourselves currently
Oh my! What a kerfuffke! We got stuck in the soft sand on the Bay of St Tropez, but luckily our rubber mats got us out. You certainly had a saviour with the winch guy, but Slaw was on the edge of his seat shouting at you! Stop driving! Just let him pull you out!! I’ve not seen him so animated for a while 😂 Thanks for the entertainment 🎉
😂😂😂 loving the image of Slaw yelling at us!
We are starting to think we are just one big teachable moment in this trip 😂
Just watch what we do very carefully and then do the opposite 😂
Hope your French trip is going well, looks gorgeous on the vlogs ❤️
If you ever get stuck again let the tyres down by around 80% of their normal pressure. Obviously they'll look very flat but provide huge amounts of grip with so much less air in them. I've used this method many times with great success. I should say it's just the driven (fronts in your case) wheels you let down. Just be sure you have something to inflate them with.
Thanks everyone for watching!
It’s very embarrassing that this happened again! But we’ve learned our lesson about sand (and mud and holes)
Have you ever got stuck on the sand? Please let us know so we feel less stupid 🤦🏼♀️
Great Vlog. Love your editing style.
Stuck again. What you like. 😂x
@@KazynGarthAdventures thanks both, and thank you for watching. Hope you are both well and enjoying your travels
Entertaining as usual, lesson learned LOL...all terrain tyres next time.🚙
😂😂 yes he learned sand isn’t a good road surface. We need caterpillar tracks 😂😂
I recently got stuck on a site in the u.k ,I have now invested in.a set of max trax ramps and a heavy duty tow rope and a shovel, oh and Bf goodridge k02 tyres
Thank goodness for the guy with the winch.... I'm glad you got out, OK. Onwards with your journey making memories. One day you will laugh about these mishaps! ❤
We got lucky AGAIN!! 🤦🏼♀️
Thanks for watching guys xx
Oh dear!!! Paul what you like 😂...
When things happen it just gives you more stories to tell!!
Please don't get stuck in the sea next time!!
I just love how people always come to help, they are so kind..
It looks amazing where you are... the coming next video looks awesome so looking forward to see that...
Have a great time and stay safe.... xx
Hi Kim!!
Hope you are well.
He’s banned from going anywhere near water 😂😂😂
😂😂😂 that's hilarious number 3. The lengths you guys go to, to keep us entertained 😊. It is number 3 sp hopefully lesson learned and if not we will enjoy your mishap. Thanks for the entertainment 😂. But it is how you meet and find nice people in the world ❤
Hi Pam,
Well we are glad it makes good entertainment, we were sweating a bit with that one 😂😂
I’am beginning to think that this is just a way for Paul to strike up a bromance with the locals, and as Jeremy Clarkson would say “do manly things”.
All the best from Ireland 🇮🇪
Your comment wins 😂😂😂
We were deeper that that last summer on French beach. How we get out is . We do carry two timber pieces with us with us. 800 x 250 x 25mm approx. We also have grip mats . We put timber under jack and jack up wheel . Then put our leveling ramp under the wheel so am going to drive down it . lower and remove jack . Drive down the ramp onto timber or grip mat slowly. Stop before of the end and put the other bit of wood so you can drive on to that and so on . Works for us every time . Hmmm Why did I not learn the first time Sounds familiar!
Oh yes ! We need to learn but it's all part of the adventures 😁 great advice on how you get yourself out of those little situations, we will have to get some planks, or possibly tow a crane with us 😂 safe travels and mind that sand !!
Another fantastic video ❤ We were on the edge of our seats watching you get winched our 😱 Laughed our loud at "mansplaining" Gary does this ALL the time 😂 looking forward to the next one already!! Xxx
Thanks Both!!
The mansplsining that goes on when he’s cocked up is impressive 😂😂
@@redsgotravels 😂😂😂
Happens to us all, I now walk where I want to park to check it's ok, plus walk where I leave to check I have not left anything behind. Luckily so far it's never happened again for me. 🙂 🇫🇷
Yes! We’ve learned a fair few lessons the hard way! 😂 BUT it’s all part of the experience of living on the road we keep telling ourselves
Thanks so much for watching
Nightmare! Glad you got sorted! Ace video and that chap was right, stay off the sand 😅😅
Thanks 😊
We have confirmed for everyone that’s it’s not a suitable surface 😂😂😂😂
@@redsgotravels 😁😁😁😁
you did it again, three times... it is really nice to follow you two, i am planning the same thing, bud from me to you, keep the wheels on the road
Ahhh I know! The shame of doing it 3 times 🙈 we are getting better at knowing what’s NOT for driving on thought!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
Corrin & Paul
@@redsgotravels , i did the same thing twice... and than never again, i know as ex truck driver the feeling ;-) it was very fine to see you're travel, thanks
As others have said, get a couple of sturdy planks .. and a long handle spade/shovel .. it does seem we'll c a repeat b4 the end of your travels 😁😁 .. have fun
We will be adding those items to our equipment 😉
We are being very careful now, we don’t want another repeat 😂😂
These videos get better each time!
Thanks Rory , much appreciated, more to come and hope you enjoy ☺️ your comments are much appreciated
Right you two….. no more dramas please as we can’t handle the stress 😂😂😂 The beach locations you have found are incredible. Happy travels. Irvine & Karen
😂😂 we PROMISE we are going to be good! Our blood pressure can’t take another winch out situation.
Thanks both
Corrin & Paul
Your motorhome have a faulty design which is found in every motorhome ,the wheels have to be bigger and all terrain A/T tyres , do not confuse with M/T mud tyre , the axle have to be wider , that can be fixed with spacers , ideally tyre size should be 315/70/17 the rim width 8.5 , if you look at the height and the the width of your vehicle you will notice that it have smaller tyres than most of the smaller vehicles like the SUV or 4 wheels drive on the road
Thanks for the info 👍
There is always someone behind the wheel that does not listen! He will do it again soon 🤣
He has been warned 😂😂😂
Your having a fab time, love it. Stay safe and keep the vlogs coming xx
Thanks Lynette, yes apart from the odd mishap we are have the best time of our lives ❤️❤️ thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
You are finding some fantastic looking spots, love Greece so cannot think of any place better to get stuck.
Ah it’s perfect, Greece is an amazing motorhome destination, only been here on package holidays and cruise before. We will definitely be back, so much to see. Thanks for watching both xx
We are loving this series with so many tips for future travel. We are missing the budget updates though, with the state of our pension pots we are really going to need to be cheap if we want to retire!
Awww thank you so much!
Don’t worry a budget week 6 round up is on the way!
We will be keeping you updated on the piggy bank situation 😉
So glad you are enjoying it and finding it useful!
We are having a blast and I can tell you that despite it being a ‘budget’ trip we are having the best time
Thanks for watching
Corrin & Paul
Omg Paul 😂 , are you guys going to make it back to the uk in one piece 😊… that beach looked stunning btw ❤
😂😂 we hope we can get back in one piece, however we’ve got a list of fixes as long as your arm to do, starting with new rear shocks 🙈
@@redsgotravels oh dear 🤦♂️ I guess it’s all part of the fun 😂 .. we are sat trying to work out what to do with our suspension 😊 I’ve got the parts but my jack won’t go high enough typically 🤣🤣 may have to go buy one tomorrow to get it done !! They joys hey x
The joys ... Is it for the front ? ... Do you need a spring compressor ... ? A bit of an awkward job, you'll end up carrying a full mechanics kit , ours is already growing 😂
@@redsgotravels ye I’ve got some strut spaces so only need to remove the struts and the bolt on top . Hopefully tomorrow I can get a decent jack and we shall be off up Scotlands west coast 😜
Nice, hopefully straightforward for you, the issue is height as you say to get the strut out, hope it goes well and safe travels to you all 🤠
That’s the second time you have been stuck you should start checking out any suspicious terrain you intend to camp on.
Great advice, unfortunately we got stuck a total of three times !! Hopefully won't happen again 🤞
I couldn’t see but did you lower your tyre pressure right down to say 10 psi when you tried to get out on your own?
No we hadn’t, unfortunately our tyre inflator wasn’t working so had nothing to re-inflate with. Got new one now though 👍
Omg you have made me laugh 😂
It was fun, we always push the boundaries and Paul gets a telling off... 😂 But travelling to where we do, we are going to get little hiccups ! Keep on laughing 😁😁 thanks for the comment, much appreciated
I would have had a nervous breakdown if that was me 🤣🤣
Mud : plastic trax
Sand. : Trax , winch, blocks wood, jack .
Sea : water wings , snorkel , air bags😅😂🤣😭😭😏🙂
The perfect answer Adrian!! Thank you! 😂😂😂😂
Wow what are you guys like hehe?? But at least you try & get to a better viewing point I'm assuming that's why you end up getting stuck you just want to be in the best spot as possible hehe? And let's face it you have been very lucky with other motorhomes who are there to help you else you would be shafted!!! 😬🙄 Love you videos & everyone I've seen so far you get stuck?? 😆👌🏻👍🏻
You are exactly right!
We get into these messes because we push and test the boundaries to getting the best park ups, sometimes it works… other times there will be winches involved 😂😂😂
@@redsgotravels well if you don't try you'll never know? And what I mean by that is get the vest viewing spot going even if you get stuck hehe?? 😆👌🏻👍🏻😁
@@davelawrence594 we pledge to continue to push boundaries 😂😂
Ooops 😮
Indeed oops
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How far on the soft sand did you drive? 😂I can laugh I’ve been stuck three times. None my fault of course! 😉😂
He actually got surprised far on soft sand!
I’m glad we aren’t the only ones 😂😂😂
Thanks for watching and thank you for your comment 😁
@@redsgotravels I always check now on any surface not tarmac. If I can leave a footprint, it’s a NO! 😆
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You should be crying 😂😂
unlucky..... im an ex fire fighters and was taught never, ever to take a fire truck off hard standing - we would get charged for taking it on the sand. just saying.
The days of being charged are long gone, it's just a verbal warning these days ! 😂 A wrl is a bit heavier along with the lacon, LPP and combi gear, but alas if we don't push the boundaries we never know our limits , a problem remains a problem if it remains unsolved, adapt and overcome was the words of wisdom to my watches 👍 thanks for the comment, much appreciated, Paul ( 30 years in the job ) now retired 🤠
@@redsgotravels ah cool respect.... it was always a bit different in the valleys where there are more rebels. in hampshire it was slave labour loool - fwiw I did 23 years (and then sacked but thats anther story) .... im am kind of retired now after a second career in the creative industries ... I agree with adapting thats the only way - peace (and safe travels)
You have been Stuck twice now
Just don't park near any water
😂😂 we promise we will avoid all bodies of water
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you poor man
A creature of habit unfortunately… 🫣 been good since tho 👍🙂