Vanlife @ 2211m - High up in the Mountains

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  • Опубликовано: 2 дек 2024

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  • @michaelschneider-
    @michaelschneider- 2 года назад +2

    +1.. Herr Greg ,,, you and the family are living large as the cliche goes. .. Beautiful video & sound track. .. Travel safe! .. Mike & Ingrid ... Vail, Colorado .. PS., Subscribed from the git-go when you were reseaching a build. .. A great tutorial for any van Builder/Buyer...

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад

      Thank you so much for your continunig support all through our journey from build to travels. It really means a lot to us to have you here. Thank you

  • @An.Individual
    @An.Individual 3 года назад +2

    I got a few travel ideas from this video. Thanks for posting.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      I can recommend any of these places to visit. We had so much fun 🤩

  • @Gallivantinggriffiths
    @Gallivantinggriffiths 3 года назад +1

    Kis in a sweety shop, that toboggan looked awesome, and well done conquering your fears on that trip up the mountain

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      It was great fun, even after 6 goes it still was a laugh 😂

  • @clairemurphy2363
    @clairemurphy2363 3 года назад +1

    Greg! That looks stunning! Now u have experienced snowy mountains... time to get some skis on 🎿

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      I’d be up for that, it’s on my bucket list 😃👍🏼

  • @WonderingWomble
    @WonderingWomble 3 года назад +2

    EPIC.. and I'm green with envy...

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      Hope you are well Kev and see you soon 👍🏼😃

    • @WonderingWomble
      @WonderingWomble 3 года назад +2

      Cheers Bud.. I will be at South Central on 31st Dec..

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      @@WonderingWomble we are doing a Brit stop for couple of days prior to that I can give you the details if you’re free?

    • @WonderingWomble
      @WonderingWomble 3 года назад +1

      YES.. will have to let ya no for def closer.. So WhatsApp me with details.. (will give me something to look forwards to)

  • @ianofsjkartwork
    @ianofsjkartwork 3 года назад +1

    That looks like amazing place Greg..........well explained and very enjoyable watch......your van doing you proud on them hills.........stay safe..........thanks for sharing

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      Considering we have now done 6000miles and entered our 14th country today the van has been really good. We had one breakdown where it threw the fan belt off. But Merc go us back on the road the same day. Within two hours. 😃

  • @suepaulbrown9512
    @suepaulbrown9512 3 года назад +6

    Amazing! Loved those mountain views, nice to see your faces! That Rob is such a bad influence taking you up the mountains. Having all the fun!

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      Yeah he’s got the devil in him, but such a good laugh 😂

  • @Nick-kn2os
    @Nick-kn2os 3 года назад +1

    Oh s-t f-- Brilliant piece of vid Greg looks absolutely stunning good on you both

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      I know it’s unlike me on camera but it’s real as it happened. 😂 thanks for watching

  • @Pugwash.
    @Pugwash. 3 года назад +1

    Fantastics views. As Slartibartfast would say: "It may disturb you. It scares the willies out of me."

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      That’s one of my favourite books I read as a kid. His name was originally going to be Phartiphukborlz but the BBC wouldn’t allow it to be broadcast. 😂

  • @DJRogEurotour
    @DJRogEurotour 3 года назад +1

    Just realised adrenalin is brown......Amazing footage as always and that final drone shot down onto the vans and into the valley, how you say... EPIC.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      I’m glad I upgraded the drone as you’ll see in later videos. The video it’s gets is really good now.

  • @Ribliam
    @Ribliam 3 года назад +1

    Loved watching this ,amazing scenery looking forward to more. Thank You.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      Thank you for such great feedback 👍🏼😃

  • @wrzlgummidge7663
    @wrzlgummidge7663 3 года назад +1

    Epic scenery! Thanks for taking us along. atb

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      Thank you very much for watching

  • @koiman1131
    @koiman1131 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely brilliant

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      Glad you liked it 👍🏼😃

  • @mellowretina
    @mellowretina 3 года назад +1

    Wow, that toboggan ride, instant bucket list.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      They were both great fun and not expensive at all.

  • @mikebourke1185
    @mikebourke1185 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely Tanfastik Well done 😍, what an Adventure..GREETINGS from IRELAND 😎

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      Thank you Mike, we have packed some stuff into this trip 👍🏼

  • @Rob.1340
    @Rob.1340 3 года назад +1

    Thank you. Brilliant. Great fun,great views. Stay well and safe travels. All the best. 👍🚐😎

  • @Lorrowen1
    @Lorrowen1 3 года назад +1

    Only one word phenomenal! Thanks for posting

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      That’s very kind, thank you for a nice comment. 😃

  • @padraigmitchell8264
    @padraigmitchell8264 3 года назад +1

    I could smell the vans clutches burning from here going up those mountains😄,great video keep them coming 👍

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      They did get put through there paces a bit and still higher ones to come.

  • @onemanandhiswhippet
    @onemanandhiswhippet 3 года назад +2

    Excellent video guys looks amazing up there 👍 take care 👍🙏❤️

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      We picked the perfect day to go and there is still bigger ones to come. 😃 Hope you are both keeping well.

  • @darklabelleather
    @darklabelleather 3 года назад +2

    Amazing video. Germany is gorgeous.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      Yes it does have some amazing places.

  • @manondeslauriers2645
    @manondeslauriers2645 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for that amazing video. I will go to the Dolomites for sure!!

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  2 года назад +1

      You would not be disappointed 😃

  • @peterbrockman161
    @peterbrockman161 3 года назад +1

    Wow!.... Just simply wow.
    Thanks Greg and Lou. 👍

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      I know 😃 amazing 🤩 and it gets better over the next few videos so stay tuned 👍🏼

  • @katcankan7129
    @katcankan7129 3 года назад +1

    Afternoon Greg, Lou & Rob. Wow, just wow. Amazingly beautiful, looks like fun 💜

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      Hello Kat, nice to see your comment here. Hope you are well.

    • @katcankan7129
      @katcankan7129 3 года назад +1

      @@GregVirgoe Yes thank you, I am well just & very busy. Plus the additional covid measures do take their toll on me.

  • @Lou_Sylw_Bulgarian_Rescue_Dogs
    @Lou_Sylw_Bulgarian_Rescue_Dogs 3 года назад +1

    Good work as usual Greg 👍 Well put together and you come across as a genuine and decent chap. All the best!

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      That very nice of you to say, thank you. 🙏🏼😃

  • @derbaschdler4410
    @derbaschdler4410 3 года назад +1

    We've been in Füssen in early June for an extended weekend just after the Neuschwanstein castle reopened for visitors. It was only the second time after 45 years for me visiting the castle although we just live 3 hours north of Füssen. I remembered everything being much bigger..... I had no idea back in June that by now I would actually own a MWB Sprinter and spend most of my after-work time converting it into a campervan. I really appreciate the work of you and so many other people showing how they converted a van in every detail. So I decided to do the insulation Greg Virgoe style with Kingspan boards rather than Armaflex, which seems to be the mainstream method in Germany. Thanks again!

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      It will give you far greater thermal properties as it’s a much better material and thicker of course 👍🏼😃

  • @WanderingWheelie
    @WanderingWheelie 3 года назад +1

    Great vlog. Loved the alpine rollercoaster, definitely on the list.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      It’s one to have a go on and so cheap too.

  • @colinpriestley4735
    @colinpriestley4735 3 года назад +1

    I love your posts, this one especially as I have a second home in Ober Bayern, 10 minutes from Lake Cheimsee. Keep safe and continue with your wonderful work. Servus.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      It’s a beautiful part of the world and one I will be coming back to explore more in the future. 👍🏼😃

  • @Professionalmoochers
    @Professionalmoochers 2 года назад +1

    We did one of those roller coaster rides in Churwalden, Switzerland a few months ago. Gets pretty hairy in places and the backdrop just finishes off the experience 👌🏼

  • @etches69
    @etches69 3 года назад +1

    Another awesome video guys! Keep enjoying it!

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      Thanks very much 👍🏼😃

  • @TheJeanGenius
    @TheJeanGenius 3 года назад +1

    What a brilliant ride... I was getting dizzy 🤣😵
    Keep on doing the great vlogs and stay safe 😊

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      Thank you very much Jeanie😊🙏🏼

  • @craigbaxter4842
    @craigbaxter4842 3 года назад +1

    Looks like someone had fun on the rollercoaster😎
    What an adventure, now head for the Stelvio Pass, now thats a fantastic road with one or two hairpins 🤨

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      We did the Stella pass after this one which was another amazing drive. 😃

  • @kenjohnson6784
    @kenjohnson6784 3 года назад +1

    One word, AMAZING😍.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      Thank you Ken

    • @kenjohnson6784
      @kenjohnson6784 3 года назад +1

      @@GregVirgoe you're welcome 👍 love watching your videos😁 living the best life.

  • @BigVanSmallWorld
    @BigVanSmallWorld 3 года назад +1

    19:30 oh st!t truck lol 😂 wasn’t me this time 👍🤓👍

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      I was waiting for someone to comment on me swearing. Exactly why I left it in. Thank you 🙏🏼😆😃

    • @BigVanSmallWorld
      @BigVanSmallWorld 3 года назад +1

      @@GregVirgoe I must say I was shocked 😮 😂👍

  • @denisecafferky2248
    @denisecafferky2248 3 года назад +1

    The tobogganing looked like great fun 😄. Mountain scenery absolutely stunning

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      It really was such a laugh. Glad you enjoyed it too 👍🏼😃

  • @campervanhygge
    @campervanhygge 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic vlog. Marvellous views, must have been a great experience. Thank you for taking us along.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      Yes it’s an incredible place and it’s just keeps getting better. 👍🏼😃

  • @ronbooth1382
    @ronbooth1382 3 года назад +1

    It looks like you had a fantastic time. Love the slide down the mountain. See you both soon, love to Lou.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      It was great fun 🤩 we were smiling the whole time. On our way back soon. Take care xx

  • @asif530
    @asif530 3 года назад +3

    Wow those views are amazing. Brings back memories of the time I spent living and working in Munich and taking a trip to the mountains. Great video.. Thanks

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      It really was an amazing place to take the vans. Stunning scenery 😃

  • @greenfrog58
    @greenfrog58 3 года назад +1

    Really great video! What a ride and filming ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🇸🇪

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching. 👍🏼😃

  • @christophermcrae3756
    @christophermcrae3756 3 года назад +1

    That looks mint Greg 👍

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      It was pretty amazing 🤩

  • @SimplyMotorhoming
    @SimplyMotorhoming 3 года назад +1

    Awesome Vid mate looking forward to the next installment, be safe

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      Thank you, it gets bigger and better in the next one.

  • @geoffcampbell7846
    @geoffcampbell7846 3 года назад +1

    Nice one Greg, Lou & Rob. Very entertaining vlog. Love the high passes. 👍

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it, we had so much fun 🤩

  • @slfbs
    @slfbs 3 года назад +1

    Wow Greg what a great video, really enjoyed that one, keep going guys and stay safe. Take care all. Cheers Sean 👍

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      Thanks fir great feedback. 👍🏼😃

  • @Trish-Dan
    @Trish-Dan 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant video 😃

  • @habib3616
    @habib3616 3 года назад +1

    Enjoy the life good luck

  • @woolleycodwanderers4833
    @woolleycodwanderers4833 3 года назад +1

    That was absolutely brilliant 👍 we thoroughly enjoyed it 👏👏👏 Lou was there and talking 🤗👍 and we got to hear your lovely laughter 😁👍 what a great way to start our day 👍 thanks guys 👍 😘🤗❤️👵🏼🐾🐾🤠 xxxx

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      Thank you both so much for always supporting our journey. Hope to catch up when we are back in uk. Take care 😘😃

  • @Scud_and_thesTig
    @Scud_and_thesTig 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic adventure episode. Plus a great drive and scenery 👍💙❤️

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching 👍🏼😃

  • @karlroyston8453
    @karlroyston8453 3 года назад +1

    Greg and Lou , you guys are definitely out there maxin out on the fun factor, that Toboggan ride looks awesome.
    The mountain view we're breathtaking, it looked like you were standing on top of the world, stay safe.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      It really did feel like we were on top of the world. But there is even bigger to come 😳😲😃

  • @richardday3079
    @richardday3079 3 года назад +1

    Looking forward to the next one Greg, looks amazing.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      The next few will be amazing. Been to some stunning locations.

  • @rjsmith26
    @rjsmith26 3 года назад +1

    Loving this trip Greg, keep on filming and enjoying!

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      Thank you very much Rob 👍🏼😃

  • @daviemclachlan
    @daviemclachlan 3 года назад +1

    Epic trip!

  • @wendychandler7262
    @wendychandler7262 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic inspiration, thanks for your time and effort putting this together

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching and for such a nice comment 👍🏼😊

  • @craster_van_kippers
    @craster_van_kippers 3 года назад +1

    I love driving those roads. But you know I suspected our brake discs. (I’ll send you a pic). We were lucky.
    We did toboggan at churwalden cost a hell of a lot more than 14 euros. I’ll be doing the German one next time.
    Those views look so different with the snow on.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      We could not have picked a more perfect time. Just had two days of snow on the hills then clear blue skies. It was a beautiful sight 🤩

  • @valerieredmond1150
    @valerieredmond1150 3 года назад +1

    Another little taste of jealousy there! Thanks for the end of November pick me up!

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      Places to pin for future trips 😃👍🏼

  • @ML-jr1yz
    @ML-jr1yz 3 года назад +1

    Haha...still in pain of too much laughing...amazing. thanks

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      I’m glad you enjoyed it, we had such a laugh making it.

  • @dorismosley2107
    @dorismosley2107 3 года назад +1

    That toboggan ride was mental 😆😂😟😳😖 😵 fantastic well done, I would have been screaming loudly all the way round with my foot firmly on the brakes same on the rollercoaster but it was great to see you going hell for leather 👏👏👏👏👏

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      Go fast or go home 😂😃 it was great fun 🤩 we did the first toboggan run 6 times in the end.
      Such a good laugh 😆

  • @remyllebeau77
    @remyllebeau77 3 года назад +1

    Have you ever travelled somewhere that made you not want to leave? Everything else being equal I'd have a hard time saying no to scenic areas that beautiful. Great video, Greg.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      Yes on our last trip ( I have kept the footage unseen) there was a small fruit farm high on the mountains overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in the distance and terraced into the hillside. Beautiful place. I says to Lou when we parked up. “I could happily live here” it just felt perfect.

  • @vanman_bavaria
    @vanman_bavaria 3 года назад +1

    Glad to see, that you had a good time here in Bavaria! Penser Joch is a pretty easy to drive mountain pass, albeit the view from the top is spectecular. Staying on top near the restaurant is actually not that great when it is cold, because it is a very windy place. The spot on the road down where you stayed is much better, I stayed there several times over the last years.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      Unfortunately the parking spot on the bend where you see us was also really windy and very exposed. After taking the drone footage we headed down to the small village below. You will see next time 👍🏼😃

  • @mmwaashumslowww7167
    @mmwaashumslowww7167 3 года назад +2

    What a brilliantly filmed adventure!. It really felt like I was doing the ride down watching this. You have chosen the best time to do all of this, as you never know when or where the next travel restrictions will happen. Amazing memories for you to look back on and beats the old ways of a photo album that said little, other than the fact it seems nice.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      I think we picked a good time. We have had no restrictions on travel and as it has been so quiet made the most of the time we had.

  • @sircaptainchaos2388
    @sircaptainchaos2388 3 года назад +1

    your like kids in paradice, i cant wait to get back over there just awesome. yeh for camping on the tops quite often you can not get back down the next morning, all adds to the adventure The last time i was there i was touring on my bike shame you havnt got yours with you

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      The weather forecast was perfect in terms of no snow or rain. It was very windy and cold though 🥶

    • @sircaptainchaos2388
      @sircaptainchaos2388 3 года назад +1

      Cracking video seeing you enjoying yourself

  • @PackTheVanAndGo
    @PackTheVanAndGo 3 года назад +3

    Epic memories from an amazing adventure! Can we go back and do it again?

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +2

      I was laughing all the time putting this one together. Anytime mate 👍🏼

    • @craster_van_kippers
      @craster_van_kippers 3 года назад +2

      I love driving those roads. And now with hindsight, you’ve seen my brake discs. How they didn’t completely fail…

    • @PackTheVanAndGo
      @PackTheVanAndGo 3 года назад

      @@craster_van_kippers Yep those brakes of yours were not epic mate

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      @@craster_van_kippers I can’t believe they passed it’s last service and MOT 😳🥴

    • @craster_van_kippers
      @craster_van_kippers 3 года назад +1

      The main dealer said they were “lipped”. I thought I’d changed them but it turned out that was my other van. They failed 9 months after mot.

  • @TheWrinklyNomads
    @TheWrinklyNomads 3 года назад +1

    Hi Greg,
    Great video, thank you.
    Do you think those mountains would be doable in an 8mtr motorhome...?
    Thanks again, Steve

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      That pass is doable. There was a Concorde A class came up after us.
      The Sella Pass another great one has coaches going over it so no problem. The roads are very good to be honest.

    • @TheWrinklyNomads
      @TheWrinklyNomads 3 года назад

      @@GregVirgoe - Thanks for info Greg.
      We’ll be looking at doing that trip as well.
      All the best
      Steve

  • @hgglass8905
    @hgglass8905 3 года назад +1

    Enjoy listening Looks amazing beautiful,Where are you we are in Poland on our travels at the moment very cold -5 a lot of snow .

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      We are back in the UK now in time for Xmas 🎄

  • @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204
    @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 3 года назад +1

    cool vid keep up good vid on you travels thanks lee

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching Lee 👍🏼😃

  • @kevgermany
    @kevgermany 3 года назад +1

    Seeing the half an hour poster at the end got me thinking.
    I need a three month version. Still haven't finished my build yet and it's been over a year.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      Ours took well over a year as well. It’s a lot of work but the rewards are amazing 🤩

    • @kevgermany
      @kevgermany 3 года назад

      @@GregVirgoe so we see 😁😁😁

  • @CianArranEoin
    @CianArranEoin 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant !!!

  • @whu58
    @whu58 3 года назад +1

    Great visual shots, whats your plans for christmas Greg?...........I can see you wanting to ski in this area.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      I would love to go skiing but Lou is not a fan of the cold. We plan to be home with family in the UK for Xmas 🎄😃

  • @placestosea
    @placestosea 3 года назад +1

    thanks for posting, takes me back to when we drove that road. hopefully we will get back there one day. one of favourite spots in europe. Doing a light weight van build pays off when you adventure into the mountains. Do you have any issues with the pressure drop on things like toilet/tanks etc?

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      Small lightweight van is the way to go for mountains. Our big old us is all of its 3.5T but she did well.
      Bottles of drink were bulging 😳 but luckily all our water tanks are vented so no issues there. 🙏🏼😃

  • @FreeBirdUKVanLife
    @FreeBirdUKVanLife 3 года назад +1

    Great fun...

  • @kevgermany
    @kevgermany 3 года назад +1

    No way I'm getting in a chair lift again. Scares me. Even worse on the way down. Cable cars as well.
    The Sommerrodelbahn is really good fun, though. Got caught like you - not like a bike where you control the bank, so as it banks you can be caught off guard and out you go.
    Good to be reminded of summer, blowing a gale and snow here😡

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      Winter is definitely upon us now. To think that was only a month ago and we were still in T shirts.

    • @kevgermany
      @kevgermany 3 года назад

      @@GregVirgoe comes very quickly here. There's a German bank holiday at the end of October, within a week of that it usually goes from OK or better, to winter.

  • @snoman1999
    @snoman1999 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant Guys
    Really taking us back to our trips in that region..
    You and Rob are like 2 kids in a sweetie shop 🤣
    Looking at yr Insta you've already left that area but yr ever back id defo check out the Stelvio Pass made famous by Top Gear.. Really fascinating area as yr in an out of 3 countries in an hour or so and the views down the pass are well worth it 🚐💨❤️
    PS- what screen mounts do you use for yr mobile.. I’ve tried a few and they always seem to break after a short while 😤

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      Yeah we are like a couple of big kids. But such a good laugh.
      The screen mounts are made by Griffin. Think they were just cheap ones but worked really well 👍🏼😃

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      I think Rob tried the Top Gear road but it was closed, check his video 😊

  • @robertvass2756
    @robertvass2756 3 года назад +1

    Are you still using the Michelin Agilis tyres? How do you like them after everything? What's the weakest point of them? Snow, mud or rain? Thank you!

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      Yes they’ve hardly had any wear at all. They are brilliant. I’m getting 2mpg more than the old tyres and the grip in wet and snow is incredible. Oh did I mention how quiet they are too, not like those big knobbly things 😉😆👍🏼

  • @mattysheriff1881
    @mattysheriff1881 3 года назад +1

    Awesome footage Greg...especially with the drone. What sort of budget you on for the whole trip.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      We have packed much more into this trip than before. Visited 14 countries and travelled 6k miles.
      So it’s approx £3k per month 😳
      But there are a lot of big expensive things like paragliding, the glacier express, three ferry trips ⛴

    • @mattysheriff1881
      @mattysheriff1881 3 года назад +1

      @@GregVirgoe Wow!! That sounds a lot of expense but if you consider what say a 2 week package holiday costs in just 1 location it really isn't and you have the freedom to roam wherever you want at your own pace. I'm so envious, have a safe trip & I'll keep watching.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      @@mattysheriff1881 we do like to treat ourselves, dine out often, a third of that is just on travel exp, tunnel, diesel, ferry, tolls, vignettes mainly due to the mileage we ended up doing.

  • @johnthacker8315
    @johnthacker8315 3 года назад +1

    O yes would love that.did it hurt

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      no it didn’t hurt, I actually had 5 more goes after the crash 💥😂😃

  • @eddvanlife7396
    @eddvanlife7396 3 года назад +1

    Big Kid! Looks fun so have pinned it.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      You got to have a go it was a right blast 💥😃

  • @Travelvan999
    @Travelvan999 3 года назад +1

    A quick question for you could I plug my EHU blue plug via a 3 pin adaptor into a jackery 1000 and have 240v although only 1000w on plugs in van

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      Yes totally 👍🏼😃 I have even used my hook up cable from my inverter to power my hook up connection so I could use the 230 sockets in the garage for a short time.

    • @Travelvan999
      @Travelvan999 3 года назад +1

      Thanks for that quick response, its fantastic that you help people with questions and give them confidence to do things. Love your vlogs looks like your having a great time. Sold our vw looking at other vans now and if to buy off shelf or convert.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      @@Travelvan999 of shelf will cost more up front but you don’t have the build time. We did look at that initially but now so glad we built our own. At least we know it’s all done properly

  • @valerieredmond1150
    @valerieredmond1150 3 года назад +1

    Quick question….. what is the smallest van you have camped in and do you have a ‘next’ in mind?

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      We tried sleeping widthways in a MWB crafter similar body shape to ours but shorter and it was painful because you can stretch your legs out. Maybe a Fiat Ducato would be better as it’s much wider at the back.

  • @adamp2504
    @adamp2504 3 года назад +1

    Love the video Greg! When did you film this? Doesn’t look as cold as I thought!

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      This was about a month ago

  • @paulwooldridge903
    @paulwooldridge903 3 года назад +1

    Hi Greg. Great video, as always. A question for you. How do you go about sorting your eu passenger locator form? Do you have to fill one out for each country you visit? Cheers

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      Download the free RE-OPEN EU app and use the free updated travel guide. It tells you exactly what you need when going from country to country. We had to fill one out for Croatia and another one to get back to the UK

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      The forms are filled in on respective country government website prior to entry and you get a confirmation email and ref no.

    • @paulwooldridge903
      @paulwooldridge903 3 года назад +1

      @@GregVirgoe Thank you

  • @tonysutton6559
    @tonysutton6559 3 года назад +1

    A similar crash to the one I had on the Great Orme at Llandudno due to my dog chasing down the hill and jumping on me

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      Sounds like you might have come off worse than me. Hope your dog was ok 👍🏼😃

    • @tonysutton6559
      @tonysutton6559 3 года назад +1

      @@GregVirgoe Yes, he went to chase after me again when I restarted but my wife held onto him properly that time. If we go to that slide I'll make sure that our current dogs are safely in the van.

  • @retro423
    @retro423 3 года назад +1

    The catch nets on some of those bends on the roller coaster don't instill confidence

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      I think it’s more to stop flying objects hitting people below as the sleds on that one cannot come off as the have wheels on three sides of the rails.

  • @wendychandler7262
    @wendychandler7262 3 года назад +1

    BTW what tyres do you use? Thanks

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      I’m using Michelin Agilis Cross Climate they have been tested and prove to be the best all weather tyre on the market. Low noise, best fuel economy and best handling in all weather conditions 👍🏼😃

    • @wendychandler7262
      @wendychandler7262 3 года назад +1

      @@GregVirgoe Thanks for the reply Greg, been researching this for ages! They do rate very highly.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      @@wendychandler7262 yes, in all manufacturers tests they out perform all the other leading brands in terms on noise, fuel efficiency and braking in all weathers. They are the smart choice for your van.

  • @woolleycodwanderers4833
    @woolleycodwanderers4833 3 года назад +2

    First 😉👍 xxxxx

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад +1

      Nice one guys, thanks for being so quick off the mark. Hope you enjoy it. 😘😃

  • @glossyprince
    @glossyprince 3 года назад

    er its not the convention, the real convention has been forgotten ; its priority to that coming down the hill because you must assume their brakes might fail

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      I think you’ll find the priority is given to the vehicle driving uphill as the vehicle coming down has greater degree of control. Google it if you don’t believe me 😋

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      The vehicle coming down can roll start where as the vehicle going up has to try and get going on a steep uphill with no momentum. Far better that the uphill vehicle keeps going and those coming down yield. Same when hiking as the uphill Walker has a smaller field of view.

    • @glossyprince
      @glossyprince 3 года назад +1

      @@GregVirgoe you re right the chinese whisper has become biblical. 2 lorries meet on hill ; risk assess , wheres the danger ? The uphill can always stop, the downhill may not be able to.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  3 года назад

      @@glossyprince but then can the uphill truck get going again and risks rolling backwards with no control. Whereas the downhill truck can easily get going again with full control.