As someone who lives in Canada, I think your choice of vehicle and camper for North America is good. I would insulate the propane tank and the diesel tank. Get a satellite phone because cell phone service is non-existent once you leave the main populated area, or get a Starlink. Snow tires are required by law during winter months, and tire chains are also required by law on some roads. I would get tow ropes and extra Jerry cans.
Hi, as a Finn I am seriously concerned. That van is not built for Lapland conditions. It can get down to -30 c. Just looking at the windows. Finnish windows have 3 layers for a reason. Your van will be covered by snow during the night and all the windows will be frozen. Not a nice start for a day when you have a normal car, and it’s a van you are living inside 😮 Your clothes will be cold and have snow in them. They will give humidity inside and will not get fully dry. Your water pipes are likely to get frozen which can cause serious damage. Sorry but as a native Finn I would never ever try this. If you do decide to go, both Sweden and Finland require proper winter tires (by law). Please check beforehand.
I am honestly beginning to wonder if you are safe to do this. I have a dread of reading a newspaper headline that you are found frozen in Lapland. Time perhaps to take life a little more seriously. I know this is negative but please look at the other comments here, they have completely altered lately. From enjoyment to dire warnings, do PLEASE listen before a disaster happens.
@@Cashpots Liam and Janine are Amazing Cool Adventurers, travelling the world by different means, inspiring others, with smiles on their faces.. What does it matter how they do it?? I would hurry up and unsubscribe , your negativity is making people ill… @ThoseHappyDays
Hate to say but I think you've just wasted a ton of money on this. The space just isn't going to work for one, add the fact that there is no emergency exit, Gas bottle right next to the door, not going to be warm enough for other countries climates. I get you couldn't keep the other van for whatever reason but putting your money into this is a bad mistake. Good luck!
That camper is a great solution for a weekend or weeks holiday but not to live in and travel the world. I wouldn't try that but then I'm not you. You will have issues with this camper if you're in Lapland with an outside temp of -20. What is the rated insulation value of the cabin living area. Carry a supply of fuel for the boiler in case you break down in very cold weather. Could save your life. Also check that you have heaters on the fuel lines, battery and radiator feeds they will freeze up very quickly. Take spare belts lamps and a puntcher tyre repair kit. I also would recommend that you purchase a satellite distress beacon in case you get into serious problems. Satellite beacons work anywhere and provide your GPS location to NORAD who will initiate a rescue operation for you . Mobile phones don't work in many parts of Lapland. Believe me I know what type of issues you could face. You two are either very brave or just plain stupid. Good luck
As a coach builder of old, a design consideration is do not put flammable fuel next to your only exit or a cooker or anything to impede your only way out should you need to exit in haste. Sorry, as the old adage of the British MG motor company quite rightly was, Safety First. Always. Take care and be safe.
@@MareWithSomeBees I need to correct what I wrote earlier because I misread the question. In answer to the question who doesn’t read the manual that would be men.
I have absolutely no idea how you cope with all the mishaps - poor Janine always looks like she’s putting a brave face on things. I’d be having a major sense of humour failure. But I do sincerely wish you both well in all that you do.
@@NostalgicAtmosphereits the Uks fault they had to give up their last van? The UKs fault they had to go back and collect the fridge? Tell me more, I’m confused as to how its the UKs fault
@@symoneP until you become aware of what it’s like to be trapped living in the UK you cannot comprehend or accept the problems as they don’t exist in most other first world countries.
Even winter diesel freezes at -15C and gas does really poorly in low temperatures so strapping your only heat sources to the back of the van without insulation in -30C is going to be interesting.
Sorry to be a downer, but that vehicle really isnt suitable for the USA/Canada camping. You have no safe exit if you need to make a speedy retreat, a diesel tank on the outside isnt a great thing around wildlife (bears, moose, elk can all get at it) It gets cold in the USA/Canada. As others have said, youd be netter getting something out in the states. I dont think id be shipping my home overseas (but its not my home, its yours) sorry guys. Wish you all the best on your adventures.
All good points. Buying something in the states comes with its own set of problems & restrictions. We've also had lots of people from the States and Canada say the choice of vehicle is a good one. But we are trying to remain aware, so understand your concerns 😊
@ThoseHappyDays as someone whose lived in Canada and RV'd full time forany years, I say it out of concern and experience. You'll have an amazing adventure out there, if you're prepared properly. 🙂
@@ednahoogewind5700 You don't approve of truck campers on the highways? That's nonsense. This one is just too small and cramped for comfortable living long term. But there's nothing wrong with driving a truck on the highways.
I think you guys are taking the wrong mushrooms.... Why would you waste space with an extended cab truck? You don't have passengers and can't use it for storage - you'll be broken into in the first 5 minutes!
@Thosehappydays I’m so sorry you’re getting such negative comments 😢! I absolutely love the new 4x4 , i think it’s fab and the very very best of luck with it , can’t wait to come along with you for the new adventures ❤safe travels guys 🎉
Sadly your latest purchase is loosing me. As a tough off road day and weekend vehicle I can accept it, but not for full time living. Medium wheel base van at worst for me, but long wheel base Sprinter is my choice, and is the vehicle I have. Self built but luxury in comparison to your cramped space. Hope you're not offended, but I've said before "I do not get your choice".
You could get a cool box and keep it in the cab. But, oh, dear, so many compromises. I remember Janine’s face when she stood in the 4th van on the video where you were looking at vans and how happy she was when she knew she could look out as she cooked and she was the same cooking when you were in Scarborough in the hired van. Surely, a van like that hired one from Stratford would have been so much easier for you. I really want you both to be happy but goodness this latest vehicle seems to have far too many compromises for what you get from it. Thinking of you both.🤞💛💙💚💜❤️💗💕🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
Cool box is very important when traveling in cold climate. Without it you can only have dry food or frozen food. I have lots of experience of travelling off grid in the arctic area wintertime. Finding parking place is not that easy either, especially in Sweden when there is 1m snow and not so many places are ploughed.
Just get a little cooler box Liam for your milk cheese n eggs there only about 15 inch tall / height and 10 inch wide that ll be ok for you two , you could probably connect it up inside one of your cupboards
@@Lynwen10 I totally agree, I loved that blue van. Much nicer than the one rented now. Perhaps it’s a money issue . I believe they are having one built in the same design but slightly bigger. Personally I wouldn’t like the diesel tank or the gas near the only exit. I’d want an escape route through the cab. Plus the door to the living area can easily have a bit or wood or metal going across the door to stop them from exiting the living area.
Love you guys but.....can you cancel your order on the new vehicle. I'm from Canada and it's rare any takes the camper off the truck unless they are storing it over the winter. The folk I know that have owned a camper on truck have pointed out how the lack of security (re: not being able to jump from back and drive away) is a REAL consideration. Especially in the USA. Just my silly opinion. Sending you only good wishes for happy, healthy, safe travels. Best Wishes from Vanvouver Island, British Columbia
I'm sorry, but if you're going to be travelling around in this truck, I would seriously think it over again. If something happens, you are trapped. How are you going to get out the back into the truck. I'm only saying because I know someone who had a caravan, and these folk turned up and were kicking in the door. They could not get out to get into their car. So basically, it's too dangerous. Just think about it ❤❤
From reading the comments, you can't claim 'bad luck' or that the 'universe is trying to tell you something' when the Lapland trip goes wrong... you've been warned by your concerned followers! Time to take a moment and actually plan ahead and follow their advice I think.
So surprised at this choice of vehicle. And you didnt check out how everything works - you guys should know better by now. I dont really think you plan ahead for the reality of stuff.
Being demountable brings too many compromises and takes away so much useful space. Morgan was brilliant and I feel it's been down hill with every vehicle since. Good luck. I hope your positivity proves proves all of us naysayers wrong!
A truck camper can work beautifully for what they want to do, it's just this particular one that doesn't look like it will work well: too small, too cramped, poorly designed. I've lived in a camper longterm before and there's nothing wrong with that idea. I just hope they end up in one better than this one.
@@sloneygrl4550 Yeah, I really hope the little more room they'll get will do the trick for them. The floorplan is just bad on these models (imo), they could be loads better. But I wish them well and comfort!
You're going to need the fridge in Laplaand to keep the food from freezing, might sound like a strange comment but if you don't have a fridge and tou keep food in the cab at night, it will freeze
Guys. That truck is no good for long term travel. Claustrophobic, dangerous, no a/c are just the obvious main points. Take a breath and think it through. Decide in haste repent at leisure.
This is the worse van you have chosen, I would not like to camp in this with chance of bears/elk (America) or people trying to disturb or get in from outside and no way of getting to cab, sorry. I've wild camped lots but wouldn't in this 😢
Janine your so trusting and compromising, so many ups and downs, and you dont like the cold! Lapland! You enjoy travelling so make sure you got thermals
@ThoseHappyDays Haha yes well that's true enough. I do wish you guys all the best but you do seem all over the place at the moment. On a side note I wouldn't encourage anyone to use their gas Cooker to heat a small poorly ventilated area,.that could be deadly.
The bed extended looks much more comfortable. I have to wonder why the people who had your fridge couldn't hold on to it until the next day. Making you leave the riverside camp to go and get the fridge seemed a bit petty.
I dont know what to make of your new set of wheels /home but then again its not me living in it i pray that God keeps you both safe and some extra wisdom
@@ThoseHappyDays Guys under no circumstances trust your lives to a CO Detector. A faulty detector and an unopened window WILL kill you both. (31 yrs Fire Service career talking here) I can forgive your naivety on so many of your mistakes as most are learning events but burning propane in an unventilated small environment and upcoming outside temperatures in Northern Scandinavia of minus 38C are life threatening. Please touch base with Alex Frood over on his 'Mispronounced Adventures' channel for some sound advice BEFORE you go
Liam that’s very small, I hope when you get YOURS it has a bit more space remember you’re going to live in this. Lapland will be the big test. I so very mush admire you two, you’re everything I’d like to be and you’re probably 40 years younger than me. Enjoy lovely people. See you next week. ❤️
For backcountry work in the US, you won't want to fill the backseat with personal belongings in plain view. You will want some kind of lockable container you can chain to the interior as a deterrent to thieves.
Gosh having read all the comments I just wana say it’s your choice guys. As long as it works for you then it’s great. I don’t want to add to the negativity in the comments, my question really is out of true interest, why a truck with 2 back seat? What good are they? Surely it means you can use them for storage but you have to go out of the truck to access them? I just wondered about the logistics of using the seating? Hope you’re both well, looking forward to your adventures and please buy Janine a electric blanket and hot water bottles before you go to Lapland ❤
Top tips, get a commercial sat nav, enter H W L, GET snow chains, waterproof overalls, ( for when you crawl under the truck) get STAR LINK fitted. Get a pre heater for the engine cooling system, get the correct antifreeze for -30 deg, carry spare fuel and water, Please watch True Blue travellers, Sainsbury's van to lapland, they have done it, watch the series, lots of tips, Have you considered a dometic 12v fridge on the rear seats, That was a great video, best wishes to you both,
As someone who actually considered something similar on a pickup I found it to be the worst full-time set up ever. And way too heavy and too tall for any more proper off-road than driving on the gravel if you don’t unload your house to a campsite and leave it there. Also, make sure that your ford engine and gearbox and differential is available in US, otherwise if something happens you have no chance of getting it sorted. With that load and dozens of thousands of miles truck will be braking, you need the one you can get parts for. These fords are not particularly reliable. At this point if you insist on shipping a truck. In Europe people import plenty of USA trucks. Fetch one imported from USA, register in the UK, make rough and ready and then ship to wherever you want. Steering wheel will be on correct side and parts easy to get across America. Best wishes though, love watching your channel since early Morgan days.
Too many compromises for me with that van, cool yes, practical no, way to small. Even the VW I thought was to small inside. I really don’t think there was a better van than Morgan, yes it had issue with the engine but the actual living side of things was perfect once you got the mechanicals sorted. I just feel each van since then has been a step backwards, but as they say that’s only my opinion, and I genuinely wish you both the best ❤
Morgan was awesome and beautiful, but it had to cost a ton in fuel. Plus, it was too big for many of the UK roads.Neither of those are great for full time travel.
@ I can’t see the new setup being much better size wise ? It’s too high for any carparks with barriers and the legs that stick out on the demountable are very wide.
If you're going to ship your purchase to the States, I really fail to understand your logic. I have been watching two guys in the States, each of whom own a similar unit. You could save shed loads of money by buying a good second hand one when you arrive in the USA. Can't understand the logic of shipping one over. Coals to Newcastle springs to mind ! Oh, and you hinted again about your VW failed purchase. Why not just tell us what the problem was and then perhaps we can all understand what's been going on. For me, I feel you're only half telling us what's going on. Is the company supplying you the camper, also supplying the vehicle ? Looking at their website, it would appear that the total cost with vehicle is going to be pretty hefty. Value for money, I'm not convinced, sorry !
I think the shipping their UK purchase to the US is because of something to do with vehicle insurance. I hope they explain it again as I didn't really follow last time they mentioned it and now I can't remember which video it was.
Kendal isn't in the heart of the Lake District it on the Southern end of the Lake District. Coniston/Hawkeshead i would say is the middle. From a Cumbrian
Make sure you check out the laws on winter tyres in the counties you are going to, they are different to the uk. Enjoy your travels forget the haters 😅
Been following you guys for a long time now as your aging you should be making your lives a little easier it seems ur going smaller and smaller remember it’s your home you need to be comfortable I wish you well with this van ❤
Forget creating content for the next three weeks and start focussing on extreme cold prep and how to survive in these regions. At present you are unlikely to have any experiences other than harsh and risk health issues if not catastrophe, these areas you want to visit require redundancy backups and back ups for the backups. That's the difference between happy experiences and death ! I strongly advise you to make contacts with locals before your visit and get their advice. Nevertheless, I wish you both well you deserve some good times x
You will love lapland. Went when our daughter was 5. She is 27 now lol Our daughter and i feel the cold as we have EDS. Snowsuits. We wore two lol We had ours from m&s then the company we travelled with gave us all one. So Rhia-louise and i wore both at the same time. Thank god we did. . Things have improved now so much . Hand need to have the best cloves ever foot wear. Best ever. Look at baerskin jackets on-line and you tube videos. They are great for keeping you warm and dry. Hubby does iron man and outlaw. Im sitting and watching him . Ive got a health problem now. They keep me warm and dry now. Keep up the great work Love watching you. Mad dog lady with 29 disabled dogs from all over the world. Living in lincolnshire xx
Thanks for another great video. I love the way you both overcome challenges. No mistakes, just learning opportunities! Excited for your travels. God speed x
Cheers guys from France profound, comfortably tucked up off grid in our demountable, hot showers taken, hot meal eaten and relaxing. Spend months in ours including almost a year in the USA. It’s the best!
Please rethink this decision i strongly feel that this vehicle will not be in the long term the right vehicle for you both to live in full-time travelling around America, i'm sorry to sound like a broken record but something like a SWB Mercedes benz Spinter or Ford transit campervan woill have the space and convenience you both need not just want a Custom Quigley 4X4 campervan or what nikki delventhal drives a SWB Mercedes benz please reconsider your choice you've only ordered it useless you've paid all upfront i say this out of a place of care and love for you both ❤
Love your positivity in overcoming any problems you encounter. Sounds like you are working things out and a good idea to research what you need for Lapland. Camping in those conditions will be a totally different experience for sure ❤
How can you upgrade the van when it's not yours? This is not a criticism. I have been following you since the beginning and always enjoy watching. Thank you for sharing. Take care and stay safe.😊 X
I fail to see how removing items from the hab unit (fridge.EHU) can be called having 'upgrades' done. Surely taking something away is actually 'downgrading'
Sorry folks. I been following a few years now. But this is the worst decision yet. Yes these are popular in the USA, BUT they use them alone for maybe a night or 2 and have a slide window to be able to get in the cab to get away. This is just not suitable to live in. Be it the UK, USA or indeed anywhere. Please stop financing yourself up to the hilt with nearly new vehicles. They are certainly not more reliable than much older vans. All the Euro van like citroen. Peugeot, Fiat. Vauxhall are just not good reliable vans. Yes they don't rot much, but there engines, electrics are terrible. There are 3 good vans. VW LT or Grafter. Sprinter and Iveco Daily. The Daily being the best as they are scaled down trucks and not scaled up cars. But go for the manual iveco from 2000 to 2012. After that you got DPFs and all kinds of stuff to worry about. Get a LWB mk3 and build yourself a decent conversation. Then hit the world. OR fly the the USA and buy a big old RV out there and sell it when you want to come home again. That's the dream. A old 70s or 80s 40 foot RV. Pick then up for under 10k USD. Plus a UK plated (registered) vehicle in the states is not a good idea. You will not blend in and the wrong people will notice you and may not take kindly to you . You need to be able to get from living quarters to driving quarters quickly without having to go outside.
People do live in truck campers in the US and do so quite comfortably. I've never seen this particular floor plan, it's very cramped and has painfully little storage or standing space. I've never heard of this brand of camper and don't know what they were thinking when they designed this, so this isn't the typical truck camper. But we can and do stay in them long term. I also do agree that a pass-through window is important to most people.
@ThoseHappyDays kills people with the carbon monoxide build up, there are so many awful stories from campsites of people dying. Please please get a detector if you're really going to risk it.
They've been on the road for years, they know these things. They also do have a carbon monoxide detector. I've used my gas burners to heat my RV on many a cold morning. You can do it for a short amount of time, it's no different than cooking on it-- pot on it or pot off of it, the burner is still on and heating the space around it.
I hope this trip to Lapland works out perfectly but please, please, please read the manuals from now on though (all of them) because extreme cold needs to be respected ❄️
You will need some sort of cool box , also you need warmth for Lapland. Also guys I have read the comments about safety and think you need to take the warnings seriously esoecially when in Canada and America. I do hope you have a safe journey wherever you go.
I think Liam and Janine are not the type of van lifers whose goal is to save money and live a simple, minimalist lifestyle who loves to travel like most of the people in this kind of lifestyle. It appears to me that they are well off couple who loves adventures and challenges along the way. That’s why they don’t really think what they’re doing. 😅 Money is NOT an issue for them! 💰🤩
Thank you for the comment. Although I have to say money is an issue for us, as it is for many. Having said this, so many people we know have kids, mortgage or rent, which we do not have
@@ThoseHappyDays . . . . . plus not having animals is saving you money too. Lovely to have but they cost a fortune when you want to give them the best medical treatment and food. Good luck on your next adventures.
Trying it out first was wise. It went from perfect to cant even sit at the table in a flash. Can you take more time before committing to buying one? Its a big decision to make if its uncomfortable to live in. Good luck and hope it works out.
Get a toploading compressor fridge and put it on the backseat. Could even connect it to the solar system from the camper with a disconnect plug. I've got a cheap 40L Chinese unit that cost £175 and it's been brilliant, running every day now for two years. Survived loads of rough terrain and extreme temperatures in Portugal and Spain.
Loved seeing how you deal with these new teething problems. I use an electric cool box instead of a fridge in my van. Cool it down with the bluetti or cigarette lighter. Stays cool for ages.
Great vehicle for adventures, great compact space, has everything you need, the larger model will be a good fit for Liam! You don’t need to lug around a lounge room on wheels anyway.
Again I am sorry to say, but why would you not even know the rudimental, such as 'is it in 4 wheel drive'. Why not have a run through close to home to check everything out. It could have been a disaster.
They went to India during the British winter because Janine doesn't like the cold. And now they going to Lapland!😂 Anyway, at least all our comments will help their RUclips algorithm.
Have you spoke to the manufacturer to make sure the external diesel heater still works at -20 + which is what you will get during the night in Lapland I didn’t think diesel operates effectively at those temperatures? Is the tank insulated? Also will it still vent properly in snow drifts?
If you haven’t done so have a look at endless road trip they have blogged some tips for Lapland travel when you think of cold think -30s see if you can get some stoove usb heated seat blanket - I think maybe you’ve lost the plot on this one but good luck and enjoy
Lot of negativity on here, not everyone has the same mindset. Some people like a house, some a boat, some live alone in the wilderness. These guys live on the road, the thrill of what's next, never knowing where life will take them. If they are happy in this van then so be it. Just enjoy the ride along with them and be happy for them. Keep rolling on guys, your content is gold and I love it.
@@ThoseHappyDays safety first remember ;-) a lot of comments regarding this! Be careful, take on board everything folk are saying won't you and have the time of your life :-)
Please I love your enthusiasm you deserve the best please cancel this thing get a Merc 4x4 I wish you all the best just be safe watch Nikki devrenthall she travels the length of the USA in a Merc 4x4
Why spend money doing upgrades on a loan vehicle? Travelled in USA & Canada, propane and diesel tanks outside is not safe if your off-road, animals seem to get attracted to anything that is attached to vehicles for some reason, they will rip it off (bears especially) if you’ve never driven a 4x4 off road have a lesson or 2. It quite often is counter intuitive and if you don’t know can be dangerous.
That isn’t a real 4x4. It’s what you see Surrey builders driving. I doubt you’d be able to get off a wet beach. It’s too low, no engine heater, just not a practical 4x4 for real off road and winter living. But I wish you luck!
Get a heavy metal shallow skillet to use over the gas hob & that will provide longer lasting heat at the lowest setting as a back up just in case your diesel heater stops working + you can then add heavy bottomed pan / s on top for extra heat. I use this method & it works well 😊
I like you as a couple but honestly this is madness. That vehicle is too small, how are you going to survive without a fridge? As for going to Lapland, that is an extreme climate & with Janine being so fragile that is frankly just dangerous. You have lost the plot & seem so desperate for income that you are putting your lives at risk & those who may have to tescue you. Go back to your roots, cosy, happy trips around the UK & Europe. Perhaps Turkey or Eastern Europe after winter in the UK? Seriously, please take a moment.
Happy for you.... did you consider just going to the US and renting one when there? That way you don't have to compromise so much. There really is no rush :)
Janine, as someone who really feels the cold. Get a hot water bottle. I have a long fluffy one and I literally cuddle it like a teddy when I'm camping in Cleo and I have a secondary one for if I've got super cold feet which I just shove down the end of the bed and popped my feet under. Game changer (as I don't have a diesel heater!)
Prioritising leg room for lunch over a fridge for storing food allowing you to stay off grid for longer seems confusing and heading to America if the heat is on your going to be shopping everyday for dinner. Seems like you guys have turned your brains off for this one.
As someone who lives in Canada, I think your choice of vehicle and camper for North America is good. I would insulate the propane tank and the diesel tank. Get a satellite phone because cell phone service is non-existent once you leave the main populated area, or get a Starlink. Snow tires are required by law during winter months, and tire chains are also required by law on some roads. I would get tow ropes and extra Jerry cans.
Thank you yes all good tips that we are looking at 👍
Hi, as a Finn I am seriously concerned. That van is not built for Lapland conditions. It can get down to -30 c. Just looking at the windows. Finnish windows have 3 layers for a reason. Your van will be covered by snow during the night and all the windows will be frozen. Not a nice start for a day when you have a normal car, and it’s a van you are living inside 😮 Your clothes will be cold and have snow in them. They will give humidity inside and will not get fully dry. Your water pipes are likely to get frozen which can cause serious damage. Sorry but as a native Finn I would never ever try this.
If you do decide to go, both Sweden and Finland require proper winter tires (by law). Please check beforehand.
Wow, that would have me SERIOUSLY worried.
@@kennyscouse3388 how rude. Why are you here again?
Quite scaring ! Thanks for the heads up.
I have not often seen two people trying to confince themselves they love to live their life in a tiny, van, space over and over again.
We don't love to live our life in a small space? 🤔 We love the freedom the small space gives us
@@ThoseHappyDays ♥♥♥
I love to see someone loving living spaced out in a space that too small to live or love.
Talking of mushrooms…there isn’t mush room in there.
Comedy gold! From one bad decision to the next!
@@gamillington I think you are right, unfortunately.
I am honestly beginning to wonder if you are safe to do this. I have a dread of reading a newspaper headline that you are found frozen in Lapland. Time perhaps to take life a little more seriously. I know this is negative but please look at the other comments here, they have completely altered lately. From enjoyment to dire warnings, do PLEASE listen before a disaster happens.
@@Cashpots Liam and Janine are Amazing Cool Adventurers, travelling the world by different means, inspiring others, with smiles on their faces.. What does it matter how they do it?? I would hurry up and unsubscribe , your negativity is making people ill… @ThoseHappyDays
Hate to say but I think you've just wasted a ton of money on this. The space just isn't going to work for one, add the fact that there is no emergency exit, Gas bottle right next to the door, not going to be warm enough for other countries climates. I get you couldn't keep the other van for whatever reason but putting your money into this is a bad mistake. Good luck!
I agree… seems really unsuitable….
That camper is a great solution for a weekend or weeks holiday but not to live in and travel the world. I wouldn't try that but then I'm not you. You will have issues with this camper if you're in Lapland with an outside temp of -20. What is the rated insulation value of the cabin living area. Carry a supply of fuel for the boiler in case you break down in very cold weather. Could save your life. Also check that you have heaters on the fuel lines, battery and radiator feeds they will freeze up very quickly. Take spare belts lamps and a puntcher tyre repair kit. I also would recommend that you purchase a satellite distress beacon in case you get into serious problems. Satellite beacons work anywhere and provide your GPS location to NORAD who will initiate a rescue operation for you . Mobile phones don't work in many parts of Lapland. Believe me I know what type of issues you could face. You two are either very brave or just plain stupid. Good luck
that propane tank at the outside is challenging for cold weather as well.
As a coach builder of old, a design consideration is do not put flammable fuel next to your only exit or a cooker or anything to impede your only way out should you need to exit in haste. Sorry, as the old adage of the British MG motor company quite rightly was, Safety First. Always. Take care and be safe.
The MG phrase was actually “Safety Fast”.
A rash buy feel, not sure youve actually taken the realities seriously. Canada is bloody cold. I wish you luck and stay safe
@@anniejones1839not all of Canada lol I live on the West coast and temps are mild. Just very wet
@@tinyrollingcamper me too, Vancouver Island!
Ah guys, it does look a great truck combo but is it really the right one 🤔
Stay safe, take care Xx
Can't work out if this is parody of a van life account or real life!!!!
It's more like a parallel universe ✨️
If you were cold in the Lake District in what looked like early Autumn I am not sure how you will cope in -20 degrees and deep snow. Good luck.
I really can't believe you've set off without checking everything first with all your experience😯😯😯
Who reads the manual? 😂🤣😂
@@MareWithSomeBees I need to correct what I wrote earlier because I misread the question. In answer to the question who doesn’t read the manual that would be men.
@@MareWithSomeBees women
Ok common sense , or disaster. Make your choice.
I’m a woman and I don’t read manuals 😅
I have absolutely no idea how you cope with all the mishaps - poor Janine always looks like she’s putting a brave face on things. I’d be having a major sense of humour failure. But I do sincerely wish you both well in all that you do.
It’s not them that’s the problem, it’s the UK.
@@NostalgicAtmosphereits the Uks fault they had to give up their last van? The UKs fault they had to go back and collect the fridge? Tell me more, I’m confused as to how its the UKs fault
@@symoneP until you become aware of what it’s like to be trapped living in the UK you cannot comprehend or accept the problems as they don’t exist in most other first world countries.
Even winter diesel freezes at -15C and gas does really poorly in low temperatures so strapping your only heat sources to the back of the van without insulation in -30C is going to be interesting.
Sorry to be a downer, but that vehicle really isnt suitable for the USA/Canada camping. You have no safe exit if you need to make a speedy retreat, a diesel tank on the outside isnt a great thing around wildlife (bears, moose, elk can all get at it) It gets cold in the USA/Canada. As others have said, youd be netter getting something out in the states. I dont think id be shipping my home overseas (but its not my home, its yours) sorry guys. Wish you all the best on your adventures.
All good points.
Buying something in the states comes with its own set of problems & restrictions.
We've also had lots of people from the States and Canada say the choice of vehicle is a good one.
But we are trying to remain aware, so understand your concerns 😊
@ThoseHappyDays as someone whose lived in Canada and RV'd full time forany years, I say it out of concern and experience. You'll have an amazing adventure out there, if you're prepared properly. 🙂
@dreamchaseruk for sure, there's always mixed opinions about vans we choose, we havent had a van that everyone likes
Lived and traveled in the USA all my life of 70 years. You are definitely not going to like traveling in that vehicle on our highways!!
@@ednahoogewind5700 You don't approve of truck campers on the highways? That's nonsense. This one is just too small and cramped for comfortable living long term. But there's nothing wrong with driving a truck on the highways.
Comedy gold!!
Personally I think you may have dropped a bollock ..small isn't always the best way to go especially if you planning going to the USA and Canada ....
We've had lots of comments from people over there saying that the camper choice is good...but we will see! We feel good about it
You felt 'good' about Morgan...
@@ThoseHappyDays its what ever Both of you are happy with that counts .
I think you guys are taking the wrong mushrooms.... Why would you waste space with an extended cab truck? You don't have passengers and can't use it for storage - you'll be broken into in the first 5 minutes!
@Thosehappydays I’m so sorry you’re getting such negative comments 😢!
I absolutely love the new 4x4 , i think it’s fab and the very very best of luck with it , can’t wait to come along with you for the new adventures ❤safe travels guys 🎉
Sadly your latest purchase is loosing me. As a tough off road day and weekend vehicle I can accept it, but not for full time living. Medium wheel base van at worst for me, but long wheel base Sprinter is my choice, and is the vehicle I have. Self built but luxury in comparison to your cramped space. Hope you're not offended, but I've said before "I do not get your choice".
They’re super expensive if u need a reliable ulez one tho
You could get a cool box and keep it in the cab. But, oh, dear, so many compromises. I remember Janine’s face when she stood in the 4th van on the video where you were looking at vans and how happy she was when she knew she could look out as she cooked and she was the same cooking when you were in Scarborough in the hired van. Surely, a van like that hired one from Stratford would have been so much easier for you. I really want you both to be happy but goodness this latest vehicle seems to have far too many compromises for what you get from it. Thinking of you both.🤞💛💙💚💜❤️💗💕🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
Cool box is very important when traveling in cold climate. Without it you can only have dry food or frozen food. I have lots of experience of travelling off grid in the arctic area wintertime. Finding parking place is not that easy either, especially in Sweden when there is 1m snow and not so many places are ploughed.
Just get a little cooler box Liam for your milk cheese n eggs there only about 15 inch tall / height and 10 inch wide that ll be ok for you two , you could probably connect it up inside one of your cupboards
@@garyhillman4993 they are Vegans so they don't eat milk cheese or eggs. Only plant milk and plant based cheese, but def not eggs.
Oh yes your right I forgot Susie 😂
@@Lynwen10 I totally agree, I loved that blue van. Much nicer than the one rented now. Perhaps it’s a money issue . I believe they are having one built in the same design but slightly bigger. Personally I wouldn’t like the diesel tank or the gas near the only exit. I’d want an escape route through the cab. Plus the door to the living area can easily have a bit or wood or metal going across the door to stop them from exiting the living area.
I think you need to change the mushrooms !
Golden Teacher 🍄??? 😅
Or try peyote.
Love you guys but.....can you cancel your order on the new vehicle. I'm from Canada and it's rare any takes the camper off the truck unless they are storing it over the winter. The folk I know that have owned a camper on truck have pointed out how the lack of security (re: not being able to jump from back and drive away) is a REAL consideration. Especially in the USA. Just my silly opinion. Sending you only good wishes for happy, healthy, safe travels. Best Wishes from Vanvouver Island, British Columbia
I'm sorry, but if you're going to be travelling around in this truck, I would seriously think it over again. If something happens, you are trapped. How are you going to get out the back into the truck. I'm only saying because I know someone who had a caravan, and these folk turned up and were kicking in the door. They could not get out to get into their car. So basically, it's too dangerous. Just think about it ❤❤
I understand the concern...so many compromises in van life. But we are ok with this one 😊
@ThoseHappyDays ❤️
@@ThoseHappyDays I lived in a campervan in Scotland for 5 yrs .
I think they will be fine and Lapland is very safe.
@@NickiTravels-fn3moLapland. Iceland all very safe. Hope they find a better solution for USA though
From reading the comments, you can't claim 'bad luck' or that the 'universe is trying to tell you something' when the Lapland trip goes wrong... you've been warned by your concerned followers! Time to take a moment and actually plan ahead and follow their advice I think.
We will flip a coin and decide if its the universe or bad luck! Seems only fair
Read the comments guys - it's just not right for what you want.
So surprised at this choice of vehicle. And you didnt check out how everything works - you guys should know better by now. I dont really think you plan ahead for the reality of stuff.
Being demountable brings too many compromises and takes away so much useful space. Morgan was brilliant and I feel it's been down hill with every vehicle since. Good luck. I hope your positivity proves proves all of us naysayers wrong!
A truck camper can work beautifully for what they want to do, it's just this particular one that doesn't look like it will work well: too small, too cramped, poorly designed. I've lived in a camper longterm before and there's nothing wrong with that idea. I just hope they end up in one better than this one.
@@strawberrygirl8572 They have ordered a larger version. This small one is a loaner.
@@sloneygrl4550 Yeah, I really hope the little more room they'll get will do the trick for them. The floorplan is just bad on these models (imo), they could be loads better. But I wish them well and comfort!
You're going to need the fridge in Laplaand to keep the food from freezing, might sound like a strange comment but if you don't have a fridge and tou keep food in the cab at night, it will freeze
It's a very good point, we have thought what will happen to all our stuff in the cab
Also the vehicle coolant needs to be 50:50 strength to withstand real arctic temperatures.
Guys. That truck is no good for long term travel. Claustrophobic, dangerous, no a/c are just the obvious main points.
Take a breath and think it through. Decide in haste repent at leisure.
I have followed you from day one and will continue to follow all your adventures but bloody hell you two are nuts🤣🤣🤣. You do you
I sadly think you’ll regret this van. 😢
Fiat Ducato, Weinsberg conversion would be perfect to live in. No idea why you keep choosing weird campers that are just wrong!
Makes for a better views count for starters?
This is the worse van you have chosen, I would not like to camp in this with chance of bears/elk (America) or people trying to disturb or get in from outside and no way of getting to cab, sorry. I've wild camped lots but wouldn't in this 😢
Janine your so trusting and compromising, so many ups and downs, and you dont like the cold! Lapland!
You enjoy travelling so make sure you got thermals
Janine has wanted to go to Sweden for years, never thought we would be able to until now 😮
Sorry both, I had my doubts about this camper truck and that bed arrangement confirmed to me that it's impossible. Good luck to you though
The van is probably ready but I doubt you two are🙄
You may be right, but we are working on it
You know you've become the masters of bad decisions when the most sensible thing you done in that video was tread in dog 💩
Seriously guys
Can't believe we've become Masters of something, what an achievement
@ThoseHappyDays Haha yes well that's true enough. I do wish you guys all the best but you do seem all over the place at the moment. On a side note I wouldn't encourage anyone to use their gas Cooker to heat a small poorly ventilated area,.that could be deadly.
The bed extended looks much more comfortable. I have to wonder why the people who had your fridge couldn't hold on to it until the next day. Making you leave the riverside camp to go and get the fridge seemed a bit petty.
Have you not heard of Carbon Monoxide poising.
Please don’t use the hob burner to heat the place up o4 cook with a window open.
I dont know what to make of your new set of wheels /home but then again its not me living in it i pray that God keeps you both safe and some extra wisdom
And the drama continues 😜
Great video but using a naked flame inside without adequate ventilation can cause carbon monoxide 👍🏻x
We have a carbon alarm, all good
@@ThoseHappyDays Guys under no circumstances trust your lives to a CO Detector. A faulty detector and an unopened window WILL kill you both. (31 yrs Fire Service career talking here) I can forgive your naivety on so many of your mistakes as most are learning events but burning propane in an unventilated small environment and upcoming outside temperatures in Northern Scandinavia of minus 38C are life threatening. Please touch base with Alex Frood over on his 'Mispronounced Adventures' channel for some sound advice BEFORE you go
I use my little gas hob to warm up, just make sure it’s turned off before sleeping
And the carbon monoxide just goes away does it?...really?@aprilapril2
Liam that’s very small, I hope when you get YOURS it has a bit more space remember you’re going to live in this. Lapland will be the big test. I so very mush admire you two, you’re everything I’d like to be and you’re probably 40 years younger than me. Enjoy lovely people. See you next week. ❤️
I don’t understand why he made you come back and pick up that fridge again so quickly? Why couldn’t it have waited until the next day?
Like the cat came back song Pa Ha!!
Blinking thing!
For a long term van, i think you’re being rushed and making so many compromises. Good luck to you both. ❤
Always compromises with van life
For backcountry work in the US, you won't want to fill the backseat with personal belongings in plain view. You will want some kind of lockable container you can chain to the interior as a deterrent to thieves.
Same in europe 😂😂
Agree, same in every country - thieves and other unfavourable individuals
Wish they would tell us the story of the other van, it was perfect ❤
For personal reasonsn
Gosh having read all the comments I just wana say it’s your choice guys. As long as it works for you then it’s great.
I don’t want to add to the negativity in the comments, my question really is out of true interest, why a truck with 2 back seat? What good are they? Surely it means you can use them for storage but you have to go out of the truck to access them?
I just wondered about the logistics of using the seating?
Hope you’re both well, looking forward to your adventures and please buy Janine a electric blanket and hot water bottles before you go to Lapland ❤
Top tips, get a commercial sat nav, enter H W L,
GET snow chains, waterproof overalls, ( for when you crawl under the truck) get STAR LINK fitted.
Get a pre heater for the engine cooling system, get the correct antifreeze for -30 deg, carry spare fuel and water,
Please watch True Blue travellers, Sainsbury's van to lapland, they have done it, watch the series, lots of tips,
Have you considered a dometic 12v fridge on the rear seats,
That was a great video, best wishes to you both,
As someone who actually considered something similar on a pickup I found it to be the worst full-time set up ever. And way too heavy and too tall for any more proper off-road than driving on the gravel if you don’t unload your house to a campsite and leave it there. Also, make sure that your ford engine and gearbox and differential is available in US, otherwise if something happens you have no chance of getting it sorted. With that load and dozens of thousands of miles truck will be braking, you need the one you can get parts for. These fords are not particularly reliable. At this point if you insist on shipping a truck. In Europe people import plenty of USA trucks. Fetch one imported from USA, register in the UK, make rough and ready and then ship to wherever you want. Steering wheel will be on correct side and parts easy to get across America. Best wishes though, love watching your channel since early Morgan days.
It's as tall as Morgan but without any of its space.
Too many compromises for me with that van, cool yes, practical no, way to small. Even the VW I thought was to small inside. I really don’t think there was a better van than Morgan, yes it had issue with the engine but the actual living side of things was perfect once you got the mechanicals sorted. I just feel each van since then has been a step backwards, but as they say that’s only my opinion, and I genuinely wish you both the best ❤
Morgan was awesome and beautiful, but it had to cost a ton in fuel. Plus, it was too big for many of the UK roads.Neither of those are great for full time travel.
@ I can’t see the new setup being much better size wise ? It’s too high for any carparks with barriers and the legs that stick out on the demountable are very wide.
If you're going to ship your purchase to the States, I really fail to understand your logic. I have been watching two guys in the States, each of whom own a similar unit.
You could save shed loads of money by buying a good second hand one when you arrive in the USA. Can't understand the logic of shipping one over. Coals to Newcastle springs to mind ! Oh, and you hinted again about your VW failed purchase. Why not just tell us what the problem was and then perhaps we can all understand what's been going on. For me, I feel you're only half telling us what's going on. Is the company supplying you the camper, also supplying the vehicle ? Looking at their website, it would appear that the total cost with vehicle is going to be pretty hefty. Value for money, I'm not convinced, sorry !
I think the shipping their UK purchase to the US is because of something to do with vehicle insurance. I hope they explain it again as I didn't really follow last time they mentioned it and now I can't remember which video it was.
woa... what were you thinking????
That thing really isn’t going to work for full time living .
Give them a break- not everyone is rich.
And how much do you think that setup costs 🤣
@@malcolmpearcey3521 less than a brand new converted sprinter with long wheel base. x
@@NostalgicAtmosphere so what £50k + ?
@@malcolmpearcey3521 they clearly need a converted sprinter but can’t afford one
Kendal isn't in the heart of the Lake District it on the Southern end of the Lake District. Coniston/Hawkeshead i would say is the middle. From a Cumbrian
Omg thats a disaster. .looking at it looks uncomfortable . Pity you had to give back the other one.
Make sure you check out the laws on winter tyres in the counties you are going to, they are different to the uk. Enjoy your travels forget the haters 😅
I'm confused. You said this wasn't your van,, a rental and yours arrives in a few months?. So how can you dismantle something that isn't your?
Because the company who loaned it to us though it was a good idea
Ford not reliable truck engine issues not solved yet
Hilux Toyata far better truck
30 years experience in using crew cabs
Been following you guys for a long time now as your aging you should be making your lives a little easier it seems ur going smaller and smaller remember it’s your home you need to be comfortable I wish you well with this van ❤
Forget creating content for the next three weeks and start focussing on extreme cold prep and how to survive in these regions. At present you are unlikely to have any experiences other than harsh and risk health issues if not catastrophe, these areas you want to visit require redundancy backups and back ups for the backups. That's the difference between happy experiences and death ! I strongly advise you to make contacts with locals before your visit and get their advice. Nevertheless, I wish you both well you deserve some good times x
You will love lapland.
Went when our daughter was 5. She is 27 now lol
Our daughter and i feel the cold as we have EDS.
Snowsuits.
We wore two lol
We had ours from m&s then the company we travelled with gave us all one.
So Rhia-louise and i wore both at the same time. Thank god we did. . Things have improved now so much .
Hand need to have the best cloves ever foot wear. Best ever.
Look at baerskin jackets on-line and you tube videos. They are great for keeping you warm and dry.
Hubby does iron man and outlaw.
Im sitting and watching him . Ive got a health problem now.
They keep me warm and dry now.
Keep up the great work
Love watching you.
Mad dog lady with 29 disabled dogs from all over the world. Living in lincolnshire xx
Thanks for another great video. I love the way you both overcome challenges. No mistakes, just learning opportunities! Excited for your travels. God speed x
All just growth and learning 😍
such a confusing vlog. 😕 modifcaitons on a hire vehicle
Upgrades that needed to happen regardless, so the company are all good with it
Cheers guys from France profound, comfortably tucked up off grid in our demountable, hot showers taken, hot meal eaten and relaxing. Spend months in ours including almost a year in the USA. It’s the best!
So nice to connect with you, thank you for commenting 😊
It is not the right vehicle. Its far to small. Don't do it !!!
Please rethink this decision i strongly feel that this vehicle will not be in the long term the right vehicle for you both to live in full-time travelling around America, i'm sorry to sound like a broken record but something like a SWB Mercedes benz Spinter or Ford transit campervan woill have the space and convenience you both need not just want a Custom Quigley 4X4 campervan or what nikki delventhal drives a SWB Mercedes benz please reconsider your choice you've only ordered it useless you've paid all upfront i say this out of a place of care and love for you both ❤
Come on guys your worried about what you put in your bodies but eat in weatherspoons 😂😂😂
Well we don't eat at wetherspoons everyday haha
Good to see you getting the new vehicle sorted guys 👍
Thanks Dad 🎉😊
Please be sure to check your insurance as most don’t cover off roading.
Love your positivity in overcoming any problems you encounter. Sounds like you are working things out and a good idea to research what you need for Lapland. Camping in those conditions will be a totally different experience for sure ❤
@@LifeistooshortCK thanks mate, yes it will be a totally different world out there for sure
How can you upgrade the van when it's not yours?
This is not a criticism. I have been following you since the beginning and always enjoy watching.
Thank you for sharing.
Take care and stay safe.😊 X
The company wanted us to! It's all good
I fail to see how removing items from the hab unit (fridge.EHU) can be called having 'upgrades' done. Surely taking something away is actually 'downgrading'
Sorry folks. I been following a few years now. But this is the worst decision yet. Yes these are popular in the USA, BUT they use them alone for maybe a night or 2 and have a slide window to be able to get in the cab to get away.
This is just not suitable to live in. Be it the UK, USA or indeed anywhere. Please stop financing yourself up to the hilt with nearly new vehicles. They are certainly not more reliable than much older vans. All the Euro van like citroen. Peugeot, Fiat. Vauxhall are just not good reliable vans. Yes they don't rot much, but there engines, electrics are terrible. There are 3 good vans. VW LT or Grafter. Sprinter and Iveco Daily. The Daily being the best as they are scaled down trucks and not scaled up cars.
But go for the manual iveco from 2000 to 2012. After that you got DPFs and all kinds of stuff to worry about. Get a LWB mk3 and build yourself a decent conversation. Then hit the world.
OR fly the the USA and buy a big old RV out there and sell it when you want to come home again. That's the dream. A old 70s or 80s 40 foot RV. Pick then up for under 10k USD. Plus a UK plated (registered) vehicle in the states is not a good idea. You will not blend in and the wrong people will notice you and may not take kindly to you .
You need to be able to get from living quarters to driving quarters quickly without having to go outside.
People do live in truck campers in the US and do so quite comfortably. I've never seen this particular floor plan, it's very cramped and has painfully little storage or standing space. I've never heard of this brand of camper and don't know what they were thinking when they designed this, so this isn't the typical truck camper. But we can and do stay in them long term. I also do agree that a pass-through window is important to most people.
Love my self converted Daily. ❤ Mine is of 2016, no problems luckily.
Fantastic video. I am doing the same, except I am in a smart fortwo car. It's perfect as there's only 3 of us plus the dog.
Nice 👌
Never use a gas cooker as a heater. 😱
Needs must
@ No it is dangerous and should never be done.
@ThoseHappyDays kills people with the carbon monoxide build up, there are so many awful stories from campsites of people dying. Please please get a detector if you're really going to risk it.
They've been on the road for years, they know these things. They also do have a carbon monoxide detector. I've used my gas burners to heat my RV on many a cold morning. You can do it for a short amount of time, it's no different than cooking on it-- pot on it or pot off of it, the burner is still on and heating the space around it.
@strawberrygirl8572 yes, we aren't going to stop cooking on the stove 😊 And we have a fab Carbon detector as you say
I hope this trip to Lapland works out perfectly but please, please, please read the manuals from now on though (all of them) because extreme cold needs to be respected ❄️
You will need some sort of cool box , also you need warmth for Lapland. Also guys I have read the comments about safety and think you need to take the warnings seriously esoecially when in Canada and America. I do hope you have a safe journey wherever you go.
You can remove one seat and use the fridge to as a seat
I think Liam and Janine are not the type of van lifers whose goal is to save money and live a simple, minimalist lifestyle who loves to travel like most of the people in this kind of lifestyle. It appears to me that they are well off couple who loves adventures and challenges along the way. That’s why they don’t really think what they’re doing. 😅
Money is NOT an issue for them! 💰🤩
Thank you for the comment. Although I have to say money is an issue for us, as it is for many.
Having said this, so many people we know have kids, mortgage or rent, which we do not have
@@ThoseHappyDays . . . . . plus not having animals is saving you money too. Lovely to have but they cost a fortune when you want to give them the best medical treatment and food. Good luck on your next adventures.
Trying it out first was wise. It went from perfect to cant even sit at the table in a flash. Can you take more time before committing to buying one? Its a big decision to make if its uncomfortable to live in. Good luck and hope it works out.
Get a toploading compressor fridge and put it on the backseat. Could even connect it to the solar system from the camper with a disconnect plug.
I've got a cheap 40L Chinese unit that cost £175 and it's been brilliant, running every day now for two years. Survived loads of rough terrain and extreme temperatures in Portugal and Spain.
Diesel freezes at -15 that small tank on side will freeze no heat
Diesel in the nordics freezes at minus 40...they put additives in to stop it gelling
Loved seeing how you deal with these new teething problems. I use an electric cool box instead of a fridge in my van. Cool it down with the bluetti or cigarette lighter. Stays cool for ages.
Nice!
I love truck campers. So lookng forward to this trip.
Thank you, we love ours ❤️
Don’t you think having those things attached to the outside of your truck will invite people to steal them?
Great vehicle for adventures, great compact space, has everything you need, the larger model will be a good fit for Liam! You don’t need to lug around a lounge room on wheels anyway.
Again I am sorry to say, but why would you not even know the rudimental, such as 'is it in 4 wheel drive'. Why not have a run through close to home to check everything out. It could have been a disaster.
I'd definitely keep a small fridge in the cab.
Thanks for sharing your true adventure, and not just the "glamorous" side of it. Cheers!
Always x
They went to India during the British winter because Janine doesn't like the cold. And now they going to Lapland!😂 Anyway, at least all our comments will help their RUclips algorithm.
You are right janine doesn't like the cold...but she's always wanted to see the beauty of the nordics in winter
Have you spoke to the manufacturer to make sure the external diesel heater still works at -20 + which is what you will get during the night in Lapland
I didn’t think diesel operates effectively at those temperatures? Is the tank insulated?
Also will it still vent properly in snow drifts?
Have you heard of diesel fuel waxing? The exposed external diesel fuel tank might be an issue in extreme cold. Do your research.
Yeah you have to put an additive in it to stop it from happening
Which you will forget to put in the second time you use it! Remember the additive needs mixing not just plonked on top.
That camper reminds me of a toy car just not made for long term living,
If you haven’t done so have a look at endless road trip they have blogged some tips for Lapland travel when you think of cold think -30s see if you can get some stoove usb heated seat blanket - I think maybe you’ve lost the plot on this one but good luck and enjoy
Lot of negativity on here, not everyone has the same mindset. Some people like a house, some a boat, some live alone in the wilderness. These guys live on the road, the thrill of what's next, never knowing where life will take them. If they are happy in this van then so be it. Just enjoy the ride along with them and be happy for them. Keep rolling on guys, your content is gold and I love it.
My thoughts exactly! Hi from Canada
It's always been the way when we try something new 😊
@@ThoseHappyDays safety first remember ;-) a lot of comments regarding this!
Be careful, take on board everything folk are saying won't you and have the time of your life :-)
@ThoseHappyDays love your channel guys, keep being you and living the life of your dreams
@@LeeJtotheC thank you 😊
Please I love your enthusiasm you deserve the best please cancel this thing get a Merc 4x4 I wish you all the best just be safe watch Nikki devrenthall she travels the length of the USA in a Merc 4x4
As mentioned in the previous video, they are twice the money of what we have bought
@@ThoseHappyDays Buy used, and learn to maintain it...
Why spend money doing upgrades on a loan vehicle? Travelled in USA & Canada, propane and diesel tanks outside is not safe if your off-road, animals seem to get attracted to anything that is attached to vehicles for some reason, they will rip it off (bears especially) if you’ve never driven a 4x4 off road have a lesson or 2. It quite often is counter intuitive and if you don’t know can be dangerous.
That isn’t a real 4x4. It’s what you see Surrey builders driving. I doubt you’d be able to get off a wet beach. It’s too low, no engine heater, just not a practical 4x4 for real off road and winter living. But I wish you luck!
Don't let Ford hear you say that, they might not like it 😁
Get a heavy metal shallow skillet to use over the gas hob & that will provide longer lasting heat at the lowest setting as a back up just in case your diesel heater stops working + you can then add heavy bottomed pan / s on top for extra heat. I use this method & it works well 😊
I like you as a couple but honestly this is madness. That vehicle is too small, how are you going to survive without a fridge? As for going to Lapland, that is an extreme climate & with Janine being so fragile that is frankly just dangerous. You have lost the plot & seem so desperate for income that you are putting your lives at risk & those who may have to tescue you. Go back to your roots, cosy, happy trips around the UK & Europe. Perhaps Turkey or Eastern Europe after winter in the UK? Seriously, please take a moment.
Happy for you.... did you consider just going to the US and renting one when there? That way you don't have to compromise so much. There really is no rush :)
Janine, as someone who really feels the cold. Get a hot water bottle. I have a long fluffy one and I literally cuddle it like a teddy when I'm camping in Cleo and I have a secondary one for if I've got super cold feet which I just shove down the end of the bed and popped my feet under. Game changer (as I don't have a diesel heater!)
Janine loves hot water bottles and she has a fluffy one haha
You guys could take it to Scotland for a week and test it in colder weather just to iron out any teething issues before you take it abroad 😊
Weather has been pretty mild in the UK of late hasn't it
Prioritising leg room for lunch over a fridge for storing food allowing you to stay off grid for longer seems confusing and heading to America if the heat is on your going to be shopping everyday for dinner. Seems like you guys have turned your brains off for this one.