Can I give you a tip, while the van is parked up at home, turn the front wheels towards the curb, and put the van in gear, then leave the handbrake off, it will stop it cease on, and save you money in the long run
Drama is all part of Van life , it’s all good in the end 👍👍👍Mel big van small world with flares , just did a video where he changed his pads and hand break shoes, well worth a look well done and good luck 👍🏴🇬🇧🇨🇦
Great video, didn’t know u were only down the a33 from me (Reading) hopefully you get to enjoy Ray soon, van is coming along, won’t be long now, keep up the good work
😮 learning van life guys . Look after your van like your phone or laptop check regularly and research ,vigorously potential problems when your at stage to go on weekend trips and stay in van . You will find more problems.. and you will laugh and find away to overcome them . Good you can laugh. Enjoyed the catch up . Good luck with new house. 😂
yeah big lesson learned here John, can't keep making expensive mistakes like that! lol We try to stay positive even when it is negative, life is to short to be crying about it! Thank you so much for watching ❤️
Picking 7p my new sprinter next week and we are completely new to this van thing too. But your videos are very fun to watch and very motivational. Keep up the good work
Well Helllooooo. Can I just say it means a lot that you take the time to like/reply to comments. It really does brighten our day. Lee and I just sat down for tea and your video was the first one we watched. We do love how you are just keeping it real. Lee and I love watching you. Best couple on here. You make us laugh. See you in the next one ❤
Hey Lisa, Andy here. Soph and I love hearing from you both and we truly do appreciate how supportive you are. This whole video thing is really just a bit of fun whilst on our journey, never thought in a million years it would mean we hear so many nice comments from such supportive people. Never change please, you are both a rare breed! ❤️❤️
@lifeadventureprojects Hi Andy. You guys are like celebrities to us. You let us into your life, and it's like we know you. Maybe one day, if you come to Cornwall, we might get to meet you. Anyway, good luck with the move. I hope it goes ok. Say Hi to Sophie for us. Take Care x
‘One of those channels with drama after drama’ … one or two vanlife channels spring to mind 😂 loved the getaway vid guys, not the costing you money part of course!
This video was brilliant. I can now feel much happier knowing that it's not just me things like this happen to. But I have learnt to not stress at the problems as you have to deal with them and life goes on. Doing a vlog and not bringing the cameras you know its down hill from there. But honestly it was probably the best vanlife vlog I have watched in a long time. Hope the van is still working well. Maybe an idea is to drive the van for a few hours each week. Looking forward to seeing more van builds.
Be thankful for the sunshine and the rain, the joy and the pain. It's always a beautiful day to be alive! ❤ Love you both and can't wait to catch your next video!
These things are sent to test us and hopefully when all the little niggles are ironed out you'll have some fantastic trips out in Ray. Top tip from all our camping/caravanning trips, always stock your van with the little things like toothpaste, toothbrushes, shower gel, shampoo etc and restock occasionally when needed. That way you just need to pack a bag, throw it in the van and away you go, no worrying about having packed a washbag. It's almost like you double up in the van what you have in the bathroom at home, then you never have to worry about being caught out. Same deal with the kitchen, extra cutlery, plates, cups, glasses, pots and pans. Being a military person I'm always about the planning and logistics which takes the pressure off when getting ready for trips away. Sometimes you just have to spend a day just getting everything ready but that means when you're away you can relax knowing it's all sorted.
Hey 👋🏼 thanks for watching and big thanks for your tips - that’s actually a great idea! We already have the kitchen bits but hadn’t thought about any of the bathroom stuff, but that’s such a great shout. We want to be able to just jump in Ray and go! (Not that it will ever be that smooth 😁) thanks for sharing 👍🏻
@lifeadventureprojects yes because the shoes only serve the handbrake. Disc pads are on the caliper. Which are part of the main hydraulic brake system .
These little setbacks are sent to improve the final outcome. Build the van but also make sure it's mechanically sound. Brakes done. Oil change maybe?? Does it have a cam belt?? Then your set for travels 👍
oil change is probably a good shout actually! Quite right though, every setback always leads to learning something - every cloud and all that jazz! :) Thanks for watching!
Great little adventure guy's, pricey enough for brake's but never mind, they're done now, I'm glad you showed how it didn't go smoothly as our first adventure was ok but was a bit stressful with the 2 dog's 🤣🤣🤣 love how normal and genuine you 2 are, no pretending to be anything special, such a pleasure to follow your vlogs, hope your bottom halfs have warmed up again by now 😂😂😂😂
Hey Lee, so great to hear from you! Our comments section wouldn't feel the same without you both. They have finally warmed, but damn, nobody warned me I was entering the arctic! On the plus side I hear sharks don't like cold water so safe there I suppose! 😂😂 Thanks again for watching, once on the road the beers are on me! ❤️❤️
@@lifeadventureprojects be awesome to catch up with you both, the fact you reply to comments is very refreshing, makes the connection between viewing and feeling part of the journey, good luck for all things going forward guy's 👍
Welcome to Dorset guys albeit a brief visit, I had a sharp intake of breath when you got in the water 🥶 if we'd known you were coming we could have warmed it up for you 😂 shame about the brakes, if you had a driveway to keep it on & wasn't using it for a while, I'd say chock the wheels & leave the handbrake off, stop the handbrake from seizing on.
haha thanks Rich! Next time please do get the sea warmed up for us, it wasn't pleasant! lol Great to see you still here! ❤️ In the new house this problem goes away thankfully, in the meantime we are taking it out on a more regular basis.
So lovely see you both back and the kitties 😸 😸 with a new video. Was patiently waiting 😊 So sorry to hear about your van but glad to see it back on the road again yayyy ! When you both went for a dip in the sea I couldn't stop laughing, so funny.😂 Thank you for another great video 👍
We were in Weymouth last weekend but didn't break down lol...leave the handbrake off when parked for a while and leave it in gear...ps we liked it for the cats😂...keep going guys..great vlog again
Familiarity of your vehicle, get to know a few basic thingies about your van, ie, what, and how things work etc.... and just general motoring basics etc you'll be getting the knowledge on these things as you progress through your journey. You would be thankful of an early advantage in this department in the future. It's all part of it I guess. Just don't want to see you getting caught out here and there unnecessarily, especially financially etc. Great vid guys, nice to see you getting out in the sun , albeit for a short wee while there ha. Much love. J
Thanks Jon, yeah I think very much a learning experience. Once the build is complete I will have a dabble at some mechanics. Glad to see you still with us and watching! 🙌
sadly we are not parked on a straight road, it is actually a decline! urgg! We will take him out on a more regular basis! Thanks so much for watching1 ❤️
Hello to the both of you. Unlucky start, but you got there in the end. Great footage of you both braving the freezing cold sea.. no bad language when you first got in 😂 All the best and thanks for sharing.
Ahhh we are still here we promise! We will have a video up very soon- in all honesty there’s not been much to show cos this bloody kitchen has been hard! Many hours of footage of us just staring at some wood might not be interesting 😂 hopefully this week!
@@lifeadventureprojects Don't be silly, that's exactly what van building is like in the real world, ages seemingly getting nowhere 🤦🏻♂️🤣 hope you're both doing okay and can't wait to see you back on UA-cam soon 👍👍
Hey guys, great to see you back, wow what a adventure this was, same Weymouth was interrupted but it did cost £301.76! Why do people do that 😂, but glad rays got new brakes, We’ll hope the house moves goes well, any news on escape to the country, Take care guys 🎉🎉🎉🎉
😂😂 I know, right? Escape to the Country we pulled out of because we found a house we wanted, sadly they don’t like you entering if you have an offer in. We chose the house of the show! Shame though. Thanks for coming back ❤️
Hi guys - onwards and upwards! Good prompt to keep a full tool kit on board, I always have a full kit including trolley jack and axel stands👍 good luck with the house viewings, hope to see another video soon x😊
thank you! onwards and upwards indeed - once the van is complete I shall ensure a tool kit is installed and at the ready! :) Thank you so much for watching ❤️
Hey!! Just catching up on your videos and really enjoying this vlog, shame about the brakes and the cost but £300 safer. The van is coming along nicely and I don't know how you both do all this work, you must both be shattered all the time? Anyway enough of me chatting i've got more videos to catch up on! 😀
Hi! Thank you so much for watching and leaving us a comment (sorry we only just saw it!). We’re definitely feeling shattered at the moment after we’ve moved house recently, but hopefully we’ll get back to finishing off Ray really soon, we’re so close now! I hope you enjoyed catching up on the build so far!
Ah such a shame the brake problem spoilt your weekend , maybe just drive van around the block once a week will help stop brakes and battery , very brave taking a morning dip brrr , Like the video real life stuff excellent ,
Hey Gerald, thanks for watching! Good advice that, exactly what we are doing now taking it out more. Was a silly mistake leaving it there so long, parked on a hill! ❤️
@@lifeadventureprojects hi again just another observation with your tyres keep them pumped up, if you leave them flat you risk them cracking, im sure you will be more aware now plusyou might have your own Driveway soon, good luck with the move.
When you park, up for a few months, leave the handbrake off, put it in gear, and chock the wheels, or it could happen again sprinter vans have little brake shoes inside the discs on the rear and it's a common problem for them to stick on when left for awhile hope this helps 😊
this is why we love the comments section, always learn something! Thanks so much for the help, that is actually very useful to know. The reason we leave it so long is where we are parked now we can lose parking space, so often gets left, worsened that it is on a hill! Really helps though, thank you. ❤️
Hi, leaving it in gear is probably safer than the handbrake anyway, if the cable snapped while on it could run away, crashing into anything or anyone in gear not going to move, rear brake shoe replacements @£300 you was robbed, parts around £50 tops for the shoes, 1 hours work tops
Always keep it moving, even if it’s once a week 👍
Can I give you a tip, while the van is parked up at home, turn the front wheels towards the curb, and put the van in gear, then leave the handbrake off, it will stop it cease on, and save you money in the long run
Great advice, thanks Neil!
Shame you had problems don’t let it put you off. You could of beeped at me in Salisbury with my T5 camper as you headed for Weymouth😅
Ooh a Salisbury bloke aye. Beautiful part of the world that. Love the T5!
Drama is all part of Van life , it’s all good in the end 👍👍👍Mel big van small world with flares , just did a video where he changed his pads and hand break shoes, well worth a look well done and good luck 👍🏴🇬🇧🇨🇦
Great video, didn’t know u were only down the a33 from me (Reading) hopefully you get to enjoy Ray soon, van is coming along, won’t be long now, keep up the good work
Enjoyed watching! Not everything goes to plan ❤
❤️ thanks for watching! 🙌🏻
😮 learning van life guys . Look after your van like your phone or laptop check regularly and research ,vigorously potential problems when your at stage to go on weekend trips and stay in van . You will find more problems.. and you will laugh and find away to overcome them . Good you can laugh. Enjoyed the catch up . Good luck with new house. 😂
yeah big lesson learned here John, can't keep making expensive mistakes like that! lol
We try to stay positive even when it is negative, life is to short to be crying about it! Thank you so much for watching ❤️
Sprinter handbrakes are a pain, it’s worth leaving in gear as a habit, if just to save any future issues.
Picking 7p my new sprinter next week and we are completely new to this van thing too. But your videos are very fun to watch and very motivational. Keep up the good work
Fantastic news, you have got all the fun (and not so fun) to come! Good luck with the conversion, you got this! Thanks for watching! 🤛🏻
Well Helllooooo. Can I just say it means a lot that you take the time to like/reply to comments. It really does brighten our day.
Lee and I just sat down for tea and your video was the first one we watched. We do love how you are just keeping it real. Lee and I love watching you. Best couple on here. You make us laugh. See you in the next one ❤
Hey Lisa, Andy here. Soph and I love hearing from you both and we truly do appreciate how supportive you are. This whole video thing is really just a bit of fun whilst on our journey, never thought in a million years it would mean we hear so many nice comments from such supportive people. Never change please, you are both a rare breed! ❤️❤️
@lifeadventureprojects Hi Andy. You guys are like celebrities to us. You let us into your life, and it's like we know you. Maybe one day, if you come to Cornwall, we might get to meet you. Anyway, good luck with the move. I hope it goes ok. Say Hi to Sophie for us. Take Care x
‘One of those channels with drama after drama’ … one or two vanlife channels spring to mind 😂 loved the getaway vid guys, not the costing you money part of course!
thanks so much for watching! Certainly blimming expensive this one! haha
This video was brilliant. I can now feel much happier knowing that it's not just me things like this happen to. But I have learnt to not stress at the problems as you have to deal with them and life goes on.
Doing a vlog and not bringing the cameras you know its down hill from there. But honestly it was probably the best vanlife vlog I have watched in a long time.
Hope the van is still working well. Maybe an idea is to drive the van for a few hours each week.
Looking forward to seeing more van builds.
😂😂 thanks Simon, really appreciate you watching 🙌
Be thankful for the sunshine and the rain, the joy and the pain. It's always a beautiful day to be alive! ❤ Love you both and can't wait to catch your next video!
Thanks Karen ❤️❤️ Couldn’t agree with you more.
Here's to better outings in the future. You guys make me laugh!!
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Hey Wagner, hope you are doing well? Thanks for watching and sticking with us! ❤️
@@lifeadventureprojects Good luck with your house sale. Fingers crossed it's not a lengthy one so you can crack on with the build in more comfort.
These things are sent to test us and hopefully when all the little niggles are ironed out you'll have some fantastic trips out in Ray. Top tip from all our camping/caravanning trips, always stock your van with the little things like toothpaste, toothbrushes, shower gel, shampoo etc and restock occasionally when needed. That way you just need to pack a bag, throw it in the van and away you go, no worrying about having packed a washbag. It's almost like you double up in the van what you have in the bathroom at home, then you never have to worry about being caught out. Same deal with the kitchen, extra cutlery, plates, cups, glasses, pots and pans. Being a military person I'm always about the planning and logistics which takes the pressure off when getting ready for trips away. Sometimes you just have to spend a day just getting everything ready but that means when you're away you can relax knowing it's all sorted.
Hey 👋🏼 thanks for watching and big thanks for your tips - that’s actually a great idea! We already have the kitchen bits but hadn’t thought about any of the bathroom stuff, but that’s such a great shout. We want to be able to just jump in Ray and go! (Not that it will ever be that smooth 😁) thanks for sharing 👍🏻
So on a Sprinter it has an in board handbrake located in the drum of the disc . Should not need replacing again for a long time . Glad you are OK 👍
Really? Thanks Andy, that is good to know!! We survived and all is good in the world! ❤️
@lifeadventureprojects yes because the shoes only serve the handbrake. Disc pads are on the caliper. Which are part of the main hydraulic brake system .
Waited so long for this - it better be great 😂
Uh oh!! 🥹
Great vid. Lovely part of the world!
These little setbacks are sent to improve the final outcome. Build the van but also make sure it's mechanically sound. Brakes done. Oil change maybe?? Does it have a cam belt?? Then your set for travels 👍
oil change is probably a good shout actually! Quite right though, every setback always leads to learning something - every cloud and all that jazz! :) Thanks for watching!
Great little adventure guy's, pricey enough for brake's but never mind, they're done now, I'm glad you showed how it didn't go smoothly as our first adventure was ok but was a bit stressful with the 2 dog's 🤣🤣🤣 love how normal and genuine you 2 are, no pretending to be anything special, such a pleasure to follow your vlogs, hope your bottom halfs have warmed up again by now 😂😂😂😂
Hey Lee, so great to hear from you! Our comments section wouldn't feel the same without you both. They have finally warmed, but damn, nobody warned me I was entering the arctic! On the plus side I hear sharks don't like cold water so safe there I suppose! 😂😂 Thanks again for watching, once on the road the beers are on me! ❤️❤️
@@lifeadventureprojects be awesome to catch up with you both, the fact you reply to comments is very refreshing, makes the connection between viewing and feeling part of the journey, good luck for all things going forward guy's 👍
Such a shame too because it looks like the weather was grand for a first mini road trip!
The beach stuff was HYSTERICAL lol. Thank you for sharing, love this channel :)
haha thanks Pete, great to see you still here! ❤️
Things happen but glad you got it sorted safely. Not everything goes to plan but it's all for the good. Stay positive xx
Yes all sorted, was a bit of a waste walking round Weymouth for that long but never mind! Xxxx
Welcome to Dorset guys albeit a brief visit, I had a sharp intake of breath when you got in the water 🥶 if we'd known you were coming we could have warmed it up for you 😂
shame about the brakes, if you had a driveway to keep it on & wasn't using it for a while, I'd say chock the wheels & leave the handbrake off, stop the handbrake from seizing on.
haha thanks Rich! Next time please do get the sea warmed up for us, it wasn't pleasant! lol Great to see you still here! ❤️
In the new house this problem goes away thankfully, in the meantime we are taking it out on a more regular basis.
Great vid, love that you are keeping it real, this is the side of things that you rarely see. Love it , keep up the good work
So lovely see you both back and the kitties 😸 😸 with a new video. Was patiently waiting 😊
So sorry to hear about your van but glad to see it back on the road again
yayyy !
When you both went for a dip in the sea I couldn't stop laughing, so funny.😂
Thank you for another great video 👍
thanks Hope, so glad to see you are still with us!! Onwards and upwards!! ❤️❤️
We were in Weymouth last weekend but didn't break down lol...leave the handbrake off when parked for a while and leave it in gear...ps we liked it for the cats😂...keep going guys..great vlog again
Yessss Mel, thanks for the like! 😂 Handbreak off it is! Luckily I always put it in gear, could have been a disaster if I hadn’t! 🥹
Familiarity of your vehicle, get to know a few basic thingies about your van, ie, what, and how things work etc.... and just general motoring basics etc
you'll be getting the knowledge on these things as you progress through your journey. You would be thankful of an early advantage in this department in the future.
It's all part of it I guess.
Just don't want to see you getting caught out here and there unnecessarily, especially financially etc.
Great vid guys, nice to see you getting out in the sun , albeit for a short wee while there ha.
Much love. J
Thanks Jon, yeah I think very much a learning experience. Once the build is complete I will have a dabble at some mechanics. Glad to see you still with us and watching! 🙌
Don't leave the handbrake on for a long time, leave it in gear with NO handbrake , on a flat road, like the one at your house
sadly we are not parked on a straight road, it is actually a decline! urgg! We will take him out on a more regular basis! Thanks so much for watching1 ❤️
Pretty sure we passed Ray on the a33 basingstoke yesterday..we stayed at Wellington country park...
Wasn’t us Mel, was melting trying to fit the kitchen unit! 😂
Hello to the both of you. Unlucky start, but you got there in the end. Great footage of you both braving the freezing cold sea.. no bad language when you first got in 😂 All the best and thanks for sharing.
Andy Sophie where are you both too 😭😭 we miss you guys
Ahhh we are still here we promise! We will have a video up very soon- in all honesty there’s not been much to show cos this bloody kitchen has been hard! Many hours of footage of us just staring at some wood might not be interesting 😂 hopefully this week!
@@lifeadventureprojects Don't be silly, that's exactly what van building is like in the real world, ages seemingly getting nowhere 🤦🏻♂️🤣 hope you're both doing okay and can't wait to see you back on UA-cam soon 👍👍
Hey guys, great to see you back, wow what a adventure this was, same Weymouth was interrupted but it did cost £301.76! Why do people do that 😂, but glad rays got new brakes,
We’ll hope the house moves goes well, any news on escape to the country,
Take care guys 🎉🎉🎉🎉
😂😂 I know, right?
Escape to the Country we pulled out of because we found a house we wanted, sadly they don’t like you entering if you have an offer in. We chose the house of the show! Shame though. Thanks for coming back ❤️
Hi guys - onwards and upwards! Good prompt to keep a full tool kit on board, I always have a full kit including trolley jack and axel stands👍 good luck with the house viewings, hope to see another video soon x😊
thank you! onwards and upwards indeed - once the van is complete I shall ensure a tool kit is installed and at the ready! :) Thank you so much for watching ❤️
If you keep the handbrake off and in gear when left for a few weeks your brakes won't stick on
If you leave van in gear and hand break off then turn wheels towards curb.
look on the bright side off life, brakes work and there is always tomorrow or next time , relaxing video tho . try moving van about so it dont lock up
Thanks Josh! ❤️
@@lifeadventureprojects your welcome see u next time and looking forward to it 😁
Hey!! Just catching up on your videos and really enjoying this vlog, shame about the brakes and the cost but £300 safer. The van is coming along nicely and I don't know how you both do all this work, you must both be shattered all the time? Anyway enough of me chatting i've got more videos to catch up on! 😀
Hi! Thank you so much for watching and leaving us a comment (sorry we only just saw it!). We’re definitely feeling shattered at the moment after we’ve moved house recently, but hopefully we’ll get back to finishing off Ray really soon, we’re so close now! I hope you enjoyed catching up on the build so far!
Regardless of the set back. How was your first night sleeping in Ray?. Was it a free pub parkup or did you have to buy a meal?..
We didn’t actually stay in it just yet, when we do a video shall be coming out!
Leave the van in gear and handbrake off, if leaving it for a while 😊
Great advice!! Certainly learned our lesson 😂
Ah such a shame the brake problem spoilt your weekend , maybe just drive van around the block once a week will help stop brakes and battery , very brave taking a morning dip brrr ,
Like the video real life stuff excellent ,
Hey Gerald, thanks for watching! Good advice that, exactly what we are doing now taking it out more. Was a silly mistake leaving it there so long, parked on a hill! ❤️
@@lifeadventureprojects hi again just another observation with your tyres keep them pumped up, if you leave them flat you risk them cracking, im sure you will be more aware now plusyou might have your own Driveway soon, good luck with the move.
Not that I'm blaming any one at all. But that's definitely Sophie's fault 😂😂😂
I agree Mark, most definitely Sophie's fault 😂😂😂
When you park, up for a few months, leave the handbrake off, put it in gear, and chock the wheels, or it could happen again sprinter vans have little brake shoes inside the discs on the rear and it's a common problem for them to stick on when left for awhile hope this helps 😊
this is why we love the comments section, always learn something! Thanks so much for the help, that is actually very useful to know. The reason we leave it so long is where we are parked now we can lose parking space, so often gets left, worsened that it is on a hill! Really helps though, thank you. ❤️
@lifeadventureprojects If you ever need advice on mechanical stuff, give me a shout. I'm always happy to help
I was going to say the same, I’ve been converting ROSIE, and handbrake off and in second, we are on a flat street though. Loving the vlog
Hi, leaving it in gear is probably safer than the handbrake anyway, if the cable snapped while on it could run away, crashing into anything or anyone in gear not going to move, rear brake shoe replacements @£300 you was robbed, parts around £50 tops for the shoes, 1 hours work tops
Good advice, I think I may need to start looking at changing my own breaks. Swear I could save a fortune. 🤛🏻
Leave in gear not with the handbrake on.
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