Our Van Won't Make It - VANLIFE Balkans Cancelled?
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£20 throttle cable £20 front brake caliper kit £30 rear drum kit with springs and things and a days work for you and loads of UA-cam vids to help. Vw camper van specialist says man with a big rake to me he started it drove it ten yards and that took him a week 😮
We’re going to tackle the bits that we can when we’re back, he’s sorted the fuel lines, carb, throttle etc & it drives so much better
honest Joe , it's probably for the best . taking a vw aircooled with a 2 lt air cooled engine abroad is not something i would do !
i have owened many of thease busses in the past [ i used to be our local vw specialist ]
there are a couple of reasons for me saying this .
1 you don't know how good the engine is [ i would stick to progresivly longer trips to start with .
2 if you are unfortunatly have mechanical isues you might find that you can't find anyone who knows how to fix it .
3 even if you do find someone that is willing to fix a broken down old vw aircooled 2l bus , you will be stuck there for weeks waiting for parts to arive .
[i know this to be true ] as i have sent parts to customers in some of the strangest places in europe . purely because the garage they got stuck at could not even get parts .
Yeah that’s true. It’s the time limit at the end of the trip that really killed it for us, I’ve saved a few aircooled garages that were along the route incase but yeah could add weeks to the trip that we just don’t have. We’ll be planning a few smaller trips with the van for when we’re back
4 days and not looking at it, plus making such a big deal about a sticking throttle and brakes…. I’d have it out of there quick. Those 2 issues arent major problems for any competent mechanic. Sounds like they’re not that interested. Your biggest issue will always be naysayers working on it. My advice…. A mobile mechanic who will actually work on it instead of someone just glancing at it whilst doing that intake of breath that they’re known for.
vw t25 's are quite a bit diferent machine to what a mobile mechanic would be up to fixing TBH,
looking at where he parked it up at [ next to another vw bus ] the garage hes took it to probably has good knowlege of how thease buses tick :)
Garages around the county are stacked, especially with Easter approaching. Have owned a classic VW and can't say I ever had a positive experience from garages, it'd always be pushed to the rear of the queue in favor of quick turnaround commercials; brakes, tyres etc. Likewise, reputable mobile mechanics aren't interested in messing around with 30-year-old parts on a driveway. Sadly just something you have to be prepared for if owning a vehicle of this age
@@gavinbae7887 exactly, I noticed he pulled up alongside another t25 so figured they’re probably working on that kind of stuff all day. But truth is, like you say, it’ll get pushed around the garage for the easier jobs. They won’t be too bothered about getting it fixed as it’s just a long line day in day out and they’re not worried about holiday deadlines etc. regarding mobile mechanics, you’re right, but they might find someone among the fan pages that know them inside out and will happily spend a week sorting it out (as opposed to it being parked for a week) they might even have spares in their garage and can get hold of tie rod ends quicker than the garage who says they’re on back order.
Having said that, at least they’re having new fuel lines as that would be job number one for me, followed by a new throttle cable and pedal and overhauling the brakes.
@@colinvanful a good mobile mechanic with time under his belt could have cut his teeth on those engines.
@@Conflictofinterest902 Yes, will be a decent running van once sorted properly. Can't go setting unrealistic goals and being disappointed when it doesn't work out as planned. Fuel lines, carburettor service, anything rubber, brakes, timing etc should have been priority no.1. I agree, likely someone local to him that would take a look at it, though, would need looking at by an established garage initially to give a good once over
I can't say I'm surprised, as clever as Joe is, it was always a task to far to bring the little van back to life in time. A very ambitious project but a little too much for one very talented person 💙 😢
Yeah a few too many set backs like weather, illness and the garage delay just finished us off, although if we didn’t have a wedding to return too we’d likely have continued 🙂
Sorry to hear about the van , I’m sure you will get it sorted after the Trip. 🤞 👍
Yeah that’s the plan!
The weather worked against you Joe. Great effort and iam sure you will get there.
Thank you! Plan C in full swing
Hi Joe! I'm a pessimist by nature. Your positive attitude is great to see. I hope whatever plan, A, B, C, D, etc. Goes well for you both. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.😊
Thank you! I tend to get the pessimist out of me off camera 😂😂
Hi Danni, Joe, I' m so sorry your Van wont be fully ready in time. You must be so disappointed. Looking forward to seeing your Plan B or C in action. Have a great week. Great Vlog as they always are. Have a great week. Take care.
Thank you! Plan C is in full swing
You're fantastic. After all those mishaps, out of your control, you are still smiling. Nice!
Thanks Rolf that’s really kind! We try to keep positive!
Been working on my Vanagon for the last five months in the northeast US (Maine) and lord have MERCY working on these things in the snow and rain is the worst. Hope you keep working on it and make a future trip happen!
Ahh yeah that’s not good! Yeah we’ll be back to work on it when we return & figure out another trip for sure
I used to jump start my T25 from the leisure battery (which was really a car battery) situated under the passenger seat. It saved the embarrassment of having to beg people to help me push it somewhere so that another vehicle could get close enough to attach the leads.
😂😂 yeah that’s a good idea actually!
Nice video 😊hope all comes out ok😊
Thank you!
Well Joe they can’t say you haven’t tried, it’s been amazing watching you and Danni strive to get it repaired, good luck withA,B,C hope it will work. Have great week😊
Thank you!
You’re totally awesome Joe
Nice one Joe Hitch it down to Greece you will have a right adventure .be good to see wha5 ya doing to get down there have a Top week 🙂🎥🔧✌️
Yeah that’s not a bad call actually 🙂
Its such a shame but look at the progress you did make! Another great video xx
Thank you!! 😊
@@DanniandJoe gonna bingewatch your narrowboat ones!
That's the longest train of thoughts I've been a passenger on 😮 😂 ❤
Choo choooooo 😂😂😂
We had a 1971 Combi in Australia back in the early 90’s. Took it to a VW DUD specialist who said that we shouldn’t attempt any long trips in it… so we drove it around the whole of Australia and sold it to someone who did the same. The only thing we had to replace was the windscreen…go for it…
Wow that’s good going! We’re going to plan some trips for when we return
Hi, you can will run fine on E10 fuel, I have 2 , 1981 and 1969 both run fine on E10, keep up the grey work
Ahh that’s good to know, 10p a litre cheaper!
Good effort guys 👍 Bank Vinnie for another day of fun and failure - we'll be watching you whatever you travel in 🚛 💨💨
Thank you! Yeah that’s the plan to finish him off when we’re back & figure out the next adventure
What a great vlog Mel. What about the winter Mel will you get enough not to have gas ?
Be safe 👍
Throttle used to stick in my Impreza, scary but I didnt fix it for a year 😂😂
Then again they way you handle a knife is scary 😂😂
😂😂😂 at-least the van has no power to chuck you into a hedge I guess
Probably too late now, but lift the fridge slightly off the floor. It’s a pain when you can’t open the door because a pair of shoes or something are in the way.
Ahh good call, think we’ll do that as haven’t gotten any further!
Fair play, what you have achieved has been amazing. The items sound relatively minor in the grand scheme of things but appreciate time is against you.
Not sure if you can tow one with the car but the little tear drop trailers are cool and relatively inexpensive. You could always use it and flog it afterwards?
Yeah we’re just relived the work that needs doing is only minor but parts & time issues teamed with the shorter trip just killed it for us unfortunately. We’ll be planning another trip in the van for the future! Yeah we can tow about 600KG with the little Toyota so did toy with the idea but not keen on parking in the little towns etc
good vid thanks lee
Cheers Lee!
Well Wolfman life is full of memories and your stackin them. In the mean time try takin up the guitar and make some music vids until it all comes togeather. As the man in Water Boy said "You Can DO IT!"
😂😂 cheers!
Was that my good kitchen knife you used to open that box? 😊😅😂
More like a butter knife this bloody thing!
Concerning the fuel mileage question, the UK gallon is 20.1% larger than the US. So, the van getting 20 mpg UK, would be 16.7 mpg US.
I read about the history of difference in gallons, not sure if it was true or not but they said it was essentially the merchants ripping people off & short selling them!
@@DanniandJoe I didn't research the history for the gallon difference but, what you mentioned doesn't surprise me. In the Bible, God describes our human nature in Romans 3:10 - 18, and there is nothing good about it.
Two and a half grand on petrol would be the trip killer for me. Scotland and back for a fortnight, maybe, but the long end of Europe, no chance. Good luck.
Yeah we just can’t justify it with the new revised relatively short timeframe now
Buy roof decent used roof tent, use, sell it when you get back. Then youve just rented it free.
Yeah that was plan B to get one secondhand & sell it after, especially before we’re in high season for them as seen a few for £6-700. Unfortunately for us we’re full throttle for plan C now 😂
Have you considered placing the DC charger onto the bottom of the shelf, above the battery? (hanging down.)
Might look into that! Cheers
Awww wish your plan B or C work out for you so sad after all the hard work in awful conditions tc now 👋👍🤗the oldies
Yeah onwards & upwards now! Thanks guys
Can you tell me where the fridge is from please. Look forward to watching your adventures
Check out Planar Heaters - the fridge is called Boo 12/24v - there’s a discount code too - danniandjoe5 planarheaters.co.uk/store/ols/categories/boo-12v-and-24v-fridge-freezers
This project has been will it make it won't it make it for some time now, i admire you attitude, but i whoud be lying if i thought the van would ready on time , but go for whatever option suits your circumstances, waiting for your decision, roll on next week, can't wait, 😁👍
Yeah just a few too many set backs with weather, illness & then the garage 😂😂 feel relieved now we don’t have as bad a time frame
Those jobs on your van need doing but to an experienced mechanic not a big deal it seems to me the garage can’t be bothered and don’t want the job I’ve had this experience they’re picky on what they want to do
It was the time frame as well to be honest, glad it’s running good now though
Sorry about the van mate…just so you know I have a TentBox classic up for sale, with the insulation liner and only been used a few times. Let me know if you want to come have a look!
Ahh thanks for that, we’d love a classic but our little roof rack takes 50KG max so it’s only the Lite from their range that fits, we’ve got a slightly different plan now!
@@DanniandJoe ah I see yeah there pretty heavy! Good luck with the new plan
Never mind Joe, it’s not the law that you have to go in the van. It would be fairer on it to give it a few shakedown runs in Britain first. Have you considered overland public transport? Buses and trains are a lot better and cheaper than in the UK and make great viewing.
Yeah think we’re going to continue the build when we’re back & do exactly that with shorter trips! We’re putting a video up tomorrow to share the full plan but something like that!
So you didn't go on the say much about the fridge, i.e. what sort is it.
Yes got a little side tracked - planarheaters.co.uk/store/ols/categories/boo-12v-and-24v-fridge-freezers & use code danniandjoe5 for a bit of discount if you go for one - we’ll go over it properly in an upcoming video when we’re back from cycling
Why don’t you park up the van/car when your abroad, fly home for the wedding then go back and complete your trip? Xxx
Yeah that would be an option, just trusting it left in whatever country we end up in for that period of time & it still needs work which would take probably 3 weeks, we’ve got a plan C though!
Why not plan P, jump on a plane, stay for a few days and then come back, put the time into the van and let Danni go to work and take the time off later?
Yeah that is an option but we’re trying to get Danni to every European country before she’s 30 as a bit of a challenge & were hoping to tick off a good 7/8 this trip & we’ve got plans for the next few years which just throws it right off
at least you have a safe tho
And a nice blue cab floor. Just can’t drive the van anywhere
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Cheers!
I’m sorry.
But you will still have a great trip
Yes we’ll still make the most of it for sure!
A sharp knife is a lot safer than a dull knife.
100%, this was knocking about in the drawer for a while and wouldn’t open a letter!
3:13 Always cut towards your chum, not towards your thumb. Cutting your thumb hurts.
Chum not thumb 😂😂
Garage seems a bit iffy to me.....sounds like they've shoved the van into the corner of the yard so they can concentrate on the more lucrative / easier servicing of the BMW / Audi / SUV customers!
They only work on this age VW to be fair but think they were overwhelmed with work & probably did get the easier jobs out the way
shame about the van, understand not worth chance getting stuck on the road
Yeah especially with the deadline to return back to the UK now, onwards & upwards!
Hire a camper van once your ready to start your travels joe! Once the wedding is sorted etc. ❤
have you seen how much it costs to hire a campervan for a week most charge between 500-1000 pound then add petrol and they want to go away for a few months
@@markbolam1383 yes I’m aware everything costs mark . It’s a suggestion to a unfortunate problem. So they still can enjoy the camping experience and continue with their plans. Everything comes with a price unfortunately. Either that or they’ll have to rearrange their plans! If not they’ll be paying for accommodation , flight costs and transport anyway. Then not to mention the repairs they need to do on the camper van they’ve got. So in the long run there’s no win win result if u work it out!!!
Rent a small RV, or a tow-behind pop up camper for your car.
Rentals are really expensive unfortunately, the trailers not a bad shout though!
How much would it cost to hire a van?
Around £2,500 maybe more
@@DanniandJoe 👍
plan C, bicycle?
I’m sure that is what Joe is hinting at.
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Does anyone know what calling someone "drive" means? I've been binge-watching a lot of these videos lately and I've noticed Joe has called Danni "drive" a couple of times (once when Danni accidentally knocked a floor-to-ceiling post out of position). I think Joe's dad called Joe "drive" once too. I tried googling it but couldn't find anything. I think it's "drive". It was pronounced "droyve".
This gave us a laugh - we had to think back to when it stared but basically we say ‘cheers drive’ to bus drivers in Somerset/probably further & other places, but must’ve been one of the road trips when Danni was driving & it just stuck. So it’s just shorter for driver, but a bit of a nickname for Danni too 😂😂
In Bristol UK it's a term used when your chatting to a driver.
Here's a few miles worth of petrol and a packet of crisps for the journey 👍
Ahhh thank you so much!!
40 year old rust bucket van not up to snuff? Who could have predicted it? 😂
Surprisingly minimal rust underneath which was a massive relief 😂😂😂
Why did you buy such a bag of nails something with that much work needs comdening.
Sometimes it’s just nice to learn & work on something that needs some TLC. It was what we could afford at the time & ticked a lot of boxes being the age that it is for a future project abroad.
you spend silly money on all the gadgets and yet keep the crap chipboard units?
The gadgets are probably freebies, for getting a viewing or a mention of the products
Nothing wrong with 40 year old chipboard, it’s got all the banned chemicals in that make them last long 😂
You might be clever but common sense is not.
Common sense is not what?