Surviving Endless Rain in a Tiny Campervan (Scotland Vanlife)

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  • @TravelBeans
    @TravelBeans  Рік тому +17

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  • @joebo3059
    @joebo3059 Рік тому +176

    I think the light staying on, on one side is a parking light, which comes on if the indicator is on, on that side, and you take the key out. Just turn the indicators off when you stop and it might stop doing it.

    • @TravelBeans
      @TravelBeans  Рік тому +22

      This is so interesting! We’ve never noticed this before now, but thanks for the info!

    • @martinevanheijnsbergen8929
      @martinevanheijnsbergen8929 Рік тому +8

      And is supposed to work like that. Blinker on means that light on for safety.

    • @kavic6
      @kavic6 Рік тому +5

      That's it ! I have the same on my T25 (T3) , made me lose my nerve the first time it happened... But a little thinking around and I found !

    • @EddiesLife247Gaming
      @EddiesLife247Gaming Рік тому +3

      ​@@TravelBeansthat is what that is :)

    • @davekemp750
      @davekemp750 Рік тому +12

      I was about to post the same thing, it's designed that way. If you park on the opposite side of the road approaching cars cannot see your reflectors so you put the indicator on, road side, and turn off the ignition. This leaves the side lights on on that side of the car.

  • @MegaRetr
    @MegaRetr Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing his crawling progress.

  • @rebeccarendle3706
    @rebeccarendle3706 Рік тому +2

    Fun vlog😊. Travel Hack... wear those thin plastic tourist coats over your main coats.. then your coats and clothes stay dry underneath. The thin plastic coats you can shake most of the water off and fold wet side together, put in plastic bag at the front of the van on the floor... so less wet stuff in back of van, less wet clothes to dry and less moisture/condensation in van... my kids and I did this on our 3 week road trip in the UK in the summer.. it was great. Plus we always had the coats with us.. so on days we had no other coats (because it was warm) with us, we could just throw them on for the rain shower and then take them off again after. We will never travel again without them. Ps. I use a small micofiber travel towel to wipe them dry...that also dries quick in a case/cover.

  • @joanklein6463
    @joanklein6463 Рік тому +19

    Omg, how cute Noah is. Loved the smile in the rain and the crawling on the bed. Thanks for sharing

  • @RonSeesAmerica
    @RonSeesAmerica Рік тому +24

    Noah seems to be taking up such great vibes from the two of you! He looks absolutely enamoured with you both and with life!

    • @klausp7035
      @klausp7035 Рік тому

      yes it´s normal on a german car

  • @aislingbooks
    @aislingbooks Рік тому +10

    Being a Celt, myself, I love your choice of music particularly around the Kelpies in Falkirk. The Highlands are so lovely, even in the rain.

  • @tedwalker1370
    @tedwalker1370 Рік тому +1

    American Elk have antlers some what like a deer. Moose have thick antlers that appear to have a formation between the antlers making it look connected. Moose are usually found eating in shallow marshes land.

  • @jobethk588
    @jobethk588 Рік тому +1

    So cool y’all met with Craig and Aimee!

  • @WarDamnEagle4
    @WarDamnEagle4 Рік тому

    Yes Noah! Go little guy - crawl your heart out. We love it.

    • @WarDamnEagle4
      @WarDamnEagle4 Рік тому

      We have something here in the us called “rain suits” - I think Noah may have had one but it’s a must for a crawling baby! My crawling baby loves getting wiggles outside in it. Keeps her dry and allows her freedom

  • @autoelectrics
    @autoelectrics Рік тому +1

    If you watch video when you started it the indicator was on is parking mode when indicator left in on position no need for you to take anywhere just make sure indicators are off when parked most cars do it

  • @moragg
    @moragg Рік тому +3

    Raining in Scotland in autumn, who would have expected that! 🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @Lutz-lo7cl
    @Lutz-lo7cl Місяць тому

    Greetings from Wolfsburg, Germany, where we make your van. It is the turn signal having been left on. It is a safety feature if you are invited to a party and have to park on the side of a tight road at night.

  • @petgranny194
    @petgranny194 Рік тому +6

    The Kelpies were amazing. Such a beautiful piece of art. Can't believe Noah is already crawling - that is crazy!

  • @markgraham3201
    @markgraham3201 Рік тому +7

    The Kelpies - I travel down from NE Scotland to Falkirk every month and pass these magnificent sculptures while visiting my Mum. I never get tired seeing them and in total awe of how gorgeous those sculpture really are (the night lights are amazing). Beans oot !!✌😊

  • @kookietherapy9398
    @kookietherapy9398 Рік тому

    Your baby boy is soooo Beautiful and HAPPY !!! Do a video on diesel heater, please. Brand, who installed, cost, problems joy, etc. Thank you.

  • @oggie1967
    @oggie1967 Рік тому

    Deffo a parking light! Don’t panic, meant to do that!
    Saw you were in my part of the world! Ballater! I’m just 12 miles east in Aboyne!
    Glad you got to see our beautiful countryside, it doesn’t piss down all the time!😉
    If you ever end up in the Village of Aboyne, pop in past my Butchers shop and I’ll keep you going with a homemade pie or three!
    Love the channel! ❤👍😊

  • @critterkarma
    @critterkarma Рік тому +8

    Like I wrote on Craig and Aimee’s: The Beans are Kinging it! And now you can hang out on their homestead. I imagine all the bus/van UA-camrs blog form a massive meet up.

    • @familyocean
      @familyocean Рік тому +4

      That would be epic. I was so happy for Craig and Aimee this week.

  • @neilwr7442
    @neilwr7442 Рік тому +2

    Great video as ever. Love the Kelpies. If you haven't been before try visiting the Falkirk Wheel. You can stay the night there also and they have showers. Alex will loose his s#it when he sees the Wheel that isn't a Wheel in operation 😅

  • @davidbarrass
    @davidbarrass Рік тому

    when visiting the Kelpies go to the Falkirk Wheel, it's a boat lift that connects the cannal you were on with one at a higher level. it's great watching the boats being roated up

  • @SarahThompson25
    @SarahThompson25 Рік тому +1

    I live on Vancouver Island (a literal rain forest) and we also don't use umbrellas. Just a good rain coat is all you need!

  • @SquirrelTR23
    @SquirrelTR23 Рік тому

    The light staying on is your parking light which ever way your indicator is on will keep that light on, front and back so you are visible down dark streets when parked

  • @alangauld6079
    @alangauld6079 Рік тому +7

    We had the same rain but at least we were in a house and I once spent 24 hours in a tiny tent due to rain. But several days in a camper sounds like no fun at all, so the fact you keep smiling is amazing. And Noah seemed fairly oblivious too. Your next stops are, I hope, a tour of Scotland's best waterfalls, all of which are brim-full after the storms!

  • @susanlewis1875
    @susanlewis1875 Рік тому +1

    Oh, it's so wonderful to see our charming, laughing tipsy beans! Fair winds to you!

  • @petercollingwood522
    @petercollingwood522 Рік тому +4

    What gorgeous scenery in the Highlands. As for the weather. Wonderful. Wish we could have some of that here.

  • @jj-if6it
    @jj-if6it Рік тому +3

    Love Craig and Aimee so much and happy to see their Scottish house hunt was successful!

  • @kimberlyallison-tk6cr
    @kimberlyallison-tk6cr Рік тому +5

    Noah is such a chill baby. My hubs calls him Wee Bean ❤ Adorable.

  • @user-Tortured-soul
    @user-Tortured-soul 11 місяців тому

    OMG! I haven’t seen Craig and Amy in ages. I have missed you guys. ❤ Brilliant that you have all met up.❤Little Noah is soooo Cute ❤

  • @dgurl064
    @dgurl064 Рік тому +1

    Omgg i love u guys! Love all ur videos so entertaining and love all the places u travel to!! Safe travels and happy holidays!!❤❤

  • @davidseed
    @davidseed Рік тому

    Great video your light issues is probably parking lights if you leave your indicator on when you turn ignition off it will leave that side light on just turn your indicator off when you turn off job sorted 👍 😀

  • @whytravel.g6
    @whytravel.g6 Рік тому

    OH MY GOODNESS!!! A CROSSOVER EPISODE OF MY TWO FAVORITE TRAVEL COUPLES!!!

  • @jayneboulton4672
    @jayneboulton4672 Рік тому

    We have stayed at the kelpies over night. Isn’t it stunning. Talk to Craig of Kinging-it as he LOVES whiskey x

  • @jj-if6it
    @jj-if6it Рік тому +1

    I've travelled quite a lot and Edinburgh is still one of my favourite cities I've ever been

  • @phabulouss1
    @phabulouss1 Рік тому +1

    Travel Beans, you guys always brighten my day, no matter the weather, 🌧️ raining or not, sunny ☀️ or 🥵 hot, you guys always bring a smile 😀 or chuckle 🤭 to my soul!!! Cheers!🥂 🫶🏽 🥰

  • @lauravitaverde4160
    @lauravitaverde4160 Рік тому +5

    I just love that your videos are all about being real, including getting food at MacDonalds and sleeping near a motorway :-)

    • @TravelBeans
      @TravelBeans  Рік тому +2

      Haha it’s all those kind of silly moments that make each trip so great 💛

  • @brendanwhite3731
    @brendanwhite3731 Рік тому

    Hi in most VW the older models when parked and you turn the indicator left or right the right or left front light will turn on its a safety if parked on a lay-by check it and see.

  • @tanya334
    @tanya334 Рік тому +2

    So good to see your smiles !😊 Even going through that for us . Safe Travels ❤️ 🤍💙

  • @Hylan_
    @Hylan_ Рік тому +4

    How can I get a relationship like y’all I’m jealous .just the way y’all look at each other is amazing

  • @DCA001TUBE
    @DCA001TUBE Рік тому

    And people actually enjoy living there, I bet a lot of them have never bean (see what I did there) antwhere else. Great show guys, Thanks for the tour.

  • @micahortega6041
    @micahortega6041 Рік тому +1

    My favorite line,”home sweet home, does it smell like piss?” Laughed probably too hard at that. I have old dogs and this entirely too relatable.

  • @alieneiasillo7148
    @alieneiasillo7148 Рік тому +1

    Noah is adorable 😊

  • @crazyduck1254
    @crazyduck1254 Рік тому

    i get a premonition with you two, a long life, a loving life, it makes me fill with joy for you’s. ❤

  • @apeekinredspocket
    @apeekinredspocket Рік тому +1

    Love the video, my two favorite couples and Noah is the cutest bundle of joy ever!😊

  • @philipevans1027
    @philipevans1027 Рік тому

    You def need a bigger van , love you 2 been subscribe with that green vw at the start laughed at your under cover filming at the time . And life started with the burgandy vw , with wifey built Mr bee should be ashamed lol , your an amazing couple and with little bee huge chapter in your lives xx

  • @ohioclassCcamper
    @ohioclassCcamper Рік тому +1

    Looking like Scottish people have been nice this trip and the country is beautiful when not raining.

  • @sjwillis1137
    @sjwillis1137 Рік тому

    My mum and my granny used to put a drop of whiskey into my bottle feed when I was a baby . Just to get me off to sleep . I am not suggesting you do the same with Noah . Really enjoyable video chaps . The inside of your van looks so so cosy . ☔🥣

  • @Experimental-DW
    @Experimental-DW Рік тому

    Yes defo a parking light, both our vws do the same thing whichever side indicator you put on when ignition turned off puts a park light on

  • @geoffh2560
    @geoffh2560 Рік тому +1

    Noah loving life and soon be walking I reckon!

  • @BigV96220
    @BigV96220 Рік тому

    Sorry guys but little Bean has now officially my number one Bean 😂😂❤❤both you guys take a little step back please 😅, my goodness he is the perfect Little Van Man ,I honestly think you all have a closer bond in your cute little Van your altogether and nothing goes a miss ❤️ The Bestest Bonding a family especially you Beans 🫘 ❤🎉On ya guys just love your content humour next to nothing Thankyou sooo much for your Efforts for us boring people watching from home you enrich our lives 💖 ❤️ 💗 sending you loads of love and Blessings 🙌 from Me V Australia 🇦🇺

  • @fangsbites
    @fangsbites Рік тому

    Once again, I’m catching up on videos I missed over the last two months. I just love seeing Noah’s smiles and him crawling for the first time. He’s going to be saying “BEANS OUT” soon. 😊

  • @johncannady5370
    @johncannady5370 Рік тому

    Enjoy the experience of life it's a good thing you guys film about everything you'll be able to keep those memories downloaded and in your mind your baby crawling for the first time enjoy love

  • @juliazentner681
    @juliazentner681 Рік тому

    I just love the colab! Brilliant!

  • @jonniepalmer
    @jonniepalmer Рік тому +5

    Your day looked much more interesting than ours after that whiskey! That was such a good episode by the way guys. We were looking forward to it since we met you on the street in Edinburgh. Hope you've dried out!
    Jonnie and Annette

  • @capricornk9033
    @capricornk9033 Рік тому +1

    I love the music you chose for the shots of Scotland in this video. Gorgeous!

  • @Bigdave_t4
    @Bigdave_t4 Рік тому +1

    Same as my t4, leave indicator on and lights stay on as a marker light, good for roadside parking

  • @robmackoutnabout
    @robmackoutnabout Рік тому

    When we're u at wildlife park.
    We were there last week. Its a good day out.

  • @melaniecatchpole6024
    @melaniecatchpole6024 9 місяців тому

    I’m so glad I found your channel you two are so easy and fun to watch and you made me want to go to Scotland
    I’ve had a few missed attempts but watching yours just made it really. I mean if you can do it with a baby certainly I can do it on my own ? I am always a paid campsite person because I just never wanna have a knock on the campervan. However I might be willing to try it in Scotland being It is allowed there and I’ve got a small minivan Camper. Thanks for the video
    Growing up as a child, I lived in California and my parents took me to England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Italy, et cetera all over Europe basically and I absolutely loved
    ❤ the Isle of sky best of all

  • @missroxanne7123
    @missroxanne7123 Рік тому

    Oh look only one light is on haha,,,, always something haha. You are so funny! Way to keep your sunny side up during adversity 👍👍🤣🤣🤣

  • @grahamstaddon9990
    @grahamstaddon9990 Рік тому

    It's a parking light as you left the indicator on 👍

  • @JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers
    @JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Рік тому +9

    Another fun video even with the rain, you guys always make the best of it. So good to see Craig & Amiee…I know Craig would have loved to join you for a whiskey. ~Cara 🥰

  • @bunnielynn777
    @bunnielynn777 Рік тому +9

    You made me think of something my uncle said after he retired. He he was designing their next home without a kitchen because my Aunt also decided to retire & was no longer cooking 😂
    Great video. May God continue to bless y’all & keep you in His loving care🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

  • @emilyserafamanschot800
    @emilyserafamanschot800 Рік тому

    That baby is adorable. Thank you for sharing his crawling progress.

  • @janenemccann1033
    @janenemccann1033 Рік тому

    After all the rain Portugal must be looking like a great idea now

  • @priscillachapman9145
    @priscillachapman9145 Рік тому

    You English are hearty souls. You take walks whenever you can. On a rainy day I’m inside all the time.

  • @david-johnpeace5187
    @david-johnpeace5187 Рік тому

    Hi thats the vw parking light function an all vws . Nothing to worry about just switches off with the indecator stalk 🙂

    • @david-johnpeace5187
      @david-johnpeace5187 Рік тому

      Oh and if you have electric windows and central locking on your key fob you can put all the electric windows down via the unlock button and up via lock just hold the button down and it will activate if you have it . Will also work via the key in the lock by just turning and holding it in unlock for down and lock for up . Perfect in a hot day to air out the van before getting to it if your been out a walk ..

  • @battshytkrazy156
    @battshytkrazy156 Рік тому

    13;3O beautiful 🎉 happy baby. U guyz r G00D @this stuff!!!

  • @judithgreen3689
    @judithgreen3689 Рік тому +4

    We had flooding in New York. And, here in Southern Colorado, last summer. we had torrents of rain. And, now in November it's like summer. I'm sure Scotland gets a good amount of rain; but, it just seems wetter everywhere. Your little bean is so cute. Rain or not; he's on his own mission - learning to crawl. A whiskey is a good way to warm up. Cheers!

  • @ulm3665
    @ulm3665 Рік тому

    think you need an awning and a Cap for the pop up roof, i have both on my T4 California. The awning is fixed on a Top Raul from Brandrup. Do you have swiveling seats? The give much more space in the bus. Its also possible to swivel the doubleseat. i need to see scottland, but not in the rain. very nice video! give my regards to you❤

  • @nealgreen8188
    @nealgreen8188 Рік тому

    We were in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg in our T5 last week. Let's just say the weather wasn't great, and at one point we were getting wet through the window netting in the pop top...

  • @NomadTravelFamily
    @NomadTravelFamily Рік тому

    Loving your trip through Scotland! We have been on a trip around England, Wales and Scotland ourselves with our campervan and loved every moment of it. You are doing so great with Noah, getting him used to being a TravelBean 🙂. Our son is doing his schooling on the road, so I am sure you can keep on doing this!

  • @jpisaac85
    @jpisaac85 Рік тому

    Love the Celtic vibe background music! It's perfect!

  • @joannemagee4059
    @joannemagee4059 Рік тому

    I live on the coast in Astoria, Oregon . It's as far west and at the top of Oregon. We get all kinds of rain here too. Lately a lot. Feel for you. Stay warm n dry.

  • @r8edrv4fun65
    @r8edrv4fun65 Рік тому +1

    Cute!! We got to see Rooster try to crawl!!!

  • @gemmac1655
    @gemmac1655 Рік тому +1

    Oh I was hoping you would visit the Highland Wildlife Park! We go there a lot. Are you heading further north? Stonehaven - Dunnottar Castle and The Bay fish & chips is worth the drive

  • @tynitahaines4012
    @tynitahaines4012 Рік тому

    I love you guys and Noah is such a CUTEY PIE!!!! THEY SHOULD GIVE YOU YOUR OWN TRAVEL TV SHOW. I WOULD WATCH. UR VIDEOS MAKE ME LAUGH SO MUCH.

  • @SC-zg4ps
    @SC-zg4ps Рік тому

    Mostly dry and occasionally tipsy Beans would be so much fun to watch!!!!

  • @NyreeAlana
    @NyreeAlana Рік тому +7

    Awesome episode, despite the rain. I honestly don't think I could cope in such a small space with a little baby, so hats off to you! I'm so glad that you didn't face any flooding and you managed to get out, see the sights and laugh about the different types of rain 😁💚

  • @LMay64
    @LMay64 Рік тому

    Love the soundtrack you put on this one!

  • @fbr65
    @fbr65 Рік тому

    OMG seeing Noah crawl in the bed was just too cute!

  • @pnwusa
    @pnwusa Рік тому

    it looked like your light might have stayed on cuz your right turn blinker was on. rain or not scotland is beautiful! cheers! continued travel mercies and blessings.🕊

  • @lawrencehouse2040
    @lawrencehouse2040 Рік тому +4

    Hi Guys, The headlight staying on is not a fault. It's a parking light that is controlled by your indicator stalk. You had left your right indicator on as can be seen when you started the engine. Had you left the left indicator on the left headlight would be illuminated. It's a thing that VW had on older models. Hope this helps and I hope it makes sense with all the lefts and rights 🙂

  • @robinwhite7699
    @robinwhite7699 Рік тому

    Its only that fine rain that gets you wet. Grand scottish weather

  • @tardisaviatrix
    @tardisaviatrix Рік тому

    Really enjoyed your music choices this video.

  • @keithramsay3340
    @keithramsay3340 Рік тому

    wet rain in scotland is extra fine rain which we say goes right through you ps we were at the wildlife park about 4 years thought it was brilliant

  • @fire_stick
    @fire_stick Рік тому

    the headlight stayed on because you left the indicator on.
    It’s a parking light just on the side you need it when parked at the side of the road. a VW feature.

  • @monsieurbono
    @monsieurbono Рік тому +1

    Between Riverside, CA and Palm Springs, CA there are these two giant dinosaur fiberglass statues off a cheesy onramp with a Carl's Jr. and a Shell station, and that is about it. Just out there in the desert somewhere. The two horse heads remind me of that desolate place. Hope you are all three doing well, not stressing too much, and enjoyed your trip to Scotland. When I look at maps it seems so far a drive to take - like 400 miles - but so many people like to go there. I have never been to Scotland, Ireland, or Wales, just spent a couple days sightseeing in London as a child. When I did return to Europe as an adult I never got back to the UK as it was well before the Chunnel and Eurail is a completely separate entity, so it was hard to justify it without picking one or the other. Hope to go back someday and see a little bit more of places like Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. I know it gets cold but as long as you are prepared and stay out of the harsh elements traveling in winter is not so bad.

  • @Christine_J
    @Christine_J Рік тому

    Noah’s an inch worm! I’m so in love with him!! Glad to see y’all having fun! Much love from Arkansas!

  • @johnrowarth9411
    @johnrowarth9411 Рік тому

    rain or shine . great to be alive. baby crawling was the highlight. you are a brill family. loved all your vids . favourite was scotland with the drunken description of the lady rolling down the alley into a crusty covered crap. not forgetting the battered haggis and battered pizza. brill

  • @billyking3500
    @billyking3500 Рік тому

    Dang on that weather, it's been beautiful here in Colorado, wish you were here.
    Billy Colorado.

  • @gavinralph2910
    @gavinralph2910 Рік тому

    As others have said, not sure that's an electrical issue, what you might be seeing is the 'Parking Lights' if you move your indicator stalk left or right (ignition off) it will bring on the only the left or right lights. Try that first before taking it to a garage. The parking light feature is for when you leave the van on a very dark road...you can illuminate the outer 'road side' of the van.

  • @harrisonchevy4452
    @harrisonchevy4452 Рік тому

    Great job on this video. The Bean crew has made another wonderful video. Your baby is a great 😊 little boy.

  • @marjazadow2501
    @marjazadow2501 Рік тому

    Fortunately we had perfect weather in Edinburgh in June. We also visited the whiskey collection, great tour 🥃, nice to see a familiar place. Would love to go back to Scotland and tour more of the beautiful country. Love your content, Noah’s is adorable and at the end of your video I’m always looking forward to the next one. 🇨🇦

  • @tammaralongman6791
    @tammaralongman6791 Рік тому

    Great video 🎉 Alex we have Elk and Moose here in America 😊

  • @FreeBirdUKVanLife
    @FreeBirdUKVanLife Рік тому +1

    Oh the glamour of winter van life lol ❤

  • @paulfastbikes361
    @paulfastbikes361 Рік тому

    Looked a tough week in that weather. Maybe take the chunnel drive south lol

  • @billyclabough9835
    @billyclabough9835 Рік тому +2

    I love lazy rainy days. 🙂

  • @cyndicunanan400
    @cyndicunanan400 Рік тому

    We were just in Edinburgh. I loved that market inside the old church!

  • @m1mracing
    @m1mracing Рік тому

    The light isn’t broken. If you leave an indicator on then that light illuminates when keys are removed. Pretty much all vw do it and so did Audi

  • @pamelarw58
    @pamelarw58 Рік тому +1

    Noah is crawling so cute & he is chatting (baby chat)💙 Omg those horse head sculptures were incredible where are they exactly? You both adapt to ALL situations! Loved seeing you with Craig & Aimee who have excellent news!! 💜💙🇦🇺🍻

  • @stephenrussell6074
    @stephenrussell6074 Рік тому

    Hi Beans
    I love umbrellas you don’t end up with soaked clothing to dry, you have that lovely sound of rain similar to being in a tent, you can take a folding seat and sit with wonderful scenery drinking a coffee and enjoying a cake or sandwich. There is also such a great history of umbrellas in the uk. But there are other makes worldwide with interesting designs/quality. A sound wind proof umbrella from totes or moving up to Fulton with the option of the national gallery or william morris designs again with storm proof versions and a royal warrant, then you have the hand crafted in England by Ince, Fox and Swaine (kingsman umbrella) where you can have cotton or silk in place of polyester canopies , then there is the blunt umbrella which has so spikes to catch so great in crowds or the high quality Davek of New York with lifetime warranty and aluminium handles. These range from £25 through to £160 from totes to Davek and from £200-£1000. For the handmade UK models with all their design variations and canopy sizes. Visit James-smith & sons a purveyor of Umbrellas and Walking Sticks since 1830. Embrace your English heritage and get a quality umbrella.