I’m Crossing The U.S In My DIY Tesla Van - Day 16
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I hope Tyler sees this and sees how many hundreds and thousands of people he’s a hero to and what a great example he showed of helping Louis out. I’m sure Louis paid and thanked him of course but real integrity of Tyler to share his shop
Your correct
Especially if Tyler is the business owner, I think someone in that trade will be a decent and helpful sort of guy straight off.
Heck, Americans are generally decent and helpful regardless of their trade.
That is the true beauty… helping each other … God Bless
Well it's now January 13 and we still don't know if he made it home for Christmas, may he not be frozen somewhere, that would not be Fun for Luis 🥶❄️🚍
@@larsstougaard7097 I'm very concerned about Louis too
As an American, I think your videos even help remind ME that Americans aren’t all grumpy and shitty. I love how much everyone helps you along the way.
I think it's like that for most viewers and it's great to see that not everyone in the US are like that. :)
Yes, he came across a lot of really nice people (still remember the friendly cop that took him to the charger). Makes me feel I should come over to the US and also do a road trip !
This part of “Taylor” (that was the towtruck guys name right?) makes America look like a hallmark movie again ❤️😊 even with the small Christmas decorated house on the way to the shop
Americans are bipolar. You can be the best and worst all together.
We are one of the nicest people in the world ALSO, we require politeness from our employees I don’t get where people get that we are grumpy. The real grumpy ones are the Europeans heck the rest of the world! We in the Americas Prioritize politeness
Hey man we don't really care if you made it or not that's not the point. The point is you tried you had the Ingenuity and the guts in the stick to it to push through every challenge you met. So if you finally hit and overcome of optical we get it please just let us know how you're doing. Be safe stay warm. We care about you out here and we're rooting for you.
What happened? I hope you've made it safely thru the harsh storm to NYC? It's concerning not to see any videos from you for 10days already... give us a sign that you're OK 👍🏼
I agree. I feel we were all left behind. Well, I hope everything is okay.
Are we ever going to find out how it ended?! 😅
Gosh I hope you made it safe and sound 🤞
Guess we will never know! :(
I’ve checked his page so many times for an update! 😅
@@the_om_project me too!!
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Oh yeah :)
Tyler saved the day. I dread to think what would have happened without him.
This road trip was about as organised as your "daily" vloging. Think we can all assume the cells are fried at this point
Are we ever going to find out how it ended?! 😅
yes! What is he doing?
I just need to know Louis is OK and made it safely. Talk about cliffhanger.
Came here to say this !!
An update would be appreciated! Starting to get worried....
Hope that you are safe and well with your family Louis. Looking forward to the next instalment to see you made it safe.
During the pre-Christmas blizzard, lot of us were praying for your safety above all else Louis. As much as we enjoy your van, at the end of the day, it’s not really important. Nothing can replace you and Cali. You are all that matters. I was, and am, profoundly relieved that you ended up safe.
100% right 😃
The salt that they put on the road mixes with the snow/water and becomes a brine aka an electrolyte capable of carrying current. You had lots of exposed wiring and components under the van, if the salt water got on/in those components it could cause a short because the salt water can carry current just like a wire. Hope it is a minor, inexpensive repair
Road salt is pervasive in the Northeast during the winter months. Causes rust, corrosion and all sorts of electrical issues, You hit the nail on the head . . . All the salty slush under the van is not looking good.
@@kennethshaw8388 I used to live in NH and they used mountains of salt on the roads, I am sure NY uses lots too. As you mentioned the corrosion is so bad that you never want to buy a used car that was registered in a northern state, I unfortunately made the mistake only once.
This is my thought too. The bms is shorted out.
Didn’t even consider this as a possibility! Either way the electronics were poorly protected from the elements. Not a problem in California but bad news with this type of weather 😢
@@chrisdaniel1339 lol... Yep. I too am from NH, the Great North Woods region of NH. ,(Coös County area). Yep they Looooove their salt up there for sure. My kids are blown away when they see really 'old' cars down here in Oklahoma (where we are now living), because it's just not what you see up there. We tell our Okie friends that you would be hard pressed to see any vehicles older than 15 yrs or so and older being driven around daily, yet here you see cars 20 and 30 yrs old still being driven as daily drivers.
I'm soooooo glad that we made the 'great escape' from that winter crap land. I miss the beautiful scenery, but that's about all.
Tyler is a hero! Above and beyond!
Yes bless him 🙏
I dont think anyone would think any less of you Louis if you and Kali would have spent a couple nights in a hotel man. This first winter freeze was redonkuless and deadly. Now you know what you need in the van conversion for winter! Also think about summer!
We have to remember he was on a Christmas deadline!!!
@@kanashiifx5952 It was charging outside the hotel. That’s why he was sitting in their lobby until midnight.
Well, did you make it? I was watching every day, but then it just stopped on Day 16. Burning with curiosity to know what happened after your breakdown.
Lol he failed.
I was wondering the same thing. I want to see the reunion.
@@GlocKkandchill Seriously? He didn’t “fail”. He did a really cool, courageous thing and put it out there for the whole world to see. If the bus imploded and burned to the ground, it’s still a victory in my eyes. People like Louis are the people who move humanity forward. I’m as anxious as everyone else to find out the ending and I’m sure he’ll post it when he’s ready. I’ve driven a van like this for 40 years and also own several EV’s. The experiences I’ve had with those vehicles are some of the best of my life….
@@patrickoneill3002 He failed bro. Ain’t no other way to put it. Of course it was going to be hard. But with the snow over here in the midwest plus he was BEARLY getting to the chargers on time it was only a matter of time until he got stranded or his van break down. Hats off to him though it aint no easy thing but s*** happens oh well
i live in ohio and saw you passing through deleware i thought to myself there is no way that is actually louis but ill be damned ps it looks amazing in person lol
That's awesome.
This was stressful to watch, I can only imagine how you were feeling while dealing with it! I’m glad to know you made it to Raya safely but I can’t wait to see how it all ends up! Please don’t make us wait too long for the next installment! Cheers!
I’m so thankful you were led to call Tyler and what a wonderful human being he is. God bless you
Well this is quite the cliff hanger to us on!! Haha I hope you are doing so well and enjoying with Raya, whatever y'all are up to.
Longest cliff hanger ever
Riiight. Can't wait for the next vid!
These videos are about a journey with an electric vehicle from point a to point b, but I’m inspired by your unrelenting resolve to achieve your goals and persevere when you hit roadblocks. It’s quite metaphorical to life! You face them head on and you stay positive, and that is the kind of influenced I want to be on the inter webs!
Yes! This!
Wow, what a journey and achievement. There’s no failure in this journey only amazing people, courage and integrity. I just hope you flew home or at least hired a car and drove home out of the storm. Be proud - you bring out the best in people. Huge shout out to Tyler for coming out and helping you. 👏
As someone who lives in the north east USA I can say that the cold will impact your tires. So keep a close eye on them the rest of the trip. I'm in Jersey if you need assistance!! You and pup are welcome to camp out, get warm, shower, do laundry eat, and recharge!
Where is the next video?? I'm waiting!!
Where is Day 17, 18 etc. I really wanted to see you finishing your trip. :-(
Great meeting you Louis! Goodluck fixing the volts and on the rest of your journey! Wishing you well. I appreciate the tag😄
Thank you for your kindness 😊
Louis! Where are you? You said you are daily vlogging.. :(
Best vlogger, best vlog series, best dog. What else could you ask for? 🤷🏼♂️
Im really hoping for a happy end to this trip 🙏🏻. You deserve that
Saw you’d posted online you were with the fam. Would be cool for at least an update on if the video conclusion is coming or not. Enjoyed the series and really sucks to end it like this so far man. Wish you the best
I'm sure the rest of the parts will be edited and posted. He's a busy guy.
Hoping for a recovery! Rooting for you. Tyler is an absolute legend. You truly come across some of the greatest people.
Most people are nice and helpful!
Argh Louis! I can't help but worry about you... Waiting your next and maybe final video for this series?
Tyler made me cry, knowing there are kind caring people in the world warms my heart♥️ Chin up Louis, if it is the end of your journey it most certainly was NOT a failure! You & Cali are Rock Stars⭐️⭐️💕💕
So true they are🌟🌟🌟
Hoping to see a new video soon. Hope you and Cali are safe
Put the inside air heater under the car and make sure the battery coolant is warmed up. Connect the coolant pump to the 12V battery for the lights
“Oh wow it’s got a snow plow on the front!” Hahahah I love seeing someone that isn’t from here experience our winters. I didn’t know that snowplows were sort of rare
Yea isn’t it supposed to have them? Lol
Haha our gritting trucks in the UK definitely don’t have snow ploughs on them!
we get snow rarely in uk
@@alicesmith9778 that’s crazy.
Yeah in the UK and Ireland it's just ice on the roads and not so much snow, so we have gritting trucks and no snow plow on the front :)
This trip gave me a totally different idea on just how great humanity is. Tyler and everyone else who helped Louis on this journey, I pray that God gives you all prosperity in 2023. Absolute legends all of them!
Please. We need an update...
what a cliffhanger… hope everything went well!!! what a great series!! like in the old days
Wow, holding my breath again. What an adventure. Cali was so cute doing the little jumps when walking on the snow. Keep warm. Can't wait till next episode
I’m so happy to see that you and Kelly were saved from the cold. I’m learning a lot from your experience with the car battery and cold weather. 😮
Hope everything is ok! Patiently (maybe not so patiently 🤣) waiting for the conclusion to this trip!! Praying you had a wonderful holiday season!
I rewatching this episode in hopes of manifesting the next video 😂
Louis! What’s happening with the last chapter(s) of your trip! Hope you and Raya had a lovely holiday together with your families.
What happened the rest of the trip? day 17 and 18?
Quite the cliff hanger, Louis. Hope your holiday was a good one and you are enjoying some time off
Louis we need a update pls or the next episode we are checking UA-cam each day 👍👍
Only daily?! I'm out here refreshing like every hour :P
Thank you for this series of adventure videos, you have absolutely made up my mind on not wanting an EV!!
In hindsight....I would have checked into that hotel for the night, driven the next day. Cold+snow+night+damp+battery sounds a bad mix!
Hope you, your van and Callie are all ok.
Yay Tyler! Prayers & positive and thoughts for you to be able to finish the trip as planned & safely! 🙏🏼😘❤️
Really should have strapped a generator to the back of the van. Would have meant a overnight emergency charge+heat
Oh no we're so sorry! What an absolute shame that this happened and just before the finish line too. Very glad you and Cali are okay and we'll keep our fingers crossed for you that the batteries don't end up having to be replaced!
We had a severe battery issue with our van last year and the whole battery pack had to get swapped for a new one. Thankfully we were still under warranty but it was truly terrible and took almost 4 months to fix.
We were thinking & praying for you with this monster storm knowing you were on the road….back to the video!! 😊~Cara
Before installing the diesel heater in my bus I relied on the 2 in 1 ice scraper squeegee by Cleret. That way I could scrape the ice from the inside of the windshield and then squeegee it away. Your journey is not for the faint of heart but you totally rocked it. Definitely keeping the air cooled 2L though that was too intense of battery discharge for my liking. Thanks for the awesome video content yet once again.
Ahhh!! Can’t wait for the next episode. At least we know you are ok 😀. You have come across some truly amazing people on your journey. Good to see there are still plenty of awesome people in the world!
Hi Louis, I hope you and Raya are oké. Bit worried now without any news from the both of you.
Strange I wonder what’s going on
It’s so cute if you think that was a snow storm in the first part along with the cold. That’s a normal winter day for us in the northern states and the Midwest. Welcome!
Happy New Year Louis 🎉 ✨️ 💛 I'm loving the Adventure. I will never forget the day I met you in 2019. I didn't know who the others were just you. What you do is so exciting!! I love that you are open minded and you love to meet new ppl just like me 😀
One thing I've noticed from these videos, is just how many good kind people there are in the world and especially on your journey, Tyler man well he deserves a medal, top man👍
Wishing you luck, that your batteries have survived, take care Louis🤘
Why no follwing video about what happend. I was checking every day if you posted any update...I hope you are well.
I really hope that the batteries recover and start to perform as they should again, 10,000 to replace them is just too much.
It's at times like these that the internal combustion engine comes up trumps. A number of times on this trip a diesel engine has rescued the EV. It's food for thought. Good luck Louis.
please Louie finish the series. It seems as if you quit
Tyler is a legend!! So amazing he was available and provided the safest option in the circumstances.
It’s bittersweet you can’t me mad at the van for pushing it’s limit it performed better than I ever expected so I’m giving props where it is due and props to you and the people that built it🙌🏼💜
Tyler saved your life. Such a hero!
What a great adventure/technical experiment, and social demonstration! Thank you for taking us along! You've shown us the great humanity and compassion of most people! You've also shown us the complications of electric transportation as the technology stands now! If we want to reduce our environmental impact by going electric, we will have to improve the technology and have an open mind to all alternative forms of transportation!
Your videos have wonderful edits and fun story telling! This is a great place to end your vlog! Drama, drama, drama! It is a fantastic hook to get us to want to watch the next episode, even though we already know the outcome! ❣️❄️
Most modern electric cars have heaters to precondition and keep the batteries warm. If I'm not mistaken, Louis doesn't have that built into his system. If he did, I bet he would've made it! I hope he still does though!
Thanks, Randyrides!
Wheres the new videos i need the rest of ur trip. This was doe 2 days before Christmas and here it is the 11th of January.
Amazing journey. Glad they're safe.
If I had to guess, I'd guess a short somewhere, with all that snow, road salt, and self made battery boxes. But the main thing is, you guys got out from that weather. I was worried, and really relieved when the next vlog came out after the bad weather.
I was hoping for a happy ending before I made my comments, but I think I’ll chime in here. In my opinion, you’ve done it. You’ve gone coast to coast in a converted VW bus! That’s two of you in 2022! You and Jack Smith! That’s three cross country trips in a converted VW bus between the two of you! Take it from someone who tried to drive a converted VW bus this past summer from border to border, but ended up doing less than half of it, you two are legendary! Cali too! LEGENDS!
Well done Louie, loving this series. I'm in the UK for winter but I live in Ibiza - I've decided on a little adventure when I return next week - I'm taking the train from the UK to Ibiza !! Stopping in London, Paris, Barcelona & Valencia - thank you for the inspo
Good to see that you're okay during the blizzard!
As a native of Akron, I am pleased to see that the rubber city treated you well! Now living in DC, I have stayed at that Garden Inn many times. I love that they were so hospitable!
Best of luck, hope it turned out well!
What happened next, Louis? Did you make it? Greetings from Bulgaria!
its nice to know there are good people out there... and i'm glad you and your pup are safe. that storm was no joke.
Christina
Hamilton, Ontario Canada
Hopefully, the next vlog will bring good news! I think beyond the mileage you already achieved, I think that this trip reflects how brave and inspire you are to accomplish your goal. Either way, if it's the end of the road trip because of the weather conditions or you can still continue, I think you have to be proud of yourself, and I'm sure Raya back in NY will be it too! Amazing Tyler's hospitality and help! Looking forward to watching the final episodes of this series! :) Greetings from Costa Rica! 😉😊
Did you make it?! Well…we’re waiting. 😮
I'm crying! You are trying so hard to get home to your wife and family and
This weather hit hard! Now I can't wait till tomorrow, to see if you made it and how! This man that came after you and let you stay in his shop is absolutely amazing. Shows the heart of this man. Kelli and you would be freezing and waiting for help had he not shown up, thank God for him. You deserve to be home not out in that mess. 🙏
I'm absolutely loving this series Louis and was rooting for you and sweet Cali. Can't wait for the next episode! 🤗🙏🏼
What’s taking so long for the final outcome of your journey…did you and cali walked thru the snow to New York for Christmas?
Oh no…sending my prayers for the best🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
You have done incredibly well thus far👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 fingers crossed for good news …sending 💕 and best wishes from 🇿🇦to you and your family! Happy New Year!
Louis I love your perseverance 😳
Louis, you should be happy you made it this far, to be honest its not safe conditions. You and Cali are at risk and mother nature can be so unpredictable. I hope you made it to a warm and cozy place after this eventful day.
When you considered hanging out with Cali in the hotel, I thought no way they’re gonna let him in with his dog. But, you proved me wrong! As someone else said, you bring out the best in people and so does Cali!!
This was an edge of the seat watch. So glad you guys are safe. I know it's all done in real time now, but I am wishing you had a Christmas miracle. I love the Volts Wagon.
I’m so glad you’re ok, I pray for a miracle but your safety is paramount
Hoping for a good result tomorrow once everything is dried out. Stay strong!
your videos are so real. i've loved watching you along the way! hope youve managed to get the problems solved! this was an epic feat , i just hope you dont feel too defeated as you've got way further than id expected. you're a true pioneer in self conversion electric travel. proper inspiring stuff! hope youre doing well.
So close. I admire your positive outlook on this journey no matter the circumstances
Tomorrow, Christmas morning, suddenly the van charge up and you are ready to go and finish up! Faith!! you got to have it!
This episode was so good! the editing too! can see your getting into a proper flow and rhythm with the van, really cool to see!
Make sure you wash the underside of the van. That snow might have some road salt on it and it will rust the underneath of the van.
Knowing how that storm turned out has made watching this series all the more 😮😱🥶🥵
Tyler is an absolute legend for coming out himself and scooping you guys off the side of the road, and doubly so for sharing his shop to help you get your van sorted out, hopefully as you said it is just a bunch of errors, maybe just a glitch in the BMS from the sub-artic temperatures, stay safe, and heres praying its nothing serious or catastrophic
Tyler from MC Auto Repair and Towing, you sir are a real hero! Bless you!
OMG what a cliff hanger!!! We will stay tuned!!! 😆~Cara
Loving the series! Can’t help but laugh a little at the snow wonder as a Canadian. It was hitting -40C where I am back when you filmed this! I would’ve loved -5 😅
I had a similar van in the '80s, ice of course. Actually I had quite a number of Volkswagen campers that I traveled around the country and Mexico in. This probably sounds crazy but I used to have a little propane heater that I kept between the front seats for days and nights like you experienced !
Ahhh, what a night you’ve had, your so calm about it. I hope it all works out. Xx
WERE ARE YOU ???????Did you make it before Christmass??????
Thank you Tyler, you are a Human Angel!
I noticed several chargers limited you at using only 7.2kw (2 chargers on). You might want to add a second j1772 port so you can dual charge. All things to upgrade for the next trip. Hope the batteries come back to life.
9:15 Oh Louis, I’m so glad you received such a warm reception in my home state of Ohio.