This IS the end of SOLO FEMALE VANLIFE.. fitting all terrain tyres to DIY self converted campervan.
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So this is probably the most exciting solo female vanlife road trip Lou has been on! She FINALLY gets some new shoes for our self built campervan and gets those all terrain tyres fitted!! She takes them up a size too with MSW48 wheels, going from 15 inch to 16 inch and chunks it up with some Falken wildpeak ATW3A's!
Find out why she chose this all terrain tyre and her thoughts on fuel consumption, look, and road noise in his weeks vanlife vlog.
It's not all about fitting big off road tyres to the van though, theres some wild camping, some wild swimming and a midnight park up move as the stealth camping spot she stayed at just didn't feel right due to some very interesting comings and goings in the night!
As always, thank you so much for watching and we will see you all next week, when, I finally get to be in the van full time as we prepare for full time van travel! (although when we can finally set off is a whole other thing!)
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Lou? Apparently migraine's interrupts the digestive system and prevents it from working and from absorbing nutrients, etc. My step dad claimed 'Solpadeine' is the only thing which works for him, but only if taken immediately upon the first onset of symptoms. The digestive system apparently shuts down from working so nothing helps if there is a any delay.
A famous actor even contacted him to say thanks and it had been a great help in helping her crippling symptoms too.
-You can buy 'Solpadeine'' in effervescent tablets which helps as they are quicker to absorb. I don't know if you can get power sachets in the UK but may worth a go if you can.
Your food supplement foods look great. Affordable also.I wish Spain wasn't so authoritarian and had quality stuff like that available easily here.
PS. The 'low noise' on your night shots is insane. As in...there is none! Very amazing, indeed. Well done. And the morning drone shot -well worth the wait- with the morning mist, and light. Great show. Thank you.
We know you are 'motor-homers' but did you ever hearthe term 'boater-homer'? Oh well. Me too!
ordered thanks
You are both England's answer to Thelma and Louise and I haven't watched Netflix since I subbed you the other week and you're fast becoming my FAVE channel so Hey ! Looking at your channel vids page with ALL the thumbnails together is seriously funny with the titles and photos, clicking vids is irresistible and I have to say Your video editing is absolutely TOP NOTCH PRISTINE PERFECT and looks AMAZING on my BenQ 4K Monitor. Your Epitaph will probably read "This IS the end of Solo VanLife !! ... Funny you went to Reading as I spent my 1st 16 years living between Hounslow London with Mum and Sonning Common between Henley on Thames and Reading with Dad and I went to Chiltern Edge Sec Mod School. You got that *SENSE* by the layby that something wasn't right and I have them too, when you go into a new area or you meet strangers, something not quite right, plus the fact I've been a minority gender since 1985 so I ALWAYS GO with that initial sense as I'm happily single but have a Jack Russell who is insanely protective towards me. And tyres, I got thick and wide Pirellis on my Ford Sierra in the UK ( it always felt it was tipping over on corners and my step brother worked at Central Tyres at that time and he put 4 new on and it FELT like there was serious glue on the treads and I could have driven around the wall of death when I was living in Basildon (at the same time Alison Moyet was in the charts and she grew up there) but in the '80s and '90s we called tyres boots in Essex. That video bit at the end with you both together was BEAUTIFUL, just very beautiful and heartfelt. Anyway, I have thought about a van but love my Audi A4 Avant 3.2Q tow vehicle too much but your van is very appealing but I'll stick with my 2010 Bailey Pageant for the now. I've only just come out of Winter, Shaken not Stirred, so am watching your older vids for warm inspiration. Have a Fab week the both of You'se 🌟
The wheels look amazing! The thing with the BF's is i also dont like the white writing but they can be mounted with the writing facing the inside of the van.
Falkens are great tyres and really popular in Sweden.
Being a former mechanic... i know my tyres... it really sets off the van and makes it look even more bad ass.
Cheers Clive, we think they definitely make the van look loads better 😀
I've said it for years, the biggest change you can make to the look of any vehicle is to change the wheels and tyres - great job, they look fantastic and have really uplifted your van.
Totally true 👍
Wow, Fanny has gone designer in her new shoes...beautiful, as were your shots of the river. I always believe that if my gut tells me something is off, act on it. Oooh, so ready for your trip 😊
Totally, always go with your gut for sure 👌
👍👍Looking cool , tidy upgrade , only Lou can go wild swimming with her hat on and fancy walking in and catching Em snacking 😂👌✌💖💖🙏😊
Always with that hat on Wayne 🤣
Another selfless act to help plebs like me understand all this and where to start looking. Utterly brilliant.
She has experience with explaining things to me 😆
Nice boots , ps you may need a pair too as those flip flops are illegal to drive in as not supportive enough to have control . It was on a TV program but can't remember which one
Thanks Keith, she knows
Looking forward to some nice quiet European roads soon, those tyres look the bee's knees.
Plus it was so nice to see AJ bouncing around healthily again at the end.
Oh yeah he is so much better now and tell us about it
If you feel like it's time to move, it's time to move. Listen to your feelings and instincts about danger. You've got a good choice in a self-contained camper van where you can go from bed to drivers seat staying inside. 👍
Its what we have always lived by for sure 👍
We use a Ford ranger. Towing a gross weight trailer caravan 3.46 kg.
We bought 4 wild peaks, 265/65/17.
Just bought a new set. Got 55k out of them.
And yes, I love em. Don't forget to rotate them, tread depth gage. Monitor that in case of under our over inflation.
BTW, speaking as a bloody. bloke, I like birds too.
As I taught my daughter, and 16 year old granddaughter, if you hear a warning bell in your head, no matter what, don't ignore it. You're getting a warning.
Hi Louise. Audio is spot on. For some reason I am not receiving automatic updates on your new videos from UA-cam. Is anybody else out there having the same problem?
Cheers Barry, oh I hope that sorts out
Another wheelie good video, really like your filming technique never get tyred (tired) of watching.
Those 4 wheels would look great on my Reliant Robin.
Thanks, they do look good, maybe get yourself some, just not ours 😆
Hi there. My husband has just ordered wheels and tyres from Elite and saved £61.00 with your discount, thank you.
Have a great trip, looking forward to your next vlog. 😊👍
🥳🥳 that's great news 😀
Great vid..don’t take this the wrong way the best thing you did was losing your job as you are now living and not existing. You always look happy
This is very true 😁
If you ever get that uneasy feeling - listen to it. That is something I honestly believe we have as a 6th sense from our great, great (x1000) ancestors that alerted them of some sort of danger. Call it what you want 'gut feeling', 'intuition' - it's those feelings that keep you safe. I've often ignored those feelings because I felt stupid or that I was being dramatic and regretted it after.
Really awesome wheels by the way!!
Definitely 💯
Lou, your riverside park up was a couple of miles downstream from where I live and from where the helicopters are based. Often walk my dogs along to there.
You won’t get so many miles from your new tyres but far better grip all right, OE tyres are built for high mileage and little else on commercial vans.
It was an alright park up, yeah grip is very important for us 👍
Wheels look awesome. It's amazing the difference a new set of wheels can make 👍
Hope you enjoyed your last solo trip (migraine aside) 👍
I know right, even I liked them when I saw them 😆
Best to be safe Louise.
My hubby suffers from migraines, horrible things. He is usually out of it for at least 2 days.
New tyres look ace 👍👍👍
Looking forward to you girls being back on a road trip 👍👍👍
Oh now that sounds awful bless him, yeah we are super excited 😄
An extra inch always helps! 🤣🤣 Them canal drone shots were lovely and vanny's new shoes are awesome 👍💕 keep up the good work with these vids you two are so cool 😘😘 oh and moggy & doggy 😜💕😍💕
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Thanks really interesting as I want to change tyres and don’t understand it all …. Really interested in fuel drop off if ever you do it - thanks for sharing
Hi ya, yeah we will update once we have used them for a bit 🙂
Great Tyres. If they are larger or smaller diameter wheels or tyres you may need your speedometer recalibrated. Just a thought. Cheers from old George. PS Please check that your wheels dont rub on inner wings at full lock on steering. Clockwise and Anticlockwise. I found out the hard way on my old car. Failed its MOT.
Thanks George, the speedometer is actually more accurate which is a bonus 😀
What!!!....chunky tyres???......thought you were getting ‘go Faster Stripes ‘ at the very least 🤣🤣 (sorry).....anyway they do actually look a ‘bit’ Cool. 👍...,, loved the Solo adventure Lou ....and the stunning scenery ,sunsets by the riverside and lazing and canoeing and enjoying your own company....while you can....!!!.....looking forward to Emily’s. New channel....will be checking that out....👍😄.......(tyre info sailed over my head a little....but great stuff for all who need good recommendations 👏).....meanwhile....back at the ‘ranch’..,,Emily suitably ‘impressed....until you mentioned the canoeing!!!!!.....big mistake....!!!! followed by a good ‘ear bashing’....and ‘Bread and Water for tea 🤣🤣 ☹️..,,seriously though folks...another ‘good one 👍....at the end... I assume she locked you out and made you peg the washing out as punishment....Still AJ ‘s on your team regardless🐕.,,,,and Summer and “Em Indoors””....on the ‘other team 🐈⬛?....it’s getting exciting ie the impending travels....Yippee 👌👌 Sue ( ‘grey racer’ Nan)
Hey Sue, she was a cheeky one to go off and do that without me, I was ot impressed. I do like the tyres however, think thye fit the van better than the old ones for sure. We are super excited for the travels 😁😁
The sequence showing off the tyres is quality … top gear eat your heart out 👌🏻
😆😆 thanks
Good to see someone bucking the trend and doing their own research. I’ve run General Grabbers on my old van which were brilliant but noisy so am looking forward to a real review after a few months.
Cheers Jonny, there will be one 👍
Wheels look great. You are absolutely right to listen to your feelings,if a place makes you nervous, leave and find somewhere better. Xx
Yep, always trust our gut 🙂
Tyres look kick**s. AJ is looking great and full of life.
Yeah her certainly is 😀
They look great girls.
A nice set of wheels and tyres sets off any motor. Oh and a few stripes lol
😆😆 everyone needs a few stripes right
Nice wheels! One of the things we learned as seasonal campers (albeit a slightly bigger rig - 45 foot motorhome) is that tires over time sun rot from the UV light. So when we were in camp for a long time (6 months) we would put covers over the tires to block the UV light. In the US, the Department of Transportation require the manufactures to embed in the sidewall of the tire information that will tell you the week and year of manufacturer. The rule of thumb is tires should be replaced 6 years after date of manufacture, regardless of tread depth.
Louise you mentioned moving because it didn't feel right. GO WITH YOUR GUT. If it feels squirrely you you, act regardless of anyone else's feelings. Better safe than sorry. Keep up the brilliant work!
I like to know what others have to do in different countries, its always interesting to know
Oh yeah you got to trust your gut right
If the wheel bolts are different from standard dont forget to keep 5 bolts in the van for the spare 👍👍👍 ps going from 15" to 16" will only gain you half inch 🤣
🤣🤣 that's not what men say 😆😆
That's not always true. The wheel size has only gone up an inch, but the overall size may have gone up more, stayed the same or even less. Less isn't likely as you haven't gone for low profile tyres. I actually came here to say because the size is different you may not actually be able to get a valid mpg comparison as your speedo and mileometer are probably now under reading. I would double check your speedo against a sat nav just to make sure so you know what indicated speed to pass speed cameras at.
I do love you guys! Great vlog as usual. Fanny is looking sweet.
Penny (aka Penny Peugeot… my better half’s christening) is so jealous of Fanny. She’s pestering me for some new designer footwear too now!
… oh, and GO AJ!!!
🤣🤣 us women do like some new shoes 😁
Hiya Lou
Wow…. Love your content. Been watching the Chanel since the start.
Never experienced any problems with audio. Keep chucking it out mate.
It’s been my very best form of entertainment for ages.
It’s a Sunday evening and you’ve cheered me up
Thank you so much x
Cheers Steve, that's nice to know 😁
Hey not commented in a while so thought I'd say Hi, enjoyed seeing the wheels and looking forward to the new adventure. I was the one travelling Spain at the same time as you last year, moved back to New Zealand for a bit but still enjoying your channel 👍 Hopefully back in Europe vanned up again next year 🙂
Hi ya, oh wow back there hope it's all OK 👍
I’ve been going randomly thru your back videos, I’ve just decided I should do the right thing and go right back to the beginning, anyway…their you have it 😬
nice to meet you today Lou! keep the creative video editing coming, love your videos. hopefully say hello to Emily too over the next two days
And you, thank you 😊
Great vid as always. i did wonder if you would have trouble getting it up... The Drone, when you said about military aircraft.
At the start of the spring i used to fly around my garden and over the roof, but since all the trouble at heathrow and other airports they have changed the settings on good quality drones, and where i live near RAF Mildenhall, i cant even take off in the garden lots of flashy warnings but cant even start the engines let alone take off and hover at 2 feet.
Great wheels and tyres, and i agree, white writing does look good, but cant be arsed with keeping wheels that clean.
stay safe girls, catch you on the next one.
Yeah its can be a pain in certain areas for sure 🤦♀️ loving the new wheels 😁
Great the new wheels and tyres, I don’t understand why they mount 15 inch wheels on this van. I drove a long wheelbase Ducato with 16 inches was very comfortable.
Yeah exactly right
Always a great vibe watching you guys .sounds like some exciting ventures coming up. New tyres look great!
There definitely is 🥳🥳
Nice new shoes buddy . And great advice if it don’t feel right GO GO GO . Trust your gut . And falcons are great plus your not just paying for a name like BFG . Plus there no good on a van in the mud . We where warned off them for royal snow tyres
Yeah really got to trust the gut for sure, yeah you got to get the right shoes for you 🙂
Nice wheels Lou,, don't forget to check your speed as having bigger tyres it may read wrong.
Cheers Tony Brisbane Australia
Cheers Tony, all checked 😁
Just subscribed. I added Cooper tyres to my front wheel drive road car 12 years ago and they soon wore out. Replaced them with Falken and have well outlasted and still going strong. Yours will be so ideal as all terrain tyres.
Hi ya, welcome along, yeah we are loving the tyres so far 😀
Wheels look amazing. Great choice me thinks 👍
Thanks Mandi
We fitted the same wheels and BFG KO2's a few months ago, fed up with getting stuck on grassy pitches. Fuel consumption has gone down a very small amount, but not that bad. Enjoy.
Very nice 😀👍
Great Tires, I use them also on a Promaster Van and a Tacoma Truck. Hate moving but always go with your gut feeling.
We are loving them so far, yeah totally got to trust your gut
If those tyres fill the wheel arches more than the set they replaced, they are probably larger diameter - if so the rotational speed (wheel revolutions per minute) is lower for a set speed over the ground, does that mean your speedometer is under reading with those new tyres? I know most (all) vehicles have their speedo over-read as standard, but it would be wise to check against a known distance or reliable GPS.
Thanks Ian, think lou is sorting this 👍
Hi put same size on my citreon relay speedo now reads exact speed same as sat nav , larger size kills engine performance so used celtic tuning who took hp up to 175 , now pulls like a train , and fuel economy 3 mpg better .
@@campervibe Very important to make sure your speedo is reading correctly ...
This is the upgrade everyone has been waiting for, bloody brilliant, Fanny has never looked so good :-)
She does look good right 😁😀
Regards the drone
Off the top of my head
Reading area is often used as one of the stacking areas for LHR hence the high aircraft count.
Thanks 😀👍
Huge improvement to the appearance.
Glad you moved on when you felt uncomfortable. That's the best thing to do. I don't think the fact you've only moved on a couple of times is being overconfident; I'm sure I've mentioned before that I've only moved twice in around ten years wilding. The world is not such a big, bad place!
I know you said, Lou, that you don't often clean the 'van. I have started using an American product called The Last Coat on my motorhome. It's a cinch to apply to a clean vehicle and it coats the surface such that for 6 months or so dirt doesn't stick, it just rinses off using a hose or in heavy rain. You can use it on the windows, plastic trim, pretty much everything, and it gives a fantastic shine. A little goes a very long way so it's good value too. Available from Amazon.
Seems like a good product, I'll get lou yo check it out, thanks
Yeah the world is not that bad for sure 👍
The wheels look great and really give Fanny a more urban/rugged look and just might have the added bonus of giving you grip where you had none with her old boots - they’re a brilliant upgrade. Roll on the travel adventures 😀👍🏼
They have so got to have a bit more grip, them old boots had no sole 😆😆
Fanny looks lovely with her new tyres they really look good the most important is the performance and I think you have cracked that.. what a lovely place to wake up to... never get too confident when it comes to security the first gut instinct i have found will never let you down! great vid as always.
Oh for sure, we always trust our guts. They do look good right 😀
The new boots look brilliant, always trust your gut feeling , great video as usual , ……. I’m a few weeks behind on my tv programmes I record , and I was pleasantly surprised to see youse on the channel 5 motor homing show , 👍
Cheers Ian and yeah totally trust your gut 👍
Those new tyres are proper badass! Very very cool indeed. So pleased for you both. Also, fab to see AJ leaping about looking so well
We are super happy with the tyres and AJ 😆🐕
AT LAST fanny gets the boots she need to go exploring. Great vid Lou, now get out there and enjoy yourselves 😁
She loves her new boots 😁😆
The bfgoodrich only have white on one side so you can put it facing in or out 👍
Yeah we do know that, but that's not the main reason, just a small one 😆
@@campervibe too late now either way, as long as you’re happy then that’s all that matters!
Even the toothbrush was yellow!!! Great video again. Awesome tyres. Very exciting times ahead! Love my Sunday time watching your next part of the story 😊
Oh she is a nightmare for yellow and thanks 😊
You did the right thing... Always trust your gut feeling and move when it does not feel right! Well done.
100%
Probably feels like 2 inches taller because of the 16's and the tread that was gone from the old ones 😆
Fanny's new boots look awesome!! Planning on doing the same on my truck.. hit some pretty ratty roads on my last trip.. RV had her boots done last year so time to treat "Patsy".. 😊👢
🥳🥳 she will love them 😁
Good job. Loved the park up by the river. Booted suited and ready to go. From personal experience, check how your speedo works on your van. Bigger wheels go faster for the same RPM's. I'm pretty sure I was caught out in a 30 zone once because of this after changing wheels. Look forward to next weeks report.
Thanks, its all been checked and all good 👍😁
ah bab.....sooooo feel for ya...i suffered from migraines all my life, and debilidating just have to lie down dark room...n strongest pain killers ones iv always worked for me are 'syndol' as they are muscle relaxants, but zonk ya out, thankfully....this may work for you, i started to keep a bag of 'electrlyte' powders, i get from bulkpowders, cheap for buying loose, and anytime im in heat i take a small scoup that comes with packet...so this yr ive only had 1 migraine...and def helps me massively !!! kool tyres...wud like them on mine....'falcon wildpigs'....my guitar is falcon...and my lil dog i had for 17yrs on the road was called...'pigsy'..and we called her wildpig at times...my other fur baby was called 'trippy tictac '...
Thank you for all the tips, it's very nice of you 😊
@@campervibe only just discovered(past couple of yrs) me taking the elecrtrolyte powders during heat /or if sweating alot ( which im going thru menopause now) it actually stops the migraine from even developing..so i always carry it around with me when out & about ! :)
Another great video Lou, thanks for the shout out. Fannys new shoes sure look cool.
Don't they just mate 😀
Swimming with the hat on!
By the way BFG’s (or at least my ones but I did buy them a few years ago) have white lettering on on side and black lettering on the other.
Of course she would have a hat on, the white writing was not the main reason 😆😁
@@campervibe Ok, Falken tyres are good as well. I had Falken’s on an off road Mitsubishi a few years ago.
Nice one Lou! Glad you cleaned Fanny out before going home, she would have killed you. If you feel uncomfortable, move, your intuition is often picking up clues you have not consciously noticed.
So bloody true, always listen to yourself right 👍
A word of warning, because of the bigger tyres your speed indication is wrong, you are actually going faster than what your odometer is telling you. 🤔
As soon as you mentioned tyres I was excited for you, great choice, they look the business x
Thanks, we are super happy with them 😁
My 1st Tyres got Me 63,800 Kilometres.
My 2nd Set were identical and got Me 63,400 Kilometres because I got a Puncture and changed to My 3rd Set slightly early.
The 3rd Set were by a different Manufacturer, one I’d never heard of before and I got them because of a Personal Recommendation by a Friend, but I had Reservations and Trepidations about them right from the outset.
And I was proved correct as they delivered less then 24,000 Kilometres.
Set number 4 will be going on shortly and will be the same as My 1st and 2nd Sets.
Let's hope these ones are OK 👍
There is nothing like new shoes for about a month then you forget that you have them and the new new becomes the same old, so enjoy . Happy trails
Oh we are going to enjoy that month 😂
V nice upgrade!! Last thing is get some Meguiars Trim shine - I just did it to mine and its evened out the colour nicely!
Oh very nice, cheers 👍
Another great vid. Wheels look much better on your van. I was at Thetford Forest the other day with my drone and got a forced landing, didn’t realise I was so near a US air base!!!
Yeah you do need to be careful in certain places for sure
Lou, another great video. Tyres look great, it will be interesting to see if your fuel consumption goes up by much. Have you told Emily that the van is now higher & that an ordinary inch is much higher in Emily inches (even with her mobility step)! Good to trust your gut with that park up. Looking forward to tuning in for the big trip. Happy adventures Ladies.
🤣🤣 thank god we have the step is all I can say
Hi Guys Glad you didn't go the BFG route. We went the chunky discreet no white lettering route as well with Michelin Agilis Cross Climates but also because we wanted to keep the same size so we didn't have to notify the insurer. You have informed them of the change right?. We crossed into Italy this morning after spending the night at Lac du Mt Cenis in France with no border checks whatsoever, just like when we got off the ferry in Calais. The barriers were up and I think they were having a Sunday morning lie in. Typical as we had even gone and paid for PCR tests in Bourg St Maurice. Ideal time to pass through with AJ!
Thanks for the link to Emily's new Instagram site, we have already added a photo of a roadside machine she will find useful in France is she runs short of snacks. Take care exciting times ahead.
Hey guys, yeah all info sorted with the tyres thank you 😊
Sounds like you are having a good time of it, we are not jealous at all 😆 oh my god I can't wait to see the pic 😁😁😋😋
@@campervibe Lol, it’ll be our turn to be jealous once you guys trek off n we’re back in the UK planning our next trip. 😉 Def recommend park4night in Sauze d’Oulx by bike trails for you guys and AJ. Ski resort plenty of walking trails leading off the car park and only 10 mins walk into town to people watch from the bars n restaurants dogs welcome. Good phone signal, very quiet n safe. Had it to ourselves the last 2 days. Parking free till start of ski season in December 👍🏻
Yellow shorts lou is that the only pair u have lol ,digging the new boots for ur fanny ,happy travelling 😄
🤣🤣 you would think so but she has more, she just likes the yellow ones best 😆
We had UA-cam Festival tonight (we are a bit stir crazy) Paul Brown had remote control and yours is the only vlog he didn't fast forward through what he calls the boring bits :-) That's because there weren't any! He did say though that with reference to the white writing on the tyres, you can just turn then around :-) xx
Haha you two are funny, happy not to get fast forwarded though. Yeah she knows you can turn them but that wasn't the important reason why we didn't get them 😆
Hi Louise, how are you finding those Falken tyres, glad you chose them over bfg? I don’t like white writing on tyres so interesting to know how you got on. Cheers
Wow Reading not been there for 53 years. Love the bigger wheels fits and looks good. Looking forward to this big adventure not coming back to Blackpool to see the lights are you.🥳👍👍🥂
😆😆 no unfortunately not Bob, but super excited
Great video Lou, love the tires. Always go by your instinct, if something feels wrong go. It could have been a dogging place, the only reason I say that is, I watched a couple in their mobile home thingy, and cars were pulling up, and that was near a layby.
Ooh you need to put Thunder clunge on your kayak, what does Emily think of the name? Stay safe. 😊❤️
I think that happened to us once, at the time I didn't think nothing of it but looking back and speaking to people, but I am a little nieve 🤣🤦♀️
Just started watching your vlogs, what a journey so far, can't wait to start mine this year..
Thanks, bet you are super excited
well the bfg is black one side white the other just take your choice and there fantastic tyres mpg should go up slightly and the speedo should be more accurate i run a set on a xc90 for three years were way better than continentals aswell be interested to see how they wear hopefully around 35 to 40 thousand miles
We hope so too 👍😁
The audio isn't very good, very tinny, but thanks for posting. Forgot to to say, I love the new wheels. I get my van next week, it's only done 1700 miles and I'm thinking of changing the wheels and tyres because of you, Louise. 😁
Bet you are super excited, well we are both loving these new wheels 😀😀
"Thunderclunge 4" - hahahaha love it.
🤣🤦♀️
Great Vlog Lou, always a pleasure watching... your the bestest source of info 👍
Thank you 😊
right decision moving. good choice on wheels and tyres.all the best. 👍😎
Cheers Rob
Nice vlog. Love the wheels and tyres. They look awesome. Thanks for sharing your reasoning too. We plan on getting Merlin some new shoes at some point. So your thought process was very helpful. 🧙♂️😊
Glad we can help, go for the ones that best suit yours and Merlins needs 😁
Loving her knew shoes. All she needs need now is a lift lol. Great advice on the stop over Lou and how lucky was you to find that river side spot.
🤣🤣 don't start her off
Fantastic video and the new shoes 👞 are looking great they really complement the van 👌, they really suit the van 😋
We so think so as well, loving how they look
Another fantastic interesting blog. You did right to move. Think situational awareness. Know what is around you and your entry exit points. Get some basic self defence training. Keys, pens and torches are good to use if the wheel comes off but it is always better to talk your way out and run away. Keep safe and have fun.
Thanks Ian
she has hiking shoes! :)
Yeah she does 😀
I don’t believe it you were literally parked about 15 minute walk from where I live in Reading the industrial estate next to the mainline railway. If I had known you were going to be in Reading I would have said hello in person. I missed Seeing your partner in crime in this video. I’m sure she is enjoying her snacks all by herself. Those are some fantastic tyres you have on the van. I’m looking forward to see where you both and the pets go travelling to.
Oh no way, its funny some of the people we bump into 😁 yeah we are super excited for our future travels
@@campervibe Yes Really i live not far from where you got the new Tyres from. The van looks great Witt her new tyres they will definitely help you in the winter on the winter Roads or just off Road onto Dirt mud Roads.
So enjoyable love the channel thanks for making me smile 😁 great choice of wheels and boots.
Cheers Paul 😁
My advice Lou is to test those at tyres out on a decent road trip before you head off on a long term trip. I just returned from a two month trip in France and have to say I couldn't wait to take my at tyres off and put the standard tyres back on. The reason is the loss of power in the van due to the tyre size increase, the road noise drive me bloody nuts and also the van was way too bouncy and considerably less stable on the road. Will never use them again unless I'm home in Ireland in the middle of winter
Thanks for the tips, so far so good, road noise has got less for us which is great but I think it was because our old ones were just crap 🤦♀️
Unplug that reverse beeper , first I did in my relay unless you want it of course
We like it, especially if I am driving 😆
Hello Louise and Emily the wheels and tyres look great just one question Louise when do you take that hat off because I've never seen you without it 👋👋
🤣🤣 bedtimes and shower times
I do I remember you took the hat off in a video and had a bandana, or was that a strange dream?😂
Great new shoes. Love the video. Really nice. Thank you.
Thanks Deborah
The new rims and tires look awesome 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Cheers Gerry 😁
Brilliant video as usual and glad that Fanny has a new set of rubbers but please do your life jacket up when in the canoe.
Thanks and she has been told 👍
Great guys at elite wheels . As a reading lad go there a lot. If I was quicker of the mark I could of sent you a private message of some top safe park ups. Being a local guy some good ones for AJ to maybe next time. Enjoy the tyres. Most people don’t realise the game changer they make.
They were lovely guys there, oh nice, if we ever go that way again we will hit you up for some spots 😁
Great trip Lou! Those tyres and wheels do look awesome! I like the choice you went for👍
Loving the tyres Max
ordered thanks
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Migraines can be absolutely debilitating, use to have them often when i was younger, now I get the squiggles in the eyes but either have only a mild headache or no pain at all.
At least they are easing for you, luckily lou mainly gets headaches the most
Looks great ! I hate the massive gap we have too but new tyres are way down the list, got to do
the build yet 😂 have a fab time at Stratford, we loved the last one but we’re up on the west coast of Scotland so will miss this one. Looking forward to your ‘big’ trip blogs x
😆😆 yeah definitely finish the build first, hope you guys are having fun