YOU CAN'T TRUST ANYONE - VAN LIFE EUROPE - WE GOT RIPPED OFF!?
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- čas přidán 15. 05. 2024
- Sad to say that you can't trust anyone these days and it looks like we got ripped off.. Thanks for watching our van life vlog everyone:)… The van build is done and the paperwork has been sent off but unfortunately the company that fitted our awning and windows have done a really bad job causing damage and frustration.. What should we do??
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Thanks for watching, we appreciate you all for sticking with us here🙏.. Unfortunately we do feel like we got ripped off by this company, clearly the awning is not a new one and we could have fitted the windows better ourselves😩.. You live and learn.. Anyway, adventures are coming so we’re not going to let this get us down.. 🚐🌍.. ❤
Those installments are unfortunate. I live in Spain as well (Tenerife, permanently for 10 years), we use local Germans to do work like this, a bit more expensive, but perfect, and I know there are some skilled Ukrainians on mainland Spain that do great jobs on cars/vans. Sorry my Spanish/Canario folks, cars and vans are not your thing.
Maybe tape some colored/designed craft paper on the inside of your cupboard door so you see it through the hole before committing to it. And yes, a turquoise or maybe patterns kinda like your pillows for your curtain. That should do well for getting Nick some color in there. Still Love Vinster~
Awww, it must be so disappointing for you. Love the swing. My choice would be to keep the cupboards white. Xx
Can't help feeling there's not enough windows, especially on the driver's side. Feels claustrophobic. ..
Don't understand how the table doesn't interfere with the bed set up...
Make sure to leave a review for that person accordingly. If more people left true reviews instead of fake ones people who are scammers would be out of business a lot faster. He's responsible for the work his friend did and should make good on the errors and fix them until you are happy.
Ask for the complain book and if they refuse call police spainish law is on your side. Hojas de reclamaciones
Yes for sure as his reviews are all good on Google! Frustrating indeed!
@@theexPAWersSpotting fake reviews is a hobby of mine, I look for the over use of same words (saw one co whose reviews all had ‘amazing’ in them) same spelling errors, same grammatical errors, reviewers names all being very samey (like john1234 and dave567 and steve8900 etc) and many other similarities and matches that look like the same person is writing them all. Some are good at trying to hide, but I spot things that make me suspicious.
@@theexPAWers All in good time. I agree about waiting till the awning parts are in your hand and you get that receipt. Then you put out your review. Stay safe.
@@theexPAWershold your review till the process is complete then let rip!
Keep the cupboards white, please! Turquoise for the curtain! Well done. The van looks beautiful!
Yes keep them white!
Hi guys, Velton is looking very homely now. My suggestion for adding a splash of colour to your cupboards is to use the blue fabric on the inside of your cupboard doors. That way you would add lots of pretty blue circles plus keep bugs out of you cupboards 🙂
This ☝🏻☝🏻 …… or use coloured see thru plastic 😊
i agree - blue fabric glued behind doors
. It is all looking so nice............
Thanks for the tip, it’s a good idea to start with as the splash of colour will help us decide if we want to go full colour completely on the whole door.. 🙏
Coloured paper!
Keep the cupboards white !!!! Love your new van 🚐
Oh I’d be pissed off. He needs to fix it ALL. Do not let him off. It’s too much money to get a shotty job.
Yes add some color. The drummers. 😂. Nick hiding😂
We’re pretty peed off but won’t let it get us down too much.. No point.. Hopefully we can get to the bottom of what happened 😊
@@theexPAWers I hope you do. I have a class C RV and had similar experience. I did Not let it go🤷🏻♀️. Lol
Not finished watching yet but………. Is there a serial number on the awning? If so, you could ask Dometic to verify to whom it was sold and that would give you confirmation of it being new or 2nd hand. All my work is done by Hispavan while I’m in Spain and they are excellent. They’re in Antas.
Doesn’t happen like that. As an ex employee of only 1 of 2 fiamma importers in the UK serial numbers are shipped worldwide. Only thing a SN will tell you is date of manufacture and model. Domestic and Thule are exactly the same. They’ll only be able to tell you when it was made and that won’t tell you much if it’s been sitting in a warehouse for a period of time.
That guy that did the work
on your van and got his
friend to help him
is probably a helper
in the shop.
Your challenge with colours is that you've used royal blue carpet everywhere which doesn't go with much. It's not a colour you'd use in your house for carpets or wall paint (it's a great t-shirt colour). Using the softer blues like the ones in the tiles in the kitchen are great. So simple answer is to switch out the royal blue carpet for a nicer colour 🤣
Sickening about the awning and the windows, after all your careful work on the interior.
I know, very frustrating indeed and it’s definitely looking very much like the guy has lied to us and Ripped us off with a second hand awning.. We’re not going to let this get us down..
@@theexPAWers Yeah, you trust someone and they cheat you. Frustrating and sad. I got a Nissan Rogue so I could just do little one-night camps with me and my dog. I am 73 and have 2 cats, so I only want one night at a time in the nearby mountains. You guys inspired me to do it!
It makes me sad that these guys want to cheat a little old lady, for God's sake! But I have my little car back. It feels like they burst my balloon.
So let's keep a stiff upper lip, as you say in the UK! In my beautiful New Mexico, we say something in Spanish that I really can't put in here.
Always check the work before you leave , lesson learnt
Definitively turquoise for the curtain 😊💙
No no no, charcoal grey 😹😹😹
Ahhh how gutting , after seeing the window install I’m inclined to change my original opinion that the awning was a mistakenly sent out return, to now more likely your installer pulling a fast one charging you for a new one and installing a ‘second’. But hard to prove unfortunately. Its a bit of bad luck, but I suppose your still way ahead in good luck with getting gifted Velton is the way to try and look at it. That chair is/will be superb and a major plus to the build and works because of the unique way you decided to have the back not the bed area, really like that feature 💕. The question whether to add colour to the cupboard doors or not I’d leave until you’ve lived in it a bit with all the soft furnishings and ‘stuff’ and decide later. Its really come together and you should be proud of what you have achieved guys 👍🏻👍🏻
Hi to you! 💗My vote is to keep the cupboard doors white for now. If they wear badly and show too much dirt you can clean them up and paint them then. You had some blankets hanging as a temp cover-up for that cabinet, so when you decide on a color it may become more clear what to do. Too many patterns and colors look too hodge-podge, but that's just me. Ha-ha! Love you guys!💖
Anyone else get a hankering for Swiss cheese while watching videos of the new van😂😂😂😂😂.Cant wait to see where we are going next🥰
Such a pain. There really dose seem to be a lack of skilled people nowadays. And a abundance of people who are over confident in there abilities and willing to have a go 😢
Leave the doors white for now. Live in the van for a bit and then decide. Can't wait for your travels to begin 😁
I agree with the person who suggested putting turquoise fabric liners inside the cupboard doors for a splash of colour.
If it was my van I would replace the blankets on the toilet with light weight doors with holes like the top units and attach some blue/turquoise material behind it. I would also do that on the top cub boards to hide the contents.
Definitely turquoise to keep the theme going.
Had a giggle with you today,cheers.❤
I have the lemon container, love it, and I do love mid turquoise colour with the blue, very mermaid marine🌊
Watching this vlog on TV and can't believe the shabby workmanship after all of your hard work. Because they finished the job earlier than expected you mentioned that last week aswell I'm thinking Jack of all trades master of none has been called in to help him out 😡 if he fixes the brackets then that shows he's willing I would then drive back up there and show him the windows. If you get no joy definitely name drop 🤕 my wife is sat here shouting at the TV ... Name drop name drop name drop !! Joking aside fingers crossed all will end well
I vote turquoise for the curtains. It really will pop!
I like the cabinets the way they are. I think it makes it feel more airy and bright.
Bummer they stuffed up the awning ... name and shame .... bit of blue behind those holes would look great against the white i think .. funky van .... BOTH DID A GREAT JOB .
Don't paint cupboard put some fabric behind so there is color patterns in the holes and stuff won't slide out snd won't be able to see in to them just a idea
Hope you are compensated for the damage. You are being very civil and calm about it. The van looks great!
Two chances of compensation are the ever recurring, no hope and Bob hope.
Sorry to hear about the terrible workmanship, but if he was open, honest and genuine he would sort it out. However don’t you just hate it when someone just rips you off.
Yeah it’s crap, we do feel ripped off after paying 1000euros for a secondhand damaged awning!!
Maybe put coloured cloth behind the cupboard door holel bits that matches the curtains.
I've found if people are busy and can't fit you in, they are busy for a reason, I always steer clear of anyone who say we can fit you in at short notice.
Loving the van , every week I look forward to watching your video, big hello to you both .
Looking good guys! Can’t wait to see where the shelf goes next week 😅 have a good one x
Looks great guys Thank u we all look forward to watching you guys always 😊😊
Love the van great work doggies so relaxed.x🐕🐕
👏🎉 congrats. On your beautiful van .
So excited for you now. Can’t wait to see you moved in xxxx
Loving what you've done. You two should be proud of yourselves!!!
Hi guys, I'm sorry you have had so many problems with 'Professionals' doing work on Velton. You are doing great keeping your spirits up when things go wrong like that. Sending you all love and hugs (giant hugs for the doggies) and look forward to see you on your new adventures. xx
Loved the vlog once again guys. ❤
Of course we come back to watch you well after week. I just love your videos, thank you and congrats with the van build. You've done an amazing job, it's beautiful
Brilliant video. The vans looking great. All the best 👍🚐
You guys are a riot!( in a good way) progress is being made in an amazing way. Kudos !
The van is looking great. I’m sure you will get the windows and awning sorted out. All the best!
Love you guys. Some shade of blue for the curtain for the restroom and the cabinets. Have a great week.
Infection 😂😂😂. Great vlog, so enjoy both your company. X
Omgoodness I love you 2!!! You guys are so cute and funny. Just a joy to watch. Can't wait for next week... ❤
I always look forward to Thursdays evenings. It beats a soap opera anyday!!! You guys make me smile!!
Both vans are looking fabulous. 🤩
That is shocking your honest money has been given to a dishonest company when you purchased goods in good faith. Hope you get sorted. We feel for you.😕
No color to doors just add something to back panel. Chair is great can’t believe you’re almost there. ❤️
No paint color to the cabinets, its perfect now. Lots of safe travels in the new van with the doggies
You can use a heat gun on the outside van plastic bits and it'll bring the colour to the surface again , just increase temp slowly to avoid melting. GREAT job, enjoy the finished Velton ❤
Great video. Love your chair. Dizzie loves it too 😀😀
So frustrating about the awning and the windows…let’s hope the replacement bits arrive! But the van really looks amazing …can’t wait to see how you get on living in it next week!
Thank you as always!
another great blog good luck regisering your van undecided about colours for the doors cya later
We absolute love you guys ❤😍💋
Love you 2 you both bring me joy and your precious furbabies the van looks amazing glad you will not be dumping Vinnie he deserves a good rest
I think you're great. Love watching the fun
The vans awesome! So pleased for you both….much love ♥️🇬🇧
Name and shame him, otherwise others will suffer.
We’re waiting to see what happens atm.. We want answers first ..
Be very careful about naming and shaming anyone or any company on social media before you have solid evidence guys, you could quite easily be sued for slander!
@theexPAWers you would like it putting right !!! I would
Of course, but two wrongs don’t make a right!!! As Sarah and Nick haven’t got defying evidence that it was the company that caused the damage naming and shaming can lead them into a very expensive law suit and the risk of being sued for slander. When the evidence has been found who was at fault (hopefully they will) then they can write their review and give exact details as to happened to them, any deviation from those facts can bring on a law suit against them.
I think the loo curtains should be beige/neutral instead of a bright color, so that the eye isn’t drawn to it all the time, like your cupboard doors. Maybe one of those adhesive pop tap lights in the loo too.
I love those little plastic veg storage containers, I have a lemon, a yellow onion, and a tomato, they’re brilliant, they work really well, and they’re cute! I get a smile every time I see it in the fridge! The new van looks so nice. Such a bummer about the awning and window problems. I hope the new windows don’t leak…
Your timing is perfect! I've been really sick for almost 2 weeks now, and your video gave me something to smile about. ❤
Hope you get better soon 🌻
@@chucky6367 Thanks
Such a shame about the awning and windows. I feel annoyed on your behalf. The van looks great and I would leave off adding colour to the doors till you’ve lived in it a bit then see what you fancy. Looking forward to seeing you travel again when all is finished.
I think leaving the cupboards will give you so many opportunities to add splashes of color with little decorations you get as you go along. It will grow with time and love.
Feel for you guys. Especially after all the time it’s taken you to rebuild. Long time subscriber. Love u guys ❤️
Love it..tx guys…I think alternating cupboards painted light colours …
You've done an amazing job of the van. I think the cupboards look lovely as they are. 😊👌
Looks fab xxxx❤❤❤
I like the cabinet doors white like they are now. The van looks fantastic!
Getting exciting now can’t wait to see how you use the van once you move in. Sarah my mum used to do the same with me and my siblings there are six of us five boys and me and she still went through all the boys names when telling me off only had one girls name to remember 😂😂 sadly she passed away last year but this is the one thing we all laugh about when reminiscing. Go for the lighter colours greens or blues for your curtains keep it cheerful. Have a good week guys. Thanks for the laughs. ❤
I love the decor just as it is! Truly beautiful, and plenty of color already. The awning and windows are disappointing but surely that doesn’t mean you can’t trust ANYone?! But I understand how you must feel. I love the gentle teasing between the two of you, and of course, the all important doggie content! Thanks! Hope the inspection happens soon!
Van looks great!!!! I like turquoise curtains for shower. It will be interesting to see what Nick does to the upper cabinets. Thanks for sharing! See you next time.
Pillow color bright exciting go for it you 2 . Stay safe
Love the table. Curtains same colour as cushion. Its not poking your eye out with the corner unit, its hitting your head as you enter the van and turn left straight away. I remember it well from our motorhome. I bet vinny loves his chopping board. Good job
❤looks great well done all your hard work really worth it
We watch your vlogs, in bed with a cup of tea, every Friday morning. Looking forward to you getting out on the road. ❤❤❤❤
Get the Billy Connolly voice from the TomTom shop. I think there are two versions, one for kilometers and one for miles. The was a good John Cleese voice but I bought mine years ago for an older TomTom that I have.
Vans looking great ❤
The brighter green for the shower door and yes colour on the cupboards like yellow❤❤❤❤
I love the pop of colours in your furnishings- to leave your top cabinets as they are… they’re great features with the holes colours- I think will make it perhaps too “busy” . It’s your van and an expression of your creativity and personality so it matters not what I’ve a preference for aye. Great vlog as always!
Table. Beautiful. Thick layer of shiny glaze. Help keep the stains away and scratching the paint.
Keep the white on cupboards and maybe replace green curtain with yellow for a sunny touch.
Aw Beauts.... The awning and window situation are a real bummer. After all your hard work and the so called professionals bodge the one job you didnt do yourselves. Dammit!!!!
I`m sending lots of love to all Hoomans and Dawgs, from me and my new little Van dog and sidekick Norman!! xx
Van looks great!
You two are cute as buttons. Honestly, the work on the van you guys did is amazing. The design makes complete sense.
The doggies seem happy and can not wait for the adventures.
We've been watching since 2019 and it's great to see you both back on full fun mode. You've done a great job on the van, Mandy says the shower curtain would be great in same colour as Sarah's T shirt. I'm fascinated to watch the full bed test, not to much up and down action please nick...... Good luck with van inspection, we look forward to some travel content.
Hi, great vlog really sorry about windows and awning after all your work with the rebuild. I agree with many others think you should go with the turquoise ❤❤❤
Hi guys, we really enjoy watching your videos, next time you need anything doing to your new van. Wait until you come to England and have it done at a reputable dealers. So very sorry for the shoddy workmanship you have received ,just not fair. Love and best wishes, Ian and Maureen, obi the dog. Xxx
Magnets for the shower curtain.
Ups and downs 😅 if the vans a rocking dont bother knocking 😂😂another great video.
Velton is looking fabulous thanks to all the hard work you have both put in.I must say though i think Dizee has claimed your swinging chair😂😂😂😂😂.Looking forward to next week when you are testing everything out❤
Velton is loiking fantastic, you really have done a brilliant job guys. I would have turquoise curtains for the loo, the same as the cushions. I think the cupboards look great white, and keen the van light, bright and airy. Though you could always paint the knobs for a splash of colour, or cover them in some funky fabric. Or paint the rim inside the cut-out circles, to just give a hint of colour from different angles. Or as others have suggested, put fabric/acetate etc behind the holes. You guys are super creative, I'm sure you'll think of something that works for you both.
Be watchin next week from the Costa del Sol
Been away for a while great to catch up on your doings, last time you had just got new van love the build how about lights in the cupboards, just another trinket to dabble with seeing as you two love a dabble..
Hi There Nic Sarah Dizzy and Charlie , Hope all are well , Great video , your van build is looking Great , Hope you Get the windows sorted , May be you should get a part refund to help repair the faults , But yes what a pain , i had some done and we had to fill in some holes , a Great water feature when it rained LOL, well Keep up your great work , Thanks for sharing , Take care All , XX🌞🌞👍👍
I would paint the cabinet hinges white. and stick blue mesh fabric on the inside of the cupboard lid.... The holes in the lid are then blue and the air still comes through...🤗
So very sorry for your troubles! The whole point of paying for their service is to (supposedly) have it professionally done. Very sad that this has become so common. I do applaud you for trying to rise above it. Best wishes and hoping for a return to smoother roads ahead!
Sarah's ideas are best. Turquoise for the bathroom drape. Great job, btw.
I’m the same with names, I often go through all the cats names before I start on the kids. 😂😂😂
A splash of colour on the cupboards sounds great. 👍🏼 x
No leave them white it is nice as it just right it opens it up as for the colour i like the blue on the down side cupbord its looking good cant wait for you going to start your adventures love charlie and dizzy such good dogs x x x ❤😻😻