My Van Is going Into The Garage Today. Will I Be Homeless Tonight?
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- I've got an oil leak at the top of my engine so the van is off to the garage to try and get it fixed. The problem is the van is my home so what happens if I don't get it back the same day?
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Sound advice My friend,
Glad to see you both back in your home..
Thanks for sharing Kev..
Just come across your videos I have 2 rescue dogs so fantastic you didn’t give up on Rupert. Kev I’m returning to the UK from Gibraltar next year retiring at 66. I will still have to do some work to help me get by but it’s definitely van life for me. Going to start a CZcams channel but have no idea how 😅 Thank you so much for sharing your story and inspiration 😊
Hi Liz, thanks for watching! Definitely start a CZcams channel,it's a lot of work but great fun, Kev
Good on ya. I think you’re brilliant not giving up your dog. The very best to you and Rupert ❤️
Thank you so much!
My old man said "Follow the van,
And don't dilly dally on the way".
Off went the van with me home packed in it,
I walked behind with me old cock linnet.
But I dillied and dallied, dallied and I dillied
Lost me way and don't know where to roam.
Well you can't trust a special like the old time coppers.
When you can't find your way 'ome.
New subsciber. Cheers, Kev., mate.
Brilliant, love it, can't stop singing it now, Kev 😂😂
@@Re-CreatingKev The old ones are the best ones, Kev, mate 👍
Injector “bleed” off pipe. Dunno on a Ford van, but it’s a piece of flexi tubing on a diesel Volvo and costs less than a fiver. How about keeping an emergency slush fund to cover a night or 2 in a Travel lodge, etc? Safe travels. 👍🏻
Yeah that's what I was thinking too ,
It is called a return line. If you do not know what you are speaking of then do not try to help with your useless prattle.
@@Itisokaytobeawhitemale.-mj9kl And your point?
Great advice, thanks Kevin and was glad to see you got your van back 👍
Hi, I just saw all your videos. I love them. I think you are very genuine and I think it's amazing that you're doing this! I look forward to watching more
Thank you so much!!
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Can't you sort out the oil leak yourself and save your money 💰, . Your driving the bloody van now and tis not falling apart, i have faith you can fix your van cheer's mate 🍺😊
Hiya 👋 I've caught up with you, now watched all your back vids and this is your latest (I think). You are doing very well for a newbie on the scene, with plenty of subscribers and likes and comments . . . Keep em coming 👍👍
VAN REPAIRS: this is the absolute bane of van life, putting in for MoT, getting repairs done if it fails, and when anything else decides to throw you a wobbly ☹☹ You must have a 'van fund' for any eventuality that crops up ... or a good back-up plan, like sleepover at relatives for a cuppla nights. I would suggest you never put your van in for repair on a Friday cos if they have to keep it in, then you are without it for the whole weekend. So book it in for a Monday or Tuesday, or any day they are open the following day to avoid a w/end blocker . . .
STORAGE JUNK: that £200 a month is gonna drain your savings away, so STOP buying stuff and only SELL - Do you do a boot sale at all?? You might get rid of stuff quicker that way. When you put stuff on ebay/gumtree/vinted etc, it often takes much too long to shift, so boot sale might work for you 🤔
And if you really wanna clear stuff out you could put it on for FREE - there's always people on the lookout for free stuff (probably thinking the same as you, to try and sell, but all you end up with is Boxes and Boxes of 'stuff' . . . but if you can't get rid, then it's only costing you all that money in storage - ask yourself is it worth it??
Very glad you are making headway towards getting off the hamster wheel . . . Good luck 👍👍💯💯
Such great advice, thank you
Something ive never thought about but i think preparing for what happens if your van is in the garage is something we should have a plan of action in place. Good video 😊
I'm surprised at just how little thought many people give to just how precarious their situation is. They are only one bump, one accident, or one breakdown away from homelessness. The vans depreciate, fuel is costly and park ups won't be easy to find.
Thoughtful video, thanks Kev. As a travelling vanlifer I carry a small tent, camp stove and camping mattress so I will always have somewhere to stay if the van is not available.
Great advice
I am glad you were able to get the van back. My stearing rack is leaking oil, not much, but enough to say it will need attention soon. Yes, major planning when the van goes to mechanic. Happy that, so far it is a good outcome for you. Good luck.
I understand your 20 ft container dilemma.. I've got the same filled up to the brim. It's a daunting task but it must be done
We've just got to get it gone! Kev
I have just returned to the UK after full time travelling around the world. I would love to buy a van to travel in but would be worried about it breaking down x
Go for it! Kev
Brilliant video. Thank you for filming this. Hope the van gets sorted.
Thank you! Kev
You should get a single blow up mattress , a torch and some essentials to leave in your storage unit. You will always be prepared then
Great advice
Came here to see Rupert, love the pup. Dinner looks good and also like your content of the video. Thanks, Kev for your sharing and hard work. Northern California resident.
Thanks and welcome
I've has 2 years of mine being in garage, its the biggest issue of van life, especially if you have pets too.
Just found your channel (doesn’t look like I’m the only one!). Enjoy your content, hope you keep it up!
Welcome aboard!
Like your positive spirit 👍
I appreciate that
Brilliant mate,,
Glad you got it back ,,
I'm 56year old carpenter, living in the van,, so stressful having work done,in fact I've been doing more mechanical jobs myself, to avoid the garage, and certainly this year financially has been the worst so far for me, just can't justify hotels cost or mechanic for the basics, other than that it's a way of life thats given me a chance to step out of the rat race a bit, love the doggy,🙏🙏
Thank you
If it’s that small wouldn’t worry about it 😊
Hari OM
Well, that's me caught up on all your videos and it's into the wee small hours! It's real, ain't it? I am in a Ford E-Transit (yup the all-electric) 350 L3H2 and it went in for its 'birthday service' last month, plus had a couple of recall amendments. It only dawned on me as I handed over the keys that I was effectively handing over my home! (And they didn't respect it but that's a whole other tale.) I was reassured it would only take a morning, but it is to be admitted that thoughts of having to book a B&B or something were flashing!
My build is also slow, but a bit further along than yours - then again, I don't have other work to distract me. I am quite capable of being distracted with tootling about the Bonny Land and avoiding going back to The Hutch to finish things off... it's a process and definitely worth doing! YAM xx
Have money put aside for a motel if needed
Not with a dog❤
Its a nightmare playing the waiting game im full time 2 yr 1991 hymer B544 which luckily for me has been faultless the last 4 yr of owning yeah ive spent a bit but nothing like up keep of a house
I must have missed you telling where your pup was during the time your van was in the garage.
I will be traveling and won't have a storage unit or other place to fall back on during a van repair. My plan for such a time is to rent another van and camp in it until mine's repaired.
Great idea
If eng oil most prob oil filter seal or rocker cover gasket
Not much else if it’s at the top of the engine
If underneath different story
I hope you not homeless. Hope ur van fix same day. Trust God
Guaranteed you are a Democrat supporter, desperate to display how much more virtuous you are than everyone else whilst doing absolutely nothing to help this fellow. Pathetic.
Me ? i am not a Democrat, not going to help this guy, not going to virtue signal, not pretending to care in the slightest.
Can you not use some of the items in your van build. I expect you have already thought of it but is it worth a car boot sale ?
Take care hope it all comes together for you and you can get rid of the storage unit to save some money.
Your dog is such company I have a Jack who has a bit of staffy in him and he’s such company especially when I go away.
In 6 months you'll have another mechanical problem. And, it never ends. They won't let you walk out the door without coughing up at least $700 (in the U.S.). Good luck trusting them.
Well said
That looks like a diverse set of items, where do you source items to resell?
I used to clear out properties
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Question, why would you sleep in your storage container why not your mums or sisters?
It was walking distance from the garage, Kev
I sleep in the airport 😂😂😂
Great idea
Your sister wouldn't take you in with the dog if you needed to stay somewhere a couple days? A hotel?
Yes she would but I prefer to find other solutions
If i lived in Australia I would fix it for free 😋 but I live in New York USA , I fancy the aussie personality, your brilliant mate I had to subscribe 😊❤
Thanks so much, Kev
Seatbelt exempt ?
No, senior moment