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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024

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  • @redsgotravels
    @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +2

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    • @jaxbunn3818
      @jaxbunn3818 Před 6 měsíci

      Well done great positive vid good luck with the house we had a motorhome and things started to break like the steps ha ha xxxx I live in France it's soo great for campers best place to explore x

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Hi Jax ! ❤️ Thankyou, x we do enjoy France , even when things go wrong 👌😂❤️

  • @williambinney2217
    @williambinney2217 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Hi guys,regarding leaving the boiler on for hot water,we never do that.just switch it on when needed.then when finished we turn it off.hope this helps,ok.

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Hi William, we’ve left it on overnight as the system we have will dump the water out of the boiler if it gets too cold , as it’s a bit warmer , we switch it on in the morning pre shower , but throughout the day usually off, but the cold snap didn’t help us 🙂 sound advice there 👍👍 thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated ❤️❤️

    • @jamesmuir6725
      @jamesmuir6725 Před 6 měsíci

      No i j bi u in​@@redsgotravels

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      ? 😬

  • @M21er
    @M21er Před 6 měsíci +3

    Sorry to hear about the problems back home. If it helps with piece of mind on future Spain trips it's possible for one of you to fly back easily and ( fairly ) cheaply.
    We can travel from our house near Torrevieja to home in Manchester in just six hours door to door ( via Alicante )
    That would have given the boys a shock 😄
    David & Gillian

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      😂 now that would be a shock wouldn’t it ! 😂 , and Thankyou , good to know ref the flights too , much appreciated ❤️

  • @iancampbell7684
    @iancampbell7684 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Glad the house leak is fixable as would be gutted for you if you had to cut your holiday short. Keep posting and enjoying.

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thanks Ian, luckily it’s a patch ceiling, replace tray job, not going to go through insurance 😬 , thanks so much for your comments and taking the time to watch 🙂

  • @myrah1600
    @myrah1600 Před 6 měsíci +3

    As a mum. It’s how we are built…. Instant panic…. Let go and sort it but thank goodness for a sensible other half who says no… I’ve got one of those too 😊😊. Xx

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +2

      🥰 yes, it was initially panic, but all sorted from far away ! And our sons who live at home are well happy as it’s less showers until it’s fixed 😂😂

  • @juliegough350
    @juliegough350 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Hi guys sorry to hear about your house back home hopefully it will get sorted before your home, good to see you learning languages im sure it will come in handy 😁 try and enjoy the rest of your trip, see you in the next one xx

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Aww thanks Julie , much appreciated ❤️ the wheels are in motion for repairs , but a little while until they can fit us in xx , thanks so much for your continued support 🥰

  • @alanc1209
    @alanc1209 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Hi guys just started watching your latest video, always look forward to them.
    On our motorhome boiler if it’s being used constantly we were advised to drain some water from the boiler so that it can restore the air cushion in it. If that’s what is needed just turn the water pump off, open nearest tap to boiler till no more water comes out, close tap, drain hot water from boiler for 5-10 seconds & then close off again, turn water pump back on & open tap again till water comes out steadily. That’s all that’s needed.
    Hope this helps

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Hi Alan ! Thank-you, that is superb and makes a lot of sense, haven’t tried or even thought about that 👍👍🙂 much appreciated, and really appreciate you watching and commenting ❤️

  • @nickwright3746
    @nickwright3746 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Trust me if that’s the problem it worked for me in Scotland

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks Nick, much appreciated, as mentioned ours is truma, but I’ve had a comment earlier which will undoubtedly sort it 🙂🙂

  • @martinsadventures3691
    @martinsadventures3691 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Glad you guys overcome the challenges of the day Jude and I feel your pain we rent a house out in our village and we have had water leaks😩 for some unknown reason the water managed to go over the top of the bath and soak the ceiling 😮 we have been landlords for over 10 years now and the most problematic thing is plumbing and heating , right decision to stop in sunny Spain guys looking forward to your next vlog 😎👍

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hi guys ! Thanks so much ❤️ yes it’s a liability owning a house and being far away when things go wrong, luckily it’s sorted , but as you say , it’s usually something water or heat related ! 🙂🙂

  • @laikatravels
    @laikatravels Před 6 měsíci +2

    Our toilet mechanism has fallen to bits a couple of times.
    We normally put the hot water and heating on as we need it. If we’re on hook-up we’ll leave the hot water on most of the time. Not had the dump valve drip before 🤞

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Ahh the joys of motorhome life , the loo handle is quite flimsy, but all sorted for now ( until next time ) the drip seems to have stopped , and we are trying to run it less .. but I think it was just over pressure , but time will tell 🙂 thanks so much for sharing and watching xx

  • @conkinnear7269
    @conkinnear7269 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Sorry to hear about your plight back home. Similar thing happened to us back in 2013 during a trip around Spain, water pipe burst in the roof space, fortunately we'd arranged a member of the family to check periodically, whole downstairs thoroughly soaked. (bungalow) Keep smiling!!!

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Hi Con, thanks for commenting and sharing your experience ❤️ it’s a gutting feeling isn’t it , especially being so far away , not knowing if the leak is continuous, burst or split … modern tech gave us a video tour and as we said, it has to wait ! Our sons were most pleased at having to shower less 😂😂

  • @lyndarussell1463
    @lyndarussell1463 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Hi. It will be good to hear how you get on with potential French visa. Are you intending to just travel in France for longer than 90 days? Happy travels and it’s great to see you in the sunshine! We’re just off to Czech Republic and Poland!🌨️

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Hi Lynda ! The visa is 6 months , with the ability to use Schengen either side , so in theory a year ! 🙂 safe travels , hopefully the weather will pick up soon xx

  • @lesleysmith8300
    @lesleysmith8300 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Glad you guys got sorted out. Congrats on the 8,000 subscribers. Onwards for more. ❤😊🎉

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Aww thanks Lesley ! ❤️ much appreciated xx

    • @tommo9757
      @tommo9757 Před 6 měsíci +1

      ​@@redsgotravelsyou deserve it guys. You put a lot of effort in 👏👏👏😀

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks Tommo 🙂❤️

  • @pageant1fd
    @pageant1fd Před 6 měsíci +1

    In my motorhome I run the water heater two or three times a day. Last one just half an hour before bed. Temps keep the dump valve happily closed and more economical on the gas usage too.

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      That’s a great idea , 👌👍 Thankyou very much 🙂

  • @suzybeetravels
    @suzybeetravels Před 6 měsíci +2

    Worrying time both. Hopefully your journey home will be trouble free 💜xx

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Aww thanks guys , really appreciated 💖 xx

  • @nickwright3746
    @nickwright3746 Před 6 měsíci +2

    There is brass round pressure release valve next to the boiler, give it a few taps with a hammer. They get blocked up. Regards Nick

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks Nick, I’ll have a look , it all seems to be enclosed in a plastic shroud, and a drain valve 👍❤️

  • @susancooper2996
    @susancooper2996 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hi guys, as for the hot water we only put it on when we need it. But I know what you mean about it dumping all the boiler when it cold .
    But we leave the heating on tick over to stop that if it helps. Cheers

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thanks Susan, much appreciated xx ❤️

  • @darrentattersall5164
    @darrentattersall5164 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Good luck with your ceiling we have just had ours repaired after a small flood £900 that said we had the whole ceiling relined and plastered. Your new viewers may have come over from the field View episode .

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks Darren, hopefully ours is just a small patch job 😬 and for sure, great family over at field view ❤️🥰 xx

  • @NBNatureTrailvan
    @NBNatureTrailvan Před 6 měsíci +2

    Very glad you got the leaks sorted. (Or at least resolves temporarily)
    It’s an important lesson for us all. We’ve just had a discussion on whether we turn the water off when we’re away.
    So you’re helping people just by sharing your experiences.
    Safe travels guys.

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thankyou ❤️👌 yes homeownership brings its tests doesn’t it ! But then 3 sons living at home also adds it’s drama 😬❤️ thanks for watching and leaving us a lovely comment 🥰

    • @NBNatureTrailvan
      @NBNatureTrailvan Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@redsgotravels well I’ll bet it does 😃😃

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      😂❤️

  • @Panzerman1951
    @Panzerman1951 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hi guys! Hope you're keeping well and not too dispirited with all the repair issues. Hopefully it will be resolved soon. We had a similar issue with our lounge ceiling around 15 years ago, 3 weeks before Christmas. A complete nightmare but it resolved itself. Pleased to hear that the fur babies are well and enjoying themselves. In terms of French I bought a Linguaphone set which was very good. Need to get the French back up to scratch for next year. Stay safe and enjoy the remainder of your holiday. Sid and Nicola

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Good morning Guys ! Alls good, we can only do so much in a day ! Glad your issue resolved itself, that’s a relief for sure 👌.. the girls are having a fab time, a walk into Valencia later , really enjoying the Rosetta Stone , great little app 💖❤️🐩🐩🐾🐾 thanks again and Au Revoir 🙂

  • @user-hv2ev8lh4g
    @user-hv2ev8lh4g Před 6 měsíci +2

    Pleased you had good news and you can settle and enjoy from Susan and chris from warsop xx

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Aww Thankyou so much, yes having a quiet evening in Valencia, ready for a wander tomorrow xx ❤️

  • @gilly-ann
    @gilly-ann Před 6 měsíci +2

    Hi Enjoy the rest of your trip, you will be back soon enough. Congratulations with the growing channel its great to hear. Looking forward to seeing your next vlog xx

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hi Gilly xx Thankyou very much ❤️ really appreciate your support xx

    • @gilly-ann
      @gilly-ann Před 6 měsíci +1

      ❤@@redsgotravels

  • @colinabrehart5592
    @colinabrehart5592 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hi guys. Sorry to hear about your misshaps, but looks like they're sirted now, try not to let them spoil your trip. Just a quick word on the electric saucepan..... brilliant! We saw it on one of your earlier videos and thought we'd try one. Its been great and in affect has given us an extra cooking ring, which runs easily from our Delta2. Thanks for bringing it to our attention. Keep up the great videos, looking forward to the next installment. Colin, Carol and 'Joy' the greyhound. 👩‍🦲👩‍🦳🐕🚐🙂👍

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Good evening Colin , Carol and of course Joy 🐾🐾🥰 lovely to hear from you ! And yes they are great aren’t they , really pleased with it 💖 and on the leak front , as sorted as it can be till we get home, but we don’t want to rush that 😂❤️❤️

  • @SarahPearson2205
    @SarahPearson2205 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Well, you will have had a fair bit of things happening whilst on this trip. On another note, good on you for learning a foreign language ! It’s not easy! I was a foreign languages teacher for 25 years, so my hat off to you! Bon courage ! And congratulations for reaching 8K 👍 You are fab CZcamsrs xx

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Aww thank you Sarah xx ❤️ yes it all seems to happen , but that’s life ! Rosetta Stone have been amazing and I’m finding it super simple to learn very quickly, thanks so much for watching and commenting 🥰❤️

  • @tanyabassett8287
    @tanyabassett8287 Před 6 měsíci +2

    You're right next time give your lovely sons the insurance details and tell them to get it sorted with no extra cost to you, easier said than done I know. We're lucky our kids would have sorted it and we wouldn't even know it had happened until we got back and it has happened 😊

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Oh how I wish ! ❤️ that would be amazing, but so unlikely .. you’re very lucky x

  • @RobertSmith-cv1cu
    @RobertSmith-cv1cu Před 6 měsíci +2

    All sorted in the end. Take care.

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks Robert ❤️ much appreciated ❤️

  • @michaelboyce3124
    @michaelboyce3124 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Hi there, sorry to hear about your house damage, keep on going you give us great info for our Euro trip 27th May for 3 months
    Regards Mike and Anne Marie Ireland.

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Hi guys ! So lovely to hear this 💖 bet you can’t wait to get on the road 🙂

  • @faststeve
    @faststeve Před 6 měsíci +2

    Sorry to hear about your leak etc - great to see your channel growing - Enjoy your travels 👍😀

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Aww Thankyou, all sorted ( just the patch up and new tray at home ) , and really appreciate your support ! Thankyou 🥰

  • @alanjones6095
    @alanjones6095 Před 6 měsíci +2

    This is realistic travelling, keep doing what you’re doing. 😊

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank-you Alan, we really appreciate that 🥰❤️

  • @lindabroadbent9572
    @lindabroadbent9572 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Sorry to hear of your problems at home and in the van. We only put water on when required, ours heats up really quickly.

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Morning guys ! Thankyou 🙂 we’ve reverted to doing that now it’s not so cold at night , it’s awful for dumping it’s contents if too cold .. 🥶 safe travels xx

  • @kenredgate3690
    @kenredgate3690 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Old Redders's is the same as young Redders , I wouldn't have gone home either , but you get through these things and nothing is ever as bad as you think it is . Why do so many subscribe to your channel , cos its easy watching just like the other guys I watch , and because a lot of us are doing the same thing and pick up all the tips and tricks . Great vlog young Redders's , take care from us old Redders's .

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Good afternoon ole Redders ❤️🙂 Thankyou so much for your kind words and continued support 🥰 it really is appreciated 🙂🙂 young Redders ❤️ until next time 👍👍🙂

  • @PinkBG
    @PinkBG Před 6 měsíci +2

    I can completely empathise as I hate water leaks and would've wanted to go dashing home too. We plan on leaving our girls in the family home when we get our van too, food for thought 😂😂

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      😂wishing you luck on your adventures and hope your Daughters look after everything for you ❤️ not sure in whose hands the house would be safest … sons or daughters ? 😂❤️

  • @kevinsmith2994
    @kevinsmith2994 Před 6 měsíci +2

    When it comes to the process of obtaining a French Visa please include it in one of your terrific vlogs, it would be of much interest for myself and I'm sure many of your regular fans.

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      ❤️👌great idea ! We will definitely do that when we start the process 🙂

  • @morfuddkeidel4996
    @morfuddkeidel4996 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Aww dear everything happens at once as long as you are all fit and well take care xx

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Yes , it certainly does doesn’t it ! And Thankyou so much for your lovely comments xx ❤️

  • @debraneilands1118
    @debraneilands1118 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Good luck with the insurance.. I hope they pay out as they always look for a loophole not to pay out.

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      ❤️Thankyou so much, spot on with the loopholes , oh and of course a huge excess along with it will affect your premium next year 😬 looks like we will just cover it ourselves 🥲 , the joys of homeownership ❤️

  • @wanderinwilds
    @wanderinwilds Před 6 měsíci +2

    Great video guys sorry you’ve had problems at home but sounds like you have it well under control now 👍🏻- typical no one thought to unblock the shower 😂didn’t you know it magically clears itself 🤣🤣 love the Rosetta Stonr we may give that a go if we ever get time 😂 🥰 safe travels ❤ Debs and Mark xxx

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Hi guys ! Yes, didn’t you know about the auto unblock ? 😂😂 bloody hair and topiary going on in there 😬🤭 and Rosetta Stone is really good , recommend it xx ❤️

  • @qlight2008
    @qlight2008 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I had Rosetta Stone when I was trying to learn German! I then moved to Germany and did a B2 at language school and was completely out of my depth. I moved working and living there but you never get to speak German as they all speak English.

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      That is true 🤭 although I am picking it up quite nicely, really pleased with the app, and as you mention most Germans I’ve met have amazing English, but I will definitely try and dazzle them with my German 🙂👌🙂

  • @sallylewis7521
    @sallylewis7521 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Well deserved on reaching 8k, following you both and the girls has been so amazing given us lots of new places to see I now have a list see you next time 💕💕

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Morning Sally ! That’s amazing , glad we have been able to help you whilst enjoying ourselves 💖🙂🥰

  • @Martin37vg
    @Martin37vg Před 6 měsíci +1

    Most of our trips about 16 days but from when we set off to when we return the hot water running on gas 24/7 ( except ferry )We have rupture proof stainless pigtail and crash regulator. Fridge on also and 6kg gas lasts about 10-12 days and we never hook up..
    Mind you winter in Scotland with heating on 6kg about 3 days. Do not think leaving boiler on causes any extra pressure .
    Guess it was grit in the dump valve .

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Morning Martin, thanks for that , very interesting.. yes , we’ve done Scotland in the winter , very scenic , but very cold 🥶🥶❤️

  • @valeriesawczyn7370
    @valeriesawczyn7370 Před 6 měsíci +1

    There's always something going / breaking on vans

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Isn’t there just ! We do give it a good workout every year tho 😂 so I guess something will give… just like me 😂

  • @maddingcrowd
    @maddingcrowd Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hope you get the leaks and ceiling sorted. Is my cuz Keith fitting your new tray! Life’s too short, don’t worry 😉 🐻

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      😂 is Keith still doing odd jobs or enjoying his pension like he should be ? 👌❤️ alls good , it’ll get sorted ( in the end ) 🙂xx

  • @joejames8797
    @joejames8797 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Hope the floor damage gets sorted soon, so you can relax. What is the best Supermarket chain you have used in Spain

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Hi and Thank-you so much ! Without sounding too British ..😂😂 we do love the Lidl ! ❤️ they have grain free dog food which our dogs need , and a great bakery 🤭

    • @ChristineDelfatti
      @ChristineDelfatti Před 6 měsíci

      If you don't shop locally in each country what's the point of travelling?
      & trying new foods & practising the languages. There's a difference between tourists & travellers!

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Have you watched any of our videos 😂 there’s a difference between someone who reads the comments and those actually watch what we get up to ! 🤭 oops 😂😂

  • @paulwilliams61
    @paulwilliams61 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Congratulations on hitting 8k . Glad your sorted the boiler in the van and hope everything works out with the leak at home. Both have had a lot to deal with on this trip, starting with little Dolly. Nice that you can both still smile and enjoy your trip. Mike & Paul ❤

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Good morning guys ! Thankyou for your lovely comments , keeps us smiling 💖 really appreciated xx

    • @paulwilliams61
      @paulwilliams61 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @redsgotravels Your very welcome. ❤️

  • @farndek
    @farndek Před 6 měsíci +1

    2nd series of KIN is now on BBC I-Player and it is superb. Highly recommended.
    Sorry to hear of your problems at home. We had were in our Motorhome in Rome when we got a frantic phone call from neighbour Gary to tell us that our loft water tanks had burst and brought down nearly all of the ceilings - £30,000 worth of damage. All insured and Gary dealt with the Insurers when they came to inspect whilst we were making all the phone calls. But there wasn’t much more we could do so we just took another 14 days to get back home. We then spent 3 months in the Motorhome by the side of our house whilst the repairs were done. Hey ho, so the moral is don’t rush back.

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Oh wow 😮 what a nightmare, glad you had insurance and it was sorted , ours is in hand, so that’ll do ! 😂 not heading back till we need to , will look up KIN , Thankyou , much appreciated, safe travels for 2024 ❤️

  • @richardmaxwell7627
    @richardmaxwell7627 Před 6 měsíci +1

    There's always something. Does your head in. We have just put our house on the market and all of a sudden loads needs fixing! 😢 keep up the great work.

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Morning Richard ! Yes isn’t there just , between the house and the motorhome , never a quiet moment 😂 good luck with the sale 🤞🤞

  • @Tintin1902
    @Tintin1902 Před 6 měsíci +2

    "they're not really meant to be lived in full-time" 🤣 today is day 686 in ours, with only about a dozen AirBnB nights along the way 🤣 it's actually been pretty painless. We leave our Truma combi boiler on all the time, mainly because if it doesn't get used for 24 hours, it requires a hard reset. Our first winter we learnt that the hard way, I think we had to do 11 hard resets in a row one freezing morrning before it finally lit and we could use the heating! Something to do with a solenoid valve apparently... never managed to repeat the issue in front of a repair shop and they wanted to charge us heaps to take it out and test it. Never had a problem since we just left the hot water on full time.
    Our list of repairs is ever growing. I feel your pain. The only one that got fixed in a hurry was the toilet blade / trapdoor thing - emergency!! Anyway, best of luck with the odd jobs! Our current mission is trying to find a garage to do our first motor service, no one wants to touch it as it's too tall and too heavy and the Renault dealer locally hasn't got a spot for two months..... and we don't want to stay here for that long.
    My final comment is 'good luck with the French visa' that's been an almighty cluster f&^k for us... we've only managed to get one visa actually issued (we're in to year three now), last years got issued three days after it expired. Give us a yell if you need any advice on that front - or anything else for that matter - I think we've covered all the bases. If you have to choose a prefecture to 'live in' do NOT choose Department 50 (Manche Prefecture in St Lo, Normandy). Also, start the driving license process as early as possible - if you Brits have to get it changed (as Aussies, we had a year to get it done). Cheers guys, been loving following you for the last year or so, Joel and Jamie x

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Hi Guys ! ❤️❤️ thanks so much for sharing your experiences and the offer of support ref the visas , amazing xx .. that’s a great a achievement for sure, but yes the jobs do rack up don’t they ! I’m sure all the admin is designed to put us off , but we’ll just keep on coming back ! Safe travels and thanks again xx 🥰

    • @anewlifeinthevan
      @anewlifeinthevan Před 6 měsíci +2

      Hi both 👋 what a nightmare with your roof back home, I would feel the same about wanting to go back but as there's nothing you can do it's much better to stick with the original plan ❤ A French visa is a brilliant idea and there will be so many people who would be interested in doing the same. Congratulations on hitting 8,000 Subscribers again, what an achievement in such a short time 👏🥂 lots of love Julia and Gary 💕

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hi guys ! Thankyou so much for your continued support, it really is amazing xx , lots to sort, but no rush to return to the uk.. ! The visas would be very handy xx 💖

  • @liz-ou4sv
    @liz-ou4sv Před 6 měsíci

    Honestly I can see how you reached over 8,000, your honest, brilliant advice, & so much more. 👏👏

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Aww thank you 🥰🥰 much appreciated xx

  • @davelawrence594
    @davelawrence594 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hey Reders sorry to hear all your bad news!!😬🥺 At least you have home insurance & hopefully it will get sorted ASAP!!!🤞🏻 Great that you're channel is still growing!!👌🏻 All the best Dave...👍🏻

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thanks Dave ! ❤️ much appreciated, just been a bit of a week ! All back on track now tho 🙂👍

    • @davelawrence594
      @davelawrence594 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @redsgotravels Glad to hear that!!🤞🏻👍🏻 Stay safe guys!!👍🏻

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      🙂❤️

  • @nickwright3746
    @nickwright3746 Před 6 měsíci +2

    That’s with Aldie heating though

  • @LeeUK2
    @LeeUK2 Před 6 měsíci

    Enjoying your spain trip, I'm not big on Spain (except for wine) but your travels have maybe opened some options.
    I'd probably go back, I prefer to do jobs myself.
    We holiday let our uk place and made it simple - all electric, I prefer a shower over a bath on 1st floor, showers on ground floor.
    With our van, Iwhen cold overnight, I put heating on or water before bed, switch off when in bed, that's usually hot enough then to prevent a frost dump. We just put it on for showers, off after.
    Good luck with the house issue.

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hi Lee ! ❤️ thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts, some sound advice there 👌👍 much appreciated, we’d certainly return to Spain 🇪🇸 ☀️ safe travels to you wherever you may roam 🙂👍❤️

  • @johncally4429
    @johncally4429 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Getting a visa is a good idea, we have one for the US, that allows a 6 month stay, those last 10 years, can you get an EU wide visa, or are they country specific?
    The most faff about getting visas is the embassy visit, certainly for the US anyway.
    As long as there’s no water still leaking those boys will survive the “disaster “without Mum n Dad.

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hi Guys ! Thanks for commenting, the visa for France will cover France , but we can use our Schengen in other countries either side , we will do more research and produce a vlog which hopefully will be of use 🙂 the flow of water has stopped , as have the showers ! 😂🤭 they weren’t too bothered 😬

  • @johnwheeler5271
    @johnwheeler5271 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hi both,sorry I haven’t been watching your videos for a while.What a bad time for you with problems.I think you cope brilliantly whatever you go through.Safe journey back to UK.Enjoy the rest of your trip.Take care.Jxx

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Hi John, lovely to hear from you and Thankyou so much 💖

  • @debraneilands1118
    @debraneilands1118 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Never claimed for over 25 yrs had high winds that blew our gable ends off. Because the winds weren't over 55mph, only 45mph, they said no..😢

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      ❤️wow, that’s so pedantic isn’t it ! But as you say , any loophole 😬

    • @pamsydoodle1678
      @pamsydoodle1678 Před 6 měsíci +1

      What an absolute disgrace 😡

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      It’s crazy isn’t it ! Anything to avoid paying out 😡

  • @Bob-thenomad
    @Bob-thenomad Před 6 měsíci

    Hi the leek on the dump valve was probably lime scale from the boiler. Where you have had the boiler on for a long time. I would recommend that you put some descaler through the water when you're not using the motorhome as it will take 24 hours for it to descale it's properly

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Morning Bob , that sounds like a plan , I shall get some descaler and put it in when home .. hadn’t really considered that 👍👍❤️ Thankyou 🙂👌

    • @Bob-thenomad
      @Bob-thenomad Před 6 měsíci

      @@redsgotravels hi the Spanish water has quite a lot of lime in it. Or it did why l was out there in the Alicante airer on a site called Sheppard's rest in Delores. Look it. Up Jill Sheppard is the owner. When I was there it was 300 euros a month.

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      @Bob-thenomad will do ! Thankyou ❤️👌🙂

  • @user-ks2lf1by8c
    @user-ks2lf1by8c Před 6 měsíci +2

    Great vlog guys hope you get your home sorted soon ❤ Chris/ Jan

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Aww thank you very much 🙂❤️ much appreciated x

  • @woodycook5011
    @woodycook5011 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hi guys must say l think like you that while vans are made to stay in they are not made for the wear and tear of 24/7 occupation.

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Absolutely, we try to be easy on it, but steps, handles, hinges, boilers , igniters, grills and more all breaking ! 🙂❤️

  • @bobsouthcoat7207
    @bobsouthcoat7207 Před 6 měsíci

    Ordered my electric pan, thanks for the quick update. I'm going to Spain for my 90 days in March to volunteer at an animal sanctuary inland from Alicante. They rely on volunteers and donations. Barc animal rescue Busot who offer free park up with amenities for a few hours work per day (did I say work ? Help with the animals is not work !)

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Oh wow ! ❤️❤️🐾🐾🐩 amazing , safe travels and enjoy your wonderful experience, the pan is a great little item 🙂👌 safe travels and well done on supporting such a worthy cause xx

  • @carolinebutterworth5563
    @carolinebutterworth5563 Před 6 měsíci

    Glad things are ok ish at home no use rushing back, as for the bits broken in the van your lucky you can fix them yourself , great news about the subscribers less good news is that I bought Rosetta Stone lifetime subscription in January 20% off 😩but hey ho , I am enjoying it and seem to be learning . Enjoy the rest of your trip.

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Morning Caroline ! Thanks for commenting 🙂 much appreciated ❤️ shame about the app , but it’s so good isn’t it ! 🙂 and no rushing back thankfully , all is in hand 🥰 xx

  • @bundeo2
    @bundeo2 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Another recommendation for you guys is Wanted it’s on Netflix 👍

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Thankyou ! Much appreciated, we shall look it up , ❤️❤️👌

  • @user-pq6di7xh2f
    @user-pq6di7xh2f Před 6 měsíci +2

    Hi, please could you tell me how you attach the dog leads to the wheel? I’ve tried using the spiral hook that normally goes into the ground without much success.. many thanks

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hi ! We just loop it through the alloy spoke and reattach it using the clip ❤️❤️🥰🐩🐾

  • @christophermcrae3756
    @christophermcrae3756 Před 6 měsíci

    We set the heating in the van to say 10 C that should stop the water dumping on your water heater, that's what we go anyways when it's bit cold 😎

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Hi Christopher ❤️Thankyou 👌👍 great advice , it tends to dump quite easily 😬

    • @christophermcrae3756
      @christophermcrae3756 Před 6 měsíci

      @@redsgotravels
      Just remembered you saying you keep water heater on to stop it dumping were as you only need the room temperature to be over 7 degrees I think, we set on heating thermostat and have no worries, enjoying your vlogs, hoping to follow suit in the not to distant future 🤞

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      @christophermcrae3756 Thankyou 🥰❤️ and wow ! Exciting times ahead ! Bet you can’t wait 🙂

  • @bazbarrington250
    @bazbarrington250 Před 6 měsíci

    As a qualified domestic plumber I know hot water systems within homes have temperature and pressure safety devices to relief the build up of water pressure within the system if the temperature stats fail to prevent over heating. I’ve never worked on the systems within campervans/motorhomes, but they obviously have overflow pipes connected to prevent the build up of pressure. You could have a temperature stat problem preventing the hot water system from shutting down the heat source when the hot water has reached the desired temperature. If you have also noticed your hot water has been getting above the normal temperature, this could be a clear indicator a stat is the cause of your problems. As you have stated, opening the relief valve will have reduced the pressure build up and stopped the dripping water from the overflow pipe. Only using the boiler for short periods when required for hot water would also prevent the build up of pressure.

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Good morning Baz ! Thanks so much for your comprehensive reply , it really is appreciated and makes so much sense 👌❤️ it drips on the higher temp setting , but not on the lower one , there was also a loose push fit too , I’ve tried a few different remedies, the cooler setting and use when needed has most definitely helped, particularly now we are through the colder weather 🙂🙂🥶 thanks again 🙂

  • @adrianwestwood550
    @adrianwestwood550 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Congrats on the 8k subscribers, don’t be surprised you’ve worked for it and shows you are doing something right👍
    Quick one, have you thought about doing your own rally?? We’d turn up👍👍
    Ady Val and Dolly the bulldog👍
    Please could redders wish Val (from Bawtry) happy birthday for the 4th March🤞🤞😊

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hi guys ! ❤️❤️ thanks so much 🥰 I’d say we are never in one place long enough for a rally , but maybe one day ! And yes we will of course give a shout out for you xx 🥰❤️ 🐩🐩🐾🐾❤️

  • @carollawton9635
    @carollawton9635 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hi, would love to know more about how you can apply for a visa to extend your stay in the Schengen area. 🙂

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Hi Carol, great suggestion 🙂 we will cover this when we start the process 🙂❤️ thanks for watching and commenting 🙂❤️

  • @stephenhayward6445
    @stephenhayward6445 Před 6 měsíci +1

    We feel your pain in regards to your leak and wanting to shoot off home but you did the right thing, we was away about four days out of five weeks once and we got a call from our friends and neighbours that our guttering had collapsed and was hanging from the house 🏠, as like you I thought it needs me lolol because of course no one else can deal with a problem only me lolol, anyway as like you our children was called and they just sorted it (all without me lolol ), personally i think you guys deal with issues calm and logical, ie dog, step, lock and boiler etc, personally we only heat water use it and then switch it off and turn it on again as needed, and as you say as good as these systems are in moho its not a house system, got to smile at the dogs enjoying themselves on the beach, anyway another enjoyable vlog keep them coming 👍, oh yes great electric frying pan I've never seen one before.

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Good morning Stephen ! For sure , dealing with problems from a distance is quite a challenge, luckily it’s on track to be sorted by an old fire service colleague who I totally trust 🙂 .. it’s not always easy , but getting used to problem solving is also part of the journey, we’ve had a few ! 😂 the frying pan is really good , the dogs are having a blast ! Thanks so much once again for watching and commenting ❤️👌🙂

  • @goingmouch3753
    @goingmouch3753 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Well…good news could be …Paul could buy more lumberjack shirts😂😂…

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Now that is headline news ! 😂😂❤️

  • @MorwennaMotorhome
    @MorwennaMotorhome Před 6 měsíci +2

    Oh no nightmare for you, home and away 😢
    Hope you get all these sorted
    Great idea learning the French & German you could test each other 😂 x

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Aww thank you ❤️ it’s fun learning , especially when we try at the same time , one French, one German and confusion follows 😂

    • @MorwennaMotorhome
      @MorwennaMotorhome Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@redsgotravels 🤣😂🤦🏼‍♀️ I think a short test is on the cards x

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      @MorwennaMotorhome 😂😂as long as it’s colours and numbers !

    • @MorwennaMotorhome
      @MorwennaMotorhome Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@redsgotravels😂😂😂🤭 x

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      🤭❤️

  • @elenbarnett5389
    @elenbarnett5389 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Oh no, mare! Paul's right though no real benefit of cutting trip short. I would double check that your insurance definitely haven't put it down as a claim. We had it once with our cottage roof, even though we didn't actually go ahead with the claim to fix it, the next renewal not only had that companies price increased loads but the company we actually switch to came back weeks later to say we'd not declared a claim!! (All just BS obvs but a mare). At least your boys have had a life lesson & I'd say a 25% split of the repairs is fair 😂😉 glad your pancakes cheered you up & was it the famous rubic cube from ale hop? 😂 keep enjoying 😎

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hi Elen ! ❤️ Thankyou for commenting x , yes it’s noted as a non claim, but I may shop around next renewal, it’s a pain and always a loophole isn’t there ! Pancakes and coffee by the sea sorted us ❤️❤️ and share the repairs 😂😂🤭 hmmmm, no chance 😂😂

  • @1964stanley
    @1964stanley Před 6 měsíci +2

    Just seen you video all the water leaks at home and in the van and than you have something to eat and drink and it came to £6.66 it's the number of the devil!! Someone is trying to say something to you both!!! Lol

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      😂😂Scott, I think you are probably right , something is going on 😂😂👹👹

  • @antonybeaumont2697
    @antonybeaumont2697 Před 6 měsíci +1

    you need a new Truma/ALDE-Hot Water Outlet Connection NR Valve Caravan/Motorhome

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Thankyou 👍 will look into this, much appreciated 🙂

    • @antonybeaumont2697
      @antonybeaumont2697 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I replaced mine it is attached to your truma boiler. Only £25 ISH and push fitting easy to fit.

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thankyou for this , much appreciated 👍💖 will look into it for sure 🙂

  • @sundance4980
    @sundance4980 Před 6 měsíci +1

    have you got damp as looking under neath near the over flow pipe /wireing clip it looks wet

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Good morning 🙂 thanks for commenting, I’ve checked it after your comment and luckily all good ! Thanks for being vigilant ❤️ much appreciated xx

    • @carolinemchale
      @carolinemchale Před 6 měsíci

      Good morning Paul & Corrine
      Very Sorry to hear about your leak/ceiling collapse….
      Let's hope it can be fixed in no time
      As Paul says ‘thats what insurance is for’
      The Best of Luck & NO MORE PROBLEM DAYS AHEAD🙏🌹

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      @carolinemchale ❤️🥰Thankyou so much Caroline xx ❤️ all in hand to be sorted by the time we get back home ❤️

  • @valgoode572
    @valgoode572 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hi, could you tell me where you stayed in Calpe, please? we are heading down in April

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hi there , unfortunately it was fully booked so we didn’t stay there , sorry we can’t help on this occasion xx ❤️

  • @user-ub4te9wn5f
    @user-ub4te9wn5f Před 6 měsíci +2

    Congratulations on passing 8k subscribers but please take some credit for yourselves if you didn’t put so much effort into your videos and make them watchable you wouldn’t get the numbers keep up the good work looking 👀 forward to France Keith and Angela (LSW) 😂

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Good morning and Thankyou very much ❤️❤️🥰 really appreciate your kind words xx 🙂

  • @liz-ou4sv
    @liz-ou4sv Před 6 měsíci

    Hi where do I find your amazon account, interested in the pan, thanks

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hi ! Just added it to the details of this vlog ! ❤️

  • @sallyhumphreys2714
    @sallyhumphreys2714 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Hopefully the lads will cope with some advice from Dad etc.

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      The advice from Dad was shower less ! They were overjoyed 😂😂❤️

    • @sallyhumphreys2714
      @sallyhumphreys2714 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@redsgotravels sounds like typical lads!🤣

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci

      @sallyhumphreys2714 😂 oh indeed 😂

    • @dawnallard6841
      @dawnallard6841 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Or shower alone 😉

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Oh, I’ve been making all 3 shower together for 20 plus years to save water … ? Is that the problem 😂😂🤭

  • @zolbad
    @zolbad Před 6 měsíci +1

    Have you thought about learning some Spanish?

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      ❤️Nosotras seremos👌🇪🇸 Redders is on the case , the Rosetta Stone app is fab ❤️

  • @mattwestby1169
    @mattwestby1169 Před 6 měsíci

    Arghhhhh These things are sent to try us , hopefully things are easily fixed 👍 just noticed the 8k subscribers now to say Congratulations 🎉👏🥳🫶 its well deserved

    • @redsgotravels
      @redsgotravels  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hi Matt ! Thanks very much ❤️ really appreciate it 🙂 and for sure , all fixes are easily done , ball is rolling on the home front , boiler seems ok at the moment 🙂👌