OUR VAN CAUGHT FIRE!!
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- It's every van lifers worst nightmare to look back at your van & see smoke coming out of the roof.
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😀 A BIT ABOUT US:
We’re Marianne & Chris, a happily married couple from the UK. Marianne is a living kidney donor to her best friend, and realising that life was for living and never really knowing what’s round the corner - we decided to fulfil our dream of travelling full time.
So in March 2018 after the kids had left home, we sold our belongings, rented our house and moved into our campervan called Trudy. We set off to see the world and after vanlifing around Ireland and Europe, we grabbed our backpacks and spent 5 months exploring Central America.
Feeling like we needed a challenge, we planned the ultimate van life adventure! In Jan 2020 set off to drive around the World from UK to UK. But after arriving in Turkey, covid caught up with us and closed the borders, so we had a wonderful 18 months exploring this special country. Realising we were not going to be able to head further East, we decided to do a handbrake turn and go the other way and shipped our van to the USA.
We hope you enjoy coming with us, and we’ll continue to share our real adventures and hope you feel inspire to step out of your comfort zone and try something new.
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I had to smile. Take a woman away from the shopping malls and she still finds a way to shop. Love all the deliveries at the beach.
Thank goodness for your little guardian angels... in the form of Ben this time,👏👏So glad it all worked out in the best way! x
Wow if one didn't believe in guardian angels of one sort or another... You'd be hard put to deny it after that fire incident. You leaving to meet Ben and Chesca when you did, being near the van to spot the smoke, and Ben being an electrical wizard who could make it all safe again.. lots of coincidences there! 🥰
Guardian Angels ❤❤
The good Lord watched over you and kept you and Trudy overall safe. May you continue to be blessed and know we all pray and love you very much.
So many people talk about Karma in a negative way (e.g. "Karma's a b***h"). However, this incident proved that Karma indeed does deliver what's coming to you - in the most positive way possible. You two put so much good, light and love out into the world, and it was paid back to you in the most spectacular fashion. So glad you are safe and that Trudy lives to explore so much more!
So glad you wasn't driving when that happened ! what a save so pleased for you ! nearly had another travel beans incident, you guys keep awesome company !🐺❤🕊🐢☮🙏
I love that you take the time to reflect and acknowledge how lucky and grateful you are.
Wow! I think Ben and Cesca are your guardian angels xxxx thanks to them both who are equally as lovely as you are - I was quite emotional when you met after a long time - another great video as usual - stay safe xx
Trudy was very lucky !! And we are so grateful to them for being such great friends 💕🙌
So glad you guys and Trudy are all safe, thanks to Ben’s eagle eyes! ❤️❤️❤️
Positive vibes and good people save the day 🙏😇
Thank God no one was hurt, and Trudy is ok. Wires can be replaced. We call this the prevenient grace of God (instead of being lucky). God bless both of you. Pastor Dean, Ocala FL USA.
So very grateful for this precious blessing. Stay safe and continue to enjoy your amazing travels. So grateful for your friends and quick thinking!❤️
Glad your van is going to be fine as Trudy is the best! A fire is something awful and glad it was so small and you could put it out well. That is a good reason to have and know how to use, a good quality fire extinguisher (and keep it up to date). Safe travels! Safe operation of the fire extinguisher is something all travelers in a van or trailer should know and be able to do. Read the directions ahead and mime doing the procedure for a practice when there is no fire.
wonderful outcome. and was already marvelling how you spent 3 days meeting up with 3 lots of friends on a distant part of the globe - beautiful xx
Yes we were very lucky - It was lovely to meet up with our friends so far away from home - it means so much
God was looking after Trudy and both of you!
Luckily Ben saw the smoke or else you guys would have lost trudy . Miraculously Ben was there i nick of time to help you guys sort out the electrical issues.. Praise the Lord that an angel was seriously protecting and looking out for you guys.
YOU ARE THE BEST PEOPLE, I AM LEARNING FROM YOU TO BE LIKE YOU ARE. THANK YOU!!!
My mum set our Esterel folding caravan on fire. She left a plastic washing up bowl on the gas ring, it was still on low flame but you couldn't tell because of the sun.
Luckily a french fire man was on the campsite holidaying, he levered the window open and emptied an extinguisher in and put it out. It was mostly smoke damage and a melted roller blind and sky light.
We had only just bought the caravan in Calais a few days before.
👋Hola from southern New Mexico🌶️🌵...OH Praise God you and Trudy are OK. So glad Ben was there also You are my very first You Tube RV travelers I subscribed to....🤗 and its just been several months that I've been an subscriber to Overland Sophia. So glad to see you all together.😊 What a beautiful spot to camp. Angels continuously surround and protect you and Trudy.🙏💖
What a cool surprise, for me at least, to see Kim and Naick here with you! I'm sure you had lots of frustrating issues to exchange! I've followed their travels too, they're a great couple 🥰
Awwh yes they are great friends 🌺😉💜
Wow on the caption, love the CZcams collaboration
So glad that you guys and Trudy are safe. If you don't have one, please get a smoke detector. When you go to sleep, your sense of smell is greatly decreased so that's why they're so importante when sleeping. ☮️❤️😎
I am so glad that both of you and Trudy are safe, your guardian angels are looking after you for sure. As always I have a big grin on my face enjoying Baja with you, enjoying your friendships and definitely cake. Cake is one of the best things about life. Have a good week petals.
You guys are extremely lucky that it wasn't worse, but seeing you had mouse/mice problems before in the past, I'd check out all your electrical wiring throughout the van, just incase they chewed through any other wiring. These exposed wires could have been a result of your previous travelling companion, mighty mouse. Hope you guys stay safe and never encounter anymore scares like this again.
What a great quote at the intro. There is only the present!!! My late wife was a Psychologist and I'm a BSc Physicist. We came to the conclusion over many bottles of red wine and our old 70s vinyl collections.... Defo something about the idea that we create a new rolling present from our collective consciousness. Whatever, it's a good excuse for philosophy when drinking fine wine. - I must admit thought, I am completely OCC about fuses everywhere in my wiring!!!
Oh my! So glad the fire was caught in time. The travel angels were watching over you both!
I'm so grateful that you guys are safe and that Trudy is safe as well. I noticed your St Brigid's cross hanging in your van, and I no doubt believe she contributed to the safety of you and your fantastic home on wheels! Safe travels!
So glad the fire was spotted when it was! (I’m sure you have seen the Travel Bean’s van fire when they were in the USA, they were not so lucky). The location looks so tranquil. What a beautiful spot to meet up with friends ❤
Travel family for life ❤️ We loved re-living this with you. Miss you so much! Still think about that fire and how life is made of these small moments with seemingly no consequence, except they can change everything. If Ben had sat in a different chair, if he was walking the dogs. But like you said, he wasn’t, and today is another day.
Also laughing at all the wine bottles on the table while you’re having your morning coffee 😅 love youuu! Xxx
Travel Family for Life 💕🌺🙌. Love and miss you too and we know there are many more travel adventures in the future --- ROAD TRIP !! Woo hoo xx
I love you guys and am so thankful you are ok after the fire scare! I’ve almost died in 2 fires. One in 1994 and one in 2020. I definitely believe in my guardian angels, there is more that I need to accomplish in this lifetime. I believe your guardian angels were there for you also and you have many more adventures ahead of you! On a side note, I think you guys would get along great with my parents! They are retired and do a lot of traveling in their van as well. I showed them your CZcams channel and they love it! Safe travels ❤
well that was a lucky moment in your adventures, with the fire could have been a damsite worse. you can't have a better place on that beach to have a great time with friends, and also the mobile shop. happy camping and look after yourselves
definitely believe in the power of angels 😇 all things aline for a reason ✨️ . .continued happy safe travels my friends 👣❤️🙋♀️
So happy it all worked out with the fire.What scares me is why the circuit was not fused.That shouldn't have been able to do if it was fused correctly.Take care guys.
Hi Rob - yep it was fused ... the fuse blew ... but the plastic must have been so hot it caught fire ?! Thank goodness we had the fire extinguisher next to the door
😱 That was soooo scary !
But your were extremely lucky !
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Wow, that was just too close for comfort. Thank goodness you guys are safe and Trudy, of course, and will be able to continue on with your adventures.
Thank god you were close by or Trudy would have been a gonna !!! 🙏
Have to say that is such a beautiful tranquil place !!
You are right Chris things happen and you have to move on , it’s a blessing that you are both ok 🫶
Thanks Paul - it certainly was a close call - but we got through and the book is going to be full of experiences and stories of resilience !!
Thank goodness you're both okay. I love watching your vlogs. Safe travels
Glad you and Trudy are all safe and this was a great reminder for us to check our fire extinguisher and blanket and how to use them, thanks
We're so glad you guys are okay - so scary to think of a fire in your van! Thank goodness Ben spotted the smoke. Trudy's scars from the fire will heal, all will be well :) miss you guys
Your storytelling during this episode is amazing. I’m glad you discovered the fire and kept your wits about you. I read your newsletter this morning and was happy to learn Trudy’s electrical is repaired. Best wishes for this next phase of your journey.
Thank you so much Kathi xx
Yes your Angels were near by
Relieved you both and Trudy are both safe. Loving the quotes on each video, safe travels ❤
Cor blimey, that fire happened *exactly* as it needed to work out as it did! So glad you two are safe, that Trusty Trudy is still on the road, and that eagle-eyed Ben spotted the smoke. Thank God, indeed! 🙏
Loved seeing your reunion twice - once each on both channels! Such lovely folks! ❤️❤️😎👍 xx
Yep reunions are the best ... we are excited to see you guys soon xx
I'm so glad you guys are safe and that your van is intact.
There but for the grace of... (fill your own bit then!) was one of my mum's sayings on their own van travels. These things are sent to try us.
Am also smiling because we have two exact same coloured blankets as you bought, which my mum and dad got when they were in Mexico!!! LOL 😆 🤣
Safe onward travels. We pick up our first van in 2 weeks!!!!!!!!!!
Woo Hoo !! Enjoy
Well done on your quick response. I'm so glad you're all OK xxx
I was confused at one point that you had reposted the same content, then realised I had seen parts on Overlanding Sophia's video a while back 🙈🤣
Lovely spot to meet up ❤️
Hope the fire damage was very minimal!
This has got me looking on Amazon for a 2nd fire extinguisher for my caravan, we do have one but it’s a great big thing in a cupboard, so going to get a second smaller one and mount it where it’s straight to hand. Glad you and Trudi are safe. Take care.
We are so glad it was right there to hand ... Although I wish we read the instructions first !! But we just pulled it off the wall, unclipped the safety and pushed the button !! Yep we have already replaced it !! 👍
OMG you are very lucky
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I am so glad everyone was safe. Trudy too 🥰
Us too! xx
First off, glad things didn't go worse with the fire.
Remarkable how quickly you all can eat? Hard to really enjoy it at that pace. ;-)
Carrot cake = pastel de zanahorias, I think. Carrots are zanahorias; bananas are platanos.
Yall have angels 😇
Another great video! Glad Trudy is ok.
Thank you!
Enjoying the Vids from a wet and cold Irish Midlands. While sitting in me camper.
So very glad that the fire was caught in time, and that you are okay. 🙏🏼💗
Wow, so close, hope your all good now, love your videos, really do look forward to them coming out.
Glad you like them! thanks for watching and coming with us x
You are such a lovely couple. I love watching your tours around the world. I wish you were in Alaska though
Awwh Thanks - I hope you enjoyed our Alaska Series ? We loved our time there !!
So happy for you both that everything turned out ok. It was great to see you meet up with Cheska and Ben special friends indeed. Besides the fire, it was a great vlog once more. All the best to you both!
Thank you so much Nick - we are so grateful for it all to be ok in the end 🌺
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First off you guys are safe and TRUDY did not get hurt.
Second off all, Chris you put the words in my mouth! I was going to say the same " Baha is beautiful! What a beautiful beaches there.
Love you guys!
So glad Trudy is safe and how good is spending time with friends:)
Beautiful place beaches…. Be safe both of you ❤️
Cheers to long lasting friendships and to new ones yet to come. Yes, I think Ben was appointed to be your gaurdian angel on this speical reunion of friends. And yes, journey on ,so that each new day, wherever the road takes you, can be lived to the fullest.
Thank you Adele 🌺
OH wow so glad Ben spotted the fire and your damage was very minimal. That is my fear that a fire could start in my RV. So I unplug all my devices when I leave the RV or go to sleep. I also have a home base so now I unplug everything before I head out(except the stove and refrigerator). And your right the safety release on the Fire Extinguisher is hard to get off so I purchased a couple of Fire retardant Spray cans and 1 Fire retardant Ball…. Safe Travels 😊
Thank God that Ben caught the fire when he did. Glad all is well
OMG Thank god you didn’t end up like the Travel Beans..Yes guardian angels 👼 ❤️
Your realization prevented a major disaster🙏🏻 We're glad you're okay♥️
The circuit should have been fused to prevent fires. best wishes from Maryland
It was ... but there were still flames !!
Do you have a smoke detector in Trudy? So grateful you are safe. I look forward to Sundays! Be safe. Love and light. 💜
Yes I do - but it is in the back and the smoke went out the roof like a chimney as the side door was open !! we will move it to the middle 👍
Wow, wonderful, awesome and splendid ❤❤❤❤, thank God it was not that serious , lucky bunch you’s 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Everything came together to catch that fire on time, thank God you and your van are ok. It's amazing that you casually meet friends whom you had last seen in Turkey. The whole world is the stage for the overlanders, good times and good friends.
Nah. Just get the fuse in. Safe travel kids!
Glad you ok 😮
Glad Ben spotted that fire in time and Trudy is ok 🙏
I’ve been following you, Eva, and Ben & Cheska for a while, funny to see you all in one video! Phew, what a close call, so glad Trudy is ok!!
LUCKY? No such thing Chris. You were not lucky, but you are blessed. God has graciously granted you another day with your lovely wife on an adventure of a lifetime. 🙏❤️
I love this channel, but please bring back the “Oh, you’re still there!!” at the end of the videos
You need a 🧿blue eye “nazar boncugu “ for your vehicle! 🧿🧿
Absolutely love that as a camper, would definitely have one if I was on my own 😀👍 Looking forward to the joint adventures 😀
Trudy grateful!
Oh my!! So lucky 💓
What a nice video... It felt so good to see old friends :)
Greetings from Turkey.
Dang! I had an incident with those USB ports too, just last week. I got it from China, one of those marine 4 set, 12v, USB, volt monitor and switch. You guys were lucky!
Scary! Glad it wasn't worse!
So thankful you were right close to catch that fire yes it would have engulfed your van quickly. Great feeling to share time with good friends. Stay safe stay Blessed ❤️
Scary, so glad the smoke was spotted before things really started up. Take care.
And thank you for your newsletters I do enjoy reading them.
You are so welcome!
love your friendship so much xx
Thank God your alright and so is Trudy. Thanks for the video guys 🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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I'm glad you guys caught that in time, even a few more minutes with a tiny fire could have been terrible. These campervans get demolished in fires. Stay safe out there.
I do recommend taking it to a shop and having them check the internals near the fire just in case you have internal damage you cannot see. Something could be damaged, causing an even worse problem in the future.
We agree!
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Thank goodness you were nearby and fire didn't cause too much damage
So pleased there wasn’t too much damage to your van and future plans. Keep on posting the great videos.
Huge prawns, love them.
Keith.
You kids were lucky! So glad you didn't let it steal your joy!
PHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Close one there....... Great to see you all meet up again , Have Fun ..
OK so a lot of luck but I got to say the fire extinguisher was planned not luck and that is what saved your van Trudy. Good on both of you for that.
Wow, the good Lord is looking after you 🙂 I hope that is the last of your mishaps 🙂
Obviously NO fuse on that socket if there was it would blow with the short no damage! As it was a Fire waiting to happen! Lucky you! :-)
Hi Peter - Yes there was a fuse - and it did blow but it still caught on fire !!
@@TREADtheglobe oooer! Perhaps too high a rated fuse?? 🤔
I hope you have checked all wiring and fitted correct fuses now. Happy travels!
Van Life inconvenience. Happy you guys make ok.
Make sure all your power connections are fused. 😮 All my boat and truck connectors are on a 1 amp fuse.