Those Happy Days #2 Those Crappy Days

[Pontyslapper]

6-7k for a recon engine after having an oil leak as an advisory in September with their disregard for maintenance.

Hilarious - we had an oil leak advisory on our van last year - but knowing how little its driven our trusted MOT guy showed me what the score was and told me to get the whole cooler outfit, not just the plastic oil filter housing that bolts on to it. Luckily, one of the big parts outfits has launched a range of one shot oil cooler outfits at a much cheaper price than VW - I think all told it cost me about £300. That said, if my engine goes pop, I know that I can be sorted for about 3k or less as I have lots of useful mates in the trade who get the business on our little fleet on rotation so theres always fresh eyes on each vehicle.

He knew they'd get all kinds of tit for the GFM thing so thats why he came out with his holier than thou, its cold, homeless bollocks.

We all know 3k on the day is chicken feed to the scruffy swines. Theres at least 2k sat in an inheritance account plus the shill money for the crap knives etc.

Before Christmas is a pipe dream. One of my mates deals big numbers with a big reconditioner and hes on 1-2 weeks for some engines to come into stock, and thats an engine I'd trust. as my mate would fit it.

I hope someone buys the scruffy twit a new hat - its all torn round the back. We'll all get blinded by the light as the low winter sun bounces off his thinning pate

 

[November_again]

What a nothing vlog. 1 minute talking to the garage guy and then the rest was just them waffling on and repeating themselves. They must be loving it - clickbait titles, drama and only an hour or two to film on one day per video. They don't have to force themselves to actually do things anymore and probably get more views than they normally do on top of it.

 

[hardworkinggardener]

Just watched the most recent and a few observations:

1. I think they do read here
2. made sure we could hear voice of mechanic to proof engine really has given up the ghost
3. Janine looked rougher than usual.
4. making it clear that their parents have lives, christmas plans, and they can't stay with them forever.
5. turning down the financial help fans were offering and saying they will pay for it themselves.

We have been saying here they will be parents for christmas and leaning towards them taking money from fans for repairs. I think Liam was making that clear to us he will not be doing that.

One throw away line he said was interesting about if there had been a fire then insurance would pay for repairs/replacement..... will the van become toast at some point?

Also I don't know why he was surprised by the cost of the repairs and engine as I did some research and I was expected it to be in the 6-7 grand bracket. Also I don't class it being like a new vehicle with a reconditioned engine. Where will that engine have come from? how miles did it do? etc. I still don't think that van's problems will end with a reconditioned engine putting put in it.

 

[Sunshine99]

They’ve got more than £7000’s worth of gifted gadgets, don’t know why anyone feels sorry for them.
Side note - she looked ROUGH in that vlog. I don’t know why she’s stressing so much, it’s just money at the end of the day. Like my Nain always said if something broke, it’s nobody’s mammy or daddy. Not like it’s scuppered any grand plans either, just aimlessly driving up and down the country and eating Christmas dinner in the van.

 

[Observ@h]

They’ve got more than £7000’s worth of gifted gadgets, don’t know why anyone feels sorry for them.
Side note - she looked ROUGH in that vlog. I don’t know why she’s stressing so much, it’s just money at the end of the day. Like my Nain always said if something broke, it’s nobody’s mammy or daddy. Not like it’s scuppered any grand plans either, just aimlessly driving up and down the country and eating Christmas dinner in the van.

Exactly. It won’t stop them buying vegan processed breadcrumb shite and eating it in her Mam’s spare room while the parents are away on a cruise.

 

[Diamond Geezer]

I was shocked they are pushing on with repairs.

I assume that repairs to an income producing business asset would be tax deductible though.

 

[Pontyslapper]

If the van does go poof in an accident... watch this video disappear as it could be classed as a tad suss!

I wonder if all mods have been properly declared to the insurance - do they know theres a wood burning stove in the back, surrounded by acres of slightly fausty moist tongue and groove? Do they know about the shonky chinese diesel heater? What about the electrics that anyone with a screwdriver and a roll of insulating tape has been allowed to have a go on?

 

[puddleduck]

If the van does go poof in an accident... watch this video disappear as it could be classed as a tad suss!

I wonder if all mods have been properly declared to the insurance - do they know theres a wood burning stove in the back, surrounded by acres of slightly fausty moist tongue and groove? Do they know about the shonky chinese diesel heater? What about the electrics that anyone with a screwdriver and a roll of insulating tape has been allowed to have a go on?

And the plastic stick on tiles.

 

[Camperfan]

Maybe they shouldn't have wasted money on a WiFi router they don't use, or know how to use and the other expensive potentially unnecessary updates after the Germany trip? The money they spent then may have been better spent ensuring the van was road worthy. I'm still not convinced those dodgy brakes were repaired and he drove all the way home on them at the very least.

 

[November_again]

Been looking at their views since their week abroad and I've been really sleeping on them gaining momentum since the booze cruise.

Observations:
- the Munich trip gained them roughly 10k additional viewers per video (from 50ish k to 60ish k)
- they stagnated at 40k views after the Europe mainland trip, so 10-15k gave up on them/ got bored
- their cruise vlog was sadly a game changer for them (254k)
- they had another hugely successful video straight after with their UK van life problems vlog (242k)
- views were back to their pre-Munich standard from then on (50-60k)
- the London camp site video was another success for them with 88k, while the London stealth camping one wasn't
- the engine disaster got them more than 80k again, as expected

In conclusion, I would say that going abroad isn't worth it for them view-wise. A clickbaity video title however is, as are informative videos about UK van life.

 

[Zelig]

Well, I have to say fair play to Worzel for
1. Not taking any monetery donations
2. Suggesting homeless charities if people wanted to donate, and providing links
3. Being honest for once about having a roof over their heads

I too am surprised that they are repairing the van rather than scrapping it - what are they planning I wonder. Im sure the van is well overweight with all the claptap they fill it with and that causes half their mechanical and engine issues.

Agree, Nanna looked rough, maybe lack of sleep pining over her missing glove..'I lost my glove, I have'

 

[hardworkinggardener]

Another youtuber is taking the mick now. Not sure I fully get this but whether that song choice is meant to represent their broken down van.

 

[Charlie&Lulu]

Just watched the most recent and a few observations:

1. I think they do read here
2. made sure we could hear voice of mechanic to proof engine really has given up the ghost
3. Janine looked rougher than usual.
4. making it clear that their parents have lives, christmas plans, and they can't stay with them forever.
5. turning down the financial help fans were offering and saying they will pay for it themselves.

We have been saying here they will be parents for christmas and leaning towards them taking money from fans for repairs. I think Liam was making that clear to us he will not be doing that.

One throw away line he said was interesting about if there had been a fire then insurance would pay for repairs/replacement..... will the van become toast at some point?

Also I don't know why he was surprised by the cost of the repairs and engine as I did some research and I was expected it to be in the 6-7 grand bracket. Also I don't class it being like a new vehicle with a reconditioned engine. Where will that engine have come from? how miles did it do? etc. I still don't think that van's problems will end with a reconditioned engine putting put in it.

I thought exactly the same, they definitely read this thread. Which also means they’ve googled themselves to find it

 

[Maid22]

I agree with all the posts, so not much to say, apart from I did laugh alot about the missing glove, the fake crying, and how the hell didn't he look at the warning lights but of course they've been van lifers for nearly 2 years ( apart from going on loads of holidays and staying with relatives)
So big of Liam to suggest giving donations to the homeless, that actually made feel abit he's so full of tit (the VEGAN variety!!)

You guys mentioned Campervibe on here, I think they're really great, such a genuine,lovely couple!

 

[Diamond Geezer]

The best thing about Campervibe is that they are competent at what they do and seem to actually enjoy their travels unlike this pair.

At least with a reconditioned engine fitted the green monstrosity will be easier to sell to some other rube.

 

[Annue]

In case you were missing their mid week video have this one instead.

Please bring more of these out god it's the best laugh I've had in months !

 

[November_again]

The best thing about Campervibe is that they are competent at what they do and seem to actually enjoy their travels unlike this pair.

At least with a reconditioned engine fitted the green monstrosity will be easier to sell to some other rube.

I really don't think they'll give up the tin can anytime soon, now that they're getting really successful and sadly overtaking Camper_vibe in daily and monthly views despite having roughly the same amount of subscribers.

 

[Diamond Geezer]

Don’t really think Nana will be able to take much more of that lifestyle - she looks ready to crack up.

 

[Jelly Bean]

Don’t really think Nana will be able to take much more of that lifestyle - she looks ready to crack up.

I wonder if her parents have been having a word with her. Basically wtf are you doing living in a bleeping lorry, drifting between supermarket carparks. With Liam sitting there in his smelly hat.

 

[Diamond Geezer]

I wonder if her parents have been having a word with her. Basically wtf are you doing living in a bleeping lorry, drifting between supermarket carparks. With Liam sitting there in his smelly hat.

It is such a desperate and sad way to live - give it up and do something else that makes you happier.

Oh and burn that farking hat and get a haircut Liam - you would get a million views for that. New year - new look - new life - just do it.