I'm driving from the UK to the Arctic (Disaster) - Part 1

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Well it's finally here. Van life on a new level. I'm driving my self built camper van from the UK to the arctic circle. It's been an idea I've had for years, but only in the last 6 months has the planning become a reality.
Talking of planning, I've prepared the camper van but I haven't planned the route or any destinations. I'm just going to hit the road, drive north and see what happens. That's the spirit of adventure right?
In this episode there is a huge disaster though. And it leaves the future of the trip in jeopardy. I genuinely don't know what to do at this point and I'm considering getting the boat home and starting the trip again next winter... Fingers crossed I can continue.
I hope you enjoy the start (and possibly the end) of this van life, arctic road trip series! Thanks for watching!
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@adamweeks2231 4 месяца назад

You could take another option and head south (south of France or Italy) where the heater isn’t as important. Stay safe Adam!

@Conflictofinterest902 4 месяца назад

Truma should be coming out with a replacement unit. Especially as thousands are watching. Truma, we are watching. Signed, possible future customer (currently deciding between autoterm, Truma and eberspacher)

@Dubslag 4 месяца назад

I did notice she seemed to want off the phone as quick as possible 😂

@Conflictofinterest902 4 месяца назад

@@DubslagI think he edited half the convo out as there was a clear break in the footage. It was probably a long call of humming and hawing. They SHOULD be saying they’ll have a new unit to install if it’s an intermittent fault. Imagine if it was a research expedition and the company said “think about cancelling” Not good

@Adz 4 месяца назад

Yeah I edited the conversation down, she was really helpful on the phone. The suggestion was that if no one could help in Europe, that I went back to the UK where they’d look at it for me

@Dubslag 4 месяца назад

@@Adz you could do with a backup of some sort for trips like this. Good old log burner

@ppo2424 4 месяца назад

They should send you a new one if its a fault.@@Adz

@caliado Месяц назад

Trial and error Can't wait for the upcoming videos

@Guvnor100 4 месяца назад

Remember its not the destination that makes these trips memorable, it's the journey. Ready for the next instalment.

@TillyCollie 4 месяца назад

I am really impressed by how you have kept your cool with this setback - on camera at least! Although it is really tough on you, the reality of it all makes compelling viewing and I am sure that if anyone can sort it you will. What a Brit!

@Horizon-1-3-5 4 месяца назад

Hi Adz. I did the same route you are planning on taking a couple of years ago up to the west coast of Norway where i live now. I did it in my old vw t5 which had been my work van for the previous 10 years with my girlfriend next to me and my cat in the back of the van lol. Took us 3 days with very little rest stops but was in november so better weather. Youre a brave man taking this on at this time of year. The weather up here is no joke and like i say im on the west coast which is way warmer than where you are planning on going. Youve chosen the hardest time of the year to do it weather wise. You might find that you need a set of spiked tyres when you feel what its like getting over a mountain pass driving on ice. Also the cold is shocking when you havnt experienced it before so take precautions as needed. Ill be watching the rest of your journey for sure. Good luck fella.

@samuelpittaway590 4 месяца назад

I had the same issue, you need a slow blow/time lag fuse. It’s placed at the bottom of the motherboard when you remove the two plastic covers. Had me stumped for weeks!!

@yunachan06 4 месяца назад

Bumping this so you see it

@Kitkat-247 4 месяца назад

@adzentures

@samuelpittaway590 4 месяца назад

@Adz

@ovicen 4 месяца назад

And get a backup diesel heater :)

@thenomad9853 4 месяца назад

Bump

@markgraham3201 4 месяца назад

Hey Fella, get a pint on me. And the further North you go, you'll be lucky to get a pint for £10!! Take care & all the best. 🙂

@Adz 4 месяца назад

Thanks mate! Definitely needed after this 1st night 😂😂

@dlions9068 4 месяца назад

Blessing in disguise. You needed a backup heater regardless. Better that happened early than later to get you thinking about contingency. It's just a challenge to overcome.

@campervannie5948 4 месяца назад

Oh what a nightmare😢 I've done the trip up through Denmark , then Sweden and north and across to Norway and up to the Arctic circle, and its truly epic, but i did it in the SUMMER! ☀️ Amazingly beautiful, with all day sun! Doing it in the winter, you are an absolute hero! But i have, over the years, and many many trips learned that every dammed thing that can go wrong WILL go wrong. Like other comments, i have every kind of backup imaginable, multiple batteries , multiple heaters, multiple torches and extra solar as well. I've learned the more we rely too much on tech, the more vulnerable we are. Best of luck, I'm sure you will get there and cant wait to see it all ❤

@samuelford Месяц назад

watching with my eyes closed so it's 'the transporter' sequel where Jason Stathem goes on holiday in his camper.

@hoodhangerz4315 4 месяца назад

I've a Chinese 5kw heater plumbed into my house through the wall connected to the mains with a huge diesel tank. 2nd year running it and it's not turned off, continually runs on alpine setting all through the winter. I think they are brilliant. Technology suffers with changing condition, freezing temps to boiling heat plays havoc unless it's controlled. Dust is also a nightmare, so keep that in mind. Have you got a cover for the front of the vans radiator, as an emergency you can run the engine for heat as long as the cold air is being blocked. Have you also changed the engines oil and coolant to cope with artic conditions? Bags for your wipers when parked. Blow torch for frozen locks, door seals.

@Rickandhisvan 4 месяца назад

Adam, sorry it’s not much but hope you can grab a warm drink. Been looking forward to this trip. I hope you are safe and looking forward to a new video and good news.

@Adz 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much mate!

@primalvanlife5581 4 месяца назад

I’m driving to Europe in a few days via Calais, if you need anything parts wise bringing from the Uk I might be able to help

@Rickandhisvan 4 месяца назад

The way that guy slammed the cable down on the counter......classic. viva le france

@Pugwash. 4 месяца назад

If you have twice as much cable length as required, I would cut both in half, double up the wires. This will significantly increase the load they can take and reduce the resistance. Worth a try? Even if you don't have double what you need, I'd cut the cables to the correct length.

@staffybullterrier7678 4 месяца назад

I totally feel ur pain my bro, u gotta keep ya head up man... we the subscribers aren't going to leave ya...

@adamwharmby4864 4 месяца назад

Absolutely gutted for you pal 😢 hopefully u get it sorted all that hard work getting the van ready will pay off in the end 🤞

@jenstone9308 4 месяца назад

Noooooooo! I started off this video so excited and ended it like 😫😫😫 Gutted for you that your trip has started off this way! So much hard work and time has gone into getting the pigeon ready for its migration to the arctic. Hope you manage to get it sorted 🙏

@davewarren401 4 месяца назад

Mate, feel your pain, really hoping that you managed to get this sorted, good luck mate look forward to hearing how you got on

@chrismarshall5743 4 месяца назад

Yes I've been waiting so long for this

@alanwhitley1541 4 месяца назад

I have been up that end of Norway many times and at all times of the year, and believe me when I say, you do not want to do it without any heating. Just delay until you can get the problem fixed we all understand m8. Good luck Adz,

@NealePinkney-td2cn 4 месяца назад

When things start going wrong ,maybe take it as a warning Adam, smart guy,van looks brilliant, can't wait to see this adventure but do it safely .

@jackacook 4 месяца назад

Man I felt your pain watching this and I know you would have edited so much frustration and heartache out of the final video, I hope whatever the decision you make take the one that keeps you most safe !

@richardmoses2105 4 месяца назад

Hope you get the heater sorted. Enjoy a pint or two on me to either celebrate or commiserate…. Wishing you every success in your adventure!

@Adz 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much mate!

@Adz 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much mate!

@CharlFolscher 3 месяца назад

Love the humour.

@colmantoner2648 4 месяца назад

I must say things most be very stressful for you but you hang in there Also Best cliffhanger I’ve seen in ages lol Well Done can’t wait to see what happens next

@user-qz9yy5id2b 2 месяца назад

The inside looks perfect, very cozy. thx for the vid🚐

@Richard-qg5hh 4 месяца назад

That's so frustrating Adam hope it gets sorted especially as it cost for the system. I fitted an Autoterm and touch wood it's been ok, always a worry about heating failing, safe travels.

@ClarkeeKat 3 месяца назад

What a nightmare, sorry you having this hassel mate, fingers are crossed it all comes good

@JustForTheWeekendVanLife 4 месяца назад

Aww bless you. We recently had issues with our diesel heater (fixed now) but where you’re going….you can’t manage without heat. Hope it gets fixed properly and you can go 🤞🏻🤞🏻

@charleshayes5366 4 месяца назад

Have a awesome trip bro bit skint but hopefully should get you a few extra miles 😊

@Adz 2 месяца назад

Sorry mate. I’ve only just seen this! But thank you so much!

@mrcamper5211 4 месяца назад

Having just been in Scotland in -10 in our van, I would head south if I was over there, the north looks beautiful but its dangerous.

@googlechunkybig165 4 месяца назад

We feel your pain 😩 esp when you expect equipment to work. Eeeek! The impromptu cost of some of those electrical parts must've been eye watering 😵😫 keep your adventures going 👍 will be interesting to see what alternative heating/warmth options you use as back-up 🫡

@mraidymaddful 4 месяца назад

Where the seat in the back is, you should have put in a small pot bellied stove. I had one in an ambulance back in the 90's and it was considerably smaller than your van in the back. Modern stuff is wonderful, and then it goes wrong! Good luck mate and keep us informed please..............

@BoadiceanRevenge Месяц назад

OMG! My mum used to have Camp coffee in 60 and 70s. Coffee essence I believe. Loving the Pigeon! Safe travels. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🙋🙏🙂

@Bugoutvehiclesuk 4 месяца назад

That thermal blind looks ideal

@historiccornwall 4 месяца назад

I was thinking the same, I wonder where it’s from

@Adz 4 месяца назад

There’s a link to it in my build video description (previous video to this one). I’ll show it properly in an episode soon too

@rpcamera 4 месяца назад

Think when I do my Van Conversion I will be spending a year in the UK first making sure everything is working correctly. Hope you go mate but remember your life is worth more than a delayed journey. Good luck.

@waterfallman4787 4 месяца назад

Travel south, through Germany across the alps, down into Italy and then along the Med into France then onto Spain. Warmer and fantastic scenery. Plans change, roll with it, there will be another opportunity to go to the arctic and do it safely. Happy Travels!!

@NathandHannah 4 месяца назад

Wow!! So Stoked that your taking on this adventure. Hope your heater gets sorted quick and your back on the road. Safe travels 👍🏻

@sitrant 4 месяца назад

Been waiting for this . Safe travels adz ✌🏻

@lesliehunter1823 2 месяца назад

This heater problem is a very strong argument for redundancy. I spend half the year in the Arctic and would not go there with only 1 heating option.

@maxineredfern3380 4 месяца назад

🙈🥶o no Adam, on a good note it’s at the beginning of the trip and yr not snowed in somewhere with no heat. Hats off to you with how you kept your cool trying to fix it through the night, you must of been cream cracked. Stay safe Adz. Maxx

@IXISSV 4 месяца назад

Aww man! ☹️ Hope it gets sorted, and hopefully see you next week 🤞🍻

@JP19-67 4 месяца назад

Good luck with the trip mate. Looking forward to following your adventures.

@liamwalkerlwfitness 4 месяца назад

Hope u get it sorted mate! Look forward to seeing the adventure continue next week hopefully. 🤘

@pauldupre2269 4 месяца назад

What a bummer. All the best Dude, I'm lookin' forward to this Trip

@masonbradley1812 4 месяца назад

Well hopefully they sort this out adz, you have alot of youtube viewers and this could crush trumas reputation if they dont deal with it in a appropriate way. Fingers crossed bud

@robertbournethejoker7701 4 месяца назад

Aww geezer, hope ya get it all sorted fingers crossed for ya pal, good luck 🤞

@snakerlast 4 месяца назад

Truma by name. Trauma by nature. Good luck, Buddy.

@mariasofia5257 4 месяца назад

😂

@yunachan06 4 месяца назад

Oh buddy!! Im so sorry. Hoping you've got things sorted 🙏

@MegaSamsamuel 4 месяца назад

Good luck Adz hope you get everything sorted. Make sure you keep the pigeon warm fella ! Soooo looking forward to your adventure

@pamelarothwell1320 4 месяца назад

Hi Adz, I feel your pain. We have the same Truma D4E boiler and had the exact same issue in Scotland on the N C 500. What Truma don't tell you is that you only have so many reset lives, maybe 20, not sure. When youve used up your attempts, lives, the boiler shuts down and cannot be reset by anyone but a Truma dealer with a reset software computer. We had ours reset but the issue was the 12v supply. We fitted thicker cable direct to the batteries with a bigger fuse and so far so good. Please be sure it's working correctly before you continue. All the best

@colinbailey6236 4 месяца назад

Adz. YOU CAN DO THIS. Your fanz need you ❤

@nickrubberboot3673 3 месяца назад

Great video again!

@clarkspiemuncher 4 месяца назад

Should have bought a cheap chinese diesel heater. One point I would make is try connecting the cables directly to the battery. Obviously with an inline fuse.

@Quickblood1 4 месяца назад

Yeah if I was going to the Arctic I'd definitely have a spare one installed say under one of the front seat so I don't have to rely on one heater.

@Conflictofinterest902 4 месяца назад

Sod that. No way would I touch a cheap Chinese diesel heater for a life and death climate.

@Quickblood1 4 месяца назад

@@Conflictofinterest902 Mispronounced Adventures has been using his for years on his Arctic trips, been using mine for years in London, best £85 quid I ever spent on the van.

@Conflictofinterest902 4 месяца назад

@@Quickblood1 fair enough, I’ve just seen hundreds of other comments about quality control issues and it’d be my luck that mine would be one that’s crap. lol

@Adz 4 месяца назад

Yeah I think from what I’ve heard you can get good and bad ones and there’s no way to tell. I guess no matter what you have it’s always a risk

@garysollis5949 4 месяца назад

Hi Adz .. hope you get your van sorted ... heading up north make sure you have a spade. You can buy small bags of grit.. cover for your grill .. can of de-icer. Also chains for your wheels.. this time of year it might be better to go sweden Finland norway.. roads are better .. going up the west coast you will get storms and lots of ice roads .. and February is the coldest month .. March is going to be plenty of snow.. your solar panel will get covered in ice might not be so useful.. I have lived up at the top fir 37 years. The weather is no joke ..any problems with the van . Cheaper in sweden Finland. Here in Norway it's bloody expensive.. stock up with plenty food .. good luck will be watching. 👍

@chrisdenley4593 4 месяца назад

Gutted for you mate. Been looking forward to following your trip, cant imagine how you must be. Be positive, whats not to be is not to be. Whats next. I look forward to seeing you get the van fixed and your next episodes. Stil lots to explore without freezing.

@justinehughes3510 4 месяца назад

Just started watching and I’m already hooked 😂 good luck!

@Sean-vz7zw 4 месяца назад

Really gutted for you, fingers crossed it gets sorted 🙏

@wildishwanderer7 4 месяца назад

man, that sucks. Feel for you pal. All the prep and boom. I hope you get it sorted fella.

@johnhbuiltnotbought4924 4 месяца назад

Good luck matey stay safe. See you in the next one 👍🤞🇬🇧

@neilyeomans9805 4 месяца назад

Always pull the fuse on stuff if it does not work wait a few minutes and refit normally sorts most things

@rossmurrayfam1568 4 месяца назад

That was crazy absolutely fantastic video buddy💙💙

@Richard_Barnes 3 месяца назад

A great first time to start watching👍🏻Deadpan humour😆 I love it. 'Camp' coffee being just one example. What a series this will be. Good luck 👍🏻

@stevesidare2493 4 месяца назад

Bummer. I hope the situation clears up for you.

@shanewaller2864 4 месяца назад

Best of luck mate 👍

@kevza1978 4 месяца назад

Aww man. Hope you get this sorted. Looking forward to the trip. Ps, Stay safe man!!

@OutAndAbout-UK 4 месяца назад

Oh mate! You’ll find a way, you always do! 🤞stay safe

@LeisureBit 4 месяца назад

Hope you manage to get it sorted so it’s working reliably - nothing worse is there 🤞 All the best, David 👍

@Adz 4 месяца назад

Fingers crossed!

@themoonraker 4 месяца назад

Gutted for ya fella, hope it all gets sorted.

@dutchglobetrotter6464 3 месяца назад

Subbed! Great entertaining stuff happening here. Great travels dude!

@GavsGutters 4 месяца назад

Gutted for you mate, hope You get it sorted and the trip can continue, been looking forward to this series beginning of the artic trip so fingers crossed you get the heating sorted, small gift sent to help 👍

@Adz 4 месяца назад

Thank you mate, it’s much appreciated!

@Simatic 4 месяца назад

Hope you get sorted mate. Feel for you.

@johnsmith6082 3 месяца назад

Teething problems lol,don't let it get you down,enjoy your adventure

@RichardGSweet 4 месяца назад

Ahhh mate, that's gutting. Really hope you get it sorted.

@darrenrea6541 4 месяца назад

Mate I’m gutted for you 🤞🤞🤞🤞 you get it sorted and please stay safe

@rossfishy 4 месяца назад

Hang in there dude. Everything will work out.

@adrianwilkes3300 4 месяца назад

What a nightmare. really sorry to see. Bright side i suppose is that it happened before you got to the arctic. (not much consolation though). Just to add insult to injury thats some robbin prices for electrical bits!!!

@briangardner1641 4 месяца назад

I have been looking forward to this trip since you announced it, it such a blow for the heater to cause problems at the beginning. I do so much hope that you get it sorted in France.

@Adz 4 месяца назад

Thank you!

@deanbrown2015 4 месяца назад

Adz, get your head up and be the positive guy we know you are! You’ll laugh about it soon enough trust me! I’m giving you a score based on my belief in you and the pigeon! It’s a perfect 10!!! Let’s do this……

@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN 4 месяца назад

What an absolute pain, that would cause heater trust issues with me for a while mate; something you don't need on an Arctic trip. I'd definitely pick up a portable gas heater and a dozen or so cartridges and hope never to need to use them. I have one as a backup and had to use it once. I'm so glad that I had it in Scotland during Autumn never mind the Arctic during winter. My vans insulation is poo and it's a draughty old thing; it invites the outside temps in and hands out the lowest ones free cookies. Anyway, I hope you get sorted and don't need to head back home.

@tariqabdullah8162 4 месяца назад

Hope you get it sorted soon

@adeh503 4 месяца назад

Good luck Adz we're all with you buddy 🇬🇧🇬🇧👌

@Adz 4 месяца назад

Thank you mate!!

@paultracer3787 4 месяца назад

That's tough man. I hope the situation improves.

@Alivefrom45 4 месяца назад

Sorry to see this Adz, hope you get it sorted so you can continue the adventure.

@Adz 4 месяца назад

Thanks mate!

@jaygarden7011 4 месяца назад

Keep it real mate, keep your spirits up 💪

@neiljemmerson8826 4 месяца назад

Oh bjesus hope you het this sorted asap, need to see this trip out.

@TimWhild 4 месяца назад

The Arctic Van Gods are testing you Adz...hold fast mate.

@nigelwatts3091 4 месяца назад

Hope you can get it sorted pal not juat, so we can watch your journey but so you get the experience too. Good luck 👍

@deanbrown9454 4 месяца назад

Sincerely hope that you get this setback satisfactorily sorted.

@workshop4u566 4 месяца назад

Hope you get it sorted out asap, but as you knew you were going on such a cold trip it might have been a good idea to install a back up heat source like a diesel heater as they take up little space good luck

@HighOnYouDroneBoy 4 месяца назад

Mate! What a nightmare, hope you manage to get things sorted!

@BanksyTravels 4 месяца назад

YES MATE!! Been looking forward to these videos, what a start you’ve had 🫣 You know it’s been a rough day when you’re on the nourishment milkshakes 😂😂 all the best mate, hopefully things go smoothly from now on

@Adz 4 месяца назад

Haha I think I need the old milkshake coffee from Maccy D’s!

@James_Innes 4 месяца назад

You said that your Truma heater ran on both 12v and 240v . The 12v circuit has a fault but have you tried the shore power side plugged into a mains supply? This would narrow down the search to a fault in the inverter or Victron switched supply. Also you could try a fused direct cable to your battery to bypass all other circuitry. And have you checked the link cable to the Truma control panel is not loose or pinched at the other end. Good luck

@Adz 4 месяца назад

The 12v is still needed even on 240v unfortunately so once the error shows up I can’t turn it on at all. Yeah we’ve been looking at the communication cable. I’ve not tried connecting directly to the battery but will be trying that when I’m home. Although the fuse box does work fine with everything else and gives a good voltage out. But it’s definitely worth trying that

@James_Innes 4 месяца назад

I like to test 12v supply with a car head light bulb too. A volt meter might read 12V but a bulb will be dim if the Amps aren't there - showing you have a dry joint or other supply fault.@@Adz

@derekbuttery4776 4 месяца назад

You've probably sorted this out already mate, BUT there's ALWAYS another way.... keep on keeping on peace

@stephenrussell6074 4 месяца назад

Hi You have a long journey ahead to find out if the heater has an issue. Get a small electric heater and then you have the option of using it on hookup at a campsite. You can determine that everything is ok before you are too far. If you can’t make it then do a tour of the southern parts of Norway and Finland. If you have the option of hookup plus the vans heaters and the right outdoor gear you will be fine. People make it to the arctic circle in tents. Also get a winter mountain four season sleeping bag.

@katetricker1924 4 месяца назад

Not sure how I stumbled on your channel but I am glad I did. You seem to have the same luck as me. Stick with it, you're gonna do this 💪

@Adz 4 месяца назад

Thank you! Fingers crossed!

@lewistaylor4620 4 месяца назад

Catalytic heaters are a possible option. Not too expensive and safe to use indoors. Hope this helps dude and fair play making a video whilst all this has been going on.