Stranded in France (Vanlife Fiasco)

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For some reason we seem to attract vanlife drama and it happened again. We got stranded in France in the weirdest of ways. In the final vanlife video of our Europe series, we race back home for a funeral but get stuck along the way.
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Hello and welcome to our channel! We are Alex & Emma, a British couple who have been exploring the world together for over 10 years - from backpacking to vanlife:
2012/13: We both embarked on our own solo backpacking trips through Southeast Asia, where we would eventually meet at a hostel in the mountains of Thailand and begin traveling together. After a year and a half of backpacking around Southeast Asia & Australia, we returned home and to the corporate world!
2015: Travel Beans was born and we filmed our first videos on a road trip around Europe with friends! This was our biggest trip yet.. and you can go back and watch the entire adventure because we filmed ALL of it! This trip took us through Russia, Mongolia & China, on the longest railway journey in the world. Followed by highlights such as staying on a local island in the Maldives for a month, going on safari in Sri Lanka, couchsurfing & hitchhiking in Korea, seeing the snow monkeys in Japan, island hopping in the Philippines, trekking 60km through the centre of Myanmar, exploring the Indian Himalayas, and checking out some of the incredible US National Parks.
2016: Despite an unbelievably memorable year and a half of travels, which we were incredibly grateful to have had the privilege to experience.. we found ourselves in New York City, battling depression. At this point, we decided to go home and confront this problem head-on.
2017: After 6 tough months at home we decided to go away again, but this time with a goal in mind.. to turn travel into a lifestyle. We left the UK with just £500 in our bank account and a dream to make a continuous travel lifestyle happen! We both got online English teaching jobs to be able to fund our travels and to keep creating videos. We can't quite believe that our younger selves decided to take this plunge but we are so grateful they did as we are still on this journey today!
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Over the years, we've discovered that we LOVE road trips and even decided to renovate our very own little VWT4 van into a campervan to be able to enjoy vanlife and spend more time on the road. We are now the proud owners of 2 awesome little campers - one based in the UK and one that we keep in the USA. You'll often find us using one of these vans to explore Europe and North America. If you enjoy this kind of content we'd recommend checking out our Italy Road Trip series, USA vanlife series and our Japan in a Tiny Van series as well as our UK vanlife content.
Our time spent overcoming depression has influenced our outlook on life dramatically! We are now traveling the world in search of what makes us happy. We love sharing the highs and lows of our trips through our videos and hope to spread a little positivity and light to all of the beautiful people who take the time to tune in and watch each week!
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@TravelBeans 2 ай бұрын

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@picturenut 2 ай бұрын

I am 86 and I always said if things, usually bad, didn’t happen , you would end up having no memories. Now that I am 86 I can tell you that is also true. all these bad things become adventures that your mind remembers and become a big part of your life…. quite enjoyable actually. Good things just become part of an overall memory and not specific in your memory at all. The exception of course outstanding good things…like the birth of your baby or meeting your beloved always remain in your memory’s

@lauras245 2 ай бұрын

Love this x

@bmm0424 2 ай бұрын

Me too!

@jwntaylor 2 ай бұрын

You articulate so well how I feel after some of life's minor bumps. If you can see them as opportunities then it makes your life richer. 👍

@blackcataps 2 ай бұрын

Have 4 weeks off without a camera. No filming of any kind. Go somewhere nice and warm. Recharge your batteries.

@lornamcsherry1107 2 ай бұрын

Maybe a "slow travel" series, where you pick one accommodation for 2 weeks but that still has interesting days out within an hours drive? Eg Bordeaux - city stuff, vinyard trips, arcachon on the train. Its still travel, but maybe more restful with a nearly toddler on the move? Or van life in NZ before Noah turns two and his ticket is a full fare? Break the journey up in Singapore and Australia?

@jwntaylor 2 ай бұрын

I took delivery of a new Fiat Ducato based camper 2 years ago. First trip to France, we had the same problem with Adblu system and ditched in Dijon, sleeping on Fiat's forecourt on a Sunday night. They had to order a new part from Italy which took 10 days to arrive. Imagine my anxiety level rise as I watched your video and your need to get home. Well done in getting it sorted! 😊

@TravelBeans 2 ай бұрын

Jeez that does not sound like fun at all having to wait 10 days! Since filming this we’ve heard that there is a very common issue with the adblue sensors in these vans.. not great!

@jwntaylor 2 ай бұрын

@@TravelBeans I hear the same about the sensor. I think it's a known problem they haven't escalated as a recall. I didn't tell my partner about the warning until we were near a garage to save her the worry whilst we were skiing.

@haraldsulzmann3893 2 ай бұрын

FIAT: Fix it again Tony

@BobBohner4851 2 ай бұрын

Simple. Just have fun. We’ll go along for the ride.

@lindacondray7918 2 ай бұрын

If in the budget… Do a cruise trip to Alaska! And don’t skip the First Class Train Ride from Anchorage to Denali. You and your viewers would NOT regret any of it!

@jeremymoyse 2 ай бұрын

The trouble with many channels is that however good, they can get stale. Your sincerity, evolving lives and "prediliction to attract interesting challenges" keeps me glued to your channel. Sooo looking forward to whatever difference you come up with, and with your trump card - Noah. it promises a world of 'very different to anything before'. Please keep staying you!

@marksmith762 2 ай бұрын

Adblu faults are well known. My Ford transit developed a fault after parking on a steep hill in Sheffield during lockdown. It thought the tank was empty and went into limp mode all the way back to chester over some very steep hills. It took two days to reset itself and hasn’t done it since. The sensors in the tank often go faulty. The adblu crystallises when it’s exposed to air. I’m glad your van was okay after a simple reset.

@debrachewning1311 2 ай бұрын

One thing that helps driving in rain or snow is wearing sunglasses! That cuts down the glare and makes it easier on your eyes.😊

@FreeBirdUKVanLife 2 ай бұрын

Happy 1st Mothers Day. ❤ Great servic at Peugeot, just the break you needed. Whatever you decide to do next I'm sure it will keep us entertained. ❤x

@sarah-phillips 2 ай бұрын

I used to do fundraising for our kids' elementary school and I 100% would bring my cute 3 year old when I would go to businesses to ask them to sponsor the school. So glad the van was fixed super quickly! What a relief, especially after stressing! Rick Steves always says "stressful experience + time = funny travel story" so you're set there!

@Drive_Camp_Ride 2 ай бұрын

You guys just made me put my small diagnostic machine in my van for any possible resets needed.

@hannardynamite 2 ай бұрын

France seems to be the place for random strandings! Back in January, I was road tripping through France, Belguim and Luxembourg with my toddler and we almost got stranded in the middle of nowhere in France. But you're absolutely right about the bad stuff making a trip memorable - the highlight of that day was the carbonara (of all things!) we had in a supermarket cafe in this small rural town whilst I planned the way out of the situation we were in!

@CarolynSueMattison 2 ай бұрын

I love how you guys always find a way to laugh even when finding unwanted drama. I too have that same knack for finding unwanted drama. Lol I’ve evcepted something will always come up and I’ll just roll with it.

@ritasemones9865 2 ай бұрын

Next time you come to America, do a transatlantic cruise. The repositioning cruises do many stops and are less expensive. Y’all are such a sweet family and Noah Bean is so cute and chill.

@kylefurukawa2491 2 ай бұрын

Great idea

@sebastianglen5484 2 ай бұрын

We had the exact same issue with our Peugeot boxer van - after cold weather in the alps too! Ended up getting an ECU/mapping specialist to 'delete' the Adblue system from the onboard computer, far far cheaper than having the tank or other sensors replaced. Also a permanent solution and has no impact on MOT tests in the future, worth considering!

@conrado800 2 ай бұрын

It’s a rental van

@HallelujahTravelers 2 ай бұрын

We think you need a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Unwind, enjoy the beaches, the food, it’s a very friendly family place. The locals all come out on Sundays with the kids and just enjoy the life. Cheers ❤

@juliechelewski 2 ай бұрын

My husband and I love your videos. One idea that came to mind would be a European River cruise. There would be lots of variety like van life with the many stops but an itinerary/food/housing already planned and you don’t have to worries about all that.

@amynelson9362 2 ай бұрын

Trading in vanlife for another mode of travel right now sounds perfect! It would be lovely to have lodging with more room for your little guy to RUN! He'll be off and running soon! And maybe you could have space for the two of you to stay up past his bedtime. Wouldn't that be a treat? Just go do whatever it is that makes your wonderful little family happy!

@ShugAveri 2 ай бұрын

They were so nice at that garage! Glad it tuned out so perfectly. I'd love to see some UK trips. Like historical villages and beautiful old buildings.

@gillianh 2 ай бұрын

When you put Ad Blue in, do not immediately turn the ignition on. Turn it three quarters power, wait 30 seconds, then turn ignition on & you won’t have a problem.

@disneydianne6729 2 ай бұрын

Stressful of course, great outcome though!! Easy fix and no charge, always good. You are very brave to drive through the snow the way it was, very scary so close to a drop! Glad it wasn’t a total bust!

@KarenMackie-kh4jn 2 ай бұрын

Love to see you guys try canal boating 🚢 I think you will love it and the pace is your own. Xxxx

@Per-Arne 2 ай бұрын

It is a pleasure to watch the videos you make because you are always in such a good mood!

@merilynp-j294 12 күн бұрын

I've been watching what mischief you have been up to over the past few months this weekend - fantastic and most enjoyable vlog for me to stumble across - thank you for your honesty - can't imagine being in a campervan with a baby - I'll be staying tuned to see what you decide is the best fit for the next chapter of your journey

@marnibrown01 2 ай бұрын

I'd love to see you travel Europe visiting new locations and staying in unique and quirky accommodations. I.e Cozy cottages, tree houses, places out of the ordinary. I'm so happy for you guys that your van was fixed so easily. Thanks for another great video!

@jeannig7565 2 ай бұрын

I enjoyed the hidden jewels you brought our attention to in England. Unusual bnb's and lovely towns to walk around are fun to see.

@shelleylake4430 2 ай бұрын

So glad the fix was so quick and painless. You two have had too much drama - you need to chill and take sweet Noah to a warm weather place so you can actually relax.

@paulinewilson613 2 ай бұрын

OH MY GOODNESS, how stressful that was for you with the warning messages coming up in the van but how wonderful that it was such an easy fix by the dealership AND at no cost! Looking forward to your next adventure xxx

@conniechurches5831 2 ай бұрын

WOW you packed a lot into that vlog! So sorry for your loss that had to put a under lying stress to the trip home. Alex is so creative I wonder what he had planned for Emma. I love how you embrace a challenge and end up having a good adventure. As a suggestion how about a river cruse? Your love for exploring new places and the joy/comfort of reliable transportation and accommodation all in one package!?

@michellemcgoldrick7369 2 ай бұрын

Wow your relief was palpable through the screen! Great result

@gretchenmillhollon7076 2 ай бұрын

What a positive outcome. I am thrilled for you. So great to see you both smiling and laughing 😃

@judithberry9317 2 ай бұрын

An Alaskan cruise could be a nice change and you wouldn't be in charge of the boat so hopefully no issues there. Or a private yacht in warm waters somewhere. Or you could try out different/unique airbnb's, and plan to stay more than one night in each one so you have time to actually enjoy them and the surrounding area.

@tonyanddeb1012 2 ай бұрын

hey we live near Limoges! It's not an industrial city 😂 It's the home of porcelain and there are some amazing old buildings there. Steeped in history. Glad you enjoyed it in the end though :)

@pandaloves17 2 ай бұрын

Happy mothers day Emma!! What a crazy trip you guys had! So many memories ~ sorry for the loss you guys had. Highs and lows in life that keep us all going and to live life to its fullest

@kevinfriend6521 2 ай бұрын

Never a dull moment with you guys! 😂 Glad it wasn't serious!

@juliebolduc802 2 ай бұрын

Happy first Mother’s Day !! What an adventure!!

@davidwebb7105 2 ай бұрын

Very pleased for the out come in France you both keep smiling regards dave in spain xx

@alanclouser540 2 ай бұрын

Glad all turned out well ❤

@davidtayloruk0001 2 ай бұрын

shes always happy i like that about her

@SaraMc-ez2mv 2 ай бұрын

Happy Mother’s Day! Glad things worked out 😊. Mixed travel is great! I am not a van traveller so I am looking forward to some new ideas!

@pamelataylor412 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, Beans, for sharing! This was fun❤

@geoffmason2618 2 ай бұрын

Great to see you back, you’ve been missed on here and Patreon. France is so beautiful I worked there for a year on Euro Disney and now I’ve a motorhome I can’t wait to go back and get to see so much more. On a side note I support you on Patreon and for the last 4 months I’ve been on the 2nd highest level but haven’t seen the end credits change at all, is there something I need to do? Regarding your future plans I’d love to see you doing what ever is good for your family.

@julieattard7098 2 ай бұрын

We found that when the adblue light didn't go out after we filled it up again that it was because we had to run the van for longer . Short journeys weren't flushing it through. When we went further and got up to speed on the motorway for a longer journey,the light went out.

@james684 2 ай бұрын

That can happen but in this case it's a different problem, the adblue needs to sit for a while for it to get proper reading, this problem was still there next day.

@TheAtanyrate 2 ай бұрын

I love that you keep it real. What you share feels like it could very easily be replicated on my budget. ❤

@lisabyrn660 2 ай бұрын

So sorry you are having to experience all the bad luck but you handle it well. I was living in Canyon Lake, TX when you van caught fire there. I think I had just started watching your channel. I’m sending you good vibes and blessings for better and happier days! Safe travels!

@markloti 2 ай бұрын

It's not an adventure unless something goes wrong! May you have many happy adventures in the future.

@pamelaklemp5615 2 ай бұрын

Awesome that things turned out well. Many beautiful journeys ahead 🎉.

@mentalneil 2 ай бұрын

I think it's about time you built a larger van, you know one that can accommodate you as a family, and I think Alex should be involved 🤣🤣🤣

@SwampMonster4466 2 ай бұрын

That would be epic! Good idea!

@kaybrisvegas1099 2 ай бұрын

Yep right attitude, just go with the flow. No point in stressing it’s out of your hands when shops are closed. We have learnt since Covid not to worry about breakdowns or plane change itinerary now, of course it helps that we don’t have to rush home to work either. 😘love from Aussie.

@sharongillis4531 2 ай бұрын

Looking forward to your next adventure. Noah is just precious.🐨🦘♥️

@Live-Your-Passion 2 ай бұрын

you both are so positive even though you are experiencing some difficult challenges on your adventures it can only get better always looking forward to the videos you post ....

@tamsynblake9285 2 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh the exact same thing happened to us in a Renault van that we hired in the UK and drove to Hamburg on Easter weekend. Renault garage was on a backlog from Easter and we just had to pray that the van survived as we drove back across Holland watching the countdown.... We changed all our plans and it turned out we would have been fine anyway. I 100% understand the anxiety you were feeling!

@bmm0424 2 ай бұрын

Once the ad blue sensor kicks in, and you’ve put more in, all it needs is the sensor fault cleared. It’s to prevent you continuing to drive without the additive going into the fuel mix. Great video, I love you karma, good luck.

@choodude4660 2 ай бұрын

It's an certain fluid that helps diesel engine anti pollution systems do their job: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel_exhaust_fluid There's usually a separate tank and filler nozzle hardware for it in modern diesel powered vehicles.

@aliciavalladares7725 2 ай бұрын

Across Canada in the van! Don't forget Nova Scotia!

@soxrox2574 2 ай бұрын

Glad this problem was easy to fix. I totally understand needing to mix up your travel. Looking forward to see where the world takes you 🌎

@lucyherbert8789 2 ай бұрын

You guys are so resilient! Wherever you go next I love seeing a food tour of local goodies

@shannonkelley4658 2 ай бұрын

Croatia! Greece. Prague. Looking forward to both variety and van adventures.

@brucepaxton2471 2 ай бұрын

Glad everything turned out all right. I have only spent 1 day in France, and that was over 40 years ago. Pre "Chunnel" era when you could only take the ferry from Dover to Calaise. It is amazing all of the history in that area, especially a lot of the German fortifications from WW2 that have survived over the years. It's interesting that your Peugeot van's warning system was indicating in miles rather than kilometers. The last time that I was "across the Pond", England was transitioning to the metric system to be compliance with the E.U. requirements. Hope you have a chance to get back to the States soon.

@Mel.H_ 2 ай бұрын

Ooh... excited for what's next! ❤

@sst6358 2 ай бұрын

Great family , sending you loads of LOVE ❤❤❤

@markattardo 2 ай бұрын

Great video! I had a hard time not skipping ahead or reading the comments to find out the outcome.😂

@RomanLambert 2 ай бұрын

Really love your interesting perspective on vanlife in Europe! I currently live in south Florida and live full time in my van as a personal trainer and make videos to share my journey 😊

@ninareeves2995 2 ай бұрын

Always a good market in France, whatever town you land in! Bon voyage!

@gillkaramani5545 2 ай бұрын

wherever you go you lovely people... I'll be watching because you are fun and always have a surprise element in your vlogs ... take care

@laurastewart2418 2 ай бұрын

Aaawwww....the little guys walking!😊

@wintergirl3298 2 ай бұрын

Well wherever you decide to go, be safe. And of course I pray that you don’t have any issues along the way. Have fun

@ynys_mon6928 2 ай бұрын

I just love following you, even more now Noah is with you. Just enjoy your travels!

@jeffreyskinner6281 2 ай бұрын

Glad is was an easy fix for you guys!! Noah starting to steal your show...what a cute kid. Come back to the states and use your van here,, but just for transportation! Stay in some hotels/Airbnb and so on. We miss you. Back in 1980 on my cross country van life trip,,, a 1977 VW bus,, I had two mechanical issues. A light came on warning me about something. I found a dealer in Minnesota and they looked at the van for a bit,,, reset the light and sent me on our way,,, no charge! Mid-westerners are the nicest. In San Diego the back hatch lock broke and needed replacement. A kid from the dealer there spent an hour replacing it in the parking lot, sliced his hand open and wouldn't take anything put the price of the new lock! I forced him to take $20 to buy some beers for the guys. There are still some nice people in the world!

@jonathanosborn2532 2 ай бұрын

Nice video guys! We had the Adblue system error on our old Audi TDI in Spain driving to the Ferry in Bilbao with our 2 kids, it thankfully reset itself on and off a few times to get us home but totally relate to the stress and anxiety of it. I sold the diesel in the end and got a petrol instead to avoid it next time

@TheNomadicWanderlust 2 ай бұрын

Noah is the cutest!!!! He's the perfect Beautiful Beans addition!

@jobarnes5683 2 ай бұрын

At least you had a bonus stay! Glad it was a simple solution in the end! Cheers from downunder Melbourne! Enjoy all your trials and tribulations plus the good times of course!

@stellaswancounselling 2 ай бұрын

The relief. ❤❤❤

@bbranett2188 2 ай бұрын

I suggest purchasing a vehicle computer code reader OBD2 (on board diagnostic s). Also make certain it can clear codes as well. You may not be able to repair the condition (like in your tour of the French Alps. This is what the mechanic did. He did not fix anything. ) but it will cancel the "Limp Mode" your rental van was suffering. Common issues are Emission Leaks caused by a dirty oxygen (O2 sensor). This is not dangerous. To be sure, look under the vehicle at the catalytic converter, if it is glowing red hot..that is bad. Get to a garage quickly. Beyond that, you will have a clue how severe the other codes are and can decide what the proper action will be for repair.

@bbranett2188 2 ай бұрын

Another common emissions code is for a loose petrol cap. Tighten it and perhaps wipe the gasket off and apply a thin smear of Vaseline or any grease you have in your kit...bacon grease, hemorrhoid cream etc...to the rubber seal.

@jaralei 2 ай бұрын

You could do a trip where you stay in all the most quirkiest airbnbs / rentals you can possibly find

@carolinacadabra8278 2 ай бұрын

That sounds like good fun!

@pamelataylor412 2 ай бұрын

Yes!

@crystallinemaven888 2 ай бұрын

This is perfect ❤❤

@costasworldofmusicmemories5792 2 ай бұрын

In the end, it all worked out. Memories and more Mermories to come. Noah looked so calm through it all. 🙏 Have you ever thought of cruising? So many options out there today . Sending you lots of love ❤️ from the Love Beans Jim Harriet and Yuki

@lisaeveleigh658 2 ай бұрын

Happy Mother’s Day! Cheers!

@RoxRM11 2 ай бұрын

You guys are the best ❤

@tammaralongman6791 2 ай бұрын

OH MY GOODNESS 🎉🎉🎉🎉 you need to send a very thankful card to them...that's awesome ❤ great video 😊

@beverleybarclay7990 2 ай бұрын

As usual amazing video. Sorry about the break in. Happy first Mother's Day. I would like to see you do a boat trip.

@clemw.6043 2 ай бұрын

I don't know if you have done it before, but a canal narrow boat trip might be interesting. Or, maybe a tropical cruise. Your luck at the dealership could be the start of a run of good luck.

@christimorgan1995 2 ай бұрын

Happy 1st Mother’s Day Emma! ❤

@jafjam2 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for turning sad to happy

@familygoexplore 2 ай бұрын

Alex! Emma! Noah! :) We love your videos, thank you for all the effort you put into them. Happy Happy Mothers Day Emma, you are both wonderful parents :) We think you should do a series meeting other KZfaqrs. Re the AdBlue, when it gets really low, you need to fill it up quite a lot to get the sensor to reset, did you fill it up to the top? The Adblue tank takes 9.5ltrs, when ours is low, 5ltrs isn't enough to clear the warning. x

@paddyreck2818 2 ай бұрын

Glad you got sorted. You can buy your own diagnostic computer for reasonable cost and you could have reset it yourself. But it would be a very scary situation when you don’t know what’s happening.

@karensmith9662 2 ай бұрын

I would love you to show more unique and affordable Airbnbs, maybe in the Azores?

@stellabrown7630 2 ай бұрын

I have missed you guys I love you guys stay safe

@angeliquebelluomini7797 2 ай бұрын

Aww Happy Mother’s Day Emma 🥂

@james684 2 ай бұрын

Welcome to French vehicle's every single one of them after 2017. Any garage could of reset it to get you home probably 700 miles till it comes back.

@JohnDarwin7 2 ай бұрын

Bonjour happy Mother's Day.🌹

@ginnyandersen8527 2 ай бұрын

So much fun haul! If your daughter is a reader, let her know about the Dragonriders of Pern. It is a longtime favorite series of mine. Your project bags are great! Thanks for let us know the source. You're making great progress on your WIPS. The venture onto Vancouver island was definitely a splurge, wasn't it? Your cutie is so pretty. I really like calicos. I missed out on the auction because I am not on FB. Oh, well. bee, fabric, mother.

@junecarabeo1367 2 ай бұрын

Take care always

@LauraTuller 2 ай бұрын

I would just love to see you three visit HAWAII! 🙌🏼🤩

@becorations1 2 ай бұрын

Happy 1st Mother’s Day!! I think it would be cool to see you stay in unique lodging like unusual Air B&B or unique tents or camping vessels and so on! I do love the van content, but it would be cool to see you guys have new adventures with baby Noah!