This week weβre taking the ferry from Portsmouth in England to Saint-Malo in France with our American RV and the dogs and its safe to say it wasnβt all smooth sailing π
After the RV refusing to start multiple times we were relived to finally make it to France and start our next European adventure. π«π·π
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36 Comments
Hi guys thank you both for a lovely Sunday video as always you both have a lovely time πππ
Your starting issue sounds like it could be the starter motor solenoid as I can hear the starter motor spinning when you turn the key. Back in the day this issue was addressed by giving the solenoid a tap with a hammer to get it to engage β¦ but yes, get it sorted properly as one day it just isnβt going to start at all.
Great video. I had the same issue starting my first car a Ford Anglia. I had an old wax sheet to lie under the car and every time it would not start I hit the starter motor underneath the car and it started! I am sure you are aware but you need to get it fixed asap if you have not already done so. Regards Crawford
Just a quick question π was there EES checks when you went through which I think started 12th Oct
Did you need to register your biometrics. This involves scanning your passport, having a facial scan taken, and providing fingerprints?
Iβm wondering how much this is being enforced.
Hope you get that starter fixed β¦ ours does similar a thing sometimes!
Happy travels πβ€
Hi guys glad you made it over to France, you should get the starter motor fixed as soon as possible & don't leave it to late just in case you get stuck. Enjoy France guys π
We too had to pay for LPG before we could fill up when we were last in France. Not sure if itβs a new thing as we hadnβt had to do this before. Looking forward to watching your travels, we will be leaving the UK soon for our winter trip. Enjoy your travels.
Glad youβre on the road again ! I didnβt think you could take raw meat across the channel ? Donβt fancy mixing the food though, not sure what weβre going to do for our dogs !
Get that starter fixed ASAP, or you could end up with bigger problems. Take care x
Jesus Yashu God bless βͺπΏβ€β€β€β€β€
P4n number comes out to be in italy not france
Michael is so cool have a safe tripβ€
What a life and fantastic adventure you are having
Have you gone for Six months againβ€?
The starting issue you have could be a frayed earth cable
You're starting issues could be down to a battery that is failing.
A battery with low voltage will increase amps to the starter motor this in turn can damage the starter motor so first step load test the battery at a good at a garage.
Bon voyage..
Why canβt we watch were your going to, we can still here you talking, people who have not done st malo might be interested how to get out of city
So the ng has a distinct sound in french, bain de bretagne would be 'ban de bret an yer' I live near a town called magnac laval and hearing brits say mag nac laval is always a giggle, its pronounced man yak laval, and when the pronounce Montmorillon sounding the L's you can tell theyre newbies π. Always a good giggle in the bars and restaurants. Type it in google translate and press the speaker button. I head home on thursday back to France, love driving the roads and will be nice to get back to somewhere calmer after just over a year bavk and forth to the UK for work.
Also be careful, if you break down on the motorways, because they are private roads getting towed off them is expensive, i would stop at a large city and on the outskirts you usually find caravan, motorhome type shops and see if any of them have mechanics and get it fixed. I had a solenoid replaced on a car of mine in france last year, cost me β¬100 total, it was like that, not starting first time and then eventually was just completly dead, would be more for and rv I expect but cheaper than the whole starter motor. Not many garages would be able to fix your rv due to its size and weight, I wouldnt want to keep going without getting it repaired.
Have you tried a new key in your fob? Or if you have an immobiliser fob?
Hi guys fantastic video …defo want to get that ignition sorted lol love michaes determination to get it started though hahahaha
Great to see you on the road again & enjoying yourself in France . I canβt wait to see what you guys get up to this time. I thought I would let you know that you have inspired me to also take the plunge in travelling so Iβve just returned from the Camping &Caravan show at the NEC & yes I bought a Motorhome . So my journey will start next April when I get it. Can you let me know a bit more about the tolls in France &do you use them to get South? All the time ? Keep well β€
Awww jet wanting to give hugs after starting problem on ship π
Could feel the tension each time you were starting the RV. I have an old VW and it suffered the same problem when I brought it over to France years ago. The solenoid would not engage the starter. This was remedied by getting under the vehicle and battering the solenoid with a mallet. Worked each time ! My 6 month Visa expired on the 9th October but I will now revert to 90/180 day rule until next year. I am flying into Poitiers on Tuesday for a week or so. This means I will need to start counting the days spent in the EU once again. Have you not βchristenedβ the RV yet ? My VW is called Fergus β¦. Fergus Ma Van π!!
Hi guys, i think you should get rid of the immobilizer, that could be the culprit. I have a Winnebago 2004, it had the same symptom, i had to cycle the immobiliser a couple of times before it would start, so go easy on the ignition lock, if you break it, it could be even a bigger problem. Best of luck!
Great video,hope u got the motorbike sorted and it's a small job,enjoy your travelsπ
Great video again hope you get the starter motor fixed soon looking forward to your French adventures take care xx
I just cant imagine the stress of the starter motor
Maybe, you should fix what you know is faulty, if it breaks abroad, ug wilo cost you time, and loads of minney.
You re in front of me
Love Lac au Duc at PlΕrmel, know it well.
I'm a bit surprised how disorganised you are for your European trip! Leaving getting the dog food till the evening before you travel and going with a vehicle you are scared to turn off in case it won't start! I hope the dogs don't have bad tummies from the change of diet and that your RV doesn't break down completely! π¬
Park up for a few days. Get your starter and water heater sorted. Then relax, chill and enjoy
Another great video thanks looking forward to your adventures in France. I gave you a hype not sure what it exactly does. I think it increases your points. β€
You did the right thing getting your dog food in France as it is against the rules/laws to take meats and dairy into Europe from the UK. Plus itβs great to support the country youβre in by shopping local, as you found out with the lovely Boulangerie and Patisseries. π
Put your seat belt on.
Had the same problem with my own motorhome. Sometimes it would not start and then it would start everytime but we could never be sure what would happen when I turned the key.
It turned out to be a starter and an alternator combined problem, by replacing both it solved the issue
Don't know if anybody said this yet but American trucks Chevy and Ford if you go under there and hit the starter a couple times with a hammer not to break it just give it a couple of good wax and then usually works it's works since my 1994 Chevy pickup