Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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This week tested me big time. First frost of the year. A water leak soaking the floor. No shower for days. And then… a breakdown right when I finally tried to get food and water. Honestly, winter van life hits a whole different level ❄️

But with Dad fixing leaks, Adam trying to get Hope running, Willow being Willow and a surprise RAC rescue… we made it through. Just another week of real van life. Nothing glamorous, just the truth behind the freedom.

If you're living in a van or thinking about it, this is what it really looks like behind the scenes. Not the sunsets. The actual bits.
Thanks for being here and sticking with me through the chaos.
Stay groovy 💛

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⏱️ Chapters

0:00 Frosty morning
0:34 The water leak
1:50 Dad rescue mission
2:48 Morning busking
3:40 The breakdown
5:20 Trying to fix Hope
7:10 Adam steps in
8:48 RAC arrives
11:50 Hope starts again
13:16 Heading to the campsite
14:20 Wrapping up