VAN LIFE NIGHTMARE - THEY STOLE OUR STUFF!! [S7-E6]

When you live full time in your van ALL of your belongings have a purpose or sentimental value. In this episode our van life nightmare comes true when we realise we had over £500 of our stuff stolen.

Travel vlog 483| Filmed MARCH 2022 | New York | Country 32/197

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😀 A BIT ABOUT US:
We’re Marianne & Chris, a happily married couple from the UK. Marianne is a living kidney donor to her best friend, and realising that life was for living and never really knowing what’s round the corner - we decided to fulfil our dream of travelling full time.

So in March 2018 after the kids had left home, we sold our belongings, rented our house and moved into our campervan called Trudy. We set off to see the world and after vanlifing around Ireland and Europe, we grabbed our backpacks and spent 5 months exploring Central America.

Feeling like we needed a challenge, we planned the ultimate van life adventure! In Jan 2020 set off to drive around the World from UK to UK. But after arriving in Turkey, covid caught up with us and closed the borders, so we had a wonderful 18 months exploring this special country. Realising we were not going to be able to head further East, we decided to do a handbrake turn and go the other way and shipped our van to the USA.

We hope you enjoy coming with us, and we’ll continue to share our real adventures and hope you feel inspire to step out of your comfort zone and try something new.

[erselcakir]

Please do not worry about the hubcaps. A new set is reserved for you in istanbul. Safe travels. 🧿🇹🇷❤️🇬🇧

[lovetotravel]

Commenting from Canada. Most service stations have diesel, although it may be in a separate pump and you just have to move up another 6 - 7 feet or so. Someone in the comments mentioned Cracker Barrel as a place to park overnight. It’s also a great place to stop and have a bite to eat if you’re really hungry. A bit of an experience all on its own. I wish we had them in Canada. By the way, I’ve really enjoyed your Turkey series. You were really fortunate to be “stuck” in such an amazing country

[always.wondering.wandering]

I was worried that some of your things would disappear but at least the expensive stuff in the lock box was okay. I like how Ersel commented that he has new hubcaps waiting for you in Turkey when you get a nice human being! Okay, now, off to new adventures. Safe travels and well wishes for you two.

[MoonRiverTravels]

I'm so sorry this has happened to you guys. It was one of my fears: when you entrust not just your vehicle but also your home to others, it's so upsetting when this trust is abused. Fingers-crossed you have everything you need, and can replace everything that's missing.

[whatsupchannel]

Totally unacceptable especially when you have paid for a service. So disappointed for you it must be devastating, things can be replaced but it's not the point . They must know who's job it was to check and sign off the van . The person who had access with the keys must take responsibility especially if your van hasn't been broken into . So very sad for you both .

[allencherry]

It's so upsetting what has happened to you both. I hope the rest of your trip to America goes better. If you come to Tampa Florida you have a place to stay at our home. My wife and I can show you around Tampa. You can try a famous cuban sandwich or a deviled crab. If you like amusement parks we can take you to Busch Gardens. Have a great time traveling America ! Enjoy all your videos !!

[gregwooff]

Totally unacceptable! Marianne & Chris you must get in contact with the shipping company!! At the end of the day it's there responsibility to make sure Trudy get there in one peace and everything should be as you left it! Take care of yourself!

[andreabalderstone]

As others have said I would definitely report this to the authorities. The offenders will be relying on people not bothering to report these things going missing, so will continue to get away with it. Looking forward to following your new adventures 😁

[RobertsBulgaria]

I feel your pain, been there done it when my apartment was burgled, but as upsetting as it is, it is all replaceable whereas, life is not. Let the adventure begin.

[normawingo]

It’s just wonderful knowing you’re here, great to hear your voices. I think back billing the shipping company is in order. A little low power security camera would be a great invention with an app like ring doorbells, so if anyone enters your van/home, it sends you their picture or video. Van lifers, start inventing! Love you bunches!

[maliakai]

Oh no! I am so sorry you two. What a total drag. They used the chair bag to put all the stolen stuff in.
Love you two

[mantaray]

In spite of the discouraging theft, you guys proved marvelously resilient. I love your delight in new destinations and foods. And the way you share the details of your travels. Also, the behind-the-scenes work and skill involved in filming and editing each new episode. Looking forward to further videos of your American tour.

[theresaboothby]

I am so sorry you had to go through such a negative mess. Yet you both keep such a positive attitude! I am feeling your pain as I watch you drive around looking for propane. Tractor Supply and Uhaul didn't service on board tanks so I ended up at Campers Inn (much much smaller than Camper's World). I'm camping with full hook ups this week in my 25 foot Winnebago - luxurious compared to sweet little Trudy. But I have several boondocking (no hook up spots) I need to be ready for in the next few weeks. Chris really made me laugh . . . "look at the size of those caravans!! Look! Even the sides pop out." I'm dwarfed by my huge travel trailer and fifth wheel neighbors. Marianne would love the huge trucks they have to tow them with. Thank you so much for taking us along for your adventures. Safe travels.

[erolarslan]

Welcome to America, I'm sorry for your stolen things.
As a ex New Yorker One thing I'm sure of USA is not Europe or Turkey that you can travel everywhere you want.

[serefalpkucuker]

Keeping your positive attitude as always. You are great. I have lived up in upstate New York. It is so beautiful there and best season is late summer early autumn

[Rosie.Langer]

I would get hold of the person who helped you do the booking this needs to be looked into

[yagmurcamd]

Chris and Marianne were just as happy as the kids because they got Trudie back together. What a beautiful reunion. Every item has a place. Everyone in their place, please.

[minniebonsall]

Yeah this is eerily familiar. I’m an expat Brit in Missouri and we imported some Austin Mini’s over and time and again, stuff was stolen from them while on the ship. The bizarre thing is there is NO RECOURSE whatsoever!! No one has a clue what to do about it so I remember telling them I’d like a job with them as it would be great to be able to just pilfer stuff and never get fired !!

[bulentoner]

welcome to usa.i have been watching you both since you both are in turkey.cheers from savannah, georgia.usa.

[keithburkhead]

Be careful around rest station on the Hwy you can fall into a lot thievery.
Be safe cheers!