So after a couple of days of wrestling with my gas bottle trying in vain to fit a narrow hose pipe on a fitting that just won’t go, I’m now approaching the problem in a different way.
Fitting a French Gas Bottle to an English Motorhome – Part 1
I’ve been in France over a week and I still have not managed to get connected up with a French gas bottle! This is a problem! I’ve been documenting my progress on video. This is what I have been up…
A Desk With a View
This morning I was feeling stressed out about my Gas bottle situation. If I cannot get a French gas bottle connected up in my motorhome then I’m basically screwed. The Calor that I have in there at the moment was…
The Village of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne
Leaving the Lake It was time to leave the lake today as I had run out of food and wanted to try and find the correct gas hose connection for my new gas bottle. I researched where I could find…
A Relaxing Day at the Lake
Last night I decided I would stop the fast road trip and begin my travels from where I am, at this beautiful lake near St. Gerons. When I woke up this morning, it was clear blue skies and sunshine, very…
Where to Park a Motorhome (Free or Cheap!) in Europe
I started researching this topic when I first got the idea to travel in a vehicle. Where would I be able to park? How much would it cost? How would I empty the toilet? I had lots of questions like…
Change of Plan! I’m Done With My Road Trip!
A few weeks ago I decided that when I got to France I would head down towards Montpellier and then start my travels from there. Over the last 3 days I have driven 548 miles (I’m tracking everything!) and I…
Goodbye England, Bonjour France! Motorhome Life Starts Now!
The day I have been preparing for and anticipating for 6 months has finally arrived! This morning I left the UK and I’ve now started my new life – travelling France in a motorhome 🙂 An early start Last night I…
Roof Leak Patched But Damage Extensive
Yesterday I got the motorhome back after having the leak on the roof patched. It turned out to be a very old leak that had done extensive damage to the roof panel over a period of time. It has been…
Fixing Broken Things in the Motorhome
Over the last few weeks, several things have broken in the motorhome but I have managed to do some minor repairs, including fixing a pretty nasty hole that I managed to put in my desk by dropping a very heavy…