Dreams to DISASTER in Seconds | What Happened? | EP18

Sack China for now, Hope Patriot can send some spares to their Mongolian distributer and head to Mongolia for repairs?
EDIT - Great news that Patriot are helping, very good from them, and that the Mongolians are an option. Hope you get through China, if not there is always a Russian transit visa for the other way round.

So sorry guys, was your trailer not insured?

Just found your channel. Live the dream, you only live once, and family is everything. Keep your spirits high and continue to fight the good fight. Safe travels my friends! ❤

Pray that God will send a good Samaritan to gift you a new trailer. It is an expense just to buy another trailer. May God intervene for you both.😢😢

Fuel bladders are commonly used by adventure motorcycle riders to extend range. You are supposed to empty them into your tank as soon as the fuel level has gone down enough. They are not designed for storing fuel. All manufacturers of fuel bladders state this on their websites. Fuel bladders have a limited lifespan, the seams will eventually fail. I record how many km I have travelled with fuel in my bladders and discard them after I reach 1000 km. I don't understand why someone driving a 4wd would use fuel bladders when rigid jerry cans (plastic or steel) can easily be mounted securely. Don't blame a product used incorrectly for an unfortunate accident.

So sorry for you all . Thank goodness all we're safe. Did not know those fuel bags could do that.

This is a total disaster but ye will get through it. It will also take the channel to a whole new audience. It would be wonderful if ye can document the repair process.

Ps your cinema shots are awesome, quite unbelievable. Your channel is going to grow and grow. Just keep focusing on the positives as ye always do.

Keep growing and don’t stop

It's time for a GOFUNDME???

I'm glad you're moving ahead and offer the cautionary suspicion that 'chafe' was the cause for the fuel leak. The product is likely faultless. My conclusion is from the prospective of a cruising sailor that's become aware of how rapid an onset and catastrophic a result can develop from chafing. Best future wishes and safe travels.

Use fucking jerry cans people can be soooo stupid.

Life is full of spanners trying to knock you down. It’s how you face them and deal with thats key. As sad and frustrating as it is, it’s part of the journey and rich tapestry of experiences you’ll have on your adventures. Keep going and roll with what’s thrown at you, the puncture being another spanner! As soft and daft as it sounds, you’ll all be the better and richer for it and look back in the future with your kids and smile. (I did a major road trip 40 years ago in a VW Splitty, every breakdown and accident was an adventure in itself. It’s still part of my memories and those of us that did the trip - its binds us together 40 years on. . We wouldn’t have swapped it for the world). Anyway, fairPlay to Patriot. Look forward to the next chapter. 👍

Sorry to meet you at this point. I’m glad you got support from the trailers’ people. May the light of God be with you .

i wish we had seen you dispose properly of the charred trailer. It is a pristine area and you are driving in people's drinkable water.

Fire extinguisher 🧯 🔥 🌊👍🏻
Fire blanket next to stoves

putting a rubber bag full of gasoline over the place where you sleep and cook, what can potentially go wrong? Nothing, absolutely nothing, as these bags were "pressure tested" by the manufacturer. You both adults, prey that this didn't happen while you were sleeping. I am sorry, but this was a stupid decision. You just got lucky as hell.

I sent your video to Giant Loop.
I think they owe you a Patriot Trailer.
Good luck.

Just watched this video and am very sorry to see your trailer got damaged. I'm sure things will work out for you, and you can continue the adventures. All the best.

Your trailer reminds me of one that my parents designed for our camping trips. It had a dedicated section for cooking with drawers for plates and dinner ware. It had separate compartments for food, pots & pans, section for the cooler, and storage for the tent and pools. There was even camping gear stored on the camper top. Many wonderful trips were completed with this setup, to Nova Scotia, Northern Michigan, and the Smoky Mountain. Hope you get to continue your journey?

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Wow. Such a difficult time. Blown away by Patriot Campers. I’m looking for a setup to travel Australia and their support for you has impacted my thinking greatly. I’m going to have a look at their range. Our prayers are with you.

I'm so sorry you had to go through this, but never forget how much worse things could have been. For example someone could have been been hurt or died. These are just things and they can be fixed even if it seems really hard atm. You can do this!

Kitchen safety 101: never put fuel storage or oil above a stove or similar. Hope you guys can carry on safely and this just a little setback.

Shite happens doesn,t it 😢😢😢😢😢

Hi, when something go very bad, something will go very good. One question, from what i hear cant enter Western China because of Uighur population situation. How did you managed to get permision to enter Western China, what price for visa, for how many days and what this thing involve? This would be good update info for all people interested to travel cross-China these days. Thanks.

One of the reasons why the Grenadier is not really suitable for overlanding is the very limited fuel capacity and no real options to add an additional fuel tank underneath. Glad you guys are okay and no one got hurt.

Im hoping you had insurance on your home 💕😢

Get the fuel off the roof of your vehicle. You definitely do not want a repeat on your truck. This is a salient lesson. Have your fuel in Jerry cans and mounted on a rack that can easily be ripped from the vehicle. And wherever you have fuel, carry a foam extinguisher. So glad you're all safe.

Have you contacted the gas bag company to see if they can lend you assistance? Isn’t it the 2nd time these bags leaked? Def bad product.

you should definitely 💯 make the company that makes those fuel bags pay for all the damages smh it’s terrible your family has to go through this i hope you get to still take your trip and everything works out good luck

Maybe you can reach out to giant loop for new replacement. They're well respected in the motorcycle scene

Seems as if, these things are happening for a reason! Maybe an angel is watching over you, to not move forward, I mean for the trailer to set a fire, and now the tire going flat!!!! Maybe what was ahead, could be danger!

Sent a little money, I hope everyone sends a little and you get to go back on the road. Best of luck!

Thank goodness for the people that appeared from the hills to help fight the fire, the shepherd who helped by insisting on a ride on his horse because that was all he could give, and of course patriot trailers for realising the value you bring to their business too and also deciding to give to help your trip. All strangers really, and yet helpers. There’s a lot to take in from all of that. Great video as always.

I am just so glad everyone is safe! And to all those who helped and prayed for your safety. Good people are abound everywhere. We hope to see more of your adventure. Keep staying safe. Cheers!

Sorry you have to deal with this, but glad you’re all okay. Patriot campers are rock stars.

That's really shitty, was it not possible to insure the trailer? Or do they not cover fire?

Your too young! Go home get s job contribute to society!!

Damn. I am SO sorry.

Absolutely devastating. As someone else said below, this could be a minor setback leading to a major comeback.
Good luck on your adventures! Don't let it hold you back.

It'd be worse if it was the car.

I've watched your whole series after seeing the last two episodes. Who would have thought.:(. One thing I have observed is that you guys always work something out. I am sure that you will do the same with this challenge. I am a follower now of your story and I look forward to continuing the journey with you. Keep the faith. :)

😢 sorry my heart is broken to see you struggle it's one of life's struggles and tribulations we go through it looks like your journey is coming together don't give up you only live life once thank the Great Spirit nobody got hurt we live and learn I will follow you from America.. live life, safe journey ❤

Since the fuel bag company won't make it right with you. I would file a lawsuit against the fuel bag company. If their bags are faulty more people could get hurt.

Really sorry to see this happened but I’m happy no one was hurt. With the combination of the gasoline and the propane, it could’ve been much worse.
Glad you’re getting support from patriot campers and from the online community. Sometimes these disasters are a DeltaPoint, meaning it might be time to change your plans up a little bit. If you can afford to keep going with your plan to go to many places across the globe, then great. If not Plan B might be to scale back your ambitions a little bit until you get a little more on your feet. Plus I would recommend that you look at larger campers like the NDC line, that will allow your family to grow into the camper. I raise and deliver sell boats 🚤 and can tell you from experience that a family will outgrow a small boat within a matter of five or fewer years. So it’s better to buy some thing that is a little too large right now that you can grow into. Plus you’ll be more comfortable in four solid walls.

So sorry this happened to you guys. Hoping somehow you find a way to continue.

We love your adventure and follow your videos. What you are offering to your children and showing them our beautiful world by letting them experiencing it first-hand. We are very happy that nobody got hurt and you have a path to continue your awesome trip. Greetings JK