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Can’t go if he can’t drive! Marcel is hurt and we almost buy a BUS? House Truck Family #rvlife

Gallichan Truck Life NZ

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Happy New Year! We are meant to be going on an adventure in our House Truck but Marcel has gone and hurt himself. A couple of trips to the hospital and he’s in a lot of pain. Unlikely he’ll be able to drive for a bit.
We also look at a bus as a potential spare room and storage solver but things don’t go as planned…

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Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:20 - Happy New Year
02:29 - A trip away? And a swim
05:39 - Firewood and Friends
07:22 - Cleaning the Caravan and a new Bus?
13:17 - Marcel has injured himself...

Keywords:
House Truck Life, RV Life, Large Motorhome, Big Rig House Truck, Tiny Living, Life on the Road, Bus Life, Motorhome New Zealand, New Zealand Family

13 Comments

@tinaboulton8592 9 months ago

Poor Marcel. 😢 very newsy , interesting episode. Happy New Year Gallichans 🎉❤❤❤

@rayandlinda100 8 months ago

To bus or not to bus, that is the question! Hope Marcel heals quickly.

@daddybob6096 9 months ago

Sorry to hear about Marcel, poor guy hope he gets better soon. Bob. LH.

@towballtravels5798 9 months ago

Beast + RUC o the pain 😮

@chritinekerr1569 9 months ago

What about a container? Happy New Year to you and your family. Cheers Chrissy

@leopardsgowild 9 months ago

Lifes messy sometimes aye Gallichans. We'll be up on marborough a bit longer now as Soph is staying behind for an extra week and going to fly to blenheim after a back procedure. Let us know how your all going

@camlill6977 9 months ago

20 ft shipping container is a good option for storage. Tidy & watertight ones often available between $2 - $3k. I picked up one a couple of years ago for $1800. They generally have good resale and very transportable.

@billmanley3463 8 months ago (edited)

Gidday. HNY to you all. With regards to getting that Bus? It’s good that you didn’t get it. I feel that you would’ve brought a whole set of new problems. In my opinion do what makes you happy, get Beast set up for the trip North and do that. When you’ve done that, think about a 20’ container Ive just brought a new one with one use only. $5k incl. We’re on our way to Chch from Tauranga 😮on the 27.01. To collect our Van from CMG. PM us if you want to catch up at your Coffee Joint. 🤙 Stay safe.

@UnchartedNZ 9 months ago

Hi guys. I haven't been to lake sumner in about a year but last time I was there we saw a few House busses . The roads were not too bad and the fords were concrete I think from memory.... Id give it a go lol.. what's the worst that can happen..... Sounds like a hell of an adventure 👌

@reece6976 9 months ago (edited)

I would not be taking Beast to Lake Taylor. Its bad enough towing a offroad Jayco into there. Beautiful spot though. We were there for new years

@lukeduke3001 9 months ago

Just buy it and sell the caravan

@olivetherapies 9 months ago

Another hope and dream fall through with the trip and the bus purchase. No North island trip, no money for vehicle bills, living on your mother’s land, borrowing money from friends and relying on other friends to fund your NI travels. Sounds like you guys have had a rough time these past 6 months. I’m new to your channel so not sure about your situation so I apologise if I have missed something out but I hope Marcel feels much better soon so he find a job so you can enjoy a more fulfilling 2026 and can get back to your travels. What trips have you got lined up for this year?

@stopthebus 9 months ago

Shipping containers have been suggested and they have their benefits, but the big downside is they condensate on the roof inside and anything made of steel will rust over time. Other things get moldy. Ask me how I know this. A wooden shed is a much better option.