A UK YouTuber duo cut short their Lake District van trip due to freezing temps that cracked their van’s sink and knocked out off-grid power.

A UK-based YouTuber duo described a difficult winter vanlife trip to the Lake District, where freezing temperatures near -4°C at Kirkstone Pass caused their van’s sink to crack and off-grid power to fail, leaving them without heat or electricity. Despite enjoying scenic spots like Windermere and Grasmere early in their three-day journey, the harsh conditions—part of a region under an Amber Weather Warning—forced them to cut the trip short. Their video highlights the risks of off-grid travel in winter, even in well-known tourist areas.