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Brett and Jade Evans travel from Spain to Italy by rental van to collect a new solar array and Battle Born batteries for their boat.0:54 The couple faces a three-day deadline to retrieve the equipment, necessitating a rapid road trip that includes stops in the south of France to visit friends and a day of rock climbing.1:12 They manage the logistics of packing the van, navigating narrow roads, and monitoring fuel consumption, which averages 10.1 litres per 100 kilometres.11:18 Upon reaching the supplier in Italy, they successfully secure the solar panels and batteries, planning to transport the components back to their vessel for installation on a new carbon fibre hardtop.0:29 The trip highlights the challenges of balancing boat maintenance deadlines with travel, including managing rental vehicle logistics and finding time for recreation.

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