The Author...

Manny Moore - Author

Lead Foreman of the Sovereign Convoy. I’ve spent thirty years lying in the wet gravel of existence, figuring out why the "Used Model" man keeps stalling in the middle of his own life.I don’t do "Life Coaching" or corporate fluff. I do mechanical empathy. I’ve developed the Sovereign PLS System to identify exactly where your life is leaking oil:P (Platform): Your internal chassis. If you're broken, the van isn't moving.L (Liability): The external "Parasitic Drag" from the Daves, Nigels, and noisy neighbors.S (Synergy): The cabin frequency. How you and the Navigator handle the long-haul.The workshop is open, but I expect you to get your hands dirty.

To the Drivers...

You are the operator. You are responsible for the torque and the timing. But let’s be honest: you’re likely driving with a P044 Brake Seizure, stuck in the past, or suffering a P001 Flat Battery because you’ve lost your spark. You’re red-lining in a lay-by of your own making, staring at a "Check Soul" light that’s been blinking since 2017.You’re also likely towing an L110 Dead Weight—a "mate" or a "Nigel" you’re still supporting out of misplaced loyalty while he siphons your fuel and clogs your filters with his static. Then there's that feeling of judgement from the lady in your life who is staring at you, even when you can't see her. To fix this, you need The Manual (Your Tactical Guide) and The Logbook (Your Glovebox Ledger).Stop guessing why the engine is smoking and start recording the data. Sovereignty starts when you unhook the anchors, jettison the parasitic drag, and find your own horizon. If you want a "Life Coach" to tell you everything is fine while handing you a book with a rainbow on the cover, move along. But if you’re ready for a Sovereign Refit, wipe the grease off your hands and get in the cab.Bob’s your uncle.

To the navigators...

You are the direction. The Navigator manages the cabin pressure and spots the potholes the Driver has ignored for a decade. But let’s be honest: even the most seasoned Navigator can suffer an S211 Memory Leak, where "The 2017 Turning" is brought into the record during a routine Sunday drive.If your cabin feels more like a courtroom than a sanctuary, or if you’re dealing with L144 Trailer Sway—usually caused by the Mother-in-Law’s drama pulling the van off the road—you need a System Reset. When the "Atmospheric Tension" gets thicker than a Ginsters pasty in a heatwave, it’s time to stop the "Brake-Shaming" and start the alignment.Using The Logbook as a shared ledger allows the crew to archive the "Historic Penalties" permanently and focus on the drive. When the Driver and Navigator are in sync, the kids in the back are just "Sticky Cargo" rather than a distraction, and the "Phantom Pedal" finally gets a rest. If you’re ready for a journey that actually reaches the horizon without a total engine seizure, tell him to get in the cab. It’s time for a Sovereign Refit.Bob’s your uncle.

THE WORKSHOP DIAGNOSTIC: READOUT RESULTS

FAULT CODE: P044 – BRAKE SEIZURE (The "2017 Turning")The Reading: You are physically in 2026, but your internal gears are locked in a previous decade. You’re ruminating on old grievances, "alleged" mistakes, and "The Way Things Used To Be."The Symptom: High fuel consumption, zero forward momentum, and a Navigator who is tired of looking at the same scenery.The Fix: You need a System Reset. The past is a scrapyard; stop trying to live in it.

FAULT CODE: S211 – MEMORY LEAK (The Justice Audit)The Reading: Your cabin is currently a courtroom. The Navigator is reading from a "Historic Logbook of Grievances," and you’re trying to act like a defence barrister.The Symptom: Static on the internal radio, "Atmospheric Tension" thick enough to stop the engine, and a constant fear of the next "Service Review."The Fix: You need to issue a Sovereign Amnesty. Stop trying to win the argument and start trying to win the journey.

FAULT CODE: L144 – TRAILER SWAY (The Mother-in-Law Logic)The Reading: You’ve allowed "External Cargo"—family drama, parasitic mates (Daves), or a Mother-in-Law with a "map" she’s never used—to pull your steering off-centre.The Symptom: The van is fishtailing. You’re living someone else’s itinerary and your own alignment is being shredded.The Fix: You need a Loyalty Refit. Jettison the dead weight and unhook the anchors that didn't help you build the van.

Man & His Campervan of Life: Logbook is coming soon and will feature the full list of Fault Codes

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