diff --git a/layouts/error.vue b/layouts/error.vue
index 0cd146735..7c2030dbd 100644
--- a/layouts/error.vue
+++ b/layouts/error.vue
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
     <h2>{{ error.message }}</h2>
     <br>
     <p><nuxt-link to="/"><button>Go Home</button></nuxt-link></p>
-    <p><a :href="base">Reload</a></p>
+    <p><a href="" @click.prevent="reloadApplication">Reload</a></p>
   </div>
 </template>
 
@@ -22,14 +22,12 @@
 </style>
 
 <script>
-  import { routerBase } from '../nuxt.config';
-
   export default {
       props: ['error'],
 
-      data () {
-        return {
-          base: routerBase.router.base
+      methods: {
+        reloadApplication () {
+          this.$router.push('/', () => window.location.reload());
         }
       },