Was living vicariously through the pandemic via van lifers for a while there, this popped up in my recommended videos. Gotta say, fair play to you man. I'm not sure I'd have the brass to pull this off. But it made for entertaining viewing! Aside from the threat of a knock, I'd wager police stations are pretty safe areas to stealth camp in! 😂👌💯🙏👌✌️
Cracking video as normal mate, a risky camp but if anyone could pull it of then you could. Love meat prep hack, I'm defo getting me some meat scissors!! Can't wait for the next vid mate. 😁👍
You need a diesel heater bud. Can get them for next to nothing on eBay or Amazon now. I used to stealth camp in an old Volvo V70 I had with limo tinted rear windows, had one or two dicey moments, police, doggers, you name it :D saved thousands over the years. Good on ya.
I was originally planning on getting one but most of the time the van gets too hot in the night without a heater. Even in winter. It’s only the nights that drop to nearly freezing where it’s too cold. But then the heaters exhaust makes noise so isn’t very stealthy. So I’m thinking for the few nights a year that it’s too cold I’ll just use other options. If I get a bigger van I’m getting one though! And thanks for watch mate!
An investment worth shelling out for is a Mr Heater 'Portable Buddy' heater. Expensive, but work an absolute treat. Indoor safe, and has a few fail safes in place as well. They also do a 'Little Buddy' heater too - again indoor safe and gas is virtually odourless same as the Portable Buddy unlike gas stoves. I had one in my Combo camper a few years ago, still use it now in the 4x4 and it works great and is toasty warm and quite safe as well. Look forward to the next Adzventure... :)
They actually look well good, just looked them up. I have something very similar that attaches to the top of the screw in canisters but I don’t really trust it. But those buddy heaters look a lot higher quality. I know there’s a cheap version that runs off the bayonet cans of butane but I definitely don’t trust those cans because I’ve seen so many reports of them blowing up. So yeah the buddy heater could be the perfect option! My van is ok down to about 5 degree weather so I may not need it until next winter but that’s definitely on the list of things to get. Thanks!
Quick tip: Get yourself one of those cheap silicone spatulas, they reduce washing up by 95%. When I cook in the Ridge Monkey I usually scrape it clean and than just wipe it with a paper towel.
……. Re ventilation, my suggestion would be a pair of tinted Heko wind deflectors on the front window doors, then you can crack the windows ever so slightly without anyone seeing them from the outside……
I was in a seven and a half tonne lorry couldn't find anywhere to park at night in Barry Island I ask a policeman And he said you can park in the police station so we followed him parked the lorry in the police station car park And they let us use the facilities in police station and they said we could sleep in a cell if we like but we past on that And slept in lorry. 👍.
Bruv. As a Mexican, I feel it to be my duty to suggest that you heat your tortillas on both sides on a medium heat pan until they slightly bubble up before you eat/use them. The flour on/in them is more bitter tasting if you don't. It's a game changer. But just a suggestion. Love the channel BTW. Orale carnal.
When I’m at home I usually heat them. But I just do it in a microwave. I’ll have to try a pan! But in the van I’m limited with pans and hob space etc so I usually do things a bit more basic. And thanks!
😂 Sweet, you have no freaking sense! WTF! 🤣 Glad it worked out for you though. You couldn't have picked a safer spot at least. Personally, I have an interesting past so there's no way I'm willingly going into the lion's den but it's good to know I can if I need too. It's funny you said you were doing something unusual by seasoning your meat before putting it in the pan because that's how we always do it in the South. I would never have thought to put seasoning on the meat while it was cooking. Crazy how many little things we do differently. Anyway, I still need to watch your last video. I put it off because I haven't taken off yet - I have one more follow-up with my oral surgeon - and I was jealous as freak but now I'm thinking I'll just do some local trips until the big send off. Glad you're doing do well. Hugs!
😂😂 well I just figured it’d be interesting if I got a knock 😂. And yeah a lot of seasoning we’d put on before the meat is cooked, but with this fajita mix it goes straight into the pan. It’s ok if there’s a lot of oil in the pan but I don’t use oil so powder just sticks to the pan and burns! Hope your trip comes up soon!
Evening……how’s it going, always looking out for you’re next stealth camp…. You are risking having the bomb squad turn up in the middle of the night, parking in a police yard / car park…..FairPlay 🤪😂👍🇮🇲
For added stealth, use a red light ( an army technigue ) and turn out the white ones before having a nosy. It preserves your night vision and is less visible at a distance. If you need stealthy ventilation , open your front drivers and passengers windows , depending on wind direction - one less than the other 😉
Another idea for stealthy ventilation might be some speaker cloth with magnets glued on the sides which you attach to either side of your side door / doors to act as a light barrier 👍
Yeah that’s a good idea with the red light. Although it might seem like an open invitation to doggers 😂😂 but yeah I have front window deflectors so they’re always open a bit
Maybe park at a homeless encampment next? Wake up to a window getting smashed? That would be quite exciting. HEHE I like having cameras on 4 points of the vehicle so you can see whats cracking on outside without looking out a window.
Haha I’ll add it to the potential videos list. And yeah I was actually thinking of having some type of night vision cameras outside. I think if I ever get a bigger van I’ll definitely be doing that. I do t like the idea of side windows in a van because then it’s less stealthy
Right mate, so what you’re missing on the van is hidden outside cameras to give you a 360° view. Get a small monitor and keep an eye on what’s going on!
Yeah I have thought about that, maybe some sort of night vision cameras that connect to my phone. I’m unsure whether I’m getting a new van or not but if I keep this one for a while I’ll be looking into it!
Have you tried Mexican Quesadillas in the ridge monkey, I do spicy cheese, onions,peppers, & meat. I also do sweet ones with chocolate spread with banana and marshmallows,,so bit like a inside out pitza
If you put the 80watt tube heater on the floor under the bed and because it's the thermostatic one it will use almost nothing on very low but should keep your van warm all night whatever the temperature outside
Not a criticism but could you partially open the window(s) in the front of the van and let your ventilation fan pull fresh air into the van when cooking? I remember it described as a "solar fan" but does that means it only works when in direct sunlight?
Yeah that’s exactly what I do if I’m only having the gas on for a couple of mins. But if it’s on longer I like to have the door open a little too. The fan has a built in battery so the solar charges that. But it’s not very powerful really
It's a nebula capsule max. And the screen is just a table top screen from amazon. You can see how I mounted it on my build video th-cam.com/video/riH1mJWqarc/w-d-xo.html
I change my mind all the time. If I go really big it’ll be a ducato I expect. But I don’t think I want anything that big. So most likely just a step up to a transporter. And thanks!
Big Big Question....having a weak bladder I'd be tieing a knot 🪢 in it all night, how do you cope, especially as like in this video you didn't want to get out in the night?
Just depends where you stay really. If I’m not in ‘nature’ I can just wait until morning but a lot of people opt for a bottle if they don’t have a toilet
Haha thank you! And yeah it’s great but I still can’t work out if it’s actually hotter than just having the flame on it’s own. I think it just radiates the heat outwards more
Nice one in the coppers nest 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 You need to have a couple of cctv cameras in the cab so you can see if anyone is messing around outside. I lived in my LDV mini bus converted into a camper for 3 years in North Birmingham. I found having a couple of cameras that covered back and front of the van were invaluable.
Don't get mugged off about the raw meat thing bruv. You're cooking stuff proper and that kills the bad stuff, your worktops and all that after are different, you need to fix up and look sharp if you don't want to spend the night with your head in a bucket, init lol
That’s actually a good idea. Hadn’t thought of that! Although the only issue would be the van walls are thick because they have insulation and then the panels. I did think of having cameras outside but I don’t want any more electronics really
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You need one of those 360° outside security cameras on our roof, then you can sit inside and see who's noseying about near your van. Stealth like. 🛌📺
Yeah I’ll be doing something like that if I build a new van for sure!
What, Saxface, how about a blunderbuss too ? The freedom of the road, eh. Like living in a bleeding stallag !
Binge watching all your videos and its good to see someone else who adds the salsa to the mix in the pan.
Thanks mate! And yeah haha. I mean I wouldn’t mind it room temperature but it needs to be kept in the fridge and having it cold would ruin the wrap 😂
Was living vicariously through the pandemic via van lifers for a while there, this popped up in my recommended videos. Gotta say, fair play to you man. I'm not sure I'd have the brass to pull this off. But it made for entertaining viewing! Aside from the threat of a knock, I'd wager police stations are pretty safe areas to stealth camp in! 😂👌💯🙏👌✌️
Thanks man! I’m actually surprised I didn’t get a knock that night 😂😂
Found you channel yesterday and been on a binge watch since! Loving the content mate. Great videos 👍
Thanks Jon! It’s appreciated!
Mate I'm genuinely so happy that someone else adds the salsa to the pan, can't be having dryness
Yeah it’s definitely gotta be done!
Watched all your episodes tonight had some real laughs. Good luck with your channel buddy 👍
Thanks mate. I love that you’ve watched them all! Not long until the next one!
Cracking video as normal mate, a risky camp but if anyone could pull it of then you could. Love meat prep hack, I'm defo getting me some meat scissors!! Can't wait for the next vid mate. 😁👍
Thanks mate! And yeah I bought those scissors specifically for it. Makes it so much easier when you can just cut it in the packet! And thanks!
Oh my that was nerve wrecking 😂good all went well got your nice meal cooked ❤❤❤❤
Always happy when I see a new upload from you 😎
cool vid. i have a high top fiat doblo and just started youtube. glad i found your channel
You need a diesel heater bud. Can get them for next to nothing on eBay or Amazon now. I used to stealth camp in an old Volvo V70 I had with limo tinted rear windows, had one or two dicey moments, police, doggers, you name it :D saved thousands over the years. Good on ya.
I was originally planning on getting one but most of the time the van gets too hot in the night without a heater. Even in winter. It’s only the nights that drop to nearly freezing where it’s too cold. But then the heaters exhaust makes noise so isn’t very stealthy. So I’m thinking for the few nights a year that it’s too cold I’ll just use other options. If I get a bigger van I’m getting one though! And thanks for watch mate!
An investment worth shelling out for is a Mr Heater 'Portable Buddy' heater. Expensive, but work an absolute treat. Indoor safe, and has a few fail safes in place as well. They also do a 'Little Buddy' heater too - again indoor safe and gas is virtually odourless same as the Portable Buddy unlike gas stoves. I had one in my Combo camper a few years ago, still use it now in the 4x4 and it works great and is toasty warm and quite safe as well. Look forward to the next Adzventure... :)
They actually look well good, just looked them up. I have something very similar that attaches to the top of the screw in canisters but I don’t really trust it. But those buddy heaters look a lot higher quality. I know there’s a cheap version that runs off the bayonet cans of butane but I definitely don’t trust those cans because I’ve seen so many reports of them blowing up. So yeah the buddy heater could be the perfect option! My van is ok down to about 5 degree weather so I may not need it until next winter but that’s definitely on the list of things to get. Thanks!
@@Adz Mav in USA uses a Buddy Heater BUT be careful you dont Carbon Monoxide Yourself.
Just came across your channel..this is right up my street..nice work
Thanks mate. Glad you like!
Well done that man!! Edge of the seat viewing nice one!!!
Thanks me mate, glad you enjoyed it!
Your van is so compact fab job well done you cheers from Ireland 🇮🇪❤️
Thank you! And yeah there’s pro’s and cons of a small van I think but I’m glad I didn’t get anything bigger for my 1st van! Thanks!
Quick tip: Get yourself one of those cheap silicone spatulas, they reduce washing up by 95%. When I cook in the Ridge Monkey I usually scrape it clean and than just wipe it with a paper towel.
Thanks, I think I have one somewhere!
……. Re ventilation, my suggestion would be a pair of tinted Heko wind deflectors on the front window doors, then you can crack the windows ever so slightly without anyone seeing them from the outside……
Yeah that’s what I have. They’re brilliant!
Enjoyed this video. Just shows how a bit of creativity you can sleep anywhere.
Thank you! Yeah I was surprised I didn’t get a knock here! Depends on what van it is I suppose
"I'm just going to make a hot water bottle so I can take my clothes off" outside this police station hahahaha classic line right there! Great vid man.
😂😂😂 ok that may have sounded bad but sleeping in a hoody is never good 😂 and thanks mate!
bloody spoiling it mate I just started to watch the video looked at the comments and I saw your vid
I love your channel mate, you brighten up a dull evening. Cheers
Thank you mate! I’ve had a fair few full evenings myself recently so I’m planning on filming something new tomorrow night. Glad you’re enjoying it!
I was in a seven and a half tonne lorry couldn't find anywhere to park at night in Barry Island I ask a policeman
And he said you can park in the police station so we followed him parked the lorry in the police station car park
And they let us use the facilities in police station and they said we could sleep in a cell if we like but we past on that
And slept in lorry. 👍.
Not sure they’d be that friendly round this way but that must’ve been a decent experience!
Great video look forward to the next one xx
Thank you!
Love your channel found it a few days ago. Cracks me up. Don't use that fry light on ridgemonkey it will ruin the coating
Thanks! And it seems to have been fine for the past year. I don’t use it that often though
Putting the salsa in the pan is a game changer 😂👍
Bruv. As a Mexican, I feel it to be my duty to suggest that you heat your tortillas on both sides on a medium heat pan until they slightly bubble up before you eat/use them. The flour on/in them is more bitter tasting if you don't. It's a game changer. But just a suggestion. Love the channel BTW. Orale carnal.
When I’m at home I usually heat them. But I just do it in a microwave. I’ll have to try a pan! But in the van I’m limited with pans and hob space etc so I usually do things a bit more basic. And thanks!
Awesome.. got away with it .. love the cooking mmmmm … cheers Chris & Sam
I think that was the 1st time I cooked proper food in the van haha
@@Adz canna beat it .. always taste better .. cheers Chris & Sam
Awesome video man! I just started my channel! Love watching other peoples content to get ideas! Keep up the good work!
Thanks mate! And yeah I just started this one 3 weeks ago so it’s a new channel too! Good luck with yours!
@@Adz Thank you!
😂 Sweet, you have no freaking sense! WTF! 🤣 Glad it worked out for you though. You couldn't have picked a safer spot at least. Personally, I have an interesting past so there's no way I'm willingly going into the lion's den but it's good to know I can if I need too. It's funny you said you were doing something unusual by seasoning your meat before putting it in the pan because that's how we always do it in the South. I would never have thought to put seasoning on the meat while it was cooking. Crazy how many little things we do differently. Anyway, I still need to watch your last video. I put it off because I haven't taken off yet - I have one more follow-up with my oral surgeon - and I was jealous as freak but now I'm thinking I'll just do some local trips until the big send off. Glad you're doing do well. Hugs!
😂😂 well I just figured it’d be interesting if I got a knock 😂. And yeah a lot of seasoning we’d put on before the meat is cooked, but with this fajita mix it goes straight into the pan. It’s ok if there’s a lot of oil in the pan but I don’t use oil so powder just sticks to the pan and burns! Hope your trip comes up soon!
Evening……how’s it going, always looking out for you’re next stealth camp…. You are risking having the bomb squad turn up in the middle of the night, parking in a police yard / car park…..FairPlay 🤪😂👍🇮🇲
All good thanks! Hope you're good. And I was half hoping they would 😂
Funny you turn your light off so they don't spot you. Not sure it makes much difference. Haha quality video mate
😂😂😂 I see your point haha. Just thought it’d draw more attention if it was on haha
Great videos. Lots of good practical tips as you learn. Keep it up mate
Thanks mate, will do!
For added stealth, use a red light ( an army technigue ) and turn out the white ones before having a nosy. It preserves your night vision and is less visible at a distance. If you need stealthy ventilation , open your front drivers and passengers windows , depending on wind direction - one less than the other 😉
Another idea for stealthy ventilation might be some speaker cloth with magnets glued on the sides which you attach to either side of your side door / doors to act as a light barrier 👍
Yeah that’s a good idea with the red light. Although it might seem like an open invitation to doggers 😂😂 but yeah I have front window deflectors so they’re always open a bit
@@Adz 😆👍
Brilliant subscribed give me ideas of free places to stay in my caravan when I’m up that way thanks 👊
A stealth caravan. Genius plan! Haha thanks mate
Maybe park at a homeless encampment next? Wake up to a window getting smashed? That would be quite exciting. HEHE
I like having cameras on 4 points of the vehicle so you can see whats cracking on outside without looking out a window.
Haha I’ll add it to the potential videos list. And yeah I was actually thinking of having some type of night vision cameras outside. I think if I ever get a bigger van I’ll definitely be doing that. I do t like the idea of side windows in a van because then it’s less stealthy
You love a risky one don’t you 😂 Great video as always!
Makes it more fun haha. Next time I'm thinking a more chilled one though
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Right mate, so what you’re missing on the van is hidden outside cameras to give you a 360° view. Get a small monitor and keep an eye on what’s going on!
Yeah I have thought about that, maybe some sort of night vision cameras that connect to my phone. I’m unsure whether I’m getting a new van or not but if I keep this one for a while I’ll be looking into it!
Great video again keep them coming 👍
Thank you mate! And will do!
How do you only have 1k subscribers, I love these videos.
Thank you! And I’ve only had the channel 23 days so hopefully it’ll keep growing
@@Adz You're doing a great job mate, keep it up 👍
Thanks mate, will do!
Great stuff
Thanks mate!
Another great vid mate, just love how ballsy you are kipping in that spot 😂 I look forward to your next one 👍
Thanks mate! I was half hoping to get a knock for entertainment sake 😂 but turns out the van is more stealthy than I thought haha
someone commented on another video to watch Adz Ventures as you did a police station camp, your mental dude hahaha that was epic as f.......
Haha thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! I might have to do another one sometime
Have you tried Mexican Quesadillas in the ridge monkey, I do spicy cheese, onions,peppers, & meat. I also do sweet ones with chocolate spread with banana and marshmallows,,so bit like a inside out pitza
Brilliant video mate! Big shout out from Taiwan!
Thank you! It’s appreciated!
Another class stealth camp mate!
Thanks again mate!
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keep doing these dodgy Stealth Camps makes great entertainment
BUT be careful
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Thanks! Yeah I’ll definitely be doing some more of these mixed with some other bits too!
If you put the 80watt tube heater on the floor under the bed and because it's the thermostatic one it will use almost nothing on very low but should keep your van warm all night whatever the temperature outside
I ended up removing that heater mate, it just wasn’t powerful enough to do anything. Been testing new heating options in recent videos though
It didn't work because it was half way up the van and heat rises
anxiety through the roof lol
😂😂 I’m surprised I didn’t get a knock!
Great video my dude!
Thanks mate!
A police carpark stealth camp ........ unreal buddy that took balls especially with wire snow and a knife that was risky ha
I feel safe in there it’s like a bubble of protection haha
@@Adz haha brilliant , it's a great little van you have and it's an inspiration for myself.
Greeting from San Diego, nice job! HaHa
Thank you!
Not a criticism but could you partially open the window(s) in the front of the van and let your ventilation fan pull fresh air into the van when cooking? I remember it described as a "solar fan" but does that means it only works when in direct sunlight?
Yeah that’s exactly what I do if I’m only having the gas on for a couple of mins. But if it’s on longer I like to have the door open a little too. The fan has a built in battery so the solar charges that. But it’s not very powerful really
What is the projector and screen you use ? As would love to get these in my van!!
It's a nebula capsule max. And the screen is just a table top screen from amazon. You can see how I mounted it on my build video th-cam.com/video/riH1mJWqarc/w-d-xo.html
U brave bro!!! Imagine some copper see this video lol !! Stay blessed bro!!!!
I’m actually surprised I didn’t get told to move on haha
@@Adz lol !!!
I’m watching this at home and in nervous
😂😂 I’m surprised I made it through the night haha
good videos m8
Thanks mate!
Brilliant 👍👍👍🤣
Thank you!
ballsy move mate, i'd sort some fish eye exterior cams cheap and cheerful excellent outside views from your bed.
Yeah I have thought about that sort of thing a few times. Maybe a future upgrade!
Some sort of cctv on the outside whould help in those stealth camping situations
Yeah I’m definitely sorting that in my next van
You don't have to open the door everytime you cook, just crack bothe front windows and make sure the air can escape to the front
Ah personally I much prefer to have the doors open too in such a small van
Blinding stuff mate, what van are you thinking of if you go bigger ?
I change my mind all the time. If I go really big it’ll be a ducato I expect. But I don’t think I want anything that big. So most likely just a step up to a transporter. And thanks!
Big Big Question....having a weak bladder I'd be tieing a knot 🪢 in it all night, how do you cope, especially as like in this video you didn't want to get out in the night?
Just depends where you stay really. If I’m not in ‘nature’ I can just wait until morning but a lot of people opt for a bottle if they don’t have a toilet
Cool well at least if u can't stealth park then u can get a cell for the night
Absolute respect to you Adz x having the brass to brave that one xx love the heating attachment btw haven’t seen one like that x
Great upload xx
Haha thank you! And yeah it’s great but I still can’t work out if it’s actually hotter than just having the flame on it’s own. I think it just radiates the heat outwards more
Wait ! You should have had bacon butties in the morning since you were at the cop shop.
That was actually my original plan haha. Maybe I’ll do a part 2 one day!
@@Adz take some donuts in case you need to bribe your way out of there !
Lol did you feel safe though ?
Always feel safe as soon as the doors are shut and single locked 😂
You should try parking overnight at a car dealership haha
That could be a good idea. I’ll stick a price in the window to blend in 😂
@@Adz please put £6969 as the price hahaha
The perfect price 😂
@@Adz haha
Quality...
Thanks!
Nice one in the coppers nest 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
You need to have a couple of cctv cameras in the cab so you can see if anyone is messing around outside. I lived in my LDV mini bus converted into a camper for 3 years in North Birmingham. I found having a couple of cameras that covered back and front of the van were invaluable.
Yeah that’s definitely something I’m going to want to do in my next van
Don't get mugged off about the raw meat thing bruv. You're cooking stuff proper and that kills the bad stuff, your worktops and all that after are different, you need to fix up and look sharp if you don't want to spend the night with your head in a bucket, init lol
How do you find that tube heater you have in your van?
It’s in the link in my description mate
Ohh you mean how do I find it! I haven’t really used it. It gets too hot to touch but doesn’t radiate much heat
Hey what is the projector used please
Nebula capsule max
@@Adz you nutter 😂
@@faye3791 😂😂
What projector are you using mate
It’s a nebula. There’s a link in the description to all my stuff I use mate
Those door viewers, the peepholes people put on their front doors, would be useful to install on a van like this. Cheap and easy to install.
That’s actually a good idea. Hadn’t thought of that! Although the only issue would be the van walls are thick because they have insulation and then the panels. I did think of having cameras outside but I don’t want any more electronics really
You're so South London 😂
😂😂😂
should get a little camera for the outside
I will be doing that on the next van for sure
How long is the bed?
180cm
Mate, please buy and install a carbon monoxide detector
I have one mate
Balls of Steel ....lmao
I’m surprised I didn’t get a knock 😂
Why don't you get diesel night heater 100 pounds chinese
Various reasons why I haven’t. Mainly due to space and the fact they’re not stealthy, but I might do in my next van
Paranoid to bits once in the van I’d of just got on with it till someone came even if they did what could they do , move on ok
you can't get that great sleep looking over you shoulder. Maybe next time try the parking lot at a nuclear power plant. just sayin!
If I can park at a nuclear power plant I’m well up for that 😂
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Good raw meat hygiene
Thanks! Don’t like the idea of using a chopping board for it unless I have access to hot water haha
This Guy 😂😂😂 afraid of camping in nature/campingsites or what ?
So stupid to park at a police station..
Yes I’m very scared of trees
You'd think the police would knock as you could possibly be someone doing surveillance on a police station. Shows how inept they are
I genuinely thought they would!