The benefit of an adventure van! When the plan goes awry, you still have something as a backup. Besides, it's nice to just hang out and have a chat about stuff.
For our ac, we used a piece of that 1 inch foam insulation board with the aluminum backing on one side. Wrapped the edges with a piece of bishop’s tape to help protect the edge and make it water tight if it rains.
Nice one AL, good wee video, great to see my mate blue back too. Cracking little spot to sleep next to blea tarn. Look forward to seeing the mountain trip you went on after it 👌
Thanks for the tip about the night vision binoculars….and loved the footage of driving the narrow roads (and avoiding the sheep.) I drove some very narrow one car wide roads in Scotland last year (Skye,), still makes me nervous watching you drive them…
That ecoflow unit looks really good. I was about to suggest a piece of something to fit the open window and extract hose through and you said exactly the same. Great minds, eh?
Shocked to my bare bones....Blue on a lead! Not dull at all Al. That van is The Tardis, what a job you've done with it. Can't wait for your next adventure 🐐 🐶 ❤.
The Dungeon Ghyll pub/hotel is fantastic, I’ve stayed there a bunch of times. The Lake District is by far my most favorite place to hike and camp. Stunning.
Al, that wasn't a dull video, you were out adventuring. For a future video, you haven't shown the bed build / under bed storage, and also what will you do about keeping food cold, a yeti (or other top end) cool box or an electrical fridge?
That is what an adventure should be like Bushman :) Far too many people obsess about planning and objectives that they loose sight of the fact they are away and should be enjoying themselves. When I was able I used to pop a tent and my gea i n the car (not forgetting the dog of course) and head towards the mountains or somewhere nice with no plans. Sometimes it worked out really well and I had a great time but other times not so good but I still enjoyed it and I find it is those sort of memories I still have with me. Thanks for the ride and thanks for providing us with such good content on the channel !! P.S.. Good to see the big blue one back !!!
Good to see you and Blue Boy out and about, love ‘Dull Dub’ definitely going to be anything but dull!! Note to self…..if I ever get to do that wild camp, hope your not using your ‘new goggles’ whilst I’m having a midnight piddle! 😂😂😂
The old dungeon ghyll omg!!! Takes me back 25 years! Stayed at the new Dungeon Ghyll … 5 nights DBB £99 pp?? Could that be right? Walked to Old Dungeon in the rain for beers and a man was strumming his guitar. Next day up on the hill to the tarn. Golden Memories!
Loving the Dull Dub Al and the graphics. You have done a great job on that and really impressed how quick you got it sorted. It didnt seem 2 mins since you were deep cleaning roof lining. Loving the mix of tent wild camping and Dull Dub wild camping. Thanks for taking us on that ride and wasn't that ebike on the wrong side of the road. WastWater would be a great place the show off DullDub . Keep up the good work Al. Take care pal
nice one! now i really miss my ancient little nissan vanette, may it rust in peace. Your aircon setup looks ace, I nearly froze in my old van once, didnt realise how cold they can get compared to my tent ;)
Brilliant, loving the van set up! Dull Dub, the irony !! Could ya get the image of you and blue done in blue merle colours ? Would be cool that? Whats the rab top youre wearing Al ?
Really enjoyed the video how many times does that happen you get to a pub for a good meal and they finished serving half an hour before. So it's a packet of crisps and a pint and you are ravenous. Take care Cheers BK
Great vid. Thanks for showing us a few more features of the van. It was nice to see Blue 💙. That first shot of you driving over Thruscross confused me, ha ha.
So disappointing that you didn't get your live music after your excited Wednesday night jazz hands lol. Lovely to see Blue back though he didn't look happy being on a lead at the pub bless him
@BUSHMANandBLUE yeah I've watched a few videos of car camping , looking forward to getting out there , in the meantime I've just bought a berghaus cairngorm 3 tent and going to the lakes next week to try it out with my 12 year old , u know of that tent and any good if so?
Bloody brave! Knowing my luck I’d have had a boy racer come barrelling along straight into the back of me 😖 Are you not allowed to park in the car park by Blea Tarn? Oh, what was the film Al? 🙂
With the A/C extraction pipe/ hose, could you perhaps trace the top of the window opening, & then get a piece of acrylic sheet laser cut to the shape needed (one that’s as thin as the window so it slots into the grooves at the side/ top where the window normally goes)…& then get two strips the same shape as the bottom of the sheet & bond them each side of the sheet along the bottom (but slightly lower than the sheet edge so it creates a groove at the bottom to allow the window to slot up into it)? You could use whatever colour acrylic you prefer too, whether it’s clear/ tinted/ frosted/ coloured/ mirrored etc. (although I believe the clear tends to be available in thinner sheets than the coloured). At least that way you could also get the holes cut at the same time too (& maybe an engraving of you & blue on there while you’re at it!). Hopefully it'd help stop the rain coming in, & make the opening more secure too.
That is exactly the design I had in mind using some 3mm black plastic that I have. I’d use an extraction grill as air inlet so it’s all water tight. Great minds!
nice to see a van video which isn't all sunsets and "living our best life" moment's 😄. Loved the way you were just sat in the corner of the pub just thinking f**k this place 😂.
Thanks for the "cook's tour" of your van. The only thing I would have liked would your sleeping arrangement in the van. Otherwise, it was interesting to watch an 😅ordinary in the life of you two. Take care.
Oh Al, what a day you had! :) At least you got out and had some quality time with Bluey. What a stunning view to wake up to! I gotta ask though, where did you get that beautiful mini dvd player from, I neeeeeed one!!!! :)
Hi, in one video I saw a second row seatbelts cover, can you give me please a item number fir it? As vw saing me that my maxi life doesn’t have part like that 😅
@@BUSHMANandBLUE when you was buyng how you find them? Those caddy they all the same from 2005 till like 2015 or even 2019. I have the fixing points for them but in vw working so smart boys that they without win number can’t find nothing 😂
Alreet Al, amazing what you’ve done with van storage, can I ask, did you make the drop table on rear door or buy it? I’m looking for something similar, thanks Davey
I made it from some folding brackets and baking trays. Watch my ‘van kitchen video’ as I show it all working and how 8 made it. Also it has an extra special design😉👌
Great vid again, Love getting out in my mini van too, I’ve noticed just lately it’s a trend on TH-cam tent adventure lads to get a van and enjoy more that life can offer, think this is awesome on a channel to promote yourself. Your van is looking grand and I’m sure we will see plenty more in the next upcoming vids, great seeing blue with you too, top man,🍻🥾⛺️⛰
Well done the vans superb.isn’t blue great and so well behaved.unfortunately I can’t agree with your choice of tea,had to complain to Yorkshire tea as when you tear the perforations apart to get one tea bag I found they would usually tear open the other tea bag and I’d have a big clean up job in my kitchen all over my hob and everywhere.they did send me another box of tea bags but it didn’t solve the problem.yi cannie beat Scottish blend wi their wee single pyramid tea bag’s and taste.👍
This is why I don’t want to spend £200 on a thermarest if it’s gonna fail 😂 I’ll stick with my trusty £40 Trekology UL80 and z lite foam insulation mat.
@@BUSHMANandBLUE A very popular term in reference to temperatures is "Triple Digits" - any temperature >100ºF I was mesmerized by all the thought, design, engineering, & skill, that has gone into your van. With those night vision goggles, You are likely to see some X rated activities by so-called "Wild" life. One of these nights you'll see someone looking at you with "Night Vision" goggles. I'm planning to resume the Patreon thing 1st of September.
@@BUSHMANandBLUE Oh good to hear that. Our Mable was about 14 when she passed away they are so super full of beans when they are young and when they get older an slow down its so upsetting.
Great video as always. Things don’t always go to plan but it’s still an adventure and time away from the hum drum of life! Just brilliant. So good to see you back with beautiful Blue
Dull? Impossible. Thoroughly enjoyed the laid back chat and being back with Blue. Glad you are safe from the northern bears now! As I was watching the extractor demo I thought - Al needs a cat flap.
Glad to see blue back
It really wasn't dull. I love watching your videos, some of the best content on TH-cam by far.
Thanks😬👊
The benefit of an adventure van! When the plan goes awry, you still have something as a backup. Besides, it's nice to just hang out and have a chat about stuff.
Yes it’s awesome having it as a base to work from. Loving it!
For our ac, we used a piece of that 1 inch foam insulation board with the aluminum backing on one side. Wrapped the edges with a piece of bishop’s tape to help protect the edge and make it water tight if it rains.
Wow that view first thing in the morning, what a privilege. A van, a dog and a view it doesn't get much better than that.
Love the van, glad you have had an easy night….
Great video and definitely not dull! Looks like a good way to spend an evening even though it didn't turn out as you'd hoped!
Not dull at all! Lovely to come along with you and see all the interesting bits in the van, I swear that van gets more impressive every video!!
Thanks 😊. Small van with a big heart
Yay Blueys back
Nice one AL, good wee video, great to see my mate blue back too. Cracking little spot to sleep next to blea tarn. Look forward to seeing the mountain trip you went on after it 👌
It’s a good all rounder 😉👍
Thanks for the tip about the night vision binoculars….and loved the footage of driving the narrow roads (and avoiding the sheep.) I drove some very narrow one car wide roads in Scotland last year (Skye,), still makes me nervous watching you drive them…
Just found this channel, loving the videos 👌
Welcome mate and enjoy some vids👍
You have really done an amazing job on that van brother! Very nice! 👍
That ecoflow unit looks really good. I was about to suggest a piece of something to fit the open window and extract hose through and you said exactly the same. Great minds, eh?
When I get time I’ll make something for it😉
Shocked to my bare bones....Blue on a lead! Not dull at all Al. That van is The Tardis, what a job you've done with it. Can't wait for your next adventure 🐐 🐶 ❤.
😂 it’s not often he’s on a lead but some places insist. Although Blue loved the attention in the pub. Plenty of belly rubs.
Love ❤️ your van. It’s so lovely and organised. Craftsmanship at its finest 👍
My bed storage is best! I’ll have to show that soon as it’s pretty clever😉
Pretty epic camp spot, what a view
You have done awesome with the van you have thought of everything ..cant wait for your next adventure ..lovely to see blue he looks so relaxed
Goes off to find videos about the shipping container!
Absolutely fantastic.
The Dungeon Ghyll pub/hotel is fantastic, I’ve stayed there a bunch of times.
The Lake District is by far my most favorite place to hike and camp. Stunning.
It’s a lovely place to start an adventure. Loads of paths from there👌
I'd buy anything to do with blue😊
Hi Alan miss your camping videos with blue your lovely dog hope you do more wild weather videos xx
Al, that wasn't a dull video, you were out adventuring. For a future video, you haven't shown the bed build / under bed storage, and also what will you do about keeping food cold, a yeti (or other top end) cool box or an electrical fridge?
I have the ecoflow portable fridge to use when I need. I’ll have to do a vid on my bed and storage. It’s pretty cool👌
For me it’s top notch as always. Keep on coming.
Love blue 🙏🏻👍🏼
great video
Absolutely awesome video as always. Love the Van and the name you chose for it. Looking forward to your future adventues.
Not dull mate, great to see the van out and about, but the best part was seeing Blue again! 👍
Happy adventures!
Is there a bed build video? Living your build 👏👏👏
Your adventures are never dull. Just fantastic to see you and Blue just enjoying life!
Cheers Chief. Easy nights are often needed 😉👌
Not a dull dub nice one mate your night never went to plan but they usually end up the best it makes it more of a adventure 👍
That is what an adventure should be like Bushman :) Far too many people obsess about planning and objectives that they loose sight of the fact they are away and should be enjoying themselves. When I was able I used to pop a tent and my gea i n the car (not forgetting the dog of course) and head towards the mountains or somewhere nice with no plans. Sometimes it worked out really well and I had a great time but other times not so good but I still enjoyed it and I find it is those sort of memories I still have with me.
Thanks for the ride and thanks for providing us with such good content on the channel !!
P.S.. Good to see the big blue one back !!!
Yea I agree. You only get let down by your own expectations if things don’t go to plan. I like the freedom best to choose my direction as I go👍👍👍
Good to see you and Blue Boy out and about, love ‘Dull Dub’ definitely going to be anything but dull!! Note to self…..if I ever get to do that wild camp, hope your not using your ‘new goggles’ whilst I’m having a midnight piddle! 😂😂😂
😂😂😂 I never thought they might get banned😂
To say you had nowt to do it was another top quality vid mate. Glad to see you and the blue are thriving. Enjoy it, we’re only here once! 🤙🏻👍🏻
Well I’m glad it was still entertaining 👊👊👊
Excellent!
Now we're talking, good old Blue! Great video buddy😊
The old dungeon ghyll omg!!! Takes me back 25 years! Stayed at the new Dungeon Ghyll … 5 nights DBB £99 pp?? Could that be right? Walked to Old Dungeon in the rain for beers and a man was strumming his guitar. Next day up on the hill to the tarn. Golden Memories!
I’d live there if it were that price now👌 although I can’t if I’m living at Roger’s 😂
@@BUSHMANandBLUE ya cumbria o España esta es la pregunta 🤔
Great when you were in Mull I did miss Blue though, great to see him back out with you 😊👍🐾
Thanks for a recap on your van 👍 just about perfect with enough room for Blue ❤
Yes I just need to make him a sort of fitted basket👌
Great set up in the van , Al. Cheers from B.C. Can.
Loving the Dull Dub Al and the graphics. You have done a great job on that and really impressed how quick you got it sorted. It didnt seem 2 mins since you were deep cleaning roof lining. Loving the mix of tent wild camping and Dull Dub wild camping. Thanks for taking us on that ride and wasn't that ebike on the wrong side of the road. WastWater would be a great place the show off DullDub . Keep up the good work Al. Take care pal
I’m glad you appreciate the variety of videos. I’m hoping it will only get better and I can raise my bar👍👍👍
@@BUSHMANandBLUE hey, the bar is already up there fella. 👍
nice one! now i really miss my ancient little nissan vanette, may it rust in peace. Your aircon setup looks ace, I nearly froze in my old van once, didnt realise how cold they can get compared to my tent ;)
You’ll be able to spot the sand people with those!
😂
Really enjoyed that :)
Great videos, my missus loves Blue. Why not go into Snowdonia camping!
I will at some point but it costs a bit much in fuel currently for me. When I get some money👍👍👍
Great vlog and I like the night vision goggles. Try out an Imolent MS18 if you get the chance. The videos of it in action on TH-cam are amazing.
Brilliant, loving the van set up! Dull Dub, the irony !!
Could ya get the image of you and blue done in blue merle colours ? Would be cool that?
Whats the rab top youre wearing Al ?
I’m not sure what the hoody is I cut the label out. They have a few which are quite similar. Definitely ironic
Really enjoyed the video how many times does that happen you get to a pub for a good meal and they finished serving half an hour before. So it's a packet of crisps and a pint and you are ravenous. Take care Cheers BK
Great vid. Thanks for showing us a few more features of the van. It was nice to see Blue 💙. That first shot of you driving over Thruscross confused me, ha ha.
😉👍
Great to see bluey dog , he really is the best boy 😊
So disappointing that you didn't get your live music after your excited Wednesday night jazz hands lol. Lovely to see Blue back though he didn't look happy being on a lead at the pub bless him
😂😂😂 I know right!
Yes a lead is pointless with him as I have total control anyway and he’s so well behaved.
Great van set up you have there, I can't afford a van as I already have a car but it's a citroen picasso and have some ideas for car camping
There is always a way to fit a bed and some storage 👍
@BUSHMANandBLUE yeah I've watched a few videos of car camping , looking forward to getting out there , in the meantime I've just bought a berghaus cairngorm 3 tent and going to the lakes next week to try it out with my 12 year old , u know of that tent and any good if so?
Great to see you back in rhe Lakes with Blue. Love the ODG, shame the music wasnt on whilst you were there.
I’ll have to go another night😬
to be honest loved the chill video :)
Thanks. It was kind of nice making it 👍
Not sure how any other tea brands sell any with Yorkie tea available?
Is there other brands?😂😂😂
Never a dull video when you and Blue are in it Al 👍#no1youtuber
😊 thanks mate. I’m sure I’ll bore everyone at some point 😂
Looks like Blue wanted to stay and socialize. The Lake District is incredible.🍺
He always does😬
Nothing Dull about doing what you enjoy ….. being out n about in the beautiful countryside of the UK
Yes it’s about making the most of it😬
Is there another one still in the isle of mull series?
Yes but I’ll save it.👍👍👍
The cushion cover, for some reason all I can see is Elton John and Bluey!
People always mistake me for elton!
Was that Thruscross Resovoir at the beginning?
😉
Didn’t know u can overnight park there. Good to know
Bloody brave! Knowing my luck I’d have had a boy racer come barrelling along straight into the back of me 😖
Are you not allowed to park in the car park by Blea Tarn?
Oh, what was the film Al? 🙂
Room for a couple cars but it’s tight. Luckily probably the quietest road in the lakes
I’m just starting to watch … but how luxurious for Blue in the van 😂🥰 Greetings from north Australia from an ex Scot 🇦🇺🏴
😂 yes although he really prefers sleeping outside at all times
With the A/C extraction pipe/ hose, could you perhaps trace the top of the window opening, & then get a piece of acrylic sheet laser cut to the shape needed (one that’s as thin as the window so it slots into the grooves at the side/ top where the window normally goes)…& then get two strips the same shape as the bottom of the sheet & bond them each side of the sheet along the bottom (but slightly lower than the sheet edge so it creates a groove at the bottom to allow the window to slot up into it)? You could use whatever colour acrylic you prefer too, whether it’s clear/ tinted/ frosted/ coloured/ mirrored etc. (although I believe the clear tends to be available in thinner sheets than the coloured). At least that way you could also get the holes cut at the same time too (& maybe an engraving of you & blue on there while you’re at it!). Hopefully it'd help stop the rain coming in, & make the opening more secure too.
That is exactly the design I had in mind using some 3mm black plastic that I have. I’d use an extraction grill as air inlet so it’s all water tight. Great minds!
nice to see a van video which isn't all sunsets and "living our best life" moment's 😄. Loved the way you were just sat in the corner of the pub just thinking f**k this place 😂.
😂 it was a bit boring
Thanks for the "cook's tour" of your van. The only thing I would have liked would your sleeping arrangement in the van. Otherwise, it was interesting to watch an 😅ordinary in the life of you two. Take care.
I’ll add it in another video. It’s pretty cool what I’ve done!😉
Oh Al, what a day you had! :) At least you got out and had some quality time with Bluey. What a stunning view to wake up to! I gotta ask though, where did you get that beautiful mini dvd player from, I neeeeeed one!!!! :)
I put a link in the description but I bought it with 25% off. It works off a usb cable too👍
@@BUSHMANandBLUE thankings! (and sorry, didn't even think to check the description! doh!) 🤦🏻♀️
Hi, in one video I saw a second row seatbelts cover, can you give me please a item number fir it?
As vw saing me that my maxi life doesn’t have part like that 😅
I think you’ll find it on the side panel video. I’m not sure they will fit yours unless you’ve gutted it
@@BUSHMANandBLUE when you was buyng how you find them? Those caddy they all the same from 2005 till like 2015 or even 2019.
I have the fixing points for them but in vw working so smart boys that they without win number can’t find nothing 😂
Alreet Al, amazing what you’ve done with van storage, can I ask, did you make the drop table on rear door or buy it? I’m looking for something similar, thanks Davey
I made it from some folding brackets and baking trays. Watch my ‘van kitchen video’ as I show it all working and how 8 made it. Also it has an extra special design😉👌
Great vid again, Love getting out in my mini van too, I’ve noticed just lately it’s a trend on TH-cam tent adventure lads to get a van and enjoy more that life can offer, think this is awesome on a channel to promote yourself. Your van is looking grand and I’m sure we will see plenty more in the next upcoming vids, great seeing blue with you too, top man,🍻🥾⛺️⛰
Thanks mate I’m definitely happy having a van to help me adventure more. Where next😬
You lucky lucky ba. ****D 😂
Does anyone watch dvds brother . I find you very entertaining and pleasant to watch .
😂 I’m old school mate
What Ecoflow is that. ?
Well done the vans superb.isn’t blue great and so well behaved.unfortunately I can’t agree with your choice of tea,had to complain to Yorkshire tea as when you tear the perforations apart to get one tea bag I found they would usually tear open the other tea bag and I’d have a big clean up job in my kitchen all over my hob and everywhere.they did send me another box of tea bags but it didn’t solve the problem.yi cannie beat Scottish blend wi their wee single pyramid tea bag’s and taste.👍
That happened to me once too with about 10 bags ripping open in one 😂. The van is definitely doing the job😉
Are you going to get back out hiking or just van life?
This is why I don’t want to spend £200 on a thermarest if it’s gonna fail 😂 I’ll stick with my trusty £40 Trekology UL80 and z lite foam insulation mat.
Yes there is always potential fails. I’ve only had one fail so I couldn’t camp though. They do cost loads😂
Coolio 🧙♂️
What job do you do ?
I’ve been a general builder I guess for many years as I love designing and making things. Pointless getting a degree😂
Al - love your vids but I have to take you to task on one thing: Long life milk is just wrong!! In every way, shape, form 🤣🤣 you have a fridge!!
😂😂😂 I didn’t have the fridge with me.
You definitely at least need a tub of emergency pringles or something lol.
😂that would do it
It's good to see Blue with you on this adventure.
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada - forecast for today is 105ºF (40.5ºC)
Wow it’s hot! Take care in that heat
@@BUSHMANandBLUE A very popular term in reference to temperatures is "Triple Digits" - any temperature >100ºF
I was mesmerized by all the thought, design, engineering, & skill, that has gone into your van.
With those night vision goggles, You are likely to see some X rated activities by so-called "Wild" life. One of these nights you'll see someone looking at you with "Night Vision" goggles.
I'm planning to resume the Patreon thing 1st of September.
Yes he's looking a bit older like our much loved border collie got unfortunately
He’s only 7 so hopefully fit for years to come.
@@BUSHMANandBLUE Oh good to hear that. Our Mable was about 14 when she passed away they are so super full of beans when they are young and when they get older an slow down its so upsetting.
Such lovely dogs 🥰
@@BUSHMANandBLUE Its because hes got light coloured fur an its quite long makes him look older than is.
Your videos are never dull, love them all whatever you're doing, great to see Blue back too 🐾💕
😊 thanks
Aww good to see you back out with your bestie blue.
You have a better chance of seeing a zombie in the UK than a wild bear lol.
😂
Great video as always. Things don’t always go to plan but it’s still an adventure and time away from the hum drum of life! Just brilliant. So good to see you back with beautiful Blue
Yes still nice to get away. I had a great adventure the next day😉
Your van is working out great; love how practical it is! Great to see Blue😊💙
Dull? Impossible. Thoroughly enjoyed the laid back chat and being back with Blue. Glad you are safe from the northern bears now! As I was watching the extractor demo I thought - Al needs a cat flap.
😂 yeah dull doesn’t quite suit Blue and I. I actually think I could put a cat flap in for Blue😂