You're a bloody legend mate ! I've just discovered your videos. Full of humility. Thank you very much for the one on electricity, very helpfull as i am in the process of instaling a second batery. Cheers from Paris !
In the Netherlands during holidays, watch out for control, especially in Zeeland, don't let this put you off but keep in mind, good video more people should think like you
If you want to visit France, there is the France Passion scheme that provide a book with a lot of farms with parking facilities for overnight stay. It is similar to britstops but with French farms and producers. Thanks a lot for this very interesting video, Greg, looking forward to see more of your travels
Good vid as usual Greg. Just finished our LWB Spriner conversion while in Portugal! Now we are ready to start exploring. Your videos were invaluable during our conversion so many thanks owed to you. If you’re ever on the Algarve I’ll happily buy you dinner and a few beers 👍 latest video is spot on too. We’ve just stared using the park4night app which, as you say, is great. Which only leaves me to finally add - what 3 bellends have hit the dislike button?? Can’t please them all mate. Safe travels 🙏
I like how you interspersed your list with clips of some of the beautiful things you’ve seen. What a nice contrast between the practical and the sublime.
Probably watched 20 of your videos in the last week and found them better than other resources I found, including paid ones! I can't thank you enough. One thing I haven't found is advice on buying a van. Your choice is outstanding and based on my search you got a great deal. I'm ready to buy something similar and start my adventure under your guidance. I would *really* appreciate any advice you could offer on how to get a deal like that. Thanks again
With the popularity of van life and the rise is demand for courier vehicles van prices have increased considerably. It’s getting increasing difficult to find a cheap good van. Service history is a good indication that it’s been looked after. Check the free MOT history to make sure mileage and any observations have been rectified. Even paying for an AA or RAC inspection can be money well spent. We sourced our van from a local van sales forecourt.
@@GregVirgoe I enjoy them as well. It was his and the Journey with Jono channels who got me interested in the idea of being a nomad. Then I found the van living channels like your own soon after . Good luck
This is spot on! First books we will replace after losing them in the fire will be the Brit Stops and the Aires Books, absolute godsend they are for back up. Totally agree with your advice on sites and etiquette!
Great video Greg. Key word here is respect. Take nothing but photos and leave nothing but footprints. Too many places in the UK are being closed because people abuse the site.
Greg, I especially appreciate your comments regarding camping etiquette. As much as I hate to say it, here in the U.S. we could use a lot of improvement in that area. Thanks as always for your videos….always informative, and always enjoyable.
Ahhh how wonderful!! Another installation of this fabulous journey 😀 Plenty of really useful information as always. We need to get our hands on the Britstop book. We might be more confident around England, rather than staying mostly in Scotland!
There are a lot more places available now and even if not in the book it doesn’t hurt to ask. We often do that and most people are fine with us staying.
Great Vid Greg. a few things... 1) I have found Britstops to be very useful in past. 2) Wear Away mentioned in their prog last night that Portugal has virtually closed down Wild camping , and its now highly frowned upon. 3) Great how you got that car to reverse up the mountain pass in your aerial shot . 4) Those Dutch boats go really fast. ( as a kid, i used to wonder how all the running world records were being broken , because everyone used to run so much faster in the early black and white movies).
Current law in Portugal is you may park and stay up to 48h anywhere except: 1. Where parking is explicitly not permitted by a road sign (for all vehicles or just mobile homes); 2. Natural Parks and wildlife preserves. Of course, in public parking not explicitly for caravans you should not occupy more than one place, or part of the road. It will be frowned upon and you may expect the visit of the authorities if put your awning out or make a barbecue, etc. Wild parking in Natural Parks, where people make parties with lots of noise and leave trash all around is the cause for the law to be more strict now.
Thanks Greg, all useful stuff. I know you have covered this on some previous videos while you were building your van, but maybe you could update us about the phone company you are using and what you would recommend. Thanks again, Pete
Thank you, Greg! I want to ask: Are you still using the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tyres? Still like them, or thinking about changeing? If yes, what is the reason, what road or weather condition it handles badly? (Actually I hope you still love them ;) )
Thanks for the info. I was wondering how far do you plan before you start your holiday. Do you plan the route out first and then find sites as you go along maybe a few days ahead or is it spontaneous ie you go somewhere and think I'd like to go there now and just move on, never knowing where you'll be in a week. Maybe a video on how you structure your vacation.
Our plan is to have no plan. The only part of this trip that was pre planned was the initial crossing and the three days on the campsite in Amsterdam the rest we make up as we go along. 👍🏼😁
Hi Greg, very informative as usual, but I would like to ask, after watching your meticulous van build, after traveling a few thousand miles is everything holding up as expected? or is there anything you would have done differently, take care and safe travels 👍🇬🇧🇬🇧
What do you think of Mercedes Vito's ? SWB or LWB? I'm a solo camper and looking to get one , do you rate them? Or do you think there's a better smaller camper I can get a bed and chair into
The only thing you have to bear in mind is you can’t stand up in them so you end up doing everything on your knees. A MWB high roof van may be more comfortable and still be ok for parking and driving etc
Great little vans, been round Belgium and France in one for work but they are too small to stand up in. The lift up rear door is great because it provides instant rain shelter. Good to drive and economical with loads of dealers around.
@@roberthardy2013 yes thanks. It's difficult to pick the right van. I'm after one I can sleep width ways in (I'm only 5ft 6) and due to a bad back bend my knees when I sleep so I think I could get into something smaller. The Vito's look great but are too small I think after the research
You're a bloody legend mate ! I've just discovered your videos. Full of humility. Thank you very much for the one on electricity, very helpfull as i am in the process of instaling a second batery. Cheers from Paris !
11:46 Amazing reversing skills on the left! Seriously though, thanks for another great video!
😂 yes that’s well spotted 🤩👍🏼
In the Netherlands during holidays, watch out for control, especially in Zeeland, don't let this put you off but keep in mind, good video more people should think like you
If you want to visit France, there is the France Passion scheme that provide a book with a lot of farms with parking facilities for overnight stay. It is similar to britstops but with French farms and producers. Thanks a lot for this very interesting video, Greg, looking forward to see more of your travels
That’s great advice we will look into getting that ourselves. 👍🏼😁
Thanks, that's very helpful!
I would second that - I'm a great fan of France Passion
Good vid as usual Greg. Just finished our LWB Spriner conversion while in Portugal! Now we are ready to start exploring. Your videos were invaluable during our conversion so many thanks owed to you. If you’re ever on the Algarve I’ll happily buy you dinner and a few beers 👍 latest video is spot on too. We’ve just stared using the park4night app which, as you say, is great. Which only leaves me to finally add - what 3 bellends have hit the dislike button?? Can’t please them all mate. Safe travels 🙏
It’s no problem at all. They have given me a view count in order to do that so it’s money in my bank 😆
I like how you interspersed your list with clips of some of the beautiful things you’ve seen. What a nice contrast between the practical and the sublime.
It’s a taste of what’s to come in the next couple of touring videos. Sneak peak 👍🏼😁
Thank you. Stay well and safe travels. All the best. Cheers.👍😎
Thank you very much 👍🏼😁
Great advice Greg well explained........stay safe........thanks for sharing
Probably watched 20 of your videos in the last week and found them better than other resources I found, including paid ones! I can't thank you enough. One thing I haven't found is advice on buying a van. Your choice is outstanding and based on my search you got a great deal. I'm ready to buy something similar and start my adventure under your guidance. I would *really* appreciate any advice you could offer on how to get a deal like that. Thanks again
With the popularity of van life and the rise is demand for courier vehicles van prices have increased considerably. It’s getting increasing difficult to find a cheap good van.
Service history is a good indication that it’s been looked after. Check the free MOT history to make sure mileage and any observations have been rectified. Even paying for an AA or RAC inspection can be money well spent. We sourced our van from a local van sales forecourt.
Good video, Greg. Excellent advice. I also highly recommend Park4Night.
It can be very helpful. Add current photos and reviews to help others
Thanks Greg this is what's it's all about, Driving and park ups for free away on our own doing our own thing.
Exactly it’s so much better being self sufficient and not having to rely on campsites. Can get to far more remote locations.
Really helpful guide Greg. You're definitely the "Cruising the Cut" of Camper Vans 👍 . Thank you.
I’m a big fan of David’s videos so I’ll take that as a compliment. Thank you 😊
@@GregVirgoe I enjoy them as well. It was his and the Journey with Jono channels who got me interested in the idea of being a nomad. Then I found the van living channels like your own soon after . Good luck
This is spot on! First books we will replace after losing them in the fire will be the Brit Stops and the Aires Books, absolute godsend they are for back up. Totally agree with your advice on sites and etiquette!
Thank you guys any luck with finding a new van 🚐
Great video Greg. Key word here is respect. Take nothing but photos and leave nothing but footprints. Too many places in the UK are being closed because people abuse the site.
Could not agree more 🤩
BRILLIANT ! wise words ,great info ,Great way of life. ENJOY !!☮️❤️👍😎
Thank you very much 👍🏼😁
Greg, I especially appreciate your comments regarding camping etiquette. As much as I hate to say it, here in the U.S. we could use a lot of improvement in that area.
Thanks as always for your videos….always informative, and always enjoyable.
Thank you very much fir great feedback. I hope the message gets through. 👍🏼😁
Same for the Nederlands
Brilliant! I never knew about those books and I've watched hundreds of vanlife videos. Thanks for sharing! 🙏
You’re welcome hope they are useful to you 👍🏼😁
Good one Greg 👍
Thank you 🙏🏼
Excellent information Greg thanks and stay safe
Thanks for watching Martin 👍🏼😁
Great vlog Greg👍 some very useful information on park ups/ Aires and useful links to click on too👌
Glad you liked it 👍🏼😁
Great info Greg safe travels 🌈😊
Thank you very much 👍🏼😁
Vicarious publishing book on the mountain aires is great for skiing, France being the easiest country for van life in ski world.
Ahhh how wonderful!! Another installation of this fabulous journey 😀
Plenty of really useful information as always. We need to get our hands on the Britstop book. We might be more confident around England, rather than staying mostly in Scotland!
There are a lot more places available now and even if not in the book it doesn’t hurt to ask. We often do that and most people are fine with us staying.
Excellent, nice one Greg.
Thank you 😊
Great Vid Greg. a few things...
1) I have found Britstops to be very useful in past.
2) Wear Away mentioned in their prog last night that Portugal has virtually closed down Wild camping , and its now highly frowned upon.
3) Great how you got that car to reverse up the mountain pass in your aerial shot .
4) Those Dutch boats go really fast. ( as a kid, i used to wonder how all the running world records were being broken , because everyone used to run so much faster in the early black and white movies).
3) we paid a stunt driver especially for that shot. No expense spared making these videos 🤣
Current law in Portugal is you may park and stay up to 48h anywhere except: 1. Where parking is explicitly not permitted by a road sign (for all vehicles or just mobile homes); 2. Natural Parks and wildlife preserves. Of course, in public parking not explicitly for caravans you should not occupy more than one place, or part of the road. It will be frowned upon and you may expect the visit of the authorities if put your awning out or make a barbecue, etc. Wild parking in Natural Parks, where people make parties with lots of noise and leave trash all around is the cause for the law to be more strict now.
@@ammdias perfect explanation thank you 🙏🏼
Awesome! I hope my park starts looking beautiful like this in the future too! :)
Good luck on your travels
@@GregVirgoe thank you, you too 🙂
Thanks Greg. Really useful.
Glad you liked it 👍🏼
Thanks, lots of great info.
You’re welcome ☺️
Excellent video.
Thank you 😊
Great video
Thank you
Thanks Greg, all useful stuff. I know you have covered this on some previous videos while you were building your van, but maybe you could update us about the phone company you are using and what you would recommend. Thanks again, Pete
Yes Pete, we need to do an update as we have changed providers and WiFi devices for this trip to a much better solution.
Thanks for that, Greg. Do you remember the first time you went to France and you thought you might only stay on sites? Sorted that one out then?
Great advice as usual 👍💙❤️
Thank you 🙏🏼
cheers, great bit of info.
You’re welcome ☺️
Thank you much appreciated
Glad you liked it 😊
Isn't the spot in the thumbnail on the road up to the Penser Joch in Italy? I stayed there myself twice in recent years.
Yes it is, well spotted 👍🏼😁
Thank you, Greg! I want to ask: Are you still using the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tyres? Still like them, or thinking about changeing? If yes, what is the reason, what road or weather condition it handles badly? (Actually I hope you still love them ;) )
Great vid thank mate that one stop snow on the mountains France?
It was the Passo Pennes in northern Italy 2240m high.
France Passion = Brit Stop in France, even better!
Thank you, I will look those up. 👍🏼😁
Thanks for the info. I was wondering how far do you plan before you start your holiday. Do you plan the route out first and then find sites as you go along maybe a few days ahead or is it spontaneous ie you go somewhere and think I'd like to go there now and just move on, never knowing where you'll be in a week. Maybe a video on how you structure your vacation.
Our plan is to have no plan. The only part of this trip that was pre planned was the initial crossing and the three days on the campsite in Amsterdam the rest we make up as we go along. 👍🏼😁
Hi Greg, very informative as usual, but I would like to ask, after watching your meticulous van build, after traveling a few thousand miles is everything holding up as expected? or is there anything you would have done differently, take care and safe travels 👍🇬🇧🇬🇧
The only thing we have had issues with is the shower tray cracking. Just made of really poor quality material and did not last as expected.
@@GregVirgoe that's good to hear something that's not your fault 😁👍
What do you think of Mercedes Vito's ? SWB or LWB? I'm a solo camper and looking to get one , do you rate them? Or do you think there's a better smaller camper I can get a bed and chair into
The only thing you have to bear in mind is you can’t stand up in them so you end up doing everything on your knees. A MWB high roof van may be more comfortable and still be ok for parking and driving etc
@@GregVirgoe that's for your reply Greg
Great little vans, been round Belgium and France in one for work but they are too small to stand up in. The lift up rear door is great because it provides instant rain shelter. Good to drive and economical with loads of dealers around.
@@roberthardy2013 yes thanks. It's difficult to pick the right van. I'm after one I can sleep width ways in (I'm only 5ft 6) and due to a bad back bend my knees when I sleep so I think I could get into something smaller. The Vito's look great but are too small I think after the research
Take only photographs, Leave only footprints.
Sound advice 👍🏼😁
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Seems much better in Europe... Than ripoffs uk
It is more accepted and provided for in Europe
@@GregVirgoe yep 3 months only nowadays?
@@flyinghedgehog3833 yes the Schengen rule has buggered things up a lot.
Unfortunately people in cars, of which there are far more of, are just as guilty of trashing the environment..........but guess who gets the blame?!
That’s very true, we have witnessed often those that turn up in cars and leave rubbish. We do seem to get the bad wrap for it.