In the winter, I use large rubber lined bath rugs on the floor for warmth. Really helps. Can wash quite easily, soft to the feet and, did I say warmer floor!. For an outside mat, I use an old bath mat (when I have worn out a floor mat from washing). Then, fold them in half when I pick them up from the ground, shake them out, and put them on the floor on the passenger side under our feet. Makes for soft, warm feet.
Muddy boots . Here's a Tip for you. Buy 2 x Shower Caps. Left and Right Boot. Store you boots in them or just put them over your boots when popping in and out van. Also you can get Dog bowl rubber mats in the shape of a bone. About 2ft wide with lip. They roll up and have lip to keep drips. Ideal door mat for wet shoes. Cheers from old George and Jane 👫👍🇬🇧
Amazing how you perfected ‘travelling light’ 👍 My only concern are the plastic glasses, truly hate drinking out of a plastic cup. We have the almost unbreakable glasses in the same model, available at ikea. Coffee, tea ánd wine taste so much better out of glass 😀
Wow, Well done we watched all three parts. You have inspired us to go on wild camping too in the future. These tips will definitely help us. Keep it up and stay safe.
have just finished part 3 and i enjoyed every bloody minute of parts 1,2 and 3. LOVE to do this aswell, you two have such fun. I'm in New Zealand, so i also have beautiful places to visit, if i do, do this. Collin.
Glad you enjoyed the videos Colin. We had a great time on our trip to New Zealand. It would definitely be a wonderful country to explore in a campervan 🙂👍
Thank you for sharing all of this. It is very inspiring stuff. I havent had a van for a a year and half now but really miss it. Ive been saving up for a new one! You have given me many ideas with your videos cheers!
An excellent series. Well worth the watch. Take care I look forward to more from you both! Happy Sunday to you I’m off to get my mother her breakfast! Mary
Fabulous. When I get my van back from conversion in a few weeks I will definitely be implementing a lot of your tips. Magnets! Simple but brilliant. Floor covering also as I am a keen walker so there will be lots of muddy boots! Thank you so much. I couldn’t afford an awning to be fitted at this point but I am going to check out your video to see if I can make one myself. Thank you so much Carol and Ken. Your friendly advice delivered in a relaxed way is so reassuring to a newbie. x
I have watched all 3 really enjoyed all 3 and I will implement them. I bought a Toyota Yaris Verso. Its smaller than yours. I have not got time at present working full time... but I want to get out on a few camps. I will also visit some of the places you have been
We don’t have any hooks in ours and just use magnets. I like that they can be easily removed when no longer needed. If we had a bigger van we would also use hooks.
Have enjoyed your videos and adventures, so looking forward to your next adventures. Stay safe both of you. 👍🏴🏴🏴🏴👍🏴🏴🏴🏴👍
I love our Corelle ware. Started using it years ago when we had various camping trailers (caravans) and now it's just our everyday dishes. We like that it's so lightweight - I guess we're getting old and weak LoL! Another interesting video!
Same here! We bought a set for our caravan and liked it so much we bought another set for home. Now we use it in the campervan. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍🙂
What a practical setup. I have learnt a few things about gas and heating in a campercar. I would be interested to hear more about the challenges of driving in Europe and the sort of things / paperwork you have to prepare for. I am from Sussex too, good to know you 2 are so active. Subbed.
So pleased to see the interlocking floor tiles. I did the same in my moho but put a 5mm foil backed underlay (used for laminate flooring) underneath as an additional thermal break. Worked very well.
I have the same white correlle dishware. Yes they are very durable. Love all the pro tips at the end. Stay safe. Was watching the US elections the last several days now I have to catch up on my my TH-cam videos that I enjoy. Lol.
Thank you both for an excellent series of videos! All three were really useful. I'm a little concerned about the pop top popping up (it hasn't been mentioned to me but I have transferred to another company for hab checks). Never used our table either! Keep up the good work!!
Good practical advice about things that sometimes get overlooked, and yes, I stayed to the end, now that was series 1, in 3 parts, now for series 2 please in as many parts that you would care to make.stay safe, kindest regards.
Wow. Really learnt so much from this series of 3 videos. Gold mine of information. We have only hired an RV in Canada. Different over there with toilets etc, and always used campsites. When our extension is finished going to get a campervan. I have saved your videos on TH-cam for future ref. 😎
6ft 2 I think he would struggle in our van. I am 5’ 10 and my feet hang off the end of the bed a little bit. Then again I seem to have a stupid habit of wriggling down towards the bottom of the bed even at home😏. Carol has no problem in it.
great series of videos on the things that you both have learnt by trial and error and by travelling and using your little red camper thanks Ken and Carol enjoyed it a lot ps like the way you got round the topic of toilets very diplomatic very well put together cheers.i think you could sort out the Brexit deal for the government lol
I am not a van camper but I have enjoyed your channel very much. Looking forward to more trips and your great camera work! Now that it appears there is a vaccine coming soon, maybe we can resume our normal lives sooner rather than later. Michael, USA
Hi Michael good to know you like the films even though you are not a van camper. Fingers crossed for the vaccine as there are so many places we want to take the van. Stay safe 👍
Good morning yes hahahaha i made it watched all 3 i found it very interesting as i do intend to do a camper van maybe next year i have saved all your videos lots of very good info, I just have to wait as i am working on 5 classic Honda motorcycles need to finish them to pay for the van :) I am thinking of the Ford transit connect with the mid high roof 7ft any thought from you with the Ford . Thanks for the video keep them coming :) Stay save take care .
Those bikes should be worth a few bob when they are finished 👍 I have never been in a Ford Connect but I think Fords are good reliable vehicles and lots of people are using them for campers. Not sure how the internal space compares with an NV200. My thoughts on a higher roof is without doubt you will be more comfortable and its always up. They often offer more storage space as well. Downside is getting under parking barriers. We have sailed under loads of those with our pop top and that is probably the main reason we will keep our van for quite some time to come. Once your van is over 2m tall then you will be excluded from many parking spots. Loads of people do fine with much taller vans so its not the be all and end all. Having said that if you are happy to bust the 2m limit then that opens up a much wider choice so you could go taller without any further penalty.
My wife and I have watched all your videos - thanks for an informative and engaging series. Can I ask what equipment you use: camera, gimbal and drone? We look forward to more adventures.
I will be making a video on all my camera equipment which will be better than trying to explain in words. Please bear with me, I hope to get it uploaded soon.
Thank you so much for this series of videos, just brilliantly informative to watch. I so appreciate you doing this. Could I ask how you are attaching your awning please. Thank you. Regards Kate (who went down the vw caddy maxi route :-) camper - can messenger a picture if you are interested :-))
Thanks for watching Katie. You can see how we attach the canopy in our Lockdown 3 Keeping Cool video. We would be interested in seeing a VW Caddy conversion, feel free to email any photos to lifeistooshortwildcamper@gmail.com ☺️
@@LifeistooshortCK Thank you for the youtube link - will watch that today. Have sent you my caddy pictures, really interested in what you think. Regards Kate
@@kate333 thanks for the photos and info on your camper. We love the design and practical layout and are envious of all the worktop space you have available. Hope you can get out and enjoy it soon 🙂👍
Hi Katie. Really interested to read your post. I have bought a wheelchair adapted Caddy Maxi van which is currently in for conversion with SJ Campers in Kendal. Like you I am going to watch the video about the awning as I couldn’t afford to get that done at this point and thought it was something that could be done later. Might be able to make one myself with Carol and Ken’s excellent instructions! best wishes.
@@vivtabner944 I have bought some powerful magnets with hooks (from wetsuit outlet - they're for hanging wetsuits off of to dry on your car/van), I'm going to try those for attaching a lightweight tarp when its warmer :-). I am on facebook in the caddy camper forum, which is great. Would love to see some pictures of your conversion. best wishes kate
We have an awning rail each side of the van. I didn’t fit it but I am pretty sure they just glue them on and plenty of people fit them themselves. We bought the plastic sleeve that has a hard edge that slides into the rail and that was just sewn onto the edge of the tarp. There is a video showing how it was made 👍
Any tape would be fine as all you need is some colour. I used masking tape which is very easy to mould around the magnets. Its other purpose is to stop the magnet shifting on the metal backing plate that come with them. Use the backing plates as they make it easier to grip the magnets when you want to get them off.
Thanks Carol & Ken for taking the time to make these videos. Really useful & I picked up some great tips. Certainly think I’ll be ordering some of the magnets you recommended. Can I ask if you carry a fire extinguisher? I’m very risk adverse, so like having one close to hand that hopefully I’ll never need. I use a Fire Safety Stick which is smaller, lighter & way more efficient than the cheap powder extinguishers. If you’ve not got an extinguisher then I’d recommend one of these. See firesafetystick.com/protecting-your-motorhome-and-caravan/
Hi Mark. Thanks for the reminder as I had seen those sticks and intended to buy and then totally forgot about them. Just ordered a double pack so I have one at home as well. Got to find a good place to keep it in the van now. We have not carried a fire extinguisher in the van yet but we should 👍
@@LifeistooshortCK I did the same as you and ordered a double pack; one for the van & one for the home! I fitted the one in the van on the roof frame just above the sink & to the left of the wardrobe. Thought it should easy to reach when in bed.
Hi Ken and Carol, great tip on the sun screens keep up on the good work. Rog and Ange
In the winter, I use large rubber lined bath rugs on the floor for warmth. Really helps. Can wash quite easily, soft to the feet and, did I say warmer floor!. For an outside mat, I use an old bath mat (when I have worn out a floor mat from washing). Then, fold them in half when I pick them up from the ground, shake them out, and put them on the floor on the passenger side under our feet. Makes for soft, warm feet.
That’s a great tip Daisy Mae. We much prefer having a warm mat on the floor for a bit of comfort 👍☺️
Magnets. Now why didn't I think of that !
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Just caught up on whats changed videos must say you’ve keep my pen busy with all your tips many thanks
Glad you found them useful. Thanks for watching 🙂
Muddy boots . Here's a Tip for you. Buy 2 x Shower Caps. Left and Right Boot. Store you boots in them or just put them over your boots when popping in and out van. Also you can get Dog bowl rubber mats in the shape of a bone. About 2ft wide with lip. They roll up and have lip to keep drips. Ideal door mat for wet shoes. Cheers from old George and Jane 👫👍🇬🇧
Great tips. I was looking for a better solution for welly boots in the boot 👍. Cheers 😁
Thankyou for all your great tips! I'm buying a campervan next year and these ideas are so handy to know in advance, thankyou 😄
You’re welcome ☺️ Have fun with your campervan, safe travels 🙂👍
We have the exact same corral wear white dishes in our RV. All good information. Thanks for sharing. Lynn and Danny
Those dishes are just perfect for RVs and caravans. Take care 🙂
Looking forward to your next adventures!
Cheers 👍🙂
Amazing how you perfected ‘travelling light’ 👍 My only concern are the plastic glasses, truly hate drinking out of a plastic cup. We have the almost unbreakable glasses in the same model, available at ikea. Coffee, tea ánd wine taste so much better out of glass 😀
It does for sure 👍
Always enjoy seeing you both 👍 I agree about the Corelle crockery , it’s wonderful 😊
Thanks Wendy 👍☺️
Wow, Well done we watched all three parts. You have inspired us to go on wild camping too in the future. These tips will definitely help us. Keep it up and stay safe.
Glad you found the videos useful. Safe travels 👍🙂
information is great to know , thank you for explaining.
its always nice to see you both.
stay safe , keep warm.
Great video again ken and carol
Fantastic video(s). Lots of useful info.👍
Thanks P M. Glad you found the videos useful👍🙂
Thanks guys very informative. See you soon.
Thanks John 👍🙂
have just finished part 3 and i enjoyed every bloody minute of parts 1,2 and 3. LOVE to do this aswell, you two have such fun. I'm in New Zealand, so i also have beautiful places to visit, if i do, do this. Collin.
Glad you enjoyed the videos Colin. We had a great time on our trip to New Zealand. It would definitely be a wonderful country to explore in a campervan 🙂👍
Brilliant vlog Carol and Ken.x
Nice to see you both again, happy and still smiling. 😃 😊 l quite like these information videos. 📹 😀
Cheers 👍
Thank you for sharing all of this. It is very inspiring stuff. I havent had a van for a a year and half now but really miss it. Ive been saving up for a new one! You have given me many ideas with your videos cheers!
You are welcome. We would miss our van a lot if we didn’t have it. Good luck with your search for a new van Grim Wulf 👍
Another very informative Vlog Ken and Carol. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome, glad you found it useful 👍🙂
Very useful infornation
Thanks for watching Mary, glad you found it useful 👍🙂
Thank you both for such practical advice
You’re welcome Sue 👍🙂
Very well done and thanks for sharing the useful tips. We'll surely take them as guidelines for our wild camping trips in the future.
Glad you found the videos useful. Have fun and stay safe 👍🙂
Absolutely brilliant I loved listening to all the the tips and has given me ideas as well xx
Glad you found it useful Tina 🙂👍
An excellent series. Well worth the watch. Take care I look forward to more from you both! Happy Sunday to you I’m off to get my mother her breakfast! Mary
Very useful & practical advice, you have to be ruthless in what to take in a small camper.
Fabulous. When I get my van back from conversion in a few weeks I will definitely be implementing a lot of your tips. Magnets! Simple but brilliant. Floor covering also as I am a keen walker so there will be lots of muddy boots! Thank you so much. I couldn’t afford an awning to be fitted at this point but I am going to check out your video to see if I can make one myself. Thank you so much Carol and Ken. Your friendly advice delivered in a relaxed way is so reassuring to a newbie. x
Its good to hear it has been useful. The van community are pretty good at helping each other so we are happy to contribute to that. 👍
Fantastic practical tips! Love your magnetic tips
I have watched all 3 really enjoyed all 3 and I will implement them. I bought a Toyota Yaris Verso. Its smaller than yours. I have not got time at present working full time... but I want to get out on a few camps. I will also visit some of the places you have been
That sounds great👍 Hope you have lots of fun once you are able to get out on the road 😀
Hello Pirates! :D I knew you'd always find the way! New ways, in particular! Hats off. Thanks for sharing the wisdom! bear hugs, Kata
Thanks Kata 👍🙂
I would say magnets and loads of hooks are the most important things in i micro camper van!
We don’t have any hooks in ours and just use magnets. I like that they can be easily removed when no longer needed. If we had a bigger van we would also use hooks.
Have enjoyed your videos and adventures, so looking forward to your next adventures. Stay safe both of you. 👍🏴🏴🏴🏴👍🏴🏴🏴🏴👍
Thanks Linda, you too 👍🙂
Keep up the good work. Loving the videos. Thank you for sharing x
Thanks for watching Sue 👍🙂
Did make it this far, very informative thanks guys. I live in Australia and an considering getting some kind of campervan.
Thanks for watching Albert. Good luck with the campervan search👍🙂
I love our Corelle ware. Started using it years ago when we had various camping trailers (caravans) and now it's just our everyday dishes. We like that it's so lightweight - I guess we're getting old and weak LoL! Another interesting video!
Same here! We bought a set for our caravan and liked it so much we bought another set for home. Now we use it in the campervan. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍🙂
I have to have real glass for wine. We use paper plate for quick stop lunches, china for dinner. China mugs.
Its certainly better in a glass that’s for sure. We are so limited on storage space so needs must for us. 👍
What a practical setup. I have learnt a few things about gas and heating in a campercar.
I would be interested to hear more about the challenges of driving in Europe and the sort of things / paperwork you have to prepare for. I am from Sussex too, good to know you 2 are so active. Subbed.
Thanks for the sub 👍
we enjoyed all three videos and learnt so much, thankyou, you both take care and look forward to more videos x
Cheers Carol 👍
Great vidio guys
Thanks Michael 🙂👍
It would be great if you would make a list with all the products or tips down in the description box with links and the time in the video.
I have made a list in the comments, sorry I forgot to pin it 😊
So pleased to see the interlocking floor tiles. I did the same in my moho but put a 5mm foil backed underlay (used for laminate flooring) underneath as an additional thermal break. Worked very well.
Thats a good idea 👍
Very helpful. Didn't expect a new video for awhile with you on lockdown. Stay well.
Gives me something to do Lindy 😏👍
I have the same white correlle dishware. Yes they are very durable. Love all the pro tips at the end. Stay safe. Was watching the US elections the last several days now I have to catch up on my my TH-cam videos that I enjoy. Lol.
Thanks so much Lee. Stay safe 👍🙂
Thank you both for an excellent series of videos! All three were really useful. I'm a little concerned about the pop top popping up (it hasn't been mentioned to me but I have transferred to another company for hab checks).
Never used our table either!
Keep up the good work!!
We have never had a problem with the pop top popping up when it shouldn’t even in some very stormy weather ☺️🤞
Good practical advice about things that sometimes get overlooked, and yes, I stayed to the end, now that was series 1, in 3 parts, now for series 2 please in as many parts that you would care to make.stay safe, kindest regards.
There will always be something to chat about so I imagine others will follow 👍
Love watching these videos 👍
Cheers Kevin.
Excellent advise.
Carol you are looking great love the hair☘☘.😃
Thanks you so much Mary, very kind ☺️☺️☺️
Wow. Really learnt so much from this series of 3 videos. Gold mine of information. We have only hired an RV in Canada. Different over there with toilets etc, and always used campsites. When our extension is finished going to get a campervan. I have saved your videos on TH-cam for future ref. 😎
Glad they will be of use to you 👍👍👍
Really useful feedback on these 3 videos - just bought some magnets lol
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Interesting.We are looking for a camper. trouble is hubby is 6ft 2inch. enjoy your vids.
6ft 2 I think he would struggle in our van. I am 5’ 10 and my feet hang off the end of the bed a little bit. Then again I seem to have a stupid habit of wriggling down towards the bottom of the bed even at home😏. Carol has no problem in it.
Enjoy your videos.
great video thank you.
Cheers 👍
great series of videos on the things that you both have learnt by trial and error and by travelling and using your little red camper thanks Ken and Carol enjoyed it a lot ps like the way you got round the topic of toilets very diplomatic very well put together cheers.i think you could sort out the Brexit deal for the government lol
Cheers Rod 🙂👍
Good update keep posting updates up
Cheers Lee 👍
I am not a van camper but I have enjoyed your channel very much. Looking forward to more trips and your great camera work! Now that it appears there is a vaccine coming soon, maybe we can resume our normal lives sooner rather than later. Michael, USA
Hi Michael good to know you like the films even though you are not a van camper. Fingers crossed for the vaccine as there are so many places we want to take the van. Stay safe 👍
Good morning yes hahahaha i made it watched all 3 i found it very interesting as i do intend to do a camper van maybe next year i have saved all your videos lots of very good info, I just have to wait as i am working on 5 classic Honda motorcycles need to finish them to pay for the van :) I am thinking of the Ford transit connect with the mid high roof 7ft any thought from you with the Ford . Thanks for the video keep them coming :) Stay save take care .
Those bikes should be worth a few bob when they are finished 👍 I have never been in a Ford Connect but I think Fords are good reliable vehicles and lots of people are using them for campers. Not sure how the internal space compares with an NV200. My thoughts on a higher roof is without doubt you will be more comfortable and its always up. They often offer more storage space as well. Downside is getting under parking barriers. We have sailed under loads of those with our pop top and that is probably the main reason we will keep our van for quite some time to come. Once your van is over 2m tall then you will be excluded from many parking spots. Loads of people do fine with much taller vans so its not the be all and end all. Having said that if you are happy to bust the 2m limit then that opens up a much wider choice so you could go taller without any further penalty.
My wife and I have watched all your videos - thanks for an informative and engaging series. Can I ask what equipment you use: camera, gimbal and drone? We look forward to more adventures.
I will be making a video on all my camera equipment which will be better than trying to explain in words. Please bear with me, I hope to get it uploaded soon.
Thank you so much for this series of videos, just brilliantly informative to watch. I so appreciate you doing this. Could I ask how you are attaching your awning please. Thank you. Regards Kate (who went down the vw caddy maxi route :-) camper - can messenger a picture if you are interested :-))
Thanks for watching Katie. You can see how we attach the canopy in our Lockdown 3 Keeping Cool video. We would be interested in seeing a VW Caddy conversion, feel free to email any photos to lifeistooshortwildcamper@gmail.com ☺️
@@LifeistooshortCK Thank you for the youtube link - will watch that today. Have sent you my caddy pictures, really interested in what you think. Regards Kate
@@kate333 thanks for the photos and info on your camper. We love the design and practical layout and are envious of all the worktop space you have available. Hope you can get out and enjoy it soon 🙂👍
Hi Katie. Really interested to read your post. I have bought a wheelchair adapted Caddy Maxi van which is currently in for conversion with SJ Campers in Kendal. Like you I am going to watch the video about the awning as I couldn’t afford to get that done at this point and thought it was something that could be done later. Might be able to make one myself with Carol and Ken’s excellent instructions! best wishes.
@@vivtabner944 I have bought some powerful magnets with hooks (from wetsuit outlet - they're for hanging wetsuits off of to dry on your car/van), I'm going to try those for attaching a lightweight tarp when its warmer :-). I am on facebook in the caddy camper forum, which is great. Would love to see some pictures of your conversion. best wishes kate
Love the vlogs. Guys - can't find a link for the magnets anywhere - am I missing something?
Thanks Susan. We have now added the magnets into our Amazon storefront 🙂
How do you attach the small tarp to the van?
We have an awning rail each side of the van. I didn’t fit it but I am pretty sure they just glue them on and plenty of people fit them themselves. We bought the plastic sleeve that has a hard edge that slides into the rail and that was just sewn onto the edge of the tarp. There is a video showing how it was made 👍
Would shiny alluminiun tape be good for covering magnets ?
Any tape would be fine as all you need is some colour. I used masking tape which is very easy to mould around the magnets. Its other purpose is to stop the magnet shifting on the metal backing plate that come with them. Use the backing plates as they make it easier to grip the magnets when you want to get them off.
Common sense couple 🙂
Thanks Marie 👍🙂
Thanks Carol & Ken for taking the time to make these videos. Really useful & I picked up some great tips. Certainly think I’ll be ordering some of the magnets you recommended.
Can I ask if you carry a fire extinguisher? I’m very risk adverse, so like having one close to hand that hopefully I’ll never need. I use a Fire Safety Stick which is smaller, lighter & way more efficient than the cheap powder extinguishers. If you’ve not got an extinguisher then I’d recommend one of these. See firesafetystick.com/protecting-your-motorhome-and-caravan/
Hi Mark. Thanks for the reminder as I had seen those sticks and intended to buy and then totally forgot about them. Just ordered a double pack so I have one at home as well. Got to find a good place to keep it in the van now. We have not carried a fire extinguisher in the van yet but we should 👍
@@LifeistooshortCK I did the same as you and ordered a double pack; one for the van & one for the home! I fitted the one in the van on the roof frame just above the sink & to the left of the wardrobe. Thought it should easy to reach when in bed.
Good idea. Thanks 👍