How about doing some cooking films while in lockdown? Love watching you put your meals together, you could just stay parked in your driveway, then cook a meal in there to film and share with us!
Hi Ken and Carol thanks for sharing a lot of useful tips. Its suprising how much you can manage without if you dont have it with you. Stay safe and look forward to your next Vlog
After 100 wildcamps a great many couples would be contemplating 'changing' significant others. Your success is a credit to the both of you and a testament to your great relationship..
Loved watching your trip around Ireland.. The reason there aren't bins provided here anymore is because the cost of having our bins emptied is very expensive and people were disposing of all their household rubbish in the litter bins provided so most councils got rid of them... Hopefully you'll come back here again and the Midlands all along the river Shannon is beautiful
We will certainly be back to see everything we missed. I do wish the Irish people were not being fleeced for the removal of their rubbish. Its time government reined in the private companies making a fortune out of what should be a public service provided at cost. I will get off my soap box now. 👍
thank you for sharing, many solutions we also discovered during camping with our T5 camper, so recognizable things you guys do, we love to see that We're looking forward to see the next episode !!
Great video we don’t use our loo either, it’s funny I was obsessed about having a loo in the van until I actually bought one then realised how much hard work it was and as you say having to stay at campsites to empty it 👍🏻
There are meny meny ways to empty toilet cassettes then jut camp sites believ me without any Danae to the areas could privately tell u we did i for yard by the way a grt little place to stay if you we get near Darlington a village called Hurworth Is grt the Workingmans club does overnight for £5 Raid th gate is the bus into Darlington ad all oval places are on us route ou agave toilet Also fresh water plus everything except showers Right o te river beautiful area
Thank you so much for this reflection as you give me pause with similar components (while not right now to scrutinize their pros vs cons going forward) like the electrical cord, battery start, window covers, and a rubbish can (the toilet I need to keep but see your points). Very helpful. Thanks again.
Enjoying your videos,we have learnt a lot from you both .We have got a bin that clips onto the headrest of the drivers seat facing the windscreen works really well when in situ just unclip it when we drive away .
Our set up just keeps getting less and less and we have not missed anything we have left behind yet. I suspect other things will be for the chop as well. 👍😁
Thanks Ken and Carol for this latest video. I found that very useful and interesting, as I do all your videos. Would hate to sound sad but itwas just like you were sitting with me in my sitting room . That shows how skilled you both are at producing great stuff. Take care and looking forward to the next one. Regards. Sandie
Thanks for a very informative video. Re your Ikea bin - spray it with Plastikote. I restored my sun discoloured HP plotter/printer with this and it brought it back to new condition. Very easy to apply and very durable. :-)
That was very interesting and informative. In the states camping is a huge business. We generally tent camp but aren’t as young and nimble as we used to be so your information is very helpful. With having to not travel as far lots of people are now camping. I’m thinking next year there will be a lot of used campers for sale! I’ll be ready! Thanks again Carol and Ken. You help me to escape the hard things for awhile. Take care and can’t wait for the next video! Mary
Really enjoying your videos. Very helpful as im about to set off later today on my first week away in nearly finished van. Can see now ive got too much of some things and not enough of others. Lol
Great suggestions guys. Its so true that we take too much stuff with us when we're travelling. Travel light is the key. I read a comment about having a q&a video, I too think that would be great
Loved your explanation about the do's and how you changed the interior suggestions to fit your needs. However, I am not certain I would be able to sleep comfortably..I am a "roamer" when I sleep. I might start in one place and in one position but there is no promise I won't wake up somewhere else:)! From a reflection off of Carol's right shoulder, it looks like it be be a bit windy in Sussex today. Thanks again and if you have an urge, it might be a terrific photo project to put together your best Ireland photos. Stay wealthy!
I have totally black curtains that are on tracks around the cab and on the sliding doors. I also have one between the cab and rear like you. I thought about the loose black out blinds like you have, but it's finding somewhere to put them when not in use.
Great insight to your new evolution .... we found that we are still moving things around after 2 years and still pack to much. Definitely with clothes but I know there is stuff I take I have yet to use at all
Just a thought regarding a bin, if you look on Ebay for 'pet food container 20L' there are some that are available in black and a choice of coloured lids or black lid.
Minimalism is a science and art in its self lol Im dreading the weeks of downsize my house contents, to my Van Argghh , and I have a Big Rig ?? lol. A really great insight into seasoned Vanlifers adaptions and duel purpose x. I look forward to part 2 ATB to you both Stephen
Quite surprised that on the 3 van reviews you haven't shown the actual usage of the van ie cooking setting up the beds etc etc - that is what's needed for a proper review. Non the less excellent videos. I am looking at retiring soon and just want to travel all over this country and maybe Europe too - as u say 'Life's too short' Cheers
Just checking you have also seen our 2 part review th-cam.com/video/F2Rul2inJFA/w-d-xo.html and there is a separate video on the rock n roll bed th-cam.com/video/2Y0fYwm8GCw/w-d-xo.html
Brabantia do a recycling bin which is black. I have it and it looks very similar in size and shape to your IKEA bin. It is the 12 L one. 👍 It’s actually marketed as dark grey but I think it looks black!
Hi David I don’t think we’ve actually done a video on levelling the van although occasionally we have mentioned using ramps. To be honest our van is so small that I can just sense when it is level without having to use any sort of spirit level or other device. Carol has trouble doing this and I’m just wondering whether it’s my experience as a motorcycle rider that’s giving me that sense of balance. I have download ed an app that I will try next time we’re out in it. If it’s any good I’ll probably show it.
Hi Ken and Carol, I am learning so much from your videos, thank you. Can you tell me how you fasten your blackout curtain between the front seats and back of the van please. Also how do the magnets work on glass? Thanks, Michelle
Good to hear they are useful Michelle. The blackout curtain is sewn around a broom handle that rests in the slots for the roof bed. It can just be rolled up when not needed and stuffed between the pole and the roof. It works really well and is quick to put up and down. When the roof is up we roll it around the pole and put it on the shelf at the front. The magnets are actually gripping to the metal under the plastic edging around where they cut them out. It just looks like its clinging to glass but its not 😏👍
@@LifeistooshortCK Love the broom handle idea, Im going to try that as the black out stick ons take up too much room, as you mentioned. Very clever use of magnets too. Thanks
Have so enjoyed your videos (we had planned to come over from the US for our 20th anniversary, we'd gotten married in Scotland) but alas, nature had other ideas. You've been a lovely vicarious trip for us. We're shooting for autumn 2021, hopefully. Thanks again ~
This might be the last time I commented because I had stroke, the right side is not feeling and trying hard to recover. all the best from me . Until I m recover
Very useful tips based on real life experience. We are just starting out in a Peugeot Partner Tepee microcamper with an Amdro Boot Jump interior, having been inspired to get it based on your North Wales Vlogs. Can you tell me exactly what levelling ramps you use, please?
Great video and ways that you have changed things in the little red camper as you have went along on your travels sorry to here about the lockdown but I am not getting into a rant about the rights and wrongs of that as my blood pressure will start to rise so many mixed messages. I don’t know what your neighbours are going to say about you and Carol sleeping out in your driveway they might think you have caught some other virus lol great ideas thanks for sharing take care and look after yourselves cheers . Rodney
You folks are too polite when it comes to disposing of your trash in Ireland. I would seriously challenge anyone confronting me disposing my rubbish in a rubbish bin.
The bloke who challenged Carol had just called the police on another motorhome and blow me down they turned out. It was Carol who he challenged as she is always polite. I am a different kettle of fish and give as good as I get. 😏👍
Wouldn't it be better to put your gravy granules, and herbs and spices, into plastic, sealable bags? Also roadside assistance - are there companies that cover campers - I want to convert a Transit - what happens if I need to be towed?
We could but they are not as convenient to use as the jars and gravy granule tub. We are just covered by Nissan at the moment. Its a full blown recovery that is free with the vehicle. There are plenty of policies available though. This is not our home so if it was disabled it would only be inconvenient. If your going full time you need a contingency fund.
We aim not to drive for any more than 2 hours per day as otherwise I start to feel tired. For us about 50 miles per day except when we had to high tail it out of Spain due to Covid.
Excellent tips here, thank you. I have a question though, how do you fit the stealth camp curtain? You say you just drop it. Did you have it fitted or is it a temporary arrangement.
Hi Tina. I cut a broom handle long enough to rest in the channel of our pop top roof. The blackout curtain we got from B&M and sewed a pocket for the handle to slide through. It keeps it from sagging, is very durable at the curtain can easily be removed for washing. When not needed it gets stored in the roof when the pop top is up or propped in the drivers seat area if down.
@@moirabardin9030 ah yes, we heat some water in the saucepan and have a strip wash with a wash cloth. We have a battery operated shower which we have used to wash hair and would love to try as an outdoor shower when we have some hot weather and a secluded spot 😊
Love your travel vlogs. Just a thought but if you earn money from your travel vlogs then you are working. You are allowed out to work and to stay overnight for work. Maybe you can keep on vlogging. Phil.
Hi Phil. That has occurred to us and yes we make a small amount of money from advertising. Having said that I think we would really need to register it as a business so that there was some legitimacy to the claim if we were to be stopped. On the other hand though we also need to take into consideration the local communities response to seeing us wild camping and the anger that might create. During the last lockdown a number of full timers had quite a few problems and threats. We were out for a walk today in our local town and I have to say I detected a totally different attitude and feeling to this 2nd lockdown. People seemed very relaxed and we noticed that more businesses have clearly been identified as essential e.g. Robert Dyas. It will be interesting to see how it pans out going forward.
@@LifeistooshortCK Point taken. I am really looking forward to your next adventure as i'm sure you are. Really looking forward to your next Spanish trip. Good luck to you both and stay safe.
I have been sorely tempted to just get on the Ferry and go back to Spain. There are a few vloggers there at the moment and they are not experiencing any issues so far 👍
@@LifeistooshortCK Would love to see you both in Spain in these difficult times. It would lift our spirits. However, think of yourselves and stay safe. Phil.
Why on Earth don't you want people to know you're in your van when you're wild camping. I would want people to know I'm in there so they don't try and break in
There are places we park that if we show we are in the van we could get asked to move by local residents. Other places we don’t care who sees us. As for someone breaking in I would just deal with that if it happened but the chances of that are incredibly low as we are careful about where we park.
How about doing some cooking films while in lockdown? Love watching you put your meals together, you could just stay parked in your driveway, then cook a meal in there to film and share with us!
Hi Lorri, check out our Corned Beef Hash video 👍 We are hoping to do more of these during lockdown 🙂
Great video full of really useful info for a newbie! On to part 2!
Thanks for watching Viv 👍🙂
Excellent tips!
Hi Ken and Carol thanks for sharing a lot of useful tips. Its suprising how much you can manage without if you dont have it with you. Stay safe and look forward to your next Vlog
Keep it simple is our motto. Thanks for watching 👍🙂
After 100 wildcamps a great many couples would be contemplating 'changing' significant others. Your success is a credit to the both of you and a testament to your great relationship..
After 35 years of marriage we know each other pretty well by now 👍😁
@@LifeistooshortCK And hopefully you'll have many more to come.
Good video, an ever evolving camping system. Good luck and have fun on your drive. 🍷🍺👍🏼
Cheers Chris 👍☺️
Loved watching your trip around Ireland.. The reason there aren't bins provided here anymore is because the cost of having our bins emptied is very expensive and people were disposing of all their household rubbish in the litter bins provided so most councils got rid of them... Hopefully you'll come back here again and the Midlands all along the river Shannon is beautiful
We will certainly be back to see everything we missed. I do wish the Irish people were not being fleeced for the removal of their rubbish. Its time government reined in the private companies making a fortune out of what should be a public service provided at cost. I will get off my soap box now. 👍
thank you for sharing, many solutions we also discovered during camping with our T5 camper, so recognizable things you guys do, we love to see that
We're looking forward to see the next episode !!
Thanks for watching Rob 👍🙂
great tips for new campervaners thank you very much love your channel.
Thanks Jeff 👍🙂
Great video we don’t use our loo either, it’s funny I was obsessed about having a loo in the van until I actually bought one then realised how much hard work it was and as you say having to stay at campsites to empty it 👍🏻
We totally agree with you Tina 👍🙂
There are meny meny ways to empty toilet cassettes then jut camp sites believ me without any Danae to the areas could privately tell u we did i for yard by the way a grt little place to stay if you we get near Darlington a village called Hurworth Is grt the Workingmans club does overnight for £5 Raid th gate is the bus into Darlington ad all oval places are on us route ou agave toilet Also fresh water plus everything except showers Right o te river beautiful area
Very informative, knowing what to take on each trip is down to experience. Regards AJ
Thanks Alan ☺️
Interesting actual use upgrades and decluttering 👍❤️
Thank you so much for this reflection as you give me pause with similar components (while not right now to scrutinize their pros vs cons going forward) like the electrical cord, battery start, window covers, and a rubbish can (the toilet I need to keep but see your points). Very helpful. Thanks again.
Glad you found it useful 🙂
You are such nice people really cheers me up, and great videos.
Thanks. Its good to know the videos can cheer people up. 👍
Really useful info. Thank you both. Looking forward to the next one.
Cheers Chas 👍🙂
Enjoying your videos,we have learnt a lot from you both .We have got a bin that clips onto the headrest of the drivers seat facing the windscreen works really well when in situ just unclip it when we drive away .
That bin sounds like a good idea. It’s great to get tips from other van users 👍🙂
Some good tips there, we were just talking about a minimal setup for short day trips and possible over nighters.👍
Our set up just keeps getting less and less and we have not missed anything we have left behind yet. I suspect other things will be for the chop as well. 👍😁
Thats awful news and we hope to see you on the road in tbe new year
These are great videos, very useful 👍 thank you.
Cheers 👍🙂
Thanks Ken and Carol for this latest video. I found that very useful and interesting, as I do all your videos. Would hate to sound sad but itwas just like you were sitting with me in my sitting room . That shows how skilled you both are at producing great stuff. Take care and looking forward to the next one. Regards. Sandie
That doesn’t sound sad at all Sandie, it was lovely to join you in your sitting room 😊 Take care 👍🙂
Thanks for a very informative video.
Re your Ikea bin - spray it with Plastikote. I restored my sun discoloured HP plotter/printer with this and it brought it back to new condition.
Very easy to apply and very durable. :-)
That Plastikote spray looks good. Thanks for the tip, we might give that a go 👍😊
That’s a shame carol and ken just wish this covid was over stay safe both of you and look forward to when you are allowed to get out again
Thanks Collette 👍🙂
That was very interesting and informative. In the states camping is a huge business. We generally tent camp but aren’t as young and nimble as we used to be so your information is very helpful. With having to not travel as far lots of people are now camping. I’m thinking next year there will be a lot of used campers for sale! I’ll be ready! Thanks again Carol and Ken. You help me to escape the hard things for awhile. Take care and can’t wait for the next video! Mary
Thanks Mary. Hope you get to buy that camper and have many years of fun. Until then stay safe 🙂
Really enjoying your videos. Very helpful as im about to set off later today on my first week away in nearly finished van. Can see now ive got too much of some things and not enough of others. Lol
Glad you are finding the videos useful. Have a great week away 👍😀
Great suggestions guys. Its so true that we take too much stuff with us when we're travelling. Travel light is the key. I read a comment about having a q&a video, I too think that would be great
We will do that if people want it 👍
To reduce condensation.... fit some wind deflectors to your doors and leave the windows open a touch overnight. It helps no end.
Thanks Steve, we have started doing that now 👍🙂
Loved your explanation about the do's and how you changed the interior suggestions to fit your needs. However, I am not certain I would be able to sleep comfortably..I am a "roamer" when I sleep. I might start in one place and in one position but there is no promise I won't wake up somewhere else:)! From a reflection off of Carol's right shoulder, it looks like it be be a bit windy in Sussex today. Thanks again and if you have an urge, it might be a terrific photo project to put together your best Ireland photos. Stay wealthy!
Glad you enjoyed the review. The weather has been a lot brighter the last couple of days but getting colder! 🙂
I have totally black curtains that are on tracks around the cab and on the sliding doors. I also have one between the cab and rear like you. I thought about the loose black out blinds like you have, but it's finding somewhere to put them when not in use.
Totally agree Christian. We are going to try out the blackout curtain in the cab again soon. Maybe have a night out on our drive!
@@LifeistooshortCK I think for stealthy camping the one between the cab and rear is good.
Great insight to your new evolution .... we found that we are still moving things around after 2 years and still pack to much. Definitely with clothes but I know there is stuff I take I have yet to use at all
We learn something new every trip and there will always be something we take that is never used 😅
Great info guys. Hope this and the next vid are passed on to Sussex Campervans and other NV200 groups! Keep safe 😊
Just a thought regarding a bin, if you look on Ebay for 'pet food container 20L' there are some that are available in black and a choice of coloured lids or black lid.
Thanks for the tip Lyn ❤️
Minimalism is a science and art in its self lol Im dreading the weeks of downsize my house contents, to my Van Argghh , and I have a Big Rig ?? lol. A really great insight into seasoned Vanlifers adaptions and duel purpose x. I look forward to part 2 ATB to you both Stephen
Good luck with the downsizing. Thanks for watching 👍🙂
Quite surprised that on the 3 van reviews you haven't shown the actual usage of the van ie cooking setting up the beds etc etc - that is what's needed for a proper review.
Non the less excellent videos. I am looking at retiring soon and just want to travel all over this country and maybe Europe too - as u say 'Life's too short'
Cheers
Fair comment. Its time for a new review showing everything and how we currently use it. 👍
Just checking you have also seen our 2 part review th-cam.com/video/F2Rul2inJFA/w-d-xo.html
and there is a separate video on the rock n roll bed th-cam.com/video/2Y0fYwm8GCw/w-d-xo.html
@@LifeistooshortCK cheers had as
seen the first link but the bed one was what I wanted to see cheers
Brabantia do a recycling bin which is black. I have it and it looks very similar in size and shape to your IKEA bin. It is the 12 L one. 👍
It’s actually marketed as dark grey but I think it looks black!
Is it the Brabantia sort & go bin? That does look interesting. Thanks for the tip 👍
@@LifeistooshortCK
Yes, that’s the one. 👍
Have you talked about levelling the van?
Hi David I don’t think we’ve actually done a video on levelling the van although occasionally we have mentioned using ramps.
To be honest our van is so small that I can just sense when it is level without having to use any sort of spirit level or other device. Carol has trouble doing this and I’m just wondering whether it’s my experience as a motorcycle rider that’s giving me that sense of balance. I have download ed an app that I will try next time we’re out in it. If it’s any good I’ll probably show it.
Hi Ken and Carol, I am learning so much from your videos, thank you. Can you tell me how you fasten your blackout curtain between the front seats and back of the van please. Also how do the magnets work on glass? Thanks, Michelle
Good to hear they are useful Michelle. The blackout curtain is sewn around a broom handle that rests in the slots for the roof bed. It can just be rolled up when not needed and stuffed between the pole and the roof. It works really well and is quick to put up and down. When the roof is up we roll it around the pole and put it on the shelf at the front. The magnets are actually gripping to the metal under the plastic edging around where they cut them out. It just looks like its clinging to glass but its not 😏👍
@@LifeistooshortCK Love the broom handle idea, Im going to try that as the black out stick ons take up too much room, as you mentioned. Very clever use of magnets too. Thanks
Have so enjoyed your videos (we had planned to come over from the US for our 20th anniversary, we'd gotten married in Scotland) but alas, nature had other ideas. You've been a lovely vicarious trip for us. We're shooting for autumn 2021, hopefully. Thanks again ~
Glad you are enjoying our videos. Sorry to hear your travel plans were cancelled, fingers crossed for autumn next year 🤞🙂
Cool
This might be the last time I commented because I had stroke, the right side is not feeling and trying hard to recover. all the best from me . Until I m recover
Very sorry to hear this news. Sending love and best wishes for your recovery. ❤️
Very useful tips based on real life experience.
We are just starting out in a Peugeot Partner Tepee microcamper with an Amdro Boot Jump interior, having been inspired to get it based on your North Wales Vlogs.
Can you tell me exactly what levelling ramps you use, please?
They are Kampa levelling ramps that we bought about four years ago for the caravan. Have fun in your microcamper 👍😀
good update
Cheers Lee 👍🙂
Great video and ways that you have changed things in the little red camper as you have went along on your travels sorry to here about the lockdown but I am not getting into a rant about the rights and wrongs of that as my blood pressure will start to rise so many mixed messages. I don’t know what your neighbours are going to say about you and Carol sleeping out in your driveway they might think you have caught some other virus lol great ideas thanks for sharing take care and look after yourselves cheers . Rodney
Thanks Rod. We will let you know how we get on with the driveway sleepover 😂👍
@@LifeistooshortCK cheers
You folks are too polite when it comes to disposing of your trash in Ireland. I would seriously challenge anyone confronting me disposing my rubbish in a rubbish bin.
The bloke who challenged Carol had just called the police on another motorhome and blow me down they turned out. It was Carol who he challenged as she is always polite. I am a different kettle of fish and give as good as I get. 😏👍
Wouldn't it be better to put your gravy granules, and herbs and spices, into plastic, sealable bags?
Also roadside assistance - are there companies that cover campers - I want to convert a Transit - what happens if I need to be towed?
We could but they are not as convenient to use as the jars and gravy granule tub.
We are just covered by Nissan at the moment. Its a full blown recovery that is free with the vehicle. There are plenty of policies available though. This is not our home so if it was disabled it would only be inconvenient. If your going full time you need a contingency fund.
great info wonder what your average daily mileage is when touring
We aim not to drive for any more than 2 hours per day as otherwise I start to feel tired. For us about 50 miles per day except when we had to high tail it out of Spain due to Covid.
Excellent tips here, thank you. I have a question though, how do you fit the stealth camp curtain? You say you just drop it. Did you have it fitted or is it a temporary arrangement.
Hi Tina. I cut a broom handle long enough to rest in the channel of our pop top roof. The blackout curtain we got from B&M and sewed a pocket for the handle to slide through. It keeps it from sagging, is very durable at the curtain can easily be removed for washing. When not needed it gets stored in the roof when the pop top is up or propped in the drivers seat area if down.
do u have wash downs in the sink in your red camper.
enjoy video
stay safe
Sorry Moira, what do you mean by wash downs?
@@LifeistooshortCK
do you have a shower 🚿
if not a wash down means
a strip wash in your sink
with a wash cloth.
@@moirabardin9030 ah yes, we heat some water in the saucepan and have a strip wash with a wash cloth. We have a battery operated shower which we have used to wash hair and would love to try as an outdoor shower when we have some hot weather and a secluded spot 😊
Why not use your table insite the van?
We prefer to have more space inside the van. We will be talking about this in part two of “what has changed?”
Love your travel vlogs. Just a thought but if you earn money from your travel vlogs then you are working. You are allowed out to work and to stay overnight for work. Maybe you can keep on vlogging. Phil.
Hi Phil. That has occurred to us and yes we make a small amount of money from advertising. Having said that I think we would really need to register it as a business so that there was some legitimacy to the claim if we were to be stopped. On the other hand though we also need to take into consideration the local communities response to seeing us wild camping and the anger that might create. During the last lockdown a number of full timers had quite a few problems and threats. We were out for a walk today in our local town and I have to say I detected a totally different attitude and feeling to this 2nd lockdown. People seemed very relaxed and we noticed that more businesses have clearly been identified as essential e.g. Robert Dyas. It will be interesting to see how it pans out going forward.
@@LifeistooshortCK Point taken. I am really looking forward to your next adventure as i'm sure you are. Really looking forward to your next Spanish trip. Good luck to you both and stay safe.
I have been sorely tempted to just get on the Ferry and go back to Spain. There are a few vloggers there at the moment and they are not experiencing any issues so far 👍
@@LifeistooshortCK Would love to see you both in Spain in these difficult times. It would lift our spirits. However, think of yourselves and stay safe. Phil.
Why on Earth don't you want people to know you're in your van when you're wild camping. I would want people to know I'm in there so they don't try and break in
There are places we park that if we show we are in the van we could get asked to move by local residents. Other places we don’t care who sees us. As for someone breaking in I would just deal with that if it happened but the chances of that are incredibly low as we are careful about where we park.