Essential Camper Van Accessories PT2 - VW T6 Pop Top
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ต.ค. 2020
- The long awaited part 2 of the camper van essentials we use every time we use the van.
Stay awesome...
Links to most of the products in the video
Headrest Hooks
www.amazon.co.uk/Storage-Hook...
OBD2 Reader
www.amazon.co.uk/Supper-Bluet...
OBD 2 Reader App
play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Similar Dash cam to the one I have
www.amazon.co.uk/Rotating-Das...
Porta Potty
www.amazon.co.uk/Osculati-Por...
Porta Potty seat cover
www.amazon.co.uk/KFoam-es-Pot...
Tracker
www.amazon.co.uk/TKSTAR-TK905...
Motion sensor alarm (mine is old but here is a very similar product)
www.amazon.co.uk/1byone-Wirel...
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One of the best videos for Vanlife - some great products now added to my list for my Vanlife that starts next year… thanks
Brilliant, really informative for us newbies. Thanks for taking the time to give some insight.
Just getting started I’m building my own out of a 15 seater transit ,, can’t wait, your videos are ace and help no end to get ready to go 🙏
Well I’m getting some of these.
Great video.
I watched one of your earlier ones, and you recommended some lights that you can fit in side the cupboards. They have been the Best thing I have bought for my van. So thanks for that.
There brill I can see inside my cupboards in the dark. On auto they work brill.
Thanks
Congratulations. Great video and excellent presentation skills with wit and wisdom. I bought a Bilbo’s VW but still found the need to buy extra ‘essential’ bits and bobs. All great fun.
Always look forward to your videos, you're a natural, keep up the great work m8
Your vids have been so helpful for us as VW van Newbies, keep them coming !!!!! THANX
This is brilliant (as is PT1), and really helpful for when I get my van. I've just created a big shopping list on Amazon!!
Hi just starting out with our first camper van. Loving your videos and ordered the hooks, porta potty and the motion sensor
Another great video. Really enjoy your vlogs. We have a VW T5 Campervan, love it. Stay safe my friend. Lisa & Phil👍🏻
Great videos pal really helpful. Just got our van 2 weeks ago so got camera and a few other things, you have mentioned. Keep up the good work 👏
Good to know. Going to be getting my first ever camper shortly!
Ah how exciting.... I bet you are counting down the days!!!
Great video, very informative and helpful for a couple with new self built T6.We"ve subscribed!
Another awesome video! Some great useful bits to invest in. Purchasing my first camper in the new year so starting to stock up on the essentials 👍🏼
I bet the new year cant come quick enough can it.. ! Always good to stock up on essentials too.. Stay safe...
Fabulous video again. Even though I have a Transit campervan it is still good to watch your adventures, especially as I live fairly close to you.
Great lots of super ideas buddy cheers...
Boss upload! Thanks fella, your recommendations are much appreciated 👍🏼 (Germany)
Packing cubes are essential. We did 2 weeks away in the camper last year and it was so much easier than having a suitcase each
Awesome advice thank you
Thanks for this guys! Just entering VanLife ourselves
You'll love it, love seeing you updates on Insta :)
Great vlog really useful, those pans look good, and will look into getting a tracker.
Cheers matey, I think its a Yale but I bought it aaaaggges ago 🤣 and the branding is no longer showing
My lists have got bigger now 😃 love the ridge monkey and extra curtains idea 👍
Thank you for your videos. We are seasoned Vw campers and still learning and have learned loads. I love the honest approach to your videos. We hope to randomly meet one day 🤙🏻
Ah thanks mate, that means a lot. Always learning, so much stuff I have yet to learn too and when I do ill post a video of it! Happy adventures! :) 🤙
To help stop the canvas from ballooning out when dropping the pop-top always open the van door for the air pressure to equalise .
100% bud, great advice...
Great items by the way! The OBD2 reader is only 8 quid save Dan tje basket for latter 😉
New fan of your channel! Great idea with the curtain pole, definitely doing that! Keep up the good work 🤙🏼
Cheers Colin.... by the way, great name :) 🤙
Cracking video!
Loving the videos , so keep them coming. We have T6 conversion for couple of years now but gong to steal some ideas from you 😀
Ah thank you... Just finishing off our latest vid and will be uploading it tomorrow :)
Great fellow cracking vid
Great video...
Hello. I’m a new subscriber. Really enjoyed this video. I’ve got the hooks and dash cam on my list already. Thank you👍🏼
Awesome mate, welcome aboard!!
Nice! Just placed an order for our camper & have learnt lots from your vids. Would love to see a vid about how you did your leather roof and VW light.
Hiya Chris, glad you have learned lots from my vids. I had the leather roof and VW badge fitted at the same time as the pop top by the company that fitted the pop top (it was an option)
Just come across your channel and subscribed. Thumbs up Yorkshire lad from a Yorkshire lad. Ps not heard (ur div) for ages.
Really enjoy your videos. Keep them coming. I’m in Australia and have order a new T6.1 to be converted, but it won’t be here until June 2021. I keep torturing myself by watching g camper-van videos with no camper-van. Thanks for the future tips!
How ace that we have you watching our little adventures in the UK all the way at the other side of the planet. Olivia's mind = blown!!
Enjoy the build up to getting your van, you'll love it. Use the time you have npw to find some great "go back to" spots for when you do get your van.
I'm excited for you!!!
@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures Cheers mate. I’m so excited about getting the van. Lot’s of awesome places to go in Australia. Just worried there might be a delay to van shipment as COVID seems to be taking off again in Europe.
Fingers crossed.
Top man 👌
I have the Campingaz 907 too and was concerned about running out. I purchased the tiny 901 as a backup as it takes up less space.
We use packing cubes( Lidl do them or Amazon) and you get so much in them if clothes rolled,we keep ours under our passenger seat and we also got hand grips that are great to support me get in and out of campervan as I’m small 😂also we use silicon squeegees for shampoo etc as great size and saves you full size bottles..hope this helps
Great advice thank you so much
Great channel. Very interesting to watch as I’m a “Jump on the bandwagon” to the VW scene. It would be good to know where you get those toilet covers from to double it up as a seat. My searching is fruitless just coming up with commodes!
You could put a bin liner over Toilet before you put cover on to keep cover clean and fresh
Great video, new to your channel and have subscribed as we think we can learn a lot from you. We it would be really helpful if we could see each of your suggestions in situ such as the bungee rope when lowering the top.
Good video.the only thing i would improve is using a couple of tea towels to silence the pots.This way you can carry your teatowels and pots in one place.Never search for your tea towels again because youll know they are seperating the pots.
yup, that's what we do too
Nice video, some excellent suggestions, I'm off to visit ebay 😀
🤣🤣🤣
Going to end up spending more now 😁
Love the Ridge Monkey. Seems to do (cook) everything and non stick surface is top notch and normally just a wipe with a cloth to clean. Highly recommended.
Thanks for info for newbies. Found the links eventually. Any link for pans?
Great video thanks. Do you have a link to the exact model of Boden mug please?
Ridge monkey brill , use in Australia kayaking camping one handle broke one side hinge broke (my fault) still going strong
Just discovered your channel. Lots of cracking tips, ideas and info for someone who has just bought their first t6 vw campervan. Would love to know more about the drawer under your seat? Is it a rock n roll bed you have and do you have a video on the install of van?
Hiya bud, thank you.
So basically, before I started my TH-cam channel I built the van and I wish I had done a van build video. I'll probably do another van so watch this space.
I just forgot to video the drawer build (still quite new to this TH-cam stuff 🤣🤣)
Yes its a rock and roll bed M1 tested, the latest video I have uploaded shows me setting the bed up too ;).
So picked the camper up today, so far all our Pre purchased items fit, we were worried all the stuff wouldn’t fit. Now we’ve had the chance to get it home and pop the top, we would like to ask what you made your elasticated pop top strap out of. A very clever idea and looks like it will make shutting the top on your own so much easier!
Ah thats amazing, what a happy day it must have been for you guys. Im excited for you... it won't be long before you randomly check out of the window (morning and evening 😂)
The bungee makes a huge difference (also opening the sliding door when you close the pop top makes things easier too.
Here is where I bought the bungee www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07MTNTNQ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_dfzUFbZ91417H
That bungee strap is a great idea. Fitted mine today and it is a must have in my opinion. Thanks for the info.
Re pulling the pop top down just have a door open it stops it blowing out.
yay
Hi
Loving the vids
Can I ask , where did you get your pop top bed base from, it looks awesome
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Hey, thanks Chris.
The pop top bed and base was from C&H pop tops in Huddersfield! They have mixed reviews online but I had a great service from them! ;)
Hi was you on radio last week as your voice sounded familiar great video love you honest views. 👍
Sadly not bud, I haven't been on the radio since my music days...
Thanks for your comment though, it means a lot!
Stay safe
Nice vid, so many useful things to copy! 😉. Bought the tefal pans after your Hawkshead video, went next level though as we found some purple ones on ebay! 👌🏻 💜 Can I ask how long your bungie cord is for your pop top? Cheers
Thats ace... glad to be of assistance.
The bungee cord comes in one length I think. If in doubt buy the longest one and cut it down. I did have to pull the cord and stretch it before tieing it off so that the pressure pulls in the canvas properly
Also purple pans.... Epic!!!
Great videos for a camper noob like myself, subscribed. Can I ask where you got the blackout curtains? Thanks!
Ah, I should have read through the comments :) Located the info, ta
Ey up David, sorry for the late response, some comments get lost and I miss them :( glad you got it sorted in the end...
Great video pal I can’t find links for your recommendations
Hiya buddy, they are in the description if there is a link available bud
Good day, you can rehang your fridge door to open the other way, it would be easier to use. What is the name of the ‘generator’ you use please. Great vlog. Cheers AJ
Awesome advice thanks so much.... it would make a massive difference
Great vid 👍 il be ordering a few things after watching this. Where did you get the blackout curtain from? Thanks
Awesome mate, thanks...
The curtain was just an amazon purchase, I just searched for black out curtains and the size (nearest) to the gap i have in my van :)
@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures thanks 👍
Brilliant video m8 where did you get the curtain pole for the front of the van just what we need cheers 🍻 👍
Hiya, thank you! 🍺 🤙
I got the curtain rail here
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01LX0JSNK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_A53DQNHDK8GWSBAEQP60
@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures cheers 🍻 m8 thank you we definitely getting 1
This was a fun video... when talking about your thetford I think you said toilet maybe 50 times... I’ve only ever driven through thetford... but with the exception of the forest, your not far off 😂
🤣🤣🤣 I tend to waffle 🤣🤣🤣
Hi, can you give me the link for the Thetford loo cover with padding, cant seem to get it as you said, great informative vlogs as l'm new to the campervan world....many thanks
Hiya Gary, I got the seat cover from Amazon but sadly the seller i bought it from is no longer available. I was asked about this the other day and tried to look for a similar one but I can't. As soon as it comes up for sale again ill update the description bud....
Hi, we are VW camper van people and we are heading (sort of) your way to Bridlington this summer from the west coast of Canada. Any off-the-beaten track places we should be sure not to miss??? thanks for your shares!
Hey that's awesome, Bridlington centre is "interesting" at night 😂😂! But the south beach is lovely and a must visit place with your van is Fraisethorpe, you can pretty much park on the beach for the day (well, about 1ft off the beach).
Sewerby hall and gardens is lovely
Hornsea pottery is nice
Roseberry topping (a bit further north) is worth the walk
Not many off the beaten track areas on the east coast as it's quite a popular place...
Saltburn is gorgeous and there is a park up at the top of the hill near a pub ;)
Enjoy your stay and don't forget to visit the Yorkshire dales national park ;)
Just an “add on” to the tracker...don’t forget to put what3words on your phone....could be handy.
Hi Colin, a very informal video mate as always.
Is this the OBD reader that you purchased pal?
Hiya buddy, I don't think TH-cam shows links in the comments... Could you message me on Facebook or insta bud
I mate great video just ordered the traking device what sim card are you using was was thinking about what company to go with
I'm using Giff Gaff on an automatic monthly payment (pay as you go) and what I don't spend goes towards another phone, seems like the best option. Works well and had no issue with it so far bud!
@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures
Thanks mate really appreciated
Hi matey,
Where did you get you dub stickers you have on the side windows and living your vids 👍
Hey buddy, you get them from joining the group dubbed out matey ;)
Just found this channel and I love it. Such fun to watch. I pick up my 2015 T6 soon and can`t wait. My question is....which size Bodum travel mug do you use? Ta.
Ah cheers mate, that's awesome! I'll be honest, I didn't know bodem made different sized cups 🤣🤣🤣
Oh maybe they don't then haha
I'll check them out, cheers.
@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures Do you have a link for the curtain rail matey?
Here you go mate www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FVH0WN2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_Y24H38AC9JV3FBYA9K0E?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures Mate you`re a star, thank you very much :)
Please can you send me the exact information/details of the bodum coffee mugs and where you got them from as I’m having trouble finding the right size to fit in the dash board cup holder of my T6 many thanks Barry. Oh by the way great videos 😀😀😀
Hiya buddy, thanks so much. The cup i have is here www.very.co.uk/bodum-350ml-vacuum-travel-mug/1600537409.prd?sku=sku23070339&cm_mmc=google-_-PLA+-+Generic-_-Home+%26+Furniture+-+Homeware+-+Drinkware-_-PRODUCT_GROUP_p46051533552_&Generic_Home+%26+Furniture+-+Homeware+-+Drinkware&PRODUCT_GROUP&campaigntype=shopping&gclid=CjwKCAiAxKv_BRBdEiwAyd40N6VnaTyTbX7zR_eW89clKLemc-Nau79J2NPrR7ti8XeV0SabnpdNDRoCsH4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Hi many thanks for the coffee mug link I have just ordered two one for the boss and one for. myself 👍😀
Hi Colin, just wanted to ask you what the little electric heater is that you use! I know I saw it in one of your videos but can’t find the video with the details! Wondered if you could tell me where you got it? Many thanks in advance
Alright mate, great video, do you have a link to the curtain pole thing you bought?
Hiya buddy, its here www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006J23MHQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MR1LFbSZXHXY5 make sure you get the right length for your van (there is a menu to choose when purchasing)
Yorkshire Pop Top Adventures I eventually bought one and use a coloured blanket that matches my vans upholstery, brilliant!
Close to conversion date now.... Do you find the black quilted headlining... Darkens the van when doors shut... Is it oppressive... I do like it and maybe with red stitching too
Yes and no, it does darken the van but it also makes it cosy too... in summer the doors and windows are open so letting in a lot of light... its totally subjective though, if I did another one I'd probably chose a lighter colour
@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures well white van is easy to pair neutral colours.... Harder with cherry red...
Hi love your camper, what is your roof lining?👍
Hiya, thank you. I think the company call it Bentley stitching...
Hi, question for you based on your experience. Would you recommend duvets and sheets for bedding or sleeping bags?
Hi Ian, I would say that sleeping bags are way more convenient for shorter vacations (we wouldn't cart the huge quilt out for a few nights away etc). However, if we go away for any length of time the duvet and sheets would come with us for that home from home feeling!
@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures Hi Ian, we use a duvet in or van we find it takes no more room then 2 single or 1 dbouble sleeping bags , but each to their own
Don't know if been asked but where did get your black out curtains ta
Where did you get the bungee material to actually go round you popped up also have you got a video which covers that just had one done myself but I am afraid that she keep pulling it up and down without having some sort of protection would you be able to put some sort of a video together to show how are you connected it all up
Hey buddy, it's from amazon. It's called a pop top bungee, it literally wraps around the canvas and ties at the back. Then, it pulls the canvas in when you put the pop top down. Also remember to have a window or door open when putting the pop top down ;)
where did you get the alarm from? sounds great
Hiya Tony, there is a link to it in the description buddy! ;)
Do you have the link for the cup please?
I'm new to van life, where do you keep your spare gas bottle. Does it not need to be kept in the gas locker. Or is the locker only for when the gas is in use. Cheers
Hiya matey, ideally it needs to be secured and with the cap on but we just keep it in the back wedged in. When camped up we take it out and leave it outside :)
Just wondering where you got the german flag badge and the stickers on the back door
Cheers
Hiya Liam, I got the badge and transporter letters from ebay, sadly the store i bought them from doesn't have them any more but I'm sure somebody else will sell them. ;)
I like the drawer idea, daft question, how did you design and fit it, is there a kit you used?
Hiya bud. I built it from scratch, batons and 4mm board plus some heavy duty runners. I'll try explain in more detail in my next video ;)
@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures cheers, be nice , look forward to it.
Hi, is the tracker still working well and have you installed it to the leisure battery rather than main van battery to prevent flattening it. ( my van isn’t my daily )
Hiya mate, the tracker is still working perfectly. The charge lasts about 30 days so I just charge it now and then when I am actually in the van. I used it the other day when the wife was picking me up, I knew where it was and when to be ready... Awesome bit of kit (even if it is a pain to set up 🤣)
@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures brilliant, thank you 👍🏼
Just noticed the mat in the back of the van on the floor where can I get that from would be ideal
Hey, it's from eBay, www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383358886027
Make sure you get the correct size for your van :)
@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures ahh top man thanks for that keep up the good work love the channel 🫶
Could you advise where you got your black out curtains from please?
Hiya, they are just from Amazon, I searched black out curtains and bought the size that best suited my van, they are a tad short but still stop people seeing in :)
How long does the electric blanket last running off beaudens
I have had it running for 3hrs (not needed to run it any longer) but I'll do a test to see how long it will go for
What are the pro cook mats called.
They are anti scratch mats by a company called Pro Cook - Here is a link for them bud
www.amazon.co.uk/ProCook-Felt-Anti-Scratch-Pan-Protectors/dp/B071GNTH65
Another question.....where did you get the curtains? I can`t find any with the same style top as yours. Ta.
Hey Steve, I got them from Kiravans matey ;)
@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures Cheers bud. Got some now 😁
What’s the wattage of your electric blanket 😊. John
Hi John, jts 70 Watts ;)
Another great video, no link for the Coffee Cups? If not what size are they. Thanks
Ooops sorry, here is the link - they are cheaper and always in TK Max though so I'd check there first..
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002ECY206/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lN9JFbHRH11EK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures Thanks 👍🏻
Who fitted you pop top... Like the diamond ceiling material..
Hiya, it was fitted by C&H Pop Tops in Huddersfield... They did a great job and in just one day too ;)
@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures do you know what the ceiling material is called.. Is it leatherette... Just got seat back hooks great idea... Thanks for speedy reply
@@linoleumbonypart385 Im not 100% sure, its definitely not leather though. I think they just called it Bentley Stitching at C&H ;)
@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures oh yes heard the word Bentley used before... Thanks
Have you a link to the bodens Colin please
Hiya mate, I bought it from TK Max bud so sadly i don't have a link for it :(
@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures OK thanks Colin
what happened to the Jovial Campers??
Its still going bud, we just uploaded a new video (Wetherlam) - Trying to organise another trip out at the moment... ;) Watch this space and also keep watching Pop Top Adventures space too haha
@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures ohh good, glad to know the dream team are still together :) I'll pop over and watch you both (I've been away for a while) :) atb mate
I cant for the life of me find the blackout curtains on Amazon - dont suppose you can take a look back thru yr amazon purchases and send the link? Ta
Hey matey, I got the curtains from Kiravans ;)
@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures The blackout curtains on the pole for behind the seats to separate the cab from the front of the van?
Ah I thought you meant the other curtains.... amzn.to/3cXMc8H here you go matey
@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures Cheers amigo. great videos BTW
What happened to you n ya pal's wildcamping videos bro? X
We have just uploaded a new vid (about 3 weeks ago) Wetherlam, still going strong and trying to organise another trip out ;)
We have started out vanlife build and we would appreciate it you checked us out!
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Enjoyable informative videos, but jeez you need to sort out your sound levels. Music intro was loud so turned volume down, then couldn't hear you so turned it up then music outro nearly blew the windows out the house.
Cost me a few quid too with some of your ideas.
Thanks
Haha sorry about that, it was one of my first videos, all rectified now though 70 videos since :)
Also sorry I made you spend loads of money 🤑🤑
Which ridge monkey do you have?
Hiya bud, its the XL :)
@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures thanks for replying that’s great get my van back next week, also where did you get your net pocket holder things….love the bids by the way keep them coming ❤️
Cheers buddy, that's really kind I got the nets from Mega Van Mats in Pudsey
too much talk, no timestamps...
Are you able to repost the link for the tracker please? The one is not working
Hey Anita,
Sadly I don't think you can get hold of this particular one anymore :(
@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures thank you for your reply is there specific things that i should out for when shopping for a tracker
No problems, I just searched for one that took a SIM card that I didn't have to pay an annual subscription to. Much cheaper if you're just paying £5 per month for a rolling PAYG - also an app of some sort that can be accessed anywhere (just in case you lose your phone)