24hrs Overnight in Tiny Folding Caravan (not what I expected)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 พ.ค. 2023
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Join me on my camping adventure in a vintage 1986 French folding caravan! In this video, I take you along for the ride as I experience the joys and challenges of camping in a retro caravan for the very first time.
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I can confirm, no folding caravans were hurt in the process of making this video 😂😂
Will, you can send your coat back to rab and they will fix a rip or hole for just £20, doesnt take long either! My wife did the same and they just sow a small panel in, looks like it's supposed to be there
Do you like the idea of sleeping on a former sleeper carriage at a railway station at the wensleydale railway
@Dick Izzinyagreat idea
How about the micro camper built on a Citroen C15 van?!
Aspley heath.
Camped there a few times
Thanks will for featuring my little folding camper.
Glad I striped it back to basics for you!!
Really fun video 😊
The pleasure is all mine Mary. It was so great to meet you! ❤
It is a beautiful camper ❤
Thanks for allowing Will to use your folding caravan - I’m sure all of Will’s subscribers are grateful to you too! It’s a great novelty and great fun to see!❤
You have a great caravan there. I don't understand why they don't make folding caravans anymore. With modern composite materials, they would far easier to put up too. A suggestion for you, those 'cotter pins' are fine of course, but difficult to use. You may find 'lynch pins' easier. They are often found on trailers, but especially on (older) tractors to hold implements on, so they are tried and tested.
Hi Mary I noticed that your van has a 4.5kg Calor Gas cylinder. Do you realize that Calor Gas have discontinue this sized cylinder.
Being my age, hearing 1986 being vintage is hard to grasp, but still a laugh at what we had back then😅
I struggle also getting my head around the 70s and 80s being vintage😳
Thanks for watching 😁
What i have heard and read vintage in motors means 30 years and older. So actually a vehicle built in 1993 would turn vintage this year, born in 1978, so yeah i do feel old sometimes
Technically ‘vintage’ just means it’s from a certain year. (ie. 2023 vintage.) I was born in 1954 but I fear you must have been born at least ten years earlier! In any case, your definition of the word ‘vintage’ is delusional. I send you my best wishes.
I'm a nineties kid, and oh boy it's starting. Stuff i had as a kid is definitely vintage. Time is weird.
Saw some very modern looking cars in a vintage car parade last month.
your next challenge ... horse drawn gyspy caravan ..😁😄😃🤣🤣🤣
😂
Can you imagine 😂😂
@@WillsWhereabouts thought you would be up for a challenge, its normally only 1 horse, a bit of hay , a few oats... are u man or mouse ..... dont forget a shovel to clean up after the horse. haha
Great idea! Immediately thought of Mr Toad from Wind in the Willows. You gave got to do it! “Will in the Willows” 😂
Good idea
I'm never going to ask you to help me build a flat pack piece of furniture after watching this😂😂😂.
Great entertainment as always 👍
😂😂😂 I wouldn’t recommend it
Oh Will & Ben.... LOL...completely. Not least leaving the clips inside the van. Crying with laughter. What a set up. A real insight into the past in every sense. The Jag was the perfect match. Big thank you to Mary too. The channel is superb!
Glad you enjoyed it. They do fit well together don’t they!
Love it . Your so funny
You are so right Will! Your channel is all the better for having moved on from stealth camping and cooking food! You now have a real purpose to your channel and you seem to be happier as a result of it! Well done mate….keep doing what you are doing!
Cheers mate, glad you’re enjoying the new direction 🙏
Exactly! Far too many out there doing the usual, often boring stealth/cook vids.
Will,what an absolute genius coming up with this series. Best thing on TH-cam at the moment, we do hope no one tries to copy you. Can't wait for the next episode 😂😂
So glad you like it!
LOL 😂
But what a brilliant mod job for 50 years ago. Absolutely loved it! Thanks Mary and Grandpa 😉
Back in the 70s, we had a small folding camper made by Apache. The top cranked up, and then you pulled the front and rear bunks out, and raised the tent support bars, and done. It was the size of the one seen here, when folded up, but with the bunks deployed, it slept 6, comfortably. Oh, yeah, never forget to lower the support legs. LOL Thanks for the video.
Will, this is the first video of yours that I've watched. I live in The States. Over here we have several companies that build "A frame" solid walled folding campers (caravans). You and your viewers might enjoy a Canadian camper's TH-cam channel. His channel's title is "Slim Potatohead". Slim owned a used Aliner folding camper for 4 or 5 years. He made numerous videos both of his travels and modifications he made to it.
Slim finally decided to get a different caravan due to the Aliner's age. He now has a small fiberglass cube type of camper.
Slim travels throughout Canada and the U.S. He usually "boondocks" (self-contained/off grid, no external electrical power) in state/provincial or national parks.
Slim is a born tinkerer; customizing and improving his camper.
I'm subscribing to your interesting channel. I hope i haven't inadvertently confused or insulted you or your followers with my "American" English. Mr Churchill observed that the Americans and the British were "Two peoples separated by a common language."😱😁
I enjoyed the video Will, but just a reminder the registration number you have on the back of the caravan is meant to match the car!!😂👍
What an adorable little camper😊
I used to live in Faymoreau, Vendee in France. One of my neighbours has had a pop-up caravan just like this, since he was in his 20's, he is in his 60's now and on a summers night or two he sleeps in it -he will never part with it- very unique experience indeed
that's a genius design
Lol! You certainly make a meal out of what is quite simple to set up if you know Esterels. They are great caravans .Very entertaining video!
Came across this video by chance, it reminds me so much of a folding caravan my dad made in the late 60’s/early 70’s. Only difference, ours had a plastic roof - could be argued it was a tent if the rate was cheaper for tents or the site as tents only.
I had a folding caravan in Australia, a bit bigger with a permanent double bed and a sitting/eating area that converted to another double bed. The previous owner only ever stayed in caravan parks, so he took out the gas and had a microwave and a single induction cooking plate. I added those Chinese disposable bottle gas burners, one for pots and a wok, and deep dish one for steaks and the like, or casseroles. They make a metal box for the single burners so that you can bake or do very small roasts. I also carried an antique Dutch oven and an enamel pot if we were going bush and having a campfire. It only weighed 800 kg so well within the towing capacity of many modern smaller cars.
This was so cool to watch! Now I want a folding Setup😊
This was better than one of those carry on films. I've never laughed so much. Brilliant
This is a very peculiar (time) travel setup. More of these, please.👍
Loving these new videos, something I’d like to see maybe is a q&a withe owners and why they chose this vehicle, where they have been etc, best and worst bits things like this, but only if they are comfortable doing so I guess, but it’s so good seeing other types of vehicles ❤️💙
I’ve actually got a video coming out on Thursday with Mary the owner, so keep an eye out for that 😊
What a nice cute caravan 😅
• watching from Melaka, Malaysia 🇲🇾🌺
I used to spend the summer vacations with my dad and brother camping in a caravan like that (not that old, prolly late 90s but same brand). This Video revived a lot of beatiful memories, thanks for that :)
Omg this video was hysterical. Just loved it. Felt sorry for you too, trying to get to the keys but it was so funny. Thought you were very clever putting it together and loved listening to your friend giggling away whilst filming you. Hope you get a better van next time! Lol . Xxx🤞🤞💜💜
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed my cock up! 😂
Ah a great old giggle. I laughed so much. Ben had a good all laugh at the whole pack up scene. A great little camper.
Yep, he found it hilarious 😂
@WillsWhereabouts well done lads,greT video
LOL i remember when i was about 8 or 9 and a family member had one and it collapsed during the night, it rained and they got so wet while we were all cosy in our caravan .brought back childhood memories .
Oh god what a nightmare 😂😅
Naughty boy not changing the number plate 🎉
Also, do you need towing mirrors if you're towing a folding caravan? I presume the Jag doesnt' have a great view over the top of the folded caravan, so needs to be able to see around the side.
First time here, 65 living in my 30 ft, sleeps 9......Dec 2005 build Coachman Camper, my truck is a January 2005 build. They belong together.😊. Hilarious vlog. Being born in Warrington England....was a pleasant view. Thank you
Fantastic 🎉😂 folding/pop up love it !!!
Cheers!
Watching this made me think of a trailmanor camper. It’s a folding camper with a shower and tub and toilet. It is a hard side camper and I think it’s easier to set up.
Hi Will, love the Jag by the way, that mini trailer caravan would be ignoring setting it up in the rain, but it is sweet and cosy inside, it keeps you dry, which is a bonus, great video Will, thank you xxxx
Thanks for the support! 🤙
Will your videos are helping me through a rough time, hope you continue to make these mate keep it up
You are too funny. I get such a kick out of your reactions to things. Keep it up. I think you have found (for now) an excellent series. Way to go!1
Glad you’re enjoying the new series as much as I’m enjoying making it!
A few years ago i had an estelle was bigger than this one but all works the same had a wardrobe and 2 doubles inside with the kitchen unit. Was bloody brilliant so easy to tow. Great video mate take care
Sounds brilliant! Thanks mate
Perfect to top off my Sunday. Thanks!
Thanks for watching 😁
Loving this series 😍 ❤ ....very entertaining 😅...Let's see you set up a proper campsite 🏕 Tent! 🤗
I remember back in the day 7 of us used to go camping in a folding trailer tent and it was brilliant, watching you putting that caravan up was comedy gold!!! I love these videos mate. ❤
Glad you like it! 🤙
Glad you like it! 🤙
I had one and it was brilliant, complete with underfloor heating as well. I towed it to weekend classic car shows behind our MGB Roadster.
Excellent setup Will! You get to sleep comfy AND cruise in style in a Jag!
Brilliant as always Will. Have you ever considered doing more static camping like log cabins, tree houses or even better haunted houses. :)
Not something I’ve thought about actually, especially not haunted houses 😂 but who knows!
Oh I like the idea with haunted houses, I have one candidate, but it's in south west Norway. Apparently it's a real freak out (not tried myself, no thanks).
Absolutely love your grandad’s Jag. It’s perfect. Another great video. You are so funny. ❤️ from NY and southern Ontario
I really liked my old folding caravan, nice and speedy on the motorway!
Thanks so much.😊
All the inconvenience of towing a caravan *with* all the inconvenience of setting up a large tent. I won't say "brings back good memoriees", but "memories" certainly.
Gorgeous thing, though!
💖🌟 Many Merci for the great vibes Señor !!
We have a Gobur folding caravan which is VERY similar. They are great! we love ours. So easy to tow and quick to put up.
Glad you’re enjoying your set up!
Aww... he's adorable!
I always like looking at caravans (called travel trailers in the U.S.) in the U.K. and Europe. In the U.S. we have popup campers that are glorified tents. That camper is ingenious , but pain in the butt to out up.
Another entertaining video ! Great laugh and loved the Jag too ! Love all your trips !!! Be safe in your travels !
Absolutely loved this video will im really enjoying the new video series so many unique campers looking forward to the next one 👍
There certainly are a lot out there to try! Thanks mate
One word Will, Hilarious ! 😂😂, got to be the funniest of this new series.
😂😂 glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for sharing the video
I don't know about the Esterrele.,however the cassita is relatively easy to erect etc.
When towing compared to a caravan of similar weight the ease of towing was very much noticeable!
What a wild set up ! Thanks for sharing sir !
Thanks for watching!
Always nice to see home in a youtube video, Bedfordshire born and proud 💪
I’m from the USA and we used to own a 1969 Colman pop up camper! I wish I had a picture of it! It was also a pain to put up!
wow that Jag is beautiful!!!!
Yeeeeessss!!! I love it. Do Heaps of vintage cute tiny vans!!! Ive always wanted one. I would LOVE to see inside them. There was this one from the 1950s... a folding van, called the Propert folding van. I would LOVE to see that one.
21:46 Thought this was a well formatted outro, nice to hear the message and get a final shot of the unique vehicle and "lodging". Would love to see that wrap up and shot in your future vids in this new series. Great stuff!
Thanks for the feedback, glad you like it 😊
I like this camper trailer.I just hope it can protect you from high winds bc it that thing collapses I'm done.
You are a riot. Great comedic content! Loving your adventures and misadventures
We're got a 1990 Esterel "Top Volume" that has a sink, fridge, gas heating, Gas hob, Rock & Roll bed, all factory fitted. These little caravans are brilliant, pity this one isn't complete, you didn't get to see the whole potential of the kit.
Thanks Will..another good one 👍
Thanks 😊
Excellent video and a BIG SHOUTOUT to Mrs MARY THISWEEK for the loan of the camper.
Love those folding caravans. I owned one.
Oh this brought back memories of every caravan trip we ever did with my parents 🤣 and we didn't even have a folding one! Something was always in the wrong place, not working, broken and on the rare occasions everything was in order my dear mother was worrying about the gas! And yet, I still camp 🤔
The stresses are worth it for the experience!
Your videos really put a laugh on my face everytime, not matter what the outcome of the video is, you're just a comedic character!
Cheers mate 😁
Brilliant video, very entertaining as always! Very well put together too.
Love the old westys absolutely beautiful
Best holidays ever spent in an Esterel. It needs two for the quickest unfold and close.
Birdy
Was very impressed indeed - with the JAG ‼️‼️💯💯💯
just super, have always loved Jags - E-Type being my first love 💚💚💚
Didn't think much of the camper but was fun to watch .... 😀😀
Haha glad you enjoyed it 😊
The videos recently are brilliant just can't wait for you to post keep it up 🙏
Thank you!
I love the Jag. I love old cars!! Just found your channel. You crack me up!!
Okkkkkkkkaaaaayyyy!!! Since you had a rough start, I decided to subscribe to your channel. Such a fun video and a very different camper.
I love it!! 😍
I was chuckling all the way through this vid - thank you for the laughs Will & cameraman 😂
Glad you like it! 🤙
Nice one Wilburforce, loving the new videos Daddio, good to see you enjoying yourself and creating new content. Take care Papa Shango!
Thanks for the good laugh at the end!
Best one yet. Really enjoyed it. Comedy value amazing.
Glad you like it! 🤙
So much fun will you still got it the ability to make people laugh keep it up
Cheers mate!
Top top I learnt from a friend with a caravan, take a cordless drill with a socket attachment to put those levelling legs down and up real quick!
I like it, thanks!
Will, i haven't laughed so much in ages. Thanks. Nice that you have Ben to keep you company too.😉👍
Thanks mate!
We had one of those folding caravans it was a dream to set up
Oh my days, the flat pack camper on wheels. Love it…❤
It’s brilliant isn’t it!
Loved this.😊
We call those tent trailers. I miss mine. We had a 1978 Otto. It was awesome.
Will that Jag is absolute beautiful!!! 😍😍😍😍 My favourite one so far!!
She sure is a beauty! Glad you enjoyed the video 😊
Too hilarious!😂 It's such a cute little set up!
I’ve just come across your channel. I’ve been very unwell and I’m still trying to recover and by pure chance I discovered this video. I’m so glad I did as you made me giggle and laugh especially when at the end you were trying to close the camper. As someone who used to caravan and also camped it certainly took me back. Thanks for making me laugh at your antics and being autistic that’s not always easy to do. Subscribed xx
If you are going to be using many caravans in the future a good battery powered drill, and the right bit makes putting the legs down a lot easier.
Yes mate. What a set up. Retro feel with princess vibes😂👌 loved that.
Highly recommend the princess vibe
Haha, great vid. I have, erm, a few of these caravans. Try putting them up with the gas struts not working. Actually, when it’s all working ok it’s not to bad to put up single handedly. Love the design - it’s so easy to tow vs a normal caravan. Love them :)
Another cracking video - made us laugh - Cest tres Bon - have a wonderful week, all the best, David & Rachel 👍
Merci beaucoup! Glad you liked it
You did the right move showing others camping rigs , gotta keep the content fresh and i agree on boring same old videos , cant just show the same rig in different spots , that will get old fast , but watching you set up others campers is fun to watch and amusing when things go wrong , this was my first time here and look forwward to seeing more of your videos , great job 👍👍
Well done, Will. I must say when you were trying to use the hob, i was going "he's going to blow himself up" LOL.
I’m sure you weren’t the only one thinking that 😂
This is fantastic
Foxes shagging 😂 had me in stitches… I could just imagine it!
Glad someone’s getting some!
What a classic.
Another great one.
Had a 1985 xj12 vanden plas..great cars