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Caravan Escapades
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Registrace 28. 12. 2020
Caravan Escapades is an established You Tube Channel from James Brown & his family, based on his years of caverning experience. From going away as a 5 year old with his parents to now Caravaning with his own family.
The content has been developing as the channel grows but the aim is to feature reviews on caravanning travel, camp sites, tips & tricks, lessons learnt and even honest reviews on products that the Brown's have invested in along the way to enhance their Caravaning Escapades.
The content has been developing as the channel grows but the aim is to feature reviews on caravanning travel, camp sites, tips & tricks, lessons learnt and even honest reviews on products that the Brown's have invested in along the way to enhance their Caravaning Escapades.
Journey to the French Riviera: Documenting our journey south
Hello & Welcome back to Caravan Escapades and welcome to this Vlog. Our first in a series of vlogs documenting our journey to the south of France where we stayed near Perpignan. What an adventure as always. We had a couple of Mishaps. With the Caravan & The Camera Settings. Why don’t you give it a watch and let us know what you think
Links
Aire De Baie de Somme
www.autoroutes.sanef.com/fr/aire/service/baie-de-somme-autoroute-a16
Camping Les Loges
www.lesloges.com/
Millau Viaduct
www.tourisme-aveyron.com/en/millau-viaduct/discover-millau-viaduct
Not always straightforward but always an adventure. Please enjoy and follow Caravan Escapades as the vlogs are uploaded.
We hope you have enjoyed the Vlog Please feel free to comment.
If you would like to send us a message, you can email us at thebrowns@caravanescapades.co.uk
Why not come along and join our friendly Facebook group. Caravan Escapades FB Page
groups/caravanescapades/
Happy Camping
#caravanescapades
#france2024
#caravan
#holiday
#millauviaduct
#campingleslodges
#holidaymishaps
#adventures
Links
Aire De Baie de Somme
www.autoroutes.sanef.com/fr/aire/service/baie-de-somme-autoroute-a16
Camping Les Loges
www.lesloges.com/
Millau Viaduct
www.tourisme-aveyron.com/en/millau-viaduct/discover-millau-viaduct
Not always straightforward but always an adventure. Please enjoy and follow Caravan Escapades as the vlogs are uploaded.
We hope you have enjoyed the Vlog Please feel free to comment.
If you would like to send us a message, you can email us at thebrowns@caravanescapades.co.uk
Why not come along and join our friendly Facebook group. Caravan Escapades FB Page
groups/caravanescapades/
Happy Camping
#caravanescapades
#france2024
#caravan
#holiday
#millauviaduct
#campingleslodges
#holidaymishaps
#adventures
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What Games We Play In The Caravan Another Vanother Collective
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Hello & Welcome back to Caravan Escapades and welcome to this Vlog. This Vlog is another in the Vanother Collective, this time we share with you the games we play in the caravan. This is a collaboration of Motorhoming/Caravanning/Campervanning vloggers. A group of like minded content creators who share a mutual love for travel and camping. We would absolutely recommend that you Subscribe to the...
China 🇨🇳 Trip 2024 Preview
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Not caravan related in any way. however, some of our subscribers have asked to see what I got up to. if you're not interested then I am very happy for you not to watch. The full vlog will be uploaded in a few weeks' time.
Just A Quickie :-)
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Hello & Welcome back to Caravan Escapades and welcome to this Vlog. Just a quick Vlog to let you know that there may not be any Vlogs for the next few weeks, I am off to China on a Business Trip and then when I get back, we are off on our French Holiday. I may record some of the China Trip, if you are interested in seeing it let me know in the comments and I may put together a little vlog. Not ...
Changing The Jockey Wheel
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Hello & Welcome back to Caravan Escapades and welcome to this Vlog. So its time to change the Jockey Wheel “Wheel”, We have had the Kartt system and been very happy with it, however the Tyre had started to come apart a bit. Kartt have released a new heavy-duty wheel. So, this is me swapping for the new one. Links Jockey Wheel “Wheel” shop.caravanclub.co.uk/product/1140731/kartt-replacement-ulti...
Our Favourite Camping Gadgets July Vanother Collective
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Hello & Welcome back to Caravan Escapades and welcome to this Vlog. Our Very First Vanother Collective Vlog. In this episode, we share our favourite camping gadgets. Those that know me know I love gadgets; you might be surprised by my choice. Can you Guess. Welcome to this month's edition of our VANOTHER vlog. In this episode, we share with you our favourite camping gadgets!!!! Don't forget to ...
Venture Into Cooling Installing a Titan Fridge Vent Fan
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Hello & Welcome back to Caravan Escapades and welcome to this Vlog. This is the second product revue from Titan. They sent us the Titan Fridge Vent Fan. This is designed to help to keep your Caravan or Motor Home fridge cool during those hot spell. The Installation is easy enough although I did get our caravan dealer to install it for me. The product does feel robust and reliable, this is in fa...
Colapz 20L Water Barrell What Do We Really Think
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Hello & Welcome back to Caravan Escapades and welcome to this Vlog. Well we finally get round to trying out the 20L collapsible Water Barrels from Colapz. Why Not watch the Vlog to see what we really think. Link to Colapz colapz.co.uk/ Not always straightforward but always an adventure. Please enjoy and follow Caravan Escapades as the vlogs are uploaded. We hope you have enjoyed the Vlog Please...
We Visit The Dark Side !!! - The Motorhome & Campervan Show Newark
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We Visit The Dark Side !!! - The Motorhome & Campervan Show Newark
We Visit The New Camping & Caravaning Club Nottingham Site - Find Out What We Thought
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We Visit The New Camping & Caravaning Club Nottingham Site - Find Out What We Thought
Vanother Collective How We Plan Our Trips June 2024
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Vanother Collective How We Plan Our Trips June 2024
We Have Had A New Arm Rest Fitted !!!
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We Have Had A New Arm Rest Fitted !!!
Unboxing and Demo: Testing the Titan Roof Vent Fan for the First Time
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Unboxing and Demo: Testing the Titan Roof Vent Fan for the First Time
Caravan Mishaps & Cock Ups We share with you some of our failures
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Caravan Mishaps & Cock Ups We share with you some of our failures
France 2024 is booked - We did it Last Minute
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France 2024 is booked - We did it Last Minute
Retrofitted Electric Retractable Tow Bar
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Retrofitted Electric Retractable Tow Bar
First Trip In The New Caravan - Was It A Success ??
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First Trip In The New Caravan - Was It A Success ??
Its New Caravan Time !! Our First Experience With The New Caravan
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Its New Caravan Time !! Our First Experience With The New Caravan
Bourton On The Water in December 2021
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Bourton On The Water in December 2021
Creative Ways to Utilize Storage Reels in Your Caravan
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Creative Ways to Utilize Storage Reels in Your Caravan
We Are Booked Torchlight 2024 We Are Going !!!, We are excited
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We Are Booked Torchlight 2024 We Are Going !!!, We are excited
Retro Fitted Electric Retractable Tow Bar from ACPS Automotive
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Retro Fitted Electric Retractable Tow Bar from ACPS Automotive
Love your channel and delighted, having just come back from our summer holiday, to see you've uploaded a new holiday series which we're already using to plan our first road trip to France next summer! Les Loges looks a good stop-off campsite. Best wishes.
@richardocallaghan5309 Hi, Richard, thank you for your kind words. I have about 2 or 3 more vlogs to share on this year's French trip. I just need to find the time to edit and upload. It's what we love about not planning any of our stops and using the ACSI app. We have found some great little Gems, Happy Camping James
Does it break down toilet paper ok
@mrwilliams.65 Yes I had no issues with Toilet Paper 😁
@@CaravanEscapades101 Thank you
Great advice thanks. I wasn’t expecting the driving experience to be better in France however that makes me very happy as the UK has been quite a challenge at times.
@CarlH-r6v No problem, Avoid Paris, and all is fine, so much more relaxed than the UK. I am not saying you won't get Roadworks and Hold ups, but they are very few and far between.
Hi James. Just wondered if you've got any real world experience with the Titan yet? Was it fitted before you went to France and if so did your fridge perform OK? Cheers, David
Hi David, I have, I have had Titan Fans fitted to my last 3 Caravans, so yes, loads of experience. I honestly wouldn't have a caravan without one now. yes, we had it fitted before we went to France. yes, the fridge performed far better than when we went to France without one fitted. I had the fan on Manual and turned up to max, it was very quiet. I also ran the fridge on gas as that helps as well. I hope that info helps.
@@CaravanEscapades101 Thanks for that James. Really helpful 👍
I need something almost exactly like this but can run off a powerbank
@2Old4Toys Hi, you would be able to connect this to a power bank if you added the correct plug needed, possibly 12v Cigarette stye. Also, they also do another type of fan that might be more suitable. I did a vlog on it here. I hope that helps. czcams.com/video/yav1nbvgBn4/video.htmlsi=_foeKmwOCtHMydil
Could this be fitted to a Pennine folding camper?
@brendafradd1054 do.you have an awning rail. If so, I don't see why not
No we don’t have an awning rail. The awning is presently zipped on!
@@brendafradd1054 It probably won't work then unless you can get someone to add a zip for you. Sorry
Thanks that’s great. We are planning our first to France in 2025 any tips for new caravan era
Hi, 2 Quick Tips lookout for and get an Emovis Tag [Toll Tag) make it so much easier. Also for the cost of them and price of .ind get a Crit Air Sticker for yiyr car. this is for entering clean air zones. The best tip I can give you is enjoy it driving over there is so.muxh easier with a caravan and so much more fun.
Great vlog James been looking forward to the new series 😊👍
Thank you, I will try and get the others edited as soon as possible 😁
You must have more money than sense.!!!! Better when it was Feast of Lanterns and in a different venue each year.(And a lot Cheaper)
@lindenbradder7895 Hi, I appreciate your perspective! While I understand the nostalgia for the Feast of Lanterns and the different venues, I think the current setup brings its own unique charm. Costs might have gone up, but hopefully, the experience is worth it for everyone involved.Also, seeing the infrastructure, tgat gies into pace that can't be chhep. what do you miss the most about the old format?" I would love to find out as this is our first Torchlight
@@CaravanEscapades101 lm afraid after going many years to the feast of lanterns to different venues all over Great Britain and l May ad,been to many goose fair meets at Walesby,we only live about 12 miles away,l think for £300 plus for a musical wk end,when it was the feast of lanterns it was a lot cheaper,they still had talent on in the various marquees and a good trade showing,plus where ever it was held, l suppose we and a lot of others had a holiday either before or after in that particular area,which in turn helped the tourist economy in that area.PS lm a musician but would not pay that sort of money for what is essentially a musical wk end.Sorry for being long winded but l think we have seen the best of the club.Enjoy.
Just found your channel and looking forward to the rest of your trip ❤ Chris/ Jan
Thank you, I will get them edited as soon as possible and uploaded. if you loom at some of our older vlogs, there are previous France trips on the channel if it helps. 😁
Hi what’s the name of the app your using to book sites
Hi Its Called the ACSI Card, hope that helps
I loved this. You’ve obviously been to France a few times with the caravan. We’ve been a few times when our kids were young or B&B but never towing, it makes us nervous. Would you consider doing a top tips vlog for going to France with a caravan? It would be much appreciated. Thanks very much.
Hi, Thank you. I have been going in the Caravan since the 1970s when my parents took us. 😁. Yes, what a great idea for a vlog. if you give me a few weeks to get others edited and uploaded, I will get one put together. if i can give you some reassurance, it is so much easier towing over there that it is I the UK.😁
Great video, just one thing if you are going to dover not the tunnel. As you cross Dartford bridge/tunnel try taking the A2/M2 to Canterbury then on to dover that way you miss operation brock. Only services is on the M2 called medway services. All dual carriageway out 3 lanes. Try it next time?
Thank youbyes we came back, Via A2/M2, I don't know why I didn't really. I used to use that way all the time in the 80s and 90s when I came home on leave from Germany.Thanks for the reminder
Pass the pigs, love it - Making bacon 🤣
Lol its a Classic.😁
Really enjoyed this video, thanks for sharing. Looks lovely!! Dan
Thanks Dan, More to come, 🙂
Thanks for another nice one, it probable a bit late for the return journey, but the visit to the viaduc de Garabit eiffel close to Saint Flour is a must. You probable know the area better than us.Cou Cou from st Raphael
Hi Yes, unfortunately we are already back, We have been to the viaduc de Garabit eiffel well stopped at the Aire near it, but not before lockdown and before we were vlogging, thanks for the reminder we must go there again 🙂
The majority of the vehicles in the 'caravan' parking at Stansted looked like campervans and motorhomes to me, which are perfectly acceptable in 'caravan' areas on UK service stations.
Hi Yes I realised that when I looked back at the Video's. However only one was a Campervan all the rest were commercial Vans, Agreed Caravan Slots should be shared with Campervans and Motorhomes. 🙂
Great vlog as usual very informative are you home now 👍
@kenperrin8582 Hi Ken, thank you. Yes, home now. We have been back a week, and it's raining 😭. I have another 2 possibly 3 Vlogs to edit and out out over the next few weeks on the holiday.
Glad you are on your way. Have a safe trip and a great holiday.
@Welshandproud1970 Hi, unfortunately, we are back now, and the holiday is becoming a distant memory. I wanted to wait until we git back to edit them together rather than spending time.in Holiday doing it. Thanks for watching 😀.
Any good sites down near la Rochelle ?
@donalgalvin5838 Hi, we haven't been to La Rochelle yet. It's something we must do. However, i have heard some very good reviews about Le Pin Parasolle, which is just north of La Roshelle www.campingpinparasol.fr/fr
La Garangeoire . It’s about 40 mins north of La Rochelle. I’m on holiday there now watching this vlog. Great site.
Awsome, thanks for sharing, 😁. enjoy your holiday. I wish we were back there.
Howya
I know you’ve apologised for the camera displacement, but to be honest, I’ve learnt very little. If you were able do a second video showing everything that you were doing, that would be great.
Hello agree, and this was recorded in my early days of vlogging. I haven't had the need to replace the pistol grip since, However What I may do is purchase one and see about creating a clearer version for a future vlog. Thanks for your comments.
We drove home yesterday and accidentally left the harness trailing along the ground 🤦🏻♂️ Disconnected the caravan battery Positive, then managed to cut and connect back up using insulation tape, then connected the battery again and had a few small sparks. Everything is working connected to the Car apart from the ATC, any help would be good? Where is the ATC fuse?
Hello The ATC fuse should be located with the other fuses in the main fuse box, I would also check your pins in the plug to make sure they are all ok. Also there should be an electrical connector under the caravan for the ATC system see if that is connected ok. I believe the electrical feed for the ATC comes from Pin 9 on the 13 pin connector. I hope that all helps
@@CaravanEscapades101 Thanks, Pins are all fine it's just the fuse I think needs changed. Didn't know about an elec connecter under the caravan..hmm
Looks good going to another world
It was a great trip, When I get the chance I will edit and upload to share, Very Different from Normal Caravan Vlogs :-)
Some great ideas there, great vlog
Some great games there real classics, great video.
Great video guys and who doesn't love Jenga and Snakes & Ladders?
Safe journey home 👍
Do you not have a set of shock dice? Saw the RAF Gütersloh t shirt and assumed you 😅😅
lol, somewhere, I need to dig them out. 😁
Wow that’s gone quick and there’s always next year good look on the dreaded M25 I use it Monday to Friday 👍
@kenperrin8582 it sure has, already thinking about next year. 😁
@@CaravanEscapades101 Hi meant to ask did you have your A/C transferred to your new caravan?
@kenperrin8582 Hi Ken, yes,.we had it taken off the old van and put on the new. The motor mover as well.
Enjoying the beard! Hope you are enjoying France! Nice video
@heyholetstow lol, it's the only time I get a break.from shaving, it's only a couple of days' growth. Yes, having a fab time. We are now on our adventure north, nothing planned, and we have stopped on the banks of Dordogne tonight 😀
Some brilliant ideas thank you 😊
Wow you have a lot of games 😊 always had top trumps as a child. Given us a few ideas there for a few more games
You have to get PENCIL NOSE it is a lot of fun
You’ve made me go and dig my adult colouring book out!!! 😂
nice
Not played some of those games for a while we tend to watch a movie 👍
Noughts and crosses.... have not played that in years....... movie nite, with a bag of popcorn !
Easier than carrying a watering can backwards and forwards to my motorhome. I’m a woman.
We ha e been using on of the barrels on our current travels around France it's worked perfectly 😁
Looks amazing great video keep up the fantastic work 💪
@@user-yf3lf7ui9w Thank You.
You can’t beat a complet galette.
@@stevechurchman1824 You sure can't 😁
Hi looks nice what is it ? 👍
@kenperrin8582 it's basically a crep with Ham & Cheese and an egg thrown in. It was very nice
Have a great trip James Ours comes to an end in 3 days 😢
Thank you. We are now heading home. Ferry on Tuesday
Not a good idea puts to much on the elements
Hi, I'm not quite sure what you mean. Can you share more details.
👍
🌟 tell it to the Paris Olympic Organising Committee 😮#datswatsup
Do you think there would be enough food choice for celiacs?
Hi, i think you would be ok. might be worth putting a translator app on your phone and asking in restaurants to be on the safe side..
Hi,was just wondering if you have any info on the table you have in your awning
@mattharrison462 Hi, no problem. Itvis manufactured by Brunner, it's not the cheapest but has lasted well. www.brunner.it/fr/accelerate/2715-accelerate.html
@@mattharrison462 You can buy them online or from various camping outlets