Van Camping: Early Winter Overnight in the VW Campervan

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  • čas přidán 7. 12. 2022
  • Join me on an early winter van camping trip. Cooking up good food on the gas job and grill and firing up the diesel heater to keep warm during the cold weather.
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  • @thizizliz
    @thizizliz Před rokem +42

    I think one of the reasons so many people like your channel is that it's never boring - building, bushcrafting, history, family, camper, basement and so many things. it's good fun.

  • @olliecoekin6554
    @olliecoekin6554 Před rokem +18

    Love it Mike! The sound of the inner pop-top rising up was pure ASMR!! Really enjoy these van videos, big thumbs up for more!

  • @marks-0-0
    @marks-0-0 Před rokem +4

    Any kind of stew with warmed bread would make a good winter van recipe Mike.

  • @TheHigherCraft
    @TheHigherCraft Před rokem +2

    Banana pancakes- 1-2 Bananas and 1-2 eggs - Mash the banana & mix together with the egg into a batter (doesn't have to be smooth) then fry in some coconut oil (making sure NOT to heat the coconut oil at a high temp as it burns quickly) add honey and lemon over top once cooked.

  • @FreezyAbitKT7A
    @FreezyAbitKT7A Před rokem +1

    tube croissant dough, precooked boneless chicken breast, deli sliced sandwich ha, pre-sliced swiss cheese. roll up bake till brown

  • @gallopingg1
    @gallopingg1 Před rokem +1

    THE FOOD WAS CAVE MAN STYLE, PERFECT.

  • @JasonSpamulusUtting
    @JasonSpamulusUtting Před rokem +5

    Nothing like a night heater love mine in the lorry, cosy warm. Good video as always

  • @gallopingg1
    @gallopingg1 Před rokem +1

    WHAT ABOUT AN OVERNIGHT FISHING/CAMPERVAN TRIP WITH YOUR OLD POP'S !! (WHO'S A CLASSIC GUY)

  • @marcrtaylor
    @marcrtaylor Před rokem +3

    Seeing you put the hot kettle on the glass and then shut the other straight onto a hot hob made me shudder 🙂
    Great video, thanks.

    • @steverose3860
      @steverose3860 Před rokem

      yes I saw that. Dometic replacement glass tops are known to shatter easily with heat, and cost nearly £200 to replace

  • @shakermker7014
    @shakermker7014 Před rokem +1

    Van is looking smart as mate! Try this little quick recipe when you are next out!
    Quick 1 Pan Cheats Paella...
    Cut the Chorizo into good chunks, fry them off to get some colour and release the oils then remove from the pan. Add the onions and peppers and cook for a few mins. Then add the Garlic, Tomato Paste and Smoked Paprika. Cook for a short period then add the prawns, Peas and Chorizo into the pan. Then add the rice and a bit of the Chicken Stock with the lid on. Cook until the Prawns are pink and the rice as absorbed the stock. Finish off with some seasoning as required and a squeeze of Lemon.
    Ingredients:
    Chorizo Stick (High Quality)
    Prawns (Frozen Jumbo)
    Flame Roasted Peppers (Jar)
    Onion (Chopped)
    Garlic (Chopped or Minced)
    Peas (Frozen)
    Tomato Paste (Good Squeeze)
    Chicken Stock (250ml)
    Smoked Paprika (1Tspn)
    Lemon
    Seasoning (Salt & Pepper)
    Plain Rice (Ready Cooked Packet)

  • @DixielandLady1976.
    @DixielandLady1976. Před rokem

    Try this it is a one pan dish, one can cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup, one can mixed vegetables, one cup water one cup noodles, and one can chicken, bring soup, vegetables, and water to a boil, and then add noodles and chicken until done.

  • @ian5003
    @ian5003 Před rokem +25

    Few thoughts for you😊.. 1 might be easier to keep the van warmer if you keep the pop top down if it’s just you sleeping in the van so your heating a smaller space. 2, thermal shock is a thing , so I’d be a little more cautious over putting hot pans and kettles on it straight off the gas burner. 3, fridges work on removing the air, so a full fridge is always more energy efficient, even if you just keep water bottles in it. Otherwise a fun vid’ to watch keep up the good content😊

  • @suzisaintjames
    @suzisaintjames Před rokem

    The trick for delicious steak is to cut it against the grain (cutting the muscle fibers into small bits) makes it so much easier to chew. 💖🌞🌵😷

  • @agatagarcia8065
    @agatagarcia8065 Před rokem +1

    Jamás tuve la oportunidad de viajar en uno de éstos. Lo probaré algo así cuando George esté de vuelta. Gracias, por tus vídeos. Y de nada por mis comentarios. Ha sido un placer comprobar tu débil estado emocional. Nice to meet you.

  • @MultiDiver
    @MultiDiver Před rokem +4

    Good bit of calm and peaceful content. Thanks!

  • @AllThingsOutdoors
    @AllThingsOutdoors Před rokem +6

    I love these episodes Mike. Keep them coming.

  • @poissonpuerile8897
    @poissonpuerile8897 Před rokem +2

    Protip: Avocados should _never_ be refrigerated!

  • @harshlandcamp
    @harshlandcamp Před rokem

    Quick cook up i do. Especially at work on my camp stove in my ute outside my office.
    Take two wraps. Put sliced or grated cheese inside. Fold in half. Butter up a hot pan. Fry on one side till golden or crispy. Flip over. Sprinkle a rub on the fried side and salt. Enjoy. Add more ingredients inside if you want like avocado, tomato , ham and so forth. So quick, easy, cheap and delicious.

  • @marinamagic6394
    @marinamagic6394 Před rokem +5

    Your videos always put me in such a peaceful mood. Got me looking up camper van prices lol.

  • @paigett8973
    @paigett8973 Před rokem +3

    Love the van layout!

  • @Jqteadventures1659
    @Jqteadventures1659 Před rokem +6

    Very fortune man! To be able to do this! One day I hope I can do the same and own a camper maybe not as expensive as a vw but something! Thanks for the content!

  • @TreeHaven
    @TreeHaven Před rokem +2

    Always a great day when Mike shows up with a new banger video👊

  • @IanRule-pg4md
    @IanRule-pg4md Před rokem

    Something that I have in my van is a Ridgemonkey flip pan, perfect for breakfast sandwiches.

  • @condor1961
    @condor1961 Před rokem +2

    Love your van Mike and I love your videos. Looking forward to seeing your dad's next video he is also brilliant. Keep up the good work both of you. 😉

  • @kingrafa3938
    @kingrafa3938 Před rokem +1

    Been waiting for so long for this kind of video from you Mike. Thanks for the video 👍

  • @misanthropik6070
    @misanthropik6070 Před rokem +1

    Nice van! Cheers! Much love to you and your Dad

  • @metalrocker627
    @metalrocker627 Před rokem

    You’re quite an inquisitive, cheeky fellow. 😌

  • @DeanNutz
    @DeanNutz Před rokem +2

    Love the van nice video.
    Heard some tragic news of a local fisherman left his gas stove on in a bivy to keep warm an was poisoned.
    Was thinking your channel or graham's could put out some advice to keep warm
    Safely.
    Like a flask in a thick sock or something to keep warm
    It May be a interesting video and may also save some lives 👍

  • @MikuriChannel
    @MikuriChannel Před rokem

    Hello! It's a nice car that looks like a combination of camping and driving! I live in Japan and play with a small car, and it made me happy to know that people all over the world enjoy using cars!❤

  • @micathasteings
    @micathasteings Před rokem

    I dont think there is anything better than wakeing up to a differnt view every morning.and food tastes much better.ive just fin my van two years it took me.(vw crafter)enjoy ya travels mike good luck

  • @bonniebonkers4779
    @bonniebonkers4779 Před rokem

    Love your little camper. 👍❤️🙂 I've done a lot of camping in my minivan, nothing like your luxurious little camper but I always have tons of fun.

  • @audiotechlabs4650
    @audiotechlabs4650 Před rokem

    I watched this video before I had breakfast and so I’m off to have a bacon and egg on toast! Yum! Not everyone can afford such a luxurious camper van, but just taking along a cooler and a Colman type stove and experience this! Camping IS freedom! I can’t wait until
    I finish my Promaster basic camper conversion. Nothing fancy, just a comfortable bed, a good quality cooler and stove and latter! Already have all of that so I’m just missing the bed! You inspire me to go camping! Love from your fellow camping enthusiast from Colorado,USA! Thanxz

  • @davesprague2445
    @davesprague2445 Před rokem +1

    As always another great vid, keep it up Mike

  • @latedecember2805
    @latedecember2805 Před rokem

    I have a recipe. Smothered potato's and Sausage.
    You need 2 large potatoes ( doesn't matter what kind I use russets ) Butter, Sausage ,1 medium onion , salt and pepper. Cut onion how you like it, put in pan with butter, Start on low heat and sweat it a bit, peel and cut potatoes how ever you like then smaller the better, I grate them. Put potatoes in with onion and fry them in butter feel free to stir it as much as you like but you do want them to brown up a bit. Add the sausage and brown that up too, salt and pepper it at any time. When you think you might burn you food add a little water maybe half a cup cover and let the whole thing boil to mush. Pay attention and stir this stuff will stick to the pan. You want it sort of like mashed potato thickness. This can be a main dish or side dish, for anytime of the day. This is a basic southern US dish, you can make smother yellow squash the exact same way just use squash instead of potato. There is no set amount of anything in this recipe If you want more potato add it, more sausage great add that too, add as much butter as you like, salt and pepper to taste. Make the recipe your own just don't burn it. If you do burn it, pick out the burnt stuff and eat it anyway, the burned stuff won't kill you and you have to remind yourself no one is perfect and you're camping most likely No one else will ever know you burnt your food.

  • @river6448
    @river6448 Před rokem

    Packet of Alfredo and a tin of tuna makes tuna mornay. I add the tuna when the alfredos halfway cooked sprinkle little bit of cheese when done. Packet of Alfredo and add cooked chicken or steak once Alfredo is done. You have three different dishes. All very simple.

  • @everythingspain9442
    @everythingspain9442 Před rokem

    I am looking at purchasing a VW Camper soon , so it was good seeing yours for tips

  • @slashman6969
    @slashman6969 Před rokem

    ‘Oil the steak not the pan’
    I only recently learned this and it makes a world of difference regards how much ‘smoke’ is generated whilst cooking a steak indoors.
    Basically, add oil to the steak (thin film) as a binder, season, then put into a hot pan.

  • @BrendonakaShanks
    @BrendonakaShanks Před 8 měsíci

    I only have an old 14ft Franklin caravan, but I plan on making it better. This video gives me ideas.

  • @simonosborne3047
    @simonosborne3047 Před rokem +2

    Hi Mike. Just FYI, don't ever leave the night heater on all night. It's not toxic or anything but it is very dry - you'll wake up with a sore throat.
    I'm just off to check out Life Of Mike 🙂

  • @bigolfordf1502
    @bigolfordf1502 Před rokem

    Your van reminds me of the old VW buses. I love how the stove and sink are pretty much one. You gotta put a very tiny wood burner stove in that would be awesome. You got to do stealth camping in your van!!!! Your content is always awesome

  • @sdraper2011
    @sdraper2011 Před rokem

    I like that seat to bed conversion.

  • @freddyoutdoors
    @freddyoutdoors Před rokem

    Really enjoyed watching thanks Mike

  • @nataliejonesjr.9258
    @nataliejonesjr.9258 Před rokem

    O u my gosh this is one of the nicest Van's I've ever seen. Tfs

  • @zex69
    @zex69 Před rokem

    Great I love these camper van videos

  • @axelmacdonald6422
    @axelmacdonald6422 Před 6 měsíci

    This channel has got me interested in campers - not even thought about these before but your camper is ab fab! Also love your videos using your WW2 officers tent. I have one too and it is quite cozy! I suggest you get the fly sheet and ground sheet for this tent - makes a difference and the fly sheet comes with additional poles so it acts as an outside shelter, extending your tent and accomodation

  • @weederfish9254
    @weederfish9254 Před rokem

    Only been a few really cold nights and a morning waking up to snow so far, only have van heater and hob for heat, no insulation just need a good sleeping bag, ours is a double that has a rating of -20°c

  • @daultonhuskey2804
    @daultonhuskey2804 Před rokem

    Great video! Merry Christmas!

  • @lnpxw20
    @lnpxw20 Před rokem

    Love the tyres and your van

  • @fog360
    @fog360 Před rokem

    Yes please Christmas camp out in the van. Great video buddy

  • @markweinsheimer9129
    @markweinsheimer9129 Před rokem

    great vid. always enjoy your channel

  • @mikedelacruz3135
    @mikedelacruz3135 Před rokem +1

    Awesome “camp & cook”! Yes please do a Christmas camp as well Mike 🙏🏼! Cheers from across the pond California 🍻👊🏼😎🤙🏼

  • @chrisandsamlivingthedream
    @chrisandsamlivingthedream Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome buddy… loving the dub

  • @jacksg1809
    @jacksg1809 Před rokem

    It's good for u to have downtime every so often good to see u enjoying it 🙂

  • @johnwyman5939
    @johnwyman5939 Před rokem

    Awesome vehicle!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍

  • @The_ButterflyEffect_Project

    Love this more of these!

  • @americansmark
    @americansmark Před rokem +1

    You'll love those K02s, Mike. I have K02s on my wife's Ram 1500 and had the BFG Trail Terrain T/As on my Trail Boss before I sold it. Both are great. The K02s have gotten me down to my lake in a foot of snow. Mind youz mine are 35s, but still...

  • @tomg7491
    @tomg7491 Před 10 měsíci

    The van is great 😎👌

  • @BraxxJuventa
    @BraxxJuventa Před rokem

    I like it Mike. Thank you. 👍😁👍😁

  • @user-ih5gu3dj7e
    @user-ih5gu3dj7e Před 6 měsíci

    Enjoyed yer first night trip in vw ,a we tip is always rember to pull out heat protector on grill.

  • @gwendolynlloyd6848
    @gwendolynlloyd6848 Před rokem

    Really enjoyed that

  • @loragunning5394
    @loragunning5394 Před rokem

    A great one-pot meal I use when camping (at at home, for that matter) is Zatarain's rice packages, not sure if it's available in UK or not. There are multiple "recipes" to choose from, but I like the Gumbo and add a 1 lb smoked beef sausage sliced into coins while the rice is cooking. One burner, I saucepan, and water. Makes a lot, so be prepared for leftovers!

  • @black_widow_overland
    @black_widow_overland Před rokem

    Love the van content. Take the van into your woods.

  • @UnfinishedSymphony
    @UnfinishedSymphony Před rokem

    Great content and great car. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

  • @brittanymwancientlight

    Looks fun would bring family and friends.

  • @jackiec9062
    @jackiec9062 Před rokem

    Really interesting love it all Luv from UK 🇬🇧

  • @johnshaffer7833
    @johnshaffer7833 Před rokem

    That's a amazing van u have

  • @M-M-EXTRA
    @M-M-EXTRA Před rokem

    duuuuude, yer hot! and the guy who fixed yer tyres is too!

  • @MA-uu3sb
    @MA-uu3sb Před rokem

    Hi Mike I just started searching to see if you had any videos up and it looks like you had one up five days ago which is this one. I never get notified but that’s OK I sometimes remember to come in and walk and can’t wait to see what’s up. I hope you and your family are doing well and staying safe and that includes your dad and mom❤️🙏

  • @nullgravity2583
    @nullgravity2583 Před rokem

    enjoyed

  • @timgonya3593
    @timgonya3593 Před rokem

    you could add to your camping gear a folding swiss army paring knife. the one i have works great and i have used it to cut red peppers plus a onion

  • @timpullen9784
    @timpullen9784 Před rokem

    These videos are great, keep them coming

  • @1957jmhiser1
    @1957jmhiser1 Před rokem

    That is some kind of van

  • @clivewarren780
    @clivewarren780 Před rokem

    Im just waiting for Adam Ant to drop out of a tree there and say STAND AND DELIVAH!

  • @jamessnapsphotographylowes2236

    Absolutely love your content mate! Your camper van looks so amazing I really want one in the not so distant future as me and the wife would like to go travelling all over the U.K. so I can start my own CZcams channel based on travelling around and flying my drone! I’m about to buy the new Mavic 3 Classic for a treat for myself for Christmas lol! I’ve been saving a while and it’s finally almost time! Have a wonderful Christmas and keep the awesome content coming! 🎉😊

  • @zippitydoodah5693
    @zippitydoodah5693 Před rokem

    enjoyed it!

  • @TimmyVision
    @TimmyVision Před rokem

    Just ordered the back pack!!

  • @Badboyrich1982
    @Badboyrich1982 Před rokem

    Love the van vids mate :)

  • @DonP_is_lostagain
    @DonP_is_lostagain Před rokem

    I do enjoy this content regardless of which channel it's on.
    The only quick easy car camper recipe I have sounds horrid, but it's tasty (to me anyway) and def filling. SImply get a can of roast beef hash, and two Kraft Mac & Cheese cups. Fry up the hash, cook the mac & cheese according to directions, and mix together with some parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. Since Mike's in the UK, you can consider adding HP Sauce to the hash while it's cooking.

  • @ArielleViking
    @ArielleViking Před rokem

    Your van's looking brilliant. So great you could improve the headlights. 👍

  • @BradleySmellsOfBeans
    @BradleySmellsOfBeans Před rokem

    im quite new to your channel and i already in love with your videos!

  • @aye3678
    @aye3678 Před rokem

    Personally, I enjoy these videos :) Thanks for sharing, pal!

  • @noahtheo85
    @noahtheo85 Před rokem

    cracking video again mike. bet that VW aint cheap.

  • @paulslighthouse7378
    @paulslighthouse7378 Před rokem

    A Christmas episode in the Viking village.

  • @travelingwithjoe216
    @travelingwithjoe216 Před rokem

    Fantastic video, I wish we had the VW in the States.

  • @JasonMcCannLover
    @JasonMcCannLover Před rokem

    Nice van!

  • @manzuvis
    @manzuvis Před rokem +1

    Maybe you can do video about treehouses or some shelters🌲🍁

  • @zinnia3684
    @zinnia3684 Před rokem

    Mix plain full fat yogurt and sour cream with a crushed garlic bud and you have the mayo type dip for wings or salad . It would have done well in your recipe. Keeps in the frig. For 5ish days. Add salt & pepper to taste and a squeeze of lemon or cider vinegar. You’ll love it. Promise from Canada. No preservatives. ❤

  • @DJTheMetalheadMercenary
    @DJTheMetalheadMercenary Před rokem +3

    That's a pretty sweet Van setup, very clean and functional!!!
    Also- Cilantro and Coriander are two different parts of the same plant, Cilantro is the leaves and stem parts, and Coriander is the dried seeds, they produce different flavors and are used relatively differently with cooking (and Coriander is also used in some Brewing and Distilling).
    Not sure if you were using just the leaves/ Cilantro or were also using the seeds/ Coriander ground or whole in the sauce, but it looks tasty. You always cook some awesome looking grub mate!
    Cheers!

    • @slithery9291
      @slithery9291 Před rokem +5

      In the UK we don't use 'cilantro' at all, most British people wouldn't even recognise the word. Whenever a recipe calls for it it will be called either 'coriander' (meaning the leaves and stems) or 'coriander seeds'.

    • @melijahtravelers3832
      @melijahtravelers3832 Před rokem +1

      I didn’t know they were part of the same plant.! Thank you for sharing that info 😊

    • @DJTheMetalheadMercenary
      @DJTheMetalheadMercenary Před rokem +2

      @@slithery9291 Ah, makes sense.

    • @DJTheMetalheadMercenary
      @DJTheMetalheadMercenary Před rokem +1

      @@melijahtravelers3832 Yeah pretty interesting, most welcome!

  • @worm_vaquero
    @worm_vaquero Před rokem

    Yep, cilantro is the greens; corriander is the seeds, on this side of the pond

  • @JJV..
    @JJV.. Před rokem

    Superb 😍👍

  • @mattbrown5511
    @mattbrown5511 Před rokem

    Eggs, chorizo, and potato burritos is a good one for camping.

  • @wantisin9623
    @wantisin9623 Před rokem

    a nice van

  • @grumpyclark
    @grumpyclark Před 10 měsíci +1

    Just the type of video that needs to be watched if you are thinking about buying a camper like this - as well as the lifestyle. No bells and whistles, just real life stuff - love it Mike and thank you. Subscribed!

  • @jamesellsworth9673
    @jamesellsworth9673 Před rokem

    You have a fine one-person camper van setup. I still would rather keep up with your woodland camps. I would like to see a Christmas camp in the Pallet Wood Palace.

  • @user-cg6is5io1i
    @user-cg6is5io1i Před 3 měsíci

    Fantastic video have you a full tour video

  • @mendyviola
    @mendyviola Před rokem

    I wish they sold the new VW camper vans in the US. My best friend had one ages ago. It was a lot of fun.

  • @Zanaze_banane
    @Zanaze_banane Před rokem

    Maybe a thin air mattress to go over the seats/bed and have a duvet rather than sleeping bag, would be way more comfortable.

  • @dirtywally2033
    @dirtywally2033 Před rokem

    She sure is fancy. 👌

  • @thewarrior6627
    @thewarrior6627 Před rokem

    Perhaps you could find a simple type of biscuit recipe to make in the oven? That would give the van incredible aromas the whole night, plus who can go wrong with fresh, hot biscuits?
    Biscuits and tea are hard to beat on a cold winter morning, no matter which side of 'the pond' you are in. ;) Another great video!

  • @DeeDee26123
    @DeeDee26123 Před rokem

    Stir fry is a good healthy option, 1 pan or wok.
    Tacos
    Homemade pizza