Van Camping: First Night in the VW Campervan | Van Life
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- čas přidán 9. 05. 2022
- Join me on my first night camping in the campervan. I've officially joined the van life and got myself a VW Transporter T6.1 which is fully rigged out for off grid camping! I hope to do some camping with my family over the summer months and so I wanted to get used to using the camper and all it's gadgets! Safe to say I had an awesome night and can't wait to explore more places to camp in the van!
Recipe:
1 x Onion
2 x Cloves Garlic
Around 150-200g of Pancetta
1 x can chopped tomatoes
1/2 can chickpeas
Baby Spinach leaves
1 x Lemon
A shake of Moroccan spice!
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Watch the next episode of Van Camping here: czcams.com/video/b82-hcgQvjE/video.html This time I bring my dog along with me
I commented on your pan situation 🤣🤣 read it there to fix it, hopefully 🤣🤣
Dumping your grey water in the lay-by, is disgusting. How would you like to park up and find the last vans washing up water with food bits in it, all over the ground. Fit a grey waste tank and leave no trace !
Do you wash your hands with soap? Or just water?
Nice pool of squid juice in the bottom of the fridge would keep the van smelling pleasant
You should not grip your cooking knife like that, it reduces control over it. I would recommend having your index and thumb on the part right in front of the knife as if you are shaking its hand but where your thumb is, your index should be on the opposite side. Watch some videos of basic knife skills.
I hope its long enough to take all my beach fishing rods !!!....And the fridge would be handy to keep the Ragworm in .... Bring it on..Totally Awesome vehicle...(Dad)
You would fill that fridge with 5 year old bait and still forget about it 🤣
That wasn't a very nice thing to say to you Graeme after all those bent and rusty nails you gave him 😂😂😎
You can borrow it whenever you want. Love u guys keep up the good work.
1-7 or 2-10g spin rod in the back, some trout on for tea, sorted 👍
Can’t wait to see Mike and Graeme both sleep in the van on a fishing trip.
It's really fun to see you so excited about the van. Congrats on your purchase.
Awesome content and I can relate. I live in the US/Virginia and we have a 31 foot RV now. We started out tent camping in our National Forests and loved it. Still, nothing beats settling down for the night in our RV. Especially when it's a bad storm. Most of the day is outdoors exploring and enjoying nature, then in to the RV for a nice meal and some TV before bed. It's a great life. For some reason, the older I get, the harder the ground seems to become when in a sleeping bag regardless of what's underneath me. Can't wait for more like this.
Well I know Walmart has those memory foams. They vary by width inch. They are very useful to add to any bed or station. Easy to cut or fold.
Beautiful van! I've got a 77 VW westfalia. I absolutely love him. A few tips I've learned-
Use square containers/bottles if you can find them. They pack nicer and if they tip over, they don't roll all over the place.
Find yourself a grey water tank - some places don't allow you to just let it run out freely.
Ditch the sleeping bag and get yourself a proper duvet. It's so luxurious. 😂
Make sure you're mouse-proof. Nothing worse than a 3am visitor.
Most importantly, give it a name. It's a VW for goodness sake! They all need a name! 😂
Oh! And sometimes if you have way too much stuff it is easier to make up the downstairs bed and use the upstairs as storage. I'm not sure if it works the same in the fancy new ones but having the stuff upstairs (bins of fishing gear or camera gear etc) lets you keep everything more organized.
Cheers for the tips!
This may sound strange but what I appreciate is actually seeing a camper clean the kitchen after eating. An observation that in at least 3 or more years of van life viewing, this is a first for me. Wow 😯
Dang!!! Who wouldn't clean where your going to cook and eat food. I don't care where I am living or staying it is going to be clean!!
Just a point. More hygienic if you had a glass chopping board. Easier to clean and also no cross contamination of food
A trick from a camper family: 99% of the time we cook outside of our van on a 2 burner gas stove. So the smell doesn't stick in the van and you don’t mess it up. These gas stoves are at a good prize level, maybe you want to try it out ;-)
Keep up your great Videos, all the best from Germany!
That was my first thought too. We always cook outside., under canopy if it's raining.👍
I use a 1 ring gas stove and just open my hi top air vent lol or the slide window :)
No good if it's freezing tho
My first van was an 85 VW Westfalen. I had that for 18 years, and I made so many improvements to it, from a new engine and rebuilt transmission to cabin heat, a compressor fridge, cabin batteries, and solar. I never thought I could love a vehicle that much, but it represented so much freedom to me. I’m on my third van now, and I can’t imagine living without one. Congrats!
Do you think a big van is better than Westfalia sized van?
@@elionh4532 Standing room, and a bathroom is really useful!
Sweet ride - a well deserved "treat" for all the hard work you have put into this channel. Congrats and God Bless.
Love those VW vans , one of those would be great for just getting about at the weekend fishing and shutting out the bustle of the week.
This will be so much easier to travel in with your family - can’t wait to see all your trips.
Been following you and Ole Joe since the beginning, 2 OGs! Bout time you got that van, going to be so versatile and only add some variety for us die hard fans! Thanks as always!
I’m jealous of the van, it looks very nice! More comfortable than a rooftop tent, for sure.
Still remember the video you both did together! Campervans makers need to sponsor you because you're the reason I now want one too :P
Cheers Tom! Yeah definitely more comfortable than the roof tent. Hope you’re doing well!
@@shahzebnasir4692 no no
Hi Thomas, love your photo channel.
Hey Thomas,
Didn't you used to have pretty much the replica of this but in the Ford Transit version?
I love your new van but I wonder if you miss the little bit of extra space now you don't have it?
Magnificent Volkswagen van Mike, glad to see you out camping in it and most of all cooking in it, I've noticed in a lot of my other survival videos that cooking is becoming part of the videos, I really think it's a great idea because people think that you can't eat good when you're out surviving in the wilderness. Congrats on the new van it is awesome van and I really enjoyed the video. I also love it your plan identification knowledge, I think I like that most of all your knowledge on medicinal and edible plants, take care and enjoy.
Nice to see you so excited, after all that kind of feeling is what really makes life beautiful! Congratulations and thanks for another quality video. cheers
You gotta take that van abroad with the family! We took ours all over Europe and as far south as Morocco! We have great memories that we’ll cherish forever.
I really love your content, it's really relaxing and fun to learn and experience stuff secondhand. I describe myself as more of an indoor person, but watching you makes me wanna branch out and try some more outdoor stuff like you do too. Seems very healing in many ways. Cheers!
What a nice change!! And looks so luxurious for you. As we get older it makes it so much nicer to not have to ruff it too much. My husband and I use to have one and they are sweet.
Enjoyed watching and seeing you so happy!! Have a great time and enjoy your time!! Oh and a non-stick skillet is how you'd do it with no oil. Get you a can of Pam to put in the cupboard for emergencies like that also hun.
Have a great week and stay safe.👍
Congratulations, dude! This has always been my dream too, and it was amazing to see how my first night might go when I eventually get round to doing my build. Thanks for the insight & happy camping!
Really fun! I just love your enthusiasm about this new turn, and you blend it effortlessly with your love for nature and woodland. Great video. Cheers!
How good is that jeez and all the comforts of home with the security of locking doors and windows it’s a win in my books and it’s so good to see you so happy about your van what a great video good for you!!
Wife had me make and " outdoor" induction cook setup bracket / counter for greasy or steaming boiling style cooking. Keeping smell, oil, moisture condensation out of living space.. it makes a huge difference.
Loved this, first time of watching your channel. I also have a T6 Camperking VW. Had it for about 9mths and love it. Its like watching myself, although I'm a lot older, and have none/zero, foraging skills. At 67 I've managed to sleep in the poptop, that was an achievement for me! You have a new subscriber.
Just come across your channel….SUBSCRIBED ! Love your straightforward, genuine demeanour. The footage is awesome, your new camper van is amazing and it’s very clear you are genuinely loving and appreciating the stunning countryside we have in the UK, especially at this time of year. Me and the wife are making plans to purchase a camper van at some point when kids are a bit more independent. Anyway, we’ll be keeping an eye on your channel for more content…👋
VW minivans are great for family trips. I have wonderful memories from 1970s camping trips in our family's VW micro bus. Such adventures together!
Its so fabulous, and your excitement is infectious…Congrats you deserve it..Happy trails…
Had one in the 70's while stationed in Italy, traveled all over Europe, kept it packed and on Friday after work would take off for the weekend. They are a little more sophisticated now but basically the same vehicle. My parents after seeing mine bought one in the States and traveled from Naples, FL to Alaska and back in theirs. You will have lots of great memories with your kids and they hold their resale value pretty well.
Didn't know what to expect buy totally loved this video .. please make new concepts like this on the regular .. congrats on the van
Congratulations Mike!!
Van Camping does have plenty of advantages. Saw your dad's comment about room for his fishing gear... Such a character. Best of luck to you.
I had an older VW Westfalia Camper for many years. So fun to have a little house on wheels. Great video. Your happiness is palpable.
so happy for you! :D Wonderful to have those added options for general traveling, family time with young children and all the rest! :D Cheers!
Got a 1967 split screen VW. Love it even though it drives really basically and doesn’t have too many modern comforts. Never fails to get waves and smiles when I take it out.
I'm so happy for you. To see you so excited keep up the amazing videos
Hi mate, love the video. I can feel the excitement coming through!! We've got a T28 just had some work done to it, new alloys, roof bed with struts, a projector!, lowered slightly and new rock and roll bed. Picking it up later today! Cannot wait! Enjoy the campervan life with your fam! Great investment
Very cool!
You always wow us with your meals too
Nice seeing a new side to you with the van. Looking forward to more
18:15I laughed at loud at the pure joy for the van. Congratulations 🎉
This's so cool man! Congrats on the new van it looks sick, I hope you'll enjoy it and make a lot of fun on your trips!
Beautiful van, I’ve had a T6 for 3 years, it’s so practical for a family, there’s 5 in my street of less than 40 houses. I love wild camping too, nothing beats pulling over in a beauty spot for the night 🤟🤟🤟
Love the new camper! I hope the drivetrain is as well built as the camper. The van looks like a keeper!!!! 👍 The pop up is what really drew me to your video.
Congratulations on your new van Mike! Awesome camper! 👍😁
Your excitement was so contagious, what a fun video to watch. Congrats on your new van.
Cold tinnies. Good lad 😁👍🏻🍻Really enjoy the breadth of your films & laid back style. You dad is a diamond too !
Cheers David!
That is certainly a luxury camp! Great purchase Mike. You could always add on one of those fold out type awnings to be able to enjoy the outdoors with the family.
Fab van , your excitement enthusiasm comes shining through , well done
Absolutely beautiful van, I’m sure your going to have plenty of trips that your going to enjoy in the van…. I enjoy watching your camping ⛺️ videos….
😁 Welcome to the v dub community; you will love it. I have a T5.1. I can't stop upgrading things on it . I love your videos, too.👍
Best thing you’ll ever buy!
We’ve traveled around Europe in ours and it’s the best holiday we’ve ever had.
Enjoy 👌🏼
Congratulations on the new van . Great for the kids and wife. Great way to go and no bugs
Awesome new vehicle! Perfect for taking the family away like you say. You need to get yourself up to Exmoor and Dartmoor. 👍
Beautiful and well equipped. Love your camping life. Enjoy!!!!
Your joy is infectious, thank you for making me smile :)
Great sound when you were cooking, and also with the birdsong in the background!
Sweet ride! Must have been a great sleep! Happy trails to you! Looking forward to more camper videos! Cheers, mate!
It's magnificent! Congratulations 🎊 may you have many great trips in it!
Beautiful van Mike! I’m sure it was not cheap. Will enjoy watching your journeys in it.
Rainy weather was the reason why my dad never was into tent camping. While everyone was drying out their gear, we were out enjoying the sunshine and what we could find along the trails. One other advantage is when the neighbors start getting silly you can drive off without too much bother.
I sold my disco a few years back and bought a T4 high roof when I had a child. Best thing I ever did! Lots of family adventures. The memory making machine. All the best , Will
All about the family adventures
I have to say Mike, I liked this one. Loved the comfort. I'd like to see you take this in the middle of a storm. I love the security of these rigs.
Great to see an update from you sir. Awesome adventure van!
We’ve had ours a few weeks now and your right bro, they are awesome bits of kit💯
That's what I call "roughing it". I might even get my wife to go camping if we had that campervan. Great video!
Definitely different. Enjoyed the episode. Love the camping in bush craft shelters or tents for my watching. But for your comfort, safety, etc. I can see how this would be preferable.
What a fantastic piece of hardware to add to your arsenal Mike, I love it! I can see many, many adventures featuring this beauty. Congratulations mate 👍
Cheers Ant!
Looks delicious! I dig watching you no matter where you're at
I feel amazing 😃 by seeing your camping at such beautiful places brother.
Your kids will absolutely love the van. They will have fun with memories.
Welcome to the camperking family! I too have a vw campervan by them and love it. Enjoy your trips
Cheers!
Great Video, and many congrats on your new Van, enjoy! I recently purchased a CK Monte Carlo (same wheels as yours!) as you said, really well thought out. Been a Motorhomer for last thirty years, it’s brilliant. One tip when parked on the roadside, I usually put a collapsible bucket under the waste outlet to empty in the hedgerow. I find people passing by seem to take exception to any fluid escaping from a MHome or CVan. Look forward to seeing your next adventure. Cheers for now, Dave.
Hi, it's a great life isn't it, I've just got my first campervan. Mines based on a Renault Trafic, converted by Hillside Leisure, in bright green. I absolutely love it. Nothing better than the sound of bird song first thing in the morning. Hope you enjoy yours as much as me. Happy campervaning.
where i live is a very busy tourist area and you wouldnt believe the amount of people who park up in what they think are laybys but which are, in fact, passing places. crazy people. love the van, life goals!
I look forward to seeing the video of you and Graeme going on camper van fishing trips
That’s such an awesome camper van!!! Safe travels ❤️
youre an inspiration. youre doing what I hope to start one day. congrats to your endeavors
Just bought a Vw t6 2016 model can’t wait to start our adventures x
Hey thanks for posting, this is now my goal project
Awesome new video, looking forward to more camping adventures, really like the idea of wild food foraging.
What a beautiful van! That is really nice I love the interior design so modern and cozy...very cool i especially like the kitchen setup
Loving the VW Van... wow it's very nice.... Thanks for sharing
Congrats! Loved your cooking! Enjoy your future travels! 👍❤️
You will love that van lots of fun !
Im very jealous!! absolutely loving this, and looking forward to seeing you take it out on wild camping adventures.
Love that you are so real. I am a new subscriber and soon to be first time Campervan owner ! 👊👊🤸♀️🤸♀️🤸♀️
Lovely Van T/A May God bless your time with it
Love your passion I’ve got a T6 same set up there awesome I have 1 tip I battened the flour out under the bed MDF then carpeted it so when you put stuff under the bed it slides in & out really easy……enjoy your adventures……van life is the good life
This is the first time I've watched you. You have a newer version of my VW and like you I have wanted one for years. I love it. Mine is a godsend I commute 40 miles 1 way for my sons school. So it's a day van . I was walking on the beach, had a swim and all I wanted to do was go home. Home for me is my van. We are both so very lucky
Gosh they ve thought of near everything in your new van So smart
Mate thanks to you. I am getting one of these. Life is about to change
Great vid and it records your enthusiasm superbly. Now jealous. I see you also have an awning fitted so we'll see that in another vid.
Modern convinces like a fridge must be a nice change from the bushcraft. Thanks for the vid. Keep 'em coming.
This was Such A great video well done,it's beautiful and great for the family, amazing. Luv from UK 🇬🇧
Welcome to the \m/dublife 🤙 love the van mate, expensive but money well spent 👍🏻
Not just any van it’s a TOTALLY AWESOME VAN 🤙
I absolutely love reading a good book while camping.
This was an awesome video. Glad that you had fun with the van!
How fun! Looking forward to more videos of where you camp, and of course, what you make! :-)
A friend of mine has the high top long wheel base version of this & it fits a queen size bed in the back… very awesome.
Nice rig, nice color, nice video .....looking forward to more details on the Vee Dub !
Very cool! I hope future episodes show us more beautiful country!
Loved seeing your baby’s pacifier. The van will be great when you go to your woodland to work.
Heaven bro, the sound birds 🐦 in background AWESOME 👌
G'Day from Canberra, Australia. Bought a 2018 VW T6 Transporter TDI340 cargo van in June for that VW Van Life on weekends and holidays, after building a wooden bed frame and camping out in it a few times I've decided to splurge and get it fitted out properly for my 48th birthday next month which is very exciting!