Unexpected Night Winter Stealth Van Camping (firework shot)
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- čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
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In today's video I go Winter Stealth Van Camping in what I thought would be a peaceful evening of relaxation in my van. However after cooking up some home made curry I was shocked to hear a firework had been shot and fired towards my van. When I went outside to see what was going on, the person in the car was reversing away and then drove off.
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watching from Malaysia. great videos pack story telling and editing. for curries, we asian will fry the onions till it turned brown or caramilised. then we add garlic, sliced ginger and then the curry powder. fry for few minutes then add the chicken/beef/mutton then then coconut milk or evaporated milk/cooking yogurt.. few minutes before switch off the fire add coriander leaves.. try it and you'll love the curry.
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It's not just in the UK, it's everywhere. Governments don't want self sufficient people, especially van lifers and off griders, to be able to stay anywhere where they can't be governmentally controlled. I give all who have the nads to give "them" all the middle finger huge kudos. Keep doing what you're doing and don't back down!
Vanlifer from British Columbia here, the western side of North America is very good for vanlife generally. But we do have lots of room, pretty easy to find places to hide😁
@@andrewoccleshaw359 you know how small England is, you can’t hide from us forever, will catch you sooner or later. Then next USA
That’s mental. They’d love that as you don’t cost them anything. Have you even thought this through? It’s not the government. It’s NIMBYs.
Spot on!
I can very much attest to this, finding it very hard to find a safe park up these days, the boot lickers see you being self sufficient and they do NOT like it.
Angle grinder ....no more height barrier
Always park facing the entrance , so if anything does occur, you don’t have to turn round in the middle of the night , in the dark, and possibly in a panic ……great video as ever 👍🇮🇲
True applies anywhere always be ready to asap.👍😊😊
My thoughts exactly....always do
Sounds like a military/Police thing, nicely pointed out. I always park facing the way you'd need to get out. Wise words @ManxAndy
Was going to say the same thing ! Great video as always ,,food looked awesome ! Be safe !
I think you have to bring out a cook book "will's campervan cookbook"
I’m a student nurse and I live in my van (in the hospital car park) while on placement. I had to lie low last month while youths set off fireworks near my van. If they’d found out I was in the van they’d have more than likely set one off underneath it. I think I was just lucky that my van looks like a builders work van as I’ve still got the windows to be installed. It was scary though, especially with a diesel heater and gas bottles on board. Glad you’re ok. Xx
Don't install windows reasons why not
...less cost...no condensation as you saw in video even with heater on still having to vacuum moisture.. i have only a roof hatch which i leave open a little at night and during day gives good light.. plus as you said it just looks like a builder's van...I have been living in my van since August 5 nights a week due to being a truck driver...trust me try a few months and you will see what i am talking about.
Hi, ive watched alot of your videos and i think its about time i helped with your cooking! Onions always in the pan first!!!!!! Thankyou, a chef.
I think part of the reason for those restrictions is Travellers, lots of places are scared of having whole groups of caravans turn up, stay for a month and then leave the place in a total state.
Will get a gas locker and vent for that gas bottle
whats the benefit pls?
@continuouslearner stop you from dying
Will, get that bottle boxed in and a drop out vent installed... please !
Hi Will enjoyed 😉 your video. I hope you don't mind me pointing out your gas bottle needs to be boxed in and sealed with a hole in the floor to let any leaking gas escape downwards to the outside.
Thanks for the tip!
I didn't get gas in my van as I'm pretty much all electric with a camping stove backup but I do remember something about you not using flexible orange rubber hose except for the last bit of the connection & that you also need it sealed with a drop out vent.
I love that you really cook - and the lime incident made me laugh! Also glad the rest of your night was calm.
That drive in defo looked like a Crimwatch scene!!
The height barriers and restrictions will be because of the mess and disruption left by less responsible people; particularly the travellers in caravans who often leave appalling mess and damage wherever they go.
I used to live next to the park that had a no-height restriction barrier! It had a football field for the local youth football club. It was a lovely park, and ambulances used to park there as it was a good spot for them to park and be close to the area. One day it was taken over by a Traveller family that parked about 10 caravans on the football field. So that meant the football youth club had to be closed until further notice. They completely destroyed the public bathrooms and broke into the youth club mobile hub, and stole things. The police were called every night to the park due to anti-social behavior and them lighting fires and speeding around the park with their cars, off-road motorbikes, etc. They were handed an eviction notice. Took way over a month for them to leave. They left the park in a horrible state. The day after they left, a height barrier was installed. So it meant that the ambulances and more responsible people couldn't park there anymore. It's always the less responsible people that then make legit and responsible people who want somewhere safe to park, impossible.
Really enjoy your videos. I don't know what the regs are in the UK concerning gas installations but I would strongly recommend you have the gas bottle installed in a dedicated vented gas storage container. I'm not some dude that just wants to complain. I have seen the results of a gas build up that ignited in a confined space after a cylinder leaked and it wasn't good, so please research and consider this
Spite you stayed out of pure spite and I'm proud of you for standing your ground!
I prefer to call it being sheer bloody minded lol.
@@philboboggins I call it owning a cal .45 in case of emergency :)
Can't believe the weather we've been having. I'm in Scotland. We were getting -5 in the morning. There's a wee river near me The River Of Leith. It actually froze over. I'm 35 and I've never seen it ever frozen over.
convinced that was a Hello Fresh meal :) (which is no bad thing). Nice.
Will, have you put a drop vent in the floor where the gas bottle is? You could get a metal gas locker or box for the gas bottle to sit in
as allways great video dude. really wanna see some big adventures planned for next year.
Awesome video Will, I’m glad you got all your electric and heating fixed, I was worried about you last week. Thank you Will, be safe xxx🚐🤟🏼✌️
It’s good to see you going off the beaten track.
Random places can be exciting and mysterious.
I must admit that I’m full of anticipation about this year’s Christmas video. I’m assuming there’ll be no decorations this time.
Your cooking is coming on so well that I think you’ll soon deserve a Michelin star!
I grew up in the 80s and 90s these are the days my dad had his Bedford cf van. We used to sit along the embankment drinking tea. We used to go to forests and nature reserves for a cheap day out. The seafront was an enjoyable day and the van was always there with a welcoming pot noodle after. Nowadays everything has changed, height barriers, pay booths and double yellow lines. The cost of living has gone up and the free things are no longer free. Welcome to rip of Britain 😞
Fun video! Glad you got your cooking fuel situation sorted.
Don’t forget, it will run out again! And make for another fun video.🎄
For me will safety is paramount and you need to be mindful at all times .safety in numbers so I think it's good to have neighbours .
Good video as always and your meal looked delicious .merry Christmas 🎄🎄
Great video Will, Merry Christmas to you, keep safe and warm x 😊
Don’t take the height barriers personally, I used to work for a London council, and many of the people who ‘set up camp’ in public open spaces are not as tidy as you, in fact some of them leave tonnes and tonnes of rubbish, including the unpleasant stuff behind them. And fly tipping is a massive problem too.
Another great video Will, glad you didn’t have more issues is week, other than the height barriers!
Hey up your a great watch,you and your other half Wallace, are funny as, amazing people, all the best 2023 from up the north east
You should install a builders leveller on either your dash or under your bed on the desk, so when you park up you’re able to see how it’s gonna be!
Thanks for the info on window vac. Now have it in my Amazon basket. 😊
Great video thank u and I look forward to your next one.
I picked up a cheaper version of the Karcher from Aldi as I'd seen your successes with yours and you're right, GAME CHANGER! Love this video. Keep up the great work. You definitely have the personality for TV, love to your channel!
Happy Christmas and new year mate keep the great videos
Great video as always! Merry Christmas! Look forward to more adventures :) it sucks how many parks now have height restriction barriers now (Probably due to less responsible travelers). Definitely harder to find places where you can stay overnight in the UK now! Would love to travel around in a Van one day!
This man could start a cooking channel that's looks awesome 👌
Loved the adventure! Nothing better than a night out and about in the van! Keep making memories & adventure on! ~Karen & Shannon WOY
Wasn't shot directly at your van just near by slightly over stretch there
Vans looking absolutely class lad....surely every time u look in the back u just smile.. kudos to u Will
Quality stuff once again mate. Been watching stealth camping content for a while and ur by the best. Keep up the good work.
Good Vid Will, just stay safe mate!
Will. Again, thank you. LOL moments. You do choose your spots! Had to rewind when You said *** jockey! Oh where did that come from? We' will let that go.... One thing proven living in a 'small space' in freezing temperatures is possible. But without the *** heads and the fireworks. Thanks again.
You should do a ‘subscriber’s driveways’ series.
Van looks great Will.
Very nice video lad. It's always been my dream to own a van.
All the best with your adventures and don't forget to take us with
Love the videos. Take care. Love and Merry Christmas from Australia.
Those height barriers are usually secured with FB (Fire Brigade) locks, you can buy a set of FB keys off Amazon. Not sure what trouble you’d get into by opening the gate and going in though…. probably no more than you would camping for the night.
great video as always will and look forward to 2023 and your adventures :) and merry xmas !!
Thank you! You too!
Haven’t been to Leith Hill for years, used to ride my pony up it as a child …
Love your vanning kappers...so funny fireworks and all 🤣
Had a few aggy locals just down the road at North Holmwood Nat Trust with beeping etc, otherwise not a bad area. Their balls shrivel up Will when it comes down to it! The car park at Dorking Halls is a good spot for peace and quiet.
Wow Will it’s like Van life meets master chef! Love it great videos as always merry Christmas 🎄 Sir 😊
Always good to get my Will Fix on Sunday...makes my week relaxed, where is your doggie?
Well done Will another great trip, pleased you got your Gas sorted you we’re having a bit of a ‘Mare’ last time. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Steve & Anne IOW 😎
@user-nv7kd7kn3t Hi Will it sounds like you have had an interesting Christmas in Snowy Austria . 🥳🎄Steve D 😎
You need some levelling ramps Will. You can put them under one wheel or more to make your van level. I have some for car camping. I Wouldn’t go without them now.
You do make me chuckle Will. Food looked great although thought you were expecting company with the portions 😂 Happy Christmas Will 🎄🎄👏
Fab video!
Had a window vac for couple years amazing g
Good vlog Will. " Knob jocky " 😆 not heard that in awhile.
Hey Will. Why don't you get a piece of foam that will fit on your pull out table. That way you could sleep lengthways if needed. Just a thought....Regards Will👍
Great vid Wills x
A definite ASMR vibe 🙏
Setting off fireworks to see if anyone is actually in the van with plans of breaking in if there wasn't, my cousin has a van & had something similar happen to him except threw a rock from a distance and done off as soon as he got out, well done for standing your ground & stay safe, great vid as always 👏
Love your video ❤
The height barriers are mainly to stop Travellers getting in and trashing the place I suspect.
If anything, I think if you had your bed vertically, it would be even more uncomfortable to sleep on 😊 Having the window vacuum is such a good idea. Removing so much of that moisture will help keep things from getting damp and rotting. Spores can cause all sorts of respiratory issues too.
Get discreet cctv installed on your van ASAP 😀
i will be doingsome stealth camping next year ive two places marked for it
Curry looks amazing. Sounds like someone trying to scare you. Unbelievable 😮
Love seeing you out will. Thats a greedy mans dinner in a scottish slimmers plate. Hope youve frozen the other half. Looks lovely. Ill need to try the coconut milk. Enjoy
Great cooking it’s nice to see you cooking from scratch so many van lifers don’t and from a nutritional point of view it’s not good for the health. Can’t believe the amount of height barriers bloody government stopping innocent people from camping somewhere safe and quiet, although saying that glad you didn’t have anymore firework issues!! Very scary, what is wrong with people !!! 🙄😞 safe travels 😃🎄 happy Christmas from Debs and Mark xxx
We want someone with a welder to go around these places to weld a 2ft height barrier on these entrances, if vans can’t use um then cars shouldn’t either 😂
Your video relaxing before going to bed every night .. From India..
Don’t be too stealth on Christmas Eve, otherwise Santa 🎅🏻 will not be able to find you! Merry Christmas!
Nice chilled video this time will 🤣😊
Get some wood (2x6) about 16 inches long that will fit under your tires that can level the van. And you can put some insulation around the battery to shield it from the cold. Have a grand day.
Hello Fresh meal there 😂
Mate the second car park L Hill has a bigger one on just on the right as you drove past in the direction you were driving, big enough to get my sprinter in , bloody height barriers .
Love how we didn't actually see you drinking that green stuff!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
good to see you
Did you take precautions to stop the water tanks freezing.
You can get a gas regulator that will tell you when the gas pressure is low because a bigger gas tank means you will deffinately forget about it
A few people are saying you should reverse in for a good getaway if needed. That's generally true. But in snow or severe ice (I know it's not the case here), you want your van to be able to get a good purchase with the ground. Over night, your van shelters the ground underneath it. I think this van is front wheel drive. Which means if you reverse, your drive wheels hit the good unsnowy ground first, which gives you about 5 metres to get a bit of momentum. If you back in and face uphill, your front drive wheels will hit the snow immediately and if they spin, you're stuck.
Just something to consider. I'm a lorry driver and it's rear wheel drive so going forwards, I have a lorry length of good ground to grip before I hit the snow.
It's just worth bearing this in mind. You do not want to find out too late.
2:55 You are supposed to give way to oncoming traffic when leaving a driveway/ parking spot. Not the other way around.
Well done on the bigger gas tank can't be running out this time of year
Another great video, the idiots with fireworks probably thought the van was empty😂😂 Wishing you a Merry Christmas🎄🎄🎅🎅❄❄
Hey Will, another Great video from yourself, I cannot understand the mentality of them letting a firework off next to your van only to then drive off, the word you are looking for is you are going to stay there now out of pure Spite!
🤔 Merry Christmas 🎅🏻 I hope you have a good one! 😊
Do you always park face in? I thought most van lifers parked facing outwards in case they need to get away quickly (when wild camping). Like the layout of your van 😁😁
Hi Will you van looks fantastic now cosy warm. -2 is cold with no heating lol. Did you put a gas level gage on the bottle so you know when it nearly empty. ? Also get a plug hole food catcher in your sink as your wast tank will stink after a bit with all the food wast going into it. Just a tip. Stay safe see you on the next one buddy. Michael nottingham 👍
Hi Will, great videos as usual, just a quick question, where did you get the roof lights (daylights) ? could do with some for my van when out in the wilds .... keep up the good work and stay safe
Can’t understand idiots that bother vans parked. The way this counties going millions of people will be living this way.
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas. 🎉
It's -21 where I live in Canada today and in the high -20's the rest of the week. Someone in the area was probably trying to scare you off with the fireworks.
Great vid Will. But the gas bottle!! No drop out!! 🙏
We should get grinders and cut the height barriers down fight back
Hi will, if I were you I wouldn’t put a gas bottle anywhere near a diesel heater. I watched a guy with one of those scanning thermometer test what heat was coming off of the diesel heater he had, the temps were extremely hot. Extreme heat + gas bottle being heated = bomb. Not trying to scare you mate but at least check the temps of the diesel heater!!
I'll bet the Galaxy would have fit under those height restrictors....just kidding....love the van & love the videos! Stay safe out there & keep on keepin' on 👍
Instead of getting 1 large gas bottle rather get a 2nd small one for backup
Will didn't it pay off after all the work put into the van,it looks superb. Little buggers with the fireworks, they prob use that area, and wanted you out of their way. Glad night went well. Great video,it went to -6 here.
In the East it can get to -7 degrees
hey Will, think your only supposed to use 1 metre max of gas flexi pipe ,good vid as usual btw 👍
Looks like you got a crack in the windscreen there Will, hopefully not caused by the idiots with fireworks. Keep up the good work mate love the videos my sunday highlighht..
quite clearly a rock
Will Install 360cameras to your van check up on who’s outside etc.