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Campervan Awning Disaster: Sutton On Sea First Time Set Up Nightmare

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  • čas přidán 21. 06. 2023
  • Join us in this latest video where we try to put up our new Vango Cairns Campervan Awning for the first time. The instructions say that it takes two people 8 minutes to put up but we didn't find that to be the case.
    VAN GEAR
    We use an EcoFlow Delta Max 2 with solar panels for our electricity on the road. We never have to plug into campsite electricity supplies during the summer months. You can find them here amzn.to/43Mm8CQ
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    This is our trusty diesel heater which we've had zero issues with amzn.to/46fVG6i - it is very warm and extremely economical. We upgraded some of the parts which can be found here -
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    Heat Proof Sealant amzn.to/3Nb40eG
    Claire uses the heater in combination with this oversized hoodie which keeps her warm even in the Alps in winter amzn.to/42JG6Nf
    Our water tap is USB powered, lasts ages, and doesn't let us down amzn.to/46aamDN
    Our sink is just a sink but works well amzn.to/445I2kb
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    These are hands down the best travel towels. They are small to pack and work like magic at drying us off amzn.to/3JmDjCH
    When we cook in the van we use our beloved Ridge Monkey which can be found here amzn.to/3PDxa9l and my old Trangia Stove which is bullet proof. They can be found here amzn.to/3PkRRX6
    We use an iPad for navigation which is awesome. We mount this over our existing radio with these mounts amzn.to/46qcYxF - they are really good and we haven't had any accidents.
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    We used this for sound deadening the van which has made it so much quieter on the road amzn.to/3Jm8EFr
    CAMERA GEAR
    Our footage is shot on a GoPro which we highly recommend for travel as they fit into your pocket and your footage is stabilised. These are well worth having and are way better than your phone camera. You can find these here amzn.to/3pl9pb3 - because we use external microphones we use a media mod that allows this. You can find this here amzn.to/3NCxR13
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    One of the problems with the Sony camera is it is stabilised as well as the GoPro so we use this gimbal when out to smooth out the shots.
    We use a lot of batteries when out and about so we have added these extra batteries with chargers to our collection amzn.to/3NDVtm4
    This is our tripod which is great as it doubles as a monopod amzn.to/3p3IGzW - it's lightweight and easy to carry around.
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    We use Comica C3 wireless microphones so that you can all hear us clearly. They are a budget mic but really good for capturing dialogue as we are out and about. You can find these here amzn.to/3Nh32xF
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Komentáře • 54

  • @daviddring8692
    @daviddring8692 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I've got same awning as you. Got it because it's much lighter than air awning.
    But I'm on my own (my wife passed away 2yrs ago)
    Found it very difficult to thread poles through on my own.
    So I've cut the elastic & tied knot. The poles going through awning are a separate section & 2vside ares are separate with elbows. Much easier to thread through & pull out when taking down. Actually it doesn't really need any elastic inside.
    Also I've glued on awning rail & bought drive away kit.. You don't need to screw them on. Sikaflex, think it's 522 is.
    very strong.
    I still use the straps that throw over van though. As they stop it sliding in heavy winds. But I throw the front one over & fix it towards rear of van. & rear strap towards front of van. That way you can open all doors easily
    Mine is Renault trafic which is same as yours. On roof there is a section that is raised both side of van. I've glued mine. On the back of that raised section. That way it's not seen.

    • @Stchristopherofatlantis
      @Stchristopherofatlantis  Před 10 měsíci

      Hi David.
      Thank you for watching our video. We are truly sorry to hear about your wife, we love that you are out and about in your van 🚐
      We have used that awning about 5 times since we had it and it’s never up quite right 😜 it takes agggeeess to put up. Love these tips and we hope to get away this weekend so will attempt them 😂 ⛺️ watch this space 😊
      We wish you a great week

  • @tooyoungtobeold8756
    @tooyoungtobeold8756 Před 10 měsíci +1

    We bought an awning for our van. Trial run in the garden. Went away to France/Spain and used it twice in a month. Too much agro, took up too much space. Sold it.

    • @Stchristopherofatlantis
      @Stchristopherofatlantis  Před 10 měsíci

      Hey, we agree. Whoever said it takes 8 minutes to put up lives in a dream world… 😂 We have used ours about 5 times since we got it, maybe not even that 😂 ⛺️ The tent peg came in handy to open up a tin of corned beef but that’s it 😂

  • @fionadelahunty369
    @fionadelahunty369 Před 21 dnem

    Never realised watching someone put up an awning could be so entertaining 😂

  • @ericlacey6593
    @ericlacey6593 Před rokem +1

    Looks fun putting that awning up 🤬 well Claire thought so because she didn’t stop laughing, and what an evil laugh too. Quiet little town and lovely beach, poor Pablo he looked very sad not being allowed on the beach until autumn . Thanks for sharing ,take care 🚐👍

    • @Stchristopherofatlantis
      @Stchristopherofatlantis  Před rokem

      Good morning. How are you? It took foreveeeeerr….
      Great little place, we enjoyed our day and it was sunny so a bonus!! Have a great day Eric 🚐 ☀️

  • @samjackson3265
    @samjackson3265 Před rokem +1

    Your CZcams videos are amaizing😮🎉❤😊

  • @viv-i-vangoesforth
    @viv-i-vangoesforth Před 10 měsíci +1

    loved the "Sutton nothing to see" punchline at the end with a great video before it. I was thinking of getting an awning for Viv-i-van but after seeing your struggles, Andy, I'm having second thoughts. Awnings should be like Flash's ring only instead of his suit popping out, a fully errected awning should appear. deffo a good idea to have an awning rail, that way us vivaro owners can bimble off in the van and come back and our awnings are then in the next field- true story, that happened in our motorhome as we watched our 700 quid awning fly south for the winter. I'm loving catching up on your channel videos.... only another 2.5 months worth to go ( not counting the new ones I already commented on 🤣) Keep up the good work and deffo, It would be brilliant to say hello in person one of these days. Love and respect to you all- Kenny

    • @Stchristopherofatlantis
      @Stchristopherofatlantis  Před 10 měsíci

      Hi. We enjoyed Sutton, fab long beach but literally not much to see!!!
      Our awning is stressful and we have only used it 3 times and each time it was a drafty, flappy nuisance!! 😂😂
      Happy travels 🚐

  • @MyChannel-di2ho
    @MyChannel-di2ho Před rokem +2

    I love the way Claire was cheering you on from the sidelines...😂. More straps than a Hugh Hefner party..🤣🤪

  • @Remonyyork
    @Remonyyork Před rokem +1

    Gawd, that awning wasn’t half a palaver! 😮😂 Great video as always 👍 Pablo is such a happy little soul 🥰

    • @Stchristopherofatlantis
      @Stchristopherofatlantis  Před rokem +1

      Hi there. He is a happy soul but even he was getting bored at how long it was taking… 😂😂😂

  • @mally125
    @mally125 Před rokem +1

    Should have called that one "Pablo almost in sea" cute little thing ain't he. At least you had a good laugh despite the lack of views.

  • @mrswelsh2467
    @mrswelsh2467 Před 10 měsíci +1

    How much 1 cal spray do you go through ?? 😂😂
    Awnings suck - but can see the benefit with the size of St Chris.
    Was nice to see Pablo enjoying the beach.
    We hate it when the beaches ban fur babies we kind of understand why but at the same time can be restrictive.
    Another lovely little video, and Claire you made us laugh more than Andy did in this one 😂
    “Dirty old bird” very funny xx
    APT 🐾

    • @Stchristopherofatlantis
      @Stchristopherofatlantis  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Hi guys, after watching so many of our videos now we are dead chuffed you are still enjoying 👍😀😀😀😍😍😍☀️

    • @mrswelsh2467
      @mrswelsh2467 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@Stchristopherofatlantis enjoying… #understatement we’re getting nervous that we’re gonna run out and then have to wait for your next video. Right now we feel like we have found a great box set and know we need to ration our daily viewing but can’t help squeezing that extra one in 😂
      So glad that you we can make you chuffed with our feedback 👍🏼 x

  • @2GoRoam
    @2GoRoam Před rokem +1

    Coffee and Mini Cheddars?! Blimey!
    Pablo looks the cutest little dog.
    Really lovely video, great work you two!

    • @Stchristopherofatlantis
      @Stchristopherofatlantis  Před rokem +1

      Hi. It’s the food of the gods. I mean who doesn’t like a mini cheddar 😍
      Thankyou. Are you back in Blighty soon?

    • @chrisw7952
      @chrisw7952 Před rokem +1

      @@Stchristopherofatlantis Mini Cheddars eaten with cheese n onion crisps. Ecstasy!!

    • @Stchristopherofatlantis
      @Stchristopherofatlantis  Před rokem

      Agreed

    • @neilmitchell5383
      @neilmitchell5383 Před rokem +1

      We are flying back later today! We'll see you soon 👍

  • @Meggy6571
    @Meggy6571 Před rokem +1

    Hi, well that has brightened up my friday, thought our sun canopy was bad to put up 😂.
    It is a special thing though how you kept a cool head well done you.
    Sutton nothing to see, guess its not going on our to visit list.
    PS well done for getting it back in the bag and Claire ever stop laughing.
    Paul and Jo 👍

    • @Stchristopherofatlantis
      @Stchristopherofatlantis  Před rokem +1

      The funny thing is on that site everyone else had some really large intricate awnings and blow up wind breaker contraptions and we struggled with our easy guaranteed 8 minute awning!!! 😂😂
      Sutton was beautiful, but not much to sea at all 🌊 enjoy your weekend Paul and Jo

  • @ash110cars
    @ash110cars Před 11 měsíci +1

    Brilliant, so funny 😂

  • @alexandergray9815
    @alexandergray9815 Před měsícem +1

    so what is Pablo......16:31 looks like a freeze dri ed shrunk bedlington. 😂 only jesting. 😊

  • @Levi-Tubman
    @Levi-Tubman Před rokem +1

    I didn’t know krypton Factor was back on tv 🤣

    • @Stchristopherofatlantis
      @Stchristopherofatlantis  Před rokem

      We totally used to love that show.. esp the assault course at the end (do you remember that?) 😂

    • @Levi-Tubman
      @Levi-Tubman Před rokem +1

      @@Stchristopherofatlantis i do!! The Assault course looks easy compared to that awning 🤣

  • @davidheyworth4890
    @davidheyworth4890 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Love your channel. Urry up she's running out of power.😅😅😅😅

    • @Stchristopherofatlantis
      @Stchristopherofatlantis  Před 10 měsíci

      Hi you. Thanks for watching this video, it’s one of my favourites!!
      Have a fab evening and we are chuffed you like the channel 😀

  • @johnevans9897
    @johnevans9897 Před rokem +2

    They don't call them "A divorce in a bag", for nothing....

    • @Stchristopherofatlantis
      @Stchristopherofatlantis  Před rokem +1

      I’d never heard this phrase but it was hairy…!! It’s really easy to do now after some practice ⛺️

  • @davidcrum7111
    @davidcrum7111 Před rokem +1

    Divorce avoided!

  • @luminar5
    @luminar5 Před 10 měsíci +1

    A scratch of the head , well Ollie.

    • @Stchristopherofatlantis
      @Stchristopherofatlantis  Před 10 měsíci

      🤣🤣🤣 Do you mean like Laurel and Hardy? 😂😂😂

    • @luminar5
      @luminar5 Před 10 měsíci +1

      You got it, just found you site really enjoying it. Hope to see on a site somewhere.😊

    • @Stchristopherofatlantis
      @Stchristopherofatlantis  Před 10 měsíci

      Welcome to our little channel 😁
      Sounds like a plan 🚐

  • @julietebbs4432
    @julietebbs4432 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Why did he have to do the awning while she just took the pee out of him all the time

  • @kaysridgedell2358
    @kaysridgedell2358 Před 14 dny

    So funny.

  • @johnelmer4963
    @johnelmer4963 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hahahaha