What makes the ideal campervan?

A big thank you to everyone who sent Ken get well messages, they are much appreciated and he is feeling a lot better.
We have not been out in the little red camper for some time so take advantage of a sunny day and set out for a trip to the Jack and Jill Windmills at Clayton, West Sussex.
Over lunch we discuss the option of getting a new van and what our requirements would be.
Then it is time to get some fresh air and we manage a short walk up the hill before heading home.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:30 Ken reminisces
02:59 A beautiful day
04:03 Had to get out
05:42 What is coming next?
06:42 Toasted sandwiches
09:32 New van?
22:42 Let’s go for a walk
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[@jwilson2042]

So pleased you’re on the road to recovery Ken; take it steady and be gentle with yourself. 🥰

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you 🙏

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you, I will

[@antheabutton8722]

Picking up our 1st ever van, 2nd hand ,diesel ,t5 at at Sussex campers we looked at your van but decided to go slightly bigger .we also looked at the renault traffic conversation but a bit out of our price range. Hopefully going on the prices of 2nd hand vans you should get a lot of money back doing an upgrade at Sussex … good luck and get well soon x

[@diwarburton5369]

Great vlog. Like you, I have a minimalistic van. I had my VWT6 panel van converted to my exacting specification. No hot water, no fixed tanks, no gas, no battery. I do have a hook up and when I am not staying on campsites I use my portable Beaudens 250 watt hours power station to charge my phone, ipad etc. I have a Dometic 21L compressor fridge which is charged through my 12v cigarette lighter whilst driving and then spasmodically through my power station or on hook up. I use a portable gas hob with gas cannisters. My lighting is battery powered AA batteries. I don’t have to worry about a habitation service. I stay on campsites in the winter so I can use my electric heater on hook up but once the weather warms up I can wild camp.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I take my hat off to you Di because there is a huge amount of common sense in the route you have gone. Simple is good and much cheaper to implement 👍

[@Sushi2735]

God bless you! How horrible for you both! What a crazy thing to get? Now, months later, it is great to see you up and sorta about! I have been ill too, but with a crazy thing called Colitis. Two hospital stays and three cases of pneumonia later, it’s been a rough year. At 71 I feel like 90!
Getting old ain’t for sissy’s! Heal up! Best wishes!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Colitis is horrible. Hope you are doing OK ❤️

[@paulgrant371]

Ken has and always will have the voice for van life.... Great videos as always

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers Paul ☺️

[@r8edrv4fun65]

They are both very calming.

[@victoriahaworth2651]

So nice to see you both , Ken glad you are starting to recover , Carol you don’t forget to look after yourself as well as looking after Ken . Take good care both of you xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you, I will 😊👍

[@vanfann6273]

Good to see you up and about.
Continued recovery, Ken
Best wishes to you both.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you 🙏

[@wylancslass]

Poor Ken! I feel for you! I had a really bad 'cold' between Christmas and New Year and was in bed a week. I hope you are feeling better soon. Sending love and hugs to both of you.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Wendy. Hope you are well now too ❤️

[@Sue_T]

This video made my day! I am so pleased to see Ken back on camera and the both of you together back in your natural little red camper habitat, gently easing back into vanlife. It sounds like its been a horrible few months. Thank you for the update and take care as you get fully well Ken. 🤗 🚗

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Aww, thanks Sue. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@leenewcome85]

Great to see you both out & about, good see you looking better Ken take it easy both of you 😀 looking forward to future trips & videos x

[@tessab2800]

Very good to see you both! Especially happy to hear Ken is recovering ❤

[@morfuddkeidel4996]

Nice to see you both out wishing you a speedy recovery xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you so much! 🙂

[@Swimdeep]

Glad you’re feeling better. Take good care. Been down with a terrible cold the last days myself.

[@TheHarrip]

Ooh I'm excited

[@musicalmarion]

Lovely little video thank you both, and great to see Ken on the mend. It was really good to hear you making plans for a possible new van, that's going to be so interesting later on, but I do love the one you have! All the best, keep on getting well !

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@sheilamccune2414]

So glad you are feeling better.

[@yvonneqarwine7606]

so glad your feeling better, i love your van and your channel. you be sure and take care of yourselves, don't over do. hugs

[@lifeisouroyster]

Good to see you back on the mend Ken. Always look forward to seeing you both on your adventures. Take care.

[@lcook0825]

Glad to see you both again and so glad to hear you are on the mend Ken. Getting out will help you mend sooner.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Larry 🙏

[@clermontcubby9207]

Glad you are on the mend, Ken. Here's to many more travels and videos.

[@TiredOfAllOfThis]

Good to see you both. Thanks as always for such a lovely video.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching!

[@Feede.Mountain]

Glad to see you getting well, take care and stay safe.

[@bobblebec12]

Yay glad your feeling better Ken love the story about the tyres, they didn’t have specsavers in those days 😊. Lovely to see you both and some sunshine 😊 Hope you feel back to A1 soon.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

😂 Yes! Thank you!

[@joea4234]

Nice to see you back. Hope you recover quickly. Great place to start your outings up at Jack & Jill windmills... lovely spot to walk the south downs...

[@Stasea1]

So glad you are on the mend !

[@plove523]

Glad you are on the mend.

[@sandrapeel4667]

Nice to see you out and about again.

[@susankelly472]

Good to see you back Ken. Hope you continue to feel better.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Susan 🙏

[@rosesevers5181]

Best wishes to you both ❤

[@Homer2q]

Take care, both! See you on the road when you are ready.

[@richardsicard8890]

Good to see you back on the air Ken, look forward to seeing you out on more adventures, take care and all the very best to both of you, cheers.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks 👍

[@vanessagardiner7663]

Lovely video and good to see you up and about again, Ken. Best wishes to you both.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you kindly 🙏

[@sjokomelk]

Nice to see you up and about, Ken! Can't wait to watch the video. 😀

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks 👍

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Good to see you out and about.
God Bless. Godspeed as your journey continues.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you kindly 🙏

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks, you too!

[@jeanetteyates617]

Get well soon x Ken x

[@marionjohansson4235]

Thank you for this episode, get better soon. ❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Marion 🙂

[@herbcroneart]

Yey, glad to hear you are on the way to recovery!

[@catherinegerdes7272]

Super happy to see you on the mend Ken - a joy to see y’all back in the little red van together☺️

[@elzabethmorgan8020]

All good wishes as you continue recovering. Short trips in fresh air and sunshine will help. Blessings to you both

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@svenhaheim]

Glad to hear you are on the mend :) look forward to more trips from you guys.
I almost bought a ford transit custom last month after watching you guys :) but it had a blown engine so I was worried my entire budget would go into fixing it. Had one in my last job great space behind the drivers seat and still small enough to get everywhere, strikes me as an ideal campervan conversion.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Sounds like you had a lucky escape with that engine. Hope you manage to find a good one 🤞🙂

[@louiseaarts9464]

Happy to hear you are on the mend. Thanks for sharing your stories.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@deborahroberts1300]

Glad to see you up and about. Looking forward to seeing you both out wild camping once again.🤗

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Us too! ☺️

[@christopherbutler7588]

Glad you are feeling better 😊 have a lovely weekend.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you! You too!

[@aVanandAlex]

Lovely video guys !!

[@clarebrant5305]

Glad your feelling better.

[@thewelshbeavis1355]

Great Vlog and Good to see Ken better 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks 👍

[@anna-mariemarinelli3186]

So happy to see you! Glad you are on the mend. Do not overdo it, walk in peace and as always, be safe!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@lindahiggins7744]

Glad to here you are on the mend. Stay safe both of you 👍❤️👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@Anita-rq9ev]

Nice to see you back Ken 😊. Best wishes to the both of you and thank you for this update

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Anita. Hope you are well 🙂

[@Anita-rq9ev]

@@LifeistooshortCK thank you, I'm well 👍

[@kentullis25]

It's nice to see you're feeling better Ken! Best luck on your continuing journey to full recovery. Shirley and I had been wondering how you're doing.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much. Best wishes to you both 🙂

[@joeoak8181]

Loved the story about your foot patrol! Nicely told ......

[@davypeugeot]

Great to see you on the rd to recovery Ken. Nice to get out of the house for a bit. Take it easy and wishing you a full and speedy recovery.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks 😊 👍

[@richardcope3850]

Good to hear you’re on the mend, don’t look to rough, a little “peaky” perhaps? Take care, great to see you back.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Richard 🙂

[@RickSterling]

Your looking well Ken.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Rick ☺️

[@shirleylambden1561]

Glad to hear you are feeling better
Roll on the warmer weather!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hear hear 😀

[@johnnewham2235]

Glad to see you on the mend Ken, once again a lovely video, thank you

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you kindly 🙏

[@glenysperry3421]

Thanks for the update, glad you are on the mend.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Me too! 😊

[@judyl5260]

Good to see you up and about…enjoy the fresh air and sunshine…from very rainy Southern California

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Judy 🙂

[@sallyannlidtka7290]

Great to you're on the mend Ken x

[@vincenthooper7588]

Hi guys,
I'm sorry to hear that your health hasn't been good,I wish you a speedy recovery, and I'm in complete agreement with you about the petrol and diesel implications that our government want to bring in.
I'm of the opinion that this policy has been rushed through with no real thought of the implications of it.
Keep up the good work please.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Vincent 🙂👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I am not keen on conspiracy theories because most people can’t keep a secret but the headlong dash to net zero provides endless opportunities for thinking it is a conspiracy. I predict a few disasters along the way will derail their plans but we must speak up for common sense.

[@vincenthooper7588]

@@LifeistooshortCK
I couldn't agree more

[@christinemarchant4678]

Hope you feel better soon Ken x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you 🙏

[@twinsgran]

Glad to see you out and about and feeling a bit better. Don't overdo it though xx

[@emilecousineau1464]

Hope you feel better soon. Thanks for the vidéo. Cheers.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you!

[@kevinfriend6521]

Good to see you back Ken! Glad you're on the mend.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Kevin 👍

[@barbarawiddowson635]

It's good to see you both out and about and that Ken is getting better.I was very interested in your chat about your next van(as I think the one you own is my perfect van) and what upgrades you'd choose.Safe travels.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Barbara 🙂

[@williehannon9306]

Hopefully you are much better now Ken. Love your videos. Best wishes to you all. Would be lovely to see you enjoy more room in a new van.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers Willie 👍

[@gregbolitho9775]

Thanks!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much Greg. That is very kind of you 🙏❤️

[@karenchapman2561]

Glad to here your feeling better ken 😁 Great vid Carol &ken 😁

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Karen 🙂

[@dianabelcher39]

So good to see you out and about again Ken, do take care of yourself, get going slowly.. all the best for both of you.....🤩

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@fcasey8476]

Glad you’re on the road to recovery Ken, I look forward to your videos. Take care you two.❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you, you too 🙂

[@lorigill-hj2ni]

Good to see you on the road to recovery, Ken.
I have just had an Autoterm diesel heater fitted in my NV200 camper. It's tiny, quiet and frugal. Lovely warm air vents at the side of the rock and roll bed near door.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the tip 🙂

[@paulkens9]

Hope you soon feel better

[@lisastives1148]

Hope Ken is feeling better now Carol and your keeping well x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Lisa 🙂

[@thomsk2199]

Thanks for a very nice video, it's good to see you out and about again, have good weekend.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks, you too!

[@janedrews3255]

Good to see you up and about Ken , but take it easy and with Carols care you'll be back on your feet soon. Thanks for the video, keep safe you two. Cheers Janie ( Germany)

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Janie 🙂👍

[@teddygas9689]

Glad your on the mend Ken 🤗

[@clarkjordan4519]

Glad your on the mend Ken .

[@valerietaylor8072]

Great to see you back Ken, stay safe. We'll done Carol you are amazing.

[@Lizpennington]

Glad you are on the mend. Take it easy.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Elise 🙂

[@mobile_noble4026]

I agree with the simpler the better. It’s amazing how little a person actually needs when roaming! Nice to see you feeling better. Love the reverse drone shot at the end too!!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers 🙂👍

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Lovely to hear Ken your on the mend. There were a lot in mid 2020/ 2021 that bought a transit van and converted it
Some have been amazing to watch ,how it all came together, was not easy many had delays of material shipments enzo.
Have a Good weekend take care 🥰

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks, you too 🙂

[@lynettedickinson7926]

Chuffed your back doing what you both love, and have missed your adventures, look forward to the Denmark part. Stay safe both. Xx

[@marylb333]

Really sorry that you were so ill Ken, very glad you’re back on the mend. Loved this video, felt you were both just chatting to me! All the best with your future plans…. You helped inspire me to get an nv200 too, although I’ve got a long way to go on the conversion, I’m already loving it with many long days out so far with my dog.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad to hear your loving your NV200 and long may that continue. All the best with the conversion 👍

[@marylb333]

@@LifeistooshortCK thank you!

[@lindao1327]

Loved the story and photo of you in your younger days Ken! Glad you are on the mend. Thank you both for another interesting video. Take care!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Linda, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@joanneturner4674]

Glad to see your on the mend take things easy dont over do stuff xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Joanne 🙂

[@melaniesheppard4048]

I gotta say good on you Ken! Feeling rotten but getting out anyway. You will have been tired but the trip probably did you a world of good and you were so lucky to have sunshine! I appreciated the chat about what you would like in a van - valuable input. Also enjoyed the fact that you went for a day trip somewhere and had a toastie and tea and a little ramble. Its not always about going for weeks at a time. I'm not in a position to do that but a day out and a cuppa with a different view is always uplifting. I don't even have a proper camper van just a camp chair in the well of my wheelchair access vehicle (that I don't need) and my camp stove and kettle on a table. Oh for warmer nights/longer evenings! Well done to both of you!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I couldn’t agree more. You don’t need a big expensive campervan to enjoy this style of adventure. You don’t even have to travel far at all to enjoy the same benefits as people who drive for hours and hours. We could be just as content with day trips, a couple of chairs and a camping stove. It’s about fresh air, different views and the peace that always brings. Good for you 😁👍❤️

[@nightnurse2543]

Glad to see you getting better Ken Looking forward to the Denmark videos Best wishes Diane 😁

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Diane 👍

[@britl.1822]

Very interesting ! 👍 Thank you ! 💟

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@moonmother.]

Take good care of yourself Ken, sending you both big hugs 🤍🤍🤍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you 🙏

[@louisesymonds9963]

That bit of fresh air and a change of scenery will do you the world of good. Funny story with the tyres! It will be interesting to hear your discussions as the search to replace the little red camper progresses. X

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Louise 🙂

[@shirleycrooks7628]

Good to see you both, keep to pop top but a longer van,you are both brill,best wishes

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Shirley 👍

[@Barbara-yj5tl]

Sorry you’ve been feeling rough Ken, hope you’re now on the mend. Take it easy both of you. xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you, Barbara ☺️

[@davidrobinson630]

Great to hear your update.....hope your health improves further Ken 👍 Forwards, slowly but surely.....

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers David 🙂

[@sarahbertram2219]

Good to se you both, and what a charming little video. So natural and lovely. It felt like sitting with you having a chat. The simple and ordinary things are just as interesting. Look after yourselves, and hoping energy levels and stamina return speedily for you.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Sarah 🙂

[@brianmcclure8012]

Hadn't realised you were poorly. Good to see you on the mend and feeling the need to get out. Steady as she goes. Had a little chuckle when you were going through your requirements for your next van, when you said something like .. 'we don't need a toilet as we wouldn't use it that often'. For me a toilet is an absolute must!!. Wish you a speedy full recovery.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Brian 🙂

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Sorry to hear Ken, good to hear you are on the road to recovery. Take care of yourselves

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Much appreciated, thanks Peter 🙂

[@junerobinson8169]

So lovely to see you nearly back to your old self Ken take care of yourself...also thankyou Carol for nursing him back to health..loved the video..

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much, June 🙂

[@pamcullen537]

Wishing you both well, take it easy and don’t push yourselves too much 🦆💕💕

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you! Will do!

[@yvonneattridge4788]

We loved being able to check in with you. We hope your health continues to improve.
Apart from the fact that we have a high top, your perfect van sounds like our T5 😃

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching. We are looking at the T6 ☺️

[@lorraineowen7978]

Hi both, sorry to hear you've not been feeling very well, however glad your getting on the mend.. Take good care& take time for yourselves to recover. ❤️

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you Lorraine 🙏

[@skooliecarol8542]

Oh my....So happy to see you out n about...you look much better...SLOW n GO

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes feeling much better thanks 👍