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Our Camping To Caravanning Story - Our Journey!
Our Camping To Caravanning Story - Our Journey!
In the early nineties, I began going camping with friends when at the time,
we did a lot of walking around North Wales & the Lake District.
As well as walking, a tent was always the accomodation,
when we'd be sea fishing also; the tent was never far from the rods!
Then as a couple, things became a lot more homely!
Gone where the days of freeze dried meals, a meths Trangia stove
and the bare basics including using a coat as a pillow,
It was the duvet and pillows from from home 😀 shop bought food and
A Coleman petrol and lantern combo! Back then, that was glamping 😀
Later on again, around 2015, when our son was 6, we decided we
wanted to go camping again, but obviously, it'd be a different type of tent camping.
So enter the family camping set-up of Vango Icarus 500, awning, carpet, electric hookup,
tables, chairs, kitchen equipment and air beds. A million miles away from that drafty dome tent.
We love camping, we really do, even now, but there's something problematic
about drying out a tent and awning in a small garden after a wet pack-away.
After a lot of wet pack-away's, setting up in the pouring rain and the car being packed
to the rafters, we decided that we'd begin looking for a touring caravan.
Not only because of the set-ups and wet pack away's, but as a rule,
the camping season was too short for us, and we wanted to get away
all year round. So something that'd cope with mud, rain and, with a heater was in order!
Camping for us was for sporadic get-aways, drop of a hat weekends away,
which with a small dome tent and not much else was certainly do-able.
But with such a large family camping outfit, camping stops being sporadic.
One of the very things that appealed to us in the first place all those years ago.
I personally, don't agree with the "so you've upgraded to a caravan", they're two separate hobbies.
It's like someone with a motorbike upgrading to a car 😀 They're totally different things!
Anyway, I'm waffling! Join us on a little trip from camping to caravanning
Once which hasn't been without its niggles, but we wouldn't change at all!
Thanks for watching and if you havn't done already, please consider subscribing
to our little channel. It's totally free 😀 Think of it like following us on Facebook or Twitter!
Thanks for watching
Mart & Jo
#itchyfeetcaravanners #tentcamping #campingtocaravanning #ourjourney
00:00 - Tent
04:34 - Caravan
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A Look Around Parys Mountain - Anglesey
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A Look Around Parys Mountain - Anglesey I wanted to spend a lot longer there, but only had time for a short stroll. Its a very wierd landscape! You almost feel like you're on a film set or walking on another planet! Parys Mountain is one of Anglesey’s must-visit locations. There is a network of walks around the weird landscape of the ancient copper mine at Parys Mountain. A sight not to be miss...
Eastham Country Park - Wirral
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Eastham Country Park - Wirral Come along with us as we go for an early evening walk around Eastham Country Park. Merseyside. With well maintained paths, a tearoom, and interesting things to see, it's a great place to while away a couple of hours, with easy access from major roads. Some areas are a bit more gnarly than others but on the whole, accessable for all. #itchyfeetcaravanners #easthamco...
500 Subscribers! THANKS!
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500 Subscribers! THANKS! Just a quick video to say thank you, to all the people who have subscribed to our little channel on UA-cam. It really means a lot to us, and helps our channel to grow! If you havn't subscribed already, it's quick, easy and most of all FREE to do. Think of it like following us on Facebook or Twitter! 😊😀Thanks!😀😊 😊😀Thanks!😀😊 😊😀Thanks!😀😊 😊😀Thanks!😀😊 😊😀Thanks!😀😊 😊😀Thanks!😀😊...
Antony Gormley - Another Place & Crosby Beach
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Another Place, is a piece of modern sculpture by Sir Antony Gormley located at Crosby Beach in Merseyside, England. It consists of 100 cast iron figures facing towards the sea. The figures are modelled on the artist's own naked body. The work proved controversial due to the naked statues but has increased tourism to the beach. After being exhibited at two other locations, it was put on display ...
What We Tow With In Our Front Locker
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What We Tow With In Our Front Locker Following on from our caravan tour video, we thought we'd show what we tow with in our front locker when we're towing. Everything we need, but no excessive noseweight. #itchyfeetcaravanners #touringcaravan #caravantowing #noseweight
Holyhead Breakwater Country Park - Coastal Path
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After spending an hour or two around the old brickworks at the country park, we went for a stroll along the coastal path, very nearby. The Holyhead Breakwater Country Park was opened in 1990 and is situated on the site of an old quarry which supplied stone for the 1.5 miles long Holyhead Breakwater, the longest in Europe, which was built between 1846 and 1873. Part of the park is situated withi...
Manorafon Farm Touring & Camping - Site Tour
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Manorafon Farm Touring & Camping - Site Tour Join us for an early morning walk around Manorafon Farm camp site. Showing the facilities, pitch types and the site in general. Site access is really good even for larger units, and has a mixture of grass, hardstanding, electric, none electric and fully serviced pitches. As per our first visit last year, the camp site and facilities were immaculate a...
Great Orme - Llandudno
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Join us for a short lunchtime walk around the Great Orme in Llandudno,. Famous for its panoramic views, and the cakes from the summit cafe! Plenty to see and do, including the world's largest prehistoric copper mine; along with a lot more mining history. It's a fantastic place for an afternoon out with the family. #itchyfeetcaravanners #touringcaravan #llandudno #greatorme
Our No Frills Vlogging Kit - YouTube On A Budget
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Our No Frills Vlogging Kit - UA-cam On A Budget! Neither myself or Jo come from a photography or videoography background, so when we started our little UA-cam channel, we didn't have any kit to start with other than our phones, so picked up nik naks along the way. Samsung Galaxy J5 Nikon P510 Osmo action combo Basic green screen Lightweight telescopic tripod Boya MM1 Cyanova microphone adaptor ...
Another Caravan Cleaning Video - Keeping Snailey Spik 'n' Span
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Another Caravan Cleaning Video - Keeping Snailey Spik 'n' Span Everyone has there own way of keeping their caravan or motorhome clean. Using, Fenwicks, Silky, Farcela G3, 3M cutting compound and a few other bits and bobs here's what we do, and how. The things we use, and how we use them, to keep our 15yr old £4k caravan looking its best 😀 #caravanning #touringcaravan #caravancleaning #itchyfeet...
A Stroll Around Delamere Forest With A Geocache
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A Stroll Around Delamere Forest With A Geocache Not too far from our caravan storage site, and only 25 minutes from our house, is Delamere Forest in Cheshire. A lovely place for a walk with plenty to see and do. Whether its peace and quiet or something a bit more fast paced. Also in the forest are a handful of Geocache's. Once of these I couldn't find, but managed to find one after a wild goose...
Making An L Shaped Lounge Into A Double Bed - Caravan Bedding
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Making An L Shaped Lounge Into A Double Bed - Caravan Bedding An L shaped lounge configuration in a caravan or motorhome is a great use of daytime space. Especially in a smaller unit, where bench style seating can make the small area feel cramped. It's a pity that a lot of people are put off this configuration by the thoughts of making this into a double bed of an evening. It really is simple, ...
Puriclean In The Caravan Toilet Flush Tank
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Puriclean In The Caravan Toilet Flush Tank
Using Pink Stuff At The Caravan
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Using Pink Stuff At The Caravan
Gas Blockages In Older Caravans & Motorhomes
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Gas Blockages In Older Caravans & Motorhomes
A Tour Of Our Caravan - 2006 Abbey Cardinal 325
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A Tour Of Our Caravan - 2006 Abbey Cardinal 325
Ford Kuga As A Tow Car
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Ford Kuga As A Tow Car
Our Duvalay Mattress Toppers - One Year On
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Our Duvalay Mattress Toppers - One Year On
About Us - An 8 Question Nomination
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About Us - An 8 Question Nomination
We Have Stickers! - Sticker Swap
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We Have Stickers! - Sticker Swap
2021 Pre-Season Catchup
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2021 Pre-Season Catchup
Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year - Our 2020
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Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year - Our 2020
Ulanzi VL49 Light
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Ulanzi VL49 Light
Action Camera Storage Case - By Telesin
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Action Camera Storage Case - By Telesin
XL Teppanyaki Grill Storage Bag
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XL Teppanyaki Grill Storage Bag
40 Question Challenge
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40 Question Challenge
Polymorph Beads
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Polymorph Beads
Duvet Storage Bags
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Duvet Storage Bags
A Little Catchup
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A Little Catchup

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  • @markboardman1074
    @markboardman1074 8 днів тому

    Any idea which fuse / where the fuse box is for the bathroom as the 12v ceiling light wont work (new unit and new bulb), just NO power. However I do have power to the plug in the wardrobe. (I never used the shower as caravan is for storage) but know the shower light wont switch on. Appears to be no power for lighting in the bathroom.

  • @kevhaworth5313
    @kevhaworth5313 Місяць тому

    Love this.. Mart _ I love electronic music and prog rock... Hilbre Island with Mart on an amateur radio trip and him playing Cast on an acoustic guitar. Legend.

  • @TryMyMartini
    @TryMyMartini Місяць тому

    These are wonderful for so many do it yourself or a little repairs. Definitely something to order and have on hand. They aren't expensive, but they are Lifesavers!

  • @delphinium5555
    @delphinium5555 2 місяці тому

    I arrived here after listening to the helpful advice about sealing a seam on a caravan. So sad for you in your loss, just heartbreaking. Sincere condolences to you and your family. He looks such a lovely man.

  • @RosaBarker-eh3cb
    @RosaBarker-eh3cb 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the tour. Really lovely caravan and layout. I’ve just got a new to us swift Harrington 2007 and haven’t towed yet but nice to hear you saying yours is dead easy to tow . Makes me feel a bit better for the hubby! 🐌

  • @DebbieCo
    @DebbieCo 4 місяці тому

    I lose the valve caps all the time too 😂

  • @debrabradley7227
    @debrabradley7227 4 місяці тому

    Great help😊

  • @alexlomas1424
    @alexlomas1424 6 місяців тому

    A really informative video, just great! and the finish looks spot on to me mate

  • @beetrooot1137
    @beetrooot1137 7 місяців тому

    Eastham ferry was Alton towers in 1800

  • @beetrooot1137
    @beetrooot1137 7 місяців тому

    Eastham Ferry Bikers to go The Tap Good Bikers pub.

  • @0157peteblack
    @0157peteblack 8 місяців тому

    Class video mate, our 2005 Lunar has just displayed some of the symptoms you mentioned and I have now ordered a replacement truma bulkhead regulator as ours completely blocked last week in Weymouth. This meant no hot water or cooking after day 1 of our 5 day break! Hopefully get it fitted in a couple of days.

  • @Harrybowles1969
    @Harrybowles1969 8 місяців тому

    Nice job. It's amazing what you can do in 4 minutes 😁❤️

  • @jamesfoote8916
    @jamesfoote8916 8 місяців тому

    Good video. Just a point if I may. You can machine polish the side of the caravan but you must use a very fine finishing polish and a very soft finishing pad and apply little to no pressure on the machine. To test you are doing it right go to a scratch window and try it on that and you should not remove the scratches. What you are after is an enhancement of the paint NOT a correction. The pain on the side of a caravan is on 35 microns thick, hair is about 55 microns, but the pain is quite hard. May years ago paint was soft and thick but not now. If you scratch it you live with it. James

  • @jeanhair2106
    @jeanhair2106 10 місяців тому

    Whats happened to your videos, really enjoyed them, hope all is well x

  • @alarmactionukalarmactionuk893

    We're presently towing with a Hyundai Tucson 2litre diesel 4WD / 6speed manual / Coachman 560 with a Miro of 1447kg. Recently returned from a month of touring North East of England and both car and caravan were very stable and well matched.

  • @ihunt420
    @ihunt420 Рік тому

    Is it possible to put a fitted sheet or something on it?

  • @TacticalOutdoorDad
    @TacticalOutdoorDad Рік тому

    Fantastic idea! Thank you for sharing. Your 2 year old video is still helping people out! I have subbed. Hope your still making videos.

  • @timalexander2184
    @timalexander2184 Рік тому

    Missing your videos, hope you and your boy are all doing well. x

  • @JakesRemakes
    @JakesRemakes Рік тому

    hey mate...great vid. i have a 39yr old hobby prestige with some more than dodgy seals. you made this look super easy. gonna give it a crack. cheers mate.

  • @clairebear8825
    @clairebear8825 Рік тому

    😊useful thank you

  • @ph8197
    @ph8197 Рік тому

    I wouldn’t use the pink stuff on paintwork as it is far too gritty, best using a good compound recommended for paintwork.

  • @Senna-xi1gr
    @Senna-xi1gr Рік тому

    Aye mate spot on idea. We forget the toilet flusher. I use puriclean & a splash of vinegar for cleaning pipes at start of season. Al do the toilet flush also now cheers.👍🇬🇧🏆

  • @beatlebrian4404
    @beatlebrian4404 Рік тому

    Hi can anyone please help me, I purchased this about 18 months ago, but the problem I now have, is connecting the pump to my car tyres, the connector is just letting air out of the tie and not connecting properly, does anyone know of a solution? thank you

  • @kiwiinkampuchea
    @kiwiinkampuchea Рік тому

    Great video mate from Kiwi land.

  • @sadielaurentiwhitley3762
    @sadielaurentiwhitley3762 Рік тому

    Thank you, I am considering these for my van

  • @MD-gc4xq
    @MD-gc4xq Рік тому

    Nice one Lar 👍

  • @gw2891
    @gw2891 2 роки тому

    Have you guys stopped posting ? If so gutted tbh as just found you and find it educational as we’ve just got into the caravan scene 😮

  • @alancraigie7951
    @alancraigie7951 2 роки тому

    Going to look at a Kuga tomorrow, your video has given me confidence. 👍

  • @kevhaworth5313
    @kevhaworth5313 2 роки тому

    One year lad. Miss you.

  • @martinkitchin6204
    @martinkitchin6204 2 роки тому

    After all these years still hate making up beds! I've previously been known to disappear when it comes to bed time until the job has been done and then magically reappear...

  • @5and2pups25
    @5and2pups25 2 роки тому

    We love our trusty caravan! Love your videos! Please check out our channel!

  • @martinbrody100
    @martinbrody100 2 роки тому

    Good item only let down by inaccurate charge display, when it displays 3 lights it only really has about quarter on a charge in it, you only get a true reading when it is actually charging.

  • @seantaylor6123
    @seantaylor6123 2 роки тому

    Hi Martin Are you based in Liverpool

  • @wazztoronto
    @wazztoronto 2 роки тому

    hello guys i have one of these - the hose seems fo have a bit of a rip does anyone know if the hose lead can be replaced from inside

  • @LME8754
    @LME8754 2 роки тому

    I was just going to use unibond sealant, will this be OK. I think its bit of a gimmick to use the caravan one but what do you think

  • @so-roadkill
    @so-roadkill 2 роки тому

    Hi i found this vidio due to wanting to confirm we purchased the corect car for us our caravan and luggage is between 1300kg and 1500kg depending what we take we normaly tow with our 1995 vauxhall cavalier she can tow 1600kg but recently the poor old girl has started to feel slugish in her old age so we went and got a ford kuga titanium 2015 with a capability of towing 1900kg im not only new to the car but im new to newer cars than a 2000 reg vehicle so its a whole new expireance again thankyou for your quick view but ill look into it more fingers crossed we done the right thing retireing the old girl

  • @neilphelps8618
    @neilphelps8618 2 роки тому

    Nice video thank, kitting my bag up today 👍🏻

  • @colinrimmer789
    @colinrimmer789 2 роки тому

    This one popped up so I thought I’d spend some time wit yer RIP Matey ❤️

  • @SMITHYSKONTIKI
    @SMITHYSKONTIKI 3 роки тому

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Thankyou for the Christmas card. It won't be a great Christmas this year for either of us. Am so sorry Martin passed away. My love to all of you.

  • @motorhomehobos4212
    @motorhomehobos4212 3 роки тому

    Very helpful video. Thank you! We have a 1992 VW Cree and now we understand why our gas is sometimes slow to come through.

  • @willgiles6698
    @willgiles6698 3 роки тому

    Does it have a presta valve ?

  • @sarahfreeman3268
    @sarahfreeman3268 3 роки тому

    We brought ours about four years ago and would not be without them . we went to the factory to pick up because we only live aboue a hour away .

  • @sarahfreeman3268
    @sarahfreeman3268 3 роки тому

    Love you Blog from past to present its so warming to watch ( happy caravaning ) x

  • @PapaTube-ep1nk
    @PapaTube-ep1nk 3 роки тому

    Minted Van, love the layout, a credit to you and your wife, lovely van well built not like the paper mashy Knocked up, new builds today. I just changed back to a Minted 2010 Olympus 624 from a 2018 Lunar Venus, you just had to look at the Venus wood and finishing's and they scratched or broke leaving white scratches or all over dark wood areas hated it. Non digital Truma blow heating cant beat it, no bleeding radiators or filling up to make more work on holiday.

  • @outandaboutmd
    @outandaboutmd 3 роки тому

    Thank you, loved this.

  • @kevhaworth5313
    @kevhaworth5313 3 роки тому

    127 metres from wall to nav aid kiddo. checked with a wheel :D

  • @wendywilletts5364
    @wendywilletts5364 3 роки тому

    Love you jo and Mart xxxx 💔💔

  • @wendywilletts5364
    @wendywilletts5364 3 роки тому

    Rest in peace Marty , miss you buddy x

  • @llinbob
    @llinbob 3 роки тому

    This is just the best video ever of Our Mart. Hugs Jo and Ellis. xx

  • @philashmorecarpfishing455
    @philashmorecarpfishing455 3 роки тому

    Hi there mate what horse power the car and is it the 4x4 version cheers mate