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Motorhome Mayhem in The Shropshire Hills
Join us as we continue our full-time motorhome travels through Shropshire Hills, where we explore Church Stretton, The Long Mynd and Titterstone Clee Hill encountering some unexpected mishaps along the way.
It's not all fun as disaster strikes. We cause damage to our motorhome and Spencer loses a tooth!
Come along for a glimpse into motorhome life and living on the road
#vanlife #dethleffs #motorhomemavericks #fulltimemotorhome #fulltimemotorhomeliving #fulltimevanlife #motorhomeshropshire #shropshire #shropshirehills
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You've Been Exploring Shropshire WRONG! MOTORHOME LIFE!
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Embark on our motorhome adventure through Shropshire's rich history. Explore castles, abbeys, Roman ruins and picturesque landscapes on our latest road trip! Join Lisa & Spencer, Full-time motorhomers as we find off grid park ups, discover our British history and of course - enjoy the odd drink or two If you do enjoy our content, please consider subscribing and making a comment. We promise that...
Secret Surrey Motorhome Park Ups Revealed!
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We find unique and free motorhome park ups - whilst enjoying mountain biking in The Surrey Hills and paddleboarding on The River Wey without the bank holiday traffic and of course - the usual drunkenness. Join us on our full time adventure - where we don't take life too seriously and escape the matrix as much as we can #fulltimemotorhome #fulltimemotorhomeliving #dethleffs #fulltimevanlife #riv...
Our Dream of Motorhome Living Became a Reality
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A short introduction to our channel documenting our life, living full time in our Dethleffs Motorhome - show casing our interests and how we cope with the pressures of vanlife We are a middle aged couple who have escaped conforming to real life to live in our motorhome touring the UK and Europe Please subscribe for more content and feel free to ask us any questions #fulltimemotorhome #fulltimem...
Motorhome to Fort William - Castles, shipwrecks & the mountain bike world cup
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We finish our five month motorhome tour of the highlands at Fort William, watching the mountain bike world cup, whilst visiting Eilean Donan Castle and the Corpach Shipwreck. Proving that Scotland is the best place in the UK to accommodate full-time vanlife for sourcing water and toilet drop offs. Join us on our full time motorhome adventure as we travel through the UK and Europe #fulltimemotor...
Is the Isle of Skye Motorhome Friendly?
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We upset the locals in our first hour of touring Skye in our motorhome, but is it really that bad? Join us as we visit The Old Man of Storr, hike The Quiraing, spot Sea Eagles on a boat trip, get soaked at a waterfall and stay in some amazing park ups Join us as we travel Skye seeking adventure #fulltimemotorhome #fulltimemotorhomeliving #fulltimevanlife #dethleffs #isleofskye #fairypools VIDEO...
Driving the Applecross Pass in an A class motorhome & hiking the UK's only designated mountain trail
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We attempt to drive the Applecross Pass to complete the NC500, after hiking up to Beinn Eighe mountain, visiting Torridon for a night of Ceilidh Dancing with the locals, discovering an outdoor church and a shipwreck in Lower Diabaig #fulltimemotorhome #fulltimemotorhomeliving #fulltimevanlife #dethleffs #applecrosspass Join us for the conclusion of our epic NC500 adventure out of season NC500 p...
NC500 - The best motorhome stopovers?
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Join us as we follow the NC500 from Corrieshalloch Gorge down to Wester Ross, taking in some amazing park ups, The Artic Convoy Museum and some of the best waterfalls in Scotland Part 4 of our NC500 journey, travelling full-time in our Dethleffs motorhome #fulltimemotorhome #fulltimemotorhomeliving #fulltimevanlife #dethleffs #nc500 Part1: NC500 - Why is it so empty ua-cam.com/video/Wf193TFUrNI...
STOP Missing Out on the NC500's Hidden Gems! Watch This Now
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Don't miss out on the hidden gems of the NC500, including Britain's highest waterfall! Watch this video to discover the beauty of this scenic route. Our NC500 motorhome trip takes us from amazing sunrises at Stour Lighthouse, to millennia of history at Bone Caves and tackling the long hike up to Britain's highest waterfall Join us as we tackle the narrowest of roads and stay at some amazing par...
Driving the Deserted NC500 in a Motorhome
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We hit the west coast of the NC500 to find empty roads and deserted beaches. Join us in part two of our journey around Scotland's coastline as we visit Ard Neakie Lime Kilns, Smoo Caves, Old Shoremore Beach and much more #fulltimemotorhome #fulltimemotorhomeliving #fulltimevanlife #dethleffs #nc500 Winter Magic by Roa soundcloud.com/roa_music1031 Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported - CC...
Our motorhome journey on a deserted NC500
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Wild and windy NC500 in our motorhome, taking in the well known and less well known sites along the east coast - a trip like no other, come and experience the freedom van life can bring Joyride by tubebackr & Sarah Jansen soundcloud.com/tubebackr soundcloud.com/sarahjansenmusic Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported - CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/3p6ATNa Music promoted by Audio...
Our Motorhome Life - What Made us Choose Full-Time RV Living
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A married couple, who have abandoned suburbia for a life in the hills. We still work - but do it from our motorhome Join us on our adventure to see how we get on, how we cope with work and what trouble we get in,. Into - Off grid living, history (especially British), mountains, mountain biking, climbing, hiking, paddle boarding, kayaking, occasional mountaineering & caving. Ooh - and getting dr...
ORKNEY by Motorhome - Is this the best island in Scotland?
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Motorhome tour of Orkney, visiting it's ancient burial sites and stone circles in Orkney, staying at amazing park ups and getting battered by high winds - but only after a night of the dreaded boyracer in Thurso #isleofhoy #oldmanofstorr #orkney #orkneyisland #stonecircle #ancientburialground #orkneycampsites #orkneymotorhome #fulltimemotorhome
Driving a motorhome in The Outer Hebrides. The best overnight stops in Lewis and Harris.
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Explore the stunning landscapes of Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides in this video. Discover the best overnight stops and motorhome park ups, including the breathtaking Luskentyre Beach. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a newbie, this guide will help you make the most of your motorhome adventure in this beautiful Scottish destination! A motorhome stopover on the NC500 led us to catchi...
Full Time VAN LIFE - A Review OF Our First Year Living Off Grid!
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Join us as we review our first year living off grid in our full-time van life setup. From the challenges to the rewards, we'll share our experience of full-time motorhome living in the UK. Whether you're considering van life or just curious about off-grid living, this video is for you! A review of our first year living fulltime in our Dethleffs motorhome. Who we are, why we did it, what we've b...
Unveiling Findhorn West Beach Motorhome Park
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Unveiling Findhorn West Beach Motorhome Park
Must-Visit Campsite: Burravoe Trust Campsite Shetland!
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Must-Visit Campsite: Burravoe Trust Campsite Shetland!
Is a MOTORHOME suitable for UP-HELLY-Aa VIKING FESTIVAL in the SHETLAND ISLES?
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Is a MOTORHOME suitable for UP-HELLY-Aa VIKING FESTIVAL in the SHETLAND ISLES?
Motorhome in SHETLAND at the Up Helly Aa Viking festival - how did we get on?
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Motorhome in SHETLAND at the Up Helly Aa Viking festival - how did we get on?
Motorhome full time living - The first three weeks - Did we survive?
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Motorhome full time living - The first three weeks - Did we survive?
Portaledge Cliff Camping in Dorset
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Portaledge Cliff Camping in Dorset
FREE MOTORHOME STOPOVER at FORT WILLIAM, SCOTLAND - Our amateurish review!
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FREE MOTORHOME STOPOVER at FORT WILLIAM, SCOTLAND - Our amateurish review!
Unforgettable Drone Views of Wales While Living in a Motorhome
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Unforgettable Drone Views of Wales While Living in a Motorhome
SHIPWRECK EXPORATION RMS MULHEIM AT LANDS END
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SHIPWRECK EXPORATION RMS MULHEIM AT LANDS END
Chased by swans Paddleboarding the River Wey to Old Woking
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Chased by swans Paddleboarding the River Wey to Old Woking
Motorhomes & Mountain Bikes - In South Wales!
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Motorhomes & Mountain Bikes - In South Wales!
Rievaulx Abbey - North Yorkshire
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Rievaulx Abbey - North Yorkshire
MIND-BLOWING Motorhome Secrets Revealed in Elan Valley Mine!
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MIND-BLOWING Motorhome Secrets Revealed in Elan Valley Mine!
Discover the Hidden Gem of Saint Margaret's Bay
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Discover the Hidden Gem of Saint Margaret's Bay

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  • @motorhomemavericks1
    @motorhomemavericks1 5 днів тому

    Not sure why more people do not visit this beautiful area

  • @44buddhist
    @44buddhist 5 днів тому

    Oh no....sorry to see your beautiful van with a big old dent/scrape. I dread meeting a truck coming the other way on a narrow road, as I'm really not very good at reversing!! You are a tough cookie Lisa as that path where you came off was horrible. I think you're bonkers though. We are now in France heading down through Portugal on our way to catch a ferry from Algeciras to Morocco. I wish. you safe and trouble-free travels.😀

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 5 днів тому

      @44buddhist Hiya, you two, the dent is superficial, thankfully, and shouldn't take two much to sort out. Thanks for watching, let us know if there's anything we could improve on. Enjoy Morocco, that should be a proper adventure with decent weather for you. We've been in the Pyrenees for the last 5 weeks, weather is very hit and miss.

  • @iancaudy777
    @iancaudy777 6 днів тому

    Excellent vids guys keep it up.

  • @iancaudy777
    @iancaudy777 6 днів тому

    Ive always enjoyed driving in Scotland, jealous off you both great vids.

  • @iancaudy777
    @iancaudy777 6 днів тому

    Love scotland well done.

  • @iancaudy777
    @iancaudy777 6 днів тому

    Living the dream, great stuff.

  • @sarahjames2056
    @sarahjames2056 7 днів тому

    Great video. What app is the van leveller you have please? X

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 7 днів тому

      @sarahjames2056 It's called camper leveller. Thanks for the compliment and thank you for watching

  • @TalbotAvalon1991
    @TalbotAvalon1991 7 днів тому

    My home county. Welcome ❤

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 7 днів тому

      @TalbotAvalon1991 And what a beautiful county it is too. Thank you for the warm welcome and thank you for taking the time to watch

  • @slfbs
    @slfbs 9 днів тому

    Sounds a bit low, but another great video

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 9 днів тому

      Thank you for the feedback. Appreciate the sound isn't great and we need to invest in some decent mics. Thanks also for watching - we appreciate you support

    • @lisanorth9036
      @lisanorth9036 9 днів тому

      New mics are defo on the agenda, thanks for feedback

  • @itsanomadslife
    @itsanomadslife 10 днів тому

    Great vlog guys Clee hill one of our favorite parkups so peaceful at night ❤

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 10 днів тому

      A fantastic place, heard there was talk of them trying to ban overnight. Also been on a locals Facebook page, and fairplay to them - mostly sticking up for us. Thanks for watching - just subbed you

    • @itsanomadslife
      @itsanomadslife 10 днів тому

      @@motorhomemavericks1 thankyou ❤ pauls in the middle of converting new van but we will still be doing our travels in our old one too xx

    • @lisanorth9036
      @lisanorth9036 9 днів тому

      I could live up there, just me, the van & the sheep 😍. Good luck with converting new van

  • @lisanorth9036
    @lisanorth9036 10 днів тому

    Two dramas in one week, could anything else go wrong 😂😂

  • @avancalleddignity
    @avancalleddignity 10 днів тому

    Thanks for another really enjoyable video guys! So sorry to hear you've had a few dramas this week... Spence, what did happen to your tooth?! We'd not heard of Clee Hill, but you got such an amazing shot that you've inspired us to go ❤️. Safe travels onwards...no chatting while parking though! 🤣. Although, if you need a hand pulling those dings out let us know!

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 10 днів тому

      @avancalleddignity Thanks for your kind words. Just misplaced my false tooth (found it after a week) because I'm a bit of a twat 🤣🤣. Really do recommend Clee Hill, it's a fantastic park up. Keep the van love coming. X

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 10 днів тому

      Just reread your comment (now I'm sober 😂😂) - might take you up on the offer of pukkilg those dings out. Thank you

    • @lisanorth9036
      @lisanorth9036 9 днів тому

      Well worth the visit, the views are amazing 😍

  • @TrevorBewick-jq6zp
    @TrevorBewick-jq6zp 11 днів тому

    Can I ask what time of the year did u go thanks

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 10 днів тому

      @TrevorBewick-jq6zp We started the NC500 in February and finished it at the end of April, after a few island visits. We really do recommend going out of season- it's so quiet and magical

  • @avancalleddignity
    @avancalleddignity 17 днів тому

    Cracking vid yous two Lisa had me in stitches 😂

  • @MrDaiseymay
    @MrDaiseymay 17 днів тому

    BOTH SHROPSHIRE AND HEREFORDSHIRE HAVE A GREAT DEAL TO OFFER THE TRAVELLING HOLIDAY MAKER, ESPECIALLY FOR GROWN-UP'S. BEAUTIFUL SCENERY, WITH VIEWS OF THE WELSH HILLS ON THE HORIZON, AND UNSPOILED MEDIAEVIL TOWNS A VILLAGES. BOTH ARE NEVER GIVEN THE ATTENSION THEY DESERVE. ( A SOMERSET LAD )

  • @RumaWare-kz7md
    @RumaWare-kz7md 17 днів тому

    Oh it defiantly looks underrated! You have encouraged me to take a trip down there to see for myself. Thank you guys for the inspiration

  • @thelittleredbus
    @thelittleredbus 18 днів тому

    Stop!!!!! Don’t tell everyone! What are you thinking! It’ll get spoiled if people come here!!!!!!!! It’s meant to be a secret! You don’t talk about Fight Club and Shropshire!

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 18 днів тому

      😂😂 It's too good not to share (besides everyone goes to Scotland). Best you don't watch our next video - The Long Mynd & nights out in Church Stretton (now that's fighting talk....🍺🍺😂😂

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 18 днів тому

      Thanks for watching btw

    • @thelittleredbus
      @thelittleredbus 18 днів тому

      @@motorhomemavericks1 Arggghhhhhhhhhhh! Nooooooooooo! It is beautiful though.

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 18 днів тому

      @@thelittleredbus Agreed!

    • @auntsally5683
      @auntsally5683 17 днів тому

      Agreed!

  • @naturalbornglampers
    @naturalbornglampers 19 днів тому

    Great video guys.. need to add it to the list for a visit 🙌😊

  • @James-dx8qb
    @James-dx8qb 19 днів тому

    Shropshire is lovely, spent a week there earlier in the year. If you're still in the area make sure you visit Ludlow before you move on.

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 19 днів тому

      We've visited Ludlow previously and is an absolutely beautiful little town. stay tuned for our next video from Church Stretton and The Long Mynnd. Thank you fpr watching!

  • @scottking7048
    @scottking7048 20 днів тому

    What a bunch of numptys for ignoring the signs about motorhomes being on the pass.

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 19 днів тому

      @@scottking7048 Thanks for taking the time to watch our video. Much appreciated

  • @lomilomi3535
    @lomilomi3535 21 день тому

    This road is not suitable for your vehicle...No consideration for anyone but yourselves...the locals and emergency services need to use this road...and run into problems all the time...thanks to people like you....zero thought for anyone but yourselves...The sign clearly says no large vehicles....Have some consideration for others who need to use this road...

  • @lisanorth9036
    @lisanorth9036 21 день тому

    Great video & didn't know Shropshire had so much history 😍

  • @motorhomemavericks1
    @motorhomemavericks1 21 день тому

    Is Shropshire underrated?

  • @djtsox2
    @djtsox2 Місяць тому

    It isn't the Orkneys it is Orkney or Orkney Isles

  • @commuterbranchline8132
    @commuterbranchline8132 Місяць тому

    Kerplunk! That made me chuckle, my missus musta gone to the same school as yours when it comes to shopping! Thanks for sharing.

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 Місяць тому

      😂😂😂 definitely a woman thing. Thanks for taking the time to watch

    • @commuterbranchline8132
      @commuterbranchline8132 Місяць тому

      @@motorhomemavericks1 I have really enjoyed the videos so far. Im 55 next year and enjoy a little paddle boarding, e-MTB and hiking so you’re showing me the way I’d like to retire. I just need to get a van and finally retire. Unfortunately my wife is a miserable nutter, so I’ll probably end up on my Jack, but hay ho! Thanks again for sharing.

    • @lisanorth9036
      @lisanorth9036 Місяць тому

      Keplunk is a great game, especially when I get pleasure from watching it fall on the other half's head 😂😂

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 Місяць тому

      @@commuterbranchline8132 🤣🤣

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 Місяць тому

      ​@@lisanorth9036I beg to differ 😅

  • @motorhomemavericks1
    @motorhomemavericks1 Місяць тому

    Where's the cheekiest place you've ever stopped over?

  • @Dottydoraukexplorer
    @Dottydoraukexplorer Місяць тому

    Brilliant video...very well made and great area 😊

  • @jimjim661
    @jimjim661 Місяць тому

    Shouldn't be on the pass with motorhomes. If anything happens your insurance is VOID. Also your brakes heat up as you decend the steep braes. You could suffer brake fade.

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 Місяць тому

      @@jimjim661 What a load of tosh. Thanks for watching though

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 19 днів тому

      @jimjim661 lol! We're in the Pyrenees now, makes Applecross look like a day out in the Netherlands.

  • @RumaWare-kz7md
    @RumaWare-kz7md Місяць тому

    Amazing guys! Love watching your videos. You inspire me to want to go on my travels. Looking forward to see where you go next

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 Місяць тому

      We're heading to the Malvern Hills next - why not come and join us?

  • @FreeBirdUKVanLife
    @FreeBirdUKVanLife Місяць тому

    Fantastic intro guys. ❤

  • @motorhomemavericks1
    @motorhomemavericks1 Місяць тому

    Thanks so much for such a lovely comment. Much appreciated! One possibility for Europe, have you thought about Germany? So underrated. Anyway, wherever you go - enjoy your travels

    • @slfbs
      @slfbs Місяць тому

      @@motorhomemavericks1 Thanks for the reply, we've been down the rhine before but only stayed 2 nights and not explored then went to Annecy but we are going to Germany going to koblenz first to see the Deutsch corner thing where the Moselle meets the rhine do a loop around up to the Netherlands and back to blighty, weather depending might have to go south. Take care both, cheers Sean 👍🏻

  • @slfbs
    @slfbs Місяць тому

    Hi Spencer and Lisa I've watched most videos now and I think there great, a lovely couple, down to earth with a funny side to you both, you should have a lot more subscribers than you do imo but plug away it's great watching you both, we have decided to go Europe instead of Scotland looks a bit rainy, not sure where yet, be are 6th time only 3 weeks but hey better than work. Take care both, I'm glad I came across you, bit different to the other lot. All the best Sean 👍🏻

  • @avancalleddignity
    @avancalleddignity Місяць тому

    If Scotland was off the map where else in this "fantastic " kingdom do you like ?😊

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 Місяць тому

      Love it all tbf, although Wales always has a special place in our hearts

  • @avancalleddignity
    @avancalleddignity Місяць тому

    The WC at fort Bill looked ace, it's been a while since I've been and made me think I need to go next year, so thanks yous two for that, and a valid point again at the end! Why is it so hard in England to off grid !?

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 Місяць тому

      @avancalleddignity We have an annual pilgrimage to Fort Bill - always great fun.

    • @avancalleddignity
      @avancalleddignity Місяць тому

      @@motorhomemavericks1 yes fort Bill is ace ❤️ Love you go every year.

  • @motorhomemavericks1
    @motorhomemavericks1 Місяць тому

    Feel free to ask us any questions of full time motorhoming

    • @slfbs
      @slfbs Місяць тому

      @@motorhomemavericks1 Hi again any good places to go and see in Germany you can recommend, and your ebikes what are they, we only got cheep e folding bike I'm thinking of looking at giant ebikes 👍🏻

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 Місяць тому

      @slfbs Germany is really big and not one we've explored extensively. The Black Forest is amazing and very easy to get to. The towns and cities are beautiful and traditional. We aiming to go to Lake Constance (Konningsee) soon but life gets in the way. Our bikes are Specialized and full on mountain bikes, if that is your thing - Giant is a very decent brand.

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 Місяць тому

      @slfbs ebikes are the wat forward- I'm 60 next week and tbf, probably wouldn't srill be riding if I didn't have one

    • @slfbs
      @slfbs Місяць тому

      @@motorhomemavericks1 I can't find that ebike

  • @slfbs
    @slfbs Місяць тому

    Hi mavericks we are thinking of going to Scotland beginning of September, where would you suggest, we read that there not keen on motorhomes on the nc 500 will the midges still be about, how do you find the loo drops, is west better than east, 2 adults and a small motorhome, thanks for the vids I’ve only just subscribed. Cheers Sean.

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 Місяць тому

      Hi, Thanks for subscribing. Ignore the rumours about the locals - we were there for nearly 5 months and with the exception of two on Skye - we were treated with nothing but kindness. I think a few get the hump when it's the hieght of the season but September should be a lot quieter - and more enjoyable for yourselves. Also, the midges start to ease off in that month. They are only on the west coast With regards as to where to go? The NC500 is fantastic but then so are the islands such as Orkney and Shetland etc - they have more places of interest to visit too - great if you're into your history. We have several videos covering the NC500 plus Skye, Outer Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland. All have parks up and places to visit on Toilet drop offs nd water points are plenty in Scotland - use the Apps - Search for Sites or Park for night to find them (paying the small fee is really worth it) Hope this helps a bit, feel free to ask anything else and happy travels

    • @slfbs
      @slfbs Місяць тому

      @@motorhomemavericks1 thanks for the reply, we have both apps so will use, I'm going to watch the videos later. Thanks for the information on your trip

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 Місяць тому

      @@slfbs you're very welcome

  • @FreeBirdUKVanLife
    @FreeBirdUKVanLife Місяць тому

    Great find with the farm. How did you find that? 😊

  • @44buddhist
    @44buddhist Місяць тому

    Hey you two...another great video. I absolutely agree with you about having a heavy heart when leaving Scotland. Eddie and I got back to West Yorkshire a week ago, and I felt so fed up with rubbish everywhere, the traffic and polluted air. In Scotland we could choose a destination, knowing we were welcome and there was a designated place to park. Even though the weather was a bit rubbish we have both decided we prefer those kind of temperatures, to the baking heat of Andalucia or the Algarve. We are definitely returning next year. I'm currently on a campsite near Shrewsbury and when I arrived after a tedious drive on several motorways, it felt like a little bit of heaven; clean, open vistas and a little bit like Scotland, and after a week of being back in the UK, I can unwind at last. Really looking forward to see where you are heading next. Safe travels ....Julie xx

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 Місяць тому

      @44buddhist Hi Julie, Thanks for your positive comments on our videos. I know what you mean about being on a downer leaving Scotland. Coincidentally, once we'd down the family bit down south - we headed up to Shropshire for a few weeks. Definitely, the most underrated county in England, which is cool as it's nice and quiet. Glad you're both well and relaxed

    • @44buddhist
      @44buddhist Місяць тому

      ​@@motorhomemavericks1You didn't happen to stay at Hawk Lake Caravan Park, dis you? Stuart, the owner, was telling me the exact same van as mine had been there recently, and I was surprised as I haven't seen another one on our travels.

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 Місяць тому

      @@44buddhist No, we didn't stay on any campsites whilst we were there. We've only ever seen one the same and that was Glencoe owned by a Dutch family.

  • @lisanorth9036
    @lisanorth9036 Місяць тому

    Eilean Donan Castle looks amazing

  • @saraeb59
    @saraeb59 Місяць тому

    I was on holiday in a Motorhome on Skye last year. A local bus came so fast along the road, took my wing mirror with him and didn’t stop. 😮

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 Місяць тому

      @saraeb59 both shocked and not surprised. Hope it didn't ruin your holiday

  • @motorhomemavericks1
    @motorhomemavericks1 Місяць тому

    Let us know how you're getting on if you're living off grid?

  • @motorhomemavericks1
    @motorhomemavericks1 Місяць тому

    Is Luskentyre Beach the best in the UK?

  • @motorhomemavericks1
    @motorhomemavericks1 Місяць тому

    Is there any other UK shipwrecks worth exploring?

  • @isleofskyegnome5198
    @isleofskyegnome5198 Місяць тому

    Sorry about your experience on Skye. As a Skye resident but also a motorhomer I see both sides. Unfortunately Skye has become wrecked due to over tourism and sadly many of those tourists are not behaving well at all. People seem to think that wild camping and the right to rome allows them to park and camp anywhere and often in close proximity to homes etc. Human waste has become a massive problem from irresponsible wild camping. Many dont realise that the legislation clearly states that a camper van or motor vehicle at the side of the road is actually NOT wild camping and is strictly prohibited by the legislation, the fact it isn't currently strictly enforced by the Police or council just adds to peoples confusion. Whilst most locals embrace tourists and tourism and value the contribution it brings it has become very difficult to live with in recent years. Visitors need to consider the impact of around 1 million tourists a year onto island with a population of around 9000 people trying to go about their daily lives of work, schools etc.

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 Місяць тому

      Thanks for coming back to me. As the video says, we had two bad experiences in the first hour of being on Skye, other than that - we were treated really well - as we were for 5 months in the rest of Scotland. We were on Skye to see a local - an English man

  • @andrewthornhill4229
    @andrewthornhill4229 2 місяці тому

    Some people are never happy and just keep moaning

  • @commuterbranchline8132
    @commuterbranchline8132 2 місяці тому

    I read in one of your titles that you’re living off grid, do you need to charge up a caravan parks often? Is it mostly for waste disposal, fresh water or charging up the batteries? I’m looking at a system called a Clayton power LPS that charges form the alternator and solar panels. This should do away with the need to plug in at caravan parks, just the water and waste challenge to overcome as I couldn’t afford to pay £35 or £38 per night for a caravan park. Any tips on full timing will be much appreciated! Cheers👍

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 2 місяці тому

      We have three solar panels and a lithium battery. In the summer, we never have to worry about power whatsoever. Also the alternator charges, winter is slightly different especially when it snows. Water is the biggest challenge and we have been known to 'borrow' it from petrol stations and industrial parks. Toilet waste is also a problem - in Scotlnd you can dump it for a few quid - Elsewhere in the UK, we have two cassettes and a large holdall - which we may use to take into public toilets 🤣🤣. Our next video also covers toilet drop offs. Good luck in your venture

    • @commuterbranchline8132
      @commuterbranchline8132 2 місяці тому

      @@motorhomemavericks1 I’m 54 and trying to retire by 55. I have had several friends and family die or suffer life changing health issues from the ages of 40 onwards. Since covid, previously fit, energetic and healthy folks all around me have been dropping like flys for no apparent reason. So I realise nothing is guaranteed and if I want to go and travel, I’d better do it while I can. You have an amazing Motorhome and while I’ll probably won’t be able to have something as new or luxurious, I do appreciate the need for the size and garage storage for MTB + Paddle-board storage. Getting the functionality and layout right will be important too, so watching how you guys have done it has been very helpful. Cheers!

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 2 місяці тому

      @commuterbranchline8132 yes my friend, none of know what is around the corner, so take the bull by the horns. As for your future rig - as long as it is waterproof, nothing else matters. I know people who literally have a van and a mattress

  • @commuterbranchline8132
    @commuterbranchline8132 2 місяці тому

    I have been visiting Fortwilliam since 1981 but never managed to catch the MTB Worldcup Race. It looks like I need to get myself a campervan! Thank you very much for sharing this. 👍

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 2 місяці тому

      Stick around. We are literally putting the video for 2024 together

    • @commuterbranchline8132
      @commuterbranchline8132 2 місяці тому

      @@motorhomemavericks1 I have liked and subscribed, so I’m looking forward to further posts. Thanks for sharing!

    • @motorhomemavericks1
      @motorhomemavericks1 2 місяці тому

      @commuterbranchline8132 Thank you! Hopefully you'll find our videos both interesting and informative