3 Years with the Campervan - Have we just been lucky?

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  • @tylerstravels0610
    @tylerstravels0610 Годину тому

    Amazes how it all mounts up, we just don't bother keeping a record 🙂 Lovely to see your favourite places, Debz still likes that one in Toft Hill, " David can i have a Alpaca" "David can i have a Meerkat" NO NO NO LOL, brilliant video and a great recap, will see at Harrogare, if not before, all the best, Trev Debz and Tyler

  • @danielrussell446
    @danielrussell446 День тому +1

    Hi David and Rachel happy 3 year vannerversary!! It’s been amazing following your journey from the start of leisurebit and awaiting the van and all the prep to taking us along on all the lovely tours you have had and the memories you have made with it
    Looking forward to what 2025 has in store and enjoy being part of the leisurebit family best wishes to you all Daniel

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  День тому +1

      Ahhhh thank you Daniel! What a 3 years! What a journey and how David’s table of rubbish is still lingering in the depths of the garage 😂😂
      Thank you for coming on the journey with us - we really appreciate it 💗💗
      Rachel & David 💗

  • @dougwardle2175
    @dougwardle2175 День тому +1

    Completely agree about LiFePO4 batteries. I built my own 230ah battery and system and it’s been great. I’ll have to have another look at the blind spot detector system too

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  День тому

      It’s a game changer isn’t it in terms of flexibility and practicality. I have found the blind spot detection really handy - appreciate new vans tend to come with it but for under £200, certainly the best safety addition. All the very best, David 👍

  • @richardstainthorpe1342
    @richardstainthorpe1342 День тому +1

    Great review guys, we really enjoy looking back on where we have visited as well. Agree a bit of planning goes a long way to ensuring a great time.

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  День тому +1

      Thank you for watching & commenting x
      Time is very precious and we want to make amazing memories and enjoy our time off!
      It’s a great experience to look back - there were sites I had forgotten about!
      Loved making this video
      Rachel & David 💗

  • @colinnewmarch1106
    @colinnewmarch1106 День тому

    Superb video David and Rachel, really interesting , especially the costing, I scrolled through your video list after and noticed you very rarely venture very far South or abroad, ,obviously because you have such stunning scenery up Norf. All the best for your 25 travels

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  День тому +1

      Morning thank you for watching & commenting 💗
      I think where we go is more situational due to holidays from work etc. We are going to France next year as we got married there and it’s our 20th wedding anniversary.
      We do love the north east, dales, Lake District & Scotland mind 💗💗💗
      Rachel & David

  • @ChrissyX-zp5rl
    @ChrissyX-zp5rl День тому

    Hi both really great vlog , I to don’t want dramatic content just great info and inspiring, looking forward to seeing Rachel’s choice of site x

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  22 години тому

      Thank you for watching & commenting 💗💗
      We get really 😡 when we see drama for drama sake - there is no need. If you are authentic, genuine and stay true to your principles then that should be enough!
      We need to get them booked up 🙌
      Rachel & David 💗

  • @karlospappy8908
    @karlospappy8908 День тому +1

    Hope your both well. Because I'm an old curmudgeon, I refuse to pay the exorbitant site fees in the UK, instead using CCC D.A's and free park ups. Our recent 6 week trip to Spain cost 75 Euro in fees and we stayed in some amazing places for free. Glad the van has behaved well, doesn't seem 5 minutes since David had the table of doom😂😂 in the garden. Cheers K.

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  День тому +1

      😂😂😂 the table of doom 😂😂😂
      I think 90% of the car boot items are still festering in the garage 😂😂
      We do DA’s etc when we see something we like but happy to pay for sites that we want to visit.
      Glad you had a good trip to Spain and love the word curmudgeon 😂😂
      Rachel & David 💗

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda День тому

    Superb video both! We have just completed our first year of motor homing and now we have the new van, we are making our plans for the year. 2 main trips, one to Dumfries and Galloway in May and one to the highlands in September. Of those 2, we are only stopping at one place we have stopped before! We are really looking forward to it :). As newbies, finding new sites is easy of course and helps us to build up our library of memories. It also helps that we are both retired ;). looking forward to your next video. Back to the planning then :) Ian

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  День тому +1

      Thank you Ian 💗💗 Dumfries & Galloway is a beautiful part of the world and very under played but some epic spots. Kippford is a must to visit - so quaint with amazing shell decorations in front of houses 💗💗
      Equally the Highlands are stunning too!
      We look forward to watching your adventures as your journey continues!
      It does get harder as you go on to find new hidden gems to explore but there are loads of sites if you dig deep!
      Rachel & David 💗

    • @MotoringMatilda
      @MotoringMatilda День тому

      @@LeisureBit Thanks for the heads up on Kippford. I had not heard of that :)

  • @janiceKershaw-km4uf
    @janiceKershaw-km4uf День тому

    Hi, we came back to caravaning 2yrs ago after 13 years .
    In the 2yrs there is only one we won't go back to as the facilities were dirty.
    The very best we have been to twice is Greenacres Carlisle,
    We like the CAMC sites .
    On average we have paid £34 per night.
    We are now booked up from March to October.
    Happy times 🌞🍷🍺

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  День тому +1

      Thank you for watching & commenting! There is one I wouldn’t go back to (Rachel) it was just blah and not cheap blah so for that reason I wouldn’t. David didn’t mind it.
      Greenacres is a beautiful site with exceptional facilities. Roxy liked the woodland walk there.
      These vehicles aren’t cheap, our time off is precious so like you don’t mind paying for the comfort of the facilities 💗
      Rachel & David 💗

  • @malcolmditchburn2834
    @malcolmditchburn2834 День тому +1

    Excellent vlog, thoroughly enjoyed it. I have picked a couple of sites based on your reviews for this year, Chainbridge and Hawes

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  День тому +1

      Thank you Malcolm your support and feedback means the world to us x
      Chain bridge epic and the facilities top notch.
      Hawes don’t eat for going to the cheese factory - eat your way round the samples! 😂😂. Truly lovely site!
      Rachel & David 💗💗

    • @tommo9757
      @tommo9757 День тому

      I love Hawes. It's one of my favourite areas in the country.

  • @KarenHall-us6rx
    @KarenHall-us6rx 2 дні тому

    Such an interesting video. With lots of interesting information.
    Love your hair Rachel 😘😘xx

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  2 дні тому

      Ahhhh Karen thank you 🤩 I have gone dark & straight again! 😂
      I loved looking back over 3 years of fun!
      Rachel & David 💗

  • @nigel8712
    @nigel8712 2 дні тому

    Brilliant vlog and so very useful - thank you for the hard work that goes into producing them. It will be one I watch again and again to help with future trips! As for being lucky - I think you make your own luck and your planning has certainly helped! Safe travels and keep up the brilliant work! 😊

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  2 дні тому

      Thank you so much for watching and commenting 💗💗
      Time is too precious and we need to ensure we have happy memories so planning is key. There are certain criteria when we decide where to go. Roxy is centre to that! 🥰
      We do hope it helps you with planning & you enjoy your adventures as much as we have xx
      Rachel & David 💗💗

  • @davidcooper640
    @davidcooper640 День тому

    This is an excellent blog, very informative. Happy New Year to you both!

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  День тому

      Happy new year to you too! Thank you for watching & commenting 💗
      It was a good experience to reflect! I’m glad you found it useful
      Rachel & David 💗

  • @Wheres_wanda_wandering
    @Wheres_wanda_wandering День тому

    Really enjoyed that review. We’ve just got back from the Edinburgh CAMC site and would be my choice for best nearest a city. We also had the best day out on the Royal Yacht Britannia. Might be worth a stop off when you go to Scotland. Take care Gill

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  День тому +1

      Thanks Gill we have booked the Edinburgh site as part of our Easter trip as it happens. So if you give it the thumbs up that’s good to us!
      We fancied the Britannia and also the Globe!
      Thank you as ever
      Rachel & David 💗💗

    • @Wheres_wanda_wandering
      @Wheres_wanda_wandering День тому

      @ I’ve not heard of the Globe so that would be interesting to see. You can’t take dogs on to the Britannia but I found a doggy day care centre near to it. I know they only take small dogs but she did mention a place nearby that takes larger dogs. Hope this helps.

  • @philhicks5818
    @philhicks5818 День тому

    Great video, we are new to campervan travels and we got our van in October and been out 4 times now , always looking for ideas so your video has been useful , we have planned a trip to Scotland in may , starting from the bottom of loch Lomand and up to Ben Nevis , can’t wait as this is our first trip to Scotland, we are always in the dales and that’s as far north as we’ve been . So now we are going to look into your favourite sites .
    Phil

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  День тому +1

      Thank you for watching & commenting Phil.
      There are some epic places in the Dales, I think we have a playlist of them! It’s one of our go to places - not too far but you can be in another world. The scenery is 🙌
      Loch Lomand was beautiful and peaceful! We might meet you on our Scotland trip!
      Rachel & David 💗💗

  • @timw2973
    @timw2973 2 дні тому

    A great review of the 3 years of CV ownership, certainly brings back a few memories - especially the early vlogs - remember the table of stuff before the van arrived and so true of what you actually need as opposed to what you think you need. Some great sites over the years and Hawes is one of my favourites. Seeing what the future has in stall for you guys will be interesting to say the least - I know our journey to the new van was a great experience. Look forward to the next one and also catching up again at some point 👍. All the best

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  2 дні тому +1

      Thanks Tim, its really interesting to look back and it brought back so many memories, you forget some of the great places and things , coming up with a top list is so tough as soon as you have picked one you think of another. Was really impressed with Hawes, should have gone there sooner, be nice to check it out in the warmer weather next time, not that we had bad weather for December though. All the very best, and thanks again for coming on the journey with us, David & Rachel ❤️

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  2 дні тому +1

      ... pressed too soon, hope to catch you at come point in the year too :)

  • @micksparrow8214
    @micksparrow8214 День тому

    Great video on looking back it’s amazing how everything adds up. I was watching Rachel when you were adding all the items and can see her eyes rolling saying “how much” 😂 I’m sure she wasn’t really but it does make you think.

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  День тому +1

      😂😂 oh you were right my eyes were rolling and still are 😂😂 half that stuff never even made it from the garage into the van. In fact it’s still lurking in there somewhere! 😂😂
      Rachel & not David as he is on the t’internet shopping 😂😂😂

  • @momarsden3053
    @momarsden3053 День тому

    Hi guys 👋. What an awesome review vlog! Am looking forwards to following your 2025 adventures. Regards, Mo 😊👍.

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  День тому

      Thanks Mo! We are mega excited about this year! We have some great sites in plan and excited about this year! 🙌
      Rachel & David 💗

  • @grapesodatravels
    @grapesodatravels День тому

    What a fab list of sites. I'll make some notes!
    We're in Scotland in April too. Where are you off to? We'd love to bump into you! N&Nx

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  День тому +1

      Starting at Easter in Edinburgh and then heading a little way up the east coast then on to Cairngorms, over to the west following that and Loch Ness area then down to Bute and Dumfries and Galloway and finishing in Cumbria just before the first May bank holiday 😀 hope to catch you in the road somewhere soon - all the best, David & Rachel 👍

    • @grapesodatravels
      @grapesodatravels День тому

      @LeisureBit oooh a lovely trip! We met in Edinburgh so have many happy memories of there. Check out Cramond Island! N&Nx

  • @malcolmcharlton6954
    @malcolmcharlton6954 День тому

    Hiya David and Rachael. Where have them 3 yrs gone. Yes we've watched you're vlogs from the amble and warkworth one. Tonight's was a very interesting vlog especially explaining all the cost of thing's especially the adblu rip off. Looking forward to the 2025 journeys.
    From you're cumbrian Marra's have safe journeys.
    Malcolm and Sheila from Workington.

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  День тому

      Hi Malcolm & Sheila can you believe it 3 years?!!! And what a small world that you know my dad! He is doing great - treatment finished so scan next! Then he needs to get back out with his tomatoes 🍅!
      Not a cheap hobby but an enjoyable one!
      Rachel & David

  • @Stan-p6f
    @Stan-p6f День тому

    Interesting vlog regarding your last 3 yrs of travelling. Regarding sites we tend to avoid them as they are generally overpriced especially down here in the south east. We stay in places around 1 hrs distance away and mostly farmers fields off grid around £10 _15 per night. We travel to Europe in the van which is so much cheaper than UK. As you our cv40 has had no problems at all looking forward to year ahead.

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  День тому

      Thank you for watching and commenting fellow CV’er! We like to do a mix and happy to do rallies or CLs but equally we like pushing the boat too since we work hard all week at work 😂😂
      So glad you have been trouble free too! We are off to France next year which we are looking forward too
      Rachel & David 💗

  • @garyslater7600
    @garyslater7600 День тому

    Great video

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  День тому

      Thank you so much for watching and commenting 💗
      It was great to look back and remember happy times!
      Rachel & David 💗

  • @davesdaze
    @davesdaze День тому

    Hello. Yes where has three years gone too. Glad you have enjoyed your travels. We have got a few places earmarked for this year in our Sainsbury van conversion around East Anglia. Pity they don't do a few more mpg, 30 is ok but can be costly if you go a long way. Would you consider van electric one. Do u have an electric car. Personally we have a VW tcross and the sprinter. And my caddyvan for work. Am used to 50 to 60 mpg in them. What car do u drive. Hope you are keeping well. Best wishes to you both, and Roxy. David and Beverley Norfolk

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  22 години тому +1

      Thanks or the comment David & Beverley and good to hear from you. It’s a really great question too! Yes, I have an electric car since last year - A Mercedes EQA, prior to that I have had a couple of hybrids, and you could see the technology moving along with each one. I have looked at electric vans, and will cover in more detail in the next few videos. 50-60mpg would be lovely! All the very best, David, Rachel & Roxy 👍

    • @davesdaze
      @davesdaze 22 години тому

      . ​@@LeisureBitI've never seen one of those on the road but they do look nice slightly larger than our tcross, yes looks interesting and worth considering. Thank you. Nice chatting to you. Have a good week. Best wishes David and Beverley Norfolk

  • @annebishop4976
    @annebishop4976 День тому

    Fabulous video;thank you. We bought a cv20 last year after watching your channel and we love it. Could you please tell me what table you are using (the one behind you) as we find the supplied table a little wide at the bottom of the legs. Looke forward to ‘travelling ‘ with you in 2025. ❤

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  День тому

      Thank you for watching, commenting and enjoying your CV!
      Ohhhhh the table is epic! Roxy can tuck underneath and it doesn’t take up floor space.
      A link below to the video.
      100% recommend
      ua-cam.com/video/c5CgVdUS-7Y/v-deo.htmlsi=QwOowxIbfvcnTlcw

  • @joharper7365
    @joharper7365 День тому

    Hi both, really useful video, thanks! Are you able to let us know which coffee machine you have?

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  День тому

      It’s just a Dolce Gusto DeLongi Genio S - not a fortune and makes a nice coffee and handy for on demand hot water for other drinks too. Certainly to my taste. All the best, David 👍

  • @King-otr23
    @King-otr23 День тому

    Great video to help with the planning for the years trips. We plan on doing our first pub stop in 2025 in north west england. Do you have any tips on how to find a safe stop?

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  День тому

      Thank you for watching and commenting!
      Ohhhh we love a good pub stop over. Don’t get me wrong we were worried on our first one but with research they can be a great choice.
      Research is the key plus what’s important to you.
      We like a big car park (we are rubbish at noise & late nights)
      Do you want access to a toilet?
      Read others recommends and feedback and look at the reviews on line.
      We also check out Google maps to see the surrounding neighbourhood
      Being dog friendly is also important to us.
      Good luck - let us know how you get on x
      Rachel & David 💗

    • @King-otr23
      @King-otr23 День тому

      Thanks for the advice and giving us confidence to get out there.
      Will keep you posted!

  • @glyn829
    @glyn829 2 дні тому

    Very interesting guys 👍 its er quite expensive you could have some nice all inclusive holidays for that lol , were the same though as have a caravan and campervan hoping to get out more now the VWs finished, have a great 2025 👍👍 always remember the Christmas lunch you cooked in the van .. best wishes Glyn

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  2 дні тому

      The Christmas lunch 🥗 I remember it well! It isn’t a cheap hobby for sure but we have great memories and made wonderful friends all the way!
      Thank you so much and we might get to meet when you are out in the VW
      Rachel & David

  • @vizmortlock
    @vizmortlock День тому

    Why hunt for a new van if this is so ideal? ( genuine question).

    • @LeisureBit
      @LeisureBit  День тому

      It’s a really great question and one I have asked myself a number of times. The CV20 layout is great and works really well - there are some things I would like to improve but mainly tweaks - I will cover this exact question in more detail soon. The main driver, pardon the pun is to get a new base vehicle with all the options and features I would like on it. The one I have is dated now and lacks a lot of the latest safety features and fuel efficiency. Hope that makes sense and will cover in more detail in the next couple of weeks - thanks for the question - all the very best, David 👍