86. Is a "6-person living space" any use with the campervan?

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  • I recently bought a "6 person living space" tent-like thing from Tesco which was on clearance at just £15. This is the video of me putting it up and testing it for the first time, to use as a cheap awning substitute.
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  • @carolinecaiger6717
    @carolinecaiger6717 Рік тому +220

    So all these vloggers travel the world bringing us loads of amazing content and what do we watch??? David muttering away putting together an awning! Totally captivating!❤!

    • @Vandemonium
      @Vandemonium  Рік тому +26

      🤣🤣

    • @peterdavies4938
      @peterdavies4938 Рік тому +21

      So true ,he is so watchable and entertaining

    • @rickeys
      @rickeys Рік тому +5

      We had a screen tent with 4 screen walls. The mesh kept light rain out with surface tension. It looks like you had a similar experience. A driving (no pun intended) rain would be different

    • @Jason-ke2nj
      @Jason-ke2nj Рік тому +2

      🤣😅

    • @Jason-ke2nj
      @Jason-ke2nj Рік тому +4

      The pain has palpable 🤣😅😅

  • @TheFudgeChicken
    @TheFudgeChicken Рік тому +31

    Watching you put together that "6 person living space for 15 quid from Tesco" was the perfect parable for man's struggle against, and ultimate triumph over, adversity. This will go down as one of the greatest lessons that this generation has ever produced for the ages. Bless you David. May you continue to inspire us all for all time.

  • @vanlifecrone4618
    @vanlifecrone4618 Рік тому +63

    A clear shower curtain would be nice for the one side, preserve the view and the light. A smallish tarp for the door that can be magnet-ed to the van roof to give you protection for both the van door and the shelter entrance.

    • @Vandemonium
      @Vandemonium  Рік тому +10

      👍

    • @2760ade
      @2760ade Рік тому +2

      The only problem I feel with bodgery like this though. is that it has to look reasonably 'professional' otherwise fellow campers will be heard to utter "Uh-oh! I see Swampy's arrived!"🤣🤣

    • @alicedyment4219
      @alicedyment4219 Рік тому +4

      Attach the shower curtain or clear dropcloth, to the poles with binder clips.

    • @chrisbardell
      @chrisbardell Рік тому +3

      Exactly what I was about to suggest. You can also get translucent tarps, which might be a bit more durable than a shower curtain.

    • @Maraaha55
      @Maraaha55 Рік тому +3

      @@chrisbardell absolutely : I'd also be looking for a tarp big enough to go over the top of the tent, and bridge to the van. But it's always a trade off - this tent though is so cheap it's worth a bit of effort to make it work. I think that having a larger space for eating/sitting outside is invaluable - few vans let you stand up straight, but this tent will.

  • @nitehawk86
    @nitehawk86 Рік тому +76

    My rule of tent capacity: Divide by 2 then subtract 1, rounding down. So this can comfortably fit 2 people. By this rule any tent capacity less than 4 can fit exactly 0 people comfortably.

    • @Vandemonium
      @Vandemonium  Рік тому +17

      🤣🤣

    • @ccooper8785
      @ccooper8785 Рік тому +14

      At 6'4'' tall I endorse this posting. Every tent I have tried did not fit me.

    • @IgnatSolovey
      @IgnatSolovey Рік тому +6

      I have an experience of sleeping as a third person out of six in a 2-person 1950s canvas tent. That was a kids camp outing 30 years ago, but that tent should still serve some of my acquaintances, and last time I heard of it, three adults were comfortable there and four not too cramped. The thing is that that tent was advertised as a two-person by 1950s alpinism standards, meaning not two persons on foam pads in featherweight polyester sleeping bags that can keep you warm in minus twenty centigrade, but two canvas/aluminium cots carried in canvas backpacks with leather straps along with iron frying pans, kerosene lanterns, leather boots and suchlike.

    • @MinorLG
      @MinorLG Рік тому +4

      A 4 man fits an adult and a kid. A 3 man fits 1. A 2 man fits 1 barely (backpacking tent), and a 1 man fits a dog.

    • @0HARE
      @0HARE Рік тому

      That “6-person living space” may prove its worth on a sunny day.
      I admire your perseverance in setting it up and packing it away.
      Happy Camping

  • @KerrikkiLurgan
    @KerrikkiLurgan Рік тому +19

    With over 400 comments already, I don't know if anyone mentioned this yet. On a dry, fairly sunny day, open up the tent to dry out completely. Putting away an even slightly moist tent into a cupboard or closet will cause it to get moldy. When it is very dry, then you can spray it with mold resist and waterproofing, and then let that dry.

    • @Vandemonium
      @Vandemonium  Рік тому +4

      Cheers. By the time I packed it away, the sun had been out for a while and it was pretty much dry outside, I just had to wipe down a few drops on the floor inside as I showed.

  • @timweather3847
    @timweather3847 Рік тому +10

    I thought that you would acquire an audience while you were putting that up, it was even more entertaining than your shower tent. The amazing way it went back into its bag meant that it was worth every penny of its price, though.

  • @suetaylor6623
    @suetaylor6623 Рік тому +4

    Hi David, The simple Aussie solution to your tent problem is buy a good quality large SILVER tarp and tent poles. The tarp should be large enough to go over the tent AND campervan. Secure with guy ropes.(poles tilting slightly lower behind campervan, so rain will drain away. Not only will the tarp will ensure your tent stays dry, but also prevent it getting too hot too quickly on those rare sunny days!

  • @zapfanzapfan
    @zapfanzapfan Рік тому +4

    Thank you for the reminder why I don't like tenting and why my 4-person tent has not seen the light of day for 15 years 🙂
    £15 seems like an accurate value... Seems useful for getting out of the sun and keep the bugs from pestering you during lunch.

  • @for.tax.reasons
    @for.tax.reasons Рік тому +15

    "It's September, obviously it's almost Christmas" Christmas creeping up the calendar like Hannibal over the Alps my goodness

    • @sianwarwick633
      @sianwarwick633 Рік тому

      Good analogy !

    • @pixie706
      @pixie706 Рік тому

      Easter eggs waiting in the wings no doubt.😒 Shops wish our lives away.

  • @UrdnotChuckles
    @UrdnotChuckles Рік тому +33

    I was briefly thinking you might want to take down two of the larger B-poles on the side facing the van to see if you could get the whole thing snug against the fan door. But you might be better off getting a decent sized tarp, so you could tarp from the roof rack over the tent, and off the other side a bit to give you a double awning. That way you could effectively have a vestibule that's relatively weather resistant. Just make sure there's a decent slant to funnel the rain off in a desired direction. :)

    • @willhouseherberthouse3066
      @willhouseherberthouse3066 Рік тому +5

      Yes a tarp!

    • @horstszibulski19
      @horstszibulski19 Рік тому +10

      I did the same thing with a standard gazebo and a tarp slung over to its top and the other end over the van roof. Secured it with magnets from old hard drives throught the tarp. Worked perfect for a really soggy weekend at a scooter meeting...
      👍

    • @Simon_Nonymous
      @Simon_Nonymous Рік тому +3

      Yes, this was my thought too... plus a bit of waterproof nylon to cover the mesh side that is still open.

  • @davemartin4456
    @davemartin4456 Рік тому +7

    Carry on camping !!! As a long time follower this is second in comedy value only to the re-fitting of the shower on your boat, which is still absolutely comedy genius. Nice to see you back filming, take care mate

  • @andrewdolinskiatcarpathian
    @andrewdolinskiatcarpathian Рік тому +5

    Almost an outtake from “Carry on Camping”. Very entertaining David. 👏👏👍😎

  • @BB49.
    @BB49. 8 місяців тому +2

    I think your dry wit would be brilliant if you did some stealth camping in a tent comedy gold😂

  • @TimTM-gm6od
    @TimTM-gm6od 5 місяців тому +2

    David,,,,you are quite delightfully a quintessential englishman mucking about with your hobby like the rest of us other daft englishmen. Very entertaining old chap. Love your ramblings sir.

  • @kenlynch6332
    @kenlynch6332 Рік тому +5

    I was very impressed when you actually packed up the "Extra Room" into it's oroginal carrying case, I raely accomplish thgta task correctly
    👍👍👍👍 🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗👍👍👍👍

  • @dennisbishop3842
    @dennisbishop3842 Рік тому +12

    I love watching you build stuff with complicated and bad instructions. Well done.

  • @timharrison3521
    @timharrison3521 Рік тому +4

    That lady watching from behind the white van 😂

  • @paulhoughton5266
    @paulhoughton5266 Рік тому +6

    David, have been missing Vandemonium films, MORE pleaseeeee 😂😂

    • @Vandemonium
      @Vandemonium  Рік тому +3

      Yeah I've been both lax and busy

  • @railfan439
    @railfan439 Рік тому +2

    I'm proud of you, David. You muddled through sans outside help. Congratulations! It's actually more a sun shelter with the insect screens, not really meant for rain. But then as you say, you are in England. Thanks for the video. Jon

  • @raisedonfm4106
    @raisedonfm4106 8 місяців тому +1

    Just caught this now, a few months after, and it just pure gold. Up there with your attempt at bread baking on CtC. I cannot emphasize enough how wonderful you are! Stay awesome. Cheers from a fan in New York City.

    • @Vandemonium
      @Vandemonium  8 місяців тому +1

      That's very kind, thank you

  • @gafrers
    @gafrers Рік тому +10

    That is a Score at that price and it doesn't look painful to setup and dismantle. 👍👍

  • @mittman9977
    @mittman9977 Рік тому +7

    Hello David, you might want to pick up a plastic ground cloth to lay down first, under your tent floor. Doesn't need to be much, a painting drop cloth will do nicely! Keeps your tent floor a lot cleaner and gives you some extra separation from the mud. If you get a cheap enough one, you can just pitch it, if it gets too muddy. Be sure to tuck the sides up neatly under the tent floor edges or it will gather water during a storm!

  • @eastcoast4233
    @eastcoast4233 Рік тому +6

    It is what it is, as you say. I would use a handheld karcher (or equivalent cheaper water vacuum, they are very small and often used on canal boats due to window condensation) to do a quick water cleanup after an unexpected shower. These living spaces are great to mark out your spot when taking a camper van out for the day and leaving some waterproof items like chairs behind.

  • @hughs591
    @hughs591 Рік тому +2

    I enjoyed that. "This is my view", was perhaps the most entertaining moment!

  • @roseybut
    @roseybut Рік тому +1

    Brilliant!! Putting the "tent" up was very reminiscent of your bread making episode on the boat some years ago. Lots of exasperated muttering and mumbling. Very entertaining.

  • @mssixty3426
    @mssixty3426 9 місяців тому +1

    That shelter is a bargain I would have picked up ás well! All of the suggestions below for covering with a tarp fastened to the van over top of the awning make good sense to me. You did an excellent job of repacking it all. It will be interesting to see further developments on this.
    Thank you for your work to share this adventure, cheers!

  • @davidchandler8881
    @davidchandler8881 Рік тому +7

    Super video David. I'm sure you'd win an Oscar for filming paint drying such is your ability to make the most mundane a must watch feast. On the subject of how you might modify you new camping tent to make it more water compatible, I would cut ourt and throw away the plastic floor. Without it any rain would just soak away into the ground and when it's dry it's just as pleasent to sit and eat your cheese sandwiches on a grass floor, as a plastic one.

    • @steveroperfilms
      @steveroperfilms Рік тому +1

      Good idea.....and use the plastic floor to bridge between the van and tent. Greetings from 'dry season' Bali.

  • @texasnurse
    @texasnurse Рік тому +3

    I suggest you replace the guy ropes with reflective rope. It's hard to see the black lines, especially at night.

  • @CherylSteele-rt8dj
    @CherylSteele-rt8dj Рік тому +2

    I LOVE YOUR VLOGS! Thank you for taking me/others to a wonderful world of peace and normality. I'm always challenged by your minimal living standards and learn something new. 🎉 💙

  • @ianhebblethwaite1387
    @ianhebblethwaite1387 Рік тому +13

    I’m sure you could run a tarp from the van roof (solar panel) over to the corners of the “tent” to avoid some rain.

    • @Vandemonium
      @Vandemonium  Рік тому +8

      I'll definitely try that next time

    • @VarianTemplar
      @VarianTemplar Рік тому

      @@Vandemonium While the rig Chiwoo Camp uses is purpose built, this might be something to model after: ua-cam.com/video/2wUqw3WRoo8/v-deo.htmlsi=7H-K6bXnwU_L3Qg4

  • @janelucas382
    @janelucas382 8 місяців тому +2

    We use ours quite a bit. It protects from mosquitos , drizzling rain and hot sun

  • @bobburro3642
    @bobburro3642 8 місяців тому +5

    All men know from experience to trash the instruction sheet and to go on raw masculine instinct! :)

    • @vamboroolz1612
      @vamboroolz1612 4 місяці тому +2

      Followed by our wives ‘sorting it out’.

  • @edsageseamaster3440
    @edsageseamaster3440 Рік тому +11

    Perhaps some sort of flap that you could put over the van and attach with magnets would have been a better design but then in principle a good idea and certainly a more cost effective option than an awning that you screw on to the van roof. A great review though and an interesting idea. Thanks David. All the best to you.

    • @Vandemonium
      @Vandemonium  Рік тому +6

      Yeah, I was intending to make an awning much as you describe but when I saw this, I thought it was worth a try!

    • @edsageseamaster3440
      @edsageseamaster3440 Рік тому +2

      @@Vandemonium I guess you probably could still make something to go over the gap?! A sewing project for you

    • @bnewland1958
      @bnewland1958 Рік тому +2

      One square 12x12 or 10x10 tarp over the top and ties to each corner. Gives a lip to the door

    • @DougPalumbo
      @DougPalumbo Рік тому +3

      You could get a similar water proof/resistant fabric, make two panels, one for each screened side. Cover the screened sides with said fabric to protect against mild rain. Use magnets to hold up panels to avoid sewing into tent creating holes. You could also get or make an awning to go from tent to van to cover the gap.

    • @Smudgie
      @Smudgie Рік тому

      ​@@edsageseamaster3440 I bought something called a Queedo motor canopy. I bought it in Germany but you can perhaps buy similar in the UK? There is a video here on UA-cam where you can get an idea how it looks. It's in German ut you can select English subtitles.

  • @billharris6886
    @billharris6886 Рік тому +2

    Hi David, thanks for video. "22 to 23 degrees and clammy", be thankful for weather that nice. Since the first week of June, high daily temperatures have been 32 to 40 degrees with high humidity here in north central Florida.
    The only thing I could think of for your tent is to cut the vertical wall seams on one of the closed walls and use that for your flap between the tent and van. Sew some magnets in the fabric to stick it to the van roof. That said, this will make for a very flimsy setup; one good gust of wind and the tent could detach and tumble across the RV park.
    Camping tents certainly have changed since the 1960's. The fabric was heavy canvas that had to be re-water proofed each year. When broken down, the tent was a large heavy roll of canvas with a large bag of non-tethered aluminum pipes, ropes, and steel stakes. Setting up a 6-man tent was a multi-person job.

    • @Vandemonium
      @Vandemonium  Рік тому +1

      Cheers

    • @sianwarwick633
      @sianwarwick633 Рік тому

      Absolutely right, and there was no touching the sides of the canvas while it was raining... instant drip, and pooling.

  • @MACMoneU2
    @MACMoneU2 Рік тому +2

    7:02 I suspect the lookie loo neighbor is why you were trying to set this up quickly and quietly. 😁I think a flap from one side to van would be useful to cut down water in case of rain. It didn’t look like so much in the end. I agree on a longer stay having that setup will be great to use your shower if not for more privacy then at least being able to stand on protected ground and having items outside the shower stay dry and close. I am impressed you got it back in the bag. Cheers.

  • @WillN2Go1
    @WillN2Go1 Рік тому +2

    You need a rain fly. That's basically a tent for your tent. It can also help to keep it cooler inside in hot weather and warmer in cold weather. To dry it out or get any dirt out I would usually just pick up the whole thing, tip it and shake it. And if it gets too wet, you can always take it to a launderette and run it through the dryer. (Near Gettysburg one night I told my son, "I don't think we'll need the rain fly tonight...." )
    In that beautifully soft English earth you should never have to adjust the length of a tent line. Just move the stake and press it in. (I spent a few months camping in the UK and Ireland and put in every stake just by pressing down with my foot.) Tip: My first two days hiking in Dorset (in the rain) I lost two mini stakes. At that rate.... So I tied lengths (6 - 8") of orange paracord to each stake - just as a Please Find Me Tail. Over the next three months I didn't lose any more stakes. (I have similar tails on my remote controls and other camping bits and bobs, like fire starters. I have to make things idiot proof, because... Do I really have to explain?)
    & I use a small piece of yoga mat (24" x 24") as a door mat. Keeps the dirt out of the tent. Backpackers call them butt pads.

  • @rickvanman
    @rickvanman Рік тому +1

    Always enjoyable to watch your videos, David.
    This was a good reminder to me of why I gave up on any kind of awnings or additional shelters when van camping. Mainly because I always end up an exhausted sweaty mess, before the holiday has even begun, and then just before going home. Plus putting them away wet, means extra chores when you get home.

  • @ds-qg6et
    @ds-qg6et Рік тому +5

    Here's two ideas, one, buy one of those 10x10 popup canopys and put the screen house under it. Canopy keeps the rain out, screen house keeps the bugs out. Both usefull in their own right. The other way ive seen people do, which im not particularly to fond of is to just throw a giant tarp over the whole thing if you want to go the cheapy route. You might want to keep some scotchgaurd cans and some seam sealer handy, those water "resistant" fabrics repellancy dont usually last very long. Looks good though.

  • @thomasfrench2012
    @thomasfrench2012 Рік тому +1

    Not through it yet, but love the concerned-for-David lady at about the 7:00 mark. lol

  • @jennifermoody487
    @jennifermoody487 Рік тому +2

    David, I enjoyed this episode. My experience with putting things together even with directions is very like yours. Thoroughly enjoyed watching you being put through the steps of finally getting that 15 £ tent (of sorts) up and functional. Well done. Another great video! Thank you! 😘

  • @cyberi4a
    @cyberi4a Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the entertainment while I ate my lunch. I think someone below said it, just get a tarp to attach to the van and throw it over the 'tent which can also be tied down with stakes to keep it in place.

  • @MRichK
    @MRichK Рік тому +18

    You can get a water repellent spray that might be good on the top for extra protection (You get it for tent seams and such).
    For the screens, I have used a cover from some split heavy duty plastic trash bags. I sewed the velcro patches onto the screen and sides and used a velcro strap cut through the plastic. A shower curtain liner works even better. I did end up cutting slots in for ventilation.

    • @naughtysquirrellyndatee96
      @naughtysquirrellyndatee96 Рік тому +4

      I agree… an extra coating, or two, of extra waterproofing spray should help quite a bit🎂

    • @sianwarwick633
      @sianwarwick633 Рік тому +1

      You can also dab-on liquid silicon on the seams, and let it dry thoroughly. Comes in a 4oz bottle, with a bobble wand applicator.

  • @mohammedfrancis
    @mohammedfrancis 5 місяців тому

    Got a similar tent we use on the beach and in parks for warm sunny days. It isn't water proof and won't resist much wind. We've had hours of fun using it!

  • @pm1104
    @pm1104 Рік тому +2

    I suggest yo7 use a tarpaulin or groundsheet under the tent for protection.! 😊

  • @carycoombe3380
    @carycoombe3380 Рік тому +4

    A couple of inexpensive "rain fly camping tarps" could do the trick and be a multifunctional bit of camping kit as well. One rain fly could be secured with ropes, or pound shop spring clamps, from the top of your van, to the top of your living space. The second rain fly could be used to protect the second open side, by spring clamping it around the poles on the roof and then draped over the side and staked to the ground. Theoretically speaking.

  • @rogerlafrance6355
    @rogerlafrance6355 Рік тому +19

    For the price, you have a nice selection of bits to make other shelters, awnings and such and you can add more as needed to your kit. For all that soggy ground, outdoor carpet helps control the mud.

  • @vamboroolz1612
    @vamboroolz1612 4 місяці тому

    While watching you build the tent, I thought you can count yourself lucky. If you were building it in here in Scotland you would have the added ‘benefit’ of checking the hydrostatic head as you work away. It would be chucking it down😁

  • @craigberesford726
    @craigberesford726 Рік тому +2

    Hi just a word of advice put at least 1 peg into the ground just to temporarily hold the tent just in case a gust of wind comes and the tent will be off 😂😂😂

  • @christinehammell6365
    @christinehammell6365 Рік тому +1

    Would be great to sit in when the midgies are out and about, especially here in Scotland.

  • @tburnsmatheny
    @tburnsmatheny Рік тому +1

    Watching South Korean camping videos these tents have plastic zip ins that replace the netting to stop the rain from coming in and they back there suv into one door and have a flap that connects the suv and tent together.

  • @lotsoflavender31
    @lotsoflavender31 Рік тому

    We do find the fly screens zipped right up do keep some of the rain out. We could use one of them. It is a lovely location, David.

  • @janebrown3587
    @janebrown3587 Рік тому +2

    You made the breakdown of it looks so easy 🥰

  • @pdxyadayada
    @pdxyadayada Рік тому

    Yay! ‘Vandemonium…Plus!’ It’s so fun hearing you talk to yourself…or letting us in on your ‘thinking.’

  • @alextr3a640
    @alextr3a640 Рік тому +1

    Lovely to see you struggle, cruising your tent 😂 thanks lots of fun!

  • @lucillecash3046
    @lucillecash3046 Рік тому

    Ha, ha that was fun watching you grapple with your new bargain tent. Well done, pity about the rain spoiling your fun. Happy travels.

  • @adrianheywood
    @adrianheywood Рік тому +2

    No word of a lie; there I was, minding my own business with a silly smile on my face as I watched you faffing around with the covery, tenty thing and WHAM! A 'full-frontal' of your cheese sandwich and a cup of tea. Despite having eaten not that long ago, it instantly made me want one. Which I duly constructed and dispatched whilst watching the rest of your [amusing] vlog. They, 'people', could/should use you as some sort of weird subliminal cut or something. Is that still allowed? You'd be infamous in the [soon to be empty] cheese aisles up and down the country. A bit like Delia Smith and the sun-dried tomato debacle.

  • @dougzirkle5951
    @dougzirkle5951 Рік тому +1

    A fly or a canopy over your “screen porch “ would certainly make it more usable, offering additional shade and rain protection. Nice. I just bought one myself.

  • @craigw.scribner6490
    @craigw.scribner6490 Рік тому +9

    Quite a bargain, David! Hopefully, it will last for a while.

  • @01cthompson
    @01cthompson Рік тому +3

    You'll be very popular on rainy days if you slap some waterproofing on it.

  • @lynmoore8355
    @lynmoore8355 Рік тому +1

    great Vvlog David....... good buy with the Tent, I was thinking if you bring it right to the van with no spacing between tent and Van, right up close even touchin the van then the netting by van would let any rain in... or you could actually attach it to your van somehow.... even better, yes really needs to be right touching van no gaps...

  • @SimonJones-jy8ly
    @SimonJones-jy8ly Рік тому +2

    A semi waterproof tent with two open sides.... I suppose £15 for 20 minutes of entertainment for us UA-cam punters is pretty good value. Perhaps part 2 of the episode could be you taking it to the household recycling centre.

  • @brianlopez8855
    @brianlopez8855 Рік тому +1

    I can see why it was only £15 now David.
    Best stick a drawer cord around the centre and use it as a giant poncho.
    Hope there is no wind. Best to cut and fold a 1/2 triangle of the floor back on 2 open sides.

  • @711-j5j
    @711-j5j Рік тому +1

    How timely, with all the homelessness these days you may have found your new forte, but I do miss those rather magical boat days, before all the current drama. Oh well, carry on and let it be known that many love your candor. :)

    • @Vandemonium
      @Vandemonium  Рік тому +1

      Cheers; more boat stuff coming soon

  • @mickyjb2003
    @mickyjb2003 Рік тому +2

    Thank you Dave, I’ve never laughed so much for ages,sorry. The fast foreword bits had me falling over. Thenks again.

  • @richardlaundon
    @richardlaundon Рік тому +7

    Looks a nice setup. I always find it easier with tents and awnings like that to tie it to the van. Even with the strongerst wind the van isn't going to blow away 🤣

  • @larryhall4708
    @larryhall4708 Рік тому

    In the US their are products for increasing and improving the water repelling property of tents and other fabric. I have used the brand "Camp Dry" with great success.

  • @carrot1151
    @carrot1151 Рік тому +1

    You could use a couple of pound shop tarps one to create a roof between the van and tent and the other to create a rain proof flap on the other side

  • @nickevans1698
    @nickevans1698 Рік тому +1

    I used to love the Krypton Factor as a child. 🤣😎👍🏼

    • @Vandemonium
      @Vandemonium  Рік тому

      🤣

    • @nickevans1698
      @nickevans1698 Рік тому

      @@Vandemonium they could of at least had a flap that you could attached from the tent to your side wall or roof with Velcro for example. 🤷🏼‍♂️😎

  • @michaelsolo8141
    @michaelsolo8141 9 місяців тому +1

    Hey how's it going? We haven't seen you in a while. I hope you're doing ok and keeping well. Missing your vandemonium vids. All the best, Mike

  • @dryroasted5599
    @dryroasted5599 Рік тому

    Listening to you fumble through erecting the awning was very entertaining, mostly because it reminded me of my own exploits! Thanks for including it. I think you need to find a large tarpaulin to hang across the opening between van and tent. Attaching it might be as simple as tying to the door frames.

  • @splatten8597
    @splatten8597 10 місяців тому

    I am on here now! So enjoyable! Thank you. Bit like putting up the caravan awning with the wife! Divorce activity!

  • @thomastrout9997
    @thomastrout9997 Рік тому +1

    As of this writing the video has been up for 3 hours and has received 6200 views, most of which are advisory, some of them quite brilliant. Id does occur to me that anyone who can return anything to its original packaging as deftly as yourself will certainly be able to counteract any problems that arise. Good purchase and nicely done!

    • @Vandemonium
      @Vandemonium  Рік тому

      I was so surprised when it fitted back in!!

  • @pixie706
    @pixie706 Рік тому

    I turned the sound off and rewatched the first bit as a silent movie ....hilarious.
    So pleased to see vandemonium back.

  • @donaldhooper3064
    @donaldhooper3064 Рік тому

    A suggestion. I am not a camper but have watched many videos. You might consider buying one of those open canopys and then put your little tent under the canopy. You would kill 2 birds with one stone in that you would be out of the rain yet still be able to enjoy the openness of the tent. I like it and I am sure you will get things worked out. Don H Ocala Fl USA

  • @rickkearn7100
    @rickkearn7100 Рік тому +1

    David, the shelter will develop mold if it isn't "bone dry" when you put it into long term storage. Two cheap poly tarps for covering each screen door when it rains will do the job. Don't use that folding chair with three pointy legs right on top of the floor of the shelter. Instead, put down a small square of plywood to sit the chair on. Cheers.

    • @Vandemonium
      @Vandemonium  Рік тому +1

      Cheers that's why I wiped it dry when I put it away and waited until the sun had virtually finished drying it 👍

  • @sidneybowerman558
    @sidneybowerman558 Рік тому

    This made me chuckle as I once had a similar struggle with a 'bargain price' polytunnel. Nice one David.

  • @fmcb269
    @fmcb269 Рік тому

    Greetings from your newest subscriber! I was idly watching you wrestle with the tent, but when you mentioned Eckington I suddenly pricked up my ears. - 1970-71 I was working on Nafford Farm and the memories came flooding back, so thanks for that. I even found our cottage on Street View!
    PS. I've just rewatched Cruising the Cut 111 to see if I could spot our watermeadows - on the right hand bank, about half a mile short of Nafford Lock. No luck, but another bucketful of happy memories!

  • @EeeDee1
    @EeeDee1 Рік тому

    David John's tent assembly program, good comedic fun for the whole family

  • @philgray1023
    @philgray1023 Рік тому

    We have an awning mounted on the side of our 4x4 which will cover that gap. Thank you for an entertaining video David.

  • @andrewbarnard667
    @andrewbarnard667 Рік тому

    I think you need a folding / collapsible aquavax to suck up the water.
    If you put something between the van and the extension i would only attach it with magnets. Just in case you drive off with it attached.
    Nice scones. A bit of a surprise thought you'd be having a cheese scone.
    I recommend a Lorna(other versions are available) to help with the extension. Definitely much easier on a windy day. Fly spray before packing away helps to stop any bugs taking up residents.
    Just needed to be in black and white with some frantic piano music.

  • @boojiela
    @boojiela 5 місяців тому

    backlogging the van stuff. loving the lot. cheers mate.

  • @earlaagaard8175
    @earlaagaard8175 Рік тому +1

    Put large towels (folded) on the floor at each screened side to absorb the rain....not the best, but will help. Just heard you suggest a towel, so "great minds....." and all that! 🙂

  • @chrisaris8756
    @chrisaris8756 Рік тому +2

    You could waterproof the solid parts by giving them a spray of Febsil. Not sure how you can waterproof the netting though - unless you get transparent plastic covers.

  • @bengreen6980
    @bengreen6980 8 місяців тому

    David the first 7 minutes alone was enough for me to subscribe. Very enjoyable video Mr. Thank you

  • @hermionegardener3796
    @hermionegardener3796 Рік тому

    I like that sign about private property. Direct and to the point.

    • @Vandemonium
      @Vandemonium  Рік тому

      There was no mistaking it, certainly

  • @charlienevergold3654
    @charlienevergold3654 Рік тому +14

    It will be a tight fit but you should try setting it up so you could back the van into one of the open ends of the tent just enough to shelter the rear of the van from the weather. With the rear doors open you would still have access to the van. Any rain would run off to the top of the van then down…. In theory… also I could be wrong and it could be a horrible idea. Lol!

    • @geoffcampbell7846
      @geoffcampbell7846 Рік тому +8

      😂! Brilliant! A portable garage-cum-awning. A second-hand camo net over the top and the whole lot would almost disappear. Hidden in full sight.😂😅

    • @eleanorchapple8772
      @eleanorchapple8772 Рік тому +2

      These comments are hilarious.

    • @danburch9989
      @danburch9989 8 місяців тому

      The rear doors of my van will turn on the interior courtesy lights. Have to ensure the lights go off or close the doors to keep the battery from draining.

  • @benwells7023
    @benwells7023 Рік тому

    That scream has me spooked 😂. Had to go back to check it was on the video!

  • @nsn73
    @nsn73 Рік тому

    That was fun to watch. Enjoyed it so much that I wanted to be there, rain and all!

  • @dougwilson4537
    @dougwilson4537 Рік тому

    'For 15 quid.... surely it's got to be worth a punt!' has got to be one of the most iconic sentences you have ever said. 😂
    Most tents will have an entry fly to keep the weather out. Shouldn't be too much of a problem to pick up a couple of tarps and some extra poles, to fashon your own flys for over the doorways. You could also put a pool noodle, or foam backer rod (18mm: 3/4") under the floor about 25cm back from the opening to form a 'trough', to catch the water. Put a couple of grommets at the edge of the floor to act as drain holes, and that should solve the problem. 😊
    Nice to see you getting out and about in the van. I miss the boating videos, but am glad that you are still keeping us informed about goings on, with the canals.
    Cheers from Canada!

  • @sandihandi7831
    @sandihandi7831 Рік тому

    Hi David. We always referred to those "tents" as screen houses. Used them always when when we went camping and always had a spare for home. Only thing you need to be careful is during high winds. They will destroy easily. Just collapse it down and hold it down with something heavy. A little velcro and a thin tarp can be put up on the inside or outside over the unprotected screens to keep the rain out. Some have them supplied with the screen house. A folding chair and small table to hold refreshments is always nice. Looks good and you'll enjoy it.

  • @sandcrabronco
    @sandcrabronco Рік тому +1

    Buy a bit of waterproof material or just a cheap tarp and rig it up with some spring clamps and magnets to go between the van and shelter. Then make a small awning to go over the other opening. We enjoy viewing England and other places thru your lens!

  • @annewhite8465
    @annewhite8465 Рік тому

    What a lovely video, David. Laughed long and loud watching your antics trying to erect the shelter. Thanks.

  • @denisemarshall2432
    @denisemarshall2432 Рік тому

    And those wonderful elasticated poles....if you organise yourself to always be pushing them, from the bottom, then they don't discombobulate quite so much.

  • @themotorbikecamper5990
    @themotorbikecamper5990 Рік тому

    This is your best video you've ever produced ! For comedy very entertaining and I was googling away at your mutterings an generally no idea, as usual very enjoyable and entertaining David

  • @lockedin60
    @lockedin60 Рік тому

    David I think you did a great job following instructions but those instructions can be daunting. Especially when you have some added pressure with the skies opening up.

  • @Alan_AB
    @Alan_AB Рік тому +3

    A great little setup. And for the price, a bargain.
    My only criticism of the product would be that the flynets are affixed at the sides. If they had been affixed at the tops then one could have been draped over and tied to the van in some way. Other than that, a great little bargain. Thanks David.

  • @NeverlandSystemAngel
    @NeverlandSystemAngel Рік тому

    I have one of those here in the US- nearly identical... it was confusing the first time we put it together until we understood the two top parts are ONLY the ceiling spans and have NO structural side support at all. It was... more complicated than it should have been, imho. lol

  • @edwardmedina1236
    @edwardmedina1236 9 місяців тому

    LOL - It's like watching myself assemble the "living space", except way more entertaining because I didn't have to go thru the frustration of figuring it all out.

  • @corriedeacon7842
    @corriedeacon7842 Рік тому

    Always fun to watch you doing something easy making it difficult. You need to Scotch Guard it. A product which you either spray on or dap it on special to watertight a tent .

  • @leedavies3629
    @leedavies3629 Рік тому +1

    Bargain Dave 15 notes cant beat that get some sides sorted for it nice place to sit good to see you have a Top week 🙂🎥🎤✌️