The New Forest turns NASTY - VANLIFE UK
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Join us, Carol & Ken, as we take a trip to the New Forest in our Consort Nova Motorhome called Snoopy.
In this video, with a storm closing in we have to leave our park up to get out of the winds. The forest is so wet and, with roads partially flooded, we head to an open area we know to park safely. A blown fuse changes our plans and we have to move on again.
Back at the coast, a walk nearly ends in disaster as Ken takes a tumble. A comforting meal is called for to end the day!
The next day is Good Friday so traffic causes mayhem at our park up. We take a walk along the shingle spit to explore Hurst Castle and finish the day with one of Ken’s favourite meals.
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Welcome to our channel! We're Carol and Ken, retired professionals turned van life enthusiasts. We share our adventures across the UK and Europe in our camper van, which we have just upgraded to a slightly larger model.
Our goal is to provide a relaxing, honest account of van life, with no scripted drama - just the real, day-to-day experiences of our travels. Many of our viewers find our content calming, and we hope you will too.
We're passionate about wild camping and love to share our knowledge and tips, from staying cool in the van to choosing the right toilet. We're always learning and look forward to sharing our campervanning experiences with you.
While we love the freedom of wild camping, we also enjoy supporting local businesses by indulging in delicious local food. Expect to see plenty of one-pan meals and restaurant visits in our videos.
We like historical sites, country homes, towns, villages, and the occasional city. We aim to share interesting facts and stories about the places we visit.
We post new videos every Friday at 6pm UK time, sometimes more often.
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This episode was filmed 28th-29th March 2024.
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It's my first time watching your channel. I loved it. So heart warming. My husband passed away 2 weeks ago and it's been so difficult for me but it made me feel warm and happy watching you both together enjoying your life. X X
@@peggysioux5yrs so sorry for your loss. Glad you had some comfort from watching our video. Take care ❤️
Awwww😢I’m so sorry for your loss 🙏🏻❤️
So sorry for your loss it must be really difficult. Please take care.❤ XX
I’m sorry you have lost your husband! All I can say is I hope you have a good friend that you spend more time with you, maybe she/he maybe in the same position?
Take care my lovely....time heals and eases but in your own time...
Becky 🇬🇧 xxxx
I must say that unlike most, I love grey skies and rain. 😮😊
I'm the same way rainy days are my favorite, and my favorite times of year are fall and winter.😊
I love it too ⛈️
Me too. Other people’s “bad weather” is my good weather!
Me too xxxx
We look forward to it and celebrate with a nice cup of tea
I love being inside a trailer with that special someone, toasty and warm and protected while the world rages outside ❤
Yes we love it ❤️
Wow .. that’s sweet , he thanked her for cooking
My husband does almost every time ❤
My husband cooks for me as I'm disabled and I say please and thank you for every single thing he does for me
Every meal it’s very lovely.
This sure beats watching a movie. You two are lovely 🥰
@@unicornloverxoxo7692 thank you ❤️
Well done Officer Ken for chasing down that fleeing cap, you’ve still got those cop instincts.
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@@LifeistooshortCK At least it didn't fight back when you caught it! :)
Jon in rural BC, Canada
As long as the van is not leaking, it is part of the fun😅
Agreed 👍
Enjoyed the video. Your van looks so cozy when you are all inside and the rain is pouring outside and wind is blowing . Take care .
Thanks 👍
Ken’s very lucky to have an excellent cook
@@richardhewitt.easyvanlife.6957 YES I agree, I’ve copied a few ideas from , I enjoy the cooking part in the videos
I could list to you both all day !!! I love the fact you have a van with more room - you both deserve it ❤
Thank you 🙏
My 3 year old grandson always thinks a yellow traffic light means “boot it” 😂😂
I thoroughly enjoyed my months in my little van, the wet weather meant that you had room , miss the rain on the roof, the rocking like a boat. No fine weather campers afraid to get their vans wet. Now live in a little house, still have van and think longingly about driving to Alicante.
Have just found your channel. What a treat.the howling of the masts was my one of my favorite parts. Greetings from across the pond.
@@TheAyurvedic welcome. Thanks for watching 🙂
Snoopy = a safe, cozy haven in a storm ❤
I really enjoy your company. I disabled so it’s lovely seeing you both on your adventures. You’re both so nice. Thankyou x
Glad to have you watching our travels ❤️
So cozy hearing the wind blowing outside while you cooked. Nice meals are part of the small joys of life. Have a great summer ☀️🌸
So true. Thanks, you too ❤️
You cannot beat a home-made soup. Much better than a can. Butternut Squash & Carrot is one of my favourites.
I love how y'all take turns cooking 👍👍
Have you thought of cookbook for vanlife? You're good at being inventive. ❤
Maybe one day ☺️
great viewing ...showing the real life cooking in camper vanning ....well done ken and charlie brown 🥰
I really prefer the colder weather, but this wind was just horrible. I have to admit though, I loved Carol's facial expression shortly before her hat was blown away 😉. This is the best time to stay inside and have a delicious meal. Thank you, always entertaining to watch.
I totally agree! Thank you very much for the super thanks ❤️
I don't know if anyone's ever told you but your voice sounds like the guy on Winnie the Pooh it's so sweet y'all have a blessed day
Just found you tonight, and subscribed right after your video. You have a beautiful calming aura around you both. Also a quiet, dry humor I love. Can’t wait to see what else you treat us to in the future!
Thanks for subscribing and we are glad you like the videos 👍
So bizarre to watch this whilst we are all sweltering, strangely comforting 🤷♀️Great video as always
I feel like I've just been on a mini break watching this. The food you cooked looks so tasty! ❤
Thanks again for having us along on your journey!
Thanks for watching 🙂
Great hat save Ken. Fast on your feet, committed to the task. You could teach the England team a thing or t two there. Entertaining as always. thanks :)
I thought that wind would tug it away from me so I gave it the full body slam 😁👍
@@LifeistooshortCK 👏😆🫣
l so much enjoyed you both from the state of Georgia in the USA
Hi, I'm from North Dakota in the States, I just love your channel 😁
Hi Jenifer 🙂
I love hearing his voice, in so smoothie😍
Toasties a firm favourite in the van. Your fuse issue made us think, must get some spares 👍
They have been added to our emergency kit along with the cable ties and gaffer tape 😄👍
I enjoyed the cooking segments. That weather was horrible, but you were cozy on the inside!
My Dad was a police officer in the USA and taught me about the road grease when it first rains. You're absolutely correct. He was also in a fatal accident investigation team so he saw first-hand how it played out. ❤
Yes it catches a lot of people out. That first little bit of rain is the killer.
"Black Ice"
We learned that in drivers ed when I was 15.
Thanks for the info, I wasn't aware and I appreciate it
@ureallyannoyme there's no 'drivers ed' in the uk. We learn from a family member or an instructor and they don't always include things like this.
I as a former coach and bus driver always double the amount of distance between whatever I’m driving and the the vehicle in front but more often than not some numpty will always try to get one car ahead of me and then they’ll often come a cropper because of their impatience. It still doesn’t detract from your wholesome videos.👍🙏
02:00 sound of the mast stays is nectar - i can fall asleep to that and the wind and rain after years of sitting in the shelters that used to line the Princess Pier in Torquay as a child in an effort to ponder life.
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I lived in the New Forest for over 20 years. Used to often go down the road to Milford on Sea.
Nice place in some ways, not in others. Thanks for the vlog xx
May I be so bold as to give you a wee tip on elevating your celery soup…? I’m 45 and have been making this since I was 19 when my ex mother in law gave me a Mary Berry cookbook (along with 3 others!) to make sure I was feeding her son 😂 what I’ve learned along the way is, using a peeler to peel the ridge from each celery stick will give you a smoother soup.
Always soften your ingredients in butter and/or oil before adding the stock. It massively increases the flavour.
Finally, don’t add too much liquid during the cooking process. But at the end, add some milk or cream to give it a rich flavour. 👌🏻
I now also add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard, but that’s a personal preference.
Loved watching you cook your omelette! And you look like you’re having a lovely cosy time in your camper. Just discovered you today and look forward to watching more. But lol that weather! Almost like our Scottish summers! 😅
@@ScotVenus thanks for the tips, much appreciated 🙂👍
Such a cute couple!
I love watching you both, I'm trying to convince my husband to get a campervan now.
Thank you for being so friendly, interesting and true to life. X
We enjoy it a lot. Give it a try 😁👍
Try renting one first before you buy. Might find out it isn’t for you.
Hello Ken corol u 2 deserve an Oscar for these vid bloody fantastic take care ❤
Glad you enjoyed it 😁👍
I just love this channel 😍❤
Thank you 🙏
Me too!
A pot of live chives would be a good addition to your van, as they are so good in many recipes.
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Despite the weather conditions your both making it a fun trip & you drove past my Road ( Boscombe) 😊 great video thanks for sharing 😊
Love the way you are both so creative with your meals. The van is really cosy with that storm howling outside.
Great video. I’ve forgotten all about the 5 months of rain we had now the sun’s shining. I always enjoy seeing what you cook in the van. Delia does a lovely white onion sauce for smoked cod/haddock. You use the poaching milk and add chopped hard boiled egg, delicious. Mind the peas would be nice added too. We sometimes have the Lidl Frikadellen in their panini rolls with cheese and tomato sauce and we call them the Carol and Ken’s 😁. Thanks as always for sharing another entertaining video.
Glad you enjoyed it❤️
Probably a bit late, but get a bigger inverter. Change your fuses for illuminated ones.
It's a joy to watch you both .you're a lovely couple 🎉 you really enjoy the adventure you are on ❤take care ,stay safe ❤
Thanks so much! 😊
So much pleasure watching these videos !
I don't really care much for watching people travel & cook, but I enjoyed your video.😊 New Subscriber
Thanks for the sub 😁👍
That’s just what I love about van life. It wouldn’t do for us all to be the same though would it!
Just in case you're interested... 😁 The rough white water was probably just wind against tide (outgoing tide in a channel, pushing against the water the wind is blowing the other way) which can be REALLY SCARY when you're in a boat amongst it! And the mast thingys... well, they're called mast stays or shrouds and it's the wire of those shrouds that you hear screaming. That's also REALLY scary when you're on a boat in amongst it! 😂😂 We're definitely going to try out Onion and Pea Sauce. Cheers and thanks again. always enjoy your videos.
Blimey I didn’t know that about the waves. The wind was certainly strong enough. 😁👍
I've been watching a lot of camping in the rain videos and your VANLIFE UK came up. Very nice sitting back and watching you two making the very most of a tremendous storm. Have subscribed . . . . take care
Glad you enjoyed it
The van seems to handle inclement weather quite nicely. That looked delicious. Very nice video.
Hi Larry. The van is doing great 👍
Van was rockin don't come knockin. 🤣It's the storm
OMYGAWD THE HAT IN THE WIND!!! PERFECTION!!!
Steady on you two!!!
BE PEACE!!!
Enough on a quiet Sunday morning with a cuppa 🍵 and dunking biscuits 😊🎉
First time watching for me as well, what I would have done if you had another 10 amp fuse in the box was take the other one out put it in the one that was blown charge your phones then switch it back, the following day go and get a packet of knew fuses.
Keep the new packet in the van for future use.
@@charlesjames799 welcome to our channel. Good tip, thanks 👍
That’s fair old storm … the infamous ‘Ken Tumble’- the old frittata looking good
If you cut up the sausage in to bite size peices they will cook quicker and mix nicely in with the rice 😊
Grrrreat! I love it, cooking et al! 😊 feels like I’m with you. Those sausage tasted lovely! ☺️ 😋
Glad you enjoyed it 😁
We never worried about the wind when parked up, and we had a coachbuilt on a few stormy days. Weather forecasts usually exaggerate wind speed, it's always 'up to x miles' which could mean anything 😂. I've never seen a panel van blown over whilst parked up 😂.
I have not seen a van either but I vividly remember my dads caravan and awning being written off down in Cornwall when we went out for the day.
I am a first timer here also. What a charming little adventure.. love seeing you cook things up while all cozy in your lovely van.. with a storm blowing outside. Thank you for sharing. Waving from New England. 👋
@@faithrada welcome and thanks for watching ❤️
Lovely video. thank you. I am enjoying the meals for two that you make look so easy and taste. I could smell the soup all the way to St. John's, Newfoundland, where I live! All the best.
Beautiful video! Thanks.
Awesome video and soo happy you guys were okay in the storm,cheers from Halifax Nova Scotia Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️🤗
@@nicolebezanson731 Thanks for watching. Greetings to Nova Scotia 🇨🇦
Looks and sounds nice and cosy in the van the rain the wind blowing and cooking a meal..my fav channel..thanks Carol n Ken.
Thanks so much ❤️
master cook😀
Another nice video Ken and Carol many greetings from Stockholm Sweden
Glad you enjoyed it. Greetings to Stockholm ❤️
Wow! What a fabulous video! Your editing is excellent! Definitely subscribing! ❤Joy from Vancouver Island, Canada
Cheers and welcome 👍
Nothing quite as cozy as riding out a storm in the van! Nice save on the hat! Really enjoyed the video as always - my Friday treat! Take care❤
Cheers 👍
I really enjoyed your video Thank You from Mississippi,USA
Well-done guy's another fabulous video, make me laugh when carol's hat was blown away. Love from Caroline Butler ❤
Thanks Caroline 😁👍
Watching both of u relaxes me ur both so lovely a beautiful couple & u can tell how much love u have for each other which is also beautiful both ur voices are so calming I’m just catching up on ur blogs thank you for sharing them & ur motorhome is a balance between really comfortable & homey I love it take care on the roads ❤
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Good job in running for her hat well done 👍👍👍
Take care X X X ❤
You two are an awesome team. Taking turns cooking. Enjoy your Stick Blender, couldn’t live with mine. My first one lived 26yrs!
Great service from your blender 👍
This could be the second comment you get from us today ( phone issues)
You were certainly blown about in this one! Wise to move away from the coast. Enjoyed all the cooking in this episode. Sometimes the oddest mixtures taste the best don’t they? Loved the look of that toasty too. Pleased Carol got her hat back. It’s a very nice hat! Some beautiful views once the rain cleared up. Thanks for sharing. ❤😊👍
@@Wizardinthewild thanks for watching and taking the time to comment with phone issues 😊👍
Sooo relaxing, especially because it's in bad weather!
My first time watching your channel tonight, I will be watching again. Wow your wee home on wheels looks so cosy, I love storms and would love to sit and watch the rain through the windows.
@@cynwalts771 welcome to our channel. Thanks for watching ❤️
I’m jealous. My husband died 9 years ago. I sure wish he was here to do this.
I (Ken) believe we live multiple lives and belong to a group of souls who work together. See a book called ‘The journey of souls’ by Michael Newton.
You Two, are wonderful to view ❣
Thanks ❤️
Good to see you both again, hope that you both are having a great day. Your celery soup looked delicious. What you had ,before looked so yummy.
Thank you! You too!
A great video Carole and Ken pleased to see you avoided the worst of the storm as I can vouch on the coast was pretty bad as the waves were coming over the harbour wall in Bridlington East Yorkshire.
We wouldn’t have wanted it to be any worse 😅
You could of just bought a soup maker, they are fab , just throw everything in it and it does all the work. Happy travels.
Well done ken for the hat save 🙂 I love seeing the rain no matter what time of the year 😊
Love your videos and enjoy watching the meals you make, is there any chance of making a video of some of your recipes? 😊
After watching 100 of these, I would have forgotten the fuses too.😅
Very entertaining 👏 you two are lovely 😍 👌 xx
Greetings from Portugal.You are just amazing! I just subscribed the channel. Thank you
Welcome!
Enjoy watching you both, love seeing how you are getting the most out of life.
Thank you for sharing, 👍
Prayers for your well being & safely.
wa state, u.s. of a.
@@valerieirvin249 thank you 🙂
New subscribers here from the US. Enjoyed your video. You’re such a sweet couple and love your accent. Continued Blessings to you Folks.
Blessings to you ❤️
We live on the Isle of Wight, and right on the south coast ….the wind was nothing like it can be! We are near where the land slide was! But I can tell you once you have lived here you get used to the wind!
😂oh noo! Must save the hat 😅 That certainly blew the cobwebs away 😂 Em & G 💜
Instinct with a large helping of stupidity 😁👍
I also love rainy days but i am from Africa ❤❤..am enjoying this..miss my vists to UK...my hubby used to drive me all over😊😊
@@gwenvanrensburg6830 thanks for watching ❤️
Certainty making good use of the new van xx
Enjoyed all the do'ins of you both! Glad the hat was rescued and I think peas can go in just about any lovely sauce! Great job. Those hand held blender are a big time saver for sure.
Thanks so much ❤️
Both the meals looked delishious 😋😋😋😋😋
You showed up randomly in my feed today and I have subscribed! You two are adorable!
@@susanp8344 thanks for subscribing and the lovely comment ❤️
Nice Hat save! Also some good van dinner ideas! Nice one...
We love watching you guys you are a pleasure to watch,,
❤Phil/Tina x
Cheers Phil & Tina thanks for watching ❤️
Loved watching you too and your meals have made me hungry!!!
That was a very wet and windy trip. Glad you got your hat back OK good job 👏 have a great weekend 😀
Thanks, you too!