What shall we name the van?
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Hi everyone we hope you are well. We need a name for the van. We have a favourite but maybe you can suggest some better ones. Please help us out by leaving your suggestions in the comments.
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What about "Miles" as you'll be doing some 🤣
PEANUT, as in two nuts in a shell 😊
I prefer peanuts to snoopy
Me too
With a nod to your former profession and the colour of the van, I’d call it The Panda 🐼😊
I thought exactly the same!
Panda definitely!
Excellent suggestion
you'd think he would want to forget though 🤔
I like Panda. @@GH02-o_o
Ah I love Snoopy, as well as the Charlie Brown connection, it always makes me smile whenever you meet and pet a dog on your travels. I know it’s not practical to have a real dog so what better name for your new white and black home on wheels. Glad you’re loving the new van, whatever its name. :) Thanks for the update
Agree with Snoopy too for the same reasons 🐾
Hi Carol and Ken. Hopefully there would be no copyright issues with using the name snoopy. It's a name I like. When I had a camper van it was called Moe. (As in moe the moterhome). I am sure you will come to decision sooner or later. Whatever you decide will be fine .Looking forward to seeing your new adventures in -------😊
I prefer Snoopy to Van Blanc. Snoopy is really a lovely name. Other than that I don't have any suggestion, but I'm sure you'll find the right one 👍
You're both looking so much happier & more relaxed, the new van was overdue & I'm really glad you bought it.
Usually a name will happen naturally based on something like the number plate or just with familiarity with the van, I'd wait until that happens rather than look for a name.
Love the Snoopy name. It fits your persona. Double inference, Snoopy the character and It Snoops around the roads, towns, and villages. We shall see if Sir Snoops is the final.
I too was a police officer and worked with a number of ex mariners who were Falkland vets. Everytime we went out on the beat they talked about going for a Bimble. It stuck in my head and I now call my van Bimble.
Snoopy! Cant beat that! Thats perfect.
A name for you van
Connie. Short for Consort .
I also thought Connie would be a great name
I was also thinking Connie Consort 😊
Yep 👍
Australia 🇦🇺 👍👍👍
I always chuckle when ken refer's to carol as Daisy May perhaps that could be a contender k&c.❤
"Daisy May"
Love snoopy, my fav peanuts character is Linus and you'll need your blankets when you're somewhere cold! All the best with your new van. 🍻
I like Daizy, (a wee nod to Carol there)….Nothing nicer than a fresh Daisy to remind you the sun shines on us most of the time. They’re very cheery wee flowers.
Definitely Albert! Prince Albert was the consort of Queen Victoria and you have a consort van. It looks really regal too and posh.
Albert ❤
I'm not the sort to name vans so to me it would just be 'the van'
Us too lol we did name our first van sid but rarely used it lol our current van is called The Van :)
Snoopy sounds perfect
The Tardis….bigger than it looks on the inside…and a nod to the ‘police’ theme! 😅
The big white camper......
Snoopy is cute and you guys are always snooping around for things to see and do. 😊
Good to see you both looking so comfortable and happy in what is obviously the right van for you. The space and added comfort reminds me of our moho days. As for names, I’ve always found they naturally come into being and just feel right. We called our motorhome ‘Jolly’ (‘the jolly majestic’) one day as we headed off on our hols/jollies in him and it really suited. Whatever your choice, i hope you have lots of wonderful travels in her/him 🚐❤
I think 'Daisy May' would be a good name for the van😊
Snoopy sounds great!
Absolutely love Snoopy! So pleased you are enjoying the new van with all the extras you didn’t have before, it looks like you made the right decision! 👍
Snoopy all the way. Enjoy Snoopy😊🐕🐾🐾🇬🇧
LITS 😏 not very original but it’s stands for Life is too short
Snoopy is a lovely name 👍 thanks for the update
Loulu (spelling up to you) in recognition of your much valued new facility! Love your channel and look forward to each weekly episode. Hil
Vanny McVan Face. 😂
Hi Carol and Ken. Your new van looks so roomy in comparison to Little Red and we can see you are already enjoying it. My suggestion for a name is Vantoo ( van number two ) Happy travels whatever the name!!
Great suggestion, love it!!
The Little Koala
Snoopy sounds small… Big White!
I like Snoopy but would you have a problem with copyright?
Snoopy would be my choice (and probably known as Snoop Van in my head) 😊
Medium White Camper 😂 Doesn't really roll off the tongue though. Snoopy is a great idea 💡
Van Blanc would be our choice, to let Charlie Brown be herself.
Hugo -wished we called our van that we have 6 meter van when we go up and down thevan you often hear us say Hugo first. Love your van
Made us laugh 😂
The big red van..
In memory of the little red van and similar in humour to kens various nonsensical names he calls carol...plus big red van is already partially in your memory and it will be a talking point 😅😅
Glad to hear you are settling in, not hard to do a think. She is a beauty. Snoopy is a great name. Seeing as you are in England with royalty thought."The Duchess" might be nice.
But your van, your name...enjoy and wishing great adventures. Regards from. Québec, Canada.Happy trails.❤️
We had a vote. My children think snoopy also! Or simply the igloo (being white), my suggestion.
A name "CASTLE CAKE" cake being first 2 letters of Carol then first 2 letters Ken = Cake Carol's favourite 😊❤
Ooh, I like the idea of it being food-related. Lol.😀🤭
SNOOPY sounds wonderful.....or myaybe just Charlie....... evenie Browine is good...... But I think I like Snoopy....as the song goes.......hang on snoopy hang on.....
I think you should name the new van: The Flying Prawn. Or Montezuma's Revenge or The Chunder Express. But joking aside (sorry, poor you!! I will never forget your wife's face when you were talking through your terrible experience - it made me laugh more than anything - sorry!) I think you should call the new van Bianca because it means white. Or the Isle of Wight (White). Or Chalky. Enjoy your new van. Many happy travels to you both. 😘🚌🚐
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Wishing you both the very best for your new Van and the travels you will embark on in the future. Snoopy sounds just terrific. Snoopy always had an insatiable curiosity about new places and things.
The van name is K C for ken and carol love Annie xxx❤❤❤
Earlier someone suggested Van Go and I think that’s a fantastic name.
Little Red sounded male, so what about a female name fir this one"Conny/Connie" ..first 3 letters of Consort x
Little red now Great White?
How about Kevin? Kevan?
My English husband wants to name a kitten Kevin, when we get one this Spring.
I don’t know if it’s a good name for a cat but a van maybe. Lol.😁
I love Snoopy but since I saw "the koala" behind you, that would be nice too!
Hi Carol and Ken name could be "Supereuro Van" thinking about The Job. Regards Crawford
It's lovely to see you looking so happy and settled in the new van.
Snoopy, Snoopy,Snoopy!
I love this name for your new van.
As soon you guys said you were looking for a name for the van - I thought it would be great to have it be one of the Charlie Brown characters. 🐶❤️😊
Snoopy is PERFECT! Love it!
It's a Consort isn't it? Why not call it Queenie? 😁
I like snoopy …. But daisy may for me
Snoopy. Wishing you both many safe and happytravels in the new camper van.
Either Carolliner CamperVan or Scooby Do Campervan. Shortened to Scooby. Daisymay campervan also sounds good.
So pleased you are loving your new van and getting everything sorted out as you want to.
You may prefer to use campsites more now. But we find the way manage to wild camp for longer is by using Merlin’s toilet like a Bivvy loo ( bags and sawdust) and by using bottles ( a bit like you did in Little Red) We do use the loo if essential at night, but only use biological tablets ( instead of blue) That way a cassette can be emptied in a regular toilet if needed. Works a treat! 😉
As for a name. Snoopy sounds good both because of the link to Peanuts, but also because it’s nice to snoop around places and go exploring. 😊👍
As for a name
Yes we will be pushing the boundaries of wild camping as much as we can.
Big Chalky
TAFI......(Fiat) or 2JAY (2 J's in reg ) or DUCHY which is English for Ducato
Great White
Totally agree with you about the price of sites, gone so expensive, love the new "van" and love your videos, safe travels.
Thank you 🙂
I do like Snoopy or Casper the white van
Snoopy works really well I think x
Vanessa....?
'Gulliver'
I like vin blanc best but I feel the van I'd definitely female so how about..........Blanche?
"SHORTY" Because firstly of your channel name (Life's too Short") AND because you went for the shorter van of the final two. 😃...
Or to match the "Little Red", how about the "SHORTY WHITE" ? 😀
One word name I think.. "Snoopy", okay, just " the van" okay (imho) "Grand Blanc" not Van Blanc.😅
Love your “Snoopy”
I love the name “Badger”
So glad you’re happy in your new van x ♥️🐚
Well you've had "Little Red", why not just plain old "Big White". Don't be like Hyacinth Bucket in "Keeping up Appearances". Snoopy? Sorry. The RV is much too elegant and grown up for "Snoopy". Hmm, "Grand Blanc". Blonk.( Rhymes with Plonk), Blonkie. Blondie. You want something quick and catchy.
Congratulation with the new van👍. It’s a new level.
The first names that popped into my head was "Doris" and "Daisy".
But maybe "Joy" or "Peace" could fit.
It must be a «Joy» to have a van like this.
I hope it doesn't turn out to be Snoopy.
Our last car was bossy betty😂 how about..... Stealth Kamping In Perfect Places Yes. SKIPPY ❤ love your new van👋
Daisy May
...'van' is 'camionnette' en francois... rather a mouthful. 'Snoopy' sounds OK or tweak 'Van Blanc' to 'Vin Blanc' maybe. How about 'Allo Allo!' references France/franglais and also Kens policemans life, also British humour, reverently fun like you guys. Whatever you find will be great. Looking forward to new adventures. Kia Ora from New Zealand. 💜💜 PS: (marguerite mae, bleus et deux, gros rouge, cuivre, reet grand, the mothership, her indoors, the dame, tea n biscuit, her ladyship, Yvette Carte-Blanche, biggles, bruyère de Haywards, chateau du roi, dame marguerite, britannia, Boudica, la grange, lady nora). Your van, your choice, have fun!! ❤❤
I think the Snoopy connection is cute, and Van Blanc sounds almost right. However- Since you had Little Red, how about Grand Blanc?
What about calling the van 'Blanche Dubois' from "A Streetcar Named Desire", or just 'Blanche' for short as Blanche is French for white and your new van is white? 😁
I'd call it Big White.
the van’s a girl surely? so instead of Snoopy, how about Lucy, Marcie or Peppermint Patty!?
"Wilhelmina"
For Caroline - "Carol"
Wilhelmina Charlotte Caroline
A famous consort.
Or an allusion to your new camper being like an ocean liner in size.
You could call it the KC2. Or call it Casey.
(The Little Red was KC1.)
We have called our motorhome "Woolly" because it is based on a Citroën JUMPER.
Despite my comment on Facebook, before I'd seen this video, being a Snoopy fan, I would choose Snoopy, and if you choose this name buy yourselves a Snoopy mascot, I have a large Snoopy from the 1980s, in pristine condition, plus a smaller Snoopy I received for my 21st birthday, nearly 40 years ago ❤
Mine is called Stephvannie , she's french you know , but Van blanc is good .
The Unicorn🦄. It’s white, it’s magical, it’s hard to find! Greetings from Canadian Fan 🇨🇦
SNOOPY, without a doubt! While Van Blanc is a clever play on words, it is rather bland and non-descript by comparison. Whatever you choose, the important thing is to enjoy your new van and make lots of new memories!
Van Blanc sounds like the way you say white wine in French. I know it’s vin but the way it’s pronounced sounds like Van sometimes.
Yeah Snoopy and just like when you have a dog, you can adjust affectionately. Just popping out in the 'Snoops'. Can't find a damn thing in 'Snoopers'. This van ain't behaving - oh 'Snooooopsy'.
How about KENOL CAR.? 😂.( phonics of your names)..Enjoy!😊
Consort born in Leeds vans a Yorky! Spooky feeling you're in the shadow of a famous abbey
I don't know why but Gertie came to mind for me. Love your channel.
What about Caznken for the van?? 😂 Only joking, think Snoopy is perfect x
Call her Gran Van.
My four suggestions for a name: Koala (refers to the color, but it is not a commercial name like Snoopy); New Home; CaKe (Carol and Ken); Not Little Red.
Good luck with getting settled into your van.
CARA van! Real special, huh. No? Oh well the suggestion might make the rest sound that much better. 😉
Snoopy - that suits you both and the van. Snoopy will look after after you very well. Xx
Ken, if you decide on Snoopy for the van, and Carol is Charlie Brown, you’re going to have to adopt the name Linus - Charlie Brown’s best friend 🥰
I think Van Blanc is clever, but perhaps a bit awkward to repeat often. What about just Blanca? Or Blanche, both of which mean white.
Harmony inspired
I'm a die-hard fan of the name Snoopy but when I read your "Blanche" it delighted me.
Blanche, wasn’t she one of the golden girls?
Snoopy a great name
As the new van is a Screaming Alice (Palace )compared to LRCV I'd go with Alice