First Night Camping In Our Self Converted Camper Van - RIAT 2023

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  • @ABusAndBeyond
    @ABusAndBeyond  Рік тому +2

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  • @ParkersParrots
    @ParkersParrots Рік тому +2

    Lovely video!
    I live in the village along from Fairford, so get free shows from my back garden! It’s my absolute favourite time of year!🙈

  • @flashback9966
    @flashback9966 Рік тому

    Run with the weather and just count your blessings when you have a lovely family. . .

  • @AnneRogersPhoto
    @AnneRogersPhoto Рік тому

    Great video - brought back plenty of memories from an interesting weekend. Oh, and thanks for including my van and it's flags! (24:17) Nice to briefly speak to Shaun and Harvey on Sunday when I'd got back from the show absolutely soaked and mud-splattered (I'm still cleaning mud off my kit) about the irony of your last year's video being about the challenges of it being absolutely sweltering, and this year's being drowned! Congrats on the progress with the Crafter. Maybe see you next year! PS: well done on extracting your van from the mire without being towed. I also managed it, thankfully, in my T5.

  • @andysmith792
    @andysmith792 Рік тому +2

    We stopped at Townsend too. The mud was horrendous, but it hilarious that people trying to get out became a spectator sport😂

  • @jonm189
    @jonm189 Рік тому

    I was there too - think it was your video from last year that gave me the idea. The campsite did an amazing job dealing with the mud, I managed to get out without being towed 😀 I'll be there next year - I'll look out for you! Great vid as always 🍻

  • @paulbell7275
    @paulbell7275 Рік тому

    Great video. All the campsites around the base were the same. I was on Kempsford campsite.
    Even with the poor weather it was a great show. I was in the FRIAT stand on the Saturday and at one point they told everyone to leave the stand as there was a severe weather warning, only lasted about 10 minutes.
    It was the U2 leaving most of the mornings, very loud alarm clock.

  • @ScottishVanTrips
    @ScottishVanTrips Рік тому +1

    We have a wee place in Spain next to the airfield where the Spanish Patrulla Aguila is stationed and regularly see them training, very cool!

    • @ABusAndBeyond
      @ABusAndBeyond  Рік тому +1

      I’m guessing the good weather is a bit more guaranteed too 😂

    • @ScottishVanTrips
      @ScottishVanTrips Рік тому

      @@ABusAndBeyond 99% Scorchio ☀

  • @robww5921
    @robww5921 Рік тому

    Gotta go next year! Reminds me of Biggin Hill air show used to go to as a kid.
    What are those campaign chairs? They look amazing...but maybe take up quite a bit of space

  • @chimparse
    @chimparse Рік тому

    Great video. I've done RIAT 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, (then we had that COVID thing!) and 2022. This year we had a year off as we didn't think we'd see anything that we hadn't seen before. Looks like you had a great spot on the campsite to see the Airshow. Wow! what a contrast from last year with the weather though! Last year, as you'll know was scorching! I plan to go to RIAT next year and plan to do it in a Crafter that I will convert into a camper (I still have to pin one down and buy it yet), but will hopefully have one and get it to a useable state by next July. I enjoy your vids and have gained some good tips on how to convert a van. Keep up the good work. Might see you at RIAT next Year 👍

    • @ABusAndBeyond
      @ABusAndBeyond  Рік тому

      Busy year ahead for you! Glad you’ve found our vlogs so useful! 😁

  • @kevingriffin6199
    @kevingriffin6199 Рік тому +2

    Brilliant video. It felt like I was there. Shame about the weather and mud, but you all seemed in good spirits after your adventure. I'm looking forward to the next video and the progress of the van.
    Thanks
    Kev

  • @NomaddUK
    @NomaddUK Рік тому +1

    Great video. Loved seeing you guys again. I would love to go in my van next year. You need to advertise it on your channel when it is almost upon us. Love you all xxx.

  • @stevebennett6727
    @stevebennett6727 Рік тому +1

    The great British weather eh? Fab to see you guys using the Crafter and have to say the children are gorgeous 🥰🥰

    • @ABusAndBeyond
      @ABusAndBeyond  Рік тому +2

      Aw thank you so much! It was great to get away, despite the weather!

  • @janetbowen7854
    @janetbowen7854 Рік тому

    Fab video, wonderful filming of the airshow, so glad you didn't get stuck in the mud on the way out 😊xx

  • @becste06
    @becste06 Рік тому

    Loved your videos and this makes me want to go. Can I just ask what brand your orange chairs are please and what the one is you got for Harvey please

  • @Adria_Twin
    @Adria_Twin Рік тому +1

    Great vlog definitely would like to do this next year! Hopefully the weather will be better! X

  • @mattbennett2420
    @mattbennett2420 Рік тому

    Just seen myself on your vid yep the mud was definately interesting see ya next year

  • @nicolesaphir
    @nicolesaphir Рік тому +2

    Brave with the two little ones - well done!
    Which awning have you got (the orange one)?

    • @ABusAndBeyond
      @ABusAndBeyond  Рік тому

      Thank you Nicole. It's just a cheap one from amazon (worked a treat) - amzn.to/44Y6DHQ (affiliate link)

    • @nicolesaphir
      @nicolesaphir Рік тому

      Thanks - I got one, and my son immediately stole it for his camping trip to the Peaks/Lake District this week!
      Will I see it again? 🤔

  • @alexharvey1787
    @alexharvey1787 5 місяців тому

    Are you attending again this year? In all my years visiting, the Friday of 2023 was probably the worst I have ever seen the weather. Luckily the rest of the week wasn’t too bad.

    • @ABusAndBeyond
      @ABusAndBeyond  5 місяців тому

      We sure are and we can’t wait!!

  • @deborahhopkins6158
    @deborahhopkins6158 Рік тому

    Great video! Lovely young family.

  • @denisecafferky2248
    @denisecafferky2248 Рік тому

    Great to get out in the van. Congratulations on the new addition to your family

  • @deanissit
    @deanissit Рік тому

    Looks like you had a great time i see summer hasnt changed much.

  • @adventureswithgnomie6553
    @adventureswithgnomie6553 Рік тому

    Looks like a fun air show even with the rain.

  • @EspenX
    @EspenX Рік тому

    I wish there was more on your self converted camper van since that was the title of the video and less about rain/planes/babies. Like what worked and what didn't work in your campervan, any new solutions etc

    • @ABusAndBeyond
      @ABusAndBeyond  Рік тому +1

      I don’t think the title is misleading, when we make a video on what works and what doesn’t work I think it’ll be titled “What we like and don’t like about our self-converted camper van”. 🤙

  • @elainewhitmore787
    @elainewhitmore787 Рік тому

    Excellent just loved the vid…x

  • @mlenny7615
    @mlenny7615 Рік тому

    Great video. We were there on Saturday, so sorry you had so much mud. We usually stay at the camp site but stayed in Cheltenham this year. Shame ,crap weather this year but onto next year 👍🏼

    • @ABusAndBeyond
      @ABusAndBeyond  Рік тому +1

      We’re due perfect conditions next year now I think!

  • @sylviapage8572
    @sylviapage8572 Рік тому

    Great video. I really enjoyed it. Such a shame about the weather! Thanks for sharing.

  • @fogster31
    @fogster31 5 місяців тому

    great video, thought i would be in the background getting towed out lol , booked and ready for 24 :)

    • @ABusAndBeyond
      @ABusAndBeyond  5 місяців тому

      We are booked too! Can’t wait! Fingers crossed for nicer weather!

  • @markreed9853
    @markreed9853 Рік тому

    I lived there as a kid in the 70's - got to see a Concorde their 😀

  • @colinlee5429
    @colinlee5429 Рік тому

    Can't beat the red arrows! Lancaster was a real treat I bet?! Four rolls Royce engines are so sweet 👌
    Definitely going next year 🤙

  • @1884foxy
    @1884foxy Рік тому

    Great vid peeps

  • @MdvK13979
    @MdvK13979 Рік тому

    Not having to put your baby through x-ray definitely is a win :D
    Btw congrats on your lovely family addition! And I think it's brave you're testing the Crafter as crude as it is with a family of four. But it sure ticks a box of (hopefully happy) life experiences!
    Cheers!

    • @ABusAndBeyond
      @ABusAndBeyond  Рік тому +1

      Haha yeah it sure was a win! Creating memories is what it’s all about!

  • @lindahodge9670
    @lindahodge9670 Рік тому

    Great video. Any idea when the campsite releases on line booking for next years show roughly?

    • @ABusAndBeyond
      @ABusAndBeyond  Рік тому +1

      I think they’ve released some spaces already.

    • @lindahodge9670
      @lindahodge9670 Рік тому

      @@ABusAndBeyond thank you. I'll send them a message

  • @LoftechUK
    @LoftechUK Рік тому

    Loved it.

  • @GrahamGphotoParker
    @GrahamGphotoParker Рік тому

    Wow I didn't know that Air Traffic Control. Have you got a fish tank in your work rest area?

  • @chopper602
    @chopper602 Рік тому

    The weather was a bit grim all weekend. We were at Kempsford Camping and for the first time ever had to have our Knaus towed ONTO our pitch (we did manage to get out unaided on Sunday though). We were like drowned rats by the end of Saturday (our day at the show). A complete reversal of last years event. Great show again though

    • @ABusAndBeyond
      @ABusAndBeyond  Рік тому

      Since we’ve had two years of extreme weather, hopefully next year we’re due perfect conditions! 🤞

  • @tisakilby2549
    @tisakilby2549 Рік тому

    I must have seen you guys because I was at Townsend the whole time watching the aircraft it was brilliant amazing video !

  • @shamone1981
    @shamone1981 Рік тому

    Incredible van and equally incredible looking folding camp chairs! what brand are they please?

    • @ABusAndBeyond
      @ABusAndBeyond  Рік тому +1

      The chairs are from Bo-Camp, they're quite hard to find those specific ones now unfortunately but they have similar ones - amzn.to/44X6gM the actual ones in this video are much more expensive but are very good I just can't find them l'm afraid.
      (Affiliate link)

    • @shamone1981
      @shamone1981 Рік тому

      @@ABusAndBeyond thank you I’ll have a look, we’ve been through quite a few chairs they just don’t last!

  • @buzzalad
    @buzzalad Рік тому

    Great video thanks. We were there also, on the orange field. It was our first visit camping and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The organisation was unbelievable. I see you bought a radio this year. Would you mind telling me what make and model you got and whether it was easy to use please.

    • @ABusAndBeyond
      @ABusAndBeyond  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much for watching. It’s a Uniden UBC125XLT and yeah it’s really easy to use. There’s loads of videos online to help as well

    • @buzzalad
      @buzzalad Рік тому

      @@ABusAndBeyond Thanks so much for your reply, I’ll check it out. Do you also use an FM radio to listen to the airshow commentary?

    • @ABusAndBeyond
      @ABusAndBeyond  Рік тому

      Yes we used a brilliant little radio from amazon - amzn.to/3Dwnvty (affiliate link) Amazing they can even make it for that price

  • @expat0149
    @expat0149 Рік тому

    I had tickets for the Friday but by the time i had quit my job it was 10:30 and i had to drive down to RIAT from Cumbria , so didnt do it ....next year ;)

    • @ABusAndBeyond
      @ABusAndBeyond  Рік тому +1

      Wouldn’t have been worth it as it was so rainy. Fingers crossed next year is perfect weather!

  • @jeffreybogue-collis7808
    @jeffreybogue-collis7808 Рік тому

    Hello from Fair Oak , Eastleigh, love your content guys.
    Where was that campground as we’d love to go there and see all those great planes ? 😊

  • @davemedley3224
    @davemedley3224 Рік тому

    Great content. Cudos for getting off that field with a 2WD LWB 😂

  • @woodycook5011
    @woodycook5011 Рік тому

    Hi great video where was this campsite ?

  • @michaelmorley6522
    @michaelmorley6522 Рік тому

    A hardy lot these Air, Wind and Rain Show attendees. A Bus and Beyond the Call of Duty Summer Special.

    • @ABusAndBeyond
      @ABusAndBeyond  Рік тому +1

      We deserve a medal for surviving I think!

  • @peteypops
    @peteypops Рік тому

    You could tow one of those GL360 power packs behind your van…..

  • @greenerschannel
    @greenerschannel Рік тому

    Hi what camping chairs have you got they look really comfortable

    • @ABusAndBeyond
      @ABusAndBeyond  Рік тому

      The chairs are from Bo-Camp, they're quite hard to find those specific ones now unfortunately but they have similar ones - amzn.to/44X6gM the actual ones in this video are much more expensive but are very good I just can't find them l'm afraid.
      (Affiliate link)

    • @greenerschannel
      @greenerschannel Рік тому

      @@ABusAndBeyond ah thanks I will have a look.

  • @christinecooper1174
    @christinecooper1174 5 місяців тому

    How long does it take to walk to the airshow from the campsite please? X

    • @ABusAndBeyond
      @ABusAndBeyond  5 місяців тому +1

      Takes quite a while. A good 30mins I’d say. It’s a very safe route but quite a way

    • @christinecooper1174
      @christinecooper1174 5 місяців тому

      @@ABusAndBeyond thank you x

  • @richardlay5974
    @richardlay5974 4 місяці тому

    Been watching you today in navy field filming, my mate shawn wants to say hello

  • @roamerbatteries
    @roamerbatteries Рік тому

    A success! Exciting stuff. Shame Mother Nature wasn't in a better mood pfffft

  • @davidmbell
    @davidmbell Рік тому

    Bit different to last year. I was pushing my husband in a wheel chair last year in 34 degrees…

    • @ABusAndBeyond
      @ABusAndBeyond  Рік тому

      Last year was unbearably hot especially on the hot tarmac! That must’ve been v tough!

  • @christinecooper1174
    @christinecooper1174 4 місяці тому

    Hi, what colour field were you in please?

  • @chriswoolacott
    @chriswoolacott Рік тому

    I've just bought a camper cv400 How are you finding it .

    • @ABusAndBeyond
      @ABusAndBeyond  Рік тому

      It’s really good. We may have to upgrade to something a little bigger now we have two kids but it’s still very good. Nice and compact

  • @timothybird4264
    @timothybird4264 Рік тому +2

    Air Glastonbury

  • @daviddring8692
    @daviddring8692 Рік тому

    Think you're going bit over top. Matching chairs and canopy to your wife's hair. (that's a joke incase you wondered.
    Like your chsirsc & canopy. Could you tell me where you got them or brand please.
    My vans black & orange

    • @ABusAndBeyond
      @ABusAndBeyond  Рік тому

      The chairs are from Bo-Camp, they're quite hard to find those specific ones now unfortunately but they have similar ones - amzn.to/44Xv6gM the actual ones in this video are much more expensive but are very good I just can't find them I'm afraid
      Our orange canopy was just a cheap one from amazon but worked a treat - amzn.to/43FvOOm (affiliate links)

  • @jeanettesmart9990
    @jeanettesmart9990 Рік тому

    👏👏👏👏👍⭐️