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by Aguri
A big thank you to Helen for your advice on the curtains, all washed and back in place, no shrinkage. Love the make over you have done , definite food for thought.x
You are so welcome Jane, glad they've turned out alright. thanks, Helen & Dave
Very well done both,you only have to change small things to make a huge difference, especially the curtains, can't wait to see the upholstery 🎉
Thanks so much Jim 😊 the upholstery we hope will be the big game changer. Watch this space. Take care, Helen & Dave
Love it, caravan looks brand new, well done both❤️xx
Thanks so much, Angela, we appreciate your support 😊
Looks fantastic 😊 love the front locker idea 💡
Thanks so much Alan 😊 that locker has never looked so tidy lol. Thanks for watching, stay tuned! Helen & Dave
What a fantastic upgrade! The caravan looks great. I believe upgrading is the way forward, and we will definitely look to do this with our motorhome.
Hi Kevin & Tracey, thanks very much for watching the video, we have certainly saved a few quid just can't wait for the upholstery to give it the finish we want. Take care both, Helen & Dave
Wow what a fabulous upgrade
Those curtains are lovely and what a great price too
Thanks so much! 😊 We are delighted with the curtains and can't wait to get the upholstery done which we think will make the biggest difference. Take care, Helen & Dave
Some great ideas and looks brilliant.
Thanks a lot Stevie, we think we might be getting there! Cheers, Helen & Dave
Looks lovely i think the carpet makes a big diffrence looks cosy
Thank you Laura, it feels nice under foot, quite a deep pile. Thanks for watching. Helen & Dave
That all looks very nice well done
Thank you kindly Mark, much appreciated. All the best, Helen & Dave
Love these Dave/Helen, we look forward to them every week! Thanks for taking the time to do them.
Glad you like them and thanks so much for supporting the channel, we appreciate it. Take care, Helen & Dave
Thank you for the idea of the stacking racks in the gas locker I am going to try it my self 👍
No problem Dennis, the locker has never been so neat ha ha. 👍
Loved the vlog. Some great tips. As you said why change the van just spruce it up... makes sense a world of difference for a fraction of the cost.
Thanks Sue & Mark, a good spruce up and saving a few quid too. Hope you're both well and thanks for watching. Stay tuned! Helen & Dave
What a lovely transformation, can't wait to see what the seats are like. Just bought the sparkly tape to go on the mirrors (great idea). Also thinking of having the curtains done. Well done both of you, it all looks fresh now for when you go away. Loving the vlogs😊
Thanks very much Amanda, glad you like what we are doing and hope your upgrades work well too. The upholstery will be the biggest change. Thanks for watching and please stay tuned! Cheers, Helen & Dave
Lovely makeover it all looks great 👍.Enjoy kelling Health hope weather not too bad ,we can't wait to get back out ourselves but both been poorly with horrible virus.Hopefully get back out soon .Look forward to video on Thursday .Maz and Stu.xx
Hi Max & Stu, these bugs have been doing the rounds, we got them too through November and December, so fingers crossed for a speedy recovery for you. We can't wait to get out again TBH. Just hope it stays dry and not windy lol. Take care, Helen & Dave
Lovely upgrade looking really nice love the lamps look very modern so we have just purchased some
Hi Keith, thanks very much, glad you like the lamps. We can't wait to get the upholstery done as we think that will make the biggest difference. Thanks for watching. Helen & Dave
Looking good you two.
Thank you David, Getting there now! Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave
The caravan is looking awesome. Good job both. The caravan curtain lady needs a repeat plugging, the curtains look terrific and at a genuine good price. She deserves a lot of business.
Thanks so much Ian, appreciate your feedback. Completely agree ref: Carolines Caravan Curtains, they did a great job. We did mention them in our last video too and we hope they do get some business from the video. Given the comments, we think they will. Good fair price too. Stay tuned and thanks again. Helen & Dave
Caravan’s looking great. Especially like the transformation on the mirrors. Can’t wait to see the new upholstery. 👍
Thanks Lesley, the big change will be the upholstery, just hope it looks better when we have finished. Catch you both soon. Helen & Dave
Looking awesome xx
Thank you so much Mandy!! reckon the final bit will make the biggest difference (upholstery). See how long Dave can stomach the RED lol. Thanks, Helen & Dave
Looking fab 😊
Thank you so much Sharon, hoping the next bit (upholstery) is going to make the biggest difference. (fingers crossed)😊. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Love the videos and enjoy what you are doing Dave and Helen. Realised we hadn’t subscribed, so just have!
Awesome, thank you so much Roger, your subscription really helps the channel to grow. Take care, Helen & Dave
Looking good and I’m sure you’ll enjoy. Can’t wait to see the new upholstery that will finish the job of nicely. Enjoy your trip x
We hope so too Sandra. Looking forward to getting it finished and also our first outing of the year. Thanks for watching. Helen & Dave
Well done both, looking very nice enjoy Kelling Heath, weather not to good today (Monday)
Thanks Linda, it's freezing on the Norfolk coast today and not sure it's gonna change much but we do have a good heating system, thank goodness. 👍 Take care and thanks for watching. Helen & Dave
@ The sea is very rough in Hemsby, watching it from the lounge window. We’re just back from 2 weeks in South Wales, weather was lovely for the time of year xx
Good video Dave 👍
Glad you enjoyed it Ronnie, see you soon, Helen & Dave
Awesome, I love the mirrors. I’ve just done mine ❤
Hi Dave and Helen.Loving the makeover so far.Have a great time in Kelling Heath.👍💕Kindest regards from Amanda and Paul.
Hi Amanda & Paul, thanks so much, hoping the best is yet to come in terms of makeover. Can't wait to get away in the caravan again, hope the weather is dry at least! ATB to you, Helen & Dave
Fantastic idea with the stacking system in the front locker, mine is very much in a mess ,i tend to just throw things in last minute when moving on to sites, i have ordered the boxes/racks you showed from Amazon,lovely job youve done on the interior too.
It all looks absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤ xx
Thanks so much Amanda, we appreciate your feedback.😊 Helen & Dave
Caravan looks good too.
Great job, looking really good and definitely the right way to go 👍
Keep thinking for the rest of us 😅
Cheers Dave, glad you liked it and appreciate your comment. Have a good Sunday, Cheers, Helen & Dave
Looks fantastic job well done 👍
Cheers Peter, kind of you to say so. ATB, Helen & Dave
What a great job. Looks great both. Xxx
Hello Wendy, thank you so much, lovely of you to say so. Thanks, Helen & Dave
It all looks wonderful. I love the veg boxes, so neat and tidy, you’ll be able to find things so much more easily. Fingers crossed for the weather
Hi Sandra, yes hope that beast from the east doesn't materialise!!! Hopefully the locker will stay tidy too. Thanks as always, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave and Helen, I can't wait to see where you both get to in your lovely caravan.
Cheers Joe, got some great plans for 2025 so stick with us. Cheers, Helen & Dave
It's all looking good. Must be satisfying to get it to how you want it to look and not just a production line finish. Great idea putting the bins in the front locker. I think we can all do with a clear out. Have a great first trip away. Your faces lit up when you were talking about it. Keep having fun with what you do.
Thanks a lot Dave, hadn't really thought about it in terms of getting away from the production line look but you're absolutely right. Yes, we can't wait to get out and about again. Thanks for watching and take care, Helen & Dave
It all looks really lovely, well done both of you what a difference 🎉 I bet it smells really nice with new carpet 👍
Hi Penny, it smells like new in there and we can't wait to get the upholstery done too. Thanks for watching. Helen & Dave
Hi Helen and Dave
The upgrade looks amazing. We are newbies and you've given us some great ideas. I like the stacking buckets. The missus love the decor. I think a shopping spree is on the cards. Can't wait to get started. Love the channel.
Paul and Emma
Hi Paul & Emma, thanks for your lovely comment. Bet toucan't wait to get out in the caravan, we are so looking forward to our first trip of the year. Good luck with your shopping trip lol. Stay tuned, Helen & Dave
Looking lovely Dave and Helen. How is your shoulder now Helen ? X
Hello Hayley, thank you so much for asking. My new shoulder is doing really well, just want to get the other done now. lol. Hope you're well. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Hello Helen and Dave caravan looking great and you are right you definitely can not go anywhere without a clean and polish of the car and caravan it is a must in my eyes the wife laughs at me but I can’t go anywhere with out a clean HaHa hope you enjoy your week away keep them coming see you next time Paul
Hi Paul, exactly!! Satisfying to see your sparkling car & caravan but the sinking feeling you have when you get out of the car on arrival at site lol. Thanks for watching. Helen & Dave
Great makeover both, great alterations it looks great and more modern for sure, fantastic job 👍 😀😀 All the best both for your caravan holiday season ahead… Tris and Nikki
Hi Tris & Nikki, Thanks so much! and same to you, hope you have fun, hopefully in the sun! 😊
Very nice Indeed pleased for you both my mrs loves the curtains (shes a curtain makers too ) 😊 nice price too enjoy ❤
Thanks so much, we are delighted with the curtains too. Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave 😊
Looks lovely. Enjoy
Thank you, Penny and thanks for watching. Helen & Dave
Looking fabulous enjoying your caravan makeover ❤
Thank you so much, glad you like it! 😊 Cheers, Helen & Dave
Hello. Great job you've done well love the lamps. We're away nxt week aswel. I got a new mat for just though the door from Aldi just the right size. Thankyou have great time away. Xx
Hi Alison & Keith, Aldi!! great idea, will take a look. Hope you enjoy your time away and thanks as always, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave and Helen caravan make over looks fantastic.we’ve just ordered a caravan with a transverse bed and we were wondering what bottom sheet we should buy as it has a hinged mattress love Kev and sandie 😊
Hi Kev and Sandie, We hope you enjoy your new caravan. Ours has a bolster at the headboard that drops in when you pull the bed out. I should imagine that you could buy a fitted sheet designed for that mattress. Duvaley website might be worth looking at or google the make and model of caravan and see what you can find. We just use a standard double fitted sheet and took in any slack. Happy caravanning, Helen & Dave
Looking lovely. Good work. Our new caravan is currently in workshop having a motor mover fitted and some minor repairs. She will be delivered to our storage yard on Tuesday . Then our first trip will be next weekend to Bassenthwaite lake
Hi Helen, bet you're looking forward to getting away too. Hope the weather is ok for you. Take care, Helen & Dave
I love the new clock. Going to look on Caroline's website just now i hate Gilly's curtains.
Thanks, we like the clock, can see the time without having to squint our eyes lol. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Really interesting video Helen and Dave, like you I love to update our touring and our static caravan. Ultimately you save tens of thousands on buying a new one. However did your revamp really cost near £15k though? When £14898.31 appeared on screen I nearly fell off my seat. Cant wait till we see the new cushions as I'm thinking of doing the same. Looking forward to watching the new preclean video.....I keep referring back to your previous full clean video as its so informative. Gavin ps great to see Helen looking so well.
Hi Gavin, thanks for watching, we like to revamp now and then and you're right you can save a small fortune, not quite £15k though! A UA-camr friend told me that if you put a typo or mistake in your video on purpose you get loads of comments (drives more views) clearly it doesn't work!!! It was a genuine mistake but so far you are the only person to notice it lol. Thanks for watching. Helen & Dave
Forgot to ask who makes the coasters and chopping board Dave as would love to order....that chopping board is pure quality. Just ordered the vegetable rack (I remember my Mum having one of those when I was a kid), hooks and bungee on your Amazon store. Thanks again for the tips, advice and product reviews.
Hi Helen and Dave, love the makeover it looks really fab. The curtains were a bargain, may invest in some new ones. Our Velma (caravan) is having her alloys refurbished for the new season and we’ve got some new bits for inside too. ❤️xx
Hi there Hayley, the curtains were are bargain and the choice and service was second to none. Hope your own makeover goes well too. Thanks for watching. Helen & Dave
Hi Helen & Dave,
What a fab makeover! Please could you tell me how you fixed your clock to the wall, what did you use? 😊👍🏻
Hi Lisa, thank you so much, we use command strips, they are brilliant. amzn.to/4aQLW4U . Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave
It looks really good 💕
Hi Louise, Thank you 😋 looking forward to getting the upholstery done. Thanks, Helen & Dave
Well done both, a great refresh, thought the upholstery price was very competitive, while ours is still OK, showing small signs of wear, so may be looking at a change, although a nice custom fit mattress might be more of a priority for us just for now.
Enjoy your trip to the mountainous region of north Norfolk, could be deep in snow up there😊
Hi Mel & Lydia, we will wait and see what sort of job they do but the price is fair we think and the work we have seen of theirs looks good and best of all just in Caister. Mattress was the first thing we changed on our caravan when we got it. Might need to pack the snow chains lol. Thanks as always, Helen & Dave
👏🏼👏🏼 yet another excellent video, thank you so much both of you.
Your changes look fantastic!
Although I have to ask, how old is your caravan, I thought it looked only a few years old? Curious now 😉😉
Can you send me the link to your amazon shop please, I'm loving the lighting too.
Looking forward to seeing the finished project.
Have a brilliant time at Kelling Heath.
Helen, how's your shoulder progressing?
You're doing a lot better than I did, there was no way that I could have gone away in our 'Happy Place' so soon after my reverse shoulder replacement!
Well done.
Looking forward to seeing next week's video. Xx
Aww thanks so much for your lovely comment. Our caravan is now 9 years old but we still love it and have no plans to change it (yet). Here is a link to the Amazon store www.amazon.co.uk/shop/caravantastic/list/2B9LZ8OUK300L?ref_=aipsflist .
The shoulder is doing really well thanks but I am desperate to get the other one done now because that is getting very sore.
Thanks so much for your support, stay tuned, we can't wait to get out and about. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Great effort guys looks brill I like the colour scheme. Love the bunting and the pelmit hos does that stay up lol ?
Thanks Charles, always appreciated. I'll let you know if the bunting stays up, we're confident so watch this space. Best wishes, Helen. & Dave
Looks great! Can I ask what you used to hang the clock etc to prevent any damage to walls etc ❤
Hi Julia, we have found that command strips work brilliantly. They hold everything in place, so strong and whenever we have removed them there has not been any damage (we have been careful though) amzn.to/4aQLW4U
Lovely makeover. X
Glad you like it Maxine, thank you so much. Helen & Dave
All looking lovely. Think the locker box's are brilliant
How is Bella ???
Thanks Neville, Bella is doing very well, thanks for asking. She will be in the next vlog for sure. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Forensic detailing for caravaners..
Ha Ha, love it!!
Hi Helen and Dave
Panic over, we did wonder where you were on Thursday 😊.
The van looks great, what a refresh can do 👏.
Can't wait to see the recovered seats, as for the curtains does Caroline already have measurements for individual vans or fo you have to send them, we have always thought about changing ours.
Storage boxes in the front great addition 👌.
Nice to see the three little yobs blend in still at the front 😅.
Hope Bella is on the mend.
Enjoy the trip away and as always travel safe 🙏.
Paul and Joanne 👍 ❤️.
PS more Dave, if there was one small thing the bunting reminded me of a certain premiership club. 😅
Hi Paul & Joanne, we thought you would be wondering but rest assured, all good, just hectic times (and getting older and slower). Caroline does ask for individual sizes (in inches) so we just took one of each curtain down to give her width and drop and she got it bang on (suspect most vans are similar though).
I'm sensing a war of the roses concern on the colour scheme but there is a little white there for the Yorkshire posse!
Bella doing very well and she will feature in the next video from Kelling Heath. Take care both. Helen & Dave
@HelenandDave
Hi, thanks for the reply.
No problem with the colour scheme it looks fantastic, think you could show manufacturers how it's done 😊.
Thanks for the curtain info.
Paul and Joanne 👍 ❤️
Nice doovet..
Thanks 👍
Great job, Chris loves the curtains, off to your Amazon store to buy the clock! Locker is a good move, well done. Steve & Chris 👍
Awesome! Thank you!
Had to double check your renovations costings…the figure on the screen showed £1,4898.31 😊 but in all seriousness love the work you have done, looking forward to seeing more of your video content this Spring and Summer. 👍
Cheers Greg, thanks for watching and pointing out my accidental on purpose not really typo lol. That's what happens when you're late night editing and knackered!! ha ha. Almost there now and really looking forward to getting out again. Hope you're well and thanks as always, Helen & Dave
Yip, I had a double take on that one too 😵💫😵💫
Be honest though Dave, did you have a ghost ship or two?? 🤣🤣
@ Dino you sussed me lol. Don't drink and edit ha ha. 🍺🍺
loving the black n red guys also was the carpet sized purchased or cut by yourself?
Thanks for watching, glad you liked it. The carpet was brand new for our study/studio at home but the supplier sent the wrong carpet but said we could keep it. Dave cut and fitted it in the caravan. Take care, Helen & Dave
Starting to look really nice, not that it wasn’t before ! Love the locker storage idea, I do like a bit of storage haha don’t most women ? Enjoy, Kelling Heath x
Ha Ha, you Ladies need it lot's of storage, mainly for clothes and shoes lol. Thanks for watching. Helen & Dave
B and Q have a good range of clocks..
Didn't think of looking here to be honest. Hope you're well. Helen & Dave
@i often look at their clocks some are very attractive to me…weve got a little typec chargerdigital clock that you touch and it lights up and you can set it for alarm…i couldnt go back to the old analogue as there has been so much development in lithium led digital ..those old analogue battery clocks give me a furry battery eventually..and it stops…now i just look at the three bars and if it needs a top up i plug it in for a bit..mine is the “lexon flip” great for the bedside …you just touch it in the dark..
Hi. Can I ask what you used to stick the carpet to the floor please?
Hi Linda, just some double sided carpet tape by the door, front next to drawers and again by the washroom door. Other than that it's not stuck down because we may want or need to take the carpet up, especially in the summer. Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave
Hi again, it looks really good!! We have upgraded from a 2002 avondale dart 510-5 to a 2012 coachman pastiche 560/4 but when looking at the newer coachman’s with a colleague, she said ‘whats the difference?’ Apart from very small things they are the same. Sure a new one is nice but saving the money for more holidays is better! Also may i ask why you only carry one gas bottle? Thanks
Connah
Hi Connah, one gas bottle lasts us for 3 years on average and the one that is in the locker is full, so I only carry the spare when the current one is getting low. Saves weight and space. We agree, make your little changes and save the cash for trips away. Thanks for watching, stay tuned! ATB, Helen & Dave
@ does it last that long!! Do you ever go off grid without a mains hook up? We haven’t yet but have looked into it
@@connahjones8178 We don't use much gas, we cook as much as possible outside using electric 2 ring hob or teppanyaki or air fryer. We are primarily on electric hook up. We have been off grid a couple of times and we have a couple of power banks we can use. This is why our gas lasts so long lol.😃
Apologies because my question is off topic with this video but which drone or drones do you use as they seem awsome !!
Hi Phillip, many thanks for watching, I use a DJI mini 2. Cheers, Helen & Dave
I’ve a front locker like that 🤦♂️
Ha Ha, Colin, I suspect most caravaners will understand. Hope you're well and thanks for watching. ATB, Helen & Dave
Do you like “angles morts” stickers for caravaners ?
Never had any of them, is this for travelling abroad? Seen them on motorhomes I think.
@@HelenandDave it’s a universal sticker all the foreign Lorrie’s have got them in the uk..I’ve got 4 on my caravan.. non enlightened companies put “ if you can’t see me I can’t see you “ stuff on labels and variations.. safety hasn’t got to this country yet..
Hi Dave and Helen, Dave you've put to many digits it the total figure spent
Ah you noticed Neil. Note to self! Don't drink Ghost Ship when editing lol. It's made for a good talking point though. Take care, Helen & Dave
@HelenandDave the van does look good for it though,
Excellent job Helen and Dave, can’t wait to see it all done with the seat cushions ❤ 🤍🖤 My garage sounds like yours, in fact my daughter had planned to come over to start helping me sort it out yesterday (most of it caravan stuff and my husband’s windsurfing gear, which I’ll have to sell) but it rained all day! Best laid plans an’ all that 🤦🏼♀️
Hi Barbs, thank you, love your colour co-ordinated hearts lol. There's just so much to do and that garage is a priority just hope it gets warmer and drier before I get to work on it. Thanks as always, Helen & Dave