Our Campervan Conversion is Struggling (Devon and Cornwall UK Travel Vlog 2022)
Вставка
- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- Our campervan conversion is too big for Devon & Cornwall, we are going to have to reconsider this as we do another week of UK van life
This week we change our van life uk tour and head to the south west of England to tour South Devon Beaches, including Seaton, Sidmouth and then onto Torquay and Paignton in removals van conversion
This video might help with people planning on going for a self built campervan, with height & width issues when doing UK travel
Thanks to Bobil Vans for their continued help with the water issues in the van bobilvans.co.uk - who also supplied our brilliant boiler system in the van
The Mushroom Stroganoff is so simple to make. We fry three punnets of mushrooms and then set to one side. Then fry onions in the same pan. Once the onions are cooked, bring the shrooms back to the pan adding a tablespoon of garlic, and a teaspoon each of cayenne pepper and smoked paprika.
Cook the above for a minute and add 175ml of white wine and cook for 5 minutes until the alcohol is cooked off. Then add 175ml of veg stock, shredded rainbow chard and 200ml of dairy-free creme fraiche (retaining one tablespoon for stirring in at the end).
After 10mins of reduction stir through gently a dollop of creme francie and serve with fresh chopped parsley and a good squeeze of half a fresh lemon
Join this channel to get access to perks:
/ @thosehappydays
If you like our content, please subscribe to our channel for weekly content
/ thosehappydays
We also post daily updates on Instagram, please come and say Hi over there:
/ thosehappy_days
For Collabs or Promos, please contact us via our email hello@thosehappydays.co.uk
OUR AMAZON SHOP - USE THE LINK TO SEE ITEMS WE USE IN OUR VAN & VIDEOS
Some of the items/gadgets/foods/drinks we use in the videos, and in our campervan are available on our Amazon shop here www.amazon.co....
We couldnt recommend the Electronics enough, and were supplied by Ecotree Lithium ecotreelithium... We will give a full honest review in the coming weeks, in exchange for the product being gifted on a PR Sample Basis
The new hatch on the roof of the campervan is a SkyMaxx, bit of a game changer for us, and comes in two sizes, compatible with roof thicknesses 23-60mm. Here is a link with locations to find one yourself leisurevehicle... We got this as a PR sample, and are really impressed so far
The lighting on top of the van is supplied by AuxBeam and we love them, including that light-bar that is all operated by a switch panel and bluetooth. Here is a link auxbeam.com/
Our extremely comfortable duvet & pillows came from our friends at Duvet Hog, which are vegan and made of recycled materials. We have used them in our previous van and honestly is the comfirst bedding we hage ever bought. PR Sample duvethog.co.uk...
Our mattress came from a company that do awesome made-to-fit mattresses for campervans (and houses). The company is called Custom Size Beds customsizebeds...
The Woodburner is from Outbacker Stoves
The Fridge is a 130l Webasto, and is really good so far, once again will let you know more in coming weeks
Both the cooker and the oven are from Jackson Leisure, and are Thetford branded
If you are Interested in Veganism or Plant Based Food, then check out these links:-
🍰🍰 Our Vegan Food Website:
veganfooduk.co...
🍕🍕Find the latest vegan food on our Instagram:
/ vegan_food_uk
If you want daily news about vegan food then please Check out our Facebook Page: / veganfooduk
🐷🐔🐄🐑🐇🐶😼🐬🐠🐌
If you are interested in veganism or plant-based food, please Join our Facebook Group & Community: / veganfooduk
We bought ourselves a Garmin 780 sat nav that allows us to add in dimensions etc so we know we can drive with confidence. Also it has free maps for life. Best purchase ever, no scary moments!
hi! I don t know if it is just me, but the quality of your videos get increasingly better.double thumb up
Love all the ways you can describe rain.😀 Taking a moment to soak up the ocean air does the soul good.💙
Where do I begin… This video has everything in it. The locations, narrow roads, park ups, secluded beaches, vegan food, and not forgetting the chemistry between you both. I love it all! Have a great Sunday. Can’t wait for the next video. 🥰🇬🇧🥰
Reminds me when i towed a twin axel Caravan in Devon, they dont cut the hedges !!!!! why ?
@@briangardner1641 Perhaps to keep the tourists away. LOL!
Living in Cumbria with roads which can be struggle even in a car, with tractors etc - especially during tourist season - I don’t venture into the Lakes unless its off season… Far too busy and utter nightmare on the ‘popular’ routes. Utmost respect to you for even attempting Cornwall in Morgan 👍 Safe travels 🚛
When you get to Dorset you should visit Lulworth cove and walk over to Durdle door. You should also visit the County town of Dorchester and and see Maiden Castle, one of the best Iron Age hill forts in the world👌
Love that you're doing twice weekly vlogs now, already looking forward to Wednesday's one 😀
Yay 🥳🥳🥳
Just picked up on your channel and seen in the intro you're doing a trip "around britain".
Looking at your graphic, I think you've missed out the best bit 😱
@@rodgercaldwell7804 we say majority of Britain...but we realise we only did a teeny part of Scotland during that time
My garmin drivesmart 76 let's you put vehicles dimensions in. Also has wireless Bluetooth rear front and side cameras options which can be bought separately. And it frees up but connects with phone for live traffic updates and what 3 words etc.
Currently lying in bed in my van in Cornwall watching you travel through Devon. I moved down here in 2003 and never went back! There’s some fab places to see, but you’re right… down some really narrow roads and I’ve been thinking about you guys and Morgan a lot as I’ve been travelling around at the weekends and on our mini breaks in our VW slimline van! Which is great for mini breaks but I wouldn’t want to live in it.
Keep being adventurous. Keep inspiring others to seek adventure, freedom and fun. Keep enjoying life and each other. And thank you for sharing your life’s and experiences with us. Stay safe x
Thank you for your kindness ❤️👍
Rocky valley in Cornwall, there’s ancient drawings on the rock there going back thousands of years ago it’s fascinating 💚💚 enjoy your journey
When you get to Cornwall, try to go to Porthcurno and the Minnak theatre, an outdoor Greek-style amphitheater built by a lady! They have plays there. It has the most incredible backdrop. The sea is the most incredible blue and the sand is white and fine. It’s like being in the Bahamas.
They best park down in the carpark facing the pub for the Minack visit and walk up there, Their van will have trouble getting up that hill
My favourite beach ever. We visited in May on a hot sunny day and we could have been anywhere in the world. We hired the cottage at the top of the beach for a week around 20 years ago, it has such a special place in my heart
Hi Guys, fab video, big vans and small lanes always a tad difficult. I just wanted to say that since watching you (I'm quite new) I've had the courage to go and camp with my VW all on my own. I loved it. Slept better in the van than I do at home. So thank you. Take care
Yet another great vid,you two are a brilliant team for getting around this beautiful country,i love watching these Sunday morning journeys.Keep em comin👍👍👍🇬🇧
Love you watching too
Another interesting video. We live in North Devon and are well used to the narrow country lanes especially with our campervan! Your reversing skills will be second to none by the time you've finished Devon & Cornwall. Many of the narrow lanes are up to 5' narrower this time of year with the foliage growth! Let us know when you're in North Devon, we'll try & give you a 👋
Awww Sundays complete when your videos appear! Sorry to hear you have had issues!
As the old saying goes " it never rains but it pours " lol
Stay safe and thank you for the journey!!! ❤
Thank you Angela ❤️
This bought back lots of memories for me.. so was quite emotional.. thank you both so much for sharing your coastal adventures..my favourite place is a beautiful beach x safe travels 🫶🏻
We live in Cornwall and suggest your best bet would be to stay to A and B roads wherever possible. There are gorgeous lanes everywhere to explore but some you would have trouble getting even a small car down. It might help to check out bus routes for coastal towns as they give a good indication of where you can reach, for example if a bus can go there so can your van. Big tip for you don't rely on satnavs in Cornwall, local papers often have reports of those who did. Once again this was a charming video to watch and We look forward to catching many more! Enjoy Cornwall :)
Thanks for a great vlog, which brought back so many happy memories of when I lived in East Devon, just inland from Seaton from 1969-97. Yes, the lanes are very narrow especially around Branscombe. Cornwall is even narrower around the coastal towns/villages. So beware & I hope the weather improves. Now live in Mid-Wales, so will be watching your next vlogs with interest.
Nice one! I remember those very narrow, hedge lined, single track lanes that criss cross Devon and Cornwall.
No turning points, no wider passing areas, a real struggle in a small family car, nevermind a huge camper van.
Rather you than me!! 😲🤔⚠️😳😁
I loved North Devon when I was there in 2000. We stayed near Seaton and Ruda.
Lovely vlog L&J, those tall hedges have been like that for years, remembering when we used to go caravaning as a child down in those parts. Such beautiful beaches around there. Enjoy, see you Wednesday for more adventures 🥰
Brilliant video,Devon looked gorgeous and those views of the red cliffs and sea were stunning.I’d love to live down on the south west coast,no place better in the uk.Take care you guys and see ya Wednesday.👍
Ahhhh! We live in Cornwall and we're building our own BIG home on wheels right now, an old Bedford Firetruck. You'd be amazed at some of the massive lorries we see squeezing their way down the narrow lanes down here, but if you can survive Cornwall in a big vehicle, you can survive anywhere! Watching your journey with huge interest, as this is what we want to do when we've finished the build. Happy travels to you.
Sidmouth folk festival is well worth experiencing. A gorgeous town and fantastic music and local food
Loved the vlog guys.
Nice
The mushrooms looked so good too but maybe that's cos I'm currently starving 😆
Janine looks fabulously fluffed up after that shower! You are now in my old territory Devon, loved watching this!
🤣🤣🤣
Co Pilot GPS £25 annual subscription it’s fantastic, especially that you can use it offline aswell. It’s worth it for peace of mind.
Lovely vid as always xx
Amy Paul & Ted 🐾
Omg. On my first trip to the UK (I'm from South Africa) we did a road trip - and the Seaton Tramway was part of our experience. That was back in 1996. Wonderful memories watching you on the tram!!
Amazing! We love it
Another fantastic video with amazingly beautiful places and scenery. You should be paid by these tourist companies for sharing with us all of the UK’s finest. You certainly make me want to visit all of these wonderful places especially with the vegan food available😋😋. Great to see you all your positivity Liam and Janine with all the obsticals that come your way, and how you just carry on perservering💪🏽💪🏽and make it through. Looking forward to Wednesday. Thank you Liam and Janine as always🥰👌🏽
Lovely Vlog, hope Morgan hasn't got too many scratches on him, those roads can be very difficult. Have a great week xx
That is a lovely road by Devon standards! I have been down some narrower, & winding so much it was impossible to tell which diection you were heading in, also had no road-surface left, jolting all over & deep holes in places.
While driving down those tiny, winding Cornish roads, we make a mental note where each farmers gate leads into a field, then when we meet oncoming vehicles it helps us decide if we should be the ones reversing into the gate entrances.They are really handy passing places.
Lorry sat navs.
Good morning to you guys. I'm really looking forward to cooking and eating the mushroom stroganoff.
I was so worried about the van. Glad ye got a shower and feel fresh. Happy Sunday all xx
Love this we are off to Paignton tomorrow for a few days.Have great memories of Seaton trams.We sat downstairs inside the rest of the family upstairs,half way up the heavens opened they were drenched we sat laughing in the dry😂. Yes Janine my grandchildren were convinced that figure at the life boat station was real too ! Have a great time.
🥳🤣🤣
Love that you are doing 2 videos a week. Greeting from South Africa 🇿🇦
Thanks for joining us
Ha ha ha. I’ve just seen, you chose Devon & Cornwall !!! I’m going to enjoy, as always, this vid.
🤣🤣
lovely video! I heard about those narrow roads but never seen them before!
I did the whole Cornish and Devon coast 20years ago in a transit van with a bed in the back with my then GF. Loved it, have lived in Cornwall twice and Devon once. I now live on the Fylde coast
Another great vlog Janine, the moment you sat on the beach and closed your eyes....perfect....what about a couple of folding bikes? Park and ride🚲🛴
Just a magical place ✨️
Loved this video, finally you are somewhere that I know, good luck in Cornwall, very narrow and hilly there too.
Great video as usual. It's lovely to see places I'm so familiar with this week. We have family in Devon and Cornwall so spend a lot of time there. Totally sympathised with the van width issue as we often take our mini bus around those lanes. It's when the sat nav takes you down a lane with grass growing in the middle of the road you know you're in real trouble. Luckily all the locals are expert reversers as they have to do it so often.
Thank you guys loved watching this .
Been in this situation a few times narrow roads and nowhere to park ! but perseverance pays off. X
Hi, when you get to Cornwall try to visit polperro and Looe, both amazing places to visit. Looe is a small town that you can drive through carefully but it's best to use the large carparks available, Polperro is a beautiful village, my favourite place, no vehicles except for deliveries and residents, but there is a large carpark before the village, stay safe and enjoy, p.s. love your videos xx
Beautiful video guys....is great to see a couple who love each other....make each day count ❤️👊👍
Just loving your videos .Can't wait to see Cornwall ❤️
Thank you for another great video, I'm really happy that there will be two videos per week, I look forward to see where you are and I'm beginning to feel I know you you both,
Wow those roads were a bit scary,good luck with the rest of your trip 😍
Thank you
Yay, you passed thru Sidmouth where I live ☺️.. currently living there in my Retro Motorhome, your Vlogs are giving me confidence to go off travelling as a solo female, Keep on Trucking! 😎🚌☀️💚
🥳🥳🥳🥳
I have to admit I am quite envious. The beach is my happy place but due to my disability I can no longer just pick up and go. We have some beautiful coastline here in the Pacific Northwest in the USA. Thanks for your videos showing how beautiful the coastline is in the UK.
fantastic views lovely 4th beach, its like your going on a mystery tour 😀
enjoy ❤
Beautiful Cornwall !! My parents lived there happy memories !! Yes the roads can be scary, very narrow if you are towing or in a camper van !! They look like grassy banks beneath the grass is a wall !!! Take care they would open the side of you van like a can opener 😪 beautiful beaches there, thanks for your vlog guys 🙂 be careful x
Thank you 👍
Next time you are near Totnes make sure you go to Dartington Hall & see the gardens there. There's food there too & arts events & courses & camping & glamping. The bus goes up there so your van will be fine. As you parked near the steamer quay you could have gone on the boat to Dartmouth too. You can get back to Paignton on a steam train & then get back to Totnes by bus.
Beautiful scenery but those narrow roads freak me out a little. Thanks for showing us .
Hi my friends no matter what you both face you still keep smiling I really can’t fault you keep safe along those roads xx❤️🙏🏻🇬🇧
❤️👍🤣
Aw brilliant, love Devon and Cornwall.
Hey guys..when I was younger sandy bay was my first time actually seeing the sea! Brought back memories...A month ago myself and my daughter were on Paignton beach! We love Devon we go whenever we can...magnificent vlog loved every minute...stay safe much love till next time x💚
Great sharing. Happy Camper. Watching from Germany
Wonderful, as always. Great music too!
So enjoy your videos. You have the best life! Continue to enjoy for as long as you can!💕
Loving your trip. Enjoying every trip with you both. Keep going. Can’t wait for next Sunday. 🧚🏽👍❤️
Loved the drone Janine musics reallys nice spot on video 💋
Loved the video. Fully understand the problem with narrow roads. I struggle with my large car. Perranporth beach is lovely. Could be busy but great for a sunset. There is a carpark in the centre but if you carry on driving up the hill there is a large carpark on top of cliffs. It has a pub on the sandy beach. A great cliff walk from Perranporth. Good luck
Another excellent vlog…loved the drone shot over the water. Happy Sunday 🤩 take care and stay safe. x
Thanks man, have a great day
Hi Jenine and Liam, another great instalment of van life. Thanks for cheering up a dull Sunday afternoon for me and my wife! Roll on next episode.... On Wednesday I hope!! Safe travels life is a beach as they say 😊
That the trouble down here in Devon the Satnav takes you on these narrow lanes because it’s the fastest route . So we never take the fastest route. Great filming enjoy your time in Devon and Cornwall 😊
The beach at Devon cliffs is okay, driving in south Devon is a nightmare the hedges are 12ft high. I learnt not to follow sat nav down there
You must have nerves of steel driving down those narrow roads, but the payoff was great. Your last parking spot was gorgeous. What I love about your van/truck is that it's so spacious, but I guess that's a problem as well. Great video as usual.
Great blog..hope you are enjoying your travels, we have some wonderful places to visit..if only we could depend on the weather.
Amazing video as per 👏....love how you stoically carry on with out being phased😉....The scenery is stunning and it makes me feel proud of our land...Oh ! and Janine your hair looks gorgeous all wavy ❤ ..thank you for sharing so enjoying your adventures ...stay safe and see you soon 😊 🥰
Thank you 👍 ❤️
Well done guys you made the right decision to go to Devon and Cornwall sadly some of roads are very narrow happy travels
G'day guys another cracking video and just beautiful places you visited..but bloody hell those roads 😬 built for a small horse and cart and not much else..I'm looking forward to seeing Cornwall as my dads side of the family originally came from there..anyhoo safe travels and see you on Wednesday 🚚🌊⛱️
What a chill time by the seaside... seeing you guys on the beach was enough to relax me!
Great video guys love your van and some beautiful views. Looking forward to catching up on your videos new subscriber 😊👍
Thanks for joining us 👍
Omg! We were in Sidmouth and Totnes last weekend! Go to Brixham and Dartmouth both are very beautiful. Also Torcross and Slapton sand's. Have a good week xx
Fantastic video with great drone footage thank you 👍
Pleasure mate 👍
Beer and Seaton are my home villages!! I am so so glad you visited and enjoyed yourselves! The Tram is great and Beer Head is just the most beautiful place! I am very lucky to live and be from here❤
And you literally parked outside my house in Beer!!😅
OMG the amusement arcade! You wouldn't get me out of there easily. I love pick and grab machines (any where you can win a cuddly toy)
Your channel is much better than watching tv, absolutely brilliant! I could imagine you having a pair of mountain bikes on the back, 🌞💚🌿🌈
What a compliment
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha......I'm from Australia and have just got back from a trip to South England. You think Devon is bad for roads!!! Cornwall is even worse!!! I thought the whole way around when I was driving how the #### does Morgan get through roads like this? Good luck my friends. Can't wait for the next vid. x
🤣🤣🤣🤣👍
If you had gone round the corner in Beer there’s a road that takes you up to the main road to Sidmouth. A bit late now but if ever you go to Beer again it’s worth knowing. Great video as always 👍😃☀️
Ah thank you, love that area
Love the beaches you have showed us all Amazing guys 💚💚
Pleasure 🌍
Hi guys we’re going to Devon tomorrow picking up a new caravan near Glastonbury. We have booked a week in Seaton. Can’t wait. Love Devon and Dorset. We’re avoiding the kids holidays also. Have fun. Peace 🧚🏻♀️
That's a very good call, have a great time
Just watched the last 3 vlogs back to back. Brilliant as always! Your vibe as a couple is so lovely to watch, it's a pleasure to be a part of your epic journeys. All the best guys. 👍 💛
Thank you ❤️
Buy yourself an Avtex Tourer satnav best bit of kit ive bought as you can programme in your dimensions and never go down a road you cant fit down ever again.
Yet again another fantastic video guys
Thank you very much
Take care and stay safe
Like the recipe Liam . We stayed in Exmouth on the front , just be warned you could be woken up at silly o'clock by Exter Chiefs or Exeter Uni rugby training on the beach , their coach/s sure can shout :-) :-)
Haha do they?
I really look forward to you Brilliant pods every week. 🙏👍👍
Guys I've only just started watching this video but be careful because my big rig had the electrics right next to the water and I had to have it rejigged couple times. I should have mentioned that before. But yes because you're moving things do jiggle about a bit and you end up probably doing some new repairs but you know your van so well. Habitation areas on these things need careful love ❤️
That's was a great video, sorry you had some issues with the water guys but things always get sorted out looking forward to see you next time soon 💚🌱💚
They do! Thank you
Wonderful vlog again. Lots of challenges but you made it work to reach to tech the beaches. Loved the tram ride. Beautiful area 🎉🌊🌊🌊🌊💗💙🐚☀️
Devon and Cornwall 're notorious for the narrow lanes , I've experienced it myself many times, janine your face says it all you don't need to comment! Lol! as always great vlog you're sure ha great team x
🤣🤣👍
Janine I thought your hair looked lovely and wavy after the hairdryer! Me and my boyfriend recently went to Devon and we went down a lane like that, we were in a small car and it was even scary to go down in Haha! Exmouth beach was so beautiful! we got a vegan milkshake there it was so good! Love it that you now have 2 videos a week!😊😊 if you go to Exeter theres a lovely vegan cafe called sacred grounds their vegan egg is incredible!
Ah bugger sorry to have missed that cafe
Some beautiful places in Devon but the roads are ridiculously narrow great video though hope Morgan didn't get many scratches x
Also give fowey a swerve as van too big. Charlestown is amazing. So is mevagissey and has a good car park on left as you drive in. No height restrictions. Don't drive further, walk to harbour. You'll love it.
St just is lovely. Falmouth a nice town by sea too.
Thank you 👍
Hi you two. Pop to Looe. Easy roads and an amazing beach and river.
Park on the West Side of looe on hannafore Road. Right along the end, bags of space to park for free over looki g the sea and Looe island. And then a nice wander back to Looe. This is my heaven
Ah we stopped at the red sand beach last September. The cafe had awesome vegan options 👌
Hi both, been following for a while but this is my first comment! Nice to see you in Devon. Further up from Maidencombe you have Labrador Bay which is a nice spot to stop for a picnic with great views. Then further up you have Shaldon which has parking by The Ness, not sure if overnight but plenty of spaces during the day. From there you have smugglers tunnel which takes you down to a nice beach. If old smuggler beaches take your fancy, you have smuggler cove up in Holcombe (my favourite spot and not too busy). I wouldn’t recommend taking the van down the lane though as it’s steep and tight. If you can find parking somewhere, it would be a nice walk down, also has a little cafe. Get there on a day when the steam trains run, this will go right past (footpath adjacent to the line). Best parking would be Teignmouth and follow the coast. Look forward to your next adventure:-)
single track roads...arggh...so stressful. We've had similar experiences in Devon and Suffolk, and it was bad enough in a car! we looked for a setting on various sat navs to avoid single track roads, but no joy. Another great video guys
Hi guys, great video yet again. Glad you got your water system sorted. You visited some lovely open spaces. Thanks for sharing. All the best wishes.
Great video very narrow roads down this part of the country
Great vlog guys, it had everything, 👍 that segment through the narrow road was epic 😀 Janine sounded exactly like my wife, in a panic 😂
Love watching your travels
🤣🤣
Wonderful vid! You’re the best ad for the South West ever. Brighten our Sunday. Amazing photography and editing make it all so involving. I imagine Janine does most of it. Lovely stuff I wait the next one. Condolences to Liam though.
Thank you! Yes janine is the full time editor (and it's very full time), but both of us do photography and production
As Usual another great quality video.
There are some nice, quirky old places in Devon & Cornwall. The only problem getting to them is the narrow, restricted access as you have found out. I would imagine there are some route planning apps available, but how accurate they are, is another matter...🙂👍🏻👍🏻