Stealth Camper Van Conversion | Trip ABANDONED! | Scary Stealth Car Camping | Stealth Camper Van
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- I got a nasty surprise when I took my stealth camper van conversion out for a trip tonight! Nothing worse than a scary stealth car camping night!
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So I decided to find a local spot to stay the night in my stealth camper van conversion / stealth camping minivan. Unfortunately I didn't do any research and ended up somewhere where let's just say, the locals were coming and going all evening - doh!
Info on my stealth camper van conversion / stealth camping van / stealth camping minivan : I removed the rear 2 seats so the car became a 5 seater, and I'm able to to transport the my boot jump camper conversion kit around while still retaining 5 seats all the time.
This DIY micro camper build is basically a homemade boot jump conversion kit, and I based it on the Amdro boot jump, which costs around £2500 - I built my own self build micro camper for fraction of the cost, so I could do stealth camping.
You can download the plans and detailed photos for my micro camper boot jump conversion completely free here: bit.ly/3lgi6iJ
I'm pretty new to this stealth camping stuff so I would love to hear your suggestions to improve my stealth camping minivan - feel free to leave me a comment! I also hope my channel gives you some ideas for your own self build micro camper using a boot jump conversion kit.
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MICRO CAMPER GEAR:
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Car privacy blinds: Covertec privacy blinds
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Vinny's carbon lightweight trekking poles: ebay.us/jLX6Sp
Vinny's backpack: Berghaus Freeflow 25
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I'm so glad you left because that could have meant your life there's other places you can go that are possibly safer than where you were at those people that were out there were up to no good and you would probably already being targeted you made the right decision in leaving and going home and having a good night rest. Scared The living daylights out of me for your sake. Be careful nothing is worth your life safety.
as a stealth camper myself i find that if you dont keep peering out of the windows a dont wave a torch about inside your vehicle you tend to get left alone by them 😂😂
Good point! I should have just gone to sleep! 😂
I go camping for the single reason of being left alone, and there's these bastards out there even ruining that!
What I've learned from UA-cam is that in the UK the only people on the streets after dark are doggers & stealth campers.
Yes! And people with very loud cars too I've found! 😄
Nothing worse than inquisitive doggers!!!
Liked and subscribed buddy 👍
This was strangely entertaining, have thought about doing stealth car camping myself but it kind of gives me the creeps a little and have envisaged something like you’ve experienced here happening.
Give it a go! To be honest I found it very difficult to sleep at first and I kept waking up every time I heard a noise, but I'm gradually getting more and more used to it. A good tip someone recently told me is to take earplugs and an eye mask then you'll not be as likely to be disturbed. There are definitely a lot of people doing odd things during the night (I suppose they probably look at me the same, lol) but I've never had any real problems...most of the things you imagine happening never actually happen. I think sleeping in a car or a van just takes a little getting used to! I've got some interesting spots planned (and some tent and bivvy camps coming up too) so I'll see how I fare!
@@ManontheOutside I’ve heard from another UA-camr that you can choose a high traffic area and it will become white noise
Not laughed so much for quite a while! Brilliant mate 🤣🤣
I think it's perfectly safe to boil a kettle in a minivan. Just crack a window open and have a fire extinguisher nearby. Also a CO monitor.
Good advice! 👍
Absolutely brilliant. Don’t suppose you know the what 3 words for that park up do you? 😂😂
Lol, seems they're everywhere now! I've decided to go back there in a few months and see if I can sleep over this time with some earplugs in, I guess you have to get used to dealing with this stuff 😋
@@ManontheOutside they’ve been around since cars and lay-bys were invented lol. I’m pretty sure there would have been a couple of other first timers there too so I bet you weren’t the only person feeing nervous that night. 😂 😂
You can buy a water emergency heater it plugs into your cigarette lighter / power port it takes a little while to heat up two cups of water but it does do it. I like to open Google maps and look around the area to find little hiding spots to park. I'm always looking because over the years spots I have used in the past have changed either because the lots were cleaned off and new houses built or there are just more people in the area and in some cases like you showed in one of your videos they've made it more difficult to get into the park with larger vehicles where they have totally shut the area down at night. I'm not sure why you're so hesitant about someone possibly seeing you climbing into the front if you are leaving.
Cool, I will check those out, thanks! Water heater sounds a great idea. I think I was a bit hesitant jumping in the front in case I was 'accosted' by a dogger or something like that. I found out later on that even switching on your interior light is some kind of signal to them, there's a whole set of signals they use 😄 To be fair it was my first time out sleeping in it so didn't expect to have to deal with anything like this. I guess you soon get used to it! I'm actually planning to go back to that spot to sleep over, that should toughen me up a bit, if you can deal with that nothing should phase you 😄
I must tell you that this was recommended to me. Glad I watched it. You reminded me of Will from willswhereabouts when he was *ahem* caught out 🤣 just a friendly pointer on the audio for the car driving scenes, you can get an external mic (fluffy thing) that will gain a bit on your audio. Really enjoyed the video. Subbed and liked, I hope you get thousands of subs to come. ✌️
Thank you for subbing, glad you're enjoying the channel! 👍 Thanks for the audio tip, I've already got a mic somewhere but didn't think of using it with the GoPro, great idea though, it does struggle a bit in certain places, will give it a try, cheers!
As a women on my own, want to do a bit of car campaign but stuff like this scares me a bit!! Don’t want it to put me off but as a women we have to be extra safe!
To be fair, I think this was just a bad spot. Haven't had any major trouble anywhere else so far!
Holy shit I haven't laughed this hard in a while
This is like the Blair witch project but with a bunch of doggers
I just subbed. I bet thus video gets you a lot more subs. Lol thanks for teaching me a new term.
This video is easily your best! It doesn’t surprise me that it got the most views!
It’s oddly entertaining! That’s the best way I can describe it! Haha
I'm thinking of going back here, I'm a lot more 'unflappable' now after a few stops overnight, so it should be easier next time, I hope 😂
@@ManontheOutside Are you still thinking about going back? I think it would be most entertaining if you went by yourself! I hope you are well.
Just caught your channel and subbed. To be honest you just have to get your head down and ignore everyone around you. I know its abit disconcerting to start with but unless they are trying to break into your vehicle everything will be fine.
Definitely got more used to it now, pretty much not bothered where I sleep now :)
sometimes you have to go with your instincts and bug out if something feels off... what would he have done if the cars boxed him in, with no route to drive off
Well, I had to figure out what doggers meant, but I did. Bummer, but I laughed my ass off. It's easy to be brave when you have someone with you. When alone and in your country not even allowed to carry decent protection. I know that's gotta be scary as heck. Nothing wrong with being scared either. Never let anyone tell you diff. This is older video now, and I know you are more experienced now. But just sayin, commenting and thumbs upping to help with the yt algo. Thanks for the video!
p.s. I learned it's best to look for a layby with RVers parked there. Better chance of getting some sleep, safely.
Hahahahahahahahahahahaha , you camped at a doggin spot. Hahahahahahahahahahahaha I'm screaming with laughter
I tend to stick to industrial estates and town centres with free parking hours. Lay by's and truck stops may have a bad reputation but they yield quality van life disaster videos, trust me you're not the first youtuber to get caught out.
Industrial estates sound like a great idea, I'd not have thought about those tbh as I imagine it's easy to blend in with all the vehicles parking there overnight. Great idea 😊
I'm your 403rd fan.... someday i will have a van and try to convert it into a camper. love your channel...
Thanks for subbing, and glad you like the channel! 👍 I hope you get a van sorted, it's great, I'm really starting to get into it now and I've not had mine for long!
They probably thought you were new meat, they were checking to see if your van was rockin. Figured you were next level with a van to get down in comfortably.
In the states van campers mostly avoid rest stops because they are one stop shopping for outlaws. So we get comfy at Wal Mart and enjoy the street sweeper that passes once every 10 min as it does big loops around the parking lot.
Totally! I realised that when they started cruising - I probably had the perfect vehicle for that kind of stuff 😀 I'll have to be a bit more careful with my parking choices next time! Walmart sounds like a safer idea!
Hi mate ,just subscribed ..I do a bit of stealth camping , had a similar situation like this happen once , car's coming and going , headlights pointing at ya ,and as you say interior lights on ...I was getting nervous ,but that changed to me getting annoyed ,I got out of my van looked straight at the car with the headlights ,shook my head at him with a face like thunder and fu***d off lol ..
Yes he or she did see me ,but they stayed put .
The world is full of weirdos . Back in my day you'd go out on the pull to a pub or nightclub and then take the lady to a quiet spot for a bit lol .
Now , it's this weird mularky 🤣
Glad I grew up in the 80,s
Is all I can say ,civilised car shagging 🤣
😄😄Great story 😄I grew up in the 80s too, you just can't seem to get peace and quiet in laybys any more 😄
It's been 4 happy years doing VanLife in a Chevy cargo van. (I moved from London UK to O'ahu Hawai'i)
Sounds great! I travelled to O'ahu around 14 years ago, amazing place! I bet van life there is something else!
Is there alot of Vandweller's in Oahu? I heard Hawaii has a big van community!? I would love to go there!
You do realise the more your panicking about the dogging the more we think your their for the dogging and just trying to hide it from you missis 😁
😄Think she suspects the same tbh 😄
omg mate I was trying not to laugh . just subbed to see more videos and your setup looks interesting 👍
Thanks for the sub! I subbed to your main channel - your Touran looks great - that's a great car for car camping! 👍
@@ManontheOutside thanks , I started this channel just for car camps as my main channel has enough subjects on it already but I will be putting the odd car camp on it too . cheers 👍
I’d love someone to walk up to my window. They’d be getting 900000 lumens straight to the eyeballs and told to move on fairly sharp.
😃That's what I need, a good torch to dazzle doggers with 😂👍
@@ManontheOutside exactly mate. If that fails, just place your hand on the horn. That’ll shift them immediately
Yeah! That's the best thing to do. Unless you have a big rottweiler to scare them off! Lol
I don't see to much of that here in Canada..the biggest problem I have is snow plows booting me out of my favorite boondocking spot's! Lol the comment below about the flashlight is a good idea!
I love snow! We don't get enough of it in the UK, apart from winter mountaineering! Seeing a snow plough actually sounds ace! I do need to get a big flashlight! 😄
Ok, I was thinking I don’t know what that means because I’m Canadian, but I guess I’m just missing something.
Lol "coming and going" 🤣
"im up for action signal" is that the same one batman uses?
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You can download the plans and detailed photos for my micro camper boot jump conversion completely free here: bit.ly/3lgi6iJ
Been living in a van for years, doggers are just part of vanlife lol
I guess they are in most overnight spots now, guess I'll just have to get used to it 😂
@@ManontheOutside A few years ago myself and some friends parked up for the night in the new forest, the tunes were on and some friends were fire dancing etc then the car park started to get busy around 11pm, we kept ourselfs to ourselfs as we usualy do when out of nowhere a chap rolled up with his whole family in toe including the daughters bf and asked us if we were part of the nights entertainment lol good times lol
@@mattyc1970 Hahaha! That's awesome! Lol
@@mattyc1970 I don't see to much of that here in northern Canada..
Install metal grills on your windows that you put up when you go to sleep. So if anyone breaks the windows they can't get in. Also always park near a building so they can't tell if you're in the building or in the car. Install grills so you can sleep peacefully.
Metal grills sound a bit extreme tbh, I think I just need some earplugs and maybe I'll stop being too nosey 😋
just subscribe, gonna binge watch this
same last 15th march 2022 where Holme Moss Car park light car near my car camping 4 times crazy what doing !!! morning Time 1:20 am knock window police ask OK . I'm fine hell 😤 cant sleep wake !!! give go home 3:30 am .
Watched this last night as I was stealth camping. Glasgow City centre.
I couldn't help laughing..at your night I've had that kind of luck in France.
They come up to the car and look in . Some even ask for you to put a light on . I didn't like it .all wanted was a goods night sleep.. I push my luck with going to hotel car parks lol
In for a wee drink food use the toilet then of to the car for a night's sleep. .I find residential areas a good place
I may go back just to see if I can sleep the night, I'm pretty used to getting disturbed now 😄
@@ManontheOutside you need a sticker on the back
I'm stealth camping. No doging allowed lol
@@ManontheOutside beginning of December I'm doing a night or two in Edinburgh.
@@lifeinthewild6187 awesome, I hope you get some peace and quiet! I've been unable to get out for nearly a month as we're having building work done in the house so have been redecorating non stop. Hoping to get out this week, fingers crossed!
Hi bud where in Merseyside are you based? I’m Steve in St. Helens I’m doing a self build camper👍
Hope the self build is going well Steve! I'm right between you and Wigan 🙂
Maybe they think your car is a party bus 😂
Couple local places to try.
Perch rock, lots of folks in RV and campers over that end. And over West Kirby way, Meols Beach.
Never done those areas as it's too close to home.
I think it's a perfect vehicle for those 'type' of activities, they probably got excited when they saw ot 😄 I stopped at Perch Rock last year and West Kirby before I started the UA-cam channel, great spots, cheers! I shall have to go back and film there. I'll check out Meols Beach too, ta! 😊
Cracking channel. Subscribed.
Awesome, thanks! I'll be out this weekend doing some stuff hopefully!
@@ManontheOutside Thanks for the reply. I’ll look out for any new uploads. I’m looking for a transporter shuttle to use for camping. Plan to modify it the same way you have. As in non permanent. Not many around though.
You weren’t off the rainford by pass where you A570?
That's the one...had no idea it was a dogging spot! I was amazed that people would do that right between the trucks 😬
You drove by, and even commented on, the perfect stealth spot…the PUB! It’s not that unusual for someone to get so knackered they take a cab and leave their car in the pub parking lot! 🍺😆
Didn't even think of that, doh! One to add to the list, thank you!
Having had a few pubs over the years we have had quite a few customers come in for a meal and a drink and ask did we mind if they got there head down for a few hours, we never refused so long as it was just a single or a couple
@@alexandrastevens8892 That’s mighty kind of you, I’m sure they appreciated it!
@@alexandrastevens8892 For sure Alexandra, I've spent a few very peaceful night sleeping in my van in pub car parks. It's only fair to have a bar meal and / or a few drinks as "payment". Never had a pub landlord, or lady say no. I think most places can tell if your genuine or not.
PMSL not so stealth. Ace set up mate, what's your vehicle, I'm looking at a voyager with stow and go
Yep definitely not stealth this time :) It's a Ford Grand Tourneo Connect, basically an MPV/Minivan version of the Ford Transit Connect. Very spacious car, love it!
Omg sod that.
Do you have a link for the privacy blinds please
These are the ones I have Paul: ebay.us/SWe8Wi
always park nose out for fast exit
Great advice!
It’s a sub from me brother,,, you need to research a bit more before picking your spot my friend,, Hasn’t happened to me yet during a video on my channel but it happened many times before I was a youtuber, so funny, but scarey too,,,,🤣🤣
Lol, I suppose that's the problem with just turning up at an unknown spot. I found it on Park4night afterward and no mention of dodgy activities, but I updated the reviews to give other people warning 🙂 I'll check out your channel, sounds right up my street, cheers 👍
@@ManontheOutside Cheers Brother
This was great, more dogging videos.
Ok I have to ask, even though I may regret it: ‘doggers?’
5 months late, but I just found the video myself. saw you got no answer and I wasn't sure what "doggers" meant either. Just a few comments below yours is the answer. Place to hook up for fast sexual encounter.
Can I ask in your boot jump video can you give me a link or tell me what the straps are for holing the table leg under the table part. Thanks 😊
Hi Nick, if you download the PDF with the plans in, they're listed in there under Table Leg Storage Straps (2nd page in I think): bit.ly/3lgi6iJ
Hope all is ok we’ve not had a video lately 🙂
Just posted one last night, been to some interesting places recently, taking a while to get through the footage! 😊
haha great. I just started learning how to drive, so I trained at a deserted industrial road next to the river and a small forest. Just kept drivning from one end to an other. There kept coming cars back and forth and parking with lights on and so on. At first I thought they were dealing drugs or other criminal stuff. Then I goggled the address and found out that it in deed was a dogging hot spot hahah. Now I drive somewhere else hahah
Haha, that's quite funny! I googled this spot I was in after I got home and nothing came up at all for it, but I did also find it on the Park4Night app later and made sure I left a review warning other people 😄 I'll make sure to search in advance next time!
im a little confused what is this area of activity dogma spot?
This might explain 😊 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogging_(sexual_slang)
@@ManontheOutside omg really? whao all this time I thought this was a drug hotspot exchange or corner girls clocking in
Yep it seems to be a thing in the UK, not sure I've heard of it in other countries. People get up to some strange stuff 🙂
Place ppl meet for fast hook up with strangers
Old but gold this video.... But unfortunately this is modern day shit.... Enjoying your videos mate
Cheeky sods .they should leave well alone and respect people's privacy .you are there for your own means not to be harassed by ares holes.
No tea. What is even going on.
Not even sure myself 🙂
Hey Mister. I am Amin, I am a Turkish hot dog van vendor. I work very hard yes please. I work days but wanna do nights for my familys and gril frend hoo I love !! Please tell me were is dogging spot. I do dogs and kebab night shift for you please. I poor man work ard.
😂😂Any time Amin, I'll give you a job 😄
You won’t be going there again OMG 😱
I'm finding talking to car campers that a lot of spots are like this now. I'll probably encounter more of this before long I think, so might just have to get used to it! 😊
Lol 😂… I wonder if they’re wearing their face masks 😷? Clearly they couldn’t give a toss (pun intended!) about Covid!
You’re best to move on… in the unlikely event that the police turn up and take number plates, you don’t want yours to be one of them 🤭😏.
I parked up one afternoon to eat my fish and chips in a woodland car park… and some idiot thought I was dogging! Only Matt Damon would come between me and my grub ! 😋 … and he sure as hell wasn’t Matt Damon 😠
Good point, I hadn't thought of the cops turning up, although I suppose if you're just parked up, not much they can do... Can't even eat your chips in peace 😆😆
Paranoid much?
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Your a scary man.
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Anything for views lol smh
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This guy is not made to stealth camp. He needs to try another hobby.
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No wonder you only have 526 subscribers
😄 Yes but I only had 8 when I posted this video 😄 Thanks for watching! 👍👍👍👍👍