51. Carpark Campervanning - Part Two!
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- Опубліковано 7 кві 2021
- The thrilling sequel to "carpark campervanning part 1", this episode sees me drink more tea, eat more food, and sit on hold for almost an hour as I try to complete the UK census.
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Part 1 can be watched here: • 50. A weekend in the c...
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DeWalt jigsaw: geni.us/Van_DeWaltJigsaw
DeWalt drill: geni.us/Van_DeWaltDrill
DeWalt mitre saw: geni.us/Van_DeWaltMitreSaw
DeWalt circular saw: geni.us/Van_DeWaltCircSaw
The portable toilet is geni.us/Van_Toilet
Sink unit is geni.us/Van_SinkHob
Heater unit: geni.us/Van_PropexHS2000
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The drama was intense, the suspense at times unbearable, the culinary cunning most intriguing. Hats off once again to an enjoyable look into the daily life of one of England's most undiscovered entertainment assets!
Better than the BBC ☺
Vandeminium is like Ivor the Engine. It starts, nothing much happens but the voice is soothing. Then it ends.
Yes! Nothing happens, that’s exactly it
My god, I've genuinely been on the edge of my seat waiting for this
This guy is hilarious, i love it. Why make extra washing... just how I think
Glad the census got sorted, for while there I thought I might have been watching a video of man in a van in a car park who does not exist!
When you go back to your boat it's going to seem like a wide beam after your camper. Nice van set up :)
One handed can opening skills = 10/10
The pasta looked yummy too
David, you just cannot beat a price reduction, it's like a small victory against the supermarket overlords!! Stay safe and sane!!!
About three weeks ago, the algorithm suggested I'd like this video. I follow Cruising The Cut for 9 months now. And that dude on the thumbnail, I swear, was looking just like that dude living on that narrow boat. So I gave it a click. I ended up binge watching your whole series of vlogs from the very beginning. Besides being entertaining, what you're doing is very inspiring. It's encouraging me stepping into the same direcction. To my surprise the conversion is no rocket science. The vlogs about the conversion gave me faith that I could do that. The vlogs about your journeys promissed my that it will be worth it. I'm a single dad of an 7 y.o. and thinking about how this opens up the world for the both of us in a very new way. I love your vids. You're doing a great job and it's far beyond just blogging. It's inspring. Thank you for sharing.
The question everyone's asking themselves is are we getting a "can you cook a full Christmas dinner in a van" this year? I know it's April but it may be prudent to start planning early for that one.
Marvelous idea 👍
He's on the canal ducks are free or even better a Canadian Goose! One of those swines bit me once could do with payback 🙄
We can't shoot Canadian geese in the US. They just stick around and mess up the walls and grass in parks
There is a very simple answer: no
@@anni50ful most welcome
Your cooking skills reaching astonishing levels....its nearly gourmet cooking🤔
Absolutely love the way you at humor in to yre vlogs, David. It refreshing to watch 🤩
A completely charming and relaxing video David. Great to watch you having a lovely time after such a dire year. I admit I did rush out to the family in another room and say " David is having Coco Pops for breakfast!!". Teenage daughters were very supportive :-)
A very British weekend away :) Quietly enjoyable and entertaining.
Watching your videos is very therapeutic and relaxing
When you say cheese sandwich, I get a real Wallace and Grommet vibe.
Hopefully he won't build a rocket and go to the moon.
@@mheermance It would be cool to watch him modifying his moon mobile
Cruising the Sea of Tranquility sounds like a good Vlog title
RATS! You beat me to it! I was going to tell David to get himself a dog and name it Grommet! Still a good idea!
If they ever restart the W&G series, David is a shoo-in for Wallace!
Tasty cheese!!!
@@marilynkirby-roach187 cheese is. So is David..
Congratulations !!!!. There's not too many people who could produce an interesting and intriguing video of a weekend in a car park, well done David. Thanks for sharing, take care, Cheers.
It's all about enjoying what you built, isn't it? The landscapes will come eventually.
When I was seven I spent my first night alone in a tent in my backyard. It was thrilling: cat's meowing, dogs barking, coyotes howling, distant trains, the wind, strange people calling to each other across the backyards of the rowhomes, rustling trees and shrubs, animal noises and footsteps...I remember like it was yesterday and this was in the mid 1950's. I have heard and felt these things since then in many campsites but who can forget their first thrilling solo campout?
I got to say again, I really do love the brilliant design of your little cupboards. The way the flip up doors accommodates the uneven ceiling is really cleaner. I do think they are brilliant.
When you graduate to eating the soup out of its original can cold is when you know you have officially become a pro level van dweller. #vanLife
"a chocolatey feast of loveliness" - that did make me smile :)
Oh, David, your anxiety-inducing videos are almost too much to bear! Just 59 seconds into the segment, I had to suffer through long seconds of dread as you opened your can of soup ONE HANDED and barely an INCH from the edge of the countertop! O, the humanity! What if you had slipped? Soup everywhere! Needless to say, I have recovered. A couple of deep breaths and my heart rate has dropped. Seriously, this is such a good example of making lemonade when life hands you lemons. It looked like a delightful weekend, but I bet you're glad to be home aboard the narrowboat where you can get a GOOD, HOT shower. Thanks for all your good humor.
Glad to hear I wasn't the only one traumatized by those interminable moments. David is clearly a much braver man than I...
I love how your vlogs are all punctuated by food events - very cosy! I particularly enjoyed your reduced (and dented) tin of soup😃
While still owning a 'stick' house, we had converted our small pickup into a camping unit. To try it out, we 'camped' in our garage for one night. What an adventure!
Kind of nice to see how other people do their lockdown holidays :) Enjoy your van. I believe that the order you give your household does really mostly depend on personal preferences - be it the household in a house, a boat or a van. In a van the size of yours, there is the additional bonus that whatever you want to reach, most of the stuff is at arms length from your sofa/bed anyway. So, as long as you know where things are, it’s probably all right.
I hope you will be able to enjoy many more weekends and holidays in your van - perhaps even with a bit more of a journey there and back!
“The drama continues..... “ 😂😂😂😂 David, you crack me up 😆 😆😆
When you first started the boat channel, you mentioned your cooking skills were limited to heating up cans of soup. Now you’re frying up sausages! My how you’ve improved!
What a lovely holiday. I trust you beat the traffic on your return home, too.
A case in which the Sequel doesn't suck. I bet if you made a remake of this, it still wouldn't suck.
Calming and enjoyable as always
Your weekend videos in your van were really relaxing and enjoyable to watch. Just wish there was a part 3
We (2 Seniors in San Diego CA) also binge watched your whole narrowboat series of videos, and absolutely loved them. We live in California, but did visit UK relatives in 2008. At that time we spent 9 days doing the Kennet and Avon locks and area in a narrowboat, that at one point had 7 people on board. It was an adventure we will always remember and love. And, with your series, it was so helpful during the lockdown here in CA.
Then we went to see your Vandemonium site...and enjoyed all of those as well. WE LOVED YOUR TRIP TO WALES. And very much enjoyed New Zealand. We did hear on another site, how stressful it was for you to get back home when the lock down started.
So...just to say we hope that you will continue to share your life journeys. We will watch. Thank you for doing it. And, we like Sebastiao Burnay's idea of the tolilet paper hanger inside/front/middle. Cheers!
In the PC watercooling domain, sometimes hose kinking is solved by using what's caused an anti-kink coil, a spiral of plastic that goes around the hose to help it keep it's shape.
The beauty of your own camper build David is its made to how you want it and you are not confirming to someone else's design. Also that tin of soup looked good guess what I am having for lunch.
Wait... waiiiiiit...
You made water hot, put pasta in it until softened, fried some sausages at the same time, tipped the water out, stuck the sauce and fried sausages in, gave that a stir and ate that rather tasty looking meal...
You cooked?!
Other than that rather shocking revelation, this was a masterful video, very enjoyable to watch! Well done.
Hahaha I’m not sure that really constitutes “cooking”
That's my kind of cooking!
@@Vandemonium Oh indeed it does.
New to your channel, the suspense and anticipation of something happening is simply fantastic. That twinned great narration has convinced me to subscribe...
Welcome along. Lots of older videos here to catch up on 😀
So entertaining. Enough to keep me cackling for days. You disguise your versatile talents with that old dry humour that you do so well.
Always get a giggle from your video’s David, so glad to see your mods to the toilet to prevent roundabout misshaps....lol
Keep up the good work mate, chat ya later..... Jack n Steve
You should have a look at my bus, its still a work in progress, but I think its getting there ... :)
Love your humour which i totally get.👍
I think you've made a fantastic job of the camper David :) much better than a lot of these "This is ow yer doit mate" types. Plus you're a relaxing tonic in these stressful times :) Much appreciated.
Totally agree 😃
It's amazing how the universe sometimes shows up and hands you exactly what you need at the moment, for instance a Census worker (who happens to follow your channel) producing the exact paperwork you need at that time. I just love little happy surprises like this, and try to appreciate them each time they happen.
Never thought I’d see Little Willies on UA-cam! Loved this (and part one by the way.)
I've never seen a little Willie in Tesco ?
I was hoping for the drone shot of your long trip home.
Good use of a semi colon in the title sequence; well done.
Pretty sure it should have been a colon, though!
Ohhh, I didn't noticed! Though I am Swedish, so it's harder to get the nuances in the writing.
But, in my own language, I use semicolons as often as I can, and I cherish and try to promote them all the time!
💖 ; 💖
You always make me smile. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. You are such a talented person. 🤗
I'm watching this on my break, sitting in my motorhome in the work carpark. I'm impressed by your one-handed can opening skills and organised layout. If your layout works for you, then don't change. Don't fix it if it's not broken 😉 I received my Ridgemonkey, but haven't used it. I've ordered the gas oven and understand you're tight on space. I've no idea where I'm going to put it! I like your netting and will look for those myself. Unfortunately, I'm not allowed to overnight in the work carpark, so I've to find somewhere safe to park up for the night. Thanks for the video! Take care and stay safe!
Your story about the census reminds of when I was flogging them there fruit-flavoured computers for a living. I had a regular customer - a well-known TV director - who lived on a houseboat on the Thames. His address was 'HB [Name of Boat], XYZ Marina, etc'. We kept getting his packages back, marked 'House not found'.
Eventually, by trial and error, we had to amend his address to 'Houseboat [Name of Boat], N.B. This is a boat, you'll find it floating on the water, XYZ Marina, etc'. The parcel returns stopped.
I was starting to feel concerned about the lack of cheese sandwiches, but thankfully it all came right in the end.
Hey! Spoilers!
The gripping excitement of a campervan vlog, i can barely contain myself!
Absolutely hilarious, your delivery of speech could win you Oscar, the climax was a mention of cheese, thanks very funny Nicola 💐
Thanks for a great traveling show, and all in lockdown. Don't worry about the storage space, once you've packed the scuba gear and jet pack it will all be full.
I’d certainly like a jetpack
D..A..V..I..D.. you naughty boy. metal spoon in a none stick pan .. WHAT ARE YOU LIKE ... lolololol
I knew someone would pick up on that!
Yeah it was like fingernails scraping down a blackboard for me watching that part lol. I purchased plastic utilities for stirring and flipping food in my van but unfortunately I purchased rubbish. Mine are too flimsy from a bargain basement shop, I thought lightweight was a good idea 😆 If you read this Vandemonium don't make my mistake, get some stubby but good quality ones 🙄😂.
Thanks David, your "YUMMI" really made me laugh, because I rememberd my (and my wifes) camping in an old Station Waggon in Italy, 47 years ago, my meals have never been yummy as far as i remember, but the scenery was worth it !!
A small storage box that hangs on the outside of a back door is handy for rubbish bags. Rubbish can accumulate quite quickly over several days away and some remote scenic locations have nowhere to dispose of them.
I put full bags in mine keeping them until I find a bin. It helps to keep fly's and wasps along with smells out of my van.
I keep fire lighters and charcoal for a barbeque in this box too, wasps and fly's don't like the smell lol.
I have a foldaway barbeque that's lightweight that fits easily with everything else.
Just an idea that might work well for you, especially in summer heat as waste food tins and drink cans draw fly's and wasps.
Good video David 👍 Oh' No need for a loo roll holder as it will probably get in the way of something at some point, Simply place it on the shelf beside you when you plan to use it.
My bathroom at home has no good place for one so that's how we roll 🤣
Shhhh, my van does have one, I've used the clothes rail above the toilet to hang it; I stand up and turn around as I would normally do anyway 👀
I have a question or maybe a suggestion for a video. It’s been 5 years on a boat and 3 years of van life. What’s the pros and cons of your nomad lifestyle. What do you miss the most and what have been the plus... anyway thanks for sharing. ✌🏻👍🏻🇨🇦
Oh my, I didn’t know this channel existed. I’m so excited to binge
Binge away!
Best camper series on UA-cam. Excellent presentation, love your down to earth approach. Keep ‘em coming. Jeff
Well David you know me I'd say if you got it set up, the van, the way you want it. Then it's alright by me....... 👍
You looked relaxed & waiting for people to come around so you could show off your handy work you done on the van. I hope you got to do that. If not, it'll be alright.
Summer be here in no time & you'd be wishing for no more people to come around so you could just relax & read your kindle......... lol........
I think your little van is perfect. It fits you well. Great job & remodeling it. It's you, perfect.....
Take care & be safe,
Chris from Missouri
I was quite concerned for your wellbeing when you brought out the soup for your first lunch. It was good to see you feeling better and having the cheese sandwich for the second lunch.
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Living life on the edge.....Of the car park!!! ;-D
😂
Your gourmet meals fascinated me. The Little Willies Pasta looked a real treat.
What a wonderfully relaxing and therapeutically enjoyable video. Watched on a Friday night over a couple of beers!
Really enjoyed this video, very entertaining as always. We are very impressed with the way you have organised everything. We watched you when you were first making all your cupboards etc good. We have been following your vlogs for quite a while now and love your sense of humour.
Been catching up on your Cruising the cut Parts 1, 2 and 3.
Well! won't delay you any longer from your long trip home to the boat. 😂😂 . Dave and Sue
“A chocolatey feast of loveliness.” 🍫😋
Thanks for part two, enjoyed it just as much as part one!
Love your sense of humour.
On the census, if they didn't get the code to you, I'd document and write them a snotty. Then refuse to pay the fine. They can't expect you to pay for their incompetence.
So I was wondering if he has no address how do they find you to fine you?
Love ur vids, u r voice is so relaxing🚙
You have done quite an impressive job in building out and setting up your camper van! Now to have fun in it!
Thanks David! Well done video. Looking forward to your next project. Cheers from the USA!
Lovely to see another video! Hope the World rights itself soon!! Love your humour!
Just brilliant!!, love your sense of humour David 😆🤣😊
Thank you Christine :-)
British humour is very subtle, one has to pay close attention.
Somehow I didn’t know this channel existed even after watching all of the cruising the cut videos. I shall start at the beginning!
Welcome along!
That looked a thrilling fun filled weekend 👍 thanks David for the video
I love following your van adventures as much as your narrowboat ones! I’m a fulltime RVer in the states, currently in the deserts of Arizona. Your camper van is splendid!!
Gold Bars - Always knew you were a man of impeccable taste!
my favorite bit was when you tried to fill out the census
Thanks for sharing and uplifting my day, when I had my health camping in tents or vans providing a base for outdoor sports was the best. My van was a 64 VW split screen it had 2 bunk beds that folded down into a couch. With a 1200cc engine and 6 volt electrical system it was a gem really regretted selling it! My comment to you don't sell yours you will regret the flexibility it gives you is a freedom many never even come across. Thanks for sharing "again".
Finally, the sequel.
Isn't the smoke alarm going off. Meant to indicate dinner is cooked? Or have I been cooking wrong for all this time?
You and me both 😭
Good to see you using the van after all the hard work. Suggestion. When I go a few days camping I precook the pasta at home, let cool and put in zip lock bag. Boil water and blanch for 2 mins, less time and less gas used.
I did not know you could do that! Good tip.
For the water line, you can buy those U-shape thingies for the water outlet of washing machines for just a few pounds. Maybe one of those on the water line between water tank and tap?
The shelf you punt the bread on, if you make a horizontal bar to put in front off you could use it to store some thing (like your bread and other groceries) while driving.
If you are worried about any fluid spillage on the flour (i.e. the extra water tank, you can always put in an additional plastic layer on the bottom of the compartment which covers a few inches of the sides to (like a little bathtub). An easy and cheap solution for this is to use a garbage bag.
The drama continues, but the anticipation is over! This made my morning. ;)
The vibe of how the Census thing went rang with a certain amusing note from Arthur Dents world 😊
I identify with him rather too much!
Ah, the sandwiches!
Your diet is impeccable !!!
Brilliant absolutely brilliant. So enjoyed this. Thank you
Had the mother or all headaches and by the end of this video I was soothed. Thank you!
I’m not sure why, but “a black case in a dark space” sounds poetic.
I’m a poet
And I don’t know it
@@Vandemonium
Except for my toes,
And they show it...
They’re Longfellows!
I grew up with that one too!
That makes me SO happy I filled in the census 3 weeks early.
Love this! And you have set up the van so perfectly. Good work 👍
Yet another enjoyable episode, thanks David!
Glad you had the diligence to put the steering lock on. Looked like a risky location!
😂
Of course you eat out of the saucepan! Your not on a fancy narrow boat now you know! 😂
You can even eat little veggie sausages direct from the pan in a van! 👍
Thanks for the van tour. You are really well fitted out. Your little adventure makes me nostalgic for the years of camping fun I had with my family growing up. Keep safe and well Gloria 🐂
great opening sequence. laughed heartily and hit like.
Watching you eating boiled eggs held in the egg carton then eating soup from the saucepan reminded me of a friend on the campsite who goes one better than you, he heats soup or tins of beans whilst still in the tin and eats directly from the tin. Washing up reduced purely to a spoon, knowing him though he probably saved on the washing up by licking the spoon clean.
Some tins have an inner plastic coating though
When I had my old transit campervan I had a metal ammo box fitted onto the exhaust manifold, into this potatoes would go, almost two hours of driving was more than enough to cook a jacket tattie. Occasionally I would put a home made loaf into it, 20 minutes down the road would produce a nice fresh loaf, and it would take 5 minutes to make a toasted cheese sarnie. This would work out well on trips to the coast so that freshly cooked hot food would be ready for when we arrived, traffic jams meant burned food.
Coco Pops🤣🤣🤣you are really 12 at heart 💙..... stay safe💜😷
Haha I reckon if I’m having a holiday weekend in the van, I’m allowed to indulge
Perfect layout
I came for a narrowboat vlog (just saw your face did not read the title), but stayed for van camping, you just have the knack to entertain :)
Used to borrow my fathers Danbury conversion VW camper, sink and a hob no loo, but could sleep 6...
Tie strap a piece of wire coat hanger to the pipe shaped how you want it, the wire will hold the pipe in place.
We have a saying in Yorkshire.
“ No such thing as bad weather, just wrong clothes.”
Thanks for sharing.
Never a truer phrase said in jest, I'll try and remember to use that. I love Yorkshire sayings and your tea is delicious, starts my mornings down here in the Midlands.
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Oh David thank you so much for a howling great time you gave me.... I just love your sense of humor .... we think along the same lines at times.... Carry on !
I was quite gratified with the cheese sandwich and tomato lunch near the end. No vlog of yours would be complete without it! LOL