Van Life UK | A Day in the Life of a Solo Female Van Dweller
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Today I bring you with me so you can see what it’s really like living in a van. I talk you through the differences of van life vs house life and we get up to a few things along the way, garage visit, walks, foraging and saving a few local sheep.
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I’m Nic, I roam the world in my campervan! I self-converted my Vauxhall Vivaro aka LL Cool Van into a mini off grid beast so I can run away into the wilderness. I have been exploring the open road for 2 years and I share my tiny living and travel stories here, with the hope to inspire and encourage you all to grab your dreams and adventure around our beautiful world too!
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Hi everyone! Thanks for joining me on my van life journey 😁. As promised there is a giveaway for an epic cine lite projector over on my Instagram @nicroams which finishes today. Make sure to check it out for your chance to win! I will organise one on here once that one has ended!
If you have any questions regarding van life, ask away in the comments below 😁
Have a good Sunday all!
So you enjoy yourself looking after the sheep so it something different your in enjoying your self I say helo hope you dont mind me say see you soon
Ever thought about doing this ua-cam.com/video/RgUJFfQ0ZV4/v-deo.html it would ease the worry of not having enough power especially in the winter :):) there are all different voltages, amps you can have also you can use as a booster battery too if you have a flat battery... :):)
you seem so awsome! for real
If you open a few windows a little bit to let air circulate, you won't get condensation on the windows
Nic, if you spray the inside of the window with a little shaving foam, then wipe it with a paper towel so there aren't any smears, the thin film of soapiness stops the condensation and doesn't smear. Costs pennies and works. Lots of people with old cars use this trick.
🥰🥰🥰 great idea, love from America 🥰🇺🇲👍
Just stumbled across your channel. I do hope you keep it up as you're quite a character and this year should be interesting x
Could not agree with you more...
I enjoy watching your videos. I think of you as a genuine, thoughtful soul. A person who is determined to make her life her own, making the most of it based on the rules given. Congratulations you are winning.
Really enjoy Nics channel, lovely girl, brave ,doing what she enjoys. Dont forget updates at 2pm on a Sunday.
Before even watching, I award a thumbs up to this video, as I know its going to be very entertaining... Incidentally, sheep devote a lot of time into planning how they can get themselves into the most trouble during the day... I'm glad you managed to encourage them back into their field...
Thank you! Haha they're such naughty cherubs, but I liked that they were enjoying themselves 😄
Thanks for the channel! Tip, put the spring onions in a centimetre of water & they will grow, cut them down leave root & they will regrow x
Hi Nic , great series . Have lived in a van for 9 years . Mainly Lincolnshire in winter , Then South for summer . On hold now of course . During this lockdown decided to treat myself , found a campsite , water , electric , waste disposal , internet , No conveniences or showers . Very secluded , great scenery .£12 day . Will have to settle down soon tho ( 72 last week ) :~) ...How to be alone and joyful . Alone and celebrating life . enough unto yourself . A great discovery .Love .
Oh wow! All campsites in my area and budget closed 😪 but glad to hear you've found a place to bunker down! Oh wow well it sounds like your enjoying life, no reason to stop van life until absolutely necessary. Ever watched The Lady In a Van? 😄
Hi John,
Could I possibly trouble you for the name of this campsite, please?
I'm picking up my van on Wednesday and I'm looking for some low costs campsites around the midlands for next week
Hey Nic you're doing a great job of entertaining us all, brilliant thanks
If you turn the pot lid to have the drain holes match up with the spout, it won’t overflow when boiling at least as quickly or as often
Hi Nic
Im enjoying watching you're older blogs as I will be starting full time vanlife in May 2023 in SWB 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro 😊 just getting the final things sorted in the build.
Keep doing what you are doing as you have helped me out no end by sharing you're vanlife knowledge 👌❤
Cant wait for new adventures with my side kick Slinky the sausage dog 🚐🐕🌞☔
You say that this vlog is boring because it’s about everyday things - how wrong! It was very interesting and I’ve enjoyed this one as much as any I’ve seen on Utube
Aww haha thank you, I guess as it is the mundane I was a little conscious 😅
@@nicroams No need to be Nic - actually you’re growing in confidence,I think, the meow you do! Good word girl.
Sorry Nic spelling went crazy. Should read - the more you do, good work!!!!!!
I think it’s fabulous the detail you cover not just in Vanlife but background history of the place you visit etc.
I would say you are developing your “Presenter” skills very well....(string to the bow) Looking forward to your next episode already.....😊
Thank you so much, that is very kind of you to share this. It is always great getting feedback on my channel 🤗. I do want to get better at sharing more about the places I visit, sometimes my trips are so last minute I haven't had time to look myself I just know there will be nice walks and views 😄
I used to get condensation in my caravan, you can buy dehumidifier pots with beads in that collect the moisture. Those sorted our issues :)
Thinking of doing the van life myself for a commitment of 10 years. Find work and save money and then buy an apartment in a country where property is dirt cheap. That's my plan B anyway. Good luck to you girl...
Same
Give Dorset and the Jurassic coast a try, when this shit is over. The coastal path and scenery is stunning, with lovely coves in clean blue water. One of my fave places. Great blog of a day in the life! 👍
Beautiful part of the world
Brilliant vid.. essential van life skill no.37 .. sheep rustling 😂
Really enjoyed watching ❤️
Haha thank you and absolutely! Have no fear! 🤗
Hi Nic,brilliant videos.I just purchased one of those hand warmers.As I am a photographer I need warm fingers and found it invaluable this last week.With all the snow in Suffolk.Keep up the top work and stay safe x
Aww wicked, you'll love imitate! It can charge your camera batteries too 🤗
Hi Nic, I use the gas hob to warm my van when I don't use the diesel heater. Sometimes I leave it on the lowest setting all night. I have detectors to make sure it's safe, but I've never had any problems and I hate being cold. I have ventilation in the floor below the cooker. Best thing is it uses no power.
I would be very careful of that 😆. I know you have taking the necessary precautions but I have heard stories of people dieing from doing that. Whether they're true or not but I don't want to find out. Could you get a hot water bottle instead 🤗
Just found your channel today and learning about the lifestyle, great content honestly makes me want to start a van life, ups and downs both as I know it would be hard to take the initiative, thanks for bringing a uk perspective, i am at the stage of my life where i’m torn btwn starting a family and thinking about having a kid and stable home or the freedom of travelling where i want and living basic with no attachments (as ex army see the appeal of both), keep up the content
You should visit south west Scotland - Dumfries and Galloway - when you can! If you enjoy Yorkshire you’d love it up here. Tonnes of caravan parks and free park ups and amazing walks/views.
Ohh I'd love to go to Scotland. I have actually been blessed with the opportunity to see Galloway, Glenco and Lock Lomond but my trip was cut short at Fort William so I'm hoping to go back and explore more this year 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
Hi best intro Ive seen yet ....I'm sitting here with my air con on and watching your video has made me feel cold....it's hot here in Melbourne ...I will be tuning in to follow your journey ...cheers ...
Ohhh I'd love to have a bit of sun right now. The winter here this year has felt endless! Thank you for watching and hopefully chat with you in the comments another time too 🤗
Hi Nic, hope your well, got all the family into watching your great videos ,really helpful to my mom n sister who cant go out out the moment. Stay safe stay warm.
Thank you! So cool of you to share them. Yes it has been super tough! Half way through the lockdown now so let's keep our mind on the prize 🤗
@@nicroams fingers crossed, cant wait to get out and travel, thanks for replying 😃👍
Another great video. I neither eat meat or dairy and so I do a lot of one pot cooking using lentils and chick peas making my own spicy dishes from scratch. Although I am not full timing I do keep my spices and basic ingredients in the van in readiness. You are absolutley right you have to be well organised in a confined space (my camper is a VW T6). I use a plastic tray as my draining board which can be wiped down easily and stacked away under my bed. I am so missing getting away and I am camping vicariously through your vlogs.
Great vlog Nic,
Shows the importance of having some money set aside for unforeseen repairs !
#StaySafe 💙❤️💙❤️
Absolutely, I always put a little picket money in to the LL fund for times like these. It hurts much less when you find out the bill 🤗
As others have said put your fan near front side window facing away from cooking and it should draw steam to outside. Thanks for vid, oh also during winter try get to a car cleaner with high pressure washer and spray underneath your van including brakes as the salt and mud from the road will knacker your brakes. They will soon dry after a few steady pumps on your brake pedal as you leave the car wash area. Stay safe
Thanks for the tips and will try get the underneath cleaned soon. LL (my van) deffo likes his TLC!
Yep yours would have to be the best van life video Ive seen and i watch alot...cheers..
Aww haha this has made my day! Thank you for your kindness! Stay safe 😊
Those sheep were so adorable haha. I’m envious of your van life. Love your videos.
They are clever little critters! There was only 2 escapees as the beginning of the day so thought the farmer might spot them. But by dusk they'd conveyed together, I don't blame them though, they wanted to eat something other than grass 🤗
This is exactly what I needed after my hard night shift. It’s like coming home to a friend.
“A day in the life” it’s great to share you day like this. It bring the reality home. I really enjoyed this.
Have you thought of any changes, modifications you might want to do...
I look forward to the next video and thanks for being you. Big love Rob.
A cracking video again Nic and good to see you back in Shropshire too. I recognised Corbett woods and the old sandstone quarry, used to play there as a kid sometimes. My roots are very local to there and I always visit Moreton Corbett church when I get back to Shropshire. Can't wait for your next video, stay safe.
I'm loving your regular uploads! x
also thanks for showing what you purchased from tesco, I love a food haul!
Thank you!!! Haha, I love buying food, I like going when I'm hungry as I know I come out with the best stuff 🤗
Nice to see the nity-gritty of day to day van life...
Also thanks for mentioning your insurer's that was one area I've been having a bit of a nightmare investigating for my future vanbuild. From the looks of thier site they're exactly what I've been looking for.
I’m only living in my van when I’m at work 4 days ,but I’m very pleased finally got furloughed as the battery running low and it’s very cold in this months. Hopefully when I get back in March we will have some sunlight and the solar panels can get back 2 work
Yesss! Not long now, already the day is starting much earlier so next the sun will come out 🤗
Think your next Buy would be a Karcher Window Vac..USB chargeble ,Mels Van life and Greg has them on latest Vids.
Who ever did the £300.Brake Sèrvice should have Noticed the HBrake Cables, if Fraid or Stretched when Re Adjusting
I believe they fixed the cable that was broken and because of that it then put pressure on another. I'm not too sure. All I know is I went underneath my van and they showed me the cable the fixed the week before and the cable that had then snapped. Regardless I'd still have to pay for parts and labour time, all it would save me is another trip to the garage 😅
Am on my third winter in my van..
Yes I can agree you do get use to the cold it doesn't bother me ..
Once your up and moving about it's fine 👍🥰....
Oh wow, you're smashing it! Absolutely right!
I love your video. You be careful. I hope you carry protection. Enjoy life.
Just subscribed only watched two of your videos and I’m already intrigued with your content the layout and style of your can is actually very impressive I’ll have to do that split pull out bed you done great idea I noticed there’s a blank space between he top of your fridge and counter top and that you said you don’t have much work counter space , I wouldn’t like to make any suggestions on anyone’s build but I’d say if you cut out enough wood in that area you could put roller bearing sliders inside to tuck away an extra work counter , if you could have the rear of the sliders slightly pivot up and down while the front end has stiff spring tension so that once the board slides out it pivots up to get level with the counter also the slides would need to be secured at a slight angle so it can be flinch , also a locking pin so it don’t drop with the weight , then the extra space below that which you’ll be left with you could turn it into a drawer or tuck box but just said I’d mention that , gonna go watch the rest of your content ha ✌🏻🤙🏻
Great video ,useful tips ,just in the process of converting my own vivaro ,great idea with the fan ,just a suggestion if you clamp fan facing slightly open driver's window the steam will suck away from the pan and blow out of the window I do this it works well :-)
Thank you, will try a different angle on the fan next time 🤗. Good luck luck your conversion 🍀
Awesome video!!! Thank you 👏🏻👏🏻
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Such a good realistic day in the van and loved the food bit. Living vicariously through these videos. Thank you 💕
me too! Missing our 'Estate Car Life' holiday travels
I'm the same as you and use safe guard unless you tell insurance companies on mileage of vans they normally put you down as 24 =30 thousand a year I halved that and paying half of your payment.
Just ordered myself on of those hand warmers !! Love the videos, keep em coming :) x
Aww wicked! You'll love it, such a good little piece of equipment 🤗 thank you!
Hi, you were at Horsehay Railway, Telford
B4 covid they did polar express outings for the kids.
Have you thought about a canal boat instead of van?
Warm wood burner and all mod cons lol 😆
Yess that's the place haha! I considered when I was living in London but as much as I love a slow life I don't think I want it that slow yet 🤗. I would never say never though, looks like a tranquil way to live 🥰
I used to park on the Industrial estate in my van a couple of years ago and that train you were stood next to had the name of my home town on it..👍👍. Vanlife, the best life
Excellent as usual nic!👍👍
How about a trip to the south coast swanage, weymouth, portland ....there's durdle dore , Lulworth cove , and old quary thats now a nature walk on top of potland at the end of chesil beach
Loads to see and shed loads of park ups👍👍
I've been down south only for a few days in my last van and saw Durdle Door, would love to go back and do the coastline from there towards Devon though, discover the next major dinosaur fossil 😁
@@nicroams haha would be good to see that all the best to you, safe travels and keep up the excellent work 😀 looking forward to the next film 👍👍
So invested in your channel. Loving the content keep it up!!😊😊
Aww that is so cool to hear! Thank you 🤗
@@nicroams you’re welcome! Looking forward to your future content
Don't come knockin when the van is rockin!!😂...stay safe... I'm lovin your travels...u rock!!
Maybe try a flettner roof vent might help keep the moisture down and also no electrics to worry about.
Great vlog, missing the little fella, but sheep will have to do 👍 might be lambs escaping soon!
I second Adrian Flux, some years its pricey but can't fault them, service and advice is top notch!
I've seen a few of your vids, enjoyed them all. I didn't realise you lived in the van, I thought it was just you touring in it.
You seem to enjoy the lifestyle, that certainly comes across in your vids, I just hope it's through choice and not necessity. Keep up the good work. BTW I've been veggie for 6 months and I didn't know about hard cheese either 😅.
Aww yee it looks that way as I work 3 days a week so constantly on mini road trips! Butttt.... I finished my office job on Friday to wonder around the UK aimlessly haha. Thank you for joining me on my travels! I'm glad I'm not the only one haha, when I shared the cheese fact on Instagram everyone seemed to know it already haha
The escapee sheep lol, trying to sneak out of lockdown for some freedom, but spotted by inspector Nic haha. :-)
Cant believe it. Just live down the road in Horsehay. Love your channel and adventures xx
Aww amazing, very local! 🤗
I do the same with my night heater always leave the van running for 10 mins when starting the heater just for peace of mind ✌️👍
In stead of using your heater why do you not use an electric mains throw blanket to wrap yourself in. Uses much less batter power. You can put an electric blanket on your bed to. Only use little amps.
I have considered one however as I have to make my bed and fold all the duvet etc on top of it I just think it's another thing to sort and reduce hight on top of the bed. My battery can handle the heater I just don't like the idea of it being on all night 🤗
@@nicroams yes I take your point. But they are thermostat controlled some even have timers. Or both. I used one when I van camped travelling for work. Love your video's. Thanks for the content. May I enquire as where in Shropshire your from as I grew up in North Shropshire.
ARRR so funny, just dropped the chocolate balls everywhere. your lovely x
Another wonderfully entertaining episode. Great one!
Thank you! 😊
I'm suggesting you take a journey to Suffolk...you'll love it plenty of places to visit and that will make glorious photos... Epic videos by the way...i applaud you 👏👌😁 brilliant entertainment take care out there.
I really loved this vlog. I’m looking to come back and live in a van in uk. I’m just not sure where to park my van if there is a lockdown
When covid is over you should come over to the Isle of Wight, beautiful scenery and beaches! 🚐
Yep I’m in portsmouth got the ferry over few times always a good trip
Very nice...nice to see you and your smile n humor...looks safe there. Certainly safer than mingling around 100s of ppl..thank you 🎇🤸
Thank you! Yes I try stay in the wild and go back in to civilisation for supplies 😄
You should check out the NC500.... I'm hoping to do it myself, or part of it at least, in the spring. It looks epic!!
The roads will be bit rubbish until around the end of March/April time.
Oh I'd love to do it! I've done as far as Fort William so would love to finally complete it. I was suppose to go over Xmas but with lockdowns I had to change my plans 😪
@@nicroams I think the timing is key. Go too early in the year and the roads will be a bugger to drive with the weather and go too late in the year and it will be nothing but traffic jams and queues on the small roads.
I'm determined to do it though. ;-)
Love ur videos, my vivaro is now a stealth camper 👍
Thank you! Yesss, small vans are very incognito 🤗
Just unearthed your channel, I like your vibe. I look forward to watching more of your content. Well done and good luck with your channel :)
Ohhh loving the word unearthed. Adding that to my bank of clever vocabulary 🤓. Thank you for watching and stay safe out there 😄
Really enjoy watching your vlogs nic, your doing a cracking job and your a brave woman to live in a van full time! But good on you, keep up the good work. 😁
Thank you!!! Have a lovely evening 🤗
I adore watching you..
Really inspire me and make me stop saying "ill do it at some point".. n, just do it now 🙄😂😂
Youre lovely xx
Aww thank you Chloe 🤗. It isn't an easy change to make but once you stop limiting yourself before you know it you'll have done so much you wished you'd done 🤗 have a lovely evening!
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Great video im looking to adopt your kind off livestyle have been thinking of narrow boat do you have any knowledge?
Brilliant channel, try greenlight insurance. Tell them it's a self conversion. Most wanted over a grand. They did me at
£400.good luck
Awesome vlog can’t wait for this pandemic to be over to we can travel!
Just started following your channel. Excellent video very informative.
Thank you and welcome! 🤗
Morning minimum temps for me to stick a leg out from under the duvet is 11-12°c, I keep the remote thermostat next to me.
😂 yeee me too, hung on a hook right next to me. However that being said sometimes I still have to get out and check the voltage first 😄
Would love a van life cooking video! Got to prepare myself for the future van living from Shropshire person to Shropshire person! 🥳
I absolutely will do one but don't expect anything fancy 😂
You are getting good at this blogging stuff.
Particularly enjoyed your episodes in the Yorkshire Dales and then the North Yorks Moors.
Loved this one as always! Nice to see how your normal days roll! 😁😁😁
Probably very similar to everyone else's 😄
@@nicroams yes its suprisingly easier than I thought it might be ! Suits me !!
Just found your ramblings v.good , take care and stay safe
Love these videos. Well done Nic. ☺️
Thank you so much! Have a lovely evening 🤗
Very interesting as always , thank you Nic x
Thank you 🤗
Really enjoyed the video just watch it been looking forward to it for the last two days good work Nic 😊
This is more like what i'm lookin for........." a day in the life of van dwelling" thank darlin, happy roamin x
Absolutely right
@@OTWD_yt Absolutely. There are too many vanlifers who make what is tantamount to a slick pop video once a week or once a fortnight. As far as I'm concerned, the only video skills I really want to see are the places you go to, and you talking in such a way they we can hear you. Anything else is just pointless frippery.
Thank you very much Nic for your excellent video - I've only just discovered you but was eager to comment before I check out your UA-cam Channel!? Happy travels!
For your foraging search’s use google app and use the lens feature tells you what stuff is 👍🏻
Oh wicked, thank you. Didn't know it did that so will give that a go 😄
Hi Nic Onyx 💕 another amazing vlog :)
Always look forward to watching them ;)
Hand Warner such a great piece of kit :)
Great it keeps yours hand and feet warm and toasty :) think it’s a brilliant idea too van life cooking vlog? :) that book is a great thing to have at least you know what’s safe to eat :)
Those naughty sheep 😂
Highlands or Ilse of skye to see after lockdown? :) hope your having a lovely Sunday 🤗😊
Hello 🤗🐕 thank you so much as always! The hand warmer has been awesome especially that I don't have to boil a kettle which creates a lot of steam 🤗. Cooling vlog will be coming your way. Expect pasta packets and pot noodles 😂 . Have a lovely evening too 🤗
@@nicroams aww yeah such a great little thing :) might look into one :)
Awww 🥰 looked yummy what you made, yes thank you just a chilled one. Hope you had a lovely evening 🤗😊
Great video! You are tempting me to start van life 😂 I am 22 from the UK and losing my job in May. I want to go travelling but am worried about the cost, my future and making money on the road. Any advice?
Local ones you might already know: go see the leaning Tower of Bridgnorth (its true!), giz a giggle with a visit to Willey, overnight at Holmer Lake, Telford
Actually never heard of these! Thank you, I will look these up right away 🤗
Just googled, the leaning tower of Bridgeford looks so cool! I have drove past holmer Lake many times, didn't realise it was called that. Thank you again!
@@nicroams Thank You for your content Nic, its appreciated (Bridgnorth btw) :)
Great vlog, looking forward to seeing the next one.
Take care, stay safe.
Thank you so much! You too!
Get yourself a window vac for the condensation hun, cheap as chips but so effective x
Love the vlogs :) xx we've just insured our converted van with Brentacre its was £380 for me and hubby xx
Oh wow! Will be checking them out. See if I can get some savings 😄 thank you!
@@nicroams I definitely think it will be cheaper than what u pay now. We had a quote for around 700 from our original company ( before the conversion) xx
New here Nic, well impressed with your venture & Video.! x
Thank you and welcome aboard 🤗
Just came across your channel Nic, keep up the awesome vids from a fellow Shropshire mon😂 👍
Welcome aboard! Thank you!!! 😁
Looks an awesome lifestyle, I’m considering it
I’m in Worcestershire
Your videos are great
It's the best decision I've ever made! Thank you 🤗
@@nicroams cool😊👍🚗
Hahaha I went to cambodia and specifically wanted to see the tombs from lara croft!! They were awesome
I'd love to go, must have been beautiful! For now I will have to settle with what I have dubbed as 'England's' version of it 😂
Hi gorgeous girl I enjoyed this vlog 💗 still hoping you will bring out a van life recipe book you could have a bitty on foraged ingredients and earn yourself a few bob 🍞🧅🫕😜
I will try my best 😄 I love foraging so would happily include this 😄
I always used the charcoal stick handwarmers, much more reliable than electric technology. They were that good i had two nicked.
As for the heater tank,why don't you use red diesel in it instead,it'll be cheaper
Great video glad your well. Stay safe see you next time.
Thank you! You too! 😄
Shropshire looks lovely! Even if it is cold and misty and wet. We love the chaotic sheep with their cheeky escape route ha 😁Hopefully we can meet one day and forage together! (from @sheisthelostgirl) xx
Thank you, it is and totally worth a visit if you ever come back to the UK 🤗. Absolutely, I'd love that. Stay safe out there and happy travels 🤗
Heeey. Me again. So just picked up my Vauxhall vivaro yesterday. Toying with ideas and designs for it as shall be also living full time in it. What’s your pros and cons to living in a small van and is there anything you wished you did different to your build x
Hiya Nic, just watched your video and I think it's brilliant, myself in the position to be living full time vanlife so any tips would be great. Cheers Neal.
I'm sure someone has likely said by now but those temperatures are (what it thinks the) inside temperature is and what the temperature is set to (if running), it has no way of knowing the outdoor temperature. However, like the voltage the temperature reading with these heaters is wildly inaccurate, generally i find the voltage to show 0.2 lower than it is.
Someone did drop a message and say the first temp is in and second is out. Which confused me but so has this 🤣. I don't doubt you it just doesn't seem to add up. Because my heater is and always has been set at 8 (it's lowest setting) yet it showed 10. Also if the first temp is inside which showed 0.5°c I just don't think that can be true as I'd be freezing, unless I've climatised even more than I thought 😆. I understand it might be a little off but even 3°c would be ridiculously cold. The only thing I can think of for what you are saying is right is that the monitor is on the front of the fridge which is bringing the temp down more 😄. To be honest I guess it doesn't matter as long as it works and I don't freeze to death 🤣
Really hoping the insulation in my van is going to be up for the job next winter
I have recycled glass 'wool' on my walls, rigid board on my roof, nothing on my floors, thermal blinds for my windows and vapour barrier all around behind the scenes. It has been kept the temperature 8 degrees warmer inside than out this winter without heating on. I'm sure you'll be fine!
Refreshing video of everyday van life . I live year round in a van in Canada , how cold does it get where you are in winter ?
That is very good going, Canada must get very cold!! Here it must be nothing compared to you -4°c 🥶
I wish I looked that presentable first thing in the morning! :)
Love your blogs
Just finished making my campervan it is a ford transit connect conversion 2005.
I would love to go out in it to travel around Scotland but I live in the North East of England and would like to try it out first any suggestions of whare to go for my first time.
I am a 56 years old and into carp fishing.
Thank you and keep safe on your adventures
Yorkshire Dales, The Lakes and Peak District are all nice places to start off. But Scotland would be an epic first trip 🤗
Hey that train station is near my house ! Yes Telford lol
Yesss haha, I'm from Telford so go back there every so often to see friends and family :)