Solo Van Camping at One of UK’s Most Popular Dogging Sites
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- Опубліковано 13 сер 2022
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In today's video I go and do some van camping in my self converted campervan in one the UK's most popular and hottest dogging spots.
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Watching your videos has just cost me £4k. Got myself a nice Transit professionally converted 3 days ago. Now adding solar, inverter, batteries ad a diesel heater, all ready for some off grid winter camping trips. Vanlife is awesome. Went with some friends earlier this year + watching your videos and had to get my own.
Get a Jackery or some other power pack
@@russthomas02 I have 300AH battery, split charger. Plus 350w of solar. No need for a power pack. I'm doing my own custom system built into one of the cupboards.
you want to get a 230v plug in laptop charger and an electric blanket 1 hr and your lovely and walm on 100 watts and the laptop charger doesent sp you battery like an inverter
How the hell did that only cost you 4k? Break down on all the van details like year Mike’s stuff like that please?
@@joken8901 Can you explain your set up a bit better please?
Man it's great to see you in a better place and back to being unintentionally hilarious. Makes me very happy.
Thank you James appreciate it ✌️✌️
Thanks Will , you was the reason for me to do my little van conversion, from back when you was out and about in the galaxy in lockdown. You have come a long way since then my son. You should be proud of yourself. You have a purpose in what you're doing as it keeps a lot of us happy seeing your travels. There's more than one way to look at things, your doing a great job adapting to it.
Thank you, really appreciate it!
Glad you’re back to the stealth camping love it! For your keys try the following. Put them in the Ignition, turn the keys until the light come on the dashboard but don’t start the engine! Press open and close until the the van starts to lock and unlock at the same time the turn the ignition and stop. They keys might need to be synced to the van. It used to happen to Vauxhalls and it was a quick and easy way to re programme them
I used to live in a van, and watched a ton of vanlife vids, and this is definitely the most realistic one I’ve ever seen. Kudos!
Thank you 🙏
Another classic vid. Great to see you doing what you like to do and not just trying to grind it out. Thanks for taking us along.
Thank you for watching 🙏
Will,
Keep those day in the life living in a van vlogs coming. Very entertaining!
Thank you 🙏
Awesome video, as always. Glad to see you in a better space. Know it well, and you’re doing a fine job, mate.
Thanks Bill 👍
Did the van life for 3 years, gave it up 2 years ago but have really missed it…your videos have give me the bug again!! Love your content mate, been watching since the beginning. I was going to comment when you have a bad patch in regards loneliness a couple of weeks ago but thought it best to leave you to figure it out yourself. No amount of advice can make you want to carry on, if it’s in the blood you will, if not you would have already give it up. It really is the best., you are so lucky 🍀
Calamity Will had me in stitches today. Don't worry if all else fails, tomorrow will be a beautiful day.
Thanks Ellie 😊
Nice video mate. I remember the last video there and you have come a long way. Be proud!
Thank you 😊
Despite you saying you recently considering stopping van life, I still find these videos very entertaining to watch. That's despite the fact you didn't travel far or do much in this video. Keep them up!
Thanks Matthew, appreciate it ✌️✌️
first time watcher here - how come he considered stopping it? just had enough?
Love it! I miss that old Galaxy in a weird way. It’s great to see your channel expand and become successful. Great content.
Thank you 🙏
I'd recommend for your tap. Either thread lock, it's like a blue coloured glue or PTFE tape. It's like white tape that plummers use to seal joints in plumbing. Used it on a few things so it might work.
I was just about to comment the same 👍.
@@alessia0064 I've used the white tape from a leaky pike to on a wheel for a bed. Never failed me yet
I was gonna recommend both of those items too 😀
@@alanearle2353 a lot of smart people then 😁
Yes to the tape. I reckon the fitting is coming loose from vibration so it may absorb some of that.
"rear doors open" sounds about right for a dogging spot
Too funny 😂
Life is for living and it doesn't cost a fortune to live a great life, well done mate, great video 👏
Another great and entertaining video, there were a few ups and downs but you didn’t get the hump you kept going🤪. It’s really good to see you seem more content.
Thank you Karen 💜
Excellent content again Will, can't wait for the next one 👍🏻
Thanks 🙏
Hi Will,
Another honest video…always good to watch👍🏻
Thanks Nick 🤘
Will I'm digging your recent vids a ton! Keep up the good work
Thank you Patrick 👍
@@WillsWhereabouts Haha I'm starstruck receiving a comment from you as I've been watching you for about 2 years now 😅 I know that the transition has been difficult for you, but just know that you've built a strong community that has your back no matter what your next move is
will, do you have any luck lol all the silly little things seem to go wrong, like the cafe that dont take card, or the swivel chair jamming, happens to you all the time, so funny to watch though ha ha
Comedy of errors over here 😂😂
Seemed to have got your mojo back! Now we know what does it😉you are very knowledgeable on the dogging do’s and don’ts😂
Hey bud watching your video from Leicester always loved your content it’s entertaining and really fun to watch even when you struggle I don’t think you give yourself enough credit sometimes but keep up the content brother! Keep it real! X
Thank you, really appreciated 🙏
Add a blob of threadlock on the tap threads before you tighten it up. Also disconnecting the battery won't electrocute you. It's only 12 volts.
Just got to disconnect and reconnect in the correct order. I forget what it is but a search will reveal all.
Love the vids mate! Proper jealous of your home on wheels, epic job that!
Thanks Simon, Mary has come a long way! 🙏
Nice one mate, keep up the good work dude!
Appreciated 🙏
I now have a pain du chocolat craving ! Lol. Great vlog. Your van really is just perfect. You’ve done so well with it. Brilliant. Loving your travels. Best wishes.
Thank you so much 😊
OMG! I wasn't aware for how long we've been watching your videos! We remember the last time you were in the same spot with your Galaxy. Keep doing videos!
Thank you for being with me for so long 🤘✌️
Another good video Will...... Have a great week bud 😊👍👍
Thanks Stephen have a great week 🤘
You have come so far will,
Yes I remember your previous park up at that spot
Be proud of what you have achieved, what you have learned ...and the people you have met.
So enjoy your journey young man
Yes.....it's your old lady subber👍💟
Thank you for the very kind comment 💜
Great video, good to see you in a better place. You have probably helped so many people with there mental health by talking about it and saying there is help out there. Get a dodgy stick even get to watch Saturday afternoon games 😁😁 stay positive and kerp making these great videos.
Thanks Carl, appreciated 👍👍
Your dry humour seriously cracks us up😂😂😂 can’t believe we only just found your channel - subbed!
Thank you and welcome 🙏
Will just couldn't resist going back to a dogging spot. Always forget UK favorite condiment is mayonnaise. Now I wonder if Will ever going to use that grill feature to cook something.
Nice to see you smile again. Great vlog hun too 😘
Thanks Sue 💜
We love stealth parkups.. that's why many of us subscribed. You can watch all the highlights of every premier League game free on youtube immediately after the games.
Show us filling and emptying water please.
Top Work, Van looks Awesome!!! 👊💯💯
Great video and lovely to see a fellow man living so free. I may never view Reigate Hill in the same way though…. Who knew!
Thanks 🙏
Will. Check the door lock 20amp fuse. Open up the fuse box like in your video. 3 lines of fuses. Middle set the one on the extreme right. Gary
Thanks Gary 👍👍
I missed this kind of content. NO MORE DRAMA PLEASE!
Love your videos,thanks for making them😁
Thanks for watching 🙏
I've found the round metal contacts in the key fobs will move and either lock/unlock when not needed or not at all.
Sometimes a tiny bit of glue will hold them in place.
Hi Will it’s great to see you are back on more of an ‘Even Keel’ and enjoying local Van life, I hope you don’t clip all those keys onto your belt 😜. Steve & Anne IOW 😎
Thank you guys, appreciated 😊🙏
Love your vlogs dont stop them your an inspiration 😊
Many thanks 🙏
Great video Will........ sometimes watching your vlogs makes me jealous..... would love to be able to get out and travel in a van like this and see the world..... one day hey for me.... keep up the good work... love watching you... and your cooking skills are getting better..... ❤
Thanks so much for the nice comment Lyn 💜👍
Hi mate been watching since day. Never really comment on hear but it was nice to see you a bit happier in your journey. Take care pal from Northampton
Thank you Daniel, appreciate it 🙏🤘
Always enjoy your videos especially Sundays as Sundays can be boring but hopefully you can fix the key fob so it works properly looking forward to next video
Thanks Chris 🤘🤘
@@WillsWhereabouts no problem love your videos as always
cheap option for fixing tap if you come across a bit of old leather ie someone lobs out an old sofa/ chair .cut a leather washer and tighten the nut up to that hopefully that might stop the nut working loose with the vibration
Hi Will, just did some research on your fobb.....remove the earth lead on your battery to reboot the transponder in your van .... apparently can loose its signal...
stay safe brother 🙏
Interesting 🤔 thank you
Chow Chow. Hello from Georgia in the U.S.A. Just started watching your videos. Love the content 👌 😌 💕 😍 ✨️ 🙌
Currrently stealth car camping. Your an inspiration!!!
Enjoy and thank you 🙏
Hey Will. You are one very funny bloke. You seem way happier when just doing cheeky little one night get aways just like in your Galaxy days. So glad to see that you seem to be in a much better place. I watch all your videos from my flat here in Asia where I’m currently working. Take care mate.
Thank you Mark, appreciated 🙏
Good stuff Will, great spot 🐕
Thanks 🙏
so many fail in one video 😂
1:19 keys
2:44 side lamp
6:00 towel
11:05 Sky sport
12:58 too early
16:00 cash only
17:17 chair
17:56 rear doors
18:29 road ahead closed
It's good that you show us everything. i face the same problem in my daily life. always forgot something and always fail a doing simple task, things that can be done in one go, but i need to do it 2-3 times.
Never a straight forward day in my life 😂😂
My actual out loud comment when you grabbed the mayo from the fridge. ‘You fing savage’ 😂
Got to love a bit of Mayo 😂😂
next time you get mic rice try this. get your pan boiling just enough to cover the mic rice ,be sure to break it up in the bag first . add it to boiling water .let it boil for minute . take a mesh colander pour rice into it leave on pan to steam for a while then decant to plate ...use as
Thanks 😊
Well done will you always cheer me up keep safe x ♥
Thank you Susan 💜
I had that same problem with my keys, the garage connected the car to their computer and blow me down it worked a treat!
So will went back to the dogging spot for the view hahahahha knew you loved it William 😂 great vid as always ya legend
Thanks Jenny 😂
Hey Will I have been in marathon to watch all your videos, and suddenly I have an idea for your new project. How about you add a cooking concept into your Stealth Car Camping ?
For example:-
1. Cooking Nasi Lemak in London Stealth Car camping
2. Cook Malaysian famous rendang inside a van.
3. Cook Nasi Goreng and let uncle Rogers review it!
You can find so many famous recipes from different country and cook it in your van. Especially recipies from Asian country. Make the food in small portions so you can save your water usage. I believe it will blow your channel and you will be different from any other travel youtuber! Not only that you will have fresh video that you can make every week!
Your lucky nobody was walking past when you said just pulled the chicken out ha , great video once again lad 💪🏻👍🏻
Thanks Michael 👍👍
Ahhh a Redhill chap! Same here! That car park at the start you used for the gym is a great place to crash for the night. They don't like people overnight camping top of Reigate hill much anymore
Just got my self a transit custom camper with solar and heater and all of grid essentials can’t wait for some adventures
Get out there and make as many memories as you can 👍🤘
Get an isolator fitted on your battery mate then you just turn the dial to disconnect it. Nice and easy 👍🏻
It must have been a relief to have bought a direct replacement spare part for the van that actually turned out to be just that! 👍😉
💯 thanks for watching 👍
happy to see you more happy bro awesome vid
Thank you 🙏
Now tv stick has sky sports! It the exact some stick but with sky already on it! Loving the video mate keep them up!!
Thanks George 👍👍
Loved the video!!!
Thanks 🙏
Hope your feeling a bit better will, let the dogging commence. 😁👍🏻
It might be worth loosely explaining (for the sake of American viewers) what "dogging" is. I'm a UK expat living here in the US. Disapointingly, we don't have dogging here.
Part 2 3 4 😆
First time watching, great van setup you have there pal! Just bought myself a Fiat Doblo Maxi sort of wish i bought a Ducati or relay now instead!
You seem a lot happier - long may it continue X
Thank you 👍😊
I have been there many times with my wife .... for the view and good to see Gatwick in the distance. glad to see you more positive, you will get there. you come a long way from your car. :}
Lol! For the view.... we'll believe you! 😊
Thank you 😊
Regarding the sink tap
Get yourself a ‘top hat’ it helps spread the weight and u can tighten it more
Don’t glue/mastic anything like that as u won’t ever get the Tap out again + kitchen taps always become lose over time
Ha, at least I recognised the Dogging spot from the old Ford Galaxy days. Thanks Will. 😀👍
I've been following you channel for a while and only just appreciated that you're a local lad! Lots of good spots to park up over Farnborough way if you like access to acres and acres of military woodland. Gimme a shout if you want some tips on areas to visit.
Thanks 🙏
Another really interesting and engaging vlog.
Thank you 🙏
Saw the dogging and got really excited. Not even a knock. At least you got a big mouthful of fowl.
😂😂
Happy Travels Will‼️😁😎😎
Thank you 🙏
You might need what we in the states call a basin wrench. It’s a pain to use but it can reach the underside of that faucet nut.
Thank you 👍👍
Just found your channel, like it! 👍🏻
Thanks 🙏
I was parked next to you between 4.30 and 8 haha. Sleeping near job before work. We also use ockham bites. The windmill pub at ascott, the hotel carpark opposite cobham rugby club. And a few others
Will mate, I did send a vid on your fb messages, about the key fob. Put ya key into the ignition turn it so the power on then try open and close button on the fob itself. And yea dogging site again 😆. But yes you have come along way and keep it up
Great videos! Would love to see a break down of loving costs since moving to vanlife, compared to renting mortgage please :)
He doesn’t live in his van.
@@EnglishVeteran oh thought he recently went full time!?! Thanks for letting me know 👍
Hi James, I’m not full time in the van now
I remember when you were there last. Time sure flies😊
Seems like yesterday somehow 😊
Hi Will, great video as always, never a dull moment for you Will is there. Thanks Will, take care and keep bringing us stealth camping video. . All the best until next time xxx🚐🤟🏼. Love to Mary. Xx
Thank you 🙏
Amazing video keep it up ☺️☺️
Thank you 🙏
If you made your bed vertical, you can have a bathroom + toilet in the back area. The bed you can put it on the right side of the van facing the kitchen, and make the bed can be flip to the wall. I can't wait to have my own van right now!!!
Thanks but it took long enough to get the van to where it is, so no major changes just yet 😂
@@WillsWhereabouts buy a new van and start all over again hahaha... joking!
it's doesn't matter how luxury your build is, we will always watch your content and support you.
brilliant entertaining vid again will..
Thanks 😊
If you fry the microwave rice for a minute or two it comes out really good…..whisk in an egg for…Egg fried rice😀
Sounds delicious 😋
Nice to see you with a smile mate. Your head in a better space?
Thanks Steve, yes it is 🙏👍
Need to get that footy sorted out, mate ;) feisty one between spurs today 😬👍🏻 I can just imagine how fresh it must have been waking up there. Would have been good to see the meteor shower there also ;) Take it easy and I hope you get your fob/other little jobs sorted out 🙏🏻❤️
Thank you Brian, definitely need to get the football sorted out! 👍👍
Nice work Will ... you're doing pukka wukka matey!!!
Thanks 😂😬
So weird seeing the local town and so many places I know and pass through daily on UA-cam 🤣
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Thanks Ben 👍
How did this come up on my home page 😂😂😂😂😂 brilliant
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Hey will, I had the same issues with my key fob, absolute nightmare!
If the problem doesn't go away, try replacing the ignition switch....mine was sticking and stopping the fob from working, they're fairly inexpensive and easy to replace. 👍
Thank you for the advice 👍👍
@@WillsWhereabouts no worries mate, I went through everything like you have.....multiple times! Was so frustrating lol....basically the ecu thought the keys were still in the ignition when they wasn't.
The part was only about £15, just had to remove the cover over the ignition barrel, pretty much a plug and play part but yours could be different. ❤
If the backnut on the taps is a plastic one swop it out for a brass one. The plastic back nuts that come with most taps are rubbish as when the tap itself gets hot the plastic becomes soft and loosens over time. A brass backnut can be tightened better and lasts a lot longer. Hope this helps, keep the faith
Yup! I agree with that one, it has happened to me. Use some ptfe plumbers tape as well.
Get an instant read thermometer for the chicken! It's like £7 and really takes the guesswork out of knowing if your food is cooked through or not.
Thanks I’ll have a look 👀
try this to get your keyfob working,
put the key in the ignition,
turn key to just before starting it,
while in that position press the lock button on the keyfob, hopefully, that should do it.
Will my side doors remis blinds gone to the bin after 2 years of full time use. If I knew how flimsy and hard to clean I would do 2 things. Open and close carefully using 2 hands and keep door windows completely shut. I used to leave finger gap what cause dust and humidity settle on the blinds. Great videos.
Thanks for the tips 👍👍
Hi Will. On your Roku, go to add new channels, type in Now & Now is part of Sky. There you should find live sport. Also type in Sky into the add new channels & you will find Sky tv there not sky go. Hope that helps. Take care Phil
Thanks Phil 👍