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Pitched Up Wanderers
Великобритания
Добавлен 11 мар 2022
In 2023 we started a van conversion to build our dream campervan. Our campervan is called Nessa...as in Van Nessa!! She is a long wheel based Volkswagen Crafter that we converted ourselves. We are a married couple who love being able to pitch up and wander to explore the UK and beyond.
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Items we use can be viewed in our Amazon Storefront (we get a small commission from anything you purchase through our link which helps us to bring you more content)
You can support us by buying a coffee ☕️
You can see daily updates -from us on our socials.
#motorhomeUK #motorhomelife #motorhomeadventure #motorhomeadventures #motorhome #camping #pitchedup #travel #lifestyle #pitchedupwanderers #vanlife #UKtravel #rv #vw #vwcrafterconversion #vwcrafter #buildnotbought #vanconversion #campervan #diycamper #diycampervan
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You HAVE to visit this PLACE in the NETHERLANDS
So many people got in touch on our social media channels when we said we were heading to the Netherlands in our campervan and recommended Giethoorn. It did not disappoint! We found a cracking park up and hired a boat. We haven't laughed so much in ages! Buckle up for a bumpy boat ride on the canals around the village.
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Thank you for watching and for all your supportive comments and questions.....keep them coming, we do try to reply to everyone who gets in touch.
If you enjoy our videos and you'd like to support our video making costs, you can buy us a coffee here:
www.buymeacoffee.com/PitchedupwR
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What is it really like to TRAVEL in the Netherlands in a CAMPERVAN?
Просмотров 81814 дней назад
It is our first day driving around Holland in our self converted campervan. We take in the sights of Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where we learn about the landscape of the Netherlands and the purpose of the windmills. We then head to Gouda to find a park up at the town aire. Chapters: 0:00 - Welcome to Kinderdijk 01:02 - bus ride 02:00 - Wandering at the visitor centre 03:00 - Explo...
Taking our Self Converted Campervan to Europe | Harwich to Hook of Holland | Stena Line Ferry
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.Месяц назад
Come with us and experience the realities of taking our self converted VW Crafter Campervan to Europe for the first time. We travel from Harwich to the Hook of Holland with Stena Line Ferries. We take the overnight sailing and show you what life is like onboard with a tour of our cabin and the ferry facilities. Chapters: 0:00 - Welcome to Harwich 02:00 - Driving to the port 03:56 - Boarding the...
Self Built VAN CONVERSION tour | Volkswagen Crafter
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.Месяц назад
In May 2023, we converted a Volkswagen Crafter into our dream Campervan. The Van Conversion was hardwork but very rewarding. So we are pleased to take you on a tour of our self built home on wheels. You can check out the full playlist of the van conversion process on our channel. Chapters: 0:00 - Welcome to our campervan 01:26 - Campervan features 02:21 - the cab 04:19 - entrance and bulkhead 0...
A PERFECT 24 hour CAMPING trip in our self converted campervan
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.Месяц назад
We had no plans so decided to chuck in some food and clothes and head off for 24 hours in our campervan. We chose the perfect campsite just 30 minutes travel from home. Our pitch was spot on and we were able to explore the history of Fotheringhay and kayak on the River Nene. Campsite: www.fotheringhaycastlefarm.co.uk/ Chapters: 0:00 - A boring Saturday in July 02:18 - We hit the road 02:51 - Ar...
Campervan Travel Q&A | Van Conversion
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Месяц назад
After completing our self built van conversion, we answer your questions about campervan travel. You asked the questions and we have delved into topics like life in a tiny space, whether we annoy each other and the truth about what we love and hate! Video chapters 0:00 - Something completely different 02:05 - What video equipment do we use? 04:43 - Campervan or motorhome comfort 07:13 - Is ther...
LEAVING the UK in our SELF BUILT CAMPERVAN | Van Conversion
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.2 месяца назад
So, it's happening! We're taking our self built campervan to Europe! We're leaving the UK to travel in our van conversion. In this week's video we are making the preparations to travel out of the UK and into The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and France for our biggest vanlife trip to date! Thank you for watching and for all your supportive comments and questions.....keep them coming, we do try ...
A day in the life of travelling in our self built CAMPERVAN | Van Conversion
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.2 месяца назад
Join us for a full day living and travelling in our self converted campervan, Nessa. We converted Nessa from a hire van to our dream campervan over the last 12 months. We thought it would be fun to show you a true day in the life with everything we do in a day whilst pitching up and wandering. We love a free park up and wandering around the UK exploring. If you are interested in any of the item...
CAMPERLIFE STRATFORD | Campervan Festival review 2024
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.2 месяца назад
Join us as we spend the weekend at Camperlife Stratford in our campervan, Nessa. We have mixed feelings about our time at the festival and share these in our honest review of the experience. We were gifted our tickets in return for speaking at the festival in the seminar room. If you are interested in any of the items, we have used to build the van, lots of them have come from Amazon. Click her...
It doesn't always go to plan | FREEDOM camping in our CAMPERVAN
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.2 месяца назад
Join us for a wander around Somerset and Wiltshire in our self-converted campervan, Nessa. In 2023, we converted our VW Crafter in our dream home on wheels so we could travel the UK and beyond. In this video, we head to Wiltshire and Somerset in our van conversion with no destination in mind and explore what freedom camping is on offer. It doesn't always go to plan! Thank you for watching and f...
Surprised at the price of narrow boats | Norbury Canal Festival 2024
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.2 месяца назад
We take our campervan to Norbury Canal Festival for the weekend to see what boatlife has to offer. Vanlife is good but we're wondering if we can do both at some point in the future. We spend the weekend having a look inside some narrow boats to see what we could get for our money. We were surprised to say the least! If you are interested in any of the items, we have used to build the van, lots ...
The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
Просмотров 5103 месяца назад
At the start of June, myself, my daughter, my niece and her friend, took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge is 24-miles (38.6km) round trip route, and includes 1585m (5200ft) of ascent. It takes on the peaks of Pen-y-Ghent (694 metres), Whernside (736 metres) and Ingleborough (723 metres), and in under 12 hours. These hills form part of the Pennine range...
A CAMPERVAN build is never finished!
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.3 месяца назад
We are officially 12 months into owning our campervan. A self converted Volkswagen Crafter. This week we are tackling some issues that have arisen and make some much needed improvements to the van build. A van conversion is never finished! That is so true. If you are interested in any of the items, we have used to build the van, lots of them have come from Amazon. Click here to view our storefr...
Can we cope with BOAT LIFE?
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.3 месяца назад
We take our self built camper on a trip boating with some gorgeous free park ups. We become boat crew for two historic narrow boats who are travelling through 73 locks in a weekend! We find out what it is like travelling at a slower pace through the British countryside. If you like boat life, why not give Alan and Nicky's channel a subscribe? www.youtube.com/@StarCraftsontheCanal If you are int...
Is FREE camping possible in the UK in our SELF BUILT CAMPERVAN?
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.3 месяца назад
Join us as we continue searching for free camping locations in our self built campervan in the UK. We take our van conversion on a tour of three counties in the UK with an aim of camping for free. Is it easy? Is it possible? #vanconversion #campervan #camping #vanlife If you are interested in any of the items, we have used to build the van, lots of them have come from Amazon. Click here to view...
3 FREE park ups in our self built CAMPERVAN
Просмотров 8143 месяца назад
3 FREE park ups in our self built CAMPERVAN
This is the BEST campsite we've stayed at | SUFFOLK CAMPING
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.4 месяца назад
This is the BEST campsite we've stayed at | SUFFOLK CAMPING
FIRST TRIP in our finished VAN CONVERSION | Suffolk Camping
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FIRST TRIP in our finished VAN CONVERSION | Suffolk Camping
15 minute CAMPER VAN build from start to finish | VW Crafter VAN CONVERSION
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15 minute CAMPER VAN build from start to finish | VW Crafter VAN CONVERSION
We've FINALLY finished the VAN CONVERSION | VW Crafter CAMPERVAN
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We've FINALLY finished the VAN CONVERSION | VW Crafter CAMPERVAN
Absolute CHAOS! | Carpeting the CAMPER VAN doors
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Absolute CHAOS! | Carpeting the CAMPER VAN doors
RIPPING it all out and STARTING AGAIN! | Campervan Conversion Diary Week 30
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.5 месяцев назад
RIPPING it all out and STARTING AGAIN! | Campervan Conversion Diary Week 30
Our Campervan is ILLEGAL! | Van Conversion Diary WEEK 28
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Our Campervan is ILLEGAL! | Van Conversion Diary WEEK 28
We've got NO POWER in the campervan! | Van Conversion
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We've got NO POWER in the campervan! | Van Conversion
MUDDY Park Ups and FLOODS | Self built CAMPER VAN travel
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.5 месяцев назад
MUDDY Park Ups and FLOODS | Self built CAMPER VAN travel
Our FIVE favourite things at the National CARAVAN, CAMPING & MOTORHOME Show | NEC 2024
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Our FIVE favourite things at the National CARAVAN, CAMPING & MOTORHOME Show | NEC 2024
This could END in DIVORCE! | Couples VAN BUILD | Conversion Diary Week 27
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This could END in DIVORCE! | Couples VAN BUILD | Conversion Diary Week 27
Should we swap VANLIFE for BOATLIFE? | Boatlife Live 2024
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Should we swap VANLIFE for BOATLIFE? | Boatlife Live 2024
We NEED to take DRASTIC ACTION! | Conversion Diary Week 26
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We NEED to take DRASTIC ACTION! | Conversion Diary Week 26
Hello both. great job on the van. can I ask what length the back and front slats are for the bed ? I am assuming you sleep back to front ?
à vérifier s'il y a les aérations hautes et basses indispensables avec cette isolation de malade !
Reminded me so much of keeping up appearances mrs bucket on the river 🤣🤣
Ha ha! 😂😂 so true!
morning
Morning
Just out of interest. How much was the van and have you done a total costs of the van and conversion. Thanks. Daren
The van was 21k. We have got a breakdown of costs and will be a video on it soon.
In case nobody else told you, Cats in the Cradle was Ugly Kid Joe but there's a Mandela effect that it was GnR
Thank you 🤟 So weird how the brain does that, isn't it?
If you saw "Winkle" then yes it means shop.👍
Thank you 😊
I think the version of Cats in the Cradle you’re thinking of was by Ugly Kid Joe…
That's it!!! 🤟🤟
What I don't understand is that you go to Rotterdam for a supermarket while there is one close to Hoek van Holland Haven (I went there when I did the opposite trip to Harwich but was way to early and wanted something to eat while wait)
I guess we all choose to do things differently 🤷
Love the videos. But seeing you exploring my home country is even more fun. looking forward to the next one. And about the cyclist, give way to them its saves a lot of money ;)
Great tip 😂🚴♀️
Morning. QQ: Did your wifi work in Holland? Is the set up working well?
Hello! Yes the wifi worked well. Just needed to log in to accept roaming on the sim card. Set up is perfect so far 👌
@@pitched_up_wanderersdid you stick with the white router? I think I remember one failing and the replacement was black? What model was it?
We got it from Secure Camper. Not sure on the model. Yes the first one stopped working but they replaced it. Most of the time, our phones picked up good Internet but sometimes, when in the van with all doors and windows shut, the antenna really helped. Depends how 'connected' you need to be.
Great video. We have just woken up in a b and b after going to the Malvern camper van and motorhome show yesterday. Lots more ideas. Looking forward to the next video too.
Was it a good show? Heard it's a big one.
This brings back memories. If I remember correctly bread or brood is pronounced more like Bro'd than Brew'd.
Thank you. We can never pronounce anything correctly 😂😂
Another great video..made us laugh 😅knobcheese 😂😂😂
Thank you. Fellow teenagers at heart! 🤭🤭
I'm surprised you went from motorhome to converted van. We are contemplating on doing the opposite and seen an escape 614 we like but the dealer won't part ex our sprinter
We felt the van would give us more options for travel, and it works for us now. We actually have much more storage space in the van than the motorhome ever had despite it being so much bigger.
How much is the ferry over to Holland?
We paid £358 for the overnight with an inside cabin. This is during peak travel time as we're restricted to school holidays due to work. Our understanding is that you can get it much cheaper than this, particularly if you do the day sailing and don't have a cabin.
@@pitched_up_wanderers how long does the crossing take roughly? Is there just 1 company that does the ferry over there ?
@suecoo66 Our crossing was 7 hours. I'm not sure who else sails from Harwich. There is also the option to sail from Dover to Calais or Dunkirk. The drive to Holland isn't too far from there and the roads are easy to navigate.
Did you get the “don’t worry, be happy” wake up music? ;)
No we didn't! Is that a thing?
@@pitched_up_wanderers well it was last time I was aboard! A little whistling intro and then the lyrics… I’ve checked with my pal and she remembers it too ;) frankly if they’ve stopped it you dodged a bullet!
@rudytbear9505 😂😂😂
Love watching the two of you, but there's one thing that puts me off, your microphone set up is crap 😂😂 struggle to hear you most of the time 😢. You ideally need a microphone each 😊. Have a great trip guys!! ❤
Thanks for your feedback. We'll take a look. Sounds OK to us but appreciate your thoughts.
There’s nothing wrong with your sound setup. 😂
Thank you 😊
I think it's not too bad I've heard a lot worse
Very interesting - looking forward to watching more of your travels 👏🏻☀️😀❤
Awesome, thank you!
Hey thanks again for sharing this video and trip. Recognizable because I live in the same region in the Netherlands. Every now and then I would have liked to show you the way from a distance and tip you for nice stops😊 So you see how difficult it can be in a strange city. If you are still in the area I will gladly send you the tips. Let me know
Tips are always welcome. Where would you recommend we visit? 😀
Morning
Good morning 😀
Morning. I had a lay in today. Back on my electrics on Tuesday when the missing wires arrive.
Sounds like a good start to Sunday.
Very professional 👏 👌
Cheers, Dave!
Hi, have you done a video on total price of build, breakdown of it and time scale of build.
Not yet. It's on the plan for us to go through everything and film.
Great to watch what you did . Please tell me where you got the rear windows on your barn doors and what size are they ? Thankyou
Thank you 😊 The windows are from Cheshire Vehicle Windows. They are about 450mm x 380mm from memory.
Are your stainless washers on the top of the fuse or underneath? If under you’ll want to remove them as the 2 dissimilar metals aren’t good together electrically speaking. Looked like a 300A mega fuse being grey? For it to blow instantly you’re looking around 1000A surge or higher, even around 10 seconds to blow your talking 600A apx …With such a high amp setup you definitely want to upgrade to a class T fuse for the main battery one with lithium! It can arc over the fuse and essentially never switch off until on fire!! …for that to blow it’s obviously not happy with something…what were you using when it happened? Have you checked your cables for heat marks/insulation gone a bit hard? I’m an electrician by trade so only trying to keep you safe, not having a moan!lol 👍🏼
Thank you. That's really helpful, and we do appreciate it.
I have to say I love you two your so natural 😊
Thank you 🥰
Do you have to be a C&CC member to stay there?
No. The campsite is actually in two parts. There's a fenced paddock for a club site and a more free field for the campsite we were on.
@@pitched_up_wanderers I looked on the website and couldn't find a bit to book a pitch?
If you send the owner an email you can reserve that way gouldcharles3@gmail.com
Hi guys love following your vlogs 2 questions Q1 does your wife know how to make a cuppa lol Q2 don't you guys leave cloths and stable food in van all the time Keep on vlogging
Steve likes to pretend I don't make the tea!! Makes him feel accomplished 🤣🤣 Yes we generally leave the van packed apart from fresh food and clothes. Makes it easier for a quick get away!
@@pitched_up_wanderers I would leave clothes in van then you can just get in and go get fresh on road no mucking about then but only my suggestion that's what I'll do off couch into van straight away deal with unloading when get back
Morning
Good morning.
Yet another great video 👍👍👍
Thank you 😊
Thanks guys, great video,… mine was the first question, but I stayed for all of them…. It was a great video…. The only additional question may have been, do you ever drink coffee.. I notice it’s always the tea question, as to who is (or isn’t 😂) making it. I couldn’t live without coffee though. Thanks once again.
Thanks, Darren, and thanks for contributing. We really appreciate it. Cheryl's a morning coffee drinker and tea in the afternoon. Steve's generally a tea all day kind of guy!
Hi both, thanks for another entertaining vlog. All the best, Tony and Julie.
Thank you so much 😁
Hi guys, funny video as usual. So glad to hear you are up-plating the van!! I know there are others that have done it on RUclips but might be a good content one to say how close you were to the limit and how easy weight creeps on, weight on the van not you Steve! 🤔😉😂, but saying that it all ends up in the van and adds to the final gross figure. Just run through the process and how easy you found it, and the importance of being road legal etc 👍🏻👍🏻Cheers Carl n Catherine
Thanks so much guys 😁. We do plan to go through it all once we have reached the end of the process. Would definitely be worth sharing as we've learnt alot along the way.
Are you recording in mono ? Sounds really tinny !
We don't think so 🤔 but we'll have a check. Thank you
Morning
Morning! How's the van going?
Back on it next week with insulation and carpeting of the cabin.
😂👍👍👍
Cheers 👍
Angles Morts stickers are only for vehicles over 3.5tonnes
Yes we know that. We're in the process of uplating the weight of the van so will need them soon when the registration changes.
You could have parked outside the big city's and got the bus in plus i lamanted my crit air for france 🇫🇷 as once you put them on the windscreen they are very hard to get off
We might do that, but for a few Euros, we thought it was worth it. As they're only valid for the vehicle, it's unlikely we'll need to take them out.
Looking forward to following you both in your travels.
Thank you 😊
I thought the “air stickers” had to be placed on the lower right of the windscreen? Avon stuff never worked for us !!
We'll look into it further to check. There wasn't anything that said in the envelope.
You had the spare wheel off but did you check the tyre pressure.
Yes we did thanks, just thought it was a bit boring for the video 👍
Evening
Evening! Van build today?
@@pitched_up_wanderershaving a few weeks off the build. I grew up in St Neots assuming you mean the one just of the A1.
you seem like everything is in order LOL. can't wait to follow your journey.
Thank you 🌞
YES to the crisp packet thing, drives me mad!!!!! Have a great time away. Ive sen hi viz need to be in reaching distance so maybe in the door pockets in the cab??
So annoying!!! Thank you. We've popped them in the cab. Hoping we don't need them! 🤞
get a 12v pump for kayak. so much easier
We've tried one before but it doesn't get the pressure right for each section of the kayak. Plus, quite often we walk with the kayak away from the van before inflating.
don't forget your high viz vests one each hung on the back of your seats and bulbs and especially windscreen wiper blades as the ones in Europe are for left hand vans
Thank you. Really helpful.
Aw are you guys givin up ? Only found your channel recently
No, definitely not. This is quite an old short about our previous motorhome. There's lots more to watch and do after this was published! Thanks for finding us.
@@pitched_up_wanderers aw brilliant yeas i realised as i went straight to your channel to see whats goin on Watched latest vid and as always tip top and no frills me n the wife love the channel and looking forward to your euro tour Safe travels from us in ireland
Other RUclipsrs recommend to take lots of euros coins for the aires for water etc. enjoy your trip. Stay safe. 👍
Great tip, thank you 😊