Doug The Dispatch
Doug The Dispatch
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Camping Whisky Tour Of Islay
On the Scotch Island, in what we call "summer".
Just a year late on the uploads... More (up to date) adventures to come.
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Surprise Engagement On Northern Ireland Camping Trip
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Our late summer holiday to Northern Ireland had a bit of a twist to it with a surprise engagement. DougTheDispatch Subscribe to follow along on our adventures. Thanks for watching!
Scenic weekend camping at Loch Lomond
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For Ryan's birthday we decided to go away for the weekend to Loch Lomond. We were extremely lucky with the weather and even managed to get out paddle boarding! DougTheDispatch Subscribe to follow along on our adventures. Thanks for watching!
It's been a while... What's new? 👀🔥
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We filmed this back in November when we first installed the diesel heater. This has definitely made going away in the van at winter easier. And now that we're out of the colder weather there will be lots more adventures to come! DougTheDispatch Subscribe to follow along on our adventures. Thanks for watching!
Schiehallion Camp and Hike - Van Life UK in a self built camper.
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In this video we have a short sleep in a car park before getting up at 3AM to climb the Munro Schiehallion for what we hoped was going to be an amazing sunrise.. But things don't always turn out as planned! DougTheDispatch Subscribe to follow along on our adventures. Thanks for watching!
St Abbs Birthday Stopover - Van Life UK
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In this video we visit the small town of St Abbs to celebrate Heather's birthday. The park up was right on the harbour with amazing views out the back of Doug. Highly recommend this spot and the local boat trip that we thoroughly enjoyed! DougTheDispatch Subscribe to follow along on our adventures. Thanks for watching!
Ep 13. Flooring Disaster - Don't make the same mistake as us! Van life UK
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In this episode we cover old ground - relaying new vinyl flooring after a mishap while helping friends move house. But at least this gave us the opportunity to have a good clear out and a second chance to fix a few things we wished we'd done in the first place. Have you had any similar mishaps? Van life reality stories always welcome! DougTheDispatch Subscribe to follow along on o...
The realities of UK Van Life
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The day has finally come! We had a long weekend away to Glen Affric in Doug. We met up with a few friends who brought their tents. It didn't quite go as planned but we made the most of it as you'll see! Follow us on Instagram: DougTheDispatch Subscribe to follow along on our adventures. Thanks for watching Music from Uppbeat: uppbeat.io/t/sky-gienger/solar-flares License code: KAU...
First trip in our converted campervan. Glen Affric, Scotland.
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The day has finally come! We had a long weekend away to Glen Affric in Doug. We met up with a few friends who brought their tents. It didn't quite go as planned but we made the most of it as you'll see! Follow us on Instagram: DougTheDispatch Subscribe to follow along on our adventures. Thanks for watching!
Ep 12.Van Life UK. Mounting a solar panel on our roof!
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Ep 12.Van Life UK. Mounting a solar panel on our roof!
Ep 11.Van Life UK. Installing 12v campervan electrics in our Citroen Dispatch
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Ep 11.Van Life UK. Installing 12v campervan electrics in our Citroen Dispatch
Ep 10.Van Life UK. Bedside table/kitchen unit & vinyl flooring installation in our Citroen Dispatch
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Ep 10.Van Life UK. Bedside table/kitchen unit & vinyl flooring installation in our Citroen Dispatch
Ep 9. Van Life UK. Building a bed for our Citroen Dispatch
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Ep 9. Van Life UK. Building a bed for our Citroen Dispatch
Ep 8. Van Life UK. Making Blackout Curtains for our Citroen Dispatch
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Ep 8. Van Life UK. Making Blackout Curtains for our Citroen Dispatch
Ep 7. Van Life UK. Indicator problems and carpeting the rear doors
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Ep 7. Van Life UK. Indicator problems and carpeting the rear doors
Ep 6. Van Life UK. Fitting Maxxfan Deluxe and insulating roof of Citroen Dispatch Van Conversion
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Ep 6. Van Life UK. Fitting Maxxfan Deluxe and insulating roof of Citroen Dispatch Van Conversion
Ep 5. Van Life UK. Cutting A Hole In Our Roof For The Maxxfan Deluxe
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Ep 5. Van Life UK. Cutting A Hole In Our Roof For The Maxxfan Deluxe
Ep 4. Van Life UK. Installing, Framing and Plywood in our Citroen Dispatch Camper
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Ep 4. Van Life UK. Installing, Framing and Plywood in our Citroen Dispatch Camper
Ep 3. Van Life UK. Insulating our Citroen Dispatch Camper
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Ep 3. Van Life UK. Insulating our Citroen Dispatch Camper
Ep 2. UK Van life. Preparing the van for insulation & repainting wheels
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Ep 2. UK Van life. Preparing the van for insulation & repainting wheels
Ep 1. UK Van life. Collecting our Citroen Dispatch.
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Ep 1. UK Van life. Collecting our Citroen Dispatch.
A journey to the "Chinese Lake" in Scotland
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A journey to the "Chinese Lake" in Scotland
Watersports and exploring Tiree, Scotland
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Watersports and exploring Tiree, Scotland

Комментарии

  • @chrishorsfall6525
    @chrishorsfall6525 4 месяца назад

    This is insulation, Sound deadening - use something like dodomat EZY20

  • @FinlagganYT
    @FinlagganYT 6 месяцев назад

    Islay Distilleries News 4 new distilleries are being built on Islay so there will be 13 distilleries on Islay, there is also a trio of very rare Bowmore Whiskeys for around £15,000 per bottle. Islay Ferry News Two new ferries are being built to compliment the existing ferry MV Finlaggan and to replace the MV Hebridean Isles The two new vessels being built by the Cemre Shipyard in Yalova, Turkey The names for the ferries were decided in a public vote, the first one is called MV Isle of Islay and the second one will be called MV Loch Indaal. There were other suggestions of names like Pioneer and Loch Gruinart but they were not chosen.

  • @bethgundersen9397
    @bethgundersen9397 6 месяцев назад

    Love those raw oysters! I like cocktail sauce and a crackers wirh them. Yum!!!!

  • @831VibezTribe
    @831VibezTribe 6 месяцев назад

    Nasty

  • @billybilly6574
    @billybilly6574 6 месяцев назад

    How brilliant

  • @arkeyonia
    @arkeyonia 6 месяцев назад

    Love your accents

  • @Camper_Van_Dross
    @Camper_Van_Dross 7 месяцев назад

    Love Doug, ive been welding Van_dross ready to convert

  • @nigglenoo
    @nigglenoo 7 месяцев назад

    Light commercials such as this are restricted to 50mph single carriageways, 60mph dual carriageways, 70mph motorways. If the road signs are green it’s a dual carriageway, motorways have blue signs.

  • @tomthehighlandexplorer8085
    @tomthehighlandexplorer8085 Год назад

    No more videos?

  • @amacmedia3221
    @amacmedia3221 Год назад

    Can you get a swivel plate for the twin passenger seat?

  • @paulredman1496
    @paulredman1496 Год назад

    Morning Congratulations and excellent videos. We are looking to convert a Citreon Dispatch. I wondered what length yours is? We are looking at the MWB 4.9m long. Thanks Paul

  • @millinutz
    @millinutz Год назад

    Good to see ya both again. What a beautiful trip that was then, and all the good stuff in life to go with it..., hot tubs, purring strays, quirky cork pullers, and even an engagement Ring!! Congrats to ya both Heather and Ryan, enjoy ya future life together and stay safe. greets from Switzerland, Steve.

  • @DavidJohnston58
    @DavidJohnston58 Год назад

    Welcome to NI and congratulations 🎉 I never even knew they'd put an aqua park on the reservoir! I used to have the newsagents up at the roundabout. Have great time. You guys come here and I'm just sitting organising pre Christmas trip to Edinburgh 😁 used to get over most years, not been over since 2019 with all the Covid carry on. Tayto crisps are the best there is🏆 their chocolate is pure mingin though 🤮 so it is. 🤷

    • @dougthedispatch1902
      @dougthedispatch1902 Год назад

      Thank you! We found it online and knew we had to go visit. It was such good fun. You'll be even more excited about visiting Edinburgh this Christmas since it's been a few years! Hope you have a really good time. We loved the Tayto crisps but we just had to try the chocolate as it was so unusual Haha.

  • @annemorrison3194
    @annemorrison3194 Год назад

    Looks like a fabulous trip and obviously a very memorable one💍💕 congratulations🎊

  • @MrHalscauskas
    @MrHalscauskas Год назад

    Great video as always guys, congratulations!

  • @bignasty107geoffslad6
    @bignasty107geoffslad6 2 года назад

    Hi guys, not checked on your adventures for a while, my dispatch camper build is still coming along (slowly) hope all is well in your world, see you on the road 🤗

  • @wagwag1085
    @wagwag1085 2 года назад

    Great video looks such a lovely place very quiet and peaceful this is what I amookjng forward to once my van is completed

  • @wagwag1085
    @wagwag1085 2 года назад

    Could put a pull out table under bed on runners in spare space

    • @dougthedispatch1902
      @dougthedispatch1902 2 года назад

      We did think about this recently. We just need to make some adjustments to the back of the bed where it meets the rear doors to make it work... Hopefully 👍

  • @wagwag1085
    @wagwag1085 2 года назад

    Think u guys are brill love watching u both starting my own connect build soon and you making me so excited

    • @dougthedispatch1902
      @dougthedispatch1902 2 года назад

      Good luck with your build! It's so fun, and using the van is even more fun 😁

  • @annemorrison3194
    @annemorrison3194 2 года назад

    Looks fabulous 😀seeing Scotland at its best. Glad the weather was good ☀️

  • @alfieg1344
    @alfieg1344 2 года назад

    Just starting my dispatch camper build and watching doug take shape has been very inspirational and looks like the hard works payed off! Enjoy your adventures 😁

  • @millinutz
    @millinutz 2 года назад

    Hi once again, always good to see Doug and his mates out and about. Greets from 🇨🇭, Steve.

  • @andytaylor3594
    @andytaylor3594 2 года назад

    Doing a very similar thing, although opposite side. Same van too. How did you secure it?

    • @dougthedispatch1902
      @dougthedispatch1902 2 года назад

      Sounds good! We used L shaped brackets to screw it into the wooden flooring we laid. Also bolted it in at the top where the bed meets the metal behind the seats

    • @andytaylor3594
      @andytaylor3594 2 года назад

      @@dougthedispatch1902 Fab. I've just been watching the wiring video from the van battery to the house battery. You've just solved my problem. I knew I needed to fit the wire through the drain hole, in the wing, near the door. I just didn't know how it came back in the van. Awesome!

  • @davespruce1771
    @davespruce1771 2 года назад

    I've got a dispatch & thought my heater was bust until one day it randomly came on!, we found out the plug on the loom of wires is dodgy on them, I should get another plug really but a bungee cord attached to the wires and pulled taught onto the dashboard does the trick!! Ps the wire is under the footspace on the passenger side....good luck!

  • @ShaunclintllandeglaJames
    @ShaunclintllandeglaJames 2 года назад

    Hi I’ve been watching your channel for a while now glad your out and about you two made me get a can and do the same best thing I’ve done in ages thanks for inspiration happy camping and warm camping lol 😂

    • @dougthedispatch1902
      @dougthedispatch1902 2 года назад

      Really glad to hear we inspired you to get a van! How's your conversion coming along? Hopefully we'll get some good weather soon and won't need the heater as much 😂👍

    • @ShaunclintllandeglaJames
      @ShaunclintllandeglaJames 2 года назад

      @@dougthedispatch1902 tried to send a pic but I’m not very good at this lol when I find out will show you how things are going in my dispatch

    • @dougthedispatch1902
      @dougthedispatch1902 2 года назад

      Would love to see it. If you've got Instagram you can send it to us on there 👍

    • @ShaunclintllandeglaJames
      @ShaunclintllandeglaJames 2 года назад

      @@dougthedispatch1902 ok will try that 😅

    • @ShaunclintllandeglaJames
      @ShaunclintllandeglaJames 2 года назад

      Told you I’m not very good at this do I just put Doug the dispatch in instant gram to find u

  • @stevecampbell7589
    @stevecampbell7589 2 года назад

    NOOOOOO!!!! That is dangerous having the heat outlet up a height like that. You need to have it coming out low such as under the bed and allow the heat rise. Having the outlet up in the air like that will collect moisture and damp which will trickle down to the unit and cause a build up of carbon dioxide. That electric tape can catch fire! Also, with that heater. They are not the safest units. You would have been better getting a stand alone unit and seperate tank but dont use the fuel lines that comes with the heater as they burst easy as its brittle rubber. Replace it for a purpose made fuel hose either plastic or rubber coated like you get built into the engine. Check your unit for fuel leaks. Also, I hope you have used a gasket sealer paste on the exhaust so no fumes collect inside the van. Now, for the heater slider on your van. There is a couple of snap on connection blocks behind the glove box and fuse panel. Get on the floor and look up behind. These work loose over time on these mk1. Slide the heater onto full speed and with the ignition on and check these connections. Also look up behind the dash to the back of the controls and the gear stick and give them wires a shake. But it is really important that you move the heat outlet hose of the diesel heater lower to the ground so no moisture can run down into the heater and cause carbon monoxide. Hence on caravans, trucks, motorhomes and boats all have them where the heat comes out as close to the floor as possible.

    • @dougthedispatch1902
      @dougthedispatch1902 2 года назад

      That's for your response Stephen. Just to fill you in a little more we have a heater that has 4 outlets for heat and we were only using one of them to push the air higher above the bed/sofa. Do you think this could still be a problem? We also have a carbon monoxide detector in the van which we test every time we go out in the van. As for the in cab heater I'll have a look tomorrow at these places you've suggested to look. Hopefully you've pointed us in the right direction. Really appreciate you're help and advice. I also saw on a Citroen forum that it could be a problem with the connector behind the slider. Someone said they can get a bit dirty over time and they might need a clean? Do you think this could be the issue? Only thing is that means taking off the whole centre console... Looks like I've got a busy few days ahead of me! Thanks again, Ryan.

  • @millinutz
    @millinutz 2 года назад

    Lucky you, you have at least got somewhere to mount the heater. Before I got that far, the Citroen blew a hole in the sump and lost all it's oil on the road. Total wreck. Now looking for a new van, but all the good ones have been snapped up for builds during the last couple C years. All I can say about your heater is, you need to turn it up high on a regular basis, otherwise you'll have problems thru it sooting up if only used on the low setting. Love your glasses Heather, they suit your face to a T. Thx 4 the update. Many happy warm nights, Steve.

    • @dougthedispatch1902
      @dougthedispatch1902 2 года назад

      Thanks for the support Steve! And sorry to hear about your sump problem. We also had an oil leak right before a weekend away in the van. Luckily I managed to have a look and it was just the oil filter that needed replaced. I managed to get one online pretty cheap and replace the oil and it's working a treat now! Also, Heather is chuffed with the compliment on her glasses! 👓👍 Stay safe, Ryan.

  • @millinutz
    @millinutz 2 года назад

    Oh... look who's back 🙂 Hello, good to see ya both again. Greetings to my favorite Scottish channel, from Switzerland, Steve. Now i'll have a look and listen to your news and get back to you after.

  • @antman5474
    @antman5474 2 года назад

    Why no uploads? Keep 'em coming.

    • @dougthedispatch1902
      @dougthedispatch1902 2 года назад

      Sorry for the long break. Just uploaded a new video and there will be more on the way 👍. Thanks for the support 😁

  • @andrewhodgson3408
    @andrewhodgson3408 2 года назад

    Hello have you got any links for the materials you’ve used

  • @neilly333
    @neilly333 2 года назад

    As a fellow Scot that lives in Midlothian I am very impressed with what you have achieved with Doug I have the same van! Would love to convert but have 2 kids now, my wife and myself used to do those trips before the kids arrived and watching your video series has brought bk some very good memories,, running sheallin , camping in Glen affric ,you should take a trip to torridon midge City but we'll worth it, and a great camp site for you that keeps you close to aviemore is alive estate, its a bit cheaper than the Glen because your 5 miles down the Rd!! you can also book quad biking on the estate, or go to aviemore and rent mtbs and hit the forest trails, or get the paddle boards out on 1 of the locks! just a few of my old experiences that we enjoyed but you seem like your having a ball with doug here is to many more trips in him,, all the best for future trips,

  • @grahamthompson5950
    @grahamthompson5950 2 года назад

    Mines a 2002 had it 10 years drives like new with 93000 miles and still working for me painting and decorating.

  • @pauljohnson9542
    @pauljohnson9542 2 года назад

    Superb. That campsite looked fabulous. What was its name please

  • @Wistuba17
    @Wistuba17 2 года назад

    Wrong silkaflex I think! Has to be the UV resistant all weather one! Unless I misread it. Great job though, videos are cracking well done

  • @joshuabrewster217
    @joshuabrewster217 3 года назад

    Hello guys anything to look out for when buying a dispatch I’m looking at one now

    • @dougthedispatch1902
      @dougthedispatch1902 3 года назад

      I'd probably suggest buying one that has good mileage on it. Also the condition of the body work is something important to look out for. And also what it was used for before will determine the condition of the inside. Hope you find one, they're great

  • @dayrider
    @dayrider 3 года назад

    We also remember the snow in May we were camping in Haslingden Lancashire in a awning attached to our van with 3 grand kids , they loved it

  • @craigpaton
    @craigpaton 3 года назад

    What a beautiful location! Well done on that hike too.

  • @triedquill9285
    @triedquill9285 3 года назад

    4:52 what a beautiful sun set 🔆

  • @millinutz
    @millinutz 3 года назад

    Do you still know where you got that simple but genious little shower setup, or even have a link to it? I'm sure other Van builders would be interested as well.

    • @dougthedispatch1902
      @dougthedispatch1902 3 года назад

      We love it! It definitely comes in handy when there's no other option! There are quite a few of them on Amazon but this is the link to the one we got www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01GNTYNH2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    • @millinutz
      @millinutz 3 года назад

      @@dougthedispatch1902 👍 lovely, I hope it's an affiliate link and you get something out of my purchase.... if not, I owe you two a 🍻. Thanks.

    • @dougthedispatch1902
      @dougthedispatch1902 3 года назад

      😂 Sadly we've not made it to the big leagues to be able to have affiliate links yet so we'll take the beers one day, cheers 🍺😁

  • @annemorrison3194
    @annemorrison3194 3 года назад

    Loving your videos and zest for life 😀

  • @millinutz
    @millinutz 3 года назад

    If you never attempt, or try anything in life, then you will grow old fast, then wonder where the time has gone, as you sit there writing out your Will. Had you stayed up there, you might of had a beautiful sunset? Anyway, the positives are, you get your excercise in, put out a plug for Nature Valley and you show those of us who have no knowledge of Scotland, special places to vist before we get round to writing our own Will. Thanks and greets again from 🇨🇭, Steve.

    • @dougthedispatch1902
      @dougthedispatch1902 3 года назад

      Exactly Steve! We're still happy we got up and did it... even if we didn't get the sunrise we were hoping for, There's always next time!

  • @millinutz
    @millinutz 3 года назад

    Happy birthday Heather. What, not another Leo I am following....? You two are so naturally shy and a little naive with this YT game but it is really and truely this awkwardness that makes you two so adorable and interesting to watch. Looking forward to more travels with Doug. Stay safe, greets from 🇨🇭, Steve. PS. Hope you don't take this the wrong way, not a single word is meant in a Negative way. You belong to the Best of the Van vloggers I have subbed.

    • @dougthedispatch1902
      @dougthedispatch1902 3 года назад

      Thank you for the support as always Steve! We're really glad we're just as enjoyable to watch as the other van vloggers out there who are amazing and we really love watching too. 😁

  • @flapsfalkland5181
    @flapsfalkland5181 3 года назад

    Hope you had a fab birthday Heather! St Abbs looks ace, we must take Betty up there 👍 Doug looks good too ❤ Paul

    • @dougthedispatch1902
      @dougthedispatch1902 3 года назад

      Thank you! We would highly recommend it for a night or two! Especially if you get good weather 🤞. Thank you for the support 😁

  • @G.J..Journeys
    @G.J..Journeys 3 года назад

    Looks a nice area for a day out.

  • @annemorrison3194
    @annemorrison3194 3 года назад

    What a fab way to spend your birthday, St Abbs looks lovely and that boat trip 😂

  • @triedquill9285
    @triedquill9285 3 года назад

    Thus’ this journey will continue onforth.

  • @kenfranklin4255
    @kenfranklin4255 3 года назад

    Nice content, just subbed! I recommend promosm to rank your videos.

  • @guysmith3146
    @guysmith3146 3 года назад

    To be honest I would have just glued the torn bit down.

    • @dougthedispatch1902
      @dougthedispatch1902 3 года назад

      We thought about doing this but with us using wetsuits and it raining so often in Scotland we'd be worried we'd bring water in the van which would possibly rot the wood and ruin the insulation underneath.

    • @wagwag1085
      @wagwag1085 2 года назад

      Love u guys starting my own connect build soon

  • @annemorrison3194
    @annemorrison3194 3 года назад

    What a bummer, but well done guys good job done 👍

  • @millinutz
    @millinutz 3 года назад

    The more I see of you two, the more i'm getting enchanted with your way of presenting yourselves.... not to mention your Scot accents. Good times are on their way, keep your heads up. Stay safe, greets from 🇨🇭, Steve.

    • @dougthedispatch1902
      @dougthedispatch1902 3 года назад

      Our Scottish accents definitely get stronger when we make mistakes too as you'll have seen 😅😂 glad we aren't having to add subtitles yet 😜 thanks for staying with us through the process 🙌