MINI VAN CAMPING In Wales & Finding THE FORGOTTEN SHIP! VANLIFE WALES

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  • Опубликовано: 28 окт 2024

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  • @BrendanExplores
    @BrendanExplores  Год назад +5

    Thanks for watching guys and another thank you to today's video sponsor 👍check out Emma's huge sale, up to 55% off and an additional discount off on top with my code: BRENDANSLEEPJUNE ! Click the link here - bit.ly/BRENDANSLEEPJUNE 😊

    • @stevemadden7319
      @stevemadden7319 Год назад

      Sent two Emma mattresses back,now seen them on sale in larger Lidl stores,2 months after owning our first they sink on either side (feels like you're rolling out of bed )
      You'll need those guards to keep you in .

  • @DiggerDubs
    @DiggerDubs Год назад +4

    50ppm is the low end maximum. Your alarm will go off at between 50 and 80ppm normally, more than 50 for a prolonged exposure could lead to sickness or even death. Your monitor should be placed at a high level in the van as CO rises when warm and then slowly drops in to the room(van), so you want it on the roofline of the van on the side wall.
    Great episode as usual.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      Ahhh thank you for that info mate 👍 I didn't know about where to put the alarm so good advice! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂

  • @BallfamilyAdventures
    @BallfamilyAdventures Год назад +2

    Great trip, guys, nice ship, perfect chilli!

  • @diannemarshall7473
    @diannemarshall7473 Год назад +1

    Lovely meal you cooked again. Loving the vlogs. 👍👏👏

  • @janmarie6434
    @janmarie6434 Год назад +1

    I fell in the pool underneath that waterfall a couple of years ago when it was in full flow in the middle of winter 🙈 it’s nicer close up and is a feature that is part of the Clwyedog trail that starts in Minera and ends in Erddig. Some lovely walks around the Wrexham area. My sis also got married in Bersham church. Beautiful place!

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад

      🤣 thanks for sharing that lol made me smile 👍 the church was brilliant! A real hidden gem

  • @taffsdestination2369
    @taffsdestination2369 Год назад +3

    Hi, if you had of walked along side the small waterfall about 500 yards you'd have seen the huge water fall that people jump off lol.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +2

      Oh... 🤣🤣🤣 Trust us lol. Of course there's a huge waterfall there lmao

  • @aquariusstarchild5156
    @aquariusstarchild5156 Год назад +1

    Another awesome adventure brendan .your car camper looks mint BTW. Been over a year now and still loving your channel .❤shropshire 👧 xx

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад

      Thank you very much 🙂 and I really appreciate your support and comments on my videos! Glad your enjoying them 👍

  • @DCD12
    @DCD12 Год назад +1

    Yes Brendan 👍👍👍

  • @mattisadventures
    @mattisadventures Год назад +1

    Smashing video bruv! 🙏 Looking forward to more.

  • @imbek47
    @imbek47 Год назад +1

    Another thing you could add into your van is an oven hood. Also a little smoke stack with a rain cap that lets the cooking steam out.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      Not a bad idea mate 👍 would definitely help in the colder months

    • @imbek47
      @imbek47 Год назад

      Thanks!

  • @johnhewit3099
    @johnhewit3099 Год назад +1

    Another great video Brendan.

  • @brianjordan2435
    @brianjordan2435 Год назад +7

    It’s crazy how you park in “car parks”. We call them parking lots. But here in the US you can drive for hours(miles) deep into national forests. literally thousand of acres of wild forest. Just camp anywhere. Build a fire anywhere here 🔥 🌲 You could go a month and see nobody. And we take it for granted

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +2

      Yeh your right mate 👍 your very lucky to have that freedom. Every once in a while we get lucky over hear and find places like that 🙂

    • @LoneWolfExplorer
      @LoneWolfExplorer Год назад +2

      That sounds like heaven 🙏

  • @peepresc8002
    @peepresc8002 Год назад +1

    Great Video, we used to go on that ship, it was known as the fun ship, there was something for all the family. Pity its just left to rot.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      Oh wow, great to hear from someone who's actually been on the ship 👍 glad you enjoyed the video 🙂

    • @peepresc8002
      @peepresc8002 Год назад +1

      @BrendanExplores always enjoy your videos.
      The ship even had a Casino on it.
      There's a video on RUclips of someone who recently gained access to it, one of these Urban Explorer Groups.

  • @teddygas9689
    @teddygas9689 Год назад +1

    Should have walked through trees about half a mile Brendan. There’s another water fall behind it 👍

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      I thought there might of been something a little more breathtaking than that lol. Cheers for the heads-up mate 👍 if I'm around that way again, I know now 🙂

  • @deanbrown2015
    @deanbrown2015 Год назад

    St Mary’s church in Besham is indeed a lovely little church. It’s been closed for approximately 2 years due to a legal dispute involving the guarantee on the underfloor heating. Apparently they are struggling to claim against the original contractor who installed it in 1782, he’s become a bit of an enigma and remains difficult to locate despite extensive searches. Once they can resolve this they plan to laminate the entire floor, install new UPVC windows and doors and replace the solar panels on the roof, as the original ones are a little tatty. Hope this helps. Great vlog mate enjoyed it👍🏻👍🏻

  • @jgrav1205
    @jgrav1205 Год назад +1

    Brendan..normal c.o levels are 0 to 9/10ppm so for example…a smokers house may be 10 ppm…. In reality in an average house it’s 0%…. So absolutely ventilate if you are cooking using gas etc….

  • @aglassoforangejuice1038
    @aglassoforangejuice1038 Год назад +2

    Great video as always! That ship looks incredible! Need to go visit it one day!

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      Thank you 🙂 and the ship was definitely a great location to see before dinner 👍. The seafront was beautiful as well

  • @MrTerryb1956
    @MrTerryb1956 Год назад +1

    Brendon your creations just get better each week , the boat / ship looked terrific

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      Thank you buddy 👍 yeh it was good to get close to that ship 🙂

  • @cartledge_uk
    @cartledge_uk Год назад +1

    carbon monoxide levels - 9ppm is the max safe limit indoors for prolonged period. 200ppm is fatal in hours, 800ppm is fatal in minutes. Always vent when cooking!

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад

      Thanks for that info mate 👍 appreciate the heads up

  • @AdmanMVR
    @AdmanMVR Год назад +2

    Another great video! It's really nice to see all these places, well worth an explore to find some of these hidden gems

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      Cheers Adam 🙂 yeh I think sometimes the places that aren't planned are the best 👍

  • @Evsoutdoors1
    @Evsoutdoors1 Год назад +1

    Awsome adventure m8 well done 😊

  • @gazoutdoorsadventures
    @gazoutdoorsadventures Год назад +1

    Amazing what is out there when you explore the great outdoors. That ship looked epic they should open it up and do tours on it or something look forward to seeing where you get too next buddy 😎

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад

      They really should mate 👍 hopefully they do something with it one day 🤞. Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂

  • @mandyfinden2707
    @mandyfinden2707 Год назад +2

    Loved the finds/treasures on this trip - saved this vid for future reference 👍🏻 TY
    I know you and Mattie have been mates for yonks but you seem more like brothers 🍻 to your combined trips 🤗

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +2

      Thanks Mandy 👍 yeh some beautiful places on this one 🙂. Yeh we get on really well, known him for over 10 years

  • @PodgyAsthmatic
    @PodgyAsthmatic Год назад

    Easy solution to the ship and council problem, it's a massive problem here. Make an anonymous "donation" to the local Masons, usually does the trick.

  • @rachaelsmart4158
    @rachaelsmart4158 Год назад +1

    That car park is Cilcain where you can walk up and do the Moel Fammau mountain walk

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад

      Thanks for that info 🙂 it was a beautiful little spot to have dinner 👍

  • @Pipboy83
    @Pipboy83 Год назад +3

    Class as always! Thank you for sharing!
    P.S Carbon monoxide... Low levels 50ppm or below.. medium 51ppm to 100ppm and dangerous levels are 101-200ppm ;)

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +3

      Nice one 👍 appreciate the info mate 🙂 glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @agrooy7737
    @agrooy7737 Год назад +1

    Great video Brendan, I remember that ship from my dad taking me into wales at the weekends, it certainly brought back memories. The food looked good too, I like how matte had finished his off before you had even got to start yours, 😂. Keep them videos coming mate, I’ve been at work all day today and look forward to coming home to watch your videos. 👍

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      Cheers mate 👍 glad you enjoyed it and yeh Matti gobbles his down real quick lol. Thanks for all the support buddy

  • @Abeyptfc
    @Abeyptfc Год назад +1

    great video big B, loving the camp and cooks man. awra best big man👍

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад

      Cheers mate 🙂 glad your enjoying them 👍 I really enjoyed making this one

  • @janinehiggins1507
    @janinehiggins1507 9 месяцев назад

    Looks rea
    l cozy that brendon . You done a great job and excellent work to do with carbon monoxide. 👍 well done 😅

  • @mpdale90
    @mpdale90 Год назад +1

    Great stuff Brendan! Some great drone footage in this video 🤩 Those nachos looked pretty amazing too!

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      Cheers mate, yeh some beautiful landscapes on this trip 🙂👍

  • @denisomahoney5464
    @denisomahoney5464 Год назад +1

    Great vid as usual Bren and your faces with the bang bang ..your food looks so tasty, matti is lucky you take such good care of him with his food ..nice one bruv…👍🏼

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      Cheers Denis 👍 yeh that rice definitely had a kick 🤣. To be fair, Matti has done the washing up a couple of times as well but yes I look after him well lol

    • @denisomahoney5464
      @denisomahoney5464 Год назад

      I know matti seems like a really good friend to explore with ..👍🏼👍🏼

  • @GraemesAdventures85
    @GraemesAdventures85 Год назад +1

    Another great video, Brendan. Passed that ship many times but never got a closer look!
    Also, 8:10 you more or less nailed the pronounciation, well done! :)

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      Cheers mate, yeh it would be cool to get onboard at some point 🙂. It's about time I got a Welsh name right 😂😂

  • @Amavanna
    @Amavanna Год назад +1

    im loving the new car, making your adventures so much better. you need to do a guys car camping special with your dad and friends

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      Thanks 🙂 glad your enjoying the videos 👍 definitely need to get a meet up sorted with everyone soon

  • @paulmcnulty8427
    @paulmcnulty8427 Год назад +1

    You missed out on the best waterfall only a short walk through the woods.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад

      Yep, a couple of people have said that 🤣🤣 trust us to miss it lol

  • @LoneWolfExplorer
    @LoneWolfExplorer Год назад +2

    The food did look quite delicious….Making me want cheesy nachos now 😋

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      Ooohhh it was probably the best meal I've had in the van to be fair 😁

    • @LoneWolfExplorer
      @LoneWolfExplorer Год назад +2

      @@BrendanExplores And you have made some top nosh on the channel. I’m going to have to follow my nose when hunting for car camps in Shropshire 😂

  • @lou-dicrous
    @lou-dicrous Год назад +1

    I misheard old ship lolol😂😂 that may not have been such a good vlog 😅

  • @lemdixon01
    @lemdixon01 Год назад +1

    That's good you've got a 750 watts kettle and it's cordless. I've got a small 1000 watts kettle but the cord is always attached and so it's a bit dangerous as it's too short a cable. Mine is more like a mini kettle you get in a hotel room. I think your kettle is more insulated like a flask so it heats up more efficiently.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      Yeh I think mine only uses 600 watts and it's a brilliant little kettle to be fair 🙂

    • @lemdixon01
      @lemdixon01 Год назад +1

      @@BrendanExplores ah right. I've also got a 120 watt DC kettle but it takes about 17 minutes to boil a cup of water. I never use it any more as there's no point, its more for car if you have no inverter. I did buy a 600 watt morphy Richards coffee machine for my van. I just put in the water and coffee the night before and in the morning I just turn on the inverter and press the on switch on the coffee machine.

  • @xIDarkSideIx
    @xIDarkSideIx Год назад +1

    Hey Brendan, I did comment this eariler but it dosnt seem to have posted for some reason..
    I've been past this ship many a time on the train, but I never knew you could even get down to it like that or along the front of the coastline.
    Looking up some history of the ship it only launched from down the road in Lancaster (hence the name) with me being in Preston, It seems they also hold events / fun days there and had one recently going off their Facebook page.
    Great video as always 👍

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the info buddy 🙂 didn't know they still have events on there. Can you go onboard do you know? That would be cool 👍

  • @wulliescottishoutdoors
    @wulliescottishoutdoors Год назад +1

    Good content mate as always, I cut one of those mattress’s up for in my van lol very comfortable, keep up the great work. Atb Wullie ✊🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      Cheers buddy 👍 yeh they are really comfy to be fair 🙂. Probably have one in a bigger van when I get one as well

    • @wulliescottishoutdoors
      @wulliescottishoutdoors Год назад

      @@BrendanExplores I’ve just a wee transit Connect lad so I cut it up to fit lol ✊🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @sallymurray2147
    @sallymurray2147 Год назад +1

    Great video brendan liked seeing that ship did not know it was there its nice to see places I have not been to

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      Thanks Sally, yeh me neither until we started having a look on Google maps 🙂 brilliant find 👍 love a random explore!

    • @sallymurray2147
      @sallymurray2147 Год назад +1

      Where was that ship again

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад

      @@sallymurray2147 if you type in the tss Lancaster it's on the map 🙂👍

    • @sallymurray2147
      @sallymurray2147 Год назад +1

      OK thank you

  • @olgajama
    @olgajama Год назад +1

    Lovely countryside great catch up

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      It's beautiful, I really love Wales ❤️😁

  • @PixiesChannel12345
    @PixiesChannel12345 Год назад +1

    Nice one mate looks like you had a blast.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      Yeh, that coast like by the boat was beautiful 😁

  • @Win-xl7no
    @Win-xl7no Год назад +1

    Yeh 14 on your carbon monoxide whilst not mega dangerous is certainly enough to do damage if youre hitting those figures regularly and for hours on end.
    If you hit 30 ish you’re gonna get sick albeit mildly. Higher still and you’re gonna have issues defo . I’d personally be much more vented

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the info mate 👍 appreciate that and I'll be sure to open the windows more in the future 🙂

  • @alanhoward6553
    @alanhoward6553 Год назад +1

    The original name of the ship was the Duke of Lancaster registered in Lancaster she is steam turbine vessel

  • @The_Bearded_Wanderer
    @The_Bearded_Wanderer Год назад +1

    I'd love to visit the Lancaster, even if I can't get inside,

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +2

      I'd love to go back and look around inside 😁be great to see what it's like

    • @The_Bearded_Wanderer
      @The_Bearded_Wanderer Год назад

      @@BrendanExplores I know it's reasonably secure as a few people went, only way aboard was to climb the chain, and the owners went to the news and claimed they attacked the security guard

  • @benfeacey860
    @benfeacey860 Год назад +1

    100,%, that dinner was in the bag as the end ,bang bang was to much 😅

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад

      Easily the best I've done in the van yet mate 😋

  • @stephenhesford3961
    @stephenhesford3961 8 месяцев назад

    When next video breadon ur the best I just starting of on camperan life but always getting tips watching u matey

  • @tooyoungtobeold8756
    @tooyoungtobeold8756 Год назад +1

    Thanks for another great video. You do like you food don't you Brendan?

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад

      Glad you liked it mate and absolutely! I live to eat 😋👍

  • @HoneyandMe
    @HoneyandMe Год назад +2

    As always, it's great to 'virtually' hang out with you and Matti! That ship was very cool! I hope the owners are able to get it up and running. Sad to see it just sit. Now I have to go and investigate the origins of chili con carne! My parents, who are from South Africa, always called chili that, but it's not something I hear at all here in North America, let alone a sauce made for creating it! It's always just chili. Now I'm wondering if it's a European term. And Bang Bang rice! Never heard of that either! Sounds spicy! Take care and see you next week!

    • @HoneyandMe
      @HoneyandMe Год назад +2

      Did my research and now I'm hungry!

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад

      Thank you 😁 yeh I hope the ship is rejuvenated one day soon 🤞 and you have to try some chilli con carne 😋 it's delicious!

  • @DCD12
    @DCD12 Год назад +1

    We miss you ☹️

  • @steve_and_lolas_hikes
    @steve_and_lolas_hikes Год назад +1

    I tried Llyn Rhys campsite last Thursday and Friday. Was ok till the Friday evening when people poured in with unruly crotch goblins.

  • @shdl1969
    @shdl1969 2 месяца назад

    What are the cooking utensils you are using?

  • @mbjac
    @mbjac Год назад +1

    50 parts per million
    [OSHA PEL] The current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) permissible exposure limit (PEL) for carbon monoxide is 50 parts per million (ppm) parts of air (55 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m(3))) as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) concentration [29 CFR Table Z-1].26 Aug 2022
    You'll find your alarm may sound if you reach over 20 to 30 ppm, all monitors are different though...

  • @matthewboyles9330
    @matthewboyles9330 Год назад +1

    Hi how are you doing

  • @phil.clarke
    @phil.clarke Год назад +1

    To be fair on the council the reasons why they objected to the plans by the owners are many and in my opinion quite valid - plenty of them were around fire safety, access/egress to the ship, the road and the then car parking facilities to name a few. Maybe a case of owners should work with a local council before embarking on projects?
    Anyway you don't need planning permission for your van build and I am looking forward to seeing the methods you develop to make your life easier in your van, as I am very much researching how I will build my van in the future.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      Good points there mate 👍 I just find sometimes when you give a little bit of power to a small number of people they can take things too far but I hope that's not the case here. Yeh the vans more or less finished now, just got to iron out a few things and it's complete 😁

  • @paullawrence8572
    @paullawrence8572 Год назад +1

    You'd make a great salesman!😅

  • @unusualaquariumecosystems5805
    @unusualaquariumecosystems5805 Год назад +1

    What exactly does a 10 year guarantee cover on a mattress because I find it hard to believe it will be in good shape 5 years later. I was given a barely used 10-11 inch mattress and it was going downhill after just a few years.

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад

      Follow the link and take a look on their website 🙂👍 I'm sure there will be a FAQ section. Hope that helps

  • @RiskyChip
    @RiskyChip Год назад

    Was that a Bedford Bus?

  • @steveowen8563
    @steveowen8563 Год назад +1

    What ya done with your hair, is that the new FADE cut....😂

  • @Adam-xb8xh
    @Adam-xb8xh Год назад

    The king has vanished, where has he gone?

  • @zeez4178
    @zeez4178 Год назад

    Who puts hot stuff on dry tortillas.When it would make them soggy ???

  • @unusualaquariumecosystems5805
    @unusualaquariumecosystems5805 Год назад +1

    How do you get on with a heatwave in a van?

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад

      Not too bad actually but I've got a good upgrade coming soon 😁👍

  • @DD_11111
    @DD_11111 Год назад

    Sides on your bed 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @louisecoupland
    @louisecoupland Год назад +1

    What's with the cotsides?

  • @greggnoble5139
    @greggnoble5139 Год назад

    U can alwis ask alid

  • @TheEntertainmentsOnMe
    @TheEntertainmentsOnMe Год назад +1

    Hello,you should venture back up the orme Llandudno there filming big blockbuster film,also newbrough forest llandwyn island Anglesey,,,hbo filming house of dragons,,,Warner Bros also filming a big blockbuster in north Wales ,,,all information on Google,,peace

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад

      Wow, fair play 👍 would be cool to see all that to be fair 🙂 might take a look soon!

  • @ewanstevenson
    @ewanstevenson Год назад +1

    You're going to have to cover those seat cushions. Bare foam is like nails down a blackboard to me! 😬
    I might just have to unsubscribe til you've done it. 😉😂

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      Yeh your right, need to get some covers sorted it's actually annoying me as well now 🤣

  • @theangrygingerthebananavan4207

    Stubbornness of the Council?
    Nope, planning and licensing were denied for one reason
    No Access to Emergency Vehicles due to he very low Railway bridge

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад +1

      Ahhh that's a fair point to be honest 👍 surely there's other places that have similar access issues around the country that have been able to operate though?

    • @theangrygingerthebananavan4207
      @theangrygingerthebananavan4207 Год назад

      @@BrendanExplores they wanted to open it as a Nightclub at one point. Imagine the questions that would be asked if there was a Fire. Real shame but definitely not down to the Local Authority

  • @richardgriffin5466
    @richardgriffin5466 Год назад +1

    Who cut your hair what

    • @BrendanExplores
      @BrendanExplores  Год назад

      🤣🤣 my head looks like an X ray at the start of this video lol

    • @Pipboy83
      @Pipboy83 Год назад

      @@BrendanExplores Cut with a pencil sharpener? 👀😂