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  • Опубликовано: 20 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 178

  • @RudixSA
    @RudixSA 14 дней назад +16

    A rear view camera would be easy and cheap to install, you will find it extremely useful!
    Very practical and "livable" van!

    • @CuriousAboutAdventure
      @CuriousAboutAdventure  14 дней назад +5

      Yes, it’s definitely on the list for improvements.

    • @blugnu1
      @blugnu1 5 дней назад

      I agree. I have a large van and for less than $ 300 I bought the camera & had it installed. Just going to the grocery store was a nerve wracking process when backing into a parking space or backing out when leaving. Pedestrians were a constant problem.

  • @cdaprice3416
    @cdaprice3416 10 дней назад +7

    I love it because it’s not generic. It’s what you want and need. Thank you for being so transparent

  • @stevewilkinson6417
    @stevewilkinson6417 17 дней назад +18

    'In the garage, all of my crap' 😄 made me smile, like your down to earth style, looking forward to more of your videos.

  • @muggletoys4939
    @muggletoys4939 12 дней назад +8

    I like the fact that you have your own bathroom and toilet. It helps a lot when you're travelling. You are very transparent, honest and very practical.

  • @carolannmiller7911
    @carolannmiller7911 14 дней назад +12

    Your van is practical, you're honest and down-to-earth, which is refreshing! Your priorities are relatable too!

  • @pviewer1234
    @pviewer1234 14 дней назад +9

    It is a wonderful van. I wish you much happiness as you move 'round the country is this lovely home on wheels. My favourite, if I have to choose 😵‍💫, is the seating area/office area. I think it would be a joy to turn around the passenger seat and with a glass of wine and the table to sit it on when not sipping, chatting away with you and hearing about your adventures. Thank you for sharing.

  • @michaelketteringham9417
    @michaelketteringham9417 9 дней назад +1

    Hi Carly
    It's a bit of a minefield buying a second hand van as I know from experience having bought a Ford transit which I converted into a campervan.Its turned out to be very reliable.Just found you on here and it's good to see someone enjoying their campervan as much as I enjoy mine.Happy Travels.

  • @ronschischka9125
    @ronschischka9125 3 дня назад

    My favourite part is listening &looking at you very entheuastic

  • @jeanmcgahey1143
    @jeanmcgahey1143 14 дней назад +5

    Hi from South Africa. It's a great home you've created for you and Bailey. Thanks for keeping it real and not on show. Safe travels

  • @drsandralean8036
    @drsandralean8036 14 дней назад +7

    I love the fact that this - and you - are so real. Like you said, too many videos out there with unrealistic "perfect van" scenarios - this was such a refreshing change! Thanks for the tip about blind spot mirrors - my bus is 7.5m, so those would be really handy for me!

    • @tandsky
      @tandsky 14 дней назад +1

      Yes I agree. This is a sensible explanation that is useful to anyone with a van and also gives some good tips

    • @CuriousAboutAdventure
      @CuriousAboutAdventure  14 дней назад +1

      Thank you - I’m really glad you liked it

  • @robinpresley7218
    @robinpresley7218 14 дней назад +3

    Your pup is totally looking at the camera🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @mrjiggs3761
    @mrjiggs3761 17 дней назад +5

    You seem like a lovely person trying escape the trappings of everyday life, and who can blame you. Well done you x

  • @FrancineKent
    @FrancineKent 14 дней назад +6

    Love your bed and office area. And Bailey of course!

  • @rileybarrett6395
    @rileybarrett6395 11 дней назад +2

    You’ve certainly got the van looking very functional for yourself, well done.

  • @Sunnysa123
    @Sunnysa123 12 дней назад +3

    Love your van greetings out of South Africa 🎉🎉🤗🤗💕💕🇿🇦🇿🇦

    • @dawnlauwrens3983
      @dawnlauwrens3983 12 дней назад +1

      @Sunnysa123 Greetings from a fellow South African 🇿🇦 love these van Life videos.

  • @greghall14
    @greghall14 4 дня назад

    You are a lovely soul and you have an awesome. Also let’s not forget Bailey. You have a new Aussie subscriber.

  • @user-to8rm1vs5n
    @user-to8rm1vs5n 9 дней назад

    Enjoy you. You are real. Down to earth. ❤

  • @VanityBitty
    @VanityBitty 10 дней назад +2

    Great van tour, well done. I love your van, it’s amazing. Very cute dog.

  • @WagnerGimenes
    @WagnerGimenes 17 дней назад +4

    My favourite part of the video is, without a doubt, Bailey 😇

  • @rusty8719
    @rusty8719 8 дней назад

    I am partial to Chihuahuas, so that is my favorite part of your van. Good use of bungees and I like your bathroom especially the sink.

  • @timeforchange3786
    @timeforchange3786 11 дней назад

    I had a camera system installed on my vehicle it was $2000 but it has front back side cameras it also has a GPS navigation system that tracks where you go so you can backtrack if you need to I use it absolutely everyday I love it and I highly recommend getting something like that

  • @djsioux2265
    @djsioux2265 12 дней назад +1

    I love your cosy homely van and the fixed bed area ❤😊

  • @ASBlondontravel
    @ASBlondontravel 15 дней назад +1

    I don't think I've got a favourite they were all my favourite parts😂👍 thank you for showing us your beautiful home 💓

  • @Lighttningbolt
    @Lighttningbolt 10 дней назад

    Real nice Van and you with your dog real cool, I like to have more space

  • @laurieshaw1462
    @laurieshaw1462 12 дней назад +1

    I love the whole van!!

  • @AndrewReed-x8f
    @AndrewReed-x8f 16 дней назад +2

    Totally love your video, we were laughing as we were watching it and saying- look another person with the same ideas that are practical, simple and work best 🥰❤️👍

  • @nancyabramson8114
    @nancyabramson8114 10 дней назад +1

    I love your van and your wonderful personality!

  • @oldguydave7355
    @oldguydave7355 15 дней назад +2

    I think your van is really cute and for 9000 quid I think it's a steal.

  • @MrTyger11
    @MrTyger11 17 дней назад +3

    Great van review, I think for the money you have spent, you have a nice home.
    One tip, get rid of the blue heavy gas bottle and buy a safefill bottle £200 ish.
    You can fill it yourself at a gas supplier or filling station, much lighter and after a few fills it will pay for it's self.
    Howard.

  • @ferney2936
    @ferney2936 16 дней назад +3

    I've found that having rear parking sensors & a rear camera both make a big difference to how confidently I can manoeuvre my big motorhome. Both items are cheap, easy DIY fit & available from Ebay & Amazon. I'm sure there are various RUclips videos showing ways to fit them

    • @CuriousAboutAdventure
      @CuriousAboutAdventure  16 дней назад +2

      That’s definitely on the todo list. It would make life a lot easier.

  • @teresam6843
    @teresam6843 14 дней назад +1

    Lovely cosy home..great colours. Have a wonderful time. Hi from cork Ireland.

  • @AnnaAdventuring
    @AnnaAdventuring 17 дней назад +2

    Lots of helpful tips, especially re driving. The little bungee cords are a great idea 👍🏻
    I’ve often thought about van life, and it’s still not off the cards. Who knows.

    • @dross24MA
      @dross24MA 14 дней назад +1

      I have them and love them -- we sell them at car shows based on people seeing how I use them =;^)

  • @johncarter9054
    @johncarter9054 7 дней назад

    Rather a nice setup.
    Excellent video

  • @iainmccree6270
    @iainmccree6270 5 дней назад

    great looks cozy

  • @danielwhittington4559
    @danielwhittington4559 5 дней назад

    I. Love everything about your van life and your beautiful as well 💕

  • @leilal8053
    @leilal8053 13 дней назад +1

    Love the practicality of the fold down sink in the bathroom. Never understood why more people don't install them when they call a "Shower with a removable toilet" a bathroom......it isn't.

  • @rodellwilliams871
    @rodellwilliams871 11 дней назад

    Awesome all the best 🙏🏽 🌞 👍🏾 👌🏾

  • @daram5257
    @daram5257 9 дней назад

    Thank you. Picked up lots of tips and you and Bailey are just a joy to watch :)

  • @Michelle514C
    @Michelle514C 12 дней назад +1

    Hello 👋 I'm a new subscriber from Atlanta Ga. I ❤ your Van Setup it's very nice, I once had a dog like yours. Her name was Snoots ❤ stay safe

  • @Right-laneRubberDucky
    @Right-laneRubberDucky 12 дней назад

    Thank you for the tour, not making your bed, and keeping it real! Lovely kit, love the doggy den!

  • @PaulClarke-gf5hw
    @PaulClarke-gf5hw 17 дней назад +2

    So much more room than I thought you would have

  • @markwhitehead64
    @markwhitehead64 11 дней назад +1

    Hi just come across your channel and can I say how much I enjoyed watching your van looks lovely you can’t beat a bungee really look forward to seeing your next video keep safe 😊👍🏻

  • @EYEMISSSEINFELD
    @EYEMISSSEINFELD 17 дней назад +2

    I think your home on wheels looks lovely. I did think the cat littler container was a popcorn dispenser when I first saw it though!😅😅😅

    • @CuriousAboutAdventure
      @CuriousAboutAdventure  16 дней назад +2

      Haha, that would interesting in the bathroom lol

    • @dross24MA
      @dross24MA 14 дней назад

      @@CuriousAboutAdventure What type of litter is it anyway?

  • @zazzoomedia
    @zazzoomedia 12 дней назад

    Videos and editing have stepped up massively..You're my favourite van lifer to follow now..

    • @CuriousAboutAdventure
      @CuriousAboutAdventure  11 дней назад

      thank you - I'm getting there with the editing. It's basic but I like basic 😂

  • @SlimTortoise
    @SlimTortoise 14 дней назад

    We have the T1N sprinter 2.7 five pot, the best engine ever. We have had her for 22 years and still going strong.

  • @BattlingBigfoot
    @BattlingBigfoot 17 дней назад +1

    That's a really nice setup! Nice one 😁👍

  • @dawnlauwrens3983
    @dawnlauwrens3983 12 дней назад

    17:06 Bailey sitting greeting the viewers😂too cute mama...very well behaved❤

  • @raquelkhadiri162
    @raquelkhadiri162 13 дней назад

    Like your counter space and bathroom. Great idea for the sink in the bathroom

  • @donnajames6067
    @donnajames6067 12 дней назад

    I enjoyed the van tour. I love the set up and the skylight over the bed 😊

  • @terryhere3889
    @terryhere3889 16 дней назад +1

    Love the van, and you! Safe travels

  • @nadineterry946
    @nadineterry946 12 дней назад

    Very impressive.

  • @andyrichey1192
    @andyrichey1192 3 дня назад

    Awesome set up. I just subscribed Sunday, November 17 watching now 6:16 PM. Appreciate you sharing. I’ll watch for the next one until then peace and chicken grease😁👍👍👋👋😎

  • @naturegirl5681
    @naturegirl5681 12 дней назад

    Very nice!

  • @benleonard5439
    @benleonard5439 16 дней назад

    You and Bailey on the open road, living the dreams of many 😊

  • @mk1photography62
    @mk1photography62 9 дней назад

    Thanks for the video we have an Autosleeper Symbol 2003 and love it similar to yours
    New subscriber too. Love the van generally and down to earth is just lovely too

  • @dianecollins9966
    @dianecollins9966 12 дней назад

    Good use of bungees x

  • @kimski5391
    @kimski5391 13 дней назад

    Lovely van happy travels!❤

  • @nomadseason
    @nomadseason 17 дней назад +1

    Love it!! 😀

  • @brenyule
    @brenyule 13 дней назад

    Great van!❤

  • @CrypticConversions
    @CrypticConversions 14 дней назад

    Great set up. I'm sure the set up is never completed. When I saw your full length mirror, I thought it was a great idea to have it there bc mirrors make areas appear larger. It then occurred to me that the more mirrors a van like yours would have, the larger it might feel, so you might consider putting more mirrors in. Just a thought. (ps: I adore your long red hair! My sister had hair that color and she always wore it short, and I always tried to get her to grow it out. Since she just passed away this last September, seeing your incredible hair has a little extra meaning for me. Thanks for sharing your van AND your HAIR! )💜

    • @CuriousAboutAdventure
      @CuriousAboutAdventure  14 дней назад +1

      I’m glad you liked it.
      Really sorry for the loss of your sister too.

  • @1049Phil
    @1049Phil 15 дней назад

    Brilliant vid Carly....keep them coming... Bailey is so cute ,loving the camera 🤗❤.. keep them coming, stay safe and drive safe out there.... hopefully be on the road myself next year once life calms here.....such an inspiration🤗. You deserve a good life..Bailey too....👏💙

  • @michaelom8806
    @michaelom8806 17 дней назад +1

    Well done you. You've really made it homely, thanks for sharing all the tips , I live full time on a boat but it's a mess compared to your well organised van . I'll deffo get them bungey cords to stop things falling over. Thankyou. Bless you on your travels

  • @renbean7
    @renbean7 14 дней назад

    Loved your van tour.

  • @juditholivares597
    @juditholivares597 13 дней назад

    I really like your van ♥️ it's nice i love the tiles on the table and in the kitchen..i love the yellow 💛

  • @anitasimmons3599
    @anitasimmons3599 14 дней назад

    Beautiful rig. My late husband and I purchased an almost 30 year old class b, van conversion over 3 years ago and had almost a year traveling in it, and working through it before he passed away. It is really great we paid cas5and have plenty of cash for gas and travels. We were both really handy so we have done most of the repairs to the systems ourselves. I was on the fence about keeping it, but for part time travel it has been really nice. I also use it as a bedroom for my Mother's place when siblings come to visit. Being paid off and older I feel free to modify the van to suit me. Being older the van is less expensive to pay taxes, title and insurance too. I have also carted building materials in it. I don't have a TV, but I do have a DVD/CD player with USB port. It is fine for me because I just don't watch much Television. I do want to update my lead acid batteries and put solar on the roof, but that is a future project. I love the European Mercedes vans but here in the USA, they are expensive and maintenance is expensive too. My van is on the Dodge Ram 3500 platform so fuel economy is not great, but it can run 70 to 85 mph all day on our interstate system. I have thought about purchasing a minivan in Europe to do van life travels and then sale it when I return home, but my next trip will be a Camino and walking because it is less expensive and will allow me to learn how to travel across the pond. Thank you again for the tour of your home. ❤😊

    • @CuriousAboutAdventure
      @CuriousAboutAdventure  13 дней назад +1

      Thank you for sharing. Where abouts in the states are you from?
      I fully intend to do van life over there at some point in the future.
      I’m so sorry about the loss of your husband. Wherever he is now, I can imagine he’s proud that you are continuing to make travel plans and have new experiences.

    • @anitasimmons3599
      @anitasimmons3599 12 дней назад

      @CuriousAboutAdventure my homebase is in the north area of Kansas City, Missouri. I have camping lots in both Kansas and central Missouri as well. When you get over here, you will have to go to a van gathering. The USA is so big it would take years just to visit the lower 48 states.

  • @tikitiki7610
    @tikitiki7610 13 дней назад

    luv the little dog!!!

  • @thomassvec3771
    @thomassvec3771 5 дней назад

    Nicely done...❤

  • @DonnaStevens-uo9vp
    @DonnaStevens-uo9vp 13 дней назад

    ❤ your Chihuahua!

  • @jenniewilliams9556
    @jenniewilliams9556 11 дней назад

    A very nice tour. Wish I was you.

  • @scots.girl.adventures
    @scots.girl.adventures 14 дней назад

    Oh wow absolutely love your quirky little van just came across your channel absolutely brilliant 🤩 ❤

  • @frankie6849
    @frankie6849 16 дней назад

    Very nice setup cozy looking too

  • @derrywalton3479
    @derrywalton3479 16 дней назад

    good video - enjoyable and happy camping

  • @steve_and_lolas_hikes
    @steve_and_lolas_hikes 3 дня назад

    Just found your channel....love the tour. When you decide to upgrade to lithium (which is a game changer I promise)....have a look at Fogstar ones. Great company and very competitive on prices. My 305Ah one was £499 which was a great price. You'll also need a smartshunt so you can monitor battery levels if you don't go for a Bluetooth battery 👍🏻

    • @CuriousAboutAdventure
      @CuriousAboutAdventure  2 дня назад +1

      Thank you for the tip. I think the batteries are a priority now. it’s fine while in sunny Spain but they’re not going to hold up for more than a day without full sunshine charging via the solar.

    • @steve_and_lolas_hikes
      @steve_and_lolas_hikes 2 дня назад

      @CuriousAboutAdventure I have a stupid 230v fridge in my new van (it was already in) and it ran the lead acid battery down in around 16 hours the first time I went away (they're designed for hook up or engine power). So this weekend I did a test with the new lithium one. I turned off the solar and put the fridge on high. In 48 hours it only used 20% of the battery......that's the difference with lithium 👍🏻👍🏻😎

  • @Scud_and_thesTig
    @Scud_and_thesTig 14 дней назад

    You’ve done a cracking job. Good luck; and maybe see you around on all of our travels 👌💙❤️

  • @kimwong7986
    @kimwong7986 16 дней назад

    Brilliant! You are very inspirational, keep going, all the best!

  • @g-man8980
    @g-man8980 7 дней назад

    Put a camera on the back of your van for backing up. I'm sure there are plenty of videos showing the best way to install it.

  • @joline2730
    @joline2730 17 дней назад

    At last ‼️ The Van Tour is here ... 👌 and it's great to see everything, all very well explained too. Don't worry about the mess, everyone has "stuff" and honestly yours was quite tidy and well organized 👍👍💯
    I have just bought some foam to go on my newly made cupboard from a company called GBFoamDirect. They were extremely competitively priced compared to a lot of others charging about £120 more ... got it for £62 which included £10 delivery. They are in High Wycombe (yes, I'm in the UK 🇬🇧). Proper mattresses will obviously cost much more, but do shop around ... as prices vary considerably.
    Hope you manage to get all the other little upgrades done once you return to the UK. Stay Safe ❤

  • @dawnlauwrens3983
    @dawnlauwrens3983 12 дней назад

    I love you van ❤

  • @ASBlondontravel
    @ASBlondontravel 15 дней назад

    amazing setup well done 👍

  • @roamer1588
    @roamer1588 4 дня назад

    Hi
    New subscriber...
    I drove lorries for a couple of years and was told ,when reversing..if in doubt..
    GOAL...
    Get
    Out
    And
    Look
    👍👍

  • @nigelmulvee994
    @nigelmulvee994 16 дней назад

    You could always use some cloth or light weight wood to make a cover into cab area to hang down behind your night curtain so no light shines into cab from curtain hook holes, may be fix up with clips or velcro, But nicely fitted out camper,

  • @iama8537
    @iama8537 10 дней назад +8

    A shower, a bathroom! Fantastic. I cannot understand life without.

    • @CuriousAboutAdventure
      @CuriousAboutAdventure  9 дней назад +2

      I agree. Everyone has their ‘must haves’ and for me, it was a bathroom.

  • @leerod
    @leerod 6 дней назад

    ❤😊nice van.

  • @popspops3795
    @popspops3795 16 дней назад +1

    Hi. You did a great job introducing your van!
    Thank you for the great presentation. I'm inspired to get a campervan.
    I have a question about your van. Do you have a fire and carbon dioxide alarm in your van?
    Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay happy! Everything else is manageable!
    Pops

    • @CuriousAboutAdventure
      @CuriousAboutAdventure  16 дней назад +2

      Thank you.
      Yes, I have put a carbon monoxide alarm in. I would recommend it for any van or boat.

    • @popspops3795
      @popspops3795 16 дней назад

      @CuriousAboutAdventure my apologies for the "dioxide" error. I type on my cellphone, and the keyboard is set up for multiple languages, but many times, it changes the word depending on the proximity of the word and one of the languages. In this case, it changes from monoxide to dioxide, and since the screen is small, I only see it after the fact, if at all. You would be shocked to see the words that it changes to and how funny they are. 😅🤣😂
      Thank you for being a good sport! You are alright, young lady!
      Pops

  • @campingbikertravels1769
    @campingbikertravels1769 15 дней назад

    👍🏻 another great video …. 😊

  • @Pau_Pau33
    @Pau_Pau33 14 дней назад

    hello i just found your channel, and I love it! I already subscribed😃😃😃

  • @VannyingAround
    @VannyingAround 8 дней назад

    Lovely video.. Would have liked to have seen your solar panels as I'm looking to get some installed in my van.

    • @CuriousAboutAdventure
      @CuriousAboutAdventure  6 дней назад

      I have got 2x 100w panels from Renolgy, I purcased them from their ebay store. There should be a link in the description if you want to have a look.

    • @VannyingAround
      @VannyingAround 6 дней назад

      @CuriousAboutAdventure thanks mate

  • @Yvonneb_
    @Yvonneb_ 15 дней назад

    Love your van/home. Xx

  • @bloodynorahvan2203
    @bloodynorahvan2203 16 дней назад

    It IS a Sprinter!!!!! 🥳🥳🥳

  • @elisabethforsberg9027
    @elisabethforsberg9027 12 дней назад

    In sweden every water is drinkeble,it is kontrolled by the state😊

  • @jaqgriff9239
    @jaqgriff9239 13 дней назад

    Great video. Love your van. May I ask where you got the swing leg for your table,please? Thanks.

  • @livnsji
    @livnsji 14 дней назад

    Great video, thank you. Would installing a back up camera be an option for you? I’ve seen them where a rear view mirror serves as the monitor screen for the driver.

  • @Kaitlyn45
    @Kaitlyn45 14 дней назад

    Love the water filter system….just wondered if you have to buy cartridge’s or something similar for it?

    • @CuriousAboutAdventure
      @CuriousAboutAdventure  14 дней назад +1

      Yes, 2 filter cartridges come with it initally and you can buy additional ones. They claim to filter well over 2000 litres (I think it was 2400 or something) before they need changing.

  • @Tessienz
    @Tessienz 14 дней назад

    Your van is charming. I was interested in how you put in your compost toilet. What kind did you have before?
    I have a Sprinter, later model than yours, with a Thetford toilet which takes up a lot of space and barely enough room to take a shower. and was wondering about😮 changing to a compost. Impressed at reviews of the Boxio.

    • @CuriousAboutAdventure
      @CuriousAboutAdventure  14 дней назад

      I was unsure about having a composting toilet, but I knew I wanted an alternative to the horrible leaky chemical toilet that was in there. I’m so glad I made the switch. That and the water filter are the best thngs I’ve done to the van.
      My composting toilet is a DIY job. I purchased the separator from ebay, I use a bucket (always lined with a bin bag) for the solids and a 5 litre container, also from ebay, for the liquids.

  • @ut561
    @ut561 16 дней назад

    The puppy :)

  • @adventureswiththepolleys
    @adventureswiththepolleys 16 дней назад

    Congrats on the 1k 👏🏼

  • @RileyCulross
    @RileyCulross 6 дней назад

    Weldon ❤🎉🎉

  • @GoodenuffCollective
    @GoodenuffCollective 16 дней назад

    I love your van.
    Can I please ask where you got those front seat covers. They look strong enough to repel Rockets dog hair.
    Thankyou for yet another awesome video.
    🙏🇦🇺🙏

    • @CuriousAboutAdventure
      @CuriousAboutAdventure  16 дней назад +1

      They came with the van. I kept them on becuase the seats are threadbare underneath.

  • @thetravelingkittens1393
    @thetravelingkittens1393 14 дней назад

    That’s a good price !! Would be way more wheee I live

  • @Jesse-bu2uy
    @Jesse-bu2uy 8 дней назад

    If you ever come down our way [Norfolk] i would be happy to help you with your Van. i can shop fit as also panel beating, spraying, window/Light tinting ect ect We have a huge private Docking area that's very private, excellent security, and really nice people and dog friendly!