Beginner Van Life Tips to Make Your Camper Van Experience More Enjoyable if Wild Camping

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  • @Wanderingwalter
    @Wanderingwalter 3 месяца назад

    I’ve stopped in many wild camping places and never had any issues ! Main thing is to leave no trace and check that there are no parking restrictions . Respect the area and respect the locals and you’ll have no issues

  • @janettweedy2193
    @janettweedy2193 Год назад +1

    Great advice. As only a wannabe campervan owner what scares me most is not security from van being stolen but van being attacked, or I have i watched too many scary RUclipss?

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  Год назад

      Thank you. I think there are a few points here. If your staying on a proper campsite, which the majority of people do, it’s very unlikely to happen.
      If you are staying in the “wild” you are potentially at a greater risk, hence being careful where you park and how you are setup.

  • @denislatouche7855
    @denislatouche7855 2 года назад +1

    Just bought a T6.1 been to Brighton & London for overnight stays both on campsites, but looking forward to my first long trip to Cornwall.

  • @davidtaylor1492
    @davidtaylor1492 2 года назад +1

    Great video. This book looks perfect for when I eventually take delivery of my van. It's now been 16 months since I placed my order with vw. I'd be happy to travel anywhere once I'm a man with a van.

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад

      Wow, that’s a long wait. However I’m sure it will be worth it 👍

  • @marksmith8663
    @marksmith8663 Год назад +1

    I live in rural area , it’s not camping vans causing any problems they usually park up and use the pub inc canal boaters . It’s was mostly car day trippers leaving bbq and crap everywhere and drive off .
    I’m not a camper type but can see the appeal my wife pushing to get a van tho .

  • @tomdodd4931
    @tomdodd4931 2 года назад +2

    Great video as always, we’ve just bought our first van and the first place we’d love to go and stay is the Scottish highlands 😊

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад

      Thank you. Really want to go to the highlands again, although it’s a long way from down here 👍

    • @tomdodd4931
      @tomdodd4931 2 года назад

      😂 I can imagine looks beautiful but is literally the other side of the country for you

  • @mikethomas6702
    @mikethomas6702 2 года назад +2

    What a great book ! My first stop would be Northumberland to visit the fantastic beaches.

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад

      It certainly is. Never forget my trip to Kielder forrest in 1995 when McRae won the WRC

  • @garethsmith5726
    @garethsmith5726 2 года назад +1

    Great Vid, very sensible advice. Its surprising how many people think they wont get moved on. Be kind and courteous always. My first stop would be somewhere in Kent, stopping at my mums on the way past. I have had my van a couple of years now got during lockdown and never been able to go down to see her in it. Its currently in the garage for new clutch which is not an easy job on a DSG and very expensive. Keep up the great vids.

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад

      It’s not just the concern of police moving people on, it’s angry locals giving you no choice but to move on. Oh dear, that’s not good news, however when something like that happens, I think ah well, I know that won’t break again 😀

  • @joule5839
    @joule5839 2 года назад +1

    I didn't realise the Rep of Ireland was part of the UK - thank you

  • @paulkeppelphotography
    @paulkeppelphotography 2 года назад +1

    Great video, I actually litter pic whenever I wild camp to help leave no trace. I would choose somewhere near Snowdonia, as I'd love to take my 3 & 5 year old to see the low flying planes at 'mach loop'

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад

      Thank you. What a great thing to do. Must go to Snowdonia myself one day

  • @paulcastle9599
    @paulcastle9599 2 года назад +1

    Informative as usual, first stop would be the lovely New Forest.

  • @chriscarey1879
    @chriscarey1879 2 года назад +1

    Very informative, thank you. I'd be off to my happy place which is 40 minutes away at the Gower peninsula South Wales.

  • @campervanandradio
    @campervanandradio 2 года назад +1

    Good sound advice. I would stop in Longnor in the Staffordshire Peak District for my first stop.

  • @Narlaprince
    @Narlaprince 2 года назад +1

    Hi I'm new to camper life due to having autistic non verbal twin girls we would love to go to the peak district's for are first trip our camper is almost ready. We feel this life could benefit them as the love the car drives. Thanks for the great tips look forward to more

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад +1

      Camper life will be great for your girls I’m sure. The travelling experience, visiting lots of wonderful places like the Peak District will be great

    • @Narlaprince
      @Narlaprince 2 года назад

      @@StaycationLifestyle I’m certainly hoping so. Because we’re certainly looking forward to it. Thanks again

  • @ricardguerin841
    @ricardguerin841 Год назад +1

    just got a vw t5 06 reg and retired life's looking good

  • @benreese2829
    @benreese2829 2 года назад +1

    Don’t park & drink or you’ll find yourself in the clink!!
    My next exploration will be Anglesey, all the beauty of Wales wrapped up into a neat little bundle. 😊

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад +1

      😀 Can’t argue with your choice. Remember going there a few times when I was much much younger

  • @wanderingwakefords6850
    @wanderingwakefords6850 2 года назад +1

    Grear video. The place we usually go at the moment is Ourgate.

  • @TheMase60
    @TheMase60 2 года назад +1

    Just found you on You Tube and really enjoy your channel. I'm about to buy my new van to start Van life with the wife.Next year going to be a big for us mortgage paid and hopefully a new Camper van .I live in Hampshire near to Southampton and Couldn't find a copy of Brit stops on Amazon so if you got a spare copy yes please saves a trip to Waterstones 🙂.First trips will probably be Swanage and Weymouth for the first weekends then a week around Exmoor probably the big trip will be Scotland or Ireland in August next year.

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад

      Thank you. Van life is amazing, so much freedom and so much to explore. I believe you can only buy the book from the website, but you are in the draw 🤞 Sounds like you already have some great trips planned, plus you have the New Forrest on your doorstep 😀

    • @TheMase60
      @TheMase60 2 года назад

      @@StaycationLifestyle We camped under canvas for years so van life will be easy compared.🙂

  • @Rich-fr9xn
    @Rich-fr9xn 2 года назад

    Cracking video as always.My first stop would definitely be Devon and Cornwall because I absolutely love the place.Keep the videos coming please.👍🏻

  • @jpaja2476
    @jpaja2476 2 года назад +1

    Great tips. Got my first ever VW van last week. I’d like to go somewhere around north wales. Have always wanted to photograph the lonely tree

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад +1

      Thank you. Enjoy, hope you have deep pockets, as a van is never finished. There is always something else to buy

    • @jpaja2476
      @jpaja2476 2 года назад

      Yeah learning that very quickly 😂

  • @clfehr08
    @clfehr08 2 года назад +3

    Currently planning a trip to a wedding in Wales. Hoping to stay in the van near the venue but need a safe stop! Great timing for this giveaway. 😊

  • @VioletFlorence
    @VioletFlorence 2 года назад +2

    Lots of good advice. Collecting our first van early November. Book looks brilliant, we would more than likely head somewhere in North Wales for our first few stop overs 😊

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад

      Fantastic, Van life is amazing. I wish you all the best 👍

  • @johnShootingbiker
    @johnShootingbiker 2 года назад +1

    Great video as I’m getting my first campervan next month. Would like to go to The New Forest for our first ever trip away

  • @richardmalins4368
    @richardmalins4368 2 года назад +1

    Great vide lots of useful info, thanks👍🏼. I would go and stay outside Aberdeen near my friends who I haven’t seen for years.

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад +1

      Thank you. There are several places in Aberdeenshire, Infact 3 pages of them. With a great mix of types of places to stay

  • @pauloneill4313
    @pauloneill4313 2 года назад +1

    Loved this video. Never heard of the book but sounds so useful and exactly what we need. My first stops could be anywhere around Cardigan Bay in Wales.

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад

      Thank you. It’s really useful and good to have the landowners permission, rather than worrying about being moved on or high site fees.

  • @MayoAdvantures
    @MayoAdvantures 2 года назад +1

    First stop would be back to Newquay! Might try to get down for little New Years stop over 🤙🏼

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад

      North Coast of Cornwall is fantastic. Great place for New Year too 👍

  • @danieldryden4246
    @danieldryden4246 5 месяцев назад

    If I won the Brit Stops book, my first destination would be Pembrokeshire coast. I’ve always wanted to go there but never got around to it.

  • @MattSaundersreferee
    @MattSaundersreferee 2 года назад +1

    Some great tips here and thanks for the book idea, I saw the app too. Just put down deposit on a new T6.1 campervan which is due in November/December. Our first destination given the time of year is going to be relatively local Ivinghoe Beacon with georgeous views over the Chilterns and surrounding area.

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад

      I really like the 6.1 and will almost certainly be my next van. Good luck with it

    • @stevenspencer3532
      @stevenspencer3532 2 года назад

      First stop would be around Loch Lomond, beautiful area.

  • @zenithpe
    @zenithpe 2 года назад +1

    Great vid, only stumbled across your account week or so back. Great advice and on the tyres too. I would aim for the Maidstone area as my first trip using the book :-) Thanks again and look forward to your future posts

  • @kevinmaw3765
    @kevinmaw3765 2 года назад +1

    Great video, first stop York city centre

  • @johnparrott8683
    @johnparrott8683 Год назад +2

    Great content 😊. I’m really on the fence about buying a t6.1 new van, the fact it’s diesel and I live in central London even in my commercial van which is a euro 6 . 17 plate is much more expensive to park than a petrol van 😮

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  Год назад

      Thank you. I know how you feel. Is it worth waiting to see what the new generation of Transporter will be? Possible petrol hybrid option which could be appealing

  • @philarmstrong5651
    @philarmstrong5651 2 года назад +1

    Great video. Thanks for posting. I would like to go round the north west of scotland for my first trip

  • @emmz_explorin6125
    @emmz_explorin6125 2 года назад +1

    Great video, thank you 😊
    My first stop would be near the miners track up snowdon. I've done 2 of them, want to get all of them done at some point lol

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад +1

      Thank you. Never done Snowdon, definitely one for the future 😀

  • @cubsthedubster4589
    @cubsthedubster4589 2 года назад

    Great video, very important tips. Brit stops looks good too! Would love to see locations in the south west, Devon and Cornwall areas.

  • @ben1598
    @ben1598 2 года назад +1

    Would love to visit around the new forest area. Great help and advice as always.

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад

      Love the New Forrest. Will be going there myself again soon 👍

  • @dog11222
    @dog11222 Год назад +1

    Got a T5, love the south west coast being a Somerset boy, but would love to check out the north..

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  Год назад

      There are some amazing places up North and Wales and Scotland end the East 🤣 We are lucky as within a relatively short distance we have some beautiful places

  • @michaelburns9199
    @michaelburns9199 Год назад +1

    Great vlog again pal very informative i keep on saying i will get a book .northumberland supposed to be lovely

  • @mattmoorhouse824
    @mattmoorhouse824 2 года назад +1

    Britstops looks great, first trip for our family would be all around Wales I think. Cheers for the video 🙂

  • @doray8961
    @doray8961 2 года назад +1

    Great video, will use the book for a trip to the Scottish Highlands if picked 🤞🍻

  • @callumcolquhoun5935
    @callumcolquhoun5935 2 года назад +1

    Hello, great videos, really informative, Pembrokeshire!

  • @chrismartin4919
    @chrismartin4919 Год назад +1

    Another great video, Yorkshire Dales for me ;)

  • @colinmumford3318
    @colinmumford3318 2 года назад +1

    Grid vid with good tips will really have to look at this book 😁😁😁😁

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад

      Cheers. As far as owning a van is concerned, it’s cheap 🤣 And great value

  • @chriskinne4940
    @chriskinne4940 2 года назад

    Great video just started following you. I would head straight to wales

  • @kevfoster2846
    @kevfoster2846 2 года назад +1

    would love to go to Scotland and do the NC 500
    the book would be a great asset.

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад

      This book can take you to many places you wouldn’t have thought of 👍

  • @dave633
    @dave633 Год назад

    Very interesting info... though now rethinking my plans for the NC500... don't want to be beaned!

  • @adeodata6364
    @adeodata6364 9 месяцев назад

    Conclusion : get a van, but pretty much don't do anything with it or around it when you stop driving ... Just enjoy driving 😂 Just kidding but it does seem like that sometimes.
    Thanks for the good advice. I wish people were naturally respectful and sensible, so you didn't have to give some of it. I don't have a campervan yet & it really sometimes makes me wonder if I really want to spend my time worrying about all of this and getting angry at people who don't respect basic savoir vivre.
    New sub here 👍🌹

  • @gaffgaff2905
    @gaffgaff2905 2 года назад +1

    Great tips ,I would start fairly local Shropshire maybe

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад

      Why not, some lovely countryside and which ever direction you go in, you will find somewhere else good to explore

  • @garyowen6871
    @garyowen6871 2 года назад +1

    Would love to explore the New forest area to appreciate the autumn colours

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад

      Great idea. Love the New Forest but only ever been in Summer 😀

  • @davestechandtrek
    @davestechandtrek 6 месяцев назад +1

    Good advice, Thank you

  • @motiv8154
    @motiv8154 2 года назад +1

    I'm glad I subbed to you fella!
    Great info all the time 🤘🏽
    Oh I plan to hit the NC500 when I come back over to the UK 😊

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад +1

      😀 Good start, then you could move onto the rest of the UK 😂

    • @motiv8154
      @motiv8154 2 года назад +1

      @@StaycationLifestyle 😅
      Well I will be sta-in from the saffff innit, for some chav spotting.
      Then pass frewww London n all dat 🤣
      But yes I do plan on visiting a lot of my old BuDis from Uni days who are scattered all over the country.
      Its been over 5years I haven't been back to my London home.
      I kinda miss it even though its gone from bad to worse 😬

  • @kathyframmingham2107
    @kathyframmingham2107 5 месяцев назад

    Very useful video thanks

  • @PrzemyslawBonikowski
    @PrzemyslawBonikowski 10 месяцев назад

    My first stop will be somewhere around Wales

  • @nannyonherhorse7448
    @nannyonherhorse7448 11 месяцев назад

    Sharon - I would love to travel to Shetland isle and help with the pony that need looking after for a week or two . Animal carer ❤

  • @calibrejetwashing5014
    @calibrejetwashing5014 2 года назад +1

    Would love to stay anywhere by the sea and most seasides are always a pain to find good parking so would like to see if there where any good places to stay by the sea. Thanks. New subscriber

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад

      Sea views are my favourite. Not in the book, but a paid campsite in Polzeath, Tristram Camping is lovely

  • @MrBasky43
    @MrBasky43 2 года назад +1

    Devon and park next to you 😂🤣 The book looks interesting 👌

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад +1

      🤣 I’m often found over the bridge in Cornwall also 😂 The book certainly is. It’s the variety of places to stay I like. I was reading it earlier and came across and adventure centre with archery and other activities, but as it’s in Scotland, it’s not exactly a weekend trip

  • @martinsavage775
    @martinsavage775 2 года назад +1

    I would visit Perranporth!

  • @chrisbooth1012
    @chrisbooth1012 2 года назад +1

    Really usefull video I would love to see what stops would be on the south devon coast that would be my first destination to head to

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад +1

      Thank you. South Devon coast is lovely, that’s a good choice.

  • @jamessteedman7261
    @jamessteedman7261 2 года назад +1

    Anywhere along the coast as I live in the Midlands, however also would be interested in spots up in the Peak District with it being our local national park 🏞 😀

  • @davidpage6712
    @davidpage6712 2 года назад +1

    Great video.I'd like to do the NC500.🤙

  • @bardot777
    @bardot777 2 года назад

    Brit Stops. Would use for a trip to west coast of wales. Just found your channel and had hit the subscribe before saw the giveaway. Great vids keep them coming please

  • @allanb52
    @allanb52 Год назад +4

    Two more:- 1. Park in a way you can easily drive away, maybe reverse in or turn around, ready to go. 2. Leave the place even cleaner than you found it, if someone else has left litter, you may get the blame, so take it with you.

  • @NSteele76
    @NSteele76 2 года назад +1

    Defo want to explore Wales next

  • @johnhill2446
    @johnhill2446 2 года назад +1

    Hi , can you send me link or tell me where I can find ‘Brit Stops’ book please ? Thanks

  • @simonmiddleton4977
    @simonmiddleton4977 Год назад +1

    Interesting video, I’d visit Totnes

  • @nathanielkenrick3777
    @nathanielkenrick3777 2 года назад +1

    I would head into wales

  • @steadiknight_
    @steadiknight_ 2 года назад

    Cornwall!!!!! ❤

  • @leedavis2147
    @leedavis2147 9 месяцев назад +1

    Ive seen the britstop website and app etc but where do i get the book ? Does it come with a paid membership ?
    Thanks

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  9 месяцев назад

      They stopped publishing the book from this year. It’s now on the app only.
      The problem with the book was that it became outdated very quickly.
      The book was nice to have though, but like maps, it’s gone with the times

    • @leedavis2147
      @leedavis2147 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@StaycationLifestyle cheers mate seems a shame

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  9 месяцев назад

      It is. Would be interesting to see how sales have gone this year. They may have got their demographic wrong. I expect most users aren’t 20 year old kids who have never read a map book.

    • @leedavis2147
      @leedavis2147 9 месяцев назад

      Aye paper doesn't need 4g

  • @CrampavanAdventures
    @CrampavanAdventures Год назад

    Regarding the moving on and drinking alcahol. Thats a very grey area and if the police officer can see you had no intention to drive the vehicle. You'd be done for Drunk in charge. Not Drunk Drive.

  • @petercollins1104
    @petercollins1104 2 года назад +1

    Can't tell you exactly where my first stop would be , haven't got the book yet , but north west Wales possibly the llyn peninsula or Anglesey , ps you would have thought campers are switched on to these doe's and don't

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад

      Good choices. Yes I would hope most are aware, hopefully. If not, they do now 😀

  • @jocockerton6726
    @jocockerton6726 2 года назад +1

    Great video… anywhere in North Yorkshire 😊

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад +1

      How about a little further up to see High Force Waterfall 😃

    • @jocockerton6726
      @jocockerton6726 2 года назад +1

      @@StaycationLifestyle do visit that area but never been there, I will add it to my list 🙂

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад +1

      I haven’t been for over 30 years, but I will go back one day 🤞

  • @lordofthecake
    @lordofthecake 6 месяцев назад

    Is there a european equivalent of that book? Or country by country?

  • @wailingshin7645
    @wailingshin7645 2 года назад +1

    @staycation lifestyle I have liked and subscribed. I would explore Ireland for sure 🚐🙏🙏🙏🚐

  • @wimseffelaar8950
    @wimseffelaar8950 Год назад

    Also if you are travelling with dog, keep them attached!
    Litterpick 50m around your van!

  • @1980JRM1980
    @1980JRM1980 2 года назад

    South Wales to visit my son 👍🏻

  • @betpernissen9463
    @betpernissen9463 8 месяцев назад

    I would like to go to Wales. 😄

  • @charlieholt4972
    @charlieholt4972 Год назад +1

    Would have to be rural Scotland

  • @davidbarber9892
    @davidbarber9892 2 года назад

    The van parked on double yellows might have been a blue badge holder and disabled and maybe just needed to rest. I’m a blue badge owner myself and have had comments from public because I’m in a camper and on double yellows. Was in Whitby a few weeks back and a couple went out of their way to walk over to say something to me, I wasn’t camping just had my side door open looking at the view with my 2 Jack Russell and was day time. I heard them talking as they came over saying how disgusting it was me being parked there then they looked at the front window and must have seen the badge, as they scuttled away disappointed they couldn’t virtue signal at me I heard them chuntering “well maybe he can park there, but you just wouldn’t though would you”. Some people are just that way out over anything and want to have the moral high ground over you.

  • @kathleenmaye204
    @kathleenmaye204 3 месяца назад +1

    I would like to go to Ireland

  • @majewskimusic
    @majewskimusic Год назад

    Thanks, ;-)

  • @tankdavies6869
    @tankdavies6869 2 года назад +1

    I would head to cardigan bay in wales so my mrs could hopefully see the dolphins

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад +1

      Ooh, that’s a good reason to visit. As I start to Google… dolphins Cardigan Bay 😀

  • @ghosthunter679
    @ghosthunter679 Год назад +1

    So basically...don't wild camp .hide in your van if you do ..I agree with most of your points but didn't buy a camper to just sit inside not set up outside..get there late leave early.i go enjoy the countryside leave no mess and do the same again. If local don't like it .jog on .I ain't making noise or mess just enjoying life

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  Год назад

      Sounds like you are the type of person the locals will get on with well. Unfortunately others don’t act the same. Using items outside is absolutely fine. It’s just setting up outdoor camp and leaving it all out, if your not actually meant to be where your parked. Absolutely you want to enjoy the outdoors 👍

    • @ghosthunter679
      @ghosthunter679 Год назад

      @Staycation Lifestyle agree I don't set everything up when not on sites .but we can't be afraid to pull up and enjoy the countryside without worrying about every car or person that passes .that would take the fun out of the point of been mobile in the first place .I get the fact that we need to be as unseen as possible but some bloke cutting through a bush to tell me to cook my bacon 🥓 inside not outside..well🤷

  • @christinamacintyre9972
    @christinamacintyre9972 2 года назад +1

    Falkirk

  • @paulsayles4929
    @paulsayles4929 Год назад +1

    😎👍

  • @StephenHartleyBrundrett
    @StephenHartleyBrundrett 2 года назад

    & Stop scraping the nr side rear arch on posts

  • @trevorphillips7793
    @trevorphillips7793 2 года назад +1

    Deven

  • @blacktiger955i
    @blacktiger955i 4 месяца назад

    All good advice and most are common sense but as we know there are so many idiots out there with no consideration for the environtment or other people.

  • @Deepthought-42
    @Deepthought-42 3 месяца назад

    And No 11 If you have a dog, pick up its poo in a poo bag AND take the bag home. Don’t leave it hanging on fences or trees fo others to tidy up as happens with some people who wild camp near me.😡

  • @MichaelButterworth-b4h
    @MichaelButterworth-b4h Год назад

    You dont wanna be doin this.. 😂

  • @Josh-lm3my
    @Josh-lm3my 2 года назад +1

    Seen Brit Stops in Cornwall last week I was wondering how it worked! Would be Norfolk for us 😁🚐!

    • @StaycationLifestyle
      @StaycationLifestyle  2 года назад +1

      I went to Norfolk as a child, nice place. Long way from me now 🤣