This is a beautiful caravan, it's so homely and tasteful, love all the little touches. It's a very good design storage wise too, so many useful and well thought out spaces. Totally agree about the harsh white lighting, your lamps are such a great idea.
We went and picked up our new Caravan yesterday, we are reborn caravaners as this is our first caravan in over 10yrs. I have been watching your Vidoes and getting so many ideas and tips. Thanks and keep the videos coming.
Morning Martin and thanks very much for your kind words. You must be excited to be back Caravanning after 10 years! What van did you get and have you booked any trips yet? Thanks again, Helen & Dave 👍
@@HelenandDave we got a swift alpine 2. It’s 2 yrs old. Since having it home we have noticed a few minor issues, which you would expect. As an engineer I have very high standards 😂, so I’m going to sort them myself, then take it back for the repairs. We have been camping for the last few years, whilst saving to buy the caravan. We went to the NEC this year, with the plan to buy a caravan, but the ones we were looking at, didn’t look as good as they did online. But we liked the swift 2 birth caravan. It wasn’t on our list and just out of our budget, so we walked away from the NEC with no caravan and decided to hold out another year and save some more. Then my farther in-law found this one online, that night, well within budget and had everything on our must have list. As it was well below our budget, the savings have started already for its replacement in a few years time.
@@mlevinlevington that’s brilliant Martin! We bought our caravan privately and saved ourselves a small fortune plus it was full of everything we needed including a £1k awning. Had that van gone to a dealer, it would have been stripped bare and £3k put on the price. Hope you have lots of fun 👍 Helen & Dave
Aww. the wee doggie is still with you, thanks for the tour, yes minimal stuff with us, we still have things in Desmond that we are keeping just in case that haven't been used in a few years, but they will stay there, just in case lol. Enjoy your trip, wherever you ended up. Intrigued now, hopefully we can all meet up again in Grantown... bring your woollen jumpers, you will need them, the weather is changing and not for the better. Take care both xx
Hi Lindsay, we love our little Scottie dog, it reminds us of our wonderful stay at Grantown and of course meeting up with you guys on that lovely afternoon by the Spey.Yes, we're going to be heading back in deepest winter, so we will need our hot water bottles and winter woolies. Watch this space for further announcements on that one!. Take care both, Helen & Dave
We are new to caravan life. Just moving up from years of tents. Our 18 year old caravan is getting delivered today. Great tips about baskets to stop things moving
Hi there Helen, fantastic!! We never did camping, our son with his wife and family are just back from their first ever camping trip. They had a good time but reckon they were cold at night and too hot during the day so they have a few adjustments to make! We hope you have more wonderful times in your caravan, we love it. ATB, Helen & Dave 👍
Beautiful home from home. You very generously showed me around at the Poshcats rally in May. I need to up my game! Good idea with the non slip shower mat stuff - I have a piece left over, think I will put it on the hob👍🏽. Happy travels, regards Ruth.
Hello Ruth, hope you're well, it was lovely meeting you down in Suffolk at The Poshcats Rally, we really enjoyed it.Thank you so much for watching and your lovely comment and we hope to catch you again soon. Take care, Helen & Dave
Thank you for the great content Dave and Helen! I love seeing what others do with their caravan interiors, your caravan looks very homely and a relaxing space to enjoy. I feel inspired with your table lamps, soft lighting is so overlooked in caravan design! Thanks both to your commitment to producing great content!
Thanks guys, that’s a lovely comment and really appreciated. Do agree with you ref: soft lighting it’s great how everyone makes their own mark on their vans. Thanks again, Helen and Dave 👍
Hi Dave & Helen, love your video, we have now sold our motorhome as we are moving on to other adventures, we would like to wish you both all the best for the future, Perrin & Marilyn
Hi Perrin & Marilyn, you guys are too kind thank you. Intrigued now! Caravan? Camper? Tent? Whatever you’re doing we both wish you well and thank you for watching and supporting. Hope you will keep popping by. Best wishes, Helen & Dave ❤️
Hi Sue, yes we did go searching at one point but making a few minor upgrades to our van has made all the difference and saved us a lot of money!! Hope you’re well and thanks for watching. ATB, Helen & Dave 👍
Nicely done Helen 👍. We must say your caravan does look welcoming and homely with all your personal touches. Ours is very plain in comparison but it’s still our happy place 😀and we too are organised, storage baskets etc. Looking forward to your next jaunt… Best regards to you both, Rob & Gail
Happy place sums it all up Rob & Gail. It’s strange how we long to be away from home in a small trailer isn’t it. We love it! Best wishes to you both and enjoy the rest of your weekend 👍
This is really interesting with some good tips guys. Love the touch lamps, and the work top surface rubber stabiliser But particularly loved the bubble mirrors. Makes everything looks so much more spacious! Great stuff. We will add these to our list. 👍👍👍 Have a great weekend Helen and Dave.
Dave, Helen, new to your blogs, but find them very entertaining and useful. I’ve tried the Silky and the Window Polish, both very good. Looking forward to your next adventure, keep them coming. Kind Regards.
Hi there Mike, thank you very much indeed, that’s great feedback and we’re really pleased you find the vids useful. Thanks for watching, cheers, Dave & Helen 👍
Hi Martin, agreed, baskets are our saviour 😂. You’ve picked a brilliant week to go to Laburnum ☀️. Lovely views and ideally located for walks into West Runton. Hope you have a great time. Cheers, Dave & Helen 👍
Definitely taking the big table out, we did in our old van, don’t know why we haven’t in this one. I need more baskets 😂 I bought a microfibre dish draining cloth as recommended by The Roaming Radfords, it’s brilliant so lightweight, dries really quickly and takes no space. thanks as always folks. So useful.
You're the 2nd person that's recommended the microfibre draining cloth so I think we need to look at that option too. Big table was in for ages before we asked ourselves, why? Gone, never to return lol. Thanks for watching and ATB, Helen & Dave
Very neat and tidy! we have taken a few top tips from your last video and putting some tips into motion as we speak in Cornwall. Also we would love a sticker 😉👍 thank you for the videos 😁
Hi John, many thanks indeed, glad you like the vids, much appreciated. If you email your address to us at caravantastic@hotmail.com we will get a sticker in the post to you 👍 ATB Dave & Helen 👍
Lovely video, thank you for showing us around! So pretty and homely 😊 we’ve just bought our first, new-to-us caravan and I’ve yet to clean and decorate. Love the tips and tricks and I’m definitely getting those jar lights. Stay safe and travel well xx
Hello again Beth. We do find we are almost always buying stuff for the van but Helen does a great job of making it very cozy. It's our little home from home and we get out as much as we can. ATB, Helen & Dave
Hi there Virginia, thanks very much. Helen likes to keep the place looking good and my job is to take care of everything outside, which is obviously much harder and takes a lot longer ha ha. Thinking of you, Helen & Dave
Hello Hayley & Frenchie, that’s so nice of you to say, thank you. We’re glad you’ve found the vids useful and hope you’ll stay part of our little community. We love all comments, thanks Dave & Helen 👍
Hi H&D, very smart indeed, love how you’ve set up the van and must say, great presentation from you Helen. Now, we had better go and empty some cupboards!!!!! Steve & Chris
Thanks for showing us around and really interesting to see how you store your bits and bobs inside. Im with Helen, plenty of small boxes to keep things neat 😉.
Brilliant video as usual, you two are so easy to listen to. Love Helens bits and bobs , we have lots of similar bits in our caravan and use the boxes. It has made me realise though that i need to go through each drawer and cupboard and bring loads home 😂 ( our caravan is in storage between trips) I always take too much with us even after 35 years 😂 Do i really need 10 tea towels for a long weekend and 6 bath towels etc 😂😂😂😂 Vicki & Gary x
Hi Vicky & Gary, we know what you mean, always plenty of towels 😂😂 we too are constantly having to declutter though!! Thanks for watching and leaving a lovely comment. Take care, Dave & Helen 👍
Love the idea of the baskets I will be going out this week to get some in regards of covering up the glass on the cooker my own personal opinion is very bad idea you could end up forgetting glass underneath it
Hi PK, thanks very much for watching and leaving a comment. The baskets do work well, so glad to be of use in that regard. The cover stops the glass from getting scratched and is also very thick and therefore protective of the glass, we've been using it for a few years now and had no issues but we take your point. ATB, Helen & Dave
Love watching you both, and i,ve always liked your van, we have been on a seasonal pitch for 2 years and went to another park last year for a week in summer bit of a faff with all the stuff we have plus an awning 😐 visited Naburn lock for 10 days a few weeks ago on your recommendation 👍think we need to rethink about the amount of things we have if we are going to travel about lol x
Hi Julie, when we were in our van for 5 months solid (between houses) we really did accumulate a lot of stuff and goodness knows what the weight was like!! You're right though because when we started touring again we soon thinned everything out and as is always the case, most of the stuff we had we didn't really use that much so never missed it. Thanks as always, Helen & Dave
Just thought I'd let you both know your videos have encouraged us to stop procrastinating and get on with it. We take delivery of our first Van a week Sunday and have booked our first site close to home for the same day as a safe trial. Upgraded my Car to a suitable SUV so the tow ratio is somewhat better than most people suggest is required! Sorry Pension Pot!😭 I work from home so the idea is to try out working from home and the road, maybe it will work as a transition to retirement may be not - we will soon find out. If you're interested we'll keep you posted. 😀I've learned something from all your vidoes I've seen and many helpful tips in this one. Thanks for inadvertantly giving us the shove we needed!
That's absolutely fantastic! We have no regrets other than we wish we had done it earlier! I too worked from home a lot and used to travel and work quite a bit, so we have a lot in common there. We would be very interested to hear how you get on so keep the comments coming, we can share some of your experiences on the channel if you like. Best wishes, no looking back!! ATB, Dave & Helen :o)
@@HelenandDave I'm game for a laugh! Absolutely no idea how to post footage, but I can try sending you raw footage by email if you like. Perhaps it would give you ideas for a "how to do this properly" series. First example, never occurred to me I'd need a number plate. Doh! Apparently you need documents these days! Oh and the Van doesn't have a Gas bottle, what do I need to get and where from? What type exactly? How much!!!!!!!!
@@gourdarchibald6588 😂😂 I was thinking more via your comments that we could read out from time to time 👍 Everything falls into place very quickly and the more you do it, the easier it all gets… honest 😂👍
Hi Bessie, they make such a difference and are available from our Amazon store www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07LGXV186?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzcarava0c-21&creativeASIN=B07LGXV186&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2Z4I00LXFBTPX&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_d_asin
Watched your video with my wife. Some great ideas. Thank you. The pebble mirrors are a fantastic idea, creating so much more space in the van. Could you tell me what they are made of and do they just stick on. Thoroughly enjoy your videos. Coming from Northumberland you have given us some great places to visit in Norfolk and Suffolk. Keep up the good work. Many thanks.
Hi Tom, many thanks for watching and leaving a comment. The pebble mirrors are plastic/Perspex self adhesive. Been on now for 5 years, never fall off and as far as we can see can be removed without making a mess. Here is a link to our Amazon store where you can buy them. www.amazon.co.uk/shop/caravantastic Cheers, Helen & Dave
A beautiful caravan with some thoughtful use of lighting, lovely personal finishing touches and mementos - got to love a lighthouse, especially in Norfolk 😁.I think most dog owners have a dog cupboard, we certainly do 😂🐾. Safe travels, hope to bump into you again soon H&M. PS I think you need a bigger Ghost Ship cupboard 🤫
Thanks H&M, Helen reckons a small Ghost Ship cupboard is fine because they don't last 2 minutes lol. Thanks for your lovely feedback. ATB, Dave & Helen.
Oh Helen a girl after my own heart. A neat, organised and homely van, it looks gorgeous and you store most of the same things in the same places as me. I like everything in its place too. I have a few select nic naks in our van, but I now feel the need to buy some bunting! 😂
Oh thank you Alison! Great minds think alike and all that. I just find it so much easier when it's organised and it makes my head feel better too :o) Gotta have a bit a bunting though! Thanks very much for watching and leaving a comment. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Brilliant video! Thanks Helen and Dave. So many great ideas. We are gradually getting ours sorted. Ive been taking my camping notebook when we go away so i can jot down any ideas i want to use. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks again for such great content. 🌞
Recommend a game called London Underground I play this with my husband and in laws and it’s a lot of fun when we visit their caravan. Enjoyed seeing what you have in your caravan thank you ❤
Dave you need a cover for the TV my wife made one for our TV , it looks cool and protects for when not in use, if I could figure out how to add picture I would. I will keep looking, great channel Thanks
Hi Paul, thanks very much for watching. Actually you know, we do have a cover for it. Need to dig it out! Thanks for the reminder. Cheers Dave & Helen 👍
Thanks for the shout out. Looking forward t see the video of you both in a bivvy during Winter LOL. Hmmm live simply you say, lol with all those gadgets? Thanks for the tour we are pretty much the same but get rid of things that are not used, very quickly. Van tables are far to heavy and big, ours is in the loft. Take care and stay safe.
Hi David & Lindsay, that wee dog goes everywhere with us :o). Yes, the table was one of the first things to go too. See you in the bleak mid winter! Cheers, Helen & Dave
I bought a Dyson lookalike from Lidl for mini bucks..especially for the trailer…and i keep it with the cleaning materials under the sink….not with my lovely fragrant cherished clothes..in the tall boy.
Hi guys we are new to caravaning and love watching your videos they have been so helpful I’m off to our caravan tomorrow to sort it out and get baskets for it and take stuff out we don’t need how can I get one of your stickers I’d love one on our old girl we have been going to Yarmouth are as we live in Suffolk
Fantastic!! Thanks for watching, we appreciate it. If you send us your address via email to caravantastic@hotmail.com then we will happily send you a sticker. Thanks again. Helen and Dave 👍
Lovely caravan interior....if you do have any of stickers left. I'd gladly take one😊...I'm guessing that you are keeping Yr van now? We went for a look around the haven Caister site a few weeks back...an Yr right the touring field is no more😢😢....stay safe both of you....cheers matt an trace
Hi Matt & Trace, thanks very much, shame the touring site has gone. We will be happy to send you a sticker. Can you email your address to caravantastic@hotmail.com thanks, Helen and Dave
Hi Tracey, thanks very much for your lovely comment. Here is a link to our Amazon Store where you will see the drainer. You pay the same price as everyone else but we get a small commission. Thanks again, Helen & Dave www.amazon.co.uk/shop/caravantastic/list/2Z4I00LXFBTPX?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d
Hi Dave and Helen, Wow, how organised are you, Helen seems to have it nailed very nice. Going back to your should we swap vans vlog, no way it is immaculate and defo seems to have all the space you need.aybe Jo and me need to.look at our cupboards 😂. Looking forward to the next surprise vlog 😊 Paul and Joanne 👍 🙂 It would be lovely to receive a sticker yours would be our first as I don't like asking 🤞
Hi Paul and Joanne, yes, we decided to just add some little upgrades to our current van and keep the money in the bank 😂 Send us your address on email Caravantastic@hotmail.com and will be a pleasure to send you a sticker. ATB Helen and Dave 👍
Great to see how you both load your caravan, we’ve literally picked up our new caravan, well 5 years old but new to us, and are in the process of loading ours. Thanks for the mirrors link to your Amazon store, yes out if stock at the moment but we’ve ordered other shaped ones. Quick question, how did you fix the clock and key holder to the side of your caravan? Great video both, Tris and Nikki
Hi Tristan & Nikki, glad you like the video's, the mirrors are very effective so good luck with those. We use velcro sticky pads to fix things to the caravan wall, no screws or nails etc. You can also try sticky hooks. Hope that helps, thanks again for watching and we wish you many, many happy trips in your caravan. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Great thanks both that’s great and your kind message, we’re excited it getting away lots. Only one final question, what do you use to clean the white sealant around awning rails etc, recall you use something but can’t remember what. Thanks Tris
Great content as ever. Every trip seems to find out the storage cock ups, such as sharp knives in the draw which always seem to be sharp side up. The gas kettle which seemed the right call but now realise electric is more sensible most of the time. The next purchase will be a toaster, to much stress watching the gas grill go from cold to the heat of the sun in milliseconds....any recomendations would be well received. Thanks for all your hard work filming & editing.
Thank you for watching and your lovely feedback Neil. We just got a really cheap toaster from Sainsburys every time we use it in the van it sets the smoke alarm off and Bella goes ballistic 😂😂 So toast is made in the awning more often than not. Cheers, Dave & Helen 👍
Hi Guys, thanks very much for watching. We got them on Amazon but can’t find them on there anymore. Just search touch lamps though and loads of options will come up. Best wishes, Helen & Dave 👍
Thanks we really enjoyed seeing your inside and outside set up looks lovely helens got it perfect . Its a very similar layout inside to our caravan ( our is a swift elegance 880 ) I was wanting to know if you store anything under the bed? We store some very lightweight stuff there not much with it being in the other side of the caravan. kev & margi
Hi Kev & Margi, thanks very much for watching and for your lovely feedback. Yes, we didn’t show under the bed did we!! But we do store the outside tables, teppanyaki and our outside rugs. It’s all pretty lightweight but our spare wheel is under there too. It’s only slightly off centre so again, most of the weight stays towards the centre of the van. Yours is a lovely caravan, love the elegance 👍👍. ATB, Helen & Dave 😊
Hello Dave and Helen Enjoy all your tips and information 👍 and very well put together content. Helens got a very good eye for interior design. I have a question with regards to your amazon stick on mirrors. Can you peel them off easily and are they likely to cause any damage ? They do look very effective Thanks--- Dave 👍
Hi Dave, thanks for watching and also for the lovely feedback, always appreciated. TBH we haven't really moved them so we cannot say with certainty, however, we have adjusted a couple that we thought may have been in the wrong position and they did peel off without issue and no sticky marks left. That might change over time, we really couldn't say. They have really made a difference inside though and we are very happy with them. Stay tuned! and thanks again. Helen & Dave
Well, well you have gone and done it now… i am going to do a Doctor Who on our Eldiss Avante storage availability. Any chance of a vlog on t.a.r.d.i.s? Some good ideas Dave but I suspect mainly Helen! 😂
If you had the swift sink bowl it fits inside the sink perfectly and is flush with the top of the sink so your board will sit in the sink properly. I got mine online from Grantham dealership.
Fire extinguisher? We went off grid for 2 ½ days last weekend to a party at a farm, grey waste in the field but only portaloos so we had to take our thunderbox home to empty it via the manhole cover, not ideal but luckily only a 40 minute round trip. Well done both I’ll post a video of ours up too, we are very similar on storage ideas but a bit more atomic retro with design. Take care 😊
Hi guys, must admit I’ve driven home more than once without emptying the toilet cassette (forgot!!) but like you, never normally too far from home! Fire extinguisher and fire blanket in the wardrobe in transit and then kept on the dressing table near the cooker once set up but we forgot to show them 🙈 Thanks for watching, ATB, Dave & Helen 👍
Hi, apologies for the delay in getting back to you. We are way and our wifi connection has been rubbish. Please see link to where we got the bedding. We just got some sticky Velcro on the valance and stuck the other side around the bed frame and it works a treat. Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave www.amazon.co.uk/shop/caravantastic/list/2Z4I00LXFBTPX?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d
Hi Dave and Helen. Iv sent a video on messager Dave but not sure that you receive them ? One thing I do is Iv attached suction hooks to my van which I leave on all the time they are great for hanging wet coats on you know the problem hanging them in the caravan, I’m always getting asked WHAT THE HELL ARE THEY FOR LOL. maybe a little idea or blog you can do on my great idea. Keep well lionel
Hi there Lionel, hope you’re well. I’ve checked messenger but couldn’t see anything. Probably best to email Caravantastic@hotmail.com. It sounds very nifty so could include as one of Lionel’s top tips!! 👍👍 Thanks and take care, Helen & Dave 👍
Hi Helen And Dave, loved this video, very informative, really enjoyed seeing how you set up your caravan. Looks beautiful Helen. The pebble mirrors look stunning are they all individual or do they come on a roll. If you know what I mean. We need to get a little clock to put on the wall, so you can just glance at the time. Brilliant xJulie and Tony x
Hi Julie & Tony, those little mirrors are all individually stuck on but you literally peel the backing off and stick. They weigh nothing, just plastic! Thanks for watching and take care! Helen & Dave 👍
Great video our caravan is same layout as yours. I use the same storage boxes as you and same doggie cupboard and the dog leads and towel and poo bags in bin on door. Spooky. Our lights have dimmer switch on control pannel but would like same lights as you over bed. Thankyou . Alison. X
Hi Helen, can I be cheeky and ask where you had the strip of bunting you have attached inside just below the roof window. or did you make it? We keep banging our head on the strip that is below our cupboards that are above the front windows. I was looking at your bunting and just thought something like that might remind us not to bend our heads so far forward. We have the Swift Conqueror 540 2009 model. We love it as are new to caravaning & only started last year. Have not really needed to add much to it. You have certainly made yours cosy.
Hi Patricia, that's a good idea! here is a link to our amazon page where you will find some bunting, you can search different sizes and colours from here to match your colour scheme. Hope this helps, thanks so much Helen & Dave amzn.to/3qNK6PH
Hi Dave & Helen, Have you ever looked into the possibility of converting the front non-opening corner cupboards into opening ones? Having just had three days away in our 580 we found it very frustrating that there is storage space behind there but the front blanking panel obviously doesn't open. Any thoughts? Thanks David & Rachel
Hi David & Rachel, it’s something we’ve looked at before but a friend who is an excellent carpenter told us that the panel would need to be cut down and cutting it could damage the finish and then it would look awful. However, some one suggested unscrewing the brackets holding it on from behind to remove the panel and then applying magnets just to pull the panel off as required. Agree though, it’s a waste of space as it is. Hope you’re both well. Helen & Dave 👍
@@HelenandDave Thanks for the reply. It's pretty much what I had thought and I couldn't find anyone online who had tried a conversion so will probably just leave things as is. Happy travels both and as always looking forward to the next instalment 😉🥂
Hi, thank you for watching. I think I will show this in another video (a few have asked). The only way I could get this to stay in place was to Velcro it to the bed but it works well and stays in place unless you catch it in the hoover 😂😂👍 Thanks, Helen & Dave 👍
If you could see our front room now it is full of our caravan stuff as we had to have it empty for a service. Everything we use and still have space in the van but what I will do, like Helen, is to put things in storage boxes then in the cupboard to save time emptying it at the next service 👍
❤ brilliant look around your home from home ❤im like you helen i like my home comforts ....youve given me inspiration to make my caravan more luxury looking inside....how do i get in touch to arrange to have a sticker sent so i can add to my caravan door please? Hopefully fb as i dont have other platforms i use
Hi Julie, thanks for watching, glad you liked the video. If you email us your address to caravantastic@hotmail.com and we will get a sticker off to you. Thanks again, Helen & Dave 👍
Hi Janey, hope you're well. yes it is exactly that. Here is a link to our amazon store where you can pick this up (lot's of people have asked about this). I just attached some sticky back velcro to the plastic surround and on the valance and it works a treat. www.amazon.co.uk/shop/caravantastic/list/2Z4I00LXFBTPX?tag=onamzcarava0c-21&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d Thanks, Helen & Dave
Thank You very much for watching. Buying a caravan was easily the best decision we have made. It might seem a little daunting if you've never done it but honestly it's easily enough for anyone to do alone. The secret is do your checks and take your time and when you get going the world is your oyster. Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave
Hi Jonathan, thanks very much for watching. We use these. Command Picture & Frame Hanging Strips Value Pack, Large, White - 12 Pairs (24 Strips) - Damage Free Hanging - For Pictures, Frames, Mirrors, Wall décor and Signs. Thanks again, Helen & Dave
Hi Marie, here is a link to our amazon store where you can pick this up. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09CDWVY41?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzcarava0c-21&creativeASIN=B09CDWVY41&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2Z4I00LXFBTPX&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_d_asin&th=1 Thanks, Helen & Dave
Ha Ha Ha, in all honesty though, we do carry a box of tricks in the car, including jack, drill (for steadies) screwdrivers etc. You never know :o). ATB, Dave & Helen.
@@lindakirk698 we normally leave the big heavy cumbersome space hungry ,table back at the ranch, then just eat TV dinner style on a melamine tray…and always enjoy a good acreage to do fancy footwork in..squeezing past unused tables,can’t see the point in that..
@@lindakirk698 Hi Linda, the cork mat is a very good idea and the microfibre mats too. Gotta have a bit of bunting 😊👍 Thanks for watching, Cheers, Helen & Dave 👍
Thanks very much for a insightful video, i have taken a lot from this x
Ah cheers Cassy we really appreciate your feedback 👍
This is a beautiful caravan, it's so homely and tasteful, love all the little touches. It's a very good design storage wise too, so many useful and well thought out spaces. Totally agree about the harsh white lighting, your lamps are such a great idea.
Hi there Ashley, thank you so much. After a number of different attempts I think we’ve finally got it just as we want it. All the best, Helen & Dave 😊
We went and picked up our new Caravan yesterday, we are reborn caravaners as this is our first caravan in over 10yrs. I have been watching your Vidoes and getting so many ideas and tips. Thanks and keep the videos coming.
Morning Martin and thanks very much for your kind words. You must be excited to be back Caravanning after 10 years! What van did you get and have you booked any trips yet? Thanks again, Helen & Dave 👍
@@HelenandDave we got a swift alpine 2. It’s 2 yrs old. Since having it home we have noticed a few minor issues, which you would expect. As an engineer I have very high standards 😂, so I’m going to sort them myself, then take it back for the repairs. We have been camping for the last few years, whilst saving to buy the caravan. We went to the NEC this year, with the plan to buy a caravan, but the ones we were looking at, didn’t look as good as they did online. But we liked the swift 2 birth caravan. It wasn’t on our list and just out of our budget, so we walked away from the NEC with no caravan and decided to hold out another year and save some more. Then my farther in-law found this one online, that night, well within budget and had everything on our must have list. As it was well below our budget, the savings have started already for its replacement in a few years time.
@@mlevinlevington that’s brilliant Martin! We bought our caravan privately and saved ourselves a small fortune plus it was full of everything we needed including a £1k awning. Had that van gone to a dealer, it would have been stripped bare and £3k put on the price. Hope you have lots of fun 👍 Helen & Dave
Love the decor, a lovely change from wood. I've taken so much from the video.
Cheers Stephen, thank you for watching and leaving very nice feedback. Best wishes, Helen & Dave
Aww. the wee doggie is still with you, thanks for the tour, yes minimal stuff with us, we still have things in Desmond that we are keeping just in case that haven't been used in a few years, but they will stay there, just in case lol. Enjoy your trip, wherever you ended up. Intrigued now, hopefully we can all meet up again in Grantown... bring your woollen jumpers, you will need them, the weather is changing and not for the better. Take care both xx
Hi Lindsay, we love our little Scottie dog, it reminds us of our wonderful stay at Grantown and of course meeting up with you guys on that lovely afternoon by the Spey.Yes, we're going to be heading back in deepest winter, so we will need our hot water bottles and winter woolies. Watch this space for further announcements on that one!. Take care both, Helen & Dave
Great tips, thank you. Your caravan looks lovely - some lovely ideas.
Thank you very much Irene, very kind of you and thanks for watching. Helen & Dave 👍
Home from home! Very nice
Thank you Shirley 😊👍 Take care! Helen and Dave
Very orderly & homely! Enjoyed the vid, thank you! ❤
Thank you Ruth, we appreciate you watching and leaving a comment. Have a nice day 😊 Helen & Dave
Love your little boxes for cupboards ha ha the little things
Cheers Peter, you're right, it is the little things isn't it. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Helen & Dave
We are new to caravan life. Just moving up from years of tents. Our 18 year old caravan is getting delivered today. Great tips about baskets to stop things moving
Hi there Helen, fantastic!! We never did camping, our son with his wife and family are just back from their first ever camping trip. They had a good time but reckon they were cold at night and too hot during the day so they have a few adjustments to make! We hope you have more wonderful times in your caravan, we love it. ATB, Helen & Dave 👍
Beautiful home from home. You very generously showed me around at the Poshcats rally in May. I need to up my game! Good idea with the non slip shower mat stuff - I have a piece left over, think I will put it on the hob👍🏽. Happy travels, regards Ruth.
Hello Ruth, hope you're well, it was lovely meeting you down in Suffolk at The Poshcats Rally, we really enjoyed it.Thank you so much for watching and your lovely comment and we hope to catch you again soon. Take care, Helen & Dave
Thank you for the great content Dave and Helen! I love seeing what others do with their caravan interiors, your caravan looks very homely and a relaxing space to enjoy. I feel inspired with your table lamps, soft lighting is so overlooked in caravan design! Thanks both to your commitment to producing great content!
Thanks guys, that’s a lovely comment and really appreciated. Do agree with you ref: soft lighting it’s great how everyone makes their own mark on their vans. Thanks again, Helen and Dave 👍
Hi Dave & Helen, love your video, we have now sold our motorhome as we are moving on to other adventures, we would like to wish you both all the best for the future, Perrin & Marilyn
Hi Perrin & Marilyn, you guys are too kind thank you. Intrigued now! Caravan? Camper? Tent? Whatever you’re doing we both wish you well and thank you for watching and supporting. Hope you will keep popping by. Best wishes, Helen & Dave ❤️
Love your presentation great tips. Idea for kitchen paper roll storage fix a roll holder inside a cupboard under the sink, saves work space!
Thanks Malcom, much appreciated and that’s a great idea for the kitchen roll 👍 ATB, Dave & Helen 👍
I remember you were looking for another caravan I don't know why yours is beautiful x
Hi Sue, yes we did go searching at one point but making a few minor upgrades to our van has made all the difference and saved us a lot of money!! Hope you’re well and thanks for watching. ATB, Helen & Dave 👍
Nicely done Helen 👍. We must say your caravan does look welcoming and homely with all your personal touches. Ours is very plain in comparison but it’s still our happy place 😀and we too are organised, storage baskets etc. Looking forward to your next jaunt… Best regards to you both, Rob & Gail
Happy place sums it all up Rob & Gail. It’s strange how we long to be away from home in a small trailer isn’t it. We love it! Best wishes to you both and enjoy the rest of your weekend 👍
This is really interesting with some good tips guys.
Love the touch lamps, and the work top surface rubber stabiliser
But particularly loved the bubble mirrors. Makes everything looks so much more spacious!
Great stuff. We will add these to our list. 👍👍👍
Have a great weekend Helen and Dave.
Thanks very much for your lovely comment. We like the little mirrors, they do exactly as you describe. Have a good weekend. Dave & Helen 👍
Dave, Helen, new to your blogs, but find them very entertaining and useful. I’ve tried the Silky and the Window Polish, both very good. Looking forward to your next adventure, keep them coming. Kind Regards.
Hi there Mike, thank you very much indeed, that’s great feedback and we’re really pleased you find the vids useful. Thanks for watching, cheers, Dave & Helen 👍
Great video guys you can never have to many baskets we are off to laburnum site in west runton end of the week looking forward to it
Cheers martin
Hi Martin, agreed, baskets are our saviour 😂. You’ve picked a brilliant week to go to Laburnum ☀️. Lovely views and ideally located for walks into West Runton. Hope you have a great time. Cheers, Dave & Helen 👍
Some great advice for new van owners. Can’t wait to see your next journey. 😀
Thank you! Philip, appreciate it! ATB, Dave & Helen 😃
Definitely taking the big table out, we did in our old van, don’t know why we haven’t in this one. I need more baskets 😂 I bought a microfibre dish draining cloth as recommended by The Roaming Radfords, it’s brilliant so lightweight, dries really quickly and takes no space. thanks as always folks. So useful.
You're the 2nd person that's recommended the microfibre draining cloth so I think we need to look at that option too. Big table was in for ages before we asked ourselves, why? Gone, never to return lol. Thanks for watching and ATB, Helen & Dave
Very neat and tidy! we have taken a few top tips from your last video and putting some tips into motion as we speak in Cornwall. Also we would love a sticker 😉👍 thank you for the videos 😁
Hi John, many thanks indeed, glad you like the vids, much appreciated. If you email your address to us at caravantastic@hotmail.com we will get a sticker in the post to you 👍 ATB Dave & Helen 👍
After seen your soup maker have ordered one for my static caravan you have are really nice setup x
Hi there, thank you so much for watching and leaving a lovey comment. We love the soup maker. ATB, Helen and Dave
Lovely video, thank you for showing us around! So pretty and homely 😊 we’ve just bought our first, new-to-us caravan and I’ve yet to clean and decorate. Love the tips and tricks and I’m definitely getting those jar lights. Stay safe and travel well xx
Hello again Beth. We do find we are almost always buying stuff for the van but Helen does a great job of making it very cozy. It's our little home from home and we get out as much as we can. ATB, Helen & Dave
That was a lovely tour of you emaculate caravan TY
Hi there Virginia, thanks very much. Helen likes to keep the place looking good and my job is to take care of everything outside, which is obviously much harder and takes a lot longer ha ha. Thinking of you, Helen & Dave
We were new to caravaning this year and we have picked up loads of tips from you both, great channel ❤️
Hello Hayley & Frenchie, that’s so nice of you to say, thank you. We’re glad you’ve found the vids useful and hope you’ll stay part of our little community. We love all comments, thanks Dave & Helen 👍
Hi H&D, very smart indeed, love how you’ve set up the van and must say, great presentation from you Helen. Now, we had better go and empty some cupboards!!!!! Steve & Chris
Thanks so much! Guys, always appreciate your support. Thing is, we accumulate so much stuff, it's easy to get cluttered up! 😊 Take care, Helen & Dave
Looks lovely Helen, I love minimalistic. Your caravan looks like home from home xx
Thank you! Sandra, we like to get cozy😊 thanks so much for watching. ATB, Helen and Dave 👍
Thanks for showing us around and really interesting to see how you store your bits and bobs inside. Im with Helen, plenty of small boxes to keep things neat 😉.
Hi Simon, yes the baskets really do help to keep things in order, so glad we got them. ATB, Helen and Dave 👍
Loved that video! Love the rugs, do you have a link?
Thanks Stella, yes there is a link in the description to our Amazon store. Click in there and then on caravan accessories. Cheers, Dave & Helen 👍
Brilliant video as usual, you two are so easy to listen to.
Love Helens bits and bobs , we have lots of similar bits in our caravan and use the boxes.
It has made me realise though that i need to go through each drawer and cupboard and bring loads home 😂 ( our caravan is in storage between trips)
I always take too much with us even after 35 years 😂 Do i really need 10 tea towels for a long weekend and 6 bath towels etc 😂😂😂😂
Vicki & Gary x
Hi Vicky & Gary, we know what you mean, always plenty of towels 😂😂 we too are constantly having to declutter though!! Thanks for watching and leaving a lovely comment. Take care, Dave & Helen 👍
Love the idea of the baskets I will be going out this week to get some in regards of covering up the glass on the cooker my own personal opinion is very bad idea you could end up forgetting glass underneath it
Hi PK, thanks very much for watching and leaving a comment. The baskets do work well, so glad to be of use in that regard. The cover stops the glass from getting scratched and is also very thick and therefore protective of the glass, we've been using it for a few years now and had no issues but we take your point. ATB, Helen & Dave
Love watching you both, and i,ve always liked your van, we have been on a seasonal pitch for 2 years and went to another park last year for a week in summer bit of a faff with all the stuff we have plus an awning 😐 visited Naburn lock for 10 days a few weeks ago on your recommendation 👍think we need to rethink about the amount of things we have if we are going to travel about lol x
Hi Julie, when we were in our van for 5 months solid (between houses) we really did accumulate a lot of stuff and goodness knows what the weight was like!! You're right though because when we started touring again we soon thinned everything out and as is always the case, most of the stuff we had we didn't really use that much so never missed it. Thanks as always, Helen & Dave
Looks lovely and homely
Thank you Dawn, and thank you very much for watching. ATB, Dave & Helen 👍
You have a lovely caravan very tasteful the lay out is very similar to yours ❤x
Oh thank you Angela and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. ATB, Dave & Helen 😊
Very professional 👍
Thanks Ronnie, female presenters are all the rage, especially the older ones!
Nicely done Helen ❤
Thank You :o)
Just thought I'd let you both know your videos have encouraged us to stop procrastinating and get on with it. We take delivery of our first Van a week Sunday and have booked our first site close to home for the same day as a safe trial. Upgraded my Car to a suitable SUV so the tow ratio is somewhat better than most people suggest is required! Sorry Pension Pot!😭 I work from home so the idea is to try out working from home and the road, maybe it will work as a transition to retirement may be not - we will soon find out. If you're interested we'll keep you posted. 😀I've learned something from all your vidoes I've seen and many helpful tips in this one. Thanks for inadvertantly giving us the shove we needed!
That's absolutely fantastic! We have no regrets other than we wish we had done it earlier! I too worked from home a lot and used to travel and work quite a bit, so we have a lot in common there. We would be very interested to hear how you get on so keep the comments coming, we can share some of your experiences on the channel if you like. Best wishes, no looking back!! ATB, Dave & Helen :o)
@@HelenandDave I'm game for a laugh! Absolutely no idea how to post footage, but I can try sending you raw footage by email if you like. Perhaps it would give you ideas for a "how to do this properly" series. First example, never occurred to me I'd need a number plate. Doh! Apparently you need documents these days! Oh and the Van doesn't have a Gas bottle, what do I need to get and where from? What type exactly? How much!!!!!!!!
@@gourdarchibald6588 😂😂 I was thinking more via your comments that we could read out from time to time 👍 Everything falls into place very quickly and the more you do it, the easier it all gets… honest 😂👍
Your dealer will help with gas etc. We hardly use any gas, current bottle has been on 18months and we go away a lot 👍
Just admiring those pretty pebble mirrors
Hi Bessie, they make such a difference and are available from our Amazon store www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07LGXV186?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzcarava0c-21&creativeASIN=B07LGXV186&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2Z4I00LXFBTPX&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_d_asin
@@HelenandDave ahh just looked and out of stock 😣
I’m a caravan newbie, been subscribing to your channel for a little while. Great vlog and great tips, thank you x
Many thanks for subscribing and watching our videos we really appreciate it. Cheers, Dave & Helen 👍
Watched your video with my wife. Some great ideas. Thank you. The pebble mirrors are a fantastic idea, creating so much more space in the van. Could you tell me what they are made of and do they just stick on. Thoroughly enjoy your videos. Coming from Northumberland you have given us some great places to visit in Norfolk and Suffolk. Keep up the good work. Many thanks.
Hi Tom, many thanks for watching and leaving a comment. The pebble mirrors are plastic/Perspex self adhesive. Been on now for 5 years, never fall off and as far as we can see can be removed without making a mess. Here is a link to our Amazon store where you can buy them. www.amazon.co.uk/shop/caravantastic Cheers, Helen & Dave
Thanks for that. Next time we are down your way we'll look out for the logo on the back of the van. Kind regards Tom and Anne.
@@tommoran5448 thanks 😊
Great video very helpful ideas thx
Thanks again Steve 👍
Some nice ideas, thank you
Thank you Patricia, appreciated. Dave & Helen 👍
A beautiful caravan with some thoughtful use of lighting, lovely personal finishing touches and mementos - got to love a lighthouse, especially in Norfolk 😁.I think most dog owners have a dog cupboard, we certainly do 😂🐾. Safe travels, hope to bump into you again soon H&M. PS I think you need a bigger Ghost Ship cupboard 🤫
Thanks H&M, Helen reckons a small Ghost Ship cupboard is fine because they don't last 2 minutes lol. Thanks for your lovely feedback. ATB, Dave & Helen.
Oh Helen a girl after my own heart. A neat, organised and homely van, it looks gorgeous and you store most of the same things in the same places as me. I like everything in its place too.
I have a few select nic naks in our van, but I now feel the need to buy some bunting! 😂
Oh thank you Alison! Great minds think alike and all that. I just find it so much easier when it's organised and it makes my head feel better too :o) Gotta have a bit a bunting though! Thanks very much for watching and leaving a comment. Cheers, Helen & Dave
We take the table out of the wardrobe as well - too much weight and never use it😊
@@janetmather1446 we were exactly the same Janet, waste of space & weight 👍 Cheers Dave & Helen 👍
Brilliant video! Thanks Helen and Dave. So many great ideas. We are gradually getting ours sorted. Ive been taking my camping notebook when we go away so i can jot down any ideas i want to use. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks again for such great content. 🌞
Hi Sara, glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching and leaving a comment. Happy travels, Dave & Helen 👍
Recommend a game called London Underground I play this with my husband and in laws and it’s a lot of fun when we visit their caravan. Enjoyed seeing what you have in your caravan thank you ❤
London Underground sounds good, is it a board game? Will need to check it out. Thank you for watching. ATB, Dave & Helen 👍
@@HelenandDave yes it’s a board game, as a family we play lots.
Dave you need a cover for the TV my wife made one for our TV , it looks cool and protects for when not in use, if I could figure out how to add picture I would. I will keep looking, great channel Thanks
Hi Paul, thanks very much for watching. Actually you know, we do have a cover for it. Need to dig it out! Thanks for the reminder. Cheers Dave & Helen 👍
Thanks for the shout out. Looking forward t see the video of you both in a bivvy during Winter LOL. Hmmm live simply you say, lol with all those gadgets? Thanks for the tour we are pretty much the same but get rid of things that are not used, very quickly. Van tables are far to heavy and big, ours is in the loft. Take care and stay safe.
Hi David & Lindsay, that wee dog goes everywhere with us :o). Yes, the table was one of the first things to go too. See you in the bleak mid winter! Cheers, Helen & Dave
I bought a Dyson lookalike from Lidl for mini bucks..especially for the trailer…and i keep it with the cleaning materials under the sink….not with my lovely fragrant cherished clothes..in the tall boy.
Good idea, those Dyson are not cheap 👍
Hi guys we are new to caravaning and love watching your videos they have been so helpful I’m off to our caravan tomorrow to sort it out and get baskets for it and take stuff out we don’t need how can I get one of your stickers I’d love one on our old girl we have been going to Yarmouth are as we live in Suffolk
Fantastic!! Thanks for watching, we appreciate it. If you send us your address via email to caravantastic@hotmail.com then we will happily send you a sticker. Thanks again. Helen and Dave 👍
Lovely caravan interior....if you do have any of stickers left. I'd gladly take one😊...I'm guessing that you are keeping Yr van now?
We went for a look around the haven Caister site a few weeks back...an Yr right the touring field is no more😢😢....stay safe both of you....cheers matt an trace
Hi Matt & Trace, thanks very much, shame the touring site has gone. We will be happy to send you a sticker. Can you email your address to caravantastic@hotmail.com thanks, Helen and Dave
Love your caravan. The wood colours are lovely. We never use our big table either. I need one of those dish drainer boxes. Can I ask where it's from?
Hi Tracey, thanks very much for your lovely comment. Here is a link to our Amazon Store where you will see the drainer. You pay the same price as everyone else but we get a small commission.
Thanks again, Helen & Dave www.amazon.co.uk/shop/caravantastic/list/2Z4I00LXFBTPX?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d
That's great. Thank you
Hi Dave and Helen,
Wow, how organised are you, Helen seems to have it nailed very nice.
Going back to your should we swap vans vlog, no way it is immaculate and defo seems to have all the space you need.aybe Jo and me need to.look at our cupboards 😂.
Looking forward to the next surprise vlog 😊
Paul and Joanne 👍 🙂
It would be lovely to receive a sticker yours would be our first as I don't like asking 🤞
Hi Paul and Joanne, yes, we decided to just add some little upgrades to our current van and keep the money in the bank 😂 Send us your address on email Caravantastic@hotmail.com and will be a pleasure to send you a sticker. ATB Helen and Dave 👍
@HelenandDave
Hi, yes you made the right choice regarding the van.
Thank you. we will send the address and place it with pride in our van.
P and J 👍 😌
@@Meggy6571lovely, thanks 😊
Great to see how you both load your caravan, we’ve literally picked up our new caravan, well 5 years old but new to us, and are in the process of loading ours. Thanks for the mirrors link to your Amazon store, yes out if stock at the moment but we’ve ordered other shaped ones. Quick question, how did you fix the clock and key holder to the side of your caravan? Great video both, Tris and Nikki
Hi Tristan & Nikki, glad you like the video's, the mirrors are very effective so good luck with those.
We use velcro sticky pads to fix things to the caravan wall, no screws or nails etc. You can also try sticky hooks. Hope that helps, thanks again for watching and we wish you many, many happy trips in your caravan. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Great thanks both that’s great and your kind message, we’re excited it getting away lots. Only one final question, what do you use to clean the white sealant around awning rails etc, recall you use something but can’t remember what. Thanks Tris
Great content as ever. Every trip seems to find out the storage cock ups, such as sharp knives in the draw which always seem to be sharp side up. The gas kettle which seemed the right call but now realise electric is more sensible most of the time. The next purchase will be a toaster, to much stress watching the gas grill go from cold to the heat of the sun in milliseconds....any recomendations would be well received. Thanks for all your hard work filming & editing.
Thank you for watching and your lovely feedback Neil. We just got a really cheap toaster from Sainsburys every time we use it in the van it sets the smoke alarm off and Bella goes ballistic 😂😂 So toast is made in the awning more often than not. Cheers, Dave & Helen 👍
Love the lamps, do you have a link to where we could get a couple? We feel exactly the same about white lighting not being as homely as warm lamps👍
Hi Guys, thanks very much for watching. We got them on Amazon but can’t find them on there anymore. Just search touch lamps though and loads of options will come up. Best wishes, Helen & Dave 👍
Thanks we really enjoyed seeing your inside and outside set up looks lovely helens got it perfect . Its a very similar layout inside to our caravan ( our is a swift elegance 880 ) I was wanting to know if you store anything under the bed? We store some very lightweight stuff there not much with it being in the other side of the caravan. kev & margi
Hi Kev & Margi, thanks very much for watching and for your lovely feedback. Yes, we didn’t show under the bed did we!! But we do store the outside tables, teppanyaki and our outside rugs. It’s all pretty lightweight but our spare wheel is under there too. It’s only slightly off centre so again, most of the weight stays towards the centre of the van. Yours is a lovely caravan, love the elegance 👍👍. ATB, Helen & Dave 😊
Well done Helen van looks cosy I like the pebble mirrors , did you avoid drilling to hang them ?
Thank you Wayne. Yes they have a sticky back but they peel off no problem if you want to remove them. Thanks for watching. Helen & Dave 👍
Hello Dave and Helen
Enjoy all your tips and information 👍 and very well put together content.
Helens got a very good eye for interior design.
I have a question with regards to your amazon stick on mirrors.
Can you peel them off easily and are they likely to cause any damage ? They do look very effective
Thanks--- Dave 👍
Hi Dave, thanks for watching and also for the lovely feedback, always appreciated. TBH we haven't really moved them so we cannot say with certainty, however, we have adjusted a couple that we thought may have been in the wrong position and they did peel off without issue and no sticky marks left. That might change over time, we really couldn't say. They have really made a difference inside though and we are very happy with them. Stay tuned! and thanks again. Helen & Dave
👍 thanks for the info much appreciated
Nice one guys. Curious to know why you don't use the freeview aerial alongside the streaming, just in case?
Hi Nick, occasionally we will use the aerial but 99% of the time we just use the Roku stick. Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave 👍
Great video your caravan looks so beautiful 😍 what do you use to stick pictures etc to the walls (sorry if someone has already asked) 😘
Hi Barbs, we use a strong velcro, works a treat and peels off the walls without leaving a mess. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Well, well you have gone and done it now… i am going to do a Doctor Who on our Eldiss Avante storage availability. Any chance of a vlog on t.a.r.d.i.s? Some good ideas Dave but I suspect mainly Helen! 😂
Hi Jim, a woman touch seldom goes unnoticed lol. Can we have before and after pictures please? Thanks very much for watching. ATB, Dave & Helen.
Great vid as usual come on Helen poor David travels with nothing no cupboards lol😂
It’s true, I have just a small basket to put my Ghost Ship in 😂👍
If you going to make Racecourse I get you some ghostship coz I want a sticker to take pride on back of van
@johncawte8724 see you Thursday 🍺
If you had the swift sink bowl it fits inside the sink perfectly and is flush with the top of the sink so your board will sit in the sink properly. I got mine online from Grantham dealership.
Hi Leanne, we knew there would be the perfect bowl somewhere! Thanks for the heads up and thanks for watching the video. ATB, Helen & Dave 👍
Fire extinguisher? We went off grid for 2 ½ days last weekend to a party at a farm, grey waste in the field but only portaloos so we had to take our thunderbox home to empty it via the manhole cover, not ideal but luckily only a 40 minute round trip. Well done both I’ll post a video of ours up too, we are very similar on storage ideas but a bit more atomic retro with design. Take care 😊
Hi guys, must admit I’ve driven home more than once without emptying the toilet cassette (forgot!!) but like you, never normally too far from home! Fire extinguisher and fire blanket in the wardrobe in transit and then kept on the dressing table near the cooker once set up but we forgot to show them 🙈 Thanks for watching, ATB, Dave & Helen 👍
I use the waste bin on the door for shopping bags..then i put outside the door a topless bin..i open the door and chuck..
Yep, that's a good idea too. They're just too small to use as a bin. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Hey! Another great video! This may have already been asked, and I have looked through some of the comments... where did you get you bed valance from?
Hi, apologies for the delay in getting back to you. We are way and our wifi connection has been rubbish. Please see link to where we got the bedding. We just got some sticky Velcro on the valance and stuck the other side around the bed frame and it works a treat. Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave
www.amazon.co.uk/shop/caravantastic/list/2Z4I00LXFBTPX?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d
Hi Dave and Helen. Iv sent a video on messager Dave but not sure that you receive them ? One thing I do is Iv attached suction hooks to my van which I leave on all the time they are great for hanging wet coats on you know the problem hanging them in the caravan, I’m always getting asked WHAT THE HELL ARE THEY FOR LOL. maybe a little idea or blog you can do on my great idea. Keep well lionel
Hi there Lionel, hope you’re well. I’ve checked messenger but couldn’t see anything. Probably best to email Caravantastic@hotmail.com. It sounds very nifty so could include as one of Lionel’s top tips!! 👍👍 Thanks and take care, Helen & Dave 👍
Hi Helen And Dave, loved this video, very informative, really enjoyed seeing how you set up your caravan. Looks beautiful Helen. The pebble mirrors look stunning are they all individual or do they come on a roll. If you know what I mean. We need to get a little clock to put on the wall, so you can just glance at the time. Brilliant xJulie and Tony x
Hi Julie & Tony, those little mirrors are all individually stuck on but you literally peel the backing off and stick. They weigh nothing, just plastic! Thanks for watching and take care! Helen & Dave 👍
Great video our caravan is same layout as yours. I use the same storage boxes as you and same doggie cupboard and the dog leads and towel and poo bags in bin on door. Spooky. Our lights have dimmer switch on control pannel but would like same lights as you over bed. Thankyou . Alison. X
Hi Alison, scary 😮 Great minds think alike 😊 Thanks for watching. Dave & Helen 👍
Hi Helen, can I be cheeky and ask where you had the strip of bunting you have attached inside just below the roof window. or did you make it? We keep banging our head on the strip that is below our cupboards that are above the front windows. I was looking at your bunting and just thought something like that might remind us not to bend our heads so far forward. We have the Swift Conqueror 540 2009 model. We love it as are new to caravaning & only started last year. Have not really needed to add much to it. You have certainly made yours cosy.
Hi Patricia, that's a good idea! here is a link to our amazon page where you will find some bunting, you can search different sizes and colours from here to match your colour scheme. Hope this helps, thanks so much Helen & Dave
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Thank you I will take a look, best wishes from Pat & David. @@HelenandDave
Hi Dave & Helen, Have you ever looked into the possibility of converting the front non-opening corner cupboards into opening ones? Having just had three days away in our 580 we found it very frustrating that there is storage space behind there but the front blanking panel obviously doesn't open.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
David & Rachel
Hi David & Rachel, it’s something we’ve looked at before but a friend who is an excellent carpenter told us that the panel would need to be cut down and cutting it could damage the finish and then it would look awful. However, some one suggested unscrewing the brackets holding it on from behind to remove the panel and then applying magnets just to pull the panel off as required. Agree though, it’s a waste of space as it is. Hope you’re both well. Helen & Dave 👍
@@HelenandDave Thanks for the reply. It's pretty much what I had thought and I couldn't find anyone online who had tried a conversion so will probably just leave things as is. Happy travels both and as always looking forward to the next instalment 😉🥂
Quick question, after a great vid 👌 I notice you fitted a skirt to the bed ? Is this easy to secure
Hi, thank you for watching. I think I will show this in another video (a few have asked). The only way I could get this to stay in place was to Velcro it to the bed but it works well and stays in place unless you catch it in the hoover 😂😂👍 Thanks, Helen & Dave 👍
If you could see our front room now it is full of our caravan stuff as we had to have it empty for a service. Everything we use and still have space in the van but what I will do, like Helen, is to put things in storage boxes then in the cupboard to save time emptying it at the next service 👍
Those storage boxes are a worth their weight in gold. Good luck! Cheers, Helen & Dave
Hi guys love your video what size TV is that ? 12vlt or 240 ? We just bought the same van
Thank You! The TV is 24inch but it's 240v only. Cheers, Dave & Helen
❤ brilliant look around your home from home ❤im like you helen i like my home comforts ....youve given me inspiration to make my caravan more luxury looking inside....how do i get in touch to arrange to have a sticker sent so i can add to my caravan door please? Hopefully fb as i dont have other platforms i use
Hi Julie, thanks for watching, glad you liked the video. If you email us your address to caravantastic@hotmail.com and we will get a sticker off to you. Thanks again, Helen & Dave 👍
@@HelenandDave thank you 😊 that's lovely much appreciated
What do you store under the bed? Mine has the outdoors furniture I.E. 2 chairs and a lightweight table a collapsible bucket. Xx stay safe xx
Hiya 👍, yes, same, outdoor tables, teppanyaki and a spare wheel 👍 Hope you’re well and thanks. Dave & Helen 👍
On your fixed bed is that a fitted valance sheet hiding the plastic bed framing and where is it from please thank you ❤
Hi Janey, hope you're well. yes it is exactly that. Here is a link to our amazon store where you can pick this up (lot's of people have asked about this). I just attached some sticky back velcro to the plastic surround and on the valance and it works a treat. www.amazon.co.uk/shop/caravantastic/list/2Z4I00LXFBTPX?tag=onamzcarava0c-21&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d
Thanks, Helen & Dave
Great video. I have a motorhome. Fabric baskets rather than plastic don’t rattle in cupboards
Ah that’s a brilliant idea!! Thanks for the heads up and for watching. ATB, Dave & Helen 👍
My long time wish is to do caravaning but bit scared of doing it alone. Also not sure where snd his to start. 😮
Thank You very much for watching. Buying a caravan was easily the best decision we have made. It might seem a little daunting if you've never done it but honestly it's easily enough for anyone to do alone. The secret is do your checks and take your time and when you get going the world is your oyster. Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave
I’m taking the table out of our van and going to install a heated towel rail instead
Brilliant idea Adrian, we never used that table once! Thanks for watching. ATB Dave & Helen
What do you use to fix your mirrors and clock to the walls without drilling holes ??
Hi Jonathan, thanks very much for watching. We use these. Command Picture & Frame Hanging Strips Value Pack, Large, White - 12 Pairs (24 Strips) - Damage Free Hanging - For Pictures, Frames, Mirrors, Wall décor and Signs.
Thanks again,
Helen & Dave
@@HelenandDave Many thanks👍
Hi where did you get the kitchen draining board from please
Hi Marie, here is a link to our amazon store where you can pick this up. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09CDWVY41?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzcarava0c-21&creativeASIN=B09CDWVY41&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2Z4I00LXFBTPX&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_d_asin&th=1
Thanks, Helen & Dave
I use that ribbed material on the work surface for floor mats ….
That's a good idea too, non slip...it grips well.
Where do you keep your tools ? Electric drill ,saw, secateurs ?
Ha Ha Ha, in all honesty though, we do carry a box of tricks in the car, including jack, drill (for steadies) screwdrivers etc. You never know :o). ATB, Dave & Helen.
@@HelenandDave I’ve been to sites where you have to trim the hedge to get through the gate..secateurs forever now..
@@lindakirk698 we normally leave the big heavy cumbersome space hungry ,table back at the ranch, then just eat TV dinner style on a melamine tray…and always enjoy a good acreage to do fancy footwork in..squeezing past unused tables,can’t see the point in that..
@@lindakirk698 Hi Linda, the cork mat is a very good idea and the microfibre mats too. Gotta have a bit of bunting 😊👍 Thanks for watching, Cheers, Helen & Dave 👍
@@HelenandDave the bunting only goes up when people are happy..
Disappointed, you could have done the video called what's in my drawers 🤣🤣🤣. Keep safe
In which case it would have to be ‘a short’ 😂👍