Getting to grips with our new Consort Nova Motorhome
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Join us, Carol & Ken, as we get to grips with our new Consort Nova Motorhome. In this video, we move on from Knaresborough in search of saucepans. Arriving in York, we rearrange the cupboards again and Carol makes a comforting chilli pasta.
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Welcome to our channel! We're Carol and Ken, retired professionals turned van life enthusiasts. We share our adventures across the UK and Europe in our camper van, which we have just upgraded to a slightly larger model.
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Both looking comfy in your new van there 😊
This is all very posh and you two definitely deserve all the luxuries the new van provides, well done.
Yes we are super posh now 😁👍
Thats the nice thing about those vans you have a good viewing being up higher and especially driving it gives you a good view position with traffic ahead.
Hi Carol and Ken
The van looks great it’s nice to see you in my hometown of York ,I did chuckle when carol said Gillygate us yorkies pronounce it jillygate and it’s nice to see you drink a proper brew Yorkshire tea loving your vlogs and hope your getting use to the size difference between the vans take care guys drive safe👍
We are getting used to it but have felt a bit frazzled at times. It’s a very different driving experience and nowhere near as easy as Little Red. We have driven over 1,000 miles on the shake down tour so far and getting to grips with it. I like driving it but Carol is a little shy but will get there. Too much ‘new vehicle’ nerves at the moment. That will soon wear off 😁👍
Love the camper it looks so comfy
Iam so jealous, your new van is so perfect !!!! 👍 cozy for for 2. Congratulations 🍾🎉🎈🎊 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🏴🏴👍👍👍
The bigger the van themore stuff you end up carting about, when I cleared my van I was shocked at the stuff that came out of the cupboards that I'd never used.
My family are from York, so it was nice to see Gillygate again. I went there in my van many a time, so many memories.
I bet you are wondering how you managed in little red now you have all that space!
As soon as we get home a load of stuff is being left at home 👍
Really enjoyed this vlog wish it had been longer ❤
Nice to have a bit more space yet still compact for getting around 😊
Yes, we’re enjoying the extra space and being able to stand up. Still fits in a standard parking bay and we have only come across one height barrier so far.
The van looks brilliant. No condensation on the living area windows, a nice table to eat at and lots of light. All the room in the cab looks great too! Good choice. 😊
We are enjoying the space for sure 👍
Congratulations again with you camper 👍 Our tip to get rid of condansation on the front windows is to use a kärcher window vacuumer 😉👍
Hi Carole and Ken I have to say what a van! You join me today after retiring 15 years after the Job and it has been a very big Birthday. So many knocks the door and pressies. We are off to the Chichester Canal in the next few days and a game or two of Ten Pin bowling with all our family and friends . Regards Crawford
Have a wonderful celebration and happy birthday 😁👍. Keep drawing the pension 👍
I totally understand re the tired feeling when you get a new van! We picked ours up this week and are knackered! Just the driving the handover and excitement but we also were mislead re our gas bottle so ran out of gas on valentines night when I was trying to cook a nice meal luckily another motorhome coupe came to our rescue and lent us an air fryer and their kettle! 😂❤😅 Hope the 12v prob went away ? 🎢
Yes we were surprised the effect it had on us. 12v issue solved 👍. What happened re the gas?
@@LifeistooshortCK our van has a refillable gasflo bottle with external port so fill at a petrol station pump with lpg and the gauge was difficult to read but 3 people at the dealer thought it was reading full (but it wasn’t ) there was a little gas in there initially as they had to test it using another cylinder so it ran out ! We now know the bottle only gets 80% full for safety so the gauge should be in the green (but never looks completely full and the switch valve also goes green which means we can connect another cylinder as back up ! We are thinking Calor propane cylinder though incase we can’t get lpg easily)
@@natalielee4091 I would see if you can get a much larger lpg tank fitted under the van. Consort do a 25kg underslung gas tank.
Great to see you are settling in to your new van, you already seem to have got comfortable. The layout suits you both well. I like the full length shelf behind you 👏👏
That shelf is the best feature of the van. There are lots of others but the rear lounge design means everyone gets a place to put a drink without using a table. 👍
Just a pointer on the blind on your roof light. If you put a small magazine on top of the blind as you close it it stops the rattle. ENJOY 👌
Good tip thanks 👍
Greetings from Aus. Some think security can be overrated but we experienced first hand how invaluable a GPS tracker is, when our little teardrop was stolen from our secure apartment carpark whilst we were overseas.
I’m sure Ken will agree that we were lucky that criminals are dumb. They used their own car and took the van to their residence. Made the police’s job much easier! It was recovered less than 24 hrs after it disappeared.
Sadly they were rough with the van and caused some damage, but that’s what insurance is for, I suppose.
We are looking forward to the return of our little blue VanGo 😊
Here in the UK now they won’t insure you without the tracker. It’s a good service and we like that we get a text message the second it moves.
Nice van. We bought a few pans from a charity shop for peanuts while we made our mind up on what we wanted. Also, chili and pasta is known as chili Mac, very tasty. Enjoy your trips...
Good idea re charity shops 👍 It’s Chilli Mac from now on 😁
Looks like you're having fun! Strange electrical issue is hopefully a one-off. On the pans front, we bought the Tower Freedom set (removable handles etc), much cheaper than the Tefal Ingenico and seem very well made. An external thermal screen cover would also eliminate your windscreen condensation completely. Not so good if you're mostly wild camping and want the option of a swift departure without having to exit the van but great on sites.
Might get an external cover but only for colder climes on campsites. Thanks for mentioning those pans we will have a look.
Your van looks very comfortable looking forward to seeing your ongoing progress cheers 🍻
Thanks 👍
Love your new van, it seems really nice! Then, come back to Norway and North Norway, you haven't been there jet. Actually there is a town in North Norway that is The European Capital of Culture this year, the town is called Bodø and is the first European Capital of Culture town above the Arctic Circle. Come and see the Northern lights and the Midnight Sun.
I am sure we will be back at some point 😁👍
Glad your loving the van, they are so comfortable are n't they 🙂 When the boiler is on the power goes of you get that message, just restart it and all is fine, happened a few times to us, we got a bit worried, but all works fine. Debz said ( although you have probably got sorted now) to get Tefal pans, thats what we have and they work brilliant. The Heki keeps Debz awake when its windy, told by a few people to stuff a towel in there, thats supposed to work. Nice mats in the cab as well. All the best Trev and Debz and Tyler x x
Ours is misbehaving so we will need to pop back and have it checked. We just leave the blind open a bit and it’s quiet. 👍 The bathroom is vented as well 👍
What luxery for you both ,enjoy 😊
We use a silver thermal screen on the external cab. Brilliant, cool in the summer and really makes a difference in winter. Never have any problems with condensation. It’s stored in the shower when not needed.
I love York , great place to stay .
JAM SHED , i have a bottle in my fridge . think i will join you on that one , cheers .
I wouldn't be surprised if you suffered from agoraphobia in that new van!
I noticed one of you is reading Lessons In Chemistry. The Apple TV series of that is really worth watching if you get the chance. Beautifully made and acted.
Haha. Carol enjoyed reading Lessons in Chemistry. Didn’t know it was on Apple TV so will check it out, thanks 👍
Love the van, we have had out new one just over a year and are still rearranging cupboards 😂 looking forward to your new adventures ❤
That will probably be us in a year’s time ☺️
It must feel like you have moved from a closet to a farmhouse with fields all around. But once you get your farmhouse together there's no going back to the closet. And is there room for a dog, I wonder? Exciting times ahead. Luv it.
There is certainly room for a dog but will we get one 🤔😁👍
We really enjoyed this video - funny how just watching you pitter potter sorting stuff out makes for good viewing!
Glad you enjoyed it. There was not much going on but we wanted to convey how long it takes to get to stage 1 of organisation 😁👍
This van seems to bounce around a bit more than Little Red. Noticeable when filming facing Carol from that front left corner of the widow and also while filming out of her window toward the outdoors. Not sure if that's because the suspension is softer or firmer? What's your take? Maybe from not using a gimbal mount if that would help? Sure is a nice layout in the back of the coach. Nice that you can sit in the back corner and stretch out in lounge mode.
It’s far harder suspension than Little Red but surprisingly comfortable in the front seats. Consort order the base vehicles with double leaf springs so it could be weight uprated not that we need that. Will be switching cameras soon. Going to try the DJI Pocket 3 which has a gimbal. Lounging in the back is good but the bed can be made up in seconds which allows us to really stretch out. We will show that soon. 👍
Ken, you can fit a bit of L shaped white plastic trim with fluffy draught excluder stuck to the trim and fitted with double sided tape to stop that heki rattle in high winds. Let me know if you want the details it’s drove me mad
Thanks for the tip. At the moment it does not bother us as leaving it open a bit stops the noise. What we have discovered though is how often we park under street lights 😁👍
Great intro to your new van, we are off to Consort later in the month , don't know if you have a Blue Light Card,you are entitled as retired plod ,discounts at Halfords and a huge number of other shops online and face to face ,well worth it ,looking forward to next episode
I got the Blue Light Card recently. My problem is remembering I have it 😁👍
Same problem here,if you venture into darkest Kent, Camping International in Gillingham is a superb shop for your camping needs
@@colinnewmarch1106 thanks for that 🙂👍
Looks quite comfortable inside, much more space. I'm sure you will enjoy your time, while getting used to your new van. Can't wait to find out the name 😊
I am so pleased I found my ridge monkey through you , I use it every day. I’m going to turf everything else out
The shocking thing is we have not used ours yet since we got the van 😁👍
I was looking at them at the NEC earlier this week. It seems there's an induction-compatible version in the pipeline so I'll wait for that to be released.
cool vid on you new van thanks lee
I LOVE IT ❤ Room to breathe stretch sit turn around. Just love the extra space.
So happy for you!!
Lots of space but still fits in a UK parking space 👍
@@LifeistooshortCK that is just amazing! I don’t do well in closed spaces, but this camper van is so roomy it is inviting you to come sit a spell. Could not be happier for the two of you. When you are settled in, it is just going be so much more comfortable for you two. Looking forward to the next video!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
While you folks were eating (and drinking), I noticed that you don't have a table. Lagun makes a great system, a mounting hole in the floor, a central shaft with tabletop mounting, and finally the tabletop that can swivel and raise a lower.
There are other brands for other budgets. You need the necessity/luxury of a collapsible table in the van.
You should call your van Snoopy or Britannia. (my selection of a name)
We have 2 tables which will make an appearance soon. Sadly they are not Lagun though 👍
Hi both, hope you're both well. Enjoyed viewing thanks. Might have told you before that I am ex Navy, we used to save fresh water whilst at sea by having a "Submariners Dhobi", get wet, switch water off, lather up with soap, then rinse off!,, Made me laugh Carol sticking her head around the Door after her Navy shower. ❤😂❤
Submariners Dhobi it is from now on 😁👍
@@LifeistooshortCK 😂❤️👌
Having lived in a drought plagued country for many years, showering like that is the norm. Then I spoil myself with a bubble bath once a week since being in the UK! 😊
We have the ingenio pans in the van too, I use one of the large frying pans as a baking tray too (saves space) Takes time for finding a place for everything, you’ll find your way. Lovely to see you both looking comfy & cosy. ATB Em & G & Charlie 🐶 💜
Great tip!
Just came to me you can call her Connie
lovely to see you stretched out relaxing without any set-up to do
Thanks. Every day we are amazed at how quick it is. Handbrake on, drop the blinds and we are ready 😁👍
The pilot went out on the heater? Will it do that if the wind is just right? Stupid question, I suppose. Ventilation. Great video! It looked cold but probably because it is cold where I am.
The heater is made by Truma. If the power is interrupted then it generates an error code. Consort traced the fault to a faulty breaker which they replaced 👍. The fault developed after we had been on the road for several days. Just one of those things and why its essential to use the van and stay close to your dealer for a while. 👍
Barbarians! The first thing you get is wine glasses!
Ikea waterglasses. Can be used for water, lemonade, beer, wine and whisky 😂 Still not wineglasses, but at least it is glass. Plastic is just horrible for just about any drink 😊
This is the style we have gone for 😁👍
Looking very comfy and spacious guys .....love it .
You could have got some wine glasses in sainburys too ahaaaa
We have some now. Lots of things we want to get but we are stuck with a lot of stuff we don’t need in the cupboards on this trip as we had to take all the gear up to Leeds. Trip 2 is when we will be in proper running order.
Brilliant, all the best guys van look amazing@@LifeistooshortCK
Ha ha I’m constantly rethinking my cupboards! One day I might have it right but I doubt it😂. Love Jam Shed wine! In Portugal at the moment putting our Consort Reef to the test🙂. Our Truma panel has misbehaved a couple of times but sorted straight away. Happy travels x
It must feel like when you move into a new house, everything is new and different, anyway congratulations on the new home.....
You both look totally at home in the camper. Lovely and cosy. And all that space! Bet you are loving it. We don’t shower in Merlin much, but it’s great having the option. Impressed with the build quality of the van too.
Get those feet up and relax😄. Steep old learning curve in a new van. Thanks for the mention too.❤️ Safe travels both 😊👍❤️
The change over was exhausting in the first week. Quite a surprise really. Shouldn’t have been as everything is new. Technically it’s like going from a glider to a Boeing 737, takes time to master and you need bigger runways 😁👍
@@LifeistooshortCK Maybe a possible name for your camper - Boeing 007!
How lovely to see you both in your new van. Finding places for your things is all part of the fun, hope you got some pans by now. Safe travels. 😊
@@FreeBirdUKVanLife still researching pans! 😅
@@LifeistooshortCK any excuse for a take out 🤣
Your new van is so much better. Loved little red, but how you two managed to sleep in such a smal bed ???😂
We like cuddling 😁👍
Very beautiful van , cosy and airy ,so comfy with a large sitting area with table.😀
Looks very cosy! If you have a good outside Screen cover you'll never get any condensation! We don't! I wouldn't though use it parked in the street use interior ones!
We would love to use one but we wild camp far more than using sites so it would just get in the way. Bit like the thermal blinds we got for the new van 👍
Just seeing you both relaxing together with loads of space was lovely to see! I’m sure you’ll both get the van the way you want it eventually & you can really chill out then! 😁
On another note… I HATE the new vacuum packed mince, it’s not like it used to be & reminds me of American ground beef, it takes ages to break up. I prefer my little ‘worms’ of meat rather than mush! 🤣👍
So do we. Give us worms any day of the week and twice on Sundays. Hang on a minute I think that is what they actually want to do.
Good to see you’re settling in famously, we had the same security concerns, it’s normal. We have recently had deadlocks fitted to all the doors on our van. Happy travels guys 😁
We might do more soon 👍
Can I recommend Jammy red roo by Yellow Tail. I'm not a big red wine fan, but that wine is really nice.
Thanks for the tip 👍
You guys are going to have a blast in that 😊 Look forward to seeing it unfold
We hope so 😁👍
I definitely love snoopy compared to Red!😊
You seem to have a lot more room to live in , initially I thought you should get the bigger van this seems fine
This is fine for our style of camping. 👍
The flicking on the screen when filming can usually be sorted out by changing the camera/phone camera setting to 60hz. The auto hz setting doesn’t always cure it.
Good tip Henry. Cheers 👍
You both look so relaxed, despite all the cupboard shuffling 🙂🐕🚙
We have our moments 🙂👍
Hi both, the van looks gorgeous, we are so pleased for you both. Take care and happy adventures we can’t wait for your next chapter of travelling . Lindsay & Mike xxx❤❤
Cheers 👍
You both look so much more comfortable in your new van. The drive is much more higher. Nicer to watch. Love your videos.
Thank you 🙂
Just love the van setup everything looks very practical and of good quality and cosy great to have the washroom you always make those meals look so tasty and nothing better than a cup of Yorkshire tea.x
Cheers
I binge watch all your videos. Keep up the good work and keep it coming.
Thanks for watching ❤️
I like all the windows and seating space!
Fab vid! Thanks for sharing. My wife and I are still in chaos mode with our camper van. Did your sink cover/drying rack catcher come with the van? I really like how it covers the sink. TY again
@@GamerKidEdits yes, the sink cover and drying rack came with the van 🙂👍
@@LifeistooshortCK Thanks, I’ve got to see if we can find something similar that will fit our rig.
What a cosy couch breakfast featuring Yorkshire tea, following for two years, witnessing little red turn to fiat RV， expect new videos with new gear.
I have the same size van as yours and I find with my tinted windows, people cannot see in if it’s light outside and I don’t have window coverings open on opposite sides. Otherwise, they can see my silhouette against the opposing window. You’ll need to team up and experiment.
Hello Carol and Ken. Give it time and you will get used to your new van.All changes need a period of adjustment. When I saw the new van the name George sprang to mind. Anyway, whatever name you decide on my wish for you is happy and safe travels for the future. Enjoy each and every mile x
Nice to know how you got on you two . Mine's a bit longer (L4) and a self build but we like the space and I'm sure you're going to enjoy it . Looking forward to seeing you'' re adventures .
Another question if I may! I see you've got a Victron display mounted near the sliding door, does this display the voltage of your lithium batteries ? And does the solar controller LCD display show the battery voltages too ? Just wondering why Consort fit two displays for a lithium setup. Our van (Reef) just has the solar controller LCD panel like yours, which shows the starter and leisure battery voltages.
The Victron BMV700 is the key indicator of charge. It shows voltage, Amps being used, watts, % capacity remaining and hours left at the current use rate. (if off grid).
The Victron is the one that counts for the health of the leisure battery.
The Photonic Universe solar display shows temperature, time, current voltage from solar, the split between power to leisure and starter batteries. Ours is set for 90% to leisure 10% to starter, hertz, total amps generated, max amps generated, current in amps live, min/max voltage going to the leisure battery.
The reason for both is a lithium system really needs that % readout as voltage is not that useful. They didn’t tell me that it’s just what I read.
Ours has 2 lithium connected together as one. Lithium maintains its voltage until it dies unlike lead acid which slowly reduces. The victron calculates energy in and out to give you a % remaining.
@@LifeistooshortCK Great, that's a very comprehensive reply, thankyou.
Enjoy being able to stand up and have a good old stretch, I know we are.
Yes we know what you mean. It’s a very different driving experience though as I am sure you have found also. Now we have to think a lot more about routes and roads.
Love your new van. We’re hoping to order one from Consort later in the year, but are torn between the Nova and Reef. I suffer from the occasional bad back and was wondering how you are finding the bed in the Nova? Do you use a topper? I would appreciate your thoughts
We find the bed comfortable without a topper. We used 2 in little red but we will not bother with one in this van.
The bed is plenty long enough for us, we are 5’ 10”.
The big decision is do you need to get up in the night for a pee? It’s awkward to get in or out if you do in the Nova. We don’t but if we did we would get the Reef. Nova has fitted in all parking bays so far. A Reef would not have fitted in a few.
Thank you @@LifeistooshortCK
Hate the vacuum mince, it’s such a faff!
Good to see reminder is useful and 4DX book is good as spare toilet paper 😂
Great to see the van being used - so much room for the film crew to lol
Great video
The film crew have been eating everything. (well that is what I am telling Carol) 😁👍
@@LifeistooshortCK stick to that
Ha, ha ................ talk about making a drama out of a crisis 😂
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You guys look very comfy in "panda" and definitely much easier to use the hob and sink 🙂🙂🙂🙂
Really enjoyed the video. Would love a van like yours but apparently we need to keep ours coz we need 3 belted seats 😞
PS Is that really true about the closed Remis blinds creating a Farady cage Ken? I though they were just stiffened paper.
Close them no signal. Open them signal. I rest my case my Lord 😁👍. If I put my phone in the roof light and hotspot from it it works well with them all shut.
Thanks for quick reply. Going to have to test that out as invariably we get bad mobile signal in our van. Never thought it could be the blinds! Thanks for the heads up ;-)
Get the app called open signal. It shows you the direction of the nearest cell tower. You can leave just the blind down in that direction. 👍
Hi, lovely van. Always takes time to sort out till you’ve got it the way that is right for you. Can’t wait to hear the new van name. Safe travels ❤
Oh I have enjoyed watching you settling in. It’s a lovely van, spacious and really good sound acoustics. Your voices in the cab are loud and clear. Hearing the two of you inter reacting reminded me of my husband and I. You get along so well, and are best friends. ❤️you are going to LOVE having a shower in the hot summer weather! Tell me do you know whether you can use an air fryer on your system? I guess it’s all about how many Watt there is , it probably would cost a fortune in electricity. Im trying out the carnivore diet, went well for 2 weeks, but I’m tired of washing up!😉
Hi Marion. I tried that diet and it worked pretty well for me. We didn’t opt for an inverter although we can have one fitted if we want. I use a small portable 300 watt one occasionally but it would not run an air fryer. We have one at home and they are good. We have a conventional oven though.
@@LifeistooshortCK I also have a 300 W one, it’s permanently hooked up to my WiFi and charger
@@LifeistooshortCK I have an oven but seldom use it now with Vern gone. Have become a very lazy eater, so yes carnivore suits me fine. I lost 20 kg over Vern’s illness and death, and I’m now stuck on 80kg, need to lose another 10.
@@marionjohansson4235 you have done really well ❤️
@@LifeistooshortCK thank you
I brought a heat diffuser to place on the gas hob to cut and spread the heat a bit more. Also works well with the ridge monkey. Brought it off Amazon. Get the one without the handle and is perfectly flat.
Was looking at kettles with them the other day. Didn’t think about a stand alone one 👍
I thought 💭🤔 you guys were full time living in the van
@@jimthugbudjim no, we live in a house and use the van for trips away.
“Carol pours wine like she cuts French bread”😂😂😂. Mind you it’s not a problem if you get the big ‘half’. The new van looks way too comfy…you may never venture outdoors ever again!
Funny you should say that as we have been quite lardy on this first trip so far 😁👍
Much better van to have a bout of Bombay Belly in...
Without a doubt 😁👍
Loving the new pad guys. Ooh exciting times ahead ❤.
Buy a thermal screen cover, goodbye condensation
Shame you couldn’t get on Rowntree Park. It is quite prone to flooding.
My daughter lives quite near that Go Outdoors and it has had the closing down signs on for well over a year.
One last thing. York folk apparently pronounce Gillygate as if the first syllable is Jill. It was new to us as well.
Thanks for all the info. English pronunciation can be tricky 😁
I’ve just read my comment again. The first sentence doesn’t sound quite right. What I meant to say is that Rowntree Park is a really nice site, very convenient for York, but it often gets flooded, and it was a shame you couldn’t stay there because of the flooding.
We knew what you meant 🙂👍
CONGRATULATIONS on your new van. It's beautiful and I hope it serves you both well! May I suggest you carry a spray bottle with a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water to spray the water spigots you use on your travels? You may (or may not) be SHOCKED at how people use (contaminate) them. 🤢 Safe travels!!
Yes, good idea. You are right about that 🙂👍
Hello you two, looks very cosy and warm. That shower is wauw. Till the next one, tata.
Glad to hear that the long term plan is to get ingenio pans. I was shouting at the screen, they are brilliant...with lids yes
I suspect you've already purchased, but if not, the Tefal Ingenio 13 item set is currently on offer direct from Tefal at 55% discount, £330 reduced to £140! So a pretty substantial discount and a great deal if it includes all the pans you want. (It does include the wok, and the lids.)
Thanks for letting us know 👍 We’re checking that out now! 🙂
Your pasta looked lovely, give it time and you will have it all organised , safe travels.
You look comfy and relaxed already 😊 Moving to a bigger van it does take time to get your stuff in cupboards and places that's right for you. You'll probably find a few months down the line when you think you've got it nailed, you'll have a light bulb moment and a reshuffle. That's perfectly normal if you're wondering! A slight pang when I heard Ken almost say Little Red but the delight in your face Carol as you used your new van made it fleeting. Sorry you're having teething trouble with 12v. I hope it's a quick fix for you. Just a tip, not preaching to you on parking but make sure your wheels are straight when parked for shopping etc. I was hit whilst parked in my 4x4 and because my wheel was turned out slightly, it caused structural damage that may have been avoided otherwise. Looking forward to the name reveal, thanks for the upload 😀 Take care 🙂
A very important tip with the wheels 👍
Brilliant video and congratulations on the new van. Ref the pans, I totally endorse your choice of Ingenio as the Rolls Royce solution; they’re brilliant and we use the 24cm sauté pan and lid for nearly everything - curries, chillis, bolognese, stir fry and cooked breakfast. While you’re looking for an interim set of pans, you could consider getting the Trangia 25 spirit (meths) burner, kettle and pan set. It takes up little space and you have an emergency spare stove and you can also use it for cooking sausages or making a brew when you’re having a picnic. You can also get a small gas burner that fits it if you don’t like using meths.
Good tip on the Trangia system as s backup and for outdoors 👍
Oh how i know that feeling, "I just Can't be bothered to do any more" well said Ken
Steering lock, alarms, trackers, loose Spitting 🐍 Cobra and Attack Dogs on Watch..
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Hi guys hope you're both keeping well? Just seen your latest vlog. Fully understand how you are both feeling about what goes where. We've removed a huge amount of stuff that simply wasn't being used and only added to the clutter. In terms of pots and pans Nicola bought a Tefal set that uses a removable handle. Great for storage. It has a wok too. We stopped any rattle by putting felt pan protectors between each pan. Works a treat. Stay safe and good luck in the Nova!! Sid and Nicola, Rugby
Cheers 👍
Super, we have the medium sized Outwell Feast set of 3 non-stick pans (includes a pan and frying pan with removable handles, and a casserole pan with twin handles. Non stick. They pack inside each other. We also bought a silicone lid for the small pan and a light weight steamer pan that fits on top of either the pan or the casserole. We experienced this set when we hired a California Ocean in September '21 and bought our own in September '22😊. You'll be experts soon, you look very comfortable, enjoy 😊 xx❤
Thanks for the recommendation
Great video Ken, the new van is a wowser…. Don’t forget to mind your cargo shorts in the summer on that handbrake, I nearly became a ‘they’ after catching my shorts on it!
Looks lovely, we miss our PVC van but have different adventures now, glad to see you both looking well , Dick B
🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for the warning 👍
Tefal has an outlet shop at Junction 32 outlet (M62), Castleford - can’t beat the prices there for Ingenio pan sets if you haven’t picked any up yet - we have the plastic lids to put leftovers in the fridge too which means you can cook for 2 nights hassle free 👍
Thanks for the tip 👍
It's bound to take you a while to decide what goes where 🤔
I was just like you the first time I left "Kermit" in the supermarket carpark, steering lock on etc.
Relax and Enjoy 👍 🐸
We are getting used to leaving it now. 😁👍
Welcome to York, Beechwood Grove just up the road from us, you could have parked at ours for free. Go Outdoors is moving out of town in the near future to the old John Lewis store. Just to be pedantic - Gillygate is pronounced Jillygate. Hope you enjoyed your stay. Lovely van.
Cheers. Parking at yours would have been a bonus and we could have split the exhorbitant CAMC fees 😁👍
Enjoying on a quiet Sunday morning with a cuppa tea 🍵 😋 & seeing life in the new campervan 😊 lots more space & being able to stand upright is a big + & thd toilet facility is priceless 👌cupboard wise play around with contents until you're happy with the arrangement! Look forward to hearing what you've named the van 🤔🤔❤
Thanks David 🙂