got 11k on this one now. ive seen bigger accounts who have a couple of 100k subs getting only 30 percent viewing plus ive cleaned my you tube history. oops ,now saying ive not watched owt now. so im rewatching yours again. smh
@@MelanieRiley-lt2rl Ah thats very kind. I have 3 or 4 more videos, then think it will be time to close the channel and start a fresh else where. Thanks for the support.
A 5 gallon bucket with a lid ,put your dirty clothes in it with water and soap, drive down the road,your clothes are agatated, ,dump your water out put clean water in and rinse the clothes,hang on a tree or put up a line to dry them..
Ive just had a pop top fitted to my 2013 custom at the cost of £4500 with 6 lights, roof carpeted, full sliding hatch, scenic canvas and 150w solar panel with victron controller from skylineroofs in durham and id pay it again next week. Being able to stand makes all the difference IMO.
Would be great as getting in when you have the wet suit on, you always have to have the bed put away, and hard to get changed. I can't afford a pop top but would love one.
#vanlife Hints & Tips things I learned while travelling for 10 days. An updated video will be made as I missed lots of things I have experienced. The 10 day Vanlife UK series is now live here on the BOTG advenure series, leave me a comment or question below, thank you.
Replace the ridge monkey with an SQ professional clam pan, you might be able to put something in it to cook and much cheaper as well. We have cupboards at the side above the work top and along the rear, with speakers in, under our pop top, which definately is a game changer. We carry a rigid solar panel on it, instead of a box though. We chose a lwb, it's amazing the difference in space and access to cupboards, particularly when the bed is down. Our rib bed helps enormously with storage and ease of access to gear, stored beneath as well. More space available to store stuff at the back, equipment beneath the back leaf and bedding etc. above it. We never have to get out of the van to get set up, if it is raining etc.
What's a calm pan? I don't know anybody who does shelves thats the issue an di work during the week so cant be without transport. Van is too small to live in i know some people do, but storage seems to be main issue.
@@BOTG_Adventuresclam pan, looks like a clam, a clam is any member of the invertebrate class Bivalvia-mollusks with a bivalved shell. You can cook those in it as well lol.
I walk my dog alone at night through the woods. I said to my mate it sometimes gets a bit scary. To what he said is Daz it's you that's scary to others.
I do exactly the same in my old w638 Mercedes Vito, only issue I have is showering so signed up to the gym just for washing facilities across the country. The rest is Actually good Fun and you feel alive, you only need the basics.
Thanks Mate, YT doing everything to make me fail. I never got any comment alerts, and some people say they never get alerts when i put a video out even though it all clicked. Im not a lefty so YT won't let me succeed. Simples.
Just found your vlogs, Kettlewell one, looking at your 10 days van life Vlog... Pop top.... Lusso Campers Bradford, got mine done there... No where near £4000... Ring them, you'll be pleasantly surprised (£2600 BTW) .... All the best. Garry.
good advice regarding a lanyard for keys regarding your cooking on the road... I'd consider selling your kitchen unit and switching to the likes of a Jetboil? Just a thought
@@BOTG_Adventures I looked at what videos of yours get the most views before I typed that and although I’ve never watched your other stuff, I do recall you saying how much you loved van life. The freedom etc. if you enjoy something, people will always wanna watch you do it because deep down it brings us joy to see someone doing what they love. That’s all. You do you, buddy. Your cinematography is class. I’m sure whatever you do will be awesome, just don’t quit. There’s people out there with crap iPhone videos uploads with poor editing that get tons of views. You can’t fail if you keep going :-) happy new year for tomorrow. I hope it’s a good one
Thanks mate, @@a1d3nh0 I was thinking the channel was finished and was going to close it in Jan. I bet my next video will have less than 400 views lol.. well see. Thanks again.
When I'm in my van from the moment I step foot in it...I lose everything!! I put something down,and it's gone 🙈 storage is most definitely the answer,even though I say that,I've lots of storage I still do it lol.. Routine is definitely key to starting the day off well,keep your window open just a tad to stop condensation, my little van is small so I don't have space for it to become a mess 😂,off to Cornwall soon for a trip and escape normality.
i am not the only one who loses things then h aha it drive same insane lol. I def need some shelves. Window open agree, i need to do a better video on this topic will do another when the van is fixed. Enjoy your travels.
That’s the one, I’ve always just used maps and local know how but want to travel further afield and I’ve seen mtbs with phones on their bars with routes on. Ta
Great videos thank you, have you had any issues with pepper? I have a 20 reg for 3 years since new, and has been pretty good have done 35000 miles. Only issues I have had is Adblue when it gets a bit low light stays on, and recently it won’t go into reverse easy I have to go 3rd then 4th gear and then it is fine going in reverse. I went to a couple of garages and they said it was just one of those things 🥴 otherwise I love the van. Thanks again
Hello mate. I had adblue issues so had system removed. I outlet pipe was clogged and blowing smoke badly. Search here on channel.. But since removal vans been great. Reverse issue plsuges me sometimes as well. Barring that no flawless. Always get timing belt and water pump done every 45k miles and your good to go, great van and a 10th the price of overpriced VW.
@@BOTG_Adventures Hi mate thanks for reply. I have been looking at your other videos really good stuff. Interesting that you have had reverse gear issues sometimes. Cool that you had the Adblue removed may do that to mine at some point. Just one more thing if you don’t mind answering, I am having real trouble finding which coolant to put in the van. (1.5l dispatch 2020) When I bought it had blue coolant in the tank now a few Citroen services later it has orange colour in the coolant tank. If you go to Citroen they sell ‘blue’ coolant and say it isn’t OAT which I am surprised at because OAT is longer life and I am not sure why it would use the ‘blue’ non OAT. Maybe the colours don’t matter anymore. 😵💫Really confused why mine was blue and is now orange though don’t know what coolant to get bloody nightmare. If you type reg into halfords site it comes up OAT (orange) coolant 😵💫 If you put in wrong coolant not great 😫 just wonder what your 1.6 uses? Cheers buddy
@awilson4939, hey mate when it comes to coolant I'll be honest with you I'm not really sure I make sure that I have regular services and get them to change all the fluids for me
@@BOTG_Adventures no worries mate I am completely confused if anyone else knows or at least the colour the coolant they have in their dispatch would be good to know 👍
Kerching. Bike is in for repair and bearings change, the van is busted so no trip for me over Christmas period and cant pick the bike up.. ce la vie eh :) thanks for the support. have a great new year.
Found the mtb community to be some of the best people ive ever met so not sire where the toxic came from...maybe a bad experience for you which is a shame!
I usually get 300 views a video.. What's going on..!! 🎉😂❤
got 11k on this one now. ive seen bigger accounts who have a couple of 100k subs getting only 30 percent viewing plus ive cleaned my you tube history. oops ,now saying ive not watched owt now. so im rewatching yours again. smh
@@MelanieRiley-lt2rl Ah thats very kind. I have 3 or 4 more videos, then think it will be time to close the channel and start a fresh else where. Thanks for the support.
Really enjoying all your content. Love the way you're content with what you have and not always looking for something more. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Adam appreciate that, hope you had a good xmas and have a happy new year.
Thanks mate. Same to you😊
Don’t kid ya self, that’s a handbag! 😂.
Great video very helpful 👌🏻
Man bag :) HNY
A 5 gallon bucket with a lid ,put your dirty clothes in it with water and soap, drive down the road,your clothes are agatated, ,dump your water out put clean water in and rinse the clothes,hang on a tree or put up a line to dry them..
Interesting. Never thought about that great idea.
Hiya!
I’ve just found you and I like you so I subscribed haha
Looking forward to more.
Happy travels! 🚐💨
Thanks Mitch appreciate that. Have a great new year. You too.
Ive just had a pop top fitted to my 2013 custom at the cost of £4500 with 6 lights, roof carpeted, full sliding hatch, scenic canvas and 150w solar panel with victron controller from skylineroofs in durham and id pay it again next week.
Being able to stand makes all the difference IMO.
Would be great as getting in when you have the wet suit on, you always have to have the bed put away, and hard to get changed. I can't afford a pop top but would love one.
#vanlife Hints & Tips things I learned while travelling for 10 days. An updated video will be made as I missed lots of things I have experienced. The 10 day Vanlife UK series is now live here on the BOTG advenure series, leave me a comment or question below, thank you.
Replace the ridge monkey with an SQ professional clam pan, you might be able to put something in it to cook and much cheaper as well. We have cupboards at the side above the work top and along the rear, with speakers in, under our pop top, which definately is a game changer. We carry a rigid solar panel on it, instead of a box though. We chose a lwb, it's amazing the difference in space and access to cupboards, particularly when the bed is down. Our rib bed helps enormously with storage and ease of access to gear, stored beneath as well. More space available to store stuff at the back, equipment beneath the back leaf and bedding etc. above it. We never have to get out of the van to get set up, if it is raining etc.
What's a calm pan? I don't know anybody who does shelves thats the issue an di work during the week so cant be without transport. Van is too small to live in i know some people do, but storage seems to be main issue.
@@BOTG_Adventuresclam pan, looks like a clam, a clam is any member of the invertebrate class Bivalvia-mollusks with a bivalved shell. You can cook those in it as well lol.
Happy New Year Andy, another high quality production.
Thanks mate. Hny. See how my next video goes back to 300 views a video ha ha.
Great to see youre getting some views. Well deserved. Happy new year!
Thanks mate. Hny.
I walk my dog alone at night through the woods. I said to my mate it sometimes gets a bit scary. To what he said is Daz it's you that's scary to others.
Great down to earth talk about your experiences, subbed to help you get to 5K, keep up the good work
Thank you much appreciated. Hny.
I do exactly the same in my old w638 Mercedes Vito, only issue I have is showering so signed up to the gym just for washing facilities across the country.
The rest is Actually good Fun and you feel alive, you only need the basics.
I ended up going to sports center (part of my van life series). Couldn't face van showers too cold to get changed.
Tips and tricks . I think we need more. Good video and popular. More tips Paul messener style
Thanks Mate, YT doing everything to make me fail. I never got any comment alerts, and some people say they never get alerts when i put a video out even though it all clicked. Im not a lefty so YT won't let me succeed. Simples.
Loved it, just about to embark on a trip to Spain in T6, some great tips for small van life
Hope you are recording it. Dont forget smidge, helps a lot for insect bites.
Just found your vlogs, Kettlewell one, looking at your 10 days van life Vlog... Pop top.... Lusso Campers Bradford, got mine done there... No where near £4000... Ring them, you'll be pleasantly surprised (£2600 BTW) .... All the best.
Garry.
Thanks Gary, Lusso Campers? they ligit? dont want any back street garages and then hassle of getting it done properly.
Dry bags are brilliant for storing Wet gear until you can dry it.
I used a dry bag to carry water when I stayed in Aysgarth falls woodland wild camp, brilliant things.,
first time visitor. First impressions suggest this channel could really take off 👍
you're spot on regarding pop tops. I'm looking to convert a van this year and my word, a pop top is extortionate
good advice regarding a lanyard for keys
regarding your cooking on the road... I'd consider selling your kitchen unit and switching to the likes of a Jetboil? Just a thought
@@swblade6190 I guess it comes with more cost regards kitchen. I use the cooker but never the sink.
@@BOTG_Adventures costs to remove and sell may be a false economy then?
@@swblade6190 dunno she's broken a. In so everything costing me.
shout-out to whoever did the cinematography and colour grading of this video. amazing work
I do it all, filming and editing :) Blushes.. thank you.
@@BOTG_Adventures I hope you never quit. I just found your channel. The van life stuff is brilliant. You should do way more. :-)
@@a1d3nh0 I get the least views on those but will make some more thank you.
@@BOTG_Adventures I looked at what videos of yours get the most views before I typed that and although I’ve never watched your other stuff, I do recall you saying how much you loved van life. The freedom etc. if you enjoy something, people will always wanna watch you do it because deep down it brings us joy to see someone doing what they love. That’s all. You do you, buddy. Your cinematography is class. I’m sure whatever you do will be awesome, just don’t quit. There’s people out there with crap iPhone videos uploads with poor editing that get tons of views. You can’t fail if you keep going :-) happy new year for tomorrow. I hope it’s a good one
Thanks mate, @@a1d3nh0 I was thinking the channel was finished and was going to close it in Jan. I bet my next video will have less than 400 views lol.. well see. Thanks again.
When I'm in my van from the moment I step foot in it...I lose everything!! I put something down,and it's gone 🙈 storage is most definitely the answer,even though I say that,I've lots of storage I still do it lol..
Routine is definitely key to starting the day off well,keep your window open just a tad to stop condensation, my little van is small so I don't have space for it to become a mess 😂,off to Cornwall soon for a trip and escape normality.
i am not the only one who loses things then h aha it drive same insane lol. I def need some shelves. Window open agree, i need to do a better video on this topic will do another when the van is fixed. Enjoy your travels.
Boots, when you were mountain biking what app did you use/ find best.
App? Ya mean for GPS?
That’s the one, I’ve always just used maps and local know how but want to travel further afield and I’ve seen mtbs with phones on their bars with routes on. Ta
Great videos thank you, have you had any issues with pepper? I have a 20 reg for 3 years since new, and has been pretty good have done 35000 miles. Only issues I have had is Adblue when it gets a bit low light stays on, and recently it won’t go into reverse easy I have to go 3rd then 4th gear and then it is fine going in reverse. I went to a couple of garages and they said it was just one of those things 🥴 otherwise I love the van. Thanks again
Hello mate. I had adblue issues so had system removed. I outlet pipe was clogged and blowing smoke badly. Search here on channel.. But since removal vans been great. Reverse issue plsuges me sometimes as well. Barring that no flawless. Always get timing belt and water pump done every 45k miles and your good to go, great van and a 10th the price of overpriced VW.
@@BOTG_Adventures Hi mate thanks for reply. I have been looking at your other videos really good stuff. Interesting that you have had reverse gear issues sometimes. Cool that you had the Adblue removed may do that to mine at some point. Just one more thing if you don’t mind answering, I am having real trouble finding which coolant to put in the van. (1.5l dispatch 2020) When I bought it had blue coolant in the tank now a few Citroen services later it has orange colour in the coolant tank. If you go to Citroen they sell ‘blue’ coolant and say it isn’t OAT which I am surprised at because OAT is longer life and I am not sure why it would use the ‘blue’ non OAT. Maybe the colours don’t matter anymore. 😵💫Really confused why mine was blue and is now orange though don’t know what coolant to get bloody nightmare. If you type reg into halfords site it comes up OAT (orange) coolant 😵💫 If you put in wrong coolant not great 😫 just wonder what your 1.6 uses? Cheers buddy
@awilson4939, hey mate when it comes to coolant I'll be honest with you I'm not really sure I make sure that I have regular services and get them to change all the fluids for me
@@BOTG_Adventures no worries mate I am completely confused if anyone else knows or at least the colour the coolant they have in their dispatch would be good to know 👍
If you ever look under the bonnet please let me know the colour of the coolant - would appreciate it
great video. how did you survive without the bike though. next purchase. Sealed bike trailer and generator :)
Kerching. Bike is in for repair and bearings change, the van is busted so no trip for me over Christmas period and cant pick the bike up.. ce la vie eh :) thanks for the support. have a great new year.
Does anyone know if a full-width rock n roll bed will fit in the xs version of this van ?
Not sure mate sorry, ask on the vanlife uk facebook page they will know.
Found the mtb community to be some of the best people ive ever met so not sire where the toxic came from...maybe a bad experience for you which is a shame!
Long story.. I had many very toxic haters. Some vile pms.and I said half..
Moisturise??? Thought you were a Northerner?...
I have bad skin.
Great series👍... Keep up the good work on your channel, look forward to seeing more soon... All the best for 2024🍻🍻
Thanks mate, need to decide what direction I am heading in :) HNY@@yorkshiretink3188