We've taken the plunge and changed the caravan interior for our winter caravanning trips.
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- Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2023
- We knew it was time to make a change and so after a trip to North Norfolk we thought we should follow up with one of 'Ronnie's top tips' and change the caravan carpets for the winter.
In this video Dave re carpets the whole caravan, Helen chooses new winter bedding plus we have put new shower and cooker top Kats in as well.
Take a look and let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment below.
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Best wishes,
Helen & Dave
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Well that was really interesting guys. Good job on the carpet Dave (luckily the supervisor only popped in once)!
And it really looks a good job.
Some more good tips for us on this one - the boot box is a great idea. I expect the Frog needed the loo too 🤣🤣. Amazing!!
Ha Ha, good spot! the supervisor is never too far away lol. I hadn't considered that the frog was using my shoe as a loo :o(. Thanks for watching. ATB, Helen & Dave
Very snazzy music whilst doing carpet fitting timelapse. Almost disappointed that Helen didn’t appear with jazz hands. The carpet looks very smart.
ha ha ha, that would have been a sight for sore eyes lol. Thanks very much for watching and leaving a comment. Dave did a good job, fitting a carpet is something he hasn't done before. ATB, Helen & Dave
Love the carpet Dave I think carpet right are looking for you 👍
Cheers Ronnie for another of your top tips. My knees are killing me now though :o) See you soon. Helen & Dave
Great idea, never understood why they use such light coloured carpets far from being serviceable. The frog is preferable to the spiders that could have been in the shoes
Hi, thank you and thanks for watching. I can cope with spiders but anything that jumps can do and do one lol. Agreed, the manufacturers don'y always go with the most practical solutions. ATB, Helen & Dave
Fantastic job Dave, well done. The bedding from Helen just finishes it off brilliantly. Happy winter caravanning. Enjoy your time ;))
Well hello Stew, it's always good to hear from you and thanks very much for such a positive comment. Best wishes, Helen & Dave
What a great idea with a runner , that will be our next job . Thanks for all your tips as we are caravan newbies
Hi Mark, better than expected results TBH! Thanks for watching the channel and happy travels. Merry Christmas, Helen & Dave 👍
Well done dave and Helen on a fantastic job the new carpet looks good and will be much warmer and hard wearing I have always wondered why they put such light coloured carpets in the vans!
Love the new bedding Helen and looks great! You made me laugh with your stowaway!!! The boot box is a great idea and saves lots of mud that’s something I’m going to do especially with two young sons! Happy caravanning to you both Daniel
Really happy with the carpet and we're away on a CL at the moment and both the carpet and the boot box are doing us proud. Even in summer, it's just good to get all of the shoes out of the way. Thanks again, Helen & Dave
Great job, carpet fitter extra-ordinarie……….
Cheers David 😂😂 not bad for his first attempt. Thanks for watching…. Helen & Dave 👍
You’re looking very smart 👍for winter touring Dave & Helen and the new runner gives the illusion of a longer caravan. Looking forward to the CL’s you stay on, there are some really good one’s out there. All the best, Rob & Gail 😀
Morning Rob & Gail, thanks, we’re just waiting for a wedlock without a storm. We’ve found a few sites we want to try and you’d be proud because they are hard standing full service too. Stay tuned! Helen & Dave 👍
Hello Dave and Helen, Happy belated birthday wishes to you Helen!🎉 Dave you did a grand job on the carpet laying, great idea and very practical. 'Looks very smart. Also putting your boots into a plastic box was a good idea. Our wellies are kept on a welly rack outside and they are very damp and uncomfortable to put on (as well as freezing cold!). If I had your shoe box, I'd consider putting a small fleece blanket on top of them to keep them warm too.
Hi Trudy, hope you’re well and thanks very much for your feedback and watching the video. Might give your idea a try or even a hot water bottle when it’s really cold 👍 ATB, Helen & Dave
Omg we are definitely copying that carpet. We have 2 dogs and our carpets had a lot of wear. Thanks for
The tip
Glad it was helpful Diane. It's Ronnie who is the top tip man, we just share all of his amazing ideas. ATB, Helen & Dave
You made a damn good job of that Dave. 👍👍👍.
Why, thank you so much Emily, that's good of you to say. It was hard work but the results were good, just dreading the first journey out when it gets filched up again lol. Thanks again, Take care, Helen & Dave
Looks great & instantly looks ‘warmer’ well done apart from the fact my other half just seen this & thinks it would be great for us 😂😂
Thanks very much, so glad we did this, it has made a bigger difference than we had anticipated. Thanks again, Helen & Dave
Fantastic job, looks great 👍
Aww cheers Leigh, it was a little taxing on the knee caps but worth it lol. Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave
Looks absolutely lovely 😃xx
Oh thanks Amanda, really appreciate you saying that. Thanks for watching! ATB, Helen & Dave 👍
Great choice of carpet, we have the same down in the Moho, it works a treat. You did a great job fitting it. Your van is now ready for Winter trips and there’s plenty to choose from in Norfolk. 😊 best wishes H&M.
Hello H&M, thanks, Dave has found his forte in life 😂 he did a much better job than we both anticipated. As long as it’s dry and not too windy, we will be out. Take care both. Helen & Dave 😊
Our normal runner has decided it has had enough. This winter we have some dirt cheap runners which have worked so far. LOL I thought you were going to say he was off across the site in your heels Helen, 😂😂
ha ha ha ha no not quite David! Great idea to put some runners down, they don't need to be expensive. Happy Travels, Helen & Dave
Nice job with the carpet... looks great...p.s we've got a 3 bed house needs doing.......!!😂
Ha Ha Ha Roger, my knees couldn't take it! Thanks for watching. ATB, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave and Helen. Great vlog and great job on the carpet. Its looks fab.👍.
We also use a lidded box to store shoes outside.
Cheers.
Thanks Simon, great minds think alike 😊👍 ATB, Helen & Dave
Great job Dave 🎉
Thanks Matthew, much appreciated. Take care. Helen & Dave
Absolutely love what you have done and love the shoe box idea x
Hi Gill, thank you very much, glad you like it and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. ATB, Helen & Dave
@@HelenandDave we are very new to caravanning and love watching your videos really love your tips and mostly your views on different camp sites , because of you and Helen we have a rather long list now of all the camps we want to visit . Although we have been to two sites we are now looking forward to early next year only purchasing our caravan in October we haven’t been far yet . Love to see your dog belle she is gorgeous we have a cockerpoo and he has been remarkably good considering it’s his first time to . Keep doing wot you are doing we have watched a few others but yours for us are the best !
Ronnie's runners!!
love it!! He has great tips does Ronnie. Thanks for watching. ATB, Helen & Dave
Morning Dave: I thought I left a comment last night but it's gone :o). You must have a secret microphone in our van. We had a visitor on Sunday to the van and the boss took up the covers because she wanted it to look nice. She was only there 5 minutes and we were horrified at how quickly the carpet gets dirty. We discussed taking it up and changing it for something else. Obviously the something has just been reviewed by yourself. Excellent review. I will be phoning my carpet fitter (i'm a builder) this morning and sounding him out for some cheap ;o) runner. Keep up the great buddy. Mossy (& Mrs Mossy)
Hi r & Mrs Mossy, I remember reading and replying to your message so can't think what happened there. Anyway, we have got you bugged, look behind the curtain ha ha. Thanks very much for your feedback as always and we are really pleased with the results. (although my knees are now killing me). Take care and thanks again to you both for supporting our little channel. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Hi both, have you considered an Isabella door awning. It just covers the door and is really useful keeping the rain out in the winter...
Hi Colin, thanks for watching. Yes, this is still a possibility for us to be fair but I think I will need to sell one of our other awnings first, we have two awnings and a sun canopy and no space in the garage 😂. Watch this space! All the best, Helen & Dave 👍
Great job Dave & Helen. You both take real pride in your caravan and it really shows because it always looks so nice. 👍
Hi Chris & Steve, thank you so much, very nice of you to say so. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Hi Helen and Dave, that bedding set looked like a great find, will be looking in to that and the Carpet is a super idea. Our standard fit is looking a bit shabby after a recent wet trip. The black pants were a great look compared to the tradesman butt crack too! 😁
Hi Gordon, the bedding looks great value but we haven't slept in it yet so will reserve total judgement until then. Well pleased with the carpets and shower/cooker mats too. If you're going to pretend to be a tradesman you have to look the part, so it was numerous cups of tea, lots of whistling and pants out. It felt good lol. Thanks as always for watching. Cheers, Helen & Dave
@@HelenandDave Nothing to do with Caravans specifically, but a quick tip for "fluffy" bedding. We recently bought new "fluffy" throws to keep the Dog odour off the Sofas, we washed them before first use. Noticed the washing machine was emptying slowly after, might be worth checking your machine filter for the first couple of washes, ours had the usual bits and bobs in it, but also had quite a bit of new fluff. Another chance for Tea and Whistling!
Dave you’ve made a good job of fitting the carpet, we’ve seen you fit carpet to the soundtrack now let’s see you dance to it 😂👍 Lunchtime tomorrow I’m off for my last trip of 23, always feel a little bit sad. 🍻here’s to Touring 24 😁
That's a challenge too far Colin lol. Hope the weather behaves itself for your last trip of the year. Take care out there! Helen & Dave
Lovely! I really like it, great job 👍 and excellent idea x
Thank you so much Sarah, it’s made quite a difference actually and we’re really happy with it. Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave 👍
Dave, you really have done an excellent job! Filling in the gaps, actually made the carpet look better and the stripes are very conducive to hiding the joints and making the carpet look as if it is actually a far larger (wider) piece of carpet. Being in Japan, wearing shoes in the caravan is as much of a faux pas or sacrilege as wearing shoes in the house, so I have made an upside down tray that fits over the top of my step and the top (or the underside of the 'tray' if you like) is covered with flooring looking cushion floor. I use a thin rubber mat on the floor to take off the shoes and put them in a plastic drawer that slides under the caravan (much like your idea of a box) and then use the step just in socks. I do use a simple car side awning I got online (the rainforest site) and sewed on a beaded strip to attach to the awing rail. The beauty of it is that it has two fibreglass poles to create a dome effect (much like a tent) and the lower part can therefore be pegged directly to the ground, thus creating a kind of 'lean-to' porch. Two poles and two pegs - that's it! Because it is intended to be used this way, there is also a window in the lower half. It isn't particularly wide and really should be thought of as an old-fashioned porch on a cottage.
Hi Andrew, always good to hear from you and the Japanese way of doing things, we can learn a lot! Your shoe tray idea sounds very nifty as does the car side awning idea too. I like simple and effective things like this and by the sound of it, nice and easy to put up and take down. Will investigate further. Thanks as always for dropping by. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave and Helen, Runner looks great, I will show Heather I’m sure that we will be following suit as our current carpets are getting tired and like yours are light coloured, but a good inexpensive but pleasantly tasteful solution, just a thought, I’ve always wondered why there’s a Norfolk and Suffolk, but no Effolk or Weffolk, and Essex Sussex and Wessex but no Nossex, enjoy the Winter ‘vanning just watch the weather we went to The Lake District one Easter, woke up Easter Sunday to 4” of snow, and we didn’t have a 4x4 back then (1990’s) 😂 we stayed a few days longer than planned !
Hi Steve, that's very funny lol. Yes, we will be watching the weather closely before venturing off but you can get caught out so easily. Take care, Helen & Dave
As always a fantastic vlog. Do you have a secret microphone listening to our conversations…. We always have covers over the carpet but was having a visitor on Sunday morning while away, we lifted the covers while she visited and the carpet was so dirty we discussed changing it. The runner looks superb. Thanks again Dave……
Hi Paul, check behind the curtains, we bugged your van lol. We thought it tie to try something a little more serviceable but if they work well then they can stay in. Thanks again, Helen & Dave
Well done Dave, that wasn't an easy job and you made it look easy plus it came out fabulous! Helen knocked the ball out of the park with that bedding set too, everything complements each other perfectly. :)
Aww cheers, it feels nice and cosy in there which is how we need it on those long dark cold winter nights. Thanks as always, Helen & Dave
nice job, well done.
Thanks very much and thanks for watching. ATB, Helen & Dave
The caravan looks nice and cosy. Looking forward to seeing some winter trips.
Cheers Claire, thanks for that. Yes, we’re keen to get going, just waiting for a decent weather break 😂😂 🌧️ 💨
Well done Dave , your carpet laying looks great and certainly gives your van a great look for the winter tours ahead.
Cheers Calv, appreciate that. Just need a break in the weather and we’ll be off. Thanks again, Helen and Dave 👍
Hello Dave and Helen.
I am à New subscriber from France🇨🇵. I do own à Hobby caravan 410 sfe.
Your videos are very good.thank you both. 👍
Well good morning to you from France and welcome to the channel. Glad you like the video's and it's great to be getting some subscribers from overseas. The Hobby caravans are the most popular selling caravans in the world but for some reason not so popular in the UK. Hope you stay tuned to us and feel free to leave a comment anytime. Best wishes, Helen & Dave
Thank you for the message 🙏👍🇨🇵
True when i used to live in the uk i Never saw à hobby caravan on the road. They are very well built but not has good has your british caravan. Maybe one Day i will buy à british caravan 😉
Great little project Helen and Dave. Well worth spending a little time and money on the winter decor. We like the boot box idea too 😃👍🏻💙 Trev n Sue
Hi Trev n Sue, hope you're both well. Very pleased with the results to be fair. Hope you're planning some 2024 rallies!! See you on the road. ATB, Helen & Dave
@@HelenandDave We have three rallies in 2024. I’ll announce details very soon 😃👍🏻
Hi Dave and Helen. Great job on the carpet Dave, I must say you are a braver man than me to tackle that! Laid like a professional.
Hope Helen enjoyed her birthday.
Another great vlog as always, cheers Terry
Hi Terry, brave or mad!!! must say, as it happens it has all turned out well. Helen was quite terrified that I would mess it up and although it was all done Benny Hill style on the video I really did take my time doing it. Helen says thanks for your birthday wishes, she had a wonderful day. thanks for staying tuned to the channel. Catch you next time, Helen & Dave
Great job Dave and Helen getting winter ready both with the budget buys and doing the work your self. you can never have enough awnings lol have you looked at some thing like the Dometic Raly Air Pro 200s exspensive I know but can get simular for much cheaper £150 range.
Last year we had to push the snow off our awning before we could open the door fully to get out, yes we love winter camping
Hi Aaron, we may have to succumb to a very small porch awning at some point. We have a Kampa Rally air pro, it's very good and strong but too big at times in the winter. We don't mind the cold and snow it's the wind and rain that we shy away from where the awning is concerned. Thanks very much for watching and leaving a comment. Helen & Dave
Nice job done there dave we use runners in are's 👍
Thanks Paul 👍 very pleased with them. ATB, Helen & Dave
Nicely Done folks, new carpet looks very professionally done, very nice indeed. Enjoy your winter touring xx
Thank You Lindsay. hope you guys will be touring through the winter too but of course your weather can be much colder, so if you are, stay safe. ATB, Helen & Dave
@@HelenandDave Thank you, we will be, take care xx
Wow, loving the new carpet, fitted very professional.
Thanks Ian, appreciate you taking the time to leave us a comment. ATB, Helen & Dave
While the carpet looks very good through the van & fits very well -the manufacturers should take note and do the same! One place a carpet should never be is in the toilet area!! First thing we did in our van was remove the toilet carpet vaxing it (just in case!!) then stored it ready for when/if we sell! We use a set of standard bathroom mats, easily removed & washable. Great idea for the main area!! Take care, all the best.
Hi David, many thanks for watching and your feedback too. We understand your point ref: carpets in toilets and actually we do what you do at home and although this is a rubber backed carpet we will also put down mats in the loo (also rubber backed) for the same reasons. Thanks again, take care, Helen & Dave
Think you have made a lovely job of your carpet
Looking forward to seeing your new cl sites.think that's a nice Idea
Thank You Rosie, nice of you to say and thank you very much for watching. ATB, Helen & Dave
That carpet looks really good well worth doing.
Our winter caravanning consists of buying more gas and early nights cosy.
Nice vlog thanks.
Thanks Greg, it was worth doing and hopefully will last us a while, but we will see. Getting cosy in the caravan is just the best feeling. Happy travels, Helen & Dave
Great job on the carpet Dave looks really good. Glad you had your big pants on!! 🩲🩲Lol 😂
Thanks Lesley, thankfully, I only have a small bottom. lol. Happy with the carpet though. See you soon, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave and Helen ,carpet job looks professional ,well done!!!👍
Thanks Romeo, glad you enjoyed it. 👍 See you soon, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave and Helen, love the new carpet, excellent job. Also love the new duvet bedding. ou are certainly winter ready. Lovely video x Julie and Tony x
Thanks Julie & Tony, we just need it to stop raining now 😂 Best wishes to you both. Dave & Helen 👍
Good choice good job the carpet runner looks classy
Hi Virginia, thank you so much, very kind of you to say. Best wishes, Helen & Dave
That is another one of the advantages of towing the caravan with the campervan, in bad weather, instead of a caravan awning, you can just pull the wind out canopy towards the caravan as an outside shelter, that you can put away wet if needs be.
As far as cold floors go, we just wear slippers but we have got away from the cold a bit on our next outing, this Saturday, for a week, by booking up a hoseasons log cabin in the highlands at Invergordon as a base, onwards from there, out and about in the campervan. Hardly any dearer than an expensive camp site, this time of year and no long nights stuck in the caravan all dark evenings from 4.30 p.m. renting a 5 person lodge instead, with TV, pots, pans, cooker, shower, toilet, heating and beds / bedding etc.all in the large 2 bedroom cabin, as well as deer and wildlife to look at from the lodge balcony, lake, All for £330 with a blue light card. Been there before - love it !
Hi Steve, the camper tow car is a great idea, always thought it. Reckon Invergordon should be fun and it sounds like a great deal too. Enjoy! ATB, Dave & Helen
Do you rent him out for caravan upgrades? looks really great. nice job crack on
Don't think his knees could take it Barry lol. Thanks for watching. ATB, Helen & Dave
Hi D & H, you've winterized the van really well, TC and safe travels, Neil
Aww cheers Neil, appreciate your feedback very much. Take care Helen & Dave 👍
Love you two. Dave & Helen. Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Used them frequently for where to go.
Wouldn't be surprised if that stays down quite a while. You've done excellent job of fitting it
In a previous life I was a carpet fitter. In fact the first in Nottinghamshire to have passed the NICF) National institute of carpet fitters) diploma
Thanks so much David, we enjoy getting your comments too. Never fitted a carpet in my life but it sounds like you have fitted a few, you've got a certificate to prove it. How's you knees? because mine are now killing me! Take care, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave and Helen. Great video on the carpets. You've done a great job something like we tried to do, but yours is looking awesome 👌 😊 Paul and Sarah
Thanks Paul & Sarah, will check yours out too. How are your knees? Mine are killing me now lol. ATB, Helen & Dave
How did you remove the welcome mat please.
What you have done there is get a factory finish. Looks really smart.
Hi Tez, that's kind of you to say so, thanks a lot. I just lifted the carpet matt out of the plastic frame (slid screw driver under the matt) and then there are 4 small acres fastening the frame to the floor, just undid those and up she comes. 2 minutes max!! Thanks again, Helen & Dave
Thanks for that. Keep up the good work. Love watching the pair of you. 👌👍
@@tezplummer3145 cheers 👍
Great effort with the carpet fitting it looks great. Happy winter caravaning 😀😀
Hi Tris, thank you so much, kind of you to say. Hope you're well and stay tuned! ATB, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave & Helen
Great post as always.
I’m full time carpet fitter, Dave that looks like a really good job. Nicely cut in. 😁👍
Thanks Barry, that's praise indeed and much appreciated👍. Hows's your knees because mine are killing me!! Thanks again, Helen & Dave
@@HelenandDave
Not to bad seeing I’ve been on them for more than 45 years
@@barryjeffries2067 pleased to hear it Barry :o)
Very neat, good job!
Next time you do it, you might want to consider a domestic carpet off-cut and underlay off-cut from a shop 👍 got ours for less than £50.
Thanks for watching and your feedback Kevin. That was an option we did consider but we felt that this carpet was especially hardwearing and with the rubber back is less likely to disintegrate in the way that some carpets do. Catch you on the road before too long we hope. ATB, Helen & Dave
Lovely job. As a 'put on', I got some of the cheap rugs from Temu which seem to keep the heat in and when the dogs trail in the mud on their paws, they can be washed in the washer. Think the idea of a lidded outside shoe box is brilliant. One to copy I think. Love your vlog and some of your ideas have been really helpful in our first year of caravan ownership. Looking forward to our first Christmas in the 'van at Kingsbury Water Park.
Hi Susi, thank you so much, glad you've found some of the video's useful. We hope you've enjoyed your first year in your caravan. Stay tuned. ATB, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave and Helen hope you're both well. We're also trying to continue going away over winter. We've got a few days over Christmas booked so far. Great tip with the carpet runners (cheers Ronnie). 😅
Hi Mark, good for you. Let's hope the weather stays kind and we will be away as much as we can. Safe travels, Helen & Dave
We have put the same carpet runner in our last 3 caravans it's great
Hi Margaret, thanks for sharing that, it's reassuring to know. Thanks for watching. ATB, Helen & Dave
Great job, looks absolutely fantastic!! 👏 😁
Hi Trevor, thanks so much! Hope you’re well. Helen & Dave 👍
@HelenandDave All good our end thank you, hope you're both well, hopefully Helen is feeling better. I do enjoy Thursday evenings knowing there's another video from you both. Take care 🙂
@@TrevorBoakes awww cheers Trevor, much appreciate it. Helen is improving a bit after her injections. ATB, Helen & Dave
Excellent jobs looks lovely
Thank you! Paul, Cheers for that. Helen & Dave
I had the same problem with the backs of the original carpet crumbling my fix which seems to work very well is clear silicone sealant use a plastic flexible spreader squirt the silicone onto the back of the carpet I just did the areas where it was crumbling then with the spreader work the silicone evenly over the affected area and leave overnight to dry, it worked great and also makes the carpet none slip 😁
That sounds like a nifty idea and creates the non slip effect. Thanks for sharing! ATB, Helen & Dave
ive just bought a low wattage oil heater for my winter caravan stays so i can leave overnight without a noisy fan as my heating is blown hot air.
That's a great idea, keeps the chill off and hopefully the damp/condensation at bay. Thanks for watching. ATB, Helen & Dave
Hi dave n Helen, just watching your carpet fitting skills ,lovely job ,caravan looks cosy ,my wife noticed the valance on the bed is it a special fo the bed or have you bought a standard valance. Keep up the good videos
Hi Mike, many thanks, we're really happy with it. Here is an Amazon link to the valance. Helen stuck it to the bed frame with velcro and it has stayed in place without any issues. Thanks, Helen & Dave www.amazon.co.uk/shop/caravantastic/list/2Z4I00LXFBTPX?tag=onamzcarava0c-21&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d
Thanks dave
Hi Dave and Helen,
Looks like Dave has found his new job, it looks really neat and tidy, job well done.
Bad news you have cost me money as we are winter vanners too, and the boss thinks it's a great idea 😢.
Can I please ask do you use the towing cover in winter and if so how do you dry it once on site
Wonder vlog as always.
Take care.
Paul and Joanne 👍 😊
Hi Paul & Joanne, Thanks 👍 appreciate the feedback.We do use the towing cover but tbh when it gets wet it's a pain. I normally put it in the shower to dry or even give it a clean in the shower but sometimes, on a short journey if it's wet, I leave it off because it's easier to wipe the caravan down than it is to clean/dry the tow cover. Cheers, Helen & Dave
@@HelenandDave
Hi,
No problem the feedback is deserved 👏
Same issue for us and same ideas, thanks 😊.
P and J 🙂
Carpet looks great love the idea of the box for shoes. We're away at the minute at Chirk and shoes by the door inside. (Looks a mess). Sending keith tomorrow to BM'S in nxt town. Thankyou. 😂X x
Hi Keith & Alison, good for you, we find the box works well because like you we always ended up with a pile of shoes at the door but now we slip the slippers on and it's all nice and tidy. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Great winter idea on the carpet, what is the material called that you cover your cooker with ? thanks, I got the rugs you suggested on Amazon
Hi Steve, please see link. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CZS5KW1?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzcarava0c-21&creativeASIN=B07CZS5KW1&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2WHVBCW3C7UKW&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin&th=1
Cheers, Helen & Dave
Super job Dave. I hate that silly fixed mat inside the door. Any idea of the name of the flooring? Sheringham a bit too far to pop and get some! With the weather we’ve had it will be useful all year.
Hi Sandra, I'm sorry but we haven't got the slightest clue what it's called. Here is a link to their website. Might be worth giving them a call because this is the only runner on a roll that they sell. Thanks as always, Helen & Dave www.blythandwright.co.uk
@@HelenandDave will do thank you
@sandrapearson728 you’re welcome
The only thing is, I now need a knee replacement 😮
you're always complaining!
Great job but I shouldn’t have watched ….
Now Mrs McKay is having thoughts 😅😅
😃 Sorry about that Bob 😃 but thanks for watching and hope your knees won't feel like mine when you've done it lol. ATB, Helen & Dave
@@HelenandDave I’ll get my son to do it as my knee is still sore after fracturing it last year
Great job Dave. Can i ask - did Helen make the valance for the bed or bought. I don't like looking at the plastic surround on ours xx
Hi Janet, thanks as always, the valance we got from Amazon, here is a link to our store where you can pick it up (same price as everyone else) Helen just bought some velcro and stuck it to the bed frame and it's stayed in place without any issue. ATB, Helen & Dave www.amazon.co.uk/shop/caravantastic/list/2Z4I00LXFBTPX?tag=onamzcarava0c-21&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d
Great video, where are the cushions from
Thanks for watching Carole, here is a link to the cushions in our amazon store www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FMJXNHS?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzcarava0c-21&creativeASIN=B07FMJXNHS&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2Z4I00LXFBTPX&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_d_asin&th=1
Hi Dave. Great job on the carpet. I was thinking about doing the same thing. Looks really good.
I have a question.
What size TV’s do you have.
What size do you have for the front and what size do you have for your bedroom?
I have got a Swift challenger and it looks exactly like your van inside.
Great Video as always mate. 😊
Hi Greg, thanks very much (as always). We only carry one TV but we sometimes switch from lounge to bedroom with it and it's 26inch. I think the Challenger is an identical interior to ours Greg! ATB, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave. How does the 26” fit on the unit in the bedroom?
@@MrJacksonlewis as you can see in the video, it's snug but it's free standing on the top of the corner unit. 26ins is measured from bottom left (of screen) to top right (of screen). The previous owner left titan the van when we bought it, it was only 6 months old at the time so all pretty new.
@@HelenandDave Thanks Dave. I appreciate your advice.
Great job DD AVE - where's the link to buy you a beer?
Oops typo!
Cheers Michael, really happy with the results. All the best 🍺 Helen & Dave 👍
Wow looks amazing what a fantastic idea well done Dave you did a great job and Helen can I ask is that a standard bed valance on your bed or a special valance and how is it attached please Janey x
Thanks very much Janey. The valance is a standard bed valance but it literally is just the valance (skirt) and I've attached it with velcro to the bed frame. Here is a link to it from our Amazon store and you can see it for yourself. Thanks as always for watching. ATB, Helen & Dave www.amazon.co.uk/shop/caravantastic/list/2Z4I00LXFBTPX?tag=onamzcarava0c-21&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d
Hi sorry to ask again did you stitch the Velcro to fabric or was it just sticky backed Velcro thanks again
@@janeywalters7157 No probs Janey, it was sticky back velcro.
Aww lovely thank you and your caravan looks amazing Helen has given me so much inspiration to make our new Swift just as amazing thank you I love all your videos and tips etc and once again thank you!! Time for this exhausted Nursery teacher to put her tired feet up 😅❤
@@janeywalters7157 Thanks so much. Yes, go and get your feet up :o)
Did you paint out your caravan
Hi Stephen, no it hasn't been painted just a new carpet and some mirrors stuck around the place. Thanks, Helen & Dave
Is there a reason you’re not fitting proper carpet along the passage ways? Obviously, not in bathroom areas xx
Hi Jackie, many thanks for watching and leaving a comment. No particular reason. We do have proper carpet which fastens down with studs but it’s light in colour and the backing is starting to crumble. Our friends fitted similar carpet to what we have put down and it’s really hard wearing with tough rubbery/water proof backing which with our dog Bella and plenty of wet and sometimes muddy caravan trips we thought we would try this. Early days but so far so good. The downside I suppose is we’ve made it much more permanent so taking up temporary (as we could with the old one) is not really option. Thanks again, Helen & Dave 👍
@@HelenandDave I’m going to buy a caravan soon,, can’t do at the moment for various reasons, one of which is I’ve got to go to Turkey again in April for over a month but as soon as that’s over and done with,,, will definitely explore this new venture xx
@@jackieblakemore56 buying a caravan has been the best thing we’ve ever done. We’re all done with the Caribbean, Grenadines and the Mediterranean. It’s now England, Scotland & Wales and we’re loving it 😊👍
@@HelenandDave oh yes,, totally agree. There’s so many places I haven’t even heard of here, let alone been to.
Thanks so much for all the vlogs and what not, it’s much appreciated and very informative for me xx
Meant to ask what was the design called
No idea Bob but here is a link to their website. This was the only carpet type they sell so they should be able to let you know pretty quick. £15 a metre www.blythandwright.co.uk
@@HelenandDave meant to ask if there was a makers name on back ta
@@bobmckayfreedom apologies Bob, no makers name or anything like that. Sorry. Helen & Dave
@@HelenandDave cheers I’ve emailed them
@@bobmckayfreedom nice one Bob, if you don’t hear anything let me know and next time I’m Sheringham way I’ll pop in and ask 👍