A Tour of My Full Time Motorhome (Consort Reef)

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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024

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  • @matemmess
    @matemmess 2 дня назад +33

    Congratulations. Love the van. Just a suggestion. High cupboards for clothes, bedding, soft stuff. Low cupboards for heavy, tins, tech stuff. You will drive off with a top cupboard unlocked at some point. T shirts, undies and blankets on the floor are a lot less messy and damaging.

    • @vimtorules
      @vimtorules День назад

      @@matemmess Stainless Steel Travel Folding Glass/Cup Telescopic Mug is a must .

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  День назад +1

      Good point. Thanks

  • @erniejohns3750
    @erniejohns3750 2 дня назад +21

    Talk about a dog with two tails, it’s great to see you so excited about your new home, good luck to you.

  • @johnconnick3796
    @johnconnick3796 2 дня назад +21

    Nearly 70k subscribers, keep up the good work James 👍

  • @claremaidofthewave251
    @claremaidofthewave251 2 дня назад +12

    Oooh love it. You could stick a towel hook on the back inside bathroom door so it’s between the shower curtain and the door and easy to access.

  • @ThroughtheLens-xx
    @ThroughtheLens-xx 2 дня назад +6

    I can't believe I have just watched a Northern Geezer in the back of a van for 43 Minutes doing Eh! Nothing. 😂😂 Love the van James. I look forward to your upcoming videos with you and the Boss. 😁😁

  • @mum-0217
    @mum-0217 День назад +2

    Love the new van and so many areas for storage. That Elf loooked a bit cheeky, be careful it don't attack you in the night! Only kidding, thanks for the guided tour James and looking forward to more trips with you and Helen.

  • @paulrduffield
    @paulrduffield 17 часов назад +1

    Eh up mate. Love to All. So envious of your new van
    Will make your life and adventures so much easier. Happy times. Happy days
    X

  • @mickobrien6360
    @mickobrien6360 23 часа назад +3

    I love the van, very happy for you. great, love it.

  • @itmadesimpleltd2970
    @itmadesimpleltd2970 7 часов назад +1

    So pleased that your happy with the Laptop James, feel free to get in touch for any support needed along the way !!

  • @alob7809
    @alob7809 День назад +4

    Ey up James, as fellow happy Consort Reef owners (since early 2020) we love our van too. We have found that it isn’t necessary to split the back seat cushion when making the bed up, we just pull the base cushion out enough to drop the rear cushion vertically behind it (whole). It works for us. Hope I’ve explained it ok.
    Wife agrees about tall wine glasses being an accident waiting to happen, we just use small tumbler glasses. Packing cubes are a great idea for rolled up clothes. Love the channel.

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  День назад

      That's a great idea, thanks for the tip, I'll do that tonight 😊👍

  • @Flanneryshanedward
    @Flanneryshanedward 9 часов назад +1

    Best RUclips channel bar none. Best of luck with the new van 🎄👍

  • @suz-x
    @suz-x День назад +1

    Wow I absolutely love the new van. I have to say I could live in that full time, it’s beautiful. ❤ I look forward to more of James & Helen’s Adventures. Much love ❤❤❤

  • @geoffreyruzgar1367
    @geoffreyruzgar1367 23 часа назад +1

    Loved the video and the tour! Keep up the fantastic work. If you feel lazy and want to chill in the van... Just GO FOR IT!

  • @MrSteve_Luddite.
    @MrSteve_Luddite. 2 дня назад +2

    Im suffering from severe envy ! I do enjoy watching you and Helen do a proper pub crawl as you seem to have a similar taste in pubs and proper keg beer as myself.
    My Girlfriend laughs and says "he's just like you !".

  • @RobJones-i2d
    @RobJones-i2d 11 часов назад +1

    Loving the new van, so jealous, go explore the beautiful UK and Europe!

  • @jacquelinepitt2701
    @jacquelinepitt2701 День назад +1

    We love your new van you and Helen have brought. You are going to have a fabulous adventure in this new season with helen & your Daughter. Enjoy every minute of it.

  • @annrimmington8690
    @annrimmington8690 2 дня назад +5

    Well done James. So happy for you and Helen. You just make it real and I love that. What a difference for you especially through the winter, so cosy. Led candles make it all romantic for Helly bobs ❤

  • @clareboylan6741
    @clareboylan6741 2 дня назад +10

    Woo hoo.. looks amazing. 😊bet it’s a bit harder to stealth now.. 😂😂love it James- you seem so happy! You deserve it. All of you. 😃

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  2 дня назад +3

      It is, but I'm ok with it :-)

  • @erniejohns3750
    @erniejohns3750 2 дня назад +10

    Make up a full bed, you have got to be comfortable. Hope you’re ok with the situation of the storm. Stay safe

  • @cherylparkinson6136
    @cherylparkinson6136 День назад +1

    It’s lovely 😻 watching you
    Get organised &
    Settled ,
    You make me smile 😊
    Your sister is lovely ,

  • @TOMLAD0
    @TOMLAD0 23 часа назад +2

    Lovely van, my friend I'm thinking of doing the same as you next year I did have a van, but it was a bit too small yours is what I am looking at getting enjoy

  • @smogontheline
    @smogontheline День назад +1

    The van looks awesome. It's great that you have so much more space, and you can see how chuffed you are with it. Your cooking skills are on par with mine 😂 Hope you and Helen are well. Andy.

  • @helenbosworth5950
    @helenbosworth5950 День назад +1

    Lovely new van well done James

  • @makeyourselfathome6826
    @makeyourselfathome6826 21 час назад

    I just paused my new bedroom tv where I’m watching this. Because it doesn’t let me comment on the tv. There are half shelves inserts you can buy for the cabinets or make yourself if you’re handy to-divide top and bottom. Might help you organize when you put your stuff in. Maybe give your daughter her own cubby. Maybe every now and again put a little surprise in her cubby. I have two daughters and they would love that. A doll, an edible treat, a letter from you, a popular age appropriate book, a new diary, jewelry, stickers, a photo of you and her. Girls love that especially from dads. Heh you could do the same for Helen too.
    Your van is gorgeous and cozy. I’m so happy for you. And for all us viewers because it’s gonna be a lot of fun. Already is.

  • @SusanTurner-yo9lf
    @SusanTurner-yo9lf День назад +1

    Just love your new van , you must be chuffed to bits, bet you and Helen can't wait for your next trip 😊

  • @kosmosjk
    @kosmosjk День назад +1

    On the front swivel seats issue - The Rolling Rucks once converted a van - maybe a year or two ago - and they managed to source the mechanism to enable them to have a double front seat that still swivelled. It might be worth getting in touch with them if you want to change your front seats. Elsie is looking lovely :-)

  • @ShelleyBentley-j7v
    @ShelleyBentley-j7v День назад +1

    Great home you have there James,enjoyed this vlog as usual,do hope you have many happy times together,just make the most of it 😀 ❤

  • @SueCastleton-b9z
    @SueCastleton-b9z 2 дня назад +5

    I subscribed to your channel a few months ago - you are such a nice guy James - your new van/home is really fab .
    looking forward to watching all your trips you have planned 😊

  • @Jacqui-e7k
    @Jacqui-e7k 2 дня назад +5

    It's lovely.....it's much better for you, it's more cozy and more homely.

  • @helenbosworth5950
    @helenbosworth5950 День назад +1

    Congratulations on your new van loved the video

  • @geoffseaman5263
    @geoffseaman5263 2 дня назад +4

    I can see you are chuffed with the camper and so you should be it's great. The channel is growing nicely..Keep up the good work all the best...

  • @janetedwards9011
    @janetedwards9011 День назад +1

    Absolutely love your beautiful van.. Many adventures ahead for you and Helen. Love you guys. Shall look forward to tagging along in your fab journeys. 🥂🥰

  • @caravanner52
    @caravanner52 2 дня назад +5

    Another heads up? Heavy stuff at floor level and lightweight stuff higher up, you don't want to be pulling the cupboards off the wall because the stuff in the cupboards is to heavy.

  • @MsBernie8
    @MsBernie8 2 дня назад +3

    If you buy a mattress topper and enclose it in a king-size duvet cover perfect to pull out and flop down as your bottom sheet/mattress. Use bungees to hold it together when rolled up and it takes up less space.

  • @daverobinson2331
    @daverobinson2331 День назад +1

    I have followed you from the start and so pleased you have your lovely van. We have a similar layout and love it. Keep up the content i look forward to you making me smile..

  • @claireleamy3168
    @claireleamy3168 14 часов назад +1

    You have come such a long way James. What an unexpected change of direction in your life journey. I really admire how you have fully embraced it. Your family must be so proud of you. X
    PS I clicked link for your IT contact Chris but I did not realise he only offers his services to small businesses and sole traders, not personal customers. Just thought it might be worth mentioning so other people are not disappointed.

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  13 часов назад +1

      I think he would help individuals too Claire

  • @RobertCretanhero
    @RobertCretanhero 2 дня назад +4

    WOW! I can see the future for By the Curb. Cookery books, RUclips cookery clips, perhaps even mobile in person town to town lectures. You look so happy with your purchase. 😎🇬🇷

  • @HABC-DEF
    @HABC-DEF День назад +2

    Fantastic van, great for the family 😀

  • @wayne14404
    @wayne14404 2 дня назад +5

    By eck, far t' much milk in thi brew!! Wishing you good times & great adventures in the lovely new van.

  • @suzannewilson3365
    @suzannewilson3365 2 дня назад +1

    Elsie is a lovely van and very homely, looking forward to your upcoming adventures 😊

  • @elizabethdunn2992
    @elizabethdunn2992 2 дня назад +3

    I think it’s a game changer this new van. Can’t wait for all the new places etc, & your little girl is going to have an absolute ball. Fantastic. ❤

  • @AD-qe7jv
    @AD-qe7jv День назад +1

    I had the swivel seats mate on the old van i personally love the three seats in front you can get a swivel kit for the double seat to swivel as well , Happy for you buddy top man

  • @LisaJust-lv9ed
    @LisaJust-lv9ed День назад +1

    lovely van James !lovely chit chat,always good to hear Helen’s voice,lots and lots of good adventures with with her and your daughter🥰

  • @AnitaG1404
    @AnitaG1404 День назад +1

    Beautiful van, so well designed. Enjoy the warmth, the head height, the home cooking, the comfy bed, the hot showers and of course the loo! You look and sound so happy, can see you have loads of new ideas for vlogs and that’s exciting for all of us who enjoy your channel. Re the wine glasses, maybe try stemless, easier to store and less precarious, especially with red wine and that gorgeous new upholstery.

  • @angeroper6839
    @angeroper6839 2 дня назад +1

    Hi James no wonder you are excited it's lovely ,can't wait for your outings in it with Helen as well ,you are making it your home with your little new bits well done Ange ❤

  • @JanetHigham-g8n
    @JanetHigham-g8n День назад +1

    Elsie is cosy like a home from home love it ❤

  • @AnthonyLingard
    @AnthonyLingard День назад +1

    Looks fantastic enjoy in your new home

  • @susiewhite4643
    @susiewhite4643 2 дня назад +2

    Love the new van made up for you and Helen. Proper luxury travel now 👌 . I could live in one like that, got all home comforts who needs a house 😂.

  • @sheilagarrido8204
    @sheilagarrido8204 2 дня назад +1

    FABULOUS NEW HOME😊🎉❤
    ENJOY TO THE FULLEST!!!!
    HAVE A GREAT TIME WITH ELSIE AND HELEN❤❤

  • @allanbewick7711
    @allanbewick7711 2 часа назад

    Well done you the van is class. Hope you, Helen and Your daughter have some great times . Ps thanks for the show round.👍🤎🚐

  • @iancliveedwards
    @iancliveedwards День назад +1

    Great van really pleased for you mate 👍

  • @TanyaRando
    @TanyaRando 2 дня назад +2

    The containers you bought to go in the medicine cabinet will fit perfectly onto the shelf underneath the medicine cabinet. I love this van, it's brilliant and far better than the caravan I loved in as a teenager 😃

  • @deborahbooth2613
    @deborahbooth2613 2 дня назад +1

    Van is ace. Love it. Happpppyyyyy days and many vlogs to come. 😊🎉xx

  • @nicks4489
    @nicks4489 2 дня назад +3

    Hi James. The new van is a bit of a milestone for you I would imagine. Really good to see how the channel has progressed for you and, more importantly, how happy and content you seem to be. Congrats and well done. Keep going, you'll be at 100K subscribers in no time. Wishing you and Helen a great Christmas.

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  2 дня назад +2

      Thank you, Happy Christmas!

  • @thelostboy1979
    @thelostboy1979 2 дня назад +5

    I've been subbed for awhile now and I know just how much you wanted a motorhome and I'm so happy for you and Helen keep up with the awesome vids and be safe 👍

  • @PhilPage227
    @PhilPage227 2 дня назад +1

    What a fabulous van James, I will look forward to many more vlogs on your travels,

  • @alexisparker139
    @alexisparker139 2 дня назад +1

    Fab video!! Looks so cosy!! Im so jealous hehe looks really amazing....love the elf haha. Youll have to get it chrismas ready with twinkly lights!! X

  • @psnchsky
    @psnchsky 2 дня назад +1

    It's so lovely to see you so excited about the new van. 👍

  • @Jennifer-ep1sr
    @Jennifer-ep1sr 2 дня назад +1

    Love the windows covers. So much better than curtains. Great imitation of a kettle. ❤🇦🇺

  • @nicolalatham7939
    @nicolalatham7939 2 дня назад +4

    Our top tip is to wipe out your pots and crockery (with kitchen towel) so food bits don't go down your plughole then you don't get nasty whiffs coming back up through your sink. We got that tip from Ken and Carol from Life's Too Short. Happy New Vanlifing James

    • @judepicton6252
      @judepicton6252 2 дня назад +1

      @@nicolalatham7939 That's a neat tip and I don't even have a van .

  • @petestirling4165
    @petestirling4165 День назад +1

    So chuffed for you bud enjoy your new home cheers pete

  • @johnoshea628
    @johnoshea628 2 дня назад +8

    Lovely van mate.
    I'd move the power bank to floor level .
    Could be dangerous flying out of top cupboard if involved in accident or swerving etc.

  • @nicholasdavies6264
    @nicholasdavies6264 2 дня назад +3

    That’s bloody lovely James.
    Wish you well in your new motor home. Roll on the summer mate ! 👍

  • @tray8820
    @tray8820 2 дня назад +2

    It's great to see you enjoying your new van, James, I'm proper chuffed for you

  • @Bob-_-Smith
    @Bob-_-Smith 2 дня назад +2

    That van is brilliant, I wish I could afford one.
    Consort do a lovely job.

  • @jackiewheatland9691
    @jackiewheatland9691 2 дня назад +1

    So lovely for your daughter James what fantastic memories you will be making together ❤️

  • @Karenemm1
    @Karenemm1 2 дня назад +1

    Brilliant Van - Cooking Your Meal Was Very Good For Quickness and it Looked Lovely - You've Done Really Great James With Your Channel - Once Again All The Best

  • @ChristineMakemson
    @ChristineMakemson День назад

    Fantastic new home James. You look really happy. It will be an adjustment for you but a good adjustment. It’s great that Helebobs and your daughter are happy too. Don’t forget to keep us informed about Dorothy and what you are going to do with her. Difficult decision are ahead but you know you’ll work it out. Life’s to short James take by the short and curlys and run with it. ❤

  • @GregAndGemma
    @GregAndGemma 2 дня назад +6

    Been waiting for this all weekend..!!
    I said to the Mrs ...bet he's having such good fun in his new van he's not had time to upload a new video !! 👍🏻
    All the best pal Greg from Beverley

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  2 дня назад +3

      Thanks Greg, I've been loving it :-)

  • @venamallinson2206
    @venamallinson2206 2 дня назад +2

    So pleased for you both happy days x

  • @miker2023
    @miker2023 День назад

    Love your new van James. So much more room, you are not having to eat with food on your knees and squeezing into bed. We live in Chapeltown and visit the Barley regularly for tea, good food at reasonable prices. Looking forward to your new ventures with Helen.

  • @SandraPrice-c5g
    @SandraPrice-c5g 2 дня назад

    Ooh la la. I’m made up for you & Helen. What a lovely motorhome - it fits you better, more room to swing a sheep and you can
    stand up to move around inside. Your little daughter will be in 7th heaven there. I wish you all the very best as you cruise around
    in the UK taking your 70k fans with you. Keep up the good work 💕💕💕

  • @deenaburnett7530
    @deenaburnett7530 День назад

    James, loving your new home Elsie. As well as you & Helen it's lovely you can now spend more time together in your own space with your daughter. I did chuckle when you told us how excited she was with using the new sink in the shower room 🥰 💜💜💜💜Xxxx

  • @theabandonedhunter3604
    @theabandonedhunter3604 2 дня назад +2

    Top video James! The van is wicked, I’m jealous pal! All the best buddy ….Smithy

  • @jacquie313
    @jacquie313 День назад

    Congratulations to you both on your new motorhome, this is a camping tip but also good for vanlife, use microfibre cloths to dry yourself after a shower, then your towel so your towel wont get too wet+ can dry quicker ,enjoy👍

  • @TimK2646
    @TimK2646 2 дня назад +2

    Consort are amazing James. Well done to them.

  • @zodiac2263
    @zodiac2263 День назад

    So great to see your new motorhome. It looks lovely! Enjoy settling into it. All the best to you and Helen. I look forward to further adventures 😊

  • @michellemoore9030
    @michellemoore9030 День назад +1

    Bit of grated cheese on that James ! Congrats on the van🎉

  • @jackiewheatland9691
    @jackiewheatland9691 2 дня назад +1

    So nice to see you being able to cook comfortably 🙂 such a lovely van James 🥰

  • @Merciuh
    @Merciuh 2 дня назад +2

    Looks great! I'm sure you'll love it for a long time
    I'm looking at vans a similar size, but with a permanently built double bed at the back instead of the U shaped sofa, because I need to store a bike and a suitcase size bag, so under the bed is the best option for me
    By the way - I'm almost certain you can get a double swivel passenger seat for that model of van!

  • @judepicton6252
    @judepicton6252 2 дня назад +1

    I can imagine setting up in there ,doing my hand emroidery and patchwork ALL day ,totally undisturbed Absolutely magical .Enjoy every minute.The design the planning is incredible, so neat ,absolutely perfect.

  • @J.H-r2s
    @J.H-r2s 2 дня назад +1

    Hi James . It’s also a good idea to turn your back cushions upside down when making the bed so it gives you a flatter surface with no bumps or ridges . And a mattress topper is great too for more comfort . So nice to see you with all your space and comfy home living . Iv just subscribed to your sister 😊

    • @bythecurb
      @bythecurb  2 дня назад +1

      Great idea, thank you :-)

    • @J.H-r2s
      @J.H-r2s 2 дня назад +1

      @ your welcome . And if it’s raining the shower is a good way to store your coats on hangers as it will help keep the damp out of the cab .🤗 and Conkers at Nottingham is a great camp site with a short walk to some lovely coffee bar and the Moira Furnace Museum and country park

  • @Audrey-g6r
    @Audrey-g6r 17 часов назад

    The van is fantastic James. You and Helen are living out my husband’s and I dream. It’s the exact van we would have chosen. We always wanted to own one then life stepped in and my husband had an accident. He is ok now but we are too old now to go travelling . Enjoy every minute , make all the special memories with Helen and your daughter. It’s wonderful to watch all your videos keep up the good work and I can’t wait to see what adventures are ahead of you. Take care love to you both. Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year. ❤️🎄🎄🎄🎉🎉🎉🧑‍🦳

  • @martinmarshall5130
    @martinmarshall5130 2 дня назад +1

    Nice van james love your channel stay safe by the way congrats on the new van

  • @timsharratt1106
    @timsharratt1106 2 дня назад +2

    Rising Damp - classic!!

  • @janbedpan6822
    @janbedpan6822 День назад +1

    Maybe get some packing cubes for separating and storing clothes. They make things easier to find. Eg underwear in one, socks in another and larger ones for jeans and t shirts.

  • @caravanner52
    @caravanner52 2 дня назад +4

    Another heads up, this might sound counter intuitive, but keep you hot water on the hottest setting? When you have a shower then the hotter the water the more cold you will have to use, this you will actually use less hot water which means it doesn't have to heat up as long to be ready for the next person.

  • @helenab7390
    @helenab7390 2 дня назад +1

    I was worried about you 2 in the wind...so happy for you both...she's lovely.Elsie lol
    . and Helen's a keeper ,great lass.

  • @janetkelly-s9h
    @janetkelly-s9h 2 дня назад +4

    How lovely and cosy for you. Able to have a Shower, and cook.

  • @franklivesey6266
    @franklivesey6266 День назад

    Absolutely loving your new van James. I think you'll be swapping stuff around for the next few weeks but that's all part of the fun isn't it. This is a lot more of a home rather than just a van and as such you might get 'lazy' but don't you want to relax in somewhere comfortable. I certainly do. Looking forward to your upcoming adventures👍🚐😎

  • @Damion-m2e
    @Damion-m2e 2 дня назад +4

    Really happy for you both to finally getting you're dream van Elsie.Great content i hope lots of people can find you're channel to let Helen work less so you both can travel.This time next year I'm really hoping to have saved enough to buy a much older second hand one.Gutted my self build gave up on me.All the best ❤

    • @vimtorules
      @vimtorules 2 дня назад

      I thought the van was called Elfie, hence the Elf in the van 😅😅

    • @Damion-m2e
      @Damion-m2e 2 дня назад

      @vimtorules Yeah I seen the little Elf 😅 im sure on there last post he mentioned it was named after his gran that Helen did not get to meet.

    • @vimtorules
      @vimtorules 2 дня назад

      @Damion-m2e I must have missed that. I think I'm in Christmas mode, so I heard Elfie and not Elsie .😁

    • @Damion-m2e
      @Damion-m2e День назад +1

      @vimtorules Yeah sorry I could have explained that wrong you maybe right.Thats where I got Elsie from.Have a lovely Christmas 🎄

  • @Velvatoneplaces
    @Velvatoneplaces День назад

    Loving Elsie,rate pleased for you james. All the best on you're next venture.safe travels.

  • @leighmavin5957
    @leighmavin5957 День назад

    Congratulations on your new home really enjoyed having a look round it!!!

  • @Yorkies-Travel
    @Yorkies-Travel 2 дня назад +1

    Love the relationship you have with your sister 😊👍

  • @itzjustmolly8509
    @itzjustmolly8509 2 дня назад +1

    Hope you have many happy trips in your lovely van 🤗.

  • @Ian-Steele
    @Ian-Steele 2 дня назад

    Elsie looks fabulous. Who needs a house when you’ve got a van like that. Looking forward to future adventures with you and ‘Helli-bobs’ 😊

  • @Zephyrines
    @Zephyrines 2 дня назад +2

    Such a lovely van James I bet it is great fun getting everything just the way you want it with all the bits and pieces. I don't think you will have any issues with the "stealth" thing, you may have had when you first started out but you are used to all that now and don't worry so much about what others may think eh mate... you just enjoy it James, all the best, David

  • @silvanasantini3526
    @silvanasantini3526 2 дня назад +1

    Love it ,love It, love it❤ make loads of memories ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ keep the vlogs coming ❤

  • @andrew-ju9tt
    @andrew-ju9tt 2 дня назад +1

    Been waiting for the FULL, tour🥳👍🏼

  • @BedinaGleeson
    @BedinaGleeson День назад

    Absolutely love the proud look on your face with your new love shack 😂😂😂❤. Can't wait to see more vlogs of Helen's cooking but got to give it to you James your cooking video was so professional of course you have to pause and savour the smooth taste of beer😊😊😂🎉🎉 look forward to all your future adventures ❤❤