Janine Is Struggling With Living In A MicroCamper
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Welcome to our channel! We are Liam and Janine, a husband and wife duo with a passion for travelling and living in a camper van. Over the years, we’ve embraced the van life, starting with a Ford Transit camper van conversion and then upgrading to a removals van campervan conversion. We absolutely love the freedom and adventure that comes with being a van life couple.
I’m hardly surprised you’re struggling with living in a micro camper. They weren’t designed to live in, just camp in. You weren’t designed to live in one either.
I hear you, but it's been a great adventure...one of the best yet for us 🎉
@@ragdolly22 Liam and Janine are robust. These issues are all part and parcel of the adventure. I recently spent 67 hrs travelling from South india to the North on public transport. I'm ridiculously tired and it is affecting my sleep. But in all honesty a bit of sunbathing under the mountains and endless cups of green tea are helping me as I continue the adventures in high altitude.
Has that got Aircon in that van.bless jannine we know she's hot .those stairs wow bet u ached after that
I thought use would struggle..u did with ur first van and then got Morgan. I lasted longer than I expected. But its quite small to keep going a few months I prob be struggling. There prob better for just 1 person lol x
@@ragdolly22 ohhhhh bless u ❤ Travelling is a rough game. It can be beyond stressful but the love we have for it is divine, hence we continue it and also manage the pitfalls. My current pitfall is that I'm behind on edting my vlogs 🙈
Please treat Janine to a week in a hotel 😊
Hi u2 , on the car camping side I bought a Mazda Bongo 6 years ago their great value for money mine was only 5k . You can stand up in them - if you buy the pop up top version , electric curtains , fridge ,cooker , sink , automatic , diesel they have all mod cons and so cheap Liam . I think Janine or both of you would be so much happier in one of these and you can get a good one way below 10 grand , just a thought , luv the programme as always x
Liam: "I'm gonna cook a sort of a bean stew"
Meanwhile Janine is in the background doing the cooking 😂
Lol i spotted that too 😆
Haha explained: our cooker has two settings OFF or SCORCHIO. If you leave it for a second it's burnt to a crisp
@@ThoseHappyDays lol " Scorchio " 😂
Golly, I am so surprised you have to wear a Boy George hat to experience the many steps.
@@robertTmojo its mandatory
Have a room every so often to reset is my suggestion nice bath and bed is essential in my view
It's weird that we haven't once had even the conversation about getting a room for the night...I guess we both see it as something we can get right with adaptations.
But that doesn't mean to say we won't if we felt like we wanted to
A tip for climbing stairs and steep hills. Straighten your back as much as you can and walk with your hips. Hard to explain but if you try it and keep your back straight, you can sense that you are making your hips do the lifting and walking of your legs rather than your whole body.
What Fred Dibnah going up a ladder .. straight back
Hi Guys, just a thought, why don't you buy a tent and mix car camping with camping 🏕️🥾 It might be a bit more comfortable. 😊
That's not stealth camping as is way too obvious plus the hassle of putting up the tent & away again. OK in a proper campsite if staying for a few nights
That may help you guys , you do look tired Janeen you need your rest especially ladies . I remember doing night shift for about 2 years and it did play havoc with my health , Men seem to be able to do without sleep better than us Ladies , my husband did night shift no problem . Take care love to you both ♥️think I would give the tent 🏕️ a try if I was you if only some of the time , don’t know until you try , hope something works for you ,please don’t put your health at risk .♥️
Bit of a Brucie bonus having the Berlingo You can't sleep or cook in a Ferrari. Loved the way you wore your helmet over your hat Liam.😂😂😂
Haha I didn't even realise till janind told Me 😅
Thank you for once again taking us on a journey with a superbly edited vlog. It's such a light-hearted, yet informative adventure and I actually find myself looking forward to Sunday mornings... 😊
That's great to hear, will pass the compliments to the chef 🙏❤️
Same! ❤
Great vlog guys. I have to admit I would imagine it is tough in a micro camper as a full time thing - remember, health first! Great video ❤❤
Always! Healthy and wellbeing a priority
@@ThoseHappyDays after my 67 hour journey on public transport from South to North india.... I'm feeling a decline in health. But endless cups of green tea and a sunbathe under the mountains, inbeteen my high attitude activities is solving my health issues for sure 👍😀👍
I own a LWB transporter and feel it is too small, the perfect size is a VW Crafter MWB high roof as the smallest long term van life vehicle.
Can't argue with that, but it's not as stealthy.
Oh bless, im just a bit worried about Janine, she’s looking like she needs a good rest. `Hopefully the sleeping gets better ❤
Never give up, there are good times and bad times in everyone’s life. Thank you for your videos, they helped me decide to go to north west India this may. Liam reminds me of James Blunt 😂
Hello Liam and Janine, Thanks for a great video of Corseca. Looking forward to Sardinia, please show the food and shops in towns if you can. Take care and keep on having fun. Best wishes from Dandenong Ranges Australia 🦘❤
Really don't know what you were thinking getting such a small vehicle to live in. Enjoy the rest of your journey
They did explain before that they were both restricted by finances and also wanted to take the opportunity to visit places they wouldn't be able to in Morgan. They have managed to travel across India and the Camino de Santiago, they are very adaptable people but as content creators, they're not going to leave out the difficult bits x
@ydorri2460 thank you ❤ That's exactly what we said in the previous videos 🎉
They crossed India in a rickshaw for heaven's sake 😂 They can manage car camping. Plus they have so much more flexibility with a car than a large van which is literally the point.
Yes they did but were using it to travel not sleeping and living in it😃. They stayed in hotels and had beds and bathrooms. Such a big difference from Morgan to this.which is obviously not that comfortable is the message I am getting.
@@judeboardman4500 they are warriors, that's my point. But they're also perfectly capable of being honest and so far they've said they're loving it. Even if it only works for a short time, they're still experiencing a different kind of freedom to most of us.
I’m loving the travel, and living in a car can be tough.. but if you have a system and don’t deviate from it, it works out.. anyway, those steps were my favourite part and well done janine for making the journey down and back up! I’m excited to see what happens
The Happy Days song!!! 🎵 oMG! What a cool surprise to hear! 🚗
I so enjoy my morning coffee and the Days on a Sunday morning. Thank you so much. You make my heart sing… ❤🇬🇧❤
We enjoy you joining us
I had to leave a message for you….your comment is lovely and I absolutely agree; they are wonderful people.
@@ChrisPelletier73 aww thanks. It’s all Janine and Liam that compel me to say thank you for making my days happy!
Can't beat Sunday morning coffee and travelling the world vicariously through Liam and Janine x
@@ydorri2460never a truer word was spoken.
Thank you for sharing such poetic, truly beautiful scenery and for allowing me to remember all the happy childhood summers I spent in Corsica!
You are most welcome,.hope we do it justice
absolutely @@ThoseHappyDays, you never disappoint!
The songs are brilliant and is totally referencing your camper and trip. “Are we almost there yet!” Good job Janine❤
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Awh Janine, I don’t know how you do it. You deserve a medal - a big gold one! Take care on your travels.
The best mosquito thing is Ozzie Mozzie from Australia. Little rechargeable usb lamps. Genius. I bought 3. In summer, in SA Australia, a godsend. It was not too expensive. Works absolutely brilliantly. I have one outside on my balcony, one in my bedroom at night. They charge for 9 hours approx. Order them,best ever. It was designed by a young Australian farmer. I've not been bitten since I got them. Get some guys ❤.
Will take a look! Thanks
This car camping looks absolutely miserable. I know you're trying to talk yourselves into it, but it is truly a nightmare I believe. Plan B???
We wouldn't talk ourselves into anything. But that's different to overcoming challenges, which we aim to do all the time
Beautiful island. Those mountain roads remind me of our mountain roads here in the USA. Beautiful but dangerous. Enjoy. Looking forward to your journey through Italy.
I think you need to give up on the microcamper. It’s not good for your health and it’s just not worth it. Health comes before all. Admire you for trying but now put yourselves first.
I hope your eating plenty of fruit as I feel your not eating as healthy as you used to .
Lots of fruit and veg 🫡
What you should've done is use the van money to buy Janine's mother's house in Ireland to do up and live in and then just gone on camping and hiking trips. Tents have these marvelous fly sheets that keep mosquitoes out but allow you to keep the doors open, on foot it's easy to hike way off the beaten track away from stone throwing "civilization". I suppose people today are prepared to sacrifice true wilderness experiences for wifi connections to upload their videos, sad really.
Brillant idea ❤
What a fantastic idea. Maybe they will consider it. Their escapade in Ireland would be great and it's so connected to the European Union countries it would be easy for them to go on adventures 👌👌
Except they don't want to live a conventional life, they want the freedom to travel and explore.
Always interesting to hear people telling others what they "should have done" in the comments section of a video of the creators having an absolute whale of a time (and being honest enough to share a few challenges) on a beautiful Mediterranean island 😂.
You two are doing so great 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Omg bless her…I couldn’t do it…When are you pulling the raffle for Morgan please…..x
I could feel your exhaustion and your elation after those steps! Maybe for Janine, it is just your body thats still adjusting to car camping, it’s not an easy option. I’ve got my mother hat on now, I hope you both are taking supplements B12 being a top priority! Looking forward to Sardinia video next week ❤ take good care of you both 🥰🙏🏻🏖️🐕🚘
Enjoyed watching your adventures on Corsica. Janine.... maybe you're getting just a little bit of dehydration and motion sickness on the winding mountain roads? Perhaps you can find, or make, a smoothie with real ginger in it to help both those things?
Awesome Vlog again Liam Happy days in Corsica loved it Hugs to Janine Travel Safe n Cozy ATB 🦋🦋👊🐶🐾🥰
Alright mate,.you still up in Arran? 💓
Yes another couple of weeks Then its south for MOT in Brum Liam ? And visit Children ATB 👊👊
@@countryvanlifeuk you've been there ages! Must feel like home
Go to an ironmongers and buy a roll of insect mesh and a pack of tablecloth weights. You could cover the car at night and still have your windows open but no mosquitoes. The weights are hugely popular in Europe as the attach to the ends and stop the wind blowing them away. The mesh is lightweight and won't take up room.
Hi Guys,
Corsica + car camping is begining to look like it's testing stamina levels a tad. Perhaps getting to where you últimately need to be for your next island hop and keep off those horrendous roads. No sleep + driving so intensely = stress and not such a good time plus as you said, "it's dangerous. " Why take the risk? Find somewhere safe and pleasant to park and have a duvet day. Recharge batteries etc. ENJOY!!!!!!
Hope to see you soon in Sardinia refreshed and recharged, ready for FUN 😂
Hugs and kisses till then ❤❤🤗🤗😘😘👍💯🌹
Are we there yet Dad? Lol. Tbh I can't see how you can continue in that small vehicle. Some of what you're gaining in Freedom, you're sacrificing by space restrictions during normal function.
Short term it's fine for micro camping. For full time van life , then it's not sustainable. I'm sure by the end of the summer , you will be off to India again without worrying about where to park for the night.
Hello to both of you. From your last video I see you are working your way back to England. Are you worried about accidentally getting caught up in the madness that is going on? Please be careful. By the way! I do love watching your adventures.
@@joannthompson3950 thank you, yes we are aware and avoiding x
you 2 are great but maybe micro camper is not for you 2 after morgan
Even though the micro camper clearly brings new challenges it was always going to be a different experience and I have really enjoyed seeing how you navigate challenges and find solutions that work well for you both. It's been a real treat to see such wildly different and beautiful places and it must offer a real change of pace being able to explore places you just couldn't see the same way in a bigger van. I am excited to see what Sardinia brings! Also much kudos to Janine navigating those steps not liking heights, I would have been so wobbly! Safe travels.
Hi Liam and Janine, loved this weekend's vlog looked like you had a brilliant time, I don't think I'd like to have gone down those steps because I thought you've got to come back up again😂 well done the both of you 👏 💯 👌 ❤ looking forward to next week's episode ❤👍
My goodness you two,I have to say I realized I was out of breath after watching you both climb up and down those blooming steep steps,well done Jannine,you brave girl.😊
Treat yourselfs to a night somewhere once a week ,,a room a bed etc ,, surly there must be some good value air b&bs 😊❤
I ad.ire your positive attitude but I keep thinking of the story of goldilocks but in reverse. You started off with the right sized van then you went to big then you now have gone to small. It would of cost so little to modify the transit so you could sleep properly, but we ALL learn from trial and error.
The waters looked 🌞 amazing🌼
I absolutely love you two feel like I’ve been watching you forever but I feel like you are colliding from one vehicle disaster to the next, you have up your perfect white van because of Liams back, brought Morgan because it was more roomy.. then you paid massive money fixing the engine it was literally heartbreaking watching it all unfold.. then you went off to india…then you had Morgan fixed,then you decided to auction off Morgan, and when you brought that’s tiny car and had it converted to the tiniest camper and I actually helg my head in my hands and thought what the actual hell.. if the white van was to small… a tiny home was going to not work… I honestly hope luck is on your side at some point and you get sorted and you go back to that happier place with your perfect ride… big love to you both x
Did they call them English waterfalls because they're icey cold lol?
I hate that sound of mosquitos too x
Haha could be
ps positve vibes to you lol no critisism we all make bad choices and have to adjust
No offence taken. Who said we made a bad choice?
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Your such a lovely couple! You really are. I really enjoy watching your videos and is a highlight for me on a sunday morning! :)
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Congratulations. on 200,000. Keep going you. will hit. more and more and more... Love the way Liam says it is dangerous. driving in Corsica @ 10.32 but you are holding the steering. wheel. with just one finger and a thumb right after 🙂
Particularly on the days when he has spent the evening drinking the night before! Liam’s driving makes me nervous! But they are still a lovely couple! 🤣🥰
Ticket bought for Morgan , once Morgan has been sorted you should defiantly get another van . Maybe a bit smaller so you can travel like you want . All the best
❤thanks for buying a ticket
I didnt think you would last in the small car xx
Wow well done Janine, your entitled to a tied moan here and there, it’s tough, especially with the mosquitoes. Winding roads , expensive drinks etc. Yet Janine you push through always, major respect to you. Liam is amazing to, you both quality. Really enjoying watching you in the camper. I to travel with basic , very minimalist no sink or worktops etc. me and my little boy. No fridge yet we soak it all up and my son is 6 we have the best adventures in a basic camper and small budget. We love our freedom this is the most important thing. can’t wait for you two to get to Sardinia it’s beautiful and you can park near the sea and kayak. Lots of ❤ 🎉 xxx
I meant to message when you posted, but was distracted. Oh you guys, I’ve no idea how you are managing to live soooooooooo tiny. The beauty of Morgan was, he was already set up…I can imagine you have to do so much rearranging of stuff all the time. Personal space etc is none existent. You’re doing well all considering…I hope you can muster up a future plan whilst being enjoying/compromising in the present. Take Care ✨🌈🤞🌈✨
Haha love the background music when you were driving to the ‘place you have booked’! Very apt - great vid - happy travels
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I had my berlingo for 6 years. Just fine for one person, dont know if i could of been comfortable if i shared with someone else.
Take care and keep safe.
Thanks for sharing some must see places in Corsica. You are coping well with the micro camping, especially in the heat and mosquitoes. Looking forward to Sardinia. Take care guys ❤
Thanks guys, it all ramps up a bit with the heat and mozzies but we adapt and move forward 😀
I admire you both for trying the car camping, but I’m afraid I could not do it. It’s one thing to maybe “progress” from a tent to a car camper, but to go from your beautiful Morgan to a car? With every episode I watch I keep hoping you change your minds and keep Morgan, it’s very you. Sorry to sound negative guys and good luck.
7:15 It was so funny the old lady who came up behind you and she looked at you like you were crazy LOL!!! On the other hand, more seriously, the microcamper is good for a weekend or a few days... but permanently? Maybe we'll have to rethink having something a little bigger, like a VW Transporter or a Renault Trafic? Didn't you make a mistake in your choice of vehicle?
You can still sell it without losing too much money while it still has time but don't put too many miles on it otherwise the Citroene will lose a lot of value.
think about it...
Haha, Yes she was certainly confused at this English Man talking to a camera, lolol
Sorry to hear you're not feeling 100%, sometimes too many mosquito bites can make me feel like that (I can recommend a good zapper if you like). You saw such amazing places in Corsica but did any of them stand out as your favourite and why? Also I love the Berlingo, the guy who fitted my boiler has one and laughs every time he turns up at the dump with them saying, "That's a van!" Then he gets to grin and tell them it's a car 😊 Happy travels!
Such a good video this one guys and that water looked cooooooollddddddd . You just keep doing you cos that’s how we love you
🙏❤️ thanks guys
Hello not surprised plenty of campervans on facebook market place lot cheaper than ebay so take care and happy steve
I am amazed at all the lovely clothes Janine wears given how little clothes storage you must have. You always look so lovely and fresh Janine - I’d be a crumpled
I’ve just discovered you and came across your video about your French trip. “Giving France a second chance”. Very stereotype and upsetting comments about France. Giving it such a bad wrap. It was your experience and maybe lack of van life experience that put you in compromising situations. Not the country !
Just like that where i live in france you often see cars on their sides in ditches 😅, im dreading the mosquitoes, apparently we have to watch out for tiger mosquitoes,bit scary.
Im just like you janine, mosquitos are awful n their whining sort of noise makes my blood turn to ice,plus once you hear them you just know youve been bitten lol.
Corsica looks so beautiful, can't wait to see you both in sardinia,another okace on my bucket list 😊
Loved Corsica and currently in Sardinia (so different and can't wait to share our experience). Thanks for watching
Beautiful 🥰
Could you PLEASE adopt me??? I wanna go out in Bobby the berlingo and have those adventures 😀 WONDERFUL vlog as always ❤
Haha of course
@@ThoseHappyDays brill. All ya have to do is sign the adoption papers 😂
Air Altitude can make you feel sick wen up high mountains
Some rescue remedy neede for those hairy mountainous areas. When we first arrived in Spain from Ireland with a right hand drive car, jesus, i had to drink rescue remedy to go shopping! Enjoy your lives lovely people, ignore the doubters, a lot of projection going on regarding your choices😂😂😂😂💕💕💕💕🙏🙏
Great video guys. Think you'd both love Pai Thailand for a future adventure. X
Would love to ✨️
Late to the stream, just started watching when Janine made me laugh, "😳Are you filming my suffering?"
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Yes I agree try Malta 🇲🇹 it’s fabulous the people are soo friendly 🤩😊 what their wasn’t a lift back up
You guys are so inspirational to watch, such great real and honest content. I don’t ever perceive you as struggling, just portraying how things are - and you make any challenges look manageable and worthwhile.
I think a lot of people who live in a house moan more than you guys - such positive videos - I get so much from watching you guys on your travels and philosophy on life ❤
Loved the vlog. If you can travel around India in a tuk tuk, you can travel around europe in berlingo.😁
Keep going I'm so in board 💚
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If it doesn’t work out living in your car, What do you think you guys will do next?
The future will be interesting that's for sure
Its a boat
Micro camper vanning is a big ask when there’s two of you in it…. I wanted to upgrade to a much larger van but the cost were too high and also there’s a lot of pressure here in the UK on big vans parking up for free so we decided to go for a long wheelbase small vehicle in green so we can hide away, but it does come with its consequences….. that said I fitted an awful lot in there so we can be autonomous the majority of the time. It’s just cosy.
Hi guys love the video good to see you both have ING a good time have a lovely week bee have sun in London 😊😊😊❤
Thank you! You too!
Try Gozo as well pretty little island great beaches and lovely walks
Just catching up, stunning as usual. Loved the sunset. How have you got a song with lyric about Happy days? Xx
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Loved your journey throughout INDIA. And now other are copying your travel content shows how much everyone love your content on RUclips.
Just had a peek, hope they have fun 💃
Another good one guys! Thanks for taking us along to Corsica 🎉 looking forward to the next 😄
Pleasure guys xx
Do the cinque terre janine will be to do that one easy buddy it’s stunning and a really want to see it again 😂😎
Just why did you ever get rid of Morgan. Just does not make any sense. Sorry I just do not get it. 😮🙈🙈🤦♀️
Sorry if I sound negative, but how can living full time in a Citroen Berlingo be the way to go. you must struggle with almost everything, especially hygiene ,and surely the little tasks become big task ,due to the lack of space. Things must have been so much easier with Morgan.. Janine looks constantly tired. Good luck anyway.
The good thing about hygiene is we have learnt the basics at least over the last 40 years...so we know how to keep clean.
But yeah if you see us tired it's generally because we are from mozzies or whatever. But then most the time we have better nights sleep.
Swings and roundabouts I guess
It is a bit concerning that you drive some of those dangerous roads ( they looked quite scary in places), after a night of drinking, especially leaving at the crack of dawn, its not long enough for it to be out of your system. Maybe carry a breatherliser with you, to be on the safe side. Would be awful if you had an accident
We always carry a digital breathalyser, and make sure that we don't have alcohol left in blood 😉
It's a bit tough, but you guys are experts and the good will outweigh the bad! All the gorgeous places, plus you have each other! Living in a house also has disadvantages: you can't deive it to Corsica!😂😅
For the mosquitos, they sell these nets you can put on the doors to be able to open the windows. I think you've got them, no? Is it doing the job?
Nice video!🎉
Yeah now we are literally just draping mozzy nets over the whole door haha
Those waters are 😍. You guys do a great job reminding us all of the value of a good night’s sleep!
Thank you so much 🤗 yes so important
Forest mends the sole.
It does
Ai Music? Hope so, well done.
You can probably find mosquito nets in a sports store, Ikea or Leroy Merlin. Buy several, cut to right size and put them up with Velcro stickers or band. And/or Buy Citronella spirals in any of these stores. Light them when you go to bed and they will burn all night like intense ….As a matter of fact I would do both. Don’t let them ruin yr holiday😊😊😊
Thanks! We have got ones that we now literally drape over the whole door (not very stealth but hey ho)
Don’t forget to prioritise your health above all else💕
Love your videos your both so inspirational ,, makes my day watching you xx
Thanks so much for watching and commenting
Wow, the lyrics in that song choice!
When are we going to get some recipes from Liam? That bean stew looked 😋
Definitely at some point as the bean stew was banging
I so admire you, there’s no way I’d car camp for extended periods, I just couldn’t do it. Janine don’t ignore feeling off when you’re struggling with mossies. I don’t know if it’s just in Australia but mossies here can make you really sick with Ross River fever, it knocks you for a six and takes ages to get over, you get so very tired, aches and pains. I said it before, those roads, so scary. Please be careful. I’ll be in the bar waiting for you, I’m not doing those steps. Beautiful country. 🥰
😂 loved your comment, have a fab day
Europe now has Dengue fever (break bone fever)They'll know abut it if they get it,
I really admire your adventures , how wonderful to have so many experiences ,, so lovely to watch xx
Thank you for joining us 👌
I held my breath a bit too long, while you were driving up that road. I remember roads like that in Greece. 🙈 Fun video. Be safe. 💛✌️
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You both are so fun i really enjoyed this trip. the car camping while not ideal is great for now. what cool places your getting to find.
Glad you enjoyed it! We share the same sentiments
buy a house x
Really hope things work out for you 🥰🥰🥰
Having watched all of your previous adventures I'm surprised that you were bothered by those roads.
Haha they were ace! Janine has always had the jeebies with fatal roads
Enjoyed the vlog so much. Thanks for sharing your adventures ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!