Solo Van Camping at One of UK’s Most Popular Dogging Sites
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In today's video I go and do some van camping in my self converted campervan in one the UK's most popular and hottest dogging spots.
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Watching your videos has just cost me £4k. Got myself a nice Transit professionally converted 3 days ago. Now adding solar, inverter, batteries ad a diesel heater, all ready for some off grid winter camping trips. Vanlife is awesome. Went with some friends earlier this year + watching your videos and had to get my own.
Get a Jackery or some other power pack
@@russthomas02 I have 300AH battery, split charger. Plus 350w of solar. No need for a power pack. I'm doing my own custom system built into one of the cupboards.
you want to get a 230v plug in laptop charger and an electric blanket 1 hr and your lovely and walm on 100 watts and the laptop charger doesent sp you battery like an inverter
How the hell did that only cost you 4k? Break down on all the van details like year Mike’s stuff like that please?
@@joken8901 Can you explain your set up a bit better please?
Man it's great to see you in a better place and back to being unintentionally hilarious. Makes me very happy.
Thank you James appreciate it ✌️✌️
I used to live in a van, and watched a ton of vanlife vids, and this is definitely the most realistic one I’ve ever seen. Kudos!
Thank you 🙏
Thanks Will , you was the reason for me to do my little van conversion, from back when you was out and about in the galaxy in lockdown. You have come a long way since then my son. You should be proud of yourself. You have a purpose in what you're doing as it keeps a lot of us happy seeing your travels. There's more than one way to look at things, your doing a great job adapting to it.
Thank you, really appreciate it!
I'd recommend for your tap. Either thread lock, it's like a blue coloured glue or PTFE tape. It's like white tape that plummers use to seal joints in plumbing. Used it on a few things so it might work.
I was just about to comment the same 👍.
@@alessia0064 I've used the white tape from a leaky pike to on a wheel for a bed. Never failed me yet
I was gonna recommend both of those items too 😀
@@alanearle2353 a lot of smart people then 😁
Yes to the tape. I reckon the fitting is coming loose from vibration so it may absorb some of that.
Glad you’re back to the stealth camping love it! For your keys try the following. Put them in the Ignition, turn the keys until the light come on the dashboard but don’t start the engine! Press open and close until the the van starts to lock and unlock at the same time the turn the ignition and stop. They keys might need to be synced to the van. It used to happen to Vauxhalls and it was a quick and easy way to re programme them
Add a blob of threadlock on the tap threads before you tighten it up. Also disconnecting the battery won't electrocute you. It's only 12 volts.
Just got to disconnect and reconnect in the correct order. I forget what it is but a search will reveal all.
Calamity Will had me in stitches today. Don't worry if all else fails, tomorrow will be a beautiful day.
Thanks Ellie 😊
Will,
Keep those day in the life living in a van vlogs coming. Very entertaining!
Thank you 🙏
Just got my self a transit custom camper with solar and heater and all of grid essentials can’t wait for some adventures
Get out there and make as many memories as you can 👍🤘
Will. Check the door lock 20amp fuse. Open up the fuse box like in your video. 3 lines of fuses. Middle set the one on the extreme right. Gary
Thanks Gary 👍👍
Despite you saying you recently considering stopping van life, I still find these videos very entertaining to watch. That's despite the fact you didn't travel far or do much in this video. Keep them up!
Thanks Matthew, appreciate it ✌️✌️
first time watcher here - how come he considered stopping it? just had enough?
next time you get mic rice try this. get your pan boiling just enough to cover the mic rice ,be sure to break it up in the bag first . add it to boiling water .let it boil for minute . take a mesh colander pour rice into it leave on pan to steam for a while then decant to plate ...use as
Thanks 😊
Make a spacer washer from a piece of wood.. like a top hat washer they use on stainless sinks and baths..I would say its not biting up well enough. 👍
so many fail in one video 😂
1:19 keys
2:44 side lamp
6:00 towel
11:05 Sky sport
12:58 too early
16:00 cash only
17:17 chair
17:56 rear doors
18:29 road ahead closed
It's good that you show us everything. i face the same problem in my daily life. always forgot something and always fail a doing simple task, things that can be done in one go, but i need to do it 2-3 times.
Never a straight forward day in my life 😂😂
Hi Will, just did some research on your fobb.....remove the earth lead on your battery to reboot the transponder in your van .... apparently can loose its signal...
stay safe brother 🙏
Interesting 🤔 thank you
will, do you have any luck lol all the silly little things seem to go wrong, like the cafe that dont take card, or the swivel chair jamming, happens to you all the time, so funny to watch though ha ha
Comedy of errors over here 😂😂
Did the van life for 3 years, gave it up 2 years ago but have really missed it…your videos have give me the bug again!! Love your content mate, been watching since the beginning. I was going to comment when you have a bad patch in regards loneliness a couple of weeks ago but thought it best to leave you to figure it out yourself. No amount of advice can make you want to carry on, if it’s in the blood you will, if not you would have already give it up. It really is the best., you are so lucky 🍀
Locking, try holding the lock button on the key fob while it in point 3 in ignition. Do this for a 10 seconds.
If you fry the microwave rice for a minute or two it comes out really good…..whisk in an egg for…Egg fried rice😀
Sounds delicious 😋
Reigate hill Surrey lol...... All theses places at night-time you get all the youngsters floating about...... It's ok sitting the day nice to get the chair out and enjoy the view
The view is lovely during the day 👍
@@WillsWhereabouts get yourself a "national trust" membership only £75 for the year plenty of free parking and locations including box hill , headley etc
"rear doors open" sounds about right for a dogging spot
Too funny 😂
cheap option for fixing tap if you come across a bit of old leather ie someone lobs out an old sofa/ chair .cut a leather washer and tighten the nut up to that hopefully that might stop the nut working loose with the vibration
Your dry humour seriously cracks us up😂😂😂 can’t believe we only just found your channel - subbed!
Thank you and welcome 🙏
To disconnect your battery, Always disconnect the NEGATIVE first, on yours it is a quick disconnect lever on the battery , flip it sideways with your thumb and lift the terminal off, no effort, no tools, hope this helps in the future, may the road rise with you.
Am I right that reconnection is negative last?
@@deecarter147 Yaarp
Thank you 🙏
Nice video mate. I remember the last video there and you have come a long way. Be proud!
Thank you 😊
Ahhh a Redhill chap! Same here! That car park at the start you used for the gym is a great place to crash for the night. They don't like people overnight camping top of Reigate hill much anymore
I had that same problem with my keys, the garage connected the car to their computer and blow me down it worked a treat!
Get an isolator fitted on your battery mate then you just turn the dial to disconnect it. Nice and easy 👍🏻
Awesome video, as always. Glad to see you in a better space. Know it well, and you’re doing a fine job, mate.
Thanks Bill 👍
Where I’m from in North America we always wear sandals in public showers. Some people have bad foot fungus… 😅 maybe things are cleaner out in the UK.
From the comments I don’t think they are 😂
as for for SkyGo if you have it on your phone, see if you can mirror it onto your TV, that would solve all your issues!!!!!
Chow Chow. Hello from Georgia in the U.S.A. Just started watching your videos. Love the content 👌 😌 💕 😍 ✨️ 🙌
Another classic vid. Great to see you doing what you like to do and not just trying to grind it out. Thanks for taking us along.
Thank you for watching 🙏
Rice...... put a couple of inches of water in a pan that has a lid, put rice in a sieve and place on pan and add lid. it will steam a treat. ;o)
Will just couldn't resist going back to a dogging spot. Always forget UK favorite condiment is mayonnaise. Now I wonder if Will ever going to use that grill feature to cook something.
Plumbers tape / ptfe tape is what you need for the tap. Could try loctite too I guess?
👍👍 thank you for the tips 👍👍
OMG! I wasn't aware for how long we've been watching your videos! We remember the last time you were in the same spot with your Galaxy. Keep doing videos!
Thank you for being with me for so long 🤘✌️
Tbh if it was me I'd ditch the TV and Roku and just use a cheap tablet such as a Fire HD 10. Sky works a treat on that.
Wanted a parking space with a view 😂 dirty dog. If the vans rocking come knocking 😂
Top Work, Van looks Awesome!!! 👊💯💯
Passionate about Mayo….. Dream man!!!
Got to love a bit a Mayo 😋
Get an instant read thermometer for the chicken! It's like £7 and really takes the guesswork out of knowing if your food is cooked through or not.
Thanks I’ll have a look 👀
If you made your bed vertical, you can have a bathroom + toilet in the back area. The bed you can put it on the right side of the van facing the kitchen, and make the bed can be flip to the wall. I can't wait to have my own van right now!!!
Thanks but it took long enough to get the van to where it is, so no major changes just yet 😂
@@WillsWhereabouts buy a new van and start all over again hahaha... joking!
it's doesn't matter how luxury your build is, we will always watch your content and support you.
If the backnut on the taps is a plastic one swop it out for a brass one. The plastic back nuts that come with most taps are rubbish as when the tap itself gets hot the plastic becomes soft and loosens over time. A brass backnut can be tightened better and lasts a lot longer. Hope this helps, keep the faith
Yup! I agree with that one, it has happened to me. Use some ptfe plumbers tape as well.
Another great and entertaining video, there were a few ups and downs but you didn’t get the hump you kept going🤪. It’s really good to see you seem more content.
Thank you Karen 💜
Life is for living and it doesn't cost a fortune to live a great life, well done mate, great video 👏
We love stealth parkups.. that's why many of us subscribed. You can watch all the highlights of every premier League game free on youtube immediately after the games.
Show us filling and emptying water please.
Shower shoes dude! Or as we call them flip flops!
Have you considered a homemade aircon. It uses a 12v fan a styrene box and ice. RUclips has how to videos on them
Interesting 🤔
I often visit Reigate hill to "roast a chicken, or two."
What can I say, I just love alfresco dining!
😂😂
Honestly, if you want a hot meal in that sort of weather, supermarket fresh tortelloni or ravioli is a better bet because it just takes a few minutes in a pan of boiling water.
Very fitting sitting in a dogging spot with a mouthful of chicken ,meanwhile elsewhere they probably have another name for chicken in theirs 😆
😂😂
try this to get your keyfob working,
put the key in the ignition,
turn key to just before starting it,
while in that position press the lock button on the keyfob, hopefully, that should do it.
Love it! I miss that old Galaxy in a weird way. It’s great to see your channel expand and become successful. Great content.
Thank you 🙏
Hi Will. On your Roku, go to add new channels, type in Now & Now is part of Sky. There you should find live sport. Also type in Sky into the add new channels & you will find Sky tv there not sky go. Hope that helps. Take care Phil
Thanks Phil 👍
Will worred about the others dogging when he turned up with a fixed double bed in his van.. haha!
Nothing ever works for me first time when I'm trying to fix things either. Thank god for youtube
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Blue LocTite will stop anything threaded you don't want loosening from loosening.
Thank you 🙏
28°C inside a Tin Metal Box and Our Hero cooks with his Oven.
Thanks, maybe I should get a cape 😂😂
@@WillsWhereabouts or on a larger scale, a Rear Awning for the Van
Pop some foil over the chicken to stop the top burning
Great tip thanks 😊
i love how he just said i forgot to bring my towel in bold capital letters
Hope your feeling a bit better will, let the dogging commence. 😁👍🏻
It might be worth loosely explaining (for the sake of American viewers) what "dogging" is. I'm a UK expat living here in the US. Disapointingly, we don't have dogging here.
Part 2 3 4 😆
Battery won't electrocute you, it is direct current and low voltage. There is a real danger of short circuit, so when you start disconnecting a battery, do the negative pole first. The negative is connected to the chassis and if you touch the chassis with a tool you are connected to the battery with, being connected with the negative pole is the safe choice.
So, summary: negative terminal is the first to disconnect and last to connect.
What comes to key fob, you will highly likely need OBD connection and appropriate software. "SVCI" software seems to come up when searching for fiat ducato key fob programming instructions.
Currrently stealth car camping. Your an inspiration!!!
Enjoy and thank you 🙏
lol what a nightmare lol so funny ... can't wait for the aggravation in camping with my new toyota great vid thanks lol
Your lucky nobody was walking past when you said just pulled the chicken out ha , great video once again lad 💪🏻👍🏻
Thanks Michael 👍👍
Great video, good to see you in a better place. You have probably helped so many people with there mental health by talking about it and saying there is help out there. Get a dodgy stick even get to watch Saturday afternoon games 😁😁 stay positive and kerp making these great videos.
Thanks Carl, appreciated 👍👍
You need a ‘now tv’ stick for sky sports or just use a hdmi lead and plug your lap top in
Great tips thanks 🙏
Yummy chicken. Nice camping spot. Thanks for sharing
Nice work Will ... you're doing pukka wukka matey!!!
Thanks 😂😬
Your no going to get electrocuted disconnecting a battery...
For the tap use some thread lock and maybe a rubber washer, I guessing it's coming loose because of the van vibrations.. 👍
Thanks for the tips and advice 👍👍
If you are 'adding' a battery + first. If you are 'subtracting' a battery - first :)
Thanks Phil 👍
I missed this kind of content. NO MORE DRAMA PLEASE!
Saw the dogging and got really excited. Not even a knock. At least you got a big mouthful of fowl.
😂😂
Now tv stick has sky sports! It the exact some stick but with sky already on it! Loving the video mate keep them up!!
Thanks George 👍👍
Oh the memories... I do miss the ol' Ford Galaxy and the 12v electric blanket! 🤣
Great times 😊
Regarding the sink tap
Get yourself a ‘top hat’ it helps spread the weight and u can tighten it more
Don’t glue/mastic anything like that as u won’t ever get the Tap out again + kitchen taps always become lose over time
I’ve got a Google chrome cast. If you’ve got it on your phone you can stream it to your tv 👍🏻
Thanks for the information Hilary 👍
How did this come up on my home page 😂😂😂😂😂 brilliant
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nice rhyming at the start 😂
You have come so far will,
Yes I remember your previous park up at that spot
Be proud of what you have achieved, what you have learned ...and the people you have met.
So enjoy your journey young man
Yes.....it's your old lady subber👍💟
Thank you for the very kind comment 💜
Nudge nudge wink wink .....................Funky Sky smarters version2......................... Way to go Will !
😉😉
brilliant entertaining vid again will..
Thanks 😊
I used to live near Reigate go up box hill nr Dorking that is an experience 🙂
Interesting 😏
@@WillsWhereabouts give it a go Will 🙂
So weird seeing the local town and so many places I know and pass through daily on RUclips 🤣
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I was chatting to someone at work who said they knew someone who went on a date with their partner to one of these dogging sites, unaware of the theories of it being true or not, she turned on the interior light rolling a spliff and a bunch of blokes started crowding the car with their bits and bobs out lol. Needless to say they went on their way very fast out of that Park 😅
Aparently the sign at these parks if you want some action in the park is to turn on your interior light to inform them its game on 🤣
PS: Good to see your prepared at a well known dogging sight with a condom, you know just to be cautious 🤣
Seemed to have got your mojo back! Now we know what does it😉you are very knowledgeable on the dogging do’s and don’ts😂
Put a second nut onto the tap and ensure there is a compression washer between on the underside between the sink, so in order on the tap (from top to bottom), sink, washer(s), nut, second nut. The two nuts together provide friction so should keep the tap tight and in place. Bon chance !!
Sky go download on your phone and then Bluetooth to your TV works a dream
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I had no idea about Reigate Hill!! I’m not far myself, but will give it a miss 😂😂
First time watching, great van setup you have there pal! Just bought myself a Fiat Doblo Maxi sort of wish i bought a Ducati or relay now instead!
You might need what we in the states call a basin wrench. It’s a pain to use but it can reach the underside of that faucet nut.
Thank you 👍👍
It must have been a relief to have bought a direct replacement spare part for the van that actually turned out to be just that! 👍😉
💯 thanks for watching 👍
I have been there many times with my wife .... for the view and good to see Gatwick in the distance. glad to see you more positive, you will get there. you come a long way from your car. :}
Lol! For the view.... we'll believe you! 😊
Thank you 😊
Another good video Will...... Have a great week bud 😊👍👍
Thanks Stephen have a great week 🤘
I've been following you channel for a while and only just appreciated that you're a local lad! Lots of good spots to park up over Farnborough way if you like access to acres and acres of military woodland. Gimme a shout if you want some tips on areas to visit.
Thanks 🙏
Use some loctite on your tap to stop it coming undone mate
Thanks 🙏
Ha, at least I recognised the Dogging spot from the old Ford Galaxy days. Thanks Will. 😀👍
First video of yours I’ve watched, and I won’t be coming back.