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  • Опубликовано: 28 янв 2025

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  • @TheUrbanMotorhome
    @TheUrbanMotorhome  Месяц назад +13

    ⭐⭐ My NEW BOOK - How to Wild Camp in a Motorhome: The No-Knock Guide! - urbanhq.co/book ⭐⭐

    • @pablodiscobar3333
      @pablodiscobar3333 Месяц назад +4

      How can I order the book if i live in the Netherlands ? Thanks for Your answer in response 👍😇

    • @brianinbrisbane6632
      @brianinbrisbane6632 Месяц назад

      @@TheUrbanMotorhome mine arrived today. Thanks. All the best.

    • @CaliLeaks
      @CaliLeaks Месяц назад +1

      Received mine a few days ago. Well done, it looks great!

  • @jeanettegris899
    @jeanettegris899 Месяц назад +18

    My hubby recently had to have surgery. I took my inspiration from you and stealth parked in the hospital car park in my 2 day old motorhome for 2 nights. I would never have even considered it if I hadn’t learnt so much from you. Christmas blessings to you from Australia.

    • @tommo9757
      @tommo9757 Месяц назад +9

      I hate to think how much this would cost in a UK NHS carpark. 😢

    • @sandrapearson728
      @sandrapearson728 Месяц назад

      @@tommo9757I was just thinking exactly the same

    • @AnyoneSeenMikeHunt
      @AnyoneSeenMikeHunt Месяц назад +1

      Was that hospital in the countryside? All the major capital city hospitals I've been to in Au charge more for overnight than a hotel room.

    • @jeanettegris899
      @jeanettegris899 Месяц назад

      @@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt Port Macquarie on the NSW mid north coast.

    • @G-ra-ha-m
      @G-ra-ha-m Месяц назад +1

      Sad how we are charged to visit ill people. Prince Charles gets some of the money too.
      Makes you realise how we, the ordinary people, are regarded as prey.

  • @elvisautocrusing
    @elvisautocrusing Месяц назад +7

    Thanks, what a great guy.

    • @TheUrbanMotorhome
      @TheUrbanMotorhome  Месяц назад

      Mate! You're a legend! Thanks so much! 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

  • @VanNessa-Blurton
    @VanNessa-Blurton Месяц назад +8

    Great video! I’ve done this dozens of times in Premier Inn, Village Hotel and Holiday Inn’s and never had an issue. I always keep it ‘stealthy’, tuck my van away in a corner and I’ve never had an issue. It’s a great way to visit a town or city particularly if the park up is out of town and near a park and ride. Also useful when I need to break up a long journey. I always check it states that overnight parking is allowed and that there’s no mention of sleeping in vehicles being prohibited 😊

  • @Random-KP
    @Random-KP Месяц назад +3

    I don't own a motorhome, but I seriously love watching yours and Adz channel.
    Keep smiling and enjoying van life 😀👍🏼

  • @mickyg3820
    @mickyg3820 Месяц назад +2

    All of mine awhile ago, can’t wait for it arrive! Looking forward to reading it, mate before my next adventure in May 👍🏻

  • @ellenblundell110
    @ellenblundell110 Месяц назад +2

    Daz i received your book this morning...the writing is a brilliant size to easy read, thank you. Gona start reading it tomorrow. Thank you for being so brill in everything you do. Safe travels Gary n Ellen x

  • @startaylor123
    @startaylor123 Месяц назад +10

    Many of the Premier Inn car parks and indeed rooms have become semi derelict over the last few years.. so wouldn't worry how or where to park just like many others as long as you can!

  • @davidpiper3652
    @davidpiper3652 Месяц назад +17

    This brought back memories of when I was a contractor. I used to park my van exactly the way you parked. I had one small window on the offside behind the driver seat, else it was stealthy. I would go into the hotel with the other contractors and put my reg in the parking system for the hotel. I never had a knock. Cheeky, but it worked and it saved me loads of money.

    • @jayyelland8289
      @jayyelland8289 Месяц назад +2

      That's the way pocket your hotel money and kip in the van . 👍

  • @katewebber1131
    @katewebber1131 Месяц назад

    Been binge watching your channel, LOVE IT.❤❤❤.

  • @clarkspiemuncher
    @clarkspiemuncher Месяц назад +3

    Hello Daren. I was put onto a similar app the other week called your parking space. being the law abiding person I am, I called a premier inn to see if parking in their car park over night in my camper through the app was ok and was given a stern no, lol. my preferred destination was premier inn Barry island. The local car parks are silly money during the day as it is a very popular destination and they may not be as lenient as the premier inn you were parked at. maybe easier during off season but anywhere near tourist destinations during high season you may not be as lucky? but always worth a go at £2 or so a night

  • @Philippines-Anthony-Sandra
    @Philippines-Anthony-Sandra Месяц назад +1

    Wow, this is the first video of yours I have seen. New subscriber. Great advice and I have downloaded the app. Thank you!

  • @aylesburynumptydrivers9672
    @aylesburynumptydrivers9672 29 дней назад +1

    Just cover the number plate when going by the anpr on entering and exiting then its free

  • @SlimTortoise
    @SlimTortoise Месяц назад +7

    I live in France and I have found that you need a UK phone number to access the Parking app, but it does except a French number plate. For those of us living in another country I would get a cheap UK SIM card so you can complete the registration payment can be made via "Google pay" or a bank card.
    Thank you for showing this app we may visit the UK now before we always avoided going because the camp site fees where so expensive and at times hard to book due to them being full or booked for months in advance.

    • @davidgroat3625
      @davidgroat3625 Месяц назад +1

      Thanks for the info I am in the same situation. 👍

    • @SlimTortoise
      @SlimTortoise Месяц назад

      ​@@davidgroat3625 You are welcome.

  • @gibletthevan1694
    @gibletthevan1694 Месяц назад +3

    That’s a great idea, the only thing that worries me are hotel carparks are often targeted for theft from motor vehicles. Mine still looks like a work van.

  • @coddiwomplecolster7329
    @coddiwomplecolster7329 Месяц назад +1

    The new book has arrived. 🤓

  • @pamcampbe5586
    @pamcampbe5586 Месяц назад

    Received our book today. Love it . Thankyou for the sticker. So chuffed. Iv had a quivk liok through the book, it looks fab. Thankyou Darran. X

  • @rogerstarkey5390
    @rogerstarkey5390 Месяц назад +3

    Try smearing a little bit of Vaseline (Similar lubricants available 😉) around the edge of the opening before you clip the lid onto the Blink camera.
    That should keep the moisture out.

  • @survivor2530
    @survivor2530 Месяц назад

    I used to use blink on my house but have changed to tapo as blink took too long to open & would disconnect from the internet frequently for some reason. Tapo also do door/window sensors plus lots more, worth a look at. You made my dog bark when you rang the doorbell lol
    Keep the videos coming, love your channel & how upbeat you are

  • @stevedoyle8390
    @stevedoyle8390 Месяц назад

    Great vlog, love the joy and happiness.

  • @migueleduardouk
    @migueleduardouk Месяц назад

    Got my book delivered today! Can't wait to read!

  • @lieaking3544
    @lieaking3544 Месяц назад +1

    A HOODED HOUSECOAT would be EVEN BETTER 😂❤ ... so can keep warm with the hood up 👍xx LISA 🇬🇧💜✌🤙😎

  • @Ulbre
    @Ulbre Месяц назад

    Bro, you are one happy and enthusiastic chap. Well done, good video.

  • @GrrMeister
    @GrrMeister Месяц назад

    Okay 🎉

  • @stevebennett6727
    @stevebennett6727 Месяц назад +3

    Slow Horses on Apple TV is a must watch. 4 seasons of 6 episodes 👌🏽😉

    • @UkVetPatriot
      @UkVetPatriot Месяц назад

      Hey my rellies mentioned that sieries. I must give it ago.

  • @montebaz
    @montebaz Месяц назад

    The day of the jackal is superb Daz 👍

  • @lifebeyondbricks
    @lifebeyondbricks Месяц назад

    Great video mate, can't wait to read your book.

  • @bloggs730
    @bloggs730 Месяц назад

    Just ordered your book. 🎉

  • @jadekinsey
    @jadekinsey Месяц назад +1

    Honestly needed ur cheery vlog this morning 🎉😊

  • @cherylandsimon
    @cherylandsimon Месяц назад +1

    yes stayed in hotel car parks many times ... and a lot are on parking apps.

  • @stuartrich2499
    @stuartrich2499 Месяц назад

    Currently watching SWAT season 7!!

  • @TheHillsExplore
    @TheHillsExplore Месяц назад

    Great vlog, really informative regarding the horizon app. Glad to see you’re still rocking the “House Coat”!!!!!
    It’s how it should be done mate😀

  • @CARROL-62
    @CARROL-62 Месяц назад

    Great vlog, have entered UKCC competition, what a great prize for someone.❤

  • @nutsontour
    @nutsontour Месяц назад

    Hi Darran. THANKS !!! The book arrived this afternoon... will catch up to you at one of the shows and get you to sign it. ! Already on chapter three..... Thank for sharing the park up app... had not considered that as a possibility. £2.40 absolute bargain....

  • @saltireaquatics9093
    @saltireaquatics9093 20 дней назад

    You where correct regarding silo its fukin so good btw

  • @GreggFowler-j7x
    @GreggFowler-j7x Месяц назад

    Definitely ordering the book mate 👍🏻

  • @samslate2000
    @samslate2000 Месяц назад +1

    The Day Of The Jackal is a must watch.

  • @Stephski66
    @Stephski66 Месяц назад +1

    Loving the day of the Jackal, absolutely brilliant 😎

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 Месяц назад

      Have you watched the *original* film? (Edward Fox 1973, not Bruce Willis)

    • @Stephski66
      @Stephski66 Месяц назад

      @@rogerstarkey5390 I have but many years ago, night have to revisit it. Had forgotten all about the Bruce Willis version.

  • @neil2449
    @neil2449 Месяц назад

    Love your videos Darran. Lots of useful info.

  • @markwhitehead64
    @markwhitehead64 Месяц назад

    Hi Daz really really enjoyed watching your video what a great park up really looking forward to seeing your next video keep safe 😊👍🏻

  • @DolittleCampers
    @DolittleCampers Месяц назад

    We stayed in the Premier Inn car park in Bedford. That one was free so might be one to try 👍🏻

  • @OnlyVansGuru
    @OnlyVansGuru Месяц назад

    So excited as your book arrives tomorrow to the address I use (full time as well in the van) and I can pick it up before heading off to Exmoor this week.

  • @lordduvet1141
    @lordduvet1141 Месяц назад

    i stayed in the carpark at milton keynes football ground that is a hotel and a shopping centre . but they now charge £10 over night for guests. the option is to park in ASDA next door

  • @TheHillsExplore
    @TheHillsExplore Месяц назад +1

    Beth here - loving the house coat mate 👌🏻 can’t beat it 😊

  • @dalerussell9075
    @dalerussell9075 Месяц назад

    Always love watching your videos.

  • @Defender200tdi
    @Defender200tdi Месяц назад

    Hotels usually have multiple outside taps. Walk discreetly around the perimeter of the building.

  • @richardtregonning954
    @richardtregonning954 Месяц назад

    I got to say I love u channel love all the energy you give off keep going thank you so much from Richard in Cardiff

  • @Siwahib
    @Siwahib Месяц назад

    Great, informative and fun to watch.. better than tv shows :)

  • @groundbeef662
    @groundbeef662 Месяц назад

    I didn't realise lioness was a Taylor Sheridan show so will give that a go as anything he does seems to be spot on. I've just started Senna a bit low budget but as a fan Ive got to see it. Silo second season is next along with From 3rd season.

  • @stuartwrigglesworth9339
    @stuartwrigglesworth9339 Месяц назад

    Love the video mate enjoy

  • @3-dog-solution
    @3-dog-solution Месяц назад

    Best to do this BEFORE you arrive at these park-ups, other wise, if you turn up to an ANPR cark park, it'll clock you [your reg] for the three hour max (or whatever).
    Because once that happens, then it's an automatic parking fine if you stay longer.
    The "Your PARKING Space" app explains it nicely.

  • @LisaKLivlaughlove
    @LisaKLivlaughlove Месяц назад +1

    Welcome to Aylesbury!

  • @simoncooper2324
    @simoncooper2324 Месяц назад

    watch the day of the jackel soooooo good

  • @kf-dk5pb
    @kf-dk5pb Месяц назад

    Used to stop in the car park on a regular basis at Gargrave which was shared with the premier inn and the Anchor pub . However on park for night someone stated premier inn was stopping campervans, however after I spoke to the landlord of the Anchor we used the car park many times. Often in the Anchor staff would say you cannot stop over, however the landlord always let us. Until premier in put up cameras with time restrictions. Which was a shame as we would have a few drinks,a meal each then back in for breakfast. We used to joke it was like stopping all inclusive.

  • @marklittler784
    @marklittler784 Месяц назад

    Choose the space next to the end one in a corner and put a table up out of site😅

  • @andrewhartley-q9l
    @andrewhartley-q9l Месяц назад

    just ordered book. hope it gets here for xmas

  • @Talesofhakuna
    @Talesofhakuna Месяц назад

    If you like your gravy aldi's are selling chicken and stuffing gravy granules and they are lush

  • @kevinhughes9801
    @kevinhughes9801 Месяц назад

    Useful stuff thanks

  • @lynmoore8355
    @lynmoore8355 Месяц назад

    There is a little village down in cornwall... called Trevone I stayed there many years ago when travelling the uk, it has a big blow hole where the sea comes up thru it, would love someone or utube vvolger to go there would be awesome to see again as I am now back in Adelaide Australia.... it's a beautiful little village, I have a little teddy from there, he would love to watch it on utube...

  • @pilgrimoutdoors-uk6177
    @pilgrimoutdoors-uk6177 Месяц назад

    The bloke tried to deliver your book this morning but by the time I got to the door - he had bolted like Lindford Christie! Hopefully he'll be back tomorrow. 🙂

  • @Steve-ge3vz
    @Steve-ge3vz Месяц назад

    I’ve got the Autoterm diesel heater 4kw with modem and can’t agree more brilliant! I can’t even hear mine from outside! One thing in do notice though I quite a difference in my power consumption since I’ve had it! I’ve got 220ah of lithium and in the winter without solar , sitting and not moving would last minimum 7 days with general consumption, tv lights charging phones drone WiFi etc, since having and using diesel heater , power is now lasting 3-4 days MAX! 4 if I’m lucky, so it is I find quite power hungry, I’m still happy with it though it’s great! How do you find it Darren ? Unlike me though you’re always moving aren’t you ? So may not notice we you’ll always be Charging as you move! They are deffo quite power hungry though , I’d be interested to hear your thoughts , cheers

  • @davidsally_pizzatony
    @davidsally_pizzatony Месяц назад

    Would you consider doing a game changer special, you’d probably be the first RUclipsr to do a compilation of game changer’s 😂, also as a new year resolution see how long you can go without using the words 😂🎉 another cracking video 🎉🎉

  • @Walker010
    @Walker010 Месяц назад

    Could you use there toilet if needed

  • @PaulCopp
    @PaulCopp Месяц назад +9

    Parking aside (It will be stopped now you have publicised it), do you think it is wise to have a large, unrestrained water holder sitting on the floor when driving? Easy to imagine what that will do to anything infront of it in a collision .

  • @sanjayd7230
    @sanjayd7230 Месяц назад

    Nice one Darren 👍 Take Care and Stay Safe S&J

  • @darenfox4882
    @darenfox4882 Месяц назад

    Hi Daren great video always very interesting

  • @garrystacey7018
    @garrystacey7018 Месяц назад

    Interesting video thanks for sharing. 👍

  • @Aldo.69
    @Aldo.69 Месяц назад

    Morning daz, how you doing buddy ? Great vid 👌.. hope the family are all well. 💯💪

  • @The-Good-Life-Off-Grid
    @The-Good-Life-Off-Grid Месяц назад +6

    That’s price is more like it. I just hate going to those places where it says £10 park up for the night and then you don’t have any facilities at all why do people accept to pay that if I was really desperate and really tired and I couldn’t drive anymore then yes I would pay £10 to park, but other than that no way great video keep them rolling❤😊

  • @jimwest7107
    @jimwest7107 Месяц назад +1

    Parked up on a nice estate with parking bays in the corner, most empty. Near a bridge to a shopping centre. No permits or signs. Saw the curtains twitch from a house a few bays down, which had a vehicle in it. Popped out and coming back from the bridge this chap came flying out of his house at me saying it was private, residents only parking. I said I have known the area for 30 years and never seen a sign or permit and he then said it was just something that was common sense and he'd report me. Who to I have no idea. He then got right up close to me and said don't come back here. I actually reported him to the non-urgent police line incase anything happens in the future. Was my first interaction like that, can't let it put us off though right.

  • @DrRobert7898
    @DrRobert7898 Месяц назад +1

    Most of the Prem Inns have ANPR cameras on the entry

  • @MartynGeorge
    @MartynGeorge 3 дня назад

    thanks for your advice on park ups ..your the man !.. have you seen person of interest?

  • @lynmoore8355
    @lynmoore8355 Месяц назад

    you have to watch Sarah Lancashire in Happy Valley its awesome, and appartrently the new Black Doves is good, I not to watch that that, but Happy Valley is awesome.

  • @biglen957
    @biglen957 Месяц назад +2

    Thanks for this. My question is: does the hotel know you’ve paid? So they don’t bother you or is it just that they don’t realise you’re there? What happens if you are challenged? And the staff have no idea about horizon parking. Could you please take one for the team and get yourself challenged haha.

  • @caravaningincarathevan467
    @caravaningincarathevan467 Месяц назад

    I just shouted out "He's in Aylesbury!! Lol
    We live near. Xx

  • @simonpoole4399
    @simonpoole4399 Месяц назад

    This may be a absolutely ridiculous question but could you not replace were the old fire is as you will not use it or is gas just for backup

  • @davidsiseman8768
    @davidsiseman8768 Месяц назад +2

    The horizon parking app seems to be the same as the my parking space app is this true Darren?

  • @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204
    @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 Месяц назад

    great vlog on travels

  • @SajidHussain-lj5mr
    @SajidHussain-lj5mr Месяц назад

    Wery nise innformation my frend 😃

  • @adiashford1980
    @adiashford1980 Месяц назад

    Spotted you today in costco carpark in syston Leicester

  • @paulleeson5180
    @paulleeson5180 Месяц назад

    Wats the day of the jacket season 1 Is finished you will not be able to stop watching it

  • @StevenRichards-b9y
    @StevenRichards-b9y 21 день назад

    If you paid, why was you worried about being moved butt, I downloaded the app, it's not many in my area but there are a selected few though. Do you know who exactly gets paid? Is it the council or the company y that own the car park thanks in advance.

  • @paulgregory5989
    @paulgregory5989 Месяц назад

    In answer to your question “what you watching” I finished it a while ago. But Blacklist is a great series.

  • @trevorbenton5956
    @trevorbenton5956 Месяц назад

    Sorry for a question off topic and something you have probably covered, what MH do you drive?
    Looking to buy myself and like the look of your layout and space.
    Thanks Trevor

  • @shaunmarston7168
    @shaunmarston7168 Месяц назад

    Does the horizon app cost you or any subscription to pay 👍

  • @gazsandall3421
    @gazsandall3421 Месяц назад

    Great vlog Daz. I've not had fried chicken in ages lol

  • @elvisautocrusing
    @elvisautocrusing Месяц назад

    It would be really useful to see a date/time stamp in the corner of your video, only a suggestion ❤

  • @byronhall5145
    @byronhall5145 Месяц назад

    A seat belt extender?

  • @markgower4184
    @markgower4184 Месяц назад

    Great vlog again daz take care the gowerz Portsmouth

  • @RosemarieJames-v3f
    @RosemarieJames-v3f 15 дней назад

    It is a shame that i have watched this 3-4 weeks late as i live in Aylesbury and i would of loved to meet you .

  • @rickysingh2550
    @rickysingh2550 Месяц назад

    Hi Darren, could you tell me what camera you use to film your videos? Thanks 👍🏽

  • @kongwong1610
    @kongwong1610 Месяц назад

    I stayed at a hotel car park the last week with horizon parking but have to typed in the car registration in the hotel too..

  • @CamperVan-K
    @CamperVan-K Месяц назад

    The only thing I struggle with, is being unable to use the electric when I'm off grid. My batteries (linked to solar) don't seem to give me enough power to power anything but the low wattage lights.

    • @jayyelland8289
      @jayyelland8289 Месяц назад +1

      You need to invest in some lithium batterys . Sounds like you have just the old leisure batterys . Also get yourself a investor to power 240v . 1000w is the minimum to use 👍

    • @CamperVan-K
      @CamperVan-K Месяц назад

      @@jayyelland8289 Thanks. Appreciate your response. I'm not keen on lithium, have heard horror stories about them.
      I have two leisure batteries powering up the internal electrics (not very well), they are about 4 years old. And there's the motor's battery too, which gives additional power to the leisure battery - but I don't drive around much, so they're not getting that power.
      I guess I ought to buy 2 new leisure batteries and see what happens.

  • @richiebainbridge2608
    @richiebainbridge2608 Месяц назад

    In the northeast a house coat was something a lady would wear in the 1950’s as a stay at home wife so as to keep her clothes clean ! Ps you look like king Henry the eighth with your dressing gown on 😂😂👍

  • @skenertv
    @skenertv Месяц назад

    Finished watching From it was quite decent :-) and day of the jeckell

  • @rickysingh2550
    @rickysingh2550 Месяц назад

    Hi Darren, what camera do you use for your videos?

  • @lookoutleo
    @lookoutleo Месяц назад +1

    I was looking on their app , it says vehicles up to 4x4 so yours a stretch on that , think I would close the blinds quick :)

  • @wiliesey
    @wiliesey Месяц назад

    I don’t understand. Why would there be concern about someone potentially not being happy about this if you’ve paid for the space? This particular hotel obviously allow it or it wouldn’t be on the app? I’m trying to figure out if MH life- what I can and can’t do. I’m not complaining. Your info is fantastic and very much appreciated. I would just like to know that’s all? Why worry about the knock when you’ve paid up? Thanks

  • @Yorkmedia1
    @Yorkmedia1 Месяц назад

    I’ve been watching Bugs tv series

  • @GaryScoble
    @GaryScoble Месяц назад

    Daz, you could never be evil👹😉😂🤣