Thank you all for your kind words and concerns ❤️. It's been a couple weeks since this happened now and I've been out on another camp since 👍 this has not and will not deter me! As I mentioned in the video, this is an extremely rare occurrence so please don't be put off getting out there and enjoying the great outdoors! Sadly, I was just unlucky and in hindsight, a little bit stupid to of stayed in the spot that I did. See you all soon in the next (positive) video 🙂 Edit: p.s Although I parked up and cooked a meal in Jaywick, the final camp spot was not in Jaywick. It was somewhere between Jaywick and Colechester 👍. I always give you my first/raw impressions of a place as it happens and initially, Jaywick was a perfectly normal coastal town. It was only as the sun started setting that I started to feel unsafe with cars and motorbikes ripping around the streets.. I've got nothing against Jaywick or the people of Jaywick 👍
You might consider some motion activated flood lights on the outside of your vehicle. Also definitely think about a personal security alarm. Glad you're unharmed.
As soon as I see someone on my security camera snooping around, I hop into my drivers seat and just go. I don’t sit and wait for someone to damage my camper van before I tear out. 🥺
Sorry to hear Brendan. Thugs. 5 of my next door neighbours have physically attacked me in the last couple of years. I'm an old man. It's terrible. Chin up young man. Keep on camping'
Bully’s are bully’s when they are allowed to get away with what they do. Cps are very lenient on the elderly when they take the law into their own hands. Just saying
How absolutely horrible for you sir. I pray you remain safe from now on. If I was your neighbour I’d protect you. God keep this man safe in Jesus name! 🙏🏼💜🛐
This is my 1st time watching one of your vids but I noticed you had concerns about putting it up b/c of the negative content. I 100% think it was the right thing to do. Many ppl I see who are considering a truck/van driving & camping trip plan by watching YT videos. If they never see the gamut of the potential experiences, how can they prepare for them? Your video might very well save lives! Especially with the numbers of young women who are getting ready to adventure solo. BTW it was my 1st experience at your channel but won't be my last! Great job Brendan
@gracieg7601 he was asking for it , imagine parking your van in the worst ghetto of Detroit and wondering why a crackhead broke in. That's basically what he did Jaywick is notorious
@@silvertain1978It didn't happen in Jaywick, it was on some remote land between Colchester and Jaywick (so nowhere near Jaywick). He was very unlucky.
@@silvertain1978i leave my car in Jaywick and also in brooklands and never had an issue touch wood.. i find the people around are good decent eastend people
Sorry it happened Brendan. The learning point for everyone is MAKE SOME NOISE and put some lights on as soon as your hear someone outside. Thieves will give up as soon as they see there is someone in the van. They are there to steal not fight. If they fancy having a go other than stealing then it will happen anyway if we stay quiet. 👍
Cheers guys, yeh in hindsight I wish I had shouted earlier before they put the window in.. I've stayed quiet before and it's paid off but when they tried to door I should of definitely made a noise at that point. Horrible experience but it won't stop me from continuing to enjoy many more camps 👍 safe travels both
As soon as I hear anyone outside, I make as much noise as poss,radio on loud,lights on, shout etc, then get self thru to front click headlights on, n usually then moved to elsewhere 👌👌👍👍👍
I use to play a recording of a dog barking whenever I heard something outside the van worked every time it scares them off make so they think there's a wild dog in the van 😂😂😂😅
I had a dog in my van it did scare them off. But I jumped in the drivers seat and got the hell away m. But yes I thought this.. Dog barking audio. Better than alarm i the middle of nowhere.
Greetings from Laos. I never have any problems camping and hiking. Maybe it's different culture from where I live. Many British expats live in Laos. They have beautiful homes here. They grow their own food and enjoy nature year round.
@@clarelwc2849I have and it's a complete dump it's criminal really that the town is that deprived in a country like England. There's nothing there for anyone and most have severe mental issues and depressed and some on drugs. But this was around 5-10 years ago it's most likely still the same.
I regularly stay in the nicest parts of London overnight and I know even there it can be dodgy, I'd never push my luck in the more deprived parts of the country and Jaywick is literally the most deprived part of the UK.
When you said you found the perfect quiet spot... after driving away from the town, down a quiet pitch black lane in the middle of nowhere with nobody else around for miles... at that point...I was absolutely terrified!! How on earth you managed to get to sleep to begin with amazes me. A few blokes with their hoods pulled down and armed... and you wouldn't have stood a chance... well done for making it back home 👍
Isolated and alone is great as long as it stays like that, if it doesn’t then you’re potentially in Queer Street. I try to run the balance of quiet but alongside civilisation. Been lucky but I’ve been careful, a case of you makes your own luck at times. 🤞
@@misdangered4326no, it’s a case of show basic manners, you don’t ask if you can kip on someone’s land, they won’t ask if they can remove your vehicle and it’s contents, he’s lucky it wasn’t a tractor lifting it with a loader, he’s driving the same kind of van that many tool and farmyard thieves drive, it’s no surprise to anyone who knows the countryside that this happened.
@@terra_world which bit did I miss? I'm happy to be proven wrong if I am, we don't learn if we never admit to being wrong, but I was pretty sure I listened from start to finish. Which part did I miss, genuinely I'm open to knowing. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
I think townsfolk are more civil. I lived in the countryside and as my grandad warned his daughters not to marry a local because their noses are too near the ground I think I understand how the small minded operate!
Glad you are ok. I saw a documentary on Jaywick recently it is one of the most deprived towns in the Uk high crime rates and severe poverty. It used to be a lovely holiday town in the late 1950s. Such a shame!
And this is why I like having a panic alarm on my key fob.... for the instances that I feel unsafe -I can push it to hopefully scare away any unwelcome intruders. Glad you are safe.
The nice thing about living in the States, is that we can be legally armed. Yes, there are regulations and laws which must be followed, but generally I am never without a concealed carry 9mm.
@@flawedexistenceunfortunately it works both ways - thieves may be armed as well. And gun wont save your window from being smashed if you do not make them aware you are in there.
22:31 almost gave me a heart attack - not to mention hearing them try the door, a few seconds before that! So glad you're ok. I'm subscribing. Thumbs up and safe travels!
Glad to hear your ok and that in the end they just broke a window, I can only imagine how terrified you were. Keep you the great work on the videos and dont let it put you off.
Brendan, it's jaywick.... Once l parked in a multi storey car park in Southend in the90s. And the attendant told me leave before it's dark, and they had CCTV. 🤔🤔🤔🇫🇷🇫🇷
I live in South Carolina in the US and I've heard of Jay Wick..I follow Bald and Bankrupt ..He was there about 4 or 5 months ago..Not a very good place to be, especially camping..🥺
Yea this guy seems a nice fella but he isn’t the brightest spark, I thought most in the U.K. had heard of this place for its awful rep for crime ect, non the less I do feel sorry for him, just wish people are a little bit more switched on to areas their in, it can happen anywhere but a lot less likely if you don’t go to a crime hotspot.
That was a great meal you created, shows with a little thought and imagination and with little space and minimal appliances..how you can still enjoy a lovely meal 👌🏼
Of all the beautiful places in the uk you could have drove to, you end up in jaywick, lol, but glad you're ok, before that happened it looked like you was having a smashing time and that curry looked amazing.
Hey Brendan, glad you chose to share this. While this is not the normal experience of van camping. I do feel it gives people a chance to reflex on their choice of park-ups before committing to staying the night. Hope to see you on the road again soon.
Hey buddy, yeh I wasn't sure if I should post such a negative video but I hope it doesn't put people off.. it's a very rare occurrence and I doubt and hope it will never happen again. Catch up with you soon mate
As an American, I was blown away at the churches we visited in the most unlikely areas. In the smallest villages. Beautiful. We plan to do a trip just visiting churches around Europe one day.
Reminds me of being alone in the mountains of the Willamette valley, drug-addled thieves wandering around. Stolen cars here and there. By day a person may see them but not knowing for sure who the perps actually are, nothing can be done. I am sorry this happened to you!
Extremely glad that you are safe! Scary to say the least! Im happy for your family too, that you as a husband, and dad are ok. We love seeing England, ect. thanks to you! You are awesome! From America, the state of Iowa.
As a child we always had at least one week away camping during school holidays. As an adult I've been once. Two of us were out camping and a guy was recounting a situation where the tent was slashed that was about 30 yr5 ago.
There is a grass car park just off the sea front in jaywick that is surrounded by houses and free to park. Ive parked there overnight, there were 2 other vans doing the same. Jaywick is rough tho. You definitely need to stay where others are nearby. Sorry that happened.
Handled like a pro mate! So glad you've not let this put you off, love your attitude of putting this experience in perspective with all the undisturbed camps. I carry an air pistol and I'm not afraid to point it out a window, lit up with a torch and ask them if they fancy their chances !! I'm also looking at getting cameras for the rear and front so I can see what anyones up to. I think it's a wise investment x
Solar powered/usb powered motion detector lamps attached to the sides & back of the minivan by magnets. They are inexpensive & best deterrent. Good luck
Glad your OK, I had a clear film Put on my vans front windows. It stops the glass falling in after its broken. Makes it that little harder for them. Plus stops glass going everywhere.
My Lord, our poor world. You act like it's just a game... like it should be considered normal. Guess what, people didn't have to live like this 20-30-40-50 years ago. Liberals now accept it as normal now. BS, where I live, had I been sleeping in that van, medics would have been shoveling the remains of some soulless thugs into heavy duty lawn bags. That would be considered life threatening and at least one less welfare check would have to be mailed each month. Until EVERYONE stops accepting this as "normal", you will soon have nothing. See: San Franciso; Oakland, CA; Portland, OR; Minneapolis; Detroit; Chicago, London
I'm glad you are safe! That must have been terrifying experience and being on your own in the middle of nowhere! I was curious to see what really happened. It would have been interesting if you showed us the damage of your window the next morning, but you didn't, only showed a black bag covering the window. Anyway please don't take risks and keep safe!
Invest in a few cameras Brendon. There are some tiny ones around which use very little power,easily concealed and are easily fitted inside around the van. A notice marked cameras fitted also helps deter the scumbags!
Get a light and siren that works from inside and as soon as you hear a noise turn the light on. If they dont go, then hit the siren. Its a brave soul that stays once an alarm goes off.
@@BrendanExplores Glad you got home safe and you're being very sensible, lesson learnt, but they were probably shocked when you shouted, so I hope they had to change their underwear when they got home, Bloody Sh** heads lol. That'll teach them.
I really lived this with you Mate …. Same issues here in Auckland New Zealand - no hoper opportunists everywhere. Stay safe and best regards gards from full time van dweller.
Gutted for you mate,glad you are ok and it hasn't put you off completely. I unfortunately know Jaywick and Peterborough city centre well enough to know they are not somewhere I would camp. Hindsight is a wonderful thing and I'm sure you'll do your research differently ,none of us would want you to put yourself at risk for the content.
So sorry you had such a shocking & scary experience. We really felt for you. We haven’t messaged you before , but thank you for all you do. Your videos are fantastic as are you ❤
Brendan, so sorry this happened to you 😔 These Neanderthals are breathing the same air as us. I’ll stop now, or I’ll go into rant-mode. Glad you’re safe. Chin-up, buddy 👍
wow! so when you said something about "getting back to the shire" i thought it a little strange, but you are indeed a salop! same here! carry on enjoying van life man, i'd love to take the leap.
Hi Brendan love your channel and adventures so much. So sorry you went through this awful exsperience. Stay away from any deprived areas, not easy I know. Always go in your instincts. Glad you’re safe and was able to get home. Bet your wife was concerned when you returned home with what happened to you. Did not get a good feeling just looking at Jay-wick.😮
Anti-shatter film. Might make them think they can't break in. I read of a lady which had the film over a house window and it took half an hour, after the burglar left, for the glass to show signs.
I'm glad you are OK. A suggestion, 3M makes, 3M Safey Window Film, that goes on your windows to make it so they can't break the window and get in. I'd it does break, it seemed to hold the glass and they still can't get in, according to the video I saw. Also invest in a security camera system and motion lights. It will help detour people if lights come on and the camera system will record everything, faces ect. It's a safety feature that I have learned from traveling in my truck for the past 2 1/2 yrs. Also you should carry something for protection in the event that the situation calls for it. I certainly do. Just suggestions. But good ones. Be safe out there.
Thanks for the tips buddy 👍 I appreciate that. It's a shame we can't carry something legally to defend ourselves as I would of felt a lot safer. That glass film sure does sound like a good investment for anything happening in the future. Definitely saves me having to clean glass out the cab again
Sorry you've had this bad experience Brendon. Glad your ok. Don't let this experience stop u from the great content u produce. Keep up the good work mate.
Sad ending to the video Brendon, glad you were ok, also hope this is not going to stop you doing what you love to do, always enjoy your videos. Take care out there.
Hi Brendan, So sorry that happened to you, but really glad that you didn't get hurt and you got home safely, albeit cold but safe. 🙏 It's so very sad & scary that there are people out there like that. On a positive note, your meal did look delicious. Sending lots of love to you and your family. Take really good care & please give Mika a cuddle for me. Kathy x ❤
Thanks Kathy, yes it wasn't a very nice experience but the rest of the trip was good. That curry was delicious! Take care and I appreciate your well wishes
I'm gutted that's happened to you, I always watch your blogs. Enjoy your camping vids, glad your ok, and fair play to you for keeping going mate. Don't let idiots put you off what you love to do in life, look forward to seeing your next vid, cheers. Mike.
Always been a concern of mine, for my well-being as well as that of any attacker, so it’s good to see this covered. Might be worth someone doing a specific video on the preventions, deterrents, and do’s & don’t’s of such situations.
Sorry that happened 😕. In the future, keep your keys next to you in the van. The moment you even think someone's next to your vehicle - hit your panic button on your key remote!!!!! That way they may flee without doing damage, hopefully... Stay Safe 🙏
I'm so sorry to see that someone damaged your van. That had to be a terrifying experience. Get back out there, find a nice spot and don't let this ruin your adventures
Wasn’t sure what to expect if I’m honest as there are too many ‘click bait’ titles popping up these days. Fair play to you though, in true B.E style a brilliantly honest video! What a ride! Don’t let it deter you, stay safe! 👏👏
We travelled normandy and brittany in winter,on some sites we were the only ones! I made sure i had onboard a large (4 c cells)bright torch,a copper told me most of them keep them by there beds! I also had a small very bright torch for my other hand,on the rare occasions i went outside i had one in each hand . Usung the small one for light and keeping the other one turned off but ready,it gave a lot of reasurance! Stay safe and always go by first impressions, any negative feelings move!
I’m so sorry Brendan 😥What absolute scumbags. It must have been terrifying. The main thing is that you’re alright, physically. Things can be replaced but there’s only one of you. Take care lovely ♥️🙏 I look forward to seeing more of your adventures. All the best X
@@BrendanExploresI sorry for you mate, I knew they would pop the window, as he tried the door, if you had been aware of the next move, you could of knocked on the window to chase them.
Sadly your right... From what I've experienced and seen online myself, the UK is one of the hardest places to free camp in a van 😔. If you look carefully though, you can find some lovely places 👍
What a horrible thing to go through, glad you're OK mate there truly are some horrible people about! Just pleased you weren't hurt...hope the windows not expensive to replace either...I take my hat off to you for going to these places and the quite park ups but not sure I coukd do it alone lol
Hi Brendan a nice pair of air horns should scare them off you could fit them underside of van or under the bonnet remote control or on a switch great vlogs keep up the good work
So sorry to hear this, we had some cars speeding round the carpark last week when in Ironbridge. I usually find staring at them in my pants makes them go away. If a place doesn't feel right we don't stop.. All the best chap.
Yikes! from Minneapolis, Minnesota. I'm glad he ran off, and you are ok. I have a conceal and carry for moments like these. I also have pepper spray and a stun gun. I'm 71 years young and believe in the right to bear arms for self-protection.
So sorry this happened to you I absolutely love your personality that shines through all the time you are glass half full all the time ❤ you are the type of person that will make someone’s life better just because you are in it and I love watching your adventures ❤
Thank you ever so much for those kind words Gillian 👍 that put a smile on my face 🙂. I try and see the positives in all situations and although this one wasn't the most positive, it won't stop me. I'll be back soon!
When he said it was like the most deprived places in the UK, and he was going to go there for the night... I actually thought, "What an idiotic thing to do." I'm from the USA, and I could only think that he's going into a ghetto type situation....poor, desperate people, many who have no issue in mugging/stealing stuff. It's not shocking at all in what happened to him. He's an outsider and in a nice looking van, he made himself a target.
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Thank you all for your kind words and concerns ❤️. It's been a couple weeks since this happened now and I've been out on another camp since 👍 this has not and will not deter me! As I mentioned in the video, this is an extremely rare occurrence so please don't be put off getting out there and enjoying the great outdoors! Sadly, I was just unlucky and in hindsight, a little bit stupid to of stayed in the spot that I did. See you all soon in the next (positive) video 🙂
Edit: p.s
Although I parked up and cooked a meal in Jaywick, the final camp spot was not in Jaywick. It was somewhere between Jaywick and Colechester 👍. I always give you my first/raw impressions of a place as it happens and initially, Jaywick was a perfectly normal coastal town. It was only as the sun started setting that I started to feel unsafe with cars and motorbikes ripping around the streets.. I've got nothing against Jaywick or the people of Jaywick 👍
Don’t put yourself in dangerous situations, you’re out there to enjoy yourself, I’d rather watch a peaceful park up than you risking life n limb
That is so scary! Stay safe😮
You might consider some motion activated flood lights on the outside of your vehicle. Also definitely think about a personal security alarm. Glad you're unharmed.
Just found you 🙂
I watch a few usa chann , there's one that always pull's blinds down when she leaves her her RV so people can't see in and be tempted
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Trip to clacton on sea
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You need an alarm on the van which you can trigger with a remote. If the light start flashing and a siren goes off, it may scare the average theif.
That would be smart
That sucks..sorry you went through that. Maybe some exterior cameras and a loud alarm to scare people away
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Good idea! I was thinking about the first line of defense. I usually sleep with a head lamp at the ready too!
As soon as I see someone on my security camera snooping around, I hop into my drivers seat and just go. I don’t sit and wait for someone to damage my camper van before I tear out. 🥺
Sorry to hear Brendan. Thugs. 5 of my next door neighbours have physically attacked me in the last couple of years. I'm an old man. It's terrible. Chin up young man. Keep on camping'
That is horrible. I hope it stops. Best wishes
Bully’s are bully’s when they are allowed to get away with what they do. Cps are very lenient on the elderly when they take the law into their own hands. Just saying
5 different neighbours? Or 5 in one house? That doesn't sound nice at all...
How absolutely horrible for you sir. I pray you remain safe from now on. If I was your neighbour I’d protect you. God keep this man safe in Jesus name! 🙏🏼💜🛐
thank you so much. You're very kind@@LisaMarie51968
This is my 1st time watching one of your vids but I noticed you had concerns about putting it up b/c of the negative content. I 100% think it was the right thing to do. Many ppl I see who are considering a truck/van driving & camping trip plan by watching YT videos. If they never see the gamut of the potential experiences, how can they prepare for them? Your video might very well save lives! Especially with the numbers of young women who are getting ready to adventure solo.
BTW it was my 1st experience at your channel but won't be my last! Great job Brendan
Here's something towards your broken window Brendan. Just watched your video. Hope this helps. Cheers Steve.
Thank you very much mate 🙏👍 your a diamond. It certainly will help mate
This just doesn’t only happen in England. It happens in the USA too. I’m sorry it happened to you. You have such a nice van. People are so awful.
@gracieg7601 he was asking for it , imagine parking your van in the worst ghetto of Detroit and wondering why a crackhead broke in. That's basically what he did Jaywick is notorious
@@silvertain1978It didn't happen in Jaywick, it was on some remote land between Colchester and Jaywick (so nowhere near Jaywick). He was very unlucky.
@@silvertain1978i leave my car in Jaywick and also in brooklands and never had an issue touch wood.. i find the people around are good decent eastend people
Need dark curtains even though the light inside is not visible from the outside
Sorry it happened Brendan. The learning point for everyone is MAKE SOME NOISE and put some lights on as soon as your hear someone outside. Thieves will give up as soon as they see there is someone in the van. They are there to steal not fight. If they fancy having a go other than stealing then it will happen anyway if we stay quiet. 👍
Cheers guys, yeh in hindsight I wish I had shouted earlier before they put the window in.. I've stayed quiet before and it's paid off but when they tried to door I should of definitely made a noise at that point. Horrible experience but it won't stop me from continuing to enjoy many more camps 👍 safe travels both
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As soon as I hear anyone outside, I make as much noise as poss,radio on loud,lights on, shout etc, then get self thru to front click headlights on, n usually then moved to elsewhere 👌👌👍👍👍
@@BrendanExplores yep, here in Texas in good ole USA, as soon as widow busted, they would have few extra holes in them
@@reo7575or more guns in circulation means they just shoot you through the side of the van whilst you sleep?
I told u before that Fridge u keep on the seat is trouble....dont keep anything on the front seats that people can see....
Yes I remember mate 😥 I think covering it probably did more harm than good if I'm honest...
Always that thing of it wont happen to me ... until it does . Just shows the level of society
@@BrendanExplores we've all toldnhim
I use to play a recording of a dog barking whenever I heard something outside the van worked every time it scares them off make so they think there's a wild dog in the van 😂😂😂😅
I had a dog in my van it did scare them off. But I jumped in the drivers seat and got the hell away m. But yes I thought this.. Dog barking audio. Better than alarm i the middle of nowhere.
Cant believe you even went to Jaywick! Research is key. Glad your ok and love the vids. Stay safe! 😂
Never been but heard of it!
Greetings from Laos. I never have any problems camping and hiking. Maybe it's different culture from where I live. Many British expats live in Laos. They have beautiful homes here. They grow their own food and enjoy nature year round.
yeah I was thinking the same thing. That place is rough.
@@clarelwc2849I have and it's a complete dump it's criminal really that the town is that deprived in a country like England. There's nothing there for anyone and most have severe mental issues and depressed and some on drugs. But this was around 5-10 years ago it's most likely still the same.
He knew very well what he was doing.
I regularly stay in the nicest parts of London overnight and I know even there it can be dodgy, I'd never push my luck in the more deprived parts of the country and Jaywick is literally the most deprived part of the UK.
are you on drugs, or high on floor polish??? the entirety of London is a sewer.
When you said you found the perfect quiet spot... after driving away from the town, down a quiet pitch black lane in the middle of nowhere with nobody else around for miles... at that point...I was absolutely terrified!! How on earth you managed to get to sleep to begin with amazes me. A few blokes with their hoods pulled down and armed... and you wouldn't have stood a chance... well done for making it back home 👍
Isolated and alone is great as long as it stays like that, if it doesn’t then you’re potentially in Queer Street. I try to run the balance of quiet but alongside civilisation. Been lucky but I’ve been careful, a case of you makes your own luck at times. 🤞
@@misdangered4326no, it’s a case of show basic manners, you don’t ask if you can kip on someone’s land, they won’t ask if they can remove your vehicle and it’s contents, he’s lucky it wasn’t a tractor lifting it with a loader, he’s driving the same kind of van that many tool and farmyard thieves drive, it’s no surprise to anyone who knows the countryside that this happened.
Completely agree
@@terra_world which bit did I miss? I'm happy to be proven wrong if I am, we don't learn if we never admit to being wrong, but I was pretty sure I listened from start to finish.
Which part did I miss, genuinely I'm open to knowing.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
I think townsfolk are more civil. I lived in the countryside and as my grandad warned his daughters not to marry a local because their noses are too near the ground I think I understand how the small minded operate!
FYI you should never spray vegetable oil in the pan while it’s on the stove..I’ve done that and started a stove fire because those are flammable..❤❤
Good advice 👍 I agree, it was a silly thing to do. Thanks for your concern 🙂
I live not far from Jaywick in Harwich - honestly I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone - glad your safe xxxx
Glad you are ok. I saw a documentary on Jaywick recently it is one of the most deprived towns in the Uk high crime rates and severe poverty. It used to be a lovely holiday town in the late 1950s. Such a shame!
First time viewer.
This bro's interaction with the old ladys asking bout bakerys and cream cakes was brilliant.
*ladies
And this is why I like having a panic alarm on my key fob.... for the instances that I feel unsafe -I can push it to hopefully scare away any unwelcome intruders. Glad you are safe.
The nice thing about living in the States, is that we can be legally armed. Yes, there are regulations and laws which must be followed, but generally I am never without a concealed carry 9mm.
Same
@@flawedexistenceunfortunately it works both ways - thieves may be armed as well. And gun wont save your window from being smashed if you do not make them aware you are in there.
It never occurred to me I could use my panic button if I'm ever in this situation. Thank you for this!! 😊
@@wanderernotlost86 Breaking my window is far preferable to dying. And if I am in the vehicle, my firearm will absolutely make my presence known!!
22:31 almost gave me a heart attack - not to mention hearing them try the door, a few seconds before that! So glad you're ok. I'm subscribing. Thumbs up and safe travels!
Glad to hear your ok and that in the end they just broke a window, I can only imagine how terrified you were.
Keep you the great work on the videos and dont let it put you off.
Brendan, it's jaywick.... Once l parked in a multi storey car park in Southend in the90s. And the attendant told me leave before it's dark, and they had CCTV. 🤔🤔🤔🇫🇷🇫🇷
I live in South Carolina in the US and I've heard of Jay Wick..I follow Bald and Bankrupt ..He was there about 4 or 5 months ago..Not a very good place to be, especially camping..🥺
Yea this guy seems a nice fella but he isn’t the brightest spark, I thought most in the U.K. had heard of this place for its awful rep for crime ect, non the less I do feel sorry for him, just wish people are a little bit more switched on to areas their in, it can happen anywhere but a lot less likely if you don’t go to a crime hotspot.
@@mattb4266 hardly a crime spot compared to london yea its a shole but alot worse places to be
That was a great meal you created, shows with a little thought and imagination and with little space and minimal appliances..how you can still enjoy a lovely meal 👌🏼
Of all the beautiful places in the uk you could have drove to, you end up in jaywick, lol, but glad you're ok, before that happened it looked like you was having a smashing time and that curry looked amazing.
smashing time really? Bad choice of words for this video.
Hey Brendan, glad you chose to share this. While this is not the normal experience of van camping. I do feel it gives people a chance to reflex on their choice of park-ups before committing to staying the night. Hope to see you on the road again soon.
Hey buddy, yeh I wasn't sure if I should post such a negative video but I hope it doesn't put people off.. it's a very rare occurrence and I doubt and hope it will never happen again. Catch up with you soon mate
Jaywick is rough as ten bears! Vile place
I definitely found that out mate.. I won't be going back anytime soon
Grow some balls and go looking for the wankers
I'll come with ya if you want to go back and it'll be sorted grow some balls
And vile people!!
@@BrendanExploresdon’t you watch the news 🤣
As an American, I was blown away at the churches we visited in the most unlikely areas. In the smallest villages. Beautiful. We plan to do a trip just visiting churches around Europe one day.
Jaywick is the bowels of England!
Reminds me of being alone in the mountains of the Willamette valley, drug-addled thieves wandering around. Stolen cars here and there. By day a person may see them but not knowing for sure who the perps actually are, nothing can be done. I am sorry this happened to you!
Lucky BF didn’t visit you! 🦍 👣
Scary stuff. Jaywick certainly lived up to its repuattion. I admire your enthusiasm for car camping. Well done brave man.
Rough place there, mate... Good job, you were not harmed in the making of this video. Keep up the good work you do 👍
Cheers buddy 👍 yeh I'm glad I got home safe but I'll be back out before you know it
Extremely glad that you are safe! Scary to say the least! Im happy for your family too, that you as a husband, and dad are ok. We love seeing England, ect. thanks to you! You are awesome! From America, the state of Iowa.
As a child we always had at least one week away camping during school holidays. As an adult I've been once. Two of us were out camping and a guy was recounting a situation where the tent was slashed that was about 30 yr5 ago.
There is a grass car park just off the sea front in jaywick that is surrounded by houses and free to park. Ive parked there overnight, there were 2 other vans doing the same. Jaywick is rough tho. You definitely need to stay where others are nearby.
Sorry that happened.
Need loud alarms and bright outside lights on when criminals are present
Yeh I definitely need to invest in some security upgrades 👍
You can stay anywhere when you have a big loyal dog. I loveg to hear the screams in the night as Bullmastiffs tend not to bark.
Can they put out fires?
I agree totally.
i would never put my animals in harm's way
Well, my Shorkie although brave wouldn't be much good but a big dog is usually a deterrent on sight@@wannabetrucker7475
oooh i dint know that... i need a bullmastiff
A good reason for not going to an unknown place especially in the dark. So glad you were not hurt or robbed!
Handled like a pro mate! So glad you've not let this put you off, love your attitude of putting this experience in perspective with all the undisturbed camps. I carry an air pistol and I'm not afraid to point it out a window, lit up with a torch and ask them if they fancy their chances !! I'm also looking at getting cameras for the rear and front so I can see what anyones up to. I think it's a wise investment x
God bless your safety, it's so sad that some people take the joy of our camping. Please stay safe
Solar powered/usb powered motion detector lamps attached to the sides & back of the minivan by magnets. They are inexpensive & best deterrent. Good luck
Glad your OK, I had a clear film Put on my vans front windows. It stops the glass falling in after its broken. Makes it that little harder for them. Plus stops glass going everywhere.
Thats very sensible 👍
My Lord, our poor world. You act like it's just a game... like it should be considered normal.
Guess what, people didn't have to live like this 20-30-40-50 years ago. Liberals now accept it as normal now. BS, where I live, had I been sleeping in that van, medics would have been shoveling the remains of some soulless thugs into heavy duty lawn bags. That would be considered life threatening and at least one less welfare check would have to be mailed each month. Until EVERYONE stops accepting this as "normal", you will soon have nothing. See: San Franciso; Oakland, CA; Portland, OR; Minneapolis; Detroit; Chicago, London
There's a pub at jaywick that let's park there as long as you buy something. Not all jaywick is bad there are some lovely people there
I'm glad you are safe! That must have been terrifying experience and being on your own in the middle of nowhere! I was curious to see what really happened. It would have been interesting if you showed us the damage of your window the next morning, but you didn't, only showed a black bag covering the window. Anyway please don't take risks and keep safe!
Invest in a few cameras Brendon. There are some tiny ones around which use very little power,easily concealed and are easily fitted inside around the van. A notice marked cameras fitted also helps deter the scumbags!
Security film on all windows is a MUST ❤🌷
Get a light and siren that works from inside and as soon as you hear a noise turn the light on.
If they dont go, then hit the siren.
Its a brave soul that stays once an alarm goes off.
MY BROTHER HAS A BOAT HORN ON HIS LINCOLN.
Glass can be replaced Brendan, you cannot be replaced, so stay safe x
Very true 👍 I'll be choosing my places differently next time I think
@@BrendanExplores Glad you got home safe and you're being very sensible, lesson learnt, but they were probably shocked when you shouted, so I hope they had to change their underwear when they got home, Bloody Sh** heads lol. That'll teach them.
I couldn’t imagine recording in a moment like that. Very calm\brave
I really lived this with you Mate …. Same issues here in Auckland New Zealand - no hoper opportunists everywhere. Stay safe and best regards gards from full time van dweller.
Jaywick was rough when I was a kid 40 odd years ago. So god to see what its like now. Sorry to see what happened to you. great vid.
Gutted for you mate,glad you are ok and it hasn't put you off completely. I unfortunately know Jaywick and Peterborough city centre well enough to know they are not somewhere I would camp. Hindsight is a wonderful thing and I'm sure you'll do your research differently ,none of us would want you to put yourself at risk for the content.
Cheers buddy, yeh I thought it would be a different place to park up but I think in hindsight, I should of chose somewhere different for sure.
Omg that was very scary x just glad you are ok xx definitely move that fridge, and I can’t wait for your next vlog xx take care Brendon xxx❤
Thanks 👍 yeh I need a solution for that fridge I think. Appreciate your support
Brendan: "I'm struggling to see really what's so terrible about Jaywick".
Jaywick: "We'll soon see about that".
So sorry you had such a shocking & scary experience. We really felt for you. We haven’t messaged you before , but thank you for all you do. Your videos are fantastic as are you ❤
Brendan, so sorry this happened to you 😔 These Neanderthals are breathing the same air as us. I’ll stop now, or I’ll go into rant-mode. Glad you’re safe. Chin-up, buddy 👍
Bit harsh
@@Whatsthestorytodayno, he's right.
wow! so when you said something about "getting back to the shire" i thought it a little strange, but you are indeed a salop! same here! carry on enjoying van life man, i'd love to take the leap.
Hi Brendan love your channel and adventures so much. So sorry you went through this awful exsperience. Stay away from any deprived areas, not easy I know. Always go in your instincts. Glad you’re safe and was able to get home. Bet your wife was concerned when you returned home with what happened to you. Did not get a good feeling just looking at Jay-wick.😮
Wow looks like you ordered from a local restaurant! Awesome job! Thank you for sharing ❤love this, you cooking a great meal! 😊
When it’s dark the 2 legged rats come out!
Fair play to you staying there not many of us would and you have made it a reassurance that we never will so thanks for that !
You said it dude 😂😂
Anti-shatter film. Might make them think they can't break in. I read of a lady which had the film over a house window and it took half an hour, after the burglar left, for the glass to show signs.
Wow that’s scary. Well done for not letting it deter you. Stay safe mate
I'm glad you are OK. A suggestion, 3M makes, 3M Safey Window Film, that goes on your windows to make it so they can't break the window and get in. I'd it does break, it seemed to hold the glass and they still can't get in, according to the video I saw. Also invest in a security camera system and motion lights. It will help detour people if lights come on and the camera system will record everything, faces ect. It's a safety feature that I have learned from traveling in my truck for the past 2 1/2 yrs. Also you should carry something for protection in the event that the situation calls for it. I certainly do. Just suggestions. But good ones. Be safe out there.
Thanks for the tips buddy 👍 I appreciate that. It's a shame we can't carry something legally to defend ourselves as I would of felt a lot safer. That glass film sure does sound like a good investment for anything happening in the future. Definitely saves me having to clean glass out the cab again
Sorry you've had this bad experience Brendon. Glad your ok. Don't let this experience stop u from the great content u produce. Keep up the good work mate.
Brendan Glad you OK after what happened don't let it stop camping
Thanks mate and I'll be back 👍
Sad ending to the video Brendon, glad you were ok, also hope this is not going to stop you doing what you love to do, always enjoy your videos. Take care out there.
Hi Brendan, So sorry that happened to you, but really glad that you didn't get hurt and you got home safely, albeit cold but safe. 🙏 It's so very sad & scary that there are people out there like that. On a positive note, your meal did look delicious. Sending lots of love to you and your family. Take really good care & please give Mika a cuddle for me. Kathy x ❤
Thanks Kathy, yes it wasn't a very nice experience but the rest of the trip was good. That curry was delicious! Take care and I appreciate your well wishes
Sorry to see and hear that Brendan glad your OK and glad you've been out again
I'm gutted that's happened to you, I always watch your blogs. Enjoy your camping vids, glad your ok, and fair play to you for keeping going mate. Don't let idiots put you off what you love to do in life, look forward to seeing your next vid, cheers. Mike.
Thanks for your kind words mate 👍 I appreciate that. Definitely won't stop me camping!
Always been a concern of mine, for my well-being as well as that of any attacker, so it’s good to see this covered. Might be worth someone doing a specific video on the preventions, deterrents, and do’s & don’t’s of such situations.
That is so scary Brendan
Just glad to see you are ok mate and back out again camping
Yeh not a great experience mate but it won't stop me 👍
What if I had a VW caddy SWB? This is what worries me, but maybe if I stay in nicer areas this would limit the chance?
Sorry that happened 😕. In the future, keep your keys next to you in the van. The moment you even think someone's next to your vehicle - hit your panic button on your key remote!!!!! That way they may flee without doing damage, hopefully...
Stay Safe 🙏
I hope all is well now and that night hasnt put you off from camping in the future. Another good video none the less, good work and god bless.
I'm so sorry to see that someone damaged your van. That had to be a terrifying experience. Get back out there, find a nice spot and don't let this ruin your adventures
Thank you 🙏 yeh I've been out again since this video and had a brilliant camp 👍 it won't stop me
I’m glad you didn’t get hurt. I give you a lot of credit staying at unknown places by yourself. I couldn’t do it very scary 😮. Please stay safe.
Glad you are OK mate and this incident hasn't put you off. At least you didn't have your family with you. Take care in the future Brendan.
Absolutely mate, would of been a different story if they were with me.. definitely won't put me off though 👍
We have an alarm on my van. It is comforting because I am 75 and alone.
Wasn’t sure what to expect if I’m honest as there are too many ‘click bait’ titles popping up these days. Fair play to you though, in true B.E style a brilliantly honest video! What a ride! Don’t let it deter you, stay safe! 👏👏
Thanks buddy 👍. Not the video I was hoping to post and I hope it doesn't put people off as it's extremely rare for something like this to happen
@@BrendanExplores I think it highlights the importance of picking the right overnight place and the perils of the wrong one 👏
Wow! Hope you are ok and can relax and enjoy your nights out again soon.Take Care
You should put a floodlight on side of van turn it on if ppl nearby
Yeh definitely! Need something to deter would be thieves
Not good Brendan. So glad you’re ok and not too much damage done. Stay safe and keep up the good work 👍
Perfectly said
You'll be finding that glass for years. That's what it was like when it happened to me
We travelled normandy and brittany in winter,on some sites we were the only ones!
I made sure i had onboard a large (4 c cells)bright torch,a copper told me most of them keep them by there beds!
I also had a small very bright torch for my other hand,on the rare occasions i went outside i had one in each hand .
Usung the small one for light and keeping the other one turned off but ready,it gave a lot of
reasurance!
Stay safe and always go by first impressions, any negative feelings move!
I’m so sorry Brendan 😥What absolute scumbags. It must have been terrifying. The main thing is that you’re alright, physically. Things can be replaced but there’s only one of you. Take care lovely ♥️🙏 I look forward to seeing more of your adventures. All the best X
Thank you for those kinds words ❤️ yes it wasn't a pleasant experience.. but your right, a window can be replaced
😮😮Omg ,that's scary!!! Please take care okay.... Feel sorry for you and your van.. Hoping the best for you
@@SistLor thank you 🙏 I'm ok now and I've been out again 👍 thanks for your concern
What an absolutely dreadful expedience, Brendan, so relieved to hear you weren’t hurt. Please be very careful for the sake of you, and your family.
Thanks mate 👍 yeh I'm looking into some CCTV for the van
Oh that'll be interesting, I've thought about that.@@BrendanExplores
@@BrendanExploresI sorry for you mate, I knew they would pop the window, as he tried the door, if you had been aware of the next move, you could of knocked on the window to chase them.
Very nice van! Glad I found you. Happy you made it through that.
Is it me or is Van life extremely difficult in the UK from videos ive seen on YT?
Sadly your right... From what I've experienced and seen online myself, the UK is one of the hardest places to free camp in a van 😔. If you look carefully though, you can find some lovely places 👍
What a horrible thing to go through, glad you're OK mate there truly are some horrible people about! Just pleased you weren't hurt...hope the windows not expensive to replace either...I take my hat off to you for going to these places and the quite park ups but not sure I coukd do it alone lol
Sorry to see this Brendan me the wife love the channel 😢 getting a new van will make you happy mate
Thanks buddy and yes hopefully not long before another conversion 👍
Hi Brendan a nice pair of air horns should scare them off you could fit them underside of van or under the bonnet remote control or on a switch great vlogs keep up the good work
Sorry to see you had a break in. I just saw the intro, so I don’t know how you handled it. I’ll hang in there to see the ending.
Thank you, yeh it wasn't a great experience but I got home safely, that's the main thing 👍 hope you enjoy some of my others videos
Do you have a video on how you made your window covers? New to your channel. Thanks so much!
I do yes, I have a whole build series on this van from start to finish 🙂👍check out my playlists
Jeez that was a tense watch so can only imagine how it was for you. 😮. Glad it's not deterred you mate !
you should have shouted when you new someone was there, they are testing by trying the handle
So sorry to hear this, we had some cars speeding round the carpark last week when in Ironbridge. I usually find staring at them in my pants makes them go away. If a place doesn't feel right we don't stop.. All the best chap.
Yikes! from Minneapolis, Minnesota. I'm glad he ran off, and you are ok. I have a conceal and carry for moments like these. I also have pepper spray and a stun gun. I'm 71 years young and believe in the right to bear arms for self-protection.
Good on you!
Sorry this happened to you, brendan Pal. There will always be them sort of people in every area, unfortunately, but I'm glad you made it out safe
get yourself a cheap electric button, record a large dog barking on it, if you hear anything outside then click the button and scuffle at the curtains
So sorry this happened to you I absolutely love your personality that shines through all the time you are glass half full all the time ❤ you are the type of person that will make someone’s life better just because you are in it and I love watching your adventures ❤
Thank you ever so much for those kind words Gillian 👍 that put a smile on my face 🙂. I try and see the positives in all situations and although this one wasn't the most positive, it won't stop me. I'll be back soon!
got to be honest jaywick is an open prison definitely wouldnt park a vechile there if you want it intact the next day
When he said it was like the most deprived places in the UK, and he was going to go there for the night... I actually thought, "What an idiotic thing to do."
I'm from the USA, and I could only think that he's going into a ghetto type situation....poor, desperate people, many who have no issue in mugging/stealing stuff. It's not shocking at all in what happened to him. He's an outsider and in a nice looking van, he made himself a target.