Answering Your Questions About Van Life & My Personal Situation 

You have an uncanny natural ability that makes watching your videos so easy. You seem to connect very well with the average Joe. You talk about real-life issues such as money, parenting, relationships and stand up for what is right (car park tool). Oh and fish & chips. All wrapped up in a Peugeot van. You’re doing well mate. I hope you realise that. You deserve every bit of RU-vid success.

I brought a 22 year old motor home. A 2 birth, built on a Boxer chassis. I travel all the time and free park. I love it. When I was young and my husband was alive. We owned 5 V.W. Combies. Over the years. But now over 70. I cant crawl around in a van. Motor homes have a bathroom and I have a full kitchen. I just love it. I have a house but happier in my motor home.

what a lovely dad you are a very genuine guy. Your parents did a good job with you as it comes over on your videos. Very articulate man and so easy to listen to. wishing you all the best for the future.

I really admire your openness and honesty, James. This is why you’re so popular. I’d love to get a motorhome and just bugger off. That’s my dream tbh. I’m sick of working my arse off to not even keep ticking over. This certainly isn’t what I envisioned my life to be. You’re living the life that so many of your subscribers wish they could. I’m so glad it’s working out for you and that you’re happy living van life. 😃

You are a genuine honest man, Helen is a genuine honest woman. I'd love a friend like Helen❤

So James, 26 thousand viewers and you think your boring !? Next time you see Helen tell her to give you a slap from me! You are entertaining to watch and quite frankly you and Helen are one of the best comedy double acts I've seen in my 60 years on earth ,fact. All the best from Stuart( the mad Yorkshireman)

Congratulations on your continued success.

Great video, James, and really enjoyable to watch 👍🏼😁

Hi James- I am really enjoying your channel. 😊 My husband & I live off-grid & have for a year now. We're not youngsters (ha), but in 2019-2020 our life "spoke" quite clearly and we listened and acted. We've had more conversations about poop the last year than I ever thought possible! We don't have kids, so we missed the opportunity to talk about it then. At the moment I find "bathrooming," showering & trying to survive the cold the most difficult parts. We are not near any significant towns or cities & having that infrastructure could be helpful (and maybe comforting). On the other hand we are surrounded by acres of peaceful beauty & stillness and that makes my soul sing. So all of this by way of asking you what is the "unit" you are mentioning? I'm tempted to think it's what we would call a storage unit in the US but there is no way you could use a toilet or do office work or anything like that in a storage unit here in the US. I wish you continued success on your channel. 🙏

Not boring at all! I love your videos! James, you and Helen are such lovely people! Keep up the good work, can’t wait for yours and Helen’s Autumn adventures and travels in the van!

James I watched your first video a few weeks after you posted it as I watch a lot of van life videos it just popped up and at first I thought ahh this is just another boring van life youtuber but I have to say I stuck with it as we were in similar situations and backgrounds and I have to say I'm glad I did because the content you produce is unique. It's so interesting and fun and most of all you and Helen are so open and honest. I'm not surprised you have more fans as nobody on RU-vid is doing what you are doing. You my number one favorite channel and apart from a few car fixing up RU-vid channels I don't watch much van lifers as its boring bollox and they copy each other. You and Helen are the best by far in RU-vid land and keep up the great content and work💪😊

Alright youth. Been watching your channel for a few week now.. love the simplicity of it, no nonsense, no fancy crap, but still enjoyable to watch. Have subscribed and looking forward to your trip 👍

Really loving your videos, especially the seaside ones. Loving the fish and chip reviews. Keep up the great work xx

Love this …Looking forward to following Your story with Helen 💜💚🩷

Really enjoying your vids James and of course Helen is a real treat when shes on. Looking forward to see your upcoming trips mate, hope you guys have a great time!

You preach James! You're such a great bloke!!

You do just fine on your own and great when Helen is there ❤

A good Sunday evening watch, trying to hold off heading to bed and the imminent weekly grind! Next June get yourself to Normandy to commemorate D-day, would make some great videos.

Great watch James love your honesty.

Good honest video , thank you . Good luck with everything in the future

Another brilliant honest and down to earth video James 👌

Morning James. Many thanks for you latest video re Q& A. I’m so pleased that this venture of yours is succeeding and you’re able to make a living from it. You win because you’re just yourself - honest & down to earth. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

"I like wedding cake"😂🤣😂🤣 can't think of a better reason to get wed lol Love that your daughter likes the van life so much😊 We did a "James-style fish n chips review yesterday. The chips were too 'endy', the batter was nice and crispy and the mushy peas were yummy 😀

I think you're doing brilliantly mate you're great value both of you, I've started watching in Australia and I get my fix of homesickness by watching you're videos, cheers mate all the best moving forwards 👍🇭🇲🍺

Thank-you James for that quite interesting hope you both had a amazing weekend xx

You are an influencer for tears in my eyes from laughing ❤😂

Brilliant you pair are made for each other ❤ I so want a night out with you pair but at the same time I don't 😂😂 I can imagine the look on my hubbys chops when he's telling us to get off the bloody table!!

Love watching you with & without lovely Helen. Different content, mixes it up. Together you're hilarious as you bounce off each other. Seeing you with your daughter is lovely too, you're a big softie with her, clearly adore her. 😊 x

Bill (husband) and I watch your videos primarily because of you and Helen. Almost chalk and cheese you two are, and that is so entertaining. Love the content and know full well that it will evolve. Good life to you both from Tasmania. ❤🇦🇺

Great content fella. Keep it going. 👌👍🏻

Enjoy this channel ..down to earth people with good morals 💯 good luck with everything

Just love that James's really good way of us all getting to know you better Good fun at the same time love the videos I sit watching them in my local costas with a coffee 😊

Love watching you and Helen, you are growing in confidence every day , keep up the good work, :)

Another entertaining video, James 👍🏻 I just had time to watch it in between my trips out to country lanes to knock on van doors. Keep up the good work! 😅

Me and hubby got married in Las Vegas just us 2 and Elvis impersonator 😂😂😂 walked me down the isle in the Little white wedding chapel it was absolutely brilliant best thing we ever did it cost ue 2ooo pound for everything including the flights coming up to 23 years in December 😂😂😂😂😂

I'll watch all the ads because I hope this channel thrives. All the best James and Helen. X

Loved this question/answer video. Nice to hear that your daughter is really enjoying the van and doing little trips with you. About full time van lifers, most of them do take a break from their van whether it be staying with a friend or relative, or an Airbnb and there's a couple that do house/pet sitting so they can take a van break. You're definitely a full time van lifer. Looking forward to your up coming trips, I love Spain too. Have fun wherever you're off to now....enjoy!

Great video as always xx

I like the way you deliver your utube vlogs. You tell thing's as they are and you seem very down to earth. I also like your reviews on different parts of the country and it kind of gives me a free insight of where to visit and to avoid. Keep up the good good work James and Helen, kind regards, Mike. 🙂👍🚐

What a fabulous and so honest video. I love watching you two. You absolutely tell it how it is for you and as you say, no bull****. I wish you both all the luck in the world with your families, Helen's job and all the other commitments whilst keeping us all entertained. Keep doing what you are doing and if you ever spend a weekend near Preston, give us a shout!

Hi James We are new to your channel, we have spent the last few days watching alot of your vlogs and find them very real and honest. Loving how open and honest you are. We have laughed and cried with you and Helen. Yes as a duo you are both we feel mental and funny😅. Please keep them coming and we will be watching, stay true 👍 Take care both. Paul and Joanne 👍 😊 PS next time we are at Asda Durkar we will keep an eye out.

You could never be boring, alone or with Helen, because you have depth. I watch a few other van vloggers, very entertaining but a bit superficial. Helen reminds me a little of myself at around her age, drinking pints and dancing. Really looking forward to your new adventures X

Wow, 26k subscribers …. and counting. Well done James, right peg in right hole is what I’m thinking. You have an undoubted talent for this. Good, honest and totally natural. All the very best to you & Helen. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

Great content James honest and funny as usual the best parts is when you’re showing us the pubs and trying out the fish and chips as for you having a new van sometimes I’ve found that when van lifers upgrade the content seems less interesting and more corporate regarding sponsors etc love your channel I’ll look forward to your next adventure 👍

Hi James , loved the Q and A mate ....nice to get an insight into things you may / may not have mentioned ....RU-vid has taken over where the pub started meeting random people you talk to and enjoy their company but don't know them ! Times they are a changing !!! Sometimes good , sometimes bad but changing never the less🤔🤔😜 Be happy, be safe , G 🦉

Stumbled across your channel a couple of weeks ago, after me and the other half had a mini break near Skipton, loving the content, travel, hiking, pubs, charity shops! We have been to so many of the same places as you, (Benidorm to Saltburn by the Sea) brilliant to have a different take on things. But if you haven’t already, get thisen to Howarth!

I love your channel it's so inspirational, I've only been subscribed for a week but I've been watching every day, love all the content love you and Helen, keep up the great work would love to see you in Scotland ❤

ive been binge watching your videos after finding the Donny one haha what a refreshing change to hear someone that sounds like you on RU-vid haha I know we have a few but you just seem normal 🤣🤣

We follow your adventures and love your content. Just keep doing your thing as it just gets better and better. We've watched you from the start and can see you're the real deal. Ignore the negative comments. We love you guys and would love to buy you a drink if we ever crossed paths. Keep on doing what you're doing we're behind you all the way. From Julie and Simon, exilled Yorkshie folk. X

Hi James its so nice to see how confident you’ve become, I love the way you say things as they are and you keep it real. Keep doing what you’re doing, looking forward to your next video, and no I don’t get bored, in fact I don’t want them to end, I must be such a saddo hahaha till your next one take care 😊

I think vw transporter great vans and hold there value, I've had mine 8 years and trouble free great video James looking forward to the next 👍👍

A breath of fresh air. Thank you.❤❤

Awww thank u james u are a lovley person n joy to watch happy for you ,like your content n helen is nice lady . Your northern charm is why we all love your channel .

Great video James, love your authenticity. The thing that baffles me is, I am not remotely interested in van life, I dont drink alcohol, I'm virtually housebound so I can't go hiking but here I am, loving each and every video you make. Ive watched them all. The only conclusion I can come up with is you, the creator (and Helen), your both very affable people, so thank you. All the best for the future from Angie

James you are a fantastic bloke and so genuine, you deserve to be successful and see your channel grow, you inspire others to go for their dreams of getting into van life. I love your exploring videos and other content, keep on doing you, hi to Helen she is such a caring kind fun person. All the best mate. 💖👍☔

Personally I like your little one on one chats, it’s great to see how well you are doing and the confidence you have since the first couple of videos too. Also personally, I’d love to see a van build, I have finished my van but always look for new van builds as love watching people make their own little homes. I think it makes great content. But whatever you and Helen do, it’s always nice to watch and as they say, variety is the spice of life so just keep doin whatever makes you happy 😊

You and Helen are a perfect match, perfect for each other. You don't need all the expense of a big wedding, the love you share together is big enough ❤❤

It's because you are just such a lovely bloke.

Loving the channel. When I was young I lived in vehicles full time for 12yrs. I had lots of ridiculous comments if I wintered up at one place for a few months. "You're not a proper traveller" bollards. Live your life. You only get one. We all do wrong and we all do right. You have to navigate the moral compass in a way that your conscience feels comfortable with. The rest be damned.

Collapsible dog bath is a good shout for bathing inside the van.

Omg I’m so excited you two going on holiday we loved it xxx

Your little van is fab you did a great conversion be proud ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Ah lovely comments James. Savour them and take them on board. You deserve them. 😊

Your doing brill ,you will always get knobs.❤❤❤

What brilliant answer mate

Another good one.. your just a natural I think James mate.. probably say suited to to.. ye can watch others and be bored too death.. I like your personality 👍🏼

Nice one James👍

You are one of the very few that doesn't promote any old garbage for financial or materiel gain which is good to see fella and tell mum that is the difference between you and an influencer :)

Hey good on you mate!! I enjoyed it pal! Always good to see you James. Take Care Buddy …. Smithy

Brilliant mate.❤

Absolutely loved tonight you answering people's questions love everything you an Helen do from jim an Jeannie from Shrewsbury

Great Q As your so honest .Love the video's you are a natural at vav life .Hope you and Helen stay as you are both lovely people a great couple Have fun enjoy life stay safe .

Stick with what you have for the time being until you really need a new van or a motorhome. Your channel is great because of you so whatever you choose will be fine. Just don't waste money for nothing. Good luck for winter.

Convert a van that’s part of the charm of the blogs, anyone can buy one and you could video it as we watch to see you doing things 👍

Great, loved your blog ,glad you are doing well with ,like you say not alot but at least you can manage and you enjoy ,because we enjoy your content ange

You two are brilliant.. Harry in Carrickfergus..Northern Ireland 😊

'Hi james watched your show from beginning fantastic love watching your van life i live in Australia and love the great out door

Have ya tried the Isle of Man ? Some lovely beaches & fantastic scenery great place for a short break 👌🇮🇲

I watched to the bitter end 🤣 . My missus can't understand what I see in your channel. I think the truth is, I am envious of your life and its a form of escapism when I watch you. I dream of a life without all the bloody bills, taxes, and rates. Maybe you can hop on a ferry to Calais, Cherbourg or maybe Ireland? I just got back myself from touring right down to Italy and back. I was a little apprehensive taking the car at first, but it's no big deal. Maybe a little trip over the channel to test yourself?

Comedy chemistry is on show in your vlogs. I've recently discovered your channel and I've enjoyed content so far. James your the straight man to Helen's off the cuff on the spot outrageous whatever.. 😂 stay real that's what sells..

Very interesting, your doing a great job xx

I watched to the end and there is nothing up with me…I’ve really enjoyed your chat. It’s like being with an interesting friend. You don’t come across as grumpy, you often laugh and have a twinkle in your eye. It’s funny when you are unsure and Helen strides out confidently. You’re a great team. Keep doing what you’re doing…it’s working 🙂

The top Barnsley influencer on RU-vid, James, take a bow. I remember when you were in the house and decided to move out, it seems to be working out, fingers crossed you’ll get where you want to be.

Another great video

James i said sea side at one point so glad you diid but walks through countryside ,pub crawls ,its not where you go its the crack,making us happy even when your not xxxx

Looking forward to seeing what you 2 were up to when I was watching this!! You have got to get more followers on RU-vid so Helen doesn't have to work those long hours. Life is too short and you both need more days out together so we have got more vids lol! x

Thankyou James for answering my (tongue in cheek) question today. Cornwall. I just thought, mild climate, incredible coastline on 3 sides, gorgeous beaches and funny locals. You could do some brilliant posts : go to the Chough Pasty shop in Padstow, they are prize-winning and out of this world ! Rick Stein fish n chips you would need to take a mortgage out, but good. Can’t help you out about booze because I don’t know anything. You’ll end up the Alan Whicker of G.B. if you do travelogues. Brilliant 💕💕💕💕

Said it before, you're a very personable guy, easy to watch & listen to, it's no surprise that your channel is growing. Good luck.👍

Came for the van life, stuck around for your personalities. You could make videos about tiddlywinks if you like, it'll still be good content. 😂

Loved the Q&A!

I like your mum, she said she likes RU-vid more then telly. I have been saying this for years xx

Good show James. I never asked any questions yet feel like I got answers to some things that I'd never dream of asking you 🤣 Fair play to you for taking care of our naturally inquisitive minds 😆👍🚐🐕👊Your laid back approach to things is very refreshing 🙂

Hello I lived in a large motorhome for a year 10 years ago parking on the streets and although it was comfortable I don't recommend it People are always suspicious and bother you even though it was modern and expensive plus difficult to blend in and parking in supermarkets when shopping takes up 2 spaces

The way you answer questions is just so refreshingly open and honest. You don't get RU-vidrs like yourself at all.....ever! Well not that I've seen. It's why your channel is doing so well and will soon be through the roof. Genuine people such as yourself are so few and far between. Love you and Helen to bits.

understand the bill anxiety. i've come close to an itinerant life style like you but i wouldn't handle it as well. Especially in the winter lol. My thing is motorbikes, old ones and i'm considerably older than you - as i've travelled about in the UK i have become ever more disappointed with towns and resorts, often so taudry and alien from how i remembered those i went to when younger.

Hi James, I've done car camping just over a year now and Like you I've never seen a dogging site nor has anyone knocked my van only thing I get now n then is a drive by car horn lol love your channel buddy 🤘🤘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

I really like these sort of videos where you just sit and chat 😊

You are a joy to watch 👍

Cool upload dude. I enjoy the way you've found contentment in your new direction in van life. Its very cool to be able to see your lifestyle. Thanks James.

Me and the mrs love this guy and his lil lady 💯👊🏽 In the words of me and my friends. This guy is my nigha 😂😂😂 Honest, genuine and will stand up for what he believes and be a force for those who need him 💯👊🏽🫶🏼