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SCARY ATTACK WHILE VAN CAMPING! Stealth Camping GONE WRONG In Jaywick...

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MY SCARY NIGHT VAN CAMPING! After a day of exploring Jaywick, everything had gone wrong when I tried to stealth camp in my camper van and get some sleep. I was awoken at 2am by the sound of footsteps outside, then they tried to open the door before smashing my front window to try and steal my fridge... Not my best camping experience but it will not stop me from carrying on with my adventures! After hundreds of successful camps, this has never happened to me before and I hope it never happens again #vanlife #stealthcamping #gonewrong #camper #campervan #camping
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@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

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 👍

@davidsally_pizzatony 6 месяцев назад

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

@sharonparis5966 6 месяцев назад

That is so scary! Stay safe😮

@Sarah-xw2ff 6 месяцев назад

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.

@laracroft9679 6 месяцев назад

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

@laracroft9679 6 месяцев назад

Hi'ya can you please give me the title to the Trip to clacton on sea 😐💚💅✨

@TheTimeProphet 6 месяцев назад

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.

@Jenniferhightower2266 6 месяцев назад

That would be smart

@influenceince 6 месяцев назад

That sucks..sorry you went through that. Maybe some exterior cameras and a loud alarm to scare people away

@MatthewTaylor-yz4dn 6 месяцев назад

Thief. I before E accept after C.

@lisastgeorge1801 6 месяцев назад

Good idea! I was thinking about the first line of defense. I usually sleep with a head lamp at the ready too!

@ThatGirlLib 6 месяцев назад

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. 🥺

@simondalzell5635 6 месяцев назад

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'

@taze8230 6 месяцев назад

That is horrible. I hope it stops. Best wishes

@comfortablynumb8832 6 месяцев назад

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

@kris-english 6 месяцев назад

5 different neighbours? Or 5 in one house? That doesn't sound nice at all...

@LisaMarie51968 6 месяцев назад

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! 🙏🏼💜🛐

@simondalzell5635 6 месяцев назад

thank you so much. You're very kind@@LisaMarie51968

@LifeistooshortCK 6 месяцев назад

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. 👍

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

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

@Mad-Coo 6 месяцев назад

❤

@feralfreebirds 6 месяцев назад

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 👌👌👍👍👍

@reo7575 3 месяца назад

@@BrendanExplores yep, here in Texas in good ole USA, as soon as widow busted, they would have few extra holes in them

@FFTuk 3 месяца назад

@@reo7575or more guns in circulation means they just shoot you through the side of the van whilst you sleep?

@neilcole3406 Месяц назад

When it’s dark the 2 legged rats come out!

@i-tow 6 месяцев назад

Here's something towards your broken window Brendan. Just watched your video. Hope this helps. Cheers Steve.

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

Thank you very much mate 🙏👍 your a diamond. It certainly will help mate

@gracieg7601 3 месяца назад

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.

@dalem1140 6 месяцев назад

Cant believe you even went to Jaywick! Research is key. Glad your ok and love the vids. Stay safe! 😂

@clarelwc2849 6 месяцев назад

Never been but heard of it!

@LaoSoftware 6 месяцев назад

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.

@bec1482 2 месяца назад

yeah I was thinking the same thing. That place is rough.

@deanmadnut2614 2 дня назад

@@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.

@Quickblood1 6 месяцев назад

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.

@machomanOOOOHYEEEAH Месяц назад

are you on drugs, or high on floor polish??? the entirety of London is a sewer.

@grantmail4112 6 месяцев назад

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 👍

@misdangered4326 6 месяцев назад

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. 🤞

@TheSilentStar 6 месяцев назад

@@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.

@dinkvjr 6 месяцев назад

Completely agree

@TheSilentStar 6 месяцев назад

@@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.

@user-bp9wq6ll4i 5 месяцев назад

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!

@jellyb1945 6 месяцев назад

I live not far from Jaywick in Harwich - honestly I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone - glad your safe xxxx

@gareth800 6 месяцев назад

I told u before that Fridge u keep on the seat is trouble....dont keep anything on the front seats that people can see....

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

Yes I remember mate 😥 I think covering it probably did more harm than good if I'm honest...

@daihatsudave6332 6 месяцев назад

Always that thing of it wont happen to me ... until it does . Just shows the level of society

@wandabrunger7553 6 месяцев назад

@@BrendanExplores we've all toldnhim

@gareth800 6 месяцев назад

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 😂😂😂😅

@blackthornhealing 4 месяца назад

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.

@Webshari 4 месяца назад

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.

@helopi8 6 месяцев назад

Jaywick is rough as ten bears! Vile place

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

I definitely found that out mate.. I won't be going back anytime soon

@stevengrainger2338 6 месяцев назад

Grow some balls and go looking for the wankers

@stevengrainger2338 6 месяцев назад

I'll come with ya if you want to go back and it'll be sorted grow some balls

@jameshenderson5385 6 месяцев назад

And vile people!!

@Ironz89 4 месяца назад

@@BrendanExploresdon’t you watch the news 🤣

@YouMatterAndYouAreLoved 6 месяцев назад

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!

@BricktopsPigs 6 месяцев назад

First time viewer. This bro's interaction with the old ladys asking bout bakerys and cream cakes was brilliant.

@Poeticfloetic 6 месяцев назад

*ladies

@elelegidosf9707 6 месяцев назад

Brendan: "I'm struggling to see really what's so terrible about Jaywick". Jaywick: "We'll soon see about that".

@spelterworkstiger 6 месяцев назад

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.

@lindamariacarrillo1697 5 дней назад

MY BROTHER HAS A BOAT HORN ON HIS LINCOLN.

@libbyjones552 6 месяцев назад

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..🥺

@mattb4266 3 месяца назад

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.

@ianbess5042 6 месяцев назад

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.

@yvettenoland5500 6 месяцев назад

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.

@dinkvjr 6 месяцев назад

Same

@janisskapars2081 6 месяцев назад

@@yvettenoland5500unfortunately 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.

@WaywardAbode 6 месяцев назад

It never occurred to me I could use my panic button if I'm ever in this situation. Thank you for this!! 😊

@yvettenoland5500 6 месяцев назад

@@janisskapars2081 Breaking my window is far preferable to dying. And if I am in the vehicle, my firearm will absolutely make my presence known!!

@silvialivick3034 5 месяцев назад

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..❤❤

@BrendanExplores 5 месяцев назад

Good advice 👍 I agree, it was a silly thing to do. Thanks for your concern 🙂

@albertcross4275 6 месяцев назад

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. 🤔🤔🤔🇫🇷🇫🇷

@Alivefrom45 6 месяцев назад

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.

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

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

@KathyBarnett-mv5vg 6 месяцев назад

Jaywick is the bowels of England!

@rt3156 Месяц назад

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.

@ArjumandMahal 4 дня назад

Good on you!

@LakeaGaming 6 месяцев назад

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.

@mikerosser8494 6 месяцев назад

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.

@grantmail4112 6 месяцев назад

Thats very sensible 👍

@atatterson6992 6 месяцев назад

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

@walkswithtaz3336 6 месяцев назад

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.

@tinaperez9756 Месяц назад

smashing time really? Bad choice of words for this video.

@user-vv9dn1dk2u 6 месяцев назад

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.

@Thaitanium73 6 месяцев назад

Can they put out fires?

@djpamelamc 6 месяцев назад

I agree totally.

@wannabetrucker7475 6 месяцев назад

i would never put my animals in harm's way

@user-vv9dn1dk2u 6 месяцев назад

Well, my Shorkie although brave wouldn't be much good but a big dog is usually a deterrent on sight@@wannabetrucker7475

@melodyblanchard2017 6 месяцев назад

oooh i dint know that... i need a bullmastiff

@mattisadventures 6 месяцев назад

Rough place there, mate... Good job, you were not harmed in the making of this video. Keep up the good work you do 👍

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

Cheers buddy 👍 yeh I'm glad I got home safe but I'll be back out before you know it

@kenworthing472 6 месяцев назад

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 👍

@Whatsthestorytoday 6 месяцев назад

Bit harsh

@ashleighchance9420 6 месяцев назад

@@Whatsthestorytodayno, he's right.

@tooyoungtobeold8756 6 месяцев назад

Scary stuff. Jaywick certainly lived up to its repuattion. I admire your enthusiasm for car camping. Well done brave man.

@kendallrandy6440 6 месяцев назад

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.

@johnmcgee8019 6 месяцев назад

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!

@Nwladylaura369 3 месяца назад

Lucky BF didn’t visit you! 🦍 👣

@greyalien1525 6 месяцев назад

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!

@Sam-fu9lg 5 дней назад

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 👌🏼

@user-gl7fi6vp9c Месяц назад

We have an alarm on my van. It is comforting because I am 75 and alone.

@superungirlymum 6 месяцев назад

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.

@sarahbarrett1690 6 месяцев назад

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

@DoctorMelissaPalmer 6 месяцев назад

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 ❤

@Thankuxxx 6 месяцев назад

Hi Brendan,my name is also Brendan 🤣. I am a big fan of you're RU-vid channel and I always watch in the background. This time I had to comment and say something because for one that must have been scary but not only that an experience u won't forget for a while. I wish you all the best and I hope it won't happen again 😞 take care and have a good day buddy.

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

Thanks mate, appreciate the well wishes 👍. It won't stop me and I'll be back out before you know it 🙂

@susanmiller6023 6 месяцев назад

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.

@paulettefrench5613 6 месяцев назад

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❤

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍 yeh I need a solution for that fridge I think. Appreciate your support

@jannah4288 6 месяцев назад

A good reason for not going to an unknown place especially in the dark. So glad you were not hurt or robbed!

@clive6267 6 месяцев назад

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.

@neilosborn5207 6 месяцев назад

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.

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

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.

@Roveneimi 5 месяцев назад

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!

@silverfox2957 4 дня назад

A lot of people think camping were there's no houses or other cars or vans around is the safest way nothing could be further from the truth, The reason you become more of a target is because they know no-one else is around. The person probably noticed your van earlier when you first arrived. Its similar to being mugged in a big city if you walk down a side street.

@Desmond.TuTu. 6 месяцев назад

“Love Sundays” got his van interfered with after making a Lamb stew, you got window smashed after making a Lamb curry 🤔… If I were you mate I’d go Vegetarian or at least stick to Beef, it’ll be safer.

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

🤣🤣 the curse of the lamb lol yeh definitely a sign there

@goldilocks913 6 месяцев назад

Could have been worse- The Silence of the Lambs 😂

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

@@goldilocks913 oh god 🤦‍♂️😂

@MrTerryb1956 6 месяцев назад

Just don't eat slivers of Liver

@Feistywench59 6 месяцев назад

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

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

Thank you 🙏 yeh I've been out again since this video and had a brilliant camp 👍 it won't stop me

@1akw 6 месяцев назад

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

@michelledavies9431 6 месяцев назад

We’re so sorry this happened to you, please don’t let them steal your thunder or change your love for van life, love Dan and I fellow Shires 😊

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

Thanks guys 👍 don't you worry, it hasn't put me off. I'll be back out there before you know. Appreciate your support

@Su7ud 5 месяцев назад

Need dark curtains even though the light inside is not visible from the outside

@Surferchicusa 6 месяцев назад

I'm glad you're ok, but as a single female who's been van camping full time since 1998 inSoCal, trust me when I say YOU NEED A DOG. In over 25 years of full-timing, I've only had one incident, and that was in Huntington Beach, CA It was me @ 5'7" 135bs (at the time) against 3 young adult males. The largest guy (approx 5'11 and 18 or 19 years old) wanted me to come out and fight him, despite knowing I am a woman. My windows were rolled down 1/3 of the way and he started punching through my velcro screen and hitting me in the face. Once the screen was fully pushed in, I pepper-sprayed him point blank, but I didn't know I should've shaken the spray first, so it didnt kick in right away. My 45 lb Staffordshire terrier Bodhi didn't do anything because he didn't sense fear, but my mama's boy (a 75lb Great Dane/Lab/Pit mix with a Dane-sized jaw) jumped right in and clamped down on the guy's arm. I turned the engine over and took off, dragging the guy for about 100 feet til Baby let go. By then the pepper spray had kicked in and the guy didn't want any part of me. I drove off, freaking out because I had personalized plates, and eventually found a cop. When I told the cop what happened he high-fived me and told me that the dimwit would have gone home immediately to wash off the pepper spray, which was also in his open wounds on his arm (punctures and lacerations from my dog grabbing him) and that once in the shower to wash it over, gravity would take over as the spray traveled south over his junk. He said that my dog and I taught him a better lesson than the cops would've; who knows, but it sure was an adrenaline rush. I drove to my winter home in San Clemente and hit a secret spot. Haven't had any issues since. My adopted dog saved the day. Moral of the story: adopt, dont shop, and shake your pepper spray! (Now I carry my police tazer with me among a few other self-defense tools).

@tinaperez9756 Месяц назад

I never knew you were supposed to shake the pepper spray either. I carry it all the time. Never read anything that says to do that. Hopefully the cops are out looking for that guy.

@amhpm 6 месяцев назад

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 !

@danrambo7120 15 дней назад

You said it dude 😂😂

@CentralMusicNation. 6 месяцев назад

Can't believe someone smashed your window whilst your inside , glad you was okay 👍🏻

@brucedaska 6 месяцев назад

Brendan Glad you OK after what happened don't let it stop camping

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

Thanks mate and I'll be back 👍

@markwilliamson2864 6 месяцев назад

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.

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

Thanks mate 👍 yeh I'm looking into some CCTV for the van

@steve_and_lolas_hikes 6 месяцев назад

Oh that'll be interesting, I've thought about that.@@BrendanExplores

@garysimpson3592 6 месяцев назад

@@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.

@kdean9537 6 месяцев назад

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 ❤

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

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

@louisecoupland 6 месяцев назад

Glass can be replaced Brendan, you cannot be replaced, so stay safe x

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

Very true 👍 I'll be choosing my places differently next time I think

@louisecoupland 6 месяцев назад

@@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.

@johnhewit3099 6 месяцев назад

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.

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely mate, would of been a different story if they were with me.. definitely won't put me off though 👍

@jofrances3296 6 месяцев назад

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.😮

@allanwainwright3056 6 месяцев назад

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.

@hmfem3656 Месяц назад

Solar powered/usb powered motion detector lamps attached to the sides & back of the minivan by magnets. They are inexpensive & best deterrent. Good luck

@OutAndAbout-UK 6 месяцев назад

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! 👏👏

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

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

@OutAndAbout-UK 6 месяцев назад

@@BrendanExplores I think it highlights the importance of picking the right overnight place and the perils of the wrong one 👏

@KairuLitt 6 месяцев назад

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

@sherriemitchell3892 6 месяцев назад

Don't let it deter you from camping in the wilderness or out in alone situations, just be stealth in those situations. Don't make sure your lights aren't bleeding through and just make sure you haven't anyone followed you.

@Phoenixonesix 6 месяцев назад

There's an ex copper does a channel call "life is to short". Lots of van travelling videos. He did a video on this kind of thing and he recommended make noise as soon as possible, just a cough or a "who's there". Most people clear off if they know someone is in the van. Nice vid. But Jaywick? Happy camping, Dave

@MareWithSomeBees 6 месяцев назад

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

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for those kinds words ❤️ yes it wasn't a pleasant experience.. but your right, a window can be replaced

@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES 6 месяцев назад

You'll be finding that glass for years. That's what it was like when it happened to me

@DesertRat5073 6 месяцев назад

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.

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

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

@selenepickins4874 4 месяца назад

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

@jackbeardsley4182 6 месяцев назад

Sorry to see this Brendan me the wife love the channel 😢 getting a new van will make you happy mate

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

Thanks buddy and yes hopefully not long before another conversion 👍

@mikeradford2808 6 месяцев назад

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.

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for your kind words mate 👍 I appreciate that. Definitely won't stop me camping!

@araina5896 6 месяцев назад

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 🙏

@aaronmaloney8 6 месяцев назад

That town nearby looked rough. Glad your OK bro ,wouldn't be nice that, would frighten the life out of me 😅

@papaslippers9780 6 месяцев назад

That is so scary Brendan Just glad to see you are ok mate and back out again camping

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

Yeh not a great experience mate but it won't stop me 👍

@grahamunderwood9353 6 месяцев назад

got to be honest jaywick is an open prison definitely wouldnt park a vechile there if you want it intact the next day

@StormyPeak 6 месяцев назад

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.

@drd6893 3 месяца назад

I love the old churches that are all over Europe. They are just beautiful architecture and i recently saw one in France, that was underground in caverns. I can’t even explain how gorgeous, just so beautiful, stunning it is! Has anyone else seen this church underground caverns in France?

@paulgibbs3624 6 месяцев назад

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.

@tempro32 6 месяцев назад

You should put a floodlight on side of van turn it on if ppl nearby

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

Yeh definitely! Need something to deter would be thieves

@cheekyalex06 6 месяцев назад

Trying to steal a mans fridge in the middle of the night, damn that's cold.

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

😂 nice 👍

@JesusSavedMeFromASuicideAtempt 6 месяцев назад

As a fellow Van Living man I empathize and I appreciate you sharing man..🦾🫡⚔️🛡️

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

Thanks buddy, it's not the positive video I wanted to make but though it best to show what happened 👍

@petermcgonigle7104 6 месяцев назад

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.

@changemd Месяц назад

Maybe you shouldn't be van camping if you are too scared to announce your presence when someone is trying to break into your van.

@SM-db6ft Месяц назад

He did yell and they took off. He was wakened from a deep sleep. Who knows how we'd act. But he does need an alarm and a plan because it could happen again no matter where he camps.

@user-vd3gq8tk2b Месяц назад

Oh you're such a joy

@WestysGate Месяц назад

@@SM-db6ftWhen I wake up from a deep sleep the first thing I do is not pick up my phone and start recording myself while I can hear people outside my van

@arthurkettle3010 6 месяцев назад

What an absolute dump of a place. Your internal alarm bells should've been ringing off the hook as soon as you drove around the town!...get yourself back up to some Northern trips pronto mate...and get to Scotland before the midges arrive! 👍

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

Yeh as the sun set I felt the need to escape that place.. sadly the place I chose next turned out to be even worse..

@arthurkettle3010 6 месяцев назад

Try a pub stop or two mate...can't beat them 👍

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

@@arthurkettle3010 yeh I would like to try a few of them 🙂

@mchander9559 6 месяцев назад

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.

@tinajane7470 6 месяцев назад

Not good Brendan. So glad you’re ok and not too much damage done. Stay safe and keep up the good work 👍

@clarelwc2849 6 месяцев назад

Perfectly said

@lc5401 6 месяцев назад

I actually liked watching your videos till you disrespected council estates 😢 I live on a council estate lol

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

So do I 😂

@lauralouise21 6 месяцев назад

i live on a council estate what’s wrong with that? we all don’t ride on mini motos

@lauralouise21 6 месяцев назад

Yeah I thought that too about the council estate comment, not all council estate tenants can afford electric scooters and mini moto’s 😂 I live on a council estate and I love it

@lc5401 6 месяцев назад

@@BrendanExploreswell I’m sorry about what happened to your van and hope you get back doing what you love doing 👍🏻

@vancraft_chronicles 6 месяцев назад

Glad your ok. Love Sundays had an incident as well on this week video..

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

Cheers buddy, yeh I'm good now thanks 👍 I saw his video as well, crazy isn't it..

@user-om3xy1ig7w 6 месяцев назад

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

@SistLor Месяц назад

😮😮Omg ,that's scary!!! Please take care okay.... Feel sorry for you and your van.. Hoping the best for you

@BrendanExplores Месяц назад

@@SistLor thank you 🙏 I'm ok now and I've been out again 👍 thanks for your concern

@martprice7726 6 месяцев назад

Interesting to know how you fixed your window you could’ve done a video on it. I’ve got the same vehicle as you. I broke back window once trimming the garden and a stone hit the back window on the van smashed into 1 million pieces I bought another window off eBay and put it on myself. ❤ i’m also in Shrewsbury area..

@CornishLiving8 6 месяцев назад

Why would you park your van and sleep in a place like Jaywick, you were asking for it in a place like that and you knew that as well, was it really worth the risk for 11,000 views ? Probably not.

@batjimadventures2201 6 месяцев назад

I will give you a little tip as soon as someone tries your door, make your presence known this will increase the chances of them breaking a window because most of time that will be enough to scare them off, unless you get a weirdo, then probably best to jump in the driver seat as quick u can if u can and drive off

@ciscokid0110 4 месяца назад

I’m a 64 yr old female in the US Midwest. I tent camp by myself in parks, normally the only person in the whole park camping. No attacks so far, don’t even think about it.

@Nwladylaura369 3 месяца назад

That’s really scary if you don’t have a dog plus protection! I won’t do that.

@TheTrev53 6 месяцев назад

Maybe should have gone East and headed to the North Norfolk coast

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

Definitely want to visit there at some point 👍 hopefully something similar doesn't happen

@TheTrev53 6 месяцев назад

@@BrendanExplores you’d be fine. Full of tourists, old people and those with second homes, but a great coastline

@WAYNEMODELBUILDER 6 месяцев назад

Mate I'm sorry this has happened to you but at least it actually happened and was real, most van life channels fake attempted break ins and pull stupid faces on thumbnails to get views😂 let's see how many others now do this type of video because you have as it seems to follow a pattern lol but seriously in your case that sucks mate 👍

@BrendanExplores 6 месяцев назад

Cheers buddy, yeh I wish it was fake... After getting back home I kinda wished I'd filmed more while I was there to spice it up a bit 🤣 but when your in the moment your not thinking about filming. I just wanted to get out of there. It won't stop me camping again though! I'll be getting back on the horse 👍

@WAYNEMODELBUILDER 6 месяцев назад

@@BrendanExplores no no I totally get your actually genuine that's why it sucks Love the videos mate as you say keep them coming 👍

@nwc100 6 месяцев назад

Hi Brendan, I'm so sad and disappointed this happened to you and glad you're ok, I always enjoy watching the videos and hope it doesn't put you off, as fellow Vivaro converters and Essex locals (not Jaywick though) would be happy to meet up with you if you decide to finish up the trip, Mersea is pretty local to us and we can show you some decent places to park up for the night around the area! I hope you give us a second chance 😁😁