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Solo female urban stealth camping.. safety tips for wild camping.. van life UK
So yet again I have gone off on my travels solo, well, not really travels as the park up i had picked out was far too busy. No problem though as (with a bit of help from a friend) I have a crack at some urban stealth camping and see if I can get away with parking up and spending the night at a supermarket car park!!
It's not the epic travels around Europe that we are hoping for, and no, we are no closer to taking our self converted campervan over to the continent but with AJ our dog still very much in recovery and travel restrictions still very much in play it's looking to be a very busy year for campervanning and wild camping here in the UK. So, I thought it's about time to get some practice in parking our tiny home on wheels in some proper urban stealth locations, even thogh she's not really built for it! At this rate Emily's solo van may just be a car for some proper stealth car camping!! 'Cos who knew how much fun stealth camping at a supermarket, and wild camping at a morrisons could be so much fun!!
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@howardcornwell9841 3 года назад

Oh! so busy being inappropriate that forgot to say, I find it's a good idea to leave a morrisons bag on the front seat (or Tesco ect) so if mr hi viz looks in at least he will know your a customer x😉

@campervibe 3 года назад

Brilliant idea 😁👍

@annhayward2921 3 года назад

Just watched your vlog, another good tip is when your own your own, always get in and out of the passenger door, then anyone watching thinks you are the passenger and presume there is 2 of you. Also leave a dog lead on the top of the dashboard in view x

@campervibe 3 года назад

Thanks Ann, we are loving all these other ideas as well 😀

@caseyellie 3 года назад

Have a recording of your dog barking on your phone so you can play it if required. I have 4 different barking versions!

@campervibe 3 года назад

Oh yeah good idea 👍🙂

@rogerrabbit6522 3 года назад

Had a thought about that, if you have internet in your van put a camera in that allows 2 way audio and you can play music, talk or even shout if it alerts you.

@thebespokebird Год назад

I don't comment often, but I just have to say that this video was particularly hilarious! 😂

@scottishrebels 3 года назад

With regard to food with no washing up we take freeze dried dehydrated meals from "Summit to Eat" when we go wild camping in the mountains etc. They are Nutritious and tasty and you simply add hot water to rehydrate in the bag itself. The only thing we are left to wash up is the spork we ate it with. They can't be a little on the expensive side but you do get deals fairly regularly on the website itself and buy one get one half price at Blacks, Millets and Go outdoors etc.

@campervibe 3 года назад

Thanks for the food tips, lou does like anything that is easy to do

@skullwan1 3 года назад

Good advice! Something I do is always back in to a parking spot (if there is a wall or fence, etc.) so I can easily forward quickly if need be. Also, I have a miniature bullhorn with siren. Easy to push button if you hear worrisome noise outside the van. Scares the shit out of anyone standing near your van and guaranteed they will sprint off.

@campervibe 3 года назад

🤣🤣 yeah I can imagine it does 😆😆

@MarkSlavin 2 года назад

Buy some spray oil. Spray you jacket potatoes and grind some salt and black pepper on them before you wrap them in foil.

@thomasoshea7424 3 года назад

Your such a culinary genius, why did I train for 4 years, should have just bought your book,😂🥰👍🇮🇪

@campervibe 3 года назад

See wasted tour time there 😆🤦‍♀️

@Roselleg 2 месяца назад

When I was in the army, while on field duty, there were times we heated our MREs (meal, ready to eat) with the engines of our jeep or truck. It was the mid 80s, so no nifty built in heating element in the packaging. So, when Lou put the spuds on the engine it made total sense. 😁

@margaretannwhyte2116 Месяц назад

Louise,glad you make sure your safe when your out in your camper van on your own. Stay save andI love the music.

@matthewvaughan6327 2 года назад

Some good safety tips, Lou. We use a thick, grey material as a cab divider. It's shaped to the van and uses press studs to keep it taut. From the outside it looks like an empty cab with a bulkhead. There's one downside to it looking an empty van. A bloke I know went the full stealth; no windows (apart from the cab, of course), just two large Heki rooflights. One night, some lowlifes broke in to the van whilst he and his partner were sleeping inside. He said that he didn't know who was most surprised, them or the crooks.

@campervibe 2 года назад

Now that is stealth, I like your idea about the divider but yeah can make it look empty

@sebxj25vm 3 года назад

I have wild camped in cities while on holiday in both the motorhome and campervan for a number of years. I find the best way to blend into the background is to be amongst other cars or vans. Being the only vehicle in a big car park really sticks out. Fine - it is not going to be the end of the world - but you definitely don't blend in. I normally find a quieter residential street, where one side is either a park, or some big houses divided into flats, with big trees upfront and their own parking on the grounds. This way the on street parking is not in such high demand. Park amongst the other cars, by some big trees or hedges - so that houses next to you don't overlook you, and you are not in their face - and you effectively disappear into the urban landscape. It has worked brilliantly again and again for me. In Oxford I parked once right by the university buildings - there was free overnight parking, and there were a few cars left around overnight - so, again, me being there looked like just another vehicle parked in the street. With a bit of commons sense, it just works and you get a good night sleep - and nobody is bothered by you being there.

@campervibe 3 года назад

Hi seb, haven't seen you in the comments for a while, nice to have you back 😁😁 some excellent advice there too, thanks for watching 😁👍

@sebxj25vm 3 года назад

Ha! I didn't think you would notice, with the channel having grown so much recently! I'm a bit behind with my RU-vid watching :-) I keep meaning to show up at one of the van meetups - I'll have to keep an eye on when the next one is. Keep up the good work! :-)

@wayne1959 3 года назад

Hey Lou, don't knock the engine heated meals. I was a truckie in my young days and regularly used the exhaust manifold to warm my tucker. My favs are meat pies, Potatoes in jackets and cabbage butter and French onion soup powder .. all wrapped in alfoil and set on the engine an hour or so before dinner time..

@campervibe 3 года назад

Sounds bloody lovely, there's a lot to be said for engine cooking lol😁😁 thanks for watching 😁👍

@craster_van_kippers 3 года назад

I’m a big fan of the “tin of beans” meal. There’s seven days right there. Worcester sauce in Garlic Curry powder etc etc.

@campervibe 3 года назад

So many bean options

@mikew6840 3 года назад

Yip. I’ve… er bean there..

@JLR1957 2 месяца назад

I just loved the cooking section, Louise 😂❤🇦🇺

@timmartin2894 2 года назад

Pre-grated cheese tastes like plastic because it's covered in cellulose for anti-caking and to absorb moisture... get a block and grate it and it's finer, moister, fresher and still has all the flavour for better value...

@sebxj25vm 3 года назад

Also, timing can really help. If you are going to stop overnight in a residential area, probably not a good idea to arrive early in the afternoon, and hang around for no good reason and make local residents concerned. Best to spend the day elsewhere in the area, and move into the overnight spot late - after 10pm if possible. By then everyone is tucked in bed or watching TV, and, if you keep any noise down while parking and getting ready to go to bed, nobody will even know you were there overnight. In most residential areas, leaving early doesn't seem to be as important - most people will be in a hurry to leave for work or take kids to school in the morning - they won't have time to count vehicles in their road or pay much attention. However, if you are by some business or institution, leaving early and getting out of the way could be a good idea.

@campervibe 3 года назад

Again, some excellent advice there seb, thank you 😁👍

@InterceptorSC 3 года назад

When I did an overland trip to Spain without the wife she flew out .Instant mash chuck a tin of tuna in or corned beef .Make it in a mixing big bowel eat out the bowl use bowl as washing up bowel .I used to take pot noodles on my euro scooter trips had a pot burst in my bag .Tried to get rid of it down travelodge sink .Of course it swelled up blocked the sink so got my tools out took the sink trap off .66 this month wife not interested in travelling anymore so back to my Jack Jones (see what I did there ) on scooter or small camper when get one .Have 1988 motorhome but too slow for euro trips and don't need it if on my own .Julian xx

@InterceptorSC 3 года назад

Have 2 ridge monkey copies xl and small use them at home when wife off galavanting .Minimal cleaning with those .cant wait for the book lol .

@campervibe 3 года назад

Nice one with the jack Jones, well observed!! Mash and corned beef sounds good, I'd want fried onions in it tho 😁 thanks for the tip and happy travels 😁👍

@Ch3699 3 года назад

Not even done watching the vid yet and commenting already. LOL. I keep saying out loud, "I love her, she's so cute. I love her." You are so good at content, filmography, production,, editing, comedy, etc, etc. What can't you do? Oh yeah, cook. Haha. I did a Walmart parkup once years ago and it was OK (but I was drunk so....) I'm only worried that there's going to be some backlash from parking lots from this. But if so, they're missing a trick. Even say things get ugly with campervans coming out the yingyang. They could charge a flat rate of £2 from 10p to 6a (or shop hours, whatever), it'd be making money from nothing, really.

@campervibe 3 года назад

Yeah this is very true, it would be good if they did something like that really. Glad you enjoyed the vid 😁😁

@4potslite169 Год назад

Three additional urban sites I’ve used many times….lots at a hospital for the emergency room (I use if there’s plenty of spaces open), larger hotels w big lots especially when they are next to other parks ups for adjacent businesses…go right in between the two…no one can tell if you’re in one or the other, mid range larger apt buildings…there are always lots of visitors parked there…just don’t use the dedicated numbered spots.

@jesshowe4591 3 года назад

I think the riskiest thing is putting a camera down on the car park and walking back to your van you must worry about a car going over at the top of it. Good blog I don't park in Beauty Spot anymore I drive into the nearest village or town and park with other vehicles usually get a goodnight and you don't offend anybody. 💕

@campervibe 3 года назад

When you're on your own it's a worry for sure but when there us two of us it's easier with the cameras. I don't blame you, at least you can get some sleep

@rainehill 3 года назад

Saw a tip once , get some large workmen’s boots and leave them outside by van 👍🏽

@campervibe 3 года назад

Heard this one before actually 👍🙂

@TheUrbanMotorhome 3 года назад

Absolutely brilliant! Seriously great video for urban newbies and solo women to get into urban parkups, they do take some getting used to 100% but as a four year urban veteran I've never had any problems and supermarkets are a great way to start. Loved the camera work, I need to up my game and get the drone out for sure haha 👍👍

@campervibe 3 года назад

Cheers daz 😁 I've gotta be honest, I got up at silly o'clock for the drone shots, it's very difficult in such a busy place to set the drone off, they're hardly discreet! 😂🤣 Thanks again buddy 😁👍

@rolandbrooks467 2 года назад

100% agree Daz,,,,

@garethsiddorn9489 3 года назад

My favourite has to be take away init, I used to use aldi or lidl car parts when I was driving hgv

@campervibe 3 года назад

😂🤣 Thanks Gareth 👍

@rogerrabbit6522 3 года назад

I reckon you need to add a couple of things to your van toolkit, a decent set of bolt cutters and some anpr proof duct tape, trust me it works a treat! Also, don't forget that if you are paying at self checkouts you can use as many coins as you want, just lift up the plastic around the slot for easier access. If the avalanche chute closes don't worry it'll open again when more of your coins have filtered through. You can also pay in several pounds worth of coins then press cancel and it'll give you higher value coins back instead of all your pennies again....great if you need change for parking. Great video by the way 👍🏻

@campervibe 3 года назад

Thanks Roger 😁 reckon bolt cutters would definitely be a great addition to the tool kit 🔩👍😁

@VaguelyMeandering 3 года назад

You have the most fabulous sense of humour...jacket potato fabulousness. I'd buy that cookbook! Thank you for the safety tips. Several things I had not considered. Be well.

@campervibe 3 года назад

Thanks so much Andrea 😁😁👍

@Beavis-et8ox 3 года назад

I like your cook book - no mess, very important. Thanks for sharing.

@campervibe 3 года назад

My pleasure 😁

@robertdavies7473 3 года назад

i dont know if its any use to you guys but i used three a adapted blackout blinds in my old transit black mimics a bulkhead quite well or a light gray (at night) gives a illusion o a empty space. the reason for 3 slightly overlapped is in-case i needed to get to the cab quickly

@gillosborne9516 2 года назад

The stealth van community in the US gives lots of tips, some of which you do anyway, but they did highlight a great idea imho. They have a curtain blocking off the back, or a hard division and they hang a hi viz waistcoat and a hard hat in full view of windscreen.

@campervibe 2 года назад

Nice 👍

@graham9352 3 года назад

Big Darran is a legend 👍

@campervibe 3 года назад

💯💯

@ksturmer5388 2 года назад

Co-op, is the best to park in! They can't even afford CCTV cameras plus if you park up after 7pm, you can get all the reduced priced food for supper!!

@meshack.travels8913 3 года назад

By far the best video I have seen all week! I love your sense of humor and how you guys don’t take yourselves so seriously.

@campervibe 3 года назад

Thanks so much, life's too short to take yourself too seriously 😁😁👍

@meshack.travels8913 3 года назад

@@campervibe right? And it’s much more enjoyable with humor!!

@janinehiggins1507 2 года назад

Very good points . And afew really well thought about. Thank you 🇬🇧👍☮️🇬🇧

@susantosi695 Год назад

You be you Lou…no pot meals…perfect

@rvnomading6326 3 года назад

Get a Remoska cooker! One pot, that's all that gets dirty, makes incredible meals. Chuck it all there, put it on, forget about it!

@campervibe 3 года назад

I love my oven, Lou is just lazy 😆🤦‍♀️

@LibraVanlifeUnit 3 года назад

How much are they please and what voltage do they come in i.e 12v, 24v, 240v ? Thanks

@rvnomading6326 3 года назад

They are about £150 on Amazon and its 240v only, but it only consumes 400w. It is simply brilliant. Don't tell the keyboard warriors but you can even put it on whilst driving (just secure it down) and when you get to your destination a great meal is already cooked. Simply super for potatoes, sweet potatoes, any meat, veggies etc. I chuck it all in there a s done. Pics of some of my meals done in that on my insta @rv nomading. Loads of van lifers use remoska.

@mikesampson4104 3 года назад

@@rvnomading6326 that'd be a jackery then to cook it 😂😂😂

@annazrelli4487 3 года назад

Absolutely LOVE Your cookbook!! You are so funny Lou! A brilliant video again, great tips for urban camping. Just going to pre order your No Pan Meals book!! 🥰😄❤

@campervibe 3 года назад

😂🤣 Thanks Anna, I'll make sure you get priority shipping on the book, reckon you'll have it by Xmas 😂

@marilynboling1164 11 месяцев назад

In the past I’ve taken some solo trips in the US where everything is mostly urban. I’ve found motel/hotel parking lots to work well because they are expecting cars to be there overnight. Nowadays, however, I would have my firearm with me. This is Texas after all

@ianbasson8367 3 года назад

Began to get worried when you were talking of deadlocking the doors at night in case you needed to get out on the hurry up but you had that covered. Great video and looking forward to seeing you both next time.

@campervibe 3 года назад

Thanks so much Ian 😁👍

@carolemousdell4444 3 года назад

Oh Lou you had me going with the potatoes!! Love the no pan cook book. I thought it was a great video, very useful info for urban campers, would love to see more videos like this!

@campervibe 3 года назад

Thanks so much carole, glad you found it useful 😁👍

@benjibob4662 2 года назад

HaHa cant believe it... This is where we live.. Love your videos, just going back through them all.. Thanks for sharing your wourld 👍

@chrisknightstravel 2 года назад

Love it!🤣 Your cookbook will be a top seller!

@scousiered3124 3 года назад

Huel is great - I'm a hiker, and Huel is a full, healthy meal that just needs hot water.

@campervibe 3 года назад

👍👍👍

@davidbaker3270 3 года назад

well i wouldn`t dead lock the back two doors get a local fabrication shop to make a pair of brackets to put on each door and a piece of bar to lay across them and should the event ever arise pull the bar off the two hooks shove both doors open and your out stops any one getting in without a problem common practice for van fitters keeping the tools over night failing that a electric fence unit mains obviously not forgetting the wire and isolators connected to the battery mains inverter on its highest setting naturally after all you want to see the scummy little runt before the local plod take them away and emily might want to kick them aswell lol

@campervibe 3 года назад

🤣😂 Nice tips 😁👍

@robertstarckhiggins1080 3 года назад

Nice job Lou... bye the bye.... perils of being famous.. there i was driving down the A12 when suddenly..... i know that van, one rear window, misplaced roof fan and a solar panel facing east west instead of north south... got to be Camper vibe.. i passed you waving frantically cos i was star struck in my vito campervan with porthole windows in the back doors....... love the fact that you manage to stay at 56 mph..........

@campervibe 3 года назад

🤣😂 No way!! And yeh, I do drive the same speed as the lorries lol!! Can't risk a nasty accident and damaging any of Emily's snacks, it's just not worth the hassle!! 😂🤣

@hedgecomber 3 года назад

So funny! I've not kipped in a supermarket car park yet, but will be checking out the parking restrictions when I do my next shop 👌

@campervibe 3 года назад

Thank you, glad you liked it, it wasn't too bad a park up actually 😁🤣

@daveha6638 3 года назад

Nice video off your parking tour over night happy meals too

@campervibe 3 года назад

Thanks dave 😁👍

@r8edrv4fun65 2 года назад

Very entertaining, thanks for the video. I lol'd a few times. :)

@alanearle2353 3 года назад

Good vlog Lou! I've missed seeing you, Emily & Fanny. Great advice from Daz too for urban stealth camping. Btw I introduced my Bi teenage daughter to your channel a few months back & she loves watching the Fanny adventures too 😂

@campervibe 3 года назад

Hi Alan, thank you, glad you like the videos 😁😁 also, I'm glad your daughter likes them too 😁😁👍

@chorkiesinavan2738 3 года назад

Loved it, you always come up with something different. We are getting deadlocks fitted on our van next week, no more worrying about leaving it. Loved the cook book, genius !! Take care all and stay safe 🐾🐾🐕🐈

@campervibe 3 года назад

The deadlocks do give a bit more peace of mind for sure, glad you enjoyed it 😀

@barry-cq4xg 3 года назад

Hi Louise. Great stuff heating jacket potatoes on the engine block. Perfectly healthy as you can add anything other than cheese (like sour cream). Beats Pot Noodle. Glad the van is performing well. Best wishes to you and Emily.

@campervibe 3 года назад

Thanks so much Barry 😁👍

@RussCook-kn7rb 7 месяцев назад

Hi Lou, great vlog. I need to order myself one of those cook books of yours 🤣

@robertcadwallader6835 3 года назад

Haven't seen spuds done like that for years ! Also there are Pasta pots available, Can't wait for Mandy's cook book some of them meals she cooks are the nuts ! And if Daz had parked there he would of been like a kid in a sweet shop lol. And you still had wheels in the morning ! Epic.

@campervibe 3 года назад

😂🤣 No one's gonna nick my wheels lol, they'd be doing me a favour!! I think we are all waiting for mandys cook book, from personal experience I can say she cooks some absolute bangers!! We can only but hope that one day she will release it 🤞🤞🤞

@alisoncarr131 3 года назад

Great video. We have a black out blind over where you are going to hang curtains - really effective and we have never yet used the fitted window covers - better for condensation too. Like you we swivel the seats back and just drop the blind works a treat x

@campervibe 3 года назад

We are very much looking forward to getting some sort of separator for the cab, hopefully will keep the van a little warmer in the winter too 😁👍

@johnmandy 3 года назад

Heinz Salad cookbook is genius. I’ll get Mandy to get her arse in gear to get her book sorted ❤️😎🤣🖕🏻

@campervibe 3 года назад

If mandys ever off for any reason the heins salad could be an option for you! Seriously, mandys cook book will be a winner!!

@jan9562 3 года назад

Nice vlog, interesting (and funny).

@campervibe 3 года назад

Thanks 😁

@ralphcooling7583 3 года назад

Hi girls if you see a lorry parked in a supermarket car park with his curtains drawn you can guarantee it's a good parking place I've done it for years . and some have very good restaurants so no need to dirty any pots and pans lol take care stay safe and I hope AJ is get better . Ralph

@campervibe 3 года назад

Thanks so much Ralph, great tip 😁😁 only problem with the restaurants is Emily doesn't give me enough pocket money to eat out 😂🤣 joking obviously, thanks so much for watching 😁👍

@davidbailey3924 3 года назад

This has been really helpful for me as a solo male weekend warrior too. Just had my first weekend break in my van conversion last weekend :)

@campervibe 3 года назад

Ooh how exciting, hope you had a great first trip 😁😁

@marthasleep8943 3 года назад

I posted that while watching the video and was surprised to hear at the end it was only a bit of comedy. But it does work if you stick the spuds where the heat is. 😅

@campervibe 3 года назад

🤣🤣🤣👍

@spencerdavies5715 3 года назад

Great video. Some good tips there for being safe. Always wondered what precautions people take. Personal alarm is good to have too, and always a charged mobile to grab. Fingers crossed none of us will ever have to deal with an intruder. You both look great in those jackets too 👍 Viva la jacket potato avec le fromage.

@campervibe 3 года назад

Hi Spencer, thanks for the extra tips, all good ones ! And thanks for watching 😁😁👍

@fritzjam1966 3 года назад

We are down in Cornwall now ,we were on watergate beach getting smashed by the waves had a great time love your vlogs always watch .

@campervibe 3 года назад

Hi nick, you are in a beautiful part of the country, we used to live right near there and absolutely loved it!! 😁😁 Thanks for watching 👍

@gailpz4764 2 года назад

Lou’s no pan meals - genius 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@adamg5582 2 года назад

Tesco @ Thurrock doesn’t have restrictions. I use it when I’m working out of Purfleet docks. Tractor unit only tho. You’ll be fine in a van 👍🏻

@shanioneill5508 2 года назад

Loved the vlog Louise some great real life tips! The cook book is gonna need a bit more work have you thought of tortilla wraps and a bag of crisps?🤣

@briantheminer 3 года назад

Slept in many supermarket car parks, all the things you found are relevant, just watch Tesco now with their anpr cameras that charge you

@campervibe 3 года назад

Thanks Brian 😁👍

@timcrook8153 2 года назад

Hey Lou , I’m a newbie to Van life , only had mine a few months , and with great success, managed to stealth park up , many times , no one knows I’m there. I blend in with the Urban jungle easily. The secret is pick a place away from houses, with trees and hedges for cover,there is always somewhere around business parks .I always scope park ups before on google earth in advance to see what it’s like . Love your channel, learnt so much from it.

@campervibe 2 года назад

Glad you are enjoying it Tim and finding some good spots

@simonerutterford5556 10 дней назад

You're so funny. Pissing my pants. 😂😂

@susanscovill6817 3 года назад

I learned how to cook on my engine many years ago. Aluminum foil is always handy. Spuds, onions, butter, garlic and salt. You can even make bangers and mash, stews and soups. Got my own recipe book I call Sue’s Engine Block Cooking. Lasagne. If you’re interested let me know. Cheers from Canader eh!

@tamzinphillips7892 3 года назад

how do you stop it falling off when you are driving?

@campervibe 3 года назад

Sounds brilliant sue, and right up my Street! 😁👍

@susanscovill6817 3 года назад

@@tamzinphillips7892 you have to place things carefully. I also use metal Asian tiffin boxes. You can make wire cages as well. Cheers

@sportgliderider 3 года назад

Great video Lou, love the cookbook, and Baked pots on the engine, great idea. now seriously, as a camper to cut down on washing up, you can do boiled eggs in the kettle, i have only done hard boiled for egg mayo, so you would have to play with timings for soft boiled, put in kettle, boil and leave for half hour or more. and tins of beans/tomato can be heated this way, boil kettle, and boil every 5 mins and half hour later its piping hot, just be careful opening. something for you to try out.

@campervibe 3 года назад

Thanks, I'm always boiling the kettle as I'm a tea addict so this sounds perfect for me 😂😁👍 thanks for watching 😁👍

@Jennochka 9 месяцев назад

Great video! ❤

@AtHomeInTurkey 2 года назад

If you stop in a nice place, always put two chairs out, even if you are alone. Let them think the other can show up any minute.

@campervibe 2 года назад

Thanks for the tips

@andyy348 3 года назад

Glad you came clean about the jacket potatoes, I thought it was a brilliant idea and was going to try it myself. Looks like I'll be sticking with the pot noodles then ...... and salad :)

@campervibe 3 года назад

🤣🤣 she is a cow bag like that Andy

@suejames6808 3 года назад

Well ,talk about Educating Rita!!!....this was an Education of another kind....urban camping...hilarious and a revelation!!!....hope ‘Morrison’s aren’t watching...omg!!!....what are friends for?....obviously how to do ‘this’ 👌👍....absolutely love the jacket spud cooking method ...genius Louise!!!...yet another talent!!!.....AND heated jackets....wow!...really must get one (bad back friend also)!!!...excellent safety tips for all camper vanners and other travellers....👍👍💕.....I dare you to produce that ‘receive book!!!!.....you would corner the market in ‘Mad Meals for Muppets’....🤣🤣.,,,yes please more off the wall video topics!...and further exposes of ‘Emily’s Alter egos’....🙏🤣.....fell off the sofa onto my bad back (only joking)....see you all soon in travelling and ‘unraveling’ mode...and on the road...or at a supermarket near me🖐🖐...Sue (Co op fan nan). 🫖🍮💕

@campervibe 3 года назад

Hey Sue, I like the name of the cook book, think we will need to change it to that 😆 we will look out for some Co-ops near you 😁😁

@angelamouland8012 3 года назад

Absolutely brilliant vlog, thank you Lou. As soon as you showed the cook book I knew a Take Away option was coming. Loved the jacket potato skit too, very good. Very funny, entertaining and definitely useful, gained some great tips. I will be trying my first urban park up soon. Would be interested in seeing some street parking.

@angelamouland8012 3 года назад

Loved that you got Darren on, great idea.

@bitcoinisfreedommoney.fckt2663 2 года назад

She had me fooled with the jacket potatoes. I really thought she had cooked them on the engine 😐

@ikuk172 3 года назад

Great video, I'm about 10 days away from full time van life, not sure how it's going to be, but think me and van are ready. I'm looking at getting some land if I do I'm gonna open it up for short stays for like minded, Oh in Leicestershire area by the way.

@campervibe 3 года назад

Good luck, I bet you are super excited 😆😄

@TheHillsExplore 3 года назад

Another wicked vlog. The thought and detail in the cookbook can only be an inspiration to us all. Oh, and the cinematography and editing wasn’t bad either 👌 Stay safe and keep up the great work guys👍 One other point, I can’t believe Daz didn’t recommend Dunkin donuts either, do you recon he’s keeping that one for himself🤔

@campervibe 3 года назад

😂🤣 I reckon d7nkin donuts is to daz what a secret secluded spot in the lake district is to the rest of us, there's no way he's giving it up lol!! Thanks guys 😁😁👍

@mishafrog8786 3 года назад

Black thick cab curtain was allways my choice in the summer months & only in the winter with the foil screens for heat retension, Whilst the dead locks maybe a good idea for single females they pose a fire risk escape or other problems that might come up so i never had them , my motto was if the buggers want to get in they will just smash the glass so dead locks in my mind were never considered and were an overpriced item.

@campervibe 3 года назад

It doesn't matter how many security measures you have, if they want to get in they will, that being said prevention is our aim so the harder it is the less likely they are to try. We got the dead locks so at least they'd have to smash a window to steal the van, then they take the risk of getting noticed and not being able to get out quickly if stopped, and, like I said we fit out the windows if there's a fire. Many thanks for watching, and for your thoughts on the curtain 😁😁👍

@oldme9820 2 года назад

loving the vids. stay safe ladies

@campervibe 2 года назад

Cheers we will

@davidhay9699 3 года назад

Great video U could b a tv presenter…you’ve gt the right presence,voice etc for it x

@campervibe 3 года назад

Thanks David, she does become annoying after awhile 😆😁

@azzytwoz 3 года назад

Lovely to meet you at Stratford...what an incredible show!! Great vlog again, liking these chatty ones. Conqueco is a good company...very helpful, I have their 12v Nespresso machine 😊

@campervibe 3 года назад

It was such a great weekend, meeting so many people 😁 oh I wanted to try that as well, let me know if it's any good

@azzytwoz 3 года назад

@@campervibe Yes, really good. Makes great coffee. 3 coffees from cold on a charge or plug into cig lighter. 10 mins from cold or lots fast with hot water. Must use Nespresso Original, Starbucks or Waitrose No1 pods. Sits in the cup holder too.

@DavidToth-re6zw 3 года назад

Nice tips there mate,i think your cookbook would be a best seller lol

@campervibe 3 года назад

All I need is a publisher willing to give me a chance.. 🤣😂🤣 Cheers David 😁😎

@michelleharris3550 3 года назад

Really enjoyable video, laughed out loud especially at quad bike man. My favourite vid so far, even feel like trying an urban park up soon!

@campervibe 3 года назад

So glad it was entertain g, that's good to know, thanks Michelle 😁👍

@mickjourneaux1798 3 года назад

Fantastic Lou x

@campervibe 3 года назад

Cheers Mick

@simonvanellis2945 3 года назад

Brilliant stuff thank you

@campervibe 3 года назад

😁😁

@TOBY_AND_LUCYS_ADVENTURES 2 года назад

Found this video very useful coz the last year my hubby has been poorly & I have had to go to some VW van meets on my own, even though I know some of the people, I don't know them that well. Sometimes I get very nervous with outside noises/voices. But it depends on which group we are with. We are members of 3 or 4 vw clubs.

@campervibe 2 года назад

Glad it could help and I hope you both are ok

@TOBY_AND_LUCYS_ADVENTURES 2 года назад

@@campervibe we will know mire after tomorrows Scan 🤞🤘🤞

@beepythevellfire Год назад

😂😂😂 just found this one. THAT is my kind of camping cookbook, most excellent work Lou. My 'Old Faithful' is mugshots. 😅 Now wondering if I could do jacket spuds on a Toyota Vellfire engine... 🤔🤩

@andywass3196 3 года назад

Great vid there, I think reading the signs is an absolute must regards hrs and conditions, even when its been contrary, I've nipped in and had a word with the Duty Store Manager and asked if I shopped, could I stay overnight with success (they can note your reg and can arrange for the parking contractor NOT to start any fine process) Also staying away from their delivery bays can help as trucks can be operating through the night, and the wire crates they use are loud at 2 in the morning!

@campervibe 3 года назад

Cheers Andy, good idea to go and ask as well 👍

@paulsmith7544 3 года назад

That was absolutely brilliant, different but yet unique and entertaining. Bringing over RU-vidrs in was entertaining. Watched your videos over what must be 6 to 9 months now and just get better. Many thanks for the entertainment.

@campervibe 3 года назад

Hi Paul, we are always trying to come up with new ideas, especially as we can't really travel at the moment so I'm glad we are still managing to make the videos entertaining 😁😁 thanks for watching 😁👍

@mariaandwill563 3 года назад

Lol another corker of a vlog !! Omg that cook book - brilliant 😂 urban (or as stealthy as you can make it ) camping will be on the increase so any tips will be very welcome 😀👍🏼 loved the Emily pictures - she is so photogenic, no matter what faces she’s pulling 😉

@campervibe 3 года назад

You can have an original copy of the cook book 🤣

@teresaharding2792 3 года назад

Loved this Lou x

@campervibe 3 года назад

Thanks Teresa 😁👍

@markwilkinson2673 3 года назад

good to see some variety , keep it up , thanks 😎

@campervibe 3 года назад

Thanks Mark 😁👍

@StevenGodfrey3956 3 года назад

Well done Lou 👏 , great video 📹 . You done really well with content 👌 . Your jack and jones top is cool. I bet Emily is really looking forward to finishing her job and getting on the road again. Be great to see you both on the road again with all the banter 😁 ! Hope you are all well 👭🐶🐈 , take care ......... Steven.

@campervibe 3 года назад

I can not wait, we hit the road next week and I am super excited 😆😄

@RickandHeather 3 года назад

Just catching up after a Scottish tour, the cookbook is a winner. I think delia smith will be cacking it. 😂

@campervibe 3 года назад

Oh absolutely, and Jamie Oliver, ive heard they're trying to get the book banned!! 🤣🤣

@samanthaforman9057 3 года назад

Been tramping as a lorry driver for 30 odd years asda sites always good ie no locking of gates most supermarket deliveries are done at night or early doors so never locked just check out hgv delivery signs business parks great but having parked in many industrial estates check out googly maps and look for a double yellows and b grass Remember most industrial estate have good cctv but please remember to park considerably hgvs have to stop by law not for the view

@campervibe 3 года назад

Great tips there, thanks 😊

@twinky666666 3 года назад

Set up some cameras on your van so you can see who is outside. they would be useful to to link to your phone so you can check on it when your not there too😁😎

@campervibe 3 года назад

Looking into the best ones to get 😁👍

@mickobrien6360 2 года назад

Rice and fish, very easy van food. Bit of mustard if you want to a savage. White wine obviously for the fish hehee

@palmersmotorhomemagic7701 3 года назад

Liked the cookbook.

@campervibe 3 года назад

🤣😂 Thank you 😁👍

@dockerandy 3 года назад

great vid as normal ! now i have the same van as you and i have already fitted curtains accross for the same reason where the bulkhead used to be, and we made sure they're blackout curtains ! and one to go accross the side door too ! ( we have a bigger window). but heres a tip, you 'll need to put something on the sides of the bulkhead curtains like velcro, as the van is curved sides when they hang they leave a small gap. stay safe. we saw you both at stratford, but surrounded by your fans so left it to another time to say hi, as we did with others at the show ! take care girls !

@campervibe 3 года назад

Thanks Andy 😁 Emily is actually gonna make the curtains herself to account for the curve and then they'll be fixed, to avoid that very problem, can't wait to get them done 😁😁 thanks so much for watching 😁👍

@spitNsawdust 3 года назад

@@campervibe my vans the same, but there’s a few lugs where the seat belt panel clips in, I just fixed the curtain between the lug and the panel, also the curtains are velour thick, holds really well.

@rvnomading6326 3 года назад

I find that having solar powered motion sensor lights stuck on the outside (silicon) works a treat. Anyone comes up to the sides, lights go on.

@campervibe 3 года назад

Yeah I bet but not too good if your "trying" to blend in, sometimes impossible I know 😆🤦‍♀️

@rvnomading6326 3 года назад

@@campervibe fair enough. With my van blending in ain't an option 😁

@hivlady4527 2 года назад

Thanks for another great video. Fantastic views! Have you tried Sheffield? I live just outside the peak district. What about staying at a 24 hour Tesco carpark? Glad you had a Good night. The bit where you held the jackets while opening the engine. 😆🤣🤣 My carer came to check on me to see if I was OK. 🤣 Anyway, all the best to you and Emily. Thanks for making me laugh through sh** times. Cheers.

@campervibe 2 года назад

There are so many car parks to try, maybe next year when we are back we can try a few more 😁😁😁