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Grab your FREE pre-trip checklists here: https://wandering-bird.ck.page/b6ce294a2d When you hire a campervan, you have a certain idea in your head of how you want the trip to go. For me, I wanted to experience van life in a small camper to decide if we should downsize our motorhome or not. So the lovely guys at Spaceships Rentals lent me one to try out for a few days. I planned to stay off-grid or use Britstops and experience all the best things about having a small ‘stealth’ van. Except… it didn’t happen like that. At all. 0:00 Intro 01:17 Campervan Hire- Collecting the van 05:06 Driving the camper for the first time 09:23 My big mistake! 14:26 Tips and tricks for camper van hire Want a low watt electric blanket?! Here’s one very similar to ours (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3jgNlYI And here’s one even lower- just 70w!: https://amzn.to/3Kj3DvZ Hiring your own campervan? Grab your FREE pre-trip checklists here: https://wandering-bird.ck.page/b6ce294a2d Motorhome rental: 10 essential things to check: https://www.wandering-bird.com/motorhome-hire-uk-europe Want to hire a motorhome or campervan (WITH HEATING!!!) Check out deals and offers here (affiliate link): https://go.digitri.be/click?a=112&o=19&link_id=36 #campervan #hire #UK #motorhome #rental #tips ————– Wandering Bird was created to help motorhomers and campervanners make the most of their time on the road. We share weekly tips, tricks and reviews to encourage and inspire your next adventure, whether you’re a complete motorhoming newbie, or a more experienced owner looking for new ideas or places to visit. So, if you’re interested in motorhomes or campervans and want to make the most of your time on the road, hit SUBSCRIBE and the bell to get our weekly videos. You can also get access to our free resource library, full of checklists, itineraries, tips for buying your van, travelling to Europe, wild camping and more. Here’s the link: https://wandering-bird.ck.page/95373a8e42 Exclusive Wandering Bird Motorhome/ Van stickers are available here: https://wandering-bird.com/store So hit subscribe now and I’ll see you in the next video. Safe travels! #motorhomes #campervans #motorcaravans #UK #Europe #vanlife #tips You can follow our adventures on: Website: https://www.wandering-bird.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/wanderingbird.adventures Instagram: https://instagram.com/wanderingbird.adventures Or join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/178729442848572/ Thanks for watching!
Top tip, hire a van you can stand up in 😉
Whoever has hired that out as a campervan wants 👊 doesn’t even look insulated those curtains are atrocious and that’s just for starters! 🙈
I think you went for too basic a van. Always take the heating option. You should have tried one that had heating and a wet room, it would have given you a better idea.
Felt so sorry for you awake at 4 am due to the cold but love the electric blanket great idea and lol when you cute dog found the warmest spot in the van 🚐😂😂
Good video but don’t understand why you didn’t hire a proper campervan which already had heating, cooking facilities etc built in.
Even in the summer it’s usually freezing at night in the UK.🤣 your dog is so cute. 😍
My goodness Kat, what a baptism of fire – or should that be ice? Who would ever have expected it to get so cold? That was such a basic van too. Honestly it looked so basic as to be uncomfortable. You did so well to power through it – literally. I’d have been off staying at the nearest hotel! I love my T5 campervan – it doesn’t have heating, (yet – but soon!) but it has so much more than the van you hired, things like tons of insulation, solar power (I can go off grid for days), an internal fitted kitchen, proper fitted window blinds, etc etc. If it’s cold I have a Vango heating pad that powers off a power pack, and also have that one essential supply that I rarely travel without – an old fashioned hot water bottle. I also have a great 12v kettle so can boil up hot water whenever off the leisure battery. A little oil filled radiator keeps things toasty warm if on hook up – not forgetting thermals, and a thick warm top like a Snuggly or an Oody if not. Love your electric blanket though -what a find. You should be so proud of yourself getting through such a trial – but it’s definitely not the same experience as staying in an equally sized but better equipped campervan. I hope you can find someone to lend you a VW California Ocean next time – (the Rolls Royce of campers, but at £85,000 plus new definitely not a cheap option).
Must admit, don’t understand why you hired what is basically a car! Looking for a 5 metre camper van? Try the wildaxe pulsar. Winterised so is warm, can stand up, shower, toilet , proper kitchen. A proper campervan. X
Loved the Video Kat, the tips you made are useful, not sure if a camper is for us just yet though.
That looks horrific.. I’ll keep my compact 6.7×2.2 motor home … I think once your living in a basic van you may as well use hotels and a VW Caddy..
You parked up a couple of pitches away from me at Sandringham (Sunlight V66) although I left for Wells before the snow (Wednesday I think). Nice site, great for dog walking. Me and the dogs were toasty 😉
Brilliant video. SO helpful to me. I’ve gone from a typical vw campervan with a poptop down to a day van with fold out bed like your hire one. (It’s a long story but two huge dogs now and me not prepared to sleep up in the poptop was a major factor)! Anyway, not used the ‘basic” setup yet and you’ve convinced me I need a heating arrangement even for the Summer. I’d forgotten about those cold nights in a metal box many years ago! Keep up the good work.
Great vlog, Kat, as usual but what a poor example of a campervan conversion. Surely they could have let you have something better with swivel seats, heating, cooking etc and blinds instead of those awful curtains.
Great video. I have had a converted VW T6.1 for almost a year and it’s fab. It’s my main (only) vehicle and I’ve done numerous trips. OMG, though, a diesel heater is essential. I could ditto everything you said. Underline ‘organisation’! very essential too. I’ve upgraded to a better quality sleeping bag, so don’t need a quilt now and that saves a lot of prime space. One tip though, what’s underneath you, i.e. a good mattress, is key for warmth.
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