Exciting times. We’ve just collected our new van and we have a tiny toilet and shower room. I know you don’t want a shower room but ours has a central heating vent and skylight and makes a great drying room. I love that wet coats and towels can be dried off in wet weather. I also like that it’s a toilet too. If you’re commissioning a van you could maybe consider some sort of drying cupboard if you don’t like wet coats hanging around. Good luck.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sylvia, that's definitely worth considering and we will definitely be involved in deciding the layout 👍💕🐾

@sallyburrell7023

Жыл бұрын

The shower tray is also a great place to dry down wet dogs x

@Sammo-w2y

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree, I personally don't think you need the shower / fixed toilet, but you do need somewhere to dry a wet coat or two, so might as well double up the usesapce for more than onecthong

@sylviapage8572

Жыл бұрын

@@sallyburrell7023 good idea, I have three dogs 😂

@teaforthree1

11 ай бұрын

Madness not to have, essential for resale.

Oh, we're really excited about your new van adventure. Can't wait to see the next update. We miss you out and about on your adventures. Hope you get some great weather to help with your garden organizing. Afraid we won't have to worry about any flowers here on PEI for a while yet. I think we had the most snowfall all winter just a few days ago but it will melt soon I hope. We've been lucky with winter with not much snow which is always a bonus. Take care of yourselves and we'll be watching for the next video. All the best!

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words, I hope that you don't have all that snow for too much longer. We are hoping for good weather to get the garden done 👍💕🐾

Great update and plan.....look forward to hearing and seeing more about the new van

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Adam, we are hoping it will be sooner rather than later.👍💕🐾

Ooh, how exciting for you. Glad there'll be more adventures to come.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

There will definitely be more adventures and some longer tours when we finally get a new van 👍💕🐾

Really like your channel compared to lets say another small van channel. Looking forward to see where your right turn takes you. Research is key .Best wishes from Canada to you all.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Cris, it will be quite exciting but maybe a little bit stressful at the same time 👍💕🐾

YAY!!!! I'm happy to see you.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, good to be on your screen.

Oh wow - a big change coming up for you guys. So many things to think about in choosing / designing the new van. There are a lot of 6m campervan styles out there which seem to suit all your requirements - but a self design / build would be amazing. Hope you can get it all organised and we will look forward to all your updates guys. Good luck with everything. Dave and Sue

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks both, we will certainly be looking to be involved in the layout so that it meets the needs of all 3 of us 👍💕🐾

Look forward to going with you on your journey..happy van shopping 👍

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's going to be fun, and maybe a bit stressful at the same time 👍💕🐾

Onwards and upwards with the next van. Always exciting to change and the Wee Broon Van has served you well. We have had the benefit of seeing it so we know what a cracking van it is. Anyone who wants the total freedom of being able to limbo under barriers would do well to snap it up. 👍. All the best with finding the converter right for you.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken & Carol, we will definitely miss Maggie, but like you, it feels like the right time for change 👍💕🐾

I look forward to seeing what you go for. Take care Gill

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gill, will post an update as soon as we have one 👍💕🐾

Good for you! We have a vintage Airstream trailer & we adore having a permanent bed & separate couch. It’s lovely to wake early, make a coffee & enjoy it while my husband sleeps in. I can’t do without my tiny bathroom but as they say, different strokes for different folks. Good luck with your new build.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

You mean you don't make your hubby breakfast in bed? I'll be looking for that, well, maybe on my birthday 👍💕🐾

@Mary-fq6sm

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot 😂occasionally, but I let him have a late lie in first.

Exciting times! I’ve always been so impressed how you used Maggie and packed her so well. We moved from a van similar size and layout to Maggie to a Nu Venture Motorhome (used) and the layout is amazing for us. Huge king sized bed or two singles. Table and seats for eating, sofa. A small wardrobe, a good size kitchen and prep area. Loo & shower - although we’ve never used the shower!! But we do use for wet coats (also in Scotland) all at 5.7m long. Some great buys around just now. I wouldn’t rule out a Motorhome, they’re such good value.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Audrey, a lot of people seen to start off with a pop top then what something bigger, sounds like that is working well for you, we've not completely ruled out a small motorhome.👍💕🐾

You two are so amazing what ever you do your next van will be amazing so very best wishes to you both not forgetting kiera❤

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, that means a lot 👍💕🐾

Congratulations on all the news!!!! Your trip out to Australia to visit your daughter, all the excitement of planning your new van, although I quite agree with you it is always sad to say goodbye to what has given you so much pleasure!!!! Keep on chasing your dream van all the very best of luck....🤞🤞🤞

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Diana, Australia will be later in the year, just as well we have our hands full at the moment 👍💕🐾

Great video! Exciting times ahead (especially for your adventures down unda!)

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jem, just hope we are doing the right thing 👍💕🐾xxx

Exciting times and Maggie will make a great van for someone do good luck on that side As for a new van great to see you start to match your needs to a van Exciting times guys

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jane & Stew, you will know the benefits of a high top with Harry and that's a must for us now, and we are looking forward to finding a conversion company that we can work with 👍💕🐾

Lovely couple, wishing you all the best with your new van.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Jim, we are keeping our fingers crossed that it works out. 👍💕🐾

Exciting times. Choices choices. Looking forward to following your journey.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan, hope you are well and still getting about in your van👍💕🐾

@alannorman1773

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot at every opportunity!

I eventually changed my VW T5 double front bench seat to a double swivel folding seat and the difference is amazing, it spins round to face the back of the van, folds flat as a table or just opens up the back and lets more light in and because it folds, it also means its less upright so more comfortable to use in either position. All the best to you both for the future.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I didn't know that you could get swivel seats like that, sounds really good.

Hello You Three - greetings from Poland How exciting! I'm looking forward to following you though the next part of your journey with a new van build. However, I'll miss Maggie very much - weebroonvan - Love her very much. See you again soon. Stay safe please

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, good to hear from you, we will surely miss Maggie a lot, but yes, new adventures ahead for the 3 of us 👍💕🐾

Good luck with the new van, looking forward to seeing what you end up getting

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark 👍💕🐾

Lovely to see you both . We hired a van with a fixed transverse bed, and it was a nightmare climbing over each other to get out to go to the loo in the middle of the night. It was also high up and I needed a step to get up onto the bed before I climbed over himself… there was a draught between the back doors. We have gone for an arrangement of 2 sofas we can flop on which make single beds which can quickly be made into a double if one wishes. Just a thought… and the dinette bit of the van was uncomfortable because it stuck out into the gangway and one could only sit bolt upright on the seats! Looking forward to seeing how it all develops for you. So both you and Ken and Carol are having new vans!!!

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, we had thought about having to climb over each other to get out of bed, so wouldn't want any obstruction as some have built up sides and small opening to climb through. Will just need to have a cut off time for any drinks to avoid having to get up through the night🤣

Looking forward to your new adventures. X 😊

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kalo👍💕🐾

Exciting times. I would definitely consider a 6.36m van. Little difference on the outside, but significant on the inside. Best of luck both

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony, we wouldn't rule that out 👍💕🐾

Nice to hear your update. Looking forward to seeing what you end up with and especially what you name her/him and whether your channel name will stay the same. Happy adventuring in Australia!

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jan, there's a lot of unanswered questions for us at the moment, but we will figure out what's best I'm sure 👍 💕🐾

Hi, We changed from our Vw T6 last year to an Elddis Explorer Cv20. Its great under 6m, got a gr8 bathroom and shower and plenty room, for coats and jackets., it has lpg tank and so cheap to run, best move we made, good luck with your new venture 🐶🚐

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

That sounds great and under 6m too. We said we didn't want a shower due to space but a few people have said you can also use it for hanging wet coats so that has got us thinking👍💕🐾

Hello from Michigan USA. We have been watching Cruising the Cut with David and he recommended your vog. My husband and I are retired. I wanted to get a wee camper, but he is going through chemo. Enjoy your lives now. God bless you. Looking forward to starting from the beginning.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Hi Pattie, sorry to hear that and hope he comes through chemo OK, many people go on to have many more years after the treatment, so who knows, maybe a camper is still a possibility. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. 👍💕🐾

@pattie5267

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot ❤️

Good luck Guys whatever you decide! Go for it! Life's too short!❤❤

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, totally agree, do it while you can 👍💕🐾

Really enjoyed watching your video. We bought out first campervan two years ago when we were in our seventies after many years of caravanning. We actually bought a 6.4 metre with a fixed bed at the rear because we didn't want to have to keep making up the bed every night. For us the important bid was to retain a little bit of luxury and the toilet/shower compartment is an essential part of that. Having a loo and shower handy when its cold and wet outside or when you are not feeling well is a big plus and it is a great drying room for wet coats after taking the dog for a walk. We have toured all around the west highlands of Scotland including the Bealach-na-ba and the size isn't an issue. The only problem sometimes is finding a long enough parking space on supermarket car parks but that is more than compensated for by the extra space inside. Hope you manage to find what you want.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David, you have just a few years on us and we are at that stage now where a fixed bed is something that we pine for. Not too bothered about the loo, but who knows what we may end with, really appreciate your comments 👍💕🐾

@jackiemorrison2706

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot a shower room/loo doubles as a place for drippy coats and can also be used to house your doggy bed!

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

@@jackiemorrison2706 thanks, a few people have suggested that and it has got us thinking 🤔

Wow big news - good luck selling & also with your landscaping !

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Christine, busy times ahead for us 👍💕🐾

We love our hi top Vw conversion from Jerba. Single beds can be put together for a decent double. We also have a diesel Wallas Hob and heater which has been amazing too!

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Sounds great and Jerba have a great reputation, I think they are doing a Sprinter now too. 👍💕🐾

@stuartcurrie2842

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot yeah the crafter size van looks ideal with the bed and toilet etc.

So very similar to Life is too short with Carol & Ken, lots of choices out there, Cameron McNeish has also gone a bit smaller from a 6metre van. Van Worx north of the country do some good conversions, good luck, looking forward to seeing what you end up with.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks William, we follow both these channels, will have a look at Van Worx 👍💕🐾

One of my dreams is to design my own campervan. Think you have the right idea re not going down the diy route. I'm still very happy with my Bilbo Nexa but like you Trish, putting the roof up and down is becoming a challenge. I'm also looking at the hig top option. I have to say as I've got older the need for an on board porta potty during the night has been a must have. Also very handy if you're driving distances with no loo or convenient shrub in site. They're very compact and just slip easily under a cupboard. On the whole I like to avoid campsites in preference for a bit of wild camping (naturally being mindful and respectful of the local environment!!). My van has a solar panel which can keep the fridge going for at least 3 days. The longwheel based VW transporter is a doddle to drive and great on the narrowest of roads. The mpg is really good too. I've been looking at Jerba campervans. Pretty sure they build to the customers requirements. Very excited to see how you get on. Good luck

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jane, we have a porta loo but have taken it with us and never used it so now it stays at home. Jerba are good but pricey and they don't do what we are looking for.👍💕🐾

Aw sorry to hear "the wee brown van" will be sold! but wishing yous all the best for the future van. Cheers Janie

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jane, we will miss Maggie but it feels like the right time for us to move on👍💕🐾

Like your videos as you have said you are up size your van ,can’t wait to see what you come up with, we have a 7.4 motorhome I would like to downsize in the future,trying to convince my wife ,👍🏻🍷

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Good luck with that one Linda, it's always difficult trying to convince your other half, but we are lucky to be agreeing it's time for a change.👍💕🐾

Looking forward to the changes and next video!

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda 💕🐾👍

Please do a vlog of your landscaping around your home. Would love to see that. Good luck selling your van and your new direction.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Don't want to get too much in the way but I will definitely be filming a fair bit of it 👍💕🐾

We bought an Auto-sleeper Symbol. High quality, big enough for 2 and at 5.5mtrs not too big (3 belted seats). Full size cooker with loo and shower (essential for us especially during the pandemic). We think it's great and we can use as a second car. Fixed beds in my opinion take up too much space for all the few minutes it takes to make up. For a snooze during the day the 2 singles take seconds to make up - but it is a personal choice. Good luck.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim, we have weighed up the pros and cons of a fixed bed but it's still what we fancy having, but that may change once we start our quest for real 👍💕🐾

I hope you vlog your trip to Australia! I'm sure it will be amazing.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's more of a holiday for us but I can never resist picking up the video camera and vlogging 👍💕🐾

Nobody puts Keira in a cage'😀love it. Good luck with the new van

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Ha ha, thanks 🐾🐶x

How exciting for you both & Keira of course, going for the 6m van was the best decision we made 😎 Although I couldn’t do without the 🚽 but of course it’s all personal choice. We are out wild camping at the moment on Skye. I’m more or less finished with the editing of our van 🚐 tour now, but need some EHU to tweak it & upload it, so keep your eyes peeled for that. Best of luck with your search 😎 Em 💜

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Em, look forward to seeing your van tour, don't think East Neuk do a fixed bed model 👍💕🐾

@vansforthememories

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot no, they don’t, we’ve just left it in “bed mode” & used the front seats as our lounge, I don’t think they do three seats 💺 either. Em 💜

Sounds exciting!!

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

It is, but also a bit scary 👍💕🐾

exciting times ahead, good luck to you both

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks JJ, we are looking forward to the change of direction 👍💕🐾

Awww I love Maggie!! Lookin forward to seeing where you go from here❤

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, we love her too, but new adventures are looming and that's quite exciting for us 👍💕🐾

Wow! Sad yes, but really exciting! Hope you find the perfect one -- and that it's also wee and broon!

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Deb, unlikely it will be broon as you don't see many which I guess a name change would be on the cards.👍💕🐾

@debh4190

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot Ah what the heck! Paint it! :)

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

@@debh4190 a respray is upwards of £2.5k so maybe just get the paint pot out 😉

Good luck whatever route you take

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob, we'll need it 👍💕🐾

Awh. Sorry to hear like Ken and Carol you're selling your van, but wish you all the best with whatever comes next. 👍🐕🚙

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, yep, time for us to change too, so actually quite excited 👍💕🐾

Spooky that you and ‘Life is too short’ have come to the same conclusion- all the very best with your new ventures 🦆💕

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pam, yes it's a coincidence but that tends to happen in life 👍💕🐾

@pamcullen537

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot Can’t wait to see how you get on, very exciting. I had to sell the motorhome when my husband passed so live vicariously through lovely channels like yours 🦆💕

Oh my gosh…I was so alarmed by the headline. The new van options all sound wonderful. I’m all for a nap…anytime! So is it going to be brown…or another colour? We love those swing shower,toilets…..there so space saving. No don’t cage Kerra…a harness is much better. I do not believe in any animal in a cage let alone a fur baby!! It’s the right size 6 meters….no special license required and yes better bed and storage. Good luck with whatever you decide…just keep blogging . Your one of our favourites…..👍🇬🇧

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. It will probably not be brown so a change of channel name is on the cards. Nobody puts our baby in the corner, or a cage 😉, totally agree with you there👍💕🐾

Good luck guys, not sure you're location but another name for you to look at for converting a van is North Coast Campers in Dawsholm Glasgow. They do smashing work, have a look or give Ewan a call, all the best guys

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob, we will have a look at them 👍💕🐾

Just subscribed 👍

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Cheers for the sub👍

Have a look at the carado v132, it doesn't hit all your requirements but maybe worth a wee look, we got ours from Glossop caravans 👍

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will have a look at that 👍💕🐾

Look at the company Vanlife Conversions Ltd in Colchester with Oli and Emily. I don’t know what your price point is or your timeline but they do high standard quality work. Good luck with your new adventure!

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks we have looked at them and their layouts are very much along the lines of what we want, but think they are out of our price range.👍💕🐾

Agree with you about showers/fixed toilet. I've had three campervans with showers and haven't used the shower once. Quite liked the fixed toilet we had but it takes up space that could be better used. In our VW Hillside Caravaggio we have a porta-potti which works fine for us. And totally agree with re size. Our Caravaggio is 4.95m, marvellous for parking, ferries etc, and seems to offer us all the space we need. Not so sure about retractible steps - we've had two that simply stopped working. But as you well know, campervanning is all about compromise. Diesel heaters are ace... Good luck with your search, and for yoiur sale.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, we've seen your van, very nice, the high top would now be our preference over the pop top despite those 2.1m barriers, and the bed doubling as a recliner is a great thing.

@CameronMcNeishOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot The high top makes such a difference, especially here in Scotland where it feels as though it’s getting windier and windier. I’ve had several pop-tops but I can’t help feeling we’re being asked to pay upwards of £70k for what is essentially a tent!

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

@@CameronMcNeishOutdoors we only got the pop top for those barriers but there's always somewhere else not far away. Next van will definitely be a high top.

The other option is a slide in kit like Slidepods, Furgo Camper, Furgomania etc. Get windows insulation lining and electrics fitted then slide in whichever kit suits. Then when you sell take out the kit and there’s a ready market for people who want to fit out their own. Best base for me would be Fiat Ducato Automatic 6 metre

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

11 ай бұрын

Sounds like a good option for some people 👍💕🐾

We were looking at vans like yours. I waited to find someone converting that very vehicle as I thought they’d be perfect. However, we’ve two Staffie crosses and they like to go to bed early. Having hired a hi-top with a fixed bed last year (and booked another for June), I think it’s going to be the layout we go for in the end. The dogs can go to bed and we have the dinette space for the evening. And the dinette gives us the seat with two belted seats.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

That sounds a perfect set up for you and the dogs. We are thinking that Keira can sit up front with us when driving if we have 3 belted seats in the cab. Nice to have a wee dinette space 👍💕🐾

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot Good idea. One of ours loves sitting in the front.

Search the Ford nuggets for sale LWB nice looking vans good luck on your quest 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will have a look 👍💕🐾

I love Maggie! You should get Liam the Terrible and Rick Beechwood (Coalition Vans) to build you a van 😁

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Hi Lucy, didn't they do Those Happy Days van? It appeared like they fell out.

@LuLuBeeBah

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot I will reserve judgement on that. All I can say is I have watched their builds and they look amazing. Good luck in your quest for Maggie The Second! By the way, how cute was Keira with her little paws crossed, she's so beautiful!

good vid on channel thanks lee

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate 👍💕🐾

I’ve just had another thought! Our first van was a Wellhouse Ford transit custom and we had an electric step. When we collected the van they told us to make sure we always kept the step clean because they can jam if they get dirt in. We always cleaned it after every use but it still got jammed out. We called to ask if we could retract it manually and you can’t so they asked us to take it back but a 120 mile journey with the step out wasn’t really an option and I think it’s illegal. After a few hammer blows we managed to get it back in and never used it again. Maybe speak to David at Wellhouse to see if it happens often or check to see if another manufacturer has a manual option to fall back on. We just use a step that we keep in the van now and with a bigger van it seems fine. Maybe we were just unlucky.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sylvia I suppose anything mechanical can fail. I know that Wellhouse can do the step on the Ford, but not on the Toyota Proace. We have left steps behind and driven over two so it's a nice to have but not essential for us 👍💕🐾

@sylviapage8572

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot Even my mothers chairlift had a manual fallback option when it stopped halfway up the stairs, I was sure the step would have a manual winder option too. They are definitely more convenient.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

@@sylviapage8572 good job you had the manual option with you....a hammer 🤣

Eclectic powered step? Roof storage? You can get a marine diesel stove that is also an heater?

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Yep, these are all options to be considered but always will be budget considerations and compromises to be made.

Fixed bed is defo the way to go! Ducato/Boxer/Relay probably the best vans for that, everything on your wish list is basically how we did our van (boxer) we have a double bed from Ikea in the back and its total luxury !Are you going to buy a new van for the conversion?

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Possibly new but would prefer a low mileage 2nd hand in good nick. Don't want to commission a build on a piece of crap. Quite fancy the Boxer professional.👍💕🐾

@michaelh8002

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot Yeah that's we one we went for, new 2 years ago. if your passing near EK come and have a look!

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelh8002 cheers mate👍💕🐾

Same situation I have Vw California and am thinking of a Peugeot boxer high top defo want a double bed made up

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Same here, the Boxer Professional is probably our favourite and would make a great camper.

Interesting to hear your wish list for a new van. I'm sure that Maggie will sell quickly and you'll both have tears in your eyes when she goes! It has a few features such as the seat rails that we'd love to have in Henry.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Donald, the rails are very useful when you need to use it as a van so it was handy when we moved house 👍💕🐾

Hi love your channel have a look at liam the terrible they have built some beautiful vans to customer specs.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, we have seen them and saw that they did Those Happy Days van 👍💕🐾

Hello nice video all the way, if you look on japanese video on youtube you can find interresing idea on camper van very modern and confortable. Actually there is a fair on camping van until june in Osaka and mie prefecture. Specialy you are going to Australia just jump into Japan. Hope you good luck.

Hari OM Well, between the WBV and the LRC (Carol and Ken) it's all change in tubeland! I am going to get myself into a van this year... but am seeking the BEV route. For your new one - have you looked up Solway Camper Conversions in Dumfries? They provide lots of stuff for builds, but also build out vans for sale so worth asking if they have anything ready (usually Fiat or Peugot). Very often the outfitters are booked months ahead... anyway, wish you all the best for the upgrade and look forward to seeing what you get! YAM xx

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks YAM, will have a look at Solway. If you are going BEV then are you going small with the NV200?

@yaminthegrey

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot Hari OM - no; I have my eye on the Ford E-Transit!... If I can get myself going next week, it could be soon... Yxx

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

@@yaminthegrey that sounds really exciting 😀

I have the same van as Maggie. Same colour and spec as yours too. I have owned a touring caravan since 2005 and even though I can tow ok, I can’t say it is fun. So I store it on a campsite in Cornwall. This then lost me the ability to do short breaks and so I decided to convert a small van and chose a Nissan NV200. We have enjoyed it for 5 years. My wife and I then wanted something a bit bigger and I showed here a few of your videos of Maggie and so that’s what we eventually upgraded to. It’s not perfect. Only 1 mains socket and 1 dual USB. The NV200 had 4 of each. All I know is that as I'm the main driver, I did not want a motorhome or a high top van. A pop top was always the best option for us

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Hi, I remember you getting the same van, I think it's just the draw of a fixed bed that is luring us, and not having to make the bed up all the time. Definitely pros and cons and sometimes we have doubts about selling.👍💕🐾

@christianlewisphotography6910

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot The Proace auto gearbox is amazing as is the adaptive cruise control. The conversion itself is pretty good, but there are some things I’m not keen on. To get in the cupboards there is a lot of sliding of the seat backwards and forwards. When converting the bed, the front part hits the fridge handle. So you have to make sure the seat is forward enough so it doesn’t hit the handle and the same for converting back to seat. The first top cupboard you come to behind the seat should have been a tambour door for easier access. I get where you are coming from with making the bed up. Our first caravan we had to make the bed up and our second has an island bed. If you get your new van with a transverse bed, it means one of you can get out easier than the other. Where as with the Proace you can get out individually. There is never going to be the perfect campervan. It’s always a compromise. All I know now, I don’t want to go back to a manual like the NV200.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

@@christianlewisphotography6910 yep agree with all that but not noticed bed hitting fridge handle. We have used a lot recently as a van for moving things with seats far forward and that has been good, just need padding to protect the joinery.

@christianlewisphotography6910

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot Maybe your bed is slightly different to mine. Yes the bed going backwards and backwards is good. Although I wish it had adjustable roller to make it easier to slide. The silicon spray doesn’t seem to work that well.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

@@christianlewisphotography6910 it worked well with us, just a gentle push now.

Solway Campers are high on my list! Have you checked them out? I fancy a small room for drying coats and doggy towels, with a diesel heater vents in there 5.4m van appeals to me, otherwise you’re long for car parking

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will have a look at Solway Campers. A small drying area would be a great idea 👍💕🐾

@PawsomeAdventuring

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot just tall enough for a coat on a hanger. No one likes wet coats hanging about the van. I’d have provision for a portaloo to pull out from under the bed or a cupboard, out of sight. You may not want to carry and use one right now, so it can be extra storage at the moment, but who knows in the future. At least if you’ve a space to house one, you’re all set, should traipsing to a campsite loo block be a challenge with the dodgy knee etc.

@PawsomeAdventuring

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot also check out “our van plan” on KZread. He’s made a very clever extending fixed bed, which gives additional seating space in day mode but still a proper fixed bed (half size) that extends to full size to sleep. Takes seconds to slide it across, but you’d have so much more “living” space in the day. I am really taken with his layout, and it’s something I would love.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

@@PawsomeAdventuring good point, yes we should have space for one.

Interesting and exciting times for you but will you be keeping or updating the channel name to better suit your new vehicle? I love your insights so please let us know how we can keep subscribed. Good luck to you all

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes I guess it will mean a name change but it will retain your subscription, wouldn't want to lose you 👍💕🐾

Can you tell us where you found the small storage tent? We can only find one and two person tents which are too large. Thanks.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

That was a while back so can't give you a link but from memory it was a festival tent and we found it on amazon.

@elizabethhughes8738

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot Thanks ❤️

Hi guys, have you looked at east nuek campervans, not too far from you in Anstruther.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Hi Colin, we have looked at them, they don't do a fixed bed model but may still give them a visit 👍💕🐾

I would like to buy your van Livingston not far from us 👍

Sounds to me like you’d be looking at something like a VW Crafter/Mercedes Sprinter. DubVentures on KZread has a great setup.

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will have a look 👍💕🐾

Jerba Campers, definitely. Why not try a Transit lwb high top. Transits are wider than most!

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Glen, will have a look 👍💕🐾

Love your channel. But your wish list is quite long and in my opinion you will only get what you REALLY want if you either a)self build or b) commission someone to get what you want. Ie the camper you looked at in your latest vid would be a compromise for you. You will regret it future. Example I am looking at a 48 v system with no gas. You could consider elec induction cooking for example. Most mainstream manufacturers only offer the basic “2 gas hob and sink”. You can get much more if you do more research of your own and don’t rush into it! Just want you to get what you want as you seem really passionate and enthusiastic. A fixed bed at the rear with 4 belted seats at front would be useful for 🐶 and editing!! After all the 🐶 is the most important being!!

Not surprised you want a bigger van with a fixed bed, the logical step after a small camper van with its cramped bed. With all due respect I think not having a shower and toilet in a bigger van us a dreadful mistake. Firstly why would you want to be tied to expensive sites with shower blocks. CLs, aires, pub sites all great options. Secondly a toilet is so useful when travelling. And thirdly a bespoke van with no bathroom will depreciate like falling girders, there’s just no market for it.

Fiat ducatto vans are a good size, if you don't need a toilet that little cupboard would be a great wardrobe

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, and they are that little bit wider for a transverse bed 👍💕🐾

@geecee8864

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot Liam the terrible is the man and will give you as much luxury as you want or keep it simple. I drive ducatto /boxer /relay at work and they are just like a car to drive.

Should be able to do all your needs in a 5.4 meter van

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Steve, that's a possibility if there was still space for Keira 👍💕🐾

Jerba near Berwick on tweed

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Lots of folk suggesting them, but not really what we are looking for 👍💕🐾

I would of loved a van , but my husband wanted a motorhome, to compromise we got a Kea Breeze 6.2 metres. The only thing in NZ is we have to be self contained to freedom camp, not all sites some will let you camp by a toilet. The rules are only getting stricter here. You get the people that toilet in the bush and beaches here ruining it for everybody else (sadly).

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

You get that here too, the few idiots can spoil it for the majority. 6.2m is a great size👍💕🐾

You could buy a portable electric induction hob ikea sell them I’ve seen a KZread vid on this and are cheap

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

That's a possibility, but the lithium batteries to run them are expensive and the hob eats up your power quickly.

Try a company in bathgate they do mother homes

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks but both our mothers are no longer with us 😉

You've missed out the most important feature, it needs to be broon! 😉

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

It would be great if it is, but unlikely, and a respray would be a few grand, so a name change for us is probably on the cards 👍💕🐾

Muckle Broon Van instead?!

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

How about "A Couple Of Vannies" 🤣

Ask Liam the terrible, he does great builds

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, we will definitely be shopping around to find the one that's right for us 👍💕🐾

Typical, the van build company have offered far less. Not that you`d mention that. They`re all robbers.

With increasing costs I can't see where the future interest is in bigger vans... It will only be so long before taxes and exclusion zones hit these vehicles.. A good car and decent hotels is much better, more comfortable and no driving big vehicles on narrow roads... No cold trips to public toilets and public showers.. As you get older these things will no longer be a laugh... Price up how many days you do and the different costs...

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Trust me, we've thought about that, but would like to do more touring around before we move to that 👍💕🐾

@newbeginnings8566

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot Well you have covered all bases.. If you have weighed everything up and are convinced then great..

have you not heard of ENC. east neuk campers, we got one built by them in 2014 still got it, worth nipping in to Anstruther for a chat with them.

How exciting for you both & Keira of course, going for the 6m van was the best decision we made 😎 Although I couldn’t do without the 🚽 but of course it’s all personal choice. We are out wild camping at the moment on Skye. I’m more or less finished with the editing of our van 🚐 tour now, but need some EHU to tweak it & upload it, so keep your eyes peeled for that. Best of luck with your search 😎 Em 💜

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

Will look out for that, now you know why I was asking, but fixed bed is really what we are after.

@vansforthememories

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot Haha I did wonder 😊ours can be fixed permanently (which is what we’ve done this trip) can have double or king size too 😎 Wet coats are a pain aren’t they (used to struggle in the caravan) but with this we have coat hooks, (for dry) but for wet weather stuff, we have rails in the shower room & a diesel heater vent which dries them in no time. 👌 Luckily, Skye has been kind to us today so didn’t need them 😊 Have fun with your search. Em 💜

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot

Жыл бұрын

@@vansforthememories rails in the shower room is a great idea for wet coats. Definitely need somewhere for them when in Scotland.