Campervan Market Insights & Top Gadget Discussion - Fire Pit Campervan Conversations

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Campervan Market Insights & Top Gadget Discussion - Fire Pit Campervan Conversations
Wind and Rain prevented the fire pit making an appearance, but we still had a campervan conversation.
This week I am talking to Dean from Titan Transporters. A business based in South Devon, specialising in vans such as VW Transporter, Van, Kombi, Caravelle and Campervan. We touch on their history within the video.
We discuss the current market situation, are prices of vans falling, what is happening.
Dean shows me his favourite gadget and tries to change my mind on my personal views on them, plus I also show a purchase of mine I recently made, that i could live to regret !!!!
Should I try it out or just hang it in my van?
NEW SERIES - I need your feedback (please be nice and constructive)
This is the first of my Fire Pit Campervan Conversations and it will be a learning curve.
I am trying to bring interesting topics for discussion so you can gain benefit, learn or hopefully with the right guests be entertained.
I have several planned, with some interesting guests to pass on their knowledge and help us all with our campervan lifestyle.
Guests will be bringing their favourite gadgets to discuss and I will also have a product each week to discuss.
These will develop over time and even after the first one, I have already thought of changes to make to improve for all.
My Amazon Storefront containing many essentials - www.amazon.co.uk/shop/staycat...
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Whether you have a T5, VW T5.1, T6, T6.1 or even an older T2, T2.5, T4, the VW Vanlife scene is amazing, with so much help and assistance available for whatever project you wish to attempt. Panel van, Kombi, Converted Camper or VW California Beach or Ocean, enjoy the freedom van life brings.
The @Staycation Lifestyle van conversion is coming along.
I bought a VW Transporter T6 Kombi Highline van 140bhp diesel SWB with tailgate.
I have lots more to do though, I have a new electrical system, using Victron components and a Lithium LIFEPO4 battery, so I obviously need to install some power devices. I have a new sound system, with Focal speakers and ibus 2.1 amp, Playstation PS4, which will be removable, TV's on headrests.
Lots for me to look forward too and it would be nice to take you on the journey.
Vanlife for me is just beginning, it's a great adventure and I'm loving it. 😍
There are many great camper adventures to come
Thanks must go to the following:
titantransporters.co.uk - Sourcing my van, providing advice and soon a paint correction and detail
tamarcaravancentre.co.uk - Advising me with many of my leisure equipment purchases, including my Thetford toilet
www.dream-ice.co.uk - Quality advise on my sound system upgrade
plyworxuk.co.uk - Suppliers of my Halo roof and ply products
www.batteriesandsolar.co.uk - 1st class advice and guidance on my electrical system install
stitchesandsteel.com - Seat covers, carpet, roof straps, changing mat
Transporter HQ for my tailgate struts
Kiravans for my Swivel Seats
Amazon Audible is great for listening to books on longer journeys, I have used it for years.
Free 30 day trial - amzn.to/3Pj8qR6
If you click on my Amazon affiliate links, I may receive a commission. I will only link products I use and believe in.
Im a member of Devon & Cornwall Transporters. Have a look at the Facebook group and come along to meet the other friendly members
#vanlife #vanlifeuk #campervan #transporter #vwbus #adventure #rv #rvlife #camper #vwcamper #camper #staycation #wildcamping #offgrid #travel

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  • @cjs5790
    @cjs579011 ай бұрын

    Brilliant format, entertaining but helpful from someone ‘in the know’. The rapport you build up makes for an engaging and informative listen. So looking forward to more in the series. Hoping you’re on the mend, take care.

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you. It’s not easy as even the most bubbly, witty, confident people who can be great to have a laugh with, can become a different person with cameras on. Still learning the best setup myself, but this worked well for my first one. Might get more tricky when I introduce multiple guests 🤞🏼

  • @martinsavage775
    @martinsavage77511 ай бұрын

    Really good. I think there’s some mileage in this series!! Great stuff!

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Certainly hope so. Have lots planned, so will see how it goes and take constructive feedback on board. I appreciate you taking the time to comment 👍🏼

  • @paulwilson3759
    @paulwilson375911 ай бұрын

    Steve this is an awesome format, absolutely loved that 1st one. Stay healthy bud and keep it up

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    Really pleased you enjoyed it. Got some cracking guests coming up, all with useful topics

  • @chriscarey1879
    @chriscarey187911 ай бұрын

    Great video, very informative....Looking forward to the next in the series. Stay healthy mate💪

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Some will be better than others, I’ve noticed a potential problem already in need to sort first, but there will be some good ones 👍🏼

  • @aw3946
    @aw394611 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed that and can’t wait for the next. Get well soon. 👍

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Pleased you enjoyed it 😃

  • @neilfordham5790
    @neilfordham579011 ай бұрын

    I do like your new format, especially having the option of another person. I look forward to your next video.

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks Neil. It will generally be somebody different each week, which makes things interesting

  • @todhammond4471
    @todhammond447111 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed this - great video, looking forward to the next one. Hope you’re on the mend now x

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you. On the mend and hope to be back fully soon

  • @colinlee5429
    @colinlee542911 ай бұрын

    I can tell this is gonna be a great series! Really enjoyed the chilled podcast vibes, Dean was a great guest and clearly knows his onions 🤙

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you. He sure does, despite his youthful looks, he’s been involved with VW’s for many years now

  • @colinlee5429

    @colinlee5429

    11 ай бұрын

    @StaycationLifestyle great chat. Both not a fan of t4s then?! 😆

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    @@colinlee5429I am, love them. My comment was genuine, I had thought about buying one, BUT I don’t have the money to do what I would like to do with one whilst keeping my van. I really like them, but would have to be a second vehicle

  • @Titantransporters

    @Titantransporters

    11 ай бұрын

    @@StaycationLifestyleI can assure you it was good lighting and perfect camera angles 😊

  • @colinlee5429

    @colinlee5429

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Titantransporters you're a pro! Great watch 🤙

  • @bigriggers2011
    @bigriggers201111 ай бұрын

    Good to see you back, and great vid.

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you 👍🏼

  • @davidmcloughlin4225
    @davidmcloughlin422511 ай бұрын

    This is good stuff. Please keep it up. Really interesting take on Campervan chat.👍👍

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    Really pleased people like it. Lots more to come 👍🏼

  • @susanmurchie
    @susanmurchie11 ай бұрын

    enjoyed watching this podcast and your chat with Dean. hopefully you can share further (very soon) more on your hint on the replacement to the 6.1 🤞

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it. It won’t be long til be find out 🤞🏼

  • @lovevans911
    @lovevans91111 ай бұрын

    Brilliant, love this idea

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad you do as I have lots in the pipeline

  • @shaunpbass8351
    @shaunpbass835111 ай бұрын

    Great idea for future vids.Very honest.Keep it going.(But get well soon first!)

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    Ha ha, thank you. I’ve been very much looking forward to this 👍🏼

  • @mikeengland191
    @mikeengland19111 ай бұрын

    Great video Steve and love this format🤙

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks. I have a feeling I’m going to enjoy making these

  • @janl7552
    @janl755211 ай бұрын

    Great format Steve! Hope you’re on the mend. 😊👍

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you. I am improving thank you 👍🏼

  • @JJWilliams-uk3rf
    @JJWilliams-uk3rf11 ай бұрын

    A very interesting and 100% honest vlog

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Glad you liked it

  • @salponzful
    @salponzful11 ай бұрын

    Recently discovered your channel. Really helpful. We are looking to get out first camper (probably 5.1) do any info on what to look out for when buying one and how to convert myself, order in which to do things, detailed info on each part of the upgrade, etc.

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    Hi and thank you. I did do a few videos on some aspects (the conversion), however in the next few weeks, there will be a video on exactly this (both aspects)

  • @paulbrook2459
    @paulbrook245911 ай бұрын

    I’ve owned a high spec transit and I know they are popular but they do not compare with a transporter ! Golf or escort ? I’ve really enjoyed your discussion, keep up the good work 👍👍

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you. It sure will be interesting to see the new variant. I have to say Escort, due to the fact I was big into rallying in the 90’s, therefore loved the Cosworth. Always said one day I would own one, but have no chance of that now, far too much money

  • @williamrobson7094
    @williamrobson709411 ай бұрын

    Great watch Steve, are there any other easy differences to differentiate between a panel van and a combi van, I know you mentioned the window. Are you coming up the Hawthorns with the Green army on October 21st?

  • @eddt430
    @eddt43011 ай бұрын

    😂 We converted our long nose T4 velle 13 years ago. So glad we went for a velle so much better than the panel van. Air con and feels like a car to drive. The biggest expense was the rib bed and poptop.. The best thing we've ever done. Our children have grown up with him. All in for about 20k. It baffles me where they get 60k from.

  • @chunkyfxdls1878

    @chunkyfxdls1878

    6 ай бұрын

    Hi, is your T4 velle classed as a mpv (car) with higher tax as it’s not van (commercial)?? Thanks

  • @antonybailey8939
    @antonybailey893911 ай бұрын

    Regarding the difference between a panel van and a kombi ,once the flooring from a kombi goes in and original kombi seats and seat belts, windows ,what is the difference ?

  • @Filmchippy

    @Filmchippy

    5 ай бұрын

    Not a lot , even though in this video they seem to suggest the panel van to kombi conversion isn't as good as factory. The only extra bit à factory one has is behind the rear bumper there's a plastic reinforcing structure and the factory Kombi is steel. Guessing because you'll have passengers in the back.

  • @user-it5sj6eo1m
    @user-it5sj6eo1m11 ай бұрын

    Great content has usual,, just starting going down the road converting a T5 shuttle in to camper doing a fair bit myself to keep price down, can you recommend a company in the south west that will look after me in doing the stuff that’s best left to the professionals instead of ripping me off , would really appreciate any recommendations.

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    What work do you need doing and where roughly are you based?

  • @user-it5sj6eo1m

    @user-it5sj6eo1m

    11 ай бұрын

    @@StaycationLifestyle hi thanks for getting back to me , I’m in South Brent , like I said converting a shuttle, so I need the original rear windows removed and replaced has they are fixed and I wanted sliders which I’ve already purchased , then it will be on to pop top & carpet lining to start with.

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    @@user-it5sj6eo1m Have a look at my latest video 🤣 Just up the road from you, Lewis from Templer Way. Nice guy and comes highly recommended from members of the Devon and Cornwall Transporters Facebook group

  • @8bitbender495
    @8bitbender4956 ай бұрын

    I think VW will drop transporters and make it an ID buzz/Cargo version, a long version will come in 2024

  • @wandango5913
    @wandango591311 ай бұрын

    Great format, why don’t the doors shut like a Volkswagen @2:42.? Is it just the extra rubber seal? Hope you’re getting better ❤️‍🩹

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    It dates back a few years to the “Sounds like a golf advert” It was a suggestion to the high quality German engineering of a Volkswagen. Regarding the Transporter, this is indeed improved by the additional rubber seal, but also sound deadening in the doors.

  • @wandango5913

    @wandango5913

    11 ай бұрын

    @@StaycationLifestyle I remember the sounds like a golf ads, my Caravelle with the sound deadening and factory fitted extra rubber door seal

  • @StaycationLifestyle

    @StaycationLifestyle

    11 ай бұрын

    @@wandango5913 I do love a nice Caravelle, better seats, electric doors, better dash etc etc.

  • @Titantransporters

    @Titantransporters

    11 ай бұрын

    Great question - hope this answers the question, Volkswagen were the market leader at the time when they invested in laser line welding in their manufacture. The way to describe this is look at most cars and along the roof you see two plastic trims this covers where the roof is spot welded to the side and top Of the car. Volkswagen create a continuous long laser weld completely sealing the roof in. If you replicate this in the entire build process you end up with an almost air tight cabin. Yes the good quality rubber seals play a huge part at Steve mentioned.

  • @andymcroxford

    @andymcroxford

    11 ай бұрын

    Interesting take on things. The new transit looks cool so with a VW design I think it will be ‘the’ van to have. Ford are also doing the ‘trail’ which is screaming out ‘swamper! Think all diesel will be going wet belt due to performance and economy. You’ll hear horror stories if you google it but in context …it’s the highest selling van by a country mile (highest selling actual vehicle in 22) think there were some recalls 2019 and the belt part no has changed so presumably upgraded.

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