I've only just found your channel and I'm enjoying it a lot. I'm binge watching from the start and it's so good to see your confidence growing with each video. Well done for taking that first step.

@CamperVanya

8 ай бұрын

Hello Linda 👋 thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely comment. It made me smile and has provided an uplifting reminder to me this morning of how far I've come as I pack my belongings ready for a house move - the biggest step since losing Bri 😊👍🏻

Very inspiring as I am just about to get my first Campervan - I feel very brave as I am a women of 67 years and going it alone following the recent death of my husband.

@CamperVanya

Ай бұрын

Hi Amanda 👋 I’m very sorry for your loss. I wish you well with your own campervan adventures and am happy to hear that my little channel is helping to inspire you. Safe and happy travels. ATB, Sue 🙏🏻🚐

Just found you! Wonderful. No silly bla, just gentle humour and great ideas. Nice road trips too. 😊

@CamperVanya

7 ай бұрын

Bless you and thank you for that lovely comment. I’m glad you like it 😊👍🏻

We used to get sixpence for spotting the white windmill and another for spotting the tower when aproching from Bury in the 1960s. Read the manual , my mate Johnny Fisher had a non starting Diesel heater today and I suggeted the same as I told you before that the firing up curent is so high it pulls too much so run the engine for a few mins while it gets going. Hope you get on OK with it now. Glad to see your confidence growing and little humourous quips .

@CamperVanya

6 ай бұрын

We used to have a competition to see who spotted the tower first too, always exciting. All good with things now thanks and it’s a valuable tip I won’t forget thanks 😊👍🏻

My god, you're efficient and organised! My van equipment comprised 1. Things for the dog, 2. My toothbrush and some pants.

@CamperVanya

Жыл бұрын

Haha, to be fair we had a lot of things from our camping and motorhoming days. Always be prepared, except of course the time my heater failed but we don't talk about that 😆

Liked the Little cone thingy you put on the pitch to show it’s taken , can’t be without gorilla tape / glue , some useful items thanks for sharing great video 👍😀

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Hiya. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻 x

It's amazing what you can fit in a small van. Additions we carry. Fire blanket, Fire extinguisher, tow rope, starter leads, puncture kit, tyre inflators, set of bulbs, torches and Walky talkies when in convoy. Funnel, power bank, ear plugs, cuddly toy is George's. 🤠👍👫

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, yes I did another video and carry all the fire stuff & a carbon monoxide alarm, torches, etc. Need to do a Part 3 because I’ve added several things since. It’s never ending 😆. I also have a cuddly Nessie bought in Scotland 👍🏻😂

Hello, so excited to have found you! I have just bought a van and need all the help I can to go it alone. I'm about to watch everything you've produced... thank you Mel🥰

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mel thanks for your message. Thanks also for watching (pls be sure to subscribe too it’s free lol!). I hope the videos help and little. Anything else I can help you with pls just let me know, drop me an email (address in ‘about’ section). Good luck you won’t regret it! Sue x

Thank you for your video, I got some great tips to use in my van, happy travels x

@CamperVanya

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jan, you’re welcome. I’m so glad it was of use. Happy travels to you too 😊🚐 x

@jandaniels2789

Жыл бұрын

@CamperVanya - Solo Van Life UK thank you, your such an inspiration, I've decided to take myself and van up to Scotland ..

Another fantastic video, Sue! Enjoyed seeing all your little necessary gadgets and gizmos! We use containers instead of shelves & packing cubes as well, works out great for us too! Will be looking through your links too as we spotted several nifty items we don't have that will come in handy! Loved the scenic drive to and from as well. Thanks for sharing - have a wonderful day! -Jody

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jody. There's always another gadget we "need" isn't there. 😉 x

Wine bottle holder, knew I had forgotten something! 👍

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Tut tut Ann, that should be top of the list! Hope you’re well x

@annrimmington8690

2 жыл бұрын

@@CamperVanya yes just back from Norfolk, hard for my first trip but hope it will get easier

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

@@annrimmington8690 I thought it would be. In my experience so far it does get easier, but slowly by just keeping at it. The experience changes and you start enjoying it again differently. Where are you off to next? Take care 😊

@annrimmington8690

2 жыл бұрын

@@CamperVanya Hi Sue, planning On the Highlands in October but don’t think the van will be quite done by then. My best friend up there so looking forward to catching up. So much personal stuff going on still, can’t wait to be able to escape at the weekends me and the van! I’m really hoping that it will be my “comfort “ space. Your positivity is inspiring x

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

@@annrimmington8690 I hope it will be for you too. It is for me. I look forward to following your experiences too because we’re on this difficult road together and are getting back out there which in itself has been an effort but we’ve done it! Take good care ❤️

Reminds us of our Bongo days 😃 Thanks for sharing Sue 😊 Stay Safe 😜👍

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Haha you’re welcome. All the best 👍🏻

Van tastic Very informative Organise don't clutterise. Brilliant. Thanks for the brilliant video 🙂

@CamperVanya

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Adrian. Glad it was useful. I still need to de-clutterise the clutter drawer 😆

Useful extras! Never to be without. 👍

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

I love the colour of your seats 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, my favourite colour 👍😊

You have so many things that we have. Lol. 😂 I like those netty things that you stick on the wall for storage. We haven't got any of those yet. Also got to get one of those bug things too! You're making me spend money. 😀👍

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

I've put links in the description. They need screwing in and the thought of drilling my new walls makes me very nervous! oh, and I bet you don't need me to make you spend money 😂🤣

@ManyFunAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

@@CamperVanya Funny actually, cause when I was younger I'd spend money like there's no tomorrow on junk. But now I'm getting older I'm getting more meaner.... I mean.... More careful. Lol

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

@@ManyFunAdventures I know what you mean, I'm the same generally ... except with anything camper van related!

That is not a camper that is a Tardis. You are the new Dr Who. Mind you we are gradually filling the space we have LOL

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Just wait until I do big trips, I'm sure I'll fill it! Still other 'essentials' I need 😉

My van layout is similar to yours so I hang the kitchen roll from the back of the driver seat with a narrow belt. Will defo be buying a wine bottle holder cheers for that. Enjoy your trip

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Irene thanks for watching and commenting. That's a good solution you use. I was looking at a magnetic holder but to be honest at the moment I just stick it in the shelving above the kitchen unit and it works fine. Getting things together this morning for a cheeky weekend with friends. Happy to travels to you too 😎

Again Jane was right in there watching this - it’s like going shopping lol …. Needless to say you added to our shopping list. We ended up with external and internal screens - as a screen we prefer externals as no condensation that you get with internal. But security wise we would use internal ones when wild camping - really useful video

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, I'm glad you found it useful ... if expensive 😂. Ditto exactly what you said about the screens. I prefer the outer for the same reason but will need internal ones for wild camping which is something we never did before. Thanks for watching and commenting. ATB, Sue.

Another brilliant video, thank you, my Amazon basket has filled up, again!!!

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Bet you can’t wait for part 3 🤣 x

We have those bags they’re so useful and practical

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

They're great and only amazon basics so bargain 🙂👍

Great minds think alike! We have the same as most of yours! Take care! Ju Xxx

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ju, all useful stuff! ATB, xx

Hi there. great video - so many good ideas. The Amazon deliveries will be starting very soon!! Stay safe

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Hi and thank you. So many "necessities" out there 😉. ATB, Sue.

I saw a windmill when you were driving! I so want to see a windmill lol. Gotta have a camping chair and lovely you use your husbands. Ooh, a mozzie killer. Think we need one of them lol. I've got bite after bite.😩

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Hiya 🖐 Hope you're both good. I've been away this weekend so still have to catch up with where you're at at the moment. It's really pretty along Lytham front where the windmill is. As for the mozzi killer, so far mixed results so I need to trial a bit more. ATB, Sue x

@roaminginraymond

2 жыл бұрын

@@CamperVanya we're good thanks and been enjoying the weekend. Apart from the midgy mozzie bity things lol. That is somewhere we've never been so will have to investigate sometime. Hope your weekend was good.xx

Some good ideas there Sue. Already ordered the Sunvisor thingy. ❤️. Thank you. G🧙‍♂️

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

It holds loads of useful bits. A good purchase! ATB to you both 😎

Loving the hints and tips….Derren’s eyes lit up about the sun visor accessory bag…we need to know more (well actually I don’t…Derren does) 😍👍

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

There are links to all the items in the video description. The sun visor thing is really useful. There’s always something else we want, I mean need! 😉

@TheBabblingBrookes

2 жыл бұрын

@@CamperVanya 😂

That's a lot of stuff, we have been campervanning in Europe since 2016 and have none of that stuff apart from wet wipes. That said, just ordered a USB rechargable fan as we are planning a trip to Greece. Nice to see how the other half live, happy travels.

@CamperVanya

Жыл бұрын

A lot I just carried over from our moho days. I was over cautious as it was the first time I’d been doing this solo so had to cover every base haha. I keep thinking I need to do a video of the most useful stuff and stuff I don’t actually use myself although everyone’s different. It’s been an eye opener. Enjoy Greece! 😎

@allanb52

Жыл бұрын

@@CamperVanya brave gal. I am a very practical guy, an engineer and wouldn't fancy going alone. Been looking for some ideas to make things more comfortable for Greece. Sleeping has become the issue in recent years.

@CamperVanya

Жыл бұрын

@@allanb52 Well I’m just a part timer and am getting to really love off grid park ups. Hope you find a sleeping solution! 👍🏻

Another familiar destination 👍 your van is like a tardis 😆 short of nothing… another enjoyable video…

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks. Swiss army knife on wheels as someone commented 😀👍

Awesome sue .. you have everything down to a T .. buzzing .. Cheers for sticker .. it’s on the sticker door of fame .. ours is sent out , hope you get it soon .. cheers Chris & Sam xx

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris & Sam. I'm honoured to now be on your door of fame! I received your sticker the other day and mentioned it in my last video, so thank you and you're now on my fridge (the fridge of fame??). Cheers and all the best to you both, Sue x

@chrisandsamlivingthedream

2 жыл бұрын

@@CamperVanya Awesome sue , we are buzzing our sticker is on the fridge of fame .. much Appreciated..it’s are pleasure to have your sticker on our door of fame .. many thanks sue .. cheers Chris & Sam xx

@chrisandsamlivingthedream

2 жыл бұрын

@@CamperVanya Awesome sue .. watched & commented on your vid .. cheers Chris & Sam xx

You have so much space 😁👍. Thanks for the plug, my cables ties are bigger than yours 😏. Mind you at least you would have had them with you unlike me. We like those cup holders. I recommend finding a spot up front for your reflective jacket as then you can put it on before you get out of the van if needed. Sod’s law dictates you will be in an awkward spot if ever you need to use it. That front screen is the best for a campsite but not for a wild camp as you have to get out to remove it. Enjoy your weekend away with your friends. May the weather be good 😁👍

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

I have space at the moment still but haven't done any big trips yet. I can't wait until I can get out properly, then I'm sure I'll fill it! It is an excellent screen cover so I'll just pick up some internal ones for when I wild camp. You're right about the jacket, we used to keep it up front in the cab in the moho, so I'll put it in my door pocket. Thanks for the reminder 👍. ATB to you both x

Nice Sue Enjoy your break away x Im on Ebay and Amazon now looking for 4/5 items Thanks for that ?? LOL ATB x Stephen .... 👍😘🚐🚐🚐🚐

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Oops, haha. What you getting?? Happy shopping! 👍😂

@countryvanlifeuk

2 жыл бұрын

@@CamperVanya Wine Bottle Holder Or Tea LOL Door hang Rack / Stick on hooks / Foldable Sink for starts xxxx

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

@@countryvanlifeuk That's a good start 🤣 x

Thank you so much, we gave just got a camper and thus has given me some great ideas!

@CamperVanya

Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlotte. Thanks for watching and leaving your comment. It’s great to hear that you found it useful. Hope you have some fantastic times in your new camper! All the best, Sue 😊

Got two chairs exactly the same sue,me and Sam love um👍

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

We loved these moon chairs, really comfortable 👍

Very interesting and handy information thank you 🇬🇧🌞👍🐕

@CamperVanya

Жыл бұрын

Hi Janine. You’re welcome. Glad it’s been helpful 😊👍🏻

Another great video and tips 👍

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

Bloody outstanding

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

😂

Thanks for letting us have a nosey around, Sue 😁 I'd be interested to hear how you get on with the mozzie lamp. We tried a mains powered one over in Spain and it never killed a thing! Must have been the humane model! 😁 All the best👍

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Des, thanks for watching & commenting. I used the mozzie lamp last night. Mixed results. There are some bugs dead in there but it didn’t zap all of them. My door was wide open most of the evening though as we sat outside. I’ll use again tonight 👍🏻

@DesGreene

2 жыл бұрын

@@CamperVanya Thanks for the update, Sue!👍 Did it seem to get the tiny little midges? Those blighters are worse than mosquitos!

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

@@DesGreene I think I need further trials to say for sure so will use it some more and feed back to you 👍

Another great video Sue. If you are ever stuck for a great wild camp spot, then pop over the bay to the coast road near Ulverston, I can give you the exact location if you ever venture over this way. keep the vids coming :0)

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Hi George, thank you I'll bear that in mind. We visited Ulverston once to see Stan Laurel's home and the museum (huge Laurel & Hardy fan) and I'd love to visit the Priory some day. Thanks very much 👍

Hi Sue, just subscribed to your channel, have a look on Gallant camper solutions for their 3 piece cab blind set, will save you loads of space versus your external window cover, they attach with magnets and 5 years of owning them myself i can say they are excellent quality. Look forward to watching more from you in the future. Best Wishes.

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Hiya. Thanks for watching videos and commenting. I'll definitely check gallant camper solutions out, thanks for the recommendation. ATB, Sue 👍

Good tips here Sue thanks , we fancy one of those mozzie lamps , saves the work out with the Swatter. Wish people didn’t fly drones like that , there are enough Drone objectors in the world, often petty , as it is and sadly these don’t help. Great vid as always thanks for sharing.

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Helen & Martin. I’ll probably be using the mozzi light tonight. That drone was whizzing around with no direction or purpose, very random like a kid playing with a toy. Wonder whether he even had an operator/flyer license 🤔

Lovely video, you have some great tips and thank you for sharing 😁 Your van is like a Swiss Army knife on wheels 👍

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, I like that term! Thanks for watching and commenting. ATB, Sue.

Interesting stuff, and a lovely location. Suzanne's cousin has just purchased a flat on the seafront in Lytham St Annes, and moving from Garstang.

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Ooh very nice! I used to work around Lytham and St Annes, and every time I drove up the front I used to feel lucky to work in such a beautiful area.

Some really useful suggestions. Thanks.

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

There’s always something else we “need” 😆

Fab!

@CamperVanya

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Hope I haven’t made you spend too much?! 😂

Some great essentials here 😍 nice video 😆

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. ATB to you 👍

I love that people have boxes for left over food, but who has left over food😂😂😂

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

That did cross my mind when editing and nearly went on a caption 😂👍

The bug zapper is ace!! Let us know what you think of the kettle as we want a smaller electric kettle 👍🏼

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

I first saw the zapper in one of your videos - the one where you stored it in the pop top 🤣. The kettle seems ok but you have to boil it a lot of times before you get rid of the newness taste 👍

@Professionalmoochers

2 жыл бұрын

@@CamperVanya poptop is the best place to store it 😂😂

Really enjoyed the vlog, do you have links for the visor organiser, and also the magnetic hooks. Keep the vlogs coming sue 👍 x

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Hiya, I'm glad you found it useful. Yes, there all links to all the items mentioned in the video description. Any probs let me know. Cheers 👍

Sue, have you considered converting to LPG for cooking in the van? Have a look at GetawayGeese video. They have just done it in Harry. An expense at first but you will save so much money in the long run. LpG is a lot cheaper. It coat us £12 to fill up our 11kg bottle and we have topped it up twice in the two years we have used it, the first time cost us £3 and the second time we decided it needed topping it cost us all of 75p Maybe worth thinking about at some point t

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Hiya, it isn't something I've even thought about yet but seems to make good sense with the costing so I probably should consider it at some point. Thanks for pointing this out to me 👍. Take care x

Just for info we found mosquito nets no good for midges. They got through as netting too big. Cheers from George

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Urgh that’s a shame. Same nets?

great vid sue going through older vids off my fav vanlifers channels i have a box off bits tape wire and you can never have enough bungees all the best donny ps i need a sticker for mynew van if you have one please let me know how much with postage ect x

@CamperVanya

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Donny no probs I can send a sticker out, no cost, just message me where to send it 👍🏻 x

@donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854

Жыл бұрын

@@CamperVanya oo thanks 😊

More of a Tardis then camper van 🚐!

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, I know I find it incredible the design of these things and the amount we can cleverly store in there. Thanks for watching Ian 😊👍

Hi, loving your video's,where did you get your Dim Light from?the one you used on Arran.?thank you.

@CamperVanya

Жыл бұрын

Hiya, thank you! I've been trying to locate where I bought it and I usually have a record but cant for the life of me find anything and I've also looked online to try to find it but it doesn't seem to be out there. If by any chance I do locate it I will remember you asking and will let you know. Sorry!

Hi Sue. I got some great ideas there thanx. Q? Does the outside thermal cover help with condensation or do you still get loads in colder weather. Hugs 🦆💕

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Pam. I’m really glad you found it useful. I haven’t actually used the exterior cover this winter yet. I’ve been using internal covers but will be using it at some point again and will let you know 👍🏻😊 x

I've been vanning for a while now and you have really got your van organised puts mine to shame 🙈 Where did you get the visor organiser and cup holders ?

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Somebody called my van ‘The Swiss Army Knife of Vans’ haha. I’ve put links to every item mentioned in the video description. Cup holder - amzn.to/35GYA9s Visor Organiser - amzn.to/3JaaHcT

I had to laugh at the litter picker -- that's great! I love it :-) This may be an impertinent question, Sue, but I've been known for my impertinence. Have you ever made a video about making money with your videos? I'm curious if it's a good way to earn income on the road.

@CamperVanya

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Laurie, no I haven’t because I’m not in a position where I’m making any money from the vids. My channel is still a small one but I know other, larger channels have made videos about it. The only money I make currently is a very small amount of commission if anybody orders an Amazon item through one of my links. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻😊