First Time Camping In The Van / Snow Outside, Cozy Inside

Join me on the first trip in the new camper van I built over the summer.
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  • @howieb2001
    @howieb2001 Жыл бұрын

    A real buzz to see Lost in Europe talking to the camera from inside a van. A reminder of the old days. Looking forward to more of these.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to living them 😉👍

  • @thebikepackingadventurer
    @thebikepackingadventurer Жыл бұрын

    That van looks mint and good to see it out in the field. Camper vans don't need to be over complicated, the surroundings make the whole experience so much better. Great job and look forward to seeing more exploration over the winter

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice one 👍 was good to finally get out in it!

  • @martynh4407
    @martynh4407 Жыл бұрын

    Simple things in life make you smile the most…brilliant video

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    100% agree 👍 thanks

  • @patriciamichelleisaac2562
    @patriciamichelleisaac2562 Жыл бұрын

    I love watching your videos. Amazing views. I’ve been stuck indoors for 19 years so it brings life back to my heart x

  • @fortague

    @fortague

    Жыл бұрын

    Omg Patricia, can't believe you have the same surname as me ! Mine is Mark Isaacs, !! Originally from London, then Nottingham now living in the Pays De La Loire in France, unbelievable ! Big hello 👋

  • @patriciamichelleisaac2562

    @patriciamichelleisaac2562

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fortague there’s so many of us. Good surname to have- good people with good hearts x

  • @fortague

    @fortague

    Жыл бұрын

    I 100% agree ! So good to meet a fellow Isaacs, I will tell my Mum and sister at the weekend, I hope you get to live your dreams and travel, it's a big world out there ! But I adore France, it will take me a lifetime to see all of this country I'm living in ! Keep well, be happy !

  • @Swordie100
    @Swordie100 Жыл бұрын

    Every time you stop talking and just let us watch in awe, the music is perfect. Thanks for taking us along and keeping my dream alive while I work towards it.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    You will get where you want to be 💪 glad you enjoyed it

  • @floresavu7522
    @floresavu7522 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. 🙏🏻 It was lovely.. The beautiful landscape and the silence, just perfect 🌲; and your van, simple and practical. Have a great week. ☺️

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it 😊 it's magic around here 🙏

  • @TravelswithaPodengo
    @TravelswithaPodengo Жыл бұрын

    As soon as the view through the windscreen was accompanied with the melancholy piano I was transported back to "the good ole days". I haven't been out in our motor home for a while and this has made me long for a trip. Great stuff Ash.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Good old days indeed 😄 although I think the new adventures are going to be just as fun 👌 cheers

  • @susanlambert8164
    @susanlambert8164 Жыл бұрын

    Everybody forgets about the bin Ash😅 nice to see you out and about. Van performed really well and look at where you stayed. Heaven

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    It's so much harder trying to remember things when you don't live in it! Definitely a successful first run 😊 it's amazing here isn't it

  • @mmwaashumslowww7167
    @mmwaashumslowww7167 Жыл бұрын

    That was a good maiden outing, very basic and minimal but enjoyable. The aerial shots and selection of music, had a big screen cinematic quality to it. The music was a perfect choice. This is just one of the reasons that your channel stands out from many others. Looking forward to the next one 😀

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm all about the basic haha, why complicate things! Thank you though, glad you enjoyed it 😊

  • @markburton8303
    @markburton8303 Жыл бұрын

    Yes fella! Really enjoyed that, and great to see you back out!

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Mark 👍

  • @Awatchandy
    @Awatchandy Жыл бұрын

    looks like you are Living the dream! Cheers for sharing with all.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Pretty much man 🙏 My dream anyway 😊

  • @asaandthemarchharepart2903
    @asaandthemarchharepart2903 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on your first trip out in the beast. Definitely need one of those nest away camping kits where all of the pots fit inside each other. Save more space. Keep loving the life Ash. Take care both

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers man 👍 yea that's what I'm thinking, one of those compact sets would be ideal.

  • @paulcarey9248

    @paulcarey9248

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LostInEurope Something like a Trangia 27 would be ideal which can be used with gas or alcohol.

  • @rosal6663
    @rosal6663 Жыл бұрын

    Very relaxing channel makes you forget your own problems. Good job! 😊👍

  • @gadgetfellow
    @gadgetfellow Жыл бұрын

    a hot lap is over rated, love your van, glad u mobile again👌👌👌

  • @boosted242
    @boosted242 Жыл бұрын

    Great to see you again! Keep it going! ;)

  • @hetvriendelijkespook
    @hetvriendelijkespook Жыл бұрын

    i remember watching your vids from my house, searching for a van to live in. then when i was building it. then a year passed by. and now im watching it in my van that i have lived in since then. this video reminded me of my dreams i had back then. next month i will leave for my first holliday in years!

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    That's mental 😄 now you're the one in the van and I'm here trying to build one! Enjoy your holiday 🙏

  • @richtea7868
    @richtea7868 Жыл бұрын

    I find it hilarious that you are in the middle of nowhere and you have a 4G mast yet I live in a fairly large UK town and have no signal over large parts of it!

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    It is kind of mad to be honest. The 4g signal all over sweden is on point! Our house Internet which uses 4g is faster than my mums house back in UK on a cable 🤣

  • @JR90.
    @JR90. Жыл бұрын

    Great video Ash, I'd say all that hard work has paid off! That intro of the vans was cool! 👍

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers man 👍 onwards and upwards

  • @rodneybooth4069
    @rodneybooth4069 Жыл бұрын

    So glad to see you out an about again. WTG!

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Rodney 👍

  • @lovecats64
    @lovecats64 Жыл бұрын

    Blimey I’ve missed this content! It’s great and yes I did see the eagle! Looking forward to more adventures!

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Missed living it man!

  • @chopperharris2888
    @chopperharris2888 Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos so happy your back on the tube yo 👌❤️

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks matey. Looking forward to making more 👍

  • @beeman2075
    @beeman2075 Жыл бұрын

    Just discovered your channel mate, really enjoyed watching this clip. Kudos to you on the journey you're taking. I agree with you on cooking.. hearty and simple food is where my heart lies as well.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏 and welcome! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

  • @joesweeney5197
    @joesweeney5197 Жыл бұрын

    Sherpa blankets jackets etc can’t beat it🔥

  • @CuzzyWuzzy
    @CuzzyWuzzy Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant 👍🏻. For a first trip that is not a big list at all. Good job, great to see you so happy back in a van 😁

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Sam 👍 not tested it in mega cold yet but yea, I'm happy with how that went 😊

  • @andrewgroocock3069
    @andrewgroocock3069 Жыл бұрын

    Nice build exciting time cosy and warm you've worked hard on your van mate👍👍.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Andrew 👍

  • @woodshop7487
    @woodshop7487 Жыл бұрын

    Holy cow Ash... absolutely loved this. The mini beast is a.... beast lol. Fantastic to see ya back out again. #classicash!! How has it been 2 years... wow.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha I know right! Time goes too bloody fast... cheers dude 👍

  • @MarcelEling
    @MarcelEling Жыл бұрын

    It is looking great to live in this van.

  • @we_wonder_the_world
    @we_wonder_the_world Жыл бұрын

    I’m excited for you mate. I hope you have loads of fun in the new beast. Maybe it is an idea to attach the piece of insulation to the back door that you open second (think it’s the driver side one) so it overlaps the gap and can’t fall out of it or something.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers! I'm surenwe will be going all kinds of places vans shouldn't be 😅👌 yea I'm thinking something along those lines probably

  • @davidcook7780
    @davidcook7780 Жыл бұрын

    Hey bud great to see you out and about nice vid too all the best to Marie and a woof for Bob x

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks David 👍

  • @rickygreen3967
    @rickygreen3967 Жыл бұрын

    Always enjoy your videos ash and this one was no different nice to see you out and about. Marie's videos are improving each upload. Nice little mention of martin respect for that Its nice to see him on the up. Enjoyed very much. Take care

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ricky 👍 Marie is doing a bloody brilliant job! Putting me to shame 🤣

  • @rickygreen3967

    @rickygreen3967

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LostInEurope not quite yet but definitely learning a thing or two off you I'm sure 😊

  • @Straitjacket808
    @Straitjacket808 Жыл бұрын

    Great little van. Looks great. Agree with you about the need for a window in the sliding door.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers 👍 yea definitely high on the priority list!

  • @tamascsaszar9687
    @tamascsaszar9687 Жыл бұрын

    Szia! Nagyon jó lett a videó sók sikert kívánunk üdvözlettel Magyarország 🇭🇺

  • @annewinning9723
    @annewinning9723 Жыл бұрын

    It has been a while since I have seen you so happy…..fabulous episode.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊 it's been a tough couple years haha. All starting to come together now though!

  • @garyedwards1184
    @garyedwards1184 Жыл бұрын

    Great video missed these can't wait to see you both get back out there. Stay safe . Peaky

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers fella 👍 me too!

  • @experadventures
    @experadventures Жыл бұрын

    love it....keep it up

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Jon👍

  • @DA11NOON
    @DA11NOON Жыл бұрын

    Great vlog 👍 Looking forward to the next vlog

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers 👍 glad you liked it

  • @peterjackson7426
    @peterjackson7426 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for video van looking great 😊👍

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Peter 👍

  • @bootyluvas
    @bootyluvas Жыл бұрын

    Really love the three in one spoon always use this when forgetting the spoon 👍👍👍👍

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha yea they are pretty handy

  • @cyndeeh
    @cyndeeh Жыл бұрын

    Missed you ! So glad your back!

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Feels good to be out again 😊

  • @cyndeeh

    @cyndeeh

    Жыл бұрын

    @LostInEurope I bet ! Question. The bed doesn't look very big. What abt your gf? She's not planning on vannin with you?

  • @nickthomas181
    @nickthomas181 Жыл бұрын

    Great first outing I'd consider it a great success!

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea man 👌 minimal "to do" list haha

  • @clivenock2572
    @clivenock2572 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, Just to let you know that your old friend Leon is now living with us in a remote cottage in Lincolnshire. He is happy and well but still a challenge. We can see how much it upset you to let him go but we think you did the right thing. As we are retired, we can spend a lot of time with him. Cheers

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    That's great news 🙏 it was definitely a tough situation but I tried my best with the resources I had and he's still alive so I take comfort in that. They would have destroyed him if I didn't take him from the pound in Lyon. I hope he has many happy years with you 😊

  • @clivenock2572

    @clivenock2572

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LostInEurope We hope so too. I think the rescue organisation realised the size of the problem with him and I firmly believe has now escaped the final visit to the vet again as he had been rehomed twice before we got him (nearly two years ago) and returned both times. He is still bonkers and, at the moment, untrainable as he is so food/prey driven. However, he is so loving it makes up for not being able to go on holiday any more. He is still a work in progress, and we hope he will become calmer as he gets older.

  • @fortague
    @fortague Жыл бұрын

    Ash, at last back on the road !! Lost in Europe is back 👍👍 bon soirée Ash from the Pays De La Loire, cracking vidéo mate, Hope Marie is keeping the log burner going ! Mine is on as I write this 🔥🔥, Lots of love from Mark, Alison and Olive our Breton Spaniel x

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    It's about damn time 😄 ahh that's the main thing I'll miss from the other van, can't beat a wood burner 👌

  • @fortague

    @fortague

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LostInEurope just looking at the weather forecast for here near Pouancé, It's showing below zero for next week at nighttime, it's an early start to winter ! Good job we have wood in stock ! 🔥

  • @arjanvogel6444
    @arjanvogel6444 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love you.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it 😊

  • @manchestervanlife
    @manchestervanlife Жыл бұрын

    Nice one ash looking forward to videos dude, take it easy man 🤙

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers matey 👍

  • @Daydreameruk
    @Daydreameruk Жыл бұрын

    The satisfaction on your face is priceless. 😚👌🏼

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    It didn't half feel good to be back out 😊👌

  • @stuartmays
    @stuartmays Жыл бұрын

    Hi mate, I bought a cracking little fold-away bin that sort of clips onto my headrest post and it got a large opening and is washable for around a tenner on amazon.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    I think I will just make one to be fair. Only needs to be small, maybe dog bag size 👌

  • @clovermark39
    @clovermark39 Жыл бұрын

    Nice to see more of your local area. I came in at the start of your homesteading so not seen much of the vanlife stuff.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Hopefully be getting out and about a lot more now 😊👍

  • @simonking559
    @simonking559 Жыл бұрын

    Nice to see you back Ash...tidy little camper😀wheres the beast ? Si👍

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers dude👍 still got it, it's just currently resting under a tarp whilst I decide what to do with it 😅

  • @simonking559

    @simonking559

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LostInEurope that vans youre trade mark...keep hold of the beast Ash 👍

  • @marcusoutdoors4999
    @marcusoutdoors4999 Жыл бұрын

    I was thinking about you today. My wife is in getting her final cancer treatment. Today the consultant told us the Chemo and radiotherapy had worked and the tumour was gone. I was reminded of when you shared your all clear. Glad all is going well for you

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    That is fantastic news Marcus! 🙏 amazing

  • @ScoobieDee
    @ScoobieDee Жыл бұрын

    Love your vids, most relaxing slow TV on You tube... I never leave the diesel heater on all night as its dries the air too much for me ! my 14 tog down Duvet is comfortable down to 5c with heat reflection under the memory foam , its actually a bit hot over 10/12 c , or can do a hot water bottle if less than that 5 c then it bloody boiling and I am a low heart rate, low wick cool temp sleeper.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    You wouldn't like our cabin mutch then with the burner going, it's like the desert 🤣 the air is very dry here in winter anyway to be fair. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

  • @isaacplaysbass8568
    @isaacplaysbass8568 Жыл бұрын

    Nice test run Ash! Thank you for sharing. I tend to wear a t-shirt at the very least when cold weathering in my van. RE: Infrared; most digital cameras (webcam type sensors) ARE infrared - you just need to remove the infrared filter from the lens/sensor assembly. Detailed instructions are just a google away.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers! Yea I think I will pack some thermals next time for sleeping. Although if I leave the heat on will be like the Sahara in there so maybe not 😅 As for cameras, I forgot these have built in led white lights for "night vision" which are just pure crap. Will pick up a couple of the IR led ones as they are so much better. Should only cost about 20 quid for the pair 👍

  • @stewmoyse7310
    @stewmoyse7310 Жыл бұрын

    been wating for this 1 bud

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too 😁

  • @rosswhittleton6277
    @rosswhittleton6277 Жыл бұрын

    Great that. Don't forget to bring the Chocolate Digestives to have with the coffee next time.👍

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! On the list haha

  • @DanKeeley
    @DanKeeley Жыл бұрын

    Great conversion but you gotta get one of those silent heater pumps!!

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers👍 haha yea I plan to at some point. There's a guy in the UK that makes his own for about £100.

  • @19ct040
    @19ct040 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting video. Honest test without too much b-roll and cooking close-ups. Nice little setup here. Could use some decorative lights just to make it more comfy. Noticed the little baofeng on the dashboard! Keep it up :)

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it 😊 those radios are brilliant 👌 we use them to communicate in convoy mostly

  • @simonmcowan6874
    @simonmcowan6874 Жыл бұрын

    Maybe that heatproof mat for the slide out work surface could be like a shallow tray, to catch any minor spills.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Good shout 👍

  • @robertconnors9075
    @robertconnors9075 Жыл бұрын

    A party size bag of Lays potato chips, Makita cordless coffee maker, and a Yeti cup. Yup! That's all I need. Waiting to receive my Shift Pod someday soon. Of course if a Polar bear came out of the woods, and tried to hump it. Your van would probably be the better camping choice.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds ideal 😁🤘

  • @jeffh8872
    @jeffh8872 Жыл бұрын

    spent 2 1/2 years living in the back of a citroen dispatch in aberdeen night heater life saver got too hot at times was working on the bypass the year of the beast from the east love from scotland

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    They are great little vans. I think the heater will balance out once its -30 haha

  • @jfv65
    @jfv65 Жыл бұрын

    Maybe you can do a midsummer run to Nordkapp, Norway next summer? This van would be great for that.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a plan 👌

  • @larajackson7506
    @larajackson7506 Жыл бұрын

    I find you very funny and that is a great cozy build you did, however I would use powdered creamer cuz it won't freeze or go to waste and not to liking of straight up coffee, lol! So good to see you are doing well! Continued prayers and love for you ❤! Keep up being, YOU! 😊 I get the moving fast part totally, I'm the same, at work I move so fast that I end up dropping and catching all at the same time, lol

  • @petermcgurnaghan5175
    @petermcgurnaghan5175 Жыл бұрын

    Ash you are in the homeland of trangia how about a trip to the factory/museum to buy a set. I’d recommend the non stick pans and a gas burner. Handy for trips out on the motorbike too. Check out tshensen on here

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Oooer that could be fun! Will have a look see how far away it is from here 😊

  • @leonwilks4114
    @leonwilks4114 Жыл бұрын

    Fair play tidy job that boss💯and now you're all settled will the channel name change to "found in Europe" lol look forward to many more adventures..

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers 👍 haha I think I will always get myself lost one way or another 🙃

  • @79RockShox
    @79RockShox Жыл бұрын

    Need to get my sh!troen almost dispatched back on the road too, bar the stop solanoid being a pain it's been a reliable bus for £150, had it 4 years lol.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    They are pretty decent vans I think to be fair. My other one I did 20k over about 3 months around Europe and it never missed a beat.

  • @julesrego
    @julesrego Жыл бұрын

    Love the set up Ash. You really did a fantastic job with the van and thats exactly how a van should be set up, simple, functional and comfortable. Love it! I'm getting ready for an Australian summer, bloody hot and 45 odd degrees. Makes being in the van unbearable. Want to swap for a season? 😁

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Julio ✌️ hahah there's absolutely no chance I could stand that heat. Was in my first van (same as this one) in southern Spain during a heat wave +48c and I genuinely thought I was going to die. Give me -40c any day over that 🤣

  • @julesrego

    @julesrego

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LostInEurope 🤣🤣

  • @jackiesmithsmetaldetecting
    @jackiesmithsmetaldetecting Жыл бұрын

    Great to see you out in the van in the snow eek 😊i do love the snow though. It is crazy to think of a forest fire there and now snow, over here our reservouirs are still empty, seen more rain this week then the whole year temps down to 6C but no snow just rain but had no fires on the moors this year , sorry just a little rant when they keep saying global warming. Edit, you don't need a fridge you have an outdoor one 😊

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    This place has a pretty mental climate. +30 with fires in the summer and -40 in the winter. Takes some adjusting haha 😅

  • @WearAway
    @WearAway Жыл бұрын

    Well you don't have to go very far to be out in the wilds there 🤣 yes good insulation is definitely the key we love ya little home on wheels but ya kettles not big enough for when we bombard ya van for a cuppa 🤣🤣🤣 it always feels good when your all cosy & toasty curtains shut wherever u are forgot to ask did u get studded tires for little wheels xx

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Can just walk our the front door for 2 minutes if we're honest 🤣 hahah I seem to remember you had a pretty big kettle 👀 yea got the studs put onto the alloys. Not ideal but don't really care if they get beat up a bit.

  • @stevekirk6399
    @stevekirk6399 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed that. nice and chilled. you could have just raised the prices of small vans 10% in the UK :)

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha nice one 😄👍

  • @MakeDoAndMend1
    @MakeDoAndMend1 Жыл бұрын

    Great to see you out and about. Tip from old George. Shower Caps make ideal boots, shoes storage over shoes and keeps wet snow, mud inside cap. Then empty shower cap. Also very low cost is rechargeable water pump. They come with silicon tubing of around 10mm outside diameter. Easy to run from water bottle in cupboard etc. Ps video on my channel "Motorhome. Self Build. Campervan. Must Have Gadget."Cheers from old George

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers George 👍 I like the shower cap idea! Snowy carpets are definitely going to be a problem haha

  • @simonmcowan6874
    @simonmcowan6874 Жыл бұрын

    Ahh yes, I just remembered a trick from the past, put Vaseline around the rubber door seals, so they don't freeze together, otherwise they will tear off.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Never tried vaseline but I did use the "proper" silicone stuff with an applicator and the doors pretty much welded shut 😅 been using wd40 recently and that seems to work very well

  • @AJ-qn6gd

    @AJ-qn6gd

    Жыл бұрын

    You might find WD40 degrades the rubber with prolonged use.

  • @grahamwinn3712
    @grahamwinn3712 Жыл бұрын

    Nice to see you back where you started m8

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Been a big ass circle to get here 😅🤘

  • @grahamwinn3712

    @grahamwinn3712

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LostInEurope lol Yeh stay safe m8

  • @grahamwinn3712

    @grahamwinn3712

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LostInEurope guess the beast and marked vans are scrap

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    @@grahamwinn3712 Marie's will be going back on the road next spring and mine needs a full overhaul before using it again but definitely not scrap

  • @grahamwinn3712

    @grahamwinn3712

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope not but hope your welding got better lol last not looked sketch good its on a chassit

  • @blackspell9890
    @blackspell9890 Жыл бұрын

    As a fridge, just put a basket on the roof. Saves tons of energy too, right? Only works in winter tho haha

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    More like a deep freezer 😅

  • @expat0149
    @expat0149 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on the first trip in the new van :) For a cookset have you considered the Trangia sets ?

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Robert 👍 I haven't looked yet to be honest. The kettle is trangia though

  • @expat0149

    @expat0149

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LostInEurope I have the full set ,also the gas burner and the alcohol burner,the pots pans kettle all nest so don't take up too much room:)

  • @benwild5083
    @benwild5083 Жыл бұрын

    Slightly jealous of the engine pre heater, even at temperatures above 0 my T5 takes a million years to get warm.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    I know what you mean, my iveco was a piss take especially here in the freezing. I think the Chinese are making a diesel heater variant now that has a coolant heat exchange built in. Might be worth a look

  • @benwild5083

    @benwild5083

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LostInEurope I’ll have to take a look, I currently have a Lavaner pro 2kw for when I’m sleeping in it but I’d like to do trips in to colder climates and I know starting it could be a challenge and driving in the cold won’t be much fun.

  • @AJ-qn6gd

    @AJ-qn6gd

    Жыл бұрын

    Might be worth getting your T5 looked at mine starts fine if I leave turning the key until about 5 seconds after the glow plug light goes off, the glow plugs don’t go off when the light goes out they stay on after starting to help keep emissions down, also it should warm up fairly quick if the cooling system is operating correctly and have a decent heater, I was pleasantly surprised how good the heater is in mine. They are built to operate in Northern Europe and Russia etc !

  • @benwild5083

    @benwild5083

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AJ-qn6gd it has no trouble starting up. It would probably benefit from a new thermostat though.

  • @AJ-qn6gd

    @AJ-qn6gd

    Жыл бұрын

    @@benwild5083, That would be a good start they’re cheap enough 👍🏻🇬🇧

  • @trevorpat-lifeontherun
    @trevorpat-lifeontherun Жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @stum8374
    @stum8374 Жыл бұрын

    Ash the van needs cob marker lights at back side lights are crap when rear off van was snowie.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea it's true, I'll look into getting something brighter

  • @christinecrockford1654
    @christinecrockford1654 Жыл бұрын

    Wow loved ur vid, will me me feel so cosy in my bed later when I watch again. ❤️ from me xx

  • @vanmore5124
    @vanmore5124 Жыл бұрын

    Might want to install a 2kw heater for such a small van.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Already had the 5kw. In -30 I think it will be necessary

  • @vanmore5124

    @vanmore5124

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LostInEurope Yeah, the 2kw might struggle at that. I built a planar 2kw into a case for my 6.4m Ducato in case there's no LPG available. Manages well, but haven't been in extreme cold.

  • @lindajames7083
    @lindajames7083 Жыл бұрын

    Ash, can you tell us the process of getting your residency for Sweden, pretty please 🇬🇧🙏

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately all I can offer is for the brexit withdrawal agreement which no longer exist because you had to be here before a certain date. As far as doing it now I have no idea. Sorry

  • @desendean6488
    @desendean648811 ай бұрын

    Hello there I think your videos are ace ! . I have a question , I also live in a van and was wondering how do you have enough battery life to leave the diesel heater on all night ? . I have a solar set up with leisure battery and obviously isn't enough to run the diesel heater for very long . I also bought a ecoflow 740wht hours and that will only run the diesel heater for 6 hours max . So I was wondering how you keep your s running throughout the night in the winter time ? .

  • @CJamesPhoto
    @CJamesPhoto Жыл бұрын

    Hey mate where you located? I’m in Norway, think from a video I watched before you see in Sweden ? Like the content! In the process of making my car suitable for camping, but I can’t put much in that’s permanent as I have to have kids in the car too😅 so finding ways to work around it

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes we are in north Sweden 😊 haha its always a challenge when you need the vehicle for multiple uses. I've seen a few cool drop in bed systems where you just have to fold the seats flat and chuck it in. Might be worth a look

  • @CJamesPhoto

    @CJamesPhoto

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LostInEurope Ah cool! I see you get a good amount of snow there, I’m also in an area that has hood winters, located in a place called Hallingdal. And yeah that’s the route I went with, iv created a double bed and single bed option. So if I want the kids to join or not I just swap it out 😊

  • @JoyTheConvoy
    @JoyTheConvoy Жыл бұрын

    Instant crap-in-a-bag 😂 spat my actual coffee out

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    It's true though 😅

  • @SiXiS4
    @SiXiS4 Жыл бұрын

    my kind of human

  • @burtshere
    @burtshere Жыл бұрын

    Are you going to be able to find a ski hill to go visit to compare to Scotland?

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    We have one about 25mins away👍 plenty more to visit though

  • @andywarrington4738
    @andywarrington4738 Жыл бұрын

    sup ...missus kicked you out lol ...........thanks for the vid

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeaaaa 😂

  • @anitajohannadrost
    @anitajohannadrost Жыл бұрын

    👍😁top🍂🍁🐿🦔

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 😊

  • @FreeBirdUKVanLife
    @FreeBirdUKVanLife Жыл бұрын

    Look at you behind a wheel on an adventure, and its not a snow plough 😃

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Not yet, will be in a couple of weeks 😅

  • @FreeBirdUKVanLife

    @FreeBirdUKVanLife

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LostInEurope well it was a mini break/trial run. Lol looking forward to the real thing. Stay safe.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FreeBirdUKVanLife meant the snow plowing haha! But yea also true 😊

  • @FreeBirdUKVanLife

    @FreeBirdUKVanLife

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LostInEurope oh hahaha sorry 🙃

  • @petewarby7158
    @petewarby7158 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video mate, not come across your channel before, something nice to binge on hopefully :) Out if interest, where's your accent from?

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome! Haha well there's one hell of a back catalogue if you're bored 😅 originally from Leicester 👍

  • @blackbob3358
    @blackbob3358 Жыл бұрын

    Blokes with ponytails gives me the creeps. Not casting aspersions boss, but i just can't " get mi bonce round it ". (Pun intended.) Did a bit of travelling round northern Europe in the 70's. Is it STILL as expensive ? That was the only negative for me, as someone coming from't same shop as you. Be lucky !

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha I'll take creepy any day, keeps the twats away 😄👍 yea it's more expensive than the UK for sure but it's not ridiculous. Norway definitely more so.

  • @petewarby7158
    @petewarby7158 Жыл бұрын

    What's the pre-heater bud, the one you put on for 15 minutes... what's that doing?

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    It's a diesel powered heater that circulates the coolant around the engine before you start it so it takes the strain off the components when it's mega cold. Some diesels wont even start at all wityout them once it drops below like -20. A bonus to that is it also heats up the heater matrix as its on the same loop so you get instant warm air from the blowers when you start up 😊

  • @georgemclane2443
    @georgemclane2443 Жыл бұрын

    hi Ash how far north of torshalla are you my son lives in torshalla they had the first snow this winter last weekend. George

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Roughly 600km north 😊👍

  • @dreadedscotslass
    @dreadedscotslass Жыл бұрын

    Is your sleeping bag furry inside? Good first night 👍🏼

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    It is indeed 😁 it's the one I used to use when fishing overnight

  • @dreadedscotslass

    @dreadedscotslass

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LostInEurope ohhh can you DM me a link for one please ❤🤘👍🏼

  • @jackfinn2199
    @jackfinn2199 Жыл бұрын

    I’m just wondering, where is the passenger seat

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    As I'm the only one using the van I removed it for more space 😊

  • @kazlee9213
    @kazlee9213 Жыл бұрын

    Ash what you calling your little van?

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    No idea haha, "the beast" just kind of absorbed that name because we'll, it was 😅

  • @grahamsfarmportugal2022
    @grahamsfarmportugal2022 Жыл бұрын

    Really

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    I edit quickly 🙃

  • @peterclarke1962
    @peterclarke1962 Жыл бұрын

    Were are you when you made this video.

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    In Sweden

  • @ivecodavey
    @ivecodavey Жыл бұрын

    Some people say ally cookware kettles etc can cause Alzheimer's

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    That pan in quite old, definitely need an upgrade. Doesn't even have a handle 😅

  • @dozukime

    @dozukime

    Жыл бұрын

    Soft stirs & flippers should be ok. It's the metal stuff that's the problem ,you shouldn't eat alu bits caused by the metal flipper scraping the soft alu.

  • @deborahswart1718
    @deborahswart1718 Жыл бұрын

    Where are you, in Scotland or somewhere?

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    North Sweden 😄

  • @einarsteinsson
    @einarsteinsson Жыл бұрын

    What about your Iveco? Is he retired and going to a retirement home?

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    It's not retired, just taking a long ass nap until I decide what to do 😅

  • @95165068
    @95165068 Жыл бұрын

    What happened to the big van

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Still got it just needs a fair bit of work to be usable again. With current fuel prices, this makes more sense

  • @95165068

    @95165068

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LostInEurope I have an iveco daily 2005, had so much work done on it! Welding leaf springs. Love it though. Built it from nothing. Bought s touring caravan after I built it(long story) but cant bring myself to part with the iveco.😁

  • @vanmore5124
    @vanmore5124 Жыл бұрын

    What happened to the old van?

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    Still got it but its off the road for now

  • @vanmore5124

    @vanmore5124

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LostInEurope So you have two vans! Lifes not fair lol

  • @LostInEurope

    @LostInEurope

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vanmore5124 the big van needs a whole lot of work before it can be used again haha. This small van cost me less than some people spend on a phone 🙃