Oh and I should mention that my videos are out of order 🤣I was in Whitby before I met up with Dan and Andrew... before I figured out that Google Maps with satellite view really works for me best!

@philcoogan7369

5 жыл бұрын

I'd recommend using Street View as well for the "interesting" bits. Almost everywhere in the UK is covered by Street View.

@terryc9003

5 жыл бұрын

@@philcoogan7369 fantastic tip!

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Might reorder videos later on 🤣

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

So so true. I’m slowly learning 🤣

@peterrussell9473

5 жыл бұрын

I was just about to suggest using Google Maps - I use them because you can actually SEE what the roads are link.

Karen, you are doing fantastically well. A lone woman caravanning and sorting things out for yourself. I admire your perseverance and resilience. Hope the British people are proving to be friendly? 👏👏

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Everyone has been very friendly so far 😀

I had the same problem with my towing mirror. Luckily I was at home and could fabricate a replacement pad. I carry a couple of spare pads now. Leveling the van, I put a round bowl 3/4 full of water on the bench, it's the best 360° spirit level I've ever had. I always remove the jockey wheel, I thought I was being paranoid as you can't easily do that on all caravans, obviously not. Good luck with the rest of your trip.

@millomweb

5 жыл бұрын

Levelling - we put a ball on the table - see which way it rolled !

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

These are great tips!! And replacement pads are a good idea - they seem easy to loose.

@millomweb

5 жыл бұрын

@@TravellingK I think Dad just fitted oversize mirrors as standard on the Granada as further out ones weren't necessary - as wasn't the case with the van towing the caravan ! Again, no extension mirrors !

Good morning! 6.25am Tues in kiwiland. You need an awning to sit under. Looks so beautiful there. Buy a book of maps. You are doing so well xx I've seen jockey wheels ripped right off. Love the water bottle solution. Real kiwi ingenuity lol

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Jockey ripped off! Yikes. I’m glad I caught it then. Hehe, I just had to share my water bottle idea 🤣

Karen, thank you for another honest video about towing a van. You are helping me so much. We are just about to buy a little van and I’m noting all your tips and advice for future use. You are an inspiration. 👏

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Really great to hear - hope you learn from my mistakes 😜

Hello Karen , just want to say I love your little vids, I think for a young lady on her own you do brilliant job, You’re one game lady with balls of steel, keep it coming.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! A few challenges, but I get there.

Omgoodness! You are so brave to get through the narrow roads, and then post a fudging brilliant vlog of your journey! Really most appreciated! All love and best wishes Claire (ex pat) Berlin 👌👌👌👍😘

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Claire! Luckily remembered to push record 🤣

The important thing is you just kept going Girl. And what you saw while there has been fantastic... Girl you are a trooper, stay tuff Lady...Vic

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was well worth the drive to reach those two places 😀

I absolutely love watching your videos, your living the idilic life and one I can only dream of. Thank you as ever for sharing your experiences and journeys with us and please keep up the great content.

@TravellingK

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Charley, this is lovely to hear!

I bought a truck satnav from Amazon for around £40.... I thought what the heck I'll try it...so I just entered the height width and total length of my car and caravan and it has worked without fault.... there are quite a few to view.... worth a look.... good luck

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Ha really! Fantastic to know 😀

@oddities-whatnot

4 жыл бұрын

Thats a good idea, glad it worked for you

We've all been here K. It's so much fun learning. You're very inspiring Dear. You're making the same mistakes we all did. Don't ever be embarrassed about asking Caravanners for help and advice. You will never be refused. Good Luck.

Your stopping to check was a good move, I learned on a small trailer that jockey wheels can unwind or vibrate loose especially on poor road surfaces and potholes. Living in Wales we are used to having to negotiate narrow gaps in towns and villages I came through Llandovery on Sunday and we were held up for some time due to a few cars parked in town on a single yellow line. The other route I came down on I avoided because the town of Llanwrytd Wells had the annual bog snorkelling event, so you can plan a route as best you can but still face the unexpected. Full marks for your editing of the passing motorcyclist comment, I am always checking my mirror for them but still get a suprise when they blast past! I once was a keen motorcyclist myself so I try to give them room or opportunity to pass and yes towing/driving even being a pedestrian in the UK can be stressful, I think you have done really well Karen. Safe journey back.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian 😊 It’s taken me a while to get use to the roads here. They are so different to NZ. Geeee crazy that 2 cars parked held up the traffic!

You’ve done extremely well navigating our somewhat tricky roads. Prima should have hooked you up with a caravan sat nav which may have made things less stressful for you. You are visiting some lovely sites in some beautiful places. Great filming as always. Thank you for sharing.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

I guess I hadn’t realised how challenging I’d find towing here... live and learn 🤣

Karen...you are so inspiring.. love your channel... you keep it real with the ups and some of the hassles of life /travel... thank you so much for sharing your adventures.

@greghall14

5 жыл бұрын

D Stew , agree with your comments 100%.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you 😀 I do want to show what it’s really like. The good parts and the hassles

Excellent videos Love all of them. Lots of handy hints

Caravaning is very relaxing it’s just the drive to and from hahahahaha

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Haha seems that way sometimes!

@ritajimmie3361

3 жыл бұрын

Yes agreed

congratulations on doing so well on the uk roads, everyone finds the uk roads narrow and congested, your doing wonderful

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Has taken a little while to get use to them 🤣

Clever tip on filling up the tank. 😁 How cool is it about seeing a bit of history. ⛵🇳🇿🍯🐝🌼🌻

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

I really did enjoy the Captain Cook museum 😀

Karen as someone has already mentioned use the AA route planner it is very good and does not cost. My wife and I use it if we are stuck but I do tend to as I know my way round as I do 35000 miles a year traveling to classic and vintage car shows. My little sister often gets lost and phones me up as her job takes her all over the UK she says I am better at directing her where to go than her sat nav xx

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Sounds like you do a bit of driving then! I really like that your sister asks you for directions 🤣

We travelled uk by car and used the tomtom's app and downloaded the uk map. Might be a bit late but I found it useful. I enjoyed the fish and chips too. Love from Aus.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Good to know the TomTom app worked for you 😀

In Britain never complain that it's too hot we get enough dull cloudy rainy days so enjoy the sunshine and the heat it never lasts long anyway

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Hehe ok 😀

Great video very brave to post warts an all video . Loosing a mirror is no big issue just a bit annoying for your onward journey . Every trip you learn something new i have done for 30 years of caravaning and now motorhome . Wouldn't be so brave to film our outings but pleased you are happy to, keep up the lovely videos .

@TravellingK

4 жыл бұрын

Hopefully things go smoother after 30 years caravanning experience! I’m happy being open with my experience - overall love it.

Whitby Abbey looks amazing !

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, such a setting!

Come to Canada some time. The roads are wide but coming home yesterday two moose, both males with a full set of antlers, ran along side in the ditch before making a dash across the highway heedless of this pesky humans in their RV's. A little scary but really exciting too. The day before we saw three coyotes grinning at us . But, no campground pubs!

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Geeee that’s something different! Haha

@Rphasmid

5 жыл бұрын

@@TravellingK Not around here. We live in North Central Alberta. Occasionally a moose will even wander into the city despite the fact that there are more than a million people living here. Lot's of green belts make access easy. The scary thing with moose is that they are so big. The largest of the deer family they can easily top 1400 pounds or more. If you are unfortunate enough to hit one with a vehicle the real danger is that the legs. once taken out from under. allows the moose's body to crash through the windshield. Everyone is aware of wildlife on the roads and very cautious. I hope!

Wow I don’t know why but I can stop watching you such a beautiful person

@TravellingK

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re enjoying the videos 😀

Lovely place, watch out Dracula doesn't get you😅😅😅don't forget to have fish n chips while your there

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, so interesting about Dracula too!

@johnneal7832

5 жыл бұрын

@@TravellingK yes,i live not far from there and used to hear the stories when i was young,just near where Captain Cook was born

Loving your homemade bottle filler. Glad you are enjoying some good weather to see the North East coast at its best :-)

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

The bottle is working well 🤣 The perfect weather for exploring

Fish and chips looked lush. nice site at the end, lots of walks on your doorstep. happy caravaning.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

I’m a huge fan of walking options from a campground 🤣

Forget the negative comments below, Karen. You’re on your own towing a big van around in a strange country. As someone has said, your anxiety about the narrow roads is winding you up even more, but you’re doing a great job. Enjoy the rest of your trip. I’m looking forward to seeing your upcoming vlogs, x

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anthea! I really appreciate your comment. Yes, I did go through a patch of overly stressing, but luckily I’ve started feeling more confident towing here... hopefully no more surprises!

@anthearichardson1697

5 жыл бұрын

Travelling K Very pleased to hear you’re feeling better, x

Are those Milenco towing mirrors? You can get spare pads for them. I lost a pad and I was able to get some spares from a local caravan accessory shop. The music video for Simply Red's "Holding Back the Years" was shot in Whitby and the abbey can clearly be seen in a few of the shots.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, spares would be helpful! I shouldn’t have tried to use the mirror anyway...

Those towing mirrors, fitted correctly are "the best" and I have tried several. You can buy replacement clamps for them.👍

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

I think it would have stayed on if I’d had a replacement clamp 🤦‍♀️

Great seeing you in my neck of the woods. Look forward to seeing more of your tour of the UK

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Plenty more videos to come 😀

have stayed on broodings farm with my caravan. must say was impressed with it and once the lockdown is over will use it again. myself my partner and dog love Whitby. always go as often as possible.

@TravellingK

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, that campground had great views and a good base for exploring the area! Hope you can visit again soon.

@chrismaplethorpe6781

4 жыл бұрын

@@TravellingK hopefully will back up to whitby once the UK lockdown is over with. Broadings Farm site was very handy for a lot of the area. We got sited on the edge of the site looking toward the moors so had an amazing view.

"but I'm just enjoying walking around"...and I'm enjoying watching your videos

@TravellingK

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear! I do enjoy an explore.

i use copilot never had any issues. when you set up your unit measurement you and have to include length of your car and width in your settings if not then it may send you down a unsuitable road. hope this helps. you defo need a sat nav with caravan options.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Oh, that’s good to hear it’s working for you. Great tip about the full length.

When we bought our Bailey Pegasus we defo knew we needed to have movers but we also had levellers fitted and boy they were worth it

I really enjoy your travelling and visiting sites vids, keep them coming

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

That’s great to know! I do enjoy them 😀

Burton Constable is about 5 miles from my home ..nice to know your in my neck of the woods Karen.. I'm in Hull

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Oh great! It’s a lovely spot. Wish I’d had time to explore Hull too.

TK, I’ve lived in the UK all my life & I still struggle driving here sometimes. You are in a foreign Country Half way round the world-you are doing incredible👍🏻, TK for PM I say😊, it makes for great viewing👏🏻👏🏻

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert! Really reassuring to hear. It has taken me a while to feel comfortable towing here.

@MrStreetboy80

4 жыл бұрын

Well said 👍 some driver here can’t tow full stop. Good job we now have to do another test for over 750kg trailers some with the old licences are scary when towing.

I sometimes use google maps on an Android phone and that works very well. It's available on iPhones too.

@dontask8979

5 жыл бұрын

I used Google maps last month on a sport trip and it was almost spooky. In a road construction area, they were doing underground work and the road had you switch lanes several times, and my phone warned me through every one of them. Turn right Turn left Turn right Over and over.....it was Amazing.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

I’ve actually started using Google Maps more now with plenty of pre-planning 😀

The best way to put the jockey wheel up is to point the wheel towards the car and not van when it’s raised. This way round saves your knuckles from been skint when tightening the wheel. I’ve been caravaning for nearly 20 years and how just found this out this year.

@TravellingK

4 жыл бұрын

Hmm that’s a great tip!! And 20years! Brilliant

I’m really enjoying following your UK journey. I’m another viewer that came across you on cruising the cut. We sold our narrowboat earlier this year and were initially going to buy a longer boat but now have decided to return to hiring. We also thought about a motorhome but my husband thought it would be too cramped with three dogs! Especially when we struggled in a 45 foot boat. I’m now wondering if a caravan could be the answer. I never considered it before because I was worried about towing so watching your adventure has been really useful. The photography, music and editing is great. Thanks for sharing. BTW thank goodness you didn’t end up at Sutton Bank. I go that way to Whitby and it’s a challenge even in a car. I can’t imagine doing it in a caravan!

@millomweb

5 жыл бұрын

We did it with a caravan ! That's Dad for you. Not even sure if caravans are banned now there!

@sylviapage8572

5 жыл бұрын

pmailkeey That’s amazing! I’m impressed. If I decide to buy a caravan I’ll go to Whitby via Scarborough but I’ll check to route in my car first 😁

@millomweb

5 жыл бұрын

@@sylviapage8572 Our car (mk 1 Granada) at the time had a 3 litre V6 engine in it - so plenty of power in a big & heavy car - with a 4 berth van.

@sylviapage8572

5 жыл бұрын

pmailkeey That takes me back! I remember the Granada well, the top of the range Ford! Everyone wanted the Capri, Cortina or Granada. Where were the BMWs, Audi’s and Mercedes then? I remember my father looking at new cars, Vauxhall Viva, Morris Marina and Ford Escort were on his short list then, in the early 70s. When I occasionally come across those cars now I’m shocked at how small they are! Did you retain your love of caravanning?

@millomweb

5 жыл бұрын

@@sylviapage8572 We got 'lucky'. Dad managed a garage and sold Ford cars - got the Granada Ghia as an ex-demonstrator - a bit cheaper ! It was the UK version, not the German one - which had a different instrument panel and wipers on the headlights.

Great video.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 😀

Never been to Whitby but it's somewhere I've always wanted to go. I felt for you driving on those narrow road. Loving sharing your travels.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

It’s worth a visit - so cute!

Karen, have a look in to using Tomtom Go app combined with Tomtom mydrive. Mydrive app allows you to put in your total vehicle size including caravan. You can also request to avoid toll roads etc. Then plan your route in mydrive app and sync it to tomtom go app. Tomtom go will then take you on the route taking in to consideration your rig. It's about £15 for 1year sub for tomtom go. Mydrive is free.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Oh that’s interesting to hear! Thank you

Wow. Just noticed how many subscribers you now have. That’s a huge difference between the 5,000 you had before June and now. Well done. You must be so excited and proud. Enjoying your vids. Steve

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, it’s been a huge jump! Super happy with it 😀

Karen your so lucky to be there and see the history. I was in London once and seen so much....its amazing there. Enjoy!

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, the history is amazing!

Hello Karen, You are staying on one of our favourite campsites, we used to own a static on the site but now travel there with our tourer. Its great that you are using private sites as well as caravan club. On the whole navigation thing, I would buy a AWESAFE satnav from Amazon, you can set it to your vehicle being a lorry with trailer, we paid £42 for it, its huge and we never get stuck. You can also use it in New Zealand.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Ah, that’s great to hear you’ve gone from a static caravan to a tour caravan 😀 It was a lovely campground. I’m keen to get a feel for the different types of campgrounds here. Good to know about the Awesafe option!

Use Google maps. Also you can download maps for offline use.. you can use these for walking maps as well. And zoom in to check road information .

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Nice 😀 I’ve started using AllTrails for walks - it’s brilliant!

If in doubt in Whitby Ask people. We are friendly!

@TravellingK

4 жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear 😀 Such a great looking town too

470 comments and no-one has mentioned Whitby Goth Weekend?! It's been going in one form or another ever six months for over 20 years. It's a huge deal in the UK Goth scene, with people coming from all over the country and often from abroad to visit. There are loads of peripheral events around the town, with the main festival being held in the Spa. I've played several of these events - including the main Spa stage - many times over the years in both my bands, as well as DJing. :-) For years I used to stay in my van in the West Cliff car park before they changed the rules. Then I stayed once or twice in the Stoupe Cross Farm caravan site just down the road from where you stayed. More recently I had to give my van up and get a car, so I've stayed in many of the lovely (and some not so lovely!) holiday cottages around the town.

Thanks Karen for another great vidéo 😉 remenber it is important to have your caravan level for your fridge too.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, that’s true 😀

@ramblingrob4693

5 жыл бұрын

So everywhere people go with caravan they have ramps and a level

@GaetanHobby

5 жыл бұрын

@@ramblingrob4693 Yes or course.it is part of Basic material for a good caravaner.

Great video I'm enjoying watching them all. Me, my wife and baby daughter are currently on our first caravanning holiday this week, we've been to the North Lake district and now we're in the South Lakes. The driving can sometimes be stressful but I've found that using Google maps and using the street view option helps beforehand and if all else fails and you end up down a really narrow lane the oncoming traffic will have to reverse, that's the worse that can happen anyway. Try not to get stressed it doesn't help and not many people get impatient with caravaners and I bet if the ones that did ever had a go at towing they would appreciate the skill and patience it takes to do so. 😎😎😁😁👍👍

@millomweb

5 жыл бұрын

Give us a shout if you go west & end up anywhere near Haverigg !

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have the best attitude for caravanning here 😀 And so glad you’re loving it all so far.

Not being level can affect the fridge working too.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, that’s a good point 😀

You know you can drive up on short 2x4's lengthwise to level the trailer and not need the chocks. I've got an old RV, being rebuilt, that has small levels glued/screwed on the sides and one on the back so I can tell how level it is. The one at the back tells how level it is side to side and the one on the side tells how level it is front to back. Yep the fridge doesn't work right if it's not level. 😳 Wow, that traffic is insane. I also have a motorcycle and that guy on the motorcycle is what gives us all a bad name. 😡 Nice video Karen. Loved the trip into town to the museum. 👍 Yes, I know I use too many smilies. 😀

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, bits of wood would work well 😀 I was more concerned about the motorcyclist hitting the turning car! A near miss.

Love broadings farm for the scenery and dog walks but like you said you do need levellers for the caravan depending on which field/pitch you choose...whitby is a great town with lots of history and traditional British pubs

Make sure the jockey wheel axle arm goes into the slot in the leg when you wind it up. Then raise the leg. That will ensure that the wheel does not unwind itself.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

I always put it in the slot, just for that extra height from the ground 🤷‍♀️

Talking about 'Fish and Chips', we ordered some whitebait in England and they were nothing like ours... and so salty!! It was all a learning curve in Britain. Ended up at Little Chef and Happy Eater (are they still there?). This was back in 1991.

@TravellingK

4 жыл бұрын

Oh that’s interesting! I like how you get mushy peas with your fish’n’chips

Well done Karen. The experience you are gaining over here will stand you in good stead for the future. Our roads have unfortunately got steadily worse in the UK. Driving standards are deteriorating, more traffic on the roads and everyone in such a hurry. Been driving HGV's for 30+ years here and my recent dash cam footage would make your toes curl.....😱😬

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Yikes!! I’m sure you’ll have an accumulation of scary footage!

Wow - your doing great honestly - but can I make two suggestions if you haven't already done so - buy a small piece of chain / wire or even just decent thin rope - a few simple wrap arounds the jockey wheel will make it very secure (it can happen - not your fault!) - - you should be able to find sites with safe routes and easy access from caravan and camping club sites - then unhitch and drive to nice places to visit etc - - that's what we have always done to avoid these horrendous experiences ! - great video - but you're making me nervous now - stay safe

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Good tip about the rope! And yes, I think I should have research more about the campgrounds before visiting 🤦‍♀️ Oh well

Thanks, Karen for another great video. just like your self mainly travell on my own and find its best to have a PUMP glass flask at hand fastened down or in a cupboard. when putting on the kettle may as well fill up the flask with water, for more than a day stays hot to warm. saves on dragging out the kettle or starting with cold water. But it has to be a glass flask type, not Stainless/S are Useless and I am struggling sourcing glass flasks @ 2lts /3lts

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Oh that’s an interesting idea...

I do love Whitby - fish 'n' chips and a pint of ale, Captain Cook and Dracula, fishing boats and a ruined abbey .. what more can you ask for? 😁

When you go in the garage get a AA map book, been using them since I was a truck driver. .now using with my caravan and reading my caravan and mortorhome club book. .motorway services station allways have them...good luck Alan. .

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Keep it simple? Would be good for preplanning

@alandray5282

5 жыл бұрын

@@TravellingK I allways find the caravan sites book hard to understand. So using the AA map book really helpful. .roads in the UK are not straight forward. ..good luck Alan. .

Guess what? I live very near Whitby and found you by watching cruising the cut.....the power of the internet !!!

@TravellingK

4 жыл бұрын

Oh great! Welcome to the channel. I seriously found Whitby very beautiful...

@darrenwilson8042

4 жыл бұрын

@@TravellingK if you ever chance back this way explore the coast - Robin Hood's Bay, Sandsend and Staithes are very nearby and similarly beautiful

Just think how easy it will be when you go home and tow, I think you will have had every challenge possible by the time your visit is over, tks for sharing, who cares if they're out of order each one is an adventure till next time

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I am expecting to find towing in NZ a breeze after this trip 🤣

if you ever visit the UK again you can get GBP PRE PAID credit cards all you do is load it with money from your country it will then get converted into our currency at the exchange rate it is on the day, you can get them before you travel or when you arrive as you just need to look for a money shop fill out the form put on the amount you need and you get the card there and then and your good to go, you can even top it up if you run low at any money shop and i think some ATMs allow you do top up also

Why do you think you need to pay for an app? You can plan your route online, examining the road via Streetview, and enter waypoints on your GPS. Or just use maps like they did in "the old days".

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

I think I over worried about the roads 🤣 Eventually happy using Google Maps to pre-plan.

A great video and so enjoyable to watch, i loved the ingenuity of the plastic bottle lol

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Really glad to hear you enjoyed it 😀

Loved Whitby- cute town with all the Cook connections!

@TravellingK

4 жыл бұрын

I'll agree, and was surprised to see the Cook museum.

A A would have helped with navigation or Route Master? I am sorry that I have just found your site, it is lovely to watch you travel.

@TravellingK

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying the videos Lisa! I ended up overly planning with Google Maps🤣

You can buy google play pre pay cards in supermarkets and post offices in uk

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

So good to know! Thank you

Hi Karen. Couple of things. Waze is really good and also so is Michelin route planner and then you can screen shot the routes as you can add a caravan. Secondly you should drive up onto your levelling ramps and not reverse as when reversing it does not allow the overrun brakes to engage. Hope your well. Oliver

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Great tips 😀 I’ve previously had other comments debate whether it’s better to reverse or drive forward onto a leveller 🤣 I just use a chock now to avoid any issues.

Great video k

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks James 😀

We have all put a flat spot on the jockey wheel at some point lol. You missed Robin hoods bay near whitby.....stunning old place.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

I really needed more time to explore more. The theme of this trip 🤣

@fastasfox

5 жыл бұрын

@@TravellingK When are you going home? Not that we are wanting rid of you of coarse 😁

I drive the Whitby Park and Ride buses Saturdays and Sundays from July until today. I also drive a Winter tour bus service

@TravellingK

4 жыл бұрын

So if I’d braved the rain and taken the park and ride, we might have met?!

@stevecampbell7589

4 жыл бұрын

@@TravellingK possibly. I was driving the park and ride on behalf of Arriva as a relief driver. I drove every weekend from 20th July to September 29th. Except for one weekend July 27th and 28th as I was driving one of my own buses to shuttle people to and from Sunderland international airshow. There is a nice little camp site in Sunderland on the seafront, I can't remember the name of it as I not stayed there as it's on my doorstep. It is £4.50 per night with electric and water hook up.

You really seem to struggle with the roads in the U.K. they are quite different from New Zealand . I worked in Christchurch on the southern island, and the roared were nice to drive on. They were wide and always in good repair. The kiwis

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

It really has taken me a while to become comfortable towing on these roads. But I’m getting there 😀

@stevegaston8411

5 жыл бұрын

I used to see quite a few caravans at a place where I enjoyed hiking called Arthur’s pass.....the drive there from Christchurch was quite beautiful and the roads were in great repair.

@patriciameasures6031

4 жыл бұрын

Well done Karen, towing your vehicle along the roads to & from Whitby in the North York Moors, the roads are completely different on the East Coast of Yorkshire, Steve than down on the south coast especially the roads along the moors & most of them were originally farm tracks & they can be very narrow plus they are very steep due to being in our beautiful North York Moors & there are lots of tight bends, too; the jurassic south coast is flat in comparison but beautiful, too but the East Coast is my favourite bcos l'm from Yorkshire 😍

We left manor house on Sunday, very busy this weekend.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Oh I can imagine now it’s August!

3:54 "fish and chips" with two i's... are you SURE you're a Kiwi? :-) Loving the vlog, you're seeing more of England on one trip than most ever do.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Haha, fush’n’chups would be better?

I normally take the jockey wheel off when I travel, next come to OZ, the roads are much wider here👍

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

I’ll be keen to experience towing in OZ 🤣

@noproblem2big337

5 жыл бұрын

@@TravellingK one question, how long is your current caravan, my guess about 19~19.5 feet, I don't blame you for being a bit nervous driving through those narrow streets.

Just one tip, usually when driving along A and B roads you will be in traffic and when you hear a siren, mostly, where it is safe to do so, drivers pull over to the left to allow a clear run for the Services ie: Police, Fire and Ambulance, I say mostly as some drivers just continue on their merry way and the Service vehicle has to keep putting their siren on until the idiot gets the message and allows it to pass. Same on motorways, after overtaking, pull back into the left lane, these same idiots hog the overtaking lanes on the right causing a tail back that can have detrimental effects miles away resulting in traffic jams. The outside lanes are not ‘fast’ lanes, they are ‘overtaking’ lanes and should only be used for continuous driving where traffic and motorway signals dictate it. So as a rule of thumb, always pull back to the left and allow faster moving vehicles to overtake in the right, that’s when you are not towing the caravan, when towing that, keep out of the farthest lane to the right and stay in the two left lanes. You probably have twigged all of this anyway, but just a helpful reminder.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the same rules for ambulances etc. I think our motorway driving is a little more relaxed but generally it’s stick to the left.

Download Navmii its a free satnav ;) options to enter in length and width of vehicle towing.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Ohhh I’ll have a look! Thank you

Get a pre pay credit card from post-office. Top up and spend away 😁

@brainclerk4431

5 жыл бұрын

lol how do you top it up if nobody takes New Zealand Visa ? or am i missing something ?

@paulywauly6837

5 жыл бұрын

@@brainclerk4431 you can top it up at the post office with cash

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

A pre pay credit card is a great idea!

@brainclerk4431

5 жыл бұрын

@@paulywauly6837 oh right ! oh yeh i remember cash lol

@tonyp011

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulywauly6837 any money shop will also allow top ups, and you can also get a card from there

A thing that looked like a link to UK playlist appeared top right but all I was offered was stuff relating to the current video. So anyway, via your channel, found the playlist - and this Whitby video is not among them on the playlist ! Anyway, when's your UK trip coming to an end (presumably you'll then go back to places with exotic weeds ?)

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Good to know! I’ll check it and also add this to the playlist 😀

Hi Karen Good video as always. I always use Google maps and never had a problem with it. I recommend it.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave 😀 And I’ve eventually learnt to pre-plan with google maps! Much better now.

I know this whole "camping/caravaning" thing is different in the UK than it is here in Canada, or the US, but you seem to hauling around way more trailer than one person needs ( also a problem over here ). The difference over here is that most of the vehicles that people drive - full-size pick ups in particular, make towing a non-issue. I remember being told that your trailer is never big enough when you're camping, and too big when you're towing it. It's hard to find that perfect medium. It is supposed to be camping though, a few less luxuries makes for far easier towing. The other difference is we don't have anywhere near the same type of history that you showed earlier. Around here , a couple of hundred years old is amazing . That wouldn't even register as being interesting in the UK probably.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Oh I like that saying about not big enough for camping / too big for towing! And we’re a very new country in New Zealand so I am appreciating all this history.

I love Whitby. You should have tryed Flamborough, fantastic walks.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Ah I nearly did stay by Flamborough 😀 Needed more time

@iangrice329

5 жыл бұрын

@@TravellingK Never enough time :(

Wish we’d known you were Whitby bound, would have come and said hello. Just for future reference iPhones have a level built into the compass app. If you’re still in the neighbourhood there are a couple of great five sites near us. Both located near a little village called Kirby Knowle just north east of Thirsk. Great places to visit right on the doorstep. Hope to see you about. Enjoy North Yorkshire.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gary! I’ve moved on from the area but always good to hear of other campground options 😀

Our jockey wheel drops occasionally. No real pattern so frustrating! New one this time was our 13pin socket was trailing when we got to site recently. A new one on us, I'm still trying to fathom! We leave the running lights on all the time now so we can see electrics are connected as little way to know when driving. Sometimes I wish we had hitch cam!

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Ah that does sound frustrating! I’ve also had the pin socket disconnect and be completely destroyed on my NZ caravan. The new one fits much tighter and it hasn’t disconnected since.

You’ve have to try “waze” for navigation tool. It’s free but I don’t know it’s working in NZ.

@TravellingK

4 жыл бұрын

I wish I'd tried it out!

That would be my emergency choice-Google maps is basic but usable & acurate👍🏻

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

I’ve finally got into a working system with Google Maps 🤣

Revolut card, it’s a world wide prepayment card.... I hope this helps... it’s a free App and card.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Great to know 😀 Thank you

Great vblogs You need Waze app it's what I use here in UK xxx

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Oh think I’ll be trying it out 😀

@rogerstarkey5390

5 жыл бұрын

@@TravellingK Try Sygic truck. It's free, No "caravan" option, but you can set vehicle size for restrictions.

You seem to get more anxious about driving with the caravan in every video. You better do something to relax or you will put yourself and others in danger. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with your driving skills. It’s just that you keep saying to yourself how nervous you are and how terrible the roads are. Stop that. You wil do ok!

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

I do think I got a bit worked up after that Lake District drive... I do manage to relax later in the trip 😀

If you use AA Route Planner on your laptop, it also gives you an aerial view for free.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Huh, I’ll have a look! Thanks

Should NEVER EVER reverse on to levellers as the reversing motion releases the caravan brakes. ALWAYS drive ON to the levellers by driving forward

@ronaldyardley8965

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ron, I've always reversed the caravan up the levelling ramp, chock it apply handbrake and unhitch, the caravan won't go anywhere, I've seen one or two people Drive up the levelling ramp apply handbrake and see caravan Roll off!..

I nearly left a campsite the other day with my jockey wheel still down. Another caravaner ran after me and tapped the window alerting me to it!

@millomweb

5 жыл бұрын

It's easy done ! Remember - always do these in this order: 1. Hitch caravan 2. Jockey wheel up, handbrake off 3. connect break-away cable 4. Connect electrics 5. Test electrics The hopefully the electrics will fail a test unless the jockey wheel's up and all the other things done !

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Just so easily done!

Whitby is a great place, nice video, Great views.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😀 It’s so picturesque

Don’t rely on your phone app maps . It will send you all over the shop . Go buy yourself a Navman sat maps from a shop . It will be set for uk and will work everywhere .

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

I finally figured out I can pre-plan through Google Maps.

I'm enjoying your videos good content thanks.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Really glad to hear 😀

I love to drive but if I had to deal with those roads ..... I think I'd loose my love of driving. Hats off to you lady, you did very well indeed. Would I do it? Absolutely not ... even though I do hear those castles calling my name.

@TravellingK

4 жыл бұрын

Yes... pros and cons!! Feel like I saw more through staying at campgrounds and driving around. But wasn’t the most restful trip 🤣