Caravaning for beginners

[@yehehua3]

Just come across this now and believe me for 3 ,000 you have got an incredible caravan, amazing layout as well. 👍👍👍

[@karenbull7324]

You got a bargain there well done love it 😊

[@IronedEye]

I’ve been caravaning since 2010 and I can approve this vidio for beginners thanks for showing this

[@WhiteWizardGA]

Enjoyed watching this, you’ve got a right bargain there. Lovely condition and layout. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SojournerPs119-19]

That is the best vlog of a caravan tour I have watched,really on the button & quick! Off to buy some ct1👍🏻😊

[@vitvrbik4346]

Great video, thank you I have small kids and thinking about getting myself a caravan & found your video very helpful..

[@bodienutt1]

😊 thanks 😊 you won't regret it especially now you can pick up some bargains at the moment. If you have kids they'll love it ........

[@Mr1967flyingv]

Wow, the layout of your caravan is way ahead of it’s time!! 👌Nice one.

[@gillsaward3212]

Just found your channel , at the ripe old age of 66 I’m going to give it a go when this is all over. What a superb van well done. Look forward to seeing more of your vids. 👍

[@bodienutt1]

Cheers! Go for it you won't regret it mate just wished the camp sites would open up. You don't know because of the lockdown you might pick up a bargain. I'm in the middle of giving mine a makeover at the moment painting all the units and new flooring the caravan is lovely but the wood effect is a bit dated now so we thought a revamp would be in order hope it turns out nice so far so good. I will be uploading a video soon of the makeover

[@garyvarty8154]

Fantastic caravan real good quality is enjoyed the video

[@peakyparttimers9362]

Thats a brilliant layout and a bargain. In a few years time it will still be worth the same so happy days 😊😊👌

[@andyn6266]

Tremendous van for the price,everything you should need. Excellent.

[@AceNZ1964]

Bro, you got one hell of a deal there, really like it . Cheers from New Zealand

[@stehume]

all i can say about your van is if you didnt have to do that much to it you got a bargain, love the layout, as you say fantastic for the kids to have there own end. yes ct1 is brilliant stuff

[@jdthadams]

Lovely caravan. CT1 is amazing. Used it on my washing machine drum seal on the door. Worked a treat

[@dr.t.]

So glad you shared with us, your caravan is amazing 😎😎

[@jefflangan6422]

Great video & lovely van, thanks for sharing.

[@andylinder132]

Love this video mate watched it a few times now. I’m new to caravaning myself. and yes c-t-1 sealant is brilliant. I had the same problem. I live near Great Yarmouth so might see you on site somewhere. 👍👍

[@karlfinlay3090]

Great video very laid back and down to earth. Thank you .. Lovely caravan.. Hoping to get my first one early next year. Have subscribed and Will certainly check out the rest of your videos. Hope your keeping well 👍. Karl

[@bodienutt1]

You'll love it especially freedom of going wherever you like when you like. And they don't cost the earth if you shop around loads of bargains out there

[@martinfield1484]

Great caravans I have a fleetwood vanlander it’s the same as yours but with Aldi central heating and it’s the best towing caravan I’ve had great video

[@michaelroberts7549]

Hi there, I love you video. I do believe that your Fleetwood Volante is the very same one that my mother and I had when I was growing up. It was a super van and seeing your video has brought back some happy memories. I hope that you have happy times in her.

[@gregcale8285]

Lovely van mate. What a bargain. Thanks for a great video.

[@kukichik2553]

Belated congratulations 👍🏼and what a bargain! We are not so fortunate here in NZ as far as bargains go so well done! Just found your channel so look forward to seeing more content. ☺️

[@bodienutt1]

Surprised as New Zealanders love caravaning. I suppose its quite expensive to ship to NZ

[@DJ-uk5mm]

Brilliant. Thanks just what I needed to help me make a decision

[@TheBlueOwl21]

Wow - Looks a really nice clean caravan. You have a bargain at 3k. Hope that you are still enjoying it 👍🏻

[@roaster323]

Cracking video mate, great van and good tip with the CT1 cheers. About to pick up our first van on Tuesday

[@bodienutt1]

Well done enjoy it dont let the winter spoil the fun plenty of sites open all year happy caravaning!!! Be WARNED caravaning can be highly addictive lol

[@Bessie66]

New sub here - nearly 60 yrs old and got our first van - we have no f£&@ing idea 😂😂

[@jeanbanks7301]

Wow what a bargain. Lovely caravan!

[@bodienutt1]

Cheers mate

[@klasykapolskiegohh8798]

Nice caravan. Congratulations

[@keithcole8594]

Thanks a lot for taking the time to produce this and keeping it understandable. Bought an Elldis Avante 2 berth for just £4K myself last year, but regretfully has a leak round the fanlight so your tip about CTI is really helpful. Thank you.

[@bodienutt1]

Thanks..CT1 is a great product you'll have no more trouble once you use that. I resealed the whole van with it. Anyway happy carving it's a great life shame we couldn't use it this year much but hopefully they might relax the lockdown a bit so some camp sites might reopen.

[@kx189989]

We are just looking for out first caravan and your video is giving us some confidence to get started. i love the layout of the caravan. Thank you for sharing. Any tips for buying a use caravan please as I don't have a clue what to look for 😅

[@bodienutt1]

Thank you. Just dont rush and be prepared to view caravans and walk away if you have doubts. It's quite easy to see a caravan and fall in love with it. Your best tool when viewing one is your nose! If you smell the slightest damp walk away. Also ask to see the appliances working ie: cooker, fridge, heating, even the aerial because this will save you money in the long run. The safest way to buy one is from a dealership and gives you great peice of mind but that comes at a hefty price. But there are a lot of private sellers wich are great. Start off with a low budget older model. My one is the 2005 Fleetwood Volante 5/60 unfortunately fleetwood went out of business now such a shame they made lovely Van's but spares are widely available

[@PiperLund]

What a bargain you've found! I don't know how to compare UK prices with Swedish prices but a caravan like that for £3000, that's amazing!

[@harj9115]

Very nice £3.000 wow it's clean I'm thinking to buy 1 👌👍

[@craigroberts5542]

I had a fleetwood identical to yours and it was riddled with damp coming from the rear of the van through the awning rail. Keep an eye on that. Not sure if it was the light, but it looked like there was some damp on the ceiling above the left bed?

[@arnie111999]

Fabulous van - absolute bargain

[@deranocasper]

Hello fella you won the lottery with this caravan you did well after so long what do you think of the caravan

[@simonbirtles8981]

Enjoyed that fella, just subscribed 👍

[@bodienutt1]

Cheers mate there are some nice little bargains out there. Mind you I have had a few little problems like when I blew my water heater I have also gone through a couple of jockey wheels but apart from that Fingers crossed

[@venusadventures66]

Although 4 years old great video

[@squareheid2640]

You've won a watch mate Well done

[@juliewilson7963]

It,s a lovely comfy Caravan . It makes me wonder why these people who make tiny homes go to such expense when you have there luxury at a very cheep price . The curtains and upholstery are nice too . but that is easily changed if you wanted to give it a brand new look . I will be watching out for one like that.

[@SausageSideways]

This was my thoughts too Julie. Only thing is the cold in the winter. Harder to heat a caravan and keep it warm than a tiny home.

[@Bunce1949]

Great video! It just shows you don't have to spend a fortune to go caravanning.

[@paulandsarahcaravanlife]

Hi guys.new to your channel. great first caravan. looking forward to more content 😎👍

[@bodienutt1]

Thank you

[@donna-mariemccoy2679]

Yea I agree with everyone on here where did you buy. It I want one lol I'm also very new been wanting one for years I re-upholster them the bench seating but never owned one

[@bodienutt1]

Thanks. It came up on ebay as a classified add went and had a look and offered him £3000 it was up for £3300 I didn't even have a tow bar gave him a deposit and got one fitted and went back a week later. We had a few teething problems we have been through 3 jokey wheels lol but that was my mistake the sky light started to leak but I sorted it straight away. But the van is still going strong. We have since modernised it there is a video on here. Go and get one yuo won't regret it. Enjoy the freedom of going anywhere you like you'll love it

[@donna-mariemccoy2679]

@@bodienutt1 thanks for your reply and advice it's a whole diff ball game when your female and single. Men are stronger than us and can do stuff we can't but however I'm still going to get one Soon I'm looking for one now Same as you I don't have a towbar either but it's getting booked in for one I'll go see your new video

[@frankfeely9235]

Your video just came up in my YT suggestions as I've been looking at a few caravan vids lately. We had a couple when the kids were young but the wife didn't much like the towing element as it always scared her. Now we are retired she recently suggested we should get another, especially as we both hate flying (it's a right pain these days) and decided to holiday at home. We were shocked at the price of even modest units to be honest. You certainly got a bargain, what a well finished van. Our first one was an old sprite that we lavished attention on and the second was a dealer specced special offer that was too good to pass up. Now we are looking at a small 2 berth, maybe a Gopod or a Freedom type. As you say though, a little bit of graft will fix most things as long as it's not rotten, and the community is fantastic. I've subbed and I'm looking forward to seeing your future vids, thanks for sharing.

[@bodienutt1]

I'm 50 now and have gone part time at work as I'm self employed so I'm going to use it as much as possible unfortunately haven't got to use it this year. I bought this one 3 years ago and we was only going to keep it for a couple of years but we absolutely love it so we are keeping a bit longer as it has everything we need. I will upgrade one day because it's a bit of a pain pulling the bed out every night but I suppose that's the joy of caravaning but one day I would like to get a fix double bed van. But I would recommend getting one towing today is a lot easier then it was years ago most Van's today have stabilisers and the cars are so comfortable then the old MK3 Cortina's lol and we have made some lovely friends caravaning. Just shop around ebay have some nice reasonable priced Van's from time to time. Even if the van is an older model they are so easy to re decorate to you liking. I would recommend a solar panel that was the best thing I done to my van. Anyway good luck and best wishes

[@phineus8397]

How do you know which is the front end?

[@polecat119]

A cracking caravan ! make sure you use and enjoy it .

[@tracyevans8977]

Smashing van I love it

[@AltRockLover]

DId you mention the model year? It seems to be in remarkably good condition! I love the wood everywhere, you don't find that in many newer trailers I mean caravans lol. I just turned 60 and have been seriously thinking about taking the plunge to mobile living. Hope you have many years of happy trails!

[@bodienutt1]

2004/05 it does look a bit newer. It's a shame fleetwood have gone out of business because they did build a nice caravan. 60? You still have years and years of happy caravaning ahead go and do it you'll love it. Be warned it is very addictive lol

[@donna-mariemccoy2679]

Yea I'm turning 60 soon well next year I think lol Its hard to admit that and I still havnt bought a caravan ha

[@SausageSideways]

@@donna-mariemccoy2679 I'm 36 and just bought my first. I'm obsessed and contemplating moving in lol

[@zoebaxendale8942]

What make of caravan was that?

[@uksewingmachineservice7030]

You will love it guys we had the same van 6yes ago we loved it great vid don x jan 🤠🇬🇧 I have sub to you frend don 👍👍👍👍👍

[@greglewis8843]

Amazing what you can get for not Much money great vans those Fleetwood s

[@richardtodd1898]

Good deal just looked like there’s a bit if damp in the roof above the rear bed,but not the end of the world £3000 it’s a shame fleetwood went bust because they we’re head of the curve in the layout front

[@richardtodd1898]

Well done on the reseal it’s still a cracking van for £3000

[@ukinfamous]

Wouldn't hurry to upgrade, many of the new vans just aren't built as well as the older ones. I looked at those USB ports but don't they always stay lit up? Great little buy there, enjoy!

[@bodienutt1]

Thank you ! UK infamous...that is the problem with the USB chargers they are very bright but good for the price

[@kevla29]

Great video. Cheers bud. Looks like you got a great find there. Wish I could pick that model up for 3k

[@bodienutt1]

There is a few out there on ebay I saw one a couple of weeks ago a Fleetwood Heritage with double fixed bed wish I bought that one it's a pain pulling the bed out on mine every night lol I suppose it's the fun of caravaning

[@kevla29]

I don't think that would bother me to be fair. Just a great caravan for me the wife and little one. My car apparently can tow 1.5 ton.. A Honda FRV so hopefully one of them would be ok. All very new to me atm. But we are looking on eBay. And I'm not sure if to start off with an older one and do it up. But yours has really thrown me off course as it would be amazing that it's all done as I'd have to refurb an older one.

[@bodienutt1]

@@kevla29the great thing about caravaning is it's like a second home so even the older Van's can be done up to be personal and doesn't cost the earth a mate off mine bought a 1999 Bailey for £2200 he spent a couple hundred pounds and it beautiful. I have had a few teething like my jockey wheel tightening handle snapped off but that was easy to replace cost about £25 the other problem was my ultrasore water boiler I forgot to switch it off and the water ran dry and blew the element that set me back a couple of hundred quid but apart from that everything a ok. And remember if you have a problem on site there are always fellow caravaners who always on hand to help out such a great community we have made many friends. I would recommend a solar system I bought one for just over £100 best thing i did I uploaded a video of the installation.

[@kevla29]

Hello mate. I've just seen one im interested in. Would you be able to tell me the towing weights of this van. Thanks for your replies so far.

[@bodienutt1]

@@kevla29 Hi the MPTM on this van is 1460kgs here is a good link to match your car with your caravan towcar.info/ Hope this helps buddy

[@fortin4943]

Good bargain for 3K keep it up ! Good job 👍

[@Steelcitygolf]

Great video What’s the name of the caravan please? I’m currently looking for a 5 berth caravan with a max budget of £5000, any tips on models would be greatly appreciated Cheers 👍

[@bodienutt1]

Hi Matthew it's a Fleetwood Valonte 560 try and go for a fixed double bed as its a nightmare pulling out the bed at the front every night especially when your a bit tipsy lol there is a few bargains still around Fleetwood Heritage are lovely vans or a Bailey or Eldis. You'll got a good budget to start off with you will find something good try classified adds on ebay. Just make sure there is no damp.

[@Steelcitygolf]

@@bodienutt1 perfect thanks!! 👍

[@acousticsoul_4629]

Where did you buy it???

[@bodienutt1]

Privately on ebay from a guy in Leicester wasn't an auction bid it was a classified ad

[@Ig86]

@@bodienutt1 did you take with you any expert to check for hidden damp etc? You've got a lovely van!

[@theolamarshall-bernard]

Great video! I am thinking about getting into caravanning for the longest time. I am an absolute beginner so this video was very informative for me. Only thing I wish that I could find a caravan with a taller fridge and bigger freezer. Great graphics and editing on your video as well. Which app did you use?

[@bodienutt1]

There is plenty of modern caravans out there with bigger fridge freezers. A bit harder to find older models though some older Fleetwood Heritage caravans have fridge freezers. My next one will definitely have to have one. I use Power Director very good app for editing

[@theolamarshall-bernard]

@@bodienutt1 thanks so much for your reply

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[@eileenfleet574]

I love it

[@transformationalhealingthe4405]

I will buy this off you when you’re ready to sell!

[@lisarobinson4066]

I am new to your channel

[@bodienutt1]

Welcome 🙏

[@stevehagues4380]

3k wow good find mate

[@bpn6c1]

Nice finding

[@markdickenson1338]

Got a real bargain there 😃

[@olgaraffa1]

Are you selling it yet?

[@richfletcher3275]

Enjoyed that.

[@kukichik2553]

Omg just realised you posted 3 years ago 😂😂 well hope you have had a ball anyway ☺️

[@gagiman7273]

Good price

[@lupinarsene1532]

Hello Thank you for your wonderful introduction to the caravan. I am the father of two daughters who live in South Korea. After 3 months of searching for a used British caravan for 4 people, I decided to have the caravan you have. I happened to be looking for a video on KZbin and it was very helpful to see your video. So can I ask you for some advice now that I can't find a caravan? I think you bought a very good caravan at a very good price, can I get a similar one again? I really want to get the Fleetwood Volante 560/4 model. I'm looking for a product that costs between 3000 and 4,500 ￡ I really want to buy it, so I would appreciate it if you could you give me some information. Of course, I will take care of all the shipping issues to Korea where I live after purchasing them. I think it will be helpful to talk to each other if you tell me your email.

[@bodienutt1]

Hi you should be able to buy a nice van for that budget you should try the ebay uk site that's where I got mine from there is a couple on there at the moment. Also try the fleetwood Heritage caravan very similar specifications. Good luck 9n your search mate

[@donna-mariemccoy2679]

Are you wanting to ship it to Korea?

[@sgkng703]

@@donna-mariemccoy2679 ok i want to have this model with 2 each bunker bed, who are u? Can you help me?

[@kevinwilloughby8690]

Have fun from down under

[@bodienutt1]

Cheers mate

[@kukichik2553]

Omg just realised this was posted 3 years ago 😂😂😂

[@stevehagues4380]

£3k! What a find ! Good on ya pal

[@michaelmcleary8566]

Doubt you can get a 'van now for £3k. You bought it at the right time.

[@Gg-iw7yl]

Love to no wat dealers u got that from got bargaythere mate

[@SausageSideways]

I know this is old but I think you keep covering your phones mic and its really hard to hear you.

[@bodienutt1]

Sorry about that it was my old phone usless lol

[@dax6376]

Nice van for 3k 👍

[@pwilliams6405]

Wow ! 3000 pounds great bargain mate :)

[@rabbc007]

That caravan is now worth 6k

[@jameskirby5386]

Wow 3k!

[@paulsheehan2998]

If you're looking to upgrade anytime soon I'll give you 3k for the van tomorrow. I'm looking for the first van for our family, this would be perfect for us.

[@bodienutt1]

Thank you Bare you in mind lol. If you shop around you can pick up a bargain ebay or gum tree is your best bet dealers are far too expensive. Pitty we haven't used it much this year because of covid-19 but hopefully next year good luck on your search mate

[@paulsheehan2998]

@@bodienutt1 At the moment the prices have gone crazy, I've been looking on and off for a while and saving up. This time last year they were about 30% less but my bro economics thinks that either people have had their holiday refunds and decided to buy one with the money, or that people who have been undecided have thought f#ck it and gone out and got one. Our local dealer has literally zero stock at the moment and can only get hold of new ones. Yours for 3k it a beautiful van. If you do decide before January to sell you can message me here or on Facebook at facebook.com/mrpaulsheehan Great video btw, I've subscribed and look forward to more content.

[@keithsavidge4140]

1st mistake ? " Now this is the outside of my Caravan " !!! Doh !!

[@tyjakkty8668]

it says in your vide that its a 540/4 but says on the caravan that its a 560/4,what one is it,also what year is it,great video mate by the way

[@bodienutt1]

Well spotted mate I didn't even realise that. It's a 560 4 berth.....

[@tyjakkty8668]

ok thanks what was the year of the caravan,cheers

[@bodienutt1]

2005 mate

[@tyjakkty8668]

cheers mate,you should make some more caravanning videos,it would be good for us who wanna start up just to see how it all works

[@bodienutt1]

@@tyjakkty8668 I'm uploading a installation of a Milenco security door lock soon have you seen my solar installation? Also I'm going to start uploading camp site reviews everytime we go away with the van. 👍👍

[@alandavies1054]

That was a lot of caravan for £3k 👍🇬🇧

[@liamlang297]

Tv or the noises 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@philldownes8685]

to have got that van for 3 grand it must be either riddled with damp like a lot of fleetwoods looks far too good to be true

[@bodienutt1]

Its a 18 year old van we have had it 3 years now with no problems and still going strong. That's why I never buy from dealers

[@johnmotatengo7039]

Volante = Flyng.