Stealth Camping At Rutland Water (Van Life UK)

This week I went stealth camping at Rutland Water, Oakham to give the ford transit stealth campervan a run at van life UK. 🚐
We parked up in my off grid camper went Rutland Water cycling and spent a night in the tiny home on wheels.
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[@yaminthegrey]

Hari OM Those bikes are the bomb - never mind the bum!!! I love the sound of lambs and sheep and it occurs to mention that in my cycling days, I had a sheepskin seat cover that helped minimise the saddle soreness. Then again, you do adjust and as I note some else mentioned, finding the optimal height to pedal ratio is important. But am looking forward to seeing lots more of you on these fab wee things - c'mon summer!!! YAM xx

[@theburningbridges]

I used to do the full 24 miles of Rutland water all the time on my normal mountain bike wish I could do it now but torn a tendon in my arm and need an operation hope to get fit and do it again soon maybe on a electric bike

[@roberthardy2013]

Stoppit with the food - you’re making me hungry and I’ve already had tea! Great vlog guys, love the bikes.

[@Dstew57A]

Saw your New York trip...was so great to see such enthusiasm...you two are the absolutely cutest couple...much love to you two!

[@allaurence1092]

Lauren youre amazing! and you paul to lol, great vlogs

[@adholmes2378]

We stayed at Rutland water 2 weeks ago there’s a great spot on the island in a little car park right next to the water!

[@joannhernandez9884]

Loads of fun and those bikes are super sweet! ❣️❣️❣️”not mushroom in there” 🤣🤣

[@CharliePauly]

😂🙌🏼

[@kevinwickham2866]

We visited Rutland water last weekend for the first time. Lovely spot 👍

[@folkandcoveracoustic7892]

Hi guys . Loved your nyc videos they were fabulous.now your back to doing a van video this is we’re you both are happy and I love you van videos I’m travelling around .Looking forward to your next trip

[@PS-sd8yc]

Happy memories, we were at Rutland Water last September and ate our butties on the same seats as you. Sadly we didn't have bikes but walked from the cp to Normanton Church and back.

[@thekruzerboys2323]

Good stuff guys! Wish I would have seen you as I live next to Rutland Water at Ketton. I spend a lot of my time mtb around the water. Keep up the good work you two legends!

[@suefriend5587]

Thanks for sharing not seen you for a while - love Rutland water we e-biked it last year & cycled there, great fun & kids were swimming in the allowed area. Good to see you both again.

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks sue! Been a bit quiet just waiting for some summer adventures. Yes can’t beat Rutland in the sun. Thanks for the support! 🙏🏼

[@HiruS22]

Only just found you two again, so glad you're back, the amount of positivity you both exude is just fantastic! Keep enjoying life.

[@bex82uk]

So fun love the sheepish selfies lol

[@helenjeffontheroad5313]

Good to see you both back in the van. Rutland water is a great place to visit. Me & Helen are hoping to go there again this year. Enjoy.

[@helenjeffontheroad5313]

The old van next to yours, looked like my KZbin friends, George and Jane. They go there Regular.

[@TheThedeathstar]

Great video guys, put your saddles up to the correct height, be less stress on your legs. Can't wait for the next one.

[@CharliePauly]

Haha thanks mate. Will look into that before the next trip!

[@nigelyarwood1581]

Them bikes look brilliant r lozzer was well away

[@paulpuckerinGM]

Fantastic video y’all. Loved the NYC vlogs. Happy memories of living in Manhattan for 6 years. Looking forward to some van adventures. Be well and stay safe.

[@kimnicholls2384]

Hey guys Loving the E bikes they look so cool Bet you were both knackered after that trek. Glad you revisited the place where you had your first date. Sweet, like the old photos Get warm and enjoy ya curry x x Take care Love Kim x x

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks as always Kim! Definitely woke up with sore butts the next day haha. Always nice to reminisce! Hope you’re well!

[@debbiewynne8108]

Loving the e-bikes, they'd be perfect up on the Moors round me. Nice to see you both in the van 😊 Why are sheep so noisy??? .... Because they love to sing in Baa-ritone 😂😂😂 Sorry but Charlie started it with his fun-guy jokes, hehehe

[@CharliePauly]

Haha good to see I have viewers with a similar sense of humour! 😂🙌🏼

[@Alaskabeebii]

Brilliant Vlog, defo considering getting a mycle compact.

[@jackiecampbell2873]

Great vlog thanks for sharing 😍

[@gordonbryson2986]

Brilliant guys

[@timhoward5549]

"Happy Mondays" , Charlie and Loz , its the morning of Belting Heat monday july 18 , just watched this Great vlog physcin up for hard graft monday , eeeeek!, im always hungry watching your vlogs , love the E bikes , Stay Cool , catch ya later Timmy .

[@CharliePauly]

Haha thanks a lot mate! Glad you enjoyed it. That’s the problem - never watch our vlogs around dinner time 😅

[@plssmith5166]

Lovely vlog holiday New York looking like did good for both, seriously seem well and happy.

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks so much! Certainly feel it!

[@grahambarker8129]

epic, not far from me that, i did rutland water like 15 years ago, 17 miles, if you do the peninsula as well its 23, i would like to see you in the peak district 👍

[@CharliePauly]

Such a great place. Yep I’m sure we’ll be in the peaks at some point this summer! 🙌🏼

[@TXMEDRGR]

You are a great comedy duo, the back and forward is hilarious. I'm looking forward to more e-bike/van adventures. Thanks for sharing.

[@CharliePauly]

Love to hear that, thanks a lot mate.

[@teridenos1006]

You guys are great advertising for mycle. I’m looking for electric bike. Must check out Rutland. I’m living and traveling in my camper doing my bucket list! I really enjoy your videos. You are so authentic.

[@CharliePauly]

Ah thanks a lot Teri! Haha sounds like you need a Mycle. No honestly we love ours!

[@Scud_and_thesTig]

Good effort, even on leccy bikes 👍💙❤️

[@isobelchapman9548]

Great vlog…bought an e bike last year and only just beginning to use. Live in the countryside with more pot holes than road so it’s a tad challenging to say the least. Enjoy.

[@CharliePauly]

Haha best of luck for the summer!

[@Mr_van]

부부의 밴 라이프를 응원합니다. 영상도 멋지고 이쁘네요. VLOG가 참 재미있습니다.

[@celiapereira5223]

Great update..great bikes 💯👍🤗

[@CharliePauly]

Haha cheers!

[@stillolivia2230]

Looking forward to watching this as we're going this weekend to bike round. We do it every year and stop off for a pic nic.. beautiful views aren't there!

[@CharliePauly]

No way! Perfect timing haha.

[@melaniemorrison7855]

Great video, lovely to see you both back in your van. Great bikes, hope your bums weren't too sore 😂🤣 We love Rutland Water, visit there quite often when we visit my sister in Stamford, she lives quite close on Empingham Road 😊 Look forward to your next adventures xx

[@Love_rainy_days]

Cool E-bikes nice for your RV. Cheers 🚲🚲🧔🏻

[@suzybeetravels]

Great to see you guys back out in the van 😁 Love the bikes! They look fab! 😎

[@theadventurousboi9609]

u guys are always full of adventures! you are amazing!

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@thenordskov]

Ace! New to your channel, just stumbled across it. Those bikes look well uncomfortable haha. All the best. - Munk

[@CharliePauly]

Haha not sure they’re meant for long journeys. Thanks for the support mate.

[@PreparednessVeteran]

Those bikes are awesome... E is the way to go. Nice one.

[@DolittleCampers]

Loving seeing you back in the van! We went to Rutland recently on my birthday weekend and pretty much parked in the same spot 🤩 we wanted to take the tandem round there but rethinking that now, that is loooong 🤣Graffham water is also nice for a cycle. Lovely video

[@CharliePauly]

Haha that would be a great vlog! Hadn’t thought of graffham water. Will add that to the list 🙌🏼

[@MySynderella]

"Hello chicken nuggets" Laruen is a hoot...hello Charlie and Lauren, Im so glad to see that your both back in the van running around having a blast, love it all... especially this years Christmas on the narrow boat..Merry Shipmas lol... Have a wonderful spring season looking forward to the upcoming vlogs also nice ebikes thats a great idea guys. Lauren facial expressions are so hilarious, I laugh at you both constantly and I tremendously love it all, great vlog as always so much fun :)

[@CharliePauly]

Haha merry shipmas! Thanks so much Cindy. A lot of excitement around getting back out in the van haha planning some summer adventures!

[@pauline2631-]

Loved this vlog, one of our favourite local cycle routes x

[@nancyjohnson9013]

Welcome home! The bikes look great but yea, a bit of getting use to huh? Gotta say I am not a vegan nor a vegetarian but that tofu looked delicious. Also got to say Love Big Bang - love Ricky Gervis and love you 2. Fun little trip in the van...at least I enjoyed lol. TA.

[@CharliePauly]

Haha fair to say our bums were hurting the next morning! You sound like our kinda person Nancy! 🙌🏼

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Loved this vlog, amazing, I must visit Rutland Water one day, I think I’ll go in the summer though! Take care you two. X

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks Shirley! Definitely worth a visit in the summer!

[@denisecafferky2248]

Cute pic of you both on your first date 🧡

[@richardfoote4518]

Neat video and looks like fun

[@russholah]

Good series for you to watch “Dopesick” on Disney, we are on last episode tonight.

[@CharliePauly]

Binged it! Great one.

[@richmonty44]

Do you guys ever worry that something could crash into the back of the van when you sleep as your heads are by the back doors.?Love your content guys, stay safe.

[@CharliePauly]

Haha funnily enough I’ve never thought about that! Going to be panicking every time we park up now!

[@richmonty44]

@@CharliePauly sorry mate 😂 I’ve seen vehicles hit while parked up and that’s my worst nightmare about sleeping in a van.

[@hobbiton64]

That mushroom was so corny!

[@oneantasgreathouse1318]

Love your videos Live your gf facial expressions she is hilarious and so beautiful too Las Vegas NV “catch me outside” lol too funny

[@CharliePauly]

Haha catch me outside, she’s hilarious! We need to come to Las Vegas next!

[@campervanchris4171]

Bloody hell wish I’d known near me I’d of popped down to say hi 😮🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️I’m in Peterbough!

[@CharliePauly]

Haha we’re often in Peterborough so might see you at some point!

[@campervanchris4171]

@@CharliePauly will you be going to the moterhome show In Peterbough this month

[@brainispower140]

First comment: Big fan of you guys 😁

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks a lot mate!

[@SolihullSarah72]

Charlie looks like the secret love child of John Bishop on the photo of your date 😂

[@CharliePauly]

😂😂

[@magicworldbyjorg]

..cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…

[@Mike-ip8hg]

Defo mist a trick ..havin E bikes an not parking somewhere..your still spaced out after your NY trip.😜👍

[@CharliePauly]

Haha absolute rookie mistake!

[@roberthardy2013]

If this vans rockin’…

[@CharliePauly]

Haha don’t come knocking!

[@markashley6832]

Thanks again for the video, really enjoyed it. I am intrigued with the bikes, how did you get on with them, would you recommend them? I am looking to take some bikes, in my camper, over to our home in Spain. Let me know your thoughts please

[@CharliePauly]

Cheers Mark! Honestly they were great. Not recommended for long journeys (I think they actually have a different type of bike for that) but these were great for just popping in the back of the van and easy to assemble.

[@markashley6832]

@@CharliePauly great thank you. Ill take a look at their site

[@jummechumme7405]

am I the only one who was expecting some Mycle bikes discount code !!!

[@CharliePauly]

Haha I’m surprised they didn’t give us a code to be fair.

[@BohemianBeatster]

I noticed that Charlie's plate had some chips on it. They looked like they were porcelain. Porcelain chips can be poisonous, or at best made you quite ill. Porcelain flatware were often used on older camping gear. Please be careful you two.

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks mate! Yes they’ve been dropped a few times and bashed about when driving. We always clean them off properly but think we’re due an upgrade.

[@BohemianBeatster]

@@CharliePauly Many a cowboy in the old west died of poisoning from that flatware.

[@davefaker6026]

hi guys great video as always x are you thinking of selling the van or did i dream it ?

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks Dave. I was thinking about upgrade and looking at Fiat Ducato’s for the width ways bed but think I’m going to keep the transit for another summer.

[@davefaker6026]

@@CharliePauly dont blame you .let me know if your upgrading please

[@andrewsnoozy]

Electric push bikes? Is that kind of like cheating? Good Vlog though!

[@CharliePauly]

Haha I mean I struggled doing 25km with the electric so god know where I would have been without it.

[@UrbanVanlife]

hows ya botttom , that sounds so wrong but you know what I mean lol

[@CharliePauly]

😂 fully recovered mate!

[@UrbanVanlife]

@@CharliePauly hahahahhah

[@magna4100]

Where does your money come from?

[@CharliePauly]

Instagram partnerships, my travel blog and KZbin sponsors.

[@nataliesteel9605]

Can l have stick er pizz

[@CharliePauly]

I’m all out of stickers sorry!