I took my NEW SELF BUILD Campervan into the SHROPSHIRE HILLS for a STEALTHY wild camp

I took my new self build Citroen Relay for a wild camp in the Shropshire Hills.
Leaving the van build videos to one side, i decided to take my H2 L3 Citroen Relay campervan into the Shropshire hills for an overnight camp to test and see if everything was functioning correctly.
I can happily report that VanSexual performed as expected, we did encounter an angry local who took pictures of the van, when confronted in an adult and mature manner he was very rude and arrogant, he did not want to engage is a civilised conversation about vanlifers enjoying the outdoors and how we actually help keep the areas tidy.
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[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

I fully understand the ethos of the video, Dave. I dont have a big van but Viv-i-van is all I need and like a wise man once said, its about the journey and not the transport- not that Viv is not awesome for me. Like you at your campout, I was at Stannage Edge last night after going to Sheffield for my mate to fit a splitter on the van. Parked up at Stannage watching the sunset.....lets just say I had a near spiritual experience. Van life has gonna be done. On e life live it cos we are only here once. Can I say that the van is looking truly brilliant. You did an awesome job! I just totally ripped everything out of Viv cos she'd been converted by a truly shonky converter and now I've redone her, sitting looking out at that amazing sky.....well it was priceless. One day I'll get a bigger van but for now, she can get me where I need to go for my mental health and mindfulness and you obviously have found the same in your van. Its always good to have like minded company too. You dont even need to speak to enjoy the joys of just being there. Great video, great vibe and I totally get it! hopefully say hello in person one day. Much respect- Kenny

[@DaveOutdoors]

Hey Kenny, normally, most of my camps are a bit hectic, but this one was chilled out with a great view. Something which was very much needed.. As my dad always says. "If it isn't broken, why change it"

[@kdean9537]

Hi Dave, your campervan is looking really great, looks nice and comfy cozy! Glad you had a relaxing time. That sunrise really was worth getting up early! Thank you so much for sharing, take care. Kathy

[@DaveOutdoors]

Hi Kathy, many thanks for your kind words, really happy with the van, such a good night's sleep in there. Sunrise was a beauty to. Stay safe and have a good week. Thank you for watching Dave

[@stevesumner8208]

Know that place well, I don't think the national trust understand how people like us keep their land clean and tidy. Keep doing what you're doing mate. You're one of the good ones.

[@DaveOutdoors]

Cheers Steve, you're definitely right mate. I think they may of had a wave of yobs through the covid period and become alot more protective. Which, don't get me wrong I can understand, but as you say, it's people like us that help keep their land clean.

[@stevesumner8208]

​@DaveOutdoors keep doing what you're doing mate.

[@DaveOutdoors]

@@stevesumner8208 thanks Steve, I will chap

[@nickpritch3152]

Hi dave I'd move the night heater closer to the bed bulkhead and vent with short pipe build a box over top dont close it in to much as you dont want the overheat sensor to cut in and you can use the hole you already cut out as the dropout . Give you more solid room to store stuff hope this makes sense. You've done fantastic job of it

[@DaveOutdoors]

Hey Nick, I wish I could mate, I was a little dictated to by the underside of the van, (chassis layout) if I moved it forward anymore I would have to cut away some of the board under the bed, which would look a little sightly. Cheers Dave

[@ArielleViking]

Van is looking brilliant... yeah, a real pretty sunrise. 👍

[@DaveOutdoors]

Hey arielle, thank you so much, much appreciated. Sunrise was a beauty

[@whitetongueoutdoors]

Loving the bottle opener !!! 🤣🤣🤣 . Great video . atb .

[@DaveOutdoors]

Thank you sir, much appreciated, yeah I need one of those bottle openers in my van 🤣🤣

[@adrianbates7621]

Was a bit miffed when you let the last fun bus go, however this one looks well posh lad, yep spot on Dave 👍

[@DaveOutdoors]

Hi Adrian, I must say say mate, I do miss the vivaro, took me on some great adventures. However, chuffed to hell with this one. Thanks for watching mate

[@garryjones5385]

I bet izzy has done most of the work on the van LOL Nice video mate, good to see you enjoying the van at last. Seemed a chilled out camp.

[@DaveOutdoors]

She did a tiny bit mate 🤣🤣 it was a perfect chilled out camp buddy, really it was just what I needed.

[@maxineredfern3380]

Looked lovely Dave,the van is looking fab. Glad u didn’t get moved on. Maxx

[@DaveOutdoors]

Hey Maxx, thank you, a nice chilled out camp, just what I needed. Thank you as always for your comment 😁

[@techbloke5970]

Think I would make a sort of shelf to go over the pipe. You could then add a few tie downs to it for securing items. Great video and van is looking great

[@DaveOutdoors]

Thanks very much for your feedback. I was thinking the same. Atleast then I can still put stuff on top of that shelf, which will help.

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Great video. Super conversion there. We may be coming up your way in a couple of days.

[@DaveOutdoors]

Hey, thank you so much, you'll enjoy the shropshire hills. A hidden gem indeed

[@ttxela]

That new van is a big step up 👍

[@DaveOutdoors]

Cheers Alex, I'm chuffed with it mate, will have to join up with you one weekend when you're around this neck of this woods

[@thewiltshirewomble]

Nice one Dave… and the van is looking really great ! 👍 Cheers Mark

[@DaveOutdoors]

Hey Mark, hope you're well chap. Thanks so much buddy, much appreciated 👍

[@CraigWebster1973]

Last time I ran my pipe through a wooden partition the bloke in the next cubicle was a little shocked.

[@DaveOutdoors]

🤣🤣🤣 inch high, private eye

[@JSMCalder]

The van is looking great mate. Nice camp

[@DaveOutdoors]

A up John, cheers matey, very chilled out camp that's for sure 👌

[@mrwilliams.65]

Nice one Dave 🍺

[@DaveOutdoors]

Hey, thank you so much 🙏

[@CraigWebster1973]

Van looks great by the way, well done

[@DaveOutdoors]

Thanks mate, much appreciated 👍

[@taffsdestination2369]

Awesome buddy van looks amazing, yeah I wouldn't talk to Adam either JOKING hahahahaha him yorning lol, that Teddy was very neatly placed lol awesome bud. 🤘🤘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@DaveOutdoors]

🤣🤣🤣 cheers Taff mate. She likes to neatly place her goods,🤣🤣

[@NathandHannah]

Wow Vansexual looks incredible. You guys have done so well to do all this. You can't blame Izzy for the fact you own a Baby Yoda pillow though Dave. 😂 Hannah Loves it

[@DaveOutdoors]

Thanks both, much appreciated. Pretty chuffed with it to be honest. It's definitely izzys pillow, I never had a clue who baby yoga was 🤣🤣 thanks for watching guys, I'm jist watching yours as I write this.

[@NathandHannah]

@@DaveOutdoors glad you are chuffed, you deserve to be, it really does look the b####ks 👌 hopfully it will give you loads more adventures and create soo many happy memories 😊 OK we believe you 🤣

[@DaveOutdoors]

@@NathandHannah I hope to get to some of the places you legends have been 🤪🤪

[@MyVagabondAdventures]

Nice video and great camping place, and as long as we leave no trace I can’t see why camping shouldn’t be encouraged around the U.K. van looks great chap 👍🏻 Izzy has done great 😂 ATB Russ 🫡

[@DaveOutdoors]

Cheeky bugger Drye 🤣🤣 Totally agree mate, why can't it be encouraged in England, like it is in Scotland. Thanks for watching buddy. Dave

[@OutAndAbout-UK]

Van looks the business fella! Great job well done! 👍

[@DaveOutdoors]

Much appreciated squire, thanks alot 🙏

[@OutAndAbout-UK]

Also, re the heater, those pipes can get HOT 🔥…. I guess the important thing is that boxing it in does make it too hot? ….. just a thought 👍

[@DaveOutdoors]

@OutAndAbout-UK this is true mate, I'm really not sure whether to 'shelve them in' - any suggestions mate?

[@alexisparker139]

Another good un Dave. No idea ref boxing in but I also follow a channel ....."love sundays'... he has some great hacks and ideas. Hes just installed his bed and kitchen and done his first camp so might be worth seeing what hes been up to. Ps love the Yoda of izzy haha

[@DaveOutdoors]

Yeah I watch Shaun, great channel 👍 I'll keep my eyes peeled for what he's done

[@mark_your_adventures90]

Vans looking spot on and great to see you out in it mate! 👍 I'm going to be using mine for the first time tomorrow, hopefully doing a week in north Wales in it 😁 Having that oven is so good in your van as well! Shame one won't fit in my micro camper 😂

[@DaveOutdoors]

Thanks so much mate, hope you have a great time I'm Wales, if you get stuck for any places, I can't tell you a belter of a spot that is one of the best in Wales.

[@mark_your_adventures90]

@@DaveOutdoors Thanks a lot mate, hopefully I should do! Oh that sounds good, cheers! I'll give you a message on insta then if I'm needing somewhere 🙂

[@DaveOutdoors]

@@mark_your_adventures90 yes mate feel free to drop us a message. I'll send you the pin. It's in the mountains and one of the best places not alot of folk know about.

[@unusualaquariumecosystems5805]

Your van looks great, so does that fit into the term of glamping then? Is it loosely used? I thought from what I had seen that glamping was a static thing i.e. you are stuck in the same area built up for camping with luxuries.

[@DaveOutdoors]

No idea 🤣🤣 were all glampers, surely 🤣🤣

[@unusualaquariumecosystems5805]

Are there any more van shows or is it too late in the year now?

[@DaveOutdoors]

@@unusualaquariumecosystems5805 I think there's a few left still.

[@unusualaquariumecosystems5805]

Would you stay somewhere with no phone signal?

[@DaveOutdoors]

I would indeed.

[@unusualaquariumecosystems5805]

Yeah, we had a boat on the canal, went everywhere, Wales, Lincoln, London, River Thames, River Severn come to think of it often had no phone signal. At least we got TV signal hehe.

[@adamtoutdoors6390]

Brilliant camp mate. Nice and chilled. Great sunrise and great company. Thanks for getting my yawn in 😂. ATB Adam 🤜💙🤛

[@DaveOutdoors]

It was chap, great chilled out camp. Ah yes, you're welcome 🤣🤣🤣