Interviewing Dan Trudgian: Caravanning In UK

I get the chance to interview Dan Trudgian while I'm in the area. I'm going to assume everyone knows who he is. When I first got my caravan, Dan's videos were a great help and since started my KZbin channel his videos have been recommended to me all the time.
You can find him here: / @thetrudgians

[@CaravanningwiththeCoxs]

Nice one Karen! Dan is a gent. A really lovely chap who really knows his stuff. Cheers Oliver

[@TravellingK]

Thanks Oliver!!

[@SphericallyChallenged]

Two lovely souls. Wish them nothing but the best.

[@rwiliamson8051]

Two of my favourite youtubers meeting 👍👍👍👍

[@TravellingK]

We had to meet 🤣

[@Gixer750pilot]

R Williamson it’s like when the Simpson’s met family guy

[@stevearnold6966]

Excellent interview, great fun to watch.

[@GetYourLegsDown]

Cheers for the mention! Very enjoyable chat.

[@TravellingK]

Well, your site sounds very helpful!!

[@rivernelson7239]

Great video Karen, 2 authentic people, lovely to watch ...

[@MrSnookerballs]

Dan the man, watched all his vids before I bought my first caravan and made it so much easier to understand what's what, towing and pitching. I have a mug as well.

[@marklyons3003]

Same! Have you watched any of Daniel Brown's v-logs "Sort of Interesting" - also Dan the Man? He is the first ever Narrowboat V-logger (Narrowboatboy initially 2012-2017.) He's back again on a new, slightly longer narrowboat, albeit less quaint than "Tilly!" He also has a model-railway channel. 23K following! I give our intrepid Karavan traveller Karen a plug ocassionally on Dan's Channel too - tee hee! Chur!

[@TravellingK]

Watching a video is much easier than some of the dry manuals I’ve attempted to read 🤣

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Great interview. 👍🏼 UK roads.... eeek, we’ve done some crazy small ones. Sweaty palms moments- and I’m not doing the driving! Well done Dan 🚐👍🏼

[@TravellingK]

And I just experienced surprisingly narrow roads again today🤣

[@pradolover]

Guy is a legend has taught me so much!

[@TravellingK]

He’s been so helpful to the UK community.

[@southwestkittyit]

This was a really fun visit. Thank you. P.s. You have a great laugh 🖖

[@TravellingK]

Why thank you 😊

[@goldenstardust]

What a sweet relaxed interview! I have fond memories of caravanning in NZ as a child in the 70's, technology has moved on. We now hire motorhomes when we go back to Kiwiland each year. I am almost six feet tall too (180cm) , so can relate to your surprise when meeting others who are taller!

[@TravellingK]

Glad you enjoyed it 😀 Yes, caravans have changed a bit, haven’t they! I probably should properly measure myself... it’s been a while.

[@audreyhodge1221]

A great interview with a lovely bloke.

[@TravellingK]

Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@jackmillin]

It's like top gear meets fifth gear 😁, great channel both of you really like your videos, keep up the good work 👍👍👍👍

[@TravellingK]

Ha a great description. Was so awesome meeting him 😀

[@lizleonard3681]

Nice pleasant interview 👍

[@alenatichy1062]

How wonderful I found you Karen and Dan together. I just bought UK caravan and I love watching both of you and following your tips.

[@greglewis8843]

Nice chat I'm past worrying about the roads always seem to get where I'm going nice to see Dan he's a good bloke

[@TravellingK]

I haven’t reached that calm driving acceptance yet 🤣

[@darrenspeak1785]

That was such a fun conversation Karen, it’s so nice to see you tubers together doing interviews like this and your a natural when it comes to asking questions. I liked the twin cam set up too, you’d think you’d got a film crew to do it, but of course you’ve done it yourself. The technical side of your videos is very good, I watch on a 40 inch tv and the quality is as good as the tv signal I get for the main uk channels, I’m very impressed. Well done, very much enjoyed that video.

[@TravellingK]

Oh I’m glad it can handle viewing on a tv... I showed my cousin a video once on his tv and it wasn’t a good look 🤣 This interview was just with the one camera too! I like to change angles to keep it interesting.

[@darrenspeak1785]

@@TravellingK No honestly Karen it's fine on the TV. All the smart tv's sold in the UK have the you tube app on, it's very easy to watch stuff and as long as the video quality is high, yours is HD, so it's excellent, then its not much different from watching the BBC or itv. I'm even more impressed that you stopped filming to change camera angle, I honestly thought you must have been using 2 cameras.

[@jamesturner9028]

Lovely interview Dan and Karen love both of your channels keep up the good work a d thanks for sharing

[@kimmarshall9038]

Loved this interview the best

[@ricks.1318]

What a great interview with Dan !!!! He was very interesting, and together you covered a number of subjects ..... I'm gonna checkout his channel... "Thanks" for posting this, Karen !!

[@TravellingK]

Glad you enjoyed 😀

[@gasdia73]

I loved this video! thanx for sharing :)

[@carlriley5333]

great video karen glad to see you met up with dan enjoy the rest of your holiday have a great time

[@TravellingK]

I’m glad our timings worked out!

[@HomefromHomewithLinRich]

I've just subscribed. Fantastic interview Karen. Dan Trudgian is somewhat a hero for me. It is he, his family and his videos that inspired me from my hospital bed to visualise myself sitting in the caravan we had just put a deposit on. I'd had a devastating stroke that I should never have survived from and I was paralysed down the right side of my body. My speech wasn't like it used to be and if there was one thing my mother taught me it was to face my fears and not worry about what people would think about me! A couple of months later With Dans encouragement, my channel was born. But it was eight months before I could tell the complete story. Without my channel and the support my subscribers give me I would certainly not be where I am today! To give something back any money I make from the channel goes to The Stroke Association so I don't ask for money I just ask people to watch a few adverts! On a last note, Dan organised Trudgefest last year where subscribers could meet the vloggers. Not only was it a fantastic success, Dan presented me with the money raised by everyone there and online so I could give it to The Stroke Association. I hope everyone who reads this will be even more inspired by this modest man. I owe him so much!! You can see the whole story on my channel and the video is called "Stroke survival and how Mr Dan Trudgian made my dreams come true" - Lin

[@TravellingK]

Oh hello! Dan talked about your experience and channel. Glad to get your comment here. So amazing to hear how Dan helped and how your community has been so supportive.

[@Wulfbear99]

Both of you deserve a big thank you as your videos have been a great help to us as we returned to touring in a caravan this year after a gap of 20 years. Karens tour of South Island is still on my catch up list. Thanks again, Brian & Elizabeth

[@TravellingK]

That’s so great to hear! Hope you’re loving caravanning again 😀

[@barnsleybiker203]

A great video Karen. I started Caravanning about a year after Dan and i stumbled across his videos which helped me a lot. So did yours. Ive followed you from the start. Glad you are enjoying your stay in England.

[@TravellingK]

That’s really great to hear! I was the same with Dan’s videos helping me at the start.

[@TicketyBoo.]

Getting you two together on KZbin is a brilliant but I can't help feeling my scheduled entertainment has just been cut by 50%. I always look forward to watching both of you. Really good vid though. Good on you for choosing Scotland Karen.

[@TravellingK]

Cut in half?!? I'm sure Dan will still share his usual videos😀Glad you enjoyed it.

[@davidbower9025]

So great to see you two together, I've learned so much from you guys and your channels, so a big thank you to you both! Brilliant meet-up!! (And to Karen, so sorry about our roads! ;) )

[@TravellingK]

hahah, the roads have been a surprise. So great to hear that both our channels have been helpful to you.

[@gilbertbert2435]

You are so pretty Karen! I am enjoyong all your VLOGS! Carvanning is fun!

[@kukichik2553]

Love it 💕 have just subscribed to him as well.

[@pnk.flyd.1918]

Good to see you laugh and having a good day

[@TravellingK]

Lots of laughter🤣

[@tspacefullstop4161]

Loved it...giggles...tons of knowledge between the two of you. Well done....another youtuber I'll be migrating over to watch now. Cheers.

[@TravellingK]

Lovely to hear 😀

[@victorgomes7585]

It just has sense of community validation when a youtuber that I follow meets another youtuber that I follow as well. I can't really put it into words. Hi guys and thank you for your inspiring and useful videos. Have a great day!

[@TravellingK]

It’s been so great meeting other KZbinrs in this niche! Glad you enjoyed 😀

[@TheFlyingBusman]

Had a wee chuckle. Every time we head out with our van it’s 5 miles of cringing down narrow, twisty backroads that are full of blind corners, pinch points and sticky out branches. It’s a challenge on a good run but add to the mix visitors who are too busy staring at the scenery and farmers with large tractors and implements in tow and boy does it get ‘fun’! Fortunately several years of driving large touring coaches down Scottish highland roads has given me great observation skills and nerves of steel.

[@TravellingK]

Geeeee I think you would need nerves of steel! A handy career for handling this.

[@stendecstretcher5678]

I have learned a lot from both of you and this has helped me with my caravan adventures. Thankyou both.

[@TravellingK]

Really great to hear

[@GG-gotr6]

Hi Karen, very enjoyable - that’s the first time I’ve seen Dan interviewed and there were some interesting points. Great job 👍. Can we look forward to Andrew and others? 🤞

[@TravellingK]

Oh yes, more interviews coming 😀

[@GG-gotr6]

Travelling K 😃 cheers Karen good to hear, looking forward to them. 👍

[@waynemartin4881]

Great vid, I enjoyed that. 👍🏻

[@evdru9028]

Just to clarify , as do not want to put off new drivers wishing to tow a caravan, Anyone who has past their uk driving test after the 1st of January 1997 can tow a caravan without sitting additional test for towing, as long the combined total mass weight of the car and caravan does not exceed 3500kg also the caravan does not exceed the towing capacity of the car.

[@sydneywicks3747]

EV Dru trailer can not exceed 750kg and can not be braked

[@evdru9028]

Sydney Wicks if your car weight is 3500kg, yes your trailer must not exceed 750kg but as most family cars are only 1400kg, luggage 400kg and towing capacity of 1200kg, making the total weight of 3000kg. which is under the 3500kg max, this still gives you a good selection of caravans to choose from.

[@sydneywicks3747]

EV Dru sorry that’s incorrect it Cannot exceed 3500kg total can not exceed 750kg and cannot be braked anything over 750kg must have brakes sorry might want too look into it a bit more

[@evdru9028]

Sydney Wicks hi please check out the DVLA website www.gov.uk/towing-with-car

[@sydneywicks3747]

It can’t be more then 750kg or 1/2 the kerb weight of you vehicle which every is less

[@aceonriverblr]

I like it. Thanks.

[@tassiedevil6933]

You meet so many great people, Dan has so many good points, what a lovely ending with a gift really considerate, as usual thanks for sharing really enjoyed

[@TravellingK]

Yes the gift was a huge surprise! I've been able to meet so many people on this trip😀

[@vicmiller7191]

Great tips for navigating for both the novice and professional. Its interesting to hear the differences in the driving licenses between countries also. In the states we dont have restrictions to speak of for campers/caravans even though i think we should. Such a sweet interview. This guy was great and he did know how to light up your Funny Bone. That was fun to watch. Thank you for another great Vlog...Vic

[@TravellingK]

Oh and interesting hearing about the US license set-up! I heard somewhere some states have different rules?

[@vicmiller7191]

@@TravellingK Yes they do when it comes to length or objects or trailers being pulled. I do know that the state of New Jersey has differant rules from say New York State. But many of the rules apply to the professional trucking industry. We do have the federal guidlines for the interstate highways and also each State can have its own set of guidlines which can supersede the federal guidlines and be more restrictive. If they have similar guidelines then the more restrictive is the guidline to be enforced. And if that sounds confusing, it is for us who live here.. too. Lol...Vic

[@anitamitchell3452]

You interview Dan like I would have and I love that about you. Thank you so much. New sub and rang the bell. Fantastic questions .... fantastic answers ... it's subjects we all need to think about and who better to know what's needed out there than the people living the experience?

[@TravellingK]

That’s great to hear Anita! I’m glad I got to finally meet Dan 😀

[@markgaudie80]

I charge my Outlander PHEV from my caravan all the time. But I agree most of the campsites are still unaware of what’s coming. I’ve seen a cracking caravan that has a large lithium battery pack built into the floor. Now you can use it when parked at home to power your home and even charge it from the solar on your roof. Plus you can also use it as a range extender on your electric car when towing. It’s mighty expensive at the moment but will only get cheaper as it becomes the norm.

[@TravellingK]

Ohh this is a really interesting to hear. I’m keen to see how it progresses. I like the idea of the batteries having multiple uses...

[@marklyons3003]

YEEHAAARRRR!! BRAVO KAREN!! You're almost back to base - relatively unscathed too! That's no mean feat you brave "can-do" woman you!! Sorry I hope that doesn't sound patronizing. Your outstanding accomplishments cannot be underestimated. I know first-hand how intimidating the UK roads can be now-a-days, even just in a car. You were brilliant in your navigation and execution. Not to mention all the planning and admin etc. b4 hand. "Jolly well done old girl" :-) Your Mum must be soo so proud of you! As indeed we all are! Chance of a lifetime for you touring and meeting many interesting people and places. Another tick on the bucket-list! You are now immortal! Thanks for sharing Karen, it has been an absolute blast and an honor watching your professionalism. Am looking fwd to viewing your next chapter! Have a safe journey home me-dearie ;-) PS. Don't 4get a glass of Somerset Cider b4 you leave!!

[@TravellingK]

Haha thank you! Still a few weeks of the trip to go!! And plenty more UK videos to edit 😀

[@hedgerowpete]

brilliant video, great content and a great interview

[@TravellingK]

Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@stephenlittle7534]

Glad your still enjoying your time here. Nice interview. And interesting.

[@TravellingK]

So far so good 😀 Glad you enjoyed it

[@gillgregory6327]

Great interview. Dan is a top bloke 😂I've just made some changes to my caravan lighting after consulting one of his vlogs. I agree about roads here, I'm paranoid about narrow lanes especially in Cornwall where I am at the moment.

[@TravellingK]

That’s awesome about his video helping with your light! Oh I’ve been hearing horror stories about the Cornwall roads 😬

[@gillgregory6327]

The amazing place that is Cornwall more than makes up for the narrow roads though. Honestly, you would love it! Gorgeous scenery, fab beaches, great little campgrounds ( if you know where to look) and amazing food!! What more do you need?

[@Britbabe53]

lovely guy!!

[@tinysmallfryskitchen8610]

Must admit street view is my best friend, since we started caravanning, I travel a lot for work and I have detoured slightly (at my own cost) to check out the route to a couple of sights we visited.

[@TravellingK]

Ah sounds like there’s a story about your detours!

[@garywilliams9246]

Great Interview you guys are the best. I always look forward to your next videos, great work thank you. Just wish I had as much time to caravan as you do...... I plan to retire in 4 years so maybe then 😊

[@TravellingK]

Oh 4 years!! That’s an exciting date then 😀😀

[@ashlybrown5341]

wow Dan that means I've watched every single vid you have done ' great meet up

[@daveslife9486]

Great video guys and hope you're enjoying the time here in the UK 👍

[@TravellingK]

So far the trip’s been great!

[@TravellingK]

So far the trip’s been great!

[@Robutube1]

I thoroughly enjoyed this Karen (and Dan!). It might be that Dan is a particularly articulate interviewee, and what I'm about to suggest might be highly impractical, but I'd love to see you interview a couple more of the UK caravan bloggers whilst you're here because you have a nice way of doing it.

[@TravellingK]

I do enjoy interviewing people 😀 Another couple of interviews will be public soon!

[@juliesoal1207]

Ahhh Karen meets Dan! Wonderful! I have just discovered you both in the last month since we bought our 2006 Elddis Avante. Hope you are having a fab UK tour Karen! happy days people!

[@TravellingK]

Good timing with this interview then!

[@juliesoal1207]

@@TravellingK thanks for all your entertainment and inspiration Karen. I have ME/CFS and being able to travel with the caravan is brilliant as I have all I need along with my lovely fiancé Colin! We are off on our 2nd trip very soon enjoying bonnie Scotland. xx

[@HitchUpAndTow]

Great vlog, big thumbs up

[@TravellingK]

Awesome - thank you!

[@jameswilson8820]

Two legends😊

[@TravellingK]

Haha awesome

[@grahamskilling2147]

Love your humour. Thanks

[@TravellingK]

Glad you enjoyed 😀

[@maureenmcgrath4664]

Great interview Karen. Love Dan's channel and yours. I tell u what I'd like to see in the future in caravan travel, a few caravan parks dedicated to overnight stops enroute to another hol park where you could just drive in to an extra long overnight pitch where u dont have to unhitch and can just literally get a good nights sleep and drive straight out in the morning. Somewhere halfway between Scotland and the South coast near the M6 or M5 would suit me fine lol. Enjoy the rest of your time in the UK.

[@TravellingK]

Oh nice idea! I've only spotted a few long sites around Dover so far.

[@maureenmcgrath4664]

@@TravellingK Didn't know there were few there, good to know thanks.

[@lyn1337]

11:20 felt the same when I visited, haha lovely interview!

[@TravellingK]

Isn’t all the casual history amazing! Just a random wall that’s probably older than anything in NZ 🤣

[@evanescecse]

Two great KZbinrs together glad you enjoyed your stay in the uk 🇬🇧 Karan

[@TravellingK]

Lovely to hear. Yes, I feel like I've managed to do so much on this trip!

[@caravantuggers1608]

What a great interview and Like Dan I would like to see a reform on driving licenses as my son who is 37 and drove double decker buses has to do another test with a trailer for him to tow a caravan which will be over 750kg find it so annoying. I'm sure you thought like we have done for a while now that Dan is the man certainly the guy I go to when doing something on our caravan. Karen you asked some really good questions

[@TravellingK]

Oh that doesn’t make sense with your sons experience!

[@SHROOMZ1]

You answered those questions perfectly 👍😁

[@TravellingK]

At the end? Apart from saying 2 words instead of 1 🤣

[@patrickjobling8676]

That was very good yes ..😁

[@gkuk]

Hi Karen, Great interview I really hope you enjoyed your time in the UK. as always ATB Glen. PS How tall are you?

[@TravellingK]

I’m about 5ft 8” which I didn’t think was that tall, but I’ve apparently surprised a few people 🤣

[@vdub8481]

Dan's the man!!!👍

[@tuggytaylor]

Great video. Thank you

[@TravellingK]

Glad you liked it 😀

[@johninokla2635]

That was a nice interview I enjoyed it. 👍 I kind of wish the caravan industry would address the boonbocking issue. But then maybe you don't have the countryside to do any real boondocking. It just seems so unrealistic to me to have to tote your clean water, the grey water and the cassettes to empty them. When here in the states you pull up to the dump station hook up your tanks and dump them and then fill up the fresh water either at the next park or before you go boondocking. Sorry got off topic. Good interview.

[@TravellingK]

Sounds like boondocking doesn’t happen in the UK. Maybe a little in Scotland? It’s called freedom camping in NZ and more of a thing 😀

[@johninokla2635]

@@TravellingK , yes, I remember now freedom camping. Still it would be easier for everyone if you had tanks you could empty right before you leave the camp grounds and since they would be empty they wouldn't add that much weight to the caravan. Even if you have full tanks from boondocking you empty them the first chance you get when you go to town and visit a dump station.

[@MrSnookerballs]

are you talking motorhomes or caravans. having waste tanks built into caravans we wouldn't have the vehicles heavy enough to tow them.

[@johninokla2635]

@@MrSnookerballs, you are correct about the vehicles. Motorhomes and caravans both have waste tanks here. I keep trying to compare other countries to what we have here in the states. Most RV parks have sewer hookups for every space so the tanks are empty when you leave the park. I'll try to remember that we have totally different types of caravans.

[@CaraVanOlogywithBecky]

Great interview - good questions and well made points :) google maps and street view are my go to too. If there’s anything that looks a bit dodgy from maps satellite view I “drive” the relevant bit virtually using street view and yep always check out what the turn looks like so that I don’t miss it whilst answering 50 bazillion questions from my kids or if hubby is with us justifying why I’m ignoring the sat nag (he doesn’t tow or navigate and can be a bad passenger!). Personally I didn’t think Dan was taller than expected when I met him, everyone’s taller than me though so that’s no surprise but was totally star struck nevertheless ;-) so glad you’re having a good time, been really enjoying your vids.

[@TravellingK]

Ha gee, 50 bazillion questions would add to the challenge 😱 Glad you’ve got a working system going.

[@CaraVanOlogywithBecky]

@@TravellingK They tend to save those "special" questions for those moments too ;-) System running well thanks, nevertheless I've ended up down a few v tight lanes - 1 accidentally a couple on purpose as there was no other way/closed road! Luckily our van is tiny :)

[@durhamcaravaners]

Good watch 👍

[@jamessymons5916]

When you go back to New Zealand you need your own travel show on tv 😎

[@TravellingK]

Haha that would be terrifying 🤣

[@jamessymons5916]

You would be amazing at it you make me watch every time you are on

[@victorkent768]

Pleased you got to meet Dan you even got one of his tresured cups ( me to ) Good interview. South island for me to.. shame I could not get time to meet you in Brighton

[@TravellingK]

I’m glad Dan and my timings worked out 😀 Ah well would have been good to meet but I’ve come at the busy time, haven’t I!

[@mikewaller4141]

Dan is a legend in my mind, great interview!

[@TravellingK]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stendecstretcher5678]

I agree, We emigrated to Australia 12 years ago the roads are much wider here.

[@TravellingK]

And I know Australian roads are wider and straighter than NZ roads too!

[@sdh2411]

Hi keep the blogs coming

[@TravellingK]

Great stuff! Planning to 😀

[@watcher24601]

Very interesting vlog, especially liked the inclusion of electric vehicles. Not many are rated for towing yet which has got to change.

[@TravellingK]

Will be interesting to see how EV progresses

[@nsrnsr1987]

Brill your amazing dan and k love the videos its cool ur travelling like this would love to do it myself but i dont get the time i have the issue of towing have found tho that i can tow a reasonable 2 birth caravan on the restricted licence tho so not too bad i have just got back from scotland had a week away there and the 365 mile tow back wasnt much fun haha hope your well and mabee bump into one of you guys on our travells great videos keep em coming

[@TravellingK]

Hi Adam, glad you’re getting out and about! Wish I’d had the time to explore Scotland on this trip too - sure it was lovely. I’ve found the license restrictions here surprising.

[@nsrnsr1987]

It is amazing up there yes the licence restrictions are a bit of a pain but probably for the best i have been upgrading and repairing the caravan after the trip and hope to use it more once ive sorted it all mabee you will get back and explore it then

[@fransahm1956]

Delightful folks :)

[@brendanfennell3552]

In reference to using an EV as a towing vehicle to tow a UK Built caravan , there is a slight problem with range at the present time, I currently drive a Tesla model X and three weeks a go I experimented with my family towing a 2200kg caravan over 500 kilometers , the range of the Tesla model X is around 300 miles on a full charge , but actually towing my current caravan cuts the driving distance in half down to an average of 180 miles, and then trying to find a charging station to charge your EV towing vehicle also means having to unhitch the caravan to be able charge the tow vehicle therefore your guests proposal to update electrification at UK Caravan Sites to accommodate EV's in the future is a great idea , but the EV Vehicle Range will have to double to enable towing caravans in the UK

[@TravellingK]

Oh that’s very very interesting to know. Sounds like a few things need to be sorted before it’s more common to tow with an EV.

[@ginajones6719]

We have the same problem in nz with the satnav. We have one that u put width length and weight as my partner is in a 50ton permit truck and it still takes down road he's not supposed to be on.

[@TravellingK]

Oh what area is that? I’ve seriously been missing our NZ roads...

[@Parknest]

I enjoyed your interview with Dan. I picked up a few tips from some of his videos. I'm hoping that newcomers can learn something from my own content. Every content creator has something unique to offer from their own perspective. Google Streetview is useful. It is almost like being there. The other big issue with the UK streets are the numpty drivers who can't even drive let alone tow.

[@TravellingK]

Oh I’ll check out your channel! I think the biggest challenge in the UK with caravanning are the surprise roads.

[@Parknest]

@@TravellingK The driving standard is terrible in places, especially in some of the bigger towns and cities. BMW and Audi drivers in particular have a bad reputation.

[@TravellingK]

Hmmm but I actually think drivers are nicer overall here?!?! We have some shocking drivers.

[@SteveMorton]

Excellent. I bet you two could have chatted for hours about different caravan topics. So are you planning your route back to New Zealand with that car and caravan!! Last seen...... !!!

[@rogerwileman9965]

Steve Morton I bet Karen would love to do that

[@TravellingK]

It’s been great learning more about the caravan industry here and KZbin! Haha I’ll have to give them back at some point 🤣

[@paulboden7850]

Recently, sat- nav led a stream of cars down some god forsaken road and out onto a muddy field, where some got stuck. Dan is wise to maintain a healthy skepticism.

[@TravellingK]

🤣🤣 So funny but sure to have been a nightmare for all involved

[@davidwallace6250]

Great interview enjoyed it very much. Did Dan Interview you for his channel?

[@TravellingK]

Glad you enjoyed!! No, I just filmed Dan 😀

[@rickpowell4048]

Put Me Off. Rented a nice Motorhome in England the year they had a nice hot summer few years ago. NO AIRCON and we roasted at night in the New Forest area, and funny little horses kept visiting.Fun, but America spoils you for RV life.

[@TravellingK]

Shame to hear you struggled with the heat!

[@rickpowell4048]

@@TravellingK Funny lot Brits, you have it in your Cars, but not in a Caravan that gets hot too.!

[@thomaswatt1658]

Mmm bit disappointing that you would chose scotland yet didnt come here on your tour.it would have been nice to have met you.

[@stephenturner8102]

Great video, shame the audio let's it down a little.

[@TravellingK]

I’m curious, what did you listen on? I had to add a ‘De-noise’ effect in editing as my microphone was dying and has a loud hiss throughout.

[@stephenturner8102]

@@TravellingK Hi. I was listening on a Samsung s9, Bluetooth to my bose home system. Audio is quiet and hissing is quite apparent, still a nice video though.

[@nanrod981]

Hi - Karen you mention you checked that your NZ driving license was valid for the Uk - I have a US license and can drive 13000 kilos or tow 4545 kg - the only info on Gov Uk states non-residents can drive on their residency (US) licence for up to 12 months - and that's it - no conditions - I am experienced in RV's of 40ft and towing in other countries - I'm presuming I can do the same in the UK?

[@TravellingK]

I ended up emailing UK transport and they said if I can tow in NZ I can tow in the UK. Might be best to email too for peace of mind?

[@nanrod981]

@@TravellingK Do you have their email address I could use? BTW enjoyed your journey - tremendously!

[@nanrod981]

Reason why you can tow in UK: International licence (exchangeable): You can drive in the UK for up to 12 months on a licence issued in Gibraltar, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man or a ‘designated country’ (Australia, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Hong Kong, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland and Zimbabwe).

[@philtimson5449]

I have one of those Peugeot’s for sale if anyone’s interested. Based in Shropshire UK Hi Dan, hi Karen. Lovely coffee break video

[@TravellingK]

haha, why not mention it here😜

[@grimreaperbadboy]

We going out in our van this weekend can be a nightmare our van is 27 foot long twin axle we going to thorpe park Lincolnshire come and see us Karen lol

[@TravellingK]

Oh have a fun time! Gosh, sounds like you have an amazing set-up though.

[@colinmew6695]

I want a Mug too

[@TravellingK]

Haha hopefully Dan will do another lot 😀

[@nikostelly6662]

Music is nice what's it called? . good video

[@TravellingK]

It’s a few YT audio option 😀

[@Lee12238]

I drive HGV, the amount of times I've had to get out my truck to HELP the older people who have granddad rights with passing there CAT b after a certain date is unreal. I do not believe that if you pass your test before a date then you should be able to drive a cat C vehicle, very dangerous and people should have to sit a test before driving anything after your cat B!. :) Having grandfather rights does not give you experience or shows you are competent, 100% should need lessons and a test. :)

[@1122geoff]

Brill

[@andyrobertking]

Out of interest how tall are you both ?

[@TravellingK]

I’m 5ft 8” and Dans much taller...

[@andyrobertking]

@@TravellingK 5'8" is pretty tall for caravan living. I'm only 5'6" even that seems tall in a caravan. I wonder how Dan finds it!

[@TravellingK]

I did ask how they found the bed and Dan said it was fine🤷‍♀️

[@millomweb]

Nope, haven't a clue who Dan is !

[@TravellingK]

Well, now you know 😜 Big in the UK caravan KZbin world.