(It's Getting Wild Up North!) Exploring Nottinghamshire - Van Life UK

[@suewhittaker867]

That’s my water tap!!! Sorry it felt weird to be given something but I put it on park for night so that can lifers can get a fresh supply as we know how hard it can be. We have had so much kindness (mainly abroad) that we wanted to pass it on.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

I'm so glad you guys have seen this video, its the nicest gesture 👏 and gratitude to you for putting it on park 4 night...we owe you one 😀

[@roamer1588]

Lovely gesture Sue...thanks.

[@Francis-xl2gu]

@@suewhittaker867 That's a very nice thing to do ! Thank you

[@mrskippie100]

Hi Liam and Janine, we found your channel a few weeks ago and have been binge watching your videos and really enjoying them, especially the Scotland trip as we moved here from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 approx 4 years ago and we still have so much to see here in Scotland. My husband and myself have been vegan for 10 years now and enjoy seeing all of the vegan places you get to eat at. Love love love your channel and if we were younger would have loved to do exactly what you guys are doing! We are in our 60's now so we enjoy channels like yours so much. I hope your channel grows rapidly because you both deserve it.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

That's such a lovely thing to say, thank you. We really appreciate you guys being here and hearing about your journey in life and with veganism. Thanks guys 🙏💚

[@wonderdust78]

A window vac will help with the condensation. Wilko do a 20 quid version or you could go more expensive and buy a karcher version.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

You think the Wilko one is good?

[@cherellegrant7439]

What they said, the travel trolls swear by it

[@derekfaeberwick]

@@ThoseHappyDays save your money and space, buy an ordinary one and lay a towel below the window before squeegeeing.

[@Lou_Sylw_Bulgarian_Rescue_Dogs]

I second the window vac. We have a Karcher one and its brilliant!

[@doodlesparklecleaning]

I agree too I was going to suggest a Karcher window vac!

[@MsBabygurl4646]

Iam from the USA 🇺🇸, GA and it’s so awesome getting to see what it’s like across seas. I get to live it through y’all’s videos along seeing the ups and downs of real van 🚐 camping life. I don’t live like that but think it’s cool. Praying 🙏 for God to protect y’all on y’all’s journey!! Blessings!!!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Christy, nice to meet you 😊

[@feebeeadventures-vanlife7818]

Can’t believe we got your location wrong 🤣 For the condensation issue, first get some wind deflectors so you can leave your windows open an inch, without being seen as open or letting in rain. Helps massively with air circulation. Then give your windows a wipe with some shaving gel (not foam). Once the smears have been wiped it smell great and help keep the windows clear. We’ll be showing this in our next video so hopefully it works out well again for us :)

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Wow! Shaving gel? Haha who would have thought 🤣 I'm going to start looking into this and will watch your video on it too. Didn't see you had a channel, but will go over now and subscribe 💚

[@feebeeadventures-vanlife7818]

Wow thanks guys! Only just started our channel but we’ve always travelled and had a van of some sort for 7 years now. Done quite a few winter travels so we’ve battled with the condensation issue. Shaving gel works on mirrors in bathrooms too, for those of who still live in a house - very jealous of you being full time vanlifers now, that’s the dream!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

@@feebeeadventures-vanlife7818 thank you! It's so good to get information from people like yourself who have done it for so long...really appreciate it 🙏

[@meichong8278]

@@ThoseHappyDays Dont want to come across as a know it all but there is a fairly sure fire solution ..... expensive .... well very expensive actually BUT it also will solve your water issues as well as depending on the model you buy eradicate parking problems !!! YES you could ............ buy a house , actually dont take that advice itd be the end of your channel .Guess what I'm trying to say is theres always a solution but you have to give everything you want up , better to embrace small issues and be thankful for your freedom ..... not everyone gets the chance to do what you're doing .

[@tonyroocroft8260]

Karcher works great for us. Would highly recommend

[@RobBrown1991]

I love how that even after having ridded yourselves of all of your possessions you still have a dozen different woolen hats to choose from.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Haha hats are so important to us haha

[@davidthescottishvegan]

They won't be made from wool because vegans don't buy wool.

[@RobBrown1991]

@@davidthescottishvegan Fair point

[@sharoncrowley304]

You two are just gorgeous people ♥️♥️ you’re daily life of exploring Britain together is adorable. I love seeing how you’ve both come on and doing so well with something you both love. 🍁🙏🏼🍁🙏🏼

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Sharon, it's so lovely to be in contact with you and thank you for watching 💕

[@mum2jka]

Loved this. After living in Nottingham area (20 minutes from Sherwood) for 9 years, this was such a wonderful trip down memory lane. Thank you. And yeah, the caves and the Major Oak are pretty cool.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Awesome area of the world isn't it

[@mesmogruvinski]

Great video. You're good people. May you be showered with Blessings in your travels. 🙃♥️🙂🙏

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you 🙏🚐

[@vjbarby]

Amazing video as always, absolutely loving all of your videos exploring ancient woodlands, it always makes my day when I see you guys have uploaded a video - much love to you Janine & Liam! 💚✨🌲

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Vanessa, really appreciate your kind comment 🙏 💚

[@MidNightWolf6942]

Hi Janine and Liam. I am quite new to your channel, my first video was the £50 cruise which prompted me to book yet another trip to Amsterdam, so thank you both for that. I have lived in Nottingham and yes, it's a wonderful City to both visit and live in. I also spent many years living in the north of the County, very close to where you stayed the night and I have to say that you were very lucky not to have picked a car park where Dogging and Cruising take place as there are lots and lots of them in that area, lol. Really loving watching you "live your dream" and I wish you all the very best of luck for the future.

[@grassrootsfootballlive]

Apply bubble wrap to the windows just after the condensation forms, so it sticks. Have the wrap cut to the size of each window.

[@leoniejosette5145]

Omg, so close to me wish I could have met you guys I am from Nottinghamshire! Love your Channel always watch it.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Ah wow, where abouts do you live? We have really enjoyed it in Notts 💚

[@tracynutt3579]

You 2 smash it EVERY WEEK with your videos we all love to see where you have been and what you've been doing, again YOUVE MADE MY SUNDAY. ROLL ON NEXT SUNDAY ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Tracy, thats very kind for you to comment and say that 💚

[@stephainerose8765]

🌴Stephanie🌹Rose here from Florida👣 Thanks for letting me tag along! First time viewer and subscriber 💕 It's all about the journey and who you share it with ❗ Thanks for sharing it with 🇺🇸 I was reading down through the comments and didn't see this information and it maybe further down so excuse me if I repeat. There's a window screening that you open your door and then it's like a socket goes over the door you close the door and you're able to open the window and still have a screen on it so you leave like a crack or wide-open depending on how cold it is outside. The other thing I've seen people doing is bubble wrap like a window cover but it's bubble wrap and they say the bigger the bubbles the better so they'll still be moisture but not as much and you just wipe the windows off with a cloth when you take the bubble wrap off. They just stacked them, rolled & stashed it in a space till next time. You can look that up! The people I saw that did it said don't worry about it being wet when you put it away because that helps it stick to the window. Will help it say in place when you put it back up, good luck with that! I will be following along thank you 🎄

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Great idea thank you 😊

[@eveeybean5254]

Wild, I’ve been binging your videos and I grew up in Edwinstowe so it was cool seeing you explore it!

[@theuncomplicatedvegan8522]

Great video as always. Condensation is a pain, we use a karcher window vac, it's probably the best option and maybe leave the windows open just a little.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Hi Rachel, I guess with the Karcher you know the water is gone. We may get one, but first we are going to look into these wind deflectors I think 💚

[@bowtinbil]

Pro breeze do low power mini dehumidifiers. Use one in my motorhome. Worth a look at. Plus a windscreen wraparound cover helps a lot but that might be a giveaway in your circumstances

[@walkingthepeaks4593]

Hi enjoy watching your channel, regarding the condensation on your windows look up the karcher shower water hoover it literally does that,hope this helps

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks guys, will definitely check it outn

[@juliestanton3550]

We are so pleased to have discovered your videos.We watch every video of LIfe is too short,they recommended you.Love travel and campervans and found you very interesting and cheerful.Living in sussex the visit you did to firle beacon was very inspiring,one of many,so we have a lot of your videos to catch up on. Thank you so much.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Hi Julie! That's so kind of you to say 💚 Yes we love Ken & Carol, lovely people with great tips and videos 🚐🙏

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Love watching your videos and following you around the country. Janine’s recipes always look so healthy and delicious 😋 Not sure if Liam was impressed with the spicy pumpkin mocha though 😁 Love your enthusiasm and respect for nature. Keep the videos coming 😀👍🚐❤️x

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks guys! Yes don't think we will be having the pumpkin spice mochas any time soon 😂

[@carlsadventures2361]

Hey Liam & Janine I've only just stumble across your channel and I must say what a great channel I think what you guys could do with is some wind deflectors for the front of your van as they allow your windows to open a tiny bit for more airflow through your van .

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Just installed some Carl...Great idea, they seem to help

[@beckyj.2180]

Another great video guys, good luck with the condensation. Hardcastlecraggs is a great autumn walk and Hebden Bridge is great for vegans x

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Oooo sounds good! Just been added to the list 💚

[@darlingbudsofmay1114]

hiya,Nottinghamshire is where i live,when i was a kid you could go into the hollow of the major oak

[@FoghornWashington]

Wind deflectors are so cheap and easy you really don’t have much to lose by giving them a go. That said, I’m sure you’ll be really happy with them 🙂

[@ThoseHappyDays]

We are almost definitely going to get some now, thank you 💚

[@bagpuss5752]

Yep I had Windows deflectors in my vw great secure to leave Windows open a crack resolved all condensation issues. Great videos.

[@mirbuckley]

Hi Lds..Love your vlogs. We bought a Karcher window vac and really happy with it.I turn on the diesel heater before getting up which is lovely but when the curtain dividing off the cab is pulled back it causes big time condensation. Vac is your only man .👍

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Ah you swear by the vac eh? It might have to come to us buying one, got a couple of things to try first 💚

[@LouandLolsTravels]

Really enjoyed watching your trip to Nottingham and glad you liked the City Centre. There a a few caves in the centre including some at the Castle grounds and some underneath a pub which you can visit if you do the ghost walk. Galleries of Justice is also very interesting. If you ever come back one weekend and fancy a tour please let us know.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you guys, really appreciate that. Notts actually really surprised us with how much we liked it, the people and the food 😍

[@LouandLolsTravels]

@@ThoseHappyDays PS if you like doughnuts, you'll love Doughnotts with their vegan range 🍩

[@sharonzammit9875]

Great sounds ,thanks for bonnie grace beautiful. The green goddess looking fabulous, bet you can't wait to start thinking of which style fabrics decor and colour's. Going to try the vegan one pot moussaka. Stay safe xx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks Sharon ❤️

[@projecttripod15]

Your condensation issues can be largely cured by fitting some wind deflectors to the front windows and winding your windows down just 1cm on each side, the airflow through the van is just enough to remove a lot of moisture

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks guys, this will be the first thing we look at I think 💚

[@555promonkey]

I second that suggestion and like to add large bubble wrap (better than the small) bubbles to moist windows (so it stays put) acts like a double glazing. Cut to size adds no weight, just need to be carefully stored ? Found your channel earlier, diesel heater issues 😢 subscribed right away and now bingeing !

[@ThoseHappyDays]

@@555promonkey thanks guys 🙂💚

[@jonathancamm896]

Hi Liam and Janine - Thanks for sharing this great video. I grew up in Edwinstowe and Sherwood Forest was my childhood playground. It was a magical place to be a child. Your video brought back such wonderful memories of those happy days. I have been living in Asia for the past fifteen years, with the last thirteen in Thailand, and have only been to visit Edwinstowe a couple of times in all those years. But that is about to change because next week I am going home to the UK to begin vanlife in a VW t4. After seeing your video, I'll be sure to drop into Edwinstowe and Sherwood Forest, so thanks again.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Ah wow, you have a big adventure awaiting you 💚🚐

[@jonathancamm896]

@@ThoseHappyDaysand I can't wait!

[@timfaulkner852]

Hello again guys, your condensation issues will always b there unless you leave a small gap of say 1cm, not enough to let the heat out but its enough as the air needs to circulate, this was one of the reasons I went for log burner as its dry heat, and never have this issue, great content, very jealous can't wait to get bk to van life..

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Yeah would love a log burner but no space 😭

[@timfaulkner852]

Bein in the van as your well aware, you become very resourceful,and make it Wrk, there's always room, I've fabricated a couple from the size gas bottles your using, or smaller with feet it can be used in The evenings, and packed away through the day incredible heat, ya get the best baked potatoes in the ashes... Happy travels..

[@glynmoore3730]

Highly recommend a window vac. Recognised your last park up next to the training equipment ..... had you driven further in you'd have come to the golf club (simple one, not posh) and could have had a great latte and some food. When you're in the area again have a look around Wollaton Park, it's gorgeous and loads of deer. It's pay to park but the huge "house" is free to look round and there are places to drink and eat.

[@shaunspencer6437]

You need to get a fan in your roof. I'd highly recommend a maxiifan. They are very expensive but are worth every penny. We got one to help keep our dogs cool in the summer but seriously helps to keep condensation out esp when cooking or putting the kettle on.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Hi Shaun, we have an extractor ceiling fan, but not as good as maxi fan...but someone just said that you need air flow for them to work properly, so I think we are going to buy some wind deflectors?

[@jamo6758]

You'll never get rid of condensation completely unless you breathe out of a snorkel that goes outside the van =D. All you can do is minimise it by making more sources of ventilation and make it easier to remove with a condensation hover. It's just a van life thing you gotta live with.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Yeah I agree! Ventilation is the first thing to work on I think 💚

[@pauljakeman]

With the major oak people used to be able to go up to it, but that many people went it started dying. So they braced the branches and cordoned it off for its protection. Luckily it saved it. Hope you manage to come back sometime! 😀 glad you liked it!

[@kevanparker908]

I first visited the Major Oak in the infants school in the 1950's the whole of our class including the teacher managed to squeeze inside the hollow tree trunk. It had chains supporting the branches even then some years back they replaced them with less intrusive cables.

[@pauljakeman]

@@kevanparker908 awesome. I’m glad they did a lot to save it.

[@kevanparker908]

Don't live that far away just over in Derbyshire still visit now and again.

[@lorrainehigson9344]

Condensation, salt absorbs moisture, place small containers in cab on dashboard & one either side in living area, window vacs are also good. Happy travels

[@000caro555]

Great video guys, hope you get your condensation problem sorted out. Xxx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Hi Kalo, thanks so much, so do we 💚

[@AFTERPUPPET]

I had condensation in my car like this, it was because I had a tiny hole in my floor and a leaking seal leading into my engine compartment. Check your floor for standing water and your carpets/floor matts. It took me a while to notice because the carpets where soaking up the water and I didn’t notice they were damp underneath, then they would evaporate at night and condense on the windows

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Bloody hell! Hope it's not that haha...Will check though, thank you 🙏

[@1760freebird]

Nice to find a channel for/from UK vanlifers. Been following Liam the Terrible for a couple of years & several dozen US channels, now an avid follower of yourselves

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Tony, welcome to the channel 🚐🙏

[@lou7250]

Just discovered your channel a few days ago, really enjoying your videos. Newly vegan, so great to see the cafes you visit, although I'm not keen on vegan fast food as not very healthy. You are inspiring me to do a long trip in the winter soon! Im at my happiest when on the road. I definitely won't be using Google to tell me where I've been, that feels really intrusive! I love your courage to wild park, I'm not that brave! Happy travels! 🙏🏽🌟

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Lou 🚐💚

[@lowrider075]

Hi Liam and Janine, I noticed you had a bit of condensation issue on your windscreen. If you cut a bubble-wrap (use medium size bubbles) cover the size of your wind screen, and put the bubble wrap up of a night (heres the funny thing, wait til your window gets that foggy look to it as that helps the bubble wrap stick), it will help keep your van warmer, and greatly reduce the amount of condensation you get in your van.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Hi thank you, yeah it's something we are looking into 🙏🚐 Hope you enjoyed your Christmas break 🚐🙂

[@geecee358]

Hi guys Bubble wrap on the windows keeps condensation away, bubbles against the window. Once you have cut to fit it’s quick & easy to fit and stores flat.

[@sophieg3930]

Love this! Lived in Nottingham city and near Near Sherwood Forest. My dad used to have pinics under the major oak as a lad before they out the supports in and fences ❤️❤️❤️

[@ThoseHappyDays]

He sounds like a very Merry Man 😍 What a majestic spot, and thing to do

[@robertsimpson436]

Hi Liam and Janine, only found your channel today and am hopelessly addicted...... you are an amazing couples of all the channels I follow ... yours is one of the most honest and unpretentious....I'm afraid you've got me for life....

[@ThoseHappyDays]

We are pleased to have you for life Robert 🚐💚

[@barrymills1196]

Best condensation fix? Chinese diesel heater, you will never regret it and you will never worry about condensation again! 👍

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks Barry

[@janetpowell4571]

Great vidio we have a static caravan we have tried all the humidifier crystals and don't work very well but then brought a karcher hand held which sucks all the moisture up.and is rechargeable excellent take care guys

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Ooo thank you. Can you recharge it in the van? Via USB or is it a 3 pin job?

[@janetpowell4571]

Sorry guys 3 pin plug but when charged last for weeks good luck

[@stephenjon3502]

Re condensation - have you tried the magnetic secondary glazing? Worth a try. Whilst you say your van is insulated maybe a good idea to look at some extra insulation ( I've dodo mat and silent coat in my van ) As for any problems with regarding any hassle get a Doberman and train it to growl on command - security sorted. 🙂

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Haha love the guard dog idea! 🐕

[@stephenjon3502]

@@ThoseHappyDays Before I lost my pooch no one came near the van over night. That's including plod. Just as well , as she could eat a whole raw chicken in about 15 minutes. Felt safe as houses with her in the van. 👍

[@martykong3592]

Thanks for wonderful share and Video! Love your Transit! Especially with the high top! Not here in America:( All the BEST to both of you and Cheers from across the pond! Happy New Year too! :)

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Marty, and happy new year to you too ❄️🚐

[@jesskatrik]

Guys love the channel. Only just discovered your channel.. a way to reduce the moisture is to fit some wind deflectors around the drivers and passenger windows so that you can leave them both open slightly at night this will almost definitely reduce condensation

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Richard, you are right that ventilation is key 🔑 🙏

[@lozisung]

Hi guys, I use sheets of regular bubble wrap cut to size of the glass to reduce condensation. The flat side of the bubble wrap will naturally stick to the glass if its slightly moist. My side windows also have heat reflective film which helps too as a barrier to reduce the temperature difference so causes less condensation.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks Jason, will give it a go 🚐🙏

[@kimstevens3779]

Hi. I have a van, its a Ford Freda. I use it as my daily runaround and for camping. I use hanging moisture traps from Amazon, chinese green and white one, Also if you use a Karcher vac, be careful as they stop working if you use it sideways. I also have a window vac i bought from Aldi, half the price, and much better. How did the electric dehumidifier work? Can you use that with batteries for off grid? I use these in my very damp house, never considered using in the van because I tend to wait until a bit warmer for camping, but I can now! Dont yet have a diesel heater fitted, but was good to know you can use red diesel in them. Really enjoy your vlog, the quality of your filming is so good and I like the wildlife shots. Ive subscribed, and look forward to hearing more ❤

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you, really means a lot 💓

[@josmith1752]

Hi Liam & Janine, for condensation Lakeland do a little box with Crystals which I’ve used for years. Also a Karcher is well worth looking at. The Crystal condensation boxes to put in the windows overnight then clear up with the Karcher. Love watching your videos, if only I were younger. 🙄😉

[@stephenmartin1253]

Hi, Happy Days. There is a couple of KZbin channels I watch that may help with your condensation problems. One is, 'Mel's van life', he uses a Karcher window vacuum, they are very good - I ended up with one. The other channel is called 'Greg Virgoe', he built his own campervan (which is a great van build to watch). He added two Max fans for through ventilation. I know he added two fans first but they wasn't too good, so he removed them and added two better ones, which can run even when they are closed! If that makes sense.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Stephen, we will go an check them out and see what they say 😊

[@Juanitabananadonny]

We have a fiat ducato conversion and use the inside silver/grey windscreen covers and we have an air vent in roof - no problems with condensation - just use a microfibre if any small areas.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

We have a vent and extractor fan, but I think the no-air-flow is the problem...something we need to sort ASAP

[@stuandalbert6595]

If you can get a karcher vac but you also need more ventilation in your van ie crack your window at front a bit. You can get a sort of cover on the window that keeps it secure if open a little

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Yeah we have just gotten one of those window coverings, so looking into that now. Thank you guys 😊

[@paulgardner4931]

The banter between you's two is so funny, you's lead a great life.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

👍🚐

[@battlestarone]

Condensation buy dehimidifiers from pound shop,,you can alsso buy small electric units from amazon,,,othef than that leave a window down a cm or so to let moisture out and air circulation

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you, giving them a go as we speak

[@Bessie66]

A tiny bit of washing up liquid on a cloth and rub on the window to stop condensation- maybe not on windscreen

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Good tip, thank you 😊

[@ezydubzit]

i use window deflectors have both windows open but on windy side a little less and my rear door has a catch with a few mm gap,i cook outside as much as possible thats the main moisture producer. nice video 👍

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you, yes gas is full of moisture isn't it? Goof shout, although I guess it can get a little wet cooking outside? Do you use awning?

[@ezydubzit]

@@ThoseHappyDays Burning one gallon of propane produces almost a gallon of water. i have made a windproof hob and always park so sliding door is opposite to wind pain in bad weather but a noticeable difference in moisture

[@debshamish6533]

Silver screens will cut down the condensation on the windscreen and cab side windows, external are better, but then obvious you’re sleeping in the van. No sure how well internal thermal blinds are for condensation - the only other thing I can suggest is a Karcher window vac to use on the windows in the mornings (I’m assuming you have heating in the van?). The silver screens will also help keep the inside of the van warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer…..

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Haha don't mention heating 😭 it's a right game

[@debshamish6533]

@@ThoseHappyDays Thankfully I have Truma heating, although I’ve seen many self-builds etc using the Chinese (?) diesel heaters. Keep warm!

[@tonyrobinson362]

We live near Edwinstowe we walk thro the forest every two days for 2 hours to keep our steps up, Take care enjoy your walking.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Wow, you guys are so lucky. We would 100% do the same if we lived there 😍

[@HitchUpAndTow]

An enjoyable watch, thanks for sharing

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Pleasure 🙏

[@marksercombe3575]

Condensation always leave front windows cracked 5-6 mm when in van and at night have 10-12mm and when cooking about an inch and have the roof vent on with wet shoes near vent

[@carlatthesalon]

Maybe try a Karcher window cleaner, basically it’s a squeegee with built in hoover, I get a lot of condensation on home windows, and the Karcher clears them no problems, you’ll be able to charge it with your inverter, hope this helps, all the best and happy travels👍😊

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you, might give this a go if the ventilation thing doesn't work. It has been recommended lots, thank you for tips and advice 💚

[@garywateridge]

our breath contains a fair amount of moisture expelled from the lungs, the windows being cold act as the first 'passive' dehumidfier, having some ventilation into the van could help.

[@donnybigboy]

Use large bubble bubble wrap against the windows, it traps the heat and reduces the cloud of the damp air. Fill old socks with rice and lay along the window ledges, small window gaps as when 2 of you breath you are losing around 2 litres liquid in your breath per night.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Wow 2 litres! No wonder we have condensation problems...haha! thanks for sharing Don 🙏

[@donnybigboy]

@@ThoseHappyDays For the kitchen roll issue, ask a postman for an elastic band and just fasten the end of the roll with it. Your roll holder has a ball on the end so easy to get it over the end.

[@cjmackie007]

Enjoyed your video. For the condensation, get a Karcher window vac. You could also try silver screens to put on the exterior of the windscreen and side windows, they really help a lot but won't help with rear windows. Condensation is a real problem in vans and no easy solution apart from getting to Spain.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Haha love the getting to Spain solution 🤣🚐

[@d2vans_291]

Love the vlogs guys. Condensation in winter is a nightmare you need to get a fan in the roof. External thermal screens will stop the front and side but not very stealth. The other thing is a karcher window vac to get rid of the condensation in seconds

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Great tips! We have a ceiling fan, but apparently it needs air flow to work properly. So we are going to look into getting some deflectors on the window so we can leave them open a bit 💚

[@busbuilduk1397]

Bubble wrap stuck on the inside of your glass will insulate the glass pretty much stopping your condensation problems, big bubble wrap is the best,this may sound odd but really works, good luck

[@captaindave47]

Outside window covers seem to work very well, I never got condensation when using them.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Yeah, we have considered it, but it will mean we won't be as stealth as we were before I think

[@debshamish6533]

Just to say - always best to reverse into park up space so you could leave in a hurry, should you ever need to (hopefully not!)

[@ThoseHappyDays]

I think that's a safe & sensible idea 💚🙏

[@diwarburton5369]

I have window deflectors in the cab windows and leave them cracked by about 5cm, it does help but you won’t be able to eliminate condensation completely.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

I think that's a good point, that it Will never truly get rid of condensation

[@redditchscroller7049]

That big oak tree is known as the Major oak in Sherwood forest. I grew up in Nottingham and as a kid in the late 1960's and early 1970's mum and dad used to take us to Sherwood forest at the weekends for days out. At that time you could climb, play and go inside the Major Oak. It did'nt have all the supports and fencing round it then that is there now, and no cafe or visitor centre either, you took your own picnic with you if you wanted to eat and drink! I like the look of that pasta dish you cooked, I'm not vegan but I would definitely give that a go.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you for the history of that beautiful tree! It's an amazing place 💚

[@markhill6420]

Another great video well done guys 💚

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks Mark 🙏

[@shazdaz]

We have Heko wind deflectors that we leave open about an inch, we also have a Maxxair fan in the ceiling which we put on 10% extract. Eliminates all condensation even with the cab curtain closed & nothing on the windscreen & front door windows. Maxxair fan is approx £350 & Heko wind deflectors are approx £38 money well spent 👊😎👍

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Hey Shaz, we have an extractor fan in the roof, just need more air flow. Going to look into these window deflectors 💚 Thank you x

[@shazdaz]

Good luck ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿💚

[@Quietriot1970]

Respect to ya I could not live full time in a tiny van it would drive me insane

[@rawlyroo5975]

This video was so much fun to watch !

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you 💚

[@Bulletguy07]

I used to have a Transit Mk5 Autosleepers Duetto and found setting the dashboard vent control to "open" plus lowering the passenger/driver door window about half an inch helped reduce condensation. Leave the roof vent open when you can too though I realise that's not always possible with the weather.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

That's great advice, hadn't thought about the dash vent! Just got some window deflectors too, so hopefully they work 🙏

[@Bulletguy07]

@@ThoseHappyDays I fitted those on my van mainly so I could at least drive with the window part way down on rainy days without getting soaked! All modern cars are now built with the roofline set in from the door line. Looks stylish but it's a fail imo and worse still roof gutterings have been abandoned (not sure about Mk7 Transits) so every time you open the door after it's been raining, the seat gets soaked. Your deflectors will stop that.

[@jsmith7898]

Here in the States, we have a product called DampRid! It obsorbs dampness and water into the bottom of the container! We would use it in bathrooms! It works! When the container is full of water, you just pour it out and let it do it again!

[@Anna-ib3xb]

As well as leaving windows open a tad: get a Karcher or similar to wipe the windows with each morning (better than having soggy wet rags around adding moisture to the van again!). You can get windscreen heaters that direct straight at the screen that claim to dry the screen but as obviously you’re living/breathing in your van this creating moisture all the time we’ve found the Karcher the most useful item to have in the van for this issue! Also (you may have found a solution by now but 1. for wet walking boots-get the inner soles out if you can snd dry them separately and keep stuffing your boots /shoes with newspaper screwed up tight. As it gets wet replace it with more dry stuff and whatever you do don’t wear them if at all possible until completely dry! 2. For your condensation on your mattress-definitely related to heat hitting cold. Air circulation crucial, good insulation in/on your back doors and yes ideally direct heat from your blown air heating up there to stabilise the temperature. Hope this is of help. Best of luck to you both and Happy New Year! Anna x

[@kingpunter4557]

Window vacums are great for cleaning up condensation in the morning, 👌

[@elleofaname1058]

Love all of your videos but this one in particular. I live in adjoining Derbyshire and recall as a child actually going inside the spectacular Major Oak. It's where Robin stashed all his 'pickings' and sadly it is now so fragile that you can't even touch it.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you! Yeah, it's just being propped up🌴

[@kevanparker908]

Some years back someone tried to set fire to it, they had to re-enforce the inside with glass fibre and other materials.

[@davehughes8174]

Cut bubble large bubble wrap to fit windows. Allow small amount of condensation to settle as this will aid bubble wrap to stick to glass. Press bubble wrap to glass and witness the difference the following morning. Cheers!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Dave 😊

[@daveprince841]

Get a karcher window Hoover. Your still get condensation but its a quick easy way to remove it in there mornings. You could also get a thermal blanket to wrap around the windscreen and cab windows

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Dave, looking into it 🙏

[@HadriansWallNZ]

Try “cleaning” your windows with liquid soap, I do this on my bathroom mirrors and they don’t get any condensation after a shower. And liquid soap is cheap to buy!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

OK will definitely try this, we heard fairy liquid is really effective 👌

[@ralphtomlinson2461]

I used fairy liquid on my upstairs windows .no problem after that .

[@ralphtomlinson2461]

Hope all the information on condensation helps .Another lovely video .congrats.

[@BurtReynoldstash]

My neck of the woods. Literally lol. Re condensation wind deflectors leave the wind open ( not noticeable) Be sure to open all you doors up in the morning. Air you bedding out too if you can. Happy camping Lol I live in Nottinghamshire and didn’t know about underground caves. Might take the kids

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Hi Nathan, good shout! Hopefully you will see an improvement in the coming videos 🙏

[@pathanson9760]

Condensation it's a big issue I use a karcher window vac. Its brilliant. Cost £40 from B&Q.However you need a little generator to charge it. I have an Impax genny. From Screwfix it's only 800 watts. But its tiny for a genny . Costs under £200. Very handy for charging your batteries up to. But as I live in my van I know space is the premium thing. Hope this helps

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Yeah space is definitely premium, but we are weighing it up Pat 🚐 thank you

[@scottsmith6489]

Robin Hood, how cool is that! Extraordinary 👏

[@ThoseHappyDays]

😍🙏

[@Kay-mz8hc]

Dry sponge, drop of Washing up liquid on will help short term on the windows. Someone else said bubble wrap.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you, will give it a go 😀

[@kurtsteiner8384]

You can get plastic de.isting panels to put inside the windscreens. ALSO if you put a sheet of cardboard or anything over the windshield this may also help cut the condensation down , i did this while working night shift, it works. Hope it helps.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Great shout, thanks for the tips Kurt 👍

[@markbowden2369]

you could get some thermal screen covers. that will help with the condensation. also try and leave a window partially open.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks Mark, I think ventilation is first point of call 💚

[@natalieclarke1540]

I’m having the same problem with condensation with my front windows and locker above the can. I’d say it is the worst thing about vanlife. Friends told be an out silver screen stops it on the windscreen. I also wipe the windows down and open them and the roof vent every day to air the van. I’m considering buying a USB dehumidifier. I have don’t have too much of a problem in the back as it well insulated. I did have damp under my mattress but I bought an air Matt that lets air circulate under the mattress

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Ooo I'm monitoring the mattress too as I am worried! It's good to know about the air mattress, and we will purchase if it gets bad 💚

[@DavidToth-re6zw]

Hi guys,new to your chanel and loved this vlog,looking forward to following you on your journey and trying the amazing vegan food,i use the Karcher window vac in my campervan and its a game changer

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Hi David, really appreciate you following, hopefully we are getting close to getting condensation sorted 🙏💚

[@gollings3410]

This is my home village I grew up here I’m originally from Grimsby but lived in edwinstowe since I was 7 that forest was my playground great video just watched your Christmas video then came to this gutted for you guys not having Christmas dinner

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Love Edwinstowe! Envious! Hope you enjoyed your Christmas break 🚐🙂

[@christinereeve5763]

Hi to you both ,we love watching your blogs ,for the wet in your van & the windows , you need some of these wardrobe dehumidifier ,anzio. Helps stop damp & mould mildew & condensation from Amazon, we use them all the time for our van they are fab ,😀

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Ooo OK thanks, where do you put them?

[@christinereeve5763]

@@ThoseHappyDays hi.you Hang them up anywhere you can ,they like Little coat hangers, they got bags on them that Collect all the water, then the water Freezes ,when it full you Throw them away, I wanted to send you a picture of them but don't know how to do it on your Channel,😀

[@themadhatter3624]

I don't know what these condensation catches a cold but they're long blue strip ones they put them inside shipping containers try and get them ones because they are brilliant

[@brianmcclure8012]

Guys I know this is some time ago. Condensation is a problem for all. Something I would start with is external windscreen / side cab windows thermal cover. I use one of these with my campervan and it helps a lot!!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks Brian, we would but it reduces our stealthy-ness, not that we are too stealthy

[@angusmichaelhawkins1268]

Purely and simply, bubble wrap, wait until the windows steam up a little then just 'stick' it to the window. Simplest and cheapest way.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Yeah we saw Life Is Too Short do that, but just need to work out if we can leave them on the windows and if they melt?

[@Roaming-adventure]

Hey guys new to your channel, really enjoying the videos! I would agree with the window vac works well in my van I would say invest in one with a smaller blade for the rear and side windows 👍

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks Scott, Yeah it would have to be a small one I think.

[@Roaming-adventure]

Yeah my karcher has a changeable head which is really useful. Can’t believe you guys have been travelling in my local area in Nottingham at one point you was just around the corner. Can’t wait to go full time in my new van next year