Lake District SOLO OFF GRID CAMP - VW T6 Pop Top

[@jasonnicol8302]

Great episode, my eyes lit up when I saw the Leffe and in pint format!. Be careful on those cliff like walks, we know. As you say, that stories for a fire pit chat if we ever venture on a meet.

[@gillypawson]

I really love your photographs, they are awesome. But the best bit, of course, is your commentary. You always make me smile!

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Ah thanks so much Gilly, I just ramble on 😂😂

[@dazstag1411]

Couldn’t agree with your more when u said this is why I got a campervan 👍

[@SteveAngiewithMooseourCamperVa]

Wow stunning views, love your van too.

[@markharrison3973]

Just done 2 nights at Seathwaite farm. Top recommendation mate thank you, got talking to another couple who had also seen it on your video.

[@simple-simon]

Thanks for another entertaining and informative Vlog. Looking forward to the next one. “Ghost story” bit was proper funny 😂😂

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Haha, even saying the words ghost story pooped me haha

[@CamperVanya]

Another great vlog. As a newly solo vanner, I agree that nature sounds are by far the best soundtrack to van trips 👍

[@thefamilyrobbo]

Was going to say the same thing. If there's one positive thing from all this virus sh@t, it's appreciating nature instead of taking it for granted as we may have done in the past. Great video. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@cjones7246]

Have read any comments below so apologies if this comedy gold has been mentioned already 😜 How do you use your solar panel to re-charge your battery over night? 👀😳😮 Love catching up on your vlogs! Still have a few yet to watch Please show from start to finish how you use your Aeropress - once I pour water into it I have to place the plunger at the top quickly otherwise the water drips through quickly lol Also, where did you buy your small axe? How do you make chopping the logs look so easy?!! lol

[@carlsadventures2361]

That looked Awesome and your photo's looked epic

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Great wee farm site that, we've added it to our list, and good to see you up in the hills, my kind of Vlog👍

[@vwt4jase412]

Hi mate great recovery from saying you like to go away on your own but really enjoy going away with the family, shall I get you a shovel so you can dig yourself a hole lol. I agree it great to go solo sometimes and unwind looks like a great camp site.👍

[@lornapotter7043]

Luv the van, since we are locked down in Victoria BC Canada, and not traveling around the UK in our Sprinter camper (now idle in my son's driveway in Leeds) we will live vicariously through your journeys. Stay safe, great vlog. Cheers!

[@andrewlee109]

Looks amazing great for your mental health. Solo camping at its best. Keep up the vlogs I enjoy watching them when a new one is published

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Thanks Andrew, I really like to keep a check on my mental health and being in the mountains really helps a lot! :)

[@bobhead6243]

Another great video mate , nice to see you out by yourself for a little you time , Be Well my friend .

[@debskeith]

Great video today....love the time spent in and around the van and campsite, would be great to see your cooking skills too in a future video maybe👍

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Not sure about skills in the cooking dept 🤣🤣! I'll try next time I'm out!

[@dparris61]

Brilliant vlog mate stunning scenery 👍👍😎

[@michaelteale6386]

Another great vid mate. Scenery was fantastic .

[@Hickin]

Great video as always, the hand gestures had me in stitches 😂

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Haha don't get them mixed up 🤣🤣

[@davidglassford2194]

Stunning views & a peaceful few days away 👍🏻😁

[@gazgringe2598]

absolutely loved this video. Need to get my T6 sorted with a diesel heater and solar panel. Next years project. Keep well. God Bless.

[@ressvideos73]

love the van mate, Perfect location, can't wait to try that kind of adventure.

[@griffinenoch8030]

I guess it is quite off topic but does anybody know a good place to watch newly released movies online?

[@brycejaxon5815]

@Griffin Enoch flixportal :)

[@griffinenoch8030]

@Bryce Jaxon thanks, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) Appreciate it!!

[@brycejaxon5815]

@Griffin Enoch Glad I could help xD

[@nealrobinson6709]

always great to watch

[@bugsterboy79]

Think I'll try that site too! Very basic but sometimes that's what you need. I'm a lover of music but I do agree, sometimes nature is the most amazing thing to listen too.

[@dudesndrones]

great vlog. that site looked so peaceful. may bump into you at the camper jam.

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

See you there :)

[@not-this-fartoofar3606]

Nice one. Lovely place. May try it this year.

[@chrischarlsonctp]

Quality! Another great vlog, keep them coming 👍

[@Retirement_Life]

Great video and lovely shots of the country.

[@jnrvictoor914]

Top belgian beer ye drinking----one of our best beers ;)

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Love it mate, although it's head bashing stuff 🤣🤣

[@jnrvictoor914]

@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures It’s an TAKE TE TIME KIND IF BEER 🍺 🤣👌😉 liking the vids/pics living in Belgium 🇧🇪 now but knw the north well ..but ni..haven’t got a camper yet ..But hopping too get my own 👍💰😉…safe travels 😉

[@blackpool321]

Going to try this site next weekend . I usually go to Turner Hall in Seathwaite

[@GH02-o_o]

another great one, some stunning pics. Loved the bit about the axe maybe being a bit OTT 😆

[@GH02-o_o]

stayed at the farm and walked up to styhead tarn this weekend…brilliant…👍

[@davidbloomfield1871]

Stunning views from the site...nothing wrong with a sleep in mate lol

[@startaylor123]

Stunning 👌🍾

[@robbiemulholland8412]

Loved that vlog....🍺

[@paulg8524]

I was missing the wild camping vids and then stumbled across this channel, hope to see you up a mountain again soon lol

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

We will be back buddy, thats for sure! Just hasn't been very "wild camping friendly" of late has it 🤣🤣

[@solitudeinthewild82]

Great as always, my friend! The camp and nature is, amazing. Enjoy watching how you cook this delicious meals. And the surrounding nature is amazing. Cheers from Russia, bro, and welcome to my channel about Russian bushcraft tips! Regards, Yuriy!

[@classic1989mini]

Yes, Always make sure to have plenty beers, I can see how you can easy get lost on those fells,

[@vinnievango]

Thanks for sharing! We will be at DubbedOut and Camper Jam! Can't wait :)

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

See you there!!! :)

[@slazbury15]

I need a van thanks for sharing.

[@NicholasEJones]

Great vlog

[@itsthenortherners]

Great video, looks like a great spot for a overnighter with the family. Also i thought only us from Bolton said ( itll be reet) lol.

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Haha its something me and my friend say all the time... fix something and say, it'll be reet 🤣🤣

[@itsthenortherners]

@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures haha we live by it...........my legs come off..........be reet dont worry lol

[@Ldocker]

Enjoy mate we’re off in couple of weeks

[@MH-Irish_Wolfman]

Don't try your hand as a barman you spill to much 😂😂. Another good video & some cracking views there. 👍

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Haha, I wanted it to be an epic bit of chilled out video and then that happened haha!!

[@Globetrotter-1]

I thought it looked more like a beer tasting commercial than a mountain hike. 🤣

[@dannymacarthur13]

Hi, I am halfway through my first campervan conversion. After watching your video and am so looking forward to all future camping experiences. Ps - Can you please tell me the name of the tunes you used in your video. Cheers

[@Globetrotter-1]

It looked a nice place to camp. I prefer to park up and sleep in quiet, but free places all over the region. I also tend to steer clear of the well-trodden paths and routes, so prefer to just pick a mountain and trek straight up it. I find that way, I'm probably one of the first to be up there in years, and always have the whole high regions to myself. Your walk looked devoid of others and the tarns on top just shouted out for images. Maybe I'll try that area for some days. I hate campsites, but at least that one you were in was fairly empty ( probably mad in summer though!🙂). I was waiting for that smoking van to blow up or turn into a blazing inferno! 😂

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Haha I totally agree, it's why I go during the week, zero tourists in tracksuits and trainers 🤣🤣! It's bliss.... just a few likeminded folk on the fells. I got loads of pics of the tarns and even went back again this week to get some shots of the snow. Loved it! It's super busy during summer so get there now before it turns in to butlins!

[@Globetrotter-1]

@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures Butlins holiday camps... my version of hell! 😂

[@stevezodiac491]

Have you thought about a cheap awning ? Until I get a proper one with my conversion, I have been using two heavy suction cups with eyes on them attached to the roof on one side at either end with ' s ' attachments on them, connected to the eyelets of a 3m x 3m clear plastic tarpauline and at the other side attached to two collapsible 2m tentpoles with guy ropes attached to the spikes at the top as well as the eyelets, then pegged out at the ground. The whole set up was £60 on amazon ( 3 purchase items).

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

That sounds perfect, I have thought about a cheap one like that, just not 100% sure yet as we do have our hearts set on a more substantial one in the not too distant future....

[@techbloke5970]

Wow what a location

[@DS-cf1zc]

Oven bottom muffins, and Panini - I must remember those hand gestures, adds a whole new dimension to life - I might chase the Mrs around later this tonight asking which one she prefers. If I offered any photographic advice. Please buy a wrist strap, I was waiting for the "I dropped my camera moment", all of my gear has decent wrist straps on them - that way I can stroll up a mountain, but if I slip the camera is still attached to me. Rock'N'Roll have nice straps, your good lady might confiscate the credit card to stop you buying one, but trust me thy are worth it.

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Thanks for the advice bud. I don't use them (I should) because when I'm working professionally (weddings etc) I tend to find straps restrictive, but I do agree that when I'm out walking that I need something. I have found a bag strap that will hold it while I'm walking so I have use of both hands too. Should be a good addition! If not, you're right, I'll get a wrist strap or similar!

[@DS-cf1zc]

@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures A wrist strap is not restrictive as the camera is there for you, attached to your favoured hand. So well worth the investment to save dropping the things. I nearly wrote get a strap on. hmmmm 🤔

[@geegee2022]

My type of camping.fire pit and firewood👍

[@wessexevents]

Never been the first viewer how exciting 🙂

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Haha, speedy... Enjoy the first viewing mate!

[@wessexevents]

@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures thanks Colin just happened to click on at the right moment. Excellent video The Lakes are stunning have spent lots of time on those fells check out Wast Water area thats brilliant too good Kayaking spot. keep up the good work 🙂

[@chriswilson9365]

Loving the vids, thank you. Just back from my first ‘test trip’ in Vinny, my new van. Greencarts Farm near Hexham in Northumberland. I’ve pretty much bought everything you’ve recommended in your ‘unboxing vids’. That Ridgemonkey thing is awesome hey. Toasties for breakfast, lunch and dinner :-) I know many of us buy our vans to disconnect from our busy lives, but did you manage to get any 4G data up at Seathwaite Farm?

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Haha thats awesome mate... there is zero reception at Seathwaite so completely off grid :)

[@chriswilson9365]

@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures That’s good to know. Thank you :-)

[@Brian-om2hh]

Unfortunately the fire is completely against the Lake District National Park Authority regulations. No open fires. May I suggest you read the regs? Fines can (and often are) issued for breaches of the regs.

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Don't worry mate, its ok as it was off the ground and on a private campsite. Most campsites n the lakes allow fires as long as they are off the ground! Have a lovely day buddy!

[@MickSnr]

Do you have to book, thinking of going tomorrow, last minute impulse after a weekend in work. TIA

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

No bud, its first come first served!!

[@simongosling8888]

Hi mate, love the videos. Where did you get your firepit from 👍

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Cheers buddy, I got it from Facebook marketplace (about £15 each) loads of them about matey!

[@simongosling8888]

@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures great stuff thanks for that matey. I will have a look 👍

[@georgeyboyhowe1685]

int grass wet BRILLIANT ......................................................... fast show lol

[@wrighty9007]

Great vid superb location 😁 What's the postcode please Colin

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Cheers.... not sure of the post code, if you pop Seathwaite Farm in to Google Maps on your phone it will take you straight there :)

[@smiffymiffed2734]

Another great, entertaining vlog, keep them coming! Oh, where did you get the rear door “Transporter” lettering?

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Cheers buddy, I got it from Ebay.... just typed transporter letters and it came up! :)

[@smiffymiffed2734]

@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures Thanks, I guess you just extend the normal spacing to get your version?

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

@@smiffymiffed2734 Yes mate, it took ages though haha!

[@kevspick]

Lovely scenery and your pics do it justice. What lens do use?

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Thanks buddy, on this shoot I used the Fuji 18-55 2.8 on the XT20 great little combo. My Sony is better but only marginally!

[@kevspick]

@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures Nice one, got a Sony myself - a6000. Any similar lenses you might recommend that wouldn't break the bank?

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Great camera, I used to have one.... Sadly Sony don't really make cheap lenses 🤣🤣! BUT The Tamron 28-75 is pretty cheap for its amazing sharpness!

[@johnalderson6123]

It is the River Derwent and a fantastic area to walk.

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

I thought it was but I can never be sure when I am making KZbin videos haha!! Thanks for the confirmation buddy!

[@stevezodiac491]

I haven't got a diesel heater but wanted something for my van that was quiet on campsites and safe to leave on ( not gas etc. ) To this end i have just bought a small 600 watt oil filled electric radiator for hooking up to the camp site mains, no tick or fan noise at all and cheap at £60.

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Brilliant idea and also great to leave on keeping the van warm when you're out for the evening! I might have to get one for when I'm plugged in!

[@tomkrigby]

Awesome vid, thanks for sharing. How much diesel did the heater use over the 2 days?

[@GH02-o_o]

they don't use much, hardly noticeable...they are very noisy though. If you have anyone nearly, probably best not to use it at night time

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

No worries buddy.... Im not 100% sure, I have 1inch markers on the bottle and when it's full it's 5 inch of fuel. I used about an inch 🤣🤣! Full technical that is 🤣🤣

[@tomkrigby]

Thanks, have a planar heater in my van but not used it properly yet: so far 2 stays with electric hook up so used a fan heater. I suppose if going somewhere very off track could always take a small Jerry can!

[@darrenwaite806]

Will have to have a meet up with you,into the same things vw transporter campervan - photography and local just down the road now we can

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

You had me at VW Transporter haha

[@darrenwaite806]

@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures ha ha it’s Nice!

[@rob10000000000able]

Love the video. What do you use to sleep on? Is it a standard small double bed sheet and duvet onto the rock and roll bed? Thanks

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Hiya buddy, I just pop a fleece blanket down and use a duck down sleeping bag! :)

[@rob10000000000able]

@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures grest thanks. Trying to work out the best option - space vs comfort!

[@stek2190]

Do have have the info for there. Stunning 👍

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Hiya bud, there's not really any info other than that it's a field, you pay in an honesty box when you arrive, there are toilets and showers (when you can use them) and it's a massive field that you can park anywhere you like! Seathwaite is the wettest place (officially) in the UK so take waterproofs 🤣🤣

[@stek2190]

@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures nice one mate looking to get up there soon 👍SUBSCRIBED

[@stevezodiac491]

I am getting my fiat talento lwb fully converted to a pop top etc in a similar layout to yours. I noticed that you never went for the underlung water tanks, do you wish you had, how much extra roughly would they cost and with your experience and probably with a mostly camping site use case, do you think that what you have got is perfectly adequate and would the underslung tanks be a waste of money ?

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Hiya Steve, I'll be honest I have thought about an underslung waste water but we find that the two small tubs in the van work perfectly for us. Not sure they'd be a waste of money, I think you have to figure out what will work for you best, we may even get an underslung tank at some point but it will be a decision made on whether we need it etc

[@stevezodiac491]

@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures i suppose I could get the conversion with the small containers like yours and just suck it and see. I could get further work done later if needed. There is the additional problem with the underslung tanks of frost damage if you forget as well ?

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Again it's down to individual needs but I have always been concerned about keeping them clean and the potential of freezing... we decided to work with what we have until it becomes a.problem, so far the set up we have hasn't been an issue as yet :)

[@KennyTelfer]

Thomas Heaton just did a video from that location! Do you follow him on YT mate? Cracking vid, thanks for the inspiration.

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Yes mate, I love watching him and I saw that video too.. wish I'd have been there at the same time as him 🤣🤣 #fanboy

[@eddiecross689]

i live in the lake district :D

[@jamieatkin9795]

Another cracking video thanks 👍 interested in going here in the next few weeks, do you recon they would allow a awning it they allow tents? Had a look.on the website and it doesn't say. Thanks @Mazda_Pongo

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Not sure mate, I know they don't allow toilet tents with the campers, worth giving them a quick call or they are pretty quick at replying to emails :)

[@jamieatkin9795]

@@Yorkshirepoptopadventures thanks for that, I've just emailed them 😊

[@lioncrunch]

Recharge, overnight from Solar, I want some of that.

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

🤣🤣🤣 I only noticed what I said after I had uploaded the video 🤣🤣!!!!

[@richardfowler9901]

Your heater should not be doing that something is wrong put it up as high as you can and leave it on for an hour stay with it

[@the0wl0v0]

Solar recharge.... overnight??? 🤣🤣

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

🤣🤣🤣 ooops 🤣🤣