Consort Nova 12 month review.

We are Carol & Ken, we like to travel in our Consort Nova Motorhome called Snoopy. But did we buy the right van?
After owning Snoopy for one year, do we miss our NV200 campervan, Little Red?
In this episode we tell you what we like and don’t like about our Consort Nova Motorhome and compare it to the Consort Reef.
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Welcome to our channel! We're Carol and Ken, retired professionals turned van life enthusiasts. We share our adventures across the UK and Europe in our camper van, which we have just upgraded to a slightly larger model.
Our goal is to provide a relaxing, honest account of van life, with no scripted drama - just the real, day-to-day experiences of our travels. Many of our viewers find our content calming, and we hope you will too.
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This episode was filmed 30th January 2025.
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[@lindao1327]

I loved little Red as you know! I remember Carol trying to wash her hair! I can see why you have Snoopy, but what you and Carol give us is a relaxing, informative, history lesson, and common sense points of view, all wrapped up in great filming and music! Thanks guys!

[@janh8847]

Tip…I cut a pool noodle into short pieces and stuck them in the refrigerator door shelves to stop items from tipping or rattling around. They also work to fill in spaces in the cupboards to tighten up the space between the baskets I put in the cupboards for dishes and cups. Cheers from Alberta Canada. My parents were from Blackpool and Sheffield. 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Great idea 👍

[@lindakoon8694]

Great noodle idea!!!

[@wheelersinthewild]

Great idea, we travel fulltime on our A Class motorhome and are always trying to find ways of reducing the rattles! 😊

[@RobertSmith-cv1cu]

I was one of the people who tried hard to convince you to change to a motorvan that you could stand in and have toilet facilities. I have kept mainly quiet for a year just to see how it went. Just watching you you could see it was the right thing to do. We started 37 yrs with a motorvan and always thought it the better option over a caravan. The confort you have enjoyed since you changed is life changing. We stick with gas cooking because we live in europe and gas really isn't a problem. No shortage at all. Ours has been used as a spare bedroom many times, and a day vehicle. I still think the 6m just gives a little bit extra, and you have just said the same. As for the Truma problem. Use the tried and tested, for years by lorry drivers, Webasco. Loved your comments, glad I sat back for a year and watched. Take care.

[@ClassicalEnthusiast]

What an unexpected treat, a Monday video! Thank you.

[@Mr_Potatohead]

Incredible how time flies, it seems only a few months ago when you were looking at a larger van to replace little red. The Consort conversion seems to have served you well, and the after care from the company appears to be good. Good call on the annual engine oil change instead of the two yearly intervals, it always helps the longevity of the engine timing chain. 🙂

[@waywed]

A brilliant, pragmatic and comprehensive review. Thanks!

[@Gillby47]

I found your channel when you had Red but only managed one episode as I felt so claustrophobic watching you.Also as you woke in a farm lane in cold weather I thought what do you do about the toilet,it's the first thing I need when I get up.I later found you again by accident and found it much more entertaining.You look so comfortable now.

[@chriswilcox9215]

Thanks for the shout-out! I'm so glad the Consort van has worked out for you, I can't believe it's been a year already.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Well without you we wouldn’t be sitting in one right now 😁👍

[@Me_myself_and_skye_]

Brilliant vlog as always! You’ve changed my mind on the end layout of vans! Snoopy looks so comfy!

[@Gail-ux2ly]

I slip lightweight socks over bottles and jars and cans and layer paper towels between plates and pans

[@wheelersinthewild]

We do the same in our van, works a treat doesn’t it. 😊

[@louisesymonds9963]

That first year has flown by - here’s to the next one. Great review and I think I’d struggle with the width too, but I’d definitely look at Consort - they sound as if they care about your camping experience. Mine’s in for service today. Get the nails out for those cupboards Carol! Xx

[@juliecadman371]

Carol’s so funny!

[@brianreay4104]

Noise reduction: we have a ‘Silent Running’ routine. While I’m tidying up the outside - disconnecting water, electric etc, emptying toilet. Senior Management is covering items in cupboards which rattle with (clean) tea towels kept for the purpose. Another tea towel tucks under the glass hob and sink covers. Our fridge is normally full but it always towards the rear.

[@marlou2411]

Senior management!!! Love that!!!😂

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Carol is head of noise abatement aspiring to a senior management role 😁👍

[@Kermit-Si]

@brianreay4104 Wow, Senior Management, your in trouble now Brian. 🤣 Dog house for you. 👍🐸

[@wheelersinthewild]

Senior management 😂 love it!

[@Panzerman1951]

Great vlog guys! Like you we use Fresh Wipes in our van. 18 months on from buying our Wildax Constellation 3XL we are still delighted with it. So far no issues though we do have our habitation check next month. We had the lithium battery upgrade and have been impressed when we've not been on hook up. Thankfully we have the van on hook up at home when it's not in use. Stay safe guys. Sid and Nicola, Rugby

[@wheelersinthewild]

We were going to trade our old Devon Firebrand in for a Wildax Constellation, gorgeous van aren’t they, we loved it but then we had the mad idea of selling up and living full time in a van so decided we needed something a bit bigger. 😊

[@Panzerman1951]

@wheelersinthewild , when we were looking for a van we looked at all makes and models but kept coming back to the Wildax brand. We visited a number of outlets and dismissed some because they either didn't suit our needs or the finish wasn't quite right. There will always be snagging issues with whatever you buy but we have not been disappointed. The king sized bed layout and huge kitchen is ideal for us.

[@barbarapullman3864]

One tip for you, check the glass top on the cooker. We have just driven from home to Eye Kettleby Lakes in our Consort Reef and when we arrived we found that the glass on our cooker top had detached from the clips. It was a five minute job to re-fit it and tighten the two screws that hold it in. If you don't check this regularly you might end up with a lot of damage.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@barbarapullman3864 thanks for the tip. We will be sure to keep an eye on it 🙂👍

[@mhskou]

We have the same oven in our wildax pulsar and it did the same thing. Just be sure not to over tighten it.

[@karenwinton4148]

I use con tact ultra grip shelf liner in the cupboards that stops things moving around

[@marlou2411]

We do too!

[@user-Tortured-soul]

❤Making up a bed every night was exhausting and drove me nut’s. I love a fixed bed.❤Love both of you. When we were young in the 50s we had a bath in front of the fire in a tin bath once a week. We are in our 70s now. Your skin will thank you for not drying your skin out. We gave up caravanning when the prices shot up. £65 a night is a complete rip off. It used to be a cheap holiday for families not anymore, even the prices of caravans is ridiculous. If we were fit and well we would have a camper van with a fixed bed. With you having a bad back the larger van would be better with a good memory foam mattress.❤

[@wheelersinthewild]

I agree it’s now great to have a fixed bed, when we sold up to tour fulltime we traded up from a camper similar to this to a fixed bed Motorhome, I miss the ease of use of the camper but it’s great not making up the bed every night. 😊

[@crawfordg]

Hi Carol and Ken Great video. I think it is all to do with comprises with vehicles and hindsight. Anyway you still have a fantastic well thought van van and extras. Kind regards Crawford

[@LifeistooshortCK]

If we had to stick with this one we would be very happy 👍

[@janwaller3585]

You definitely look comfortable in your Consort . Time will help in figuring out the noise issue. Enjoy your time on the road. We all enjoy your vlogs❤

[@katienorthenmore1892]

also wanted to say thank you for reminding me i need to book the habitation check, we also have a 6 meter van and it is nice just to lie down as 2 single beds, much easier. enjoyed that vlog, very interesting.

[@daviddring8692]

£44 a night Ken isn't the norm. I rarely spend more than £25 night Lots around £15/18 Im in CCC club & get 29% discount for oaps. Went last Yr in Cornwall £10.65 night in ehu full facilities We had a caravan for 10yrs on a seasonal pitch in Peak District. But my wife sadly passed away 4yrs ago. Noon longer enjoyed it on my own So I bought a van & converted it. And have joined a camping club for singles which I really enjoy. Travel all over country & Europe. Got ebike as well. Which many of us have. So that's good as well I was 80 new yrs eve. So getting towards my twilight yrs. And making most of it.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That’s the way to do it 👍. Sorry to hear you lost your wife. It must have been tough getting back out there. I had my first free ride on a bus today into Lincoln thanks to the free bus pass. 👍

[@juliecadman371]

@@LifeistooshortCK What age is the free bus pass? Is it the same in London as outer London? I’m not asking how old you are btw! 😅 I’m 65 this year so just curious. I love Lincoln. ❤xx

[@juliecadman371]

So sorry to hear about your wife. Hope you’re enjoying your times away and making new friends along the way. ❤ Do you mind me asking, what’s the singles camping? Caravanning club? I didn’t know about that. Do you find it helpful specifically for singles. I’m looking to rejoin the Camping, Caravan Club. :) x

[@daviddring8692]

​ Julie. I find the singles club extremely useful & helpful. You can go on each meet for as long as you like. Join in with activities. I. E walking. Cycling/site seeing. Or do your own thing I particularly enjoy cycling. Most have got ebikes We often catch bus when site seeing. Probably equal number of Motorhomers /caravaners Ive got Campervan If you didn't see my other reply 2 clubs I'm in The Phoenix camping club The New companions camping club

[@juliecadman371]

@ Thanks David. That sounds perfect! x

[@wheelersinthewild]

Hi both, great review, we had a camper similar to yours and we loved it, we traded up to a 7.5m A Class when we sold our house and went fulltime touring, I’d say persevere Carol with driving it, I didn’t used to like driving our camper due to the size but now I have to drive a big A Class is realise how much easier it was to drive the camper! 😊 xx

[@wheelersinthewild]

Oh and a few tips for the rattles we put old socks (clean ones! 😁) over bottles on our bottle cupboard that stops them rattling, we have some cheap sponges we squash between saucepans in the saucepan draw and we use fridge boxes in there to stop bottles, jars and small food items from sliding around.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@wheelersinthewild great tips. Thank you 🙂👍

[@leenewcome85]

As much as liked little Red I do prefer this van you both look more comfortable, as for the cliff top well they falling in part's of Dorset, great review on the van thanks for sharing 😊

[@audfeld]

I absolutely love your travels in Snoopy (as I did with Little Red) Thanks for the review, we're looking to change our VW T6.1 at some point & would love more seated belts in the Nova (have a granddaughter who loves to travel with us) that's the only thing stopping us buying a Nova !

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Consort are 2 berth only across the range ☹️

[@juliajones2283]

Your doing well, we both go to the bathroom about 3 times a night each no matter what! 😂😂

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Our time will come 😁👍

[@veronicaroach3667]

Me too - especially if you are on HBP drugs - they make you pee a lot !!!

[@douglasrobinson8264]

I couldn’t manage either

[@XavierRadić_NZL]

All sounds good for you both and snoopy. The larger Nova Van would also be much more noisy from the cupboards. It is an issue for everyone, unless you spend hundreds of thousands on specialised explorer vehicles. I use tea-towels, napkins (cloth) and cut off rolls of silicone padding (quite cheap and effective), outcome NO noise and also NO breakages or chips (sometimes I have even had wooden partitions built in and lips on all downward/outwards opening units). Happy days. Summer here started mid-January, almost 2 months later than before, have managed to get sun-stroke (NO fun at all), took almost 10 days to recover! Take care & stay safe. Kia Ora from New Zealand. 💜💜

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Watch that sun. Sunstroke is horrible 👍

[@barbarawiddowson635]

Thank you Carol and Ken for the update. You both certainly seem more relaxed in Snoopy with the extra space and height for Carol and yourself when cooking and relaxing. Safe travels. See you on the next.

[@susanb8354]

Glad to hear Snoopy is working out so well for you. I enjoy watching you cook and how much space you have to move around. Love your videos with all the historical information you provide about the sites you visit and the beautiful scenery.

[@Wizardinthewild]

Little Red was lovely but I think Snoopy fits you guys a treat. We find our suspension incredibly hard. Hopefully the Truma replacement will be fine. Your U shape lounge is brilliant for vlogging with views all round. Good to hear about your experience with Consort. I would definitely look to using them in the future. Thanks for the vlog. Very interesting. 🧙🚐👍🙏

[@gold4leaf]

Happy Birthday Snoopy ... Carol may not like driving Snoopy but the point is that she can, you never know if one day you may not be able to drive for some reason Ken and it is always good to have that second driver on board for an emergency, stay safe and keep those vids coming, love everyone of them, cheers, Garry from DOwnUnder

[@jerrygale1994]

Glad the new van has been a success for you both. I'm gonna take a look at Consort now...

[@travellingtaylors8352]

Just watched these happy days pick their consort (reef) van up. You’re trend setters Ken and Carol. I think the coziness of your van is lovely.

[@didevilliers1238]

So glad you are both happy with Snoopy. Thanks for taking us with you on your travels 💙🦋

[@pauline7418]

We often stay at the Haven Site at Flamborough. £11 a night midweek with EHU showers, swimming pool and if you're into it entertainment. We tend to just get in lots of walking to the RSPB centre or Flamborough head in the other direction. We also loved watching Little Red but see the appeal of the Consort Nova. Ours is similar to Getawaygeese

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@pauline7418 thanks for the recommendation. That site sounds like very good value 🙂👍

[@belle2819]

I love your van. You always look so cosy and comfortable. You definitely chose well. Love your videos xx

[@juliecadman371]

I think that too. Whenever I watch I want to grab a hot chocolate and snuggle up under a blanket! 😅

[@michaelbrown2935]

Keep your adventures going it will be a pleasure to come along with godbless both!

[@richardcope3850]

Great video as usual. Our Ford Nugget Plus is actually very quiet, no rattles (tempts fate) and we have music playing so that would mask any small noises. As you film/blog whilst travelling you don’t have music to distract so you’ll notice more rattles. Very wise to do regular oil and filter changes, you look after the van and it’ll look after you! We’re on 46,000 miles in 3 1/2 years, Ford say it should have had 2 services, it’s had 4!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Is the Nugget coil suspension all round. I think that helps.

[@richardcope3850]

@LifeistooshortCK yes it is. It is a lovely drive. I know it's not your thing but I'll happily do 300 miles a day in it. I've done Calais to Copenhagen in a day, down to Alicante in 2 days. Long journeys but more holiday time in the destination!

[@newblueroxie]

I loved little red but I wouldn't have wanted to be constantly hunched over while cooking and doing the washing up. I love how much space you have now. It's really quite odd looking back at your old videos 😊

[@VeganVanTours]

I have the Orion XS 50A and definitely need it as I am carrying 8 Kw of power + an extra 1Kw in an Ecoflow for backuo. Yea, like you I am a heavy power user. We have a combo air fryer microwave + a 3Kw inverter and I run a pretty powerful laptop + NAS drive for storage.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes it will make a difference for sure 👍

[@martinesswitnessaro29371]

Try using those those rubbery liners.. the ones with a criss cross design.

[@passkat]

So glad your happy with snoopy I love the way you avoid those expensive campsites Heres to the next 12 months

[@Notallthatwanderarelost]

Little red was one classy looking van though 🖤🎈💃

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It was more photogenic 😁👍

[@garyh8315]

We started following you as we started to look at swapping from our caravan. Little red to your visit to Consort, to now. Thanks for the hints and tips on the way. We now have a motorhome for more family memories.

[@grahambroome8781]

Cracking good vlog guys. Honest and informative as always. Glad you upgraded and feel it was definately the right choice. Im still hoping my drivabaility issues with my health condition will improve sufficiently to allow me to have more freedom to one day switch from my static caravan to a small compact MH. Enjoy your travels. Great to see you make good use of Snoopy too. Cannot understand ppl having a great Rig like yours and its mainly parked on their driveways.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hope you get that MH. 😁👍

[@flaviac26]

Thank you both for the video's. I expect you have seen them but we went to Sainsbury's to get some clothes and we bought new T-shirts and one was a Snoopy. Just right for you two. J & T xx.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the tip👍

[@lindafielding6733]

I went for an automatic as I was worried about driving a 6m van and it’s 1 less thing to think about on narrow roads, steep hills and sharp bends. I’m so pleased I spent the extra money as I’m a nervous driver but feel much more confident when I’m not worrying about gears as well

[@katenash5981]

I know what Carol means about the width. I have a campervan which is a Fiat Ducato too, but rather older than yours. I found it very challenging to drive at first, particularly judging the width. I am on my own though, and decided I had to get on with it. So I made myself drive it all the time, and gradually improved and got happier. I also bought a new sat nav which gave me more confidence that I could set it up to avoid the very narrow roads.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That is the key. The more you drive the easier it gets.

[@natalielee4091]

Carol I did a manouvering course in my fiat ducato 6.4 m with the CAMC which has really built my confidence with parking and driving in lanes etc you take your van and they teach you to use the mirrors not cameras it was a small group of people and an enjoyable day too ❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I will have to look into that👍

[@jacquie313]

Thanks for all your adventures, fantastic channel, love you both, loving the new van, oh and I love your hat Carol, cheers both👍

[@veronicarunge2241]

Very interesting hearing your views on your van after a year. Great you are still living your travels and we can look forward to more fascinating vlogs. Thank you for sharing from Australia.

[@vanyrvoyages4336]

Happy Vanniversary! Thank you for this, very informative video, so happy you are enjoying Snoopy x

[@jackiestokes6502]

Thank you for sharing this. We’ve had a caravan with a central bed then a motorhome with twin then back to a caravan with make Up the front lounge in to beds. Now on a caravan with I think it’s called a French bed. But we’ve decided to go back to a small panel van with rear lounge so we can have the freedom to just get up and go and explore this beautiful country of ours. There’s so much to see and do 😊😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@jackiestokes6502 you’re so right. Hope you find the right van for you ❤️

[@wheelersinthewild]

Panel van conversions are great aren’t they, so versatile, we loved ours, we decided to trade up to a bigger Motorhome when we went full time, although I love the extra space I still miss the versatility of the camper. 😊

[@Guccit865]

Great video and yes new oil that’s a happy engine to be sure.

[@peterneal7160]

I'm glad overall you are very happy with the Van! We have a 6 meter Motorhome which is much wider than your Van, So I'm always wary about High bushes Brambles on the Nearside! Because we have strong 'Mirror Guards' if they touch then I'm as close as I want to be! I try not to drive at night because you can't see branches sticking out or over hanging from above! On Country Lanes! Only way to get used to the width is keep driving it! I do my best to avoid Single Track roads as much as possible! We pretty much fit into a Parking space with a small overhang!

[@stephenjones6247]

Hello Ken & Carol couple tips we use. We wrap all our cutlery with elastic bands and use sticky back felt pads on inside of drawer fronts and cupboard doors Lower tyre pressures to around 60-65 psi on rear. Our plates are stored in a plate rack with paper plates jammed between them. Bubble wrap glasses and cups.

[@stephenjones6247]

Morning Ken/ Carol Forgot to mention if you have a microwave remove plate and stow in rear pocket driver/passenger seat remove wire shelf from oven and place a folded tea towel under the glass lid on Hob 👍🏻

[@nino-2023]

Hi there, I love your videos and I can't wait to go myself again in our campervan. I use foldable square baskets(zipper in the bottom) from Ikea to store my stuf and that works well. They come in two sizes and I believe they are grey now, but I have the black ones from years ago. I also put little plastic trays in the front of the cupboard. When I open de little doors nothing can fall out. Many happy trips for you and greetings from the Netherlands

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@nino-2023 thanks for the tips. Will check out Ikea 🙂👍

[@yvonneqarwine7606]

glad for the most part you like it. we miss little red. and who ever got it, i hope loves it. but we so enjoy your videos. you go to some amazing places. thanks for sharing hugs

[@jospan176]

Hi, Both. I've been following you from the get-go. Love your honesty and opinions. I can relate to Ken with the food incident in France. I had a similar experience after a 14 hour flight to Brisbane. It was horrible. Keep on travelling. Love to you both. Xx

[@nomadic_lotus_eaters]

Can see the virtue of a 5.4M compact self contained van. We eventually opted for the 6M Consort Reef which provides greater storage for our UK wide travels and 90 day, predominantly off grid European trips (snow chains, spare toilet cassette, power bank, wet suits etc) These journeys have given us the confidence to plan an extended trip incorporating at ‘Schengen Shuffle’ next year. The extra length also give us additional elbow room and the ‘front to back’ bed layout we prefer. Parking has never been a problem, here or abroad, only on the odd occasion having to buy two parking tickets if we happen to straddle two spaces (a small price to pay). I would say that whatever size van or house we choose , we always find a way to fill them 😂 Enjoy your travels in 2025 👍

[@KDbbasm]

When Im traveling I stuff all the cupboards and refrigerator with towels, lap blankets, throw pillows and even papertowel rolls to keep things very quiet and free from movement. Its easy and you get to know just what stuffing item goes where.

[@valwright3699]

When we had our van this us just what we did too. We also rested the grill pan on a tea towel. Worked very well.

[@alanartt3138]

We've been looking at all sorts of vans for nearly a year now and have settled on the Consort range. We want a 5.4m but are currently set on the Vibe which has the kitchen across the area behind the cab. This means you can't turn the seats but like yourselves we can't envisage using them much. The real bonus of the design is that you then have a longer lounge which allows two single beds, and a bigger boot which is the same size as the Reef. If you decide to go for a new van you should definitely look at the Vibe ;)

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We looked at the Vibe and loved how you got the space of the Reef in 5.4m. As we wild camp we wanted a van you can drive off without getting out hence we went with the Nova. Touch wood but in 5yrs of wild camping we have not had to drive off. Having said that we have parked in some very muddy places and been able to walk into the back hundreds of times. Everything is a compromise on something 😁👍

[@kristenshipwash968]

Love all the adventures you’ve shared , it’s been delightful.

[@mkeizer8134]

Hello you two, initially I had the idea that you would stay indoors more, cozy in front of the tv. No not you two! But that's only in bad weather and maybe in winter. And 12 month travel is wonderful. Standing up idem. A loo is great idem. So lucky for us there is still a lot to see of riding, history etc. I use more baskets and compartments to prevent rattling(Ikea/Aktion).

[@dcurleyifa]

So pleased you have enjoyed your Consort 5.4m van, we have the same basic layout in our 6m van and agree with you that the rear lounge is best. As you get older and the overnight loo trips become more frequent, we have found that the Duvalay sleeping bags work great, you can still have the double bed arrangement but no pulling the covers off each other in the night 🤪🤪. Keep the vids coming, both Dee and I look forward to watching you both 👍🏻👍🏻

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I am sure we will be buying some one day. We had a bun fight for the covers last night with me (Ken) being accused of hogging them. 😁👍

[@yiping8737]

The new van brings mobile traveling to a new level; the wider space and updated facility will boost the pleasure of driving. Thanks so much for bringing the audience landscapes and culture introduction across the UK. Wish you all the best in 2025.

[@juliawhite9977]

A year already! I think Snoopy is great and am happy to know it works for you both.

[@stewartscales1564]

Loving the content I think the van is just perfect not to big or small, I have been following you both since last year and really love your videos.....well done Carol and Ken. 😀🙂😊😉🙃😗😶

[@patgillmore6969]

We have a 6m automatic van which is easy to drive. Prior to that we had a 5m manual van and I can honestly say I prefer driving the 6m auto. I can concentrate on positioning, getting out of junctions etc without worrying about being in the right gear. If Carol is nervous of driving Snoopy, I would suggest having a go in an auto!

[@Champavanadventures]

Hi Ken and Carol, another great vlog and I’m so happy you love your snoopy. When we were looking for a van we did check them out but they didn’t have a layout that we needed so ended up with a Wildax which we love. I can also get work done nearer to home (we are near you in West Sussex ) as they have a Sussex dealer.

[@maryg.249]

I’m glad you went with the concort. You both give us lovely content and relaxing videos. Keep up the great work. Mary

[@faststeve]

Glad you promoted how hard Consort work to provide such great service and product - from our experience it’s a true reflection and these days good to see

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes we are telling it as it really is as so many owners who are not KZbinrs are saying the same in the comments.

[@dyannejohnson6184]

Beautiful siting of seals..

[@emmapillinger5015]

I do love watching your channel. It's such a very calm, relaxing watch. Wishing you both more happy travels in the coming year. 🩷

[@sigrunwestrus68]

I love your van! It's cosy and the best kitchen I have ever seen in a van. I wish we had a Consort on the continent. Keep traveling an keep safe.

[@michaeldownham9404]

Tea towels in cupboards & drawers, Loads of them 👍

[@lingwell1]

I’m in the market for a camper van and was delighted when you got snoopy because I knew it would be the right van for us after watching your Vlogs. Consort are more expensive because of there build quality ,I just hope we can save a bit more money to buy one before 2030 because everything will be electric I believe. We really enjoy your vlogs and for now we’ll keep dreaming xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Consort can convert older vans to the same standard which brings the price down 👍

[@jenpersoon]

Congratulations, I enjoyed your thoughts very much, very interesting and wishing you another happy, safe year in Snoopy!

[@geofffoster1704]

Been watching your vlogs for a few weeks now and loving them, found this one very interesting, think if we brought a van we would definitely go for a 6 mtr one, like your Consort Nova. Subscribed just now 😃

[@ruthkirby9277]

We love our Reef. It does crash about a bit if we accidentally hit a pot hole, I wonder if semi air suspension would make the ride less harsh. We upgraded to the lithium in November, it’s an automatic and has the electric handbrake so I doubt we will ever change it. The service from Consort is first class - long May it continue 🙂. A great review Ken and Carol.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I think it must make a difference. 👍

[@pupnic2]

Got the same problem on the Truma in my caravan! I think it’s a known problem. Truma need to get this sorted

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@pupnic2 how old is it?

[@nigeldavey1043]

Hi both, well I thought you made the right choice from the start. I had an Autosleepers Duetto and that had a toilet/shower room and proper galley kitchen and I often wish I'd kept it. The one thing thing I'm not so keen on is your model (five mtr) doesn't have the ability to provide two full length singles or a double which I found was an advantage especially since my late wife was a fitfull sleeper at the best of times and wont to get up at least a couple of times a night. I'm glad you're enjoying the upgrade anyway and I still haven't given up hopes of getting a camper again and maybe even before the year is out. Keep the adventures coming and keep away from those blooming cliff edges. 🐻

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Get back on the road Nigel. I feel completely different when out in the van. Even sitting in it on the drive gives me a fix ❤️👍

[@yaminthegrey]

Hari OM Happy Anniversary Snoopy and crew!!! YAM xx

[@DeDeStephens]

That year went by fast! I loved little red but it was cramped. I enjoy the comfort that snoopy gives you. It's more like a home away from home for sure. I'm thinking when you have empty spaces in your cabinets roll towels up or one of your pillows and stash them in there. When fridge has to much space put some empty jugs or containers in there to fill in the spaces. I hope this helps.

[@ramblingrosevanlife]

I love the odd rattle, I associate it with being on the move to somewhere new - possibly from my days travelling with a horse a gypsy wagon. . I put silicone mats on shelves in my fridge with stops stuff sliding about. Truma does seem to be having problems with the diesel heaters, glad I have Truma gas even if finding it can be a pain. Water wise look at Spotless Water for tank for washing and washing up - pump dispensed at 3.9p a litre. Those Happy Days just bought a Consort.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

thanks for the tips 👍

[@Mad-Coo]

Hello both. Looking back,, I think you both did really well living and adapting in little red, you made the best of it, no moaning, just getting on with it and adapting along the way. You both deserved the bigger van for your sanity and your health. Being able to stretch and stand up is a huge advantage. Glad you made this video because it makes me rethink which way I want to go regarding van life. Thanks. Paul, Dundee. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Little Red was a really good trainer for developing a minimalist approach 👍

[@Lara-xk9cw]

I do love you two, always a wealth of knowledge and advice! Looking forward to another year of happy travels .. well done!

[@Sue-mh6wi]

Hi, great that you made the right choice for yourselves. Lovely informative vlog. Thank you. Safe travels ❤❤

[@robertirving5293]

Well me and my wife we got Auto-Sleeper 6mm long and it fits in car park we are happy with it. It my be 15 years old we are happy with it go well 2.2 in it like you say Ken we go out with it most days. Well we looking for go over the water next year any nice video.

[@Wheres_wanda_wandering]

I love my 5.4m Wildax Pulsar because it is easy to park and has a great layout for our needs. It has a front lounge and can be two single beds as well as a transverse double. It is perfect for us as we can both stretch our legs and lie down for an afternoon snooze. We had a 6m motorhome before which I found was not great to park. Take care Gill

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Well if we get a 6m who is to say a year later we might be wishing we stayed with the 5.4 😁👍

[@mhskou]

We have the same 5.4 pulsar and love it too. I wish we had gone for the diesel heating but listening to this, maybe the gas version will be more reliable.

[@stephainerose8765]

Ken, I know how much you love your magnets, so I bet you're going to start liking velcro too! Friend from California told me for earthquakes knick-knacks and Even lamps on the counters, put velcro when you go to use it you just pull.❤ Love the video!🎉

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Good idea 😁👍

[@grahamunderwood9353]

very informative vlog has answered a few questions i had in mind and is good to know that you are happy with your choice of van and supplier, i definitely think you went the right way following my encounters with dealers ,with regards to vechile noise while travelling i noticed on one of true blue travellers vlogs they had some foam that could be cut that fitted into drawers and cupboards that held everything secure and could be tailored to your personal requirements quite easily ,and finally wow what a great view of the seals on the beach must of been incredible to see so many ,have seen the odd one here and there but never so many in one place ,looking forward to your future vlogs immensely

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We love watching True blue travellers 😁👍

[@morfuddkeidel4996]

Can’t believe it’s a year a beautiful van great layout happy travels thanks for all the vlogs xx

[@maxlangley8808]

Love your flims such a happy couple loving life to the full have a lovely 2nd year in the you van and look forward to seeing more flims in 2025

[@stephenjamieson1003]

Great review so glad you are enjoying the motorhome. Like a lot of others, i think the bigger one ticks more boxes but you have shown with the way you utilise this one it works very well. Looking forward to seeing your ongoing travels in 2025. Cheers 🍻

[@chuckylamb4398]

We have much the same set up but in LWB Ducati. Rarely use the shower and keep toilet for no 2 only if wild camping so lasts for a long time if necessary. Can have shower when go swimming. Brit stops is amazing

[@lorigill-hj2ni]

Those fish and chips at the Crown and Anchor are awesome, aren't they? Glad you enjoyed Flamborough and the singing seals. Can't believe it's been a year!!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes we had a great time staying there 👍

[@tinasavage674]

Can't believe it's been a year since you got snoopy, you definitely made a great voice with the consort.

[@roaminghereandthere]

Great discourse Ken and Carol . An honest appraisal of your time in Snoopy and the help Consort has been since day 1. Thank you very much for sharing. All the best in 2025 Rob n Elva

[@chriswilson263]

Great van. Agree with you about the yearly oil change.

[@getawaygeese]

Great honest relaxed review and seems on balance it’s great travelling base for you …. Consort seem to be a great company which is vital Love the living quarters I must say I think little red habits is serving you well in living in snoopy

[@LifeistooshortCK]

They are!

[@peterfawcett9969]

One point to consider with a 6m van is the wheelbase. The wheels are further apart - this makes the van hander to manoeuvre and park. The weels on the medium wheelbase are closer together making it easy to manoeuvre. So what you gain with a 6m you lose in manoeuvrings .

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I didn’t know that Peter. Thanks 👍