The New Forest turns NASTY - VANLIFE UK

Join us, Carol & Ken, as we take a trip to the New Forest in our Consort Nova Motorhome called Snoopy.
In this video, with a storm closing in we have to leave our park up to get out of the winds. The forest is so wet and, with roads partially flooded, we head to an open area we know to park safely. A blown fuse changes our plans and we have to move on again.
Back at the coast, a walk nearly ends in disaster as Ken takes a tumble. A comforting meal is called for to end the day!
The next day is Good Friday so traffic causes mayhem at our park up. We take a walk along the shingle spit to explore Hurst Castle and finish the day with one of Ken’s favourite meals.
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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.
We're passionate about wild camping and love to share our knowledge and tips, from staying cool in the van to choosing the right toilet. We're always learning and look forward to sharing our campervanning experiences with you.
While we love the freedom of wild camping, we also enjoy supporting local businesses by indulging in delicious local food. Expect to see plenty of one-pan meals and restaurant visits in our videos.
We like historical sites, country homes, towns, villages, and the occasional city. We aim to share interesting facts and stories about the places we visit.
We post new videos every Friday at 6pm UK time, sometimes more often.
Our channel is perfect for armchair travellers, those considering a caravan or motorhome, or anyone looking to unwind after a stressful day. If this sounds like you, hit that subscribe button and join us on our journey. Your support, whether through watching our videos, subscribing, or contributing to our 'Buy Me a Coffee' fund, helps to keep our adventures going. We appreciate every bit of it. ❤️
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This episode was filmed 28th-29th March 2024.
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[@peggysioux5yrs]

It's my first time watching your channel. I loved it. So heart warming. My husband passed away 2 weeks ago and it's been so difficult for me but it made me feel warm and happy watching you both together enjoying your life. X X

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@peggysioux5yrs so sorry for your loss. Glad you had some comfort from watching our video. Take care ❤️

[@irmalujan1723]

Awwww😢I’m so sorry for your loss 🙏🏻❤️

[@lesleyhumphreysjones5957]

So sorry for your loss it must be really difficult. Please take care.❤ XX

[@01chittock]

I’m sorry you have lost your husband! All I can say is I hope you have a good friend that you spend more time with you, maybe she/he maybe in the same position?

[@markallen5764]

Take care my lovely....time heals and eases but in your own time... Becky 🇬🇧 xxxx

[@kennethbailey9853]

I must say that unlike most, I love grey skies and rain. 😮😊

[@susanengel-ix8bl]

I'm the same way rainy days are my favorite, and my favorite times of year are fall and winter.😊

[@AmandaCooper-qh2dk]

I love it too ⛈️

[@xosferens]

Me too. Other people’s “bad weather” is my good weather!

[@Phyllis1956]

Me too xxxx

[@randomvintagefilm273]

I love being inside a trailer with that special someone, toasty and warm and protected while the world rages outside ❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes we love it ❤️

[@HadriansWallNZ]

My 3 year old grandson always thinks a yellow traffic light means “boot it” 😂😂

[@user-td9sy4co6p]

Enjoyed the video. Your van looks so cozy when you are all inside and the rain is pouring outside and wind is blowing . Take care .

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks 👍

[@MarcelEling]

As long as the van is not leaking, it is part of the fun😅

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Agreed 👍

[@LinsGedz]

I could list to you both all day !!! I love the fact you have a van with more room - you both deserve it ❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you 🙏

[@Bubbasmum]

So bizarre to watch this whilst we are all sweltering, strangely comforting 🤷‍♀️Great video as always

[@user-gf8cv7eh9k]

Just found you tonight, and subscribed right after your video. You have a beautiful calming aura around you both. Also a quiet, dry humor I love. Can’t wait to see what else you treat us to in the future!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for subscribing and we are glad you like the videos 👍

[@richardhewitt.easyvanlife.6957]

Ken’s very lucky to have an excellent cook

[@rowanbowyer6560]

@@richardhewitt.easyvanlife.6957 YES I agree, I’ve copied a few ideas from , I enjoy the cooking part in the videos

[@jimthugbudjim]

I love how y'all take turns cooking 👍👍

[@isabelmendi3973]

Nice video, beautiful views, nice that you both could spend time with family, it’s very important.

[@bluenetmarketing]

Beautiful video! Thanks.

[@sarahstrong7174]

You cannot beat a home-made soup. Much better than a can. Butternut Squash & Carrot is one of my favourites.

[@jipsiemune]

Wow .. that’s sweet , he thanked her for cooking

[@user-me4xw2cy1v]

My husband does almost every time ❤

[@CannabrannaLammer]

My husband cooks for me as I'm disabled and I say please and thank you for every single thing he does for me

[@sallydimmock7813]

Also my first time watching ..and now following ..what a wonderful life .even in the rain x

[@leenewcome85]

Despite the weather conditions your both making it a fun trip & you drove past my Road ( Boscombe) 😊 great video thanks for sharing 😊

[@sneezymonkey]

I feel like I've just been on a mini break watching this. The food you cooked looks so tasty! ❤

[@jackieblakemore56]

I lived in the New Forest for over 20 years. Used to often go down the road to Milford on Sea. Nice place in some ways, not in others. Thanks for the vlog xx

[@carolewinstead8270]

I enjoyed the cooking segments. That weather was horrible, but you were cozy on the inside!

[@thegrinch8161]

I as a former coach and bus driver always double the amount of distance between whatever I’m driving and the the vehicle in front but more often than not some numpty will always try to get one car ahead of me and then they’ll often come a cropper because of their impatience. It still doesn’t detract from your wholesome videos.👍🙏

[@zackslabs]

Have you thought of cookbook for vanlife? You're good at being inventive. ❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Maybe one day ☺️

[@145Nudel]

So cozy hearing the wind blowing outside while you cooked. Nice meals are part of the small joys of life. Have a great summer ☀️🌸

[@LifeistooshortCK]

So true. Thanks, you too ❤️

[@lornamoore242]

I really enjoy your company. I disabled so it’s lovely seeing you both on your adventures. You’re both so nice. Thankyou x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad to have you watching our travels ❤️

[@chrisholds1]

Thanks again for having us along on your journey!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@FissionChips]

I've been watching a lot of camping in the rain videos and your VANLIFE UK came up. Very nice sitting back and watching you two making the very most of a tremendous storm. Have subscribed . . . . take care

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chrissy24-7]

My Dad was a police officer in the USA and taught me about the road grease when it first rains. You're absolutely correct. He was also in a fatal accident investigation team so he saw first-hand how it played out. ❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes it catches a lot of people out. That first little bit of rain is the killer.

[@raleighmann3368]

"Black Ice"

[@ureallyannoyme]

We learned that in drivers ed when I was 15.

[@CannabrannaLammer]

Thanks for the info, I wasn't aware and I appreciate it

[@CannabrannaLammer]

@ureallyannoyme there's no 'drivers ed' in the uk. We learn from a family member or an instructor and they don't always include things like this.

[@user-tq9uw1wh9b]

Lovely video. thank you. I am enjoying the meals for two that you make look so easy and taste. I could smell the soup all the way to St. John's, Newfoundland, where I live! All the best.

[@MelG-ut3hs]

Love the way you are both so creative with your meals. The van is really cosy with that storm howling outside.

[@lorrimiller835]

Snoopy = a safe, cozy haven in a storm ❤

[@45Beebop]

What can I say lol ! love you both ! and the comedy award at the Baftas goes to " life is too short " and well deserved lol thanks for making me cry with laughter

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@45Beebop glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@Sushi2735]

You two are an awesome team. Taking turns cooking. Enjoy your Stick Blender, couldn’t live with mine. My first one lived 26yrs!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Great service from your blender 👍

[@angelahampson391]

So much pleasure watching these videos !

[@Princesslinaful]

I love hearing his voice, in so smoothie😍

[@elzabethmorgan8020]

Nothing quite as cozy as riding out a storm in the van! Nice save on the hat! Really enjoyed the video as always - my Friday treat! Take care❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers 👍

[@july77773]

Music choices are perfect.

[@jayoneill1533]

Well done Officer Ken for chasing down that fleeing cap, you’ve still got those cop instincts.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

😂

[@JonTanOsb]

@@LifeistooshortCK At least it didn't fight back when you caught it! :) Jon in rural BC, Canada

[@susenjarvis8281]

Good to see you both again, hope that you both are having a great day. Your celery soup looked delicious. What you had ,before looked so yummy.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you! You too!

[@debbiestarks9839]

It's a joy to watch you both .you're a lovely couple 🎉 you really enjoy the adventure you are on ❤take care ,stay safe ❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@lorrietolito214]

I really enjoyed your video Thank You from Mississippi,USA

[@user-sd4qz3lh7w]

great viewing ...showing the real life cooking in camper vanning ....well done ken and charlie brown 🥰

[@lcook0825]

The van seems to handle inclement weather quite nicely. That looked delicious. Very nice video.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Larry. The van is doing great 👍

[@Sally237-s4w]

Looks and sounds nice and cosy in the van the rain the wind blowing and cooking a meal..my fav channel..thanks Carol n Ken.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@tinasavage674]

Well done ken for the hat save 🙂 I love seeing the rain no matter what time of the year 😊

[@simonboulton4490]

A great video Carole and Ken pleased to see you avoided the worst of the storm as I can vouch on the coast was pretty bad as the waves were coming over the harbour wall in Bridlington East Yorkshire.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We wouldn’t have wanted it to be any worse 😅

[@rogertaylor2924]

Nice Hat save! Also some good van dinner ideas! Nice one...

[@davidmarshall5596]

Enough on a quiet Sunday morning with a cuppa 🍵 and dunking biscuits 😊🎉

[@unicornloverxoxo7692]

This sure beats watching a movie. You two are lovely 🥰

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@unicornloverxoxo7692 thank you ❤️

[@A222Z]

I don't really care much for watching people travel & cook, but I enjoyed your video.😊 New Subscriber

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the sub 😁👍

[@munchkinheaven7877]

That’s just what I love about van life. It wouldn’t do for us all to be the same though would it!

[@nicolebezanson731]

Awesome video and soo happy you guys were okay in the storm,cheers from Halifax Nova Scotia Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️🤗

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@nicolebezanson731 Thanks for watching. Greetings to Nova Scotia 🇨🇦

[@sarahstrong7174]

A pot of live chives would be a good addition to your van, as they are so good in many recipes.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

👍

[@noahpettersson3385]

Another nice video Ken and Carol many greetings from Stockholm Sweden

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it. Greetings to Stockholm ❤️

[@matthewedwards3550]

OMYGAWD THE HAT IN THE WIND!!! PERFECTION!!! Steady on you two!!! BE PEACE!!!

[@jenifereagle1635]

Hi, I'm from North Dakota in the States, I just love your channel 😁

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Jenifer 🙂

[@cornishdiaspora918]

Sooo relaxing, especially because it's in bad weather!

[@jacquelinebell9186]

Grrrreat! I love it, cooking et al! 😊 feels like I’m with you. Those sausage tasted lovely! ☺️ 😋

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@user-dx8dt1wr9n]

Well-done guy's another fabulous video, make me laugh when carol's hat was blown away. Love from Caroline Butler ❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Caroline 😁👍

[@d4ve587]

Van was rockin don't come knockin. 🤣It's the storm

[@juliebower4265]

Oh wow I have just found your Chanel and I must say it’s delightful Thankyou so much for sharing your adventures. Looking forward to the next one And catching up with older posts x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Julie, glad to have you aboard👍

[@candacemeifert-polk7383]

I love your van! It always looks so cozy in bad weather. And the food you make looks so good! Hope you get a break from the rain and wind. Send some rain this way to Colorado where it is so very dry. My mother used to make the peas and onions in a white sauce all the time. . Thank you for the idea!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It would be nice if we could share the rain 👍

[@sylviapage8572]

Great video. I’ve forgotten all about the 5 months of rain we had now the sun’s shining. I always enjoy seeing what you cook in the van. Delia does a lovely white onion sauce for smoked cod/haddock. You use the poaching milk and add chopped hard boiled egg, delicious. Mind the peas would be nice added too. We sometimes have the Lidl Frikadellen in their panini rolls with cheese and tomato sauce and we call them the Carol and Ken’s 😁. Thanks as always for sharing another entertaining video.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it❤️

[@djehrenreich]

Such a cute couple!

[@ethelperry4529]

You Two, are wonderful to view ❣

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks ❤️

[@YvetteWINSTONE-bl8jr]

Certainty making good use of the new van xx

[@waiheketranscend]

Just in case you're interested... 😁 The rough white water was probably just wind against tide (outgoing tide in a channel, pushing against the water the wind is blowing the other way) which can be REALLY SCARY when you're in a boat amongst it! And the mast thingys... well, they're called mast stays or shrouds and it's the wire of those shrouds that you hear screaming. That's also REALLY scary when you're on a boat in amongst it! 😂😂 We're definitely going to try out Onion and Pea Sauce. Cheers and thanks again. always enjoy your videos.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Blimey I didn’t know that about the waves. The wind was certainly strong enough. 😁👍

[@lyspawscook3456]

I love watching you both, I'm trying to convince my husband to get a campervan now. Thank you for being so friendly, interesting and true to life. X

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We enjoy it a lot. Give it a try 😁👍

[@chrispavlich9656]

Try renting one first before you buy. Might find out it isn’t for you.

[@delainecearnel7210]

I love to watch y’all videos,,very refreshing,no drama and fighting with each other.

[@valerieirvin249]

Enjoy watching you both, love seeing how you are getting the most out of life. Thank you for sharing, 👍 Prayers for your well being & safely. wa state, u.s. of a.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@valerieirvin249 thank you 🙂

[@tonyr180]

That was great. I'm from Australia and I just found you. Really great!❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@tonyr180 thanks, Tony. Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@dianabelcher39]

Thanks for the enjoyable video, great to see how you face storms with high winds, doing all the cooking at the same time....

[@NatKekuna2012]

New subscribers here from the US. Enjoyed your video. You’re such a sweet couple and love your accent. Continued Blessings to you Folks.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Blessings to you ❤️

[@valeriebishop561]

Enjoyed all the do'ins of you both! Glad the hat was rescued and I think peas can go in just about any lovely sauce! Great job. Those hand held blender are a big time saver for sure.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@susanhill9166]

Good job in running for her hat well done 👍👍👍 Take care X X X ❤

[@garethc1959]

Hello Ken corol u 2 deserve an Oscar for these vid bloody fantastic take care ❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it 😁👍

[@maryg.249]

As always you deliver fun, good food, and excitement (carols hat blowing away!). Good video. Mary

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers 👍

[@01chittock]

We live on the Isle of Wight, and right on the south coast ….the wind was nothing like it can be! We are near where the land slide was! But I can tell you once you have lived here you get used to the wind!

[@Jacquiandteddy]

I love following your travels, and just your everyday life in the van and on walks etc. You certainly pack a lot in your videos!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you like them!

[@AmandaCooper-qh2dk]

Loved watching you too and your meals have made me hungry!!!

[@PB-ho6dm]

Enjoying your Van excursion especially when it is raining. Stay safe and warm and have loads of fun. Blessings to you!!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We love the sound of rain 👍

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Toasties a firm favourite in the van. Your fuse issue made us think, must get some spares 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

They have been added to our emergency kit along with the cable ties and gaffer tape 😄👍

[@magdaindiaan4235]

Many thanks for sharing. I will try the sauce. Enjoy your trip and lots of blessings. Watching from the tropical rainforest of Suriname 🇸🇷

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@magdaindiaan4235 wow, Suriname is probably one place we will never get to visit. Enjoy 🤗

[@daycare5881]

Love your food it looks delicious,

[@karenchapman2561]

Great vid Carol & Ken 😁

[@Asphodel27one]

I’ve just found a few frittata recipes to use because the one y’all made looks so good!

[@claralacey5914]

Just came across your channel, what a joy to share to travels. Will definitely join you on your travels around. You are so calm and sweet with each other. Regards from Australia. 🇦🇺

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Welcome aboard! Glad to have you travelling along with us ❤️

[@Lara-xk9cw]

I do love you two! As always, so much useful information (to me at least). About to enter my fourth month of FT van life and the comment regarding the rough weather being fun made me laugh... thank you!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We could never be full-time so hats off to you 🙂❤️

[@Lara-xk9cw]

@@LifeistooshortCK but not Carol’s hat 😂

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@Lara-xk9cw 😂😂😂

[@stevenclaflin]

Shared to my Facebook page. Thank you for the video. Have a good day. 😀

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for that Steven ❤️👍

[@joanneturner4674]

Both the meals looked delishious 😋😋😋😋😋

[@user-sr2vm4bk8k]

You could of just bought a soup maker, they are fab , just throw everything in it and it does all the work. Happy travels.

[@nonamerooster5413]

This was suggested in my KZbin account. I’m really enjoying it, a new subscriber here!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@bonnieidema1339]

This is my first time here I was thoroughly enjoying it until Carol went to make lunch..when clear as day I see a koala pot holder!!!!! then i had to back up a little to see it again...and low and behold there's one hanging over the bench(?)...I'm going to have to go back to the beginning and see if I've missed any!!! and to finish the thought process...now I've subscribed , I love you both completely...lol, I am such a koala lover/collecter ... nothing extravagant...not rich :( ok....let me get back to the video and see how you make out with your new blender!! God bless...stay safe!!!!!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@bonnieidema1339 glad you enjoyed it. Keep spotting those koalas 🐨😁👍

[@user-yl9ub3dp6y]

master cook😀

[@Chris.groucott]

What a wonderful beautiful channel, amazing watching you both, A lifestyle I'm 100% jealous of, ❤

[@SelfEsteemArchitect]

I just love this channel 😍❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you 🙏

[@cornishdiaspora918]

Me too!

[@christopherbutler7588]

That was a very wet and windy trip. Glad you got your hat back OK good job 👏 have a great weekend 😀

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks, you too!

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Excellent video as always, hope all is well, take care

[@LifeistooshortCK]

All good thanks Peter 🙂

[@user-tr1rv1mz3j]

Loved the video the way you commented is like David Attenborough version of the van life world such a nice couple making the most of life

[@debseitz7030]

Watching from Canada enjoying your video thanks for sharing your adventure ,stay safe.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching!

[@rosalindtew886]

If you cut up the sausage in to bite size peices they will cook quicker and mix nicely in with the rice 😊

[@lesliecavas1984]

I just found your channel, I love ya'all's sense of humor.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@lesliecavas1984 welcome 🤗 Thanks for watching 🙂👍