Strangers locked me in my van! SCARY SOLO VAN CAMPING NIGHTMARE

[@LoveSundays]

I’m posting this because I’m tired of repeating myself. For anyone who thinks I was trespassing during my beautiful woodland walk in this video please read the below before commenting. Just because a locked gate in your country means it’s private land doesn’t mean it’s the same in every country! The gate I climbed over was on public land. The gate was there to stop off road motor cycles entering the woods and to prevent cars parking in the gravel area. Walking in the woodland is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes. The Woods has a network of forest roads and rides for you to explore. Most of the tracks are fairly level and wide.

[@Pillchuck]

You should never climb over any locked, or secured gate.

[@LoveSundays]

@Pillchuck who told you that? That may be true in your country but not mine

[@ZerogagREFLEXX]

So glad you're admitting you were trespassing 😏 🤪

[@LoveSundays]

@ALongSchlong thank you for coming back to watch another video. You can troll all you like but your comments really help make me more money so thank you 🙏

[@marcharris3047]

We have used that place for yrs and got to know many locals and farmers including the rangers,What really takes the piss is you have disclosed your location to thousands !!,the locals have had enough,the farmers have had enough,signs going up everywhere,cant park at the dam anymore because idiots like you disclose the place,there's trouble there all the time now,its now not a safe place to be at night let alone in a camper,a friends van was shot at and windows smashed,and yh you was trespassing as the gates and fences are there for a REASON !! 1 because there's unexploded things in certain areas and 2 because there's wild animals and protected flowers etc that are in there,bellend !!!

[@yodude43090]

That’s the one thing I never liked about flashlights, it’s nice to see where you’re going but in a survival situation it also pinpoints your exact location to a potential threat while you have 0 knowledge that it or they are anywhere near you.

[@kattilathehunfreedomfighter]

As a FT vanlifer here in the states who has camped solo in countless spots well deep into the woods, mountains, and swamps, surrounded by grizzlies, alligators, etc. with eerie unknown sounds keeping me awake at night, this type of thing unnerves me the most by far: humans with bad intentions. Glad you're safe..🙏

[@markrainford1219]

Yeah, but you can sleep with .357 magnum under your pillow.

[@Mystique-16]

I always wonder why more Vanlifers don’t keep a firearm

[@paulcoveney5232]

@@Mystique-16 well, in the UK because it's illegal.

[@kattilathehunfreedomfighter]

@@markrainford1219 That's really not the point. I have plenty of protection with me. I don't think anyone, myself included, wants to have to use it. We just want to be left alone.

[@speedfreak8200]

You can go to jail for brandishing a firearm or for shooting someone prowling in most states ​@Mystica._

[@ltvicjr]

Sorry that happened. Please drive away next time. Don’t just sit there. Anything can happen. DRIVE! Glad you’re ok

[@jackietaylor5035]

In reality a stranger could of slid his tires then what,

[@franklincarroll6772]

​​@@jackietaylor5035Then you harm your vehicle running on rims. Better than dying. You can also use runflat tires which should give you enough range to get away. Anyway, this isn't a horror movie. Most criminals are after your stuff, not you, and are only breaking in because they think the van is unoccupied and they can steal stuff.

[@JenniferPChung]

@@franklincarroll6772 I agree. I was really nervous for him. Ob. I know he uploaded this after the fact but still... I would have called emerg. line just to have them AT LEAST be on the phone cause anyone who pulls up to a randomly parked, seemingly unoccupied vehicle in the middle of the night cannot possibly have good intentions. And if I hear footsteps, I'm driving without checking my mirrors. Like no one has any reason to be near my vehicle in the middle of the night.

[@onamission4562]

In the states traffickers and organ harvesters is this tactic to get a person. Females know to not touch anything put on your vehicle with barehands not anything bc they lace with knock out drugs to get you

[@drn13355]

If it is even real. Lots of you tubers stage stuff then they can get views.

[@A.I-GAMING]

My dude, every time this happens, the first thing you do, is START your van, turn on the lights - do not hide in your van with the lights off they will try and break in.

[@carolharkness5023]

That's exactly what l thought. To be honest, it's frightened me off ever sleeping in the Campervan overnight on my own!

[@Malak2Abady]

Next time try not to put all those keys together, your house key, safe key, van key, just put the van key and ignition in one link chain with different bright color and shape, so anytime if something you need to get in your van in a spooky and dangerous situation, you can open the van's door faster.

[@QB2ERS]

And activate the alarm

[@josephrobi6806]

Exactly make noise and start the van don’t hide in silence 😅

[@catco8644]

The two legged creatures have always scared me more the the four legged! Glad your are safe!

[@mattmcintosh3939]

It's England there isn't any four legged predators, all the bears and wolves were killed centuries ago. Unless you count all the sightings of escaped panthers/leopards.

[@countpicula]

You have obviously never come upon a bear or panther in the woods

[@timsuttonlovinlife-]

They were definitely after your fuel mate, The cable ties weren’t put on your doors to lock you in! It’s so they can leaver and bend the edge of your door away from that little piece of metal holding your diesel cap closed, it’s to stop the whole door popping open and setting the alarm off, I know this because the same thing happened to a friend of mine parked on a travel lodge carpark over night, they may have thought you were out camping in the woods or something and luckily you scared them off when you opened the curtains 👍🏻

[@twaito]

I dunno. The fact they came back and pulled up behind the van makes me think they were just local wind up merchants. Still unnerving even if they do hee haw. Probably the first time though your on the money.

[@psychorabbitt]

They're lucky they're pulling that shit in England. Because if you tried it here in the states you'd get your brains sprayed all over the road.

[@livingmybestestlife]

Is fuel that expensive there?

[@timsuttonlovinlife-]

@@livingmybestestlife it’s not ultra expensive (@ the moment) but everything from Coca Cola to shampoo has risen in price so everyone is kind of broke right now and if the thieves of our country think they can get something for free even if that means somebody else is going to pay for it then they will.

[@snoopdoggydave1]

That's interesting to know thanks for sharing

[@dannywade5924]

Mate. As you were awake in that situation you should just jump in the front start engine lights on keep doors locked and drive off.

[@sharonbarlow2262]

This is why I have access to driving seat from the rear as a quick drive away if needed . Never understood why people block it off with units

[@sherriemitchell3892]

Wholly agree

[@Foxyexrn]

As a woman, that what I’d have done.

[@carronalee]

🧐😣Can’t understand how you could just go back to sleep after they’d been walking around and checking out you van in the dark. Surely you sensed danger? The sensible thing would have been to jump in the front and drive off!

[@deirdrepasko9056]

@@sharonbarlow2262 I have never understood that either?

[@samm4265]

Criminals often tie the doors up on vehicles and revisit later to see if the ties have been removed or not, if ties are still on they know the vehicle has been left unattended and then steal the vehicle or take parts from it.

[@Nop3.1]

out in the woods though? nah this dude got pranked lol

[@KingNP41]

@@Nop3.1you’d be surprised… at least in America… people are crazy sometimes

[@wanglee21]

@@Nop3.1 come prank me with my .357 magnum next time and find out

[@Nop3.1]

@@wanglee21 That a challenge? I'll bring water balloons.

[@cherylclick1664]

that's terrifying

[@catherineferguson7388]

I took the bulk head out of my van for safety reasons, so if there was a problem I could climb through to the front of the van and drive off. Some people are so mean, they just ruin it for others for there own benefit. You need some safety lights around your van, so when strangers go near your van the lights come on, and possibly a camera. Glad that your safe. 👍👍

[@amberm3193]

There was a couple who lived in their camper van and slept at a Walmart parking lot one night and woke up to several cars and trucks circling them Revving up their engines, the couple decided to leave and one of the bigger trucks followed then all the way to the freeway on ramp. Glad your safe. Be careful! Make sure you have a device to call for help if needed.

[@mayagame]

Sick people out there! :/

[@francesjuntunen3977]

They should have driven to the police department!!

[@CaptainBuggyTheClown]

@@francesjuntunen3977 Police arent going to do anything. Stop being naive.

[@countpicula]

Things that never happened.

[@Ray7234]

@@countpiculaaren’t you cute.

[@joyj.842]

My man was able to go back to sleep. I would have drove away like I was in a Friday the 13th film.

[@FreeSpiritMom]

😂😂😂😂 lmaoooo.

[@KekeShaquita]

Me too

[@elib7311]

Which makes me suspicious that this was staged…

[@mkdsk101]

It was for sure fake. Who pulls off of the side of the road and camps and where is his wife he is wearing a wedding ring.

[@Mystique-16]

Men can sleep no matter what 😂😂 I would be in a huge argument with my ex and he would go to sleep. I’d be like gat dammit how dare you sleep when I’m mad 😂😂😂😂

[@kevinbaxter7390]

A must is Outside lights ! CCTV AND A SERIOUS DOG BARKING ON YOUR PHONE,AMAZING REALISTIC THEY ARE!

[@VanlifeByTris]

Or even get a real dog.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Just suggested the dog recording before reading your post! Linked to a PIR sensor would be great....

[@markrainford1219]

Dog barking, excellent idea.

[@kevinbaxter7390]

@@VanlifeByTris dog is for life ..not just Stealthy now &then 🐅 or 👈🏻

[@paulg492]

It would have to be a dog that's not deaf.

[@iMRhianDanica]

Bad People with a bad intentions is the most scariest thing ever 😱

[@Pillchuck]

Kinda looks like he was possibly trespassing and got seen doing it. Parking for too long on the side of the road makes you a target.

[@cherylclick1664]

so it's his fault???@@Pillchuck

[@tamitami9275]

Cook your stew at home. Freeze it. then all is cooked when you use the the slow cooker, it is mainly just heating it and keeping it hot, until you want to eat it.

[@RosemaryOltarzewski]

👍

[@cheylou1]

It amazes me how a person detects the danger as you described but refuses to leave the area…?

[@gailcurl8663]

It's Called "STUPIDITY"!!

[@bbeloveth53bahtgad37]

😂

[@marionopisso212]

Trust your instincts!

[@ocean686]

yeah, you got him - just click-bait

[@Erin-Thor]

The threat left.

[@Jackel7]

They knew you were in there hence the cable ties, as a class 1 driver spent many nights in remote laybys and had fuel taken once near the new forest.A colleague of mine was being robbed of fuel on the A14, so he slipped in the drivers seat and pulled the trailer across the thieves van smashing it to bits before they could move.karma indeed, stay safe.

[@andrewlowe693]

I've done plenty of tramping and always say it's a safety in numbers game. You gain an inner instinct for places you feel will be safe on your lonesome and touch wood I've never had fuel taken but have had 3 loads interfered with in my time. I understand these van campers do what they do but you wouldn't have caught me parked up all alone on that lane in the video I can tell you.

[@jackharrison6771]

I find a huge, loud German Shepherd makes things feel safer.

[@gazXspace]

Mate I live right next to New Forest. 👍

[@twist_of_the_wrist]

Id get a cctv system and some outside lights you can turn on for in bed. Id also be a bit concerned about a tracker being placed on the van for a future theft.

[@anjou6497]

​@@user23867 Good idea. 👍🌱☕️

[@allaboutroofing2]

A dummy cam would be as effective. With a dvr and cams, the power required would be a problem unless you have internet.

[@mariewilson2344]

Never thought of a tracker!!

[@rossfamily1184]

Ive just posted the same comment and then saw yours. We placed an Apple Air Tag inside the frame of my sons new electric scooter thinking that it was overkill and that we would never need it as he is very careful with locking it up etc. Sadly he let one of his, what he thought was trustworthy friends have a go on it who then gave it to one of their friends also have a quick ride but they disappeared in to the distance. An hour later we used the app to locate the air tag and it was found inside the garage of a local house. The son of the house owners had just brought the scooter not knowing that it had been stollen but he gave it straight back to us without a fuss as we showed him the tracker we had placed on it. It saved alot of upset and £600 on having to buy another new scooter. I know air tags are not the cheapest but I would swear by them after this. I'm going to put one on my new van when I pick it up. X

[@georgiayoung9124]

Slow cookers are weird. I think there’s a ton in thrifts cause the don’t work…the veggies take forever to cook

[@sallyhumphreys2714]

If you climb a gate ,climb over the hinged end so as not to cause warping to upset the owner of the gate for it having dropped and warped. Gates are not cheap. Handy tip for all.

[@dlawlessloyd]

Im a nice person but i better not catch ANYBODY, EVER hopping my fence. How freaking bold, man. The fence should be enough of a no tresspassing sign.. duh

[@AndrewPureMI]

Yea that's what I was thinking!!!​@@dlawlessloyd

[@kyarichards2894]

He has explained it's a public walkway.@@dlawlessloyd

[@hiddensense4459]

meh bad turkeys, bulls they ruin fences, never heard people being issue and I'm from farm. Then again kids threw rocks at my cows ( little girls actually wtf ) and I didn't even get so mad I was just like "If you think its fun to throw rocks at poor cows, maybe I think its fun to throw rocks at kids huh" people are nuts since children man..

[@hiddensense4459]

@@dlawlessloyd honestly I don't care if they tourist or backpackers as long as they leave, anyone else I suspect is on the pipe and out trying make an earn at my expense.

[@jannah4288]

One should always have the right key ready to use for quickest entry. Into one's home and vehicle. Those woods looked so mysterious and cool.

[@teawithtehanna]

I was sleeping in my van when a group of men tried to take parts from underneath it. I got up, turned on my lights and started jumping up and down and they ran/drove away. I’m lucky that was the end of it! 😮 happy you are safe!

[@britishguy8549]

Slow cooker was a fab idea but DONT TAKE THE LID OFF!! You set yourself back 20+ minutes every time you do! Look up dump bags, they're brilliant for exactly this scenario. Stay safe out there, some people need a head wobble.

[@katarina1852]

You took the words out of my mouth, I was just going to say the same thing.

[@DarthTribal]

Definitely agree with some of the comments here saying to get cctv on the outside of the van as well as some lights you can switch on easily, that way if anyone is outside, you can instantly freak them out enough to hopefully get them to leave.

[@earndoggy]

Other people are by far the most dangerous things on the planet. I had someone try to mess with me once (I'm a five foot tall female) and I leaped at him barking and snarling like a dog. He jumped straight up in the air, landed facing the other way running and I'm assuming he hasn't stopped yet. Got to be ready to defend yourself, even it takes being creative or crazy.

[@beautifuldreamer3991]

Good,I also plan to keep a rubber skull mask to quickly put on as well.....

[@earndoggy]

@@beautifuldreamer3991 LOL!!

[@Sandra-li1qj]

You cracked me up! TY i need it the laughter

[@Elizabeth912-v6o]

Ur a very dumb little girl!!!! Please don't consider playing with dangerous people like that again!!!!! As a woman the grew up alone ! And having to walk or ride a bike everyday and everywhere I went I advise you not to play with crazy people like that!!!! You're lucky they didn't put a collar and chain on you considering u acted like a dog thinking that was supposed to be scary!!!!

[@dogscratchedoor]

I personally have used completely bat-sh*t crazy more than once as a defense. 😀 But it can't always be counted on to work.

[@tomharries847]

not picking at anything but just for future reference when you climb a gate, climb it at the hinge side so your weight doesn't put stress on the hinges. Sorry, i'm a country guy and it was drilled into me as a kid lol

[@susanyates4233]

My uncle who was an old farmer called it gate sagging.

[@Pennsylvaniastrong]

To me, putting the cable on your two doors was to make you exit out of one of the other two exits. You would run out one of the two, and they could grab you by surprise. This is why they came back, but then knowing you were up, they decided to aboard the plan.There was more of a sinsiter plan here, and I don't think they were after gas. You were extremely lucky this time. Stay safe 🙏 ❤️

[@Elizabeth912-v6o]

I agree!!! I think they consider him a gypsy or Traveler and we're around hurt him!!!!!

[@christim1252]

They probably thought it was broke down the way he parked right by the road. Not even in the large pullover that was right across the road.

[@denissharp2471]

@@Elizabeth912-v6oif they were fuel thieves then THEY would have most likely been the people you were describing!

[@juliagregory5696]

what a scary thing some people are evil

[@trident2020]

There are people living off the grid and not all of them are friendly. Some are criminals hiding in the woods. Others are just looking to mess around with campers & hikers even if it’s just to scare them. I wouldn’t make a trip like this unless I’m with other people, no solo camping for me. Plus depending on where you’re from, like in the US, I would bring a firearm if I’m going to go deep into the middle of nowhere. Having a dog would be a good idea too. These are evil times we live in and you have to be prepared for anything. One can’t be naive thinking you’re in beautiful natural surroundings, therefore everyone you encounter is going to be good.

[@jojo9820]

I don’t know nomad anymore, but this brought me back memories when I did. I woke up one night to my car shaking and I’m like what the heck my car is moving. Someone was trying to break in while I was sleeping. It was so scary. I’m glad you’re OK.

[@santafe947]

Tip: If you cut the bag perpendicular to the end of the bag, you can use what you want from the bag AND then use the ends to tie it closed!

[@martinapoggenpohl4125]

Loved camping with my horse & going on night rides. But recent years of hardships with husband's terminal illness then my home burning down left me. Now I am so grateful for sunshine, not shivering, not hungry...

[@EarthWindFireable]

I'm sorry. If it's any consolation, my last few years have been utter hell as well. It's the evil world we live in.

[@gem246]

Keep pushing ahead. You'll get through this.

[@gimal0156]

Sorry to hear of your problems of late. There is a saying that G-d only gives you as much as you can handle. Believe this, and you can begin to move forward. Hoping your husband is handling his illness. Wishing you both well. 💞💐

[@MSGC55]

I hope you are doing better my friend - facing some very challenging times as well - I'm trusting in Jesus to get me through - all the best 😊

[@kenh3344]

Sorry to read about your hardships. What those have you got? We got 2 . 1 welsh sec d 14 hands a d I got a Heavy cob 14.2 hands. Not been in shafts though. Hope your situation is getting better . ?

[@RinaArlingMedia]

There has been some videos warning of those zip ties on doors. Its normally sign that someone is planning to break into car... even if its only on 1 doorhandle. There might also be paper note or some other stuff placed as mark on door...even on full parking lot. Recommendation is to get in car asap, drive away, report to police or at least ask if there is some specifics on that area about it. Good you made it out of the situation with no harm.

[@Threadworxs]

Good vid. Agree with others, the moment you became aware you had company, jump behind the wheel and drive away. Also, wandering off alone into woods, in the dark .. NOT a good idea anytime. Anything could happen to you and you'd be screwed mate. Please be wise and look after yourself *hug*

[@missrarabella]

I was looking for someone to mention going out for a walk in the woods at night alone. I have the same sentiments. And I would have covered my window before it got dark.

[@creosl]

It's not woods that are scary, but sociopaths. Since most sociopath trives in the cities where there are more potential victims and they can stay more anonymous, it's pretty safe to go in the forest. I love the woods when it's dark, it's so quit then.

[@Stigstigster]

@@creosl I agree. I just got back from a month camping in lots of places in France. When I got bored I walked in the woods at night and had my sturdy walking staff with me and a very powerful torch but damn it got spooky with that strong beam blasting into the woods and all the shadows sometimes!

[@allaboutroofing2]

I spend a lot of time in the mountains. Always with my dog and a .45. Without either, I wouldn't do it personally.

[@mountainmomma63]

I agree.

[@ronpetersen2317]

@@mountainmomma63 Yup both for people trouble and mountain lion and bear trouble.

[@marksavage8052]

Yeah, most people in the UK own a .45

[@LilySaintSin]

You can't own guns in the UK and there aren't any mountain lions or bears.

[@allaboutroofing2]

@@LilySaintSin that sounds boring AF.

[@73littleminx]

When climbing gates, climb hinge end. Stops the gate from dropping.

[@SandraS64]

I was going to say that, a lifetime of living in the country. Always told “ climb over a gate hinge end and it won’t drop the gate.

[@73littleminx]

@SandraS64 same here. I grew up on a farm, so it was drilled into us at an early age.

[@TinasCrazyLife]

Or even better- respect the gate is shut and locked for a reason and it's not your property to just go wandering

[@hiddensense4459]

so many people talking about this but as someone living and working on a farm most of my life, in reality at least here nobody gives a crap how you use the gate as long as you leave it how you found it, trust me a little tourist climbing on it is nothing compared to bulls wanting to go somewhere or itch on it.

[@marksavage8052]

@@TinasCrazyLife You sound crazy!

[@TeresaMom1]

What you need to cook your soups & stews in your camper van is a "small Instant Pot". It will cook your lamb stew meals perfectly and so much faster. Get one, You will love it I promise. An 'instant Pot' is a brand name but there are other different brands as well.

[@TheOriginalLexa]

I second this. Slow cookers mean just that-slow! The idea is to cook low and slow. With a small Instant Pot, you can use it for multiple settings, like sauté (to properly brown the lamb, for instance), slow cook, and of course pressure cooking, which makes the cooking much faster, and I think it makes the flavors incorporate much better.

[@LilySaintSin]

Instant pots are brilliant! So are air fryers.​@@TheOriginalLexa

[@PaddyBoyBKLYN]

To make the stew much tastier add chicken bouillon cubes, or powder, and/or liquid beef stock sold in a carton. Also an electric pressure cooker will cook it in 2 hours.

[@RosemaryOltarzewski]

Thanks for the tips. I'm about to buy a small one just for Hubs and myself. Any advice on makes of slow cookers? 😊

[@loril.mangold8160]

When I was young and traveling, we would wrap three layers a packet of foil folded over tightly and sealed up tightly and make a roast on the car motor, when we were finished driving so was our meal, usually you could smell when it was ready just make sure each sealed packet was entirely sealed for each layer, or get yourself a Solar oven, or make one

[@emdotdee]

Slow cookers lose all the temperature as soon as you lift the lid so that didn’t help. 😊 you want about 5 hours of uninterrupted cooking time even for such a small meal.

[@missychan63]

That's why they call them slow cookers. 😉

[@katarina1852]

Absolutely. I make a lot of slow cooker meals and lifting the lid while the food is still cooking is a cardinal no-no.

[@Tessienz]

I think a small pressure cooker would be best. Stew tastes amazing and tender in only about 20 minutes. Great fuel saving too.

[@kelliwright7729]

Yep we use our insta pot while van camping it's a mini pressure cooker. Each time we bring different meats, veggies much better than a crockpot & faster cooking time. Crockpot you set it on low early in the morning & by early evening it's ready. But every time you take the lid off you will have to add 15-25 minutes more cooking time..Where you parked on that dark road you were setting yourself up for vandalism.When the fruit loops come out look out. We have carry permits when we travel & bring large zipper bags with us.😂😂

[@michellestmcmahon1173]

To much water in the slow cooker, just two tablespoon is enough. Looked more like chunky soup

[@garyjenni1901]

Another thought Shaun, get yourself one(or two) of the camo wildlife cameras' with sensor. Set it up to look at the van and surrounding area. Just remember to pick it up before you leave.

[@silvervandriver9940]

Lights fitted front back both sides on the outside off the roof here a noise hit one single button and light everything up outside😊

[@clive6267]

Agreed - only way.

[@mysimplevanlife]

Hi there, that lamb stew looked delicious. People are just plain weird. That is why it is always good idea to be able to escape from your vehicle if people do that nonsense. I can get out by my boot door. Safe travels and be blessed

[@alpharocket4207]

As for the tied doors, they were going to come back to break into the van. They wanted to make sure nobody was inside before braking in. I live in Los Angeles California and that’s a thing they do here to make sure nobody’s in the van. I’m so glad you left!! Be very careful when out there it’s not how it use to be.

[@EllenMcDermott]

That was a strange place to park for the night. I’ve been wild camping for 2.5 years and would never park in a spot like that. I always pull off into a forest clearing away from the road.

[@jackies35]

😂😂😂😂😂THANK YOU!!! My entire family is from the military and we don’t do things like this without being ready (and armed)!

[@Maranatha-t9d]

@@jackies35 he’s in the UK and the only people who are armed are criminals

[@dawnmayes8217]

​@@jackies35 The only thing you can really arm yourself with in the UK are potatoes. Firearms are not allowed or knives. So potatoes and a slingshot is about it! 😂

[@larrybenedict4984]

@@dawnmayes8217OMG! They haven’t banned potatoes yet, dear God!! Somebody could really get hurt!! What is going on there in the UK!?!?

[@dawnmayes8217]

​@@larrybenedict4984 😂

[@aprildangelo7457]

A nice rottie is the best alarm, and its bark says i'm a big dog, we never had to worry with him next to us at all, safe journeys to you.

[@astronomenov99]

My Grandfather was the Verger at our local church. I'd often accompany him and lock up the church after a Winter service in the pitch dark then walk through the tree-shrouded grave yard. I wasn't scared after he said: "it's not the dead ones who will cause you any harm, it's the live ones". I have a 2016 Iveco ex-Tesco as my MH conversion and it came with a mobile video recorder system with a camera on each direction. I have wired it up with a remote screen and controls. At the first noise I press the start button and it records. I can also activate the Tesco-fitted panic alarm. All from the comfort of my bed!

[@Kelseashell]

I'm not tring to be mean but genuinely curious. Why bother with a camera, when that's not the thing that will keep you safe in a dangerous encounter ?

[@carrieboultby7516]

@@Kelseashell Because you will surely want to know what/who it was....

[@mariewilson2344]

My mama told me the exact same thing, "It's not the dead ones you have to be afraid of, but the live ones you have to worry about."

[@jackietaylor5035]

@@Kelseashell can’t understand why people put their life’s in danger, especially going way out in the middle of nowhere, crazy manics live out there they know those mountains like the 👋🏻of their hand

[@Kelseashell]

@@carrieboultby7516 not if you are dead lol

[@RosemaryOltarzewski]

Get a rottweiler dog barking/growling sound effect tape. I think then they might have thought twice about messing with your van hunny.😂keep safe and keep on cooking. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

You probably could have reached those cable ties from the window on the sliding door. An outside light/lights to fire on quickly when there's noise at the van works wonders. A decent Bluetooth speaker turned up loud with dog barking sounds works great while you make scratching noises on the door with a fork or two 🤣😆

[@patriciastyles1761]

I've just set up an leisure battery with an 2000w inverter. I'm hoping I can drive while the slow cooker cooks. It has a remote control so shouldn't need to stop. I'm off from France on a trip through the Baltics to coast of Norway and then back via Scandinavia in an unconverted Citroen Jumpy ,9 seater. 75 yo with 2 small dogs.

[@anniemac3075]

That would be enough for me to know I'd never put myself in such an isolated spot again. Areas like that are likely to have badger baiting creeps & many other unpleasant people & they're not renowned for their good behaviour. Glad you have access to the cab, that nothing horrible happened, carry more useful tools with you & camp in safer areas for your family's sake if nothing else. I enjoy videos of you by the sea...

[@meaww7373]

Need to install cctv cams (connect to a separate battery)..all around the van, face down... Then set the sensor ...it will trigger when detect something. Connect to a loud speaker and microphone.... Can tell them to Go away.. Also, get a hailer and a klaxon. That probably will help .... Also put a cctv camera sticker to let them know..

[@brettnbeckvalleyvan]

We live in our van full time. What we have learnt is light and sound bro, get yourself front and back lights (bright) on the roof 👍🏻 and as soon as anything like that happens again it's hit the lights straight away and start the van even if you don't move the van 👍🏻 that should do it, save you having your doors cable tied . We also keep a mega bright torch (tactical) in the van to blind anyone outside, also keep a squeezy jif lemon in the van if worst comes to worst (pray never) you can squirt with accuracy into the eyes of the scumbags, better them than you 👍🏻 self defence . Safe travels man sending love, peace and good energy ❤️🙏🏻

[@tilerman]

Bought myself an Immolent LED torch, not cheap, bloody expensive to be truthful, but that thing is something else and turns pitch black night time into daytime. Always carry that when i'm stealth camping or even out walking at night. Anyone bothers you, give them a blast of that and they won't be seeing right or bothering you for quite some time.

[@josephinebustos8074]

Also I couldn’t believe that he didn’t leave right away after that. I would have taken myself out of that area as fast as possible.

[@JohnCue21]

He never leaves when these kind of things happen because it’s staged lol. Nobody is gonna just chill there after something like that. Does the same thing in another video where people tried to actually “open the door” to his van. lol good storyline I guess but I’d bet everything that the car is his girlfriend or buddy lol

[@bonnienklyde918]

Boy you got lucky that they didnt break out a window. I have the same fear from the same movie the blair witch project. Scared me so bad I was afraid of my own shadow in the dark back then. We had a detached garage out in the country back then and I would not take the garbage out to the garage. No way hozay! Great video on to the next !

[@Thatoneguytrav]

Your eye for film making and editing is excellent, Nice Work!

[@MrLarsa53]

You played the best rockband ever. Uriah Heep. I just love them. High And Mighty is one of the best album ever. I think.. 🙂

[@LoveSundays]

Agreed

[@brillbod3534]

Putting aside the drama you've faced with these fools, I have to say mate. Your video quality, editing skills and camera work has massively improved! You should be proud. Good job ^-^

[@LoveSundays]

Much appreciated

[@anjou6497]

Yes i agree, it's great. Such a nice guy too. 👍☕️🌱

[@Paulo-nf7ms]

In these scenarios, those outside have the upper hand on you partly because you have no idea what's going on and they have you dazzled in their headlights. I'd be going for badass floodlight bars all the way around along with some CCTV that you can monitor internally. If you get any issues, quite likely if those outside are suddenly caught in lighting stronger than the sun, they might scraper! :)

[@Onewholovesrock]

But they don’t know if the person or persons inside the van has a gun. Especially in America when a lot of people in vans carry guns.

[@KingNP41]

@@Onewholovesrock This is in the UK though… where guns are banned in almost all cases…

[@KingNP41]

I agree the cctv and floodlight/motion sensor thing is a great idea

[@lvpuppets]

@@Onewholovesrock Yep! I always travel with my friends Smith & Wesson.

[@lovedayayto7652]

Definitely recommend those cheapish motion sensor lights you can put on the outside of your van with magnets. Really simple and easy deterrent

[@LA6NPA]

Those cable ties were put on the door, so that if they drove back the next day with the van still there, they could have seen if someone'd been in there. Removing the cable ties wouldn't mean they wouldn't break in, but leaving them would make it much more likely. Best to move after that anyway. I would have left as soon as the car did.

[@jeeper426]

you might need to keep a good pair of diagonal cutters in your drawer there in the event something like this happens in the future so you can reach out the window, clip the tie, and check for further damage without having to get into the front, shimmy out through the passenger door, then walk all the way around the van, some people are just strange, and others just think they can do whatever they please because "its the country, and nobody is around" glad no harm came of it, stay safe out there, and i'll definitely subscribe and follow your adventures, pretty sweet van

[@kevingriffin6199]

Root veg has to be cut very thin in a slow cooker because of the low temperature. Glad your ok after your experience with the idiots trying to lock you in and steal your dieselKeep safe mate Kev

[@alisonmanicvande]

Get some CCTV as this isn't the first security incident that you've had now! Stupid whoever did it!!! Least you're safe!

[@Andyfascia]

Definitely good advice 👌

[@MacBob]

And some exterior lights.

[@johnshaw4140]

and a load siren

[@drum253]

​​@@MacBobI'd say no to the exterior lights. Good for the van owner, but, the wildlife, somewhere like that, really doesn't want the light pollution at night. In town or city, fine, but not in the middle of nowhere.

[@155stw]

@@drum253I think the suggested lights are only to scare these wankers. Not to be turned on indiscriminately or for long periods. Maybe just for 1-2 mins so these tossers can leg it.

[@whatsupchannel3047]

I found maybe to boil the water first in your slow cooker it takes ages for the stock to heat before it starts cooking . Also i am a walker and your observations of the trees is very accurate as i am observing similar things everywhere , the trees are growing at a rapid rate , rotting all over , leaning over and then falling over . Something aint right .

[@janetteveronica402]

I don't think I could have stayed there after that. Please keep safe.

[@carmenmyer8985]

Carrots take about 6 hours in a crock pot. The other veggies are done much sooner so I microwave my carrots for 7 minutes in a pinch of water and then throw them in the crock pot. I would still leave in for four more hours and that makes the meat nice and tender. Always make your cook time per pound.

[@cogboy302]

When climbing gates, climb over at the end the gate is hung, so you don't risk damaging the gate.

[@Donk1166]

Not sure what was more worrying.. the visit in the night or your attempt at a lamb casserole! 😂

[@LoveSundays]

😂 definitely the lamb

[@bluemamba5317]

More worried about so many people faking videos

[@mignondaymond7038]

Maybe get some spotlights for your van, light scares most opportunist off and they can't see you behind the light so you're at an advantage. You can see who they are but they can't see if you're on your own. Also slow cookers are great but you still need to brown the meat off to give it some flavour. :)

[@deanmckenzie727]

When climbing over farm gates it’s always best to go the end of the gate post with hinges, sometimes if your on the other end you can lift the gate up, & even off the hinges damaging the gate, told this by a farmer as a kid.

[@leeoutdoors8335]

Absolutely baffled with the behaviour of some people, I have a Ford transit and converted just like you, I’m a father of 2 young children and love going out with them exploring in the van. When building the design I wanted to ensure I could always exit via multiple means, the back , the front and sides etc. it’s a shame we need to think like this because of the way some people act . Hope you manage a better and more peaceful stay on your next venture mate

[@clivewitney3557]

Around Davidstow airfield? Went to stay there one night a while back very creepy in the woodland areas. Also had a local come up and warned us that people tend to drive around and be rowdy at night. We moved on as gales were forcast that night and we didn't want a tree falling on us. Enjoy your videos by the way😊

[@LoveSundays]

Yes just down the road from crowdy reservoir

[@ashmaybe9634]

Yeah I've had some trouble from local lads at Davidstow as well. It was my local woods. I think they were trying to poach deer or ponies or something. Sounded drunk or high. I slid out of my pretty well hidden tent and spent a few hours in a ditch deep in the plantation till they left. Scary AF! Beautiful spot though and you're generally fine if you tuck away from the roads. The scallies don't go far from tarmac usually.

[@Christophers-Assorted-Stuff]

I considered staying on the side of that road once, but in the end I thought it would be better to stay on the airfield where there wasn't traffic passing close by.

[@russellwithey1938]

The rubber smell from your diesel heater is your gasket it needs changing from a rubber one to a silicon one lots of cdh come with a rubber one

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks mate I’ll do that 👍

[@russellwithey1938]

Mine stunk of rubber and after a little research alot of cdh come with the rubber gasket , not much to buy off various sites just making sure it's silicon .Happy and safe travels Shaun

[@markwhalebone751]

The same happens with mine, down to the rubber gasket, I keep meaning to fit a silicon one but my heater is for my shed so low priority 😀

[@uptowndisco2]

if you have trouble finding a genuine silicone gasket you can cut a silicone baking mat to fit.@@LoveSundays

[@Marks-Garage]

I would be tempted to fit some 12v floodlights around the Van, When you get things like this happen have an easy to access switch on the inside and illuminate the whole entire area. I think that would make most people want to do a runner.

[@djLalix]

This is the plan on my van purely because of what I've seen from this guys couple of "close calls", floodlights and a really loud alarm. Pretty inexpensive and peace of mind should anything like this happen.

[@the-fiddling-fox]

@@djLalixAnd a loud recording of “smile you’re on candid camera” and creepy hysterical laughter. 😉

[@JessieandShanay]

I went to the UK for the 1st time in May, and my wife and I loved it it's so beautiful and green that we can't wait to go back.

[@LynnB1705]

My goodness you were right to say this camp was worse than the last one! I can't understand why people can't mind their own business and leave people alone. As you say they didn’t know you had other means of getting out in an emergency. What if there had been a fire? You would have been so panicked wondering why the door didn't open. Ive seen other stealth campers who have installed all round cameras outside so they are alerted if someone is sniffing round. Might be worth investing in just for your own safety. You shouldn't have to really but sometimes its a necessity. Look forward to hopefully a more leisurely camp next time! 😊

[@SandieMitchell]

I'm glad you are ok! I don't think you realize just how dangerous parking on the side of the road is.

[@Pocketfullofpebbles.]

I would be careful climbing over a gate like that, It was padlocked shut, and there were two whole tree trunks blocking the entrance. Maybe the landowner has had a problem with theft of timber, or other antisocial behaviour.

[@part-timephilosopherLol]

I have avoided horror movies in general and especially the blair witch because of how they alienate us from the natural environment and create fear of being alone. I was camping I’m Vancouver Island in my 20s I was alone in a remote area I went swimming at night in the lake and I remember having visions that something would grab me from beneath and I realized it was my mind replaying ridiculous fears put into me by movies. I let the thoughts come and go and I realized that nature itself has no intention. There are basic rules that if you follow you’re probably going to survive. But it’s rare that you’ll come across a predator that has any intention of harm. Even most bears scare off easily they don’t want contact with us. I realize that only people have intention just like you said in the video. It’s people that you have to be more cautious around. I realize that growing up in the city the woods were scary because they might contain people. I have my own channel I’ve been recording daily life living at my office grid property and also RV camping.

[@scoochysteve]

Don't take the lid off your slow cooker, you just extend the cooking time by quite a bit, especially with meat. On high it should be 4 hours minimum!

[@kevinadams3729]

Scary stuff. Maybe a small external PIR light, doesn't have to be much just enough to put them off...I think you were right on the money with locking you in whilst they attempted to steal the diesel. Next time go full on Rambo. Sleep outside the van with camo gear, / face paint /bow and arrow etc and set perimeter motion sensors. Perhaps I have seen too many films :) lol

[@johnshaw4140]

maybe a couple of claymore mines too ?

[@anjou6497]

, But if you have a license and a gun (rifle or pistol) firing a shot up into the air should scare the creepos off..perhaps out the back or side window of your van, so they can't see you clearly. Then you don't have to confront them. But if they're threatening you..you have your weapon ...🌱

[@BluejuiceT4]

I love baseball and always have my ball, bat and glove with me when i go camping.....

[@karenrn5607]

😂😂😂😂

[@firm_truth7918]

Same

[@wc3101]

i work in a butchers and always make sure i have some meat hooks on me just in case i find work elsewhere....

[@LoveOne777]

off to hell you go little murdering filth@@wc3101

[@Johnmk2]

I like to try out lots of different clay pigeon shooting grounds when I travel about in the van....

[@stretch4666]

Have you looked into those vacuum sealed food bags? Cook meals at home, bag, freeze. Only needs heating up over the stove then. I use them for camping. Also check out the Thinsulate fingerless gloves I know last week you said it was hard work! 👍 Cheers 🍻

[@heatherlewis3713]

The vacum bags are a good idea. I am from Australia 🇦🇺 & we can get reusable vacuum bags, which means there is No Plastic Waste. The is a small cylinder rechargeable pump, which is smaller than the ones you need to put over the whole width of the bag. Like thevacuum seal bags you use to put clothes in etc, & suck out the air with a vacuum. Those people who tried to trap you inside your van with giant cable ties - What Morons.

[@holleygrise4667]

slow cookers is awesome to use.. but it will take about 3-4 to cook, depending on what your making. also, little tip here, don't keep raising the lid, every time you do, you lose your heat and you now are making it work harder and longer, and slow cookers are nice recipes you can make ahead, called dump and go, you just throw all your ingredients in a large plastic bag, freeze that way or prep your meals before you head out on the road (set it in your sink to cook while your driving etc) Pour the broth of potatos or rice.. Be Safe!.. and young man, get yourself a bat or mace for protection...😕

[@amechealle5918]

I have a small Aroma stainless steel rice cooker. We’ve made sooooooo many things in it including stew. Took a little over an hour. Best cooker we’ve got for vanlife. 💕

[@livinginmyvan3186]

Great channel, 👍. I have lived in my van for six years. Never had a problem apart from the occasional noisy neighbours and the occasional beep from passing cars. I just park in places that don't spoil other people's enjoyment of the area. In the UK we have hundreds of thousands of public footpaths and rights of way and a 'right to roam' set down in law. Many of these rights of way have locked gates and styles you have to climb over to access them and it is normal here. The UK is tiny compared to many countries and without these footpaths we would have little access to the countryside. Keep up the great videos.👍👍

[@christyjordan7962]

When you jump that fence, that was the beginning of your horror movie 😂😂😂

[@virtuallydee2262]

The carrot moment was so relatable! 😂 On a serious note glad you came out okay.

[@ronpetersen2317]

Your lamb stew needs salt and pepper, spices and onions. I would fry up the meat in a pay first though. a trick I saw on KZbin was coating it in flower and a little oil and scrape everything into the mix to keep the flavor. just meat veggies and water .... kinda need a bit more. Maybe grab some of those tiny restaurant packs of salt and pepper

[@koningbolo4700]

In my case I would have found a very soiled and passed out person next to my van simply because they touched my door handles which (if armed) give of this 5 second burst of 20.000 V of angry pixies to anyone messing with said door handles... I drove off at least two times after finding the smell of involuntary stool passage outside my van...

[@nemoscamperadventures7563]

That’s unbelievable, really glad you’re ok buddy. Your first priority is your own safety but no one should have to tolerate being put in that position A great video though mate as always. CCTV is a good shout for your van

[@richardholland1116]

Great video... We live in the countryside and it is a little spooky when you go out at night. We know that no one is around, just the wildlife. But we do jump when sime eyes are looking back at you. I would get some cameras on the outside of the van so I could check on what the people are doing 🥷

[@geraldineportelli3096]

Why don’t you take off when you hear people around acting around your van? Especially, in the middle of the night. You have access to the cabin. Just wondering.

[@heavencantwait1218]

Same here 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@beklouise9952]

Awesome vid, cut your veg etc really small and it'll cook much quicker for the slow cooker especially carrots, cut in small cubes 😊

[@wonderland8]

Thank you for inspiring a safety feature a deep voice dude recording “hey! Get outta here” or something along those lines lol played on a speaker and a blinding hand help torch haha

[@Rickandhisvan]

Oh man I had the same thing at Halloween without the cable ties though, they drove away when I filmed them. Glad you are ok. Also……beef casserole mix with lamb…meaty. 😂

[@brendonparamor3524]

I can’t stop singing 🎵 “tree trunks keep falling on my head” now… thanks mate.

[@christopherrobertson4730]

Happy to see you are ok, you're pretty brave to sleep in some of the places you do. I once got someone unzip my tent once on the NC500 when wild camping they got a surprise to find me in it (where else would i be in the middle of the night) and ran off however it put me off sleeping there so I didnt even pack my tent away properly I just chucked my stuff in the back of the car and was out of there. Im sure this experience won't put you off sharing your videos because the videos you share from building to using the van are great. Safe travels dude.

[@Lifeofme1983]

😮

[@Michelle-wk4ek]

Sometimes the veg pack won’t cook as I’ve had one like that, most are brilliant and will cook down in 3hrs, with the meat might take about 5 hrs for tenderness😊

[@RosemaryOltarzewski]

Blimey just gone off buying one. 😊 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@johndyda5673]

Always climb a gate at the hinge end. It's less stress on the gate.

[@kevza1978]

Only positive to take is awareness of these things happening. We learn from these idiots. Thanks for sharing, and happy you're safe.