Moving to the next Campervan site - the full rigmarole of what we do.

[@janeconnors1807]

I love Tricia's handy work. She has an answer for all things storage some of which I've copied. I like the cable bag so may have to get my sewing machine out. I must admit I use a lot of kitchen roll , tea towels or carrier bags to jam into spaces to stop rattling. All things I'm going to use. I keep a pair of rubber gloves in the cassette toilet area as there's that one occasion (in this country) where things are a little less hygienic. I'm loving these parking places. Do we have anything like them here. Oh now! Roquefort. Yum! Looking forward to that episode. We recently went for a wine and cheese experience where they served a variety of local honeys with the cheeses. Delicious ! Happy travels

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Hi Jane, Tricia is very crafty with things as you could probably tell. But I think that stuffing the odd bag into empty spaces works equally well. Cheese and honey sounds like an interesting combination 🤔. Next episode is all about cheese 🧀 😋

[@janeconnors1807]

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot excellent. Looking forward to it

[@gordonlennox4501]

I use Ducksback circular bags for the electrical cable and coil it up like a sailor. It fits very neatly. I also cut the 25m of cable into two pieces 10m and 15m and fitted connector pieces to both and use the appropriate length to the electricity point. If it is further away plug the cables together. Anyway love your trip videos and hope to be down that way later on in the year.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks Gordon would never have thought of that. We are again thinking about a reel because of the cable getting tangled.

[@gordonfraser5123]

Dear Mike and Tricia, your latest video brought so many good memories of our trip last year where we hired a AutoRoller 747 from Lux Motorhomes, Bathgate for two weeks to go to Burghley Horse trails late year. As a child and having been brought up for years doing caravan holidays it has always been a dream to go to Burghley and stay on the estate for the week of the horse trial. Dream for filled last year. So I fully understand your check list of does before you get ready to drive off. But it has to be said that from watching Bob Earnshaw and your good blogs it made it all sweeter that we did not look total numpties. As from watching you great videos and others we knew before hand what to do even to the point of looking at videos of the AutoRoller 747 and knew things about it even before we moved a wheel. We had a great two weeks driving down to Stamford in small distances and campsites with the van six days on the Trials Campsite and they back up in manageable drives back up to Scotland. Keep up the great work and so happy and look forward to see every one of your videos when they come out. Who would have thought you would have had snow and sunshine in the one trip. Big Hugs Gordon.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Hi Gordon, thanks for taking the time to let us know your story with the Autoroller 747. KZbin can teach you so much that sometimes you can feel like you know something before you have even had it for real. So glad to have you watching us 👍🐾💕

[@dianabelcher39]

What a lovely holiday you're having, the country side is so very pretty even though in autumn, and you always do chose good places to stay at... Keep safe....

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Hi Diana, it's spring actually here, we are cherry picking some of the best villages that we can find, and if any don't come up to scratch then we move on quickly, that's the best thing about being in the van👍🐾💕

[@colinblack7049]

Hi Tricia and Mike, I like the toilet emptying point, no chance of splashing yourself with the blue liquid. It's no wonder nobody said anything to you two rebellious Scots flaunting the dogs on a lead sign. They probably didn't want to deal with Tricia, 😂😂😂😂 I know I wouldn't like a taste of her right hook. Keep up the organised work, looking forward to the next installment.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks Colin, nobody messes with my missus or they will come a cropper for sure 🤣👍🐾💕

[@neilshapland3060]

Moving to a reel for my cable was a game changer, no more wet,tired arm winding it up and far quicker, doesn't take up much more room either

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks Neil, you have convinced us, I think we will get one 👍

[@davidlindley485]

Excellent video. One benefit of the electric cable reel is that it stops the cable from becoming twisted and difficult to roll it up.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks David, we have since experienced the cable getting tangled up and are reconsidering getting a reel.

[@getawaygeese]

Loving the ‘pollarding’ not seen that before. Beautiful town/village Can I bring Harry around for the windows 😂

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Definitely bring Harry around for the windows and come in for a wee dram while you're here, and a wee glass of red for Jane👍🐾💕🤣

[@keithweybury5212]

Hi Mike & Tricia. We have a similar process when changing camp site and before we set off to go or head home. Great video.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks Keith, we don't have an actual checklist, it's more of a mental note, and as you know, once you've done it several times it becomes second nature 👍🐾🐾

[@Phelec59]

I noticed you mention diswashing liquid in your windscreen washing. I have been told to avoid dishwashing liquid when washing a car and or windscreen. Apparently, dishwashing liquids can have salt as one of their ingredients because salt is a good cleaner. Now, you don't want salt residue building up in chassis rails and nooks and crannies. 😮

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@Phelec59 Conflicting views about it when you search online. Seems most are saying it's ok on the windscreen but avoid on the bodywork.

[@welshieonwheels]

Great video thank you both , have you used much gas ? or are you able to use solar and site electric more .well done and good luck 👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇨🇦🦢

[@davidworn1801]

Loving the videos Mike and Tricia. We have recently got our Carrera 194 and some of your tips have been super helpful. So looking forward to touring the UK and Europe when we retire at the end of the year.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Hi David, that sounds very exciting and it's exactly what we did when we retired, we managed to get early retirement and are now at the age where we would have retired if we had worked on. You will love it I'm sure and the rest of this year will fly by.

[@000caro555]

Another great video guys. As always safe travels. X

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Aw thanks Kalo xxx

[@jameswarnock3125]

Great video guys, location looks fab plus weather picked up! Mike loved the French there is a role in the new allo allo series 😂. Tricia can send cookies from Christies the baker if you want? safe journey as always from Coatbridge

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Ha ha, loved Allo Allo, listen carefully I will say this only once 🤣. Tricia says cookies from Christie would be fabulous, we had some cakes from there last time we were visiting there 😋

[@normancollis5790]

Well done you two. Good video.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks Norman appreciate your feedback 👍

[@tiddlywinks456]

Love your videos Mike & Tricia, were you an air hostess Tricia, looking at 19:20, you’d do a great job. That town looked lovely and well done on your French Mike 👏, they love it when we try, although anytime I tried it, they answered in English!

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks, we found that 8n many of the villages they didn't speak English, so we have a go and use Google Translate or just point at things in the shop👍🐾🤣

[@michaelpilling9659]

Hello You Three - greetings from Poland A very interesting video. Lovely visit to the village and seeing how you get ready to move off to another location, Sorry I have not been around for a few weeks but I have been in hospital again. Doctors found a 9cm cancerous tumor inside my lefy kidey. so I have has a nephrectomy to remove the tumour and the kidney with it. Luckily, the cancer hasn't spread. I'm now back home recuparating

[@ohioclassCcamper]

Will add your recovery to the prayer list.

[@michaelpilling9659]

Thank you

[@JayneHughes1203]

Get better soon. Xx

[@michaelpilling9659]

Thanks Jayne

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Hi Michael, sorry to hear that, but it sounds positive that the operation was successful and that you are now recovering at home. We both wish you a speedy recovery and are remembering you in our prayers.

[@JimmyCall]

The foam you can use a thin yoga mat too.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Aye thanks, I have one of these but not used it for exercise in many a year but it keeps getting shorter every year as I cut bits off it to use for this and that 🤣👍🐾💕

[@JimmyCall]

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot hahha

[@ohioclassCcamper]

That is very different way to dump waste than in USA. We dump both gray and black tank in to same out lets in the ground. Into sewer or septic systems. Very interesting vidio.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks, yes sounds different from what you guys do 👍🐾💕

[@stevenash1451]

Maybe better to use a bit of wash & wax on the windows than washing up liquid … which can strip what’s often used to wash/wax the vehicle…..I found out the hard way. Enjoying your French trip!

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Cheers Steve, will need to try that👍🐾💕

[@dafadowndilly8919]

That was interesting. Thank you.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks glad you liked it 👍 🐾💕

[@charliegould5865]

I’ve noticed recently that more and more sites now insist on the use of green bio fluid in toilets, we’ve converted and only use the green stuff now. I hope you remembered to put the cap back on that toilet disposal point.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Hi Charlie, we are now just using the green bio fluid. Yes I went back and put the cap on, but out of the c30 or so sites we stayed at, I think this is the only one that had a cap.

[@yaminthegrey]

Hari Om I always quite enjoy the stack and check pre-departure... but somehow there always something that escapes and clatters as one takes off'!!! YAM xx

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Ah but that's the fun, playing detective to track down the rattle. Sometimes I call Tricia Miss Marple as she searches for the noise🤣👍🐾💕

[@georgesmart5673]

Obviously an organised crew! However, I must say that it appeared that Tricia was doing most of the work (without any complaints I may add). I brought this to my "better Half's" attention and received a three word reply, "IN YOUR DREAMS". Must be your charm Mike.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

You need to sell it to your better half on the basis that if she does all the house/van cleaning etc then you will do the man stuff like plug in the electric cable and fill up with diesel. We men have it easy sometimes 🤣👍🐾💕

[@georgesmart5673]

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot Brilliant. As they say in Outer Mongolia, "Smooth Talking Scotsman"!😇😇😇

[@ianc3474]

Enjoying your adventures. I see that (just like me) you have your Crit Air sticker on the wrong side of the windscreen. I can't decide whether to get another one to change it or not.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Glad we are not the only rebels having our sticker on the wrong side🤣👍🐾💕

[@mikepowell9326]

Hello both loved the video how does Kiera like the van happy travels guys ❤

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Hi Mike, she is loving it because she has her own seat and she gets up on the bed🤣👍🐾💕

[@Kermit-Si]

Do you dump your fresh water on a longer journey, when you might want to make a cuppa on route? Because with me it's not mpg it's cups per hour 😂 Cheers 👍🐸

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Ha ha good point, cuppas per hour is muchos importos 🤣👍🐾💕

[@joelico3983]

Well done great video. Where did you get the windscreen scrubber/wiper from? I have a sponge one but like the netting one like yours

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

We got it from amazon, it's been pretty good and gives a good reach. Sorry don't have a link but you'll probably find it.

[@joelico3983]

Ok ; many thx

[@EricaPearson-gg1yf]

Love watching your videos, can I be cheeky and ask a question.We are travelling to France for.a 7 week trip at the end of the month .I’m worried about security when leaving our van on Aires .Any advice would be much appreciated 😀

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

We did 10 weeks but to be honest maybe 7 or 8 would be about right. The camping car parks that we have shown on this series have been great because they have barriers and you need a card to get in and out. Best to have a visible sign of security like a stoplock on the steering wheel. And take any valuables with you when you go out. We actually felt safe for the whole ten weeks.

[@JayneHughes1203]

Tricia, thank you for your ideas in how to reduce rattling. I know the foam came from hobby craft, but what is it actually called. Really need some of this as I've been using tea towels and other cloths, but end up using them, then they are no longer clean or dry to go back as their job of rattle prevention. Thanks in advance. Love your films. ❤

[@JayneHughes1203]

Just bought some Craft foam 2mm thickness from Amazon. I'll let you know how it goes. Xx

[@patriciahart8257]

👍 ​@@JayneHughes1203

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Hi Jane, it's called EVA or craft foam, good luck!👍🐾💕

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

That should do the job Jane, hope you manage it ok, it does make a difference in the van 👍🐾💕

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Yo!

[@The-Salty-Bager]

Where’s your jack and wheel wrench ? as mines under the passenger seat where you keep your ehu cable

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

It's in the passenger door

[@antc1288]

If you leave the bed made up. How easy is it to shut off/turn on the gas? I had a Swift 144 and there was a rear door access to gas bottle. Not sure why Swift removed this feature.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

It would be pretty awkward to switch off the gas with the bed made up and agree that a rear door access would have made a lot of sense. We have since changed to an underslung gas tank and reclaimed that gas locker as storage space.

[@juliaproom6746]

I think people just aren’t brave enough to say something if you have your dog off the lead. I think it’s more respectful to keep to the signs and make sure my dog is on the lead when signs ask me too. Xx

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

I think that people don't bother if you have a friendly well behaved dog. The signs are there unfortunately because some owners with untrained, disobedient dogs lack a brain.

[@tiddlywinks456]

I took a class group out for a trip and a lovely lady was walking her mid sized dog on a lead, unfortunately even on a lead and controlled her dog jumped up on a girl and took a bite out of her leg making holes in her tracksuit bottoms. The girl had to go to hospital for a tetanus injection. The lady was horrified and said her dog was usually always so friendly and the pupil had dogs herself and had just been walking normally not making any sudden movements. So unexpected things can happen unfortunately.