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[@charley74]

Scotland welcomes you back . I love seeing my country through your videos . Cant wait ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@NorthernersonTour]

❤❤❤🐕

[@elainesamuel2332]

Your Van always looks cosy and comfy 🎉🎉🎉

[@susangranger3089]

We have the same problem with our French bed in the motorhome, the Quilt cant be too bulky. Hope you get it sorted. Love to little Chicco. ❤❤❤ xx

[@NorthernersonTour]

swoped it out sue for a thinner one xx

[@elizabethsad8023]

Safe travels to my homeland Bonnie Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 lots of snug outdoors clothing as well as waterproof needed!!! Love that you’ve addressed making Betty comfortable for you, & lovely paint job outside… very smart 🥰🥰. Chico in his singing career I love 😂🥰🐶🎼🪗. What a star 🎉🎉😂 big hugs all 🩵🩷🩵💐

[@NorthernersonTour]

Thank you! You too!

[@geoffreyruncieman9503]

Happy new year to you all and all the best for your travels in 2025❤

[@BrendaSmyth-i9o]

Happy new year Lisa,Mark n Chicco,hope u enjoy Scotland to start off ur new year,looking forward to the nxt video ❤❤❤❤😊

[@keith40]

Have a lovely time in Scotland

[@caz1385]

Love you guys, normal down to earth people. Wish I could live the travelling life. Good luck and see you in Scotland ❤😊

[@NorthernersonTour]

thanks caz❤

[@KarenWinfield-d7d]

Happy New year to you all Betty looks amazing safe travels to Scotland xx

[@SuzyTarran]

Happy New Year to you all. Betty is looking good. Safe travels 😊

[@allisontemple7348]

Hi Mark Lisa and Chicco A Very Happy New Year 🎉..... So looking forward to your Scotland vlog .... We finally purchased a Duvalay Mattress and you get them tailor made for your vans you have to wait few weeks for it to arrive Robin send them the measurements online and honestly its amazing ive had Spinal Fusion so have Spinal issues and I can honestly say I have a really good night's sleep 💤..... Wow your homemade skylight and window keeping the drafts out brillant idea Lisa and thy look really good .... Oh wow Motorhome looks amazing with her new paint job ..... So looking forward to Scotland....Take Care ..,😊😊🐶❤❤❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

thanks for that may be next time and thanks for the comments ❤❤

[@lindamcmahon3577]

HAPPY NEW Y YEAR 2 Both of you freezing at the minute in Bonnie Scotland, dont forget your thermals believe me u will need them at some point. The further up u go the colder it will geť hat gloves and Scarfs a must. Enjoy our amazing scenery. All ther best.

[@NorthernersonTour]

can’t wait not sure about chicco

[@Lynwen10]

Could you put the duvet on top of mattress, which presumably is wider than the bed, and the extra part could be tucked into the gap. Once you have put your sheet over it that will keep it place?

[@QigongEnigma]

That’s what I’d do … puffy mattress topper 😊

[@Lynwen10]

@ They have that spare duvet now.

[@NorthernersonTour]

the duvet is to thick to go down

[@Yvonneb_]

Great video Mark, Lisa and Chicco ❤❤❤ xxx

[@sheilagarrido8204]

​@@NorthernersonTourohhhh nooooo. Cause that appeared to be a great solution😢.❤❤❤

[@judymcgovern8454]

Enjoy your trip back up here to Scotland. Snow forecast next few days but it’s also going to be England as well. Love Chico joining in with the pipes, he is so cute and obviously enjoys them. Safe travels xx

[@NorthernersonTour]

Can't wait!❤

[@-old-school-motorcyclesltd]

Happy new year guys 😊😊 fantastic battery great work Mark

[@Travelvan999]

Hi Lisa it’s James. Pop to Dunelm they cut the foam you need for bed and vents to size or buy the sheet of it and cut yourself .. that’s what we did for skylights but would fit your bed no worries. Maybe catch you up in Scotland. Take care.

[@NorthernersonTour]

thanks james we use kings span insulation but thanks for the dunelm tip ❤

[@shanemoran8260]

Scotland is such a beautiful place such amazing scenery happy New year guys ❤ hopefully more excellent adventures for 2025 love from Dublin

[@NorthernersonTour]

Happy new year shane x

[@Ivanho-go]

Bit late to comment and someone may have already suggested Simon Boyd . They are just outside Wrexham (easier to park) or Chester. They do foam cut to measure and everything else fabric.

[@iangee3311]

You need an upholsterers for the sponge infill.They will cover it too.

[@beckymerry2209]

Use spare duvet to add width to mattress , but use opposite side to the curve . Store flat under mattress during the day .

[@NorthernersonTour]

yes will do ❤

[@pollyd2260]

Hi we had same bed gap issue so we bought a 3ft long pillow and pillow case and pushed it into the gap, got it from Amazon. Enjoy Scotland x

[@NorthernersonTour]

@@pollyd2260 thank you

[@suemason3865]

Dumfries and Galloway Rockliffe, Kippford, Sandyhills, Dalbeattie, Kircudbright and Castle Douglas. Family holidays and special memories! Enjoy Scotland. Love your channel Lisa, Mark and Chicco.

[@NorthernersonTour]

sites a few of these last scotland trip xx

[@pammac01-archie]

Hope you enjoy your trip to Scotland. Scotland is where I was born where I live. There are so many wonderful places to visit so have a wonderful time oh and Happy New Year xx

[@NorthernersonTour]

happy new year ❤

[@Yorkies-Travel]

We loved Scotland, wish we were going again! Highly recommend Mallaig beach, on the West Coast- it’s stunning! 😍 x

[@NorthernersonTour]

@@Yorkies-Travel thank you xx

[@BovrilBam]

Great to hear you are coming back to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 You should come to Portobello, otherwise known as Edinburgh’s seaside - there’s a lovely beach, with loads of friendly dogs and you can take Chicco into all the pubs and shops. There are charity shops for Lisa to have a look in and a few bakeries selling the well fired rolls for Mark plus there’s even a Chinese takeaway at the end of the prom 😂

[@NorthernersonTour]

@@BovrilBam now on the lisa thank you xx

[@lyndaward5179]

Thank you for showing us some of the maintenance you have to do to keep betty tip top it was really interesting, chicco as a beautiful singing voice may be he as Scottish ancestors. Safe and happy travels best wishes from Lynda ❤❤❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mildredschulz]

Happy new year, Have a good journey to Scotland. Looking forward to seeing your videos, Take care and all the best, ❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

Happy new year!

[@PAM-ud9lv]

Great video. Can’t wait to go to Scotland with you. Great tip about pulling the mattress away from the wall and filling the gap under your pillows. Drive safe guys the roads will be bad. Thanks and I’m glad you had a great Christmas and new year. Wow 2025.

[@NorthernersonTour]

happy new year pam xx

[@janicehartley8525]

I absolutely love Scotland. Cannot wait to see where you go ❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

Us too!

[@stebig1960]

Pull the mattress down the bed to the wall, then pack the gap at the head end under your pillows. Job done, Happy new year 👍🏻

[@NorthernersonTour]

the length is fine it’s the width that is short

[@aslandama]

Brilliant to see Betty getting some tlc, looking forward to more adventures!

[@NorthernersonTour]

she looks sexy 😂😂😂

[@joycehaddon3615]

See you in Scotland guys. xx

[@NorthernersonTour]

fingers crossed ❤

[@DeborahMarshall2024]

Happy New Year! Stick a pillow down the side, or as you said a piece of sponge will do it! Or one of those V cushions in half would probably work too.

[@NorthernersonTour]

Happy new year!

[@deborahfoss904]

Happy New Year Mark & Lisa, I would agree, get a foam pad

[@ruthrice3498]

Really looking forward for this. Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉

[@NorthernersonTour]

Happy new year!!

[@GlendaRiches]

Safe travels we will be following you. Take care from Thurrock

[@sharonlowe9366]

Try British Heart Foundation furniture shops. they have firm seat pads - I like the ones with bees on - 16 quid 2-3ft long. I'm going to buy a couple for my little microcamper berlingo. Good luck! Safe travels xx

[@Sharon-fu1gj]

Keep safe any enjoy every moment 🎉. Sharon in Ireland. ❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you sharon

[@teresafell2514]

Me and my Husband spent an October day we left Sculthorpe and it was freezing fog so we wrapped up warm but when we got to Edinburgh it was really hot , would love to have seen frost or snow.

[@NorthernersonTour]

@@teresafell2514 we will and thank you xxx

[@susanclive5568]

Happy new year to you both, solve the problem with some foam fill in the gap, glue it to the mattress, and it will move with the mattress when you lift the bed for storage.

[@NorthernersonTour]

Great tip!

[@GlennShipton]

I’m with you on the well fired rolls I love em , my trip last summer it appeared harder to find, sham you can’t get them in England

[@NorthernersonTour]

omg don’t get him started

[@pennycox8192]

You can find a foam cut shop they can cut foam to your measurements, usually independent look online

[@NorthernersonTour]

still looking xx

[@BirdieElisabeth]

You should spend a night at the drovers inn, dogs welcome. You can also just have dinner there. It’s a really unique and old place said to be haunted. Not too far from Falls of Falloch which is a waterfall area worth a visit if passing.

[@NorthernersonTour]

oh sounds amazing now on a my list ❤❤

[@gb298]

Hi Mark and Lisa, Go to bullers of buchan and see the pot (a cave that the roof has collapsed in ) my dad came from here cant believe he used to ride his bike round it 😮 and Cruden bay, slains castle and while your there try an Aberdeen Rowie all my childhood haunts when visiting my gran and auntie in school holidays (I'm in Cheshire) xx

[@NorthernersonTour]

thanks for the tip ❤❤

[@cheerfulsmissus]

Looking forward to the Scotland vlogs. Portpatrick in Stranraer is lovely and well worth a visit. Culross is amazing too.

[@NorthernersonTour]

Can't wait!

[@kathleenirvine8360]

Hi, Dean Village in Edinburgh is beautiful ❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

never heard of it but will put on the list x❤

[@yvonnewhitfield5425]

Temu sell mattress fillers. Safe travels in Scotland. I'll be watching you. 👀👀😊😊

[@janetmccann6715]

Hi Lisa and mark looking forward to yous going too Scotland whare i come from hope yous enjoy every minute ❤❤👍👍👍

[@NorthernersonTour]

we love it janet xx

[@zoewheeler9857]

Safe travels guys will certainly be following you as always, wow Betty is looking good and ready to hit the road again ❤😊🤗

[@NorthernersonTour]

Can't wait!

[@DA11NOON]

Great vlog guy's looking forward to the next vlog Be safe 👍 and happy new year 🎉

[@NorthernersonTour]

Happy new year!

[@Sue-mh6wi]

Hi, great vlog throughly enjoyed it. Chicos singing was FAB 😂😂 take care safe travels ❤❤❤❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

❤❤

[@hillarygroundwell2807]

Hope you get everything sorted and i had to smile at Chico with the bagpipes 😂

[@NorthernersonTour]

❤️❤️🐕🐾

[@stevehigham7148]

Guys go to North East Scotland. Start at Fort George Inverness great to visit. Then make your way along the coast to Nairn, Findhorn, Burghead,Lossiemouth, Portglenone,Buckie,Findochty, Portknockie were you will see Bow Fiddle rock, and ending at Cullen. You won't be disappointed not many people head that way.

[@NorthernersonTour]

we did the east coast last year and covered a few of the places you have mentioned ❤

[@silvanasantini3526]

❤loved this xx Mark is so knowledgeable about the van too x love Chicco too x Lisa your amazing with the ideas 💡 ❤️ 💕

[@NorthernersonTour]

Thanks so much!!❤️❤️

[@ShazzAnne]

Hiya Mark and Lisa, I bought some foam from Amazon, It comes in all thicknesses and sizes and I got enough to wedge it between the gap and long enough to reach the floor. Does the job and cheap as chips. Looking forward to your new adventures and Happy New Year xx

[@NorthernersonTour]

@@ShazzAnne looking in to it

[@NorthernersonTour]

@@ShazzAnne thank you for that

[@ChristineMakemson]

Interesting vlog. Lots of things to do that you don’t really realise or see when you’re travelling around. Chicco is so cute. You need to get him on the street doing that for money you might get rich 😂. Take care and stay safe. ❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

now there’s a idea 😂

[@JaneRimmer-f5b]

I know you went to Golspie and Brora last year… you missed Helmsdale.. you will love Helmsdale. Plenty of parking specs. It’s a lovely little village . There’s a lovely cafe called the thyme and plaice …food is excellent. I love scotland. Can’t wait for your next venture. Xxx

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you ❤❤❤

[@loobyt8692]

You can buy from many places, the thick foam cut it to size and cover with cotton sheet and it will fill that void. I bought similar foam from a local haberdashery store cheap as chips xx

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you ❤

[@niloc2205]

HAPPY NEW YEAR love seeing your vlogs cant wait to see the vlogs from Scotland.

[@NorthernersonTour]

Happy new year!!

[@trishahext1797]

Amazon sell Upholstery Foam cut to size. 😊 Commiserations regarding the mattress. Bought a new mattress that has a 3 inch dip and it’s killing my back, like sleeping on the side of a mountain 🗻 Enjoy Scotland, wrap up warm. 🥶

[@NorthernersonTour]

@@trishahext1797 thank you we will x

[@hm7102]

Love you guys! Wishing you every happiness and more wonderful adventures in 2025! 😊 Hayley x

[@NorthernersonTour]

Thank you! You too!😊

[@peterq1978]

Chicco has very good taste in music, my cats love the Bagpipes too.

[@NorthernersonTour]

That's cool!

[@alisonangell8926]

If you can make it to sheffield I have 2 thick pieces of foam perfect for that gap.even got gray covers on ...happy new year you 3 x❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you ❤❤

[@violetmevans5498]

Go to my hometown Campbeltown on the west coast beautiful place on the peninsula I lived on the mull of kintyre

[@NorthernersonTour]

ohh now that sounds lovely ❤❤

[@BrandonCheshire-nh7bf]

get onto the islands this time!

[@marysmith8675]

Use the unwanted duvet to plug the hole ❤️

[@Michellejack7215]

Hi Lisa & Mark, Great vlog, loved Chicco singing with the bagpipes. Have a lovely time in Scotland, looking forward to your next vlog, take care xx

[@NorthernersonTour]

Thank you! You too!

[@tracycoggins9997]

Hi both, we have just got back from Scotland, tried our first well fired rolls from Aldi in Aviemore xx enjoy your journey ❤❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

So good! mark can’t wait but they are normally nicer from a bakery ❤

[@SG-dt4pr]

Come to Holy Loch - Beautiful just now on way to Campbeltown and try out the ferries - message if you come 🙂 safe journeyxx

[@NorthernersonTour]

@@SG-dt4pr thank you

[@rocka-cb7kk]

blimey its a lot of work it shows ya how sometimes you have to go for it

[@NorthernersonTour]

❤️❤️❤️

[@PaulJames-i1q]

Move the mattress forward and put some foam at the back,under the headboard,then you don’t have to keep moving it🤪👍happy new year to all 3 of you 🎉🍾🍺🐶🍾🍺🐶🎉

[@NorthernersonTour]

Great idea!! and now done ❤❤

[@bobsouthcoat7207]

If you've not sorted the gap out at mark's side of the bed, what about moving the mattress across and filling in the gap at Lisa's side instead ? Just an alternative thought. Safe travels Diane & Bob in Spain.... Benidorm on MONDAY !

[@NorthernersonTour]

hi bob that’s exactly what we have now done xxx glad to see you are having a great time ❤

[@hazels27]

Dunelm sell thick foam suitable tor seating etc. Look on line.

[@gaynorprior9864]

Safe travels 👍👍❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@EddieHulme]

Fab video . We have an upholstery / foam supplier here in Telford at Wellington Market . Maybe you could find one at a town market on your travels who could supply the foam . Funny you putting insulation in the roof vents . Going to do the same with ours . The one above our bed is drafty in the wind . Heading to Scotland Feb myself with mountain bike for a few weeks touring around . Safe travels .

[@NorthernersonTour]

yes it’s great and really helps safe travels ❤

[@andrewswallow8125]

Be careful of Rockwool fibres. Best to encapsulate the sheet in something else you have loose fibres which may not be so good for your lungs. Especially if you are moving and removing the sheet. Just a thought. Love the videos.

[@NorthernersonTour]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ollypolly18]

Why not pull the mattress down to the wall and put a length of foam at the top were your pillows go

[@TeresaOHagan-r4q]

Dunelm mill does the big pieces of foam sponge, you could get a big piece cut it to shape and put it inside a duvet cover.

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you

[@Whiskeygalore24]

You need memory foam lisa for the gap, i would put a solid section, top with a memory foam the same height as the mattress.

[@NorthernersonTour]

Very true!

[@robsondog01]

Have a look at Plockton, its a village in the Lochalsh, Wester Ross area of the Scottish Highlands, arguably the prettiest village in the highlands. Been a few things filmed there, Hamish Macbeth being one of them. Like going back in time, worth going out on the little boat to view the seals if it’s up and running.👍

[@NorthernersonTour]

oh how amazing now on the long list xxx

[@sandraboyle5722]

If you want to travel through Royal Deeside… Ballater village has Chinese and Indian takeaway . plus a few good pubs.. Lovely walks to

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you for the tip ❤

[@MoyraSharpe-hj6ik]

Happy New year to you all . Safe travels. Cant wait xxxxx

[@NorthernersonTour]

happy new year xx

[@nikkimckenna340]

Can’t wait to see Bonnie Scotland, stay safe and hope the weather is kind to you xxx

[@NorthernersonTour]

hi nikki hope you have had a wonderful xmas and great new year thank you for your support on every way been will our channel for some time now ❤❤❤❤

[@nikkimckenna340]

@ yes thank you was lovely, hope you had a lovely time with your family too and wishing you a great year xxx

[@paulreyland9671]

Safe onward travels & enjoy Scotland. 👍

[@jeffmoss9474]

Safe travels and big thank you for the donations you gave to the dogs trust raffle, enjoy your Scotland trip and hopefully see you both out and about x

[@NorthernersonTour]

you very welcome we couldn’t nothing of a better charity to give prizes to and glad the donations raised lots of money for them, yes hope you have a fab time in Portugal and fingers crossed we see you soon xx

[@bobknodelsgyroscope]

@@NorthernersonTour bonny scotland-on-sea 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@NorthernersonTour]

@@bobknodelsgyroscope😂😂😂

[@craigwharton2338]

Be nice if you could show us the battery location and the other kit you've got? Give us some ideas for our own future upgrades....cheers guys, Happy New year!🎉

[@NancyKer]

Wanlockhead and lead hills is a great visit. You can even pan for gold. Scotland is my home. I can’t think of ever living anywhere else. I stay in a village called Overtown. Enjoy the bagpipes chicco

[@NorthernersonTour]

oh thank you for that just wrote it down ❤

[@CarolineButler-h2t]

Chico is such a cutie. If he wants to howl in Scotland at the bagpipes let him , everyone will love him. Love from Caroline Butler ❤️

[@NorthernersonTour]

thanks caroline ❤❤❤

[@barbaracrichton5954]

Dunelm mill does those cushions. And yes it’s really cold in Scotland. Take care on roads. Xx

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you ❤

[@Bette36]

Good video as usual, looking forward to seeing you both in Bonnie Scotland, take care ❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

Us too!❤❤❤😂

[@juliekayley2646]

You can get a piece of foam rubber cut to size from Clinchplain, Lomashaye Industrial Estate Nelson.

[@NorthernersonTour]

thanks for that ❤❤

[@chrisalston6872]

Happy New Year to you all! Did you not cut a mattress in before you got the last one and your house? Doh at your house xx Love your green hoodie suits you Lisa xx

[@NorthernersonTour]

Happy new year!! yes we have don’t it a few years ago then we had a mattress made to size but the filling is not supporting any more so gone back to making our own ❤

[@rocka-cb7kk]

good luck on your trip

[@NorthernersonTour]

Thanks!

[@NorthernersonTour]

@@rocka-cb7kk 10 to 11 thousand this year

[@rocka-cb7kk]

@@NorthernersonTour blimey thats a lot struth

[@lesleysmith8300]

Love the new look at the front of the van. My cat doesn't like music and my singing 🤣🤣🤗

[@NorthernersonTour]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@marcgransden1566]

Hi, we have the same Swift Bolero MH as you. Don’t mess around with the mattress trying to make it work on the cheap. We bought a replacement mattress from Duvalay which is made to measure, fully supporting (I am not a light weight) and it is half the weight of a normal mattress. You spend half your life in bed so it’s not an area you want to penny pinch. Hope this helps

[@NorthernersonTour]

We haven’t penny pinched , the previous mattress was from a well known company specialising in motorhome mattresses. Living in the van means they get a lot more use

[@marcgransden1566]

@@NorthernersonTour errrrm……. It did not fit tho. My comment was trying to assist you, not to patronise.

[@NorthernersonTour]

@@marcgransden1566let’s start again my comment was about the mattress we have just taken off it did fit it was from a made to measure company but the memory form has failed and we where both rolling in to the middle you haven’t come across as patronising ❤the one we have now is lovely and firm but we should of bought the double instead of a small double is all we are saying 🫶

[@ginastann1959]

Hi guys glad you had a good Xmas and new year , stay safe on your travels . Can’t recommend enough the three islands tour out of Oban , plodda falls . Loch long stunning , the falls of falloch , to name but a few ( love Scotland lol )

[@NorthernersonTour]

Thanks for the tips!

[@patchymel1]

There is a stall on Bury Market that will supply the thick sponge to your custom size. Bury Loose Covers and Foam Products. Hope you get sorted x

[@NorthernersonTour]

might head over tomorrow ❤

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

How do Lisa and Mark. Betty is looking spiffing after her facelift. I'd love to know the details of your mate who did her. I might need a few bits doing on Viv this year. I'd appreciate his contact details. I just upgraded my fogstar myself. I went from 105ah to 230ah but its actually showing 250ah. I'd love the drift mega beast but it would be too big for Viv. Having said that I used a 900 watt airfyer over chrimbo and with driving the battery was brilliant. Awwwwww, loved Chico going all popstar with the bagpipes. I'm going to look forward to your Scotland trip and your bimbles. Safe jouney. Love and best wishes to you both and mega singing star Chico. 🙏-Kenny

[@NorthernersonTour]

@@viv-i-vangoesforth hi kenny marks friend let mark take the van in as it was his last week in the unit as he has retired and sold his business in afraid sorry betty does look amazing we are chuffed to bits . chicco needs a kilt now xx

[@stevenfarrington6802]

Hi Mark thanks yes 2004 autotrail trackervan,I’ve put large life battery in b2b and Victron solar controller upgraded wiring but did not reconnect life to the vans fuse box / charger/ as it does not supply correct charger voltage, system has been fine in summer but have no battery charge on hook up, just wondered how you got round voltage issue I an thinking of a plug in life charger take care,safe keep up the good video vlogs regards Steve/Pam

[@pandymcCoCo]

Come to glasgow and visit necropolis! Let me know when your coming, would love to meet you three! ❤❤❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

what is it ❤❤

[@elainemacdonald1668]

I think it's a Victorian cemetery.​@@NorthernersonTour

[@BirdieElisabeth]

@@NorthernersonTourit’s our old cemetery it’s spooky but so interesting too. Loads to see in Glasgow. Right beside the necropolis is the cathedral that is over 1000 years old and also a few free museums. There is also right across the road “the oldest house in Glasgow”.

[@NorthernersonTour]

@@BirdieElisabeth oh thank you for that glasgow is my mothers birth place

[@BirdieElisabeth]

@@NorthernersonTour aw really I never one that. I’m born and raised here too xx