CAMPER OR CARAVAN? WHICH IS BEST? THE CHALLENGE PT 1.

[@adventurevanfreddie]

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[@brianhenno4744]

That park up by the river looked so peaceful, 👍👍👍👍

[@adventurevanfreddie]

Yes, not a bad place to start a new adventure, very peaceful indeed and plenty more nice park ups to come👍👌. Take care and all the best as always, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐📷

[@CraigEtherton]

It really was a great adventure and more importantly spending some quality time with you guys. We hope that everyone who watches this gets some smiles and laughter seeing some of what you put us through 🥴😬😂💙❤️

[@adventurevanfreddie]

Indeed it was mate, definitely up there with one of the best👍. A lot of fun and some great park ups. The company could have been a little better, however, we live and learn😂🤣👍💙 Amazing time, but will they switch to a van🤔👍💙

[@CraigEtherton]

@ that’s brotherly love right there folks 😳🤣💙

[@junerobinson8169]

Lovely video, really looking forward to this challenge you have agreed to with your friends. Hope you all have a brilliant time, but something tells me you will. See you next time😊😊

[@adventurevanfreddie]

@@junerobinson8169 good evening. Sorry for the late reply. Glad you're looking forward to watching 'the challenge', it really is a great adventure, made better by having our friends with us👍💙❤️. Thank you as always for your kind words, they're really appreciated by all 4 of us. Many thanks and take care, Tony and Claire.

[@raymondporter2094]

Good evening from North Yorkshire. Now, let's see what we have here....

[@adventurevanfreddie]

And a very good evening to you in sunny North Yorkshire, hope you're well and many thanks for watching.

[@kenredgate3690]

Well going back a few years Tony , Hugo was the inspiration , not only yours , but mine . When you built Freddie that was the reality , not only for you but for me as well and after 40 years of caravans , we've never looked back nor would we . Your friends would probably not get that same feeling that you and we get from spacious vans like ours with fixed beds which is a pity . Asking for a little info here both , do you know if the road through the Somport has opened yet . I wouldn't have thought so . Great vlog both , take care and stay safe .

[@adventurevanfreddie]

Hi there Ken, many thanks for your kind words mate and it's unbelievable that you have been with us for so long, but it is definitely appreciated and inspiring. It's great to hear that you have not looked back from your caravan days. Yep, unfortunately Craig and Debs tried everywhere to get a bigger van, but they couldn't find a company that would allow for a trip to France and beyond. Luckily they found a company in Essex that covers European hire. According to Google maps, the tunnel is currently still closed!! Hopefully it will be open in time for your travels buddy. Take care and all the best, Tony and Claire.

[@alicat7699]

If you go on Google maps and click on the road closed sign at Urdos it says road closed until Feb 2025 😢. Don't forget snow chains which ever route you chose over/through the Pyrenees

[@kenredgate3690]

@@alicat7699 thank you .

[@PhillipsDJ66]

Great to see a new series. Looking forward to seeing the Pyrenees and hoping to get there myself. Just wondering what size bed did you put in the back of Freddie? Did you go with a standard double or small double, or something bespoke? About to start a LWB Boxer conversion and not sure what's best so your experiences after travelling so much would be useful.

[@adventurevanfreddie]

Good evening, many thanks for watching. Our bed is a small double, 4ft by 6ft. Yep, we get on fine with the bed, especially considering our usual bed is a king size....no problems at all. It's better than our king size! Obviously, the bed is a very important consideration for your build, so although we are happy with our bed, installing a standard double would be a good choice. If we can help in anyway regarding your van build, give us a shout. Good luck with it and many thanks again. Take care, Tony and Claire.

[@asaandthemarchharepart2903]

Brilliant video Both. Such a shame they couldn't get a bigger van. But its all an experience. Especially if the weather is on you're side. Definitely looks like a wonderful time. Keep Loving the Adventure Both Love and Big Hugs ❤

[@adventurevanfreddie]

@@asaandthemarchharepart2903 love and hugs back at you! Yes, it's very much like you say, it's very much all about the experience and if they can get through this adventure in a small van, they'll make it through anything👍🤞. Many thanks as always for watching and for taking the time to leave the comment, it's very much appreciated. Take care and all the very best, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐📷

[@ianpalfrey4830]

You should design for VW Tony, as my Delica you did for me seems a better setup. Glad to see the cups being used

[@adventurevanfreddie]

Hi there mate, hope you're well. Yep, not the best set up in the VW, but thankfully Craig and Debs got used to it. Yes, thanks for cups!!

[@mandyhansford9746]

Just thought I’d add that the camper your friends hired is not a VW factory built California, it’s a VW conversion, think your friend was mis-informed 🙂 All VW factory built Campervans have door/awning on continental side and are very well thought out, we loved ours for the 5 years we had it.

[@StevenGodfrey3956]

Great wee video , I could smell the bacon 🥓 😋 !! I hope you all tane absolute precaution passing through Condom !! 😂😂 Hope you are well and as always slàinte 🥃🥃🥃💙🤎🇫🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👋

[@adventurevanfreddie]

Haha🤣, passing through Condom, that's how accidents happen👍🤣. And you our friend, hope you're well, many thanks for watching and all the best as always, Slàinte 👍💙❤️🚐🥃🥃🥃

[@LebeninBurma]

Have you been to the Dordogne? Lascaux and the other prehistoric caves, very good food.

[@adventurevanfreddie]

Hi there, many thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave the informative comment. Yes, we have explored many parts of the Dordogne, however, mostly by car. We've not been to Lascaux, but we've put it in our journal for a future visit. Again, thank you for the recommendation and all the very best, Tony and Claire.

[@geoffhughes453]

Hi guys. Looking forward to this series. We love travelling in France.take care.

[@adventurevanfreddie]

Hi there, many thanks as always for watching. Nice to hear that you enjoy travelling in France. To be fair, travelling and exploring France is what made us switch from camping to camper van, it's very much one of the best countries for adventure by road. Take care our friend and all the best, Tony and Claire.

[@douglashouston81]

Yeah the very best bit was the smell of the bacon 🥓, and I agree with your mate, definitely the best sound in the world, but hp sauce or tomato sauce 😮😅. Great to have you guys on another great adventure. And heading to the beautiful pyrenees, definitely a great 2nd to the Scottish Highlands 😅😅😅, I know I biased 😉. Hope you are all well as always God bless, and drive safe 😎 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🕊

[@adventurevanfreddie]

👍Good evening Douglas. Indeed, there's nothing that can beat the smell of a bacon sandwich when you're on the road, especially when someone else has cooked it👌👍😎. Haha, indeed, definitely 2nd to the mighty Highlands, we can't wait to get back to your beautiful homeland👍💙❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. As always our friend, hope you're well, many thanks for watching and all the very best as always. God bless, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐📷

[@CraigEtherton]

Brown all day long fell , Daddies 👍😂

[@douglashouston81]

@CraigEtherton I can't disagree ha 😅

[@lizgillies3564]

Hello lovely guys,great video as always , good music as well 👌. Looking like you have good weather it’s getting colder up here in Skye 🥶saying we might get a bit of snow at the weekend we don’t usually at this time of year but who knows 🤔. Anyway looking forward to seeing your new adventure take care and stay safe ❤❤

[@adventurevanfreddie]

@@lizgillies3564 good evening our lovely. Thank you as always, we're glad that you enjoyed the video and the music👍. Yep, winter is definitely knocking on the door now, however, it's good to know that the snow hasn't arrived just yet, although, it would take a Siberian winter to stop Freddie making his way to Skye👍🚐. Hope all is well with you and that you've not sustained anymore injuries....you need to stay on your feet so that we can meet up and have a cuppa👍🤞😍🤩. Many thanks as always and all the very best to you. Your friends, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🚐

[@lizgillies3564]

@@adventurevanfreddiedo you know what guys I’m getting out walking again 👌👏still waiting on the other hip replacement ☹️☹️. But I’m going to get in touch again at the beginning of the year as I think that will be a more sensible idea especially for getting out walking 👌👌. I am very much looking forward to meeting up with you both guys ever since I watched the video in Elgol where my nephew helped your friend out I knew that you were good guys and would be great to watch see you soon hopefully 🤞♥️♥️

[@Kermit-Si]

It's a shame your friends couldn't find a bigger van to hire. Don't get me wrong, I love "Kermit" to bits, but I'm beginning to think I need a bigger (your size) van. I know I'm solo, but sometimes with health issues, putting the roof up, making the bed etc can be a problem. It's a big decision, because the smaller van has it's advantages. Looking forward to this series Cheers guys 👍 🐸

[@adventurevanfreddie]

Hi there buddy. Yep, unfortunately our friends couldn't find a hire company that would cover for European adventures, however, as you will see, they soon get used to it. Yep, it all depends on how much time you will spend in the van and the comfort level you require. For us, the pros for having a larger van outweighed the cons. Yes, I completely understand your dilemma, especially if sometimes your health makes it difficult in a small van. Only you will know what's right for you, however, if we can help in anyway, let us know. Our thanks is with you as always and we wish you all the very best. Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐📷

[@julietb53]

Bought you coffee for your journey to the Pyrenees 😂

[@adventurevanfreddie]

Hi there, many thanks for watching and for your kind generosity, it's very much appreciated by us both...and Freddie. Take care and all the very best, Tony and Claire. 👍💙❤️🚐

[@pipmcscot7078]

What's happened to the camera guys?

[@adventurevanfreddie]

@@pipmcscot7078 hi, if you are referring to the lack of contrast, slight issue with the software update and me not changing the presets lol, back to full sharpness on Sunday....

[@michaelhesford4587]

campervaning and caravanning are two totally different types of camping. I am not saying that one is better than the other. People have different tastes and ideas, and I think it is wrong to force what you like on to other people. everybody is different and you should leave them to make there own mind up.

[@adventurevanfreddie]

Hi there, many thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave the comment. Indeed, two totally different ways of camping and there's definitely no 'forcing' my best friend to do something that he doesn't want to do. They approached us (as we said in the video) as they are considering switching to van but are unsure if this style of camping completely suits them; this is the reason why they've asked us to take them on an adventure. But like you say, each to their own and they will definitely make their own decisions. Many thanks again and all the best.

[@alanwright8478]

Greetings from Portugal, finally escaped the grey skies of England. Hope your friends enjoy the Pyrenees, they couldn’t have better guides as you must be familiar where to go and where not. As they were unable to get a decent size camper , I’m not sure you’ll win this battle and not having facilities available on a camp site will be a big change. Still should be an amazing experience and I know you’ll enjoy the company. ❤❤🚐🥹🥹😎😎Al

[@adventurevanfreddie]

Helllllooooo Portugal👍. Hooray, out of the gloom and into the blue skies, well done our friend🌞🏖️. Definitely the time of year to escape the UK for a break👍. Yes, unfortunately no company would hire a larger camper that was covered for outside of the UK use. If they get through this in a small camper, they'll get through anything lol. Have a great time in Portugal Al, enjoy the weather, the food and the odd glass of Port. All the very best, Tony and Claire.👍👌💙❤️🌞🍷