OUR FAVOURITE UK CAMPSITE?

[@robertbowen2129]

It seems to be a problem that motorhome manufacturers put the outlets so low on the vans ,we have a sonic and thankfully the drain offs are high enough ,most manufacturers need to rethink about it it’s not the best start to getting away .

[@RoamingRadfords]

We are working with Swift to feed back x

[@martinosborne2842]

Stayed here a couple of times, watched my beloved west ham win a play off game in a lovely pub in witney. Used the pool, lovely site and great memories. Sadly one of my best mates was there with his family and no longer with us, still makes me smile, great memories👍👍

[@andrewmoorey6103]

We loved Lincoln Farm as caravanners when the kids were small. Ideal base for Oxford and the Cotswolds.

[@tartan_chicken_on_tour]

Campsite looks amazing. Good to hear that Swift are acknowledging a slight issue and working with yourselves to overcome this. Nothing better than individual experience and feedback to provide a excellent solution. Take care and stay safe 😁😁😁

[@Longtallsal17]

Steve… you have the most incredible ‘BBC’ voice!!!

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you 😀

[@chorkiesinavan2738]

I was eating an Easter egg when you said you were away at Easter, made me laugh! You are having some bad luck with your new van, hopefully by now the bad luck has gone for good. See you at the Stratford show, we've got a nice t shirt to wear there!! 👍🤭🐾🐾🐕

[@alistairogden2336]

Some tag axle vans when you run with full water tanks and passengers will put the front axle over weight so you drop the water to stay legal…

[@MsTank1234]

Hi to all the Radfords Have just discovered you on KZbin and have subscribed. I am just retiring at 66 and am currently counting my pennies with the view to purchasing, new, either a camper van or mobile home. found your blogs wonderful and helpful and full of good tips- have only watched 3 blogs but will watch many more. Thank you for being so dedicated and making these wonderful adventure films Take all of you and have some great new adventures to come

[@RoamingRadfords]

Ahhh welcome along!

[@SuperHatters1]

Great video. We love this site. We started going there 24 years ago. The ambience is fantastic, It's so relaxing. The last time we went, there was 3 inches of snow. The Black Horse near the entrance is a lovely pub, but it's pitch black at night on the way back. You can wander into someone's garden if you're not careful, just like our wive's did.

[@RoamingRadfords]

🙈 ha ha ha

[@sylviapage8572]

That was a lovely campsite, especially for families. It’s a shame about your outlet pipe and kitchen unit handle but I love that you keep it in perspective and enjoy your holiday. Thanks for sharing.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks Sylvia x

[@sallymurray2147]

Enjoyed the video that camp site looked really nice the swimming pool looked nice as well nice to see it was for families and children all played

[@terry362]

Very entertaining video. Love your family. Stay safe. 💛🥰💛

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you!

[@suzybearsisson994]

Another good video, was good to catch up with you at Peterborough, enjoyed your talks at Peterborough 👍

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks Suzy!

[@djgeorgevdg]

The fresh water empty is also for cleaning

[@JensGraikowski]

I'm only a recent subscriber, but I've watched quite a few of your videos already. I was initially attracted to your "Camp Creator" and vanlife festival videos, but I enjoy all your vids, mainly because you're such a lovely, easy going family. All the best! 🙏🏽😎

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks Jens, I’m enjoying reading your comments!!

[@David-ws6zr]

great video, great campsite ,you both so talented want to say more but cant put in to words, thanks for sharing

[@ellenkellett6529]

Great vlog, o loved where you stayed George enjoyed himself in the pool hope you enjoyed your chilli so jealous, see you next week stay safe

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks Ellen x

[@marionjohansson4235]

These long vans are very low, I have grazed and kissed bumps plenty times! Lucky for me it’s the exhaust that takes the punishment, a welding and back on track. Just sounds like a Sherman tank when driving!

[@RoamingRadfords]

Yikes!!

[@ian_morg]

Looks like a fab site! Hope to see you at the overland show. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@RoamingRadfords]

Yay! Come say hi!!

[@dandare2586]

We have a Carado. This was a deliberately choice when be bought it due to it's high ground clearance. Important for ferrys as well as verges and other obstacles. Many of our motorhome priorities were nothing to do with aesthetics but really to do with practicalities.

[@RoamingRadfords]

😊

[@markwhitehead64]

Hi really really enjoyed watching your video that camp site looked lovely really looking forward to watching your next video keep safe 😷👍🏻

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you Mark!

[@karwanhassan8425]

I love tree as well

[@RoamingRadfords]

You have fabulous taste!

[@gerlar67]

Another brilliant upload, im sure to visit this park, once my travels start. Thank you so much.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Ahh thanks Gerry!

[@damiendenny4656]

Well that was a very luxurious site with the swimming pool jacuzzi etc etc. Nice one guys. 👍

[@RoamingRadfords]

It’s lovely Damien!

[@DGKK55]

My Adria caravan had a metal bracket fitted to the bottom. Maybe something bigger than your water bracket would take the brunt instead of the water????

[@RoamingRadfords]

Good suggestion, thanks x

[@angelafry977]

Great place been looking for local park not far from Oxford definitely be looking to go there thanks guys

[@drivinghorizons]

Campsite looks great, thanks for showing us around 👍

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you x

[@deenunya7735]

Bad design Feature that Steve Easy Fix with that Quick View Drill a Hole through that Chassis Member Above it ,Put a Grommet in the Hole , ReRoute the Outlet through the Hole, With Right Angle Plastic Elbow on the End Facing Downards Or let the Dealer Do it. You Shouldnt by Rights Have to Make Good a Design Fault. Shenanigans in The Jacuzzi ? Oh Yes , that on Tape too🤔😁

[@RoamingRadfords]

Don’t worry Dee, Swift are being awesome!

[@BEACHLIFE78]

Shame about the water incident at the start but such a lovely motorhome.Nachos yumm.Looked a great stay cheers for sharing 🙂👍

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you x

[@jaynekittycat9252]

What a lovely place. So nice. Lovely Couple, good vlogs. 👍

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks Jayne x

[@tonynewman8586]

This guy needs to do camper driving test - everything week he’s smashing into something- it’s like carry on 😣 camper 😂- it’s like watching Sid James & Esma cannon 😂😅😂😇

[@RoamingRadfords]

🤣🤣🤣

[@melaniemorrison7855]

Great vlog, thank you xx

[@Bob-thenomad]

Hi there just a little tip I don't recommend you put sucker hooks in the shower on the plastic walls as it tends to leave a ring which will not come off or out you're better off getting some s hooks to hang it from from the overhead towel rail. It must be about 10 years since I went to that site nothing seems to have change match hello the giant chess set seem to have

[@anthonypaterson7066]

Hi, that water outlet is ridiculous for a long wheelbase, Swift should repair & reroute if they have any savvy. Also, do something re the lock that gets broken seemingly on a very regular basis. Stay safe all.

[@RoamingRadfords]

We are working with Swift, they are being awesome!

[@PK_Blinder]

Surely manufacturers field test new products for a fair while in all conditions. Not good if you can't get off a fairly flat driveway.. 🤔 One thing I have noticed with a lot of the newer motorhomes is that they sit very low on the front end compared to the equivalent standard van. Yours looks very low at the front..... Im sure Broad Lane will sort out their best customer 😉

[@RoamingRadfords]

Broad Lane and Swift themselves are being awesome!

[@RoamingRadfords]

We are currently working with Swift to find a solution for the problems we’ve been experiencing.

[@neilharropwork9103]

Route the outlet closer to the axle rather than the central point. Should give more clearance.

[@R500OLE]

I find it amazing that you’re having to do the testing in real life for a major manufacturer which should have covered these issues in pre production . I also worry about your mains power feed located below the exhaust of the heater…. I wouldn’t be so light hearted if it was my van Good luck with your travels….

[@lulumiller1104]

🇬🇧🦋Wow what a lovely campsite .. great time had by all x Bumbles about the water .. not best start to journey x no stopping R&R on there adventures x See ... Warning ⚠️ nearly lost that pan handle .. I put a dedicated hook in van for our handle , as I am sure we had gremlins moving it about .. take care , keep safe lulu and Paul 🦋🇬🇧xx

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you both!

[@epcode5121]

Brilliant Video 😎🙏

[@paultithecott8099]

Hi Steve done the same damage to my van this weekend caught on pitch curb at campsite, so annoyed with myself.

[@johnallan5821]

Brilliant video pals 👍👍👍

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks John!

[@user-gr5ql5cl3b]

Watching camping in the United Kingdom.Boy everyone should try camping in NZ.We don't have continuous entertainment.Kiwi's like exploring their own country and most go fishing.Also they don't hire huge staff either.Our motorcamps are not crowded.

[@RoamingRadfords]

We have that it in the UK too. It’s great to have a mix of campsites with facilities and things to do with the kids, whilst also enjoying wild camping with nature too.

[@NOMAD-LEISURE]

looks a lovely site, added to the list

[@RoamingRadfords]

We love it!

[@budgesbusontourhappytravel200]

So sorry to see your bad luck again my heart goes out to you, we pulled our rear bumper off at Tesco petrol station the same day we had the leveling system installed, we've now decided to get the AL-KO Semi Air Suspension for Tag Axle installed to give us a few extra inches this is our second tag axle and never had any problems bottoming out for some reason the design on tags seems to be lower so adding the extra weight of the leveling system for some reason dropped us just enough to bottom out wouldn't think 30kg would make the difference on a 6t motorhome fingers crossed this will be the last time you bottom out

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you soMuch x

[@marklorna7513]

Really bad design that, , our tap for drainage folds up under chassis, but it is an older van, hopefully you will get it sorted, it obviously needs a modification of some sort, hope swift help you out with it, anyway enjoy your time away. 👍

[@RoamingRadfords]

Swift are being awesome!

[@rvrebel1929]

Plumbers mate , it’s like blue tack !

[@RoamingRadfords]

🤣🤣🤣

[@cliffordmaple1566]

Just got home from that lovely site

[@cliffordmaple1566]

Pitch 62 bloody big enjoy

[@RoamingRadfords]

Awww

[@geegee2022]

I think I would relocate it to near the wheel

[@aidanmaccormac9125]

That swift must have built on a Monday or a Friday. Or is it the Driver who's the wrecker. 😁😂

[@suziemc5291]

see you at Stratford 😃

[@StevenGodfrey3956]

For the price of that motorhome kon tiki should be falling over themselves to fix the low positioning of the cold water drain !!

[@steve1962]

20 mins from where we live....... next time you are in the area let us know beforehand - be nice to say hi to you having watched loads of your videos........Steve

[@philipevans1027]

Love your vlogs bounce between yourselves and John and Mandy on van life 2 perfect couples sharing true opinion on living in a van 2 different options I'm going John and Mandy way full time, be me and my pup, I'm saving as much as possible my dream van will be from vanworx maxtraxx

[@ILikeThatchannel]

Hope you and swift come up with a solution, new motorhome niggles we had a brand new Eldis enough said lol

[@robertcanning1888]

What a brilliant site.kids happy and parents relaxing

[@RoamingRadfords]

It’s perfect Robert!

[@jaynedavies2757]

i'm surprised, they haven't raised their vans suspension. MK has so many speed bumps on the estates, it could be worth it.

[@andrewmoorey6103]

I suggested air assisted suspension on the rear as it is so heavily laden with all their gear plus the extra batteries

[@DKGoesWild]

See the positive, you have joined me in the "no fresh water motor home club" and saves on weight ;-) Looks like a lovely site will need to check it out

[@aidanmaccormac9125]

U'r pitchup is not to far from where I used to live ( Abingdon for over 12yrs before moving back to Ireland. Enjoy.

[@AndyHuff38]

Hi Guys..newly subbed,liked and bell dinger! Been looking back at some of your old vlogs and love them! Keep doing what your doing,having fun and making memories with your family 👪 Take care and stay safe x

[@RoamingRadfords]

Awww welcome along!!!

[@simonnewbound6225]

Took my new motorhome out and went to Scotland over the weekend and got a flat tyer and then broke the microwave lol but except from that it was amazing ,ps keep up the great videos and how do I get a sticker for my van door lol ..

[@RoamingRadfords]

Hey Simon, thank you. Stickers are available on our website, or we give them away if we see you out and about.

[@garymcintyre]

Do you think if you didn't have the youtube channel that swift would be as understanding and willing to help

[@denisecafferky2248]

Fabulous looking site 👌

[@RoamingRadfords]

It’s lovely Denise x

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on you traveling thanks lee

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks Lee x

[@jamesryeland1635]

I Love your videos and did you break your motorhome and how is you oldest son

[@Rob.1340]

Thank you. Hope you get water pipe sorted, nice fix. Looks a good family site. All the best. 👍🚐😎

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you!

[@peterr1716]

Try Harrogate Caravan Park 😁

[@RoamingRadfords]

Ohhh added to the list!

[@rhysporter1619]

Rhysxxxx xx 😚 your order at home 🏠

[@keithmcalpine4204]

Hi, it’s a really bad design by swift. It happened on our 599 I would remove them and fit a manual drain off.

[@RoamingRadfords]

They are working on it!

[@11McLac64]

poor design they should have put the water pipe inside or closer to the frame and just have the spout on the outside out don't forget you also have speed bumps to deal with

[@agriben7591]

ahh jeremy clarcksons farm me who works on a farm found that amazon show very entertaining cant wait for the second film to come out from him that campsite looks nive would have to go there one day how is driving a tag axle motorhome like?

[@RoamingRadfords]

We are loving the tag!

[@robertmackenzie5850]

That water outlet is a bad design feature , I’m a bit surprised that the manufacturer has actually designed it like that . The manufacturer should address the problem and sort your one as a priority. Not a good advert for the manufacturer, especially as you have shown the problem to your subscribers. Good luck I do hope they sort it for you

[@RoamingRadfords]

We are working with Swift, I’m sure the outcome will be amazing!

[@Rocky-lh4od]

Loved it 🥰

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you x

[@suzybeetravels]

Gorgeous campsite, looks great with the pools and steam rooms. ATB Suz and Ste 💜x

[@gillianjessop9929]

Hi, you seem to be having problem after problem, it is making me nervous😳😂, I have nearly a year to wait for my 874 Grand Prix, is it worth the wait? I keep looking now at other newer 2nd hand twin axial vans 😟

[@RoamingRadfords]

These are all issues that will be worked out before the vans go in to production! We are working closely with Swift. The new vans are amazing!

[@tonymarsh6748]

looks nice and only 7 miles down the road from me

[@RoamingRadfords]

Ahhh! Well worth a visit!

[@jaylepp]

@Roaming Radfords , Not too sure why you would want to travel with so much water onboard 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@RoamingRadfords]

Because we don’t often pre-book, so we want to make sure we are prepared for any eventuality x

[@moirabardin9030]

I luv watching you both you brighten my day up you help me to be stress free. trade your new home in for a refund and get a newer one, there is always something wrong. stay safe.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks Lovely Moira x

[@CurtF94]

I’d like a camper an but the insurance will probably be alot

[@RoamingRadfords]

You’d have to shop around to get a good deal.

[@simonharrop6896]

Hoping the next upgrade is E&P self levelling and we get a 10% discount code 😉

[@RoamingRadfords]

🤣🤣🤣

[@philippouncey6460]

We are also looking to have the E&P self levelling; where did you get the 10% discount code?

[@simonharrop6896]

@@philippouncey6460 I was asking the Radfords if that could be their next upgrade and as they sometimes do when buying or recommending something manage to get a discount code. Pressure is on Steve ! !

[@philippouncey6460]

@@simonharrop6896 ok, sorry Simon I misunderstood; but yes, come on Steve share the love (discount code)

[@chriscox4023]

Have you tried a large cork or sink plug

[@wilmafallon8712]

Chris Cox . Great temp hack idea .

[@modestadventurers]

The lack of Cathedral Cheddar in this video is outrageous 😋

[@RoamingRadfords]

🤣🤣🤣 noted!

[@simonharrop6896]

@@RoamingRadfords other cheeses are available

[@Wetthewhistle]

Bit of a design fault with it having such long wheelbase and low water pipe work

[@charliegould5865]

Like I put in a previous comment, you’ll have to move the valve, it’s in a stupid place and very vulnerable to the slightest undulation in the ground. Whoever designed it like that didn’t think it through, they put it right in the middle of the wheel base. Just get the drain pipe run along the chassis and put the outlet near the rear wheel that way it’ll clear the ground no problem.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Great idea Charlie, we are working with Swift to come up with a good solution!

[@rorymurray78]

Big wheel spring' ?? To lift your motorhome up more

[@RoamingRadfords]

Look out for this weeks video where we’ve found a solution to the problem

[@rorymurray78]

Send me a link working offshore in the north sea at moment saving up for motorhome my dream I work 6mts off the year out At sea...

[@deenunya7735]

Have a look at Wrinkly Nomads Vid on his waste Water Issue? 👍

[@RoamingRadfords]

Ohh will take a look

[@deenunya7735]

@@RoamingRadfords was out today i think

[@pamelaselway6669]

Why don't you get the children to wash up?

[@ClassicOilyMotors]

Maybe the manufacturer will watch this video and realise what a mistake they have made. Is that the second time you have ripped it off?

[@RoamingRadfords]

We are working with Swift to come up with a really good solution for our van and their future production vans x

[@jasonthomson1569]

Are ypu consernd about going long distance in this van as have problems with water pipes and. Otber thing do you worrie about taking it abroad and it being reliable

[@RoamingRadfords]

Not at all! I’m sure we will have everything sorted by the time we leave!

[@teddygas9689]

LOL@PROMENADE....Stopped yourself I see hahahahah

[@RoamingRadfords]

🤭🤭🤭

[@susangoodall5037]

Tesco do ready grated cathedral city 🌮🌮

[@RoamingRadfords]

I’ve found it recently ! It’s good stuff!

[@natiqmehdiyev6258]

❤🌹❤👍👍👍🇦🇿

[@RoamingRadfords]

😊

[@pepperpot542]

Lyndsey looks hot in the steam room 😍

[@startaylor123]

😳What do expect on such a cheap van 😏😉

[@RoamingRadfords]

🤣🤣

[@davidrussell3890]

You should know better than to fill your water tank prior to travelling. For this very reason also not to carry all that wieght which affects mpg.

[@RoamingRadfords]

You may well just go to campsites where you can fill up your water, but we usually travel with a full tank of water as we often wild camp and don’t usually know where we’ll be stopping so we always have options, and we find a full tank of water has a minimum impact on our MPG.