REGGIE’S FIrst camper van trip

[@martinoutdoors6941]

I’ve long thought about a van conversion , and I think you’ve done a terrific job with the conversion.

[@barrywebber100]

Great job on the van, what a cute puppy! Thanks for posting.

[@PhilWaud]

Great job on the van, it shows what can be done with a bit of "can do" attitude. Have you any plans to do a cost breakdown? Love the puppy!

[@mackjenkins7721]

That was a nice video. Reggie definitely have some great parents. That train ride looked awesome. I would love to taking a ride on that. Great video Paul thank you for sharing.

[@kelseyjames4387]

Love your videos Paul. Great relationship bonding that and taking puppy young will get him used to travelling he’ll love it

[@Xeechu]

Reggie is such a sweet little baby, glad he enjoyed his time and isn't travel sick or scared of the train ride / water. Hopefully going to be a lovely hiking companion. Good to see the van up and running, looking fantastic on the inside. Smart construction for the bed too!

[@sarahblakemore2559]

Awww.. Fantastic to see you so loved up..puppy, partner and van... Could life be any better?!

[@Nbstevens78]

Lal Rattie... grand little train..the kids love it

[@Seamus3051]

Van appears to be a labour of love; Reggie is an adorable rascal. Thanks for sharing & happy van camping .. Cheers.

[@colinhunter4915]

Excellent, well done 👍

[@mustang774]

Nice to see you get out for a few days and enjoy your van as a camper. It looked pretty comfortable there.......Take care, Bluefin.

[@craigpalmer347]

👍👍 Great job on the van Paul n Jo ...

[@keenymeeny2]

Been busy my end with my 88 year mum,and recuperating , great job on the van well done. Derek

[@RMinkjunkie]

Reggie is awesome more vids which him definitely 🐶🐾👍🏼

[@milcotto4153]

He is so cute. It is all looking good!

[@stephenphillips7036]

Always look forward to your vids don't care if its you on your own giving me kit advice or with Joe wherever you are. One of the best. Not missed one or your vids in two years

[@chrisneville7310]

Nice one Paul. I finished my van a few months back and now looking at your videos on the brill content you do👍 Who needs a van 🤣

[@McCaf-1962]

100% agree with just using a cheap stove, looking good .

[@andrewforrest8938]

Great video and place you and Jo and Reggie are enjoying yourselves the van looks amazing thanks for sharing take care and enjoy yourselves 👍

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

He's shaping up to be nice camping dog.

[@rickyswain2403]

If you take a washing up bowl, you could keep all your unit surfaces sink free!.. i dont know if you have water/taps ect covered but when I was watching, i was thinking water bladders or a small tank maybe on the back doors, just in case you don't have access to water or you need to give the dog a wash down in the muddy wet weather! Awesome job guys 👍

[@h533feg]

I think Jo is the real star of these videos, she can say a thousand words without uttering even one :-D

[@ridz9532]

Super chilled dog Paul!

[@o.bsoutdoors3871]

Great video! Brought back memories for us of Eskdale and the Lil Ratty railway🥰. Looks like an enjoyable weekend, Reggie is adorable and the new van looks great👍

[@bambam900]

Yey! Wifey and puppy is here. 🤩

[@MACK13]

Great vid of your first trip. Plenty snap seal boxes for the fridge and cupboard. We have a handpump tap from a 10lt bottle. Our sink is a stainless food tray with washing machine waste pipe out to a bucket. Double burner from a small bottle that stores away, or can be used outside. Keep it simple, keep it safe - as Mel's Van Life would say. Thanks so much for taking the time to film and share. MACK and Maggie, Huddersfield

[@thedukeofrum5689]

Reggie is one lucky dog. Gonna have some great adventures. Good work on the van. Love the videos. Wife and I watch them all.

[@pamelaklemp5615]

Loved it when Reggie waved bye and then planted a big kiss on Paul 🥰😂🤗. That Reggie, he's a little heart-stealer 💘💞, cuteness overloaded he is 👏

[@andrewhird5373]

Took our van to this site last year - loved it. Used the train to get into Eskdale for walking and then a pint on the green watching the sun set over the water.

[@andrewhird5373]

Hey Paul, don’t think we are too far away from you . We are over in Meersbrook. Nearly neighbours!

[@michaelpowell3962]

Spelling mistake lol, grate van conversation, really helpful video, another one to add to the list

[@neiljohnston3407]

get yourself a post level & when you do find a 'level' in the back ... glue it in the cab somewhere - that way you can level yourself as you drive into the parking space ;-)

[@PaulMessner]

Genius. thank you

[@niallakers]

reggie is an absolute stunner

[@atrampinthehills.841]

love the pup....all those years of fun ahead

[@matthewcunningham8691]

Reggie is so lucky to have such wonderful parents. Great video Paul and Jo, thanks 🐕‍🦺

[@jasonnewman8455]

Reggie appeared to be an absolute star!! Great to see some class socialising for him on trains etc, and a good start for the van too!!

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Getting there with the van, buddy. The dog is gorgeous by the way and that bacon and egg cob was proper. 👍

[@jeffmaxwell8821]

Just fantastic.

[@rachelreadingart]

Van looks great, so nice to see the pup too

[@oldbloke204]

Nice. Thanks for the video.

[@SimonJones-jy8ly]

You’ve done a cracking job on the van in a short amount of time. Great dog 👍 Looking forward to seeing more of him.

[@northeastwildcamper]

Fabulous video thanks shering be care where in lakes district you take reggae in lakes and tarns as there's is blue alge in some sorry be pain 😊👌

[@CarloDidier]

Your puppy totally steals the show 😁

[@nikymorris]

The vans coming on a treat and the pup is awesome. Cheers Paul + Jo, thanks for posting.

[@scotspie501douglas7]

good luck with your first trip

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Love that site, we vlogged it last year. Found you through campervan searches and you have inspired me to have a go at mountain camping, I am well into hill walking already. Quite fancy the robens 2 for me and the wee dog Keira, want to buy budget first so I can figure out if its for me, but I feel so up for it.

[@kellyscott8566]

Reggie is super cute and the van looks great!

[@jdmccartney1]

A side mounted awning is always handy for both shade and the occasional shower but you still want to be outside which after all is what RV camping is all about!!

[@peterhewitson71]

Well done I love van camping here in Australia , wishing you many happy trips

[@samuraimaker5207]

Fantastic video. Reggie is the star of the show. Your van is looking fabulous.

[@darrenleigh201]

You picked the most laidback black lab puppy! Kudos to you. The van is looking great!

[@samwilson1021]

Reggie is absolutely beautiful!

[@stevewatson5861]

Fantastic Paul we took our Labrador Arthur to Seahouses in the Northumberland coast a few weeks back he is 2 and was his first time on the beach was heaven getting away, plenty more good times for you to come with the van enjoy 😉

[@takingbackfebruary1458]

Such a cute doggo!!

[@wil1029]

Excellent Paul👍🏻😁👍🏻...looking good

[@lincspreparednessandoutdoo2648]

Who on earth would give these lovely vids a thumbs down, beggars belief!!

[@AndreasHontzia]

Awesome! That's a proper camper and a very nice trip!

[@tps3057]

Youve done a fantastic job on the campervan Paul n Jo

[@elvirak.schuller9449]

Reggie truly is the star of the show ;) he’s adorable! The van looks very nice, can’t wait to see in finished! Not having a permanently installed cooktop and sink gives you more flexibility when using the counter for other things.

[@pjb1986]

Love Reggie

[@grahamscothern4319]

Well done both of you . Amazing how quick you have got the van camping ready . You should be proud of yourselves. Atb Graham

[@nigelturpin3533]

Hurrah! Big congrats...just keep refining your needed stuff list and let it live in the van...intrigued by your bacon tadpole technique!! Happy days ..its about as free as you can get...Plan flexibly and follow suggestions about places to go from anyone you meet....

[@phrayzar]

The van is looking great. One thing that I have learned is, whenever possible, cook outside of the van. The oil vapour holds smells and sticks to all the surfaces. In time the oil will discolour the wood and is not easily cleaned. I had to completely white spirit all my unpainted wooden surfaces and paint them with a wipeable acrylic paint. The amount of grease that came off was ridiculous after only one year of regular use.

[@trevormegson7583]

Nice first trip out. Reggie is a fine addition. I'm sure he will come to love the adventures ahead.

[@markgibbons4938]

Brilliant, you are going to have so much fun in the van with little Reggie.

[@Stevebradleywildlife]

Early days with the camper van, see it as an ongoing project. you have the main things sorted now it's onwards and upwards now :)

[@btb2319]

I used to love going on those trains when I was little

[@lincspreparednessandoutdoo2648]

Cracking job there Paul. Well done mate you must be really proud of your achievement. Shes a beauty 😊

[@Chucky-b7v]

The van is looking great you two! First trip away with little Reggie too lol. I loved all that great tucker as well and you both looked very comfortable in the van. Cheers from Down Under.

[@matth6349]

Looks good Paul. Bed/sofa very clever idea👌

[@batwithglasses]

You guys did an awesome job on the van!.. All 3 of you looked so happy to be out of the rat race, in my opinion I would just stick with that butane stove instead of installing one, SO much easier and stows away when not needed..can't wait for the next trip video👍

[@stephenm4528]

love it.

[@tomh7331]

How do you and the Mrs. like van camping compared to tent camping. Great job on the van and a very handsome dog!

[@davidbotardo8597]

Very cool for travel. Great job Paul. Best wishes for the family. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🖖🏻🏞️🚚🇬🇧🇧🇷

[@MuddyDuck...]

Lovely to see the three of you out on your first trip. 👍 Definitely the right thing to take it slowly with Reggie - ‘puppy steps’ 🤣

[@benfisher119]

Had a general anaesthetic surgery today and still feeling the effects. This video has been ideal for relaxing and chilling out to. Loving the van build series too. Keep it up 😊

[@StayStizzy]

reggie is so cute! i have a puppy black lab myself and he hated water at first now he cant get enough of it 😂

[@lorrainemcnally-jones2772]

Reggie is sooo cute and the van is looking fab...well done guys!

[@twiglet2214]

Nice conversion Paul and Reggie looks a picture.I'm doing a barn conversion myself - i took out the ceiling and floor joists and scattered straw and spiders in the living room.

[@krisreynolds9101]

Beautiful dog can’t wait to see you in the hills and mountains again

[@scottfraser4781]

Great stuff

[@pops6638]

Hey up Paul, it’s great to see all 3 of you out enjoying the van at last. Ps have you thought about building a splash back behind the seats, to protect them and the cab while you’re frying up etc?

[@antonycrow1657]

It's looking good Paul. Like you said I would just stay with the camping stove. It would give you more room and if it goes wrong you just chuck it and buy a new one. No faffing about.

[@lazylad8544]

Great video you two👍👍. The van looks cool. You managed a weekend away to start off so you've got all you need. Enjoy.

[@chrisloya794]

Looks amazing Paul! I’m happy to see the three of you enjoying the van. Great work

[@arthurdanielles4784]

You never forget the first time you take that trip in your converted van.. ah memories indeed.🤣We've been there with camping, caravans, camper van build (Ford Transit - Fiat Ducato hi top) Good to see you guys out and about, we ALL need to 👀😶 Stay safe guys. 👍 (The highest mountain in the UK is the iconic Ben Nevis, standing at an impressive 1,345m tall ) Climbing Scafell Pike (the highest mountain in ENGLAND) at 978 metres, is a serious undertaking and should not be underestimated. Whichever route you take, it's a tough, steep hike which involves scrambling over hard terrain. Planning and preparation are key whatever the season - there could be high winds, rain, snow, extreme cold or poor visibility.🤔

[@marksadventures3889]

The Glampmaster! You can get double versions of those cookers I think and adapt it to run from a larger gas bottle. Good to see the job done.

[@donaldmichaellumsden2714]

Reggie seems to be a rather calm puppy . Most puppies are full of energy . This guy seems to be just the opposite, but it may be just the time he is being photographed . DML

[@thetarpend]

Van looks great

[@lloydburgessmusic]

Hi Paul - Where did you get the upholstering material for your seating/bed from? Looks like it is elasticated on the underneath

[@happycreativemind]

It’s upholstery material cut to size and I’ve seen elastic around the bottom so they come off easily. Although it’s a right faff and they are not done brilliantly. 🙂

[@lloydburgessmusic]

@@happycreativemind Thank you Jo, just trying to get ours sorted out! Much appreciated!

[@angelobianco73]

Looks cozy! I hope you enjoyed your trip! 😎

[@brycewilliamwilson3656]

Think you've both done a splendid job Paul, it's at that useable stage now which I know is exciting as you now start adding those little new extras. It's trial and error but great fun . Enjoy and cheers for sharing 👍

[@1954shadow]

Those narrow gauge trains were awesome! Good and proper job on the van camper, too!

[@JohnM26-b2i]

Great Vlog, it looked fab 👍

[@pauldickey8820]

Fab video,reggie looks a great pup 🐶 and the van looks amazing 👏

[@iantomac]

Looks like you had a great weekend. Very jealous of the van and Reggie too!

[@123marlo]

That’s a nice place for the van went there a few years ago and enjoyed it and you’ll love it more once you’re all finished and organised,happy days 👍👍

[@Taffwildmanofthewoods]

Must be nice listening to the rain hitting the roof 👍

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

Reggie Rules OK 👍. I liked the shot of him looking out of the train ‘window’ … aaahh , bless him 🥰

[@robertbransby]

Looks you guys had a cracking time 👍👍

[@jbs11]

Congrats on the new van mate!! enjoy