Quick Tour of My Tiny Budget Van Conversion & Romantic Date Gone Wrong

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

you dont have to have a 80K van to have a life in it, James. Your van is HOME and thats a big deal. When you are with Helen on the videos, those laughs and smiles say it all. What more do you need? absolute respect to you- Kenny

[@bythecurb]

Thank you Kenny

[@samanthagoodbody7705]

You are a beautiful couple. I love your content, it’s fun and adult but not smutty. Thank you.

[@josephrimmer7406]

I think you and Helen are brilliant ❤

[@paulfox5248]

Another great video James. If Helen wants a boat ride, I know I keep suggesting it (🤣🤣🤣) but, get to Knaresborough. Some lovely rowing boats on the River Nidd and some lovely pubs to choose from. Caren & I would love to meet you for a drink. Caren is as mad as Helen, trust me 🤣🤣. Take care & looking forward to the next one 👍😍

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Paul, we might be heading up to Knaresborough soon

[@paulfox5248]

Sounds great. Let us know when. Unless you don't want to meet, which we will understand, no worries 🤣🤣

[@bettyourcampervan]

Honest, to the point and Northern 👍 i concede you are Yorks and am Lancs but hats off to you sir 🎩

[@bythecurb]

Thank you!

[@anne-mariereid4695]

You and Helen don’t go expensive dates,but you live on your beautiful love you have for each other 👍😊Anne-Marie

[@linpownall4381]

That van looks very tidy 😊 Helen you looked lovely tonight come on James think of something romantic for that lovely girl the best things are free ❤ you two are amazing together 😘😘😘

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Lin, I'll try and do better next time 🙂

[@heatherread5314]

Great music again

[@andrewdavis9223]

Mate you are so lucky when winter comes buy a thicker quilt happy travelsand good luck 😊

[@deedahinkent]

Just come across you two by accident and i'm so glad I did. I lived in "Rovrum" for 20 years until I moved to Kent in 2019 and I totaly agree with all you've said .It was such a nice vibrant friendly town and yes some of the buildings are very interesting if you can take a bit of time to look, the Minster is great for a smallish town but for various reasons like most northern towns the decline has been quite steep in the last 10 years . I used to live in the appartments across the road from the big smoke reasturant for a few years and I agree with Helen the "County" is not a bad pub really ! I miss yorkshire sometimes and videos like this make me happy and sad at the same time . Great video just hope you both carry on living your best life you seem to have got it just right regards from kent 👍❤

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, glad you like the videos

[@pablosearth]

James Bro! Been following your channel since the very first video that got so much attention. You inspired so many people, me included as I've now sold my house and car and all my possessions and gone travelling around the world. Currently walking across Spain on the Camino de Santiago. I love everything you stand for. We've all got freedom in our hearts. How about a couple of videos on how your views on life has changed and things you've learned since walking away from the system. You're powerful man! In these trying times of living crisis let's give people cost savings and the satisfaction that you're not surrendering to these evil forces (Government, WEF) p.s Love you and Helen! 😍✌️

[@bythecurb]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your comment. The walk across Spain sounds amazing, good luck with your journey mate, I'm planning a van life update video in the next month when it will be 6 months since I left the house.

[@LornaThomas-wx5tn]

The two of you ooze sex appeal without even trying! Just enjoy!😊

[@scarletoharabia3801]

I’m a subscriber from the start. Keep going fella you’re doing great. 😀👏

[@bythecurb]

Thank you Poppy, I appreciate that

[@buonafortuna8928]

One of the most realistic (doable - I have thought of it, well day dreamed) van conversions I've see on the Tube. I went through a phase of following a few van-life types they were a bit implausible, perfect carpentry all mod-cons - blah blah

[@bythecurb]

Thanks, I also hate to see all the fancy vans with no soul

[@davidwhitecross9811]

Nice to see you both enjoying life ..

[@Scud_and_thesTig]

Unfortunately in England too many town centres look exactly alike. Poor planning; awful destruction of existing architecture that set towns apart, all to facilitate lower ground level ‘units’ that all end up housing the same brands wherever you go 🤬 Good video by the way 👍💙❤️

[@bythecurb]

Thanks, they nearly all look the same

[@GrumpyGarry121]

Used to be white lightening in my day not frosty jacks, I remember 20/20 too lol

[@anne-mariereid4695]

Times have changed so much James even in ten years😩😊👍

[@always.wondering.wandering]

I like that you're keepin it real. Life is not perfect and you're going to have bumps in the road along the way. I enjoy seeing where you grew up even if it's not the same as it was, you still have the good memories of days gone by. Just spending time with your Helen should be a reward in itself, it doesn't always have to be a fancy "romantic" dinner. Hope you had a wonderful Father's Day with the kids. Have a good week now....the two of you.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you Adele

[@janetlittlewood1322]

You must of had a good tidy up in your van James looks very nice ,thanks for vidio I loved it

[@Paul_owie]

Hi James. I hope you don't mind this comment... I just feel I need to say it to you. I suffer with depression and anxiety, and have done for almost a decade. I live by myself in my flat. But I'm alright physically. I remember seeing one of your vlogs where you were telling us you suffer a bitr with anxiety, also, i believe you suffered with depression in the past. Well, I just want to say, I think Helen really helps you with your happiness in your van life. I think you're absolutely belong ogether. It's lovely to see you happy and you both seem to like the same things. Keep smiling, and I'll see thee. If I was wrong sending you this please feel free to delete. PS, as you might have noticed, or not, I don't watch your vlogs in order. I just watched them as they come on my TV and every one of them is brill.. 🎉

[@colinblack7049]

Hi James, your wee van had got all you need to get by. I was just wondering, was that video sponsored by the Rotherham tourist board, 😀😀. Some lovely old buildings though. Take care mate, ah'll si' thi'.

[@bythecurb]

Thanks mate, they might ban me from town now!!

[@shaunstevenson2773]

Sadly all towns are the same Darlington my local town is similar, great to see Frosty Jacks still doing us proud 😂 Turtle Pi## as my son calls it. You have a great van its what you make it James. Well done 👏 ✔️ 👍

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Shaun

[@maxineredfern3380]

Haha so looking forward to next weeks. I do hope Helen takes some footage it’s going to b hilarious I’m sure 🙈🍻😂

[@bythecurb]

Check back tomorrow evening at 6pm 😉

[@vanandcountry]

Simples! And it works.

[@suzyd3471]

Nice to see Rotherham as I don't get to travel due to I'll health love to watch Yr couples antics must say helen looked very beautiful in her summer dress ... much love to ya both xxx ❤😊

[@bythecurb]

Thank you ❤

[@anthonypowis8423]

You've got a good 'un in Helen, what more do you want? Loving your vids, 👍👍

[@bythecurb]

Thank you

[@glennwilliams5869]

Highlight of my week 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@bythecurb]

Thank you

[@pipmcscot7078]

Wow you really know how to live it up and woo your lady 🤨 fair comparison of war zones to Rotherham 😂. Food looks unimpressive. On your quest for good fish and chips although a takeaway try Georgio's at North Anston.

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Pip, I'll pay them a visit

[@pipmcscot7078]

@@bythecurbeat them at Greenlands Park, Quarry Lane to watch the "wild life" take Helen for a drink food at the Little Mister afterwards, both on Nursery Road and for an overnight "wild camp" Shireoaks Marina with a romantic walk down the canal to Turnerwood to finish the night off

[@Simon-fr4ts]

Shocking what has become of our town centres. Charity shops, pound lands and B&M's. I am 51 and miss the old days when we had quality shops everywhere. Dirty curry houses and chicken shops are everywhere now. Don't get me wrong, I love a curry, but it's gone way too far now.

[@bythecurb]

I've promised not to get political an KZbin and had to edit out one of my 'rants' because I hate to see what Rotherham has become, I have loads of family there and lived there growing up.

[@ricksterk7014]

You are watching some old bloke living in a van on KZbin. Get of your moral high horse 😂

[@bythecurb]

@@ricksterk7014 Errr, less of the 'old bloke' if you don't mind!! 😂

[@ricksterk7014]

@@bythecurb 😜😘👌😆

[@benjaminkenny8492]

Your not wrong there . The city high streets are not what they were and I don't see that will change 😪

[@Lowshoehighhat]

If you roll your planket into a long tube you get a back rest and a shelf free. Fastest beeding as well. Take care

[@bythecurb]

Good idea

[@AnthemX100]

Great to hear concrete jungle 👍

[@bythecurb]

Yep, love it

[@sonicstoryteller]

Cracking van is that mate keep up the great channel best wishes Phil 👍

[@kennybrydges9084]

Looked a decent night out.. although I don’t like Indian food 🥹.. good to see you both .. TC 🙏🏼

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Kenny

[@Kenevans-cx5gk]

Same thing happening in Swansea were I live all stores charity shops etc😢

[@anne-mariereid4695]

You need to get an Air Fryer James,yeah they are buggers to clean.But means you could hve loads more different food👍👍Anne-Marie

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Anne-Marie, I'm definitely going to get one soon

[@Chrissyboy1956]

Absolutely love Akbars!

[@devonbrook2292]

Should come to Sheffield and go to kelham island

[@bythecurb]

Was there last night 🙂

[@harryharker9564]

It's a bit sad in all of the local towns now I feel some blame the malls like Meadowhall but I think it's a change in the way we all shop and even drink our beer ,mostly from our own cumfy chair.Last time I was in Rotherham we went to see Timmy Mallet open some shop or other in about 1981 .we couldn't really see him the crowd was so big .Love Akbars great grub .another successful vid .Cheers you 2

[@bythecurb]

It's really sad, I remember catching the bus into town as a kid and it used to be very busy.

[@rebeccabrookes6086]

That was a trip down memory lane, also spent a lot of time in Rotherham, so sad to see the town like that. Can't believe you braved 'the county'! Can remember that little shop which was your grandma's, and used to be Merrill's tea room just across the way, looked like it had all been knocked down from your vlog footage. Can you remember reveloution and the zone night clubs, always used to go there, and also feeofees (probably spelling it wrong!) like you say pretending to be 18😂

[@bythecurb]

haha Rebecca, I was always in the Zone, fith avenue and feeofees (I dont know the spelling either) I used to love Elliots and Pacha, do you remember those?

[@rebeccabrookes6086]

@@bythecurb oh yeah Elliotts, and New York, New York across the road wasn't it? bottom of ship hill, great nights round Rotherham back then!

[@jimfisher7727]

Love the vids mate of your two, like me and ar lass haha, from a fellow Barnsley lad

[@ianjarrad1501]

I think it's a great little van . For me I wound need enough power for my ps5 n tv then I'm happy

[@helenreasbeck1348]

I know you both like to try different beers so I would advise you try the Terminus in Conisbrough, Steve & Denise run a fantastic little micro bar with guest ales. You can also get a nice curry at the Indus and Naz will look after you, its a fantastic Indian Restaurant, you may be advised to book as its very popular or failing that I know you like Sea Fish for your fish and chips :)

[@bythecurb]

Thanks will check it out!

[@hikingthehills1335]

Great stuff James, I always look forward to your video's, maybe because your down to earth and funny, you and Helen make KZbin videos that far more engaging , fun and honest than most of KZbin creator's . I subscribe to a lot of channels but yours is by far the best. I used to have the same van and sleep in it when I went on trips so I know how it feels to get up in the morning and get out for a stretch.

[@happydays9613]

I have been watching you from the start, but have to say it looks different now and was slowly shown, which was nice to take everything in properly. Nice build. Clean and useful for needs. Solo female part-time car camper 🇬🇧.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, that means a lot because I'm always a bit nervous when I upload a video.

[@pelletboilers1066]

I love Akbar's Bradford, best curry anywhere !

[@canmanu.k.7354]

Your videos always make me laugh, cheers mate

[@mikesmart390]

Didn't see a cooker I think I seen it before little one burner and gas bottle. Those gas bottles don't last long . I just bought a dual one which connects big bottle on small burner will last 3 months at 35 pound instead of a pound a day for small ones .not everyone wants to lug a big bottle around I supose

[@bythecurb]

Yes I just use a small stove. It's rubbish but does the job I guess. We will have a proper one in the new van

[@angeroper6839]

Hi james and helen ,loving your blogs down to earth How is your search for a new and bigger van ,I know you said business isn't going good at the moment slow hope it picks up for you james ange

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Ange, We've got one to look at hopefully tomorrow 😃

[@adrianmcgowan2950]

Hi mate hope your well and love the content keep em coming,, i was wondering about the laws when you go drinking and then come back and stay in the van, Are you not classed as being drunk in charge of a vehicle? Just curious

[@bythecurb]

Its quite a complex subject, you need to put precautions in place to prove that you have no intention of driving. Im going to make a video about it, but want to double check the legal side before I do

[@GurtyBeats]

Heck yeah!

[@bythecurb]

Love your music!

[@chrissygoncarsbikes7872]

Great van! I guess the only question, where do you shower? I guess you just have to join a local gym or maybe a chain that has multiple gyms?

[@bythecurb]

Yep I'm a member of JD gyms which is open 24hrs a day

[@dennisadams-n4r]

bloody hell mate you have got some balls walking in that dump so has helen haha

[@charlespatterson6037]

No mishmash about it. Very good! Thank you.

[@elaine8955]

Always a pleasure watching x

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Elaine

[@Zephyrines]

Kitchens seem to close very early these days... I feel your pain James. In the 80's I used to be able to stay in the pub till 11:30 then go for a curry, normally rolling out of there after 1am, ah those were the days

[@bythecurb]

Me too, we always used to do that!

[@suzieq2958]

You daft ha'porth James, most places stop cooking at 9 . It's not just Roth'ram 😂😂

[@alexandergray9815]

perfect backing music by the specials, nice choice.😅😊

[@bythecurb]

I love the Specials

[@claremaidofthewave251]

I thought the same👌🏻

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

So many high streets like Rotherham now… it’s a shame. Can’t go wrong with a curry though!! ….Smithy

[@smooth111012]

Think as you go along we realise we don’t need all fancy stuff in a van or car How have you found summer muggy nights sleeping?

[@bythecurb]

So far it's been ok, The van is well insulated and I have a fan but haven't had to use it much

[@barrywhite5622]

Romantic and Rotherham. 2 words I thought I'd never hear in the same sentence. 😂

[@bythecurb]

😂😂

[@workinprogresssince1974]

I heard a lot of places were shortening the hours they served food and the number of days because of the energy prices. 9pm last orders on a Friday night is ridiculous!

[@bythecurb]

Good point, didn't think of that

[@ianworthy9598]

Liked

[@junegrimley5697]

You limping again Helen xx is it that scary in Rotherham xx no jobs no money xx funny as always x

[@bythecurb]

She banged her knee on the dodgems!

[@smooth111012]

My own town is a dump now Full of hair salons and beauty shops Women must have loads of money

[@jackburton8352]

I hate pubs with a clique they really do bring an area down. I understand pubs have locals but when they create an unwelcome atmosphere it's just wrong and those people need to grow up.

[@gracemurrayart]

The shot of the youths 😂😂

[@jasongroom4591]

All town centres are similar now, full of derelict or empty shops, plaster falling off walls and only bargain shops and charity shops with a few questionable boozers thrown in. Even the customary town centre pigeons have vacated! It’s a sad state of affairs. I’m from a place where they’re spending millions on a metro extension to towns with nothing there, so who in their right mind is going to use it?! Massive white elephant potential… Instead of investing that money in the re-generation of the local towns first. I swear this country is run arse about face! Anyways, hope you had an epic Father’s Day mate! Sure had the weather for it! 👍🏻🤙🏻

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Jason, I had a great father's day

[@PaulO-mv6ku]

Van is just the job

[@markmcdonnell239]

This was a interesting view James,keep on trucking 👍

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Mark

[@thecountryman7028]

Ive lived in Rotherham all my life Back in the 70,s 80,s it was a booming Town now its a run down dump.

[@Ian-cp3fj]

Great stuff as always and id have private ambulance on the back to deter theives 😂

[@darrenphillips5874]

I’m off to pick Helen up what a treat😂😂😂😂

[@hulmedav]

Good setup you have all you need, I wouldn’t put any stickers outside stealth and all that. We just want to be left alone.

[@749JODY]

🙏

[@gav5773]

Do you live in that full time like is it your full time home ?

[@bythecurb]

Yes it is

[@dennisadams-n4r]

lovely lady your gran, r.i.p god lbless

[@philswain9648]

So you've had Scott's refit since. That would have cost you a fortune if you'd gone that far. So what ideas would you keep of the new refit if you was starting here again?

[@bythecurb]

Good question, Im loving it so far. I will do another little video over the next couple of days. Off the top of my head, the window to the cab is brilliant as I could get through it if ever I needed a quick getaway but I love that I can just throw bags of stuff into the cab and out of the way. The bed is so easy and incredibly comfy. Little pop up tables are brilliant. They've put so much thought into it.

[@johnoliver7967]

Another good vlog guys, have you been in the old horns at High Bradfield Sheffield it’s lovely food in there and it’s not expensive and the scenery is outstanding,also you can walk around Damflask a bit lower down in Low Bradfield. My friends live opposite the Dam up from the Plough pub about half a mile.

[@bythecurb]

Not been there John, Will check it out.

[@johnoliver7967]

@@bythecurb . It’s only about 4 miles from Hillsborough, and there is plenty of parking around the dam if you want to park up for the night. Be nice to do a vlog walking round the dam it’s about a 3 1/2 mile walk around the dam,plus you could park up for the night. You won’t be disappointed.

[@janeevans4758]

The councils just rip the towns apart these days,no thought for architectural brilliance of its day,quirky nooks that was are now replaced with pre build walls screwed together to form another McDonald's or alike...Stafford has next to nothing left now,as the so called high Street,well has nothing. Our shopping mall has 3 shops left! 😢..talk about ghost town. It is depressing when we remember it how it used to be,full of life and happy times had as kids in various shops.. very sad indeed. Any news on another van? You should book a night at a glamping ground with Helen, £40a night and alot of them have pools and outdoor facilities to cook..get on wowcher James,come on 😂😂😂😂.

[@bythecurb]

£40!!!! Im not made of money Jane 😂😂😂

[@janeevans4758]

​@@bythecurb😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@garynicholson2678]

Hi James hows ebay going mines pretty good at moment,Take Helen to Ruswarp near Whitby on the paddle boats and then to the stables Restaurant at the top of the hill,you will need a full wallet lol

[@bythecurb]

Hi Gary, it's been really quiet but to be fair I've been focussing more on KZbin and not listed much recently

[@groundhog1143]

hi James love ya little van 😂😂

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Dave

[@Nothing_Nothing485]

Flowers from Asda 😂 keep it real geezer ❤

[@bertiebassett2823]

Frosty Jack's 😂 me and the other half call it jaywick juice as they sell it in Iceland brid. Find a way to keep cool in this weather mate.

[@bythecurb]

I've got a fan and a magic cooling face towel

[@andrewdavis9223]

Get a sleeping bag for winter don't be cold 😴

[@bythecurb]

Ive got one!! 🙂

[@tutsywutsy]

My uncle blew the safe in woolworths in rotherham in the 60s he got sent down for 4 years.just realised how little Helen is sitting in the child's seat lol

[@bythecurb]

I bet he has some great stories

[@tutsywutsy]

@@bythecurb he's been dead a few years now ,when he got caught walking out of woolworths on the Monday morning he had been in all weekend cutting safe open , he had 40k in a suitcase.

[@johnallan5821]

U too are brilliant

[@bythecurb]

Thanks John

[@bertiebassett2823]

Hornsea mere rowing boats would make a good video 👍

[@jhystar5517]

Cheeky sods im rotherham born n bread😂but i know what you mean🙈

[@jhystar5517]

My grandad worked in that lil inside market you showed to he was on the fruit n veg stall

[@joannedibben2352]

Hello to you both that curry looked nicexx

[@bythecurb]

Hi Joanne, it was very nice thank you.

[@dannyhampshire9077]

Most towns looking just the same A good day out a look in the charity shop one or two tattoos then lose the rest of your money in betfred

[@happydays9613]

To be fair, where you took her is more romantic than a standard pub. Same old same old. Different is better. You can plan a better one next time and don't forget the flowers 😉

[@steveelsey1256]

Some bloggers go to places like Iraq or Syria. I take you to Rotherham.... is there any difference? 😂

[@bythecurb]

😂😂

[@bentley4305]

like and commented, algorithm and what not.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you! 🙂

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

What about Yorkshire Wildlife Park? You could have a day there. It's a really nice place. 😎 ilona

[@bythecurb]

That's a great idea ilona, I'll add it to my list of vlogs to make (yes I'm that sad, I have a spreadsheet of ideas!) 😂

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

@@bythecurb Maybe a bit pricy to get in, but you could take a picnic. Big place, not like a normal zoo. The animals have plenty of room to roam about, not caged.

[@vivnutter2156]

Maybe start your romantic evening at 6 o’clock 😀

[@bythecurb]

Haha good thinking 🙂

[@LoftechUK]

I’ve always said it’s a bedroom on wheels. Tip top when girly home.

[@andrewdavis9223]

Rotherham what a dump 😮

[@bythecurb]

It breaks my heart because there are some lovely parts of Rotherham, eg - Clifton Park, its really nice there. also Wentworth

[@scarletoharabia3801]

It’s so sad with all this tech buying online, Amazon etc we are losing tight knit communities

[@wayneoriordan6749]

Sad aint it how our shops died all you get is crap shops now

[@bythecurb]

It is 😔

[@phileaton5606]

Wine & dine her at Wetherby Whaler Wakefield

[@bythecurb]

Im not a massive fan, I prefer the Wetherby branch

[@macdchef]

Eh up chuc

[@johnarkell2662]

Why not do Pub grub reviews, great excuse for going in pubs👍

[@bythecurb]

I think we're going to do one this week John