SLEEPING IN MY VAN DURING A WINTER STORM

[@rebeccalamb5694]

Can't beat walking on a beach in a storm, good to detox the mind!

[@LoveSundays]

Yep

[@colinpiper6280]

Even at night that view from The Fort was gorgeous. I used to do a lot of sailing when I was younger and sometimes I would do an overnight and sleep in the cabin. It had a lot less room than your van but it was still fun and a real feeling of being "away from it all" I used to drop anchor a little way off shore, sit on deck with cup of tea, listening to the water lapping against the hull and the halyards chinking against the mast and watch all the shore lights shining across the water. It was so relaxing.

[@LoveSundays]

Did you sit and eat pasty’s Colin?

[@colinpiper6280]

@@LoveSundays haha! Of course!! 😁

[@juliedowning7782]

Nothing better than a Cornish beach on a stormy day ❤ good luck with your van hunt 😊

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@scottmcgreavy3849]

Love Newquay can't wait to go back this year and see family. Love the sunsets on little fistral the white hut what a view

[@keithforsyth9205]

A few hours travelling for the right van that will last for years must be worth it keep up the good work

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Keith

[@red9zero]

Newquay and especially Fistral look so different in the winter. You should try Bristol for vans. Not too far away and there are plenty available. T5/6's are still silly money, but there are a few nice Transit conversions around.

[@LoveSundays]

Yea I’ve been looking at transits I think they’re very underrated

[@dbrox81]

I love the forte inn, great food, lovely place and great views in daytime one of my favourite places in Newquay😊

[@chatteyj]

AS someone who has gone from a lwb high top transit to a swb vivaro like you have now I strongly advise against big vans there just isn't the space in this country and you can never park anywhere. Less is more! But it all depends on what you need I guess. Don't forget the mwb high top option you could probably park that most places still whilst having lots of room inside.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the advice

[@bonkersbeaver9919]

I disagree with this, I think that big vans are 100x better. coming from a guy who converted a small van and has converted 5 other van which were all big, I get that they are a struggle to park sometimes but the advantages easily outweigh the disadvantages.

[@harryharker9564]

looks really great I haven't been to fistral beach for over 45 years.I know what you mean about van size decisions ,I opted for the MWB high roof sprinter. lovely van fits in Parking spaces (just) but can't get under barriers.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the tips!

[@petertaylor5523]

Love your videos, great distraction from life at the moment. Just love those drawings of the different van sizes 😂

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Peter

[@tambragander2877]

Ahh the fort. Memories x

[@forestflyer6001]

The Fort is the best pub in Newquay! We’ve often seen seals in the harbour from the terrace 😀

[@furlvr1961]

"Bigger is better". ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@TheGwynneGazette]

Loved that over dubbing, soo funny. You gotta do a full episode like that. 😂

[@LoveSundays]

😂

[@TheJohnnoD]

Love the weekly installments Shaun.

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@retrorecharge86]

I wanted something like a vivaro with a Hightop, but they was always few and far between and pricey, managed to get a small van (scudo) with a high top and couldn't be happier with it

[@MsSmeemoo]

There are definitely some Beautiful places in the U.K. Another Great Video All the Best from Australia 😘🇦🇺😘🇦🇺

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@cogboy302]

Solution for wet trousers I've found is thermal long johns. I've got some made by a company OEX that I got in Go Outdoors. Made from bamboo fibre. Very comfy, very warm. I do some rally marshalling which can involve standing around for long time periods in terrible weather and my legs never get cold, even if the jeans get soaked, the thermals cut the wind. Even better when paired with knee length thermal hiking socks. Been working on one of my cars in an unheated garage this week and it's been snowing and below 0 degrees C. Got two pairs of long johns under my jeans and I'm warm enough to just wear a long sleeve base layer and a T shirt on top. Easier to get your arms into tight spaces without too many layers on.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the advice

[@kukulclean1804]

Relay, Boxer or Ducati L2H1. They’re MWB and low top. Depending on your height you can stand up in them (kind of) and they’re great vans. Cheap too!!!

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the advice

[@RoosterAirsoft]

Another great video, loved the van animations and although I shouldn't laugh I did chuckle at the face you were pulling when getting absolutely battered on Fistral beach 😆One of the many thing I love about Cornwall is its got many sides to it, beautiful in the summer and savage in the winter, but also in a really nice way - nothing better than finding a nice warm pub overlooking the raging sea in the wintery months whilst tucking into a Korev (or two!) - less tourists is always nice too! I can also see more brands getting in touch with you for sponsorship which is great for your channel. Keep it going!

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@nigelbarrett3602]

Really good video again Shaun you certainly put yourself out there in some rough weather to keep us entertained. You should do a review on the pub food you have always nice to know of good places to eat or places to avoid. Thanks as always Shaun for all the effort you put in.

[@LoveSundays]

Yea that’s a good idea Nigel I’ll incorporate that into some video this year

[@jillybodhitaylor7616]

Great vlog gutted we missed you while you were in town 👍 keep up the great editing & hope you find your van soon 🚌

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks you two x

[@unknownmeaning8506]

I have a transit hightop mwb, its great not too big and fits in a normal size parking space but hight barriers are a real problem

[@johngoodband1574]

Great videos, keep doing what you’re doing and we’ll keep watching. Thank you 👍

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks John

[@welsh1lad]

Love the animation art work , give you points on that , as well as the good save on the voice over . You will never beat the technical falts . And you had the wind , we have had the snow , but this week the sea has been flat, so hoping to go paddle boarding today. again good work.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks mate

[@adamsinclair3088]

Ah, so many memories of Newquay and not all sober. Good to see Fristral beach, had one of my biggest drop ins there. Scared the crap out of me. You do have a dilemma with which van, take your time. We got our T5 from Wales, unfortunately the company closed during covid and it was so much cheaper than down here

[@BLUEsurf63]

Another nice video Shaun, love the winter ones you get a whole new perspective on Cornwall.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@DrDaveW]

Now you need a camera that points to you handbrake and gearstick as well!. Didn't realise there were so many van variants, but I loved your graphics! Point your wheels to the kerb as well, but I'm sure you know that.

[@LoveSundays]

Yea that’s a good idea

[@glendiggerding]

I think the Rattler branded hats are also sourced from the same supplier as Kosin, has the fleece lining - so toasty :D Deffo gonna check out the rest of the stuff Kosin have. Brill video as always!!

[@leechristopher5403]

Nice vid Shaun on my old home town when I lived in Cornwall. I forgot how beautiful the ocean is at this time of year. Thanks. Stay safe 🤙🏻

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Lee

[@markplenty2631]

I liked your van ideas, 💡 when I'm ready to get a van I'm going for a medium wheel base high top. And once that feeling that you may of forgotten something gets into your head, you just can't shake the feeling

[@LoveSundays]

Right on!

[@Jordan-ru6cx]

Making me want to do this more and more. Might convert my van asap lol car /. An camping stealth mode love it pal

[@LoveSundays]

Go for it!

[@memydogsandacampervan]

I have just got a lwb high top transit, parking is definitely not as easy but I decided I wanted the extra space and being able to stand up in it makes it so much more comfortable.

[@LoveSundays]

Yea I think you made a good choice

[@memydogsandacampervan]

I'm happy that I went this route, took me a while to decide as I definitely had the same thoughts as u with the parking etc , but the head room was the biggest factor for me

[@deanliddle]

Had the same problem in a vana few years ago, got to 2000rpm and went flat. Changed all sorts of things, went in for an Mot and they changed a fuel line that was corroded and that turns out was the problem....easy fix in the end.

[@Subhaangaming-qz6eb]

Look cool and enjoyable!😊

[@allanfettah4686]

Excellent video, as always. Keep up the good work. Hope van situation gets resolved. 🙏

[@LoveSundays]

I hope so too

[@jasonwoolvin3571]

The part where you got in the van and went "BRRRRR" I have no idea if that was meant to be funny, but I was laughing my ass off at that, excellent timing. 🤣🤣👍👍

[@LoveSundays]

Yea I dubbed it slightly out of time to make it funny 😂

[@mymatedavethedj]

I have the same van, try the airflow meter, they are a known problem. You can check it by unplugging it then driving the van, if it revs and drives with it unplugged then that’s what it is.

[@caravanningwiththefeeneys]

We love the red lion in newquay always a great meal in there ❤️❤️

[@edenbreckhouse]

I survived a blizzard in Scotland in my van. I use the word 'survived' as so many vanlifers use that word. To be honest it wasn't exactly survival as my van was insulated and I had a diesel heater.

[@jasonwhite745]

Love Cornwall and loving the channel Shaun (I’m a relative newbie!) - looking forward to the next instalment!!

[@LoveSundays]

Welcome to the channel Jason

[@howardpatience1029]

Hi Shaun , another great video. I’ve bought two of those hats this morning! Keep it going really enjoying your work .

[@LoveSundays]

That’s great Howard thanks for supporting locally 😊

[@guypender8932]

In Newquay last weekend visiting my brother and fam. You took me right back there thank you

[@LoveSundays]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@phillipbuckley-pu7my]

Thanks for the information...ime getting my own campervan, can't wait!

[@sarahwoods388]

Cornwall is stunning in all weathers. The food looked tasty and the view was still nice even in the dark. Our move finally happens next weekend, can’t wait 😊 if we see you on your adventures we’ll say ‘hello’

[@LoveSundays]

Best of luck with your move Sarah

[@areyoumad4it]

Love these videos and your channel Shaun! If you do end up getting another van, watching you kit it out will be good viewing!

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Sam

[@olliecarterr]

Just arrived in Cornwall to try out some vanlife 👌🏻

[@LoveSundays]

Enjoy

[@rezreaver]

Fistral Beach is my favorite in the summer

[@brianruhl5945]

Fuel filter!

[@fjspicer1]

@ Love Sundays Shaun I am looking to buy a van in the near future in order to do something similar to what you do and I would also like to go sea fishing as well but I think the most important thing that you should consider in any van that you buy is being able to have access from the back into the driver's cab in case you need to drive away in an emergency

[@LoveSundays]

100% even though I have a curtain in the current van I can’t fit through to get into the front

[@747lee]

Had the same problem, cheap supermarket fuel and changed the fuel filter been fine since

[@tomrogers6762]

Brilliant videos as always buddy . me and misses are down newquay this weekend . probably going check out that restaurant ! looks good. 3 nights in piran meadows 👌👌👌

[@LoveSundays]

Enjoy

[@silentwitness247]

You should try sleeping in a Land Rover Defender short wheelbase kitted out for stealth camping. Keep things small and simple, everything in its right place, multi-use stuff if possible, keep things clean and tidy, and def don’t hang/put anything on the outside. Not many people can, or would want to, do it but not many residents will approach a Land Rover owner for fear of upsetting a very sleepy hairy monster! 😂

[@LoveSundays]

😂

[@stephensansom1492]

Bringing back memories of summer. But parking looks a bit easier at the mo 😀

[@LoveSundays]

Yes it was!

[@DebbieHollandNZ]

Love Newquay x thanks form New Zealand

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for watching!

[@tylerd2639]

Great video

[@alanmaddern8171]

Good vlog Shaun, shame about the audio but an Interesting time regarding a van replacement looking forward to see what you decide on! Keep the vlogs coming! Regds Alan

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Alan

[@martincummins8536]

nissan elgrand e51 is the one and it can be converted if needs be 😉

[@nigelwigmore8379]

Great video Shaun. Wow Newquay is so quiet in winter, hardly move on Fistral beach in the summer 👍

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Nigel

[@tonyBobb5209]

As always, great content. Regarding the van, I think it's perfect. However, you can get a bet that's mounted to the wall of the van, and then when you pull it down, it becomes a queen sized bed. My partner and I got a Vw transporter t6.1 only because it was £2,000 than a Ford custom. For use, it is ideal. We do have a pop top that defeats the object of stealth camping. I am looking forward to seeing what you plan on getting. Regard8ng your van not going over 50mph can mean a few things from experience, it's either not enough fuel being pumped into the engine, I.e. blockage in the fuel pipes or the accelerator pedal has durt on the lens, and modern-day pedals have these very fin brushes that brush over a senser pad. When I had a 52 plate audi A4 all it needed was some IPA (not the beverage haha!) cleaning solution to clean the sensor pad of the dirt and the car was back to normal, however other brands can differ with pedals. Hope this helps.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the advice

[@CraigJohnBoylan]

I’ve got a mwb Fiat Ducato, I’m 6 feet tall and can stand up inside. It’s only 5.4m long so I can park in a normal parking space although it’s too tall for height barriers. I have two single seats in the front so I can walk through to the back without getting out. I am thinking of replacing it with a mwb Transit which is a bit longer at 5.5m.

[@LoveSundays]

Good advice

[@CaroleFrenchFox]

Loved the van schematics 😂

[@stuartw312000]

Can't beat Newquay on a stormy day. Wait yes you can when it's summer. Fistral beach looks bad this time of year and another great video Shaun. By the way don't know how far you will travel for a van but there are a few companies in the North West that sell some great vans.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the advice mate

[@OmniaAYR]

From experience of having the same model van your loss of power is most likley EGR valve or DPF filter.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the advice

[@wobbleboxadventures]

Great vlog love Newquay it's just got a vibe that can't be explained. Although I think when I was younger that we as the best times as seems very taken over now 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🏻

[@LoveSundays]

Couldn't agree more!

[@helenellis8367]

Another great video. I love the hat!

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Helen

[@birchwoodracing]

Great video again. My memory of eating in the outside part of the fort was trying to dodge the maurding seagulls who used to swoop down and steal food from peoples plates. There were some anti seagull wires there for a bit. Seeing your videos makes me want to dig into my wallet and buy a small va like yours for weekend trips

[@LoveSundays]

You should get one

[@mitch3683]

There’s a lane out of Crantock that takes you down to Polly Joke beach. Cracking place for a stealth camp😊ps don’t tell anyone😂🏄🏻‍♀️🤙

[@SiRhodesDriverTraining]

2:58 - it’s would be 10 am you would have to leave mate. The enforcement starts at 9am but you can then park for an hour so you will be fine till 10am.

[@LoveSundays]

Yea I realised that when I got up early and moved but to be fair I left at 8am anyway

[@martinsavage775]

Great video Shaun👍🏼 and good luck with the van hunting! Would a MWB high top an idea? Tough choices

[@LoveSundays]

Cheers Martin

[@voyageadventurevans]

Hi Shaun . If you want maximum space and value in a van then the lwb boxer/ducato is hard to beat. Its the same length as a mwb crafter but just has much more space. The lwb crafter is a much bigger van, and you will probably have to park it 10 miles out of Newquay in the sunmmer😂😂. Also, I am sure you know, but you can easily sleep across in the boxer, so it frees up more living space. Love you quick overnighters...it seems to be the way I get away most of the time. Cheers Ed

[@tilerman]

100%! I have a SWB Ducato and compared to Vivaro/Traffic variants, it's huge, way more boxy inside. Also, a lot of people stick their noses up at Fiat vans but i swear by them, iv'e had loads of vans and my current Ducato is the best vehicle i have ever had.

[@voyageadventurevans]

@@tilerman I currently use an l4 boxer and it's great for my needs. My next van is a MWB 4x4 MAN, and I know it's going to be much smaller. I have had a lwb crafter and it gives me parking anxiety 😂😂

[@chatteyj]

You can actually sleep across sideways in a vivaro thats what I have done in my van you just need to go into both walls to allow for head space and foot space, it allows much more space.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for all the advice

[@ThatGuyAli_]

The weather has been horrible lately, At least we got snow! I hope you manage to find a van that suits your needs. Great video as always :) (I'd go for the LWB High top, It could make stealth camping more interesting, Since you would have to find a spot that's not in a carpark. And you would have enough space)

[@LoveSundays]

Cheers mate

[@nemoscamperadventures7563]

Another great video as always 🤙🏻🍊

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks again mate

[@tomh685]

Van wise have you done the simple thing like changing fuel filter ? My transit connect started running out of oomph on slip roads changed that and bingo all good

[@LoveSundays]

Good advice

[@hughjasse3375]

Sounds like you're going into limp mode. Could be a few things, often a dirty or faulty particulate filter, fuel filter, but maybe oil leaking into the cylinders. Prime suspect anything between the air and fuel intakes to the engine. Do you get an engine warning? Have you connected an ODBII diagnosis tool to the dash? (Basic one about £15 quid on eBay - takes away a lot of the guesswork). Leaking oil and gaskets is the worse case scenario - definitely time to move on vans, if that's the case. Just have a quick check under the engine for any obvious oil leaks around the seals. But usually the particulate filter, that's not too bad/expensive to fix up.

[@LoveSundays]

Good advice

[@jonstephens682]

Hi Shaun. Another cracking video mate and what lovely weather 😂 if the vans rocking don’t come knocking 😂😂 there is loads off vans out there mate if your willing to travel, personally for me a long wheel based vw grafter or a Mercedes sprinter seem pretty good there are some nice ones out there and if your not in a massive rush then you’ll find a good one. Keep up the good videos mate.

[@LoveSundays]

Cheers Jon

[@jonstephens682]

@@LoveSundays keep up the good work shaun. 👍

[@LeeLeesAdventures]

Love watching your videos it was a bit bleak out there was expecting you to go surfing but i don't blame you we like the heat not the cold. We agree the lwb high roof sound a good one look at the Ford transit L3H3 or the ford custom lwb high roof thats the one we have, stay safe see you on the next one 👍 michael & kim

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@annbuckle5880]

What about a delivery size van a settee bed that folds out into a double bed then a cooking space? .

[@LoveSundays]

Good idea Ann

[@Carsonktm420]

The wet probably made your van go funny, mine does that in very wet weather

[@LoveSundays]

Could be it’s been running fine since

[@ilikejelly7890]

My van was losing power and I got a new alternater , and I happened to change leisure battery at the same time and everything runs like a dream now.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the advice

[@155stw]

LWB is difficult to to maneuver. I vote for something like a SWB mid top, the one which allows to just stand up. High top will be susceptible to high winds. Imagine driving through a stormy night and getting blown off the A30 . I actually drove a long VW T5 from London down to Penzance and back up (still short compared to a Mercedes Sprinter) and I didn’t like it going through the smaller towns.

[@LoveSundays]

Good advice

[@BuckFudweiser]

God I want a van like that.

[@sallydingle321]

You lost me at lwb 😂...sounds interesting anyway 😉. Hope you get a good one anyway... with all the bells and whistles 👌🚌. Glad you checked your gears 🙏... can't have you floating away to France 😱😂✊

[@LoveSundays]

I definitely won’t be loading after all the food at Christmas

[@Sidchasingclassiccars]

Sounds like the turbo isn't spooling up on your van Shaun. At first I suspected that you may have a split hose but then later in the vid you said it was running fine again so I would suspect a sensor fault. As for van choice I bought a LWB Renault Master high top but after years of VW vans of all types I couldn't get on with it. Yeah great for space but not so easy stonking around our county highways and byways and height restrictions caused problems too. So glad I kept my T25 now. As I said before look at MWB high cap but then you are absolutely right, vans are difficult to source down yer. 😉

[@LoveSundays]

Cheers Sid

[@garethround3691]

There’s a really good Portuguese restaurant on the main road through Newquay I would recommend

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks I’ll check it out sometime

[@Vonklieve]

Could be clutch problem, it is worn and you rev in your normal gears and no power. I had it on a Nissan Micra.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks

[@miketaylor1916]

Cant go wrong with one of Indians or stable bar in winter!

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks

[@ronking9683]

Always Leave Your Van In Gear , If You Park On A Slope Turn Your Wheels To the Kerb, To Be Safe. I Did See A Van Roll Down Cliff Road I And Crash n Perranporth So It Can Happen.

[@LoveSundays]

I normally always leave my van in gear it all goes back to my first car that was a 1979 mini that had the worst handbrake so it’s kinda ingrained in me but this time I obviously forgot 😂

[@guth21776]

sounds like your turbo is toast

[@aaavAAAT]

So is the back of a Transit Van like your naturally ventilated (so you don't suffocate), or did you have to modify it somehow to ensure air flow ?

[@Kernomadz]

Awesome stuff mate! I went all the way to Bolton for my xlwb transit 🤦🏻‍♂️…bleddy good space in it tho! Best of luck with it man! 😎🤙

[@Kernomadz]

I’m in Bodmin if you ever wanted to have a look at the size…you know, for reference and stuff 🤣😂

[@LoveSundays]

I may have sourced something I’m sure I’ll reveal it soon

[@Kernomadz]

@@LoveSundays sweet! Looking forward to it man! 🤙😎

[@CJs.adventures]

I’m considering heading down south west next weekend for some stealth camping and possibly Dartmoor too…. Any recommendations as I haven’t been further than Torquay

[@LoveSundays]

Any where in Cornwall is beautiful

[@bunnybasheruk]

I love Newquay, its one of my favourite places ever. Have you had the turbo tested on your van, it sounds like it could be that playing up to me.

[@LoveSundays]

It’s very intermittent this issue one minute it’s fine the next it’s not. Normally switching off the van for a few minutes solves the issue

[@bunnybasheruk]

@@LoveSundays It sounds like it could be your turbo sticking in a certain position to me. I hope not for your wallets sake.

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Another good video 🚗🚙🚘⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@leighrees1649]

Love the content mate and another great vlog. We spend two weeks a year down there in the summer and usually stay on the monkey tree camp site me and the family love the place only place I don't like is anns cottage factory outlet the missis spends to much in there 🤣

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@davidspaven2816]

Fuel filter mate get it changed its a common fault on deisel vans Dave , York

[@LoveSundays]

Cheers Dave

[@stefanoricci9978]

my van had the same issue there is a sensor on your wheel and that will need to be replaced then it will work fine

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the advice

[@daizyflower272]

Costa? And advertising it? Perhaps the local Cornish cafés were closed. We keep away from feeding the rich as much as we can. 😊😁

[@LoveSundays]

Every local cafe I went to was closed at this time in the morning plus I had a free coffee on the Costa app 😂

[@daizyflower272]

@@LoveSundays 😂❤️

[@angliabenn]

I have a long wheel base t5 2006 3/4 rock and roll, fringe, cooker etc if you interested its up on Dartmoor..... .

[@LoveSundays]

I’ve had a T5 before and I loved it but might want something bigger this time

[@angliabenn]

I know a few spots when your free around Devon and Cornwall maybe do an adventure at some point

[@TerryTrackerChannel]

Van is in limp home mode

[@LoveSundays]

Yea it may just be just home is where you park it 😂