MUST have Camper Van ESSENTIALS for beginners for your VW Transporter or California Ocean

[@84riquelme84]

I have had my van for 2 years and have never given the fire extinguisher a thought. Ordered one. Hero sir 👍

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Oh dear. But at least you didn’t need one in that time 😁

[@delbut2]

Smoke alarm should be on a horizontal surface. I.e, the ceiling?

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Alarms can be installed on walls (check the instructions) However a lot are now fitted on the poptop, therefore horizontal

[@petesmith4907]

Noco booster pack never leave home with out mine good for starting flat battery on your own and other vehicles

[@StaycationLifestyle]

I keep looking at these and haven’t taken the plunge yet. A good idea 👍

[@MakeDoAndMend1]

Not all fire/smoke and Carbon Monoxide are suitable for motorhomes. I found many of them don't work at lower temperatures during wintertime. I have a video on my channel somewhere. Ps the contant flashing lights from them can keep you awake at night. George

[@spencerw9405]

Fantastic help. My first rodeo will be this weekend 1300 mile round trip and some of these were very helpful. Thank you

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Glad it helped. Enjoy your trip 👍🏼

[@willbur365]

I’ve always found it odd that I’ve never seen a fire extinguisher mentioned in must haves for van life. Im happy you included it

[@StaycationLifestyle]

I think a lot of videos talk about ‘must haves’ in a different sense. I believe these are essential items. The 5 in 1 I mention is now on offer and I think I will buy as it’s a good one to have easy access to in the glove box

[@iainansell5930]

fire blanket would be useful for cooking aswell...

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Absolutely 👍 One I missed out 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@MrChrisHobday]

Hi mate, I’m just a bit concerned your carbon monoxide detector is to high. Carbon monoxide is heavier than O2 the best place is anchor hight so if you are getting a build up your warned before you felling the effects. Paper maps done need loading it’s a great piece of mind.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

You are correct. They aren’t actually fitted there, I was just demonstrating you need them. Although that is generally where converters fit them

[@mikerhodes6927]

Waze etc are allowed in France as they alert to 'accident blackspots' rather than specific speed camera locations - which is how they get round the restrictions..

[@StaycationLifestyle]

I noticed that with a Garmin unit I had. Very clever

[@scottcyoung]

Jump leads.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

That’s a very good shout 👍

[@michaelteale6386]

Good video mate. Got all these in my van but have met people that dont.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

It’s surprising many don’t. They all cost very little in the scheme of things

[@julesbaby47]

Frigging awesome advice, you could have saved a life, thanks

[@StaycationLifestyle]

It’s the simple things that are often overlooked 👍

[@derekjackson2891]

Hi I can’t see any links for these items? Thanks

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Hi, they are in the description. I have just checked 👍

[@philiplewis9825]

If you wear glasses you must have a second pair in France.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Very true, along with a couple of other countries 👍🏼

[@CraigONeill]

great vid!

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Thank you

[@mgw6639]

Please remember that there are 2 types of co detector, make sure you get one that’s mobile vehicle compatible, yes I’m a gas engineer lol

[@StaycationLifestyle]

This one is for vans, I checked 😀 Good advice

[@romanomorelli2831]

Very informative, vehicle documentation does that only apply to nonEU countries ? regards from Ireland

[@Benwooduk85]

Love the roof with integrated speakers mate 👍👍 where did you get that??

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Plyworx a company in Bodmin. It’s really good

[@davewest5776]

Something you forgot is a burn dressing let's be honest your cooking