Don't Waste Money on a NEW Campervan

[@peterw3138]

I don’t think you need to justify your video content. They have all been useful to me even those that weren’t necessarily relevant to me. Please keep them coming.😁👍

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Thank you, I appreciate you saying that. There will be lots more 😀

[@davidwhiteman4649]

As a newbie planning to buy a camper in the next year I found your videos hugely helpful. We are going to the NEC show in October knowing what to look for in the vans, and that’s largely down to you. Keep doing what you are doing, it’s great stuff.

[@derekwood4844]

All I can say is I'm looking into my first camper van and all I can say it looks like a minefield and I need all the help I can get so thanks for the advice ,cheers pal

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Glad I can help even if it’s only in a small way

[@happilyamused3829]

I think you’re doing a great job been watching you a while and can say I haven’t found anything negative or wrong keep up the good work and ignore the haters

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Thank you, that’s much appreciated 😀

[@alismart8113]

Trust me, training, awareness & experience is everything. Keep going. We need you.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Thank you. I appreciate you saying that 😀

[@Caddylady]

I find your videos really informative and I love that you show how van life can be accessible for all. You don’t need a Cali to enjoy the van life. I’ve got a caddy that I converted and it’s perfect for my needs. Your videos have made me aware of things like carbon monoxide alarms and fire blankets which I wouldn’t have thought I needed.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Thank you very much. It is accessible for everyone

[@mainaccount3]

Dont let any negative comments bring you down gary 😂😂, alot of great videos and your passion is great 👍

[@StaycationLifestyle]

🤣 Thank you, much appreciated. Constructive negative is ok, everyone has an opinion

[@TheRafared]

I enjoy the content mate, keep doing your thing as long as it is a positive experience for you. Ignore the negative stuff.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Absolutely. I do enjoy it 👍🏼

[@moobaz8675]

Brilliant. Love your cayenne and the reality you talk about. I built my own camper van using a Renault Master minibus. I'm very fortunate and could have bought any new one I fancied, but I wanted to do something different and break away from what I do day to day and use my hands. I love it and it and we have such great adventures. The best thing is, it's mine and built to my spec. Happy days.

[@pmtilbury6596]

I’ve owned my VW Camper King for almost 8 years. Drive it daily and spent hundreds of nights in it away with my children - made so many memories - also enabled us to visit relatives all over the UK without hotel costs

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Having a camper can give so much freedom 👍🏼

[@CraigStafford-m3z]

I think that your videos are well made with lots of useful info and help… not all are relevant to myself but they maybe to others. Yourself and another KZbinr from Yorkshire kept me going through the last year of building my camper. And I look forward to watching every week. Ps Dock and Bay towels are fantastic thanks

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Thank you. Not every video will resonate with everyone, but I’m glad I can help people in small ways. I genuinely love the towels. Much better than I expected 👍🏼 I think the Yorkshireman who has adventures, is exactly one of the people I want to talk to. Another decent chap, being himself and having fun. I have a perfect idea to feature him on the channel, but I need to make a video about something first before I speak to him.

[@bring40back]

I had been looking for a vw t6 camper 2022 /2023 and by watch your videos and others on youtube were very helpful so thank you very much keep up the good work

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Thank you, there are lots of us with good intentions. So show the adventures too which is what it’s all about. Hopefully I can meet up with some soon 🤞🏼

[@ColinAlgar]

Your doing a great job ,keep up the good work , we all can learn a lot from your channel,it’s very informative in all aspects especially in the safety aspects and products available in the current market. 👍👍

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Thank you very much, I’m pleased you find it helpful. Hopefully there will be lots more you will find interesting coming up 👍🏼

[@simonpage2941]

Ive just purchased my first camper & your videos are invaluable! My 2003 VW T4 Bilbo Nektar is mint & such a find with its unusual layout...... Happy days to come & keep up the good work 👊

[@Ragorar]

Your are simply great and a must see channel for anyone interested in campervans. I devoured your videos before and after y bought my campervan and I recommend your channel to anyone thinking about getting a van (or that may own one) as others say I don’t think you need to justify anything! keep up the good work!!

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Very powerful words, thank you. I will keep going, knowing I have so many good people with me 😀

[@danthestaffordman]

Thanks for another thought provoking insight to the world of campervan and their conversions. You have mentioned a number of times the NCC quite rightly, But as I see it there is one area where additional help for self converters would help., while there a many excellent tutorials on how to do various things but so far I havent come across anywhere that gives any guidence on the overall requirements for the many safety aspects such as bolting down the rear seat/bed haaveing gas dropouts etc what is needed when fitting mains hookups etc. Such a guide would also be helpful when people go a purchase a new (to them) to help them assess if the vehicle is fit for the purpose they want to use it for. Please continue with what yor are doing abd how you are doing it.

[@MrDaveJH]

I’ve only just started looking at buying a van either converted or one to convert and your videos are great. I’m slowly watching through yours and a few other channels. It’s a great help to have these resources available. Thank you for creating these. 😎

[@fat_Panda]

Watched a few of your videos and never felt pressured or pushed to buy anything. I find them rather informative and a really good guide what to look out for. I have been thinking about a van for some time and find your videos eye opening. At the end of the day….an opinion is like an a-hole; every one has one. Keep up the good work.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Thank you very much. Glad I may help in a small way. Hopefully lots more to come to help 👍🏼

[@lovevans911]

Love your videos and songs Gary. Keep up the great work. VW and the brands are missing out as you are levels above the people they actually use 😮 I watch Seen Through Glass too, great channel

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Thank you 😃 He is brilliant. Saw him driving through London last year and got all excited “it’s Sam” 🤣

[@CampervanJon]

We have camped in a tent for many years, too old for that now so got a van. Age and mileage not that important, just want to stay dry and warm and loving it after 2 1/2 years of ownership

[@StaycationLifestyle]

I know people who have battered old vans and still enjoy it as much as others with new vans. If only we had better weather in the UK 😀

[@shaunmckinney396]

Helpful video Gary but maybe finish with a big finale!😊

[@StaycationLifestyle]

🤣 Encore 🎼🎤

[@shaunmckinney396]

@@StaycationLifestyle thanks your vid was really helpful, I’m toying with investing in a van. as you’ll know there are lots of vehicles out there but like life lots of traps and pitfalls to navigate. So yes take a bow thanks for your time knowledge and advice which I’ll refer to along the way.

[@jonnym7926]

Gary Barlow 😅 keep up the great videos particularly love the sit down chats really hope you get your yeti coolbox

[@StaycationLifestyle]

🤣 I have so much trouble with those. The amount that get arrange and have to be rescheduled 🤦🏼‍♂️ I have loads of them planned for the next few 🤞🏼 Thank you

[@autocamping]

To all that says campervans are expensive,go to a port and look hundreds of boats that cost more than a campervan 😮,only to sail a few months on summer ....greething from a youtuber in spain

[@StaycationLifestyle]

That is indeed very true 😀 That is a total other level of wealth

[@garykerr67]

I watch all your videos, I dont agree with all your views, but every van is designed for an individuals needs. Hence, they all differ. Your advice is spot on. Your recent essentials video was like my inventory item for item. Keep up the good work 👏

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Thank you for not agreeing with me 🤣 This is exactly it though, we can have a conversation sensibly without any negativity. If we all had the same preferences and liked the same things, life would be a little bland. Glad I can help in some way. Thanks again, I appreciate it 😀

[@mikeevans1285]

Thank you for your time and videos I personally love the reviews good and bad 👍🏻

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Loads more coming. Thank you 😀

[@southernsteve1]

I am in the process of starting to look for a van and I have found your vids very useful indeed. Still not sure which road to go down, I could afford a new conversion, but is it really going to be worth the extra money, especially as it will be a daily drive too. Got a few months yet to decided before I'll be in a position to part with the cash, so I;ll be watching these closely.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Thank you for watching. You are in a fortunate position, especially as you have time to think. Over the next few months you could potentially hire the type of vans you are interested in to see if they suit your needs. A good place to look at a wide variety of vans is at the NEC show in October

[@racheldriver503]

You see 'bot' comments all over - troll stuff. Its meaningless. Don't give tbem your time or any oxygen. You seem a decent bloke making thoughtful and well-informed content. That is plenty.

[@gamallier1]

Hey there, I love your channel…. And you…. You’re excellent at what you do! You will always get nasty comments young man. You can change a persons perspective but not their personality!! Keep up the fantastic work, I look forward to them. Much love ❤❤

[@sarahglanville4729]

Hi we are looking at a campervan and love your videos. So helpful. Yes a new one seems too expensive. Do you recommend going to the nec campervan caravan show?

[@seanbrosnan742]

Your giving good advise .. top job 👏

[@irideforlife]

No idea why so defensive as i enjoy your videos and i love looking at the 100 grand vans but i dont think you are telling people to but them. And love the ideas you suggest. Vw is a strong community and agree about residuals. Keep doing what we do. We started with a t25 last september. Being a biker it has changed my life and i found a new love. 10 events, not all vw this year and love it! Fully support you!

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Thank you. The community is wonderful. So many different backgrounds, but all enjoying the same lifestyle

[@irideforlife]

I am a biker and have been all my life but i so have found a passion that surpasses it. Bikers stick together. So do van lifers!

[@leegrainger1352]

Don’t feel the need to explain yourself Gary 🤣, it’s a very true comment, it’s not what you drive

[@StaycationLifestyle]

😀 I wrote one of my songs around my Solo Stove. “Relight my Fire” 🤓

[@petermitchell421]

Yes I also love your channel, ignore the keyboard warriors and keep going. You have a great voice and very engaging persona. You’re only showing what’s on offer and telling the truth?

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Thank you. I do my best. I think half the time the ones having a real go at me are poor converters 🤣

[@chrislogin9613]

Haters gonna hate! Keep on doing what you are doing (within budget of course!) sometimes genuinely helpful criticism helps develop a product, if every one is always positive we don’t learn or develop something, that being said there’s no excuse for rudeness!! Sift out the rubbish and leave them in the bin, take the helpful stuff and keep up the good work! (I genuinely thought you worked for Tamar campers when I first started watching) 😂😂 even still-would that matter? Absolutely not!

[@CreateYourHeaven]

I never thought i'd be able to afford a campervan, then we found a T4 really cheap. I used pallet wood and converted the inside myself and it's a great little campervan now. You don't need to spend a fortune to own a nice campervan. Thanks for the advice and content 😄💫

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Sounds like you’ve made it your own. Perfect 👍🏼

[@CreateYourHeaven]

Thank you ​@@StaycationLifestyle

[@scottcyoung]

Fortunately, I could afford my T6.1 new. Still don't want to convert it fully as it will hopefully pull a medium caravan for travels. You are right it's a lifestyle. I can still go on holiday abroad. Think of European holidays by road, which is exciting. Keep up the good work. Just one question. Is this video recorded with a smartphone or go pro? The quality is fantastic.

[@wandango5913]

Always enjoy the content, shouldn’t have to put up with the bad comments from the minority, but all comments help with the algorithm good or bad, so by being unhelpful with their opinions it still helps you out. Look forward to see what’s next

[@alansteele3757]

I also don’t think you need to justify any content, you do. But at the same time I think all content is very informative, well done 👍👏🏻

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Thank you. I try to be helpful 😀

[@michaelbailey8982]

I haven't got a camper yet but its my dream when i retire is a couple of years . Despite this i really enjoy your videos and I'm taking notes for when i take the plunge. You really don't need to justify yourself to some individuals though its just the internet unfortunately

[@paulwilson3759]

Dude, i love the channel, keep it up and just ignore the haters, they’re only sad keyboard warriors anyway

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Thank you Paul. Fortunately there aren’t too many of them, most are like your good self 👍🏼

[@slippery999]

I’ve watched a lot of your videos and have found them informative and interesting. I don’t think I’ve actually commented on any of them before so apologies for not boosting the algorithm. Just remember opinions are like a**eholes: everyone has one and none of them think their’s stink. Most negativity is motivated by jealousy, they think you’re making money out of sponsorship, ad revenue, getting freebies etc. So what if you are? You put in the time and effort and probably a fair amount of diesel too but who says you have to lose money to do it? I never feel you are trying to “sell” anything. As for the idiot who complained about pushing the NCC and safety standards well let’s hope he never finds out the hard way. Keep it up for as long as you enjoy it. Cheers.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Thank you. Don’t worry about not commenting, I’m not sure if it makes a difference or not 🤷🏻‍♂️ I just try and provide honest information. Like I said, opinions don’t bother me, it’s the personal attacks. If someone thinks a van I say I like, is awful, that’s fine. But don’t abuse me for saying I like it. The videos can take days, weeks to make. I put a lot of effort in, to make them as best as I can. However, I enjoy it. Thank you for your support 👍🏼

[@bigmilesmiles4661]

Keep doing what you are doing I started watching you when I was looking to buy my van/camper you helped a lot I got a ford custom in the end so keep go sod the fools

[@colinlee5429]

You shouldn't have to sit and explain yourself to anyone! Your clearly passionate about vw vans and camping, and clearly only want the best for people! Keep doing what you're doing! I love your channel......just got to feature more t4s 😉😆

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Thank you, very grateful for your support. Mission accepted regarding T4’s. There are some on my radar 🤞🏼

[@smudger369]

Sold my porsche gt4 for a westfalia 4motion vw t6.1 last year, so much better as a daily driver. I can go camping whenever i want and park it like a normal car! I think they are great value for such a multi purpose vehicle.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Wow, that’s a change 🤣 Not quite the same performance or noise. One of the engine swaps I fancy is a Porsche lump in a Transporter. I say “Porsche” as I can’t decide whether I would want NA, Turbo or maybe the Hybrid. Not a decision I will ever have to make so don’t need to worry 🤣

[@stephenstrong8885]

Really fancy a factory hi top T6.1 150 bhp, auto with good cab spec. What a shock the basic van costs £52k, before conversion costs. Someone is price gouging and I don’t think it’s necessarily the converters!!

[@StaycationLifestyle]

The base van costs have rocketed and that hugely affects the overall price. There are then the increased costs of components for the conversion. It’s crazy. That £50k brand new campervan 2 years ago is now £65k ish

[@shanewaller2864]

I still dont know your name. But you personally are part of the reason i know have a volkswagan t6.1 transporter, i wanted a camper for donkeys years but always had my money tied up in classic cars .when i finally decided to get a van i knew i wanted something proper unique. I knew that these vans really hold their value but as i live in the ulez zone i couldn't get an older van. I had looked at factory built californias but wanted something a little bit different. I had seen lots of vans on different websites and company you tube channels and came across Van haven. Wow what a company ,i have now had my van for just over 2 years and i ordered a brand new t6.1 t32 lwb highline twin slider tailgate factory kombi with windows, 204 dsg with pretty much most of the best options. 30 000 miles later my modifications haven't stopped ive completely fallen for Van life and the whole volkswagan lifestyle . Ive had more holidays and weekends away than i can remember. And the places ive traveled to have been amazing and all of this have been possible because of you and your videos. Even this weekend i have been in Dorset, Portsmouth and Norwich. And ive been modifying the van again .we now have as of this week the virtual cockpit dashboard a new perforated leather steering wheel with matching blue stiching, a matching leather gear lever gaiter with blue stiching, new alloy pedals and gear lever cap and a lovely centre console fridge with matching leather arm rest with blue stiching. All this work was carried out by Van Haven. I have fallen in love with the volkswagan lifestyle and cannot ever see my being without a transporter in my life .i absolutely love my revanna blue TTX swamper. Keep up the great work as your videos help so many people 🤟👍

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Hi Shane, I’m Steve. Glad I may have helped in a small way. We can have a good chat about it one day in the future when we meet

[@shanewaller2864]

@StaycationLifestyle hi steve we certainly can ,my van is going back in to Van haven fingers crossed at the end of this month for even more modifications, as I mentioned briefly before the interior is getting a full make over in the rear to give us more space. Will have to arrange a time when it's finished to have a chat and you can do a video on it if you wish .again keep up the great work your videos are a great source of information and assistance to us in the camper van community 🤟👍

[@Edge_Effect]

All I ask is stay true to yourself and your audience, unlike some other KZbin creators, like a couple with a dog called Bentley, everything that comes their way for free or a campervan\Motor Home to try out is the best thing since sliced bread, when clearly it isn't. It doesn't matter whether your van cost £1k or £100k, use it, enjoy it and make everlasting memories.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Thank you. I always will, it’s just the person I am. Too be perfectly honest, I turn down a lot of opportunity because I don’t believe it’s right. Even a tent and a car can give a lot of our experience.

[@jartotable]

Remember bots are being set on sites such as yours. Ignore them, sometimes theyre not real.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

I never knew that 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@USBTux]

Hi All.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Hi 😃

[@suewheeler5795]

Some people are just arseholes! It says everything about them, if they are real

[@SeanWest-xb5cc]

Now labour are in power no one will be able to buy a new van,lol

[@colinhill6287]

You either like this channel, or you just wrong 😂, their just trolls mate, try to rise above it. And I’d say if you don’t like the content don’t watch it, simple isn’t …..

[@StaycationLifestyle]

🤣 Thank you. Exactly that

[@pauljenkins7342]

VW bus is overrated and over priced.. pls do your research and go see other vans that are cheaper and have better options that are cheaper.. Google is amazing in letting you know about everything.. Fords .. engine.. Go Google.. VW ... Go Google.. electrics wise .. So what is anyone to buy when you do your homework.. There's loads of this brill information.. But pls pls pls .. do watch . Gary Barlow.. 😅 Cause.. when sense makes sense.. Hopefully.. it makes sense

[@StaycationLifestyle]

It doesn’t make sense, I’m confused 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣