Taking Our HUGE RV Into THE LAKE DISTRICT - What Were We Thinking?

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This week we're up and running again for the start of our UK Road Trip, and we're attempting Van Life in the Lake District. Join us as we dive right into two of the Lake District's most visited towns, Bowness On Windermere and Ambleside.
Park Up Details 👇
Estuary View Escapes, Millom ➡️ £20 per night for up to 2 adults, 2 children, then £5 per extra person. All services, except for electric.
Braithwaite Fold Car Park, Bowness On Windermere ➡️ £9.60, no designated motorhome pitches, so first come, first served. No services
Millers Field, Ambleside ➡️ £20 per night, hardstanding pitches, space for around 20 motorhomes, Elsan disposal point, black waste disposal and fresh water. No electric.
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[@MattEMaddock]

You were really lucky with the weather (cold aside!) it’s been horrendous weather up here in the Lakes all year right up until mid November!

[@Touringwiththekids]

Yeah we were I think 👍

[@ValerieGiles-u6y]

the good thing about the kids all that leaning they r getting well done mum & dad ❤ love ur family xxx

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thankyou so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@ChristineandPaul]

Try some velcro on the Jars we had the same problem.Or if you have space below the shelves screw the lids underneath and then unscrew the lid for dispensing and waller.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Not a bad idea, we’ve seen that done before xx

[@alanhat5252]

I worry about them unscrewing while driving & broken glass everywhere

[@trishahext1797]

That sausage needed to be cooked for a bit longer 🙈. What a lovely place to visit. A beautiful autumn day. I love the children’s unique individuality, Jack has a great sense of style. Teddy loves to help with all the food prep & Piper is so kind and thoughtful. Rosie is a lovely girl, a few weeks intensive training would make life for all of you much easier.

[@curlynoodle2929]

Hi Guys Aww lovely vlog. We were in Ambleside just a few weeks ago. Beautiful part of the country ❤ Glad you’re having a fab time. Good to see it’s a bit quieter for you xx Hugs Sharon & Si x

[@OurVanlifeAdventures]

Ahh we love the lakes, one of the most beautiful places in the UK. Brilliant drone footage on the boat. 😍😍😍

[@Touringwiththekids]

Totally agree it is absolutely stunning!

[@276tracey]

Just had to pause vid to say the drone footage of boat trip is awesome

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thanks, really shows off the lake doesn’t it 😍

[@sheiladrury3144]

Great video as always when the cereals get low put some elastic bands round the containers 😍

[@Touringwiththekids]

Not a bad shout! thanks

[@dazives8340]

First off, yep autumn, winter and spring are by far my favourite seasons. Looks amazing out there enjoy, hope the cold bug passes through

[@denisecafferky2248]

Beautiful locations. The boat ride on the lake was stunning. Best wishes to Piper, hope she feels better soon

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thanks Denise ❤️

[@peterhealey7964]

Jack the mariner explorer. Ricks panic was hilarious. Try a tea towel under the cereal tubs. It cushions them from the lorry suspension. I do it with a flannel for the herbs in my camper. Worth a try. Great vlog. ♥️

[@Touringwiththekids]

That's not a bad idea, thanks for that!

[@valeriebridge7305]

I did enjoy this episode but it left me wondering how tasty the Cumberland sausage was and if you cooked it the right way. I am a Kiwi married to an English man. We lived in UK for 10 years and our 3 children were born there. We have traveled back from NZ many times but ha e never seen the Lake district unfortunately. I do like your very informative commentaries so keep them coming! I only follow 2 families - you and one in Australia as I found trying to keep up with mire was too complicated. I am now over the age when travel gets too tiring so now rely on people like yourselves to travel for me. Thsnkyou for taking me to places I have not been abke to visit like your trip to Iceland. Very best wishes from Down Under ❤😊

[@catherinejones6250]

Thanks for taking me back to the 80s when I used to go to the lakes with my them fiancé walking and going to our favourite Cantonese restaurant xx

[@Touringwiththekids]

Aww you’re welcome! So many nice restaurants about here xx

[@marksmith762]

I love it up there. I’ll be driving through Bowness on 7th December on my way to the Grizedale stages in Grizedale north.

[@iancartwright8592]

Can't wait to watch this guys , something good to watch at tea time! We were only in the Lakes a couple of weeks ago & it's buttock clinching enough on some of the smaller roads in a pretty small Toyota Alphard, so can only imagine what it's like in your lorry. Thanks for sharing your adventures & always so well edited. Ian & Kim

[@Touringwiththekids]

It’s the stone walls and the narrow roads 😬 enjoy watching this evening x

[@jamesdunican1750]

Beautiful part of the country We have been there loved it See you next week

[@Touringwiththekids]

It's stunning isn't it. Thanks for watching 👍

[@OwenGeorge]

There is a reason why huskies were harnesses! A harness on a dog encourages them to pull. With our spaniels we always used a martingale collar.

[@susiesam3012]

Always enjoy your videos the best of all my subscriptions. We have a spaniel too, she hated the halti style figure of 8 leads. No better on a harness etc. The only thing that works for us is to keep stopping and walking back and then forward again. Until she realises shes not going anywhere unless she stops pulling. Would love to try the huge cumberland sausage! And now keen to try the lake district in our campervan, lovely walks! Take care from susan and chris.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Awww thanks, means a lot ❤️ I think thats what we need to do more of and maybe just go out for training walks, not always the family walks. Very distracting for her and we also can't keep stopping and starting with everyone in tow. Hope you make it up to the Lake District some time xx

[@Cheekymonkey1]

Good afternoon Kiera Ric Jake Pipper Roise and Ted I love watching your KZbin videos on your KZbin channel, I hope that everyone is well and enjoying your adventures in your converted lorry please keep safe and well and please keep up your good work up on your you tube channel

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thanks for watching 😍

[@ablaze7973]

When we went out on lake Windermere, it got really windy and very choppy, we had our baby in a baby carrier with us in the boat, it was rather scary and we were glad to make it safely back to land 😅

[@Touringwiththekids]

Oh really! I can imagine that it wouldn't be the most comfortable experience in the wind. Glad you was all okay x

[@tomwinch9107]

Great video as always, lovely part of the UK! Thanks for taking me back ... I think the last time I visited was when me and a mate decided to visit Bowness pier one night - it was after midnight when we arrived - beautiful, pointless, great fun! It could have been as late as 1990 ... petrol was cheaper then! I've tried with all 4 dogs that I've had to get them to stop pulling ... the recommend method of changing direction never worked, but I probably got fed up with not making any progress before the dog learnt! It could work for you if you have more stamina than I ... but you will probably need to do it without the kids make progress! I tried a Halti on the 2nd dog (s Dalmatian), he looked so pathetic trying to walk on 3 legs whilst pawing at the Halti to try to remove it (which he did a couple of times, thankfully I had the strap to his collar fitted so he was still under control) - these successes just made him try harder. One harness with the lead pulling on cords that went under his armpits worked reasonably, but he got quite sore so I stopped using it. He was somewhat scatty so training was 90% miss and 10% luck! I have a Spanish Podenco now - long legs and a thin body, so he ends up standing on his back legs when he pulls (he's not clever enough to work out that pulling downwards works, spaniels know this, so I suspect a harness won't help (but does hold them securely, which is useful!). I've also used a Mekuti balance harness - expensive but with 2 hands I was in reasonable control (one hand holds the harness, the other gives 'twitches' to the dogs chest to (apparently) bring their attention back to you. It was quite effective but requiring both hands made it a full time task! Good luck!

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thankyou so much, we have something ordered that may help her. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@PaulO-mv6ku]

Great video - I love the Lakes but what a cliff hanger to end on!!!

[@Touringwiththekids]

You and me both! Will be back on Sunday 👍

[@richhunt8307]

We stayed in the exact parking space back in July.. brilliant motoring museum Was our first time to visit Beautiful place

[@richhunt8307]

Sorry just read this There was a fantastic motoring museum down the road from Bowness on Windermere

[@Chailehandsome]

Beautiful views guys another very enjoyable videos thankyou so much ❤😊

[@Touringwiththekids]

Our pleasure! Thankyou so much xx

[@ronaroamsdeniseandsonny3545]

A front leading harness works for my strong pulling border collie. It has a dangle bit on his chest with the lead ring on it, so the ring for the lead isn't actually attached snuggly on the harness. I can't find it on Amazon, they all seem to be flush to the harness and it is 9 years ago so I can't remember the brand. Look for a couple of inches of a dangle 😂

[@susie5668]

Thanks for sharing, guys beautiful place ❤️

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thanks for watching! Xxx

[@ianmcewan8244]

You should have invested in a efoy fuel cell guys I have one in the motorhome keeps the batterys topped up that's the worst of solar panels at this time of year l have been staying in the van 16 years now never had a issue to be honest runs the night heater as well as it gets cold especially in Scotland lol have a word with fuel cell systems

[@andrewkedian7244]

Hi guys love all the video s you all have a lovely week 😊😊😊😊

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thank you! You too!

[@simonlewis9246]

We are currently just below bath and if you need somewhere to park up and charge we have a decent sized generator. Just bring a jerrycan of petrol.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thankyou so much, really appreciate it x

[@johnfield1245]

As a Springer Spaniel owner, Halti type leads all the way, I'd have arms like Mr Tickle if not!

[@Touringwiththekids]

Do you have the one that goes over the mouth?

[@Yorkies-Travel]

Great video- loved the drone footage on the lake 😍

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thanks so much!

[@Scud_and_thesTig]

Great little tour and video 👌💙❤️

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thankyou 👍

[@nobbynomad2010]

Wow guys, great video made even better by knowing you originate from my childhood hometown of Keswick. My parents were hoteliers. I had a problem with my laptop early in the video, it pixelated right at the wrong moment (only kidding Kiera). Are you heading towards Keswick in the next episode? I would love to see your adventures in my childhood playground, There's a decent campsite right on the shores of Derwentwater,

[@hallscroft]

Thought they said Kendal, not Keswick.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Yes it was Kendal, but Keswick is lovely too!

[@howardeastman-uk]

Great vlog guys. We have booked an apartment at the Derwentwater Hotel in Keswick for Christmas. Do you know the area, can you recommend any good hikes? Thanks guys. 😊 Howard

[@Touringwiththekids]

Catbells is a popular hike from Keswick. We also used to hike in Dodd Wood to the north. Enjoy your Christmas in the Lakes 👍

[@JT-kw3sg]

Good to see you back in Cumbria

[@Touringwiththekids]

Love it here 😍

[@JT-kw3sg]

@@Touringwiththekids hopefully to see you in Maryport again

[@sherriekeller319]

Isn't the Lake District where Beatrix Potter was from? Or maybe I am confused. I'm American. Smile.

[@kimberleyatkinson6716]

You're right; the Beatrix Potter Museum is where they are in this video, in Windermere, and the house she lived in is in Ambleside.

[@sherriekeller319]

Thank you Kimberley.

[@duncancremin1708]

That electric boat was amazingly noisy. I’m sure that’s not typical, but it’s still not the way forward for boating in general. It works for short hires, like that, assuming there’s enough availability to allow for recharging in between hires. I do like Scotland, but I could never live there. They do Winter properly and I’m just not equipped for that. When I retire, if all goes to plan, we’ll be copying the ducks and going south for the winter. Scotland and Wales will definitely feature in our summer plans, however. The people and the scenery are far too lovely to miss. What’s with the shower scenes in the last two videos, Kiera? Are you just playing with a new waterproof camera, or exploring a new career? Great to see Tori in the sort of places I’d like to go. It was my biggest concern, when you told us you were getting a lorry. How to park something like that, when you’re not allowed in the loading bays.

[@richard3004]

Some great views up there were not too far, and heading up to Scotland in a week or so, has to be my fav place. Great sponsor too, if we sign up does it get rid of the pixelated part? 😂

[@Touringwiththekids]

We're not doing that sort of content 😂🙊

[@hazelwade-oq2zc]

Lovely video, thanks. You are not tight Rick eat ing/drinking in Costa !!

[@philipmckeon8944]

Cira you’re such a beautiful woman with a beautiful husband and family. Oh and doggy! Yeah same old same old 😂. Philip in Ireland ❤👍

[@Touringwiththekids]

😊 thank you

[@London2Turin]

If you get over to Ulverston check out Ford Park. It's a little small but I managed to get my skoolie in there for 2 nights. It's only 10 GBP a night, but easy access to the city and the Barrow Monument on the hill.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thanks for the recommendation x

[@grahamelvey4833]

Ah welcome from a fellow kendalian enjoy the lakes

[@Touringwiththekids]

Hey 👋 how’s Kendal? We loved living there!

[@grahamelvey4833]

@@Touringwiththekids hi ya looks like you are enjoying the lakes once more, Just as well you weren't in Kendal this weekend 23/24 Nov it was the mountain festival , motor homes and some tents, parked in kks school grounds, leisure centre , and judo centre, felt sorry for them cold icy , very wet . at least when I'm out in my truck over night I have the night heater humming away........ toasty.

[@resi3794]

Hope u sorted out the batteries by now. Good luck.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thankyou 👍

[@keepitreal1547]

What make/model & engine is your home on wheels, please? What mpg? Deciding on another motorhome or self build like yours.

[@jimstelfox6120]

Those types of leads are not to safe as the lead it’s self can cause cuts if it gets wrapped around you or others, I used a halti collar on my lab to stop him pulling now I use a harness. The lead is connected to his harness and collar and he does not pull. Unless he meets a small dog which he hates or a human which he loves

[@Touringwiththekids]

Everyone says about the halti type of leads

[@neilmiles9211]

There's a reason Huskies wear harness, so they can pull. Simple slip lead, make sure You Know how to put it on her, there is a right and wrong way. If you need to figure of 8 it over her nose, she will absolutely hate it , and paw at it, she isn't meant to like it, it's cos it gives you back control, and she can't do as she pleases. She will soon learn if she walks nicely you take it off of hrr nose. You get out what you put in. 😉

[@KatherineE41]

Make sure you read or watch Swallows and Amazon’s Arthur Ramsom’s book and filmed on Windermere.

[@lynmcnorton9627]

Someone recommended a noise lead to stop the dog running daft and it works she’s great now

[@darrenj3267]

Lovely scenery, I've not been up there for years. As for the no control extending leads, I hate them with a passion, they should be banned. I don't seen too many times when dogs playing get tangled up and it turns in to a fight that's really hard to separate without slipping the lead off, I've seen toddlers in the park tripped up by dogs on extending leads. And I've seen some serious lacerations / burns when the dog has pulled the lead too quickly. As for your off grid power I'd suggest if you haven't already look to see if it's possible to get an auxiliary alternator fitted, then run two 50a dc dc chargers to your battery bank and with your set up and use I'd suggest at least 800ah of lifepo4 I run 600ah on a 50a dc to dc and 420w solar, even at this time of year I can manage 4 days off grid without needing to drive and I am all electric, so induction hob, air fryer, electric kettle and laptop on 8 to 10 hrs day for work. When batteries get below half I do a couple of 2hr runs on on consecutive days and that sorts em out

[@MartinLockhart]

I thought the Apple Store was on Oxford street 😊

[@Touringwiththekids]

😂😂😂

[@davidb4800]

Great video - any ideas for your wobbly table yet

[@Touringwiththekids]

Not yet, still need to figure that one out

[@goingwildagain]

Ah yes you must go to Hardknot pass via wrynose pass it will definitely be unforgettable

[@Maelstrom-Sup-Kayak-Boat-Store]

After canal boating.... now lake boating.... are we seeing a new trend? 😊

[@Touringwiththekids]

We LOVE being on the water!

[@Theboatman06]

Hi there do you still run on tacho or is it different because it a mobile home?

[@Touringwiththekids]

Because its not commercial, we don’t need to

[@alanhat5252]

if it's the old type with a round chart it needs the disc to stop it wrecking itself but the law doesn't require it.

[@CavsAdventures]

We have a Labrador and use a figure of 8 lead. That goes around his nose.

[@Touringwiththekids]

That might be the way for us to go

[@crazyedits50]

Your in a puddle jumper man. Lol. I've traversed 99% of the lake District with a 50ft artic. So driving round in a 7.5t is a breeze 😂

[@marklewis-hh2bc]

We have a waterfall near the railway I volunteer one we all so have a range of different walks and the railway features in the rev w Audrey railway series as he volunteered on the railway look up the talyllyn railway in Wales we also have a cafe at the main station it's the world's first preserved railway and inspired the film the titfeild thunderbolt

[@Touringwiththekids]

Sounds brilliant 👍🤩

[@marklewis-hh2bc]

We have had a children's TV series filmed om the railway is on BBC I player on s4c its called Dregiau Cadi it's welsh unless you can get English subtitles

[@ramblingrosevanlife]

Any news on the windows for the kids yet?

[@Touringwiththekids]

soon x x

[@victoriarogers9869]

Harness for travelling and collar for walking train to heal 🫶🏻🥰🩵

[@mitch2832]

Piper is still a little marine biologist at heart right? Did you all get to see some animals for her interest?

[@Touringwiththekids]

She is still very much interested! Need to find a good aquarium soon I think 😀

[@sundance4980]

hope keira not got covid /good vlog

[@Touringwiththekids]

Nothing like that, just a little winter cold thankfully x

[@malcolmditchburn2834]

Costa don't allow dogs in? Is Bowness an exception?

[@Touringwiththekids]

It must be. Signs on the doors and we double checked before we sat down 👍 lots of people visit the lakes with their dogs so guess they are just accommodating for that

[@ronaroamsdeniseandsonny3545]

Costa is now dog friendly

[@alanhat5252]

it's the one opposite that doesn't allow dogs

[@MathewBoyles]

Hi how are you doing

[@Touringwiththekids]

Hi, we're good thankyou. hope you are too 👍

[@donkeyjack7011]

YEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAA

[@kimhorton6109]

Love the Lake District but the roads are made for tiny English cars. Even then passing spots have to be used.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Yeah there are definitely some really tight spots!

[@crazyedits50]

I've had some hairy moments in my truck 44t 50ft long 8'2 wide. But have been to 90 % of farms and rural businesses in Cumbria without causing any issues or getting stuck 😊

[@kimhorton6109]

@ one of my brothers and one sister rented a house near Ambleside some years ago and my brother drives SCCA autocross. He had a lot of fun zipping around until we ran into a crane coming the other way. We stopped in time but the other driver had big eyes. Then we ran up on a bicycle group the next day. After two close calls he was much more reasonable on the roads.

[@davidcolman6260]

must cost a fortune to rum im a lorry driver and get aboutc11 miles to the gallon

[@vincentwilson7311]

Don’t use phone for twat nav .your luck will run out Get your self a truck sat nav 😊

[@Touringwiththekids]

We use the Tom Tom truck app 👍

[@williamfence566]

@@Touringwiththekids I use one for work and they are not infallible ( wanted to send me down a farm track rather than a 7.5T with access ). If in doubt . Stop and street view Google first . I used to deliver to a lot of the Hotels so yep it's fun in a bigger vehicle.

[@crazyedits50]

I used a car sat nav for 22 years in a hgv. Driving large and small combinations. You can get a bridge height layer for Google maps if you search on Google. It's pretty good too

[@SuperDaveyoutube]

You wasn't in "Widermere". That is over a mile up the hill, you was in Bowness on Windermers The Blackpool of the Lakes.😱😱

[@AS-jm9uk]

Awww please don't use those nose harnesses on beautiful little Rosie ❤❤❤. High energy and clever dogs need lots of running around and exercise off the leash otherwise like coiled springs. My brother has two gun dogs and they are walked on and off the lead 2 hours daily. 👍👀🌷💚🌿 x

[@markprentice8736]

Put the time in (you have enough of that)and train your dog properly it won’t need these stupid leads