THE PERFECT PARK UP RUINED.. A Frustrating Solo Van Camp!

[@BrendanExplores]

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[@beautifuldreamer3991]

Another good idea,for another time of course,is a spray bottle filled with soapy water. Then you can sprsy your hands to wash then,then hand sanitizer. Many van lifers in usa will use the soapy water spray bottles to wash the dishes afterwards,in order to save on your most precious resource.....water. can also be used for bathing!

[@seaninhisvan]

New subscriber. Enjoying your travels as I’m midlands good to see more local stuff. Keep it up and enjoy with the family. PS. Tatenhil is a red NFZ for drones omg😮. Fly safe.

[@PK_Blinder]

Blithfield is one of my usual spots as I work in Rugeley.... I normally park up by the orange car... Does get quiter later

[@rodharding-jones8921]

Brilliant vlog as always... Got a small request... Get your ol'man to get a camper van like yours maybe. We think hes great. Would love to see him out more.. He great😊

[@steve_and_lolas_hikes]

Top tip.....never use levelling ramps whilst stealth camping! If you need to make a quick getaway youre buggered 😭

[@fionajones3979]

And it's no longer stealth camping lol it's obvious then :-)

[@BrendanExplores]

Couldn't agree more 👍 with this spot though, it was comfortable enough to use them 🙂

[@BrendanExplores]

Send me an Instagram message Steve 👍

[@MichelleMoores]

😂😂😂😂

[@jezzlynnnoparticularniche8019]

So glad to see you up and running 🏃‍♀️. I love your videos and thank you for putting them out for folks like me. Cheers😊

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you very much 🙂 I'm glad your enjoying them 👍

[@rosscov0679]

Get yourself a fixed solar panel on the roof for the extra power, victron do a charge controller for them never have to worry about running out of juice for the diesel heater

[@neilgandhi5565]

Thanxs for another great vlog watching this and other van vloggers like truesdale tv and love Sundays has now given me the confidence to do this over the summer and like yourself using the park for nights app so 11/10 for me bring on the next one 😊😊😊

[@Anon-cq1kh]

Hi Brendan, watching from Australia. I think you are adorable, what a lovely young man you are. I'm very impressed with your all 'round wholesome and extremely likeable persona, and smart too. Very entertaining and switched on. I often think you're a natural for television. Don't know why someone hasn't snapped you up. Frustrating to see you park next to those vehicles. That's the last thing I would do if there was room around. Too close to other people if you're trying to have a nice time on your own, and can invite trouble. I get the flat surface thing, but parking areas are usually fairly level. Be that as it may. One thing I will say is I feel sorry for you having to pay for parking everywhere you seem to go. It's unbelievable. Love your videos and look forward to more of your adventures.

[@JP_livingthedream]

Great video Brendan, loving it pal👌🏻 I’ve enjoyed every camp we’ve done too in our traffic, just can’t beat it can ya 😊 All the best JP- Living the dream

[@alexisparker9702]

Great vid. You and your dad are great together. Good to see ya back on the road.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you Alexis 🙂 got loads more adventures coming this year!

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

Hi Brendan, glad you got the engine sorted. I was worried after the last video but glad all is well. Nowt worse that smack head numpties parked near. I had that on a parkup and they ended up tipping out piles of maccy d wrappers ( which I picked up after they'd gone)- which no doubt the locals would blame on camper vans. Looks like you had a great few nights despite outside spoilers. BTW, always good to see the legend that is your Dad. Its sad he didnt get along with car camping as that video you did with him was brill. You should persuade him to come on another.... Come on Brendan's dad, do another camp out with him-your fans deserve it! As ever Brendan, much respect🙏- Kenny

[@sean-jorvikvanlife]

they were stoners dude not smack heads.

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

@@sean-jorvikvanlife still druggies who should not have been in a car

[@jenniferbarclay6459]

Dude you need to bring way more gear. Like more knives & more water. At least some sturdy throw away eating irons.

[@benchambers6351]

Just walks into Aldi loads his bag up and walks straight out. Good lad.

[@BrendanExplores]

Has to be done mate 🤣

[@heatherpalmer]

Isn’t our weather totally shocking 😢I’m in bed with a hot water bottle and it’s late May. Not meaning to be a grump but after September it’s winter again 🤷‍♀️🙈 it’s totally crazy xx great video what a shame you got next to undesirables lovely seeing your dad 🧑 xx 😘

[@adamaldridge162]

Your videos are making me want to buy a stealth camper 😮 thank you ! 😊

[@davidsally_pizzatony]

I’m always hungry after your videos Bren… 😂 ❤ Theo is very funny and seems very genuine …

[@BrendanExplores]

Great recipe to try mate 👍 Aldi pad tai meal kit 🙂. Love a bit of Theo Von 😁

[@Andywelsh91]

Another awesome video Brendan Your dad is amazing! Loved the 2nd park up looked very peaceful shame about the first one that would of been awesome to wake up too Hope you manage to sort your diesel heater and indicator As always look forward to your next video

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers Andy 👍 yeh it was a shame that first one wasn't possible to stay at.. would of been perfect to have the side door open while cooking dinner. 2nd spot was brilliant as well though 🙂. All is fixed now by the way! 😁

[@Gavthelegend]

Absolutely love your dad, for some reason he reminds me of Paul McCartney. Always a great addition to the videos.

[@BrendanExplores]

He will love that! 😂 I'll tell him lol

[@PBsky-f8x]

It's great to see a fresh video, Brendon. i must if I watch all of your videos in space of a day lol

[@MegaSusanc]

Hey Brendan, I just wanted to say that this was awesome as always. I love your videos. I think you're pretty cool. Thank you for sharing your awesome adventures and awesome stealth camps. KEEP ADVENTURING GOD BLESS YOU (Edited) PS, Oh, I have a tip for you, so when you forget your throw-away gloves. Just dump the chicken in the pan and cook it before you cut ✂️ it up, then after you cut it up, put it back in to finish it off, add to veggies, and then you never had to worry about salmonella giving you ( the swooshies). LOL 😆 Stay awesome God bless

[@sallymurray2147]

Great video brendan shame about those people at the first park up glad you went back there for breakfast the second park up looked nice and looks good for walks your dinner looked really nice

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks Sally 🙂 yeh shame I couldn't stay at that first spot but if I hadn't of moved I would never of found that second spot so ups and downs I guess 👍

[@brizol]

Great video as always! Question about your kitchen unit. Ever thought of removing the door hinges and putting them on sliders so they go side to side. Would make it easier to get in and out of!

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks mate, glad you liked it and yeh I did think about it but then I would loose a little bit of internal space to house the runners. I'll have a look at it again though 🙂

[@marzookislam5269]

So cool this video is going to be fun

[@BrendanExplores]

Hope you enjoyed watching mate 🙂👍

[@daihatsudave6332]

Excited again. Great video . Glad you got the van going . Brendon the real man lol

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks mate 👍 glad you think so as well 😂

[@Dee-B82]

Great watch as always B. Hope you and your family are well 🙏🏼x

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks Dee 🙂 and yes we are all good thank you 👍

[@lnks2571]

Omg…I binged watched all your videos and I’ve caught up and craving more. 😜🤙🏾

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you 🙂 glad you enjoyed them. Lots to come in the future 👍

[@Alivefrom45]

Nice video Brendan, the park up in the forest looks nice and the butcher had some much to choose from.

[@deleted705]

good video mate, cheers for the shoutout!

[@BrendanExplores]

Adam? Cheers bud 🙂

[@deleted705]

@@BrendanExplores yes mate no problem, any time you need anything let me know

[@traveladventuresaustralia]

Maybe you could consider using some ramp/chocks so you can still park on uneven land… then you wouldn’t need to park so close to other campers who were parked there before you. If I was that MH I wouldn’t be happy with you parking so close when there is so much room.

[@BrendanExplores]

Fair point but as you could see, even the flattest spot in that car park needed blocks to level out.. there's courtesy and then there's sacrificing comfort. I was easily 2-3 vehicle lengths away from the front of their van once properly parked

[@robertengland9352]

Hi new to van life have a trafic van which I have converted never had the get up and go yet always bothered about thugs spoiling it 😢

[@BrendanExplores]

Mate, don't worry about what happens in my videos.. get out there! 😁 I've only ever had a handle of bad experiences out of hundreds of grear camps 🙂. Might be better for you to go to a campsite first? Enjoy your van 🙂

[@jonathanaldenactor]

For months youve been reminding me of someone and i couldn't place it but then i watched Ghost Busters again and it hit me!! DAN AYKROYD!!

[@BrendanExplores]

😂😂 I'll take that lol

[@TheWelshDragon86]

Great video, Brendan 👍🏻 Do think you need a few spare bits of cutlery in the van. Cutting the bap with spoon made me laugh!

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers mate, glad it made you laugh and absolutely! I need to invest in some more 🤣

[@georgeevans18]

I live in llechryd which is 2 miles from the camp you did in cilgeran beautiful spot down there but you missed one of the best spots in west wales. Its a place near abercych called ffynone. With one of rhe best natural spring waterfalls. Definitely worth a check out in the future. If you want any more info dont hesitate to ask. Love the vids btw.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks for the info mate! Yeh I loved the village of cilgeran 🙂 shame I didn't know about the waterfall at the time as that would of been brilliant to see! I'll definitely be coming back to Pembrokeshire at some point for sure!

[@scottishalwaysdixie1638]

Yeah engine has got more rattles than Mather Care 👀 ??? The world cup hasn't even started 😁😁😁 stay safe out there

[@BrendanExplores]

🤣 thankfully she's all better now and sounding peeerrrffect ,👍

[@MikeAvery-ec3ew]

Love your videos, hello from Newfoundland....

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you mate 🙂 glad your enjoying them!

[@Hedz1964]

Think some of that special baccy might have wafted into the van. First the oak post that made me spit my tea. Then had to cut the veg first before the chicken so not to contaminate the veg with raw chicken. Then proceeded to put the veg in with the raw chicken to cook ? 😂😂. Still another enjoyable video

[@joerush8741]

😂

[@MegaSusanc]

Bahahaha 😆 🤣 😆 I didn't even think of that, lol He is awesome, isn't he?

[@karendisley2291]

Love watching your videos, good to see some lovely local spots, I live down the road in Telford 😊

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you very much and yeh Shropshire is beautiful really 🙂

[@beautifuldreamer3991]

The 2nd place is much nicer.

[@bazahaza]

I hope you paid for that stuff in Aldi 😂 Straight in the bag. No messing with baskets.

[@BrendanExplores]

😂😂

[@DominicOwen-v5t]

Looks like Blithfield reservoir . Not far from me lovely spot, great video, making me hungry watching lol

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh it was mate 🙂 brilliant spot, shame about the kinda crowd that frequent there though..

[@Bella-ij5hq]

It's always like that up there, and for boy racers

[@AllanKervin-f8j]

If ur cold and the deisel heater ran out use clean chip oil

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers for the advice mate 👍 it was a low battery voltage in the end needed to be charged

[@AdmanMVR]

Shame about the first location, the second location is looking good so far though. I'm looking forward to getting out on some adventures in the camper soon, until then I will enjoy this upload 👍 hope all is good with you

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks mate 🙂 yeh it's a shame the first one didn't work out but in a way I'm glad I found that second spot as it's a banger 👍

[@dolceitalia5846]

😂😂 as soon as I saw that park-up in your intro, I knew you’d made a big mistake! I live 5 mins from there and honestly, it’s always full of chavs racing up and down, parking up and basically causing a nuisance! 😅

[@BrendanExplores]

That's a shame to hear because it would make the perfect park up... Lovely location

[@dolceitalia5846]

@@BrendanExplores Definitely is a beautiful spot but I don’t even stop there for a picnic/walk the dog etc as it’s always full of idiots, especially in the summer :(

[@stentangenjnr]

Looked so dodgy when you went to aldi. Put stuff in a bag and then next clip the door hope you paid lol hahahaha

[@Jonandstacey]

Great as always mate 👍🏻

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks buddy, appreciate it 🙂👍

[@TDexterior]

Amazing Monday treat this mate. Good seeing you last week

[@BrendanExplores]

Hope you enjoyed it buddy and likewise 🙂 nice to meet you 👍

[@jasonmick0205]

Another great video and entertaining

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks mate, glad you thought so 🙂

[@bittern56]

What happened to the knife you used to cut up the vegetables & chicken? you could have boiled some water to wash the knife after cutting the chicken.

[@ElizabethCallis]

Love bramwells sauces xx

[@tommyboy5038]

You need to invest in a cooking probe

[@BrendanExplores]

I've actually got one but I'm normally pretty good a judging the food. I use one at home with roasts though 🙂

[@JamesAviation-jw2jd]

Yes Brendan has uploaded 🥳🥳🥳

[@BrendanExplores]

Hope you enjoyed it mate 🙂👍

[@JamesAviation-jw2jd]

Sure did another banger!

[@speeddemon6821]

Ha ha knowing me knowing you nice to see your alan partridge rapping impression 😂

[@BrendanExplores]

Gotta love a bit of Alan Partridge 🤣

[@garywagstaff8104]

Great video mate 👍

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks Gary 🙂👍

[@Chemicalol]

You make me wanna go check out an Aldi.

[@BrendanExplores]

Do it! Get the pad tai meal kit 😉👍

[@chris77331]

Hiya Brendan , really enjoy your vlds . Can I ask how many miles has your van done?

[@BrendanExplores]

Hey thanks mate 🙂 glad your enjoying them! And it's done just out 200,000 👍 still going strong!

[@chris77331]

@@BrendanExplores Cheers mate , I’m asking because only the higher mileage vans are affordable. Been looking at on with 136 k on , so yeah , thanks for that 👍

[@BrendanExplores]

Drop me a message on Instagram mate 👍 ​@@chris77331

[@mark_your_adventures90]

Great park up in the end mate, think I actually preferred that to the lakeside one tbh! Don’t listen to everyone saying about parking by another van 😂 safety in numbers right! Looking forward to your summer trips you have planned!

[@owlman9297]

Yeah ,might as well climb into bed with em, be even safer!

[@Gavthelegend]

What a finish from Rezzy. Superb. Come on Raspberry Racers.

[@tracygeorge8047]

Not very stealthy with the bright yellow chocks🤔

[@AllanKervin-f8j]

Or light 4 candles under a upside down plant pot acts as a heater or a hot water bottle

[@AllanKervin-f8j]

Clay plant pot

[@BrendanExplores]

Not a bad idea that 👍 definitely worth knowing in case of an emergency 🙂

[@xIDarkSideIx]

45min video 😮will still a cuppa on and have a catch up !

[@BrendanExplores]

Hope you enjoyed joining me mate 🙂

[@carolarnold9372]

Hi Brandon so good to see your back on the road. Daddy's sure are a blessing ❤. Y'all's weed must be as fragrant as in the USA 😂😂😂

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks very much and yeh you can smell it a mile off.. 😂 not the best for a quiet park up

[@deanbrown2015]

Corking video Brendan👍🏻 just thought I’d let you know, I’ve been taking a leaf out of PES’s book and buying a lottery ticket whenever I go somewhere new. It’s been a few months now and you’ll never guess what………I’ve won bugger all! Tell him he owes me £60!

[@BrendanExplores]

🤣 glad you liked the video mate and I'll let him know he has a court case incoming 😉👍

[@Angus367]

Like I've said before, it's it's had a hard life as a taxi and if a taxi driver sells it that should tell you something

[@stevenperrin6010]

Another great vid Brendan

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it 🙂 thanks for leaving a comment 👍

[@ASRS-Ltd]

Why would it matter what you cut first if your cooking it all together anyway. So confused

[@MummyJilly]

I think you are worrying a bit too much about the chicken. Washing in soap and cold water would be fine. Open the pack without touching it - turn it upside down and tip it in the pan. Cut it in the pan. Also you can wash the knife after the chicken and before the veg, to be honest the veg is getting cooked so it doesn’t matter if the knife has been used on raw chicken.

[@nickbarnes7964]

He put the veg in with the chicken anyway 😂😂

[@danielcolbeck9217]

​@@nickbarnes7964😂🤣

[@juliehillyer4704]

Where the hell have you been Brendan?!

[@BrendanExplores]

Just enjoying some time with family 🙂 also working on a few developments on the channel for the future as well 👍

[@MathewBoyes]

Hi how are you doing

[@BrendanExplores]

Good thanks buddy, how are you? 🙂

[@richardgriffin5466]

When are you travelling into Europe

[@BrendanExplores]

Won't be just yet mate, need to get a bigger vehicle to be able to take the family away with me 👍. I do love the UK though, especially when you get out of the city's it can be breathtaking 🙂

[@karenolson5556]

Hi ...don't you have RV Camping Parks? Or wild Camping Parks? I'm going to convert a Shuttle Bus ...but I'll only be Camping in RV Parks. I like alot of People around for Safety and my Bus will not have Solar ...it will be Electric Hook ups. I'm a Single 68 year old and I won't be Camping out in BML Land by Myself. I'm not that Brave...LOL!

[@sheiladrury3144]

I’m going to have to stop watching your vlogs late at night I always raid the kitchen for something to eat and cream crackers just does not hack it …. Get yourself a food probe when cooking meat no more squits 🤣

[@TheTrev53]

Top lad Bren. Definitely more interesting than watching those that have spent 10’s of thousands on their rig and how most of us on a low budget do it

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers mate, glad you think so 👍 it's definitely a lot more accessible 🙂

[@TheTrev53]

@@BrendanExplores Definitely. Those that are spending £30k-£40k on a build is way out of reach for most of us

[@Stuartsdeliveryvan]

Try using scissors for cutting your chicken Brendan

[@aviationwales3021]

Tbh mate you could have moved. Car park is fairly empty

[@fiatpandaman999]

Dude, completely empty carpark and you park right next to them, come on, them not the rules

[@BrendanExplores]

That's a fair point 👍 but I will say there wasn't many flat spaces on that parking lot and even the one I chose needed blocks to level out. There's courtesy and then there's being comfortable. I was atleast 2-3 car lengths away from them in the end though 🙂

[@fiatpandaman999]

@@BrendanExplores love the content dude, some really interesting spots and just goes to show you can still go out and enjoy things on a sensible budget

[@owlman9297]

Park at the side of me in an empty layby ,and your damn right there'll be no rules , gloves will be off!​@PBob-le4qc

[@MummyJilly]

Cut a lot less off those spring onions too. You’ve wasted a fair bit there.

[@kellywalsh30]

“Pure filth” 😂😂😂😂

[@scotlandfromabove]

doubt anything would happen if you cut chicken fist then veg, i do it all time 49 years and no problems

[@uptowndisco2]

it all went in the same pot anyways 🤣

[@BrendanExplores]

Very true 🤣🤣 I'm just a bit OCD when it comes to food lol

[@danhadfield6275]

The joy of vanlife is you can move if your daft enough to park next to some one or somthing you dislike i bet you them lads chilling have hurt no one all year they surtanly aint complaining about you my only rules of vanlife is leave no trace and dont begrudge others that just wanna relax with a nice view and i say its drinkers who cause problems

[@BrendanExplores]

Drink/drug driving can never be excused..

[@KairuLitt]

bit harsh on the cannabis users, not all go around driving and wake up mid day, its also on prescription by private doctors these days

[@BrendanExplores]

Drug driving? Are you serious?

[@KairuLitt]

@@BrendanExplores they was parked up, no1 knows if they was driving away or going for a hike and camp.

[@BrendanExplores]

@@KairuLitt leaving the car there overnight?

[@KairuLitt]

@@BrendanExplores yes. But it’s less about them and more about you seeming to hate on all cannabis users when some do use it for medical reasons and that’s slowly increasing.

[@anniej1616]

@@BrendanExplores Totally agree with you. Even on a prescription, driving is illegal after smoking it. If someone had a collision and was found to have cannabis in their system, the penalties can be the same as for drink driving.

[@Dean-Riley]

I have recently started watching your videos and rather enjoy them! BUT I will say I did not like the way u were calling them numbtys and plonkers when all they were doing was parked up just like u were ! I may also add that the devils lettuce is known medically legal in the UK juts like any other prescription it tell u not to drive if u feel impaired. But they also could have been parked up for the night ! I don’t know I just don’t think u should be slandering people on camera when they have done nothing wrong

[@BrendanExplores]

I respect your opinion mate and you make a fair point 👍 I don't consider myself the perfect person and sometimes I make mistakes but I can never condone drug driving but each to there own. Do what you like in private but please don't endanger other road users. I was probably a little harsh on them though so fairs fair

[@Dean-Riley]

@@BrendanExplores love your videos as I’ve just got into van camping so will keep watching 😂 opinions are always welcome mate and I’m learning a lot of your videos so thanks for that 👍💯

[@BrendanExplores]

@@Dean-Riley your welcome mate, people don't always have to agree with me, that's the beauty of individuality 👍 glad your enjoying the videos 🙂 plenty more to come!

[@deeeeeeeench1209]

Be a man if they don't care show them you don't they soon go.

[@pepperpot542]

Ive never seen anyone ever use gloves for cooking chicken stop being a wimp 😅

[@BrendanExplores]

When I'm at home it's different as I have access to running water all the time but when I'm in the van I take extra care

[@anniej1616]

I do! I buy gloves purely for this. Seeing some people's cooking and hygiene, I am surprised many of my friends are alive. :)

[@anniej1616]

@@BrendanExplores I use disposable gloves at home for chicken. Really can't be over careful especially with the way the birds are farmed these days. They carry all sorts!

[@THENORTHENMONKEY1]

Complaining about people smoking weed but you park right next to them with loads of space to park away from them .... its not your parking spot it's for the public ....

[@BrendanExplores]

I've got no issues with people smoking what they like in private but out in public whilst in control of a vehicle?.. na mate 👍

[@anniej1616]

Nobody is legal to drive after smoking cannabis, even when on prescription.