(The Ups & Downs of Living in a Campervan, Northern England) Winter Van Life UK - 2022

[@blackninja3092]

Your you tube channel has helped me through tragic times, I lost my wife and my little girl a month ago, my beautiful family pasted away after a terrible car accident, we were about to start travelling in our ford transit high top but since the accident the camper has just stood, I came across your channel and started watching you both and you both have really taken the edge of the way I’m feeling you are both so inspirational THANK YOU every little bit helps me, keep up the fantastic channel, I’m surprised you both don’t sell t shirts with your channel on and a picture of where you both have visited, you could do a summer, autumn, spring and winter collection I know I’d definitely buy the complete collection, anyway all the best to you both, jay

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Jay, we can't begin to even think of what you are going through. Our deepest condolences and thank you for commenting, will be thinking of you when we make our videos 💚

[@shooster5884]

My deepest sympathy to you in such an horrific loss... I hope in time you do get to travel in your camper van.. and know that your beloved wife and child will be with you in spirit on your journeys. Take care of yourself in your grief.. thoughts to you from Ireland.

[@blackninja3092]

@@shooster5884 thank you so much for your kind words really has choked me with your kind words and yes I’m sure my wife and daughter are looking down on me, I just want to hold them and never let go stay safe my friend

[@shooster5884]

@@blackninja3092 I can fully understand your longing. I hope that your family and good friends are able to keep you company at the moment, even if they just don't know what to say.. you too keep safe.

[@blackninja3092]

@@simontravelstheworld thank you so much for your kind words, trying to piece my life back together some how, very hard to start each day as i miss them so much my daughters 5th birthdays was tomorrow I really don’t know how life is supposed to carry on without them by my side, I miss them terribly and hurt more and more everyday, I was supposed to go before my beautiful wife and beautiful daughter they were taking away from me by a drink driver, your kind words helps me so much thank you

[@kencheung1869]

For drying things out , I use a aluminium tumble dryer hose ,connect it to the outlet of the diesel heater and you can direct hot air to wherever you like. Also it gets quite warm as well so you can dry your socks on it. When you don't use use a velcro strap to keep it in place as it contracts to a compact bundle

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Wow that's a great tip 💚

[@nyemartin5737]

Genius.

[@Mienien]

And we lay it under our mattress as wel if there is a build up of condensation.

[@supersonicsid5930]

Wow if it wasn’t for bad luck you wouldn’t have any luck at all . I think there’s a good reason why birds migrate south in the winter . Happy new year 🎈 wishing you all the best from Vietnam 🇻🇳

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Haha true story Sid 😅 💚

[@katpearson309]

Hi We put newspaper in our wet shoes. Drys them out fairly quickly. For your condensation on the windows we use a window hover. It's amazing We got a cheap one £20

[@the-other-windsors]

We used to have a guesthouse in the lake district and were used to dealing with guest's wet boots. A tip to dry out wet shoes /boots. Remove any laces, pull any tongues forward and stuff with any paper you have. Preferably, news paper. Leave as long as possible. All moisture will soak into the paper and then remove the wet paper and replace with more dry if necessary. Works everytime. Thanks again for a very real vlog on van life and Liam, your optimism is simply awe-inspiring.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you, will give it a go 👍

[@laurawootton2161]

Use bubble wrap for the windows cut to size for condensation

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks Laura, will give it a go

[@lindao1327]

Happy New Year! Love Liam’s upbeat positive nature and how you guys take care of each other. Thanks for another interesting vlog.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Linda, happy new year 🎉

[@davidbarber9892]

If you put a T piece on the outlet from the diesel heater so you can then add another tube on to heat the garage area as well as the main van.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

This would be a game changer for us 🚐👍

[@kaikito2348]

Bad luck is.....I passed three hugely sodden blankets ' thrown ' next to a store. One of the blankets moved. On second view I noticed two people. I have been in that situation so I could relate to how cold, wet and uncomfortable they were - and would have been for the following few days. ( Unlike you two ) they don't have people who love and who care about them. You have money; a roof over your head and you have each other. I KNOW that no one needs much more than that. So even when you run - out of gas.....your life is a wonderful life. And we - your subscribers - are so happy that you share your lives with us. And I , for one , am looking forward to all your future videos. Have a wonderful, and luckier! , New Year.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

This is true, and we always count our blessings

[@marryfashion6881]

Amazing video dear. Thank you for sharing

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you 😊

[@vaikesillatalu6811]

Hey guys! Fill an old sock with some Catsan cat litter… wedge it into your wet (or smelly) boots overnight and it will work wonders to dry them out and minimise any odour too. Been living in my self converted VW LT46 ex school bus for almost 3 yrs now and have a myriad of cool tips and tricks to make life easier. Old socks filled with cat litter will help massively with the condensation too! Happy and safe travels! Nell :)

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks Nell, going to give that a go...thank you 💚👍

[@sarahmcneilis9145]

Wow all i can say is i am so glad i have come across your videos. they are very insightful. My husband and I were thinking of investing in a camper van which i have to say does look great fun most of the time. We are however at retirement age so thanks to you two we are going to hire one occasionally instead. I have to say what a lovely young couple you are and i hope you continue to enjoy van life for many years to come. I hope the winter is not too harsh. Fill some socks with rice and insert it into your shoes it draws the water out.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Ooo rice in socks is a fab idea! And glad we could show you the reality of full time van life 👍❄️🚐

[@hgglass8905]

little tip we do is when we make tea boil up extra water and put in a flask so when you want a quick cupperyou already got the water we do this all the time.saves time

[@ThoseHappyDays]

This is a great tip, it's something we have thought of...we need to be a little more prepared 🤣

[@LoulouVioletCapulet]

Yeah, I thought of a big flask or Thermos of hot water or coffee lol; I use one on a regular for work and on road trips etc. I use to stuff wet shoes with newspaper and put out in a warm place, lol, hard to find atm. Your tramp up that mountain looked scary as lol. HNY, and here's too a few rain less days 🌼🌿🌼

[@chrissiep1664]

Just found one of your previous videos and have been hooked all day watching them. It’s good to see that you show all the ups and downs and not just the nice bits.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

We try Chrissie 🚐👍

[@vetworker]

The peaks are one of my favourite places to walk. Last time I did kinder scout I decided it was a great idea to drive 4 hours from suffolk and then back again in a day. If you’re ever in suffolk you’re more than welcome to a portable gas cooker with several cans of gas. When my boots get wet I stuff them with newspaper. This does help them dry out a bit. Glad you finally got your Christmas dinner. I had vegan turkey and I’d recommend it to anyone. Keep smiling and having fun. All this is a learning curve for you. Take care.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Aw nice with the Xmas Dinner 💚 Thanks for the gesture and tips, all are really welcome. Happy New Year 💚

[@vetworker]

@@ThoseHappyDays happy new year to you both 😊

[@natashalion8028]

16:57 Wow that looks soo cool : Jacobs Ladder..

[@siriluckworsfold]

What a brave couple....have fun and enjoy your journey 😀😊❤👍☺😄😀

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you 💚

[@stellaevans752]

Yes love drying out shoes you need newspaper, stuff as much in as you can it really helps, I’m old school, Happy New Year and good luck to you bothxxxxxx😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Haha fab 🚐🙏

[@harvardhound7847]

Hi both We did the NC500 in our van a few months ago. The way we dealt with wet boots was quite simple but effective. We just put them in the passenger footwell and when we drove around had the heater on hot and directed down, worked really well. All the best.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Now that is a fantastic idea!!! Thank you guys 💚

[@bonnieboy190]

Would stuffing them with scrunched newspaper speed up drying while in the footwell?

[@walesu.k.2108]

You both are so sweet! Thank you for sharing your journey

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you 💚

[@barryroberts9302]

hiya guys just started watching you both, real lifers as id like to call you. you are so addictive to watch, as its real tv for van life or if your planning van life as me and my wife plan to do in the next 2 years. Just a note as i watched another van build KZbin vid ref condensation, try the bubble wrap as apparently it works. If your ever in Rojales spain near Alicantie you are welcome to stay at our holiday home if you need to refuel etc. keep the vids coming as i watch you while bloody working thinking thats us in 2 years.good luck both.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Barry, we are glad you said that! We want to show what van life is really like, with the ups and the downs. Its a great thing to do and well worth any of the challenges 👌 💚🚐

[@barryroberts9302]

Happy new year guys, enjoy the start of 2022and check Gas regularly 😆. Hope the rest of the winter season is more kind to you. Keep the vids coming. 👍👍

[@joyceprovost380]

My husband and I started watching your channel. We both love the English countryside ❤ All the best! We love your videos 👍 ❤ 😊

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks Joyce, plenty of that about 💚🚐

[@philr1700]

Love the channel, your such a likeable couple and so easy to watch. Love how you show the highs and the lows and even when things have gone wrong the enthusiasm for van life continues. Just working through the back catalogue as well (just got to stone henge), your videos are the perfect tonic, keep them up. All the best to you both, Phil.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks for taking the time to go through our past videos, we really appreciate it 🙏

[@bettinatucker8935]

I have just stumbled across your vlogs.They are brilliant you are both so lovely and easy going even when things go wrong. I would be getting so stressed and in a panic.You have been to so many beautiful places that you can walk around at your pace. I am working my way through all you vlogs. Take care stay safe.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

We both really appreciate you going through the past vlogs 💚👏

[@sophiewilliams472]

Hey guys, thanks for sharing your journeys. For wet shoes, I always take out the insoles and stuff with newspaper. If they are really soaked change the newspaper every few hours. Good luck x

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you 😊

[@Regardingryibgbingo]

It's really nice to see vanlife in the uk

[@KS-kx4pd]

Hi guys, A 12v dehumidifier from places like Amazon work brilliantly have been using 1 in out van for nearly 2 years now with no damp, we tend to winter in the Scottish highlands so it gets a good test, have a good winter may see you around Happy-new year of van-life.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Ah wow, do you find it draining of your leisure battery?

[@KS-kx4pd]

no it’s basically just a computer fan so it draws very little power, but my battery is a 225ah so it will power most things ok

[@fiona4423]

When I was young, we used to pack wet shoes or boots with newspaper and leave them to dry. The dry paper absorbs the damp from the inside. It’s a very old solution but sometimes those are the best!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks Fiona, will give it a go 💚👍

[@PK_Blinder]

HNY to you both. As you are full timing you should consider an underslung gas tank. Best thing I've done to my van. Yes a bit of an outlay initially but you just keep it topped up whenever you find a petrol station with LPG. And you gain more space in your cupboard... 👍

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Happy New Year! Its not a bad idea at all that 👍

[@fortague]

Mate, loving your picture, not long to wait now for the big peaky finale !

[@marybarratt2649]

Really enjoying watching your videos. What an adventure your life is.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Mary 💚

[@carolinaturner]

Really excited to watch this episode. I upgraded your show off of my phone to the main tv in my front room and now my mum is watching too :) Love love love the show. Your Christmas dinner looked awesome. Wish I had gone to M&S to get those vegan pigs in blankets. Looked so nice. I hope things get easier for you guys. Happy new year and lots of fun ahead 🥂

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Carolina, lovely comment and person 👏💚 Happy New Year to you and your Mum ❤️

[@shirleylangton7967]

Often the most treacherous of adventures become the most memorable. Love your videos!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Well said 👏

[@teresawright5326]

Happy New Year ! Lovely part of our country. You might like to explore The Tissington Trail In Ashbourne you can hire bikes and I think it is 26 miles in total x

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Ooo must check it out! Happy New Year Teresa 💚🚐

[@Knightschool1]

We literally just came home from Dunnet head. Aurora showed out at 10pm tonight :/ good luck

[@ThoseHappyDays]

No way!!!! 😲😲😲😲😲

[@voyageadventurevans]

Glad you got the gas sorted. The dampness on the bed could easily have been the sheet either trapped in the door rubber, or even just deflecting it a little. Very easily done, and it will wick quite a lot of water into the van.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Do you know what, we hadn't even considered that!!! Thank you 😍🚐

[@voyageadventurevans]

@@ThoseHappyDays It happened to me and I build them for a living. I knew mine wasn't condensation, but thought it was a leaking window seal....turned out to be the bed sheet caught in the door 🙄.

[@trb10]

I've just discovered your channel. What a revelation! No filters of how awesome van life is and you're a leper if you don't do it. No filtered and pouty instagram poses just an honest up and down real life account of what it's really like. Plus Liam is easy on the eye and it's cute how you go about holding hands, love it!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

💚💚💚💚💚🚐👍

[@21georgie]

Just recently discovered you both here on you tube, absolutely loving your videos, the content is fantastic, can’t wait for the next one, happy new year Liam and Janine🥳🦋🥰✨

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Georgina, and Happy New Year ❄️🚐

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Well done on going hiking. Bamford Edge is another beautiful place for next time you

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Ah yes, would love to go to this spot 😍

[@DVWNatSecResearcher]

Happy New Year Liam and Janine. I'm so looking forward to watching your ever evolving and engaging van life journey.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Debra, Happy New Year 💚

[@sherriekeller319]

Wow! First time to see you. Love the Boxing day video. Looking forward to more. Coming to you from America. Love everything English. Happy new year. Be safe.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks for following Sherrie 💚

[@rph31015]

Happy New Year to you both! What a lovely video! The Boxing Day meal looked absolutely delicious 😋. Stuff a couple of kitchen roll sheets scrunched up in damp boots. Glad your problems re: the heater and gas are sorted now. Looking forward to following your journeys 🙂

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Jenni, thankfully we always have kitchen roll in, will give it a go ❤️

[@peterreds6449]

Fantastic adventures you are having ..really glad you found that dam gas ...a good idea was getting that little stove and gas ....can't go on without a nice hot drink .... Keep going your doing great

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Exactly Peter, not having tea is a massive problem 🙂🤣🚐

[@VickyJ268]

Great video! Happy new year to you both & keep on producing such great content. As an ex-Yorkshire lass currently far from home & planning a van trip to the uk, you’ve given me tons of inspiration. All the best!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Ah we are so pleased, happy new year Vicky 🎉

[@OldOwl2003]

When we were kids in the 70s and stayed at my grandmothers house we used to ‘ at my grandmothers request shove until packed tight yesterdays newspapers into our shoes and leave them in front of the old Arga which cooled down during the night, yet without fail our shoes were dry in the mornings, so stuff those walking boots with old newspaper until packed hard, after pulling out the insole if you have one, and leave in front of any tiny heat source that you have, it’s worth a go, and a lot better in my memory, I’m so glad you managed to put yesterday behind you over the Christmas period and I haven’t heard either of you complain about it at all, after the fact, your both already Rock Hard travellers as far as I’m concerned, and your really making me smile Thank you 🙏 So much, I loved the trek you did with the fast moving burn, there’s always safety in numbers with that sort of thing in winter conditions, and I don’t have to tell you that, your the ones that did it ! Yay ! Blessings to you both I’m loving this, and binge watching what I love, so much gratitude to you both for sharing your journey with us. Old Creaky Owl 🦉 Alaya.

[@louise7778]

You guys should get a small rice cooker. I've got a 230W one for my van which does enough for 1-2 people and doesn't take much power. I cook flavoured rice and lentils in it. It's a game changer. Got it from Lakeland (the mini 2 portion one) :). Loving the channel and all the vegan content!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Ooo good idea, thank you Louise 😊 We eat so much rice, do you?

[@louise7778]

@@ThoseHappyDays Yep! Such a versatile staple and so cheap. Intake has gone up since rice cooker purchase too, it's just so easy 🙂

[@michaelajones4861]

Try Itaki rice cooker works on 12v as well so if you ever run out of gas again, cooks rice, ramen and eggs in it

[@machinedred]

Gas bottle I've had my bottle slow leak at the quick seal pop valve . Just a thought guys always spit on the valve make sure not leaking when you buy it

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Eeeek hopefully the carbon alarm would pick that up 😲

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

Happy New Year guys. So happy that you found a spare gas stove for emergency. So brave crossing that river, i would have been with the dog...no way!! :)

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Happy New Year 💚 Haha that dog wasn't having any of it 😅

[@paulevans3522]

Hi first time for me to see you guys I follow a lot of living the van life and I enjoyed ur video look forward to the next one .

[@CYZMIK]

Get all the bad luck out of the way. I wish I was able to do the amazing adventure you’re both doing. Good luck with your travels 🤘

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks Neil, really appreciate it 👍

[@scottsmith6489]

Wet socks and shoes are the worst! You two have the best attitude about everything, Hang in there😊

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks, Scott appreciate it 🙏

[@MrTyger11]

Hi, think about swopping the calor for a safefill gas bottle..... much lighter as they are fiberglass, you can legally fill up at any petrol station selling LPG, £25 to exchange 3.9kg calor holding 7 litres of liquid butane, safefill (7.5kg) £10 for 14.5 litres of butane, the safefill bottle will pay for itself with five fill ups, plus you can top it up rather than wait for it to be empty, I've just bought two for my Caravan and campervan, it's a game changer. Ps, safefill do three different sizes.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks so much, hadn't thought of that. Will look into it 💚🚐

[@DEEBEE-ey2xv]

Happy New Year guys..😘 Please get yourself a back up for next time. A little folding camper burner with a small propane canister will take up very little space for storage. You was so close to were I live I could of dropped one off for you as I have a spare one. I'm glad you managed to get your gas sorted but you still need a little back up. The only thing I could think of to dry your shoes is stuffing sponge or cloth into your shoes and put them near your heater. Great video once again.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you, we have a little back up now thank god 💚

[@dreamchaseruk]

Love you're vlogs. Maybe worth having a second gas as a back up, or at least camping stove and spare gas 😊

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Finally found a camping stove 😍❄️

[@dreamchaseruk]

@@ThoseHappyDays 😉 just got to the part of the vlog. Kinder scout is one of my favourite walks, beautiful views on a good day 😁😁

[@rosemarysilverman1855]

Fantastic to visit Kinder Scout, the site of the Mass Trespass that led to the creation of the Peak District national park! Very brave in that weather ❤️ plus love the soundtrack to your videos

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks so much, it's a great hike isn't it 😀 Happy New Year Rosemary

[@rosemarysilverman1855]

@@ThoseHappyDays Happy New Year both ❤️

[@dianatonkinson4179]

Really enjoying following your journey. So glad you got your heater sorted. Our van is a bit longer so we have a shower in there which doubles as a drying room with a tee off from the diesel heater. Liam get some barefoot trail shoes for hiking vivo do some vegan ones they won’t give you blisters and they dry out quickly 😁

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Diana, do you know what, I had a pair of them shoes in the past and they must have lasted about 8 years. They were so good, like gloves for my feet, although they weren't waterproof. Might look into getting some more 👀

[@dianatonkinson4179]

@@ThoseHappyDays oh yes I know which ones you mean but mine just look like regular shoes but are very minimal so it’s like being barefoot without cutting your feet ☺️

[@tracynutt3579]

Hi guys fab video again I do t no how you do it week in week out, if I get my she's wet I find the best thing to do is pack them overnight with newspaper I find that helps alot, I cheered out loud when you FINALLY found some gas ⛽ it just shows how we who live in houses take certain things for granted about your gas bottle running out way b4 it should have done what's the betting it wasn't filled up properly when you brought it, looking forward to next Sundays video xxxx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Tracy, you know what, I have a hunch too that the gas bottle wasn't filled up properly. Happy New Year 💚🚐

[@lorraineowen7978]

Happy New Year both! So glad you got sorted with gas yay! The only thing I can think of to dry out shoes is maybe place them in front of the heater or stuff them with paper... Also I would turn the mattress over so the heater can air it.. Love your channel, your both doing really great. 😀

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Lorraine for the awesome tips 💚🚐

[@richarddavidjohn6803]

Cat litter in old socks helps dry out wet shoes, also good to leave in the van to help stop damp.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Sounds like a plan, thank you David 😊

[@ravenbrown7053]

I discovered your channel right before Christmas and am Totally Addicted 😳😉 This episode reminded me of a day my daughter and I experienced in Ireland. We had a magical 2 week holiday there right before the pandemic and it was a dream come true. The day we journeyed north to see the Giant's Causeway was of course filled with driving wind and horizontal rain- It was still a magical experience- perhaps even more so with the extreme weather. My next dream is to go on a similar holiday in England- I am a health care professional and travel remains difficult but i will find a way- Greetings and the Happiest of New Years to you from a vegan Mainer across the pond. I hope your year is filled with much joy, love, and magical adventures!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

As you say, the extremities make for a more memorable experience 👏 Happy New Year and thank you for the lovely comment 😊

[@alisonstanwix3763]

Great video,watched all the way through.Looking forward to watching more of your van life. We love caravanning in m&dad's Eriba when we can get away.Ali & Nige.

[@theworth123]

It ran out for two reasons only, you used more gas than you normally do, or there is gas weeping from loose connections. If it is the latter, you may explode your van. Check the joints with soapy water solution or get it checked by a gas fitter,, not later but ... NOW.... Don't mess with gas as it will make as mess of you both...

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks Tony, going to check the connections. We do have a carbon detector though, so hopefully it's just simply that we used more. Happy New Year to you 🚐💚

[@theworth123]

@@ThoseHappyDays Sorry if I alarmed you, but I will when I see a problem.. Also a carbon detector is for burnt gas fumes not pure propane gas so it will not go off. Happy New Year to the both of you and you have inspired me to do the same, I love walking in the countryside, just need to buy a van now, with good gas connections of course... Have fun...

[@stewartlees5692]

Just bought my 1st van life wheels! Going to follow you guys for any tips and tricks.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Nice work Stewart, congrats 👏

[@janinehiggins1507]

Must say really looks a lovely life and it appeals to many . everyone I show your videos to becomes instantly interested .thank you 👍🇬🇧

[@ThoseHappyDays]

👍💚

[@averagejohn9680]

I'm out here with you guys. I have same van too. 3 years going great

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Nice one Jonny, loving it 🚐

[@suejohns7788]

Just found you ! You are an inspiration to all, keep going wait until the spring and everything thing will feel better sending peace, love and happiness. Stay safe. X

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Sue 😊

[@soniaclarke1171]

What a loving couple you are. Thank you, sharing your aventures.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Sonia 😊

[@greenway64]

Hope you guys are doing well, really enjoy how you both interact together and love your positivity despite the many problems you encounter, keep well together ❤

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks Gary 🚐💚

[@jmick7191]

Things will get better 🤗. Happy New Year 🎉 x

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you and we hope so 🙏

[@yorkshiretea6662]

Just found your channel today and really enjoying it. Stay warm!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you, and you 😘

[@sparklepix]

i just got to end and clicked like 2.4k likes and no dislikes - says how amazing and lovely your videos to view are by those of us following you. Please keep them coming :)

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Aw thank you for liking, that means a lot 💗

[@charleshill9546]

Cat litter in a sock - we use it to keep the kayaking boots dry

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Good shout, will give it a go 🚐

[@GavsGutters]

nice to see you found gas finally, keep the videos coming your both doing a grand job.... thanks for sharing your journey.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you 😊 Happy New Year 💚

[@adamtheed1309]

wow great vids I wish I cud have that freedom waiting for the next vid thanks x

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks Adam ❤️

[@suesmith3417]

Very good the Peak District looks fantastic, you could try newspaper in your bots just scrunch it up and put inside old fashioned idea but it can work .Also you could get some dehumidifiers they help with the damp situation we have motorhome and i bought some for it . As the songs goes It can only get better take care both of you xxx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Sue 💚

[@JohnSmith-df4vb]

buy a msr whisperlite universal stove as a back up, you can run it off gas, unleaded petrol, paraffin, its easy to maintain in the field for decades of use and economical with petrol and paraffin, only catch is you will have to use it out of the van, but i don't see that been a problem if it is a back-up, also consider something like a gosun solar cooker if you want to save on gas over the years.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Yeah I think you are right, that any backup will do (even if we have to use it out of the van) 🚐👍

[@karensterling5597]

You two are such loveable couple all your good times will definitely out do the bad, good luck in your journey s I never done this but sure wishd I had , thank you for sharing ,what's music u use love it feel good tunes

[@boltonsrus1]

We travel with a spare gas bottle. That way when it runs out it is just a change over and then you can buy a new one when you have time

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Angela, unfortunately we just don't have the space for one. Maybe we can try and make space 🤔

[@nikkiturner4408]

Hi from new zeland. Love watchingbyour vlogs. Good to see the old country looking so good!!!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Cheers Nik 👍🚐

[@karenkempson5363]

My deepest sympathy to you. My experience with grief is take it a day at a time or even minute by minute of you have too. We used to travel all over the country. Much love to you. Xxx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

🙏🙏🙏

[@juliajones2283]

I watch a few van life channels but most are in much warmer countries, I do admire your enthusiasm and determination especially over this festive period with the issues you have had. I would love to try van life but I can’t imagine not having some sort of toilet & shower . I get up most nights at least twice to go to the loo so it’s something that I have to really consider. I know having a bigger van to incorporate is not ideal for parking etc. Things to really consider. Happy 2022 to you both. X

[@mrswelsh2467]

Not watched this one yet, just wanted you to know that we’ve gone all the way back to the start and working our way through your videos. Thank you for sharing. You guys are our favourite KZbin couple - so honest, authentic and simply lovely to watch. Big love to you both. Amy Paul and Ted 🐾 x

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Haha, amazing. Enjoy the other episodes, thanks for watching ❤🧡x

[@robertstott6831]

Hi enjoyed your video in the North will watch more of your vids as I have just subscribed best of luck and good wishes to both of you Bobby in the North xx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks Bobby 🚐 👍💚

[@tinamcloughlin2710]

Thank God you got your gas for hot food and drink. Another fabulous video guys thank you so much I really hope you get that damp sorted and some good tips for drying your shoes because until you experience damp and being uncomfortable you have no idea how miserable it can be and you two are such troopers at brushing these things aside and getting on with it and just enjoying your walks and scenery. Looks like you made some great friends on your climb which I'm sure made it so worth while. Take care. xxxx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

We did Tina, thank you. We try not to let stuff get us down too much 💚🚐 Happy New Year 💙

[@RoamingRay1309]

Hi guys great video glad you show what van life is really like the good and bad of it not just the stunning places we have here in the uk good luck with your onward journey

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Ray, we feel its important to show the reality of how it is. Its just a diary of our daily life, and its never perfect...but we are ultimately having a great time 💚

[@maggiedoor6093]

Candles ( tea lights) will heat something, short ones in a group. Good in a pinch. Buy a Kelly kettle for backup and keep 2-3 large ziplock bags of small twigs, pinecone, kindling. They are great. Good to have backups. A hairdryer will dry that corner quickly and your shoes.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Maggie, all fantastic tips 👍💚

[@steveuphill3795]

Condensation. You cannot prevent it, but sometimes you can tell it where to go. I have seen many van people go out of their way to stop it going on the front windows, but the truth is that is the best place, because it will find somewhere else if you do, most likely a spot out of the way where it will collect and perhaps cause future problems, rust or even attract black mould. Insulating the van doesnt stop the metal from transmitting heat or cold. If you cannot have a dehumidifier and have it running, then maybe one window can be used as a heat shrink where it will condense and run down to a collection point. In the mean time, great to follow you and thanks for sharing your trials and tribulations. 👍💖

[@ThoseHappyDays]

You know what Steve, that's such a helpful comment! It's made us understand it all more, thank you 😊

[@jackwatsonepic626]

Just subscribed I've seen a few van life's on KZbin but this looks more real

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks Jack 🙏🚐

[@jan9562]

Newspaper crumpled up and stuffed into shoes works; keep changing it when it's absorbed some damp.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Great idea, thanks Jan

[@lizheart3058]

Love your videos what a lovely couple enjoying married life and exploring what more could you ask forxxx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Liz 💚

[@lisaharrison5236]

Hi guys to dry your shoes out overnight stuff with newspaper as much as you can stuff in ‘ a very happy new year to you both x

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks Lisa, and Happy New Years to you

[@marybarratt2649]

Kudos to you for that mountain walk. I would not have risked it. Our winters are long, I hope you don’t get too disheartened. The Peak District is lovely.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Love the North in winter Mary, really enjoying it 😀

[@billlottman7339]

Glad to see you got yourselves a back up stove. I try to have backup everything!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

It's the best way, we are learning (slowly)

[@asborc2102]

Love your videos . What you are doin is so inspirational. Please Dnt ever stop this program. You guys are awesome ❤

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you 🙏💚

[@peskyparttimers8239]

We keep a Coleman stove on board for emergencies. Runs on normal unleaded petrol, got us out of a sticky situation a few times.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Great idea!! Might look into that

[@thompam57]

Stuff and wrap a newspaper in your shoes over night. That will dry your shoes. Love your videos. Nice documented. Drive safe ❤️🚐💨

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks Thomas 💚

[@risenshine2783]

You need the water boiler Irish fishermen use, you fill the skin of the kettle with water and in the middle light a little wood fire, boiling water in minutes! Just have a bag of dry twigs handy!

[@davidridden2480]

To dry boots try stuffing with a crunched up newspaper page or two

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks David, will give it a go 💚

[@p.istaker8862]

Screwed up newspaper is good to help dry boots. Just stuff the boots full!

[@janisaschim2429]

I just discovered your channel. Thanks for sharing your adventure. This is the real van life! Good luck.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks for joining us 💚🚐