VAN LIFE UK: Our First Night Wildcamping (Scary Wildlife)

[@journeytakesatrip]

I decided to take a look at some of your earlier videos. It’s nice to see the roots of your vanlife videos and go back to experience you both just starting out on living this way of life. Your first van was also really pretty inside. I watched the conversion videos too before watching this one. I’m now going to watch a few more until I catch up to where I found your channel.

[@lynby2108]

The Lake District would be amazing in the van.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Oh definitely!!!

[@jillian5086]

When it’s cold overnight fill your kettle the night before and maybe as well fill another container with water. This way there always a hot drink to start the day. Cheers

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Ooo like that nugget of advice 🤩

[@neilfrom1983]

I cycled from London off road and came over that hill, possibly one of my favourite moments ever, a down hill roll all the way to the sea, amazing views up there

[@ThoseHappyDays]

It's a beaut isn't it

[@lottiehindley9816]

This is sweet as I've been watching you guys more recent stuff. Defo needing this info as have a van toooo #weeeee

[@ummnothanks...666]

Janine: it's absolutely freezing!! 🥶🥶 Liam: where are my shorts? 😂😂 Great video! Thanks for showing us your first night in the van 😁

[@ThoseHappyDays]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that's us

[@RobBrown1991]

Water in the kettle the night before is a simple step you could take short term.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Brilliant, will do that

[@michaelkenrick1353]

good one enjoyed it small black roller blinds on them windows

[@ThoseHappyDays]

That's a good idea

[@lorraineselby9915]

How wonderful. I love your raelikesfroot art, and the fabulous fairy lights. You need small magnets for your window covers and a fleecy jacket for your water canister. I can't wait to see your future adventures: early morning bird song, and the beautiful British countryside and seaside. :-)

[@ThoseHappyDays]

That's it in one, yeah we have just ordered stronger magnets 🧲

[@conniethomas4753]

I love the HWB Janine is ADORABLE:-)

[@joannewalton-calvert5124]

So excited to see this video, I don’t like shopping when I am full, as I don’t buy the things I fancy, just what I need, glad you had the chocolate

[@ThoseHappyDays]

🤩

[@butterflyj1967]

The van looks great ! Maybe wrap a blanket around the water canister ? Glad you enjoyed yourselves x

[@ThoseHappyDays]

There's an ACE idea!

[@Me-ip7tt]

Your van looks amazing I’m so jealous, I like your new format on the channel too, look forward to you travelling around the country and eating at a different vegan places and doing reviews 👍🥰 You need to get one of those fluffy mic attachments for when it’s windy to stop the wind noise if you’re gonna be filming a lot on top of hills.

[@DVWNatSecResearcher]

I do like the fairy lights. This entire video was fun to watch. However I was glad to see the two in the costumes leave. AND, I cannot wait until you travel to Scotland, as I am hoping to visit for the first time in a few months.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you for watching, and yes we were a little relieved when the wildlife left 😊

[@natet4443]

Great video guys the van is looking so cool now! Looking forward to seeing your forthcoming adventures in it 😀

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Hey thanks man, we cannot wait either

[@genemaughan1046]

Your van is awesome and that view is stunning. Wonderful to hear Skylarks. Strange wildlife there too 😆🤣

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Aw yes those morning skylarks 🤩

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you for following our journey

[@jjmedia7690]

Loved watching this guys!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks for watching and following, means a lot 🙏

[@dianeharrison3210]

Heya 👋 Just subscribed…. Straight away I was drawn to your personalities and your interesting content! I’m so looking forward to watching all your vlogs ….That’s the next few months entertainment sorted 🥰 x

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks so much for joining us ❤️

[@saraleroux5009]

You could try Command large picture mounting strips for your window covers. They hold up to 7.2kg and are perfect for what your are trying to do. 😀

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Sara, will look into it 💚

[@fionajohnston1925]

Love the van! Love your fairy lights rave 😂 I reckon the fox and badger were out for some free range kinky love 🤣 you probably need a dump valve for your onboard water so that if the temp hits a certain level it dumps all your water. I keep containers of water inside the van so it stays unfrozen. Risk of damage to your tank and pipes if it freezes is huge. Maybe speak to your van guy about it? He knows your layout so may have some suggestions. Love the video Happy Days 😊💜💚💜

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Good shout, will chat to him and maybe have a go at lagging the pipes 💚

[@melodydonnallie6471]

Hey Guys.. Loved the van, You have got it looking so snazzy.. Cant wait to follow your travel journeys. Much Love Mx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks for your support 🙏

[@hgglass8905]

This is a his a great video well done guys

[@hayleypartington811]

Van life is looking amazing. Enjoying these videos 💚 not sure of the fake fish pizza but Sea Shepherd do some amazing work - worth the support 👍 We have one of those diesel heaters on the boat - they kick some heat out you should be toasty. 👍

[@ThoseHappyDays]

They are fab arent they! I think we will.be using ours quite a bit

[@campervanchris4171]

Great first trip video

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks mate 👍

[@mandy5539]

Great video! Those strong Velcro command strips may work for the window covers💚👍🏻

[@debragiulietti6115]

Brilliant van guys, enjoy your journey x

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks so much for following

[@stevekingham5578]

I love what you both are doing, my wife and I are transit homeowners, we watched your videos all day Boxing Day keep it going hat’s off to you both x

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Steve, and welcome to the channel 😀 🚐💚

[@sandragoss62]

Thanks for the recommendation. We took our motorhome to Brighton yesterday had the same pizza which was AMAZING!! And drove up to the park up on the South Downs. Loved it 🥰👍🏻💚🌱

[@johnkiernan4225]

Great first camp , looks like YOU got the bug like the rest of us enjoy your travels 😀

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks John, adventure awaits...

[@juliehawkes1050]

Great content.love your lights so nice. Looking forward to your scotland adventures.van looks so comfy.thank you for sharingxx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you for following our adventures Julie x

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Hopefully they don't just visit Glasgow and Edinburgh where there's more vegan restaurants/cafes than in places like Dundee, but there's a few in Dundee.

[@hArtyTruffle]

That Skylark though ❤️❤️❤️ Great first night out in the van 👍🏼

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Beautiful eh? Those morning birds 🐦

[@JanWristen]

This is a fascinating adventure. As a Canadian, the thought of living in an uninsulated van is horrifying. Well, that's an indicator, anyway. I love skiing at -21°C so we are used to colder (but not damper) conditions. I'm in awe of your journey and look forward to your future adventures. Good Luck!

[@kitwarren2493]

Great stuff guys!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks for watching and following 😀 Much appreciated

[@TeaBowHT]

You met some furries! Depending on their intentions, they may have just been up there for a photoshoot away from more questioning/judgemental eyes, or may well have been intending at something a little more lewd! The van is looking fab, and honestly seems like a fantastic lifestyle. Hope you really enjoy it going forwards :3

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Haha we were clueless as to what they were doing, but curious nonetheless 😄 Thank you for watching/following our adventures ❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

So good that you had a successful first night. We had driving rain and strong winds when we lost our vanlife virginity on Firle Beacon but woke up to a beautiful morning like you 😁

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Firle Beacon is a great place for the first night isn't it haha? Have recommended to a few first timers too

[@TheHarrip]

I came here because you told me to 😊

[@joanbraunberger9705]

Just found you and enjoyed. I live in Canada and a few years ago bought a new trailer with no screen door. To remedy that I bought industrial type Velcro and it was heavy enough to hold a large panel of screening that covered the doorway. Never had a problem with my “screen” door. Not sure if you can find that heavy Velcro in the UK or if you’ve solved your night window coverings but this would definitely work. Good on you! Carry on.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Good idea 💡

[@katebegley4331]

Love the van looking forwarding too seeing more of your adventures would love too do the same adventures my self but saddly im dyspraxic and possibly dyslexic so saddly cant drive you never know maybe one day such a great idea suggest when you go on long trip with storage only take what you need re shoes clothes so you have more space for food like tins rice packets etc and vegan beer or wine my parents use to have a campervan so we only took what we needed and there was 5 so space was a priority with 5 of us for all are stuff. And the those people dressed up were called furys they have meet up in london and All over the country.

[@AngharadsLife]

Wow amazing video, we were so happy that everything went well on your first night, we can’t wait for your amazing adventures 😊💚🌱❤️

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you so much, we can't wait to hit the road now 😃💙xx

[@AngharadsLife]

@@ThoseHappyDays Thank you so much I bet you can’t I would be the same 😊💚🌱❤️

[@christinehopkins7561]

Always take some other container with water & keep in van with us.. so no freezing water!!!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Good shout!!!

[@000caro555]

Yes. Definitely come to Scotland. 🥰

[@josephinetoal1267]

Living the dream 😊💚

[@alexandraharrison5752]

Amazing! X

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Excellent video and the first of Those Happy Days vanlife adventures. The wildlife was probably more scared of both of you.😝 I take my coffee black but tea with what ever plant milk you use when you put the kettle on.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Yeah I'm the same with plant milk too! Thanks for watching our wildlife wildcamp video 🤣

[@caziharrison]

Love the conversation

[@caziharrison]

Auto correct, I meant the conversion not conversation 😀

[@usfiveandronniethecamper]

You guys rock….we do a lot of traveling around wales….great views and some good walks…devils bridge is a good one…do you have a good vegan burger recipe ?

[@natalieclarke1540]

Great video can’t wait to see more 😀What did you do for a toilet?

[@sarahburton3110]

I’ve a friend who’s into the whole Furry scene. Apparently she’s a unicorn-dresses up a couple times a month and goes to Furry meetings where you hook up with other Furries!! Use your imagination!!!!

[@JennSammut]

Would love to share some good spots in Scotland with you, amazing vegan places and some lovely scenery

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Totally! Scotland is coming 🤩 Thank you for following

[@JennSammut]

@@ThoseHappyDays amazing it's a great place 😍😍

[@emmah2311]

The van looks awesome, love the transformation . Cant wait to see your next videos. We are just along the coast from you in a little village called Pagham. Come and check out Pagham harbour/Witterings on your travels :-)

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Ooo would love to!!

[@void.x730]

That blue lorry parked up with the van lifers is Gail, shes one of our tribe ❤❤ Burst into laughter when we saw her lorry 😂😂😂😂

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Haha fantastic 👏

[@louisepriestley1011]

Not sure if it's a water canister or gas bottle that sends your water through but Defo wrap them up. We are in Spain and have a restaurant that uses gas and even here we have to wrap the bottles in winter as they are outside and get too cold to work. Fab van though!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Good call! Thank you

[@seanirish331]

Me and my partner seen you yesterday. We had been at a protest Brighton and Sussex uni against vivisection. We rewarded our self with pizza on the beach. Yous were talking to someone and I was not certain it was you next time I may try say hi

[@seanirish331]

We also got purezza did not spot the seaspiracy pizza till after I ordered partner would likly love that

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Ohh you must come and say hi next time and definitely get that pizza

[@ralfhighlander8321]

👍👍👍

[@ThoseHappyDays]

🙏

[@NotAllWhoWanderAreLost..]

Hey guys strange request but can we see how much room liam has when sleeping across the van please? I'm in the planning stages for my van but at 6ft 2 I didn't think a widthways bed would work for me? Great vlog as always 👍

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Yeah we can do that! I fit but have to angle slightly...

[@Davidzapper]

Volume is all over place, I keep having to turn the volume up and down. I hope that's constructive and good luck. P.S. neodymium magnets are the ones.

[@joansmith2974]

I like your tile wall alongside your cooker, where did you source the tile, please. Greetings from Western Canada, I am dreaming of starting Van life here when the weather begins to warm up. Presently -40C, with a blanket of 30cm of snow, and still snowing. Researching battery/solar solutions that will suit our cold winter / hot summer temperatures so I can surf in summer and and ski in winter.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Sounds great Joan, yeah we have heard about the cold over there at the moment, Canada seem to have been hit bad by climate change. So you are right to equip your van accordingly. The tiles are from a company called Tiles Direct over here in the UK 💚

[@keltic_nomad]

...get stronger magnets for the window coverings 👍

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Good shout

[@kathleenbuxton6944]

Guys could you not use an electric blanket or would that drain your battery ....I’m enjoying watching your show ...xxx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

I think it won't be too battery friendly Kathleen haha

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks for thinking of us though 💚

[@Kazstevens]

Your van looks lovely 😍 Xx Looking forward to following your journey, such a lovely couple 🌱💚 xx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you for following/watching our journey Kaz ❤

[@mariamitchell2559]

How do you deal with morning ablutions??

[@helenuk9582]

Loving your van vlogs. How will you guys manage for a income when you go on your adventures? 🤗😀

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Living on the edge haha

[@deanbrown29]

Actually knew someone who was into "dress up" sexual stuff! Can't believe you've actually spotted one

[@adiohead]

Furries!!!! Ahahahaaa

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Haha we are completely clueless

[@budsabbath2055]

pizza pizza mom nom nom

[@ThoseHappyDays]

That pizza was amazing 🤩

[@stevekingham5578]

It’s come up with my wife’s name I’m Steve Kingham

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Nice to meet you Sharon

[@MrSdoubtfire975]

What about your ablutions ? 🚽 🛀🏻

[@ThoseHappyDays]

In the back! We have a travel urinal and a portable potty in the garage

[@smattgoss]

Lost me at vegan

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Maybe we will find you again in the future

[@smattgoss]

@@ThoseHappyDays not a chance

[@ThoseHappyDays]

@@smattgoss 🤣

[@smattgoss]

@@ThoseHappyDays we are meant to eat meat you vegans have to supplement your diet with pills fact . Vegan diet cannot give you everything your body needs .

[@dannymoses6767]

@@smattgoss Hi. I've been vegan for 49 years and have never ever needed nor taken any pills of any sort. Not medicinal, nor supplemental. My day is a serious carnivore and he has to supplement every 3 months with a B12 injection at his surgery. Go figure. I'm 66 years old and I reckon I've got another 100 good years ahead of me the way I'm feeling now. All my family are long lived but all got various cancers. Between them, they probably keep the pharmaceutical companies in business.