Van Camping: First Night in the VW Campervan | Van Life

Join me on my first night camping in the campervan. I've officially joined the van life and got myself a VW Transporter T6.1 which is fully rigged out for off grid camping! I hope to do some camping with my family over the summer months and so I wanted to get used to using the camper and all it's gadgets! Safe to say I had an awesome night and can't wait to explore more places to camp in the van!
Recipe:
1 x Onion
2 x Cloves Garlic
Around 150-200g of Pancetta
1 x can chopped tomatoes
1/2 can chickpeas
Baby Spinach leaves
1 x Lemon
A shake of Moroccan spice!
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[@TAOutdoors]

Watch the next episode of Van Camping here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGmVXpuZnLapoKc This time I bring my dog along with me

[@savagegtalks5912]

I commented on your pan situation 🤣🤣 read it there to fix it, hopefully 🤣🤣

[@IverKnackerov]

Dumping your grey water in the lay-by, is disgusting. How would you like to park up and find the last vans washing up water with food bits in it, all over the ground. Fit a grey waste tank and leave no trace !

[@nikkis8102]

Do you wash your hands with soap? Or just water?

[@turbogigwoof2321]

Nice pool of squid juice in the bottom of the fridge would keep the van smelling pleasant

[@Blaze_SV1]

You should not grip your cooking knife like that, it reduces control over it. I would recommend having your index and thumb on the part right in front of the knife as if you are shaking its hand but where your thumb is, your index should be on the opposite side. Watch some videos of basic knife skills.

[@TAFishing]

I hope its long enough to take all my beach fishing rods !!!....And the fridge would be handy to keep the Ragworm in .... Bring it on..Totally Awesome vehicle...(Dad)

[@TAOutdoors]

You would fill that fridge with 5 year old bait and still forget about it 🤣

[@mickhardstaff6605]

That wasn't a very nice thing to say to you Graeme after all those bent and rusty nails you gave him 😂😂😎

[@colindyson8788]

You can borrow it whenever you want. Love u guys keep up the good work.

[@barnzYT]

1-7 or 2-10g spin rod in the back, some trout on for tea, sorted 👍

[@RandyLea]

Can’t wait to see Mike and Graeme both sleep in the van on a fishing trip.

[@eric_bakken]

It's really fun to see you so excited about the van. Congrats on your purchase.

[@mcoffey56]

Awesome content and I can relate. I live in the US/Virginia and we have a 31 foot RV now. We started out tent camping in our National Forests and loved it. Still, nothing beats settling down for the night in our RV. Especially when it's a bad storm. Most of the day is outdoors exploring and enjoying nature, then in to the RV for a nice meal and some TV before bed. It's a great life. For some reason, the older I get, the harder the ground seems to become when in a sleeping bag regardless of what's underneath me. Can't wait for more like this.

[@MaesRemedy]

Well I know Walmart has those memory foams. They vary by width inch. They are very useful to add to any bed or station. Easy to cut or fold.

[@Yeseviltube]

Beautiful van! I've got a 77 VW westfalia. I absolutely love him. A few tips I've learned- Use square containers/bottles if you can find them. They pack nicer and if they tip over, they don't roll all over the place. Find yourself a grey water tank - some places don't allow you to just let it run out freely. Ditch the sleeping bag and get yourself a proper duvet. It's so luxurious. 😂 Make sure you're mouse-proof. Nothing worse than a 3am visitor. Most importantly, give it a name. It's a VW for goodness sake! They all need a name! 😂 Oh! And sometimes if you have way too much stuff it is easier to make up the downstairs bed and use the upstairs as storage. I'm not sure if it works the same in the fancy new ones but having the stuff upstairs (bins of fishing gear or camera gear etc) lets you keep everything more organized.

[@TAOutdoors]

Cheers for the tips!

[@grant1133]

Love those VW vans , one of those would be great for just getting about at the weekend fishing and shutting out the bustle of the week.

[@susanneward7029]

My first van was an 85 VW Westfalen. I had that for 18 years, and I made so many improvements to it, from a new engine and rebuilt transmission to cabin heat, a compressor fridge, cabin batteries, and solar. I never thought I could love a vehicle that much, but it represented so much freedom to me. I’m on my third van now, and I can’t imagine living without one. Congrats!

[@elionh4532]

Do you think a big van is better than Westfalia sized van?

[@G-ra-ha-m]

@@elionh4532 Standing room, and a bathroom is really useful!

[@janicewood5561]

This will be so much easier to travel in with your family - can’t wait to see all your trips.

[@PK13719]

A trick from a camper family: 99% of the time we cook outside of our van on a 2 burner gas stove. So the smell doesn't stick in the van and you don’t mess it up. These gas stoves are at a good prize level, maybe you want to try it out ;-) Keep up your great Videos, all the best from Germany!

[@wildrose7546]

That was my first thought too. We always cook outside., under canopy if it's raining.👍

[@monty_sultana]

I use a 1 ring gas stove and just open my hi top air vent lol or the slide window :)

[@deltafit]

No good if it's freezing tho

[@stevefisher2121]

Sweet ride - a well deserved "treat" for all the hard work you have put into this channel. Congrats and God Bless.

[@christopherpeterson1400]

Wife had me make and " outdoor" induction cook setup bracket / counter for greasy or steaming boiling style cooking. Keeping smell, oil, moisture condensation out of living space.. it makes a huge difference.

[@endokin6484]

Been following you and Ole Joe since the beginning, 2 OGs! Bout time you got that van, going to be so versatile and only add some variety for us die hard fans! Thanks as always!

[@mham83]

You gotta take that van abroad with the family! We took ours all over Europe and as far south as Morocco! We have great memories that we’ll cherish forever.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

I’m jealous of the van, it looks very nice! More comfortable than a rooftop tent, for sure.

[@shahzebnasir4692]

Still remember the video you both did together! Campervans makers need to sponsor you because you're the reason I now want one too :P

[@TAOutdoors]

Cheers Tom! Yeah definitely more comfortable than the roof tent. Hope you’re doing well!

[@michaelhill7632]

@@shahzebnasir4692 no no

[@terryallen6688]

Hi Thomas, love your photo channel.

[@ryangibson4226]

Hey Thomas, Didn't you used to have pretty much the replica of this but in the Ford Transit version? I love your new van but I wonder if you miss the little bit of extra space now you don't have it?

[@donaldeugenealford4080]

Magnificent Volkswagen van Mike, glad to see you out camping in it and most of all cooking in it, I've noticed in a lot of my other survival videos that cooking is becoming part of the videos, I really think it's a great idea because people think that you can't eat good when you're out surviving in the wilderness. Congrats on the new van it is awesome van and I really enjoyed the video. I also love it your plan identification knowledge, I think I like that most of all your knowledge on medicinal and edible plants, take care and enjoy.

[@donniecatalano]

Nice to see you so excited, after all that kind of feeling is what really makes life beautiful! Congratulations and thanks for another quality video. cheers

[@wandereroffates8]

I really love your content, it's really relaxing and fun to learn and experience stuff secondhand. I describe myself as more of an indoor person, but watching you makes me wanna branch out and try some more outdoor stuff like you do too. Seems very healing in many ways. Cheers!

[@rgober60]

What a nice change!! And looks so luxurious for you. As we get older it makes it so much nicer to not have to ruff it too much. My husband and I use to have one and they are sweet. Enjoyed watching and seeing you so happy!! Have a great time and enjoy your time!! Oh and a non-stick skillet is how you'd do it with no oil. Get you a can of Pam to put in the cupboard for emergencies like that also hun. Have a great week and stay safe.👍

[@energdnb]

Congratulations, dude! This has always been my dream too, and it was amazing to see how my first night might go when I eventually get round to doing my build. Thanks for the insight & happy camping!

[@KWicksable]

This may sound strange but what I appreciate is actually seeing a camper clean the kitchen after eating. An observation that in at least 3 or more years of van life viewing, this is a first for me. Wow 😯

[@robinharris4247]

Dang!!! Who wouldn't clean where your going to cook and eat food. I don't care where I am living or staying it is going to be clean!!

[@wynhughes9072]

Just a point. More hygienic if you had a glass chopping board. Easier to clean and also no cross contamination of food

[@me-l-9910]

Really fun! I just love your enthusiasm about this new turn, and you blend it effortlessly with your love for nature and woodland. Great video. Cheers!

[@zex69]

Didn't know what to expect buy totally loved this video .. please make new concepts like this on the regular .. congrats on the van

[@CCN-tu2kr]

Just come across your channel….SUBSCRIBED ! Love your straightforward, genuine demeanour. The footage is awesome, your new camper van is amazing and it’s very clear you are genuinely loving and appreciating the stunning countryside we have in the UK, especially at this time of year. Me and the wife are making plans to purchase a camper van at some point when kids are a bit more independent. Anyway, we’ll be keeping an eye on your channel for more content…👋

[@danstoye3902]

Had one in the 70's while stationed in Italy, traveled all over Europe, kept it packed and on Friday after work would take off for the weekend. They are a little more sophisticated now but basically the same vehicle. My parents after seeing mine bought one in the States and traveled from Naples, FL to Alaska and back in theirs. You will have lots of great memories with your kids and they hold their resale value pretty well.

[@heidih2887]

so happy for you! :D Wonderful to have those added options for general traveling, family time with young children and all the rest! :D Cheers!

[@cerealkiller4248]

Beautiful van, I’ve had a T6 for 3 years, it’s so practical for a family, there’s 5 in my street of less than 40 houses. I love wild camping too, nothing beats pulling over in a beauty spot for the night 🤟🤟🤟

[@ronandanne1]

VW minivans are great for family trips. I have wonderful memories from 1970s camping trips in our family's VW micro bus. Such adventures together!

[@montymagic5886]

Loved this, first time of watching your channel. I also have a T6 Camperking VW. Had it for about 9mths and love it. Its like watching myself, although I'm a lot older, and have none/zero, foraging skills. At 67 I've managed to sleep in the poptop, that was an achievement for me! You have a new subscriber.

[@Roger_Ramjet]

I had an older VW Westfalia Camper for many years. So fun to have a little house on wheels. Great video. Your happiness is palpable.

[@deanbrown2015]

Got a 1967 split screen VW. Love it even though it drives really basically and doesn’t have too many modern comforts. Never fails to get waves and smiles when I take it out.

[@chriskinghorn3181]

18:15I laughed at loud at the pure joy for the van. Congratulations 🎉

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

What a fantastic piece of hardware to add to your arsenal Mike, I love it! I can see many, many adventures featuring this beauty. Congratulations mate 👍

[@TAOutdoors]

Cheers Ant!

[@iwobanas4081]

love your content you are great inspiration!

[@elvavalentin76]

Absolutely beautiful van, I’m sure your going to have plenty of trips that your going to enjoy in the van…. I enjoy watching your camping ⛺️ videos….

[@erroleabrown4317]

How good is that jeez and all the comforts of home with the security of locking doors and windows it’s a win in my books and it’s so good to see you so happy about your van what a great video good for you!!

[@davidryan4454]

Cold tinnies. Good lad 😁👍🏻🍻Really enjoy the breadth of your films & laid back style. You dad is a diamond too !

[@TAOutdoors]

Cheers David!

[@jgstevens5169]

Congratulations Mike!! Van Camping does have plenty of advantages. Saw your dad's comment about room for his fishing gear... Such a character. Best of luck to you.

[@thizizliz]

It's magnificent! Congratulations 🎊 may you have many great trips in it!

[@BartBuzz]

That's what I call "roughing it". I might even get my wife to go camping if we had that campervan. Great video!

[@tammaragill9347]

That is certainly a luxury camp! Great purchase Mike. You could always add on one of those fold out type awnings to be able to enjoy the outdoors with the family.

[@r4b32t11]

Its so fabulous, and your excitement is infectious…Congrats you deserve it..Happy trails…

[@viz.on7]

This's so cool man! Congrats on the new van it looks sick, I hope you'll enjoy it and make a lot of fun on your trips!

[@SunkistSquirt]

I have to say Mike, I liked this one. Loved the comfort. I'd like to see you take this in the middle of a storm. I love the security of these rigs.

[@germanprepper21]

Great video. Just to let you know I featured your channel in my 'Top 5 Bushcraft & Survival Channels' vid. Cheers 👍

[@TAOutdoors]

Thanks 👍🏻appreciate it.

[@jjudy5869]

Rainy weather was the reason why my dad never was into tent camping. While everyone was drying out their gear, we were out enjoying the sunshine and what we could find along the trails. One other advantage is when the neighbors start getting silly you can drive off without too much bother.

[@eatyourlandscape-PNW]

Your excitement was so contagious, what a fun video to watch. Congrats on your new van.

[@Professionalmoochers]

Best thing you’ll ever buy! We’ve traveled around Europe in ours and it’s the best holiday we’ve ever had. Enjoy 👌🏼

[@crashjump1849]

Love the new camper! I hope the drivetrain is as well built as the camper. The van looks like a keeper!!!! 👍 The pop up is what really drew me to your video.

[@davidmoore9945]

Beautiful van Mike! I’m sure it was not cheap. Will enjoy watching your journeys in it.

[@BraxxJuventa]

Congratulations on your new van Mike! Awesome camper! 👍😁

[@ckm5217]

Great idea mate! 😉 I get it, a channel grower!! And some more unprofessional time with your subscribers, make it a series! 😁

[@spark-gy5pf]

Congratulations on the new van . Great for the kids and wife. Great way to go and no bugs

[@fearthehoneybadger]

Looks nice. Certainly easier to move than thing around than those pallet huts.

[@Nyctophora]

Your joy is infectious, thank you for making me smile :)

[@martinbugg8447]

I'm so happy for you. To see you so excited keep up the amazing videos

[@CY-lt9ut]

Beautiful and well equipped. Love your camping life. Enjoy!!!!

[@bobclark7211]

Very cool! You always wow us with your meals too Nice seeing a new side to you with the van. Looking forward to more

[@stretch4666]

Awesome new vehicle! Perfect for taking the family away like you say. You need to get yourself up to Exmoor and Dartmoor. 👍

[@MotoGoYo]

They are great things. Converted one last summer and just been using it last week on my first trip away with if fully converted. Didn't want to go for the pop-top but still managed to spend a whole bunch of cash on it.

[@timcoleman9878]

Your kids will absolutely love the van. They will have fun with memories.

[@aprince6040]

😁 Welcome to the v dub community; you will love it. I have a T5.1. I can't stop upgrading things on it . I love your videos, too.👍

[@reginaschmid2657]

Sweet ride! Must have been a great sleep! Happy trails to you! Looking forward to more camper videos! Cheers, mate!

[@williammoorcroft4027]

I sold my disco a few years back and bought a T4 high roof when I had a child. Best thing I ever did! Lots of family adventures. The memory making machine. All the best , Will

[@TAOutdoors]

All about the family adventures

[@endahD-vu9vk]

a comfortable car and a comfortable sleep is always a success ❤🎉🎉🎉

[@Bodsynffc]

Im very jealous!! absolutely loving this, and looking forward to seeing you take it out on wild camping adventures.

[@karenpeterson5780]

How fun! Looking forward to more videos of where you camp, and of course, what you make! :-)

[@malcolmtoyer8950]

Great sound when you were cooking, and also with the birdsong in the background!

[@thecrew777]

Definitely different. Enjoyed the episode. Love the camping in bush craft shelters or tents for my watching. But for your comfort, safety, etc. I can see how this would be preferable.

[@rebeccahowie7234]

That’s such an awesome camper van!!! Safe travels ❤️

[@garylee4141]

Awesome new video, looking forward to more camping adventures, really like the idea of wild food foraging.

[@sos6121]

This is the first time I've watched you. You have a newer version of my VW and like you I have wanted one for years. I love it. Mine is a godsend I commute 40 miles 1 way for my sons school. So it's a day van . I was walking on the beach, had a swim and all I wanted to do was go home. Home for me is my van. We are both so very lucky

[@alanrobisonPD1960]

Great channel !! Keep up the hard work. This is Alan, GREETINGS from Riverside in Southern California.

[@ScottMitchell2]

Great to see an update from you sir. Awesome adventure van!

[@nickjh1968]

We’ve had ours a few weeks now and your right bro, they are awesome bits of kit💯

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Loving the VW Van... wow it's very nice.... Thanks for sharing

[@carolineofscots]

where i live is a very busy tourist area and you wouldnt believe the amount of people who park up in what they think are laybys but which are, in fact, passing places. crazy people. love the van, life goals!

[@scottmcintosh2988]

You will love that van lots of fun !

[@danny88dh]

What a beautiful van! That is really nice I love the interior design so modern and cozy...very cool i especially like the kitchen setup

[@vindivergilio3482]

That is a sweet van! Compared to the older (pre-2005) VW Camper Van's, it's lay out and space usage looks amazing. I always wanted a van to use for camping but I want to convert a Spirit, Chevy or Ford full sized van, mainly for the room with usually having the wife & kids (4 of them) going with me. And now with the kids being older (16-30) and a grandchild, a proper RV is what we use (rental because of cost). But we all still prefer a tent vs a camper. Either way, getting out to camp is what matters. Personally, a tarp & blanket is all I need. Good luck with it. Just think of the possibilities you opened up for yourself with it, especially with your woodland now! Haa haa.. be careful or your dad might borrow it for a fishing overnighter and 'forget' to bring it back. See ya in the next one.

[@peterwilliams1162]

Hi mate, love the video. I can feel the excitement coming through!! We've got a T28 just had some work done to it, new alloys, roof bed with struts, a projector!, lowered slightly and new rock and roll bed. Picking it up later today! Cannot wait! Enjoy the campervan life with your fam! Great investment

[@shadowingproductions]

youre an inspiration. youre doing what I hope to start one day. congrats to your endeavors

[@abemcbeard6290]

I look forward to seeing the video of you and Graeme going on camper van fishing trips

[@debabrataswain8842]

I feel amazing 😃 by seeing your camping at such beautiful places brother.

[@BoydXplorer]

Nice camping inside the van at VW Campervan Area. Interesting to watch. Tnx4sharing.

[@tubeWyrme]

Great van - looking forward to more van life content!

[@belindajaneharris2579]

Just bought a Vw t6 2016 model can’t wait to start our adventures x

[@jackiec9062]

This was Such A great video well done,it's beautiful and great for the family, amazing. Luv from UK 🇬🇧

[@Glyn69]

Fab van , your excitement enthusiasm comes shining through , well done

[@Kermit-Si]

Hi, it's a great life isn't it, I've just got my first campervan. Mines based on a Renault Trafic, converted by Hillside Leisure, in bright green. I absolutely love it. Nothing better than the sound of bird song first thing in the morning. Hope you enjoy yours as much as me. Happy campervaning.

[@mariemedina257]

Looks delicious! I dig watching you no matter where you're at

[@micksmith9125]

Love your passion I’ve got a T6 same set up there awesome I have 1 tip I battened the flour out under the bed MDF then carpeted it so when you put stuff under the bed it slides in & out really easy……enjoy your adventures……van life is the good life

[@amandasymon4363]

Love that you are so real. I am a new subscriber and soon to be first time Campervan owner ! 👊👊🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️

[@boomartin3495]

Loved seeing your baby’s pacifier. The van will be great when you go to your woodland to work.

[@Lazarus-aap]

Me and my girl would really love a campervan as well. Although I've been dreaming of converting a double-decker bus into a mobile home, so perhaps one day we'll have something along those lines too... Your van is beautiful btw... I love it

[@milleka3504]

Welcome to the camperking family! I too have a vw campervan by them and love it. Enjoy your trips

[@TAOutdoors]

Cheers!

[@ArielleViking]

A Totally Awesome Van, great intro campout overnighter in your new vehicle. ❤️

[@chrispe82]

A friend of mine has the high top long wheel base version of this & it fits a queen size bed in the back… very awesome.

[@kenmacrae6465]

Don’t cook inside.Who wants to cook in their bedroom. I’m waiting for my Marco Polo Activity which has no kitchen of which I was disappointed at first. Now I’m glad as I have more room with 2 sliding doors opening.I’m so excited,can’t wait for my van.

[@ForestHermit]

You have very creative ideas! You are well done! you really love what you do, keep it up, good luck in your work)) 👍👍👍

[@davidgames5238]

Great Video, and many congrats on your new Van, enjoy! I recently purchased a CK Monte Carlo (same wheels as yours!) as you said, really well thought out. Been a Motorhomer for last thirty years, it’s brilliant. One tip when parked on the roadside, I usually put a collapsible bucket under the waste outlet to empty in the hedgerow. I find people passing by seem to take exception to any fluid escaping from a MHome or CVan. Look forward to seeing your next adventure. Cheers for now, Dave.