Van Camping in a Heatwave (Drought Warning)

[@somethinggreg5784]

Kudos to Will for policing the area and picking up litter. Litterbugs ruin it for everyone.

[@TheGreatEmigrate]

Will you deffo need a firestick to help you watch the football, get in touch with me if you want some info

[@CocoKobiee]

@@TheGreatEmigrate lol

[@sueharper1689]

Wear gloves when you litter pick but yes kudos to you.

[@GetYouSomeB13]

Big up the litter pickers!!

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

@@TheGreatEmigrate How do we get in touch with you?

[@jonr2052]

As a 24 year old HGV driver your videos are great company and really keep me entertained while away from my family for weeks at a time , you have inspired me to convert an old Renault traffic and go out on trips with my little brother and mum when back from the continent in the lorry and have made some great memory's for us Thanks Will all the best from Dublin port Ireland

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

Could you invite Will over to the Emerald Isle and show him how hospitality is done. Is Eire okay for the van life?

[@AcousticVet]

Up/downstream = direction the water is travelling. If travelling with the flow, you're going downstream; if travelling against the flow, you're going upstream. Also, left/right bank are usually defined when travelling downstream too (so left hand bank is the bank on your left when you're travelling with the flow of the river).

[@sevmato]

Actually, it's a bit more complicated than that. It's not always following the direction of the stream. It's not true for tidal streams and rivers. You could go downstream, but against an incoming tide.

[@AcousticVet]

@@sevmato Indeed, but I don't believe the river in the video was a tidal river. I perhaps should have specified a freshwater (non-tidal) river in my original comment.

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

@@sevmato Very good point.

[@Sweepear]

In this case it’s all academic because that isn’t a river it’s a ditch. 😂

[@thek3317]

5:20 Its based on how the water flows, if its upstream it's where the water came from, downstream is where the water is going. If your asking how do you tell throw something in the water and whatever way its starts to float thats downstream

[@simmondsjon]

Depends if the river is tidal... in which case the above is not true

[@Bodsynffc]

Will, (for me anyway), you absolutely nailed this video. We've had it all!!! Singing!! Cooking! Paddle boarding!! Football !! Litter picking! Absolutely love this video mate. You seem a different person and this is something that proves to everyone out there who feels down every now and then that there is light at the end of the tunnel, just ride the storm, you'll get there! Keep em coming!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thank you so much for this lovely comment 🤘🤘

[@petrinastiller3040]

It's so important to take care of your mental health, and you sharing that you see a therapist is just so good. I have anxiety. The therapist I am currently seeing is such a great fit. I am myself for the first time in so long. So great to see you enjoying life. I have nothing but appreciation and admiration for you. So many suffer in the shadows. Bringing this subject of anxiety and depression into the light and showing how you cope and now have your enjoyment of life back is vital.

[@kinross24]

Here’s a good cooking tip:- Always sauté your onions first, then add other items like peppers, then your chicken etc

[@chox2001]

Great tip I would add if you have fine cut onion and rough cut onion the fine cut adds to thickening the sauce.

[@joeybooth93]

A tip for while using the chopping board, fold up a tea towel and place it underneath the board, this will stop the chopping board from moving while chopping up vegetables etc.

[@farawayporch]

You got good eyes for details!

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

Superglue is better.

[@catherineferguson7388]

It’s so good to see you happy and having on your own, I spend a lot of time on my own, it doesn’t bother me, you get use to it, your setup in Mary looks really neat, I’m so proud of you for not giving up. Thank you Will for the useful information, what would we do without you, all the best Will, see you on the next one. Love to Mary. 🚐✌️💕🙃😎🚣🏼‍♀️

[@angrypants7619]

Excellent again, you look so happy doing this. Can't wait for the next one, everyone is enjoying this. 👍🏻

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thank you 🙏

[@stevebrown1974]

Great video, tip about parking with a weak handbrake - although useful with a decent one as well - whichever way your van rolls, leave it in the opposite gear. So if it rolls forwards, leave it in reverse. If it rolls backwards, leave it in 1st gear. Just remember to put the clutch in before you start the van (if it doesn't require you to do that anyway)

[@bradyspage]

If you watch the last video you'll see he has a Bear Lock system that locks the van in reverse when parked.

[@angrypants7619]

I don't think the engine is suppose to turn in the opposite direction, so very bad tip,

[@tommillski8822]

@@angrypants7619 It wont turn in the opposite direction, thats kinda the point..

[@ZanoniSnowflake963]

great seeing some uk van lifers. this was our life for half a decade down in cornwall so lovely reminising! We converted a 3.5t box luton & did stealth so just looked like an argos delivery van, a teal colour we hand painted with 4 inch roller. then when lifted up back roller there was a balcony/porch with stained glass windows & window box. we loved our Yihny lol! Stand up padle board, awesome for your core and body and fun. we used to also attempt to surf so had our boards in there with our bike and snowboard which never got to use to go to europe. if we were more confident and knew more about filming, narrating and youtube would've been good for us. but we didn't and always the future and more adventures when we get our health back! good on ya for litter picking, one of those sticks may be good haha. Be kinder with yourself though. you're not a twat for spilling some food. with our therapy and healing our self talk has been hugely important. not meaning to preach just wanted to share take it or leave it but all aspects of you deserve kindness and love! thanks for sharing and being you much love take care xx

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thank you so much for this lovely comment and your kind words! Also for sharing your own experiences, sending you thoughts of health and happiness 🙌🙏

[@ZanoniSnowflake963]

@@WillsWhereabouts Aaaaaw bless, thanks for you time and energy in reading and replying! hugs :) xx

[@brianreynolds4627]

Will…it’s great to see you doing so well!…enjoying your alone time and having fun…brilliant to see…loved the Video and thanks for tidying up the litter left by others…good for you…Brian.

[@TheMeanGirlz]

I stole yo man sis he enjoying alone time w me. 👩🏿👩🏿🤰🏿💅🏼

[@3rubberboats]

AcousticVet said it well. To know which way you are going, stop paddling and bring the raft to a dead stop. Then see which direction you are moving. That will be downstream. Thanks for sharing this camping and cooking video. Have a great day.

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thanks for the information 😃

[@p24hrsmith]

If your sitting relaxing in your boat and suddenly plummet to your death over a waterfall this is called going down stream ... If your paddling franticly for an hour and don't get anywhere, this is called going up stream.... hope this helps

[@stevedines2636]

Well done Will on another successful ‘Stealth Camp’, we love the way you always keep Mary tidy and clean. Steve and Anne IOW 😎

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Love a clean van 🚐

[@jeronomosp]

Nice one for picking up a paddle board! Just one thing - Google the j stroke and it'll save you constantly changing sides when you paddle! Then show Neil how to do it!!

[@markymarks3805]

Hi Will, good to see you enjoying life and all that it brings. Upstream & Downstream is current, the direction of flow, watch the water flow, if you are paddling against the current you are paddling upstream, paddling in the same direction that the water is flowing, is paddling downstream. You didn’t mention it, but washing down from the back of the van, 👍👍👍. you have come a long way since you started the build. Keep sharing. 👍👏👏👏👏👏👍😎

[@rtshort]

Exactly, but it didn't look like much current there though. I'd also say that going North was up and South was down. :)

[@avi-8commercialdrones921]

Great video Will. You are living my dream! Van life and SUPs. Get Yourself to the coast for some Coastal Paddleboarding. Woolacombe and Combe Martin are gorgeous in Devon 👌🏼👌🏼

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

Oh boy ... start adding some potatoes to your curry! Really great. You just chunk them up and add them early on so they cook with the other ingredients. What a lovely spot where you can cook with your doors open!

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Hadn’t thought of that! 🙏😊

[@moe_1886]

Mary has come a long way and it's so good that it all just works now! Brilliant stuff Mate.

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thanks Moe, Mary has come along I’m really pleased with her 😊

[@jacksg1809]

That's better a happy Will , variety is the spice of life mate ! Enjoy 🙂

[@WillsWhereabouts]

👍👍🤘

[@masseysmotivationalmatters]

I have my whole van powered with the eco flow delta Max and it's fantastic

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Great products that really pack a punch 🤜

[@masseysmotivationalmatters]

@@WillsWhereabouts love your videos mate and so glad to see in your last few videos you seem to be a little happier within yourself. Please keep up the great work and I will never forget your brake job video. I was rolling around in stitches

[@SocksWithSandals]

You've got yourself a proper liveable van now, Will.

[@nellie8587]

Quick paddling tip - learn to do a J-stroke! When you master it you will save a whole bunch of effort and you’ll be able to just paddle in a straight line. Plenty of videos available on how to do it. Good luck, great vid.

[@WillsWhereabouts]

I’ll have a look thanks 🙏

[@shanioneill5508]

Great vid Will really enjoyed the content and so pleased to see you embracing vanlife. Onwards and upwards!

[@cliveroulstone9366]

Rivers start from mountains and rivers end when they go out to sea ,so rivers at the mountain are up stream rivers going out to sea down steam hope that helps ,when it becomes had to work out is when the water is still

[@donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854]

Great vid will but please get yourself one off them litter pickers if you picked up tissue and it had a needle in it better to be safe mate loved the paddle boarding getting one ourself soon all the best have a great week donny

[@joline2730]

You just need to wear a plastic glove (get them from petrol station) to pick up other people's rubbish - take care, you don't know where it's been 😒

[@rob12841]

Love that spot, surprisingly quiet most the time in terms of parking. Although I’m in a less glamorous work van having lunch! That village normally has a huge bonfire, hopefully they do it this year!

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Love a good bonfire 🔥

[@TheMeanGirlz]

Broke self. 🤰🏿👩🏿

[@andrewsgarage796]

Hi Will, You are getting a taste of Australian weather mate, been here for years never gets any better Best Regards Andrew

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Your heat is a whole different level my friend!

[@magnejohansen9640]

Good afternoon Will. Hope you are fine this days. It's nice to see that you take your time to make some real dinner. I hope your sky is blue this days. Love from Norway

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thank you, I hope you also have a wonderful day 🙏👍

[@olivellanarrowboat4319]

Once again watching your content from an M1 services, heading home from working on my project narrowboat, love your vids man👍

[@phillipdenne3715]

Wil - simply brilliant, my son age 10, took full notes of the curry recipe & did this evening for dinner. Amazing stuff - well done indeed. Next he’ll want to eat in the car (sorry no van here!) we’re Woking and good to see your local stealth locations…

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thanks Phillip, made up you enjoyed the curry 😋😋

[@markplenty2631]

Some places in Scotland said not overnight stays but 90% of the places I visited I stayed in lay-bys and car parks and it was great!

[@Richard-qg5hh]

Those EcoFlows are mega, I have one, expensive but bloody good.

[@wemoveforward6413]

Lovely stuff mate. A tip if you will. Get the oil hot before adding the meat as your basicly poaching it in the oil to a degree as it warms up

[@tobysherring1369]

Handbrake can usually be adjusted 1. at the rear drums (either self-adjusting device needs cleaning and sorting, or manual adjustment) then 2. the cable can be tightened if 1 doesn't fix it. Buy the Haynes manual.

[@derekclark4344]

Rear brakes have two systems hydraulic for foot and cable for hand they'll just need adjusting properly!

[@shonarhys]

Try using J strokes when paddling it saves you from swapping sides as often!

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Will have a look 👀

[@nellie8587]

Just popped on to say the same - no need to swap sides and you still go in a straight line. Way more efficient 😊 have fun paddling

[@armanabelino7517]

What a wonderful and lovely content especially when you were kayaking while singing in the jungle that’s my favourite part of the video.

[@inmyhoose]

Sitting down to Sunday lunch, could do with something to watch.... perfect timing and perfect watch 👍

[@elliotedge4307]

It's the way the water flows will

[@WillsWhereabouts]

👍👍

[@sharonpettman1274]

Great video Will, good to see you happy and chillaxed

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thanks Sharon 💜👌

[@markparish9072]

B&M I think for HDMI cable works alright from my laptop to tele or home Bargains if stuck. good vlog.

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thanks Mark 👍

[@dunndag]

Up/down stream.. Follows the direction of the water flow.. With the flow=down stream... Against the flow=up stream. Learned this when I was 2 days old 🤣

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@anserkhan9430]

Brother good to see you so positive stay blessed!!!!

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thank you 🙏 ✌️

[@chox2001]

Get some decent wipes WILL to protect you when picking litter also good for mud and grime

[@maxineredfern3380]

The water current tells u which is up stream or down stream. The current always flows down stream will. Gr8 vid again will. Maxxxx

[@sdbplumbing5595]

2 extraction fans installed in the sub floor pulling air in as the roof fans pull the hot air out. makes a huge difference on the days when u need it

[@juliejules7780]

Hmmm, I just found a rusted hole on the bottom of my van. It can come in handy?

[@ZevFei]

16:16 Coconut milk in curry are the best, even in drink, coconut milk makes everything taste better

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Very tasty indeed!

[@mbrider56]

Nice one will. Ah mate, that looked so nice, nice park up, good food and footy on...How things have grown over the years.. starting with the Galaxy, camp food on a tiny stove and footy on your phone to a bigger vehicle, bigger stove and footy on your laptop/monitor...👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 paddle boarding looked fun as well✌🏻

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Paddle boarding has become one of my favourite things very quickly 👍👍

[@lisaelwen653]

So nice to see you out and enjoying the Van, also seeing your MH on the up. Incidentally we met on coral beach last summer on Skye whilst u were with charlie and lauren. Gave you all some places to vist there and in the lakes where im from. Looking forward to the next video x

[@briantheminer]

It’s great to have THE Will back, seems it may be through the help of Jayne / Jane, as was the curry 😂 Those security lights are a great idea

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thank you 🙏

[@DaveHensey]

Good to see u coming back to your old self ..... Happy will is better lol mary looks good have u polished her .. . Keep that smile going buddy .stay safe from me in ireland have good week look 4ward to nxt vid

[@chillsg2947]

What would probably help you to have some privacy in the van at the back is getting or making some sort of pull down curtain or cover from the top of the van to the bottom of the bed… so when you have the back doors open you’ll still have access to youre stuff just keeps the bed and inside covered when you wish, doing well mate even with life difficulties but keep going and we have push and keep going everyday for the ones who really couldn’t take it anymore and didn’t manage to wake up again…. If you’re still going after all struggles YOU HAVE SOMETHING!

[@gizzymeows5847]

Great video, it would be great if some places could charge a small fee for overnight campers plus it covers extra security for campers. Stay safe out there 😊

[@TheMeanGirlz]

Daz my man sis. He don’t wan chu fishes. 👩🏿👩🏿👩🏿🤰🏿

[@lesklower7281]

I live in Australia were we get 34 degree days often in summer even higher and l never have a hot meal at night its cold meat and salad by cooking your dinner it heats up the house a good tip next hot day alsonl like how your camper van looks

[@strawman3059]

Same summer every year, only difference is the constant media scaremongering 🤔 great video Will 👍💥

[@twaito]

Good vid. I need to change my van set up. Life looks easier in yours. Chopped out my fixed bed and put in a rock amd roll. Looks good, comfy sleeping but pain in the arse for cooking and watching telly and stuff. Looking forward to your next tw@😄.

[@robertburkett3125]

Hate to I feel ur pain will over there across the pond in Philadelphia we also have been having heat wave for the last two to three months and now we have been having on and off rain storms I wish u lots of luck hopefully it’s rains over there

[@rhyswelsh66]

I would definitely recommend a Google Chrome Cast, it plugs into the back of the tv and then you can wirelessly stream anything off of your phone onto the tv! I got mine in the Black Friday sales last year, but they tend to be quite cheap as is 😃

[@alopez9149]

I have that same Ecoflow battery. I love it.

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Great piece of kit 👍

[@wrichard11]

Downstream is in the direction of the current i.e towards the sea. Upstream is towards the source of the river

[@t4minicamper]

Sailing upstream is the same as sailing against the current and sailing downstream is the same as sailing with the current 👌🙏

[@deanrussell2224]

If you’re in the new forest soon there are some great spots to SUP and even a beautiful river paddle in Southampton 👍

[@JoeStradling]

Good stuff mate glad to see your still smashing it

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thank you Joe 🤘

[@olivellanarrowboat4319]

Fighting the current - upstream, going with the flow - downstream

[@r30drc81]

If you fancy a different recipe, try chicken penne Alfredo. Cook some chicken (thin cut strips) with a couple of chopped cloves of garlic. Heat up some double cream (single cream if you prefer) 200ml should do, add grated Parmesan to your taste and stir until thick. Add some fresh chopped parsley. Combine with your chicken and then add some cooked penne pasta 👌🏻

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Sounds good 👌

[@tofftheboss6954]

Good one Will, I'm making that curry tonight cos you've made me so hungry. Look forward to more recipes, kayaking and perhaps a hike or two. Glad you're on top of things mate! 👍🏼

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thank you, appreciate it and definitely give the curry a try 👌👌

[@Gazmeizster_Wongatron]

NGL bro... Thumbnail brought me back to your channel, but your videos are genuinely entertaining. You've got yourself a new subscriber. 👍

[@elleem8093]

I'd love to go paddle boarding! Look like a great hobby to have! 😊 hope your feeling better mentally Will! 💕

[@WillsWhereabouts]

It’s an amazing experience on the board! 😊😊

[@chox2001]

Upstream is where the river flow comes from. Say the leaves and debris in the river is comming towards you that’s upstream. It’s also where the current comes from in fast flowing rivers.

[@mmeyers111]

Hahaha, come to S. Nevada (Las Vegas) desert where everyday in the summer is 38C +.

[@BB49.]

Should be in the Sea with a paddle board that’s where you get the full effect and experience in the morning when the sea is calm and no one around and the sun coming up heaven!

[@nigellingo4349]

Denbies is always a good park up. I'm full time I'm my van in dorksville.

[@royrichardson7178]

Loved your video mate

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thank you 🙏

[@peepresc8002]

Great video Will, really enjoyed the content again.

[@LeeLeesAdventures]

Good relaxing video will, but get yourself a litter picker don't use your hands. Look at doing Northumberland we have just come back from a 12 day trip. Part one is live now one each night at 7pm 1-6 stay safe van looks amazing 👍

[@sevmato]

upstream means you're heading into the direction of the source of the stream. This could be a spring, or a main river that supplies the stream. Downstream means you're heading in the direction of the "exit" of the stream, it could be another river that the stream merges with, or the sea or ocean. Downstream can also mean that you are literally going down in terrain height and thus with the stream. On tidal-streams and rivers, downstream is not always with the stream or flow of the stream. You could go downstream a river but against the incoming tide, so against the flow. The "Left-bank" and "Right-bank" is also defined on what direction downstream is, if your facing the river downstream, the left bank will be port-side (or on your left), and the right bank will be starboard-side (or on your right). And a quick tip to remember which side port and starboard is, for people who drive on the left side of the road, starboard is the side of your steering wheel. And for the many more other people that drive on the right side, starboard is on the side of the road you are steering on. Starboard literally mean "steering side" (from old English "steorbord"), since a boat's steering column is often installed on the starboard side, or at least it used to be. And port is always Red, and Starboard is always Green. Just as extra :)

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Great vlog. Used to live near the river mole. Very pretty river. Love your lifestyle Will. Best wishes

[@charlesruelas3962]

Upstream will be as close to the source as possible for your river/stream, then it flows downstream away from the source traveling the least resistance of terrain away.

[@Justjames89]

Well done lad, looking healthy and happy!

[@WillsWhereabouts]

👍👍💪💪

[@slap_A_flamingo]

Downstream means towards where the flow ends, at the opposite end of the waterway from the source. If you are boating from Kingston to Toronto, for example, you are heading upstream. If you are going from Kingston to Cornwall, you are travelling downstream.

[@lindalawrie148]

I brushed into stinging nettles in 2003, Carrbridge, after 3 days I had to take to the age old remedy, pee. Your van looks stunning now.

[@jahanas22]

That looks like fun. I’ve never seen one that was inflatable.

[@denisecafferky2248]

Fair play cleaning up the lay by Will 👍

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Leave no trace 👌

[@Eric-ws1yp]

Will, tried the curry recipe, delicious and terrific but try it with one addition, dry roasted peanuts as a garnish after you plate it. 👍👍👍

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Mmm sounds nice and would add an extra layer of texture 👍👍

[@FunLovingCriminal_JB]

I do love this format bro, hope to see lots more of it ❤

[@bobbicatton]

That curry dish looked fantastic! Your new EcoFlow power bank is a great addition 👍

[@davey.59dave]

Great watch will, your killing it man, stay happy 🙏 you've inspired me to go get an inflatable paddle board, that looked fun💪👍

[@WillsWhereabouts]

It’s amazing I highly recommend them!

[@speca]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. Stay hydrated and well

[@janinehiggins1507]

Brilliant video lots of ideas .looking real good . good luck 🍀🍀🇬🇧🇬🇧☮️

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thank you 🙏

[@Jarv263]

Upstream is the direction the water is flowing 👍🏼

[@WillsWhereabouts]

🙌👍

[@phillipsharpe6459]

Good video pal, onwards and upwards, more adventures, more memories, 😁👍

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thank you 😊

[@Cakeious]

Get yourself to papermill lock mate in Essex. You'll love it there for paddle boarding

[@davidmbell]

Your enthusiasm for music is great, and quite eclectic taste! (Take it the short snippets don’t affect monetisation)? RE handbrake, maybe check in with CamperVibe as they’ve had issues with Fanny’s.

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thanks that’s a great idea 💡

[@iMcWatch]

the have pumped a lot of sewage into the rivers and sea again, so that might explain the river level

[@WillsWhereabouts]

👀👀

[@mel0nixix]

And 400 comment welcome. Hi there, great video. Thanks for that goosebumps everytime watching you camping and think about me live on the stealth van.

[@tracysnell6184]

Thoroughly enjoyed your content 👍🏻 felt good to have “stealth” Will back! Tip for your knife skills, always use the back of the blade to scrape with of chopping board as the blade will become damaged/blunt otherwise 👍🏻

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Great tip thank you 😊

[@traveladdict4884]

You're suppose to sharpen knife before every use all chefs scrape with blade

[@fpoiana]

I came for the adventure, I stayed because you Will are eye candy. Keep up the good videos in only shorts :) hahahahaha cheers!