We go back to where it all began.

Join us, Carol & Ken, in this two part series of winter wild camping.
In this second episode we pay our respects at the grave of Spike Milligan in Winchelsea, visit the ancient Sussex town of Rye and enjoy some great food and history. We sadly spend our last night in our little red Nissan NV200 camper van but cook up a gourmet two course send off meal!
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Welcome to our channel! We're Carol and Ken, retired professionals turned van life enthusiasts. We share our adventures across the UK and Europe in our trusty camper van, soon to be upgraded to a slightly larger model.
Our goal is to provide a relaxing, honest account of van life, with no scripted drama - just the real, day-to-day experiences of our travels. Many of our viewers find our content calming, and we hope you will too.
We're passionate about wild camping and love to share our knowledge and tips, from staying cool in the van to choosing the right toilet. We're always learning and look forward to sharing more insights when our new van arrives in January.
While we love the freedom of wild camping, we also enjoy supporting local businesses by indulging in delicious local food. Expect to see plenty of one-pan meals and restaurant visits in our videos.
We like historical sites, country homes, towns, villages, and the occasional city. We aim to share interesting facts and stories about the places we visit.
We post new videos every Friday at 6pm UK time, sometimes more often.
Our channel is perfect for armchair travellers, those considering a caravan or motorhome, or anyone looking to unwind after a stressful day. If this sounds like you, hit that subscribe button and join us on our journey. Your support, whether through watching our videos, subscribing, or contributing to our 'Buy Me a Coffee' fund, helps to keep our adventures going. We appreciate every bit of it. ❤️
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This episode was filmed 12-13th January 2024.
Video Links:
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[@Asphodel27one]

This is the first video of Little Red I’ve seen. No wonder you’ve commented that the new one is so spacious in comparison! Red looks like it would be a challenge for one person, much less two. Loving your videos!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoy the videos. Hope you get a chance to watch more of our earlier playlists of trips in Little Red 🙂

[@morfuddkeidel4996]

Goodbye little red I hope you will give as much joy to someone else as you have given Ken and Carole who have shared some amazing adventures with us xx

[@grapesodatravels]

Dear ol' Spike. A talented, troubled man. Mr GST thinks Ken should treat himself to tweed flat cap! A lovely part of the world. Thank you, Little Red!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Ken does have a flat cap. I will have to persuade him to wear it on our next trip ☺️

[@lyndabrown4494]

Another amazing adventure! Goodbye Little Red.

[@sw8234]

Little Red will always hold a special place in our hearts.

[@dcurleyifa]

To solve your lumpy butter problem, get a 250 gram pack of butter and chop it up into a blender, then add 100mls of light olive oil or Rapeseed oil. Blend it together until smooth then out in the fridge. You have made ‘Spreadable’ butter without any of the rubbish they put in it to make it cheaper.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That’s a great tip. Will have to try that when we get home. Thanks 🙂👍

[@tanyabassett8287]

Awwww good bye little red ,😊. We're actually saying good bye little Coleman tent because we've just bought a beautiful eriba caravan 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We have had an Eriba Puck and Eriba Troll in the past. Great little caravans. Wishing you lots of fun adventures ❤️

[@katewebber1131]

Such a small monument to Spike😢😢😢😢

[@Anita-rq9ev]

Rye is lovely, the Mermaid Street is gorgeous. I'm always amazed that buildings built several centuries ago are still here and the ones we build today break after several years 😂. Goodbye little red camper, it was a pleasure 👍. Thank you Carol and Ken, this was a beautiful farewell ❤️

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Anita. We always like to imagine the people that lived in those buildings when they were first built 🙂

[@Anita-rq9ev]

@@LifeistooshortCK me too 😊

[@padraigtobin]

Enjoyed the last video of Little red😢 That bread and butter pudding looked mouth watering one of my favourite dessert. Looking forward to your travels in the new van.

[@smaco1409]

This is a wonderful video, showing us the Town of Rye, but also being a Farewell to the Little Red Camper. And you did it proud with one last Special Meal, which you allowed us to celebrate with you. It was a lovely way to say Goodbye to the Little Red Camper and shows that you are both People with a lot of Soul. With very best wishes for your future travels in the new Van.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the lovely comment ❤️

[@susenjarvis8281]

I love spaghetti, looks yummy. I am enjoying this video very much. Have a wonderful evening. Susen Jarvis USA, Utah.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you! You too! 🙂

[@theoldhobbit3640]

Such a sad episode, saying goodbye to Little Red, it has served you well and given you 5 years of fantastic memories ❤️. Our very best wishes to you both as you launch your new adventures in your new van. BTW, our NV200 is ready for handover next week, I'll be pumping you for all the good tips. Good luck K&C 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching. You’ll have so much fun with your NV200. By all means contact us if you have any queries. Safe and happy travels 🙂

[@gold4leaf]

Spike Milligan's parents and brother lived in Orange Grove Road, Blackwall, near Woy Woy, on the Central Coast just North of Sydney. I also grew up near Woy Woy and still live close by. When he visited his parents he would often be seen around the town, He famously called Woy Woy "Australia's above ground cemetery" due to the large population of retirees. Little Red has done you proud with some great adventures, now onwards to even more adventures .... Cheers, Garry from DownUnder

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the interesting facts Garry. We love reading your comments from DownUnder ❤️

[@donnaharrison8475]

Really enjoy watching just enough interesting info on the historical places.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@stevebell8552]

Bye little red safe travels 👍

[@williamclark3572]

Bye to little red… you guys must have been so sad to say bye.. looking forward to the next chapter of your journey.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Little Red was amazing. New van is even better 👍

[@pattyk8594]

That dessert looks so delicious!!!! :o)

[@carolhughes312]

Bread and butter pudding - my favourite. I’m going to have a go at that! I’m going to miss that little van. I would love to buy him!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hope you enjoy the bread and butter pudding as much as we did ❤️

[@yaminthegrey]

Hari OM awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww the perfect send off. I mean B&B pud!!! (I make it regularly in my air fryer, but am well impressed with the RMonkey effort!) Happy trails to where LRC goes next... YAM xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks YAM 🙂

[@dianetourville]

Carol and Ken, whatever the van, I love following your adventures. ❤ Thank you for the visit of Rye, such a beautiful place!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Our pleasure! Thanks Diane 🙂

[@tylerstravels0610]

aww poor little red, but you have done brilliant with him 🙂 Still Consort opnes new challenges and adventures which i am sure you will enjoy 🙂 All the best Trev Debz and Tyeler x x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks guys ❤️

[@joanneturner4674]

Bye little ❤ will miss you. Xx

[@kenredgate3690]

Enjoyed the journey Ken and Carol , look forward the next adventure in the new van .

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for coming on the journey with us Ken 🙂👍

[@dave40612]

Another great vlog. A fitting farewell to Little Red. Only visited Rye last year, it's a wonderful village. The NT property at Lamb House has a fantastic garden, which looks great. Look forward to your new adventures.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

One day that house will be open when we are there 😁👍

[@Heather-J]

Goodbye little red 😢 a fitting end to your adventures in him I feel. One more thing the MMmmmm when Ken first tried the bread and butter pudding said it all yummy 😋

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@the-other-windsors]

God speed Little Red 😊🐕🚙

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you ❤️

[@crawfordg]

Hi Carole and Ken The trip to Rye reminded me of time spent very many years ago when I did my training at Ashford PTC. The food was so appalling so in the evening went for a drive to Rye and got some pie and chips on the way back. Kind regards Crawford

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Great memories 🙂

[@kaysherwood9178]

Will miss little Red but also very excited for you both.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you 🙂

[@zackslabs]

❤❤. Lovely video

[@jacquelynmedina5401]

How wonderful the ginger cake would be heated in a pan for a few on each side and then butter! Yummy!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Now that’s a great idea 🙂👍

[@Glenrsi]

My favourite trip was the one to Ireland and Norway was fabulous as well.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks. We loved Ireland too ❤️

[@itsanomadslife]

Lovely vlog 😊 goodbye little red ❤ looking forward to following your travels in your new camper guys 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@GarySmith-dm1iy]

Love the history 😊

[@elwanderer7903]

What a lovely and fitting farewell to little red. I hope he's loved and enjoyed as much on his new journey 😊

[@jungletiger1900]

Nice last red van video, with Carol slightly tearful at one point I thought, I'm sure you will get just as much enjoyment with your new van, many thanks for sharing your great adventures for us all to enjoy.😪

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for joining us on our adventures 🙂👍

[@anthonyellis1409]

Well he did you well bless him ,

[@carolturner9929]

Have watched you from the beginning enjoyed every episode goodbye and good luck in your new adventures.hope to see you soon

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Just watched part 1 & 2, and loved the mini series saying goodbye to Little Red. I just said to Janine that great minds think alike with location for the first night of van life at Firle. But she responded saying that you inspired our first night camping up there 😅 I forget how much we watched of you guys before we started out ourselves, and I can't imagine where we would be without all your tips, tricks, advice and of course entertaining & incredibly well shot videos Thanks guys, going to really miss Little Red but the real reason we are all watching are for the two people who drove him 👌🙏🙌

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks, guys for the lovely comment. We remember watching you having your first night at Firle Beacon. Just look how far you have travelled since then 😍 Looking forward to your next adventure 🙂👍

[@stephengraham8629]

Goodbye little Red, it's been a great adventure. Im sure it was a bit of heart breaker doing the last vid, but as they say, all good things have to come to an end.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It will probably hit us when we no longer have Little Red. Such a great little van 🙂

[@candyisforgirls]

Bless you little red. Thankyou for serving your masters so well. I'm sure you will go to a great new home. Looking forward to seeing new adventures in your lovely new van. Love the historical facts you brought on this video. 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you so much!

[@thebairdhaslanded]

thanks for all the content and travels in the van!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Our pleasure!

[@michaelwright733]

Goodbye little red camper. We love and will miss you, and all excited for the new one. Best wisher Ken and Carol 🎉

[@christopherbutler7588]

Lovely last trip good luck in your new van.😊😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you 🙂

[@maryg.249]

Thank you, Little Red! My favorite trip was when you took us all along to Ireland! That was the first time i discovered you, Ken, and Carol. You now will have new adventures with new owners and I know you’ll serve them well! Thanks for the memories! Mary

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for sticking with us since Ireland 😆❤️

[@davidmarshall5596]

Watching as per on a quiet Sunday morning with a cuppa tea 🍵 and dunking biscuits 😋 'nothing stays the same & time to move on' 😊😊😊 very very eloquently put Sir! 😊😊 4 years ..lots of travelling ..made for great content on the KZbin channel👌BUT...now you're in a bigger van with toilet facilities etc etc i bet you wouldn't want to go back 🤔🤔🤔🤔 as we get older our needs differ too & this is an example! Be a good little campervan for someone that's for sure & they know it has been driven properly & not thrashed & will be bloody clean & spotless inside knowing how you both have excellent living standards! Hope everything is ok with the new acquisition??? 🎉

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks David. All going well and we are loving the new van 🙂👍

[@davidmarshall5596]

@@LifeistooshortCK excellent to hear 👌

[@Stchristopherofatlantis]

“Wished I’d gone in and had a look now” 😂 Brilliant Ken!

[@joannamorgan6911]

Here's to new adventures. I've loved every moment with little red and getting to know you both Carol and Ken. Onwards always. I am looking forward to the next chapters of your story. Thank you for including us x All best wishes.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for continuing to follow us, we appreciate your support ❤️

[@jeanettegris899]

Little Red has given you beautiful memories. The next owners will be very lucky. Blessings from Australia.

[@Kimberley-Z]

We love your channel, we will miss your little red camper served you both well, lots of great memories. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😊😊😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you 🙏

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you 🙏

[@paulinewayland713]

I love the name Little Red!! First time ive ever seen him, I couldn't quite make out where everything was inside as it was so compact . You'll absolutely love your new big van! In the new van, do you use the shower, or shower in public naughty, not that sort of public lol

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@paulinewayland713 we still was the same way in the new van with the occasional shower when Carol needs to wash her hair and we know we can fill up with water 🙂

[@dafadowndilly8919]

When you buy a Kärcher window vacuum , make sure you get the one that works at all angles and not just horizontal.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Good tip 🙂👍

[@dottester3039]

Oh bye bye little ol red van thanks for keeping folks safe, you've still got many more miles of fun ahead..be seein ya.. love from Yorkshire England

[@dianne9146]

Such a lovely farewell to Little Red!

[@RobertSmith-cv1cu]

Ride on Little Red

[@homewardboundjo833]

Farewell little red! Some amazing adventures- looking forward to the next chapter of your travels Ken & Carol 😊

[@GaryJDavies]

End of an era. Thank you for the entertainment and inspiration Ken, Carol and of course, the LRV ☺️ Look forward to new adventures in the BWV! 😎

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@witved]

Traveling in the little red campervan must have been the ultimate marriage test, thank you so much for your many enjoyable videos. /jw

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@louisesymonds9963]

Couldn’t possibly pick a favourite video, I’ve loved them all. Thank you for all of the wonder you’ve shared. Here’s to the next chapter...xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@rachaelghostcat8584]

Who knew that a little red van could touch your heart, bye little red it was fun seeing your travels with Ken and Carol!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Aww. Thank you 🙂

[@valeriebishop561]

So looking forward to the next trip with Carol and Ken and the new van. Welcome to the future fun and travels!

[@shirleymurray2232]

Gunna miss 'Little Red' .. 😢

[@vanandcountry]

What a journey. Goodbye Little Red!

[@stellaswancounselling]

Love it. Can’t wait for the new adventures ❤

[@juliawhite9977]

Aaw bittersweet. Thank you Carol and Ken for taking us on some great adventures with you both and Little Red.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Our pleasure!

[@SelfEsteemArchitect]

I just adore all your videos! They make me feel happy and can't wait to see your next video!! Just wonderful. Bye little red!! We lived you well...now. we embrace a new chater!!!❤❤❤❤ Isn't life grand😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

You are so kind. Thanks for watching and the lovely comment 🤗

[@thebairdhaslanded]

Thanks!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks very much for the SuperThanks ❤️

[@geoffdeakin9428]

Love your last video and information on Rye . Good by Red Camper . Looking forward to your new videos and adventures in your new camper👍🍾

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@maggiesamuels2937]

Awwww! Bye bye little red you will be missed, time for you to go on new adventures with your new owners. Thank you little red.♥️🙏

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@user-me9um1lc3j]

Good luck in the new van. Keep the vlogs coming

[@leenewcome85]

Great video thanks for sharing, looking forward to the trip 😊

[@marianaaldaz8761]

I will be missing that little red van. I can't wait to see your new adventures in your new van. 🥰 Hello from Anaheim,CA!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching. Greetings to Anaheim 😀

[@lorrimiller835]

Thank you for all the fun and adventures Little Red ❤❤❤ you will be missed.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Lorri 🙂

[@victoriahaworth2651]

Have so enjoyed watching Little Red , looking forward to your new adventures x

[@danielchance2217]

That's absolutely fantastic. I have Enjoyed every minute of watching you guys. You calm me down, you are soothing, thank you.!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Awww. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@ktpuss]

Lovely last look at little red 😢 (quite tempted myself). What a faithful workhorse he’s been to you both. I’m looking forward to seeing trips in the new Fiat and the main van tour of course!

[@mkeizer8134]

Hello you two, adieu and thanks so much! Some said "Life is too short" and well indeed goes on.

[@pieterjansen6701]

I have not been watching your YT channel for long, but this episode was informative, fun to watch and again, remarkably civilized. A stylish ending.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Welcome and thanks for watching 🙂

[@clareclark6535]

I've been looking forward to this one as it was filmed in Rye my home town which I left in 2014... Rye is always quieter in the winter months during the day. Last time I was in that church I was down that way for a Christening.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad to bring back some happy memories for you 😊

[@clareclark6535]

Definitely Oh in that archway there was a monk bricked up alive in there and he went slowly mad and was called the gobbling monk. Years ago. Also one of those passageways in the mint there is a step with a number on and we all believed it was unlucky to stand on.​@LifeistooshortCK

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@clareclark6535 thanks for sharing. We love hearing about things like that 😀👍

[@clareclark6535]

@@LifeistooshortCK I grew up hearing the stories so nice to share

[@MarcelEling]

The new van will be a complete new experience

[@junerobinson8169]

What a lovely end to little red camper van, we have watched so many of your adventures and loved every one. Norway was a favourite of mine, but many more. Looking forward to your new adventures in your new van. Thank you little red camper for all the lovely places you have taken all your subscribers to.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for your support June, much appreciated ❤️

[@bethlowell7336]

Thank you Little Red for taking Ken and Carol on some wonderful journeys near and far. There are too many trips for me to pick just one, I enjoyed them all. Cheers.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That’s lovely of you to say so. Thank you 🙂

[@levt2156]

Such a lovely last adventure in Little Red. Very heartwarming! And now...I am so excited to see the beginning of this next chapter in the Nova! 🎉🎉🎉

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@suziqt8389]

aww 😢

[@davypeugeot]

Lovely video as always guys. Sure will miss little Red , what a great little trouble free van for someone. Some great tips in little red van for camper life. Looking forward to adventures in the new van .... Have a great weekend everyone. Thank you Carol and Ken.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks as always Davy 🙂👍

[@nicolac8684]

Ah thank you so very much for sharing your last ever trip in your little red. We've really enjoyed travelling along with you on all your wonderful adventures in him. We'll be looking forward to sharing your trips in your new consort and wish you great, safe and happy travelling. Every best wish, Nicky and Tim

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@carah7093]

Bye bye little red … you, Carol & Ken were so inspirational for where you can travel to in such a small space. I bought my Dink 18 months ago and not looked back. Will still be watching you both in Snoopy (or whatever you decide to name him, 😍) safe travels from me and the deaf cat

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much for watching. Happy travels ❤️

[@anthonyellis1409]

R Bless little Red. Safe journeys

[@CJ-bs7zl]

Goodbye Little Red ❤😢. Adventure awaits... x

[@glenysperry3421]

Good bye little Red, you served us all well. Rye seems like a very interesting place, full of history and adventures. So your bread pudding looks good. Sort of like French toast with added sugar, sultanas and cinnamon 😋

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it. The bread & butter pudding tasted great 🙂👍

[@marykenna5778]

End of an eara, thanks Carol and Ken..

[@susankelly472]

Really want to visit Rye. Looks lovely. Goodbye little red

[@yvonneqarwine7606]

loved the video, made me cry at the end. hugs to you both

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Aww. Thanks Yvonne ❤️

[@marionjohansson4235]

Spike Milligan. That takes me back about 46 years! I worked in television, and he was a guest on the show. When my sister heard he was coming in she wangled getting herself in, and he and she sat at the piano singing and having a really good laugh, during the break. Big sister sat aloof up in the control room. I had actually forgotten, until she reminded me of it a couple of years back..❤️

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad to bring back that wonderful memory for you ❤️

[@marionjohansson4235]

@@LifeistooshortCK ❤️

[@Momus21]

I'm going to miss Little Red. My favorite trip? Any and all of them. Thanks for all the wonderful Little Red videos.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Awww. Thank you ❤️

[@sailingviking7885]

It is sad that the little red one is now being retired, but the consolation is that a slightly larger white one will take its place. It's hard to choose which video you like best when all are good, but I still have to say that when you parked the car by the river in southern Bergen - Norway and took the tram into my childhood city, I felt my heart beat extra hard. Thank you for giving us so many great memories. PS! The bread & butter pudding made me take a trip to the kitchen. Thanks a lot 😉!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We love it when we bring back happy memories for people. Hope the trip to the kitchen turned out well 😊

[@davidmills636]

Such happy times. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to new adventures in your new van 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Our pleasure!

[@karenchapman2561]

Great vid Carol & ken😁

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you 🙂

[@jayoneill1533]

My favorite trip was Norway, no, on second thought it was France, or maybe it was… The truth is that all of your trips were absolutely marvelous with many, many more to come!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed them ❤️

[@gillypawson]

Sad to see Little Red camper go, but we've enjoyed the adventures and look forward to seeing more in the big white van (Panda / Snoopy?)!

[@joelfrombethlehem]

I gave Little Red a send-off toast with a can of Coca-Cola. I'm sort of sad to see Little Red go, but I'm also glad because with both of you in the van and not in the driver and passenger seats, you folks looked like sardines. Your last meal of wild boar sausage and spaghetti probably tasted delicious with the boar. The desert really made my mouth water. Yummy! As for selling Little Red, I guess it's financially better to sell it privately than to take a low-ball amount from the dealer as a discount on the new van. I eagerly await the debut of the new van. For the time being, it's either "Snoopy" or "Britannia" in my mind. You'll pleasantly surprise us in the future.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for your fitting tribute. Much appreciated 😊