We see how many guests we can fit for dinner in our 5.4m Consort Nova

Join us, Carol & Ken, as we get to grips with our new Consort Nova Motorhome. In this video, we see how many people we can sit round the table and spend a day exploring the historic city of York.
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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 camper van, which we have just 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.
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This episode was filmed 26th-28th January 2024.
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[@LifeistooshortCK]

The next episode will be the van tour and how we have arranged it. The one after that we start wild camping as usual 👍. We have now decided on a name and will work that into a forthcoming episode.

[@marydeavin7947]

You two are the best of both worlds, like going on holiday without the fuss. I am less mobile and cannot walk as much. So thank you!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Ride along with us Mary 👍

[@wanderlusttorz]

Carol I share your absolute love of history and old buildings. I always want to be transported in an air tight bubble ( plagues etc!….) to the time when they were in their heyday. How fabulous would that be ☺️

[@sweetlorraine6982]

We enjoy the cooking sauces from Aldi for a quick mid week meal, the ones with the spice mix that is separate on top of jar.

[@geoffdeakin9428]

Love your video from York 👍

[@MrDavidcarp]

Great start 👌🏿🚐

[@bobblebec12]

Oh my it’s amazing so happy for you guys so much room😊

[@pattyk8594]

I really liked watching you walk around the town so I could see the buildings, the street and the people. Thank you.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed

[@Mikescamperadventures]

Great episode pal

[@kiaorable]

Awesome fun shopping for new van stuff. 😊

[@glenysperry3421]

York looks like a very interesting place to visit, thanks for sharing. Your new home on wheels looks amazing, what fun.

[@sarahbertram2219]

Lovely to see you settling in and working things out. Real life!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We are enjoying the process. We had run out of ideas in Little Red 👍

[@PS-sd8yc]

Thankyou for showing our lovely city. We are very lucky to live in York. (Well just 2 miles away) Glad you enjoyed your stay.

[@goingmouch3753]

7:14 good job !!

[@irenedonohue1406]

Love your content,have an awesome week!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you! You too!

[@valeriebishop561]

York looks wonderful! Thanks for taking us!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

One of the best cities in the UK 👍

[@eamonnobrien1410]

Great video love your new van

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Us too! Thanks for watching 👍

[@paulineclarke5388]

Your new van gives you so much more space I look forward to watching foreign adventures in it

[@jamessmith6402]

Thanks guy's i loved your visit to York it brought back lots of memories 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We like when that happens 👍

[@peterfawcett9969]

Looks lovely.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers Peter👍

[@tinasavage674]

I love the look of york I'd be happy wondering round all those shops 😊

[@spleeeen4it]

York and Bath are my favourite cities. Wonderful vibes in both.

[@Stchristopherofatlantis]

Just catching up with you two after a busy week. Good to see you both getting to grips with the new van. Enjoy our beautiful county 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi there. You two are producing some great videos. We are still enjoying it 😁👍

[@Anita-rq9ev]

York is lovely, I was there 24 years ago and I can't quite remember. So thank you for the lovely tour. Great to see you settling in so nicely into your new van 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnlong8082]

Nice vid Carol and Ken. All the best. 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks 👍

[@dianabelcher39]

Thanks for the great day in York, so many people and so much to see !!! I'd need more than 1 day....I also think twice about taking a taxi....

[@DanceMatters]

How fab! We keep saying "they can stand up!" So much extra space!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We keep saying we can stand up 😁👍

[@colinnewmarch1106]

The space in the Nova compared to little red must be enormous , love York , so much to see and do

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes no comparison really but Little Red is so much fun to drive.

[@zackslabs]

Enjoying your videos. Thank you for mentioning the 12th century tragedy so important in today's antisemitic climate. Be safe

[@jackiecarlin9725]

I must say you look very at home in the van x❤

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid thanks lee

[@inbetween-days]

Enjoying your adventures in the new van. We love York. It's a beautiful place. Hope you have a good weekend. Best wishes Dave and Dawn ❤️

[@LifeistooshortCK]

You have a good weekend as well guys ❤️

[@davypeugeot]

Everytime we see u in the new van now I keep thinking your in a room .... Really loads of light and room , keep smiling in the van guys. Have a great weekend and thank you

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers. You have a good one also👍

[@angidudley3707]

Hope you’re enjoying your new wagon, it looks so nice! 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We are! 🙂

[@dorothyschofield2090]

So lovely to see you in the van. We recommended it probably along with many others as we have one also. We dont live in the UK but come every year to travel around your beautiful country and go across the channel. Thanks for all the work you put in just to entertain people like us. Bill and Frances from NZ.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We are so glad people recommended Consort as we have fallen on our feet with them 👍

[@lightdancer4146]

Lovely to see you both enjoying your Super Nova, she really is a brammer! Good look around York, which is on my bucket list to visit some day soon. Loved the pie and veg at the table with the telly on … such luxury. Stay safe and travel well. Beth x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

York is always worth a visit 👍

[@adogaday]

Love York. Our daughter went to uni there so we have fond memories. The cooking definitely seems like it will be easier and more adventurous in the new van. Take care x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Much more space to cook. I bet your daughter loved being at Uni in York. What a place to be whilst learning 👍

[@lynmoore8355]

great Vvog guys.......... so shopping.. first thing is wine glasses...lol....

[@LifeistooshortCK]

🍷👍😂

[@Foggy2912]

One of my go to shops in York, when I worked in York and now when we visit, proper we’ve go everything you ever need diy, cooking etc.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes probably the best we have seen and much bigger than it appears from the street 👍

[@leenewcome85]

You both look very comfortable in the new van, nice footage of York, great video thanks for sharing 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Our pleasure. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@jackiestokes6502]

Love York.. stayed at at site just outside called Sheriff Hutton. We visited the Gin shop and came away with two bottles 😊 xx

[@vansforthememories]

Enjoyed the musical chairs 😂 Good that you’ve found a workable solution. We laughed at the utensil bit, because G would have had an empty table for his most used untensils 🤭 Where have I gone wrong, Carol? 😂 Looked a nice site. Thanks, Em, G & Charlie 💜

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Get him in the kitchen 😁👍

[@maryg.249]

You are both so fun testing out your new “toy”! You’ll have loads of fun. Thanks for the tour. I love the Shambles and its history. Take you two. Mary

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Lots of fun working out how to get the most out of it 👍

[@wylancslass]

Well, I was drooling over your Brussels. I love them! I am a bit like Geraldine Granger when it comes to Brussels. If you know, you know! I am so pleased to see you are loving your new Consort Nova. As always, thanks for the fantastic videos. Wishinig you both many happy travels and lots of dinner guests in your new van! Just wish I could be one of them .. as long as you are serving Brussels 🙃

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I absolutely love Brussel sprouts and the bigger the better. They have to have a bit of bite but if you can get hold of fresh good ones they are amazing. Why do some taste good though and others taste bad? The competition with Geraldine is a comedy classic 😁👍

[@helenhall3705]

Greetings from Aus. Thanks for the reminiscence. We visited York pre Covid and stood in the queue for Betty’s. Fortunately it moved very quickly. We now use their online store to send gifts to our family.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Our pleasure!

[@joshubrook324]

Thank you so much I feel I’ve had a day out in York ❤ reminded me when I was treated to a bettys afternoon tea in York a few years ago it was lovely but I was still hungry afterwards 😂😂

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I am not surprised you were still hungry. I would be starving 😁👍

[@nedkelly2677]

congrats for your new van. You’ve got a lot of space now. You’re right though, someone can miss the red colour, but white is much less obvious. Thank you for the trip at York..

[@getawaygeese]

Enjoyable video watching you work out the new van and how you use it - I suspect many more months of sorting Mr McQueen instantly recognisable and our connection Indian looked good

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That Indian was really tasty but not as good as your local one 😁👍

[@susanwoods174]

I see u got Ken doing the washing up now, swith the new drainer, well done Carol!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

This is all an evil plot egged on by viewers to rob me of any dignity I have left 😁👍

[@elizabethlouisedurdin4666]

Lovely seeing you discover your van comforts and settling in 😊 Just two suggestions Buy 2 cab door wind rain shields ...open door windows at night inch n a half and it will reduce condensation considerably. Also a little sink plughole strainer will eliminate food particles in grey water tank . I also wipe things with a damp paper towel before washing up . Also I have an oblong plastic food container that fits in the sink with a lid and use to do wash up in sink for simple wash . And pop the lid n use again later for washing morning or afternoon tea mugs etc 💧💧💧 great water saver !!!! Both have given me benefit in my vw transporter. I smile as you have same corelle bowls and spotty food trays as mine to enjoy tasty food. Ken your appetite is like a GPS (Suri) and leads you and Carol to some tasty food venues 🤭 ...looking forward to your next vlog to learn what. it's. name's new name 👋☺ cheers

[@LifeistooshortCK]

All great tips 👍

[@richardcope3850]

Everyone is different. Can’t stand wind deflectors myself and I’d never leave a window open, partially or otherwise. Security! Low life’s will take any opportunity, even occupied and of course your insurance will be invalid. I’m sure Ken has various experiences of what can happen. With proper ventilation you don’t need to leave windows open. We don’t and only ever get the tiniest bit of condensation (there are 5 of us if it makes a difference).

[@lindawest165]

T.v bit close food looks great enjoy your travels 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks!

[@user-tn3dw3xk5h]

Mumbai lounge is a fab Indian, it is our go to whenever we visit York. Enjoyed to visit to york and nice to see you settling in the new van.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad to hear it’s good. We were a bit early in the day I think. 👍

[@jogee7603]

Now that you can stand up in your van, I see gourmet meals in our future!👍 I am truly very excited for you both and what's to come. Ya'll look so dang comfortable in your new van. And, Ken, you continue to make me laugh!! CONGRATULATIONS again!🎉

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Dang comfortable we are 😁👍

[@aaronweiser5421]

They could stand up in the other van as well. Dont forgot

[@mkeizer8134]

Hello you two, York is such a wonderful old town, would love to go visit sometime. Amazing so many tourist for this time of year. To be honest it's a bit expensive in parking, entrances etc. that's a bit of a shame when one's on the road half the year and had to be economical. But hey, I enjoy you filming, thanks so much.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

KZbin ads help offset the costs so its a win win having the channel and we can take you all in with us. I drew the line at £48 to go in the Minster though 😁👍

[@lcook0825]

Love your new transport. Much roomier than Red. Beautiful scenery from the top of the tower.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Larry. Bit of a game changer 😁👍

[@lcook0825]

@@LifeistooshortCK Enjoy.

[@heleenwiegand1650]

Ken phantasizing about a take away straightaway 😂😂

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I can see it all now …… yummy 😁👍

[@SRINIVASTUNIKOJU]

Thank you for enjoying the taste of India cuisine hopefully you enjoyed it… lots of love ❤️ from India

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We love Indian food ❤️

[@mentonish]

Life is too short or its never too late So happy for you both

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers 👍

[@Professionalmoochers]

“Did you enjoy your trip?” 😄😄 Quick whit there Ken

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Always quick 😂👍

[@MaggieShields-kp4id]

Carol. Treat yourself to a wine glass, I couldn’t enjoy my wine out of a long glass like that. Enjoy your new Van, you are living our dream. We tow a caravan but don’t enjoy the towing as much now, went to the NEC on Friday some lovely camper vans. 👍🍷

[@LifeistooshortCK]

The glass choice was a nod to our past in Little Red, everything had more than one purpose. Once we get home and get rid of stuff we don’t need maybe Carol will sneak one in 👍

[@Wizardinthewild]

You soon get used to spotting your own very special white van in a crowd. Nice seeing how you can fit everything/one in. When’s the invite? 🤣 Nice trip to York. Buzzing. £24! Liked the tower. Thanks for taking us round. Loving the van.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Would love to have you round for a visit in Snoopy 🙂👍 Thanks for watching ❤️

[@tanyabassett8287]

I'm from York, my husband is from Falmouth, we've lived in France for over 30 years and we still have to go to Barnitts when we visit and have a Cornish pasty from the shop along thee way 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We can see why they would both be high on the list for York. Our trips to France have shown us why you might have moved to France.

[@stellaswancounselling]

Love it. We love a good curry ❤❤

[@tylerstravels0610]

Love York, never tire of going there, next time visit York Marina, its a bit expensive but really is a gorgeous ite. Yeah getting a few people round is a bit tight, but every van is the same i imagine, anyway who wants other people in your van 🙂 Currys looked fab, and great in this weather 🙂 Great to see you enjoying the van. Take care Trev Debz and Tyler

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers. Hope you are all well. We are loving the van 👍

[@marydeavin7947]

The lanes are called snickets in York.

[@juliejones9168]

We love York and used to stay at beechwood but have now discovered York caravan park which is on Stockton road and the bus to York picks up and drops off outside the entrance worth a look … love your channel.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you. That site sounds good for the bus into York 👍🙂

[@sbrown33t]

To keep your seats protected get fitted cot covers, especially the one that have a protective backing so if you spill anything your seats do not get stained. I have ours covered and they look like new. I bought the covers in ASDA.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Good tip and we have always covered them in the past. In this van though we are not going to as its time to enjoy them for a change. If we have a disaster we will swap them out. 👍

[@1northcountrygirl]

Hahaha I thought for a moment that you had named your new van Anuba! 😂 (see 14 secs in)

[@Michael-wk5tf]

Just got your email. Scotland is so beautiful. Fran and I are off to Skye in September. There is so much to see there. We hope the unnamed white one will venture higher and take us all to a land of magic.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We will definitely be doing a longer trip to Scotland, hopefully later this year 🙂

[@rogerthornhill2435]

Very pleased you are enjoying the comforts of your new van, I noticed from my own personal experience that as you grow older you crave for more creature comforts, your new van looks luxurious. I was wondering if you managed to review the railway museum.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

You are right about craving more comforts. Sadly not yet on the railway museum but one day 👍

[@davidmarshall5596]

Watching as per on a quiet Sunday morning with a cuppa tea 🍵 👌 😋 York is as nice a place to visit as anywhere in the UK 🇬🇧 😊 The City walls walking around * The Minster 1st class touring attractions ❤👌 looks like your continuing expertise in organising the van is coming to fruition 😊😊 vehicles these days bing & bong with every bloody thing possible so annoying hence staying with older cars so less annoying technology!!!!😂😂 consort will be able to get shut of it for ya,i would have thought! Another enjoyable vlog Carole & Ken 🎉

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks David 🙂

[@Kermit-Si]

Let us know where you are next time, and we'll all come round for dinner to try that table 😂😂 and your cooking Ken 👍🐸

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes we need a massive cookout special 😁👍

[@DMAC1301]

Even though your in the new van Il still see you two as Little red

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Aww. That’s sweet. We will be keeping our logo in memory 🤗

[@ari.voutilainen]

Is there a table post place on the floor between the front seats? If there is, you could get a small additional table both for entertaining and it might be even more useful for a cup of tea if you sit in the front. I have a small trucker style console table on top of the map holder and it is lovely in the mornings when you enjoy the view with a cup of coffee. Happy travels in your new van! 🚐🇫🇮

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes but only if you swivel the front seats 👍

[@marionjohansson4235]

Did you see the Harry Potter shop? I really enjoyed watching that. York is lovely. Verner and I went with our dogs, sitting in a basket in my Rollator. We caught the bus. The dogs were celebrated the whole way round! PS I don’t need my rollator anymore!😅 that seating, you men could sit at the ends , with the women in the middle. On the long side. Otherwise, the cook and server sits next to the kitchen, partner on the other end and guests on the long side. ❤🎉🎉

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes we saw the queues but walked past. They were huge 🙂👍

[@yaminthegrey]

Hari om it's fun, getting settled, ain't it?! Lovely walk around too. Keralan food is particularly yummy; it's good to see South Indian cuisine holding its own here to combat the standard British curry phenomena! YAM xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We agree. Very different flavours at that restaurant 👍

[@Mad-Coo]

Thanks for the video, i really enjoed viewing, you two seem more relaxed and its great to see you both enjoying the new motorhome. The Chess set!! i actually have one of them but its Karpov and not Kasparov, i am autistic and chess is one of my favourite hobbies. Ken you can get great chess apps to keep you occupied during rest time etc, does Carol play chess? Anyway the food looked top notch and the Curry looked lovely. Already looking forward to the next video. Take care, Paul.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Paul. We have played chess but we would not pretend to be serious players. We are currently playing a game called Forbidden Island on an iPad in the van and loving it 😁👍

[@Mad-Coo]

@@LifeistooshortCK 👍🚐

[@alob7809]

Hello to you both, we have a Consort Reef. We didn’t like the beeps when locking the vehicle. Not conducive to a quiet life. I phoned Moving Intelligence (Phantom). They talked me through a process that stops the beeping. Too complicated to explain on here, even if I could remember. Worth the phone call definitely.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Brilliant and thanks for the tip 👍

[@quelinejax7773]

I just read through all the comments to see if anyone had answered re the beeps! Thanks I shall give them a ring. We also have just got a Reef. I keep worrying about the neighbours getting annoyed!😊

[@janetsmith9596]

Thanks for your great videos - really helpful to those of us who are considering moving from motorhome to campervan and understanding how you cope with the practicality of less space. Like you, I cook in our van daily, and this video showed you washing up. Can I ask however how you drain your washing up? I could see you putting it into a rack, but is that rack on a tray or similar, to catch the water (As that pull up table is over the seat and so would require something to catch the water.). Thanks again, looking forward to future video’s.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Our sink has a tray lid which goes under the rack and catches the water. Currently we filter this water before we let it into the waste tank. We are going to trial pouring it into a 5 litre bottle and then tipping it in a public toilet, hedge, drain.

[@kinross24]

You should get a pull out, swing out table for the front two seats. Could be bolted on the B pillar or mounted on the nearby wall unit?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We will look at that idea 👍

[@XavierRadic]

Another great jaunt around York. I was surprised at the current state of the Old Castle Tower, it appears to have almost had a total refit out inside from how it was in the 1980s... highest viewpoint in York I think is The Minster. Surprised you did not visit the National Railway Museum, not too far away. Interesting to see the shopping sites, as from around the world it is reported to be not so good, with closures, liquidations and bankruptcies. It was interesting to see your dining setup, perhaps you may need to invest in another table, of a different shape and size, almost like a nautical one that has folding wings (the wings can be used folded and also folded down after people are seated). I had my own design engineered, that can be a table (seats up to 4 cosily), or a sofa and or a separate single bed. Take care & stay safe. Kia Ora from New Zealand. 💜💜 PS: The utensil drawer will always have items rarely used and as soon as you remove them, you will need them... Murphys law!! I would rather carry extra than otherwise, or you can find buying doubles!! I also have outdoor seating for 16 for workshops and afternoon teas too, plus a full sized home-made croquet set (gets used once every few years).❤❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

York is surviving well with regards to shops. Very healthy thanks to lots of tourists all year. The Railway museum deserves a full day visit and the focus was on sorting the van out on its first trip. Visits took a back seat. We agree on the utensils 😁👍

[@davidc4988]

Do you remember going back in time when you previously visited Jorvik? Thought it was a really good and well set out experience.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Remember all the smells and sound effects. Very immersive 🙂👍

[@LeeLeesAdventures]

Hi guys just thought of a VAN name call it PJ 😊 he even has it on the number plate 👍 so PJ is getting some cooking items we love York

[@sailorpedal]

Regarding the tight table room, may I suggest that you replace the original table leg with a LAGUN fitting. This goes on the face of one of the side berths, and is completely flexible so you can both sit on the same side and slide the table away or towards yourselves. Not cheap but well worth it!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We will have a look at that option. We don’t mind paying for what works best 👍

[@George5Bells]

Your right about comedy these days, just doesn't hit my funny bone like the old ones. I use a cheap plastic sieve to drain the washing up bowl before putting it down the sink, surprised what food particles it catches 🧐

[@plove523]

Me too.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes well worth doing for sure 👍

[@sweetlorraine6982]

Charlie Brown 😆

[@gold4leaf]

HI Carol and Ken, the new van looks good and like moving into a new house, there is always a lot of sorting out. We loved York when we visited UK last year, went twice, first time on our coach tour and then went back to have a longer look, the wife's family came from York and Scarborough before they immigrated to Australia in the early 1900's. Did you manage to go inside the Minster, it is spectacular, cheers, Garry from DownUnder

[@LifeistooshortCK]

No Gary the price put me off. Not keen on being charged to enter a church. If people down on their luck can’t afford to go in its a shame 👍

[@gold4leaf]

@@LifeistooshortCK I do agree, I always thought that Church's were a sanctuary for people and was very surprised there was a fee to enter, but as we had travelled half way round the world ....

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes In that situation you have no choice 😁👍

[@thomasraden3793]

The secret to share is that chicken thigh is much juicier than chicken filet, and also a bit cheaper. In Norway we do it often in an oven and before we put it in the oven, put the thigh in a plastic bag with the veggies, some small potatoes and the seasonings to sit for a few hours. We also have these steak bags where you can put everything into the oven, like a "sous vide". Practical and it will not mess up the oven. By the way, your missing the tool to grate cheese. And then we need some of the Ken cooking videos. In case you want to visit Norway again, check out Trondheim and the Nidaros Dome church.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I love chicken thighs. Have you ever tried using a salt bath on chicken before cooking ? Two table spoons of salt, marinade in water for 3 hours and it makes it lovely and tender 👍

[@thomasraden3793]

I will definitely try that. Going on a training course in Hemel Hempstead in a few weeks. There is a lovely pub there in the old town, "The olde Kings Arms". Thats how a typical english pub should look like. Then of course Wetherspoons has cheaper beers and a good english breakfast. Then at the weekend I'm heading up to Corrour station to eat their venison stew. I will also try to find a place to eat the steak and kidney pudding, as you said its better than the steak and kidney pie.@@LifeistooshortCK

[@y0rkiebar]

Regarding the alarm, I've not found a way of disabling the arming beeps and the manual doesn't mention it. Glad to hear that yours does the two beeps though (about 3 seconds apart). Ours also does this and the manual implied that two beeps might indicate an arming fault but I don't believe it is (and the fact yours does the same sort of backs this up).

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I read that in the manual as well. If you leave a door insecure and try to set the alarm the indicators flash quickly which is the real error code

[@michaelhartley11]

@@LifeistooshortCK my 70 plate only beeps if I try to lock and the door isn't shut. otherwise its a massive clunk as it locks.

[@nickholmes2464]

All change from you two 😮 camp sites are you new best friends

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thats what you think. We have used them to sort out where everything goes and been wild camping as normal ever since. Its common sense to test the mains hookup and do all the moving between cupboards on a campsite without any risk of having to move.

[@davidrobinson630]

Thank you for that 👍....creating great moments of homesickness.....but why are the adverts foreign 🤔?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

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[@tiddlywinks456]

Have you thought about putting covers over your beautiful new sofas and just getting more trays if you have visitors? That way you’d all be closer while eating. Could the table be pushed out away from the sofas to store the food items like extra rice, naans etc. if needed?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We want to enjoy them not hide them.

[@tiddlywinks456]

@@LifeistooshortCK I purely meant so if anything spilled off a tray while eating they’d be still so lovely afterwards. I was just trying to maximise the number of guests that could fit together down that end of the van to enjoy a nice meal.

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

Proper home from home now 😊 Love York, used to work there a lot. Did you get some pans yet?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We will order some pans when we get home.

[@suejelliott]

I now live in York. It’s a great city. Another time try bleak farm campsite as it’s in fulford which is walkable to the city and there are lots of bus options

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the recommendation 🙂👍

[@suejelliott]

Just realised it should be bleak house farm . Sorry for the error

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@suejelliott no worries, I found it on Google Maps 🙂👍

[@ruthkirby9277]

That drainer has been relegated to the boot on our current trip in Spain🤣

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We know what that is like. So much stuff has been relegated to our boots over the years and then been removed entirely. It’s still on our highly worthwhile list at the moment 😁👍

[@moonmother.]

❤❤❤

[@twistagain1964]

I’m also a reluctant taxi user but I suppose when compared to a days parking charge it’s not that bad and you can have beer with lunch!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It’s dawning on us that we can’t take the money with us when we go. An Uber is so easy to use and for York it was only slightly more expensive than a days parking. 👍

[@briancorrigan4858]

Hello again Ken & Carol. Has Little Red been sold yet ? I’ve been watching avidly and hope to buy it if it’s still available. Thanks,Brian Corrigan.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Brian. We got back from our shakedown trip a couple of days ago. Next job is to sell the van so it is still available 👍

[@jcookson123]

We've only recently come across your channel, and have only seen a few of your videos with the old van but they never really grasped our attention (sorry), however the moment you moved into your new van we were immediately hooked, as this is the kind of van we would love. My wife and I are in our mid 50s and thinking about early retirement, and one of our options is to buy a camper van to start travelling. We’ve always loved the rear U shaped lounge layout, so when you got your new van we were very interested to hear how you would get on with it, especially as it is a fair bit bigger than your previous van. We had been/are considering a VW Transporter conversion with a Pop Top roof, mainly because of the compact size, but after seeing you move around and standing up in your new van, I’m so tempted to go bigger, but would like to know whether the size of your new van has restricted you in any way? We’ve also enjoyed your most recent video in York as we lived there for 12 years, but moved to Bath 6 years ago, so it was good to see the old place again.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

So far in 5 weeks of use on the shakedown trip we have only encountered one height barrier which forced us to look elsewhere. It fits in a normal parking space. As you may know we were getting a T6 pop top. We both thank our lucky stars that that van fell through. It would have given more space but nowhere near the comfort we now have. The toilet is fabulous as well.

[@milnetuk]

Have you tried the Willow's or the Nook at mildenhall , fantastic if you like aircraft as it's very near to USAF mildenhall, we usually go a couple of times a year , love your video's by the way regards Roy

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We have not Roy, thanks for the tip 👍