What is the best size for a campervan - Q & A Part 2

[@Sushi2735]

The same thing happened to us in the Rocky Mountains. We were in our “New” pop up VW Van. Loaded down with three adults and one small child. Just packed on the roof luggage carrier and in the van. We started up the first mountain and, oh Lord, it didn’t go!!!! Cars were lined up behind us. And of course your nerves are shot! My father who had an extremely short fuse, and was upset that my Mom bought the camper in the first place, was a joy to behold. Finally there was a truck pull off. So we pulled over and let the mile long line of traffic pass be for we started again. It was wash and repeat. Another line of traffic, backed up until we could pull over again. Needless to say, we never took the VW back to the mountains. 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 It was flat camping after that trip . Many times, my cranky father stayed home! 😅😅😅😅😅 And we would go to lakes and have a great time!!! But, no more mountains.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We have been amazed how well the 1.5l engine of the little red camper has coped with most of the steep roads we have been up. Especially in Norway where we had no problems at all. The new van is a 2.2l engine so will have more power which will be good 🙂

[@SouthFloridaThrifter]

My absolute new favorite channel. May God bless all of us with many, many more miles of The Little Red Camper.

[@marykenna5778]

We are completely up to date with every one of ur videos ...All of them absolutely brilliant .We have had many a late night during covid, binge watching, as we only came on your u tube channel by chance. We are always talking about getting a camper some day..🙄🙄..You are a great team and since your last three videos about yourselves, New Zealand etc, we feel we are now friends .😷😁Keep up your great work and hanks again for sharing all these wonderful experiences with us ..pure escapism in these terrible times.. Well done to u both.x Mary and Tom

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you so much for your lovely comments and for watching all the videos. Hope you get a camper one day, we are so pleased with ours and are longing to explore more of Europe in it. Best wishes to you both, stay safe 🙂👍

[@dewynoodle]

Great to hear about your experiences in the caravan and van. Lots to learn from, thank you. Just saw your footage of Wellington. Funny to see it, because I live there😃 Glad you enjoyed NZ. I have an NV200, which I have had for two years, mostly because I was always carting stuff left, right and centre, and a car was impractical for me. And I said I would go camping in it. But to date I never have! So, I have just started to deck it out for camping this year! Your channel is very encouraging. Thank you.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We loved our time in NZ. Wellington is a great city. Hope you get as much fun from camping in your NV200 as we do. We wish you safe travels 😀

[@CaliCamperFamily]

Hi guys, we enjoyed your relaxed chat, inspiring stuff. Thanks for giving our channel a mention and mentioning our new van (the Nugget)...we are very excited about its arrival! We would love to take our girls for a ‘northern’ adventure throughout Scotland, the Faroes and up to Iceland....wow, what a great adventure for you towing a caravan! Another bucket list item for us is Scandinavia...we love road trips and the freedom of a campervan. As you mentioned, staying in hotels and being restricted by check out times/cleaners etc is not as much fun as taking your own space with you! And for us, we also usually require 2 hotel rooms which always presents issues. I must say, your NV200 has been marvellous and has served you well...a great go anywhere camper. 👍🏻😀

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching. The ferry to Iceland doesn’t go from Scotland anymore which is a shame. I think it goes from Denmark so you could combine it with a Scandinavian tour. Something to think about for the future. We look forward to seeing you in the Nugget. Stay safe 👍😀

[@suefothergill4689]

I've been looking forward to part 2 all week....really enjoyed the video and getting to know the two of you....thanks so much for taking the time to video your journeys and sharing them with us xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Sue, glad you enjoyed it 👍😊

[@axtonjaxtyn8828]

a trick : watch movies on Kaldrostream. Been using it for watching loads of movies these days.

[@skylarmarcus2]

@Axton Jaxtyn Yup, have been using KaldroStream for months myself :D

[@whiskeycook3323]

Most like I will never buy a camper or motor home, but you have certainly laid out a lot of free info if ever needed. Your photography and videography is fantastic

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Marie 😊👍

[@brstryker5153]

"I was having kittens." Omg!!🤣😂🤣😂It's the delivery! (comment about end of Los Angeles trip!) LOVE the videos and you both - thanks for brightening my life

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@allenbrown8158]

well done carol I plan all my trips in advance and even drive the roads on google maps, I love the anticipation of the trip as much as the trip.

[@sweetlorraine6982]

Such great stories of your adventures, a life well lived.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you like them! ❤️

[@bedclintred]

Could listen to you both for hours, loving this in depth Q & A. Many Thanks.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Very kind of you to say so, thanks 🙏 😊

[@mandyinabudhabi]

I'm new to your channel, so catching up on the many vlogs you've posted. Having been out of the country for many years, you have given me itchy feet to explore, and even think of a campervan when we return next year.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Thanks Ken & Carol for mentioning us and showing the clips. You have been to some amazing places and loved seeing clips from these and listening to your chat about them. Look forward to part 3!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Mike & Trish 😊👍

[@whiskeycook3323]

Helloooo wee brown van, thinking of you in lockdown, miss you n your missus but I will say slainte with my wee dram tonite

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@whiskeycook3323 thanks and all the best 👍

[@AndyBeckTeesdale]

I am honoured that you gave me such a great mention in this film, thank you. When all over this Covid issue is over we must meet up over in the Lake District and we will have to do one of the walks onto a fell and it will be my pleasure to have you along with me. (We can also discuss NV200's) I also love the size of mine, finding it ideal for what I do and convenient to get into car parks etc.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We would love to take a walk with you Andy. When covid is back in its box we will come back to the Lakes and take you up on that kind offer. The vans would look great parked next to each other 👍

[@joanqualters1665]

we had a van the size of yours we found it too small and got rid got a Ford transit more room wee love it

[@stevetaylor5844]

We have just watched your 2 Q&A videos back to back, must say they were really interesting, cheers guys. Ps we moved down to Seaford from Yorkshire this year so I'm really interested in your Sussex videos. We have also just sold our 2 berth caravan and hopefully will follow you into campervan ownership as your videos are giving us inspiration

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching Steve. We hope to get away and film some more of Sussex if the lockdown is lifted on 2nd Dec. We are so glad we took the plunge and swapped our caravan for the campervan, it has been so much fun. We can’t wait to be able to explore further into Europe 🙂👍

[@stevetaylor5844]

@@LifeistooshortCK Guess what we were sat on a bench having lunch overlooking Brighton Marina and I looked up and you both walked passed me, I hoped I might bump into again to say hi, but didn't see you again. Hope you had a nice day🌞

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@stevetaylor5844 what a shame we didn’t get a chance to say hello! We were out for a walk from Saltdean to Brighton Marina and back which we do quite often. None of the restaurants in the Marina were open for a takeaway lunch so we had to make do with McDonald’s! Hope you enjoyed your picnic and had a good day. We may bump into each other again one day 😊👍

[@Feede.Mountain]

Thanks for sharing you life /travel experiences with us. Take care.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Our pleasure Bernard. Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@grumpybear3229]

Another great informative vlog. Thanks for sharing Ken and Carol.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching 😊👍

[@collettemchugh9495]

Just seeing this video now, you are so lucky going to all those countries, wish it was me doing it, but at least you take me there with your vids thank you

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We are happy to share our travels and hope to make the most of travelling in our little campervan while we still can. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@Motorhoming_Fun]

No problem Ken love all your stuff on the channel need to look pre Ireland that's where I started.

[@boyanfg]

Your are such a nice couple and there is so much valuable information in your videos. I learned a lot from your clips. So, keep on sharing your experiences, please! All the best for you and your camper life, Frank

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Frank. 👍

[@TheHappyWanderers1]

Totally agree about the international travel. I like the freedom of being able to move around whenever j feel like it. A camper gives you that freedom. Love the vids both. Stay safe

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching. Hope we can enjoy more freedom to travel soon. Take care 🙂👍

[@collinhunter9792]

just listened to your trip to Iceland. Amazing!!!!! I come from Thurso, Scrabster is obviously our local harbour. Imagine you two going up there and further!. Dad went with the town pipe band ( he was drum sargeant) years ago to the Fareo Islands for a competition, get together of bands. Iused to work in The Shetland Isles for a while in the 80's. ONE of my sisters live in Orkney. OOP'S sorry, im waffling, i am just so thrilled you did all that and it is places i really know. Thank you for ALL your videos, long may they continue. I have been in New Zealand since '86. xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We also went to Orkney on our honeymoon 😀

[@johnfittis5764]

I think u r right about the height, it's a big trade off to have more room. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and experiences👍❤️

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching John. Time will tell when we come to change the van if the trade off is still worth it 😊

[@Waiheke-Transcend]

So enjoying your reminiscences. 😁 You're so kind to share. Greetings from Waiheke Island, New Zealand. Loved hearing you love Nz too. We've just bought our campervan & really looking forward to exploring our own country... But are now locked down so can't get to it or use it. 😂 Aaaah life! 🤣

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Greetings to Waiheke. We so enjoyed our trip to NZ and would love to explore it in a campervan. Hope the restrictions ease soon so you can get on the road. Take care 🙂

[@michellemcgowan1030]

Oh I just love the chats you both have so much insight to offer🚘

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Michelle, glad you find the q & a’s informative 🙂👍

[@michellewesson4409]

Thank you again, so enjoying the ‘behind the scene’ history

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Michelle, glad you enjoyed it 😊👍

[@carolnpete8860]

we really enjoyed watching where you have travelled and feel inspired by your video x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching Carol, good to know 😊👍

[@tinahart1712]

Well done another great video, it feels so lovely sitting and listening to you both in your lounge talking about your campervan experiences. One almost feels as though we all know you. Thank you for taking the time to put all those extra photographs in between the things that you were talking about. It must’ve taken a lot of time and effort to find those and slot them in at the appropriate moments . Also very interesting to hear your views about if you were ever to get another van and if you were, what it might be.I find it very interesting listening to everybody’s preferences with regards to what type of vans they want and what facilities they feel they cannot do without. These vary so greatly. I can see why you potentially still want a pop top, especially when wild camping when the car parks may have the barriers across. We went for a high hard top with a VW in the end from Bilbos with the reasoning that I would be doing a lot of camping on my own I wanted to feel safe at night. For some reason in my mind I thought someone could stab through the material with a knife which is a little bit ridiculous I think, but before you actually stay in a campervan and get used to things you don’t really know how you are going to be, for example whether you feel you really need a toilet or whether you don’t need to have a loo at all. I would say that with a hard hightop you get so much more storage, whether you have a bed up there or not and I am very glad that we did get one in the end, not just for that but in really bad weather where we have seen people with poptops having to put their roof down, we are fine in a storm even with the windows slightly vented. We also wanted to be able to drive away quickly without having to worry about putting a pop top down should we need to leave in the night urgently for whatever reason. This was when I would’ve been on my own in the van and felt most vulnerable.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you Tina, you make some very valid points. It certainly is a personal decision on what type of van is going to suit a person. I can also see our priorities changing as the years progress. Have fun in your VW and stay safe 🙂

[@Beavis-et8ox]

Just found your channel and really like like the relaxed speed of your explanations and road trips, this is really a recuperation from all of these better, quicker, more attempt that lots of other youtubers have. And, to be honest, I am a bit jealous about all the special van layouts you have in England. Here in Germany it seems there is only very very few different layouts that come in all kinds of flavours and price ranges, but in the end most of them are the more or less identical in the end. I was close to go to England to check the possibilities, but buying a right hand steering and taking it to central Europe would bring other problems over the long term, so I built by own Caddy Maxi single sleeper for short trips and have a "conventional" Fiat Ducato layout for longer trips with my wife, but I am still always impressed when I see english van layouts and how many different tastes they have. Thank you for your videos, stay healthy and have a good time.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching Beavis. Glad you enjoy our video style. Sounds like you have the best of both worlds with your two vehicles. Hope you can get out and enjoy life on the road next year. Stay safe 👍😊

[@Jaynemee]

Hi guys, just had to leave a comment. We've stopped watching normal telly for KZbin vloggers recently and we came across your channel. We're loving it, you guys are so entertaining. You're our new friends we've never met. 😆 Just watching these q&a videos and it's really nice to find out more about you. If you ever find yourself in Dumfries and Galloway, give us a shout, we'd love to meet you in real life 👍😁

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Jayne. That is how we started. Totally fed up with what Tv has to offer so started watching youtube which led us to buy the van and eventually start a channel. Welcome 👍

[@steveb1972]

The nugget looks good. The pop top might be slightly over some barrier heights at 2060mm. The NV200 is good at 2m. Ideal to use as your everyday vehicle.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We do like the look of the Nugget. When we come to change the NV200 it will be a hard choice between height and extra space 😊

[@Motorhoming_Fun]

Thanks for sharing Ken and Carol another great Q&A session.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers Ian, thanks for watching 😊👍

[@crawfordg]

Good Morning Ken and Carol One of your best videos yet. Thank you from West Sussex by the sea

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Crawford, very kind of you 😊👍

[@CaravanningwithourWesties]

Gosh you have been to so many places! We found this so interesting Ken & Carol especially what van you would consider changing to in the future. Best wishes Sue, Brian and The Westies👍🐶🐾😀

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We consider ourselves very fortunate to have seen some amazing places in the world. There is so much out there to explore and we are looking forward to getting out again in the camper as soon as restrictions are lifted. Best wishes to you all 🙂👍

[@sanclewphotographic]

What a wonderful series of videos, so relaxing to just watch you both, and all the info that you impart on us is so interesting, and I share your love of the Lake district and also Scotland, any scottish trips in the pipeline ? regards.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching Colin. We have no plans to go back to Scotland just yet as there is so much of Europe we have yet to explore. It depends on how the travel restrictions pan out. If foreign travel is too risky then Scotland would be a good option for us🙂👍

[@kieranking8657]

very interesting, two lives well lived, an old Irish saying " may the road rise to meet you and may the wind always be on your back"👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for that, Kieran, we love those old Irish sayings 😊👍

[@lou1ish]

Guys, thank you for such an interesting Q and A, I loved both 1 and 2😘 Newzeland trip was fab to watch too. Keep the vids coming, don't let Covid stop you! Louise xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@lou1ish thanks for watching. We have some more videos planned for lockdown until we are able to get back out on the road again 😊👍

[@christianlewisphotography6910]

Andy Beck has a NV200 campervan as well 😃 and is in one of our groups.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes we also subscribe to his NV200 camper KZbin channel 🙂👍

[@christianlewisphotography6910]

@@LifeistooshortCK Andy lives in a wonderful part of the North I believe.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@christianlewisphotography6910 yes and he is lucky to be up near the Lake District 😊

[@AndyBeckTeesdale]

@@christianlewisphotography6910 Thanks, I am certainly lucky to live where I do here in Teesdale, very handy for the Lakes, the dales and other beautiful areas.

[@christianlewisphotography6910]

@@AndyBeckTeesdale I hope we can get Covid somehow behind us and we can travel again.

[@theflippintoothfairyjackie5702]

Was happy to see Part 2 show up 👍wonderful memories shared and your thoughts on where to next...🤗 Thanks!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Jackie. There is a Part 3 in the pipeline 👍😊

[@TheHikercrone]

Thanks so much for answering my questions ~ (am previous law enforcement, as well) We had a really similar experience with being put on stand-by at Heathrow (heading back to the US) and having to "sleep" there (late 1990's) and a police officer came up and asked us why we were sleeping in the airport (were trying to be as invisible as possible, lol) - he was actually very nice . I love the planning, too Carol. We drove & camped all over the UK for 6 weeks (got married on the Isle of Mull at Tobermory). It was such a lovely trip. Hoping to get back over next year & see more of the Continent & Ireland. Hoping to see Japan and New Zealand. We love the UK, the people, the culture, the enormous history and hope to spend several months traveling there next autumn. It's been nice getting to know you both ~ there's so much to see in our Pacific Northwest area! Cheers!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Sounds like you have had some great travel adventures. How lovely to have been married on the Isle of Mull. Hope you are able to come to the UK next year. The Pacific Northwest is one area of the States we have not been to and is definitely on our wish list to visit one day. Thank you for watching, stay safe 🙂👍

[@chrisneedham5803]

I really enjoyed your video, a very relaxing chat. Cheers 🍷🍺👍🏼

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching Chris. Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Great video and discussion on the pros and cons of owning a camper Ken & Carol and the trade offs that you have to consider loved the insight into your other trips that you have done and boy yous have had a few really enjoyed it thanks for sharing cheers take care and stay safe 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers Rod, glad you enjoyed it. We are fortunate to have been able to travel and hope we still have many more years to come 😊👍

[@hanspronk2749]

We have a nugget high roof and the bed in the top is really good en wide (1,50 x 2.20 m) and it is very handy if one of you will rest for a bit. And it’s great that you can stand in the kitchen.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

The nugget sounds great Hans, definitely one to consider when we come to change ours 🙂👍

[@Anita-rq9ev]

Thank you for answering my question😊 interesting Q&A. I also love english history😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Our pleasure Anita, thanks for watching. We hope to bring you some more English history in future episodes👍🙂

[@Anita-rq9ev]

@@LifeistooshortCK great, looking forward to seeing all you offer

[@alanjackson4646]

Looks as if you need a Nissan Leaf to use as a local drive and supermarket trolley. Thanks for great informative vlog. I also love the New Forest and the Dorset coast. Regards AJ

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching AJ. I guess we should consider an electric car when we change the Volvo 🤔

[@getawaygeese]

Great relaxed q&a we wanted to go to NZ when I retire and do a fly campervan hire trip ...... Covid allowing.interesting re the height barrier as so far for us only 1 barrier has stopped us getting to a destination we wanted maybe that will become more of a challenge as we travel further.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

NZ would be great to explore in a campervan/motorhome. We would love to go back and do that one day. We have come across quite a few car parks with height barriers on our travels but will keep monitoring the situation for when we come to change the van 😊👍

[@lindakirk698]

Tigers are fabulous animals. I agree New Zealand is the best place. We lived there for 18 months (hubby in military & posted to British Embassy in Wellington) Bit like you we were out & about (but had a v young baby in tow) in Rotorua ]& Taupo & took a wrong turn - you can't see the danger sign until you return back up. We ended up driving around on unstable ground without knowing. Git out of car & realised we were on HOT ground! 🔥 I'd love to do Russian Palaces on a guided tour. I'm a sun bunny too so would have to pick time carefully for that! Great update - sad to hear of your accident & problem. I have had bowel cancer surgery - its all sent to test us! I like the look of a nugget too.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching Linda and your lovely comment. Not a good place to get lost around Rotorua with all that thermal activity! All best wishes and good health for the future ❤️

[@eastwestdhaaba195]

needless to say that we thoroughly enjoyed the second part as much as the first one. Wonderful effort. It must have been a lot of work digging up all the wonderful memories only for us. Thanks a million for sharing them. keep them coming :-)

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much for watching. We quite enjoyed reminiscing and looking at the old photos ourselves 😁👍

[@mbeaumont8499]

Really enjoy your informative vlogs.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers, thanks for watching 😊👍

[@louisesymonds9963]

I would love to see your New Zealand and India trips if it ever becomes possible to add them to your channel. I have been fortunate to holiday in Sri Lanka and Australia and do hope that one day I’ll visit their neighbours too. Thank you for your video. It is a reminder that there is just so much to see and do. Life certainly is too short to put it on hold for much longer. All the best to you both.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Well I have cracked New Zealand so I will have to try the others now 👍

[@louisesymonds9963]

You are so clever! Fantastic I’ll enjoy that later.

[@positivelypurple]

Really enjoying your Q&A. Your trip to Iceland looks amazing, hopefully we'll get there some day. I laughed when you answered my question. Its so true us Irish are very loyal to our counties and you did mention two of my favourites, Donegal and Achill Island in Co. Mayo. Best wishes and hopefully we'll all get travelling again soon. xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you are enjoying the videos. We definitely recommend Iceland if you are able to get there. It would be a great place to explore in a campervan. Stay safe 🙂👍

[@markhinde6187]

great video, made me forget about all this covid thing, hope we can get back to where we were

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Mark. We are looking forward to the day when covid is a distant memory and everyone is travelling where and when they want 🙂👍

[@christianlewisphotography6910]

For me it would have to be a pop top. I like the Toyota ProAce mid size van.

[@nataliecarter2457]

Glad you love the US. We’d love to have y’all back in America! We live in Colorado and have been trying to explore more in our own backyard since we can’t do any international travel right now. We mostly “camp” with our pop-up camper but with three kids we can’t really do a van like yours BUT we do dream about doing what y’all do when our last leaves the nest!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We did a fly drive tour of the Rockies in 2004 starting in Denver. Loved the scenery and deep snow on the mountains in June! Hope you can get out exploring, we would love to do a campervan/motorhome tour in the US one day. Stay safe 👍🙂

[@johnallen148]

Hi Ken Charlie,wow what a beautiful place Faeroe Islands ,got to say you two sure have traveled a lot fantastic Iceland looked beautiful ,what did you think of fly drive in the good old USA ? The travel Trolls what a pair they are she is lovely they had a new heater fitted last week it was a present from urban van Life but they had a lot of problems with it ,well guys a very interesting and excellent blog loved it ,now to find part 3 take care keep safe,John 😀🥸🥓😂🙌👏👌🤷‍♀️🤷‍♂️

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi John. Yes we loved our trip to Iceland and the Faroe Islands and would love to go back one day, maybe in the little red camper. We loved our fly drive holidays in the USA and Canada, so many beautiful and interesting places to visit there and I am sure we will do more in the future. Thanks for watching and continuing to support our channel 😀👍

[@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting]

Could you not re-edit the NZ& India trip and leave the music out? But still have your original recording looks amazing , i look forward to watching all your older videos :) stay safe and best wishes to you both

[@orkie4137]

Mute the original sound and Incorporate a voice over on these vids.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I could do that but the music is such an integral part of these videos and the way they were edited was cut to the music which also held special significance for us at the time. 🙂

[@orkie4137]

@@LifeistooshortCK totaly understanable.

[@countryvanlifeuk]

Watchya Ken Carol x Its really amazing how diverse opinions are in RV choice ? Great to get a glimpse into your mindset x Some food for thought, for sure. Can I predict A "Life Is To Short" Our Travels Book ? as Carol has logged in writing plus all your photos ?? x Cognates on Living life too the full This was a great watch with a nice cuppa . My first 6 Month tour is Back to Ireland Once visit It always calls you back x ATB Stephen

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Stephen, glad you found our insights interesting. We are flattered by your comments 😊 Look forward to watching your travels when we can get back on the road. Take care and stay safe 👍🙂

[@suzannecampillo4014]

Really enjoy your videos. I live in Barcelona so I particularly liked your first few days in Spain. Shame you had to go back to England before time. Keep safe both of you.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching Suzanne. We loved our trip to Spain and were gutted when we had to come home early. We will definitely be going back soon. Best wishes to you in Spain, stay safe 🙂👍

[@assemblyfilm]

Thanks. Enjoying the videos. I'd really like a link to your New Zealand video. Been on campervan trip there and would like to go again. Ian

[@LifeistooshortCK]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZjKm5ujo9iMfJI

[@maobfh]

I am a year late, sorry. If you haven’t already bought a different car than the one that you used to tow the caravan, you might be able to pick up an electric one and see what you think. There is an American company called Medline who ship supplies all over the US. It might be worth checking to see if they ship everywhere in the world. If they do, you could find a way to have it shipped to you and allow you to extend your travel. It is certainly an option in the US. We get supplies shipped to us routinely

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the info Rebecca. We have found a similar set up in the UK that will deliver medical supplies but to be honest I think 3 to 4 weeks is the ideal amount of time we would want to spend on each trip in such a small van so it shouldn’t be a problem 🙂

[@sweetlorraine6982]

I like it that you mention your weight Ken it’s a reminder to us all.

[@TomRyall3]

I'd definitely sell the Volvo car and buy the bigger camper with the toilet for the amount of travelling you guys do it would make a lot more sense than having an expensive car depreciating on the driveway!!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I understand the logic but we don’t want a bigger van and the limitations they bring on where we can camp. The Volvo doesn’t get used enough but it’s nice to have and Carol likes driving it. Me not so much.

[@joancowley6501]

Really interesting listening to you both chat about your travelling life, thank you for taking so much time to answer everyone’s questions 😊 I was wondering if you’ve followed ‘Next Stop Everywhere’ through their lockdown in Denmark and journey through Eastern Europe?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching Joan. We have seen some of ‘Next Stop Everywhere’s’ videos but not the lockdown in Denmark and Eastern Europe episodes. We will have to catch up with watching them 🙂👍

[@getawaygeese]

Can you wild camp much in Iceland ? Was the ferry expensive ?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Not sure on the wild camping as we were in the caravan. Most of the campsites don’t take bookings, you just turn up and some of them did get very crowded by late evening. Some were very cheap, in Husavik we paid about £15 for one night and could have stayed for ten nights at no extra cost! I seem to remember the ferry was quite expensive but it was a long crossing. It no longer goes from Scrabster in Scotland, I think it goes from Denmark now.

[@bobyorke]

I’m getting nearer to buying one! I’m 65 now, as is the wife, and been retired from the Fire service for 13 years, so I better not hang around too long. 😆

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Life is too short Bob so get a move on 😆😀👍

[@greglewis8843]

Enjoyed that thanks

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers Greg 👍😊

[@deepsouthNZ]

Ken you could share your NZ video just do a narration for it and use the copyright free music on it. I'm lucky I live here, I did spend a year in England too

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Here you go New Zealand Road Trip 2013 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZjKm5ujo9iMfJI

[@deepsouthNZ]

@@LifeistooshortCK aw thanks mate I shall enjoy that

[@samanthagaudet1461]

Did you pick the red colour? Is it your favorite colour ? Any regrets at all in your camper van travels?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes, we picked the colour scheme throughout the van. We chose red when we saw one at Sussex Campervans and thought it looked very striking. No regrets so far 😊

[@frugalmeister662]

Thank you for the q&a! We too loved Iceland (2019 summer in a motorhome). Was that church photo in Vik? Mrs and I are in disagreement on the location. Thanks....Jonathan

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes that church was Vik, we stayed in the Vik campsite just beneath it. We would love to go back to Iceland in a campervan/motorhome one day 🙂

[@frugalmeister662]

@@LifeistooshortCK Lovely and thanks!

[@michaelward8498]

Don't forget Grafton water , Huntingdon Cambridgeshire .

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It’s on the list Michael 😁👍

[@tinahart1712]

Oooh that’s quite near me, what is up there please?

[@michaelward8498]

@@tinahart1712 it's a great boating lake and nature trails , I live in Huntingdon Tina friend me on FB xxx

[@steveb1972]

It’s fascinating about America. I’ve been lucky to travel the world a lot and the West coast was the only place I’ve ever felt a total alien foreigner.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We have never experienced that feeling in America but have stuck pretty much to the main tourist areas.

[@pocono49murphy96]

Good afternoon from across the pond....When it comes to the size of campers and campervans it's important to note that the dealers and manufacturers are very generous in their estimates of how many people can sleep in a particular unit . If they advertise a unit as "sleeps 5" they neglect to mention that it will sleep 5 of your closest friends..

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Haha, that’s a good point. The Nissan NV200 can sleep four but I would say only 2 adults and 2 small children at a push 😊

[@pocono49murphy96]

@@LifeistooshortCK And that's only if you fold the children in half and stuff them under the passenger seat.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@pocono49murphy96 love it 😁😁😁

[@irishrover63]

I didn't even know you had a Q&A video. Didn't see it in previous videos. Regarding getting a next van, I wouldn't rule out doing a conversion, then you can choose the van and if you don't fancy fitting it out yourself you could have it specced to exactly how you want it. It would definately save a lot of money from an off the shelf van. I'm talking about getting an independent van conversion company to do the work and not a large franchised dealership. I used to have a great urge to travel across the U.S.A. on a motorcycle, but that has diminished from my mind at the moment, maybe all this pandemic stuff or the divisive politics throughout the states. You couldn't pay me to go to Vegas Ken. Lol. :)) About the copyright music on the video, I don't see a problem with that. I have many videos with copyright music on them. Normally what KZbin does is flag up the video by sending you an email stating that they are aware about it, but normally you don't have to do anything as they now prefer to link viewers to Apple music download sites. If you credit the artists on the video and state that under the creative commons license you do not intend to make money from the video. What you have to make sure is that the video is not monetised. It used to be an automatic strike and after 3 or more you were closed down, but there were so many copyright videos on KZbin that they now prefer to make some money from the artist rather than penalising the uploader. I don't know what question I would have asked now. 😊👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

without doubt designing the layout and building it yourself would be the very best option but my skills are lacking in that department. Nothing to stop me designing the layout that would be ideal for us though. I could upload those videos I suppose and see what happens but I would not want to jeopardise the channel having poured so much time and effort into it. The other option would be to rework them. Have you got much use out of your van yet ?

[@irishrover63]

We have used the van, but not frequently due to the current situation. My daughter and her fiancé used it for 6 days back in October. I have recently fitted a diesel heater and keen to try it out soon. I can see it getting more use next year. 👍

[@gerardacronin334]

It might be fun to check out Kara and Nate, a very popular KZbin channel by a 30-ish couple from Tennessee. They have travelled to 100 countries over the past four years (my favourite episodes are the ones about climbing to Everest base camp!), but in 2020 Covid has brought them back to the US, which they have been exploring in a converted Mercedes campervan which they bought secondhand. They have had multiple problems with it. It seems like every week or two, something breaks down. Their amateur wiring almost led to a fire.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@gerardacronin334 thanks for the tip, will check them out 👍🙂

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Hello Ken and Carol all this info about the van very interesting i like the poptop rather than going with a high roof for me my thinking is length is better that height it would be nice not to have to make up the bed each day. I did a trip to NZ you are right its amazing love the driving there not much traffic on the roads, I have also done most of SE Asia but not India but its on my list, I winter in the Philippines thats a place i would really recommend you get a lot for your money , but this winter sad to say i will not be going because of the covid. Your trip Iceland sounded like a lovely trip its a place i would love to see going from Scotland on the ferry with the stop off i would like that , I have done Norway a couple of times, I hope you can get to do a trip there. I have a couple of Questions as you know i live in Canada have done for 40+ years have you done a trip to Canada I am living BC really worth a trip also Alberta, Question 2 I was born in Gloucestershire Between Newent and Ledbury this is a very beautiful part of England have you travelled around that part. Thanks for posting a great video I always enjoy having my morning coffee with the both of you. Take care stay safe .

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Shaun. Thanks for watching and your comments and questions. We are also thinking it would be nice to have a permanent bed for those afternoon naps and saves having to make up the bed every night. Sorry you can’t get out to the Philippines this winter, that it somewhere we have yet to explore. We would recommend a trip to Iceland but unfortunately the ferry doesn’t go from Scotland anymore, I think you have to go from Denmark now. Norway was top of our list and we had planned to go this summer until covid put paid to our travel plans 🙁 We have been to Canada a couple of times on self drive tours. The first was flying in and out of Toronto and travelling to Montreal, Quebec and Ottawa. The second was flying into Calgary and driving through the Rockies to Vancouver. We would love to go back and see more, the scenery is amazing. We have stayed at the Malvern Hills Caravan and Motorhome Club Site and visited Ledbury from there. What a lovely part of the country to live in, not only the Malvern Hills nearby but also the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. Lots to explore in that area for our little camper 😀 Thank you so much for watching and stay safe 😊👍

[@assassinjane]

Now finally I could watch the full episode! India! Iceland! :D Norway, Bergen! How was it? Tell me a little more if you can, pretty pretty please! :D Ireland, I can not agree more! Luckily the nice manager lady (also called Carol) from our hotel gave us a voucher valid until 2025 (due to our Covid-19 cancellation) so hopes are high to visit sweet Éire soon! :D You would love our castles and history too! ;) bear hugs, Kata (now I really have to work) XD

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching. Maybe there will be some more videos from the archive depending how the lockdown goes 🤷‍♀️ Hope you can get to visit Ireland soon and we would love to go over to other countries in Europe we have not been to before and explore more castles and history 🙂👍

[@bk3289]

your van is a British right-hand drive and Europe countries are left-hand drive, what would be your safety advise ?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We have driven quite a bit over there without any issues. The key thing is to have some visible reminder to drive on the other side of the road. We use a reversible sticker on the windscreen. The most dangerous time is pulling off first thing in the morning as its easy to forget. As for driving our van is small so I can get a good view of the road ahead by dropping back a bit and using road positioning. The passenger also has a role as they have the normal drivers view.

[@popatop75]

would you guys have language problems while out of country???

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Carol is learning French and speaks a bit of Spanish 🙂

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good blog

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching Lee 🙂👍

[@zolbad]

Have you been to Toledo in Spain

[@LifeistooshortCK]

No we have not been to Toledo, only down the Mediterranean coast.

[@zolbad]

@@LifeistooshortCK I live on the Costa Blanca..but before I moved here i was visiting Toledo for 32 years..as I have family there..I never got fed up with going there...Its Unesco number 1 rated largest open air museum...Lots of history..places to visit and museums..small narrow streets with cafe's and restaurants...and as Carol has a sweet tooth..Toledo's speciality Marzipan Sweets..keep up the good video's,,very relaxing to watch

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@zolbad thanks for all those tips. We have added Toledo to our list of places to visit 🙂👍

[@PAUL_G72]

Hello Carol and ken, hope you are both ok, please forgive me if I'm being rude but can I ask how old you both are. My partner and I are 49 and 50 and my partner is wondering how old you were when you first started and what made you want to do this??🤗🤗🤗😘

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We are in our early 60’s. We only bought the campervan in Oct 2019 but after many years of caravanning we wanted the spontaneity of being able to wild camp and not have to plan a trip around where the campsites are. We find it more of an adventure travelling in the campervan 🙂

[@PAUL_G72]

@@LifeistooshortCK Thank you 🤗

[@kayesmithme]

Why not do voice overs on your copyright music videos ... then you can share x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Kaye. I could do that but its a lot of work as I no longer have the original clips or video project for some so I have to strip out all sound and replace it.

[@kayesmithme]

@@LifeistooshortCK me I have no idea I am just learning KZbin things... ‘eck it’s so difficulties to it... shame though. Thanks for the footage.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@kayesmithme well my advice is don’t repeat my mistake and avoid using copyright music as one day you might want to make a film public 👍

[@ashley0423399993]

"Japanese tourists".... 😂🤣😂 Caravans are pretty rare in JP.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That explains a lot 😁👍

[@christinewhite8482]

That’s when they got 2 tickets

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes indeed.

[@steveb1972]

The Faroe Islands are beautiful but I’m glad you weren’t there during the dolphin slaughter.😡

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We didn’t know about that. We are glad we didn’t see that too.