Which One for your Micro Camper?

[@StravaiginHippy]

We spent many years camping then caravanning. I went back to camping but as a 'not so young' but 'not dead yet' solo, it was a real faff loading the car, pitching the tent , taking it down etc etc. I thought about buying a little van and converting it to a mini camper. Then one day when I was stravaigin through the Trossachs, I caught up with a little campervan on the Duke's Pass. I though,t, ' that would do me just grand' so I caught up and saw it was a Romahome, which I didn't even know existed. So I started searching and the result was I found my 'Bana Bhuidseach Geal' (White Witch) She is a Romahome pod transferred from her original Citroën C15 to a Ford Transit Connect chassis. She is being 'bespoked' over the winter and I can't wait to get on the road next spring. She has everything that's needed PLUS the room to stand up and move around. AND she fits into a car sized space - all you have to remember is her height (2.2m). Hope to see you somewhere. Xx

[@volt8684]

Got a berlingo and not convinced of boot jump, this is what I needed

[@the-other-windsors]

Hope it's been of some help.🙂🐕🚙

[@Wheres_wanda_wandering]

Hi Tina we also were tent campers and then upgraded to an Amdro boot jump. It was really good for me but my husband is over 6 foot and it was too small for him to sit comfortably. We then went on to Madge our motorhome and last year changed to our Wildax Pulsar. It fits all our current needs and at 5.4m is easy enough to park. It is my everyday vehicle. We still have our Peugeot partner teepee but just use it as a car now. I do like your Chapel conversion and will have a look at your video. Take care Gill

[@the-other-windsors]

Think quite a few on us started in tents. We did love our AutoSleeper. We needed a vehicle that could be both family car and camper but...watch this space!😊🐕🚙

[@shirlthetwirl]

What a lovely informative video. You 3 make me smile and I enjoy watching all your videos. Thank you for sharing and Congratulations on your great granddaughter. Many more happy videos to come I hope.❤😅

[@the-other-windsors]

Thank you. A smile a day...As for little Luna. She's beautiful 🙂🐕🚙

[@Y30MAV]

Delighted to come across this video, answered so many questions that I’ve been needing. Currently scanning auto-trader/gumtree for the perfect berlingo multi space to suit my partner and I, plus the wee dog. Aiming to travel europe which means MPG and reliability is what means the most to us. I currently have a landrover discovery 2 which is semi converted but similar to your old Volkswagen it is starting to become more of an expense than a hobby. I was 100% sure I wanted a boot jump but your set up looks amazing and definitely considering similar. Quality video!!

[@the-other-windsors]

Hi. Pleased you found us and thanks for watching. That's what we're about. Sharing places to visit and hopefully, being of some help to others, as we also share things about our setups. We wish you all the best in your search and any future adventures 🙂🐕🚙

[@JNash-n4y]

Now you’re teasing us with the ‘watch this space..’ comments. Intriguing! I have a chapel hybrid conversion and it’s perfect for me. However I still haven’t sorted the ‘ a place for everything..’ situation. Not as much storage as you have in the double. I don’t know how you manage with 3 of you in a Berlingo. You must be very organised- specially on long trips. Look forward to hearing more about your plans and hope all 3 of you are on the mend. Jan.

[@the-other-windsors]

Hi. A place for everything works in the main but, even in such small spaces as ours. Things still get lost lol. It's funny how we all manage...we just do lol. We're both getting there finally and Blue's holding his own. We're currently making plans for our next trip. 🙂🐕🚙

[@BrandonCheshire-nh7bf]

We have the bootjump set up and the only things i find tricky is finding space for everything so the key is organisation! Cooking outside when the weather is bad can be a faff... overall for what we paid we enjoy the boot jump system. We mostly off grid, we would love a chapel conversion, the only thing that may worry me is leaving in a hurry in an emergency due to the drivers seat being fully folded down. I wonder if you're planning any more modifications to your system!? You inspired us to get our boot jump! Hopefully you'll continue to enjoy buddy intrigued what other set ups you may consider.....looking forward to seeing more of your travels soon. we are off to mull in April.

[@the-other-windsors]

Hi. Thanks for watching. The outside cooking was the reason we changed from the bootjump to the Chapel. Having to fold the front seats is our main bugbare, but it is possible to escape in a hurry. We've been there! Not easy but doable, like everything in our wee spaces 😁🐕🚙

[@joshubrook324]

I started with a boot jump too. I found it too faffy and did not always enjoy cooking outside it’s really a fair weather set up,after watching you get on with the chapel units I started looking at this upgrade- they built me one like yours only with a single bed ( there’s only me!) & I absolutely love it - it’s changed everything for the better even a day out is great I can get in out of the rain/ sun/ hail/ wind / get my boots off & a brew on. When I’m ready to change I will look at the nv200 like carol & ken had it looks to have a tad more space and a pop top would be nice. Happy travels ❤

[@the-other-windsors]

Hi. Yes, being able to actually live in the van makes all the difference. We loved Ken & Carol's NV200 when we sat in it during one of their visits. That extra floor space would be amazing 🙂🐕🚙

[@cooperization]

Great Video Tina.Hope you are both doing well and look forward to seeing your adventures this year.

[@the-other-windsors]

We're finally getting there and planning our next trip 🙂🐕🚙

[@SJ-zk2ec]

Thanks Tina for the great videos, I’ve used a lot of your tips and tricks for my own conversion - all your videos are very helpful. Love that you compare too openly. I have built my own l shape but completely agree, being able to live in the van as such, get changed etc makes a huge difference, and travelling alone haha. Hopefully catch you at a meet up this year 😊 take care

[@the-other-windsors]

Thanks for watching and we're pleased you've found some of our tips useful.🙂🐕🚙

[@pauline7418]

Enjoy your videos Tina 😊

[@the-other-windsors]

Thank you 🙂🐕🚙

[@geraldineteggart3627]

Delight to find yous again. Have not seen yous in a while alway enjoyed your journeys . You explain everything so well. Hope hubby's knees are well.Have a great week.God bless❤❤❤❤

[@the-other-windsors]

Hi. Welcome back and thank you. Bernie's knee is OK and we're spending time with our family at the moment. Lovely. 🙂🐕🚙

[@donner101]

Hi Tina have you thought of reducing the height of the kitchen by half and having a fold down worktop for you kitchen counter and then running a storage cuboard up high along the back side to side. This way you could use up the extra space at the back for you bed set up.

[@the-other-windsors]

Hi. That's sounds like an interesting idea. 🤔 🐕🚙

[@markgaved1866]

Thank you. What a fantastic and helpful video, I really appreciate the information and you've got a great presentation style!

[@the-other-windsors]

Thank you so much. We're pleased you found it helpful🙂👍🐕🚙

[@andyttfn]

I hope you’re back on the road soon, really enjoyed watching your adventures

[@the-other-windsors]

Stayed tuned...plans are afoot!!!🤔🐕🚙

[@donner101]

Thank you for this Tina, I am really enjoying poking my nose into your business.

[@the-other-windsors]

😁😆

[@getawaygeese]

Thanks for sharing your journey - very interesting back story Not seen a boot jump concept - amazing what you can do and what you now have Great video I think you do amazing in that size as I don’t think we could …. I guess the question is would you change it Take care guys

[@the-other-windsors]

Thanks. Boot jumps in our vehicle type are extremely popular and it worked well for us in the beginning, till we wanted to tour again. As for changing... Never say Never! Aged bones may force the issue. You too. 😊🐕🚙

[@missbirdsmiles5387]

Thank you for the informative video, I am in the process of buying a berlingo to use as a micro camper and had toyed with the idea of a boot jump but was wondering about the cooking outside, when weather is horrible. Very useful info!

[@the-other-windsors]

Thank you and you're more than welcome. We wish you all the best for your future adventures.🙂🐕🚙

[@sadlynomicah]

Very interesting. We have a VW transporter (T5) now and are getting some work done on the pop up top and bed so we can camp in it. Our issue is that we still need it be a builders' works van so can't lose floor space as we lug tools about. I suspect for our first camping trip it will just be a roof bed and we will exchange boxes of tools for boxes of camping gear!

[@the-other-windsors]

Thanks. Sounds like a plan. We all have to start somewhere in our campervan journey. You'll work it out and we wish you all the best in your journey 😊🐕🚙

[@sadlynomicah]

Thank you. It is great to see what other people do. One thing that I have taken from your videos is to just try things out, test it and then tweak. I really do want a ridge monkey though!

[@the-other-windsors]

@@sadlynomicah ridgemonkey ESSENTIAL 🙂🐕🚙

[@francescacounselling]

Such a great informative video, thank you 🙏

[@the-other-windsors]

Hi. Thank you for watching and pleased you found it useful 🙂🐕🚙

[@francescacounselling]

@@the-other-windsors very much so!

[@amdrovanconversions]

Great comparison Tina and happy Camping

[@the-other-windsors]

Thank you. Pleased it was OK with you 🙂🐕🚙

[@valwright3699]

Hi Guys. We are just starting out this year with our pre-loved Berlingo (Barney) and the Campal boot jump having gone the otherway and downsized from a NuVenture motor home. We are slowly getting together various bits if kit that we've seen on other KZbin channels. Given some comments on here I think one of the most useful might be the quickstop awning from Redcote! Keeping the weather at bay and private toilet stops being a priority! I'm interested to know if Buddy is insulated, what you use to keep warm in colder temperatures and what you use for power when stealth/wild camping. We have a Jackery 500 and 100w Solar panel, but not field tested either yet. Thanks fir your fabulous content. Keep well. Looking forward to seeing you back on the road 😊

[@the-other-windsors]

Hi. Thanks for watching. With regard to your questions. Buddy is a car dirived base vehicle, so no insulation except just the internal carpets and roof lining. If on EHU we use a small oil filled radiator placed between the front seats. If off grid, we haven't in the past bothered with any heating and have overnighted in -5 C. Once in your sleeping bag, it's not an issue. We now have an ecoflow River 2 Pro which is 800 watt and a 100 watt solar panel on the roof. Enough to give a few quick blasts with a small 240v fan heater. Enough to warm the air. Failing that. If we're up and about...just put the kettle on. Soon warms it up. We wish you the best in your new adventures 🙂🐕🚙

[@valwright3699]

Many thanks for taking the time to give your response. It's very helpful. I get a bit claustrophobic in a sleeping bag so hoping a winter weight quilt will do for the colder months. Our first over nighter will be in May but we are looking forward to days out and picnics before then. I expect 'get the kettle on' will be a regular refrain 👌

[@the-other-windsors]

@valwright3699 That's the one 😆

[@des632]

@@valwright3699 I've got a large Coleman's sleeping bag , oblong , 3ft x 6ft , gives decent room to move around , apparently brushed Egyptian cotton liner !,,

[@valwright3699]

@@des632 Thanks very much! I'll look into that. Was also thinking of one of a duvalay but they are pricy. Going for your first overnighter soon and will test out the duvet idea first I think. 👍😊

[@WanderingWallys]

Great video guys, I feel your pain with a certain facebook page. They sent me a warning too after removing my Self Build videos. So many groups I'm on want all the information I share & the group members appreciate it then admin remove them. Some of my videos have been on their months & they missed one too. I was going to comment on the post you put up but cannot find it. Keep the videos coming summer isn't far off now.

[@the-other-windsors]

Thank you. Its a real shame. This particular video could have helped some new members who ate undecided. We were very hurt by the admins attitude and insinuations that we posted merely to make money for our channel. The reason you can't see our post is just minutes after posting it, it was removed. We couldnt even have the chance to say farewel.lWe do thank you for your support and are sorry to hear that you have experienced similar problems. It's a sad world we find ourselves in where people can only see the bad side 😕 🐕🚙

[@ShaneSmith-t7n]

Great video❤

[@the-other-windsors]

Thank you 🙂 🐕🚙

[@louisajones3535]

Very interesting…thanks ❤

[@Vanlifedrone]

Thank you for your video I have just ordered to have a boot jump made for my Suzuki grand vitara

[@the-other-windsors]

Thanks for watching and happy camping 🙂🐕🚙

[@dennisgrant9055]

Hi. Can you tell me if taking out the rear seats invalidates ordinary car insurance. Thanks. Wonderful videos

[@the-other-windsors]

Morning. We're sorry but can't really advise on this. Different insurance companies have differing views. Our berlingo is a multispace, where the seats are designed to be removable and our personal insurers Directline didn't have an issue but, it is really something each individual should check out with their's. Thanks for watching 🙂🐕🚙

[@dennisgrant9055]

Thanks. I'm actually insured with Direct so hopefully no problems 🎉

[@neilmckay8649]

Great point about being able to do everything with the doors closed. I would add that being able to take the cooker, sink, prep surfaces and eating furniture outside when the weather and location allows is also important. These fixed designs are not ideal.

[@the-other-windsors]

Yes. There are obviously pros and cons. We do have two small chairs aluminium roll top table and a small gas stove if we want to do everything outside but, only use thise if on a campsite.🙂🐕🚙

[@cmcmillan7987]

Thanks for content, very helpful. Just found your channel and subbed, a fan already!

[@the-other-windsors]

Thanks for watching and subscribing. Welcome aboard!

[@des632]

Ive just put deposit on a 2012 berlingo from redcote leisure, wimbourne, with jump boot , getting excited, pick up 2weeks Very good vid , Id love a leisure battery as not fitted , but wondered if your roof top solar panel could keep my cool box 240v working 2 or 3 days , the small one supplied is only for charging phone and lighting

[@the-other-windsors]

Hi. You're going to love the freedom your wee berlingo gives you. Out for the day, park up, brew up, sit back and relax and for longer trips too. With regards to the cooler box and solar being sufficient power to run it. If it's a cool box that runs constantly, rather than a compressor fridge, then definitely not. Even with a compressor fridge, it would be highly unlikely. Although, we have yet to test that one. As our leisure battery is mainly charged via the split charger when driving. The solar is a backup if we stay put for a couple of days. 🙂🐕🚙

[@des632]

@@the-other-windsors , Thanks , am getting excited have seasonal south coast job for summer , then Oct I think I'll head to Scotland , it's diesel so should be good mpg 👍

[@the-other-windsors]

@@des632 Sounds fantastic. As for fuel consumption. We've found our Buddy is great. Motorway driving. NW Cumbria to Yorkshire. Full tank approx £65 and we get over 300 miles and still have around 1/4 tank left when we get back. 🙂🐕🚙

[@des632]

@@the-other-windsors that's excellent mpg 🙏

[@stevetaylor7024]

Hi Tina. Loving your Videos. I'm thinking of changing my Berlingo set up to the same as yours but concerned about enough Bed space as my Drivers seat doesn't fold down flat. Do you think an XL Berlingo would suit better with the bed arrangement for me?

[@the-other-windsors]

Hi thanks. Is your berlingo one with a winding mechanism to tilt the seats or the lever?

[@stevetaylor7024]

@@the-other-windsors Hi Tina. I have the Lever type, The passenger seat folds down flat but not the Drivers. Also the armrests are not removeable on my 2020 model.

[@the-other-windsors]

Oh I see. Was just going to say that on ours, you pull the lever and as it tilts flat put downward pressure on the seat back until it clicks down flat. Can see that there would be an issue if the armrests don't come off. It's a shame that the newer models seem to be less usable, non removable seats as well. Sorry, we can't be of any real useful assistance 🤔🐕🚙

[@helenscott4698]

Can you sleep diagonally? I saw a basic conversion where plastic boxes were used for storage and moved out of the way at night and the camper put their air matress diagonally and managed. It wasn't a berlingo though and I'm not sure of measurements.

[@the-other-windsors]

@helenscott4698 Hi. I'm 5 2 and Bernie 5 8. I could possibly sleep diagonally without dropping the seats at all in a slightly fetal position if I was on my own. Bernie couldn't, though, and if there's two of you, then I wouldn't say so. 🤔🐕🚙

[@dianeP-k9e]

You are an inspiration! I am about to buy a berlingo and do a boot jump. One question I am hoping you can help with with is, is your van insulated on the inside? My friend who is lucky enough to have a transporter conversion had his van insulated to keep it warmer. Also, do you have problems with condensation?

[@the-other-windsors]

Hi. Thank you. High praise indeed. We have a Berlingo multispace, which is a car derived camper. So we have no additional insulation. Condensation can be an issue in the colder months. Mostly on the windows, but there can also be a little on any bare metal. We have very little of that, with it being a car. Unless you apply a covering, for example, stretch carpet to these areas, you won't stop moisture condensing on it. Hope that helps and happy future adventures 🙂🐕🚙

[@dianeP-k9e]

@@the-other-windsors Thank you , I wont worry about needing the insulation or worry too much about condensation. You have also inspired me to put in my own boot jump as appose to taking it somewhere for them to do it (so saving money!). I have seen there are some selling used ones on Ebay, do you think this is a bit risky?

[@the-other-windsors]

@dianeP-k9e Hi, we're pleased to be of some help. As for Ebay. We can't really comment on that. Maybe if the unit was close to you and you could check it out in person. Otherwise, it's the usual case of buyer beware. 🤔🐕🚙

[@samfletcher222]

great vid ,showing off both systems ,maybe have to flick a coin both have there merits 😁

[@the-other-windsors]

Yes, they do. Really depends how you want to use it. 🤔 🐕🚙

[@MakeDoAndMend1]

Just for my curiosity. Did you consider buying a Campervan. We are similiar to yourselves. Camping then Caravan then Motorhome Talbot Express but didnt convert our Fiat Doblo. But got a Campervan. Mazda Bongo can be £6.5k price wise. More room than a Balingo or Doblo. Happy Adventures from old George and Jane

[@the-other-windsors]

Hi. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. At the time when we had to let our autosleeper go. We didn't want to continue running a second car and didnt want to give up but needed the versatility of the berlingo.famiky car and camper. However...watch this space🙂🐕🚙

[@MakeDoAndMend1]

@@the-other-windsors We got rid of The Talbot and our Fiat Car and use the Mazda Campervan as our everyday vehicle with a £1500 saving on storage, road tax, insurance etc. Our Campervan 4 berth and fits into a normal car space. Best thing we have done. George

[@des632]

Hi Tina I've had my Berlingo 2days , I've had to take cool box out behind drivers seat to make space for sleeping bag, pillow, waterproof jackets, goose down jackets and wellie boots, food, tackle box, Id love that chapel conversion especially with leisure battery as I like a chilled white wine in evening , all I want is a tiny fridge for milk , bacon and wine ! Could solar provide that? Love you vids x Going Scotland tomorrow for a bit of birdwatching ❤ I love the way you can look over hedges!

[@the-other-windsors]

Hi welcome to the world of micro camping. We use a cargo net strung above cab for blinds, jackets etc. Maybe that could help you a little. As for fridge. We run a 20L compressor fridge. Battery Charged by both a split charger when driving and a 100w solar if parked up. No problems on our month long trips. Fridge hardly kicks in. Happy bird watching 🙂🐕🚙

[@des632]

Thanks Tina , I like that tip about cargo net also will look into split charger , I left Sidmouth 2 days ago got 8days holiday,,got to bath and stayed with bro, Heading up tomorrow 👍👍

[@the-other-windsors]

@des632 Your welcome. Enjoy the rest of you break. if you check out our playlist Fit, Tips and Tweaks the cargo net in in there. Along with some other 💡 🙂🐕🚙

[@des632]

@@the-other-windsors 👍👍

[@clownhall1609]

Tina and Berni thank you so much for your video. We watched one of your videos where you stayed near the fourth bridge. Now having watched this video it has given us both hope. Would it be ok to correspondent using fb messenger?

[@the-other-windsors]

Hi. You're welcome. We're always happy to help if we can and of course. 🙂🐕🚙