Stealth Camping at UK's Second Largest Airport

[@WillsWhereabouts]

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[@3dognite]

A few years ago, this would be unheard of. This is great. I'm sure it helps a bunch of people. It"s online so it's convenient. You're not happy with your therapist you can easily change. Sounds like a win win.

[@Deadmau5l]

your right buddy the wind is the reason they land on different ends of the runway :)

[@danielorourke1614]

Answer to your question is due to wind direction :)

[@SeanDoe86]

Great video, Will. I'm triggered though that you didn't park closer to the walk to make it so only one vehicle could park next to you, not two!!!

[@peternelson2003]

I love the red boxers will 😂

[@Iori.Thomas]

Airports change runways direction because taking off and landing into the wind can be done at lower speeds and in less time. Simply put, when taking off, a headwind will create more lift. When landing, winds at your nose will also act as a speed break by creating drag against the airframe to slow the aircraft down.

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Well there we have it! I knew there would be someone watching who would be able to share some knowledge about this! Thanks for this ✈️

[@benfoster3304]

Love your videos Will! Planes land and take off into the wind because it’s much safer too, a tailwind speeds the plane up and can cause it to be unstable on final approach, a head wind creates more lift on takeoff so enables a lower take off speed so less fuel and on landing creates drag helping to slow the plane down do planes love headwinds when close to the ground 👍😀

[@Sluetch90]

The wonders of Google

[@tomdavis3038]

You’re really smart, man

[@Tallguy55]

Not only that, but maintenance work such as resurfacing the runway is another factor, especially late at night.

[@robaviation.7904]

Aircraft take off and land into the wind so as the wind direction changes, so does the direction they take off and land 💪

[@daviebevan]

I got no TV, nothing. All I got is mobile phone with youtube. Your videos are one of the most entertaining. I wish I had a van like yours. I'd be off every weekend. Thx🙏

[@kid_nero61]

Will is Turning into a world class chef over here. Been watching this channel for a year now, it’s grown on me. Greetings from California!

[@ImDBatty1]

Hello neighbor to the South from Washington state! 😄 Vanlife is definitely the way to go, if this channel has you considering it! I've been in my van since 01 January 2017... My only advice, insulation is important for the cold days as much as it is for hot days! 🥶🥵 Cheers pal! 🤠

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Hah not sure about a world class chef but definitely improving 😂

[@palmermccall7309]

When I stayed in Horley during the summer of 1984, aged 14, my bedroom in the family house had a direct view of all the planes only moments from landing at Gatwick. It was a constant parade of gigantic 747s from all over the world, and absolutely fascinating for a kid from the western North Carolina mountains!

[@LeisureBit]

Brilliant - £36 a bit steep though, you didn’t even use the shuttle bus to go to the terminal to get some pasta from the shop 😂 The meal you cooked looked very tasty. All the best, David 👍

[@KarenThomson-yg6tw]

One of the things I love most about your vids is how you always cook a meal from scratch, I find it very random (but awesome) for a young man, but OMG you need to up your breakfast game, why on earth didn't you toast that bread first🙈

[@Iori.Thomas]

Perfect sunday night Vid from Will homemade pizza and a drink .

[@Bigdave_t4]

Will, toast the bloody bread, turn it over then place toppings on and toast again!! My god man 🙈🤣🤣🤣

[@thebaldbloke9647]

Good job mate can't believe how far you have come from the days of the Galaxy

[@TheLosAngelesDicekingGod1]

love how will took his hand off of the steering wheel for a sec and how long his description is. xddd.!!!

[@eggie555golf]

I think airports change takeoff and landing directions for wind and also noise reduction to try and keep local residents happy ish

[@TheLosAngelesDicekingGod1]

loooll ''chock a block'' got me s hard rolling on the floor xddd loool.!!! nice nc one will xdd...!!!

[@ari.voutilainen]

Probably one of the safest places to stealth camp. And as a bonus, great for plane spotting 🛫🛸🛩️🔭🤓

[@ImDBatty1]

I'd rather trainspotting... But to each their own... 🤭 I'm referencing the movie Trainspotting... 🚂

[@ari.voutilainen]

@@ImDBatty1 😆

[@djphilipj]

What awesome plane shots you got there. Also your van looks nice and cozy on the inside especially when its raining out.

[@markgarrood435]

Hi Will, Been watching your videos for a few months now and really enjoy the content. So inspiring. I'm currently homeless and waiting for finances to fall into place so I can get my driver's license. Then I will be getting a van to stealth camp whilst my situation gets better. Love your videos mate. Always brighten up my day. Wishing you all the best.

[@kwong6884]

All the best of luck to you and hope you get your license soon

[@djphilipj]

This is one of my favorite ones

[@-Burts30]

Will, you going to make up a campervan cook book? That dinner looked so good

[@vetworker]

Fantastic stealth. I love airports and seeing all the planes. I think I’m a secret plane spotter 😂

[@WillsWhereabouts]

I think I might be now aswell hah

[@wanderingwhere]

Quality man u looked buzzin for this one and gotta say aswell the cribs looking top notch 👍

[@richjamjam]

Mate! I would have loved a night's sleep in a van under the planes! I love that sound! Great video buddy xxx

[@markjohns547]

Loved this one, Will. So much fun. You seem in a much better head space which is awesome. Take care, mate.

[@samb5796]

Wind direction. We live in Stevenage on Luton flight path sometimes they land over us sometimes they take off over us but we always here them rumble on the run way x

[@MrSkid1970]

I stealth camped in my vito,in horley, when i worked at Gatwick, last year.well worth a night there, loads of pubs ,and takeaways!love the videos!

[@whereverat]

Not a week ago i suggested an airport stealth camping and just now we got a full 20min video. Great job as always! Awesome footage of the Emirates A380 descending through the fog. Did the same thing in Frankfurt, there are some unbelieveable spots to stay right under the planes and in a nearby forest. For me as an airplane enthusiast absolutly stunning having fresh scrambled eggs and brushing my teeth in my home on weheels while watching some widebody movements and sleeping while all the action is around me. Might do a video sometime when the weather gets a tat warmer.

[@arkadventure2]

I believe I made the suggestion before you @whereverat but yes, impressive to see a video done so quickly. Great job!!

[@TheHui]

@@arkadventure2 oh no!! anyway…

[@3dognite]

You were right about wind being a reason for airports changing runway directions. Airplanes takeoff and land into the wind, so they change direction of takeoffs and landings accordingly. With the parking lot ticket, you will be billed in the mail most likely. The ticket pairs with your license plate. When you leave the cameras read your license plate. The computer then calculates whether you stayed shorter, longer or the exact time. it then uses the address that corresponds with the license plate, to send the bill. Don't worry, you'll have to pay one way or another. Nice video Will. Safe travels and stay blessed.

[@creditme7866]

Will I’ve just gone to Tesco to purchase your exact meal after watching you make that! Sold me it

[@donbrodie14]

Not sure if any has said this before! But when you’re facing the camera head on, you kinda look like Connor mcgreggor 😂😂😂

[@alesharobinson8461]

Brilliant idear to stay out over night get to watch the planes can't wait to watch where your gonna stay on your next video.x

[@matthiasnolte3817]

And again you solved (this time pasta) promblems perfectly. Lovly vid again Will!

[@basingstokedave4292]

just had a thought will have you thought of putting a dome camera on top of your van so you can look what's about in the comfort of your van as it will be linked to your tv?

[@theonlywoody2shoes]

Great video as always. I’ve camped in my estate car in that car park, but due to my flight being delayed until the following day. Not quite as comfortable as Mary, but better than trying to sleep in the terminal building. Fortunately I had my Duvalay with me (staying with friends in London on my return, sofa surfing) so could have been worse. I parked under the double layer bit so I could leave the windows cracked open for a bit of ventilation without worrying about it raining overnight - it’s also a bit quieter if planes are arriving/departing but not so great a view.

[@armanabelino7517]

Wow will you’re not only doing some amazing stealth camping but also a cooking show the way you deliver it fascinating and so may I suggest the next location is at the castle and the menu will be grilled lamb with baked potatoes cheese don’t forget your mint sauce.

[@baconbreadwithbacon]

I've stealth camped at Gatwick in my van after my friends done it. It's surprisingly well known. I received a fine though. I had the exact same issue where the barriers wouldn't let me in. Pulled a ticket. Ate and slept in my van. I left the car park the following morning. The barriers went up. I thought hey, cool, it recognises my plate and knows I paid already. A week later, I received a £500 fine for failing to pay. It took me three weeks to get it sorted.

[@ImDBatty1]

That's not a good system if it doesn't work! Was speaking to someone in person even an option or was it all done over the internet/phone? 🤔

[@andrewuk8363]

Wonder if it's on purpose or was it because it was dark and the cameras are shit?

[@ImDBatty1]

@@andrewuk8363 cameras are schit? say it ain't so! 🤭 I bet they do it because I don't think they have people who will fight the fine! 😑

[@baconbreadwithbacon]

​@@ImDBatty1 I went through some automated bull. I ended up going through Citizens Advice who were able to get me through to a human. Twenty emails and eight phone calls later, they agreed to cancel the fine and believe I paid while lying about not receiving payment. I had to send them a statement proving the money was taken. I had a final call back from a manager or someone higher up. They said they took payment for the night of parking. They won't push for more money.

[@ImDBatty1]

@@baconbreadwithbacon what a way to do your head in, I'm getting a sore head just thinking about it! 🤕 I'm picturing a Karen/Kevin like experience, "I want to speak to your manager!" kinda thing, good grief! 😄 I'm glad you got it sorted! 🤠

[@delibakerytravel]

I Loved Your Excitement!! I Love To Watch And Hear Large Airplane's. Enjoy Your Adventure's.

[@paulfrost4678]

Wow, mate great video, if the security company of that carpark watches this video they’ll be fcuking screwing. I once left a bag by a car at the car park at Manchester Airport and got arrested as it was beneath the flight path , and you’ve stayed all night ate a meal and made a vid . Well done .

[@andrewdavis9223]

Brilliant 👏 as usual thought there would be some security walking around

[@loopylisahyde1305]

You could do with a outside front camera then you could still watch the planes without anyone knowing. Well if you wanted to. Loving your vids will. Im fully trained therapist and it is so important for people to talk about mental health. Take care x

[@Madjedi7]

I love the videos Will, but I have always wondered one thing. You always seem to cook much more than one person could eat. Do you always eat it all or do you keep the remainder to eat the next day? Or do you freeze it?

[@carlsadventures2361]

Great location for a stealth camp will as for your question on the planes taking off from the other end of the runway its all to do with wind direction the planes take off into the wind and then land down wind

[@henski241]

Great content. love watching where you end up. One thing and I’m not being an arse. When you sneeze do it into your elbow and not your hand , you’ll not spread it all over the steering wheel or what ever you touch afterward. They teach it to the kids these day at school and it does actually work. Keep the content coming.

[@florencetlp]

Will, what are you going to get up to next lol... keeping us all guessing each week. Thanks for the entertainment, love your natural humour 😊

[@WillsWhereabouts]

New things are coming!

[@florencetlp]

@Will's Whereabouts fab! Looking forward to your posts 😊

[@fathead1968]

Great video Will, nice to see you happy again. Cooking skills still sketchy though! At least you had gas for a change!

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

well that was different. I loved it! I even learned a new thing to cook..cheese and chicken toast lol. Great video. Glad you are in a positive place. Bessy regs-Kenny

[@Urbanplann]

Love your vlogs Will. Such a relatable person and travelling on your own is something to be admired as most are afraid to do it!❤

[@campervannie5948]

No need to add to the worry. As a woman on my own I've travelled to nearly all European countries with almost no poroblems. My van has been broken into twice - in Spain, which most would consider a 'safe ' country! Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary etc no problem at all!

[@artif1ed]

Love that Jack Sucks At Life gave you some promotion on his recent subscribers vid! Had me roaring with the clips he chose.

[@llly__dyyy]

If you enjoyed the planes at Gatwick you should head to Myrtle Avenue at Heathrow and if the planes are coming into land over the field there you feel even closer to them 😍

[@TheLosAngelesDicekingGod1]

love ur content will these vlogs are so entertaining, love seeing u safe and warm and making your best meals, keep up the great work my man!

[@chris4631]

Great video Will ,I notice your tv bracket has some sort of lock on it.Just wondering where yo got it from Keep up the great work

[@TheMawso]

frying off chorizo really brings out the flavour

[@campervannie5948]

Bless you Will. I used to use airport car parks for years, for a night or two, (when it was cheap.) No one cares once you're in there, no stealth needed!

[@Anniesrandommoments]

Will you should have jumped on the bus and went to the viewing area and got your monies worth. This park up was definitely a unique one 😁 It's great you could sleep through all the noise around you.

[@benrowe681]

That dish looked nice just needed some spinach will try at home !

[@ianroscoe2750]

Hi Will great video. Planes take off and land into the wind, so overnight the wind direction would have changed.

[@derekmcfadyen127]

When it all goes ti's up ..... its a small room with a guy with rubber gloves...🤣

[@Youj510]

Just came across your channel love it please stay at Heathrow airport and see what one is better

[@searchwest4837]

Heathrow is the biggest and busiest airport in the world. I’m a massive plane enthusiast. I needed to correct you at the start of the video. 😊

[@mykspence]

He said busiest single runway in UK 😉

[@jollymirage4390]

So some airports, well most of them, will alternate their take off and landing directions, just because of practicality 👍, hope this helps mate, love your content- Josh 💙

[@arkadventure2]

Thanks Will for taking up my suggestion to stealth camp at an airport. Great video!

[@robinmacdonald7249]

Love seeing you so excited, Good for you another awesome video

[@jamiewhite8641]

It’s not by accident that runways are orientated it that direction it’s the way the wind naturally travels in that area, and as previously explained planes take off and land into the wind- birds often do too!

[@arlycupcake5924]

That was the first of your videos I've seen. Fun. Glad you didn't have to double pay. On the way out, the camera probably recognized your license plate that you registered online.

[@PeteRumley]

Never know somebody forget food like will does 😅😅😅

[@victoriabroom2246]

Absolutely amazing Stealth camp. Your best yet I think. I really do love your videos.

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thanks 👍

[@stevenash8070]

Take off and land into the wind will 😁 gives the plane the maximum amount of lift from the wings at the lower speeds needed to land safely

[@Santosv708]

Nice to see you happy and enjoying it, great video !

[@richjames7948]

Foresty forest is currently chucking his slow cooker around his van screaming "WHY DO I BOTHER...?"

[@moe_1886]

Enjoyed that one Will. Don't mind a bit of plane spotting, even better that you had the creature comforts of the Mary! Brilliant!

[@jno5]

Try stealth camping as close to a military base as possible if you really want to camp at a very high risk security area……👍🏻

[@catherineferguson7388]

Hi Will, what a cool place to crash out, it’s not everyday you wake up next to a airport. Really enjoyed the video. All the best Will. Xxx

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thanks Catherine 😊

[@mcjaystar]

They change runway depending on the winds mostly. Sometimes other reasons but majority of the time is wind direction

[@lynmoore8355]

yeah the airports change directions depends on the winds... hey great Vlog... glad you did it... you are ticking off bucket lists lol but still love your vlogs Will... keep up the good work...

[@justinefleming7756]

Just remembered there's a camp site not far,we camped there and you could almost touch the planes at Gatwick

[@jacobravenwood7968]

I am waiting for the day when you finish a meal and open the van door and there is someone standing there, and you have to have a very strange conversation with them. Yes, I have no life so that would be very entertaining to me. Lol

[@shaneD7378]

FYI your ticket isn't checked on the bus you could have nipped to the M&S in the south terminal on the bus no one would have noticed. Yes they change directions of take off depending on the winds they always take off against the wind

[@azrahim9817]

I'm a plane lover. Good camping Will's.

[@aimvero7166]

I just fricken love this guy

[@kmtb2011]

your correct, plane landing from North Or South depending on head and tail wind, so if you get more head wind from 1 particular side then plane tends to head somewhat into that direction, so they can approach runway at a lower speed landing speeds than normal (headwind helps alot when landing , tail wind doesnt)

[@thomasraden]

We do not have stealth camping in Norway. Unless you want to. Go outside rural places and you stay wherewer you want. Dangers? Sometimes you get a few sheeps around you. At most shopping centers in Norway you can park they dont care.

[@johnhope9873]

Hi mate loved watching your videos very funny but informative. Are you going the nec show this week?

[@davidwoolley4935]

Bonkers Will, could have had two nights on a certified location bloody funny though. 👌🤛👍🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mbrider56]

Nice one Will, awesome stealth camp. Great to see the aircraft emerging through the fog and rain to land and why do the cabin crew dim the internal lights as you land at night?? Are they trying to be stealthy when they land their 250 ton airplane??? Anyways onto my next useless thought...Cheers.

[@coreynotley-barnard4964]

Love the stealth camping videos and i know you always ask for ideas for different places to try to stealth camp. I’ve got a stealthy camper myself and one of the most difficult places I’ve tried to stealth camp is right next to beaches. We all know the closer to the beach the better the park up. Would love to see you attempt one. 🤙🏽 keep the amazing videos coming.

[@SeanDoe86]

Great video, Will. I'm triggered though that you didn't park closer to the walk to make it so only one vehicle could park next to you, not two!!!

[@samb5796]

Bloody brilliant as always x

[@NJG_76]

They occasionally change landing / take off routes to give those under the flight path a breather from the noise and pollution caused by the aircraft I used to live right under Heathrow's flight path and the breaks were a blessing ...

[@ChristianSchaffer]

I’m planning on some extended travel through the UK this summer/fall and wondering if I should rent a van or just rent a 4x4 SUV and throw a camping mattress in the back…aka about to binge your whole channel

[@WillsWhereabouts]

That sounds like an awesome plan! I reckon a van would be the way to go. Hah honestly I wouldn’t bother

[@DjiMavicMini58]

At Gatwick there is a viewing spot at end of runway You could have saved £36 cause its free to park

[@mohamadfaiz6935]

Will this remind me of seeing airplane in Inglewood here in Los Angeles.

[@judywarner539]

Hi Will. I’ve just made that meal at home. O M G it was absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for the recipe idea 😊

[@ProjectCamper]

Love it, you just upped the stealth camping gauntlet , game on 🤣🤣🤣

[@thomasquigley7618]

You should do a collab with the Blot outdoors show, his channel is brill 👍

[@linbinnash]

Hi Will, some challenging ideas are train stations, hospitals and shopping malls. Best of luck.

[@tomrogers6762]

Love videos always mate !! Seems like might be struggling for ideas for videos 🤔 I no your massive footy fan why not do a stealth camp by a football ground and watch a game for footy ??? P.s Plymouth argyle are massive !!

[@spencerdavies5715]

Lol great video. Counting planes rather than sheep to sleep. Hey how about putting some emergency pasta in one of your jars? Heathrow next? Or a busy train station?

[@tuoppi42]

Those front window curtains seemed to be glowing when you had lights on inside. Blackout curtain between the living space and the front seats would stop that for future covert camping operations.

[@chrisfowler5079]

Don’t take a wrong turn and end up on the bloody runway! 😄

[@Urbancarcamper-e8q]

Every camp is an adventure

[@aaronhowardjudd]

It’s as if you’ve never seen a plane before .. love it !!