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@robclague84953 жыл бұрын
I carry a fog horn in my van and a personal alarm on me. If you get disturbed at night do not turn your lights on inside, instead and use a torch so you light them up instead of you.
@antburrows67103 жыл бұрын
Best self defence tool is a a CO2 fire extinguisher sprayed in the face. Powder is better but makes a hell of a mess. Also useful for putting out fires. Dual purpose 👌
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
That is a good idea haha! Open up the window a lil bit and boom! I like, I will remember this one! 😀
@IRVisionPrints3 жыл бұрын
I would add.... always share your sleeping location with someone you trust, for me it’s the parents. Then contact them in them in the morning that all is ok, if they don’t hear they can contact emergency services and have your exact last known location
@BenWalkerPhotos3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Video Nic !! And some great ideas, I’m really into protecting myself and my van & have the additional following security tips iv done: 1) Van dead locks, you can fit these external locks to every door on your van - google your van make, and deadlocks and you can usually buy pre designed locks that will defo fit. 2) Interior door latch/dead bolts - for safety reasons I don’t lock my deadlocks at night (well, you can’t from the inside), incase of fire etc, but on the inside I have a garden gate metal hook/gate latch - these are like £5 from DIY stores - its an extra lock catch inside, so if someone was able to defeat the vans normal factory lock (easily done tbh), the door still won’t open as the ‘garden gate hook’ prevents the door from opening - but if you needed to get out the van asap its easy to open from the inside - cheap and effective extra door bolt ! 3) For the back door I have a metal pole that sits on 2 metal hooks bolted into the rear doors - this makes a ‘castle gate’ type door lock, so if the rear door lock was broken into its physically impossible to open the rear doors - but inside u can just lift the metal pole off and the doors open - hard to break in, easy to escape in emergency 4) You have Cctv covered which is great, consider an external Cctv cam in the bumper of the rear of the van (hidden and not obvious) - however your van would need its own WiFi network, which i have in mine with a simple and cheap Teltonika modem and a phone SIM card. 5) if you have van WiFi you can create your own ‘smart home’ in the van, be it with apple HomeKit, google home, etc - once you have your hub you can then buy essentially a ‘home security’ kit and sensors - i have £15 door sensors on each door - so if I’m away walking somewhere and somehow all my door locks get defeated, ill know which door is open, and my alarm would go off , my HomeKit alarm and door sensor was £40 (it also has temp and humidity sensors that go to my phone, handy!) - also i have a cheapish HomeKit smoke alarm as part of my vans smart home - so i know if something is wrong if I’m away from the van - its all fairly affordable and recommended, and extra piece of mind. If anyone wants more ideas iv done to my van, let me know!
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben thank you so much for sharing all this. I will look at doing suggestion 2 and 3 myself. 2 is super simple such a clever idea. I could really do with 3 right now too as I have been anxious leaving my van since it rolled in to a house and the back doors are all bent. It looks easy to break open so will get on it this week. Thank you again for sharing more tips!
@ritchieritchie3 жыл бұрын
Make sure you have locking dust caps in case some one tries to let your tyres down
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Ohhh wicked tip!! I never knew about these so will check them out 🤗 thank you!
@mariataif3 жыл бұрын
Locking dust caps ok but if they are that determined they will just pop your tyres with a Stanley Knife.
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
@@mariataif 🤣 so true! I guess that's were Onyx comes in and performs protect 😄
@Chequr_Prostate3 жыл бұрын
At night always keep your keys in the exact same place so your not wasting escape time. Always have an attack spray. I would always recommend a means of escape through the roof or back doors in case of a fire that prevents escape from the front doors. Of course that could weaken your security, you don’t want an intruder on your roof. Some people put a chain from passenger door to drivers door, so the doors can’t be opened from the outside.
@OurWildHorizons3 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful!!!! We are looking into upping our security even more. these are good tips :) xx
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! There are lots more in the comments below from people! Some super useful ideas, I will try to a round up on the pinned comment of them soon 🤗
@bobbycorn36793 жыл бұрын
Going about One's lawful business - being hassled by the cops in a police state is my biggest concern....
@martionpaul32103 жыл бұрын
Thanks on the feedback on the camera
@ianross043 жыл бұрын
This has to be one of the most informative campervan vids I've watched to date. Thank you Nic
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Yesss! Thank you so much that is so cool to hear! Thanks for watching and glad you liked it ☺🤗
@ianross043 жыл бұрын
@@nicroams I'm buying my camper next year and pretty close to choosing our top choice even though I'm way ahead of myself!! Getting all my research done while I can. Love all the vids/vlogs you've posted...theyre a breath of fresh air. Stay safe out there on your own
@perfectpeacetaichi12323 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your tips! I'm interested in being more stealth as well, so I'm thinking of selling my shuttle bus and going back to my original idea of getting a van. Along with security cameras, I'm also interested in locks for doors and windows. Thank you for your channel!
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for tuning in and I'm glad it was helpful to you 😁
@howardcornwell98413 жыл бұрын
Good advice but hang a saw next to the axe so you can tell cops it's for collecting fire wood ect and if you have a baseball bat have the ball a swell 👍😉👍
@boocatdog3 жыл бұрын
I'd get a dash cam also. I've got nextbase 322gw. When you are parked the camera comes on and films if movement around your van. Definitely a good thing to have for driving around
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Oh wicked, i guess I could use my reo link cam for this too as it works day and night. Never thought of having it running whilst I'm sleeping. But also at the same time I don't know if I want to know if there are any creepy crawlys out there 😄
@boocatdog3 жыл бұрын
@@nicroams I guess it could be good for security if it was on during bed time but yes, I agree on the creepy crawlys 🤣
@blueboxexteriorcleaningser80143 жыл бұрын
I could listen to you all day 🙂 Great information....
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you haha! Hope some of it will come in handy 🤗
@annazrelli44873 жыл бұрын
Such a useful video Nic. Thank you SO much. Love your channel 😊
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤗
@barrylumsden63313 жыл бұрын
Please don't pull a knife out as a form of defence. Good chance a mental case would disarm you in seconds. If the cops show up it will be you that ends up in bother. Love yer videos. Stay safe
@LindzandLife3 жыл бұрын
Hi Nic great video and I'm still laughing thinking of onyx and the dog in the blade film 😂
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Thank youuu! 😄🤗
@john3Lee3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nic, lot of useful information to keep yourself safe whilst adventuring around... Thank you, and thumbs up from me..
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Aww yay, hopefully some of it will come in handy for your travels! I hope you're off somewhere nice this week 🤗
@bunnielynn7773 жыл бұрын
Thank you for those wonderful tips! It also gives me peace of mind to know that you are very aware of your surroundings and the possibilities of danger that you may face. It would be awesome if everyone always had good motives, but unfortunately we live in a time that nothing could be further from the truth. And although God did not create us to be frightened, He also gave us the good sense to be cautious. We are aware that there are both good & evil constantly battling in this world. May God always keep you in His loving care🙏🏼👩🏻🙏🏼
@DS-cf1zc3 жыл бұрын
Some cracking advice, the only bit to be aware of is that you no longer change your vehicle to a campervan - I checked when I bought mine, and they are happy for it to remain a white panel van - even though it has windows, a pop top and full kitchen etc inside.
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Yes that's right, you can leave it as a panel van and insure it as a DIY camper or change the type of van officially with the DVLA from panel to motorhome. If you meet the requirements. In my experience I believe if you change it to a motorhome your insurance is cheaper. Thank you so much for watching 🤗
@jamesgaunt73573 жыл бұрын
Great to see you again. Thank you for sharing your useful tips. Stay safe and take care .
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Awww nice to catch up! Anytime and you too! 🤗
@Dan-LS3 жыл бұрын
Another great video, super 👍🏻 And not forget to have a smoke alarm...
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😄
@rosiedoyle73803 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nic Very interesting and informative Plus love reference to harry potter Happy travels
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Haha I believe Onyx in his final formation would be something magical and familiar to Fluffy 🥰
@WhipperdeetsAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Great vlog Nic :) aww Sam got busted 😂 I’m worried of throwing an axle now 😂 thank you 🙏 for the great tips, I’m glad I have my four dogs made me feel safe the last time I went away. Do like that camera idea, might have to look into them :) I totally agree with the escape hatch , I done this for my van. Does worry me seeing many van builds where they have blocked that area with a kitchen :( my van built with security system in side when I bought it. In the cab and one by the side door and one by the back door, when I went to bed made sure the cab sensor was armed :) always good to be safe:) Hope your having an incredible weekend Nic 😊🤗🐾🐾🐾🐾
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Yours sounds like a good battle van! You could hold Fort in there for a while haha! 😄
@WhipperdeetsAdventures3 жыл бұрын
@@nicroams 😂 yep was glad the van was a parts vehicle as it has a really good alarm system in place ;) plus my four are always alert 😊🤗
@ianharrison16683 жыл бұрын
Just get a dobaman pincher no one will mess with a dobaman lol.best thing I ever got for security to keep me and my van saft.
@helenmarysouthall3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Nic. Great to know about the what3words and sos function on the phone. The camera looks the business too. Wind deflectors are also a great idea! Do you use any locks on your steering wheel or pedal and what do you think about deadlocks?
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Glad the tips have been useful 🤗. I don't use any of them. I had a wheel lock but it takes up so much space and I feel like it's saying don't steal me / I have fancy things in here. I also don't have deadlocks as again they are saying don't break in, I have fancy things in here ☺. It is entirely up to you though, nothing is wrong with using them it is all about what makes you feel most comfortable 🤗
@helenmarysouthall3 жыл бұрын
@@nicroams I totally get that. The reolink is a far more stealth option. They don't have the Go PTs available at the moment though, unfortunately.
@vanman75193 жыл бұрын
Apart from the camera I meet all of those plus I'm 6ft4" and 17 stone so that's normally enough to put anyone off lol, stay safe and enjoy ❤️💙❤️💙
@martianleaderrichy15203 жыл бұрын
Good tips thanks, some different ones to the normal ones. I didn't even know my phone has an SOS thing lol. Thank you :)
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you know of it now but hopefully you never need to use it 😄
@andrewfox78613 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips thank you ,just planning my first trips ,take care
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Hope they never really need to be used! Enjoy your first adventure 🤗
@kathryngarnett90693 жыл бұрын
Always look forward to your videos , thanks for sharing x
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Yayyy that's so cool, thank you 🤗
@glosflamingo99403 жыл бұрын
Great tips, two more, keep can of bug spray handy a squirt in someone eyes should deter someone and a little less radical than an axe in the head! Second, mans cap on dash to indicate a man is also in van, in case someone has seen and thinks your alone in the van.
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Ohhh like the idea of bug spray as here we can't have pepper spray etc. So this is a good alternative, thank you! The axe is actually for chopping wood haha but I'm sure if someone saw me wielding the axe they'd think twice about robbing my van which is just an added bonus 😄
@stevehlife49333 жыл бұрын
Good advice im a 19 stone lorry driver and even i just double checked to see if i locked my doors 😆 Nothing worse than realizing that you didn't in the morning 😆 Great video keep them coming :) x
@bass.ang2la3 жыл бұрын
We ❤️❤️❤️ you Nic!
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Yayyy thank you 😍🥰 hope you're well!
@stuartdavies18473 жыл бұрын
Hi Nic, 👋 because of you I cut my own windows in my conversion. We are now following your recommendation on places to visit in Shropshire
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Aww wicked, you'll love Shropshire, Cardingmill Valley is a must. Even if you just park up there next to the stream 😍
@glenabraham53563 жыл бұрын
some good advice there Nic,, ,,,,,, stay safe,,,, there are some strange people out there
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! There sure are 😂
@chrisswift18343 жыл бұрын
Always Interesting advice Nicola...especially with thinking I would need an iPhone instead 📵
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Haha nope, no iPhone shenanigans over here.... they're far too complicated for me 😄
@martionpaul32103 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@classic1989mini3 жыл бұрын
Hi Nic, great stuff again. Just a point that I have had regarding a van like yours, I've had a issue where I couldn't get a gear to drive off. It was the link on top of the gear box, easy to see with the bonnet up on the RHS , it just pops off but will need a proper fix. You may have come across this already. Great Vlog
@samuell2083 жыл бұрын
Love your videos 😌
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! 🤗
@davidkay66553 жыл бұрын
I used to be a trade plater delivering vehicles all over the uk if we stopped out for the night we got a set amount and many a time I used to sleep in the driver's seat to save on an hotel bill but I must say I wouldn't have parked next to a fire 😊🖖
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Haha yes it is a very strange place to park. Especially when the handbags on fire are not yours 😂
@bjarnepost59133 жыл бұрын
Nice SPEEK HELLO FROM DENMARK THATS LIEF FREEDOM ON WHEELS XPOST BJARNE LOLLAND THE NEIRBORN ISLAND FEMHERN
@nigel98433 жыл бұрын
Great video and some top tips.
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤗
@daveyprice72663 жыл бұрын
good video we all .need to be awere of the place were you are. well done nic davey full timer van lifer
@markthompson14793 жыл бұрын
Never pull a knife out unless your prepared to use it
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
😀
@patrickh73683 жыл бұрын
All good stuff.....knowing how you go into depth researching etc, have you looked into phone signal and or WiFi booster gadgets and widgets, I am at the beginning of a journey setting myself up with a camper of sorts....🤔
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
I haven't recently. In my last van I had a mifi device from EE which has stronger signal than your phone however in Scotland there wasn't much signal in rural locations. I did try out a signal booster that you stick on to the side of the van but it did nothing. I guess there was just no signal at all in those spots. I currently just use my phone's hotspot but if I was to get another WiFi/mifi device I'd get it with a different network that way if your provider has no signal then you may have a chance getting some with another 🤗
@clivelogsdon14923 жыл бұрын
@@nicroams have a look at some the narrowboat KZfaqrs they all have WiFi stuff
@carolynjones61163 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nic 😘
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Hope they never come in handy 😄
@mariataif3 жыл бұрын
Nic great video and you have given us two usefull tips so thank you. Just to confirm in Scotland you cant just "CAMP" in your motorhome anywhere this rule " right to roam " just applies to Tent Camping and Nic please feel free to check this point searching google for "Right to Roam"for yourself. Having said that it seems in Scotland they are (or were Pre Covid19) very tolerant of "Motorhome Wild Campers" but not sure what their attitude would be these days after covid19 eases because as from 12th April in theory (not us) everyone will be driving all over filling campsites all over UK and some chancing wilding. keep safe and get back travelling and vlogging please. atb Mike Skegness
@hennnnerz3 жыл бұрын
Funny you say about motorhome vs white van. I know a lot of vans get broken into for tools. But not sure how many saleable items you get out of a motorhome? A laptop...
@MrHorserider153 жыл бұрын
I love your videos!! I really want to get into van life, I’m also in the U.K. have you got a full van tour? And recommendations on the van for a solo traveller? Also do you know what is it like to work full-time in a face to face job whilst living in a van?
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Hey, I have a full van tour here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/grOTirGVm7bNYWw.html. I've only lived in this van as a solo traveller and couldn't fault it part from the fact I can't stand up. However I have really liked how incognito my van has been and that it fits under all barriers. In regards to working full time whilst in a van, until last week I had a 3 day office job and then content created on the side. It's great security and one way to earn income to have a weekend where you can go where you want. But in all honesty all of these questions will be answered differently by everyone as it really depends what you want out of life :)
@paulcomptonpdphotography3 жыл бұрын
Phone signal what network do you use
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
I'm with EE 🤗
@sausagesandwich89383 жыл бұрын
Number eleven. Don't look behind you!
@shropshireladoutdoors7433 жыл бұрын
Hi were in in bridgnorth this weekend
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, just spent some time there this weekend, so beautiful!
@shropshireladoutdoors7433 жыл бұрын
@@nicroams were you parked under the bypass bridge by the river if so I saw you briefly as I drove by I should have stopped to say hello
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
On Saturday I was 😄. I wasn't there long though, just went on a short walk and to film the area 🤗
@shropshireladoutdoors7433 жыл бұрын
@@nicroams so it was you I live three villages down on the edge of the wyre forest look forward to the video
@Kookyroo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips, some I definitely hadn't thought of. I'm a bit concerned that I can't get to my cab without getting out of the van 😟 but it's not something I can change so 🤷♀ anyway lots of great advice thank you. I like your videos and attitude ☺✌ x
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Aw noo, these are all just tips and it's impossible to do all of them. I'm sure if you absolutely need to exit your van to get to your cab there will be a way! Play police sirens on your phone 😁
@howardcornwell98413 жыл бұрын
I was thinking that, but I think I could squeeze through if I removed the centre head rest?
@chrisgreen96973 жыл бұрын
The Rio Link looks a good piece of kit especially as you don’t need WiFi. How much does it cost for a 4 g card a month?
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
I guess that depends which card you go for but ta cheapish one is about £10-£15 as you only need enough data when you're out 🤗
@hulmedav3 жыл бұрын
Owww sad to think of you alone on a Christmas Day
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Haha, I had Onyx who for the first time didn't bark and let his mummy handle things 😄
@JayG943 жыл бұрын
What year is the van & how much did you pay
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Hey, I share all of this on my 'how much my van build cost' vlog 🤗
@alxforth13 жыл бұрын
Hi Nic, how do you separate the cab from the rear of the van? Have you made a customer curtain or bought one?
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Hey, I made a custom curtain. To be honest I don't even use them, I have thermal blinds on the front windows that give me privacy and keep the heat in. If it wasn't for it being cold I'd just keep it all open as I like the light breaking through in the morning 😄
@stuarthall21803 жыл бұрын
What about ghosts and evil spirits at night ?
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
I guess that depends if we are talking good or evil 😄
@stuarthall21803 жыл бұрын
@@nicroams Evil ! Escaped murderers, lunatics, werewolves, vampires, monsters, you know, just your run of the mill stuff that likes single females. I'm teasing you, your much braver than me, that's what I'd be thinking at every noise. I'd end up 💩ing myself and going home 😘
@abodeless3 жыл бұрын
💙
@martionpaul32103 жыл бұрын
How much was the carama it go idea where can I get it
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Hey, the link to the camera is in my description, they have a range of them so worth checking it out 🤗
@dennis.teevee3 жыл бұрын
1:31 - they asked you if you had a what?!
@George-ue9qc3 жыл бұрын
It’s British slang for cigarette :)
@CatHartland3 жыл бұрын
has your van been broken into before?
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Fortunately not 🤗🍀
@savetommyrobinsonfreespeec76603 жыл бұрын
You’ll have to start using your toes! 😊 Good video! Please, Stay safe! ❤️
@RamblingTog3 жыл бұрын
I thought it was supposed to be fun, sounds far too stressful
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
It is fun, these are just tips 😄. Once you stay in your van regularly, you'll be surprised how quickly you assess all of these things. Usually before you even turn the engine off when parking up 🤗
@wouldyou1893 жыл бұрын
How are you going to get along if this hideous bill gets passed
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Although I think the bill is a huge detriment to the travelling community I don't believe it effects me personally as it applies to those in encampments of 2 vehicles or more. So I will carry on as normal 🤗
@wouldyou1893 жыл бұрын
@@nicroams that's good because I'm planning on living your way I have a KZfaq channel but it's based on human rights with police and protests ect
@HandyC3 жыл бұрын
Buy ex military. leave it camo.. problem solved :D
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
I'd love a unimog 😍 but yes that would be on another level stealth!
@HandyC3 жыл бұрын
@@nicroams ha yes, are you subbed to slight adrift too then? I want something bigger as I'm greedy though. I'm more of a Unicat kinda guy.
@lee.m.bennett26353 жыл бұрын
Once solo? I thought you still was? In that case congratulations
@nicroams3 жыл бұрын
Not since my Yorkshire trip. Although I guess we haven't confirmed he has moved in, he spends most of the week in the van with me which is nice 🤗