CITY CENTRE CAR CAMPING In My Micro Camper Van

CITY CENTRE CAR CAMPING In My Micro Camper Van | Urban VanLife UK

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Жыл бұрын

How to go urban car camping on a budget! We find a cheap spot to car camp in the middle of Hereford city centre in my micro campervan and go for an explore of the local surroundings to cook up some dinner on this camp. #vanlife #camping #carcamping #camper #microcamper #wildcamping #stealthcamping #Zethors #easybutpowerful #carphonemount
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@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Now that winter is approaching, I think it's time we start exploring more cities and towns across the UK 😃 Hereford, you didn't disappoint 🙂. If you enjoyed this video and would like to support the channel then please consider joining my Patreon where you can contribute towards my food and fuel from as little as £1.99 a month 👍 www.patreon.com/brendanexplores

@Heartdotcom Жыл бұрын

Avid baker here! Try subtracting a tablespoon or two of flour from your mix and coating the fruit or berries in it and not mixing the batter around too much after you've added whatever you like. The flour helps absorb the juices that come out of the fruit or berries when it cooks so it won't sink as much! Hope that helps and love the videos!

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

That's a brilliant tip and thank you for being so supportive 🙂👍 I'll try that next time

@TheFairestMan Жыл бұрын

Respect to the patrons

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Definitely 🙂👍

@maggi666 Жыл бұрын

About fruit cake. I have always made a short mix. It's more sticky and I've never had a sinking problem yet. Except maybe that sinking feeling that I ate too much of it. 🤣🤣

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 that's true and thanks for the tip Maggi 🙂

@welshman64 Жыл бұрын

The muffins coat the fruit or chock chips in flour before adding too mix,this helps them to bind to the mix and not fall to the bottom.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🚙⛺️

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Nice one mate, cheers for that 🙂

@ihaveahugetool8110 Жыл бұрын

I love what you are doing Brendan, keep them coming.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, good to hear that 🙂

@Ronaldosiu678 Жыл бұрын

brendan is back!!!!!!!!

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Absolutely mate 😁👍

@hankscorpio3959 11 ай бұрын

1:30 i havent seen a more british laugh than that

@BrendanExplores 11 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@louisecoupland Жыл бұрын

Yes they can leak slightly so best put in container to stop pressure on the red lids because that's why they leak.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Ahhh right, nice one 👍 thanks for the info

@louisecoupland Жыл бұрын

Your Welcome x

@jasonvale8623 Жыл бұрын

Flour your fruit before you add them to the mix!

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Ahh ok then 🙂 nice one mate 👍 appreciate that

@lucyrutter3273 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree, toss fruit in flour before adding to cake mixture.

@lemdixon01 Жыл бұрын

Go to Ross on Wye, 12 miles from Hereford, that's a nice little town.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Good shout 🙂 I'll have to put it on my list 👍

@lindacarlton2467 Жыл бұрын

You asked about the fruit added to home baking, toss the fruit in flour before baking and make sure the fruit is the last thing added and gently fold into the mixture this should solve the problem. Like the videos you make me laugh 😂

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Cheers for the hint Linda 🙂 we'll try that 👍 and I'm glad you like the videos!

@billspectre9502 Жыл бұрын

I’m really enjoying your videos. Yours and several other British KZfaqrs are really showing the country off for those of us who will never make it over there.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Cheers Bill 👍 glad your enjoying them mate 🙂 and never say never! I hope you can make it here one day

@terrymcdonagh5439 Жыл бұрын

Guaranteed great nights sleep would be several more ciders - feel like shite when you wake up at 4am for a pee though!

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Damm true mate 🤣

@bencuraza6503 Жыл бұрын

Overall NICE Vid and your cookout made me hungry Sunday morning in California. Look forward to your next adventure☘️🚙☘️😎‼️

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Cheers Ben, glad you liked our little explore of Hereford 🙂

@carolegilchrist8934 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Brendan...food looked great always. Love the look of Hereford, haven't been but will put it on our list. Many thanks for entertaining us xx

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thanks Carole 🙂 glad you liked it as much as I did 👍 olill definitely be going back. Thanks for watching

@JOYsCAmpeR_ADV Жыл бұрын

2nd comment: I love cities with a river crossing them and that city looks amazing!! Especially the cathedral.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Oh yes! Hereford is a beautiful city 🙂 I've definitely got to return here 👍

@Thatsjustrude Жыл бұрын

Well that was good timing, I'm sick of looking for a decent phone holder so hopefully this does the trick...

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Ahh that's good then 🙂 there's also a 50% discount code in my video description as well to help out 👍

@tallthets4515 Жыл бұрын

I never tire of watching you cooking. I can't wait for when the technology allows me to reach through the screen and try eating some 😀

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

🤣 would that be amazing! And thank you 🙂👍

@lemdixon01 Жыл бұрын

My toyota yarris verso has hand rails going all along the side so I can suspend bungee cords from side to side to hang stuff like fabric for curtains. The yarris is a people carrier so the seats fold up under the floor but I still have to sleep diagonal.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Now that's a great design! 😁 Happy car camping 👍

@janetleikam6466 Жыл бұрын

What a stunning church and I love seeing your country! Thanks again for a fabulous video!!!

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

It was breathtaking Janet 🙂 glad you enjoyed seeing it 👍

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Another fun car camping trip! You definitely make we want to travel over the sea and rent a car to camp in. I've always wanted to visit Britain and feel like I get to with each video! BTW...I'm loving my RidgeMonkey! It was worth the shipping to Canada! Having worked as a cook/baker, I would suggest leaving the fruit to add after the muffins are in their tins. Just plop them on to the top of the batter and they will sink a little, but be more mid-muffin when done.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate and yeh you need to come and explore 🙂 you'll love it 👍. Glad you like the ridgemonkey, it's been brilliant for me! Cheers for th tip, that makes good sense

@unusualaquariumecosystems5805 Жыл бұрын

Wow that burger looked tasty. Why am I suddenly thinking of Heinz burger sauce? 🙂

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Yes that would of gone perfect with it 😋😁

@JOYsCAmpeR_ADV Жыл бұрын

1st comment: 0:55 When you have to go you must go!😁

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 😂👍

@pauladance3687 Жыл бұрын

Try coating the fruit in a little flour before adding it to the mixture

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Cheers Paula, appreciate that 🙂👍

@davidh6827 Жыл бұрын

Only just watched this one, another winner. I car camp in my astra, I lie the passenger seat right back and use a medium size plastic box to raise my feet. It's not as comfy as your set up, but it's good enough for a night or two! By the way, I must have misheard you, what's Matts channel called?

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Nice one 🙂 good to hear from a fellow car camper 👍. Matti's channel is called A Shropshire Lad Adventure

@Alivefrom45 Жыл бұрын

Nice look around the city, with some nice camera work.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate 🙂 glad you liked it 👍

@laurajohnson-walford8720 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Cheers Laura 🙂

@samroberts6138 Жыл бұрын

As a shrewsbury lad of 33 i really really enjoy your videos, i have converted a camper van myself but at present moment im doing abit of mechanical work, these videos your doing are putting plenty of fuel in the fire for me wanting to get out and explore, my van was done cheap for what it is, if you want any info on anything i did or costs then let me know, the whole thing including the van only cost me about 5k, it has solar panel, diesel heater, sink, fridge, tv........ all good stuff

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Hey dude! Great to hear from a fellow Salopian 🙂. I'm glad your enjoying the videos and it would be good to see some pictures of your van setup 👍 send me some on insta 😁

@samroberts6138 Жыл бұрын

@@BrendanExplores this is going to sound ridiculous but i dont have facebook, instagram or any social media lol, ill see if my girlfriend can send some over on hers

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

That sounds brilliant actually mate lol

@JOYsCAmpeR_ADV Жыл бұрын

3rd and final comment: I like people who likes cooking meat meals! Those burgers looks yummy on my screen!!😋

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate 🙂 I do love a good burger 😋👍🍔. Glad you enjoyed watching!

@CJs.adventures Жыл бұрын

Another great vid! Thanks to you and some other British KZfaqrs I am now starting full time vanlife from tonight

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! That's brilliant 🙂 congrats and enjoy mate 👍

@paulbennett1097 Жыл бұрын

Great video Brendan, brilliant pitch and a really tasty burger, have fun matey👍👍👍

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul, definitely have to return to Hereford at some point mate 🙂👍

@DWA1 Жыл бұрын

Them burgers!! I need!! Another great video buddy.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Mate they were ridiculously good 😋 thanks for leaving a comment 👍

@stevesmonumentaladventure Жыл бұрын

Another great video smashed Brendan! Can`t say i have ever been to Hereford, Although when i was a removal man we moved that SAS about who are based in Hereford. Nice one Steve

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy and Hereford really is a beautiful city 🙂. Like a big brother to Shrewsbury really, fully of character and charm 👍

@Ru556 Жыл бұрын

I'm almost certain that the canisters will not be leaking. Otherwise, they would be empty when you bought them. :) Also, they would not be safe in the distribution chain. Having used adaptors on these types of canister, I've found that to get a perfect seal is not easy. So, could it be a leak within the stove from the canister in use, where the valve meets the stove receptor? Easy enough to smell and even hear, if it's anything more than the faintest seep.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info buddy 👍 I always take the can put after cooking but I'll look into it further 🙂

@jukingabout9520 Жыл бұрын

Suggestion for Matti. My Juke is brilliantly flat for sleeping due to the false boot. I use a kitchen bin base to fill the rear footwell (can't remember the size, 40L?) Place a couple of bits of board across the top to support my mattress (old drawer base hardboard). The bin itself is useful storage space, although I can still fit jackets, shoes and camping stove around the bin in the same footwell.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Now that's a brilliant idea! I'll pass on your tips 🙂👍 thanks

@louisecoupland Жыл бұрын

Roadworks 😂

@ewanstevenson Жыл бұрын

Ice cold cider! You're putting the EcoFlow to good use then! 🤣🤘🍺😋

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Ooo yes mate! Has to be done 😁

@THECELTICIBERIAN Жыл бұрын

We won't longer videos mate 😂 TV is so shit these day, me and the wife eat our dinner to your videos 😂

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Duely noted 😉👍. Glad I can provide you with some light dinner entertainment 😁. Got some great plans coming up soon

@ewanstevenson Жыл бұрын

They're plenty long enough if you eat like I do! 😂

@stevejobson8012 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video again mate. I have been car camping in a mondeo estate for last 12 months. Not many trips but mega comfortable car for it as completely flat in back and 6ft+ length Next project is converting a vivaro van.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate and yeh it makes a world of difference when you can lay flat in the back 🙂. Good luck with the van build 👍

@BallfamilyAdventures Жыл бұрын

Wow those burgers looked fab!

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, a big slab of meat and cheese 😋😁🍔

@blackporscheroadster6415 Жыл бұрын

They were missing mayonnaise, onions, lettuce, tomato and cucumber.

@marklockwood8386 Жыл бұрын

Well done both of you that was a huge slab of cheese 🧀

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy and Christ it was! 😋 Beautiful

@joaniejones5114 Жыл бұрын

Mix any chopped up fruit when baking into just flour in a bowl and toss fruit in it then add to cake mixture your fruit won’t sink then. From a viewer from Shrewsbury too, I live by Lyth Hill wood

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Brilliant tip! Thank you 🙂 and nice to see a fellow Salopian comment 👍

@vickypreece9594 Жыл бұрын

Love the vids. Mix ur fruit with some of ur flour and fold into mixture.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thanks Vicky, I appreciate your support 🙂. Good tip as well 👍

@heatherpalmer Жыл бұрын

Not sure if they leak but I leave mine outside the tent always as you never know do you xx

@Dee-B82 Жыл бұрын

Another great vid 👌🏽 xx

@blackporscheroadster6415 Жыл бұрын

You seem to comments on all the same You Tube videos I do.

@Dee-B82 Жыл бұрын

@@blackporscheroadster6415 I love watching Brendans adventures 😊

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁

@HoratioChinn Жыл бұрын

I've a 3 door Fiesta, and with the front passanger seat all the way forward I have a wooden board over the folded back seat and am just able to lay flat. Problem is the lack of space to really store anything and tight access with no rear doors.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Wow, that's brilliant you can lay flat though 👍 maybe a roof box might help? 🙂

@maggi666 Жыл бұрын

We had that tube heater but it was pretty useless. Maybe they've improved since then, when we bought one for a tiny caravan. It looks exactly the same. We threw it on the skip 🤣🤣

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Ahh really?? I'll try and keep my hopes up then 🤣

@maggi666 Жыл бұрын

@@BrendanExplores if you're lucky it might warm your bed. 🛌

@stoneoutdooradventures2286 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips on the gas canister's..I do some baking but people have already put the answers in the comments.. I've done lots of cooking recipes on my channel you might see something that will be of interest for you for future meals on your trips..

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Cheers for that mate 👍 and I'll take a look 🙂 thanks for leaving a comment

@kimsoundchick Жыл бұрын

How did the heater tube work out? You have me tempted with a battery and one of those for when I chase the snow.

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

It didn't actually get that cold that night to properly test it but I'll be getting out this week in some cold weather to give me final thoughts on it 🙂👍

@jasonthomas196 Жыл бұрын

Hi Brendon enjoying your channel mate.was just wondering how the tube heater is performing? Just got myself a transit connect an toying with the idea of a diesel heater and come across your last video. Also did a 2 day canoe trip down the river wye and finished up at Hereford boat club beautiful part of the world 👍

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, thanks for leaving a comment, glad your enjoying the videos 🙂. I'll be properly testing out the tubeheater very soon mate but I would say that a diesel heater would do a far far better job than this tube heater of I'm honest. If I could get a diesel heater ik my car then quite honestly I would 🤣 but needs must. Should be some updates soon on a proper test with it 👍

@jasonthomas196 Жыл бұрын

@@BrendanExplores thanks mate look forward to your up coming vids 👍 thinking a deisel heater may be a bit over kill especially for a car take care an best of luck on your adventures regards Jason 😀

@johnpatrickdawson232 Жыл бұрын

Yet another great video, but you forgot tomatoes sauce again lol🙄

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

😂😂 cheers mate and your absolutely right lol

@j-bolo6637 Жыл бұрын

Glad I’ve come across your channel, making my car into a camper, I’ve been looking at the tube heaters. Do they make enough difference in temperature?

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, happy car camping and I'll be updating everyone soon on how well the heater works, testing it this week 🙂👍

@j-bolo6637 Жыл бұрын

@@BrendanExplores ah awesome okay bud. Loving the set up by the way!

@lottiehindley9816 Жыл бұрын

I think those canisters can leak I have the short stubby ones - best left maybe elsewhere at night covered up outside in the box or get a carbon monoxide detector:0

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Yeh I think your right 👍. I've got a carbon monoxide alarm and I think I'll start storing them elsewhere now

@emmabradbury-jones9505 Жыл бұрын

Great video Brendan. Might check out Hereford in our tiny camper too, thanks. Just wanted to know how you got on with the new tubular heater? did you leave it on all night or did you put it on earlier before you got in the car? I've bought one and using it in the house at the moment but will put it in the van when we need to. Thank you so much for the great idea! how was it?

@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын

Hey Emma, yes Hereford is beautiful 🙂. I'll be properly testing out the heater this week so there will be a video soon to show how I got on 👍. I didn't need to use it on this trip as it didn't get that cold but I'll definitely need it this week

@cyberwizard_3070 Жыл бұрын

@@BrendanExplores Also waiting to find out how successful the tube heater was before I buy one for my Caddy Camper