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MINI VAN CAMPING In Wales & Finding THE FORGOTTEN SHIP! VANLIFE WALES
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Mini van camping just got better! I continue my Vanlife Wales road trip in my mini camper van in the search the forgotten ship the TSS Lancaster! #vanlife #camper #campervan #camping
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Chapters:
0:00 Morning routine
4:05 My new Emma mattress
5:45 Waterfall and Church
8:20 TSS Lancaster ship
11:00 meal with a view
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@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching guys and another thank you to today's video sponsor 👍check out Emma's huge sale, up to 55% off and an additional discount off on top with my code: BRENDANSLEEPJUNE ! Click the link here - bit.ly/BRENDANSLEEPJUNE 😊
@stevemadden7319 Жыл бұрын
Sent two Emma mattresses back,now seen them on sale in larger Lidl stores,2 months after owning our first they sink on either side (feels like you're rolling out of bed ) You'll need those guards to keep you in .
@BallfamilyAdventures Жыл бұрын
Great trip, guys, nice ship, perfect chilli!
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 🙂 glad you enjoyed it 👍
@diannemarshall7473 Жыл бұрын
Lovely meal you cooked again. Loving the vlogs. 👍👏👏
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it 🙂 it was delicious! 😁
@brianjordan2435 Жыл бұрын
It’s crazy how you park in “car parks”. We call them parking lots. But here in the US you can drive for hours(miles) deep into national forests. literally thousand of acres of wild forest. Just camp anywhere. Build a fire anywhere here 🔥 🌲 You could go a month and see nobody. And we take it for granted
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Yeh your right mate 👍 your very lucky to have that freedom. Every once in a while we get lucky over hear and find places like that 🙂
@LoneWolfExplorer Жыл бұрын
That sounds like heaven 🙏
@DiggerDubs Жыл бұрын
50ppm is the low end maximum. Your alarm will go off at between 50 and 80ppm normally, more than 50 for a prolonged exposure could lead to sickness or even death. Your monitor should be placed at a high level in the van as CO rises when warm and then slowly drops in to the room(van), so you want it on the roofline of the van on the side wall. Great episode as usual.
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Ahhh thank you for that info mate 👍 I didn't know about where to put the alarm so good advice! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂
@taffsdestination2369 Жыл бұрын
Hi, if you had of walked along side the small waterfall about 500 yards you'd have seen the huge water fall that people jump off lol.
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Oh... 🤣🤣🤣 Trust us lol. Of course there's a huge waterfall there lmao
@DCD12 Жыл бұрын
Yes Brendan 👍👍👍
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
😁😁👍👍
@jgrav1205 11 ай бұрын
Brendan..normal c.o levels are 0 to 9/10ppm so for example…a smokers house may be 10 ppm…. In reality in an average house it’s 0%…. So absolutely ventilate if you are cooking using gas etc….
@BrendanExplores 11 ай бұрын
Yeh definitely mate 👍 thanks for the info
@mattisadventures Жыл бұрын
Smashing video bruv! 🙏 Looking forward to more.
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate and me too! Can't wait 😁
@johnhewit3099 Жыл бұрын
Another great video Brendan.
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thanks John mate 🙂👍
@Evsoutdoors1 Жыл бұрын
Awsome adventure m8 well done 😊
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it 🙂
@deanbrown2015 Жыл бұрын
St Mary’s church in Besham is indeed a lovely little church. It’s been closed for approximately 2 years due to a legal dispute involving the guarantee on the underfloor heating. Apparently they are struggling to claim against the original contractor who installed it in 1782, he’s become a bit of an enigma and remains difficult to locate despite extensive searches. Once they can resolve this they plan to laminate the entire floor, install new UPVC windows and doors and replace the solar panels on the roof, as the original ones are a little tatty. Hope this helps. Great vlog mate enjoyed it👍🏻👍🏻
@teddygas9689 Жыл бұрын
Should have walked through trees about half a mile Brendan. There’s another water fall behind it 👍
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
I thought there might of been something a little more breathtaking than that lol. Cheers for the heads-up mate 👍 if I'm around that way again, I know now 🙂
@PodgyAsthmatic Жыл бұрын
Easy solution to the ship and council problem, it's a massive problem here. Make an anonymous "donation" to the local Masons, usually does the trick.
@cartledge_uk Жыл бұрын
carbon monoxide levels - 9ppm is the max safe limit indoors for prolonged period. 200ppm is fatal in hours, 800ppm is fatal in minutes. Always vent when cooking!
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that info mate 👍 appreciate the heads up
@aglassoforangejuice1038 Жыл бұрын
Great video as always! That ship looks incredible! Need to go visit it one day!
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙂 and the ship was definitely a great location to see before dinner 👍. The seafront was beautiful as well
@LoneWolfExplorer Жыл бұрын
The food did look quite delicious….Making me want cheesy nachos now 😋
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Ooohhh it was probably the best meal I've had in the van to be fair 😁
@LoneWolfExplorer Жыл бұрын
@@BrendanExplores And you have made some top nosh on the channel. I’m going to have to follow my nose when hunting for car camps in Shropshire 😂
@mandyfinden2707 Жыл бұрын
Loved the finds/treasures on this trip - saved this vid for future reference 👍🏻 TY I know you and Mattie have been mates for yonks but you seem more like brothers 🍻 to your combined trips 🤗
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mandy 👍 yeh some beautiful places on this one 🙂. Yeh we get on really well, known him for over 10 years
@lou-dicrous Жыл бұрын
I misheard old ship lolol😂😂 that may not have been such a good vlog 😅
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@janmarie6434 Жыл бұрын
I fell in the pool underneath that waterfall a couple of years ago when it was in full flow in the middle of winter 🙈 it’s nicer close up and is a feature that is part of the Clwyedog trail that starts in Minera and ends in Erddig. Some lovely walks around the Wrexham area. My sis also got married in Bersham church. Beautiful place!
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
🤣 thanks for sharing that lol made me smile 👍 the church was brilliant! A real hidden gem
@adammelvin4753 Жыл бұрын
Another great video! It's really nice to see all these places, well worth an explore to find some of these hidden gems
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Cheers Adam 🙂 yeh I think sometimes the places that aren't planned are the best 👍
@MrTerryb1956 Жыл бұрын
Brendon your creations just get better each week , the boat / ship looked terrific
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy 👍 yeh it was good to get close to that ship 🙂
@janinehiggins1507 7 ай бұрын
Looks rea l cozy that brendon . You done a great job and excellent work to do with carbon monoxide. 👍 well done 😅
@Pipboy83 Жыл бұрын
Class as always! Thank you for sharing! P.S Carbon monoxide... Low levels 50ppm or below.. medium 51ppm to 100ppm and dangerous levels are 101-200ppm ;)
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Nice one 👍 appreciate the info mate 🙂 glad you enjoyed the video!
@DCD12 Жыл бұрын
We miss you ☹️
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
I'm back! 😁New videos now live 👍
@imbek47 Жыл бұрын
Another thing you could add into your van is an oven hood. Also a little smoke stack with a rain cap that lets the cooking steam out.
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea mate 👍 would definitely help in the colder months
@imbek47 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mpdale90 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff Brendan! Some great drone footage in this video 🤩 Those nachos looked pretty amazing too!
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, yeh some beautiful landscapes on this trip 🙂👍
@agrooy7737 Жыл бұрын
Great video Brendan, I remember that ship from my dad taking me into wales at the weekends, it certainly brought back memories. The food looked good too, I like how matte had finished his off before you had even got to start yours, 😂. Keep them videos coming mate, I’ve been at work all day today and look forward to coming home to watch your videos. 👍
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate 👍 glad you enjoyed it and yeh Matti gobbles his down real quick lol. Thanks for all the support buddy
@gazoutdoorsadventures Жыл бұрын
Amazing what is out there when you explore the great outdoors. That ship looked epic they should open it up and do tours on it or something look forward to seeing where you get too next buddy 😎
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
They really should mate 👍 hopefully they do something with it one day 🤞. Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂
@matthewboyles9330 Жыл бұрын
Hi how are you doing
@peepresc8002 Жыл бұрын
Great Video, we used to go on that ship, it was known as the fun ship, there was something for all the family. Pity its just left to rot.
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Oh wow, great to hear from someone who's actually been on the ship 👍 glad you enjoyed the video 🙂
@peepresc8002 Жыл бұрын
@BrendanExplores always enjoy your videos. The ship even had a Casino on it. There's a video on KZfaq of someone who recently gained access to it, one of these Urban Explorer Groups.
@Win-xl7no Жыл бұрын
Yeh 14 on your carbon monoxide whilst not mega dangerous is certainly enough to do damage if youre hitting those figures regularly and for hours on end. If you hit 30 ish you’re gonna get sick albeit mildly. Higher still and you’re gonna have issues defo . I’d personally be much more vented
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info mate 👍 appreciate that and I'll be sure to open the windows more in the future 🙂
@stephenhesford3961 6 ай бұрын
When next video breadon ur the best I just starting of on camperan life but always getting tips watching u matey
@GraemesAdventures85 Жыл бұрын
Another great video, Brendan. Passed that ship many times but never got a closer look! Also, 8:10 you more or less nailed the pronounciation, well done! :)
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, yeh it would be cool to get onboard at some point 🙂. It's about time I got a Welsh name right 😂😂
@denisomahoney5464 Жыл бұрын
Great vid as usual Bren and your faces with the bang bang ..your food looks so tasty, matti is lucky you take such good care of him with his food ..nice one bruv…👍🏼
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Cheers Denis 👍 yeh that rice definitely had a kick 🤣. To be fair, Matti has done the washing up a couple of times as well but yes I look after him well lol
@denisomahoney5464 Жыл бұрын
I know matti seems like a really good friend to explore with ..👍🏼👍🏼
@rachaelsmart4158 Жыл бұрын
That car park is Cilcain where you can walk up and do the Moel Fammau mountain walk
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that info 🙂 it was a beautiful little spot to have dinner 👍
@Amavanna Жыл бұрын
im loving the new car, making your adventures so much better. you need to do a guys car camping special with your dad and friends
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙂 glad your enjoying the videos 👍 definitely need to get a meet up sorted with everyone soon
@Abeyptfc Жыл бұрын
great video big B, loving the camp and cooks man. awra best big man👍
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate 🙂 glad your enjoying them 👍 I really enjoyed making this one
@lemdixon01 Жыл бұрын
That's good you've got a 750 watts kettle and it's cordless. I've got a small 1000 watts kettle but the cord is always attached and so it's a bit dangerous as it's too short a cable. Mine is more like a mini kettle you get in a hotel room. I think your kettle is more insulated like a flask so it heats up more efficiently.
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Yeh I think mine only uses 600 watts and it's a brilliant little kettle to be fair 🙂
@lemdixon01 Жыл бұрын
@@BrendanExplores ah right. I've also got a 120 watt DC kettle but it takes about 17 minutes to boil a cup of water. I never use it any more as there's no point, its more for car if you have no inverter. I did buy a 600 watt morphy Richards coffee machine for my van. I just put in the water and coffee the night before and in the morning I just turn on the inverter and press the on switch on the coffee machine.
@benfeacey860 Жыл бұрын
100,%, that dinner was in the bag as the end ,bang bang was to much 😅
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Easily the best I've done in the van yet mate 😋
@PixiesChannel12345 Жыл бұрын
Nice one mate looks like you had a blast.
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Yeh, that coast like by the boat was beautiful 😁
@aquariusstarchild5156 Жыл бұрын
Another awesome adventure brendan .your car camper looks mint BTW. Been over a year now and still loving your channel .❤shropshire 👧 xx
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 🙂 and I really appreciate your support and comments on my videos! Glad your enjoying them 👍
@paullawrence8572 Жыл бұрын
You'd make a great salesman!😅
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Why thank you 🤣👍
@mbjac Жыл бұрын
50 parts per million [OSHA PEL] The current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) permissible exposure limit (PEL) for carbon monoxide is 50 parts per million (ppm) parts of air (55 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m(3))) as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) concentration [29 CFR Table Z-1].26 Aug 2022 You'll find your alarm may sound if you reach over 20 to 30 ppm, all monitors are different though...
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info mate 👍 good to know
@olgajama Жыл бұрын
Lovely countryside great catch up
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
It's beautiful, I really love Wales ❤️😁
@Adam-xb8xh Жыл бұрын
The king has vanished, where has he gone?
@xIDarkSideIx Жыл бұрын
Hey Brendan, I did comment this eariler but it dosnt seem to have posted for some reason.. I've been past this ship many a time on the train, but I never knew you could even get down to it like that or along the front of the coastline. Looking up some history of the ship it only launched from down the road in Lancaster (hence the name) with me being in Preston, It seems they also hold events / fun days there and had one recently going off their Facebook page. Great video as always 👍
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info buddy 🙂 didn't know they still have events on there. Can you go onboard do you know? That would be cool 👍
@wulliescottishoutdoors Жыл бұрын
Good content mate as always, I cut one of those mattress’s up for in my van lol very comfortable, keep up the great work. Atb Wullie ✊🏻🏴
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Cheers buddy 👍 yeh they are really comfy to be fair 🙂. Probably have one in a bigger van when I get one as well
@wulliescottishoutdoors Жыл бұрын
@@BrendanExplores I’ve just a wee transit Connect lad so I cut it up to fit lol ✊🏻🏴
@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын
As always, it's great to 'virtually' hang out with you and Matti! That ship was very cool! I hope the owners are able to get it up and running. Sad to see it just sit. Now I have to go and investigate the origins of chili con carne! My parents, who are from South Africa, always called chili that, but it's not something I hear at all here in North America, let alone a sauce made for creating it! It's always just chili. Now I'm wondering if it's a European term. And Bang Bang rice! Never heard of that either! Sounds spicy! Take care and see you next week!
@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын
Did my research and now I'm hungry!
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😁 yeh I hope the ship is rejuvenated one day soon 🤞 and you have to try some chilli con carne 😋 it's delicious!
@steve_and_lolas_hikes Жыл бұрын
I tried Llyn Rhys campsite last Thursday and Friday. Was ok till the Friday evening when people poured in with unruly crotch goblins.
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
I'm guessing crotch goblins are kids? 😂😂😂
@steve_and_lolas_hikes Жыл бұрын
@@BrendanExplores Yep 😂😂
@sallymurray2147 Жыл бұрын
Great video brendan liked seeing that ship did not know it was there its nice to see places I have not been to
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sally, yeh me neither until we started having a look on Google maps 🙂 brilliant find 👍 love a random explore!
@sallymurray2147 Жыл бұрын
Where was that ship again
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
@@sallymurray2147 if you type in the tss Lancaster it's on the map 🙂👍
@sallymurray2147 Жыл бұрын
OK thank you
@steveowen8563 Жыл бұрын
What ya done with your hair, is that the new FADE cut....😂
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
That's the new whip it off mate 🤣🤣
@steveowen8563 Жыл бұрын
@@BrendanExplores Tidy job....lol.
@phil.clarke Жыл бұрын
To be fair on the council the reasons why they objected to the plans by the owners are many and in my opinion quite valid - plenty of them were around fire safety, access/egress to the ship, the road and the then car parking facilities to name a few. Maybe a case of owners should work with a local council before embarking on projects? Anyway you don't need planning permission for your van build and I am looking forward to seeing the methods you develop to make your life easier in your van, as I am very much researching how I will build my van in the future.
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Good points there mate 👍 I just find sometimes when you give a little bit of power to a small number of people they can take things too far but I hope that's not the case here. Yeh the vans more or less finished now, just got to iron out a few things and it's complete 😁
@The_Bearded_Wanderer Жыл бұрын
I'd love to visit the Lancaster, even if I can't get inside,
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
I'd love to go back and look around inside 😁be great to see what it's like
@The_Bearded_Wanderer Жыл бұрын
@@BrendanExplores I know it's reasonably secure as a few people went, only way aboard was to climb the chain, and the owners went to the news and claimed they attacked the security guard
@alanhoward6553 Жыл бұрын
The original name of the ship was the Duke of Lancaster registered in Lancaster she is steam turbine vessel
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that mate 🙂
@paulmcnulty8427 Жыл бұрын
You missed out on the best waterfall only a short walk through the woods.
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Yep, a couple of people have said that 🤣🤣 trust us to miss it lol
@tooyoungtobeold8756 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video. You do like you food don't you Brendan?
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it mate and absolutely! I live to eat 😋👍
@TalbotAvalon1991 Жыл бұрын
Was that a Bedford Bus?
@DD_11111 Жыл бұрын
Sides on your bed 😂😂😂😂😂
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
For my son 👍
@zeez4178 Жыл бұрын
Who puts hot stuff on dry tortillas.When it would make them soggy ???
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
That my friend would be me 👍
@unusualaquariumecosystems5805 Жыл бұрын
What exactly does a 10 year guarantee cover on a mattress because I find it hard to believe it will be in good shape 5 years later. I was given a barely used 10-11 inch mattress and it was going downhill after just a few years.
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Follow the link and take a look on their website 🙂👍 I'm sure there will be a FAQ section. Hope that helps
@unusualaquariumecosystems5805 Жыл бұрын
How do you get on with a heatwave in a van?
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Not too bad actually but I've got a good upgrade coming soon 😁👍
@greggnoble5139 Жыл бұрын
U can alwis ask alid
@louisecoupland Жыл бұрын
What's with the cotsides?
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
For my 3 year old son 👍
@louisecoupland Жыл бұрын
@@BrendanExplores I thought so lol 😂 Great Video x
@TheEntertainmentsOnMe Жыл бұрын
Hello,you should venture back up the orme Llandudno there filming big blockbuster film,also newbrough forest llandwyn island Anglesey,,,hbo filming house of dragons,,,Warner Bros also filming a big blockbuster in north Wales ,,,all information on Google,,peace
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Wow, fair play 👍 would be cool to see all that to be fair 🙂 might take a look soon!
@ewanstevenson Жыл бұрын
You're going to have to cover those seat cushions. Bare foam is like nails down a blackboard to me! 😬 I might just have to unsubscribe til you've done it. 😉😂
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Yeh your right, need to get some covers sorted it's actually annoying me as well now 🤣
@theangrygingerthebananavan4207 Жыл бұрын
Stubbornness of the Council? Nope, planning and licensing were denied for one reason No Access to Emergency Vehicles due to he very low Railway bridge
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
Ahhh that's a fair point to be honest 👍 surely there's other places that have similar access issues around the country that have been able to operate though?
@theangrygingerthebananavan4207 Жыл бұрын
@@BrendanExplores they wanted to open it as a Nightclub at one point. Imagine the questions that would be asked if there was a Fire. Real shame but definitely not down to the Local Authority
@richardgriffin5466 Жыл бұрын
Who cut your hair what
@BrendanExplores Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣 my head looks like an X ray at the start of this video lol
@Pipboy83 Жыл бұрын
@@BrendanExplores Cut with a pencil sharpener? 👀😂
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