Stealth Camper Van Conversion | Seafront Fort Car Stealth Camp! | Urban Stealth Car Camping
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2 жыл бұрынWe took our stealth camper van conversion out for some urban stealth car camping tonight, and found a great spot on the seafront next to an old fort.
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Things I used in the video:
Car privacy blinds: ebay.us/SWe8Wi
Curtain poppers: ebay.us/B2BQm2
Cooking campset for 2: bit.ly/2Xu49DH
Terra Hiker mini camping stove: amzn.to/3eHAT2a
We decided to do some last minute urban car stealth camping, and drove out to a spot we were tipped off about in the stealth camper van conversion / stealth camping minivan. We parked up in the stealth camper van conversion but we had to move later on when we realised the area wasn't so good!
Info on my stealth camper van conversion / stealth camping van / stealth camping minivan : It's a Ford Grand Tourneo Connect, I removed the rear 2 seats so the car became a 5 seater, and I'm able to to transport the my boot jump camper conversion kit around while still retaining 5 seats all the time. I added privacy blinds and some basic curtains to turn it into a stealth camper van conversion which I use for urban stealth car camping whenever I can.
This DIY micro camper build is basically a homemade boot jump conversion kit, and I based it on the Amdro boot jump (which costs around £2500) - I built my own self build micro camper for fraction of the cost, so I could do urban car stealth camping.
You can download the plans and detailed photos for my micro camper boot jump conversion completely free here: bit.ly/3lgi6iJ
I'm pretty new to this urban stealth car camping stuff so I would love to hear your suggestions to improve my stealth camping minivan - feel free to leave me a comment! I also hope my channel gives you some ideas for your own self build micro camper using a boot jump conversion kit.
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GEAR LINKS
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MICRO CAMPER GEAR:
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Cool bag: amzn.to/3bPGdPo
Wireless reversing cam: amzn.to/3bMNyj2
Car door step: amzn.to/3oISjz8
Drawer latches: amzn.to/34a5QXd
Portable cooker: amzn.to/349ofDz
Camper leg storage strap: ebay.us/kXjfoQ
Camper leg kit: ebay.us/CsrhWo
Locking flap stays: ebay.us/Ot4nj2
Campinggaz cooker: amzn.to/3w0Zi8O and refills: amzn.to/3xZ77Nz
Camping latern and charge bank: amzn.to/2U9huj3
Portable shower (USB rechargeable): amzn.to/3A3Drk6
Folding windshield: amzn.to/3A4lEJK
Trekology camping pillow: amzn.to/2TbIRZR
Car wind deflectors: ebay.us/Gc9JfX
Car privacy blinds: ebay.us/SWe8Wi
Curtain poppers: ebay.us/B2BQm2
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HIKING/MOUNTAINEERING GEAR:
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Multimat (lightweight folding mat/seat): amzn.to/3jhG2kB
Vinny's carbon lightweight trekking poles: ebay.us/jLX6Sp
Vinny's backpack: Berghaus Freeflow 25
Platypus 2L hydration / water bladder: amzn.to/2T8qaWQ
Salomon X Reveal Goretex (GTX) hiking shoes: amzn.to/3xZH60O
Lock laces (make your boots/shoes easier to tie up): ebay.us/ucNXho
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CAMPING GEAR:
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Jetboil (cooking stove and kettle): amzn.to/2Teg1b8
Camping lantern and charge bank: amzn.to/2U9huj3
Trekology camping pillow: amzn.to/2TbIRZR
Collapsible Fire Pit for Camping / Fire Pit Camping / Fire Pit Portable : amzn.to/2Uhkg65 or ebay.us/NPp7cQ
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GUIDE BOOKS AND MAPS:
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Scrambles in the Dark Peak: amzn.to/3wZon5n
* Some of the links may pay me a small commission if you make a purchase. There is no extra cost to you, and this helps support my channel - thank you!
@ManontheOutside 2 жыл бұрын
If you enjoyed this don't forget to like & subscribe! You might enjoy this video of our B&Q (Hardware Store) Urban Stealth Car Camp: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p7iqZMyo2ru9aIU.html
@hughjasse3375 2 жыл бұрын
aah... that beach barbecue was so romantic.
@jimmolloy1970 2 жыл бұрын
When you left the fort car park,you should have turned right instead of left,and gone along the prom to the dips, much better for park ups
@ManontheOutside 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Jim, a couple of people also mentioned the dips! Looks like a nice spot, I must have missed it on the drive in. Got a camp planned there soon, it looks great. Thank you!
@docink6175 2 жыл бұрын
I tend to watch the video and comment as I go which often means I edit three or four five times. I'm liking your set up although I'm not sure of the rope, in the past I've used regular curtain rings on a sturdy rod. Those are some great prices on whiskey. That's a very pretty place and an interesting choice of places to set up your stove. I have the same stove I carry in my daily driver. I do understand where both of you are coming from about eating in the restaurant but there's something about cooking in the open air. There's also the point that you can make your own way cheaper than you can buy it in a restaurant and for me every dollar saved on food is another dollar that goes in the tank. Did I mention I can get very wordy? LOL.. I can't count how many times I have moved just because something didn't set right with me, I might not have been able to put my finger on what was making me feel uncomfortable but I learned a long time ago not to second guess that feeling. It's usually easy enough to move whether it's a block down the road or another 10 miles. Do you have any fans or anything for when you're sleeping? That's a pretty neat location where you can see the sunset and the sunrise! We recently did a sunrise to sunset trip across Florida it actually took almost 22 hours because my son was planning on getting a hotel room in the Tampa area but there wasn't any to be had so he ended up driving the four and a half hours back to Jacksonville..
@ManontheOutside 2 жыл бұрын
I love cooking in the open, it's much better and like you say, saves a lot of money! I just didn't feel right at that spot so I guess it is a gut feel as you say, I've had it a few times and I agree that you just 'know' when a spot doesn't feel right. Luckily we didn't need to move far! I don't use fans when sleeping but I have wind deflectors on the front and middle windows, so I'm able to crack the windows a little which really helps with the ventilation. Not done much in the winter yet though so I guess I will have some condensation challenges!
@STTC 2 жыл бұрын
Great video both, you’re like me buddy, nervous and paranoid of your surroundings while your mrs laughs at it 🤣🤣 Great stuff, your views are amazing
@ManontheOutside 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Steve! Hit the nail on the head there, I need to stop checking what's going on outside and mind my own business, I'm too nosey 😄😄 On the views, it's all really down to SEO (Search Engine Optimisation), I basically figure out what people are searching for and target those search terms in my video titles, descriptions, and tags...it's very effective and helps you rank higher and pull in more views. I use a paid tool to do it (you can get a free version to play about with but the paid version gives you a lot of extra stuff), most big channels do this kind of stuff, it's more effort but defo pays off on your views and helps you grow quicker. Have a look here: bit.ly/3BtcOoR
@STTC 2 жыл бұрын
@@ManontheOutside Cheers buddy, much appreciated. I will take a look
@angeladawn805 2 жыл бұрын
"Fort Pertch Rock, it's a bit sparse on information" lol
@ManontheOutside 2 жыл бұрын
Worst information sign ever 😄
@skivvy666 2 жыл бұрын
I can see the fort from my home.. it’s a fab place to live but that car park is used for meet ups and cars practising their must have ‘wheelie’ skills 😫. If you come over again park along the prom. Straight line from where you were till you pass the clown. Anywhere down there by what we call ‘the dips’ is much nicer and there’s fishermen and some mobile homes so not totally in the middle of nowhere alone. (No street lighting). The side of each dip has a cut through road and they tend to be best as no main traffic. Sunsets are amazing. I watched this praying you’d have a peaceful night but I would have put money on you moving to another spot…
@ManontheOutside 2 жыл бұрын
It's a lovely spot to live, you must absolutely love it down there! Thanks for the tips, I think we drove past 'the dips' on the way home, I saw quite a few motorhomes parked there. Looked like a great spot, I missed that on the way in as we must have come a different route. Hopefully the council don't start putting restrictions there too, it would be a shame to take it away. I plan to definitely go back, such a great area.
@skivvy666 2 жыл бұрын
@@ManontheOutside think they are planning a dedicated paid spot for the big mobile tourers right at the end but you’ll be ok… you’re technically car coz of the windows and can stay on the road😁. Happy travels.. stay safe and keep the vids comin
@angeladawn805 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your little adventure. I guess that you'll have teens milling around at night, as there's not much else to do. Maybe do a rural/backcountry trip next time? Looking forward to your next adventure :)
@ManontheOutside 2 жыл бұрын
It looks like a cool spot for teens to be fair, probably would have found myself in similar places at that age 😄😄 Got some slightly more rural spots coming up, and a few more risky ones 😳 Stay tuned!
@h.bsfaithfulservant4136 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks folks…I really enjoyed this one… my old stomping ground. I had my first job waitressing in a seafront restaurant there…I was diabolical at it 🤣! I could see the nightclubs in the background, but couldn’t figure out which pub you were in. Great footage of the area…I don’t remember it looking as photogenic when I was there. If I’m not mistaken, my cousin’s car was ‘stolen’ and parked down the slipway near where you slept… bit of an ‘insurance job’🙄! They’re probably still at it, so you’re lucky you didn’t wake up surrounded by the ‘bizzies’ 😉😆
@ManontheOutside 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I guess it's changed a lot now, seems to be getting a little bit of money spent on the area which is always good! 👍The pub/bar was the Bow Legged Beagle on Victoria Road, I don't know that area but it felt like it was quite new to me. I did see quite a few police cars going past, strange they didn't bother going into the car park where all the action seemed to be 😄
@compostcorner5934 2 жыл бұрын
Good video guys 👍.. I like your van ,iv been looking at the lwb tourino and the standard van ...I use my vauxhall Astravan 1.7 diesel Which is ok but the height on these are quite short ..the extra height with the connect looks better
@ManontheOutside 2 жыл бұрын
It's a great size car/van. Just make sure you get the 'Grand' which is the long wheel base - the standard Tourneo is quite a bit smaller although would still make a great camper. I used to have a BMW 3 series Tourer (estate), that was a big car but the Tourneo is vast by comparison!
@monkeysausage2404 2 жыл бұрын
Those barriers, FFS. I hope I can fit as I now have a van. 2.2m should be ok 😐 Knew you'd like it. It's great location, seems like the gangs have taken over the car park now. So put the barrier up, stop MoHo from using it, encourage the drug dealer to take over because no one uses it over night anymore. Brilliant 😠 Tunnel is a quid with the free fast tag.
@ManontheOutside 2 жыл бұрын
Still a great location, cheers for the tip. Maybe I hit it on a bad night tbh. I noticed a few MoHos were scattered around the side streets and there were loads further up the road so as you say it's just moved them elsewhere and created a no go area next to the fort. Council will probably remove them in a few months, lol
@ricusserfontein1086 2 жыл бұрын
Come to south africa if you wanna feel robbed. Our crazy toll fees and insane fuel prices.
@ManontheOutside 2 жыл бұрын
That bad? Fuel is silly price in the UK, but fortunately we don't have many toll roads, yet...
@novaadventures5758 2 жыл бұрын
Hi What tape did you use around the edges of your windows and did you manage to black out the window suction pads? Another great adventure I’m about to start my build in the next couple of weeks, just waiting for all the materials to arrive. It was your boot jump video that got my started in this and yes I’ve got my vehicle to convert ❤️
@ManontheOutside 2 жыл бұрын
I just used black insulation tape Nick - it's not the best solution tbh as it warps in the sunshine as I found out this week. So I need to find a better solution! It might be possible to use a more UV/sunshine resistant tape or something, maybe car tinting tape or something like that. I am looking into a few options (including a curtain) so I will let you know what I come up with. I think this is a common problem with windows, privacy shades never quite completely close the gap! Keep us updated on the build, sounds great!
@novaadventures5758 2 жыл бұрын
@@ManontheOutside I thought that when you mentioned insulation tape it doesn’t like getting warm the glue melts kinda thing. I got blinds but were aqua in colour, so I’m sending them back today free of charge and getting a full refund. I shall be ordering black backed ones then.
@ManontheOutside 2 жыл бұрын
Aqua is a strange colour! Glad you were able to get refunded! I think something like this might work, window edge blackout tape, it's a tinting product so the glue might be better. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251402854093 - I will see if I can order a thinner version and try it out.
@novaadventures5758 2 жыл бұрын
@@ManontheOutside looks good that certainly better than insulation taped for sure
@MINKYGIRL1 2 жыл бұрын
Hiya, What tunnel is that? I'm London so no idea!
@ManontheOutside 2 жыл бұрын
It's one of the Mersey tunnels in Liverpool, there are 2 which run under the River Mersey, this one is Kingsway, the other is Queensway 🙂: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingsway_Tunnel
@td2691 2 жыл бұрын
What are 'after hours activities' ?
@ManontheOutside 2 жыл бұрын
Dogging, drug dealing (common in car parks I've found), bored taxi drivers sitting watching TV in the car, and couples doing stuff 🙂
@MINKYGIRL1 2 жыл бұрын
And what did you pay for your blackouts please? Cheers 🍻
@ManontheOutside 2 жыл бұрын
They were around £100 (I bought them last year) but they've gone up a fair bit since then, presumably due to all these supply chain issues and price increases.
@novaadventures5758 2 жыл бұрын
I paid just over £100 for full set for a Citroen berlingo
@MINKYGIRL1 2 жыл бұрын
@@novaadventures5758 What company did you use please?
@novaadventures5758 2 жыл бұрын
@@MINKYGIRL1 Amazon but eBay we’re a similar price. The ones on eBay didn’t fit my berlingo
@MINKYGIRL1 2 жыл бұрын
@@novaadventures5758 Cheers buddy 👍
@mikew9893 Жыл бұрын
Dont you dare screw it up with her!
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