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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why don't you change the name of your channel? A. We've been asked this question many times, but decided against it. The reasons are: 1) It is easier to search for "Bob Earnshaw" than "Bob, Jenny and Poppy's Motorhome Adventures or some similarly complicated name. 2) Everyone knows and remembers my name now. 3) Jenny does not want her name on the channel, she's happy to be filmed and comment in the videos, she's more than happy that I do the majority of the filming, editing and answering all the comments and she can take a back seat if she needs or wants to. 4) If I make videos on something other than motorhomes, it's not inappropriate.   Q. Does Jenny drive the Motorhome? A. No, although she has a licence she doesn't drive and has never enjoyed driving, unlike me. Q. What jobs did you used to have? We had a Sage Reseller Software business and Jenny wrote database systems to work with Sage. Before that, I worked as a Technical Manager for B...

Moving Off Checklist

OUTSIDE   INSIDE   S ign left/removed   Aerial Down   Awning put away   Sunroofs closed   External flaps closed   Cupboards secured     Dog’s post in   Sink lid  secured   Chairs put away   Items put away   Chocks removed   Cooker lid down   External lockers  locked   Fridge shut   240v disconnected     H eating on/off   Aqua Roll/Aqua Waste   Back door locked   Step in   Toilet shut   Number plate attached   Table stowed   Break away cable attached   Poppy in crate   Smart Tow unit switched on   Shower door secured   Handbrake off   Crash cam plugged in   Steering lock off   Car lights checked   ...

Essential Motorhome Accessories

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This is my list of essential motorhome accessories updated from the video: Taylormade Thermal Screen, long, for Fiat Ducato 2014 onwards. From https://taylormade-covers.co.uk/ Hitchman Aquaroll and Wastemaster Bundle http://amzn.to/2p7Evk9 Colapz Flexible Waste Pipes https://amzn.to/3fS4VOU Colapz Fresh Water Trunk https://amzn.to/2Z7BPEm External Water Pump https://amzn.to/3rfCyAM SINGLE NON-SLIP MOTORHOME & CARAVAN STEP http://amzn.to/2Ik8YUh Hailo 4310-001 Mini small and compact folding steps http://amzn.to/2FyPayN Ridgemonkey Connect Compact XL https://amzn.to/2Giumve Ridgemonkey Connect Aluminium Non-Stick Combi Pan Carp Fishing Camping Black or Silver https://amzn.to/2GkrtKz Avtex L218DRS 21.5-Inch Widescreen 1080p Full HD Super Slim LED TV with Freeview HD http://amzn.to/2ImEiBN Avtex L168DRS 16-Inch Widescreen Super Slim LED TV with Freeview HD http://amzn.to/2FOXl9n Nextbase 312GW Full 1080p HD In Car Dash Cam Camera http://amzn.to/2tJ5LdB ...

Video Equipment and Software

I'm often asked what equipment I use for making my YouTube videos, so here it is: Most of these are Amazon affiliate links (I get a small percentage, to support the channel, you pay the same) GoPro equipment is cheaper bought from GoPro direct: GoPro Hero 12 https://gopro.com/en/gb/shop/cameras/hero12-black/CHDHX-121-master.html GoPro Hero 13 https://gopro.com/en/gb/shop/cameras/learn/hero13black/CHDHX-131-master.html GoPro Dual Battery Charger for Hero 13 https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/mounts-accessories/hero13-black-dual-battery-charger-enduro-batteries/AEDBD-201-master.html GoPro Media Mod for Hero 9 to 13 https://gopro.com/en/gb/shop/mounts-accessories/camera-media-mod/ADFMD-001.html GoPro Light Mod https://gopro.com/en/gb/shop/mounts-accessories/ GoPro Volta (External Battery Grip Remote Control) https://gopro.com/en/gb/shop/mounts-accessories/volta/APHGM-001-master.html GoPro Extension Pole and Waterproof Shutter Remote https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/mounts-accessories/exten...