VAN LIFE EXPERIMENT: Can you live in a Van Full Time in the UK
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- I’m Embarking on a 6-day, 5-night Van Life Experiment adventure to test my ability to live in my van in the UK. During my Stealth Camping l will be preparing meals in the van, scouting out ideal parking spots, and fully immersing myself in the van life experience.
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Im starting van life next month, rented for 6 years and im sick of my landlords surveillance, 2 property inspections per year, he's got the neighbours watching my every movement and he's mentioned me to some of my work colleagues, ive never been late with rent and never caused any issues. Cant wait to feel free
Sorry to hear you’ve gone through all that
@@nemoscamperadventures7563 yea I'ts his first and only rental property so I can understand he's super focused on it, but he won't take the hints regarding privacy. I've bought the van, it's only a caddy, but I plan to upgrade to a transporter t6 by Christmas once I sell my BMW.
Paying rent to Aholes is not worth the stress.
@@cmd663 💯
Have a big party last day invite the local Roma community)))
Although I'm a home owner, I love getting out and away a couple of times a year for about 5 weeks each time. I car camp with my dog. Love it. ❤️
@@heather333 sounds great, I love going out exploring
Good for you. ! I too am Ex military and have the same F U attitude to life. Live yours for you not for others. I have recently bought a van and am waiting for it to come back to me from being upgraded and then I will be out and about as much as possible. I enjoy watching your video's as they show things without all the fancy bells and whistles and pretentiousness others seem to think is wanted. Long may they continue. !
Thanks bud I really appreciate that message and the positive feedback. Please feel free to share my links on your socials
Great vid mate. Been following you now for a good couple of months. You also share on my offgrid, campers & Vans page. Great video. Ive just started my channel. Slowly slowly catchy monkey and all that 😊
@@fishingvanlife thanks bud glad you’re enjoying the content, I’ll give you a sub
@@nemoscamperadventures7563 thanks very much. Bare with it. It will get better. Only just got decent camera 📷 👌
@@fishingvanlife I do all my video on my phone
Super happy watching this video! My daughter and I have been doing vanlife for 3 years now. The highs definitely outweigh the lows. Isn’t that life regardless? 😊 It was so refreshing to see you test it out. More people should try. Bravo you!❤
Thank you I really appreciate your message. Hope you enjoy the rest of my vlogs in the playlist
X Services too. Just getting use to van-life locally is a great way to realise what is needed and what isn’t. Son is x army and has ptsd and loves going out in his van that he is in process of converting for him and his family. Keep doing what you love x
Thank you, really appreciate the feedback and your story. I’ll be making a big announcement soon in regards to Ex Forces and Van Life
Do you Van Life mate full time mate?
VAN LIFE WILL ALWAYS EASIER THAN A NIGHT UNDER A BASHA
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I am a military veteran and began vanlife 14 years ago with 3 years in between renting a house where I had a very creepy roommate who was a rude alcoholic. It was a nice home when he was out of town. I have only been asked to leave a spot at night one time in all those years. I have spent many nights in winter temperatures between 24f and 30f. I will not do it under 24f. It's easier to stay warm than it is to cool off when it's over 80f.
Interesting story mate, are you UK based?
❤ Love this and how honest you are. You vlogs are entertaining, thanks for taking us along 😊
Thank you I really appreciate that
I think it’ll get easier each night when you’ve got 20-30 different night locations recce’d and confirmed, and can choose from them rather than having the stress of having to find new unknown spots at short notice.
@@cp4512 yeah 💯 I totally agree. It’s all about learning and this was a very short experiment to see if certain things are possible
Cracking video my man! I'm at the beginning of a breakup and aboit to buy my mates t4 camper to give this life a shote..... Can't wait for some peace and quiet 😂🤙🏻
Thanks bud, good luck and stay safe out there
Me too! Good luck to you, comrade.
Great video, I love Nemo and your interior decor🧡 you seem really chilled and enjoying life. Good luck with Nemo!
Thank you really appreciate the feedback
Alright mate. Great video.. really enjoyed your content. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you, really glad you’re enjoying my channel. All my vlogs are in my playlist, I’ll be adding more content very soon
Great, good honest approach to something new. Good for you. Van is lovely too xx
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it
Good on you buddy that's my next plan I'm 56
Thanks mate, just trying it for now and see what happens
Loving the van, very tastefully done, and well done to you for having the confidence to live your best life
Thank you I really appreciate the message
Great video Neil I’ve watched some of your stuff on Vanlife over the last few months good stuff stay safe mate.
Thank you, really appreciate that. Hope you enjoy the rest of my vlogs in the playlist
Love the straight forward - no bulls##t approach Sir. Subscribed and looking forward to catching up on all your videos when I'm in my Man-cave. Will get a mobile one soon 👍🏼
Thank you I appreciate the feedback. If you go to playlists and look at vlogs they’re all in order
Spot on as usual, keep up the good work.
Thank you, really appreciate the feedback
Haha we seen you down Salcombe about 2 years ago, we was parked behind you in the silver VW, we are now full time since October 23 in our converted sprinter van 😂
Small world lol welcome to my channel
Cracking jaunt fella and it loos like you really enjoyed it good to see and i always say that van of yours is quality mate
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it
Loved your vid!!!-ive been a vanlifer for 5 years and its great to see you starting out...ignore the negative vibe merchants...find your own way, and it will all be gravy.
Thanks mate, yeah I’ll just reply with happy sarcasm, they don’t like that lol
Hi just joined. Nice van. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to future adventures. 👋🏻🇨🇦
Thanks for joining. Enjoy the videos, my vlogs are all in order in my playlist 😀
Thank you. Have a great weekend.
@@LorettaKnelsen-go7mf thank you, you too
Gotta love a cheeky stealth camp! Keep it up :D
Thank you, hope you enjoyed the video
Great video, very informative, straight talking good on ya. Be lucky
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Fantastic Video. Great to see people doing things to see if they work
Thank you, really glad you enjoyed it
Really enjoyed watching. I like the vibe and the realistic feel. Lovely van. I want one of those...
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Fabulous Vid 🎉 I’m gonna subscribe and waiting for more good stuff. And good luck with Vanlife ! We love it as a gmail x
Thank you. Lots of vlogs in my playlist
Loved it, we are seriously considering full time van life, we waste so much money on rent etc, keep posting and I will keep following xx
Thank you, really glad you’re enjoying the channel.
Good on you Neil! Great video
Thank you really glad you enjoyed it
you food /cooking is mint. great van and posts
Thank you for your feedback. Check out my vlog playlist they’re all in order
really enjoyed that thank you!
Thank you
Love this, love your van too 😊
Thank you, really glad in you enjoyed it. Please enjoy the rest of the vlogs in the playlist section
Well done! Good to tryout things.
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Great video mate, good to see it from a different point of view.... Thanks 🙂
Thanks buddy glad you enjoyed it
showing how it is,great
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Brilliant vid, love the natural, honest approach you have on your vids, I'm with you on the niggles too.....drive me nuts!! look forward to the next 🙂
Thank you, really appreciate that. Yes got to keep it as real as possible and not fake
Probably walked my dog past your van in Portishead. Nice for Ashton Gate to get a mention too 😍
No worries mate, arrived late left early. Leave no trace
Loving the vlogs mate. Like the honest down to earth style rather than the usual hyped up B.S you get on CZcams. Good luck with the experiment 👍
Thanks mate really appreciate the feedback
That was a really good video! I'll have a bicycle in my camper, good for scouting around as you said, and get a bit fit.
@@Campingwilder thank you really appreciate that
That’s mega bud, on resettlement now mate. Vans ready to go, can’t wait 👊
Thanks mate, was good for a week and now concerning part time
Good to see a van lifer working. Well done.
Thank you bud. Hope you enjoy the rest of my vlogs in the playlist
Great vid bud 👍
Thank you ✌🏻
Great CZcams channel, I’ve got a speed awareness course next week, looks like I’ve got a good day to look forward too then 😂😂😂
Thanks mate, luckily it was only for 3 hours and not all day
Yep 2 years in me and my missus we reckon that we would struggle with the other world.
Mate enjoy it and good luck 😊
@@andrewcrookes5775 thanks mate and continue to enjoy it too
Nice looking van, best colour, stealth orange. Thanks for the insight. Can you give any info on what 'work' is and what's the 'day job' interested to know if your commuting or working from a laptop in the van.
@@gazoutdoors7525 hi mate thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. So early hours from 4/5am I run my commercial cleaning company and day time I mentor children who don’t go to main stream school on an ad hoc basis. I do have a work van but for this video I used the camper for everything to prove it can work
Very good information given there ..helpful to a new VW camper newbie like me 👍
Glad you enjoyed it mate. Are you going to be living in your Camper ?
@@nemoscamperadventures7563 no mate.. bought as a day / weekend camper. Changed from an Auto Sleeper Nuevo !, could no longer drive through Bath with the AS due to stealth / emission zone tax - so gone for the smaller van and loving it. Just on the lookout for an awning sides ( Dometic)
You cant stealth camp in a bright orange VW Camper :D LOL
😂 it’s worked so far. Hiding in plain sight 😉
Top bloke, good luck to you mate
Thank you
Well done mate
Thank you. Hope you enjoy the rest of my vlogs
Good on you mate. Love it. Currently fixing up my T4, and liks you, I’ll be going back to van life as and how it suits us. Weekends, weeks away, longer if there are adventures to be had. I’ll keep an eye out for Nemo on the road.
Thank you, really glad you enjoyed the video
love the speed awareness course quote 😅😅 ive been on one i felt the same
Absolutely pointless but that’s just my opinion
Hi, We bought a new transit custom two years ago, as we retired, it's orange, black wheels , black roof and is called Nemo😂. Just returned from our 3rd 3 month trip into Europe 90%+ wild camping, its so much easier over there, nobody minds where park up.
No way lol 😂 yeah the UK are missing a trick when it comes to Camper Vans and Motorhomes, it’s like we are all evil people lol
NICE
Thank you
Nice layout
@@TaylorandDaddy thank you ☺️
Moe power to you and Nemo, great video pal, subscribed.
Welcome to channel mate. Check out my other vlogs in the playlist section
Great vid mate . Just discovered your channel. I’m currently trying to save probs a motorhome . Gonna be 2 years but need to keep the end point in mind .
Cheers again mate
Welcome aboard! Thanks for viewing and glad you enjoyed the video. You can find the rest of my vlogs in the playlist section
Two weeks ago I had to go to a different office to work for a couple of days. So took the van, I am not brave enough to stealth camp but one evening I got a campsite for £11.with ehu. I loved being able to jump in the van and totally chill in my happy place.
It’s a different way of life isn’t it, seems more relaxed and less stressed
Cracking video mate! some lovely looking spots 👌there is definitely something very enticing about full time vanlife. Planning to spend 7 weeks in Europe through the winter so will be interesting to see how full time vanlife would be in my micro camper. Got a feeling ill be looking for a bigger van when I'm home 😂😂 keep up the good work mate 👊
Thanks mate, really appreciate the support. Hope the trip goes well for you bud.
Hi, look into the Boxio separation loo. I keep one in the car at all times. It's a fab addition. Will remove the pressure for finding loos. (The separation 'element' means no smell). Exciting to see your experiences of stealth camping. Very best regards. G Ire
Thank you I’ll take a look and welcome to the channel
loved the vlog! Want to see more, come to Cardiff
I’m thinking of doing the south to north drive on the a470
Love this mate. I am 45 amd have been seriously considering this life. Only probs, i need a van lol.
Thank mate glad you enjoyed it. Don’t forget to subscribe and watch my other vlogs. Definitely get a van you won’t regret
Thanks for the feedback mark, get a van it will change your life
Love the way you tell it like it is and really enjoyed the video! I'm with you on the yappy dog situation, there is one living opposite me and I can't drive away 😂
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah it went on for over 40 mins
Good on you
Thank you ✌🏻
You don’t have to justify to anyone what you do! But believe me when I say your videos inspire!
I’ve not been a subscriber for very long but you have inspired me to get out there 👍🏽
Keep up with the good work mate 💪🏼
Thanks buddy that’s really nice to hear. Have you watched all my vlogs in the playlist ?
Pretty much watched all of them 😊
@@jonnybigsalads3656 that’s great thanks mate
Hi
Am enjoying this video. If I was younger I would definately go down this road myself. No responsibilities apart from work etc . My cousin went to University in Bristol . I have passed Bristol but never been there to shop etc. Well you are doing good so far. It’s all about looking after number 1. Vermin are everywhere I must say you are a breath of fresh air with these vlogs. I know of a married couple who sold everything they own and love van life. They bring wherever they go and show people where they go etc. They are American and have been doing this for 7 yrs
All the best and see you in the next one
Ace vid 👌
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it
Watching from Paisley,Scotland. 👋🏻...good chat 🏴
Welcome, hope you enjoyed it
Enjoying content , watching your nc500 rd trip from 10 months ago.... been to John o groats/ Apple cross ; scary road climb.. My 1 st visit too Eilean Donan Castle was 1993 when my son was 2 yrs old...such good memory’s stayed in Dornie village; The Castle is famous for many things but the film ,Highlander with Christopher Lambert & Sean Connery is worth a watch .. memories ahh. 👋🏻🏴
Really enjoyed the video. Buy PLEASE don't use your phone whilst driving. I'm a press photographer and lost count how many fatal crashes I've been to, when a phone was involved 👊
I wasn’t using my phone whilst driving, I have little pull down devices the phone sits in so I just press record and let it roll
My son starts van life August and like your self he is ex military so his van will be very tidy and once he fitted the electric power unit he
will be ready to go.He told me to watch your videos to put my mind at rest as mums always worry.Thank you for videos and tips.
Glad you enjoyed and welcome to the channel. Us ex military can make it work so don’t worry
Outstanding grub for van life. Van life chef
I try my best
Cheers Karl
Enjoyed… and will sub
Thank you, really appreciate that
Be safe
@@DianneSmith-fv1vi always
Great. Here’s go my subscribe.
Thank you I really appreciate it
Nice vid and no smelly dog 👍
Yeah couldn’t have one of those
Your van looks stunning!! I’m just starting my research in campervan life and wondering do I go SWB or LWB I need to go and look at some vans. Saw one like yours once while on the Isle of Wight.. Looks brilliant 🤩
Mines a SwB and sometime I feel I should of gone long but to be honest there’s not much in it
Definitely worth trying 👍🏻 before you make the jump. I've been living in a van now for 3 year's and it's the best move I've ever made 👍🏻❤️🙏🏻
Welcome to my channel
I’m yet to attempt a week but maybe one day. Some decent spots you managed to bag there too. 😜🤜🏼
Thanks mate yeah my local area isn’t too bad
Was at Clevedon last Autumn in my campervan, it seems to be another town of little to do and mundane lives, i spent an evening at the Wetherspoons which wasn`t a bad one. I`m in the fortunate position of being comfortable enough to return to my home when i need to. But i prefer once or twice a year driving down to Northern Spain and Portugal, where wild camping is more acceptable by their lovely coastlines and beaches and more welcoming people.
Yeah the UK is definitely missing a trick when it comes to allowing Campers and Motorhomes more freedom
great video I'm getting a transit vivaro your giving me great ideas
Thanks for the feedback. Glad the video has helped ✌🏻
@@nemoscamperadventures7563 🤙🤙
Local lad I see, lovely around here and great for van life, same as you im a weekender but have tried a bit of week van life least I know if everything goes wrong im happy in my van hahaha
Yeah got to get myself out there and enjoy life and do as much as possible
Hi! Tonya here from Maryland, USA.
Welcome to my channel, it’s great I’ve reached America. I would really appreciate you sharing my channel on your socials so others can find me
Thanks for the video content, its appreciated. As a former serviceman (me too) vanlife should really be a doddle. May i suggest keeping your park up locations 'quiet' and dont broadcast the stealthy van life in a bright orange vw, mabe the grey man approach could be better
long term. Yep, great way to save, having a full time job and adapting your life in this way. Crack on, best wishes Mike in County Durham
nissan nv200 :)
Thanks buddy, yeah I know what you mean but hiding in plain site really does seem to work
Love your van
Thank you. Lots more footage on my vlogs playlist
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Dunno what it is but I prefer sleeping out in the sticks or weekend industrial estate not on a beachfront
No worries mate, everyone is different
With regards to the speed awareness course….. it is better than getting points on your license…..and, as for me, I did learn something….. unless speed sign posted for a lower speed, where you see a central reservation, the max speed is 70 miles an hour….. previously, I thought all non motorway max speed limits were 60 miles per hour 😄
@@NigelHyphenJones I got caught in an area that should never of been the limit it was
@@nemoscamperadventures7563
Yeah, I got caught by a fella hiding in the back of a van on a verge with a speed gun….. I was doing 34 mph in a 30 🙈
Except for a commercial vehicle which is 60mph unless the van is accepted by the DVLA as a campervan.
@@pathfinder303 yea but can go 70 on a motorway
@@nemoscamperadventures7563 Yes.
I used to live in Clevedon for about 12 months. It was a lovely place back then but drove through it not long ago and cannot believe how it's changed, especially the Saltwells
Yeah they’ve made a right mess of the seafront which I believe they’re now putting it back the way it was
@@nemoscamperadventures7563 hopefully they do. It used to be a lovely town with some really friendly people there
@@Pootz1000 agreed
I miss England, I’d give it all
Up everything I have other than my family to go do what you do! I hope to do that when I retire buy a van n just tour England Scotland wales
Trying to do as much as I can
Of course you can as long as you have a nice warm home to return too eventually!! looks like a really lonely life!
@@r1pperuk I prefer my own company some of the time
If we let negative comments dictate your life. we wouldn't do anything. 6 days is probably long enough to find the areas to improve for future adventures.
Yeah I don’t listen to the negative stuff
Not for the faint hearted I think peoples hearts have to be in it I think home will always be in the back of my mind I think it could be quite expensive easy option fast food good you have a job rather then back handed jobs great life if you can hack it on the plus side lovely views and the freedom must be wonderful bit more thinking on my part I think 😊 but you go for it and enjoy your life 😊
@@sandrasteele7504 thank you, just an experiment at the moment to possibly go part time
Good for you. Also, ex military and just back from 3 weeks away. My only issue was drying clothes after a wash. It was raining outside, so it made matters worse. I agree about the noise, if others knew you were living there, would it have changed them! No, I doubt it. Love your van layout. The only issue of a small van I can see is the toilet issue.
I have a PortaPotti so not too bad. Are you full time VanLife ?
@nemoscamperadventures7563 No, I have a house (base). I have a Ford Transit Custom also with a porta potti. The down side being it needs emptying every 3 to 4 days. Fine if you're away for a weekend. It can be emptied at home. When away for a week or longer, it requires a stay at a campsite to dispose of the waste. That can be anywhere from £10 to 40. Soon, it mounts up, especially as being married. It's 2 using it, so it gets emptied even quicker.
@@ianholmes450 true but can legally go down a home toilet so I’m sure you could empty it somewhere that’s not a camp site
You need some earplugs 😂 the moldex 35 dB seem to be the best I've tried over the years
Yeah true but also like to know if anyone is sniffing around the van
Great well done. Joining the local gym for your showers and swim great idea. Here gym membership £70/month. Good value.
Thank you. Mine is £35 a month, absolute bargain
Life always has niggles.. not just in a van:) I often live out of my old small converted car.
That’s very true. Do you go out much in the car?
Five nights in such a small van would be too much for me. Ok for a day or two but no more please :o(
Wasn’t too bad and made it as minimal as possible
New sub.
What do you mean speed awareness course ..
I’ve lost that will to live also, so you caught my attention.
I’m in the US Kansas
So, if you get caught speeding in the UK you either get a fine and points on your license or you do a course about why not to speed and you don’t get points
Love the vid mate. Just found ur channel. I’m living an uninspiring life, I have often wondered if I should jump to the van life, find a job that keeps me ticking over to pay the smaller overheads so I can live a more stimulating life. Well done with the video, looking forward to the next one.
I have subscribed
Thanks mate. I really appreciate that. Take a look at my playlist all my Vlogs are in order.
@@nemoscamperadventures7563I’ll get on it mate. I turned 40 a couple of weeks ago and felt that van life perhaps wouldn’t be for me, but you’ve certainly offered me some inspiration. I’ll check your other vids out.
@@stewkelsall hope you enjoy them mate
Do you have any information from those who live the van life full time on their average monthly costs?
@@stewkelsall I don’t, but let me do some sums and I’ll get back to you asap
Dont know if you can class this as escaping and vanlife, seemed more like a short holiday but interesting all the same 👍
I’m lucky the area I live so yes it does come across that way
Last park up was a bit naughty, as there is no overnight parking there. As far as I know, no one checks though and I have only heard of one person who got pulled up for it and they were taking the mick by staying there for days at a time. Also, watch out for the doggers after dark ! If you do go there again though, try the chip shop in Backwell just up the road !
Hey, I did check and no signs. Arrived late when I went back and went by 4am. Left no trace and van self contained. I know the area pretty well and yes that chip shop is a good one