You're the most normal, friendly, likeable, down-to-earth, modest #VanLife KZbinr I've ever seen. Love it. More strength to you matey.
@keggythefishingnoob187511 ай бұрын
Tbh many of these things aren’t the cost of living in a camper van. Like phone and gym for example, that’s just the cost of living. Gas mot insurance laundry and waste are the actual costs of living in a camper vs a flat let’s say. Really enjoyed the video though 👍🏻
@samanthamargerison3806 Жыл бұрын
What an amazing video, I’m considering downsizing from a flat to a motor home to retire (Burned out NHS ITU Nurse) and I am now hopeful that it is viable and I won’t have to work my fingers to the bone in my last years. Thank you SO much!!! xx
@Lat2654 ай бұрын
Thankyou for your sevice comrade.
@Hrossey4 ай бұрын
You can’t withdraw a pension, when you live in a Motorhome due to having no fixed abode. Living in a van renders you legally homeless. Buy land, and park a static home on it. The rule is if it has wheels, you don’t need any kind of permissions. £11,000 per acre. It would be awful living in the countryside, in your caravan, motorhome parked on your own land wouldn’t it? All you see on KZbin is folk moving around like Gypos. It’s strange, and not normal.
@lexuser-re7rl2qe5o3 ай бұрын
Sounds great I hope you can do it ,seems a great way to live I feel
@tomasviane3844 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see somebody who's taking care of himself and decided to act instead of complain!
@thestreets52062 жыл бұрын
Still much cheaper than running a house , I'm spending £1400 per month just to keep it running, van conversion is 50% complete, can't wait to finally have freedom
@fourQQ Жыл бұрын
KZbin premium is brilliant I go wild camping in the middle of nowhere, and have over 700 videos downloaded and with no signal I can still watch , and the no ads is a big bonus
@elmondo-s1e Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video! I spend £700 a month on my rent and my car payments alone. Not including food and the rest. So I’ve been considering buying a motorhome instead, once my car contract runs out later this year. You’re so normal? You’ve really inspired me that this is totally doable. I just love the idea of the freedom to drive off in your home whenever you want to. I was getting fed up of seeing totally unrelateable “van life” videos. Mostly in the states where it’s sunny 24/7 and they all spend all day in the sun instead of having a telly hahah
@Mevi Жыл бұрын
Hey, welcome to the channel. There are a ton of UK vanners. Just look for builder's vans with roof vents, we are everywhere. 😆 Keep watching, loads more to come! #teamurban
@ghazanfarabbas4536 Жыл бұрын
That's dirt cheap I've to spend 1200 only on one bed apartment no saving since 3.5 years.
@RoxusRemo Жыл бұрын
£700 for rent and car payments is great if that's not just a one bed share up north somewhere.
@aidendavis3086 Жыл бұрын
I did 2 years full time off grid alone. I didn't have any bad experiences but I'm glad I'm back inside.
@billienomates16062 жыл бұрын
Currently I pay nearly £300 a month on rates and £184 dd on gas and electric. So I would say you are doing well considering that that is your form of transport as well as your home not to mention your KZbin passion. Doing well lad, enjoy and keep the vid's coming in.
@Hrossey4 ай бұрын
No wife, no kids, nothing that you physically own. He doesn’t even own the van he claims to live in. The DVSA own all vehicles in the 🇬🇧 I can’t fathom how depressing the thought of dying as a lonely, bitter, homeless man would be. With no children to bury you. You will own nothing, and you will be happy. Become homeless. Buy that van. 😂
@lauraconnor42162 жыл бұрын
Good to see someone living their dream and so passionate about it. Also it’s great to see and hear your monthly costs and thankyou for sharing this with us, best wishes Laura👍
@TheUrbanMotorhome2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@alexthomson7465 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree on youtube premium. Spotify 9.99 pm just music. KZbin premium 11.99 pm no ads and unlimited music. Soo worth it!
@adamh91262 жыл бұрын
Subscribed because you’re infectiously happy. Thank you!
@TheUrbanMotorhome2 жыл бұрын
Nice one thank you! 👍🏻
@Ulbre2 жыл бұрын
Mate, I love it when larger sized chaps (such as myself) tell their tiny home stories. Because, and lets be honest, living in a tiny space as a larger style chap is an extra challenge in itself. but....YAYYYYYYYYYY.....even we can still do it. Cheers from Aussie :) :) :)
@irenedavo37682 жыл бұрын
He does not spend much on food?
@Cybertruck1000 Жыл бұрын
@@irenedavo3768 🤣Funny Fckr
@iSpeciaIist Жыл бұрын
Great video! For someone like me who is just researching into RV / Motorhome life style having never done it before this was really helpful. I have a couple of questions for you, 1) Why did you choose a motorhome over a traditional static caravan? 2) When you park up, how do you get to your place of work?
@MrAshleydickens2 жыл бұрын
Crikey - time flies - I didn’t realise that I’ve been following you for over 3 years - must be your positivity
@TheUrbanMotorhome2 жыл бұрын
Its definitely the money maker 😆 cheers mate for your support!
@Lea317062 жыл бұрын
We are going to sell our house buy a motor home and have a gap year …at 50 😂
@John01GM402 жыл бұрын
good luck, at least you will be used to drastic downsizing when you go back to living in a property and realise you can no longer afford to buy what you had as you get older and realise it impractical after a "certain" age.
@anthonymichaeldurkin62442 жыл бұрын
make it 2
@rosshorne47692 жыл бұрын
Good on yeh
@tedcrilly12 жыл бұрын
DO NOT SELL YOUR HOUSE! Just rent it out or airbnb or something. Really no reason to sell up.
@ajisroadtrippin55052 жыл бұрын
I wish you well lea31. I left the US to live in a van in Germany and haven't regretted the decision. Live your life and be happy, ignore the nay-sayers. 😊🚚
@truthcerum12222 жыл бұрын
I rent a house in Cornwall and all my costs are £1300 (rent, council tax, electric, broadband) not including food. I live alone and have a 3 bedroomed house so I can have the kids 4-6 nights a month. I’m seriously considering getting a camper which I can live in and the kids can stay in of a weekend, otherwise we’d get travel lodges. Thanks for this great video, it’s greatly received 💕
@cassandrahenry Жыл бұрын
Wow that’s a really good price and I heard Cornwall is really nice. My rent is £1050 and I live in a studio in the middle of London. Literally one room with separate bathroom. It’s like have a big bedroom with an on suit 😒
@truthcerum1222 Жыл бұрын
@@cassandrahenry it’s extortionate really for small places with limited space. Cornwall is nice is you manage to get work and want to live here.
@HK.Builds2 жыл бұрын
You are a legend mate, been watching for you for ages!
@justinlouismusic2 жыл бұрын
Great option for a while. Not sure I’d want to do it forever though. Thanks for the vid and all the info.
@paulsingh90432 жыл бұрын
Got my costs right down , Fuel 40pw Food 30£ pw Gas -had a 6 k btl for 5m Road tax is 20pm Full service - 150 Breakdown AA-9£ Insurance -370£ Mot-50 Internet-30£ unlimited pm Water -10£ pm Laundry l-free !, my bro😆
@CraftyCampervanners2 жыл бұрын
It would cost that to rent a house each month (rent depending on location and size if property) and you would have house associated bills on top and still have to food shop, pay for fuel, tax, service, etc etc so it is definitely cheaper to live the urban van life 🤪. Thanks for sharing the costs 👍🏻
@LPCLASSICAL2 жыл бұрын
I pay £500 a month for a 1 bed flat in Scotland - inc bills. Most campervanners probably do not park up on the street as they want to enjoy sitting outside on a nice day having breakfast with their fold up table and site facilities toilets showers etc. He is also not seeing the countryside when he wakes up but just urban dwellings. So you need to add £500 a month in site fees to his figure to make it relevant to those who stay on sites - making it as expensive as keeping a house. He still spends a lot frankly even with no site fees - I spend less than he does as I do not waste money on gym clubs amazon prime etc and I have a phone contract at £20 a month that gives me unlimited data.
@johnturner70452 жыл бұрын
Just found you on KZbin...and it's brilliant!!! Keep them going!
@technicalscience Жыл бұрын
My place is probably close to £2k a month all in, if I was single I'd definitely consider van life to save money and to have some fun doing it. No idea why KZbin recommended this video or really why I watched it, but I did :)) Nice video mate!
@casualonemmo-player21672 ай бұрын
Buy or rent a campervan... then rent out your flat... then try live in the campervan a year.. maybe you like it.. who knows
@technicalscience2 ай бұрын
@@casualonemmo-player2167 I own a house and have a family, it's not possible. That's why I said if I was single :)
@sarahneale60772 жыл бұрын
Really informative and useful and you are right you could save but as you say this is your lifestyle choice 👍
@TheUrbanMotorhome2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! exactly, this isn't just about living in a Motorhome to save money, its about the whole lifestyle and I flippin' love it
@justinefleming7756 Жыл бұрын
Were getting ready to go off grid,were organising ourselves, working out costs.This video is handy.thank u
@TheUrbanMotorhome Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ajisroadtrippin55052 жыл бұрын
Great video. I am a newbie to Van living and Europe. Thank you for paving the way. 😊🚚
@vincentrisalvato9921 Жыл бұрын
I BEEN LIVING IN A OLD RV FOR YEARS, LOVE THE LIFE STYLE, I LOST EVERYTHING AND I DO MEAN EVERYTHING A FEW YEARS AGO AND I WAS BROKEN IN MANY DIFFERENT WAYS..... I BOUGHT THIS 35YR OLD RV, IT ONLY HAD 45000 MILES ON IT AND WAS IN GREAT SHAPE, IM 65YRS OLD AND LIKE I SAID IM A BROKEN MAN, I LIVE ON SS AND I GET ABOUT $1000 A MONTH, IT COST ME AROUND 4 TO 5 HUNDRED A MONTH TO LIVE, I PUT MONEY A SIDE FOR REPAIRS AND IM TRYING TO SAVE ENOUGH TO GET A DIFFERENT RIG MAYBE SOMETHING A LITTLE BETTER ON GAS.... YES I LOVE LIVING IN THE RV AND WILL NEVER GO BACK TO A HOUSE OR APT, I DO HAVE 6 KIDS THEIR ALL GROWN UP AND HAVE KIDS OF THEIR OWN....... I CHOOSE TO LIVE IN MY RV TO STAY INDEPENDENT AND NOT TO BOTHER OR INTERFERE WITH MY KIDS LIVES..... I ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND THIS LIFE TO ANYONE, I LOVE THE LIFE STYLE AND ITS A CHEAPER WAY OF LIVING, I JUST CANT JUSTIFY $3000 A MONTH FOR RENT AND UTILITIES......
@Cybertruck1000 Жыл бұрын
Where abouts..in USA I take it. Somewhere warm I hope. Sounds a great life, all the better if weather favourable.. More open roads there or Canada or Auss. than UK. Similar age, Like many, pipedream that kind of set up but need the push.
@shahan1465 Жыл бұрын
Damn man , western culture is sad. I would never let my parents live in an RV
@rtorbs Жыл бұрын
@@shahan1465 Sad ? Thats subjective......you see a vehicle, others see freedom.
@AdrianRouse-e1f9 ай бұрын
I am about to retire. Grown kids . Bored stiff. Seriously thinking of buying a motorhome. Head South in the winter and go north in the summer. Vanlife is appealing to me as I have friends in most European country's. Living alone I am used to after loosing my wife.
@OrlaAfikiruweh7 ай бұрын
@@AdrianRouse-e1fDo it 😊 I want to! Done paying rent every month and being stuck struggling with bills all the time
@huberttarganski20952 жыл бұрын
Big respect to you for showing a living cost👌
@20oxford2 жыл бұрын
It's an honest breakdown of costs going back to the 90's when my husband and enjoyed our camper the costs are very much in touch. With out the luxury of showers lol
@Spectre_T242 жыл бұрын
I was long considering moterhome or boat due to the rising living expenses in a house, in the end I chose the boat as the cheapest and the scenery and peace on the waterways is immense. I just brought my 1st, works out to £800 a year to be on the river +20 a month for diesel, food all depends on you and safety check is every four years. I'd reccomend to anyone boating life or motor home, get yourselfs a cheaper life, it's there for the taking! Edit: if your constantly on the move travelling then it will be alot less than £800 as I included permanent mooring cost there. Youd just be paying river license for your boat to be on the waterways, that costs me £20 a month.
@rockinginafreeworld32562 жыл бұрын
It’s a lot more than a motorhome . Anything with boat in it is expensive. You cannot get mooring cheap now. Also boat needs blacking and taking out of water. Repairs are often . Service the engine and breakdown service , the list goes on. BOAT .. BREAK OUT ANOTHER THOUSAND.
@Spectre_T242 жыл бұрын
@@rockinginafreeworld3256 that's a lie mate, even comparing my living cost to this guys, mines loads cheaper.
@Spectre_T242 жыл бұрын
@@rockinginafreeworld3256 anyway I'm giving my own insight/opinion. It's a reccomendation for people to get out of houses and minus their living expenses. I'd love to see your comparison, more information based on the point you have given, from the obvious experience you must have had. It's always welcome so other people can read and it can help them decide.
@lgx24102 жыл бұрын
I'm in the same predicament. A narrowboat seems like a better option - can constant cruise without hassle, and even have a washing machine on the boat.
@Spectre_T242 жыл бұрын
@@lgx2410 absolutely, narrowboats are the dream. Mooring places also offer necessary facilities such as wash and shower rooms if your boat lacks such, say if you go for something cheaper like a cruiser.
@Patriot95379 Жыл бұрын
Great video pal. Good to see you a genuine guy which comes across polite and a good positive force. Thankyou
@philbrook2412 жыл бұрын
So jealous matey. Stay safe and big thanks for the updates and wonderful vids. Keep up the great work ❤
@kevinatherton94182 жыл бұрын
Dazza, I remember you doing the last one, thanks for the update brother 👍
@Whepzy2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos dazza wouldn’t mind shaking ur hand if you ever come to Leicester, your living the right way what I’d give to do what you’re doing and not pay the council a single penny! Keep up the content loving it brother! X
@SteffanAtherton2 жыл бұрын
also add blocker on google stops any adverts on youtube again totally free
@markwilkinson26732 жыл бұрын
Really good quality video Daz , more please ! , 😎
@onemanandhisdog92 жыл бұрын
Dude, get the A Class you dream of, one with a big garage and plumb a washing machine in, there's 330 a year saved, paid for in 2 years.
@ianwild662 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks for posting. I think your best life is still saving you £600 - £1000 a month on rent/mortgage and water/waste!
@katherinegeorge4945 Жыл бұрын
That's the best budget video I've seen.
@Alivefrom452 жыл бұрын
Cool video Darran, interesting insight into your monthly costs.
@sarahfreeman32682 жыл бұрын
Good information, I drive a Peugeot Boxer Van 333 conversion which I use for work which has most things in, if I lived on my own with out the dogs and hubby. I would quiet haply live in my van , not to save cost its because I love it 😀
@anthonymichaeldurkin62442 жыл бұрын
sarah freewoman.....tu
@mrsmunchin2 жыл бұрын
We have had to use mayday twice. Absolutely fantastic service
@andrewfargus2032 Жыл бұрын
Just found you, great guy to watch, love your sense of humour, we have a camper and live near Alicante in Spain, have lived here 20 years, owned camper since 2011.
@PoliticalprisonUK2 жыл бұрын
Saving for your emergency lump is best done in a credit union in my opinion. Especially for newbies As you can borrow up to six times your savings in a real emergency if you do not have enough in your emergency fund. With really low interest offset by your interest on your savings which also you still add to whilst repaing the loan. Also the savings are locked in as security till the loan is repaid.
@nadertalebi23652 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@jonathankeerie91292 жыл бұрын
Hi Darren, always enjoy your content. Looking forward to the day I see you get your next motorhome upgrade. Hoping to start my vanlife journey in the future and look forward to bumping into you one day for a chat. Great vlog as always.
@DanielRidley-ef8ejАй бұрын
Great video, I love the lifestyle :) I like to travel with a pedal bike in the back. I find it nice being able to park up and then just using the pedal bike for short commutes. Saves on fuel and engine wear, and free fitness too :)
@aviewonwheels58432 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing it really is useful to see the numbers.
@stuartboys2602 жыл бұрын
That was an eye opener liked the vlog Daz 👍😀
@allsop912 жыл бұрын
Your videos are always so helpful, mate. Nice one!
@awall75012 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel via KZbin recommendations. I like the freedom and Nomadic lifestyle as i suffer from a bit of anxiety. I'm subscribing to your channel and looking forward to watching your past and forthcoming Vlogs
@shaunpreston32122 жыл бұрын
Iv lived in buses and vans on and off for donkeys years I'm also a freegan for 40 years this is a very chilled cheap style off life! I also teach foraging!😂🏴☠️👍
@Mevi2 жыл бұрын
I grew up in the 70's, so school was all about mushrooms and plants that instantly kill. 🥺I've either missed out on a lot OR survived.... 😀
@alanclutterham2822 жыл бұрын
Thank you for info and very helpful and happy vaning
@davebolger39292 жыл бұрын
Yeah pretty much bang on. The proportions are totally different coz I'm totally rural but basically a couple of hundred a week let's me live a good( which means slightly self indulgent) life. I'd only add that if you can find a way to live with others of a similar inclination/lifestyle you provide a lot of each others entertainment and a lot of expenses are hugely reduced by being shared. Living communally with other gridless I reckon half that.
@gavinprosser2 жыл бұрын
i agree with you 100% you tube ads.........im premuim member and my usage since has gone up ten fold.
@dano9704 Жыл бұрын
you've got great energy behind the camera mate - very detailed info too! Stay safe and enjoy yourself!
@thisisian622 жыл бұрын
Have you considered having your phone & internet contracts on seperate networks? You'd probably still have coverage on the other network if you were out of EE coverage.
@peter428 Жыл бұрын
A good concise vid from what seem to be a decent down to earth feller living on our roads 👍🏻🇬🇧 we do have a great country …..
@bryandunbar58712 жыл бұрын
Was just watching the travel beans and this video was next so had to push the sub button.
@TheUrbanMotorhome2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Welcome 👊🏼
@LawnRight2 жыл бұрын
Only just found your channel.. greta video.. subscribing!
@vegvisirphotography56322 жыл бұрын
I go fishing on the cliffs sea coast and catch enough fish to last two weeks, which takes a few hours. I find garlic, onions in nature and I get some eggs from local farms. Rain water collection on roof is free. Add in minerals and I'm good! I also set up rabbit traps for proper red meat. Mostly all £0.
@Desertfox1702 жыл бұрын
I snare lots ov rabbit s for meat good on you mate
@nota83862 жыл бұрын
Rabbit meat isn't proper meat...look up rabbit starvation of arctic explorers .not criticism just info mate
@grahamelgie9281 Жыл бұрын
Great video.
@woodhousewoodhouse59522 жыл бұрын
Good video pal
@psling77142 жыл бұрын
Biggest difference for me is vehicle costs. I know you approximated service cost and keep a fund for other vehicle costs but mine averages out at over £40 / month if I include tyres, exhaust, brakes, batteries, general wear & tear consumables. Food costs for me approx. £220 / month. Memberships like c&mh club, national trust (free parking), cycling UK (insures me on my bike), etc add up to another £16 - 20 / month. Clothing, toiletries, footwear, etc probably a further £30 / month if I'm honest with myself. They're probably the only extras l can think of over your list. Thanks for putting it out there 👍
@TheUrbanMotorhome2 жыл бұрын
And that's the thing isn't it, everyone will have slightly different costs and needs but that's the beauty of it, we can live this life and tailor it to what we want and need. Cheers for watching mate 👍🏻
@monkstandinglast2 жыл бұрын
@@TheUrbanMotorhome So you know instead of paying for a phone contract which once you work out the monthly payments you are paying double at least for the device once it ends I would recommend just keeping the phone you have and getting a Three sim only and just pay 23 a month where you also get unlimited internet, calls and messages and its good enough to share as a hotspot and stream on two devices if you really want to keep up with the latest phones then good old fashioned saving and buying outright is way cheaper (its also not restricted on maximum usage so you dont get slowed down I've used over 400gb in a month once legal torrents, downloading, streaming etc) sorry i know it sounds like an advert but I just prefer not to see people being ripped off buying stuff forgotten to say you can keep your number you have now by asking for the PAC code (port authorisation code) which generally only valid for 24hours I cant remember if it is better to get the new sim first or get the pac code first though ask three what they think is best way doing if you are going for it.
@Mevi2 жыл бұрын
@@monkstandinglast I'm glad that Three works for you. 😎 I've been with three for 15 years and currently I'm stuck on a contract and I wouldn't recommend them to a soul. Patchy coverage, slow connections and so oversubscribed that I couldn't even stream music at peak times. It gets worse year after year. Driving across town just to get internet gets a bit old after a while. 😔
@monkstandinglast2 жыл бұрын
@@Mevi might just be me but everywhere I've been even with some slightly patchy areas and at peak times I can stream no problems although I have modified my droid modem config files and have either LTE or h+ I've forgotten what release version i'm using though think its 9 or 10 one of them
@stephen3654 Жыл бұрын
@@Mevi 15 years! Why if you hate it so much?
@martinjames92502 жыл бұрын
Cheers for that mate. 👍 Very interesting and quite realistic I'd say. 😎
@michaell37392 жыл бұрын
Wow, allot less than I thought. Just bought a LWB Ducato and was wondering how much over my 1200 euro a month of rental income I would be spending, so this video is a good starting point as I was looking at doing something similar to yourself with the gym etc. so thanks for the video.
@simonparkinson54542 жыл бұрын
Right positive now great video thanks for this
@theabandonedhunter36042 жыл бұрын
Well done Dazzler, great video as always mate! When’s the next fishing one? 😉🎣 Take it easy … Smithy
@davidbowers3996 Жыл бұрын
Great channel bro . 👍🤟👌🤙
@storytimereadaloudwithfunn98882 жыл бұрын
Your enthusiasm is infectious! I'm rather envious of your lifestyle tbh. Your personalised plate was a good find - very appropriate! 👍😉
@mp180170 Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel love it 😍 I have a motorhome so big fan, only use mine for holidays can’t wait to see all your videos subbed & liked 😊👍🏼
@christopherinteriors65212 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and I am enjoying watching your content. I am in my van every weekend camping urban like yourself. It is a work van but for the weekends the racking converts into a bed etc. Anyway, if people think that any of this is expensive then just remember that some of those things you have to pay for anyway e.g phone costs and all the tax, insurance to get to work etc. The most important cost here is the one that is zero and that is rent.
@legend3432 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I want to live on my boat but the cost are a lot more. You could save a lot by doing the engine maintenance yourself. This was informative thank you👍 Warren ⚓️⛵️
@MummaBear2 ай бұрын
Yeah. All a service does is. Oil and filter change. Intake filter and cabin filter. Most garages don't do the last two.
@vontrap69424 ай бұрын
Unfortunately people don't realize that RVs and caravans are a depreciating asset. They also need maintenance to keep them viable. Which means you take your whole home to a garage to service and fix. They don't last forever. They are too cramped for most people to enjoy - even the massive ones. I think people like the romanticism of living in a camper, the reality is it is not for most people. While I understand the UK is far too expensive for housing and wages are far too low, living in an RV is a BIG life decision and should not be taken lightly.
@LowkeyLukeDnB Жыл бұрын
Very interesting video. Great to see an in-depth full cost breakdown
@fedaykeen2 жыл бұрын
We own a motorhome but don't live in it. but ive worked out before i put a drop of fuel in or turn a wheel its costing roughly £820 a year tax mot service insurance..bit of a kicker. Darren watched and subbed from video one and i like your videos mate... but come on bud Gym...
@riboid2 жыл бұрын
Gym likely more for showering.
@ZevFei2 жыл бұрын
Found out your channel from Wills Whereabout! Great video man! you know so much about camper van built, Done subscribed!
@OzzyM19982 жыл бұрын
Nice and clear video also nice to see your costs are coming in lower than what I've budgeted! I'll be setting off around Europe next year while working remotely from my camper!
@popachen1 Жыл бұрын
Hi, just thought i`d ask when you set off around Europe how will go on about the 90 day`s rule that is set in the EU countries!!.
@OzzyM1998 Жыл бұрын
@@popachen1 Hey, I'm actually Irish so luckily I don't need to worry about that! From what I've seen I don't think they are super strict on the 90 day rule? Otherwise I'd imagine you would just have to fly home or out of EU to combat it. Not sure what the rules are for a vehicle thought
@anthonymichaeldurkin62442 жыл бұрын
that was very enjoyable and informative...thank you. what an excellent, decent, individual you are.
@sheraziqbal95562 жыл бұрын
Great video. I was looking to buy a motor home but they are just so damn expensive.
@terencejay88452 жыл бұрын
I was looking at a narrowboat, but during the scamdemic, the prices shot up as foreign holidays were out, so people looking for cheaper holidays or even a house move to save cash were grabbing narrowboats. The prices went crazy. Next year should see the prices drop as the novelty wears off.
@carol_ann_living.in.the.moment6 ай бұрын
Only just come across your channel as I'm pretty new to KZbin. Really informative thanks as I'm planning on travelling next year in my old girl 🤞
@andyetheridge2 жыл бұрын
In the UK it’s difficult to ‘free park’ without somebody asking you to move on. In france where i live you can virtually park anywhere without worrying about being moved on. With solar panels i can virtually live off grid and no need to find campsites etc.
@Mevi2 жыл бұрын
In 4+ years, I've only been asked to move once because I was in the lay-by burger van space. That said, my van doesn't look like a motorhome.
@LPCLASSICAL2 жыл бұрын
is your solar heating enough to keep your warm in winter?
@mark1962338 ай бұрын
Great video. You're actually spending about the same as me in a (paid for) three bedroom house including running a car. Used to have a camper so I know the freedom that brings.
@luciussmith65132 жыл бұрын
YOU WENT OUT YOUR WAY IN THIS VIDEO EVEN WITH THE PLACES OF TOPIC BEHIND YOU, RESPECT AND A NEW SUB P.S JUST REALISED ALL CAPS AND TOO LAZY TO WRITE ALL AGAIN :}
@Mevi2 жыл бұрын
HA HA. GOOD COMMENT
@marcbastion29012 жыл бұрын
Oh man I totally agree with you 👍
@VantasticAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Really interesting and realistic for your needs, like you say you are living how you want to so it could be cheaper or more expensive but great thorough breakdown so people can judge for themselves how it would differ 👍 thank you 😁
@TheUrbanMotorhome2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely spot on mate, that's the main point, it can be as expensive or cheap as you want it to be depending on what you want. I love my lifestyle and it's exactly how I want to live. It's merely a guide of how I live, not a blueprint that others have to follow. If it helps and inspires someone to follow their dream, great! If people merely want to observe from afar but are happy in their life, fantastic! The key is being happy in your life. Cheers for watching 👍🏻
@alexgawthrop17482 жыл бұрын
@@TheUrbanMotorhome for some reason I really needed to read this comment. Made me think that I should just try do what makes me happy now
@leopardsgowild Жыл бұрын
good video bro, seem like an easy to get along with fellow enjoying a life off grid, which is awesome... Watching from New Zealand
@NotAllWhoWanderAreLost..2 жыл бұрын
Personally I pay that in rent alone 😔 can't wait to get my van sorted
@LPCLASSICAL2 жыл бұрын
And are you prepared to do it urban like him? Wake up every day looking at semi detached houses?
@NotAllWhoWanderAreLost..2 жыл бұрын
@@LPCLASSICAL will be a mix, I'm perfectly fine with being urban but where I'm based we have the countryside only 5 miles away so will probably do a bit of both
@LPCLASSICAL2 жыл бұрын
@@NotAllWhoWanderAreLost.. that's a good idea. If you do 50% on site you can enjoy some beautiful countryside and keep the cost down. I had a caravan so couldn't have done urban. I stayed on some spectacular sites though - stunning valley scenes when you step out in the morning etc.
@nuttyoncrypto9863Ай бұрын
Lovely video... addictive watching.. thanks
@johncullerton2 жыл бұрын
Great video, a useful update on the one you did a while ago. Keep it up, your vids are really informative and down to earth as opposed to many that evangelise the experience rather than lay open the nitty gritty (if you know what I mean). Can't wait for the next one. 🙂
@sasman63 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Very informative
@davidcambell41832 жыл бұрын
Really informative video as ever! A few important omissions I think though. Firstly clothes & incidentals replacing toasters, technology etc are not included. Secondly and most importantly the most significant cost is depreciation. Although since the pandemic costs of motorhomes have risen they normally depreciate at between 10% - 15% per year. So for example if you spend £20k on a motorhome you need to factor in 200 - 300 per month for that. If you spend more initially on a van this can be £500pm plus. If you buy a really old van you need to factor in much greater maintenance costs.
@gavinnorthants2 жыл бұрын
I rent and was thinking, there is not a massive amount in it. Obviously, you have the freedom in a camper van, which is why I think most do it. But fuel is so expensive now!
@LPCLASSICAL2 жыл бұрын
@@gavinnorthants I hit the road with a caravan and only lasted a month. £500 a month site fees etc - I had enough. Am now in a flat where I pay £500 inc all bills. He is not using campsites which means he is missing out on a lot - he is waking up in residential streets not the beautiful countryside. I expect he is not putting a fold up table on the street and having his breakfast. Add £500 a month to his figure if you intend to stay in campsites.
@hafa2312 жыл бұрын
Very valuable information, thank you
@williamfence5662 жыл бұрын
Great vid as usual Darren . What about depreciation, at some point you'll have to change the motorhome and they are only going up in value
@onemanandhisdog92 жыл бұрын
So you actually mean appreciation. I have a 2000 Motorhome I paid 15k for 8 years ago and they are currently advertised at 25 - 32k
@ryanmg922 жыл бұрын
@@onemanandhisdog9 the difference is, the increased prices in the motor industry is a very odd one off, as a general rule you can't really assume that would happen. Give it a couple of years and there's going be be a surplus of people with campers etc and the markets going to be flooded and prices will plummet.
@seankingsirtarquin64122 жыл бұрын
@@onemanandhisdog9 doubt it.
@robinchat90242 жыл бұрын
@@ryanmg92 there’ll be more and more living in them, so I don’t think they’ll depreciate that much.. apart from the trendy VW Trans of course.
@eddiemclaughlin-e2m11 ай бұрын
Exceptionally high thumbs up mate. Gave you another one.Usually about 7%.
@noseygits43542 жыл бұрын
£752 all in that's awsome! My rent alone is £248 more than your total outgoings 😱... I could be about 1.5 to 2 grand a month better off if I bin the house and live in a van!
@anthonymichaeldurkin62442 жыл бұрын
bin the house and live in a van
@noseygits43542 жыл бұрын
@@anthonymichaeldurkin6244 I am very soon but stuck at the moment as I'm paying out so much I can't even afford a van... so I will probably be starting out sleeping in my car for a couple months 😂
@philatherton98372 жыл бұрын
Good reference mate. You look happy which is the goal, right? A really good breakdown though. Cheers 🍺
@terrymoreland38142 жыл бұрын
Very entertaining video Darren although you could cut your food bill by becoming Vegan & eat grass! 😉or better stil,l swap Pepsi Max for Coke Zero! lol 🤣...keep the vids coming mate you really brighten my day!
@GeoffAnthonyClinics2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Just subscribed. 😀
@monicamay93332 жыл бұрын
Interesting video. My husband and I have been living full time in our motorhome for the past 2 years and are absolutely loving it! Our comparative cost is around and about the same as yours, except for insurance. How do you manage to keep your insurance so low being a full timer?? Since we went full time (and declared it as such to our insurance company) our cost went up from about £300-odd per year to £1450 a year! And there aren't many insurance companies offering full time insurance either, so shopping around is almost impossible! Please tell us which insurance company you use so we can look into switching. Loving your videos, btw. Kins regards Monica May
@mariataif2 жыл бұрын
Dont think he has explained to Insurance he lives in it Full time BUT I could be wrong?
@UKvet2462 жыл бұрын
@@mariataif Why would you want to, and why should you need to.
@andrewtaylor67372 жыл бұрын
Just use family or friends address, no one would be any the wiser and ideal for any mail.
@psling77142 жыл бұрын
... unless of course you're a vlogger announcing to all the world that you're a full-timer! Insurance is just about the only thing in UK that requires a home address; for most this will be family or friends although this can carry its own problems if you're carrying debts.
@Mevi2 жыл бұрын
@@psling7714 Baliffs are soulless assholes. They have no issue banging on a c/o address. CAB can help somewhat with that. DWP will pursue your estate or family in the event of your death if you are repaying benefit debt. In my years as a family support worker, I have researched debts and blacklists although I'm no expert. It's actually a commonly held myth that a whole address and it's occupants can be blacklisted by one resident having debts. This came from CAB - there is no such blacklist! I was totally surprised and believed this for years. If I think about it, how do rich people go bankrupt and instantly reboot their business under their wife's name without consequence? Depending on which credit check agency a debtor uses, you can be either squeaky clean or that late CC payment a few years back will kick your ass.