The FEARS before going Full Time Van Life!

[@3dvanlife972]

my main fear of starting Van life full time is income! how to produce an income so that I have the freedom to travel so I’m not fixed in one place because of work is at a fixed place. For example I’ve seen a lot of videos saying how easy it is to earn a living online however the majority of samples that are given in these videos end up being a load of rubbish and more likely just a con or scam! Just wished there was a true honest video of how this is truly done/achieved.

[@GrrMeister]

*What a collection of genuine lovely people !*

[@jonesdecorators]

There’s a bunch of amazing people right there who have given me more help and guidance than they will ever know. Great video 👍🏽

[@michellerobinson9204]

Great video Darren. Really good to hear so many opinions, and positivity to going full time. Really enjoying these interview style videos. 👍

[@Beavis-et8ox]

Darren, you always have the best ideas for new videos. Also, even if you really a guy that likes to talk, you can also listen - very rare combination. Thanks for sharing very interesting Sunday morning coffee video. Have a great day.

[@Stevebayes66]

The Vanlife community looks amazing and most of the people interviewed I subscribe to. My wife Jacqui and I want to go full time in the future (we are currently renting a bungalow). With some inheritance money we plan to leave renting behind and buy ourselves a new home in wheels! No longer under the watchful eye of a landlord but free to roam. We are excited and nervous all at the same time. So much to do and think about! So many questions…. * what about address for post? *Driving Licence, Passport, Bank Accounts etc.? *what about Drs and prescriptions? 🤔

[@UrbanVanlife]

your up bloody early , im just going to bed , ill watch this tomorrow , or today but tomorrow but still today

[@benevans3733]

Hi Darren congratulations on reaching 27,900 subscribers and you will soon be at 28,000 subscribers and well done for all your continued hard work

[@asaandthemarchharepart267]

Absolutely brilliant idea Darren. You definitely come up with great interview ideas, and aways fabulous to watch. One thing that has not come up is breaking down, van issues. My van is in the garage at the moment having engine work done. This would be a concern for me when full-time

[@edmundeverett2938]

Great video Darren, I appreciate the time you gave putting it all together, thanks mate 😁👍

[@ILikeThatchannel]

Cracking video I love these style videos. We are going full time October/ November and you have set my mind at ease over the last year or so cheers bud🙏🙏

[@petechatten-berry1865]

This is a first class video Darran. I've been a subscriber since day 1 and this is by far your best work. I can't wait for part 2.

[@dh-c1717]

Thank you. Now considering going full time and park up is my biggest concern. I feel a lot better now. I just have to dive into my research further now.

[@karenhowlett6511]

Love the video, so great to hear so many opinions and all the fears and what to expect. I would like to wild camp for one night at least as no interest in going full time. keep safe .

[@simonbennett6]

Just want to say mate… you’ve inspired me. Your videos are incredibly informative, educational and bang on point. I’m looking to sell up and live life on the road and your videos give me all the advice I need without the frill or bullshit. Cheers geezer, keep up the good work!

[@TheUrbanMotorhome]

Cheers mate

[@wesworld6375]

Thanks brother, another great vid . I love all you info and your Optimism is Contagious 👌🏼. Hope to see you on the road soon . Go well ✌🏼❤️

[@GeoffBeattie]

Pure Gold Darren! I’m going full time from Friday, can’t wait 👍

[@tex-mexgana4884]

How's going??

[@GeoffBeattie]

@@tex-mexgana4884 Fantastic thanks 👍 Just over 3 weeks in. Staying around Cornwall at the mo 🙂

[@tex-mexgana4884]

@@GeoffBeattie Are you living permanently in a motor home? Cause I want to do the same but I live in the Westmidlans.

[@GeoffBeattie]

@@tex-mexgana4884 yes, living fully I'm in a self converted Citroen Berlingo multispace that was a mobility vehicle. it's small, but just want I wanted. I have a very comfortable seat/bed, and everything I need for power from solar. gas for cooking and foldaway toilet.

[@fireflyrobert]

As one about to start van life this was really useful thanks Darran

[@mcharrisment4765]

Love your Vids man. Keep em coming and keep well my bro 👍

[@brianfd622]

Great interviews Darren, really like your style.

[@markwhitehead64]

Hi Daz really really enjoyed watching your video ROLLING Ruck we’re very very funny made me laugh out loud 😂really looking forward to watching your next video keep safe 😷👍🏻

[@curiousfox106]

Great video Darren I’m just about to go full time…I suppose my biggest fear is finding safe park ups and the vulnerability of parking up…but really interesting to hear the comments…

[@geoffcampbell7846]

Good idea for a vlog and a comfort to a lot of others thinking of trying full-time vanlife. Well done. 👏👏👋

[@janeeley1604]

I looove the British (but then I’m Australian). “ park ups”. Love it!

[@MartinKennedy636]

Another great video from yourselves I like the way you put questions do you have a People you're interviewing and the answers they gave his magic and I will never change real life either thanks again for a wonderful video

[@manchestervanlife]

Nice one Daz 🤙

[@Scud_and_thesTig]

Excellent and informative video Darran 👍💙❤️

[@p24hrsmith]

The worst thing I've experienced while living full time in my van is when I injured my foot. I couldn't bare any weight on it, but I stop at a small sight on a regular basis and this is when that becomes an advantage of staying on these small sites I called them and although they were fully booked they still took me. The site is near family so I could call on them for help. So I can strongly recommend in between wild camping stop on 1 or 2 small sites regularly because when things go really bad they will help if they can.

[@leighmartin25]

Thank you very much for this video. We’re about to move to on our Motorhome full time. This helps the nerves a bit. Would be great to see on the road. We’re hoping to make it to the Vanlife festival in Warwickshire next month so hope to see some KZbinrs there 😁

[@TheUrbanMotorhome]

Nice one, maybe catch you there 😃

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

Well done Daz. The Rolling Rucks made me laugh 😂. I think this video is great for anybody thinking about full time vanlife.

[@thinkfirst9464]

Good luck on your new life Daz

[@GregVirgoe]

Great video mate, interesting to hear other guys views 👍🏼😃

[@NomaddUK]

Hi Greg. Great to see you on here as I was just thinking about you this morning and how you are finding it now after giving up the house. Pleased that it's still good.

[@GregVirgoe]

@@stevenmaloney3787 yes we’ve done 40000 miles in the last 4 yrs and still going strong 💪🏼😃

[@GregVirgoe]

@@stevenmaloney3787 no major mechanical issues. New glow plug relay and new EGR valve, DPF filter and just regular services.

[@markwilkinson2673]

Well done Daz , really interesting , keep em coming , thanks

[@TheFarminskis]

We're about to go full-time while we go over to Ireland looking for a bit of land. I have to say that finding out about the park 4 night app took one of my biggest worries away. Right now it's figuring out fitting solar 😅 Thanks Darren, your positive attitude helps put us at ease about the whole thing too 😊

[@hornetboy3694]

Awesome video thank you Darran

[@montbrehain]

Really enjoyed that show last year. May even go again this year LOL 😆. Good question Darren and some good informative answers too.

[@stuartrich2499]

Great video Darran!!

[@DolittleCampers]

Great video and interesting hearing vanlifers experiences. If we had a bigger van or mh i would like to maybe. My fear would be income

[@Road.to.recovery]

Loving the videos good look to you on your journey. Blessings to you ❤️

[@Babybambibertie]

Really great video! My fear is deffo finding somewhere to empty my full tiny toilet..

[@DA11NOON]

Great vlog thanks Darren 😊 👍

[@LostNative]

Nice job Daz, I'm about to start full time then 7 months later my bf will be joining me. I do have some worries but we're been doing some wild camping recently. Was so creepy when light from a car was just sat there directed at the car. 5 mins later they drove off. Why? What did they want? I have no idea. Anyway, I ended up waking up at 4 am couldn't sleep any longer.

[@LITTLEMANADVENTURSES]

Awesome video daz 😊👍

[@richardgiles2484]

Really interesting video mate. Something I'd like to do 🤔

[@darren-thecottageatelier8962]

great video, some interesting views and and takes on going full time.

[@roddyontheroad7370]

Another great video! Whilst there is tons of information and videos about vanlife, I struggle to find information about caravanlife and wonder how difficult or easy it is to full-time the way you vanlifers do. When I hit the road (soon!🤞) I’m likely to use more sites than parkups, so my question is, am I likely to be hounded if I used some of the parkups with my caravan?

[@PK_Blinder]

I thought the thumbnail was when Daz realised Krispy Kreme had run out of doughnuts

[@vanish6116]

Great video, super job. 👍

[@Rebla01]

Nice one Daz.

[@t5jayson]

Great videos Darren we've been dabbling for 15 years still not got the balls to go full time mainly due to being shy and the main one finances.. what on earth do you do if your home is broken and you have no way of paying for it to be fixed?? I did notice only one of the ppl you interviewed mentioned finances so was hoping lots more had this as a main issue...

[@brianhaddow5943]

Parkups tends to pop up the most often, I can’t understand this, maybe Scotland is different but I have a 8 meter Autosleeper Burford defo not stealth at all, and never have an issue parking on the street, on a retail park, in a pub car park not on pub stopovers, really anywhere na problems!!

[@aquariusstarchild5156]

Hi Darren great video .I want vanlife but as a female i am worried about parkin up in dodgy places

[@suzybeetravels]

Brill video some awesome answers.

[@mariataif]

Great video and great Questions Daz BUT some of those guys have Houses for their Full Time Living and are only mixing and pretending to be Full Timers. Campervibe Geeky Phil etc etc How do you insure a Motorhome for Full Time Living without a Fixed Address and where does your post get sent to?What do you tell the Bank? atb Michael

[@bunstertravels4738]

Great video, did anyone say money? That's my biggest worry, and probably why I haven't done it yet.

[@kevingalloway9338]

Brilliant video

[@LiamTheTerrible]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

First 👊

[@LiamTheTerrible]

@@theabandonedhunter3604 🤘🏽

[@jeff30795]

Really enjoyed this Darren. I'm seriously thinking about going full time, but wonder where I could park my 6 metre Motorhome? We'd still have to work (Hospital) have a car also; but I worry about if it would be safe to leave a MH unattended whilst at work?

[@garytraynor6963]

Great video 👍👍

[@davidbolam9207]

I'm at the beginning of the Journey as about to put my Home on the market and will go from there. House is to big for one and just want a different style of life. Not sure what I will end up purchasing but will give myself a budget of £45- £50,000. There is so much out there as well . Would welcome any advice. Oh want rear bedroom with fixed bed.

[@homegrownheroz]

Greaf vid. What meet up was this?

[@dmarcouxbeatty374]

Thank you.

[@permanently-temporary]

I just got my first motorhome a few weeks ago. Currently my fear from staying in the van for more than a weekend away on a site, is power. I feel like just keeping the laptop going so I can do my work is going to be really difficult. This MBP really chomps through the power. I'm still trying to understand what I even have in the van and what I would need to be able to keep this going.

[@TheUrbanMotorhome]

It’s definitely do-able, we all run MacBooks in the vans no problem. Once you’ve got power sorted, you’ll be fine. There are multiple solutions, not just with installs on the van itself but with things like power banks as a power source as well (eco flow, jackery etc). Without knowing what you already have installed in the motorhome, it’s hard to know what might be the best way forward for you. Maybe speak to where you bought it to see what’s installed so you know what you have. Then you can then work out what you use power wise and then what you need. Or chat to people like the guys at Eco Tree about a consultation to help you out, that’s where I had my install done (the second time and correctly!) and they were brilliant

[@permanently-temporary]

@@TheUrbanMotorhome Thanks for the detailed reply. Some good tips for me to work through. Once I have the WiFi setup in the van (just need to mount the aerial now) I am going to head out to a site with EHU for a few days and live "off-grid" to see how long it is before everything runs out. That way when I drain it I can just hook it up quickly and carry on with my day. Not very scientific but it will at least give me some kind of idea! Solar, lithium batteries, and some kind of jackery type thing are all on the wish list. Plus that power display you have so I can see whats being used / remaining.

[@matty6848]

I’m recently divorced so had too sell my house too pay my ex wife off. It was north bitter or nasty, no family solicitor involved who would of literally taken everything from me, but she agreed too split everything 50/50 down the middle. Although I paid the mortgage, she raised the children, did the school runs, cooked cleaned, took care of all the bills and Day too day things family home ,so my ex obviously played a massive part. But since I’ve only received half the assets from our home sale is I haven’t really got enough too put down a big enough deposit for a house, which means I’m now renting a small one bedroom flat. Although it’s a lovely modern flat, fitted kitchen, bathroom decorated top too bottom, im paying £650 a month which is a big chunk of money. Although I have the money to buy myself a motorhome outright with no loan, no payments I can buy a decent 2nd hand motorhome in cash. Which means I’ll have no mortgage, no rent too pay, although I would save monthly because it’s inevitable that something will go wrong on your motorhome at some point.

[@carlsadventures2361]

Great video Darren i know your not a dog owner but do you think it helps with your van security by having a dog with you.

[@AMP-DRIVER]

My only worries would be how customers respond when I come paint there house and I arrive in a campervan🤣

[@petroldrinker]

Exactly what I was going say 👍 That and where I'd keep all my tools. As a builder I'm blighted by needing too much stuff.

[@AMP-DRIVER]

@@petroldrinker for the tools 🔧 I not worrie to much always space inside camper just need manage the space for convenience just the look on the face of the people when drive up with a campervan can always say car broke down so using the campervan

[@vansforthememories]

Very interesting 👍

[@amirgroove6518]

you look so happy man, whats the trick?

[@jonathonjames8163]

Hi everyone I'm looking at living full time in a 7.5 tonne lorry I'm thinking that it might be more difficult for me to find park ups I have been thinking about renting some land or something to park on for most of the as I will spend a lot of time in the same place for work any ideas tips and advice very much appreciated

[@MrGclyde]

Hi, great video. What do you do about the need for having a physical address for receiving important letters etc?

[@Silverwidows]

He has a video on that

[@thecornishwildcamper]

I'm planning on going full time but the things I'm looking at are : storage on board, I'm only licensed to 3.5t and insurance. I'm use to being on my own as I wild camp as well. Any info would be appreciated

[@forenamesurname4576]

get a C1 licence; it's not difficult, some schools just train/pass you in an 5t iveco daily.

[@tracyseal5848]

What happens with post and having an address for banking etc?

[@benevans3733]

What are you going to do for work then when you go full time

[@Exectt]

Great video, my concern is what's your permanent address ie for doctors, driving licence etc , especially if you have no family or friends address to use ,? That's stopping me to sell up and crack on

[@PackTheVanAndGo]

This seems so long ago… hope you’re well mate

[@marcocubeddu2085]

My biggest issue is trying to find insurance , can’t find anyone to insure me for full time living

[@TheUrbanMotorhome]

Comfort or Adrian Flux can do full time insurance 👍🏻

[@guth21776]

good video. as the rolling rucks would say it sounds LUSH

[@leannerathmell1863]

My fear is work related and my dogs. I'm a carer and finding it hard to get remote job as I can't leave dogs in my van to go to work. Any advice greatly appreciated

[@leannerathmell1863]

I don't have qualifications and my care job can't be done remotely so need to find new career and job.

[@georgeton4991]

Teach english online.

[@DunkfaeOotnAbootWiUs]

Good vlog but one question for me is where do vanlife people see themselves when they're 80?

[@spongebobsquaretits]

back into a house maybe

[@DunkfaeOotnAbootWiUs]

@@spongebobsquaretits that's the thing if you've sold up and it's 30 years later will you have the money to move back into a house

[@DunkfaeOotnAbootWiUs]

Im not having a go, I believe each to their own and I follow most of the people interviewed for this, it was just a genuine question

[@spongebobsquaretits]

@@DunkfaeOotnAbootWiUs I think with a lot it will have the van life, have the fun and worry about that when it comes. I guess some could have kept their property and be renting it out and will end then move back into it when they are ready. Some live full time in vans and still work, lots of different scenarios i suppose.

[@DunkfaeOotnAbootWiUs]

@@spongebobsquaretits it was just a thing that popped into my mind

[@aquariusstarchild5156]

Oh yeah Liam the terrible is great

[@ymbvanlife1808]

Hi Daren after watching your video on the Fears of going full time Van life I can’t understand why you didn’t interview real full time van lifers Who have to go to work nine till five every day and leave their van behind and wonder when they get back if it’s still there or been broken into we are full time van life and every day we have to take all our personal documents laptops iPads with us to work for the fear of them not being there when we get back we have to worry about parking tickets where we parked the van before we go to work moving it every day this is real time van life and really I think you have lost your way in the virtual world of Vlogging because all you seem to do is interview Vloggers who don’t have these worries every day.. So what is full time Van life for us as non Vloggers who have to go to work every day and stay with in 3 miles of our work …. Well here goes it’s Really Hard we get up at 6am and put the kettle on and then we have to clean all the windows from condensation so mould doesn’t build up then after that we check to make sure we have enough electric in our batteries as with vloggers we aren’t driving 2/4 hrs every day charging our battery’s up at this point we get ready for our working week we can’t take our van close to work because of parking restrictions so we have to leave early to get close and get parked up and before we leave we have to get all our personnel documents out and into a satchel as the fear of leaving them in the van is to much and that’s the same with all our iPads and laptops then we are off to work if it’s a gym day we shower there if not we wash down in a bowl in the van because using the shower and hot water takes to much gas and electric every day during winter not so much in summer . We get to where we park the van then it’s off to work we lock the van and wish it a great day and tell her to look after us .. then we do one look back at her and then the worry is always at the back of your mind all day and we do have Wi-Fi cameras but if they want it they will have it ….. then we finish work and we hot foot it back to our home first thing I do is have a look round her to see if she’s ok and OMG in winter it’s FREEZING we try and leave most of our lockers open during the day to stop build up of condensation so it’s on with the engine and check the battery condition it’s ok in summer as as we say Suns out FRREEEEEEEEEEE Energy but it’s scary during winter … then it’s the drive to find a park up and that could,take up to 30mins to an hr every day then we close the van down so no one can see in and try and make it as stealth as possible but it always feels your hiding away from the world it’s really Hard during winter not so much in summer as you can leave a curtain open as the daylight is longer then it’s teatime and trying not to be to noisy when making it ie pots pans and using the Gas then during winter it’s time to Hucker down we have a Webasto Diesel heater amazzzzzzzing but having it on when your on a side street is hard due to the constant emission of vapour it blows out when it’s really cold and the really fait ticking of the pump . But it’s the constant worry even at night when we are sleeping the cars going past and sometimes noises out side it’s really hard not so much at weekends as we try to get out of town and that’s the only really time we get DOWN TIME away from the routine of it then it all stars again…so you may ask Why …………. We have been doing this for over 5yrs now we rented and we just didn’t want to line someone else pocket so we had the van built for us it’s mid wheel base as anything bigger would have been a nightmare parking every day it cost over £35000 to do but that took us years before to save up and now we are on our way to saving up for a house everybody has their reasons for doing this for whatever it’s for and those reasons are called REAL VAN LIFE …… LOVE TO ALL VANLIFERS

[@SEB78765]

Why don’t you do a video about van life for people who work 9 to 5? Seems like you have plenty to say. We all have different perceptions of life . Darren is interviewing people on his wave length. You are living in completely different dimensions. . Would be interesting to see your side if you have time to film of course .

[@ymbvanlife1808]

@@SEB78765 Hiya thanks for the reply xxxxxxx

[@JessieCori]

@@ymbvanlife1808 I'd love a video about your 9-5 van life. I'm considering the very same but there are so few van lifers with steady, location based jobs.

[@tracy-annaransibia9408]

darren or anyone know of any FB groups where i can talk to other people doing this as im thinking of it.

[@TheUrbanMotorhome]

There are quite a few different full-time groups yeah, type full-time Vanlife in to the search bar. There will be plenty of people to chat to, everyone is always happy to help!

[@terrymanthorpe1454]

I love my wife but to live in a van Full time with someone in such a small space is not easy , we have a house in Brighton and Ashley goes on holiday with her friends four times a year and I often go away on my own or with my brother but pound for pound I love the van on my own

[@paulpowell1259]

How do you empty the loo and where do you get water?

[@Silverwidows]

Camp sites, water at camp sites or petrol stations have taps

[@paulpowell1259]

So do you stay at the camp site or just pay them to empty the loo?

[@lerryn4837]

@@paulpowell1259 ..Might suggest you watch some of Daz's previous vids for these answers

[@paulpowell1259]

@@lerryn4837 you could yes or be helpful and just give me an answer save me watching hours of footage :)

[@pug4866]

MONEY how do you pay for stuff M.O.T is every one retired so mine is were do you get the finance

[@thatfenderbloke]

being a full time vanlifer and a you tuber seem to be one of the same -air your life for all.

[@jasongentle6446]

Uk don’t really help full time van life’s like Canada France or Spain unless you go on a park 🤔🤔🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@aali4782]

1st

[@karenclark-stapleton8107]

Please add links to wild camping forum etc and other forums, pages etc we an gather info. 😉