The REAL COST Of 3 months van life in Europe!

[@isobelchapman9548]

Now that was a grand vlog. Extremely informative. Yes you could cut back on the mileage but if you fancy going somewhere then off you go. With regard to your food costs, it works out about £25 per day for the 3 of you, bearing in mind Catherine you have 2 growing boys, I don’t think that was too bad 🥹 A few beers and coffee/cake and soft drinks, didn’t account for much at all. The main thing was you had a wonderful adventure and we’ve all seen Zak really come into his own. Congratulations on being such a lovely family and thank you for your continued honesty. I always leave one of your vlogs a tad sad …but cheer myself up as I know it won’t be too long before you pop up again, thank goodness.

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Oh bless you thank you so much that’s lovely 🥰

[@AlexNisbet-e8x]

Some great info .Thank you and looking forward to your next adventure 👍

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Thanks for watching! More to come

[@mandyryan1198]

Great sum up guys looking forward to next trip xxx

[@mrswelsh2467]

Very helpful very informative, thanks guys. Think you have done a cracking job to be honest and like you say a ‘once in a lifetime’. You were not frivolous and it helps people to see the true cost of travel xx

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Thank you as allways Amy 🥰 you allways say nice positive things xx ❤️ xx

[@LeonandDebbiefromRugby]

Brilliant great video well done . We have watched the whole trip , you all are great thank you

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much

[@PaulineSmith-t9l]

I have loved watching your journey hope ther is many more to come good luck xx

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Oh there definitely will be, it’s just the silly 90 days holding us back!!

[@karendyba5213]

Thank you for doing that very interesting xx look out for the snow lol been snowing down here today xx

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Ooh would love some snow!!

[@lyndondavies3551]

Great info thanks . Keep it up .

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Thanks, will do!

[@harrislowe7081]

brilliant we so enjoy your vlogs you are all so nice and normal and easy to relate to thank you

[@FieldviewAdventures]

That’s really kind thank you 😊

[@robjardine1273]

Great vlog, we love your chanel. Thank you for being so honest and up front with your costs, it will help us with planning our trip to benidorm. Thank you for saying costs at the beginning, not holding off until the end, like most others do. Keep well guy's, looking forward to your vlogs Rob and Helen

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Thanks rob and Helen , you’ll love Benidorm if you have it been before 👍

[@MarkHughes-hn8yc]

Keep vloging n rolling guys 🎉🎉

[@ChristopherWilliamson-n2q]

Great vlog guys in the end did you enjoy your trip that's all that counts ❤ Chris/ Jan

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Oh yes we certainly did, can’t say I’d do spain again but did enjoy our time over there.

[@PostcardAndAPint]

Love it. I’m Mrs Spreadsheet this year! Watching every penny, making cuts where I can! Determined to be able to go full time as soon as we can! It was super interesting to see where your budget went. Really enjoyed the breakdown. Sad to hear Spains not as cheap as it used to be. The Schengen calculator is a pain!!! We are looking forward to seeing you in the U.K. for a while though! Happy New Year 🍻

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Why did I feel the need to read that back to my self in true rach fashion lol 😂 I’m sure I heard your voice in my head then 🤪😍 … do it and don’t look back guys x

[@daviddrysdale693]

Thanks for all the info!😊

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Very welcome ☺️

[@kevinsmith2994]

Great vlog guys, as per normal, well done for doing this very informative and helpful breakdown. Unfortunately France is becoming very expensive, food price inflation in particular is a worrying concern for our friends who live in Brittany. Fuel is a big expense in a larger van, but with Three of you it's understandable that you require more space to live in. On a positive note you had a memorable trip that Zac will never forget

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Yes people moan about prices in the uk , like you say France has become very expensive place to travel and eat

[@johnhbuiltnotbought4924]

Hi good to see your all safe and sound. Thanks for the trip to Europe stay safe see you in the next one ❤👍

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Thanks John 🙂

[@chazcusiter]

great breakdown on your costs. The one on food if you were in UK you would still have bought food so the cost can be removed.

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Yes I suppose so ☺️

[@davidbennett-yi8kl]

great video guys one of the best ive seen keep it up, happy new year to you all.

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Thanks, you too!

[@motorhomediscoveries]

Hi Guys I think you did well, thanks for the breakdown of everything, but best of all you had a good time and made memories together. 👋👋😘

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Our pleasure! Hope your both well 🥰

[@MarkCoombes-v3j]

Great vlog very informative 👍

[@BigBertha1995]

Great video. We did France and Spain trip last but only used sites. Planning on doing the 90 days off grid over xmas this year so this video is really informative 👌

[@FieldviewAdventures]

We had a lot of people ask about how much it costs , so we enjoyed keeping a record so we know our selfs for another trip .. hope you have a epic time !!

[@cdmtravels5723]

wow how informative thanks for all the advice and tips hopefully we will be able to do a similar trip, we have 7.9 mtr van so the info on length charges is useful cant wait for your future adventures

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Glad it was helpful ☺️

[@lisapenfold6830]

Fab video i have watched every video and it has been money well spent memories made and a lovely trip for you all ❤❤❤

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Couldn’t agree more thank you ☺️

[@ariadventuresi]

Thankyou werymuch

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Most welcome ☺️

[@Susancarbo60]

Hi Guys!!! Sounds expensive, but for 3 months it’s not bad, it was great to see you all enjoying yourselves which is the main thing, glad you are all back safe, can’t wait to see you back on your adventures take care lv use ❤❤❤❤

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Thank you Susan hope your keeping well x

[@Hales57]

Interesting, thank you.

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Very welcome ☺️

[@PaulJennRobbieNZ]

😊 That was a good breakdown! And to be fair I think that was a fairly good cost. When you take into consideration the fact that it's 3 adults (teenage boys are bottomless pits LOL) for food, and all those kms you did it's not bad! Just over $2k a month for everything, so just over $500pw is good surely? If you compare it with paying rent, mortgage, rates, insurances etc. And the beautiful places you went, the history, the memories Priceless - can never put a cost on those

[@FieldviewAdventures]

I’m glad someone else understands a teenage stomach 🤣🙈 thank you

[@Violet-jp7cd]

Happy new year🤍

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Happy new year to you ☺️

[@grahambroome8781]

cracking information sharing. enjoy UK weather (not) you will be back on ferry first chance you can no doubt. you thoroughly deserve your growth in subscribers for which i am one of them, getting my MH end of year when i retire cant wait. keep on vlogging and trecking.

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Thank you graham that’s very kind words ❤️ .. Bet your looking forward to getting away once you get your motorhome

[@titusreene3949]

Great break down, I did 57 days in France and averaged £35 per day all in. i followed the whole coast line of France. keep doing the blogs

[@FieldviewAdventures]

I bet it’s lovely just following the coast 😍

[@kates4910]

Thankyou, that was a great vlog! I thought your trip would have cost more so well done! Think if yous had ate out more that would have been a big cost with 3 of you so yous did well! Looks like it gave you lots of confidence for your next tip and how to keep the costs down! Thanks again, keep safe!

[@FieldviewAdventures]

We actually planned on eating our more but we definitely saved by not doing ..

[@jjs_adventureswithcharlie]

Brilliant vlog guys and thanks for that breakdown. Break it down further and for 3 of you it was only £74 a day which i think is great value for a 81 day Holiday. Cheaper than 2 weeks all inclusive and you have all seen and done soo much more, Zach has learnt more as you travel and you have made amazing memories along the way. Keep the vlogs coming 👍

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Don’t sound so bad when you say how much a day lol 😂, felt like a fortune the last week driving back and stopping fir fuel every day 😂😂

[@robertcallander1065]

Great to see you back and why not enjoy your selves we’re only here once and a long time gone 🥰🥰can’t wait to see what you do to the camper next 👌👌👌👌

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Thank you ☺️

[@martinsadventures3691]

Thanks for sharing the info guys hopefully we are going out for 3 months next winter 😎👍sharing your info is invaluable for your fellow motorhomers thanks great vlog 👍and great trip , we are not far from you guys we live in Saxilby Lincoln hopefully we will see you on our travels 👍😊🍺🍺

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Ah wow yes not far at all although a tad further with Dunham bridge out of action at the min 😞

[@drewselfridge2790]

Great video. We did France and Spain trip last year but only used sites. Planning on hopefully doing the 90 days off grid this year so this video is really informative 👌 Sounds expensive, but for 3 months for the 3 of you it’s really not that bad, it was great to see you all enjoying yourselves which is the main thing. What shengen app do you use, as I am trying to use my calendar? Great to see you planning your next trip abroad. Stay safe Drew & Linda🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@FieldviewAdventures]

He has a variety of Schengen apps on his phone, he uses multiple just to make sure the dates given are correct ☺️

[@Two-Old-Travellers]

You didn’t mention the cost of your Starlink internet service for your uploads Etc.. I would be interested to know that cost.

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Hiya so starlink is the RV package it’s £85 a month.

[@paulwilliams61]

Thanks for being so honest, folks, with the cost of the Europe trip. Where thinking of getting a motorhome like yours from the same place you got yours from. You have definitely given us something to think about. Thanks for the help and advice. It's really informative to know. Mike & Paul Liverpool ❤

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Good luck with getting your Moho, it’s definitely worth it and a brilliant company to deal with ☺️

[@mistyeyes6710]

I think you've done really well, considering you have two growing boys, yourself & Boo, you put out some wonderful exciting vlogs & you're all so honest, The food is a lot more than it used to be & booze was cheaper & I never paid for a tapas before, you could live on tapas back then 😅 all in all, you've had a great time & you put out some fantastic videos, 🙏🏼 awesome vlog guys 🌹🥂🍾❣️

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Thank you so much!! I’ve one grown up boy and Steve 😂😂 .. booze is still cheap infact nearly cheaper than water 🤪🤪 x

[@denisepeters8551]

Really interesting. Love the way Zac is learning about money and costs probably without realising. Maybe as soon as you hit the warm weather stay in the locality and just explore the area,rather than spending hours on the road. ❤

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Good call!

[@lindam4308]

As long as youse all enjoyed it 😊

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Yes that’s the main thing! Thank you ☺️

[@highwayman1769]

Thank You for the helpful tips, especially the French Autoroute classifications (3 v 4). Just a quick question - isn’t class 4 for vehicles with three axles? Or, are all large motorhomes classed as “3” even if, like yourselves, they have twin axles at the rear? Many thanks

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Class 4 is HGV lorry or bus we did have this clarified at one of the tolls just to be sure. Class 3 is a motorhome over 3 meters in height and weighing over 3.5 tonne no maximum limit ☺️

[@MrLukeJohn]

To be fair you can't get a decent holiday for that length of time for that price. We had a family holiday in June last year at Magic Rock in Benidorm and it cost us £5,800 for 10 nights. That's without spending off site and the extras. It looks like you made the most of it and why not, life is for living.

[@FieldviewAdventures]

It absolutely is, you only get one shot!!

[@OliverKitkat]

Hi guys loveing your bloggs ❤❤❤❤

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@tanyabassett8287]

Great video, very interesting to have a breakdown of costs. Personally I think it wasn't a bad price for 3 months. It's true food in Spain is no longer cheap, we used to bring loads back, especially shampoo and cleaning stuff but now it's pretty much the same price as in France.

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Yes we was told it was really cheap but we found quite the opposite.. thanks 😊

[@vanlifeandfishing]

£500 a week that's not bad , we are doing it next christmas there's no way we are staying in the UK it's too cold wet and depressing. Has been good watching your trip from start to finish. By the way don't know if its true but your favourite place on the east coast we have been told the council has put no overnight parking there hope its not true . When you get there let me know please . Stay happy and safe . Grahsm & Allison ❤❤

[@FieldviewAdventures]

We will be up there in a week or so and will let you know ☺️I seriously hope not!!

[@Lostsome]

❤ this not to dear mate u wud pay more for a week in Spain pleased u enjoy it

[@FieldviewAdventures]

True that!

[@bobychapman123]

Hi great content as usual, how does that cost compare to the same amount of days in UK.

[@FieldviewAdventures]

We can’t really say as we have never kept a record from the uk 🇬🇧

[@paulwalsham1300]

you must be parked somewhere close to Andover or Middle Wallop?

[@FieldviewAdventures]

We were parked at woodhenge near stone henge

[@globby480]

Why don't you have the van remapped . We have a very similar van 3.0ltr tag axle. Before the remap we could get approx 22mpg.. and the odd down change going up hill.. After the remap the van now averages 27.5.. 28.0mpg.. this is mostly motorway running 70 ish.. Best we have achieved driving like miss daisy has been 33.3mpg.. that was again motorway running from Morecombe to Conway Have a think on a remap "" not a black box plug and play " waste of time those Thanks daz

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Yes it’s definitely something to think about, we’ve had a couple of vehicles remapped in the past and it has been worth it!

[@karentinsley8109]

3 months that's a bargain I'd say plus you missed UK vile wet windy dark days .you are very very lucky .

[@FieldviewAdventures]

We didn’t think it was too bad to be fair, we were careful with spending but didn’t scrimp ☺️

[@suzybeetravels]

I'd say that amount isn't too bad. Our whole winter cost last year from October to February was nearly £7,300 so for the three of you with how your van is on fuel I don't think it's that bad! Enjoy UK bread! I miss it 😂xx

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Wow yes not bad considering that, loving proper bread and crisps 🤣

[@steveweaver3020]

Great vlog thanks, did you take out any insurance or did you just rely on the GHIC card? I’m guessing you had EU breakdown & recovery 👍

[@FieldviewAdventures]

I have it all with my bank card , travel insurance and breakdown

[@garrystacey7018]

Interesting video thank for sharing.Just one question when you are in the UK how much does it cost you for one month. If you average you European trip at £2200 per month. 👍

[@FieldviewAdventures]

We have never totted it up but maybe would be good to do a comparison!

[@sean-jorvikvanlife]

it's just over half of europe in eu dude,27 in eu and 23 out of it,plenty to go at without coming home.

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Yes definitely but needed to get back to see family 😍

[@chrissycanvasart]

Dave nearly choked on his brew😂lol At least your honest but blooming hek guys 😮wow. Hope to see you soon. We back up the west coast of Scotland day after tomorrow now our van complete looking forward to it. Probably stay up there till end of February, anyway all the best from us both. 🩷🩷

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Ha ha bless him! Loving your van and that beautiful flower box you have done ❤️

[@Johnfrater47]

Enjoy ya vlogs and the honesty about the costs, sorry but I'm nosey, how much was offset by utube payments and donations from subscribers?, if I'm thinking it so will a lot of other people 🤔

[@FieldviewAdventures]

KZbin definitely didn’t fund the whole trip but it did pay a good bit towards it 😉

[@Brucecarmaintence71]

Tbh, that’s not bad for 81 days travelling, fuel, eating and sites.

[@maxraftree7374]

How much does it cost to feed boo lol all that salmon 😂😂

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Ha ha he’s worth it!! I bought a 15kg bag of his kibble a few days before we left and he gets through 3 small tins of salmon a week which was about €4.50

[@carnivorecampers]

£74 a day for 2 people is absolutely brilliant!

[@5mpj]

Great breakdown of prices for going abroad in the motorhome. I wonder what the cost would be for similar in the uk. How many days did you wild camp / free aires on the trip. Looking forward to your future videos and adventures

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Can’t really remember how many days but probably half ish .. it would be interesting to see what it cost in the uk .

[@he_finds_his_way]

I don’t think it’s too bad too be honest.. did France, Belgium, Spain, Portugal last year, 85 days, just me and the mrs.. £4780. You’d spend more at home running a house. Enjoy the freedom 😂

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Definitely 💯

[@kroozer5215]

Love the sound that your both awake (conspiracy theorist) lol .. this 90 days thing does my head in - does it not you ? why can we not travel anywhere for as long as we like ? who made this law ? and for what purpose exactly ? as long as anyone who travels does not go to countries asking for money what is the problem ? what harm can anyone be doing by travelling around ..... authority really gets under my skin - as you may be able to tell lol - its all about CONTROL ! if the truth be known i bet there is no law that states this about 90 days, it may be written in some form of legislation or act - to which neither are not law, remember the covid BS, we were not allowed to go out - yea well that turned out to be all lies too - great and very informative vid guys - luv an peace to the world xx

[@FieldviewAdventures]

We did hear a story about someone well overstaying there 90 days and they didn’t get into trouble they was just asked to leave and return to the uk . Like you say if you pay your way what’s the trouble 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@robertcameron3008]

Great info guys, we loved watching your adventures and look forward to seeing the van getting prepped up for the next one… 🚍🌏👍

[@FieldviewAdventures]

Yes we have a good few jobs to do on lefty before we venture off again!

[@paulwalsham1300]

you must be parked somewhere close to Andover or Middle Wallop?

[@FieldviewAdventures]

No we’re up in Nottinghamshire 👍