The REALITY of Van Life Was It a BAD Decision

[@UrbanVanlife]

if you have any questions about going full time please let us know , also this was emmas very first video shes edited and i thing shes done a top job , well done em xx , if you enjoyed this video we thin youll love this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJOpkICojd14f5Y

[@jamessoutherington6815]

Don't take any notice of some that judge you because of the content at this moment in time. you are both an inspiration to many thousands of people and you will not please everybody - keep doing what you are doing and more importantly - enjoy both.

[@cyndeeh]

What they said!

[@UrbanVanlife]

Wow what a comment, literally lost for words thank you so much, at the end of the day we are just us, but if we can make one person smile in a day or help someone then it’s been a good day, something our parents told us growing up and it’s stuck with us so this comment means the world ♥️♥️

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you 🙏

[@jessicatruman8105]

I live in Co Kerry Ireland. I have had a knock on the van during the night. Very violent knocks! Had baby’s sleeping in the van too. It was very scary. But they ran for there life’s when I came out with a hammer screaming running after them 😂

[@UrbanVanlife]

Hello Emma here, So sorry you had this experience and can not begin to imagine how you felt, it must of been terrifying especially with having your babies with you!! As I said in the stream we know it does happen and it’s genuine people like you who actually have had these nasty experiences we feel for, not people faking it to get more views or likes on a social media platforms, no one should feel unsafe in their own environment, but you are braver than me scaring them off they way you did, I at least have a Neil for that!! Massive hugs to you ♥️♥️

[@DownTheRoadWithDiane]

Living full time van life is your free and not stuck in the rat race. Love watching your channel ❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

True we do have a sense of freedom now which we didn’t have before like a weight has somehow lifted ♥️♥️

[@motorhomers-r-us]

Well done Emma 💪 want to see more of your editing and your enjoying life at the moment it shines through in you vlogs Xx

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you, and yes we are certainly more relaxed than we were! 😊😊😊

[@robertcanning1888]

The reason folk want longer vlogs , is because you are both loved online and yeah itll be challenging full time in a van. It will only make you both stronger. Neil another saving has to be using the. Red juice in the tank 🍀🍀

[@UrbanVanlife]

Funny thing we actually got stopped briefly when they were doing a check on vehicles for green and red so Emma has said that’s a big fat no no!!! 😂😂

[@vaughanlancellas495]

Don't give a poop about what others think or say, once you've experienced van life you will find it's less of stress and more actually living life not just existing. Fast becoming one of, if not favorite channels on the ol YT. Emma you did a fab job on the editing. The wife and I burn a stick of incense every now and again should the "smells" become a bit overwhelming. Enjoy the travels and have loads of fun.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Aaaw thank you so much, hopefully my editing will improve with practice and thanks for the tip on the incense sticks … wonder if I can bulk buy them … and a trailer to put them all in ….. 🧐😂

[@jj8526]

Fantastic editing Emma..👍 Great Vlog..🚐👏👏☘

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks so much! 😊 I have an amazing teacher and I did have some help at the end 😂😂

[@jj8526]

@@UrbanVanlife 💚

[@WhipperdeetsAdventures]

Wish I can work remotely 😊 I’ve been full time van life two years this December. Been so nice to live this way. ❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

It’s good to hear from someone who’s been living this way for a while and loving it as it shows just how good it can be! ♥️♥️

[@waynewills8806]

Think Emma's done a great job editing sorry Neil 😂 I loved the build videos but its nice to see you two enjoying all your hard work plus it show taking the time to get something the way you want it is worth the extra effort 👌 enjoy (as we are a home) and stay safe

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much, it’s definitely a learning curve with the changes but getting lovely feedback like this makes us both smile, so thank you again!

[@blackpearladventures]

I can so relate to your Prime addiction!! I used to buy so much rubbish from there, I love that now I live in my van I’ve stopped buying stuff! Glad you’re enjoying your journey, can’t wait to get to Ireland next year 👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

It’s amazing how much you stop spending when you move into a van 😂😂😂 if we had done it sooner we’d be rich 😂😂😂

[@blackpearladventures]

@@UrbanVanlife definitely! Another thing I love is how much more ‘aware’ you become of your finite resources- like water, electricity (more so in the winter) and even waste. You learn to be so much more resourceful when you have to be. A great lesson to learn 👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

Agree 💯

[@user-xq3xq3hi6t]

Well done Emma u did a great job on the editing, ur both funny that u make ur videos so enjoyable, keep doin what ur doin guys n good luck good health n happiness n take care❤❤❤❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much ♥️♥️

[@jimborobbo8733]

Enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you for watching ♥️

[@tracypriest6724]

I’m so pleased I started watching you guys after seeing you’s with Will (will’s whereabouts) I love your channel and content, makes my day. Well done Emma on editing fab job🎉

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks so much Tracy, young Will our surrogate van child we love that lad, such a kind, caring and genuine person, I have literally just finished watching his latest video, good to see him back doing what he does best! Thank you so much for joining us and leaving us such a lovely comment, have a hug from me 🤗 oh and Neil and the puppers of course!!!

[@christycullen2585]

Great video Guys Editting getting better 😀

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@gravic48]

The clutch might not go on a house, but the roof can cave in or the boiler can go, etc etc!

[@UrbanVanlife]

Bottom line is everything needs maintenance whether in a house or vehicle and it all costs money 😂😂

[@Andre-De-Warr]

This is why I'm looking at getting a dropwell box van as it provides more space.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Plenty of room in those!

[@grahamunderwood9353]

its great to see you enjoying yourselves and seeing the dogs having a great time ,and ireland is a great place to kick off your travels the weather changes in next to no time and the scenery is something else ,keep doing what you're doing your inspiring others with out a doubt

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you 🙏 and we couldn’t agree more that Ireland was definitely the perfect place for us to start our journey with full time in the van and it’s certainly made our pups so happy which is the best feeling in the world, their lovely little personalities have come out even more (and their cheeky side too 😂😂)

[@30DayReviews]

I was here for the builds and now for the breakdowns lol

[@UrbanVanlife]

We have our fair share of breakdowns already for now I think 😂😂😂

[@rattler9uk]

GOOD VIDEO THAT, I DONE FULL TIME 2 YEARS, BACK IN A FLAT NOW, BUT WILL RETURN ONE DAY!

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you and we are really enjoying it 😃

[@momwith4brats1]

I enjoy any of the video's you do they are always entertaining and you two are REAL people. Love your pups also!

[@UrbanVanlife]

Aaaww thank you, we think our pups are the best (even when they are misbehaving) 😂😂😂

[@granddadmark7639]

Maintenance is key to not breaking down 👍 10 -15 min videos are brilliant 👌

[@UrbanVanlife]

Definitely 💯 keeping on top of the maintenance is key! Every knock or sound that is heard is investigated straight away 😂

[@salliethompson1287]

Keep doing what you do. Love your videos. Ignore the numpties . You give Great content. Just love you two .you tell it as it is. xxx

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much, we are just us, two people just like everyone else at the end of the day!

[@salliethompson1287]

@@UrbanVanlife Two really lovely genuine people oh and 4 Doggos

[@crafter63]

Thanks for sharing this honest vlog, we love your no nonsense approach.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you next one will be out costs of van life . That may help a lot of people to see what we spend over a month

[@TrotterDel]

Glad you’re both enjoying it. I spent a couple of months in 2022, in Ireland. Can confirm that getting rid of rubbish is a nightmare. I’ve never seen lids on street side bins before. There’s an opening, just big enough to take a McDonalds coffee mug. Luckily, it’s also big enough to take a doggie poo bag. Odd that. I don’t own a dog 😬. A bottle for ‘tother stuff. Loved Eire, not so sure about the north. BUT, I did take the van around the NorthWest 200 circuit. Although I did go the right way around roundabouts. Keep to 30mph. How them lads can go at 200+ mph ? I need to pick a bone to pick with you. Where’s your Trotter sticker? Looked forever at the view from your back doors. Even freeze framed it. Nothing, nowt, nix.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Your sticker is on the other board … on the back of the fridge as I think you were one of the OJ’s when we first started getting them, the ones on the back doors are now over lapping each other but the ones on the fridge inside aren’t!!!

[@paulbignell6977]

luv you 2 xxx can't wait for the full poo video. Take care

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you , don’t know if the world is ready for a full poop video 😂😂😂

[@Lorrowen1]

Great to hear van life is suiting yous. Know what you mean about maintenance Hubby known every little rattle ours is a 2002 old but in great shape. Not been out much this year recovering from a hip replacement plenty of days out here in Devon. Enjoy the craic and travel safe.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Aaaww hope your recovery is a fast one, my mum and Neil’s aunty have both had hip replacements and once recovered both of them where so much improved with their mobility, my mum said it gave her a whole new lease of life, Devon is a beautiful part of the country so at least you have lovely places to go to ♥️♥️

[@johnhartill7423]

Well done Emma on your video lol I’ve had my motor home 6 years and never had a knock on the door and I’ve slept every where even wen the sign said no over night parking lol love you guys watch all your videos cool and funny well done to both of you

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much, we’ve had vans of some description for over 10 years and also been all over and we are the same, never had the knock, not saying that it hasn’t happened to some people out their and people haven’t had negative experiences but there’s a lot of misinformation out there on line and it does worry some people, especially for some solo travellers or younger/older people who might feel more vulnerable. We speak as we find always have and always will 😂

[@MotorhomeMums]

Having been full time for over 2 years we can confidently say you have made a great move. Good luck and happy travels. 🤗

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks so much! 😊 we feel a lot more relaxed now!!!

[@kathybutler881]

Well done Emma, you've done a cracking job...

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you, it will take a while for me to get where I want but you have to start somewhere!

[@user-ot3ny9ig3h]

great video, really enjoying your travels and showing how it works. I have stopped watching some other U-Tuber couples as they have moved from what they set out to do. Its becoming more product related rather than van life. As someone with two big dogs its great seeing how you plan around them and how well they are enjoying their travels keep up these great videos.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Aaaww thank you, we always built the van with the idea to travel but didn’t realise it would come round quiet so quick, but as another person commented you always end up where you are meant to be, we understand product videos from a business perspective and get it but they can be too much and we also understand that too!

[@markbucko326]

Well done great video, missing you guys love watching all your videos and some camp site recommendations for us would be great Keep up the good work 👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

Hi ya!!! Just drop us a message on Facebook or insta and we can give you some great places 😄😄😄

[@jimjeffries8804]

Personally I'm glad your on the road your vlogs are now on another's level ,loving Ireland and seeing those dogs enjoying themselves, and you seem very happy ,looking forward to the next one❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much we appreciate it so much and the dogs are the happiest they have ever been which is great as change is always a worry where they are concerned 🐾🐾♥️🐾🐾

[@motorhomemavericks1]

Ignore the haters - we do! most of them are just jealous. Happy travels - might see you on the road one day

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks and for the most we do, pair of us are a bit too thick skinned 😂😂😂 hopefully see you on the road!!! 😃😃

[@jules.islivinglifeagain]

Absolutely loved this video. You can see how much more relaxed you both are for being brave and going full time. Keep going and enjoy every moment... 😊

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much!! And yes we are definitely more relaxed in this environment 🤗

[@Mark22WiDax]

Just found u guys .. from a new subscriber.. loved it really made me chuckle 😂 and thank you 🙏🏻 for your advice 👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@UrbanVanlife]

Hello and welcome, from all of us here 🙋🙋‍♀️🐶🐾

[@thomasmcglynn5353]

Hello I have to say i think you’re so brave living full time in your van. I

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you, don’t know about brave, but it’s definitely been a massive change and sometimes challenging but we are getting there!

[@JayneHughes1203]

Well done Emma, top job on the editing. Thoroughly enjoying your irish journey as full time vanners, wishing you both the very best. Love your humour and your positive outlook on life.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks so much! Means a lot as this has been a very new venture in more than one way so really appreciate the kind words 😊

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Brilliant video! Loving all the content regardless of what it is and both of you are an inspiration to us all. I'm in the process of a big life change myself and I'm now looking at what I want to do with life and tech skills so I could work remotely and do KZbin. The editing is great! Definitely Ireland has a micro climate and that's prevalent across the whole of Ireland. Hope all is well, wishing you all the best and take care of yourselves

[@UrbanVanlife]

It’s amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it, the thought of editing scared me previously but with practise I know I’ll be able to do more and better and it’s not as hard as I thought it was going to be!

[@peterdnreynolds777]

@@UrbanVanlife that's good to hear!! Going to have to look into a few things now!! Take care of yourselves

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

It was an absolute pleasure and joy to watch you made me laugh many times while watching this video, especially with the toilet stuff and the detailed feedback.... literally it was much appreciated :-) I've been watching you for a couple of years but I think your new travel films are a great showing of your new lifestyle. Well, done Emma with the editing.. be careful you might outshine your tutor :-) I've also just sold my house and I will be van life soon with the misses we are both older but you two have inspired us. Hope you both have great adventures

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

The only thing I'd like to know is did you worry before leaving the bricks and has it subsided now?

[@UrbanVanlife]

Aaaww thank you so much for the lovely comment we both really appreciate it, I unfortunately won’t ever outshine my tutor unfortunately as he is supersonic and hyper focused 😂😂 Hopefully we will see you both on the road and have a cuppa together one day… and and probably a biscuit or two 😂😂

[@UrbanVanlife]

@MotorHomeBeepBeep There’s always an initial worry as in it’s a change from what you are used to and as a rule we are not good with change, we like what we know and it’s not easy changing so rapidly as we did but you learn to adjust and overcome obstacles quickly, we have started thinking very differently about things and viewing things in different ways which is making us grow as a couple in a positive way! And yes there are bad days, rainy days, etc but you also have bad days in a house, so for us it’s better to have those bad days with a view or together in our own little bubble. And at first things are intensified as you are in a much smaller place, but as long as you know you have a plan for any issues that may arise then you are golden.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

@@UrbanVanlife Thank you very much that's a very insightful reply I get it. We humans tend to tend to worry more than we should especially when it involves such a big change in your life as you both had. I've watched many of your films you're a brilliant guy and very hands-on. I shall watch you both with great interest in the future partly because we also will be doing a similar thing ourselves. Best you two :-) Alan and Rena

[@ChrisHill-y6n]

Well done Emma with the editing as Neil said its not easy but you've done a great job, i've followed you for about 4 years and i'm enjoying the new style of content

[@UrbanVanlife]

Aaaww thanks so much! I have got a great teacher though and thank you for the lovely comment about the new style too!! 😊😊

[@LeisureBit]

Well done Emma on the editing. It’s not easy and can be a real time eater too! Great to hear the pros are outweighing the cons. Very interesting on the Amazon front :) Keen to see how it goes long term, in the future would love to do similar, like most things I’m sure it’s trade off of challenges but net sounds better. All the very best to you both, All the very best, David & Rachel (Who is no the wiser on the Starlink order as yet lol) 👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

Oohhh the longer you keep it quieter the bigger the telling off (well that’s what happens in this van) 😂😂😂

[@PaulTurley81]

i dont care how long your videos are it is that lovely personality you both have, as for the video editing done very well it can be very fun and relaxing sometimes keep up the good work to you both, my video editor of choice is Davinci Resolve yes I have the studio version but I used the free version for years

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you that’s a lovely comment, yes I am now finding the joys and frustration of learning editing but mostly the joy to be fair it’s great learning something new 🤗

[@PaulTurley81]

@@UrbanVanlife you very welcome looking forward to the next video

[@bizzie1956]

I just appreciate that you a nice enough to share your lives with us and well done Emma video brilliant

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much! What a lovely comment, did have a bit of help from my amazing teacher ♥️😂

[@bizzie1956]

@@UrbanVanlife that’s what life is about helping each other does not matter weather you are male or female

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good see you traveling in the van thanks for shareing the travel vids thanks lee

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks Lee, happy Sunday!

[@jonwilliams762]

Loving the videos keep them coming

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you 🙏

[@goonluv]

Hey just want to say i love your channel. And the no nonsense approach. Atb Gordon. Northumberland

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you Gordon really appreciate that!

[@goonluv]

@@UrbanVanlife spot on mate

[@AlexBarclay-uu6bb]

I’ve watched for over three years I do miss the DIY van build the shouting the swearing and shy Emma Niel .. what editing soft ware do you guys use ?

[@UrbanVanlife]

We both use final cut pro … and don’t worry there’s still some DIY to be done on EVA and DOUG needs some TLC too!

[@timstradling7764]

Well done Emma, great vid! I like the 15 minute form, perfect for regular travel vids😊

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much, I will improve with time and effort 😂😂

[@Usermark666]

Brilliant idea that bag on the spare wheel first seen them on the Australian 4wd wagons they are the business

[@UrbanVanlife]

Literally gets used continuously and such a good idea whoever came up with it as it doesn’t add excessive weight to the van either

[@MrBotwood]

Emma, Fantastic job editing this video and by the way your videos are of a great length! Really looking forward to meeting you guys one day! And the pups too of course!!!!!! Safe and happy travels.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Word of warning ⚠️ brace yourself when meeting our pups they are deadly lickers 😂😂 Thank you so much for the lovely comment ♥️🐾

[@MrBotwood]

@@UrbanVanlife there's something special between you two and it comes through as very genuine....and I like that! So please, don't change!!!

[@UrbanVanlife]

Couldn’t change even if we tried we are both too stubborn 😂😂

[@paulpowell1259]

Another great vlog. I love the length as some others do 40 mins plus and thats well too long. Keep it up both loving the new life.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks we agree there’s a lot of content out there that can sometimes feel long but for us it depends on the topic or narrative, we are currently hooked on log cabin builds which are 3 hours long or Matt Armstrong rebuilds (bit the full length ones) 😂😂😂

[@andrewmillerphotography]

Video idea - a walk through of the basic tools you have and the basic maintenance you do? Daily, weekly, monthly checks etc?

[@UrbanVanlife]

Great idea as we are due to do some big checks when the weather is good! Thanks

[@paulnorman6442]

I like the build videos and the videos of you both enjoying what you've created. And Emma you've done an awesome job editing.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks so much! It lovely to hear such positive feedback about the new videos as well as the old ♥️♥️

[@MrMaximusQuintus]

This is one of my favourite channels, both of you are absolutely Boss.❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you ♥️♥️

[@trueblueblack47-]

Great job with the editing! Its definitely not easy but you're doing well especially with your first time doing it :) Also liked the outro being more clear than the video just kind of coming to an end. Great job and looking forward to more! God bless :)

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much!! I can only get better with time, patience and practise 🤩

[@paullawrence8572]

Loved it when we done it but found time went even quicker than when we were working. Do think that guys? Great vid as always guys! Yeah we'll done Emma looks great love! ❤❤ Paul & Lin.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much!! Yeah totally agree time has definitely been going by faster and losing days somewhere we think, some days lose all concept of time altogether!! 😂😂😂

[@christophermcrae3756]

Top tips, cheers 👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

Glad you enjoyed it, there’s loads more but that’s just what can out of our mouths on the day 😂😂

[@davidoakley3812]

Fantastic video both of you and well done Emma on your first editing the video quality got to be honest even if it wasn't I would still say it was fantastic because I just love you too and the dogs always look forward to getting a notification from your channel 👋👋👋👋👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much 😁 far too kind!! But I did have a great teacher and helping hand at the end, hugs from us and the puppers ♥️♥️

[@user-jt8nf4fy8w]

Great video as always, but I am a bit sceptical on starlink. In Ireland, I could get a prepaid vodafone sim card for 25 euro a month unlimited 5g all over with great coverage.

[@UrbanVanlife]

It’s not for everyone but it works for us, before we got it we used to have a Vodafone sim, EE and O2 we went to Scotland and in certain places we got zero signal even with all three sins and with working online so heavily and studying also we need something that was guaranteed and it hasn’t let us down!

[@gazzasbike]

Love this vlog, nice to see the good and the bad from can life. Emma you have done a great job on this edit also 😊

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you, it’s only my first attempt so I will definitely improve with time, and we like to show both sides as it’s not all sunshine and rainbows, we have days where we are both stuck to our laptops working/ studying as well as the adventures so in the interest of transparency we like to show a bit of both 😂😂

[@272eddie]

Loving the content guys so glad u are enjoying our beautiful island 🇮🇪

[@UrbanVanlife]

Most wonderful place and amazing people we made the right decision coming here, but to fully explore and experience the place we would probably need to spend years here there’s so much beauty and history ♥️♥️

[@donnawesthead2846]

You took the leap and good on you both. Love watching you guys as we are scousers overseas. But what I will say is home owners (landlords) absorb the main costs of a house. Such as on going maintenance, repairs, building insurance, tenant/rent insurance and depending on where you live squatters insurance. I do get as tenants you have huge and climbing expenses so van life is a great option. An option we are considering so watching your channel with interest. Good luck guys we wish you both the best and have fun on your travels 😊

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much and yes we totally understand most home owners/landlords absorb the costs unfortunately our landlord wasn’t willing to do any of the repairs and we had been in an ongoing situation with him for well over 5/6 years over the repairs and them not getting done, and us getting ill as a by product but it has turned into a positive outcome for us and he will sell the property on as it is up for sale now and we are sure whoever gets it will make it into a fabulous home like it once was before ♥️

[@cazza5117]

Love the vids no matter how long they are. Always interesting, always funny and always perfect. ❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much, really appreciate it ♥️♥️

[@neillh]

Another great video and great editing ,l’m happy with any length of time as long as Emma and Neil are happy

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you and hope the knee is on the mend one day at a time!

[@neillh]

Thank you, it’s still very sore and stiff not looking forward to getting the another knee done but that what happens when you’re get old. Looking forward to seeing your next video

[@daz.r1994]

Great life on the road. Neil you need a T-shirt and print a seat belt on it. That will stop some people winghing you don't have your seat belt on lol. We never had seat belt in the 1970s - 1980s - but back then it was a push to get a car to do a 100 mph.

[@UrbanVanlife]

We have actually said this before about a t shirt 😂😂 but he genuinely does forget half the time, but we would never do high speeds in the van with the dogs anyway!

[@daz.r1994]

@@UrbanVanlife I know you would drive safe with dogs in camper van. Keep doing what you do. I look forward to when you start 3 video a week.

[@wilbearworks]

I like the truth in your videos. Keep them coming.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you 🙏

[@stellaswancounselling]

I honestly don’t know how you do it it’s bad enough with my hubby let alone 4 dogs. You guys rock ❤❤❤❤😂😂😂. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

Aawww thanks for watching and coming along with us, and really the dogs are only tiny, if you put them all together they actually only make one bigger one is size 😂😂😂

[@RoaminRob]

Great editing Emma 🤓

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you 😊

[@jansweeney1333]

Grt chat guys 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you 🙏

[@karlhorgan4998]

Wow!!!. What an amazing video, so honest and forthright. I started watching you guys when you were building this van, but I lost track (health Issue), but I`m so glad I've found you again. I`m currently in the middle of a van build but not for full time van life. It`s true there are a lot of bullsh1t videos online, but you have to take them with the usual grain of salt. Your comment on the weather is bang on, and the savings going fulltime in van life are an eye opener. I have to agree with other commenters regarding the length of the videos, but you still manage to get a lot into the time you post, for Emma, mega job on the editing keep up the good work, oh and by the way welcome to Ireland. Looking forward to the next video already.....best wishes Karl & Martina in Blarney

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you both so much, hopefully you are well on the mend now and in much better health! The savings we have made would have been more but we both had holiday mode firmly turned on in our heads for the first 5 weeks when it came down to eating out etc but we will find the balance! But we couldn’t have picked a better country to start our new journey in, it’s absolutely stunning and the people are amazing 🫶

[@LeeLeesAdventures]

Great content guys love you both great re-por between you both lol question show us how your first winter living in the van goes. Long dark nights and the cold. Stay safe

[@UrbanVanlife]

Yeah it will be a totally different experience then, but what’s life without a few changes and challenges 😂😂😂

[@LeeLeesAdventures]

@@UrbanVanlife let us know after some months dealing with 17 hours of darkness confined together trapped in the van ???? Put all the sharp things away 🤣😂🤣🤣 love Ireland never been want to go

[@UrbanVanlife]

😂😂 I won’t let Neil answer this …. I’ve seen it first he doesn’t need anymore ideas of how to get rid of me 😂😂😂

[@Tim_Bassett]

Awesome job with the editing, and I am right with you both on being addicted to Prime..... One thing that always comes to mind is - what about the future? Are you also "saving" for that, or is it living in the moment (with a disaster fund just in case)? Love the van, looking forward to more adventures.

[@UrbanVanlife]

We have found out through getting thrown in the deep end we aren’t massive planners as our travels around this beautiful country have been very zig zagged 😂😂, and for the first 5 weeks we have both been in holiday mode in our heads, but yes the future is always in our minds, but for the time being we are just adjusting to our new way of life and changing career paths also so we are in a bit of a whirl wind at the moment but it will soon settle!

[@fattaff1912]

I love all you videos, it is nice to see you both out exploring & Ireland has never been on my hit list but you both have opened my eyes. I have done France & Belgium but feel so more comfortable in EU than the UK, ex fire service with German shepherd its wrong but each to their own. Enjoy your travels👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

German Shepards are beautiful dogs, so loyal and clever too!!! Ireland is very beautiful and the people are so welcoming it is a true pleasure to get to explore here! There are so many places in the EU and beyond we want to explore too, and can’t wait to see what the world has to offer!

[@eddiesmallhorn4021]

Do you need to talk about your ball joints? What a wonderful job Emma, you did amazing on the video.

[@UrbanVanlife]

I called you the other day Mr Eddie … we had grey seals in the water and we wanted to show you 🦭🦭

[@eddiesmallhorn4021]

@@UrbanVanlife awe…dang it.

[@philipsteel5024]

Come across you both. Will be checking you both out more. Very funny and informative.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Awesome and a big hello from us! Thank you for joining us and our little tribe ♥️🐾

[@robertcanning1888]

Emma has the patience of a Saint. Saint Emma lol. Gold Medals in the post . Can vans park in lorry parks .

[@UrbanVanlife]

Hi ya Robert hope you are well! Not too sure about the lorry parks but possibly look into it, and I like that Saint Emma 😂😂😂

[@tonydean1262]

Emma if you hadn't told us about you editing this vlog I would never have known. You go girl just remember that when Neil is out playing with the dogs get clicking those buttons. Always hoped that the vlogs would get longer but that will come as your eyes see more Bye for now till the next vlog like share subscribe and click the bell Regards Tony

[@UrbanVanlife]

Aaaww thanks, I had some expert help and you are definitely being kind 😂😂 I’ll get there and the videos will get longer this was just my first attempt so starting off easy for me as well as us learning what people want to see!!! Thank you again!!

[@PalePinkPants]

Great editing job Emma! Add some cool music here and there.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you I’m still learning 😂😂

[@JeremyBrown523]

I enjoy watching your videos and some from your friends . I think 25 to 30 minutes a video is plenty any more takes away from watching other youtubers videos. My favorites are traveltrolls , grind hard plumming and jp lamvrue. I cannot watch all in a evening if they are over a hour. Short is better for me.

[@UrbanVanlife]

We agree 20/30 minutes is plenty for a video as there are so many channels to watch all with a different take on placed and life, the only long form we watch (sometimes 3 hours) is Matt Armstrong and log cabin build/woodworking videos as they tend to draw you in and you get lost in the experience, but we do have to watch it in parts sometimes 😂😂

[@vintagebelle4601]

Hey guys, glad to see you're both getting along ok. We saw you both in Ballaghaderreen and my husband accosted you both! 😂 If you're still around locally and need a park up for the night. Give us a shout :) 😀

[@UrbanVanlife]

Aaaww thank you so much for the lovely offer, we are over on the east side now, and we don’t mind the odd accosting here and there it’s always nice to meet lovely people ♥️🐾♥️

[@jeffshaw4553]

Well do Emma you done well 😀good for you guys I feel your pain I hate renting it’s dead money especially when we got motor home sat on drive but at min we got responsibilities with kids so at min it’s no brainer we have to live in house. Soon as last child moved out the house is gone and we getting out of Essex getting on road and not looking back our plan is to take a year off for travelling and then we hoping by then if living in our motor home is for us am sure it will be we loving getting away in our mollie good for you guys glad it’s worked out for you both and dogs 👊🏻👊🏻

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks so much, taking a year out to travel is definitely a good way to find out if it’s a life style for you, always good to test the waters so to speak! The pups are so happy and their little personalities have come out even more, especially with Dolly she’s less reserved and has become a proper beach dog 😂😂🐾🐾

[@jeffshaw4553]

@@UrbanVanlife yeah it’s definetly our preferred route to try I have worked hard all my life since leaving school at 16 so a year out would be great 🤣🤣glad the dogs settling in must be hard then getting used to you both being around all time when you both worked they hardly saw you which is good glad they loving beach life 😀😀

[@markparish9072]

Nice job Emma.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you! 😃 I will get better with time 😂

[@Tonyc260688]

love your content

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks Tony! 🤗🤗

[@adamhempshell5429]

Great vlog well put together some may say the best yet. The company Neil works for has just found his replacement 😅😂😅 👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

Got a long way to go before I could even dream of being at Neil’s level but he is an excellent teacher!!

[@leanngoodall7602]

Great video.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you 🤩

[@BruhnThomas]

Love your videos 😍

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you ♥️♥️

[@PalePinkPants]

“ one of the problems I have is wiping ones ass!” Hahahaha!

[@UrbanVanlife]

Nothing to hide here 😂😂😂

[@beepythevellfire]

I'm loving the travel content. Great editing too. 😉 Thank you for such a frank discussion of full time vanlife too, that was really useful. 😃

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you and we just think it’s good to hear the less positive side of things as we all live in the real world, it’s been an adjustment for us, might not be for others but we see so much glamourising of so many things online we just thought we would share some of our experiences! Thank you for joining us!

[@theirishmani12]

Love the channel guys Very entertaining Keep it up

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much! We appreciate it 🤗🤗

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

Great editing. Can you teach me too? I'm a right technophobe or dimwit whichever 😂 We watch your channel cos we love you guys and your puppers. Happy Travels ❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

He definitely is a good teacher … and no arguments during lessons so a double win! I am also not tech savvy as they say (or I am a bit lazy to be honest and learn what I need to get by, but am needing to learn more recently with studying too) but I will improve the more I do! Big hello from us and the puppers ♥️♥️🐾🐾

[@snowyowl539]

Very informative video and great editing too x

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much 😊

[@caitlaingreenwood9450]

I go past your old house 2 times a week and my sister says Doug the motorhome looks lonely without the big one being there 😂

[@UrbanVanlife]

Weird as Doug isn’t on the drive of our old house with the owner putting it up for sale and the picture on rightmove has a blue car parked on the drive, but our next door neighbour was a close friend and he is looking after Doug for us so could be parked at his sometimes

[@caitlaingreenwood9450]

@@UrbanVanlife yeah every time we go past (I assume it is yours as it has the Up adventure is out there sticker on. It’s just on the road not the drive

[@gonkandmoody]

Ditto ditto, totally agree, almost week for week the same experience. 9 weeks in now and it's been bloody brilliant. Still working, no problems no need to effing click bait Shite. It's all good, so far. Agree. Great, honest video👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you and it’s so good hearing the same from people doing the same thing 🫶🫶

[@johnhbuiltnotbought4924]

Hi both of you and doggie. Stay safe and well done Emma 🫶👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you and hello from us 6 👫🐶🐶🐶🐶🐾🐾♥️

[@williamboyd9216]

Brilliant video

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you 🤩

[@stu-nl5hd]

Looking canny rammy the day emm 😊

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks 🤗🤗

[@pageant1fd]

I think your editing Emma is much better than Neil’s 😂😂😂😂 Film the argument you have over that ! Thanks both for a great video , I’m off to check me ball joints .

[@UrbanVanlife]

Can’t argue about editing as Neil taught me and he is a good teacher and I have a long way to go yet, but thanks you have made my morning 😂😂😂

[@cyndeeh]

Im new here,so good job emma!

[@UrbanVanlife]

Hi from us both and the puppers and welcome, thank you for joining us, and also another thank you about the editing, hopefully I will improve as I learn more 🤗🐾🐾

[@mickobrien6360]

Well edited. Kept me interested from beginning to end. My question, do you have get that odd feeling, a sort of itch, like I just want to go home?

[@UrbanVanlife]

Don’t miss the house for one second, however do miss our lovely neighbours, family members and close friends from Liverpool but we do FaceTime and speak to people most days which makes it easier and we have found we are speaking to those people more now than we did at ‘home’