The planet has been around for billions of years, and will probably be around for billions more. We've been offered a 75yr slot to have a look round. Too many people say 'nah its ok thanks. Ive got loads of work to do. Ill have a look later'. None of us is guaranteed 'later'.
Indeed. I did the vanlife in 2010 for 4 years. Now I live in a 40 acre forest, off grid, no bills, tons of wildlife. Me and my mates just have a fire and watch. Peaceful. Connected. Different ways to skin a cat, but as you say experiences over stuff. Good luck going forward 👍
I’m on the verge of buying a van to do this. Married 27 years but I suspect it may be on its last legs. No mortgage, kids are adults, so the crossroads has been reached. Your video has given me a lot to think about.
@@Robaylesbury sounds like a good point to give this lifestyle ago perhaps consider renting a campervan for a few weeks see if it’s for you? Good luck with your journey bro!👊
Saw a scholar mention that finding joy in life comes from the struggle. You nod to your mental health which is the way forward. I liked this video and in turn wish you well. What is good for you is never a bad decision.
Aussie carpenter here do alot of away from home jobs. Got the same idea about a year ago after i was no fault evicted from my rental that i was hardly ever at. Moved into my work van and slowly been building it to be more comfortable. Save money on rent, charge money for accommodation. Tax write offs. It adds up!! Im 32 and wish i did it 10 years ago. Im no youtuber and my vans still pretty rough, yours looks great! I rent a storage unit for my business tools/materials. Makes a good home base and tax write off Subscribed
Great video, really inspiring to see somebody taking the initiative to escaping the hustle and bussle of "normal" life, to a more chilled and relaxed standard of life. Good on you 👍🏻
New subscriber here. good video, you sound to me like you should of joined the military (ex military here). done 2 years van life myself, back in bricks and mortar again, but will go full time again in about 10 years and just travel europe. good luck mate
Big up everytime brother. I’ve just started my TH-cam journey too. Think I’m the only black man who likes the outdoor 😂. Anyway love this video man and I love the van life idea. It’s so expensive to live in London. Anyway keep pushing out the videos man. You’re an inspiration. I like camping and hiking but only when the weather is nice 😅 cause I’ll die in the cold. I was born in Jamaica but live in the UK. Anyway respect brother. One love.
Awesome mate. Aussie living in Asia here. I live in sticks and bricks all long ago paid for and am unlikely to change, but i love watching the adventures of young folk like yourself here on you tube. Anyhow, I'd like to share the adventures of my neighbour who is in his late twenties and is a sales rep for a company that sells equipment to rice mills. he goes out on the road Mon-Tue and Thu-Fri, meaning that he is away Mon and Thu nights (Wed he is on the road in our local area). His company pays him a per km "petrol" allowance and a accommodation allowance for the two nights. About a year ago he bought a cheap Chinese EV and he sleeps in that with AC on all night no probs, he mostly boondocks at his customers facilities where he also recharges for free and also gets to shower there but occasionally has to boondock on the street and then showers at a gym. He reckons he will pay off his mortgage in another couple of years just because of the coin he making from his "petrol" and accommodation allowances, Not exactly a van life tale but still a cool story imo.
Welcome my friend, Asia! the power of the internet that still blows my mind people watch my content from around the world. That is a cool story sounds similar to my situation fair play to him it's obviously helping him also achieve his dreams! tell him to keep it up!
Inspiring story fella, I'm pretty much in the same boat as you but haven't made my escape yet. I work FT in the southeast and financially things are tough a massive chunk of my wages go on just rent and other bills and to say I'm fed up and worn out from the daily grind is an understatement. I spend on average 4hrs per day commuting to and from work sitting in endless traffic contemplating what my life and purpose actually is and for the past few years I've been thinking of a way to escape from buying a narrowboat, or just quiting my job and moving abroad and working on farms to pay my way to more recently going down the rabbit hole of living FT in a van for the past few months I've been researching Van/motorhomes watching van conversion videos and have decided this is the route I want to take, but now the issue is finding the funds to make this change happen without putting myself in a ridiculous amount of debt I have some savings but not enough to buy myself the van I'd like and get the conversion done to the specs I'd like or even buy the converted van already done. I'm in a weird spot where I know what I want to do and I have some savings but not quite enough so realistically taking finance on a van is probably going to be the only logical/realistic option to get out of my rented 1 bedroom flat either way I'd keep on working to keep myself ticking over financially the frustrating thing is the whole goal is to get away from debt and paying rent and all the other bills that wipe out a chunk of my wages and the main reason for wanting to make the change is having the freedom to maybe cut back on work abit, travel and see this beautiful world, spend more time in nature, and live on my terms more. Again appreciate this video fella I'm definitely not on Sparky money but it's inspiring seeing the jump you've made into van life. Regards, Mike, South East Essex.
@@mikepackham5260 Welcome Mike, well isn’t nice knowing you are starting to make a plan to improve your life your journey is just starting my friend. Don’t give up find a way to make your dream come true! If you own a motor perhaps chop it in towards the campervan lower the finance you got this bro use this time off from work to make the plan I believe in you!
Great video very inspiring a great way to gain your financal freedom. You look and sound happy and contented have a fantastic Christmas and can't wait to see more of your adventures with Loza.
This is inspiring to see for me at this time. My plan is to get into property investing, secure passive income and live in a van. Grow my wealth, and live simply travelling the UK, seeing where my curiousity takes me
I moved into my apartment build on a truck during pandemic lockdowns and thought myself fortunate, little did I know the disaster to unfold over the next 5 years. With all the money not wasted on over blown rent and energy bills I paid off my whole 45 grand build already working part time, it has worked out so well I will never live in a house again, It gave me my time back to spend how I choose because I need so little money. I retired at 48 the day I moved in to my truck really :)
Mate amazing video and your honesty and willing to teach about this lifestyle is very inspiring as well maybe one day I will do this, have the van already lol
@@Snappypass1 Welcome my friend 🙏 Such kind words bro 👊 this was something different from my normal adventures but it seems of gone down well perhaps I should do more videos like this
@VanHikeMike I agree mate and your very welcome, I hate paying bills to have 4 walls around me but live in Scotland so need to take weather into account if I ever decide to do this lol
@VanHikeMike so fo I mate but it's freezing here over winter but one day, glad your making the most of vanlife and great to here the savings that are possible with this lifestyle, just wish the weather was better lol
Wow, awesome story. i, too, live in a van mini van . Nothing in the van is permanent i can easily convert it back to the van with all the seats up. For now, they have been down underneath the floor. But this is the first video I saw of yours . I will check out more. i want to see what's in your van . I always thought about getting a bigger van and having it built out, but maybe i might change my mind and have this van built out. i bought it brand new with no payment's 2022 Chrysler Pacific. The costs should be cheaper since I have no payment on the van. Thanks for the video. i will watch more of your videos. i do van life in the us Arizona area.
@@Oneverythangilove Hey 👋 cheers my man thanks for your comment and thanks for stopping by 😁 wow from the US that’s awesome good luck with what you decide to do with your van
A up mike just stumbled across your channel,agree with everything your saying re the rat race im moving onto a narrowboat feb next year to join you outta the rat race .keep up the videos mate 👍
Sorry another comment. just looking back on some of your previous videos as well. being an electrician, im wondering why you wouldnt have a better off grid set up? for me, lithium batteries are a game changer, and especially as you are a gamer as well, why dont you have them?? a lot lot lighter, and as you know, last soooo much longer. especially if you can have 2? i know space is a premium, i used to have a T6, but its a game changer for me. just curious thats all. also where are you holed up?? down south somewhere? cheers, nick
@@rattler9uk Hey, I have lithium batteries my friend I have a portable anker solix one to run my gaming setup off grid see the video if your interested. And another battery running the essentials 😀
@@Jamie4-cx6bn Hey Jamie, I’m 6ft personally if I could buy the van again I would make sure I get a high top to stand up, I bought this so height restriction on parking wasn’t an issue but standing up should of been the priority
Brilliant mate. Wanted to live this way for a good few years now. Finally got my flat on market in April, accepted an offer in august. But the sale is still dragging on, leaseholds come with so much BS to sort out, just hoping it finally goes through as service charge gone up another 500 quid, just one more reason confirming why I want to get out the system. Subscribed 👍🏼
@@VanHikeMikeyes deffo. Similar to you with investing. I invest in a low cost index fund that’s tracks S&P, might be worth checking it out if you havnt done so already 👍🏼
If you actually did live full time in that van, I would think the fact that very soon you will be restricted to licensed sites or private land, would be of great concern?
@@battlebbot Thank you for your comment and concern! I appreciate you bringing up this point. My approach to van life has been focused on understanding and adapting to local regulations. There are still many options for parking legally as long as you keep moving. Every lifestyle comes with its own unique hurdles and part of the joy is figuring out how to overcome them. It’s a great point to consider for anyone thinking about this lifestyle
I'm surprised you got that comment out with the Governments dick so far down. lol there's plenty of apps like Park4night that show all locations around UK....... anyway I wont bore you.
@@VanHikeMike Closing down access to all council-owned land has been going on for a while now, and I would say give it 2 years and this process will be complete. The "Roadshome" channel mentions this often, and rather than any support gets attacked for trying to organise resistance.
@battlebbot the government and councils can't even police standard criminals, you think they have the power and resources to go looking for a small number of people living in vans haha, pus you can just go an park on campsites for less than £20 a night, not really gonna make a dent in a salary in excess of £80k being a self employed electrician
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The planet has been around for billions of years, and will probably be around for billions more. We've been offered a 75yr slot to have a look round. Too many people say 'nah its ok thanks. Ive got loads of work to do. Ill have a look later'. None of us is guaranteed 'later'.
Such wise words, make sure you get more experiences in life not things!
Indeed. I did the vanlife in 2010 for 4 years. Now I live in a 40 acre forest, off grid, no bills, tons of wildlife. Me and my mates just have a fire and watch. Peaceful. Connected. Different ways to skin a cat, but as you say experiences over stuff. Good luck going forward 👍
@ that’s epic bro sounds like you have a great lifestyle. Good on you!
I’m on the verge of buying a van to do this. Married 27 years but I suspect it may be on its last legs. No mortgage, kids are adults, so the crossroads has been reached. Your video has given me a lot to think about.
@@Robaylesbury sounds like a good point to give this lifestyle ago perhaps consider renting a campervan for a few weeks see if it’s for you? Good luck with your journey bro!👊
Saw a scholar mention that finding joy in life comes from the struggle. You nod to your mental health which is the way forward.
I liked this video and in turn wish you well.
What is good for you is never a bad decision.
@@TheVinnie203 cheers bro! I’ve definitely taken a step forward from this move! Appreciate you stopping by
Intrigued by your perspective ✨🤙
@@YNOTRC cheers mate thanks for your comment
@VanHikeMike indeed sometimes when over landing home feels very fluid. And I come back to my house thinking do I need all this? 🤔✨
@@YNOTRC it does beg the question doesn’t it, figure out what you want from life bro I enjoy not being part of the system now feel very free
Aussie carpenter here do alot of away from home jobs. Got the same idea about a year ago after i was no fault evicted from my rental that i was hardly ever at. Moved into my work van and slowly been building it to be more comfortable. Save money on rent, charge money for accommodation. Tax write offs. It adds up!! Im 32 and wish i did it 10 years ago. Im no youtuber and my vans still pretty rough, yours looks great!
I rent a storage unit for my business tools/materials. Makes a good home base and tax write off
Subscribed
@@MrKidbatz Hey ah great to hear your also saving a lot of money the storage unit is a great idea! Best of luck with your vanlife
Such an interesting video, very thought provoking
@@undershotaries4032 Welcome my friend, thanks for your comment it’s definitely food for thought!
Great video, really inspiring to see somebody taking the initiative to escaping the hustle and bussle of "normal" life, to a more chilled and relaxed standard of life. Good on you 👍🏻
@@jonengland-walsh5877 cheers bro hopefully sharing my knowledge of my journey can help others out there.
New subscriber here. good video, you sound to me like you should of joined the military (ex military here). done 2 years van life myself, back in bricks and mortar again, but will go full time again in about 10 years and just travel europe. good luck mate
@@rattler9uk Welcome my friend! Thanks bro 👊 glad you enjoyed! You have a plan by the sounds it and that’s what matters! Good luck
Big up everytime brother. I’ve just started my TH-cam journey too. Think I’m the only black man who likes the outdoor 😂. Anyway love this video man and I love the van life idea. It’s so expensive to live in London. Anyway keep pushing out the videos man. You’re an inspiration. I like camping and hiking but only when the weather is nice 😅 cause I’ll die in the cold. I was born in Jamaica but live in the UK. Anyway respect brother. One love.
Thanks bro I appreciate you stopping by and giving me your time, good luck on your TH-cam journey. Your too kind my man!
Awesome mate. Aussie living in Asia here. I live in sticks and bricks all long ago paid for and am unlikely to change, but i love watching the adventures of young folk like yourself here on you tube.
Anyhow, I'd like to share the adventures of my neighbour who is in his late twenties and is a sales rep for a company that sells equipment to rice mills. he goes out on the road Mon-Tue and Thu-Fri, meaning that he is away Mon and Thu nights (Wed he is on the road in our local area). His company pays him a per km "petrol" allowance and a accommodation allowance for the two nights. About a year ago he bought a cheap Chinese EV and he sleeps in that with AC on all night no probs, he mostly boondocks at his customers facilities where he also recharges for free and also gets to shower there but occasionally has to boondock on the street and then showers at a gym.
He reckons he will pay off his mortgage in another couple of years just because of the coin he making from his "petrol" and accommodation allowances, Not exactly a van life tale but still a cool story imo.
Welcome my friend, Asia! the power of the internet that still blows my mind people watch my content from around the world. That is a cool story sounds similar to my situation fair play to him it's obviously helping him also achieve his dreams! tell him to keep it up!
Inspiring story fella, I'm pretty much in the same boat as you but haven't made my escape yet. I work FT in the southeast and financially things are tough a massive chunk of my wages go on just rent and other bills and to say I'm fed up and worn out from the daily grind is an understatement. I spend on average 4hrs per day commuting to and from work sitting in endless traffic contemplating what my life and purpose actually is and for the past few years I've been thinking of a way to escape from buying a narrowboat, or just quiting my job and moving abroad and working on farms to pay my way to more recently going down the rabbit hole of living FT in a van for the past few months I've been researching Van/motorhomes watching van conversion videos and have decided this is the route I want to take, but now the issue is finding the funds to make this change happen without putting myself in a ridiculous amount of debt I have some savings but not enough to buy myself the van I'd like and get the conversion done to the specs I'd like or even buy the converted van already done. I'm in a weird spot where I know what I want to do and I have some savings but not quite enough so realistically taking finance on a van is probably going to be the only logical/realistic option to get out of my rented 1 bedroom flat either way I'd keep on working to keep myself ticking over financially the frustrating thing is the whole goal is to get away from debt and paying rent and all the other bills that wipe out a chunk of my wages and the main reason for wanting to make the change is having the freedom to maybe cut back on work abit, travel and see this beautiful world, spend more time in nature, and live on my terms more. Again appreciate this video fella I'm definitely not on Sparky money but it's inspiring seeing the jump you've made into van life.
Regards, Mike, South East Essex.
@@mikepackham5260 Welcome Mike, well isn’t nice knowing you are starting to make a plan to improve your life your journey is just starting my friend. Don’t give up find a way to make your dream come true! If you own a motor perhaps chop it in towards the campervan lower the finance you got this bro use this time off from work to make the plan I believe in you!
Great video very inspiring a great way to gain your financal freedom. You look and sound happy and contented have a fantastic Christmas and can't wait to see more of your adventures with Loza.
Im glad you enjoyed it, Have a great Christmas too! Let the Adventures continue!
Great video dude. Love the detail and the approach you took with describing everything.
Thanks my man, glad you liked it!
Good Luck on your journey. Not sure about the pension though, be the master of your own destiny. 👍
@@MalteseMafia that’s a fair point I may consider a different option for the funds
Lovely video! So so inspiring keep it up! Have a lovely Xmas and can’t wait to see more videos in the new year!
Merry Christmas to you too! Thanks for stopping by appreciate it!
So smart dude! Do it! While you can but have fun on the way.
Welcome thanks for your comment, Oh don't worry I will me and loza go on many adventures!
Great little home friend, best to you on your journey. ❤
@@teresitap5778 thanks for stopping by 😁
Love the video👍 inspiring message makes you really want to get out and do it yourself, keep up the great content
Thank you if people are enjoying it I’ll keep doing it🤙
I see in the drone shot u parked Loza sideways in a 2 van space to claim your patch😂
Haha great observation there my friend!
This is inspiring to see for me at this time. My plan is to get into property investing, secure passive income and live in a van. Grow my wealth, and live simply travelling the UK, seeing where my curiousity takes me
welcome my friend! Sounds like a great plan 😁
I moved into my apartment build on a truck during pandemic lockdowns and thought myself fortunate, little did I know the disaster to unfold over the next 5 years. With all the money not wasted on over blown rent and energy bills I paid off my whole 45 grand build already working part time, it has worked out so well I will never live in a house again, It gave me my time back to spend how I choose because I need so little money. I retired at 48 the day I moved in to my truck really :)
@@jedics1 congratulations my friend on retirement having time back to spend as you choose is a fortunate position I’m happy for you
Mate amazing video and your honesty and willing to teach about this lifestyle is very inspiring as well maybe one day I will do this, have the van already lol
@@Snappypass1 Welcome my friend 🙏 Such kind words bro 👊 this was something different from my normal adventures but it seems of gone down well perhaps I should do more videos like this
@VanHikeMike I agree mate and your very welcome, I hate paying bills to have 4 walls around me but live in Scotland so need to take weather into account if I ever decide to do this lol
@@Snappypass1 strangely I love the cold so it’s perfect for me 😂
@VanHikeMike so fo I mate but it's freezing here over winter but one day, glad your making the most of vanlife and great to here the savings that are possible with this lifestyle, just wish the weather was better lol
@ tbh the weather isn’t an issue really if you have a good diesel heater keep you toasty at night 👍
great video btw, thats great to see you took a chance and doing what you wanna do, i wanna be travelling and working the same
Thanks bro 👊 no risk no reward my friend
I'm Happy for you bro its a Excellent Idea!! i am doing my best to join you !!
@@btmhustles2265 Welcome 👊 ah nice one I’m sure you get there soon enough
Wow, awesome story. i, too, live in a van mini van . Nothing in the van is permanent i can easily convert it back to the van with all the seats up. For now, they have been down underneath the floor. But this is the first video I saw of yours . I will check out more. i want to see what's in your van . I always thought about getting a bigger van and having it built out, but maybe i might change my mind and have this van built out. i bought it brand new with no payment's 2022 Chrysler Pacific. The costs should be cheaper since I have no payment on the van. Thanks for the video. i will watch more of your videos. i do van life in the us Arizona area.
@@Oneverythangilove Hey 👋 cheers my man thanks for your comment and thanks for stopping by 😁 wow from the US that’s awesome good luck with what you decide to do with your van
Good lad can't knock you at all mate. Onwards and upwards. Have a great Christmas and a fantastic 2025 in Lozza
Cheers man, Have a great Christmas too! Thanks for watching my content!
you r amazing mike and lhasa is amazing so you know i am a youtube partially sighted it good to see you happy happy christmas
@@transgendertina293 thanks for stopping by glad you enjoyed the video happy Christmas!
Put this on a Tee Shirt or your van . lol " I wrote this in a story, " LIFE NEVER STAYS GOOD OR BAD FOREVER. "
@@JoshuaTrinityWolf-dc4up forever changing for better or worse
Hey there, very smart move in my opinion and very inspiring, thanks for sharing your journey. Sub gained👌
Welcome my friend! Appreciate your comment glad you enjoyed the content 🤙
Wonderful video Mike.
@@crustypug cheers appreciate you giving me your time
A up mike just stumbled across your channel,agree with everything your saying re the rat race im moving onto a narrowboat feb next year to join you outta the rat race .keep up the videos mate 👍
Welcome bro! appreciate your comment good for you chase your dream! best of luck with the new jounrney
I'm not sure it's possible to improve on what you're doing. Congratulations on finding a way to adapt your life in such a win-win situation!!
@@Jackiesharonhill Welcome Jackie, appreciate you watching the content! Why thank you I feel very blessed
I do the exact same thing, I'm also an electrician/ test engineer 😂
@@tonys8448 congratulations 🙌 😂😂👊
Sorry another comment. just looking back on some of your previous videos as well. being an electrician, im wondering why you wouldnt have a better off grid set up? for me, lithium batteries are a game changer, and especially as you are a gamer as well, why dont you have them?? a lot lot lighter, and as you know, last soooo much longer. especially if you can have 2? i know space is a premium, i used to have a T6, but its a game changer for me. just curious thats all. also where are you holed up?? down south somewhere? cheers, nick
@@rattler9uk Hey, I have lithium batteries my friend I have a portable anker solix one to run my gaming setup off grid see the video if your interested. And another battery running the essentials 😀
personal question but....how tall are you? I am 6' 4" and always wonder how I would fit in small/medium vans.
@@Jamie4-cx6bn Hey Jamie, I’m 6ft personally if I could buy the van again I would make sure I get a high top to stand up, I bought this so height restriction on parking wasn’t an issue but standing up should of been the priority
Brilliant mate. Wanted to live this way for a good few years now. Finally got my flat on market in April, accepted an offer in august. But the sale is still dragging on, leaseholds come with so much BS to sort out, just hoping it finally goes through as service charge gone up another 500 quid, just one more reason confirming why I want to get out the system. Subscribed 👍🏼
@@scottjones6463 Good for you Scott make a plan and you can achieve your goal of getting out the system
@@VanHikeMikeyes deffo. Similar to you with investing. I invest in a low cost index fund that’s tracks S&P, might be worth checking it out if you havnt done so already 👍🏼
@ thanks for the heads up I’ll take a look into that!
Where are you going to put your house sale money into next? Sipp?
@ I invest in a stocks and shares ISA, and a standard private pension
I'm thinking about selling my house and doing this I want to see the world
Welcome Joe 👋, that sounds like a great idea maybe rent a campervan for a two week test run see if it’s for you bro!👊
@VanHikeMike I will thanks for the advice
If you actually did live full time in that van, I would think the fact that very soon you will be restricted to licensed sites or private land, would be of great concern?
@@battlebbot Thank you for your comment and concern! I appreciate you bringing up this point. My approach to van life has been focused on understanding and adapting to local regulations. There are still many options for parking legally as long as you keep moving. Every lifestyle comes with its own unique hurdles and part of the joy is figuring out how to overcome them. It’s a great point to consider for anyone thinking about this lifestyle
I'm surprised you got that comment out with the Governments dick so far down. lol there's plenty of apps like Park4night that show all locations around UK....... anyway I wont bore you.
@@VanHikeMike Closing down access to all council-owned land has been going on for a while now, and I would say give it 2 years and this process will be complete.
The "Roadshome" channel mentions this often, and rather than any support gets attacked for trying to organise resistance.
@battlebbot the government and councils can't even police standard criminals, you think they have the power and resources to go looking for a small number of people living in vans haha, pus you can just go an park on campsites for less than £20 a night, not really gonna make a dent in a salary in excess of £80k being a self employed electrician
@ your right it would be so hard to monitor and enforce!
Smart idea buddy, well done 👍
@@sergejus77 cheers mate