Life In A Big Orange Truck | Awesome Off-Grid Conversion & Full Time Van Life

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  • @Tweekysuturn
    @Tweekysuturn Рік тому +306

    Well done fellow, I’m 55 & only just realised it’s about experiences and being happy 😃.

    • @getgoing-cv
      @getgoing-cv Рік тому +17

      It's actually all about how we treat others.. being kind to one another 🙂

    • @FarmanMrK
      @FarmanMrK Рік тому +9

      I am glad I realized it at 25. It is the thing that matters the most.

    • @clarelwc2849
      @clarelwc2849 Рік тому +8

      51 and same!

    • @ReggaeReggai
      @ReggaeReggai 11 місяців тому +4

      @@getgoing-cv its really not

    • @raphaelguionaud7839
      @raphaelguionaud7839 9 місяців тому +2

      I think being happy is nice but pursuing pleasure for its own sake is a slippery slope, I think it’s about following Christ

  • @AYY-JAY224
    @AYY-JAY224 10 місяців тому +30

    I’m 24 & I’m already thinking of buying a cheap van, converting it into a nice comfy camper & then giving up my flat. I work full time and my days off are currently spend stuck at home doing nothing. I wanna not only live with nature but live in nature to, I wanna be around it all the time. I wanna have no end to freedom. I cannot wait to just Finnish work for a week, get in my van and driveeeeeee.

    • @alanhat5252
      @alanhat5252 2 місяці тому +2

      In summer all you need is a pallet with a mattress on top, a camping cooker & Windolene to blank out the windows for privacy. Don't let a fancy conversion get in the way of getting out there!

  • @RichardfRice
    @RichardfRice 8 місяців тому +19

    Completely agree that big utility vehicles are the ultimate stealth. They are so much the background to our lives that they are effectively invisible.

  • @rickjanicki3705
    @rickjanicki3705 11 місяців тому +41

    Carl, you are a flippin legend. Live your life brother. you're here for a good time not a long time.

    • @kevinengland7444
      @kevinengland7444 10 місяців тому +3

      Brother? Is he your brother?

    • @Khazandar
      @Khazandar 7 місяців тому +1

      @@kevinengland7444 It's some weird american thing with being inappropriately familiar.

    • @Empty-r7x
      @Empty-r7x 7 місяців тому +1

      @@Khazandar I’ve pictured the concept of the stereotype but never heard it put quite so eloquently ❤

    • @jamiew1664
      @jamiew1664 7 місяців тому +1

      @@kevinengland7444 yeah theyre brothers, didnt you know?

  • @patrickrooney5130
    @patrickrooney5130 8 місяців тому +24

    I'm 68 years old and I've always wanted to do that. Keep up the dream buddy. And good luck.

    • @jaimz33
      @jaimz33 7 місяців тому +12

      Do it. Me and my wife are 72 and we just started.

  • @Jackie-rc6cj
    @Jackie-rc6cj Рік тому +48

    Awesome set up. And the space is amazing. Great life. No rent, electric, water. And free nomad lifestyle.

  • @gofres
    @gofres Рік тому +23

    Oh man you dog looks so much like my old pup that passed away a few years ago. Still miss that dude every day. He was so chilled.

  • @henryjohnfacey8213
    @henryjohnfacey8213 8 місяців тому +9

    As a wagon/coach/bus driver. 40 years.I envy you. Loved parking overnight and the outdoors. Reading books. What a way of life. Good luck and best wishes.

  • @voicevoice2053
    @voicevoice2053 Рік тому +37

    Theres a lot of positives about living this life. Its conditioning and fear of change stopping many from following their dreams. That applies to me but...i wish i had the courage to do this

    • @KellyFerrell-n4d
      @KellyFerrell-n4d Рік тому

      🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

    • @Asscrackistan
      @Asscrackistan 8 місяців тому +1

      Rent a van, throw a matress in the back and test it out for 2-3 days. Bring your bike/surf board
      I built one and did it all across Australia and it was the best year of my life (before those horse💩 lockdowns ruined it and I had to sell it and go home)

  • @ru5tynutzvanlife556
    @ru5tynutzvanlife556 Рік тому +100

    Great build 😁 , I’m living full time in my orange truck (Clementine) . Ex TNT truck. Been full time for 4.5 years , loving it 😊. Cheers for sharing guys ❤️

    • @jimbobalob2491
      @jimbobalob2491 Рік тому +6

      Where do you get your mail sent and can you insure your truck without an address?

    • @ru5tynutzvanlife556
      @ru5tynutzvanlife556 Рік тому

      @@jimbobalob2491 hi ,, I have my mail and insurance sent to a family member’s address. Insurance states you need an address

    • @GRD1618
      @GRD1618 11 місяців тому +6

      @@jimbobalob2491 Get a care-of address. You've probably seen the abbreviaion: c/o.

    • @art7867
      @art7867 11 місяців тому

      Build?

    • @ru5tynutzvanlife556
      @ru5tynutzvanlife556 11 місяців тому +1

      @@art7867 yes ,, build ! Or conversion!!

  • @JoolsUK
    @JoolsUK Рік тому +16

    As a mountain biker and campervan owner, appreciating this one.

  • @ukconfederate7508
    @ukconfederate7508 9 днів тому

    I think a truck like yours is the best idea for anyone planning to 'break free'.....Motorhomes and self built camper vans are cool, but the living space in a truck like yours means there's not a lot you'll miss from your old life of bricks and mortar. More or less a one level flat/cabin with all the necessary amenities. Well done mate. Good luck to you on your travels.

  • @NotASheep100
    @NotASheep100 5 місяців тому +4

    I remember few years ago met a chap living in the back of a small lorry type vehicle..
    He rolled up the back door...and just had a bed and stove set up...
    Thats it...😮
    Simple...

  • @markp5056
    @markp5056 11 місяців тому +145

    £2500 for the truck & £15k for those 2 Santa Cruz MTB's cant fault him 👌

    • @mrsimo7144
      @mrsimo7144 5 місяців тому +2

      Gotta get your priorities in order, right?

    • @ThanchyR-k7s
      @ThanchyR-k7s 5 місяців тому

      @@mrsimo7144 💯👌

  • @kelvinring5690
    @kelvinring5690 Рік тому +32

    I've been living in my RV since 2013 and my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner I also have a UA-cam channel called living free in my RV.

  • @Glamrock01
    @Glamrock01 Рік тому +10

    Now that's what I call a mancave comfy and so cool.....👍.

  • @hayleywarden6315
    @hayleywarden6315 9 місяців тому +5

    Totally agree with so much of what you say about the freedom and simplicity of living in a vehical. We’ve lived in a 1977 Bedford school bus in different parts of Australia for the past 4 years. Sometimes we are moving every day, sometimes we spend a few months somewhere, following the sun and jobs. Keep on keeping on, I say, who needs a house when you’ve got a lovely home (on wheels!)

  • @raycross7259
    @raycross7259 Рік тому +440

    £2500 what a Stihl 😂

    • @patagualianmostly7437
      @patagualianmostly7437 11 місяців тому +4

      🙄🙄

    • @StephenHall-u4b
      @StephenHall-u4b 11 місяців тому +1

      Great life. I’d be tempted to make it like a horse box with metal bars outside the windows, but still a great idea 👍

    • @Satwamassive
      @Satwamassive 9 місяців тому

      Nice 😂

    • @Jon77777
      @Jon77777 9 місяців тому

      👏 very good

    • @MsRichycon
      @MsRichycon 9 місяців тому +1

      Beat me to it😅

  • @aldep6159
    @aldep6159 Рік тому +10

    What a great way to live. These videos are great, very genuine and makes you feel that this is achievable

  • @crappymeal
    @crappymeal Рік тому +156

    Paint the roof white, massively reduces heat in summer

    • @tomtomxxx
      @tomtomxxx Рік тому +27

      Paint the rest green so it’s not such an eye sore in the countryside

    • @crappymeal
      @crappymeal Рік тому +5

      @@tomtomxxx yeah that as well, although I would go white if mostly in urban environments

    • @billylip680
      @billylip680 8 місяців тому +1

      Waste of paint ​@@tomtomxxx

    • @fritzsmith3296
      @fritzsmith3296 6 місяців тому +1

      @crappymeal: "Paint,, " didn't you see the solar cells on the roof?

    • @fritzsmith3296
      @fritzsmith3296 6 місяців тому

      @@tomtomxxx : "Paint the... " Wrong, keeping it looking like a delivery truck gives it the illusion that it's "just a delivery truck" in the eyes of police, so they will overlook you parking almost anywhere.

  • @aa-kh9ex
    @aa-kh9ex Рік тому +10

    This was great. When living in that size of a truck, there seems to be almost no compromises. Great stuff and safe travels.

    • @JesusIsKingMyLord
      @JesusIsKingMyLord 7 місяців тому

      Gospel of Jesus Christ John 3:16 For God So loved the world that he gave his only Begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him should not Perish but have Everlasting Life. Jesus Christ Died for the sin of the World, If you believe in ur heart God risen Jesus from the dead and confess him with ur mouth to people you shall be saved. Jesus said I Am The only way to heaven there is no other way! Repent of urs sins (Repent means Change ur Mind turning away from sinful things and being truly sorry for it.) trust Jesus and give ur life to him He Loves you cares about you more than anyone ever will! we are saved By Grace Trough Faith!,this is sin: Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death but the gift of eternal life in our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 3:23 For all have sined and felt short of the Glory of God. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. Romans 1:18‭-‬21‭, ‬23 KJV Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9‭-‬10 REPENT OR YOU WILL PERISH REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL GET RIGHT WITH GOD LORD JESUS CHRIST.

  • @russcott5129
    @russcott5129 Рік тому +14

    Freedom is essential 💪

  • @stephenwillis9518
    @stephenwillis9518 Рік тому +17

    5 minutes in and....well..... it looks already better than a £million London flat ! Fucking amazing mate.

  • @Grizzmakes
    @Grizzmakes Рік тому +26

    100% winning.
    Love the orange stealth paint.
    I am only envious because I never saw the potential 20 years ago.
    Long may this run.

    • @kevinengland7444
      @kevinengland7444 10 місяців тому

      What is 'stealth' paint?

    • @Grizzmakes
      @Grizzmakes 10 місяців тому

      @@kevinengland7444 Top secret military issue. Disappearing vehicle against any background, making it invisible.

  • @LoxleysEscapePlan
    @LoxleysEscapePlan Рік тому +11

    Killed it as usual! Liveration coming in HOT with local van lifers!! YEWWW!!!!

    • @liveration
      @liveration  Рік тому +2

      Hahaha, nice one! Cheers for the comment 🙌🏼🫡 glad you're liking the videos!

  • @Moescampermansion
    @Moescampermansion Рік тому +7

    I’ve just bought a double decker to convert, can’t wait to start building

  • @TheKeirsunishi
    @TheKeirsunishi Рік тому +5

    I love it, it's truly amazing. Helps being a mechanic, would be a PITA breaking down and your house being stuck in a garage

  • @valeriebridge7305
    @valeriebridge7305 Рік тому +3

    What a glorious colour! You won't miss it in a car park. Looks very comfortable. Enjoy the new lifestyle, sounds great.

  • @antonystarling
    @antonystarling Рік тому +15

    This will be the norm soon. Absolutely on point, great video, love the work in progress and what a top bloke

    • @tedthesailor172
      @tedthesailor172 Рік тому +3

      Long before it becomes "the norm" local authorities will put the kybosh on the practice with parking regulations. I've heard that this is already happening to `wild' vanners...

    • @SloshyGrank
      @SloshyGrank 9 місяців тому

      @@tedthesailor172 yea they'll ruin everything for us.

    • @Rosebud-l9p
      @Rosebud-l9p 5 місяців тому

      More of us are looking at van life but I am sure the Government will find some way of stopping it or charging us for the pleasure in the not to distant future.

  • @HeatherJacobs-r5h
    @HeatherJacobs-r5h Рік тому +6

    Brilliant! Live your best life, Carl.
    Heather
    Ontario, 🇨🇦

  • @alridd7038
    @alridd7038 11 місяців тому +2

    Inspiring lifestyle for a fraction of the cost.living the dream

  • @oddities-whatnot
    @oddities-whatnot Рік тому +38

    And of course, no tacho required if only for personal use and not commercial. No CPC required either, just C1 entitlement on the license.

    • @BraderZx0
      @BraderZx0 8 місяців тому +1

      @garrydavies7797 Thats for CPC which he wont need

    • @mistervelux
      @mistervelux 6 місяців тому

      Don't forget.... private hgv tax too.... 😊

    • @stevenb007
      @stevenb007 5 місяців тому

      What did he mean when he said "HGV OR grandfather rights"? 🧐

    • @1man1guitarletsgo
      @1man1guitarletsgo 5 місяців тому

      @@stevenb007 Grandfather rights: "Car licences issued before January 1997 have automatic rights to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes (known as 'grandfather rights')." I passed my car test in the early 80s, and despite having never driven a lorry, could do so perfectly legally without having to sit any test.

    • @Genghis-Khan121
      @Genghis-Khan121 2 місяці тому

      Cu*ts that get away with working claiming everything they can and living on a pension at same time driving school buses it’s all about to come to an end and now even getting around the HGV laws. Some of these old tw.ts have mowed down kids and others they are a fkn danger to other drivers one idiot had past his test in in 1949 and had no clue regarding todays driving rules and pinned two little kids to a shop window driving in a pedestrian only shopping area , don’t give them any insensitive to go and buy a 7 and a half ton wagon and convert it jeez

  • @rrain3375
    @rrain3375 Рік тому +5

    I like you are stealth with no exterior windows on the sides. I did see on another site a guy put two crank up dome windows for the roof. One was small over the bathroom to release steam and the second was over the kitchen to release cooking smells.

  • @livingworkingoutsidebox
    @livingworkingoutsidebox Рік тому +12

    Well done 👍💪🌞 Talk about a killer way to live financially frugal!Frugal!
    Great color btw!🍊🤙

  • @ronaldprestage8563
    @ronaldprestage8563 5 місяців тому

    Well done mate your living the dream , a man's best friend is his dog , life is all about beening happy ,

  • @k1ortia
    @k1ortia 9 місяців тому +2

    Hats off to you brother, no more living for the man, but living for yourself and realising there is another life besides the rat race!....👏🏽🙏🏾

  • @HxCxDxE
    @HxCxDxE 8 місяців тому

    I always think of doing this when I see box trucks... this guy actually did it what an inspiration it looks and feels like a home too!

  • @savyman2376
    @savyman2376 5 місяців тому

    Love to see people loving life, keep going for it !

  • @olliemh2282
    @olliemh2282 Рік тому +126

    You can tell this guy is stress-free, 17 year old son.. he doesn't look a day over 30, lmao

  • @DaveH-t9s
    @DaveH-t9s Рік тому +5

    Definitely got truck envy! Great set up and we go full time in our motorhome in the next month. Not all roses but good for the soul. Keep trucking mate cheers Dave

  • @Kolangyet
    @Kolangyet 5 місяців тому

    That kitchen is bigger than most UK homes ...nice

  • @hanniosman1839
    @hanniosman1839 7 місяців тому

    Haha, love that his bikes are worth significantly more than his truck! And that thing is cool. I've switched careers from property and public planning to luthiery - guitar making. I've built my own temp and humidity controlled small workshop with all the machines and storage I need completely from scratch. I've got a bigger consumer unit than the one it's connected to (I know about electrics and have adjusted the RCDs to the correct amperage, don't worry). But I'm kitted out like a van life in terms of how I store the various bits that go alongside guitar making - big bits of wood, small bits of wood, jig, jigs, moulds, more jigs, machines, power tools, f clamps, quick set f clamps, squeeze grip f clamps, normal f clamps, handmade cam f clamps, pretty much all da f clamps, g clamps, chisels, about 20 different types of saw,, more clamps, all the power tools and only homemade furniture aside from some haunted stuff from a maternity ward that was too good quality to not make use of.

  • @friedpistachios
    @friedpistachios Рік тому +11

    I kept waiting for an agent to come by and ask: "Oi, you got a loicense for that TV, mate?"

  • @alanwann9318
    @alanwann9318 11 місяців тому +1

    I travelled England + Scotland in a canpervan for 5 months continues, The best places to stay are down narrow lanes especially in Somerset. This could be a problem in a orange truck.

  • @jengraham3964
    @jengraham3964 Рік тому +9

    I ran into these guys this summer, spent a few days swimming, chilling out, good times

  • @TheHalfmoonsmile
    @TheHalfmoonsmile Рік тому +2

    Lub it... had my van 6yrs now lived in it 4 Yr straight all over Europe... but lub his van

  • @a.j.m8736
    @a.j.m8736 5 місяців тому

    Yeee... some fishing stuff and some DSLR photo gear... paradise!

  • @norkieuppercrusty1
    @norkieuppercrusty1 6 місяців тому

    I had an 815 for 3 years living all over Snodonia, nice truck

  • @316EJo
    @316EJo Рік тому +4

    Shia LaBeouf is living life! Fair play. Van and lifestyle looks amazing

  • @shuandrew
    @shuandrew Рік тому +7

    What a nice bloke. Good on you, Carl.

  • @lucahauben1638
    @lucahauben1638 Рік тому +3

    Yes man,you made the right choice.living life

  • @CaptZenPetabyte
    @CaptZenPetabyte Рік тому +2

    Im here in Australia, am 49yrs and would love to do this ... thinking of also making an office space inside mine as well so I can take my business with me too (Starlink makes that easy to do) ... this has been a great inspiration

  • @nygelmiller5293
    @nygelmiller5293 11 місяців тому +1

    Where the tailgate drops down, as a platform for you to sit out on - I thought you could glue ASTROTURF ON IT. AND, of course, you would "never have to CUT the grass!"

  • @lizvickers7156
    @lizvickers7156 Рік тому +22

    I would feel really claustrophobic in the wagon with no windows and no fresh air filtering through.

    • @junglegoose4648
      @junglegoose4648 Рік тому +7

      Think he said he had a fan pulling air in from below, and also 3 fans on top. get what you mean on the no windows thing but then he can open the slider at the back, and is literally 3 steps away from being in nature all the time!

    • @lawrencedavidson6195
      @lawrencedavidson6195 Рік тому +1

      You can install windows if you want.

    • @wio2189
      @wio2189 11 місяців тому +1

      @@junglegoose4648 Good thing it never rains

    • @k1ortia
      @k1ortia 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@@junglegoose4648this life is clearly not for them!

    • @EricPollarrd
      @EricPollarrd 8 місяців тому

      It’s no different to being in your bedroom with the curtains shut 😂 except his rooms probably bigger than yours plus the door leads straight to fresh air. That’s the opposite of claustrophobia

  • @manconthemove
    @manconthemove Рік тому +12

    Proper little Narnia van 😁. Loved the content as per guys.... You're doing alternative living proud 🙏🏻. Thank you 💚

  • @roymillsjnr5172
    @roymillsjnr5172 Рік тому +1

    Yeah I would do it I'm 63 , but just live life , brilliant ✌️

  • @brendanfurey2150
    @brendanfurey2150 Рік тому +2

    Respect to you living the life and remembering life’s a journey not a race 👌👌❤️

  • @10bobclub
    @10bobclub 11 місяців тому +2

    Hat's off to the big chap 😎👌

  • @AngelFish007
    @AngelFish007 Рік тому +5

    Well done, you. Looks great 😊😁👍🇬🇧

  • @mattofgods.
    @mattofgods. Рік тому +2

    I wish I could do this and also the best house box iv seen I’m from Stoke on Trent his accent sounds close to my home town. Great video guys and awesome job on the truck buddy

  • @Investor-365
    @Investor-365 7 місяців тому

    This is awesome. Plenty of space and that kitchen is tops!

  • @sammic974
    @sammic974 Рік тому +6

    Great set up but I'd want a skylight. We're hoping to get a box truck too one day, but a 3-tonner one. My 6ft 2in hubby needs alot of space, but no way I'm getting an HGV licence!
    Btw I'd have blurred out the number plate of this one.

  • @Another_Ambrose_Adventure
    @Another_Ambrose_Adventure Рік тому +157

    £2500 what a steal

    • @liveration
      @liveration  Рік тому +72

      What a Stihl 😉

    • @georgeton4991
      @georgeton4991 Рік тому +4

      @@liveration or Stahl

    • @nc2933
      @nc2933 Рік тому +4

      70,000 km an absolute Stihl

    • @davidjacobs828
      @davidjacobs828 Рік тому +10

      OK, none of this works .
      A) this guy is not driving legally .
      Any modified truck must have all modifications declared to the dvla.
      To register as a camper van, your vehicle must ,by law have at least 3 windows on the sides , plus graphics Indicating the vehicle is a camper van .
      ( if these conditions are not declared ,YOUR INSURANCE IS INVALID , meaning g an awkward pig could have this truck seized and potentially crushed , plus 12 points on his licence for driving without valid insurance .))
      B) " fridge needed for COLD BEERS "???
      Anyone drinking in any vehicle cannot consume more than the legal alcohol driving limit or they risk being charged with " ""drunk in charge of a motor vehicle ""
      Meaning an automatic 12 month driving ban .....
      There are ways around these problems ... but this guy is clearly not aware of them .

    • @nc2933
      @nc2933 Рік тому +59

      @@davidjacobs828 I bet you're fun at parties

  • @anikadrews8843
    @anikadrews8843 10 місяців тому

    Best spot ever, I always say it's a great place to park up and wake up to

  • @jackybaynes1648
    @jackybaynes1648 Рік тому +3

    What a fabulous set up! 😊

  • @helopi8
    @helopi8 Рік тому +1

    Thats brilliant! Didn't expect a proper kitchen inside 🤯❤

  • @respectedgentleman4322
    @respectedgentleman4322 Рік тому +2

    Haha he seems so chill. Great video.

  • @edrow7403
    @edrow7403 6 місяців тому

    I love how pretty much everyone in the Uk was saying the side-by-side lithium and lead acid battery thing wasn't possible, but he figured it out!!

    • @atman5230
      @atman5230 2 місяці тому

      I would rather use Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries with solar,yes they are expensive but the set up will pay itself off within 2 years.

  • @PtangPtangBiscuitBarrelSmith
    @PtangPtangBiscuitBarrelSmith Рік тому +4

    you could have windows and get a matching orange colour pindot vinyl graphic so it blends in.

  • @abdigitaluk_photography
    @abdigitaluk_photography 11 місяців тому +2

    Oh wow this is amazing!

  • @craigdutton6072
    @craigdutton6072 27 днів тому

    My mate lives in a bigger truck and parks at work 👍weekends he’s at a river relaxing drinking beers fishing 🎣 😂

  • @RichInRibeyes
    @RichInRibeyes Рік тому +4

    Fair play fella, awesome setup you've got there 😎
    Thanks for the great video again 💖

  • @baldbastardo
    @baldbastardo 11 місяців тому

    It was colder than -40C here when this video was uploaded. I wish i could do this here in Calgary, but it's suicidal during our winters. I've been camping in -25 so know what I'm about.

  • @jonathankerrsmith
    @jonathankerrsmith 24 дні тому

    Nice video and nice cut aways of the surroundings, looks great on an 8K tv, all the best with your endeavour

  • @wowsly
    @wowsly 6 місяців тому

    i wanted to do the same thing but a motorhome came up for 10k and i ended up getting it for just over 8 and moved in the next day.
    drove round the country for 2 weeks getting to know it and never looked back.
    think i was paying about 400pm for diesel, lpg and other bills like running a small 4x4.
    i got to relax, get away from the towns and BS and take my home anywhere :D

  • @alanjackson2540
    @alanjackson2540 8 місяців тому

    I used to drive for Next Plc. The trucks similar in size to what you have, someone told me they were 3.5 ton and not 7.5 ton (due to a smaller chassis) which would be ideal for anyone on the new style UK license. For info you can drive a 3.5 ton (or tonne sorry I don't know) vehicle on a car licence where as with the older style licence can drive a 7.5 ton vehicle like this one. It was a few years ago but I am sure they were made by DAF. Hope this helps.

  • @TaraTiaraBell
    @TaraTiaraBell Рік тому +2

    I get more and more excited watching these videos, this is class I love it.

    • @liveration
      @liveration  Рік тому +2

      That's great to hear! Glad you're enjoying them 😊 many more to come!

  • @HeavyMetalDetectingPassion
    @HeavyMetalDetectingPassion Рік тому +1

    Amazing work! Hope its allright during the winter too!

  • @xIDarkSideIx
    @xIDarkSideIx 11 місяців тому +1

    2.5k for that is a steel, The guy seems like a top bloke and he's got a decent fitout for him to suite what he needs fair play to him 👍

  • @roadschooladventures
    @roadschooladventures 5 місяців тому

    Brilliant, thanks for the tour and the ideas for our future project. Like you say, bills...what are they haha. Perfect

  • @m3photo726
    @m3photo726 Рік тому +2

    Enjoyed the video. Now it’s on the web for all to see you can say bye bye to the stealth bit though …

  • @cenedraleaheldra5275
    @cenedraleaheldra5275 11 місяців тому

    Great size. Enjoy your travels. Safe travels.

  • @markstewart6001
    @markstewart6001 Рік тому +1

    Good on you mate
    Living the best life

  • @pauldupre2269
    @pauldupre2269 Рік тому +1

    What a fantastic home. Love it!

  • @dillipphunbar7924
    @dillipphunbar7924 5 місяців тому

    Brilliant setup.

  • @eliotmansfield
    @eliotmansfield 11 місяців тому

    You need the reflective flaps that hang down when you have the taillift open - look on the back of any lorry with a taillift

  • @VictoriaGetsVocal
    @VictoriaGetsVocal Рік тому +2

    I love watching the rain too. Great video again, thanks for sharing. 👏😎

    • @liveration
      @liveration  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! Glad you're enjoying the videos 😊

    • @ronwhite8503
      @ronwhite8503 8 місяців тому +1

      Come and live in Cumbria, it rains fifty weeks a year.

    • @VictoriaGetsVocal
      @VictoriaGetsVocal 8 місяців тому

      @@ronwhite8503 funnily enough I e spend at least 3 months of the last 6 months exploring Cumbria in my own van, such a beautiful place, even when it is raining 🤣😉

  • @6ftS
    @6ftS 7 місяців тому

    That is awesome.. what more do you need? a safe enclosed space you can warm up in winter and call home. I have been looking at trucks of this size for some time and seeing how you did this conversion gives me hope that I can get it done as well.

  • @robhamilton5057
    @robhamilton5057 Рік тому +2

    great set up, well done!

  • @motorxplorer
    @motorxplorer 11 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant way to do it 👌

  • @Siddiskongen
    @Siddiskongen 7 місяців тому +2

    Would have put up some white panels on the walls and wood slates on the roof to make the interior of the van shine up like a proper home instead of living in a garage.

  • @michaelfarris8437
    @michaelfarris8437 Місяць тому

    Nice work, great style of life!

  • @spchood
    @spchood 7 місяців тому

    Cracking set up.. very inspiration ... Thank you for sharing .

  • @volkergrigo5657
    @volkergrigo5657 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice deal for this truck. And nice idea too live in this. All the best for you. Nice nice nice👍👍👍🤘

  • @junglegoose4648
    @junglegoose4648 Рік тому +1

    very nice sir, living the keep! keep on trucking brother!

  • @FursthymeLausthyme
    @FursthymeLausthyme 6 місяців тому

    Awesome build. Double check on that particle board for the adhesive used. I have heard it off gases and is not healthy. Same with railroad ties. If that is the case there is a paint that can be used to seal it.

  • @livingthedreambuildingthedream

    What an epic build

  • @g__o__l__d__6673
    @g__o__l__d__6673 11 місяців тому

    flipping freezing in the back winters good job

  • @artsandcraftsideasshowinga5121

    Good on you Karl.

  • @skaraborgcraft
    @skaraborgcraft 9 місяців тому +4

    I lived on boats for many years, cheaper to sail from the UK to Southern Spain than to drive a truck, but not everyone likes a home that tilts and bounces around. Sorting out a post address either a c/o or box office number can be a pain, no one travelling with a passport is entirely off the grid.