Long term living in Camper/Motorhome/boat.............
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SimonV8ster said:
Anybody had any experience of living in a camper/motorhome or boat/barge long term ?
Wonder what would be the pitfulls of it or what was most unexpected when it was tried ?
I know space would be something you had to get use to pretty quickly but what else ?
Hi SimonWonder what would be the pitfulls of it or what was most unexpected when it was tried ?
I know space would be something you had to get use to pretty quickly but what else ?
There is a whole community out there, they tend to call it Nomadic Living.
Try this specific forum, weed out the hippyishness and you get a lot of info/experience: http://www.ukhippy.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=5...
You could also have look at http://www.wildcamping.co.uk/ full of pros and cons, lots of advice and many of the regular contributors live full time in their vans.
I lived on a 64 foot canal boat in Market Harborough.
Fully serviced berth.
Satnav full central heating washing machine etc.
Had to move the boat every three or so weeks for 'pump out'.
Loved it. Rent was a couple of thousand. Gas £19 every month. Red deisel £50 quarterly.
No real community where the boat was lying but a nice place to be.
My sister has just bought a canal boat.
Must be in the family.
Fully serviced berth.
Satnav full central heating washing machine etc.
Had to move the boat every three or so weeks for 'pump out'.
Loved it. Rent was a couple of thousand. Gas £19 every month. Red deisel £50 quarterly.
No real community where the boat was lying but a nice place to be.
My sister has just bought a canal boat.
Must be in the family.
I don't know what area you are looking to live in, but some areas, London especially, have long waiting lists for moorings. When I looked into boat living it's surprising how the costs can mount up.
I've just bought a camper, but I'm not planning on living in it.
I've just bought a camper, but I'm not planning on living in it.
Edited by Baby Huey on Sunday 2nd May 15:03
Laurel Green said:
philmccann said:
Try here
Loads of info and people to help
HTH
Phil
Where?Loads of info and people to help
HTH
Phil
I guess one has forgotten to add a link.
mybrainhurts said:
Laurel Green said:
philmccann said:
Try here
Loads of info and people to help
HTH
Phil
Where?Loads of info and people to help
HTH
Phil
I guess one has forgotten to add a link.
I lived on my yacht for six months coming up for 4 years ago.
Fantastic time. Went all around the med, ate, drank, was merry.
The change in space from a whole apartment with cupboards, etc. to a small yacht with very limited space didn't bother me at all. Pack light, it's surprising what little you can live with if you try.
The odd thing was moving back to a real house after living in such a small space. Believe it or not, we had cabin fever! Reason for this is when you live on a boat, you tend to spend an awful lot of time out of doors, fair weather or foul. This isn't something you generally do in a house or flat, so it really was quite odd to be inside so much.
The other thing with living aboard, is that you tend to rise and fall with the sun, rather than late nights, etc. Once it gets dark, it's much harder to get things done, so actually, it's better to sit back with a beer, take it easy, and have an early night.
Give it a go, you'll love it or loath it!
Fantastic time. Went all around the med, ate, drank, was merry.
The change in space from a whole apartment with cupboards, etc. to a small yacht with very limited space didn't bother me at all. Pack light, it's surprising what little you can live with if you try.
The odd thing was moving back to a real house after living in such a small space. Believe it or not, we had cabin fever! Reason for this is when you live on a boat, you tend to spend an awful lot of time out of doors, fair weather or foul. This isn't something you generally do in a house or flat, so it really was quite odd to be inside so much.
The other thing with living aboard, is that you tend to rise and fall with the sun, rather than late nights, etc. Once it gets dark, it's much harder to get things done, so actually, it's better to sit back with a beer, take it easy, and have an early night.
Give it a go, you'll love it or loath it!
maser_spyder said:
The other thing with living aboard, is that you tend to rise and fall with the sun, rather than late nights, etc. Once it gets dark, it's much harder to get things done, so actually, it's better to sit back with a beer, take it easy, and have an early night.
Plus all that fresh air and activity tires you out more.Think I've come up with a cunning plan.
Live on a narrow boat during the spring to autumn seasons cruising around our wonderful countryside stopping at the odd pub for refreshments. Become a wildlife photographer and make metal figures out of coat hangers and tin cans to sell to tourists.
Go nuts in Thailand during our winter !!
Now that is the life I could live !!
Live on a narrow boat during the spring to autumn seasons cruising around our wonderful countryside stopping at the odd pub for refreshments. Become a wildlife photographer and make metal figures out of coat hangers and tin cans to sell to tourists.
Go nuts in Thailand during our winter !!
Now that is the life I could live !!
SimonV8ster said:
Think I've come up with a cunning plan.
Live on a narrow boat during the spring to autumn seasons cruising around our wonderful countryside stopping at the odd pub for refreshments. Become a wildlife photographer and make metal figures out of coat hangers and tin cans to sell to tourists.
Go nuts in Thailand during our winter !!
Now that is the life I could live !!
Sounds good to me, I wouldn't mind doing similar when I retire Live on a narrow boat during the spring to autumn seasons cruising around our wonderful countryside stopping at the odd pub for refreshments. Become a wildlife photographer and make metal figures out of coat hangers and tin cans to sell to tourists.
Go nuts in Thailand during our winter !!
Now that is the life I could live !!
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