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Mark is living full time in his small van and shares his story of why he does it, and how he makes it work, along with how it has made him feel so blessed in life! Join us as we take a tour of Marks van, where he talks about the ups and downs that he faces living this alternative way of life. He has embraced a life of Minimalism and simple living and shares how he has escaped the rat race and the 'shackles of life', and would not go back to living normally in a house for the foreseeable future.
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@tompayton84 Год назад

I’m 24 and planning on doing this imminently, sick of the system, sick of not being able to afford my own place on a full time wage and having to forever live at my parents, sick of the cost of living! Time to break the shackles as you say mark

@datguycurtis371 Год назад

Go for it!

@Joeblogs111 Год назад

You got nothing to lose go for it.

@danielmoran9902 Год назад

I don't know where you live, but head for Cumbria: theres hardly anyone there and it feel's massive. It will feel like it's all yours, a good place to stop....and then start after a good think. Best of luck, right behind you, actually.

@taichihead42 Год назад

And why can you not afford anything? Because your corrurpt government has brought most of the Third world to live in your country. Enjoy the diversity. Enjoy living in a can while a family from India get a home.

@taichihead42 Год назад

@@MadMarkThePopularLoner Happy days while a migrant has a home. You piss taker.

@jn45672 9 месяцев назад

"Been Successful" is when your truly happy and content in life, it ain't all about numbers and money

@dadbod7510 4 месяца назад

Success is about (especially if you're old and ugly) having enough money and power to tap the hot shallow poontang, and own loads of expensive gadgets n siht

@flyingthor2650 4 месяца назад

nope@@dadbod7510

@demo3456 4 месяца назад

Amen man I hope we all get to experience that kind of success

@brettnbeckvalleyvan 10 месяцев назад

I was plaster the wife a nurse in 2018 we built a van (lwb sprinter), in 2020 we jacked our jobs sold our house and have been travelling the UK and Europe ever since, it really was the best move we ever made, we'll never go back to bricks . Sending love, peace and good energy to this beautiful soul 🙏🏻 ❤️

@a1d3nh0 9 месяцев назад

I took magic mushrooms and they cured my addictions, depression and anxiety. And since then, I’ve bought a van and I’m currently fitting it out to live in it. I feel just like this guy. I love nature, don’t wanna be part of the rat race, just wanna exist in peace.

@marktwain-ik6vp 6 месяцев назад

now the real work starts, an external substance can't fix permantely. just show you the way

@a1d3nh0 6 месяцев назад

@@marktwain-ik6vp sorry but I think you’re half wrong. Mushrooms made me (and plenty other people I know personally) ‘realise’ things. Once you ‘realise’ you don’t have to think a certain way or do a certain thing, you can’t un-realise it. It becomes part of you immediately. Imagine trying your whole life to solve a puzzle. Then one day you find how it works. You can never not be able to solve it again. It becomes instantly easy. No matter how many decades it took. Mushrooms made me realise I gave my trauma and depression its power over me by thinking about it all the time. I realised I could just never think of it again. And I haven’t since. It’s like that part of my brain had all connections to it, broken. One of my trips was me holding a door closed while monsters and demons were banging on the other side. I was exhausted from holding it closed my whole life. Mushrooms bust the door open and through it came nothing but peace and love. I didn’t even feel stupid that I wasted my whole life holding those things back. I just felt so relived.

@shanesskateboarding1430 6 месяцев назад

Hey, i just took the MM too, and i have 3 months left on lease, it cured my addictions etc. how are you doing so far? I cant believe i read this comment, i literally had the same thing happen to me. please lmk thankyou

@saintbees2088 6 месяцев назад

Magic mushrooms can drive you insane. Don't kid yourself, I know.

@a1d3nh0 6 месяцев назад

you have clearly never tried them. clearly. @@saintbees2088

@DigiDiver Год назад

Worked 3 years as a scuba instructor on a Thai Fishing trawler running liveaboard diving holidays from Phuket up to the Similain Islands. A silk hammoch, two pairs of shorts, T Shirts and a toothbrush. The shower was a bucket and saucepan. Gas ring and a calor bottle. Lived on fresh fruit rice and fish. Best days of my life.

@liveration Год назад

Love that! 🙌

@michaeljp9605 Год назад

I’ve done many scuba trips to the Similan Islands, Andaman Divers was my preferred scuba club…..awesome place to dive 👍

@beachcomber1able Год назад

You forgot to say about how you got a debilitating dose of clap from a very cute rent boy and have never worked since. 😄

@tonywalton1052 Год назад

and then what happened?

@jackjack4412 Год назад

Where did you shit and how often did you get sick?

@IronMountainx Год назад

Live in a £1.3 million house, my business makes me about £175,000 a year, but I don't feel particularly wealthy as my outgoings are excessive. This gent looks like a wealthy man, his world belongs to him and thatvis true wealth.

@commuterbranchline8132 Год назад

When you realise that wealth has little to do with money & possessions you will finally be on the path to achieving true wealth.

@lweleven3423 Год назад

It puzzles me these days why most people get sucked in the what we are told this is how you should live life, as life is controlled some may not see it , spend spend spend, nice things 3+1 kids money makes the world go around but it also destroys the planet and makes life stressfull and you work for everyone else as all your money goes out . Horses for causes I guess as the saying goes , it certainly is shackles . Just sold my vito just bought a Nissan NV200 bit smaller for a lot more the gallon and I do prefer the driving over the vito

@lweleven3423 Год назад

@@RebeccaHollyGreen they do rot for sure my ex had one for work the bottom practically dropped out of it lol but it was a work vehicle. My arches rotted but caught them before it got to bad . I love this Nissan feels very light and zippy compared to the merc that felt a lump but the merc are nearly 3 tons

@dalewallace7693 Год назад

❤❤❤😅k 8p,$vggvv

@grizzstudio Год назад

same as me mate the more you get the more stress

@zed4225 Год назад

I love this, I'm selling my house and buying a motorhome at the tender age of 54. I live in West Australia. For all the same reasons as Mark I can't wait, simple, minimalistic life is where it's at. Me doing my bit to leave a minimal footprint, and have minimal bills. Live amongst nature, and not in suburbia, I cannot wait. Well done Mark, your living the dream in my eyes.

@quantumchang4410 Год назад

It costs a lot to park your motorhome in caravan parks each night, and I don't know if your motorhome is allowed to park on the sides of residential streets for several days at a time Have you checked all the laws out?

@carl-johannilsson5666 10 месяцев назад

Western Australia is so beautiful, absolutely my favourite part of your country, hope I will be able to return some day. All the best!

@aaroncov 10 месяцев назад

The govt officers ( police) will tell you to move on . IF they have time

@maximolotov 10 месяцев назад

how about sex ?

@Constantinus213421 10 месяцев назад

@@maximolotov Minimal bills. He cannot wait.

@brentdundee Год назад

Hes living a richer and more rewarding life than most people I know.💙

@ottouring Год назад

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I just read your comment and thought you might like my camping set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed kgari(Fraser island) and camp cook ups. Cheers Out There Touring

@orriblecunt5131 Год назад

Milking it now mate

@Originalman144 10 месяцев назад

Yes, but hopefully he is saving enough money to one day buy a small property or retirement home abroad. This is great for short-term or an extended term for saving a ton of money. But this is no way to live forever. Terrible quality of sleep and always roughed up by nature and vehicle maintenance.

@craigmitcham2619 4 месяца назад

hmm not so sure id want to be showering and washing my clothes in a ditch

@vooveks 27 дней назад

He’s also living in a shitty van, with no toilet, shower, space to put anything, no fridge or freezer, no decent way of cooking, it’s freezing in the winter and boiling in the summer, and a constant feeling of insecurity because you can’t stay anywhere long. Plus you can’t have any friends over or sit down for a nice dinner. Most people would give it up after a couple of weeks.

@emp731 Год назад

A Bricklayer with a ''can do'' attitude can achieve many great things.The funny thing is a man like him has built many other people their brick houses YET he lives in a van...The man is a national treasure.

@XenoBeano Год назад

lol, agree with you sentiment 100% but "national treasure" is a bit much 😅

@ottouring Год назад

@djp1lly830 Год назад

i doubt hes a real bricky. probably just a groundworker who can slash a few blocks out, rough . i dont think he could do proper facework. just footings, hidden away

@PomFrit99 Год назад

Lol! Is he right?

@djp1lly830 Год назад

ah come on , you know you're either one or the other. Jack of all, master of none maybe? just admit it ur a groundworker??

@milesborg9812 Год назад

I'm an architect and I live the same way part time. Always loved vans. All my posessions fit in a large suitcase and I have never been happier. I design house renovations and extensions for people and I think they are absolutely mad the price they end up paying for enlarging an already large house.

@scottdorsey8220 5 месяцев назад

The rat race is insanity. Where are the all going?

@mjc5509 Год назад

This man has inner peace and wisdom. Well done!

@darekjaskulski3375 Год назад

As older I'm as more I'm up for the basic life. People like you are real inspiration. Well done 👍

@ottouring Год назад

@nev7711 Год назад

I have cycled around Europe for months at a time. A tent was my home and two pannier bags. Never been happier. My luxury was having a shower and a beer. I was never lonely, meeting so many friendly people and being away from the media world we live in. The construct of the consumer and mortgage world is for others to make money out of us, especially the banking system.

@liveration Год назад

Love that

@Griffo5446 6 месяцев назад

As long as you're happy. That's priceless.

@thestreets5206 Год назад

Second month into van life .... I'm absolutely loving it , it's so stress free and cheap , got spare money I've never had before ☝👍👍

@Attiues 4 месяца назад

Lived in a Campervan since age 19. I'm 32 now and I still absolutely love it On the 3 occasions from overseas travel where I had to temporarily move back into a house for renting/sharing with people I absolutely hated it. Houses are a complete nightmare & the expenses are ridiculous

@spindude3456 4 месяца назад

That’s seriously impressive. Which country if I may ask?

@annealognon7262 3 месяца назад

Hi can I ask how you dealt with the council tax people I am moving into a van and they want forwarding address but I don't want to get anyone in trouble by giving a forwarding address.

@MrMagsimus Год назад

Respect to this guy he’s so humble and appreciate the earth around him ❤

@richardcarr7557 Год назад

Lived in a camper van for 5 years, definitely some of the best years of my life. Good on you Mark, life is definitely for living and not just to pay extortionate bills. Love your attitude to life and can say that nature is the most important thing for me too. Being connected to mother earth is " real "

@gillesdufaux5519 6 месяцев назад

Very right

@fyiaustralia9686 6 месяцев назад

Well done Mark, thanks for an informative tour of your van. I've dropped out of working life at 57 and travelling in a small caravan with solar power - so liberating not being trapped in the system anymore.

@petalpower509 Год назад

Fair play to yourself Mark.. You look a lot happier in life than a lot of people.. Love life ..

@porkyparry1 Год назад

Those telescopic ladders are a freeking revelation. My window cleaner can fcuk right off.

@ottouring Год назад

@taichihead42 Год назад

There's nothing fair about it mate. Its dangerous living in a vehicle especially for women. I remember reading stories like this about people in America living in campervans and cars, crying that they had no life, washing and going to the toilet in McDonald's. But American has been a basket case society for a 100 years because of the J's and what they have done to their banking system. Migrants from Africa and India have now taken this mans home and you try to normalise it. That's sick and twisted.

@taichihead42 Год назад

While he lives in a van freezing cold and his country is overrun with migrants living in New council houses and you call that happy? Happy for who? You and your ego perhaps.

@taichihead42 Год назад

@@MadMarkThePopularLoner I am deluded, really, your the one mate with the shovel " You pointed it out on the video" digging a hole in the ground to defacate. 5 Star Hotels all over the UK house fighting age men much younger than you mate. Lovely warm beds, food and drink on tap, benefits and then there's you. Freezing your arse off frying an egg on a candle stick burner and taking a leak in the woods in the middle of winter. So you were saying......

@jellytot9838 2 месяца назад

Just seen an apology video he has been bullied off RU-vid I think. Sadly I think I know of the deranged soul behind it. Mark you should never apologise to twats. You have learnt a valuable lesson when you put your life out there not everyone who smiles at you is your friend. Your video made me feel for you. Letting others ruin your hopes and dreams should never be an option that’s not freedom. Much love

@Tollingduckie 2 месяца назад

Where?? I have been looking for his channel still can't find it 😢 was a subscriber for a long time Sorry I just found it wtf mark please why on EARTH are you taking your RU-vid videos down over ONE troll?? Please be the bigger and better person here and come back for the rest of us that support you and LOVE watching your videos! Please 🙏 tell them lot to feck off!

@andylucas6962 2 месяца назад

I would wager he's moved back into brick and mortar with the other half

@Tollingduckie 2 месяца назад

@@andylucas6962 nah definitely not

@andylucas6962 Месяц назад

@@Tollingduckie shutting down your popular channel because some wet wipe misunderstood an emoji LOL.. you buy that?

@andym2459 Месяц назад

@@andylucas6962If it is true, it's a pathetic excuse. It's also the second time in less than a year he's deleted his channel, the first time he said he did it by accident.

@deanfowles3707 Год назад

I think one of the best things a person can do for themselves is let go of being attached to worldly possessions. Not easy to do. But if you can it's in every way possible incredibly liberating

@Rabswood296 Год назад

Very true we don't own our stuff our stuff owns us.

@E_Clampus_Vitus Месяц назад

Honestly, Americans biggest fear is poverty. They will sacrifice anything to not experience it. Literally sell their souls.

@markking1388 2 месяца назад

Not sure what happened seems like a solid fella think he was bullied off youtube and his channel. Sad to see someone’s dreams crushed by some trolls. Good at ya bud hope ya come back

@bionicnichola9251 Год назад

Don't blame him... were all not living...just surviving and were all sick of it. Cuedos to him 🙌

@geoffgeoff344 5 месяцев назад

Hey mark,you got a double AA attitude.you is a STOIC brother.well done,well said,and well lived.freedom is a state of mind,minimise things,and maximise life,respect and good luck.

@edwardcook248 6 месяцев назад

I am 27 had mortgage since 19 i can afford it but i simply am not satisfied. I am now in the process of selling my house and building my own van for ny future life with gaming set up and all! Good luck to any on their jorney!

@nemanjagradinac5419 11 месяцев назад

What a gent, humble, kind and honest to the point guy. Well done mate and thank you. I’m a gas engineer based in Sussex and I’ll be joining this life shortly!

@therespectedlex9794 8 месяцев назад

So would you do it? There are certain things that would make you less secure. Note that he is at most only a semi-loner. His family, including grandchildren, do live in houses, or fixed abodes.

@AndrewJames-ms3wi Год назад

This guy has understood how to live in life. The rest of us complicate everything.

@jackbarker1882 Год назад

Mark your a top man, living life to the full, couldn't help but notice your missing one thing...a fishing rod!

@jackbarker1882 Год назад

If you're ever norfolk way gimmie a message get out on the lakes

@paulsingh9043 Год назад

I've been full time in my van for just over 2 years , saved a small fortune , my van is a lwb merc, fully kitted out ,toilet, shower, cooker, sink , solar etc, wish I'd done this years ago. Minimalist is the way 😂, next step for me is a canal boat . Don't knock it til you tried it !👍🏾

@stevioc3592 10 месяцев назад

How do you get on in the winter time

@duncancameron9734 Год назад

I'm also 64 and plan to do full time van living when I retire. Thanks for your inspiration.

@grahamhickmott1957 Год назад

Way to go Mark. I did the same in Tasmania ( originally from Croydon, South London) about 4 years ago. Saving loadsa money and living a free life. No real worries. Live on the beach without a million dollar property. Gotta love it Good luck dude.

@ottouring Год назад

@tamh1969 Год назад

Well done mate I truly admire you. Year on year the average working person is getting poorer and poorer more and more stressed, I really wish I had the bottle to follow your example

@--legion Год назад

Well done? I admire you? He's just given up, mate. If he truly had choice, he would not be living in a fucking van.

@Pabz2030 Год назад

There's far more to life than fake money and fake stuff. Time is your real wealth. Use it wisely.

@markjames8511 Год назад

@@Pabz2030 You wouldn't want to live in his van, it'd be shit. It's not even decent to live in. What are you gonna do lie on the bed all day?

@markbeale7390 Год назад

@@Pabz2030 Very well said.

@ottouring Год назад

@boxtruckhouse 9 месяцев назад

I am a bass player who lives in a Box Truck here in Nashville, Tennessee. I think people from every walk of life would enjoy living in a van or box truck house. Architecturally, it's AWESOME!

@ardien.535 4 месяца назад

This is such a reflection of just how bad things have gotten and how hopeless ppl feel

@xthexskrillex 27 дней назад

well amwricans have voted for governemnt for generatiosn that will make life hard for them and housing unnafoordable so its nots strange its happening since the american ppl have worked ahrd to get to this point for generations

@coldworld5 Год назад

Man. It looks like a lot of hard work especially in the winter. Cooking outside in the rain and wind must be a fucker, respect to this guy.

@coldworld5 Год назад

@Mad Mark The Popular Loner fair play mate. Honestly impressive. Congrats for escaping the matrix

@ottouring Год назад

@SmallerLives Год назад

He gets to go where he wants, sleep where he wants and wake up where he wants every day. I'm sure the winters are grim but he probably has summers most can only dream of! Best of luck to him!

@xavhow Год назад

I love his attitude on living and simplicity.

@ottouring Год назад

@redd605 Год назад

I wish I could do that now, because I I have relatives ,who took all my money , after I helped them financially, IAM struggling ,but get on with life,but they are still trying to take my flat ,I was left with, by harassment of me everyday, I feel like walking away from this .

@xavhow Год назад

@@redd605 I’m sorry to hear your situation. I hope you gain strength and move on. I wish all the best and will pray for you.

@AlanBrown. Год назад

@@redd605These people who are taking advantage of you need too have their “attitude adjusted” and put in place once and for all! These so called relatives of yours, who have Bled you Dry are not worth having, you should not have to put up with this constant harassment especially after helping them out financially leaving yourself struggling and sounding like you have little chance of ever seeing the money back. Make sure you keep hold of your Flat and cut yourself free from these Parasites,seek legal advice from the a Lawyer or the Citizens Advice Bureau. Should they threaten or act in a violent way towards you involve the Police immediately. Good luck and stay Strong!

@hechecraynes6635 Год назад

VAN LIFE IS VERY A STRESSFUL AND VERY A INCONVENIENT LIFE!!!! NO RUNNING WATER TO CLEAN YOUR BODY NO PROPER ELECTRICITY FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@martincurtis6445 Год назад

That's a brilliant set up there man, you've got it sorted! I live in a stealth wild camp, just a tent and a couple of tarps. I work for temping agencies in warehousing. No bills to pay, wages straight into the bank, saving up to buy a decent van. Never been happier in my life 🙂 Folk like you inspire me! Cheers.

@taylormade2826 10 месяцев назад

Hello mate if you are in the uk I would recommend having a look into doing asbestos removal, it's only a 3 day course then you can earn 1000+ a week it's perfect for van life every site has a shower on too

@RussBrockel Год назад

Inspiring video Mark. I became a full time van lifer 3 months ago at the age of 60 and I'm loving it. I respect your attitude and i feel we're similar in that respect, humble, thankful and free..loving life. Good luck to you and take care!

@RussBrockel Год назад

Thanks for replying Mark. It's certainly been a steep learning curve but i have no regrets and i don't see that changing any time soon! Hope to meet you on the road someday 😂

@theabandonedhunter3604 Год назад

Hello Russ, what sort of van did you get if you don’t mind me asking? Did you built it internally yourself? Cheers Russ. …. Smithy

@RussBrockel Год назад

@@theabandonedhunter3604 Hey Smithy. I've got a VW Transporter T5. It was already converted by a company called 'Exploria'. It's a great van but i would like more headroom as I'm a tall guy so i might consider going up a size and doing the conversation myself. It's about finding the balance between comfort and cost for me. Whatever, it's all exciting stuff and all part of this great adventure and something I would recommend to anyone and everyone!

@hechecraynes6635 Год назад

VAN LIFE IS VERY A STRESSFUL AND VERY A INCONVENIENT LIFE!!!! NO RUNNING WATER TO CLEAN YOUR BODY NO PROPER ELECTRICITY FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@stevioc3592 10 месяцев назад

@@hechecraynes6635maybe be for you snow flake

@curzone Год назад

For me it’s been 8 years full-time living in a small van - VW T5… Similar circumstances to Mark and similar age. It ensures I can continue to give my daughter a stable life and to give her a good education - especially in today’s economic climate. Since COVID, I also work in the van. I’m a Tech Nomad - as long as I have a good 4G/5G network I can work remotely. To be honest, I do have a few challenges - especially legal stealth wild camping in England - and the usual issues of living in a small space. Hopefully we’ll meet on the road someday Mark.

@markcannon1953 Год назад

Good for you! Ive gone completely mental in my 2 years of vanlife but couldn't imagine life any other way now!

@allananderson949 Год назад

How do you stay warm in the winter?

@markcannon1953 Год назад

With a Chinese diesel heater

@andrewhale3893 Год назад

How do you find the tech industry mate

@andrewhale3893 Год назад

@@MadMarkThePopularLoner ilthis was for the guy who said he works in tech.

@Michellemutts7848 Год назад

The simple life is the best life. The less you need and want the happier and free you become. This is my plan to live like this one day ❤️

@CosmosHistory Год назад

What a top top guy…. I will send this to many people

@christinesmith8721 10 месяцев назад

Very inspirational video thank you for sharing ❤️ im aged 77 and bought a campervan 18 months ago..got it parked outside of my rental flat, have stayed in it with my little doggy 🐕 i love it...If my rent goes up too high ive always got my camper...not sure im confident to drive it on my own or stay away alone, have taken it to beach for day, but thats it...i feel i left it a bit late in life to do fulltime...enjoy your wonderful van life, hope i have the same courage to do also 😀

@leecroft7311 Год назад

The guy has it sorted, looks happy. Best of luck to him, looks like he's living a good life. Inspiring.

@ottouring Год назад

@manconthemove Год назад

Keep the faith brother. I'm nearly 8yrs into full time vanlife 👊🏻

@ottouring Год назад

@vsstdtbs3705 10 месяцев назад

I enjoy camping and was very interested in the video, why hot tenting sucks. i think it applies to campervans too. If I do one day, will replace the stove, kettle, fridge with a tour bike and lots of panniers. Therefore travel a lot more on bike instead of wasting petrol.

@Tollingduckie 2 месяца назад

wtf mark if you are seeing this please why on EARTH are you taking your RU-vid videos down over ONE troll?? Please be the bigger and better person here and come back for the rest of us that support you and LOVE watching your videos! Please 🙏 tell them lot to feck off!

@MadMarkvanlife Месяц назад

Yep 👍 I’m back now darling 😊 youtube.com/@madmarkvanlife?si=e7aytuUD6fNnw5oy

@ursulurban9712 9 месяцев назад

I''ve hit 30 this year, and i am starting to realize how important it is to be balanced and happy with yourself as a person . When i was younger, i was chasing expensive brands and trying to impress others, while now, i am thinking more and more about investing in a plot of land, and living off grid.

@paulleach3612 9 месяцев назад

Hope you have agricultural experience, simple engineering skills, and basic wilderness survival training. If not... Well, I'd highly recommend getting some training and knowledge before heading off over the hills.

@milkyvanlife Год назад

Keep living the dream. You basically described me. I have a transit swb and love tiny van living. I've lived in my van 3 yrs and your right it does humble you and it's helped ground me in nature and get back to what it means to truly be alive. I have so much respect for people taking the leap and realising we have been living in a crazy way. It's all about self control and understanding and being able to look after myself in a simple way that makes all the difference to my health and well being. And yes the money saved is great too. Keep busy my van dwelling friend

@martink9785 Год назад

Hopefully this gets to the chap in the video: I hope to meet you on the road brother ❤ I’m 52 and live in my Renault Traffic which is a little bigger- you are way better sorted! What a great set up! You absolutely wrapped up the freedom and renewed love of life that I feel. We don’t need many possessions, a pot and pan, a change of clothes, a warm bed and our gadgets. When we have only what we need, simple things become pleasures, some things are harder but not insurmountable and when we overcome them, it’s a great feeling. People become more important, helping others and receiving help means a lot more than ever before

@dannymactheatreoflife.1771 Год назад

Loving this channel learning loads about a simpler way to live your life 👍

@ottouring Год назад

@hechecraynes6635 Год назад

VAN LIFE IS VERY A STRESSFUL AND VERY A INCONVENIENT LIFE!!!! NO RUNNING WATER TO CLEAN YOUR BODY NO PROPER ELECTRICITY FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@martink9785 Год назад

@@hechecraynes6635 I find that living in my van is better in almost every way compared to living in a rented room/flat/house. We can have running water, we can have heating etc. Some things are more difficult but not impossible. It's cheaper, I work in different places so I have my home close by, I can look at a different view every day when I eat my dinner.

@TemdriWorld Год назад

I have been a vanlifer since February 2020, and I have driven from London to West Africa roaming from country to country in Africa for two years, came back to London last year and I am still in my van and loving the freedom. Videos on my channel of the journeys. Nothing beats freedom.

@TemdriWorld Год назад

@@MadMarkThePopularLoner Thanks 👍🏿

@ottouring Год назад

@@TemdriWorld Hi there. I have had the truck since new 2011. Then 2 yrs ago added the tray, canopy, rooftop tent and electrical system and slowly added stuff as required. Cheers Out There Touring

@ottouring Год назад

@@TemdriWorld Thanks for watching and commenting

@aaronogden9900 Год назад

What a great bloke living authentically.

@chappy4944 Год назад

Fantastic mate, I myself ramble around the USA, the money hunger is the same here, maybe worse, i love your set up and attitude, there's nothing like being free and see the country, great video Mark, take care Matey.

@armzee9326 Год назад

My Old Neighbour Patrick is 79 years old and still lives full-time in his mini van and has done for the past 25 years. And with no diesel heater.

@awpetersen5909 Год назад

Wow, but how does he keep warm in winter?

@itchyballsack6627 Год назад

@A WPetersen Double up your clothes, sleep in a sleeping bag with a few duvets and you're sorted. Been out in -10 and had no issue with that setup...

@greenbunnyinabongo7299 Год назад

Itchy ballsack is dead right, as it’s exactly what I do in my Bongo. 6 years full time here and loving it

@n.lyndley.9889 Год назад

A diesel heater (fuel line direct to the vehicle tank) is a game changer. Vehicle insulation is almost mandatory I would suggest.

@ottouring Год назад

@stebishopnomad1838 Год назад

Yep I'm doing exactly the same as him. I live fulltime in my Van done it for 6 yrs now and love it.

@ottouring Год назад

@dermotleeson1348 Год назад

Van life is harder than people think. Especially when councils making it hard to park over night. At least this gentleman works for a living far play, many are free loaders.

@user-kv7dw2di9y Год назад

They are trying to force everyone into small boxes and eating bugs.

@ohcrikey9560 9 месяцев назад

How do the council stop you pulling up in a side road at 9pm and getting your head down?

@Salty_Sassenach 10 месяцев назад

I’ve been living 12yrs full time in my van, loving the outdoors as well with my dog.

@Bulltardwin 4 месяца назад

Good luck doing that with a family.

@jessica_tee Год назад

He seems like a really nice guy who is very happy. I am not in a van but would love to learn more minimally like him, makes you think when you see how much stuff you have in my flat that I never touch! GL man, keep loving life.

@ottouring Год назад

@lindabeam7324 Год назад

Lovely to see how humble you are, and your life seems more peaceful compared to the rest of us who are attached to materialism.

@ottouring Год назад

@kennybyers909 Год назад

My hats off to you bloke, if I see you I want to shake your hand. Live it and happily. 😊

@garrickclark3965 6 месяцев назад

Keep going Mark. Save, save, save.

@kaneclarke4825 Год назад

The resourcefulness of this man is next level.

@ottouring Год назад

@MrAdven 3 месяца назад

His mindset is the reason I am thinking about doing van life. Home is where you are. Love it.

@andrevassili1039 4 месяца назад

This guy is awesome, so practical and sensible. He really seems truly happy. He's an example to everyone. Terrible housing system in this country.

@MYZTICTRAVLER Год назад

The best and brightest spot of this video is the fact his family/children are still in his life. Because the vast majority of so-called "Family" AND "Friends" will turn their backs on a person like this man.

@user-ip3nf3bd1r Год назад

😂😂"hy wil nie regkom nie", sal n colored familie vi hom se.

@ottouring Год назад

@alandavies1054 Год назад

What a decent guy this man seems. I can fully understand why he chooses this lifestyle…living in a house is getting more expensive each year…good luck to you pal 👍🇬🇧

@Ride_on54 Год назад

Can’t blame ya mate the stress involved with trying to pay for a house and keep it when the bills just keep going up and up it’s like your being penalised for having a property these days

@ottouring Год назад

@taichihead42 Год назад

Not if you're a migrant, there in all your lovely 5 star hotels, especially the Ibis, Best Western etc. Free everything. No expense spared.

@alandavies1054 Год назад

@@taichihead42 not forgetting they also jump to the top of the list for Dentists and GP and Hospital appointments…and it will only get worse RIP UK 🇬🇧

@taichihead42 Год назад

@@alandavies1054 Well if you had men with balls it wouldn't.

@rachelcollins931 Год назад

Love this guy’s energy ❤️

@jimmyleoni7700 Год назад

That pop out mirror kills it...! 🔥👍 Mirror mirror on the wall who is the coolest van lifer of them all!! 😂

@davidissiah3604 Год назад

What a great way to live! I have know Mark since I left the Army. Reconnected with him last year. He always sounds happy, full of joy speaking from the soul! Travels a lot, Lake District, Scotland, how could you not be envious. During the cold period I spoke to him about living in the van. He said simply that he had a fleece duvet and some toasty socks and was snug like a big in a rug. Hope to see you soon bud👌

@tomasviane3844 Год назад

@Mad Mark The Popular Loner Nice to see you found eachother through this video! 😊

@ottouring Год назад

@tradeladder146 Год назад

Where does he Shower ?

@hechecraynes6635 Год назад

VAN LIFE IS VERY A STRESSFUL AND VERY A INCONVENIENT LIFE!!!! NO RUNNING WATER TO CLEAN YOUR BODY NO PROPER ELECTRICITY FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@jjwright8041 10 месяцев назад

Sounds so good

@macrowanderlust 10 месяцев назад

Wanna know the purpose of life? It's living, you're welcome. This man knew.

@susangoodall5037 10 месяцев назад

What a lovely man you are Mark...You only need the simple things in life for wealth, health and happiness ❤

@mitchellsteele3878 Год назад

Absolutely brilliant, total respect for you choosing van life, I wish you all the best and good health 👍

@ottouring Год назад

@andrewrobinson9453 Год назад

Don't blame you, every person that lives in a house are being shafted, even us who own are own house

@rhysenna Год назад

At 47, appreciating the simpler things in life is something I wished I learned years ago.

@BonKuma 4 месяца назад

I love that all the items he owns are very intentional and serves a purpose

@neilsmith7547 Год назад

Fair play mark on your choice of living. I done the same. No house now with all the costs of bills. Now live off grid in a caravan. Just solar for electricity and a big bottle of gas that lasts for about 4 months. Big respect to you mark and a cracking van you've got. All the best 👍

@GeoffBeattie Год назад

Been living in a self converted Citroen Berlingo micro camper for nearly 12 months. At 53, it's something I wished I'd done years ago. Anyone reading this and thinking about vanlie should just do it! If it doesn't work out then at least you tried 👌

@ottouring Год назад

@Akstergrind Месяц назад

I'm not a particularly jealous person, but of this chap I am quite envious. I really wish I had the courage and determination to live this way, but I just don't at the moment. Good luck to you, mate! Keep on being inspirational!

@missmcintosh405 Год назад

I cannot wait to start van-lifing. I have been planning for years. Once my youngest moves out then I am off 🤟

@bikerboyz143 Год назад

Yesssss Go for it 🙏

@ottouring Год назад

@radicalcartoons2766 Год назад

Good luck to him. It's hard to do this in the UK because of our weather. He's disciplined, which is what you need to be a minimalist. Most people can't bear to be parted from all their stuff.

@ezo2161 Год назад

Our weather is a piece of piss compared to many countries

@MrPistolpete1234 Год назад

@@ezo2161 true, but it’s generally dismal

@lyndoncmp5751 10 месяцев назад

@MrPistolpete1234 No it isn't. It's generally mild and manageable, and rarely creates any big problems like many other countries. More days with sun than with rain too.

@MrPistolpete1234 10 месяцев назад

@@lyndoncmp5751 Yeah I just acknowledged that. Just I don’t like grey skies and/or drizzle for 75% of the year

@lyndoncmp5751 10 месяцев назад

@@MrPistolpete1234 Where the fvck do YOU live? It's not grey and drizzly for 75% of the year where I live. In the south. In fact I love rainy days. I have far fewer rainy days than sunny days. Its 30 degrees and scorching this week.

@carljanisewski Год назад

Thanks for sharing sir As a 60 yr old I can see the advantage of the simple life,funny but I am also a bricklayer a bit fed up with the daily grind . Although I've spent the last 10 yrs living in a small village in Bohol in the wintertime when work is scarce here in the UK . Your video is certainly a inspiration to me . Take care be safe .

@PHaytas 9 месяцев назад

Agree 1000%. Greetings from Pacific Northwest, USA. Live free!

@trilboi7420 Год назад

The man is legendary humble to the core good on him happiness is everything

@ottouring Год назад

@mincedumplings7450 Год назад

I got divorced at 43 had to start all over again , wish I'd done this instead of buying a house but needed to have a place for my daughter to stay over , 52 now , a roofer and seriously thinking about it . Great insight there , peace .

@williamlewis3582 Год назад

Go for it I did it for two years best years of my life. I'm truly considering going back.

@paulfrederiksen5639 Год назад

Do it brother, I did and I love living this way. Im a cabinet maker, and I live in a box truck that doubles as my mobile shop.

@ottouring Год назад

@vincentcrowley5196 Год назад

One of my colleagues at my previous job in a warehouse lived in his van. He could park in the employee car park during work shifts and afterwards would find somewhere quiet to sleep. The only thing he couldn't do was shower so he used work shower at the end of a shift and on days off would use a leisure centre. He also does car washing on days off. He has a fridge and cooking facility and bed so he can get by without eating out all the time . I don't know what his reason for van life is but he is happy enough.

@PerriMahmoud Год назад

Currently living with my family like this. I agree with everything you have said. Inspirational video. Great to watch

@paulfrederiksen5639 Год назад

I did the same thing for the same reasons. Im a cabinet maker. I have a shop in an industrial park, and I live in a box truck that doubles as my mobile shop. It is so refreshingly easy after living in houses with property to care for and rent/mortgage/taxes to pay. Just me and my dog, we stay at a different place every night rotating among about 12 great spots. All have wild land nearby, some are near lakes or rivers.

@jerrythomas4457 Год назад

Do you poop outside with your dog? You wouldn’t even need toilet paper. You could drag your arse across the ground .

@Return_of_the_Dude Год назад

Look at you, killing it my friend.

@ottouring Год назад

@dean9235 Год назад

Wow. Amazing. Landlords can stick their high rents up their posterior. Councils can stick their high rip off council tax up theirs too.

@hechecraynes6635 Год назад

VAN LIFE IS VERY A STRESSFUL AND VERY A INCONVENIENT LIFE!!!! NO RUNNING WATER TO CLEAN YOUR BODY NO PROPER ELECTRICITY FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@rivercarplife 10 месяцев назад

Love this, most people don’t realise just what you get out of this way of living, even if just for a couple years,, everyone needs to experience minimalistic living.. really appeals 💙👍🏽

@paulleach3612 9 месяцев назад

You mean just like Thoreau suggested...?

@noglenogle 10 месяцев назад

I have watched more vanlife videos than I care to admit but YOURS has by far been the most helpful. Just seeing how happy you are sealed the deal for me. I'm going through my belongings... keeping only the essentials and making the jump. I believe I'll be out on the road by Oct. Be well my friend and thank you for sharing honestly and covering all that you did. Nailed it !

@nicholasnicou2598 Год назад

Godspeed Mark, you're living the life as it should be - out and about and free. Learning to be self-sufficient and putting aside 'materialist' things, is not something many people can ever get used to. More power to you.

@anserkhan9430 Год назад

Stay humble and stay blessed brother!!!!

@danielskinner5653 Год назад

What a bloke - video put me in a great mood

@johnny450gf Год назад

Hey greetings from a fellow ground worker van lifer

@johnny450gf Год назад

@Mad Mark’s Van Life The Popular Loner defo

@madplanet3351 Год назад

Fair doos. We're now off grid in NW Fuerteventura. No electricity and no gas. We've properties in the UK that bring a very good income. Of recent just didn't feel happy in our sought after village. Now we're happy. As we grow older things may change. I retired at 50. Now 60. Fishing mtbs swimming body bording and socialising. When it's dark we go to bed and awake with the light. Life's good. Council tax is a tenth of the UK.

@TheLarsBorn Год назад

Van life really puts life into perspective! Awesome van Mark! 🤙

@ottouring Год назад

@astew8106 Год назад

Wish I’d have done this, now stuck with a mortgage for the next 25 years and I’m 40!! 😫

@n.lyndley.9889 Год назад

This man is a living LEGEND! Respect 🫡

@ottouring Год назад

@UmeshPerera Год назад

Thank you Mark for this beautiful, amazing, honest, humble video. Totally agree with your values and way of life. I am trying to live a similar life whenever I can but still tied up with some responsibilities. 🙏🏻❤😊

@user-iw2lf4lc9y 6 месяцев назад

Love this ❤ he has the right idea ! We are all duped in the modern world - mortgages , materialism. This guy is how we should be living for better mental health!