Changing A Life Style

[M.R]

I have phrased this question in another way. I would prefer no comments rather than people off loading their negative, frustrated emotions on to this thread, it helps no one but themselves. The question is out of interest because I am in the process of researching the possibility of living in a motor home full time for a few years to save. Just wondering if anyone in this forum has done such a thing and within the law whether it is possible to do. I know travelers do it but I think they have special rights. Thanks in advance

[Gaynor Hill]

Good for you I am sure there must be away the film lady in a van is true and there was that thing in papers down by old Kent road about eastern Europeans living in there cars by B&Q and no one could do anything about it

So good luck

[Jah Lush]

I've a mate who lived in his car for six months, not because he was trying to save money but because he was flat broke and homeless.

[intexasatthe moment]

I know someone who does this but they're retired and not constrained by work or a need to be in any particular place .

[Angelina]

sounds like a fantastic idea!

I just googled 'people who live in a motor home' and there's lots of pages

http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/community/discussions/sites-touring/uk-sites-touring/Sell-the-house-and-live-in-the-vanmotorhome/rt/583173/

You won't be alone and I'm quite jealous!

[uncleglen]

there was this a few years ago

http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?5,643734,page=1

[Jenny1]

If the cost of buying a narrow boat and paying mooring fees is feasible for you M.R. I would seriously consider it. My sister and her family lived on one happily for many years. Do you need to live in London? Moorings are obviously cheaper outside the city. They pretty much built the boat themselves - buying the hull of a Thames lighter barge and then constructing living quarters over about a year. During this time they lived in a portakabin welded to the top of the barge - they installed basic bathroom and kitchen facilities in it. They were lucky to have the skills to do this. It is of course quite possible to buy one 'ready made'. It's common to buy a boat in one location and then have it towed/sail it to the place where you've got your mooring.