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

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Join us in todays video where we dive into the extraordinary life of Carl, a mechanic, who has been living in a converted Mercedes truck for over two years. His unique journey started as a bit of a joke, but has evolved into an epic off-grid living experience.
Carl showcases the freedom and comfort that is possible while living Van Life and living on the road, embracing a budget friendly lifestyle, all while his truck home only cost him £2,500.
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@raycross7259 3 ай бұрын

£2500 what a Stihl 😂

@patagualianmostly7437 2 ай бұрын

🙄🙄

@user-nx9or9do8q 2 ай бұрын

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 21 күн бұрын

Nice 😂

@Jon77777 10 күн бұрын

👏 very good

@MsRichycon 3 күн бұрын

Beat me to it😅

@ntepower7099 3 ай бұрын

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

@catryn413 3 ай бұрын

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

@FarmanMrK 3 ай бұрын

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

@clarelwc2849 3 ай бұрын

51 and same!

@heather333 3 ай бұрын

Be glad you saw the light. Many don't ❤

@DoobiusPiff 2 ай бұрын

@@catryn413 its really not

@markp5056 2 ай бұрын

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

@crappymeal 3 ай бұрын

Paint the roof white, massively reduces heat in summer

@tomtomxxx 3 ай бұрын

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

@crappymeal 3 ай бұрын

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

@olliemh2282 3 ай бұрын

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

@bernardsmithtouchingtheworld 3 ай бұрын

Divorced?

@andersnielsen6044 3 ай бұрын

It is always stress-free to destroy the planet earth.. Just look on Trump or Putin..

@jjcvk 2 ай бұрын

^1000%@@bernardsmithtouchingtheworld

@ShredBundy420 10 күн бұрын

Thought he was like mid 20s haha.

@hayleywarden6315 11 күн бұрын

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!)

@ru5tynutzvanlife556 3 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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

@ru5tynutzvanlife556 3 ай бұрын

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

@GRD1618 3 ай бұрын

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

@art7867 2 ай бұрын

Build?

@ru5tynutzvanlife556 2 ай бұрын

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

@kelvinring5690 3 ай бұрын

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 KZfaq channel called living free in my RV.

@voicevoice2053 3 ай бұрын

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

@user-po9vf7ik9u 3 ай бұрын

🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

@rickjanicki3705 3 ай бұрын

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

@kevinengland7444 Ай бұрын

Brother? Is he your brother?

@Jackie-rc6cj 3 ай бұрын

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

@oddities-whatnot 3 ай бұрын

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

@garrydavies7797 Ай бұрын

Do you still need the regular 5 year tests?

@JoolsUK 3 ай бұрын

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

@michaeldalton8374 3 ай бұрын

That’s the proper way to go about this. Ability to full stand and walk. Permanent kitchen. Full bed. Damn people asking questions. Did ya watch the video??

@lizvickers7156 3 ай бұрын

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

@junglegoose4648 3 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

You can install windows if you want.

@wio2189 2 ай бұрын

@@junglegoose4648 Good thing it never rains

@k1ortia 24 күн бұрын

@@junglegoose4648this life is clearly not for them!

@BlainSlackJaw 3 ай бұрын

He got that for £2.5k when it's only done 70,000 miles?! Steal is an understatement!

@tedthesailor172 3 ай бұрын

I find that VERY hard to believe. With a built-in tail-lift, side awning and door, and barely 2 years' commercial mileage - move the decimal point one place to the right...

@DDWES 2 ай бұрын

@@tedthesailor172he was planning this during Covid. I can only think desperate for cash or he’s a mechanic so might of been knackered. Price seems way off tho.

@Another_Ambrose_Adventure 3 ай бұрын

£2500 what a steal

@liveration 3 ай бұрын

What a Stihl 😉

@georgeton4991 3 ай бұрын

@@liveration or Stahl

@nc2933 3 ай бұрын

70,000 km an absolute Stihl

@davidjacobs828 3 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

@@davidjacobs828 I bet you're fun at parties

@Glamrock01 3 ай бұрын

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

@gofres 3 ай бұрын

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.

@jengraham3964 3 ай бұрын

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

@russcott5129 3 ай бұрын

Freedom is essential 💪

@aa-kh9ex 3 ай бұрын

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

@aldep6159 3 ай бұрын

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

@k1ortia 24 күн бұрын

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!....👏🏽🙏🏾

@user-js4xl9nv8r 3 ай бұрын

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

@illbedamned8321 3 ай бұрын

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

@stephenwillis9518 3 ай бұрын

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

@livingworkingoutsidebox 3 ай бұрын

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

@Grizzmakes 3 ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

What is 'stealth' paint?

@Grizzmakes Ай бұрын

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

@antonystarling 3 ай бұрын

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

@tedthesailor172 3 ай бұрын

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 23 күн бұрын

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

@valeriebridge7305 3 ай бұрын

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

@brendanfurey2150 3 ай бұрын

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

@TheKeirsunishi 3 ай бұрын

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

@livelikeloxley8152 3 ай бұрын

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

@liveration 3 ай бұрын

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

@theodoreolson8529 3 ай бұрын

Said the American…. I’m grateful this video has English subtitles

@manconthemove 3 ай бұрын

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

@liveration 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Alan 🙌

@anikadrews8843 Ай бұрын

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

@markstewart6001 3 ай бұрын

Good on you mate Living the best life

@helopi8 3 ай бұрын

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

@alridd7038 2 ай бұрын

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

@robertmclean8316 2 күн бұрын

What a truck and what a happy guy, good for you lad, true northerner winning at life 🥳

@davidhall8745 3 ай бұрын

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

@VictoriaJeffsTotallyOARdacious 3 ай бұрын

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

@liveration 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you're enjoying the videos 😊

@RichInRibeyes 3 ай бұрын

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

@lucahauben1638 3 ай бұрын

Yes man,you made the right choice.living life

@respectedgentleman4322 3 ай бұрын

Haha he seems so chill. Great video.

@hughferrie5201 3 ай бұрын

Love the idea. Couple of questions, how/where do you register the van and insure it? Do you need an address? or a P.O. box?

@abdigitaluk_photography 3 ай бұрын

Oh wow this is amazing!

@pauldupre2269 3 ай бұрын

What a fantastic home. Love it!

@roymillsjnr5172 3 ай бұрын

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

@jimbo80982 27 күн бұрын

A truck is a far better idea than a van imo!

@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion 3 ай бұрын

Amazing work! Hope its allright during the winter too!

@norris4087 3 ай бұрын

Real Men don't need a lot, love your build and freedom of life. Perfect way to jump out of crazy cycle 9-5 🍻👍👍👍🙏

@samuelroughley6838 3 ай бұрын

Fair play

@AngelFish007 3 ай бұрын

Well done, you. Looks great 😊😁👍🇬🇧

@MrJoshiej 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing impressive stuff 👏

@jackybaynes1648 3 ай бұрын

What a fabulous set up! 😊

@rrain3375 3 ай бұрын

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.

@xIDarkSideIx 2 ай бұрын

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 👍

@artsandcraftsideasshowinga5121 3 ай бұрын

Good on you Karl.

@myramorgan9532 3 ай бұрын

Lush Carl.....proud of ya fella 🤘💙🙏

@015diesel 3 ай бұрын

Well done mate, all the best 👍

@motorxplorer 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant way to do it 👌

@fungaimagumise4360 Ай бұрын

Absolute rockstar this bloke

@robhamilton5057 3 ай бұрын

great set up, well done!

@TheHalfmoonsmile 3 ай бұрын

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

@mattofgods. 3 ай бұрын

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

@HampshireSports 2 ай бұрын

Inspiring video, hats off to you sir 👍

@10bobclub 2 ай бұрын

Hat's off to the big chap 😎👌

@lizsmith_ 3 ай бұрын

What a legend! 🤩

@livingthedreambuildingthedream 3 ай бұрын

What an epic build

@316EJo 3 ай бұрын

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

@CaptZenPetabyte 3 ай бұрын

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

@dudeleboski2692 3 ай бұрын

Love the Headroom!

@Moescampermansion 3 ай бұрын

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

@DanOfMystery 3 ай бұрын

Look forward to the videos

@andymorgan385 3 ай бұрын

Fair play mate 👍

@davidjonesthanksto7262 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing . Am in process of saving to do same.

@cenedraleaheldra5275 2 ай бұрын

Great size. Enjoy your travels. Safe travels.

@stevet5248 3 ай бұрын

Great video mate you are living the dream 👍

@hunglikeadonkeybutnotassmelly 3 ай бұрын

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

@g__o__l__d__6673 2 ай бұрын

flipping freezing in the back winters good job

@TaraTiaraBell 3 ай бұрын

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

@liveration 3 ай бұрын

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

@eliotmansfield 2 ай бұрын

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

@stillvotingarewe. 3 ай бұрын

Had one did a tour of Europe spent over 2k in fuel, not cheap to run

@jakespeed6515 2 ай бұрын

Think it would be cheaper getting a Caravan and staying on cheap sites throughout Europe?

@shuandrew 3 ай бұрын

What a nice bloke. Good on you, Carl.

@livingthedreambuildingthedream 8 күн бұрын

Epic.

@0117NUMBER1 2 ай бұрын

Love this 👌🏽fair play dude

@MsRichycon 3 күн бұрын

Engine bearly run in good job there mate

@michaelwhitham4501 3 ай бұрын

Superb mate love it 👌

@alanwann9318 3 ай бұрын

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.

@junglegoose4648 3 ай бұрын

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

@philipwhaley6271 2 ай бұрын

Superb, good luck 👍

@sammic974 3 ай бұрын

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.

@ccwweeman3385 3 ай бұрын

Awesome totally loving everything about this enjoy mate 👍🏻 👌👏 stay safe ...colin.

@toddaron 2 ай бұрын

OH my goodness, My Man, such an awesome build. The budget-friendliness of it screams "makes sense," and so good you've carved out a sensible way for you to have a home. Does the aft platform raise and lower? Thanks for sharing!

@scratchcratch 3 ай бұрын

I like Carl

@theabandonedhunter3604 3 ай бұрын

Another absolute wicked video!! Fair play Carl! 👊

@liveration 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Glad you're enjoying the videos 😎

@theabandonedhunter3604 3 ай бұрын

@@liveration 💯

@derpapito1391 3 ай бұрын

Even though full time would definately not be my cup of tea ( I just own to much crap ), this would be awesome for the weekends. Put my XT600 and the ebike in the back and be gone. Love it just the way it is 👍👍👍