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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 🙏🏻 ❤️

Absolutely brother , I'm 51 years old , my restaurant, car dealership all closed due to some virus, now van life usa 🇺🇸, it was a blessing actually. See you soon , cheers 🍻

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

This man has inner peace and wisdom. Well done!

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!

I’ve learnt and understood the difference between want and need. Van life has taught me soooo much about appreciation and independence. My dog has taught me about loyalty and unconditional love. I feel so blessed 😊

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

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

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 ☝👍👍

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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 "

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

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 !👍🏾

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

I love his attitude on living and simplicity.

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 ❤️

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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 😀

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.

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.

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

Mark needs to have his own channel

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 👍🇬🇧

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

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

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

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 👌

Keep going Mark. Save, save, save.

this bloke is truly liberating

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👌

The resourcefulness of this man is next level.

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

What a great bloke living authentically.

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.

Hey greetings from a fellow ground worker van lifer

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.

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 👍

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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 .

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 .

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.

I'm currently building a house mostly on my own and live in a caravan. At first I thought it would be crap, but now a year later I love it. Cant say that for the house. I totally get the van life concept. A bit of hardship is a small price to pay for jettison all the stress that goes with the traditional system. Props to you!

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.

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.

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

My brother is a bricklayer so I had to watch this video. Nice looking van. Thanks for sharing Mark’s story. He is happy with his choices 👍

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

Just seen an apology video he has been bullied off KZfaq 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

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 💙👍🏽

This man is a living LEGEND! Respect 🫡

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.

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

Love this guy’s energy ❤️

Great video! Me and my other half have lived in vans on and off for the last few years. Always kept a house and rented it out went in the van and travelled round Europe, Australia and Southern Africa. Always love the vanlife! Currently selling our house and buying a really small place as a base, then it’s back in the van for us and not having to work too much! Bit of digital nomad work from the beach and mountains!

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.

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!

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 !

Totally relate! I live, travel around and film in my little Urvan and mostly in the Australian wilderness with my two dogs. It's been a year and there's definitely no turning back, no regrets, ( just that i wish id discovered my path sooner in life) but everything has happened at just the right time. I just love it! Mumma nature feeds me, guides me and nurtures me. All I need, I have.

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

What a bloke - video put me in a great mood

thanks for uploading. Been thinking about this for some time now. Ive been living with my partner now for 8 years but it's coming to an end. Been sleeping in my van now for months outside her house. We are basically friends now co parenting out pet dog. I'm 54 now and feel that in too old to move on. So glad it's working for you. it gives me inspiration to take the jump and do it myself.

A nice little space you built there. I bet it must be such a relief not having to worry about the sky high bills that come with being chained to a house.

What a top bloke he sounds. Fair play to Mark!

I love your way of life. I'm a Buddhist and a Medicine Man. This kind of life of living the way you do brings you so much closer to the ones who help you for your highest and best good, that is your spirit guides or your family on the "other side". This is your correct path of life. It was they who gave you the idea and courage to live this way. And this courage comes in the way how you feel about your lifestyle. When you feel great, those feelings are given to you by them. Just a thought. I'll bet just before you made this decision to live this way, you went through a hell of pain, and confusion and total frustration. And when you committed yourself (or more accurately surrendered) to this lifestyle you felt like you were walking 12 inches off the ground for a week with joy. The whole world was lifted off your shoulders. Mark, you are exactly where you should be. And you will be until... remember the pain, suffering and confusion you went to get to camping in a van? In time, your needs will change, and when they do, the same spirit guides that used pain and suffering to get you where you are will return to urge you to change. And their method will be the same, pain and suffering. Meanwhile be wise and be happy. The real secret to a happy life is to listen to those who work for our highest and best good. Mostly, that's your family on the "other side". Remember what the Bible said about "ask and you will receive". Then shut up and listen and listen... the answer comes when you're not expecting it. The most important way to listen is meditation to stop your mind from running. Which by the way is what you do most of your time at night. Be well and be thankful for the guidance that brought you here. In the spirit world, appreciation is the prime mover. Anytime you feel appreciation for anything, your spirit family is listening at the highest level. That's a great time to talk with them, just like you would with your best friend. You got their attention, and they are ready to help you. Take it with Grace and appreciation.