We had a park4night location near us. Since it's been removed from the app, a lot less people now use the location.

to say that people on holiday should be paying so you get the free parking is crazy, people who are on holiday own houses and are nearly skint any way and probably have less cash

when u park up always make sure thre is enough room infront so you can pull out, what you should have added is footage of the park up.

Three van only is my rule,if more move on ,

There is a legal right to rest from driving if you're tired, that won't change but it's pretty miserable sleeping next to major road where you get buffeted all night by passing traffic. We need a code like leave no trace (the fires and furniture come under this already) polite, respectful and low key would be a good start. People should take a look at how some of the stealth guys do things. Separate day and night park ups, arrive at dusk leave at dawn, no trace ect. Do a bit of litter picking, make yourself known at the local shop or cafe and give van users a better name. Maybe if we can improve our image with locals especially local businesses then people would be more tolerant and we may even eventually get more aire style park ups with water and waste facilities. Those who highlight the bad side of van life will be on the fast lane to losing it, especially if the get drunk and abusive, play loud music and the like. A driving ban is the ban on van life for them.

Still keeping it real here too 👍🏻😎 just not van life 😎

Agree 100%. Well said. In 4 years I’ve never had the knock, or any aggro from anyone. Maybe because I’m a lone female, but more likely is because I’m using common sense about park ups - staying stealthy, and not taking the piss. I don’t think it should only be full timers who can use these places, and everyone else go to campsites- campsites aren’t for everyone regardless of vehicle or if just on holiday. But everyone wild camping should be respectful and not see it as an entitlement. ( it should be, but we know the uk has a narrow minded view in it, so don’t antagonise I say,) I try not to believe a lot of what I read in social media etc about vanlife problems, I think there is a lot of sensationalism, but we do need to be very careful before we lose this lifestyle

There should be an etiquette rule of thumb for a 10-yard space around your vehicle for privacy

Well said guys .. ❤

I agree to a point we prefer quiet park ups im not a lover of big crowds if a place is busy im out, to me the whole point of vanlife is the relaxation the views etc ❤

👍👍🚐😎

Freedom comes with responsibility✌🏻

I put my awning on heavy duty magnets

Agree, if there are over a couple of vans in a small space, I leave, especially if they have their chairs out etc. Depends on the park up, but locals need to park to walk their dogs etc. it’s like those people that sit next to you on an empty beach then start making a load of noise and leaving their rubbish 😂

If there's a van already parked I just go somewhere else. Never use park4night, looked on it and nothing shown anywhere near where I wanted to stay. Thing is, you can be parked up in a good spot, and in the morning or whenever someone has parked right next to you and you can't even use your side door or sometimes the rear door. Being blocked in is a real problem. I like to be able to leave especially if I feel uncomfortable with the surroundings. Most of it is common sense, which seems to have disappeared, and it's everyone does what they want and they don't care about others. I hate being angry and upset, so I understand how you must be feeling. Take care and relax. You have a lovely home. 🥰😇😊

I think councils should develop Camping Aires for Van lifers and Weekenders to use. The revenue would be good for the local towns and custom for cafes n shops etc. But i also agree that folk should be more mindful when parking up, so as not to irritate locals.

It goes without saying that it's all about respect for the area you are staying in and respect for the local community. After all van dwelling is temporary in a given area. Leave the area as you would like to find it. Be as inconspicuous/stealthy as possible and stay under the radar at all cost otherwise things will get harder. If this lifestyle is to survive then people need to take steps now to preserve it. It's the same as living in a house on an estate, you want to maintain the local area you are living in. Living in vans is like a mobile version of this, it needs to be preserved as much as possible.

I think a lot of fulltimers are so off the radar they're not on here & not experiencing problems. I've totally changed my approach to where I stop since the start of this year, 70% of the time I don't see dog walkers, cars or other vans, occasionally I bump in to a full timer that has set up permanently & not being hassled. Whenever I have a few days off from that & do the tourist thing for a few days I see the no overnight signs, been blocked in, had someone choose to park right next to me instead of 1 of another 50 spaces & start a generator! I've been having a serious think about whether to start properly vlogging how I live my life on the road, a big part of me is like nope keep a low profile.

I had this exact experience, last night (Tues), for the first time in 4 years. Back earlier this year when it was May, l used this spot, and l was always parked up alone. l like to keep it random, as not to become too predictable, as l know people carry mobile phones. I often arrive after dark, and try to leave before the first dog walkers (05.00am), l find l need a sleep in the daytime, so l use NT carparks, the membership is only £8 a month for free parking dawn 'till dusk, it's the only way l can keep up with this lifestyle, lol. Last night 8, xl wheelbase white vans + their unhitches were already there when l arrived at dark, l turned around and immediately left, they were too highly noticeable for my liking. I chose deliberately an unmodified van externally with no solar, or connections etc so as not to give the game away immediately. I do actually park on the road, or anywhere else legally, much in the same way a van owner may choose, to park his van overnight. Maybe it's just an August thing, (travellers), or the beginning of a new trend.🤔

Over half a million people live in vehicles in UK..... England fits into Australia 32 times...we have 5 thousand people living in vehicles here... .

The corrupt state can never stop this life😂😂😂😂it will be too expensive and difficult to police 😂😂😂😂I'm totally undercover and no one has a clue and I intend to keep it that way 😂😂😂

I always always park up so I can drive out in an emergency, if I can't do that due to other vans or cars then I'll move on. I also hate parking close to other vans - give me some privacy!!

I think if anyone uses park4night needs to stipulate maximum to still allow the local walkers. I think sometimes people forget to think of others or just ignorant...were weekend warriors and go to campsites there is so many now popping up farmers who do it really cheap just to keep their farms going. And for the rubbish that's defiantly mainly the locals the worst are the youngsters who I don't think they know what a bin is. I can remember I had a 18yr old shadow me in a nursing home, said to her right we just got to tidy empty the bin ready for the next shift ...her words how do I empty the bin..her mum always done it ..I was blown away obviously laughed as I thought she was taking the P ..

I do agree that van etiquette is crap sometimes but we are all entitled to do vanlife.Weather it’s full time or just for a day and councils need to provide if that’s what the demand is. Loch Lomond is my doorstep but difficult to get a space for locals but I don’t blame the tourists it’s the councils fault. They need to provide Aires like in France as there’s so many more vans on the road, the problems isn’t so many vans on the road the problem is there’s no appropriate parking. I’ve had vans for nearly 20 years now and the change since the pandemic is crazy but it makes me happy to see so many like yourselfs in vans now and out the matrix but unfortunately the bad minority gives vanlife a bad name.❤️🙏

People need to have some common courtesy for others and their surroundings. well said people need to wake up

Agree with you, so many signs going up. The fire risk from van to van spreading in the night is a real issue. It could have happened in Arundel the other week as shown in a vlog by Kev another vanlifer. Safe travels ❤

I don't agree with you. If the demand is there then councils should provide. Otherwise, what are you saying.....new vanlifers are not welcome and no one else is entitled to this lifestyle because there are not enough park ups?

I'm loving the attitude of you two, I've just subscribed to your channel, when you say say you travel little and often. Not giving too much away you could print out a rout for other people to follow, not exactly but you know what I mean. Sell it it as an app or download so people like me that is going to do the van life next year can follow it as a start then branch of and maybe contribute to you maps. Then build up a vanlife community that cross paths . What a life can't wait. Thank you for your inspirational video s. See you out there next year. 🎉

Well said again. We will not park in a spot which is unsuitable 2 or 3 vans max even in big parking places. Well said about Park4Night. Many of the places on there up here are passing places. They can be fined and even lose their vehicle. Here is you stick, we did caravan sites until eight years ago. I had to retire through health and the only way we can do what we do is to do what we do LOL why because the government say I do not qualify for any benefits. Those convoys of vans really annoy me. This seems to be cyclical and comes around every now and again as new folk find it on YT. 3 Police Knocks but nothing nasty always good. One day a local will receive a bag of rubbish from Lindsay LOL. Yes we move on if the chairs and fire pits come out. You talk sense rambling on is good. Perhaps get a group to collaborate on getting the message across.

P.s. first time watching on the TV while dog sitting for Mandee's daughter. Great to see you have great taste in bed covers lol. I've got the same but in blue, with Hares and other creatures on the other side. Keep Loving the Adventure Both. Love and Big Hugs ❤❤

Agree!! We have a rule if two vans are already there we don’t stay. And would never block someone in.. fire risk alone should be considered.

Sad to see. But, like you seeing it all the time. If I see more than a few vans in one place I always move on. Same as you, never had a problem with the locals, mostly dog walkers. Always say hello. Leave enough room for people to park. And yes it is the dog walkers that Leave the mess, only a few but it is them. I don't know why they use poo bags cuz they then throw them in the hedge. We need to be like the vanlifers on the continent. Lot more respect 🙏

A friend of mine went away in his car and rooftop tent box.first night had a great camp.but his main reason for getting away was to go to the Glenfinnan viaduct.not one parking spot,and people were walking 2-3 miles down a busy road just to get to the viaduct.so he thought he’d go to Glencoe.not one parking spot for miles and miles.so he decided to just go home.fair enough it was the school holidays,but it’s only going to get busier everywhere and more fit for purpose places should be created 👍.✊🙏❤️👌👊😎

It is unfortunate that the UK is the most densely populated country in western europe. The situation is getting gradually worse as immigration increases our population. "Free unlimited parking" has become rare. Even supermarkets use cameras to monitor and fine for an overstay. Outside of western europe there is plenty of land and a very low population density. Nobody there would think it morally right or necessary to charge for parking

I think van life has got so popular now that everyone is competing for the park ups,it’s about being sensible and respectful to everyone around you,including the locals

I don't know about your country but in my country Scotland if your being honest, far to many do not give a shit about dropping rubbish or emptying toilets or unbelievably doing a shit at the side of a carpark, and in Scotland you do have the right to roaming, but that actually doesn't extend to a vehicle, and Scotland might look wild and desolate ,but it isn't really their are local people pretty much every where, good video. Ps the Dutch people rock.

Very good video guys. I agree with your views also. To many people think they are entitled to park where they like and dont give thought to local residents etc Its common sense but some are very selfish. I wish people would stop revealing where they park up because it just entices others to go there and turn it into a big problem where places are just over run. Keep up the good videos and hopefully will catch up with you very soon 😊x

Well said 👏 we all need to be more considerate, Bright Blessings to you both 🥰

Hi...I'm an ex army truck driver....I drive away all week in a work glorified camper truck and get paid for it £26 a night away ....see the country whilst at work free everything....now I'm going to do the van up for my weekends at home and pay nothing again 💯 hope your both well! Keep up the great work and be free ❤️💯💪

Love your channel guys. Much love ❤

Just recently started watching you both. Enjoyed this video, just wondering what are your yearly medical costs, as we all know this is very important.

It’s nobody’s business how you choose to live and what you pay. If they want to carry on paying to top up greedy councillors pensions then let them crack on.

Height barriers on things like nature reserves etc do my flipping head in. No real need for them, just have gates that staff lock at the end of the working day.

Took me till 60 to be able to do it I wanted to live this life since the mid 80s had lowed s of friends that where called at the time new age travelers for me life got in the way but now I'm living it coming up 3 years now full-time love it wish I'd don't it years ago and shown my kids a different way of life

Fabulous video Both. Beautiful places to explore there. Loved the cost bit. Spot on. Mine is mostly fuel cuz of places we go to for shows, or van bits for Mandee, but we then turn that into a little adventure for 3 or 4 days. Keep Loving the Lifestyle Both. Love and Big Hugs ❤❤

Sounds good.

BOOM!! And that’s why we choose vanlife 😊 no wonder some people are bitter about our choice of lifestyle 😝

hi thats more like real living costs, the best things in life are free and your definitely embracing it, the freedom to explore at a gentle pace, keeps you chilled ,and a well thought out van to gain the free power ,can i ask how much solar you have and deos it ever cause probs ie winter ,to me it looks a better life than living in a house, and funding the pile of bricks ,as every week is a constant change and you have everything in a small space the freedom to take life at a gentle pace and soak it in ,your real wealth may not be cash, but its so much more and a lesson to us all ,looks a great life tbh enjoy your lifestyle is definitely one to think about thanks for sharing cheers sam

That’s a good video shows what an amazing life seeing beautiful UK countryside. Just shows what we all miss by living in a house with all the outgoings. Stay safe and enjoy your travels xx

Thank you for this lovely's Im in Ireland so i know it would be a lot more insurance and tax on a van if private and not a camper on the book is the biggest expense here I find. Ive a transit conversion about 70% Hopefully be done by next year 🤞 Loving your videos two beautiful souls 💜