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I'm currently converting a van to a campervan, in part to escape this money drain, in part to give me more freedom of where to live. It's not an option for ever
by ZenoArrow 9y ago
I'm currently converting a van to a campervan, in part to escape this money drain, in part to give me more freedom of where to live. It's not an option for everyone but I'm glad it's been working out so far (I should point out that wild camping is of dubious legality in many parts of the UK).
An alternate option is living on a boat (narrowboat, Dutch barge, etc...) on the UK canals, which even with mooring fees can be more affordable than renting.
- DaiPlusPlus 9y agoI understand that if you live the canal-boat lifestyle you also don't have to pay council tax.
- slap 9y agoBut you also have to move "forward" at least every 14 days if you don't want have a mooring.
- ZenoArrow 9y agoTo give some idea of mooring costs, the marina in my home city charges around £300 (a month, I believe, though it's not 100% clear) for mooring costs: https://bwml.co.uk/bath-marina/moorings/ https://bwml.co.uk/bath-marina/moorings/ The main challenge is getting a place, as moorings spots are fairly limited. I have heard of people making alternative arrangements. For example, paying a farmer whose land is next to a canal to moor there. Costs would most likely lower but there's also likely to be less in the way of on-land facilities.
- notahacker 9y agoYou do, however pay an annual boat licence fee to the Canal and River Trust comparable to the Council Tax bill for a small property
- iagovar 9y agoIll do the same, but its noy legal in most municipalities in Spain to park and sleep in your ban.