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Vanlife Tips

Vanlife is a broad term – it covers everything from full-time vehicle living to occasional weekend trips and everything in between. But whatever your version of vanlife, there are practical things worth knowing that make the whole experience easier, cheaper and more enjoyable.

The tips covered on this site come from real time on the road – not generic online advice, but specific things learned through experience. Whether it is how to find a good overnight stop, how to manage fresh water on a longer trip, how to keep costs down without sacrificing comfort, or how to handle the unexpected, the focus is on practical, usable guidance.

Vanlife in the UK has its own specific characteristics – the road network, the weather, the legal context for overnight stops, the availability of services and the geography of the country all shape what works and what does not. Tips that apply in mainland Europe do not always translate directly to UK van travel.

Whether you are new to vanlife or a seasoned van traveller looking for a specific piece of advice, the posts here aim to give you something genuinely useful to take on the road with you.

Do I have to tell DVLA if I put windows in my van?

25 August 202613 April 2026 by Kerrie Walker

The glass itself is rarely the part the DVLA cares most about. The real question is what the van has become once the wider conversion is finished.

Categories Articles Tags How To, Vanlife Tips

Do I Have to Pay Council Tax if I Live in a Motorhome?

30 August 202617 August 2025 by Jodie Taylor

Most vanlifers won’t pay council tax while travelling full-time, but long-term stays on private land or residential sites can change that. This article explains when it applies and what councils usually look at.

Categories Articles Tags How To, Travel Costs, Vanlife Tips

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