Honestly, it’s a terrible idea… right? 🤔
Let’s go through every reason why van life is a bad idea—and why it might actually be the smartest decision you ever make.
🚨 The Most Common (and Craziest) Objections
“You have no space.”
👉 Actually, you have everything you need—a bed, kitchen, shower, toilet, workspace, and storage. More than most overpriced city studios.
“It’s too cramped.”
👉 Compared to what? A tiny studio apartment? A house-share with strangers? It’s all yours, with no noisy neighbors, no thin walls, no flatmates stealing your food.
“It’s illegal to live in a van.”
👉 Nope. There are plenty of legal parking options—campsites, home driveways, and stealth spots. You just need to know where to go.
“It’s unsafe.”
👉 Ever lived in a dodgy flat? Had weird neighbors? With VanLifeLux, you can move if you ever feel unsafe. Try doing that in a 12-month lease.
“It’s really hard to drive a van.”
👉 It’s an automatic and drives just like a car. Most new drivers pick it up quickly—plus, you don’t have to worry about parallel parking outside your flat every night.
“Insurance must be crazy expensive.”
👉 Not really. Similar to a normal car policy and since it’s a ULEZ-compliant commercial vehicle, it’s built to last.
“You’ll never get an address.”
👉 Plenty of solutions—mail forwarding, virtual addresses, or even using a family/friend’s address.
“There’s nowhere to park.”
👉 Campsites, home driveways, quiet rural spots, even stealth parking. Plus, if you don’t like a place, just leave. Try doing that with a rental contract.
“You have to buy a van and convert it.”
👉 That costs thousands and months of work, OR you could lease one already fully converted for £965/month—same as a studio flat, but way more freedom.
“It’s too expensive.”
👉 Compared to what? If you want cheaper, you could:
🔹 Live in a car. (Enjoy sleeping upright.)
🔹 Sleep in hostels. (Expensive long-term.)
🔹 House-sit. (No stability.)
🔹 Live in a tent. (Good luck in winter.)
🔹 Move back home. (If that’s even an option.)
“What if I need to go to the toilet?”
👉 There’s a toilet. Better than running to the nearest petrol station in the middle of the night.
“What if I need a shower?”
👉 You have one in the van. Plus, gym memberships, campsites, and service stations exist.
“What if my van breaks down?”
👉 It’s a modern, well-maintained vehicle, not some dodgy secondhand van. Plus, support is available if anything goes wrong.
“What if I get lonely?”
👉 Ever lived in a city where you don’t even know your neighbors? Van life is actually way more social, with meet-ups, communities, and park-ups everywhere.
“What if I get bored?”
👉 Compared to paying rent just to sit in the same overpriced apartment every night? With a van, you can wake up somewhere new every day.
“What if I want to settle down later?”
👉 Cool, you’re not locked in. There’s only a 3-month commitment, then a rolling monthly contract.
💡 So, Is It Really That Crazy?
📅 Just a 3-month commitment, then rolling monthly.
🚐 Your home, your car, your holidays—all in one.
💰 Rent £836/month, no landlords, no rent hikes—just freedom.
Or Own your Home from £695/month with £1,200 deposit – over a 72 months.
Maybe living in a van isn’t such a terrible idea after all.