Life In A Big Orange Truck | Awesome Off-Grid Conversion & Full Time Van Life
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Join us in todays video where we dive into the extraordinary life of Carl, a mechanic, who has been living in a converted Mercedes truck for over two years. His unique journey started as a bit of a joke, but has evolved into an epic off-grid living experience.
Carl showcases the freedom and comfort that is possible while living Van Life and living on the road, embracing a budget friendly lifestyle, all while his truck home only cost him £2,500.
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Well done fellow, I’m 55 & only just realised it’s about experiences and being happy 😃.
It's actually all about how we treat others.. being kind to one another 🙂
I am glad I realized it at 25. It is the thing that matters the most.
51 and same!
Be glad you saw the light. Many don't ❤
@@catryn413 its really not
£2500 what a Stihl 😂
🙄🙄
Great life. I’d be tempted to make it like a horse box with metal bars outside the windows, but still a great idea 👍
Nice 😂
👏 very good
Beat me to it😅
£2500 for the truck & £15k for those 2 Santa Cruz MTB's cant fault him 👌
I'm 68 years old and I've always wanted to do that. Keep up the dream buddy. And good luck.
Paint the roof white, massively reduces heat in summer
Paint the rest green so it’s not such an eye sore in the countryside
@@tomtomxxx yeah that as well, although I would go white if mostly in urban environments
Waste of paint @@tomtomxxx
Awesome set up. And the space is amazing. Great life. No rent, electric, water. And free nomad lifestyle.
Great build 😁 , I’m living full time in my orange truck (Clementine) . Ex TNT truck. Been full time for 4.5 years , loving it 😊. Cheers for sharing guys ❤️
Where do you get your mail sent and can you insure your truck without an address?
@@jimbobalob2491 hi ,, I have my mail and insurance sent to a family member’s address. Insurance states you need an address
@@jimbobalob2491 Get a care-of address. You've probably seen the abbreviaion: c/o.
Build?
@@art7867 yes ,, build ! Or conversion!!
You can tell this guy is stress-free, 17 year old son.. he doesn't look a day over 30, lmao
Divorced?
It is always stress-free to destroy the planet earth.. Just look on Trump or Putin..
^1000%@@bernardsmithtouchingtheworld
Thought he was like mid 20s haha.
@@bernardsmithtouchingtheworld They said stress free so ofc!
Carl, you are a flippin legend. Live your life brother. you're here for a good time not a long time.
Brother? Is he your brother?
@@kevinengland7444 It's some weird american thing with being inappropriately familiar.
@@BeardedDanishViking I’ve pictured the concept of the stereotype but never heard it put quite so eloquently ❤
He got that for £2.5k when it's only done 70,000 miles?! Steal is an understatement!
I find that VERY hard to believe. With a built-in tail-lift, side awning and door, and barely 2 years' commercial mileage - move the decimal point one place to the right...
@@tedthesailor172he was planning this during Covid. I can only think desperate for cash or he’s a mechanic so might of been knackered. Price seems way off tho.
Oh man you dog looks so much like my old pup that passed away a few years ago. Still miss that dude every day. He was so chilled.
I've been living in my RV since 2013 and my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner I also have a RUclips channel called living free in my RV.
Theres a lot of positives about living this life. Its conditioning and fear of change stopping many from following their dreams. That applies to me but...i wish i had the courage to do this
🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
Rent a van, throw a matress in the back and test it out for 2-3 days. Bring your bike/surf board
I built one and did it all across Australia and it was the best year of my life (before those horse💩 lockdowns ruined it and I had to sell it and go home)
£2500 what a steal
What a Stihl 😉
@@liveration or Stahl
70,000 km an absolute Stihl
OK, none of this works .
A) this guy is not driving legally .
Any modified truck must have all modifications declared to the dvla.
To register as a camper van, your vehicle must ,by law have at least 3 windows on the sides , plus graphics Indicating the vehicle is a camper van .
( if these conditions are not declared ,YOUR INSURANCE IS INVALID , meaning g an awkward pig could have this truck seized and potentially crushed , plus 12 points on his licence for driving without valid insurance .))
B) " fridge needed for COLD BEERS "???
Anyone drinking in any vehicle cannot consume more than the legal alcohol driving limit or they risk being charged with " ""drunk in charge of a motor vehicle ""
Meaning an automatic 12 month driving ban .....
There are ways around these problems ... but this guy is clearly not aware of them .
@@davidjacobs828 I bet you're fun at parties
And of course, no tacho required if only for personal use and not commercial. No CPC required either, just C1 entitlement on the license.
Do you still need the regular 5 year tests?
@@garrydavies7797 Thats for CPC which he wont need
As a mountain biker and campervan owner, appreciating this one.
I would feel really claustrophobic in the wagon with no windows and no fresh air filtering through.
Think he said he had a fan pulling air in from below, and also 3 fans on top. get what you mean on the no windows thing but then he can open the slider at the back, and is literally 3 steps away from being in nature all the time!
You can install windows if you want.
@@junglegoose4648 Good thing it never rains
@@junglegoose4648this life is clearly not for them!
It’s no different to being in your bedroom with the curtains shut 😂 except his rooms probably bigger than yours plus the door leads straight to fresh air. That’s the opposite of claustrophobia
5 minutes in and....well..... it looks already better than a £million London flat ! Fucking amazing mate.
As a wagon/coach/bus driver. 40 years.I envy you. Loved parking overnight and the outdoors. Reading books. What a way of life. Good luck and best wishes.
I ran into these guys this summer, spent a few days swimming, chilling out, good times
Now that's what I call a mancave comfy and so cool.....👍.
I kept waiting for an agent to come by and ask: "Oi, you got a loicense for that TV, mate?"
Haha, love that his bikes are worth significantly more than his truck! And that thing is cool. I've switched careers from property and public planning to luthiery - guitar making. I've built my own temp and humidity controlled small workshop with all the machines and storage I need completely from scratch. I've got a bigger consumer unit than the one it's connected to (I know about electrics and have adjusted the RCDs to the correct amperage, don't worry). But I'm kitted out like a van life in terms of how I store the various bits that go alongside guitar making - big bits of wood, small bits of wood, jig, jigs, moulds, more jigs, machines, power tools, f clamps, quick set f clamps, squeeze grip f clamps, normal f clamps, handmade cam f clamps, pretty much all da f clamps, g clamps, chisels, about 20 different types of saw,, more clamps, all the power tools and only homemade furniture aside from some haunted stuff from a maternity ward that was too good quality to not make use of.
Totally agree with so much of what you say about the freedom and simplicity of living in a vehical. We’ve lived in a 1977 Bedford school bus in different parts of Australia for the past 4 years. Sometimes we are moving every day, sometimes we spend a few months somewhere, following the sun and jobs. Keep on keeping on, I say, who needs a house when you’ve got a lovely home (on wheels!)
Killed it as usual! Liveration coming in HOT with local van lifers!! YEWWW!!!!
Hahaha, nice one! Cheers for the comment 🙌🏼🫡 glad you're liking the videos!
What a great way to live. These videos are great, very genuine and makes you feel that this is achievable
Well done 👍💪🌞 Talk about a killer way to live financially frugal!Frugal!
Great color btw!🍊🤙
This will be the norm soon. Absolutely on point, great video, love the work in progress and what a top bloke
Long before it becomes "the norm" local authorities will put the kybosh on the practice with parking regulations. I've heard that this is already happening to `wild' vanners...
@@tedthesailor172 yea they'll ruin everything for us.
Proper little Narnia van 😁. Loved the content as per guys.... You're doing alternative living proud 🙏🏻. Thank you 💚
Thanks Alan 🙌
Completely agree that big utility vehicles are the ultimate stealth. They are so much the background to our lives that they are effectively invisible.
I love it, it's truly amazing. Helps being a mechanic, would be a PITA breaking down and your house being stuck in a garage
What a glorious colour! You won't miss it in a car park. Looks very comfortable. Enjoy the new lifestyle, sounds great.
100% winning.
Love the orange stealth paint.
I am only envious because I never saw the potential 20 years ago.
Long may this run.
What is 'stealth' paint?
@@kevinengland7444 Top secret military issue. Disappearing vehicle against any background, making it invisible.
This was great. When living in that size of a truck, there seems to be almost no compromises. Great stuff and safe travels.
Gospel of Jesus Christ John 3:16 For God So loved the world that he gave his only Begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him should not Perish but have Everlasting Life. Jesus Christ Died for the sin of the World, If you believe in ur heart God risen Jesus from the dead and confess him with ur mouth to people you shall be saved. Jesus said I Am The only way to heaven there is no other way! Repent of urs sins (Repent means Change ur Mind turning away from sinful things and being truly sorry for it.) trust Jesus and give ur life to him He Loves you cares about you more than anyone ever will! we are saved By Grace Trough Faith!,this is sin: Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death but the gift of eternal life in our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 3:23 For all have sined and felt short of the Glory of God. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. Romans 1:18-21, 23 KJV Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 REPENT OR YOU WILL PERISH REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL GET RIGHT WITH GOD LORD JESUS CHRIST.
Freedom is essential 💪
Brilliant! Live your best life, Carl.
Heather
Ontario, 🇨🇦
Hats off to you brother, no more living for the man, but living for yourself and realising there is another life besides the rat race!....👏🏽🙏🏾
I like you are stealth with no exterior windows on the sides. I did see on another site a guy put two crank up dome windows for the roof. One was small over the bathroom to release steam and the second was over the kitchen to release cooking smells.
I always think of doing this when I see box trucks... this guy actually did it what an inspiration it looks and feels like a home too!
This is awesome. Plenty of space and that kitchen is tops!
Definitely got truck envy! Great set up and we go full time in our motorhome in the next month. Not all roses but good for the soul. Keep trucking mate cheers Dave
Respect to you living the life and remembering life’s a journey not a race 👌👌❤️
Fair play fella, awesome setup you've got there 😎
Thanks for the great video again 💖
Cracking set up.. very inspiration ... Thank you for sharing .
you could have windows and get a matching orange colour pindot vinyl graphic so it blends in.
Haha he seems so chill. Great video.
Thats brilliant! Didn't expect a proper kitchen inside 🤯❤
Real Men don't need a lot, love your build and freedom of life. Perfect way to jump out of crazy cycle 9-5 🍻👍👍👍🙏
I lived on boats for many years, cheaper to sail from the UK to Southern Spain than to drive a truck, but not everyone likes a home that tilts and bounces around. Sorting out a post address either a c/o or box office number can be a pain, no one travelling with a passport is entirely off the grid.
Amazing work! Hope its allright during the winter too!
Best spot ever, I always say it's a great place to park up and wake up to
Great size. Enjoy your travels. Safe travels.
Well done, you. Looks great 😊😁👍🇬🇧
What a fantastic home. Love it!
Gotta love the old iMac on the wall, my hero 🙏
What a nice bloke. Good on you, Carl.
What a fabulous set up! 😊
great set up, well done!
Yes man,you made the right choice.living life
Great set up but I'd want a skylight. We're hoping to get a box truck too one day, but a 3-tonner one. My 6ft 2in hubby needs alot of space, but no way I'm getting an HGV licence!
Btw I'd have blurred out the number plate of this one.
Inspiring lifestyle for a fraction of the cost.living the dream
Absolutely amazing impressive stuff 👏
Oh wow this is amazing!
Good on you mate
Living the best life
Love the Headroom!
Lush Carl.....proud of ya fella 🤘💙🙏
Well done mate, all the best 👍
Superb mate love it 👌
Great video mate you are living the dream 👍
Lub it... had my van 6yrs now lived in it 4 Yr straight all over Europe... but lub his van
I wish I could do this and also the best house box iv seen I’m from Stoke on Trent his accent sounds close to my home town. Great video guys and awesome job on the truck buddy
Shia LaBeouf is living life! Fair play. Van and lifestyle looks amazing
Him living his live the way i play unturned
I’ve just bought a double decker to convert, can’t wait to start building
Look forward to the videos
Hat's off to the big chap 😎👌
2.5k for that is a steel, The guy seems like a top bloke and he's got a decent fitout for him to suite what he needs fair play to him 👍
Another absolute wicked video!! Fair play Carl! 👊
Thank you!! Glad you're enjoying the videos 😎
@@liveration 💯
I get more and more excited watching these videos, this is class I love it.
That's great to hear! Glad you're enjoying them 😊 many more to come!
Brilliant way to do it 👌
I love watching the rain too. Great video again, thanks for sharing. 👏😎
Thank you! Glad you're enjoying the videos 😊
Come and live in Cumbria, it rains fifty weeks a year.
@@ronwhite8503 funnily enough I e spend at least 3 months of the last 6 months exploring Cumbria in my own van, such a beautiful place, even when it is raining 🤣😉
Im here in Australia, am 49yrs and would love to do this ... thinking of also making an office space inside mine as well so I can take my business with me too (Starlink makes that easy to do) ... this has been a great inspiration
Superb, good luck 👍
flipping freezing in the back winters good job
very nice sir, living the keep! keep on trucking brother!
Love the idea. Couple of questions, how/where do you register the van and insure it? Do you need an address? or a P.O. box?
You can get a residential address from ex post, you can then register vehicles at it but state you do not live there. Sterling insurance accept this for van lifers.
What an epic build
Very cool. I'd hit that interior with some paint to brighten it up and look finished.
What a legend! 🤩
Good on you Karl.
Said the American…. I’m grateful this video has English subtitles
Yeah I would do it I'm 63 , but just live life , brilliant ✌️
Inspiring video, hats off to you sir 👍
Enjoyed the video. Now it’s on the web for all to see you can say bye bye to the stealth bit though …
Awesome totally loving everything about this enjoy mate 👍🏻 👌👏 stay safe ...colin.
Absolute rockstar this bloke
Love this 👌🏽fair play dude
Had one did a tour of Europe spent over 2k in fuel, not cheap to run
Think it would be cheaper getting a Caravan and staying on cheap sites throughout Europe?
Love ❤️ love!!!
I used to drive for Next Plc. The trucks similar in size to what you have, someone told me they were 3.5 ton and not 7.5 ton (due to a smaller chassis) which would be ideal for anyone on the new style UK license. For info you can drive a 3.5 ton (or tonne sorry I don't know) vehicle on a car licence where as with the older style licence can drive a 7.5 ton vehicle like this one. It was a few years ago but I am sure they were made by DAF. Hope this helps.
Thanks for sharing . Am in process of saving to do same.