Static caravans are very spacious and beautiful.

As a boater I recommend you consider the boating route because in a caravan you are vulnerable to weird site rules like only being allowed to stay in your caravan 11 months a year, not to mention they can one day decide your caravan is too old and you’ll need to buy a new one, plus increasing site fees.

@CaravanLifeUK

27 күн бұрын

Yes would have been great if we could have afford one always liked the idea of boat life Thank you

@peanutboxes4076

27 күн бұрын

@@CaravanLifeUK little tip, you can pick up a decent broads cruiser which is a fibreglass hull, not steel, for a lot less than a narrowboat, and a fraction of the maintenance costs. Good luck with your caravan life, wishing you all the best with your new chapter in life :)

@adamlee3772

21 сағат бұрын

@@peanutboxes4076 boat life is what I am considering for the very reasons you mention. Any contacts, pages or websites you can suggest would be most appreciated.

Amazing turnaround Ivan. Wise decision on the pension. A roof over your heads and growing food two of the most important things. I'm glad your new home gives you and Ginny both those things. 😊

@CaravanLifeUK

27 күн бұрын

Thank you Irene much appreciated

I think you are both so strong. I don't know how I would have coped in your situation. Well done for achieving what you've done. I sincerely hope it all works out for you both.

@CaravanLifeUK

20 күн бұрын

Thank you Mags

Good on you godbless all

@CaravanLifeUK

20 күн бұрын

Thank you! You too!

Ivan Wishing you and Ginny, all the very best in your new home, you both deserve to be happy there. Look forward to the new recipes. Thanks for sharing.

@CaravanLifeUK

28 күн бұрын

Lovely of you Thank you so much Sheila

I love your guy's garden. We're thinking of retiring to a caravan when we finally become empty nesters. There simply aren't enough properties out there anyway full stop. The only thing worrying me on it is winter storms. I'm with you though I'd rather OWN a caravan than rent a castle. And caravans are quite comfortable really, so long as you have good neighbors and you seem to have great ones!

@CaravanLifeUK

27 күн бұрын

I completely agree Thank you Charlotte

@suzannehaigh4281

25 күн бұрын

My parents had a living caravan years ago when the residential ones were not so well built as today, they had no problems with storms although they lived in an open area near the top of a hill.

Salt of the earth Ivan, I am humbled by your unselfishness.All the best.

@CaravanLifeUK

20 күн бұрын

Very kind of you Thank you Stephen

How positive you are. I admire that, well done.

@CaravanLifeUK

26 күн бұрын

I appreciate that! Thank you

Thanks Ivan, you've done well mate and I can't wait to see what you'll be cooking in your lovely new kitchen. Take care and all the best. Stevie

@CaravanLifeUK

28 күн бұрын

Thank you Stevie much appreciated

Great update best of luck

@CaravanLifeUK

28 күн бұрын

Thank you Ann

Thanks for everything Ivan. Looking forward to the "new" contents. Best of luck to both you and Ginny!😁😀👋👌🤞

@CaravanLifeUK

27 күн бұрын

Thank you Gail much appreciated

I lived in static caravan for 12 years, loved it.

@CaravanLifeUK

23 күн бұрын

Great stuff Thank you Pat

My friend moved into a van 5 years ago - best thing she has ever done . Hope you are very happy. Air fryers are brilliant 🤩

@CaravanLifeUK

26 күн бұрын

We love it Thank you Susan

Your van is massive. Garden is gorgeous. I would live in a static caravan. ❤

@CaravanLifeUK

21 күн бұрын

Thank you Jayne

Glad I have found your page here. I am facing homelessness and am considering two options, static caravan or canal boat. Have a subscribe and like.

Hopefully everything goes smoothly for yourself and Ginny. We know what it’s like to be renting and have a notification of 8 weeks to leave. Not because we hadn’t paid our rent or owed money to anyone , they just decided to sell up even when we were promised it was going to be a long term rental which only turned out to be only 18 months . Luckily a lovely farming family offered us a rental cottage , the rent is reasonable but it’s a cold cottage with no gas and only electric and the council tax is eye watering because it’s in Yorkshire and in an area of ONB but we’ve been promised we can rent for as long as we like here and thanks to your lovely channel you’ve inspired me to start growing my own vegetables. ❤

@CaravanLifeUK

27 күн бұрын

Happy that you got somewhere and you are already making the best of it by growing your own Brilliant Thank you Sara

We love our Caravan life. It's so peaceful. Your new home is looking great! Wishing you both all the best Ivan 🙂

@CaravanLifeUK

25 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

Look forward to the future vids, stay safe, Jack

@CaravanLifeUK

28 күн бұрын

Thank you Jack much appreciated

Ivan a homes a home , there's nothing wrong with alternative living , I'd rather live in one or a motor home or a barge 🙌

@CaravanLifeUK

26 күн бұрын

Thank you Roy

What a fabulous job you have done on the outside.

@CaravanLifeUK

26 күн бұрын

Thank you Jane

Brilliant Ivan, I’m really interested in air fryer and slow cooker cooking too as well as your container gardening channel. I take my hat off to you both, you are an inspiration to many people . Best wishes from Sussex

@CaravanLifeUK

27 күн бұрын

So kind of you Thank you Anne

Brilliant vlog. Just subscribed and looking forward to more. 👏👏👏👍

@CaravanLifeUK

23 күн бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Good on ya both … courageous 😊

@CaravanLifeUK

27 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Great to hear theres some cooking videos coming back

@CaravanLifeUK

26 күн бұрын

Thank you

Glad you have settled in to your new home. You've done a great job 😊

@CaravanLifeUK

27 күн бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

It looks beautifull 😍 It is my dream to live permanently in a caravan right from being a child x

@CaravanLifeUK

27 күн бұрын

Thank you Deb much appreciated

Nice one mate.

@CaravanLifeUK

27 күн бұрын

Thank you

Well done Ivan mate, looking good

@CaravanLifeUK

27 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍 much appreciated

Smart move. I'm glad it's working out for you.

@CaravanLifeUK

21 күн бұрын

Thank you

This is wonderful. I'm looking at moving into a motorhome. I'm sure there are some similarities.

@CaravanLifeUK

25 күн бұрын

Good luck on your new venture and Thank you

Love it Ivan, well done to you and Ginny x Subbed this too.

@CaravanLifeUK

28 күн бұрын

Great stuff Thank you so much Mandy

Omg Ivan i am so sorry to hear that you have been evicted from your home, that must have been horific. I absolutely love caravans... i used to holiday 4 times a year in my grandparents caravan when i was younger and i loved it more than the few times we went abroad to be honest. Your caravan looks lovely and that container garden is fab!! Xx

@CaravanLifeUK

25 күн бұрын

Thank you Steph much appreciated memories are so comforting

@stephyclaws

25 күн бұрын

@@CaravanLifeUK I loved going to the caravan, it was in Tenby 😀 xx

Sweet cherry pie lvan nice one mate ❤🍒😁

@CaravanLifeUK

27 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Well done you done so well. Keep up the good work

@CaravanLifeUK

25 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Good luck in your new life mate

@CaravanLifeUK

25 күн бұрын

Thank you Adam much appreciated

I am a new subscriber, and I am enjoying the channel very much.

@CaravanLifeUK

21 күн бұрын

Thank you Joanna much appreciated

😀

@CaravanLifeUK

27 күн бұрын

Thank you Dexter

What are the neighbours like?

@CaravanLifeUK

Күн бұрын

Really nice

Hi well done to you both moving in with the coat of living don’t blame you. By the way what area are you as it looks lovely wouldn’t mind buying one myself

@CaravanLifeUK

21 күн бұрын

Hi Darren we are in Lincolnshire Thank you

Great video thanks, I’ve always been interested in caravan life. Can I ask do you pay council tax separately?

@CaravanLifeUK

24 күн бұрын

Only been here a couple of weeks and awaiting the contract so will update soon Thank you

Ohh do I feed my onions they are sets x

@CaravanLifeUK

27 күн бұрын

Hi Deb give them a little feed every 2 weeks Thank you

@debbieendall8057

27 күн бұрын

Thankyou sorry what feed is best x

@CaravanLifeUK

27 күн бұрын

Fish blood and bone Grow more or Bone Meal

Can I ask where your caravan is you seem to like where you are I am enjoying your videos keep up the good work !

@CaravanLifeUK

20 күн бұрын

Cant disclose that but thank you for watching Brian

@briannelson6255

20 күн бұрын

@@CaravanLifeUK no problem love what you have done hope it all works out well for you both the vegetable beds look great!

Would you be able to share costs like site fees and whatsbis included say water, council tax etc. Are there any restrictions such as limit on age of caravan, only in site for 10 months. Thanks

@CaravanLifeUK

27 күн бұрын

Hi Paula i will answer all those questions on the next video Thank you

THIS IS WHAT ME AND MY MRS WANT ANT ADVISE

@CaravanLifeUK

27 күн бұрын

Will go over more details in the next videos Thank you

So are you on a caravan park? If so how do you provide council tax and other bills for proof of living elsewhere?

@CaravanLifeUK

26 күн бұрын

Will cover that in another video Thank you

This is a really good option. But can you stay on site all year round? As some you need to leave for a few weeks

@CaravanLifeUK

24 күн бұрын

Just waiting on the contracts will update soon Thank you Mandy

Is the plot secure my worry was if the owner went bust would you then be kicked off the site or what would happen please

@CaravanLifeUK

26 күн бұрын

Guess i will find out in time

Where do you go during month site has to be empty.not allowed to use it 12 months of the year

@CaravanLifeUK

24 күн бұрын

Will update that soon Thank you

Are you allowed to stay there for 365 days in a year?

@CaravanLifeUK

24 күн бұрын

Only been here a couple of weeks and awaiting the contract so will update soon Thank you

You make this sound so easy and idyllic. Wgat you need to be telling us is that you cant just go and buy a caravan and hope to find a residential site waiting to greet you. Invariably, you have to buy the static from a site that have a plot vacant. If its a used static,you'll be looking at 60k minimum for a decent site. If it a new static, wave goodbye to £150k minimum. Then you have to upgrade your static periodically under the terms of residency. These days, living in a static can be bricks and mortor money.

@CaravanLifeUK

24 күн бұрын

We did what we had to do in our situation and we will see where it leads Thank you

Of course you can be kicked out you dont own the land it sits on. The site owner can after 10 years can insist you buy a new caravan or remove your old one. The site ownership can change and they may want you off it is one of the most unsecured ways of housing.

@CaravanLifeUK

25 күн бұрын

All sites do vary and some do not have any restrictions it is a shame if the van is in good condition but that is the rules of certain sites

You seriously put on the internet you live in a caravan.

@CaravanLifeUK

24 күн бұрын

Thank you