I have not had a TV in 14 years. I spent that time exercising and walking. It's so refreshing to get out and walk and get the exercise instead of filling your mind with rubbish from the TV. Of course a lot of my walking was done after sundown but it was still much better than not getting any exercise at all.

@colinl5985

7 ай бұрын

Obviously KZread too 😜

You two are definitely not crazy. In fact I think your outlook or should I say, philosophy of life makes perfect sense. I hope your children have inherited your wisdom. I am 83 and after 55 years of happy marriage have just lost my husband. We were lucky, we worked together in a job we loved and shared the same philosophy of life. We didn't have much stuff but have children and grandchildren who love us. We traveled as much as we could and enjoyed being together. I hope you will go on living, really living I mean, the way you describe. Good luck and best of wishes for your future.

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Valerie, thankyou so much for your kind words. Sorry to hear you've recently lost your husband. Memories are to cherish forever, and you certainly have those. ❤ We plan to make the best of the rest of our lives😊

@donnapierce8558

7 ай бұрын

@@mavisgetsabout interesting vlog, so I subscribed but … nothing 🤷‍♀️ Get filming your adventures for all the ones living vicariously through you!! I’m wondering how chilly you find it in winter having all that glass? Brrrrr 🥶 Ya hubster mentioned how he would have filled them in and cherry picked where the windows went, do you plan to retrospectively do that? It’d make good content?? Just a thought. 🎥

Well done to you both. I did the same 3 years ago and its changed my life for the better 10 times over. Sold up, converted a van, quit work and now live cheap and happy.

@djpamelamc

5 ай бұрын

Do you camp in one place and pay ? Or keep moving around? I want to do this so much.

@Tiggy808

5 ай бұрын

@djpamelamc I don't stay in one place, I park at reservoirs or quiet places out of the way, I live close to the hills so there are places so I can rotate. I feel I go fairly unnoticed, I have a long wheel base van that I converted that has everything you'd need- I go gym for showers although I did build a shower that's now a storage/wardrobe space. Deisel heater for warmth and I upgraded to lithium batteries so I now never run out of power, van charges when I drive or start the engine and I put solar on top so summer it tops up if I go away and park up for days.

@skooliebusbabes

5 ай бұрын

Love this! I started 8 months ago. Hoping to do it as long as you. SO FREEING!

@whatsmining9917

3 ай бұрын

All these van videos people seem to have a lot of money behind them

@djpamelamc

3 ай бұрын

Sounds so peaceful and tranquil. Do you have a toilet? So sorry for late reply as just reading this now. Hope you are having a beautiful day. @@Tiggy808

I a lived in England before life became so expensive and loved it. I don't think I could afford to live there now. I love your home-on-wheels. It is beautifully done and befitting your great personalities. At 76 now, I decided two years to give up my 2500 square foot home in Virginia, bought a late model cargo van and did the no build build myself...just moved all of my camping and backpacking gear into it. I absolutely love my nomadic lifestyle having traveled across our nation. After over 30,000 miles I've explored almost the entire West Coast states of Washington, Oregon and California. After my housesitting commitment (free rent), I plan to explore the entire Southwest corner of the U.S. and parts of Mexico. I will base in New Mexico where for a one year fee of $225 I can live in any one of 30+ state parks for 14 days at one , move onto the next. My daughter lives in a tiny studio in San Diego (beautiful though and a beautiful location) for almost $1300 a month! Ridiculously expensive!

@mavisgetsabout

6 ай бұрын

Fantastic. Enjoy your adventures😊

Great to meet another couple who’ve seen the Light! Love Mavis, name and build👍👏

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou, we love her❤

I think the lockdown period gave a lot of people time to reflect on their lives past, present and future and for some an opportunity to change their lives for the better. Lovely couple and a lovely home, Bravo.

This couple have got life sorted, great story & i wish them a the very very best. They're so righ about the people you meet while on your travels, they're the best kind of people & are happier people. You instantly click with them because you're of the same mindset, doing the same thing & been through the same process to get you there.

Love the video, every motorhome owners dream ! Or is it? My wife and I have had three motorhomes over thirty years and really loved the life. At 73 we sold our last one after having it for ten years from new. What would be our options now if we had sold our home ? We have been mortgage free for 27 years and although I always earned a good living we couldn’t possibly have a reasonable life now on todays cost of renting . I would advise anybody who is thinking of going full timing to rent their homes instead of selling them unless of course they can still somehow make a good living to keep up with the stupid cost of buying a home. I don’t want to sound negative but eventually everybody gets old and now my wife and I are 77 we look back on our motor-homing days wistfully . Best wishes to you both for all your future adventures. Chris

@elainefuehrer5739

7 ай бұрын

I for one think they have a good life style ..for Them. But for me i do like our Paid off Land and House. we have 2 camp trailers. a 24' and a 17'. the 17' isnt the inside living quarters. but love that camp trailer. Love the other one too. we revamped it when we bought it very well worn out.. but i think it could be revamped again. Again i love their story, and it got me to thinking about Our story. even retired we are in a rut.

@adm58

7 ай бұрын

I see your point but the problem with owning in old age is that there is no way to spend or live off the capital tied up in the house. I'm now 65. I sold my flat 15 years ago and invested the money in simple, do nothing, well diversified ETF funds. The income from the invested funds (without touching the capital) easily covers the rent yet also leaves me the option of withdrawing and spending some, or all, of the capital as and when I want. I also have the freedom to move to more suitable accommodation or a different area should I wish. Owning until death means dying rich and I can't see any way around that except renting.

@keepitreal1547

7 ай бұрын

Renting a paid off house is definitely my way of doing it. That way I get a £1200 monthly income from it & still own it if I desire to go back living there, plus it's an asset for the kids. It's a no brained for me & I think for many, the better way. Even with a mortgage outgoing, rentals are high & so there will always be enough to pay the monthly mortgage, plus have money over. For me it's also a purpose built motorhome from new, instead of a built camper. The differences are huge in insulation, winterisation, tried & tested design/layouts available, durability, functionality, economy etc etc etc. Got to ask yourself, is great used £20-50k motorhome better than an equivalent cost homemade camper.

@adm58

7 ай бұрын

​@@keepitreal1547the disadvantage of purpose built campers is that they are obviously just that. As, here in the UK at least, it's illegal to camp in one anywhere other than on a designated site, the potential for using one elsewhere is limited. A converted van can more easily be used as a stealth camper.

@keepitreal1547

7 ай бұрын

@@adm58 I agree & that's the only disadvantage I can see, but that said any self made camper with windows can & is seen as an overnight dwelling...& so exactly the same as a motorhome. Eg, the one this lovely couple has, is 100% a camper for travelling in & sleeping in. They & hundreds more like them hardly use sights. Park4night & other apps cater for all vehicles, regardless. Plus there's thousands of places in the UK, off the beaten track. In Wales this summer, I got chatting to a guy who's lived off grid in his old motorhome for the past 12years & will continue to do so, he says. Anything vehicle that is or looks like someone could be living in it will always get attention, the secret is not to attract attention by rubbing peoples noses in it. The only way not to get attention, is to deck out a van but have no windows.

Lovely couple with a great outlook on life. The van is great. What a wounderful rich life.

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

That's nice of you to say, thankyou😊

Great build, great people, great attitude. From Australia.

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou so much😊

Dave and Emily are truly inspirational people and valued friends. Both John and I wish you all the very best as your adventures take you further afield and safe travels 🤍 🚌

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Ahh, thanks Kerry. We'd have never have met you guys if we'd not bought Mavis... So glad we did😊. Friends for life❤️

@phillipbuckley-pu7my

7 ай бұрын

Great! I'm proud of you both. Ime looking to do the same thing.

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

@@phillipbuckley-pu7my that's very nice of you to say, thankyou😊

@keepitreal1547

7 ай бұрын

​@@mavisgetsabout You guys are living life, you've sussed it out, what's important & what's not. On the build, what size is the engine please, plus the length of it in total bumper to bumper? What cost in total, including vehicle purchase? How economical to run? Are you mainly travelling the UK? How are you finding the very cold snap we're having? Hope you don't mind the questions.

Enjoyed listening to you as we've just done exactly this.. we bought a brand new L4H3 Iveco Daily and converted it into a winterised completely off grid liveable home in the first half of 2023. We had 3 months in France last summer and felt exactly like you, really chilled and relaxed. When we went back to the UK, sold all our cars and furniture etc and moved out of our house. My wife has a part time remote job with an employer that is happy for her to work from anywhere in the world. I've retired early and I'm writing this from a ski resort in the Alps where we'll be until the end of March.

Amazing! Such a nice build, me and the mrs gave up everything last year and moved into our crafter! It's been the best thing we ever did our family's thought we was crazy (only down side is only been able to spend 3months at a time in Europe) When it's rubbish weather in England

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

It's not for everyone, but those that give it a go, love it😊

@keepitreal1547

7 ай бұрын

The 3months in 6months is the only downside & a big one for me, as I like the warmer weathers, but still we can only hope an agreement to relax things is made by those European countries & this shocking government asap. Spain are desperately wanting to open things back up for ease of travel, but are the Torries even interested?

One of the best videos about transition from a traditional house into living the full & travel👌 Emily and Dave saying a lot of valuable things that many people should hear - even if they wouldn’t choose live „on wheels”. Absolutely brilliant video! Well done guys and good luck! 👏🍀

Yes be happy, way to go guys. Being outside it’s so good for us

What a lovely build. Lots of clothes storage. I like all the windows. Thanks for sharing.

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou😊

This is heavenly. Your storage is amazing. Beautiful home❤

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou😊

What a lovely couple and a lovely story. Best of luck for the future.

Absolutely with you on this, the cost of living is ridiculous. I’m sick of giving all my money to the government, utilities and landlords. This is not living. When my daughter flies the nest in the next few years I’ll be doing exactly this, finding my freedom.

These people seem like a lovely couple and have found a lifestyle that really suits them and would suit many other people. I would have liked more information on the kind of places they stay at, how long they generally stay in one place and what kind of place this video was shot. Were they staying on a farmer's property who they paid a small fee to? It looks spectacular.

Great built and great couple. They're so laid back and so relaxed. It made me feel calm and relaxed watching them and makes me want to go out and buy me one 🤗

I really like this channel with a crisp introduction, good filming, and great stories... always looking forward to your new posts! Thanks for providing these insights!

Very cozy! And adorable dogs!

Wow,, very , very , and extremely talented and hard working. Beyond words. Big smiles when you walk inside and look at what you have created. Just amazing !! Super nice couple too !!

Awesome build guys, hard work and dedication has truly paid off,. Escape the rat race and glad you are enjoying your lives to the full. can’t wait to start working on my bus again soon, maybe I will see you guys on the road sometime

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou, yeah maybe see you around somewhere😊

Great video, wishing you all the best on your travels. The Collie is gorgeous xx

The dogs now have you guys around all the time for company too, which will be making them much happier ❤️

Great video! What a great insight into van life! Good luck in your adventure xx

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou sister, you're welcome to visit any time, we'll see you when we get back from Europe😊 xx

What a lovely couple safe travels ❤

Such a nice couple and a beautiful bus ❤

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou😊

I've had phases in my 37 years where I think about doing this! I started watching this type of content again recently and almost like a sign of the universe I got a letter today saying the landlord is jacking my rent up again. I live alone and 38% of my low income goes on just rent (not including bills)... I am basically being farmed for rent, taxes, and I am so done with it! Seriously considering this again!

Love your way of life the set up is fantastic love your home enjoy life and stay safe

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou😊

love this im 52 worked all my life love too do this. lovely people.

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou, very nice of you to say that😊. We really are living our best life right now😍

Beautiful job, love the pull down blind . You won’t loose any money on that because it costs about 20k a year for House living.

Beautiful build! I totally love the calm place you two have created. You are really living. Thanks for showing us.

You cannot put a price on true freedom. It takes a lot of courage to unlock the shackles of what is viewed by the majority as 'normal'. If I was 20 years younger I also would be joining you on the road into the unknown.

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

I had so many mixed emotions to begin with, but so so glad we made the leap😊

Inspirational. Slowly working towards this, to scared to sell up in the crazy Aussie housing market but hopefully can make it work rented out. The rat race of suburbia is exactly right, soul destroying

@keepitreal1547

7 ай бұрын

Instead of selling up, what about renting your property out?

@Spoonfed78

7 ай бұрын

@@keepitreal1547 yes that's the aim, in Australia costs have gone nuts so currently eroding equity while fixing the house but hopefully sort it.

@keepitreal1547

7 ай бұрын

@@Spoonfed78 Renting mine out returns me £1200 sterling per month, which is more than enough to travel & live, eat comfortably. With money over. Plus it still gives me the security of still owning the house, to move back to or an asset for the kids. Selling it would only mean me eating into the funds & such funds slowly depleting. The life is the same while living in my motorhome, the way to go about it, requires serious thought though.

BELTER OF A VAN, YOUS HAVE DONE IT WELL AND ITS MINTED INSIDE,, RESPECT ~#SCOTLAND

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Thanks😊

Another great video, what a beautiful couple and a stunning bus. Watching this was like watching a mirror image of our lives 😂😂😂😂👍🏻 sending love, peace and good energy ❤️🙏🏻

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Not Mardy any more! 😎 so good to hear people who are thinking like us. We thought we were bonkers talking about selling and living differently. Nice bus too.

What a sweet couple 😊

Wow ,So pleased for you both

Well done. Nice couple.. happy dogs. 😊

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou😊

Very nice build and fun people😄

Great stuff,you've made a wise decision.i lost my bricks 15 years ago and have been on road since.Enjoy life is for living not working..peace at ya both x

@mavisgetsabout

6 ай бұрын

Thankyou😊

Really well filmed and interesting. Thanks for sharing your buslife journey 😊

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou😊

@liveration

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 😁

This video is so inspirational for me...ive been looking at vans financial benefits and all that stuff for months now and im not happy in the life i live.....im looking to sell my house this year and hit the road. And im excited about it. Great video guys and a beautifull home you have

Absolutely amazing guys,thank you

Lovely bus and couple 👍

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou😊

Very awesome build. Love it!! Take care. 💜

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou😊

I really enjoyed this couple and love their home!

What a nice couple. Thanks for introducing them to us.

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Ahh, thanks😊

Amazing!!

Love the interior 😎🌞

Amazing van inside and out Amazing couple wish them all the luck in the world

The best front end to any van!

I love their chemistry!!!

Love their outlook on life and sense of humour!

What a lovely couple

The awning will definitely come into its own , when or if you go abroad 👍👍

What a lovely couple.

Dave and Emily were just sooo likeable!

Cute curtains Like the colors Enjoy YOUR life You are the one living it Don't listen to negative people

It's a great lifestyle. We're currently on our first official holiday in our bus/motorhome conversion. Nearly two years of work has paid off. Ours is a 40ft./12.5m MAN 24-420. Best wishes from Australia.

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Have the best time😊🙌🏻

Lots of love between these two👏🏼❤

So nice seeing a nomad tour account that's UK based!

@liveration

4 ай бұрын

🙌🏼🫡

What a stunning MH inside and out and such lovely people and gorgeous dogs xx

Lovely couple, many happy miles on the road

Dave & Emily , love you guys

Brilliant...such a good outlook on life Be free ...I love it over 2 years in 👍🤠

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

😊 We've been loving it so far!

happy to see they kept both of the dogs !

The bus is amazing inside 🙌🏼

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

The bit in the video where I pulled the sheet down made me laugh😂

Beautiful home and inspiring life choices, well done for being brave xx

One of the nicest conversions I've seen, they've done an excellent job

Thank you.

Looks great with that full side glass 👌

What a life 🙌

Lovely couple!

Love their setup. Those little lights by the bed are cool.

What a wicked video!! Good on you Dave and Emily, Mavis looks awesome and you can tell the dogs love it to!! Throughly enjoyable watch. ….. Smithy

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Smithy☺️

That little dog is so cute!

You've done a great job, simply, practical and gorgeous x

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou😊

Very inspiring, great video and wonderful couple. 🤩

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou😊

You look so happy! I’m happy for you 😮

Don't know what else I can say that I don't normally say about your content 😂. I should just copy and paste haha.. But anyway....it was ok😂😂 Seriously, it was yet another fantastic vid. Just when I thought you couldn't raise the bar any higher... I really enjoyed it and could relate to what Dave & Emily were saying about living on the road in whatever vehicle you've got. People who you meet who then become friends and enrich your life, it's brilliant.. Thank you once again for producing a very interesting & enjoyable vid... long may it continue 👍🏻😁

@liveration

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Alan 🙏 🙌

Very impressive and I love your outlook 😊

Great, cute and fun video.

I want to live this life but my husband (and I am a bloke) doesn't. I couldn't build this myself, I can't do electric stuff and would want a slightly larger bus and no idea how to go about this. I am so impressed with you doing this just need help. Brett 🎉🎉

Way better than their van is their outlook on life .They seem so peaceful.

Wow wow wow amazing life and home.

Fantastic people... Fantastic van, vehicle and video ❤

Inspiring ! The Future Is Here...xx

Great couple!!! Admire you so much!❤

Absolutely fantastic!! Great log guys,,, Well done with ya choices in life 💪👍

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou😊

Brilliant

@mavisgetsabout

7 ай бұрын

❤xx

Lovely couple.

5 40. I don't even need to see the interior to know it's gunna be a stellar build. More importantly, I love the fact that this couple had their epiphany while they're still young and able. I'm very happy for them ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Wonderful couple 🥰🥰❣️

Awesome well done guys ❤ Mavis is lovely 😊

Brill guys best of luck and enjoy the ride.