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Just want to say hello! Im not new to van life but new to this forum, half way through rebuilding my bus with the view of retiring at 30 and exploring the world!

Im very inspired by what i see on here and hope some of you folks can answer my questions and hopefully i can answer some of yours!

So.... the bus! Ive got a 94 renault master t35d minibus! I bought it originally with my now ex girlfriend and have been badgering away in the back of it for the last year or so, the first plan went well but soon failed so i ripped it all out and am starting again! This time i think ive nailed it but time will tell!


I look forward to the road ahead!

Fill a load of old socks with cat litter... or salt, youll need to replace them every month or 2 but youll be amazed how well it works!

As a builder, so long as you do a little research before you head from place to place you should be able to get in with agency work doin labouring... sites always need labourers and foriegners are cheaper to hire, but it should atleast pay your way... other opportunities are fruit picking and seasonal farm work.... event work, festivals, all these are easily got jobs that will give a few months of earning! Good luck chap

Hey! Im a lone man travelling/living in a van with my dog... as far as it goes with the dog, there will be times when you'll need to leave the pooch in the van, the dog sounds very loved so she wont mind that much, she'll be happy to be joining your adventure no matter what! As above get roof vents for the hot weather and somesort of pet insurance is advised!! You can beef up security with a deadbolt or alarm system, as for what van its what best suits your needs... i live comfortably in an old lwb renault minibus, itd not the biggest but its cosy, i have a shower (kahuna portable shower) which i customised with a submersible water heater and have fitted a shower tray and 360 curtain, also have a toilet (camping bucket with a seat) but i do the bigger business in public restrooms (this limits smells) log burner for free heat and cooking and a fully functional but compact kitchen i sleep in a fold away hammock and have seating area that doubles up into a double bed, power comes from liesure batteries recharged by a big solar panel and a generator for back up! Clever storage is how you need to think but it can be done with ease! I wish you best of luck!