We Bought A New Van What Happens Next?

We’ve finally done it… we’ve bought a van 🚐

In this video, we travel across England by train to pick up our new second-hand van — the very first step in our full campervan conversion journey. This is episode one of a brand new van build series where our goal is simple: build a van, save money, quit our jobs, and travel full-time.

The journey to collect the van isn’t straightforward. It’s multiple trains, station changes, a lwalk at the other end — and the lingering question in the back of our minds… have we accidentally bought a dud?

We’ve spent the last year researching van builds, insulation, electrics, layouts, and what it really takes to live on the road full-time. This van is the foundation for everything that comes next.

👉 In the next video, we do a full deep dive into the condition of the van — what’s good, what’s worrying, and what needs fixing before the build even begins.

If you’re interested in:
van life UK
campervan conversion
self build campervan
buying a used van
escaping the 9–5
full time van living
or building a campervan on a budget

…you’re in the right place.

We’re documenting everything honestly — the wins, the mistakes, and the learning curve — in the hope it inspires others to start their own journey.

Thanks for being part of it ❤️

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