BUYING a house can be expensive these days, so many people are looking to think outside the box.
Adventurous Tilly shared how she lives full-time in a lorry and insists it has all the comforts you’d expect of a house.
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On her @tillyrvadventure account, she shared: “What is it actually like living in a 7.5t lorry?
“For me it’s the perfect lifestyle and it is the most at home I have ever felt.
“I have all the creature comforts I would in a house.”
Tilly shared how, contrary to what people may perceive, she has heating and hot water.
Her lorry is also decked out with a kingsize bed, dining area, a 43in TV and Wi-Fi.
Not only that, but she also has a fridge in the kitchen, a shower and bunkbeds.
To make it even more like a luxury home, she also has underfloor heating and lighting that is controlled by Alexa.
Tilly revealed how her biggest expense is her fuel, which can cost £1.42 per litre, and she often tops up by 96 litres.
While it may be “expensive”, she said it is “drastically lower” than her previous rent or mortgage.
She added: “Don’t get me wrong, it’s not all smooth sailing and things do break, but I factor this into my cost of living.”
Tilly insisted that the benefits outweigh any negatives of living in a lorry and she loves to wake up to incredible views from her window.
She also loves how she can go on “regular adventures” in the comfort of her “own home.”
In order to fund her lorry lifestyle, she works as a firefighter and does four days on and four days off.
Many people were impressed with her lifestyle, with one saying: “Living the dream and as free as you possibly can be! winning in life mate.
“Thanks for sharing your home and haven, it’s mint.”
Is it legal to live in a van?
IF you are looking to live in a van to save money or travel, you’ll be pleased to know that there are no UK laws stopping you.
However, you must ensure your vehicle has passed its MOT and is fully road legal.
There could also be restrictions on where you can park up to sleep in your van.
For example, local authorities place restrictions on certain streets or lay-bys, and you could be fined if you spend the night there.
It could also be unsafe to stop in certain locations, particularly at night-time.
Check the The Highway Code guide for guidance.
If you are looking to have your own lorry home, the cheapest way is to buy a base truck for between £5,000 to £30,000, and then convert it yourself.
However, this can cost between £10,000 and £50,000, depending on what you can do yourself.
Alternatively, you can buy a converted lorry for upwards of £50,000 to £100,000, which can be more expensive.
Your lorry must be “road legal” and be converted to meet DVLA “motor caravan” standards, including having seats, a sleeping area, a kitchen, and storage to qualify.
