I live in a converted van – I have to poo in a bucket and sleep in car parks but wouldn’t have it any other way
A MAN has shared an insight into what life is like for him living in a converted van.
Richard revealed a series of revelations via a video posted to his TikTok channel @r1charddoes.
He often uses the account to post the realities of life living in a van.
In one video, Richard explained that he bought his van in 2020 and spent three years converting it into a campervan.
The van was in a shocking state when he bought it and needed a lot of work doing to it, but now has everything that he needs to live in it.
In another video, Richard explained some honest truths about van life.
He admitted that a lot of the time he parks up in car parks for the night.
“It’s not all glamorous views of Scotland on the daily”, he said.
He also admitted that has to go to the loo in a bucket.
Richard gave viewers a look at his makeshift toilet, which was essentially a wooden box with a bucket in it.
On top of this, Richard complained that his van gets absolutely freezing in the winter.
The van lifer also revealed what sleeping is like in the van.
He said: “If you fidget in your sleep, the van will rock a hell of a lot.
“Chances are, you won’t always get the best night’s sleep.
“Thankfully I could sleep through an air raid siren going off”, he joked.
Richard also admitted that the cost of fuel in his van is “criminal”.
He said: “People in general think that van life is always an Instagram fantasy where our daily lives are spent in Scotland, Wales or Europe.
“In reality, it’s not always like this, we have day jobs and we don’t all work remotely”.
Despite all of this, Richard seems to be pretty content in his Star Wars themed van.
His video, has clearly struck a chord with many viewers as it has racked up over 177,000 views on the video sharing platform.
TikTok users raced to the video’s comments section to share their thoughts on Richard’s lifestyle.
One user said: “Sleeping, washing, cooking, eating and sh**ting in a space it would be illegal to house a prisoner. Idyllic”
Another user added: “Also when its very windy, the whole van shakes like ur on a boat”.
A third person said: “The best night’s sleep I’ve had have been in my van, even at -8 last winter.”
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