Now lets look at the merits of this lifestyle:
Certainly it costs a lot less than renting a flat; your outgoings are a fraction of what they would be, now that you are not paying for council tax, bills and all the other materialistic things you would normally surround yourself with.
Of course this takes sacrifice, to live this life you need to downsize massively, live a simpler life; which to me sounds wonderful.
“LIVE FOR LESS; House living costs take up a considerable amount of most people’s earnings. A van bypasses all of that and lets you save the extra money per month which can help you get out of debt, save up, start a business or just buy yourself some time. In this way a van can give you a huge leg up. But it’s not just rent. A van can save you a lot of money on hostels and hotels when travelling.” HOW TO LIVE IN A VAN AND TRAVEL-MIKE HUDSON
There are, of course, some expenses. Your vehicle’s up-keep, camping site fees (if you fancy having some mains electricity, hot water and WiFi). Petrol and car insurance etc but this is tiny compared to the cost of renting a property.
Another reason for living full time in a campervan is that they can be much more roomy than, say, a small cruiser boat. The good ones have a toilet (A cassette toilet needs emptying at camping sites), a shower room, a fridge, oven, stove, sink, heating, bed or beds, a table and chairs and often an awning to provide more space outside of the vehicle. It really is like a mini home on wheels.
I think you need to have a bit of the gypsy in you to live this lifestyle but it does have its plus sides.