Did TikTok ruin vanlife, or did it just make everyone start filming coffee like a BBC nature documentary? In this chaotic edition of Vanlife Court, we investigate one of the UK vanlife community’s most divisive arguments. From geo-tagged “secret spots” packed with vans overnight to £90k “minimalist” builds full of fairy lights, drones and oat milk, this painfully relatable debate covers influencer culture, stealth camping rage and the strange performance of modern vanlife.

Do campervans really need toilets, or is carrying your own loo around deeply unhinged behaviour? In this chaotic edition of Vanlife Court, we investigate one of the UK vanlife community’s most divisive debates. From stealth campers sprinting through rainy car parks at 2am to cassette toilet owners quietly feeling superior, this painfully relatable courtroom battle covers emergency bottles, bush tactics, motorway services trauma and the brutal reality of British weather.

Awnings: practical campervan essential or rolling campsite cringe? In the first ever Vanlife Court, we investigate one of the UK vanlife community’s most divisive arguments. From stealth campers who think awnings should be illegal, to basecamp builders carrying enough lanterns to power a small village, this chaotic courtroom debate covers storms, wet dogs, relationship breakdowns, fairy lights, and the brutal reality of British weather. Court is now in session.

Campervan breakdown cover isn’t just a backup — it’s essential for stress-free van life in the UK. From roadside assistance to national recovery and onward travel, the right policy keeps your adventures moving when things go wrong. This guide breaks down what’s included, how to find cheap campervan breakdown cover, and how to choose the best option so you can explore with confidence.

I never planned van life the way people imagine. No grand plan, no perfect vision — it just happened. From the quiet forests of Sweden to cold nights stuck on a UK car park, this life has been anything but picture-perfect. But it’s real. It’s messy, honest, and somewhere in between the freedom and the struggle, I found something I didn’t expect — a story worth telling.