Recent content by VikingJon

Im starting to see a trend with this kind of advise and it makes a lot of sense. My initial plan was to do a basic fit out whilst still living and working in the UK for a year. That means I can give up my rented accommodation, freeing up a substantial amount of money to throw at the build and...

A fair point well made. Hadn't occurred to me to take that approach. I'm sure its all too easy to get tied up in a build and what you think you 'need' only to end up down down the road a month later and find the set up doesn't work for you.

Id love to travel around the US, especially the deep south because of my musical interests. But for now I'll be around Europe and at some point head up to Scandinavia. I watch very little in the way of films and tend to read or listen to music but noted that a complete change in lifestyle...

That's fantastic help. Thank you very much! :)

I would say the additional cost for a high top pays for itself with ease comfort when actually living in the van. Would I be right in thinking a 24v fridge is only necessary if its a fridge/freezer combo? I've heard a bit about the Ryobi gear. My power needs would definitely be minimal. I have...

Thank you, that's really helpful information. I would say the solar panels are a given then, especially since Id like to spend a lot of time around the South of France. I think the biggest drain on my electricity would be a fridge. Other than charging my kindle, phone and ipod I wouldn't have...

Cheers Bullfrog. Whilst travelling on the bike I had everything I needed for a month (which is average time away for my bike tours). But considering I was staying in hotels along the way there was much not I needed other than clothes, toiletries, my kindle and maps. From my picture you can see...

Greetings My name is Jon and I'm a biker/travel enthusiast who is looking to give the mundane life of a 9/5 job and go on a permanent adventure. Having travelled around much of Europe on my motorbike (recently got back from touring around Germany and Austria) I've finally decided decided that...