Category: Between Lay-Bys
Real life on the road — the good, the bad, and the bits in between.
2B OFF GRID – OUR STANCE ON VANLIFE 2BOFFGRID is unapologetically pro vanlife. Not as a trend or a content category, but as a legitimate way of living in the UK. Vanlife is often spoken about as a problem to be managed or a risk to be controlled. At the same time, it’s either over-glamorised […]
The Petition: Service Station Water & Waste Points for Vanlifers The Idea: A lot of vanlifers (and motorhomers, boaters, off-gridders) are signing petitions asking motorway services and petrol stations to install fresh water taps and waste disposal points. On paper, it sounds spot on — easy access, safe disposal, less fly-tipping. I’ll say this up […]
We are calling on the Government to update guidance for Motorway Service Areas (MSAs), requiring they provide essential facilities for campervans and motorhomes: toilet (black waste), grey water disposal, and fresh water refill. Many service stations lack waste and water facilities for campervans and motorhomes, making responsible travel difficult. Without proper disposal points, some travellers […]
No Overnight Parking: UK Vanlife & Campervan Rules “I thought we could park anywhere in the UK?” That’s the dream, isn’t it? A van, a view, and the freedom to stop where you please. But if you’re living the vanlife in the UK — whether in a campervan, motorhome, or self-built off-grid wagon — you’ve […]