A MAN who lived in a huge static caravan for just £500 a month including bills has revealed it’s not as good as it might seem.
Rob Park, from the UK, revealed he rented the holiday home for three years.
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He revealed that his parents bought the holiday home in 2010 and recently rented it to Rob so he could live there for a fraction of the price of renting a house.
Although Rob revealed that it was a nightmare, he also said that one of the perks is that you get a Cool balcony to relax and a small garden next to the van.
Rob’s holiday van that he built into his home also had a large living area and kitchen.
But Rob went into the bathroom, which he said was very basic, with a small shower, toilet and sink.
He added: “You get an extra toilet just in case, but the width of that toilet is so small that you can barely stand in it, which isn’t great.”
The static caravan also comes with three bedrooms, although one is so small it can barely fit a bed inside.
The second bedroom had a double bed inside, however it would be difficult to fit anything else inside, whilst the third bedroom had enough space for a single bed.
Rob then went on to expose some of the worst parts of buying a static caravan and how they often lose value.
He revealed his parents initially paid £28,000 on the static caravan, but now they are trying to sell it and are only getting £2,500.
“Over the space of 10 years, that represents a huge decrease in value, so if you are buying one of these places, you risk losing thousands,” he added.
Rob also said that land owners also have a lot of control over you and the properties – from welcoming guests, taking down sheds and even restricting plants.
“I’m hearing silly things like you can only use a certain amount of potted plants and stuff like that, so if you don’t mind someone having crazy control over you, that’s fine,” he explained.
He also revealed that it was difficult to heat the house because there was only one gas radiator inside, which meant you had to buy electric radiators which can dry out the air and make you sick.
To top it off, he said there were constant problems with water and electricity malfunctioning.
Why I Could Never Live in a Tiny House
Tiny homes are becoming increasingly popular in the UK, especially in the cost of living crisis when first-time buyers are struggling to get on the property ladder or current owners are having to pay ridiculous interest rates on mortgages.
But Rebecca Miller, associate editor at Fabulous, shared why living in a tiny house would be her idea of a nightmare.
“I’m currently selling my apartment and buying a house, and as I pack up all my belongings, I’m worried about where it will all go – there’s so much!
Fortunately, I have the privilege of purchasing a house with more square meters than my current apartment.
But it got me thinking: could I ever live in a small space? And the answer is no.
- Less personal space
Living with another person immediately reduces personal space, but remove several bedrooms and I would be left with just the bathroom as my sanctuary. I’m not sure I could handle that!
- Less storage space
I’m like a magpie, I like to collect beautiful things things, and I like my belongings to be organized. With limited storage space, it would be very difficult to keep everything clean and tidy.
- Unable to be the host
One of the joys of being an independent adult is being able to host friends, family, overnight stays and dinners. Where would I gather everyone for Sunday lunch if my table only accommodated two people? Not to mention how would I prepare a Sunday lunch?
- There’s no room to grow
Both as an individual, as part of a couple and also my hobbies, can be restricted by physical space. When I moved into my apartment, I was very happy to have my own balcony, and it has been a space where my love of gardening has grown. Five years later, my balcony is full of plants and I had to install a mini propagator in the living room!
Rob ended the video by saying, “I would recommend buying one of these places if you want to put some money in a suitcase and set it on fire.”
The clip posted to his YouTube account robpark93 went viral with more than 180 thousand views.
People were quick to share their thoughts in the comments.
One person wrote: “Always wanted one of these. After your advice… no chance. Thanks.”
Another commented: “I was starting to feel dizzy like I had found the Holy Grail. I’ll be running a mile from here now, thanks to you. This video helped a lot of people, I’m sure!”
“Thank God I found your video. We were thinking about buying but now I’m just renting, thanks for your video,” wrote a third.
Meanwhile, a fourth said: “A big thank you for the video Rob. I thought about buying a caravan as a stopgap solution, but I’m definitely going to pass it on now. “
“Not unless you like being mistaken for a full mug. The worst thing I’ve ever done,” said a fifth.
Someone else added: “thanks for this information, it was a real eye opener, I was thinking about buying one but now I think it’s a no no.”
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