33-year-old Troy Williams from Cornwall moved into a converted VW Transporter to reduce housing costs. Rent and bills exceeded £2,000 per month; after the move, expenses dropped to £450. The 2016 van was purchased at auction for £10,000, with an additional £18,000 spent on conversion, including a pop-up roof, electrics, and furniture.
Williams travels with two elderly dogs and works remotely, allowing him to explore southern England and Wales. The story was published by The Sun on June 1, 2026.