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Two women choose van life to save on housing costs

13.06.2026 03:08 1 min 3 sources
Marie France, magazine féminin FRA + 2 more
Two women choose van life to save on housing costs
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Heidi Elliott, 26, converted a Ford Transit into a living space for €17,500–€23,500, spending about €720 monthly. Katrina, 31, bought a static caravan for CZK 720,000, saving £1,000 per month and halving her work hours.

Two women from different countries have opted for van life to avoid high rent or mortgage payments.

British woman in a converted van

26-year-old Heidi Elliott converted a Ford Transit into a full living space with a kitchen, shower, and sleeping area. According to sources, the conversion cost between €17,500 and €23,500. Her monthly expenses are around €720, including food, fuel, and internet.

Czech woman in a static caravan

31-year-old Katrina gave up an expensive apartment and bought a static caravan for CZK 720,000 (about £26,000). This allows her to save roughly £1,000 per month and cut her working hours in half. She highlights a strong community in the caravan park and more free time.

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Woman converts van into studio to avoid paying rent

17.04.2026 Marie France, magazine féminin FRA

Woman renovates van to avoid mortgage, lives on 720 euros per month

16.04.2026 Demotivateur FRA

Life Without a Mortgage: Woman Moves into a Static Caravan

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