{"id":21340,"date":"2020-08-26T14:23:20","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T12:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/uncategorized\/mercedes-508d-exit-before-brexit-with-a-camper-van\/"},"modified":"2021-07-25T10:00:33","modified_gmt":"2021-07-25T08:00:33","slug":"mercedes-508d-exit-before-brexit-with-a-camper-van","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/en\/basic-vehicles\/mercedes-508d-exit-before-brexit-with-a-camper-van\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes 508D \u2013 Exit before Brexit with a camper van!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4\">\n.flex_column.av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-080308aa7c4a01e76c00c9a58ff5c8f1\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-080308aa7c4a01e76c00c9a58ff5c8f1{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-080308aa7c4a01e76c00c9a58ff5c8f1 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-080308aa7c4a01e76c00c9a58ff5c8f1 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-080308aa7c4a01e76c00c9a58ff5c8f1 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >Mercedes 508D \u2013 Exit before Brexit with a camper van!<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k7ayo7ue-11ca0b9f50f98990bf920bcff4035ac1\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-k7ayo7ue-11ca0b9f50f98990bf920bcff4035ac1{\nheight:25px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-k7ayo7ue-11ca0b9f50f98990bf920bcff4035ac1 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k7avgvbg-dd38ac76aef020a98665cc9c30f97993' ><div class='avia_textblock' ><div class=\"flex_column av_one_full flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first avia-builder-el-1 el_after_av_submenu el_before_av_one_full avia-builder-el-first \">\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock \">\n<p>Neola and Nev wanted to ditch the office, live a life less ordinary and see the world \u2013 vanlife in their\u00a0Mercedes 508D campervan seemed the perfect answer!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"info\" class=\"flex_column av_one_full flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first avia-builder-el-7 el_after_av_one_full el_before_av_one_full column-top-margin\">\n<div id=\"pro_contra\" class=\"av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote avia-builder-el-8 el_before_av_textblock avia-builder-el-first \"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k7avhpzq-a5e13a90c2b393a32c5c7b7907dcd6c8\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k7avhpzq-a5e13a90c2b393a32c5c7b7907dcd6c8 .avia-image-container-inner{\ntransform:scale3d( 1, 1, 1 ) skew( 0, 0 ) translate3d( 0, 0, 0 );\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k7avhpzq-a5e13a90c2b393a32c5c7b7907dcd6c8 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k7avhpzq-a5e13a90c2b393a32c5c7b7907dcd6c8 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 989px){ \n.avia-image-container.av-k7avhpzq-a5e13a90c2b393a32c5c7b7907dcd6c8 .avia-image-container-inner{\ntransform:scale3d( 1, 1, 1 ) skew( 0, 0 ) translate3d( 0, 0, 0 );\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n.avia-image-container.av-k7avhpzq-a5e13a90c2b393a32c5c7b7907dcd6c8 .avia-image-container-inner{\ntransform:scale3d( 1, 1, 1 ) skew( 0, 0 ) translate3d( 0, 0, 0 );\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n.avia-image-container.av-k7avhpzq-a5e13a90c2b393a32c5c7b7907dcd6c8 .avia-image-container-inner{\ntransform:scale3d( 1, 1, 1 ) skew( 0, 0 ) translate3d( 0, 0, 0 );\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k7avhpzq-a5e13a90c2b393a32c5c7b7907dcd6c8 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_codeblock  el_before_av_post_meta  av-custom-transform'  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-17891 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-17891 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/beach_mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance.jpg\" alt='beach_mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance' title='beach_mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance'  height=\"1152\" width=\"1404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/beach_mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance.jpg 1404w, https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/beach_mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/beach_mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-1030x845.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/beach_mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-768x630.jpg 768w, https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/beach_mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-705x578.jpg 705w, https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/beach_mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-630x517.jpg 630w, https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/beach_mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-1024x840.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/beach_mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-1200x985.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1404px) 100vw, 1404px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<header class=\"entry-content-header\"><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class=\"date-container minor-meta updated\" {$markup}>26. August 2020<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/en\/basic-vehicles\/\" rel=\"tag\">basic vehicles<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/en\/?taxonomy=translation_priority&#038;term=optional-en\" rel=\"tag\">Optional<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\" $markup><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/en\/author\/romy\/\" title=\"Posts by Romy\" rel=\"author\">Romy<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18f298s-a736fe6423ec114d0eb1caf0a793748f\">\n.flex_column.av-18f298s-a736fe6423ec114d0eb1caf0a793748f{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-18f298s-a736fe6423ec114d0eb1caf0a793748f av_one_full  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'     id=\"info\"  ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kg2a6kde-75f9ec1f39c6475283f71a9076743b3d\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kg2a6kde-75f9ec1f39c6475283f71a9076743b3d{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kg2a6kde-75f9ec1f39c6475283f71a9076743b3d .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kg2a6kde-75f9ec1f39c6475283f71a9076743b3d .av-subheading{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"pro_contra\"  class='av-special-heading av-kg2a6kde-75f9ec1f39c6475283f71a9076743b3d av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-8  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >Quick Facts about the Mercedes 508D camper:<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-9f9a41c95b0a1fc0723f159b7056aba5\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-9f9a41c95b0a1fc0723f159b7056aba5{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-av_one_half-9f9a41c95b0a1fc0723f159b7056aba5 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'     id=\"info\"  ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-kriwto50-43e26fb4c2b56a3413c964392d19b3d8' ><div class='avia_textblock' ><ul>\n<li><strong>car manufacturer<\/strong>: Mercedes-Benz<\/li>\n<li><strong>model<\/strong>: 508D<\/li>\n<li><strong>year of construction<\/strong>: 1979<\/li>\n<li><strong>how many seats<\/strong>: 3<\/li>\n<li><strong>complete weight of vehicle<\/strong>: 5,000kg max, about 4,000kg<\/li>\n<li><strong>how many kilometers<\/strong>: 185,000km<\/li>\n<li><strong>cylinder carpacity<\/strong>: 3800cc<\/li>\n<li><strong>output of the motor<\/strong>: 80hp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-a95fe83e406af5379cffd0d34595f890\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-a95fe83e406af5379cffd0d34595f890{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-av_one_half-a95fe83e406af5379cffd0d34595f890 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'     id=\"info\"  ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-kriwtskb-0a28cb40f2e7e46dce78dccc8ad6b794' ><div class='avia_textblock' ><ul>\n<li><strong>consumption at 100km<\/strong>: 15 L\/100km<\/li>\n<li><strong>driving license classify<\/strong>: UK Class C1\/Class 2<\/li>\n<li><strong>top speed<\/strong>: 100kph (down hill)<\/li>\n<li><strong>motor fuel<\/strong>: Diesel<\/li>\n<li><strong>price<\/strong>: \u00a31000<\/li>\n<li><strong>costs of repair per year<\/strong>: \u00a3200-300 estimated<\/li>\n<li><strong>insurance<\/strong>: \u00a3350<\/li>\n<li><strong>vehicle taxes<\/strong>: \u00a3255<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18f298s-957c32574e6add06442fee1140115274\">\n.flex_column.av-18f298s-957c32574e6add06442fee1140115274{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-18f298s-957c32574e6add06442fee1140115274 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'     id=\"interview\"  ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kebbkx8v-373538af930e7d32712c2f2615b1b5ec\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kebbkx8v-373538af930e7d32712c2f2615b1b5ec{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kebbkx8v-373538af930e7d32712c2f2615b1b5ec .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kebbkx8v-373538af930e7d32712c2f2615b1b5ec .av-subheading{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kebbkx8v-373538af930e7d32712c2f2615b1b5ec av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-14  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >Tell me a bit about you and tell me, what made you want to start vanlife?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-9hr1xo-5e983330b90afbcd2b75c930aab3e7b3' ><div class='avia_textblock' ><div id=\"interview\" class=\"flex_column av_one_full flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first avia-builder-el-10 el_after_av_one_full el_before_av_one_full column-top-margin\">\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock \">\n<p>In 2013, we cycled 2,500 miles around Europe on our push bikes and loved it! Ever since that 3 month trip, we\u2019ve been working hard to create a lifestyle that would allow us to travel more.<\/p>\n<p>We wanted to ditch the office, live a life less ordinary and see the world \u2013 vanlife seemed the perfect answer!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first avia-builder-el-13 el_after_av_one_full el_before_av_one_full column-top-margin\">\n<div class=\"av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote avia-builder-el-14 el_before_av_progress avia-builder-el-first \"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4\">\n.flex_column.av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kebbl9kg-f1b8b96b2b67a7ec9388e3b59f378aec\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kebbl9kg-f1b8b96b2b67a7ec9388e3b59f378aec{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kebbl9kg-f1b8b96b2b67a7ec9388e3b59f378aec .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kebbl9kg-f1b8b96b2b67a7ec9388e3b59f378aec .av-subheading{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kebbl9kg-f1b8b96b2b67a7ec9388e3b59f378aec av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-17  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >Why did you choose this camper-modell and not a smaller or bigger one?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-157og7g-19c41c2e680ef8fbd03e27dc3744f978' ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>Nev has always owned and driven old cars, so buying a new van for our new home was never a consideration. We saw these old Mercedes 508D online and fell in love immediately.<\/p>\n<p>The medium wheelbase 508D is a good compromise between having something big enough to live in full time with plenty of room to stand up and dance, whilst still not being a huge truck!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k7avjv9o-ae78d6ccf2ca90f5a6fbc02496261b08\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k7avjv9o-ae78d6ccf2ca90f5a6fbc02496261b08 .avia-image-container-inner{\ntransform:scale3d( 1, 1, 1 ) skew( 0, 0 ) translate3d( 0, 0, 0 );\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k7avjv9o-ae78d6ccf2ca90f5a6fbc02496261b08 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k7avjv9o-ae78d6ccf2ca90f5a6fbc02496261b08 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 989px){ \n.avia-image-container.av-k7avjv9o-ae78d6ccf2ca90f5a6fbc02496261b08 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\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4\">\n.flex_column.av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kebbloao-e696e4f01163dc8ea329aadb006ede7a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kebbloao-e696e4f01163dc8ea329aadb006ede7a{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kebbloao-e696e4f01163dc8ea329aadb006ede7a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kebbloao-e696e4f01163dc8ea329aadb006ede7a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"fahrgestelle\"  class='av-special-heading av-kebbloao-e696e4f01163dc8ea329aadb006ede7a av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-21  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >So, if this Mercedes 508D is not your vehicle, what camper-model would you choose too if you could and why?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-157og7g-19c41c2e680ef8fbd03e27dc3744f978' ><div class='avia_textblock' ><div class=\"flex_column av_one_full flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first avia-builder-el-18 el_after_av_one_full el_before_av_one_full column-top-margin\">\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock \">\n<p>We love our\u00a0<a href=\"\/?p=2358\">Mercedes 508D<\/a>, so we\u2019re not sure what we would choose instead\u2026 maybe something that can do more than 100kph!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first avia-builder-el-21 el_after_av_one_full el_before_av_one_full column-top-margin\">\n<div class=\"av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote avia-builder-el-22 el_before_av_textblock avia-builder-el-first \"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4\">\n.flex_column.av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kebblzx7-95fa00034ebebb09b14c421de5f96252\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kebblzx7-95fa00034ebebb09b14c421de5f96252{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kebblzx7-95fa00034ebebb09b14c421de5f96252 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kebblzx7-95fa00034ebebb09b14c421de5f96252 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kebblzx7-95fa00034ebebb09b14c421de5f96252 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-24  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >Did you work anything on your vehicle yourself or did you get a carpenter?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-157og7g-19c41c2e680ef8fbd03e27dc3744f978' ><div class='avia_textblock' ><section class=\"av_textblock_section \">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock \">\n<p>All the work was carried out by us. When we bought Roland (our van) he was a total wreck, rust everywhere and really awful inside.<\/p>\n<p>Nev learned how to weld and then had to weld every single panel on the van, including the roof, to make him solid again.<\/p>\n<p>We then made the interior ourselves, including installing an IKEA kitchen and designing and building an electric drop down bed at the front! Nev made the roof rack, too!<\/p>\n<p>It was a HUGE project, but so rewarding to finally be living and travelling in something we put so much love and energy into creating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"avia-image-container av-styling- avia-builder-el-24 el_after_av_textblock avia-builder-el-last avia-align-center \">\n<div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k7avjv9o-5225a0a4cb38f632329fb4ac86204242\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k7avjv9o-5225a0a4cb38f632329fb4ac86204242 .avia-image-container-inner{\ntransform:scale3d( 1, 1, 1 ) skew( 0, 0 ) translate3d( 0, 0, 0 );\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k7avjv9o-5225a0a4cb38f632329fb4ac86204242 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k7avjv9o-5225a0a4cb38f632329fb4ac86204242 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 989px){ \n.avia-image-container.av-k7avjv9o-5225a0a4cb38f632329fb4ac86204242 .avia-image-container-inner{\ntransform:scale3d( 1, 1, 1 ) skew( 0, 0 ) translate3d( 0, 0, 0 );\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n.avia-image-container.av-k7avjv9o-5225a0a4cb38f632329fb4ac86204242 .avia-image-container-inner{\ntransform:scale3d( 1, 1, 1 ) skew( 0, 0 ) translate3d( 0, 0, 0 );\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n.avia-image-container.av-k7avjv9o-5225a0a4cb38f632329fb4ac86204242 .avia-image-container-inner{\ntransform:scale3d( 1, 1, 1 ) skew( 0, 0 ) translate3d( 0, 0, 0 );\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k7avjv9o-5225a0a4cb38f632329fb4ac86204242 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-custom-transform'  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-17897 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-17897 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-selfmade.jpg\" alt='' title='mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-selfmade'  height=\"1152\" width=\"1404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-selfmade.jpg 1404w, https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-selfmade-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-selfmade-1024x840.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-selfmade-768x630.jpg 768w, https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-selfmade-1200x985.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1404px) 100vw, 1404px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18f298s-9a89d43ed16982b35207181f1f1abb2a\">\n.flex_column.av-18f298s-9a89d43ed16982b35207181f1f1abb2a{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-18f298s-9a89d43ed16982b35207181f1f1abb2a av_one_full  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'     id=\"rebuilt\"  ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kebbmlrz-fc855405796e2b0ecbc3cfc5dcb1fb05\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kebbmlrz-fc855405796e2b0ecbc3cfc5dcb1fb05{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kebbmlrz-fc855405796e2b0ecbc3cfc5dcb1fb05 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kebbmlrz-fc855405796e2b0ecbc3cfc5dcb1fb05 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kebbmlrz-fc855405796e2b0ecbc3cfc5dcb1fb05 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-28  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >If you could rebuild your Mercedes 508D, what would you change and why?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-157og7g-19c41c2e680ef8fbd03e27dc3744f978' ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>We would make the rear seating area a bit more cosy, but that\u2019s it really! We spent so long on the van restoration that when we got around to making the interior, we rushed the design of the seating area a little<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 it wasn\u2019t until we started living in the van that we realised it\u2019s not the comfiest sofa. Not good for snuggling! But we\u2019ll change that one day!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4\">\n.flex_column.av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kebbmz6s-43d686a48e8c884462d4fca2c09238b7\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kebbmz6s-43d686a48e8c884462d4fca2c09238b7{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kebbmz6s-43d686a48e8c884462d4fca2c09238b7 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kebbmz6s-43d686a48e8c884462d4fca2c09238b7 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kebbmz6s-43d686a48e8c884462d4fca2c09238b7 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-31  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >How long did you work on your Mercedes 508D before you started your trip and what was the hardest part?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-157og7g-19c41c2e680ef8fbd03e27dc3744f978' ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>We bought Roland in 2015, but most work started mid 2017 and took about 1 year of solid work. Every single day we were not at work, we worked on the van, which was tough going at times!<\/p>\n<p>The roof gutter was so rusted, we had to cut it off, and welding the entire roof back on during winter was probably the hardest part of the whole van build! Many cold, dark nights were spent in Nev\u2019s unit!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4\">\n.flex_column.av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kebbnd1s-fb4837d6b10e40357c9d1b7e0b4ff846\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kebbnd1s-fb4837d6b10e40357c9d1b7e0b4ff846{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kebbnd1s-fb4837d6b10e40357c9d1b7e0b4ff846 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kebbnd1s-fb4837d6b10e40357c9d1b7e0b4ff846 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kebbnd1s-fb4837d6b10e40357c9d1b7e0b4ff846 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-34  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >What do your friends and family say about your vanlife-choice?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-157og7g-19c41c2e680ef8fbd03e27dc3744f978' ><div class='avia_textblock' ><section class=\"av_textblock_section \">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock \">\n<p>They usually say (with pity): \u201cYou can come stay at our house and have a shower if you like?!\u2019\u2026 But our house is always with us!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s certainly not a lifestyle for everyone, but our family and friends are pretty understanding \u2013 they can see we are happy and they\u2019ve all been supportive of us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"avia-image-container av-styling- avia-builder-el-34 el_after_av_textblock avia-builder-el-last avia-align-center \">\n<div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k7avjv9o-93fc108f49b4c70e99c912755f699264\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k7avjv9o-93fc108f49b4c70e99c912755f699264 .avia-image-container-inner{\ntransform:scale3d( 1, 1, 1 ) skew( 0, 0 ) translate3d( 0, 0, 0 );\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k7avjv9o-93fc108f49b4c70e99c912755f699264 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k7avjv9o-93fc108f49b4c70e99c912755f699264 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 989px){ \n.avia-image-container.av-k7avjv9o-93fc108f49b4c70e99c912755f699264 .avia-image-container-inner{\ntransform:scale3d( 1, 1, 1 ) skew( 0, 0 ) translate3d( 0, 0, 0 );\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n.avia-image-container.av-k7avjv9o-93fc108f49b4c70e99c912755f699264 .avia-image-container-inner{\ntransform:scale3d( 1, 1, 1 ) skew( 0, 0 ) translate3d( 0, 0, 0 );\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n.avia-image-container.av-k7avjv9o-93fc108f49b4c70e99c912755f699264 .avia-image-container-inner{\ntransform:scale3d( 1, 1, 1 ) skew( 0, 0 ) translate3d( 0, 0, 0 );\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k7avjv9o-93fc108f49b4c70e99c912755f699264 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-custom-transform'  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-17905 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-17905 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/rolly-sunset-mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance.jpg\" alt='' title='rolly-sunset-mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance'  height=\"1152\" width=\"1404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/rolly-sunset-mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance.jpg 1404w, https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/rolly-sunset-mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/rolly-sunset-mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-1024x840.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/rolly-sunset-mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-768x630.jpg 768w, https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/rolly-sunset-mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-1200x985.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1404px) 100vw, 1404px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4\">\n.flex_column.av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_sidebar  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kebbnqig-fcb4d0a8b54b6232634ce9e875a8acbb\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kebbnqig-fcb4d0a8b54b6232634ce9e875a8acbb{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kebbnqig-fcb4d0a8b54b6232634ce9e875a8acbb .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kebbnqig-fcb4d0a8b54b6232634ce9e875a8acbb .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kebbnqig-fcb4d0a8b54b6232634ce9e875a8acbb av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-38  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >Which countries did you travel to with your Mercedes 508D? Which one was your favorite by now?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-157og7g-19c41c2e680ef8fbd03e27dc3744f978' ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>So far, our absolute favourite has to be the Outer Hebrides in Scotland, specifically the Isles of Harris and Lewis. The place was stunning, completely unlike anywhere else we\u2019ve seen and totally deserted.<\/p>\n<p>Not to mention there was an incredible heat wave while we were there \u2013 we were so lucky to see it in such good weather!<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve seen some really jaw dropping places, but we\u2019ve yet to see anywhere that felt as special as the Outer Hebrides!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4\">\n.flex_column.av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_sidebar  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kebbo58o-aebcbd8962a1452c7717d9df138073f8\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kebbo58o-aebcbd8962a1452c7717d9df138073f8{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kebbo58o-aebcbd8962a1452c7717d9df138073f8 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kebbo58o-aebcbd8962a1452c7717d9df138073f8 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kebbo58o-aebcbd8962a1452c7717d9df138073f8 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-42  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >What was the most beautiful road you have driven with your campervan?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-157og7g-19c41c2e680ef8fbd03e27dc3744f978' ><div class='avia_textblock' ><div class=\"flex_column av_one_full flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first avia-builder-el-38 el_after_av_one_full el_before_av_one_full column-top-margin\">\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock \">\n<p>Probably the Picos mountain range in Northern Spain. The huge drops and switchback hairpins make a challenging drive in a van with no power steering and drum brakes! Worth it for the views, though.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first avia-builder-el-41 el_after_av_one_full el_before_av_one_full column-top-margin\">\n<div class=\"av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote avia-builder-el-42 el_before_av_progress avia-builder-el-first \"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4\">\n.flex_column.av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-44  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kebbrxkn-934585daa77c6a6c686184e1f13cc2cc\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kebbrxkn-934585daa77c6a6c686184e1f13cc2cc{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kebbrxkn-934585daa77c6a6c686184e1f13cc2cc .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kebbrxkn-934585daa77c6a6c686184e1f13cc2cc .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kebbrxkn-934585daa77c6a6c686184e1f13cc2cc av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-45  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >Some people prefer campsites for the night, others love free camping somewhere in the middle of nowhere. What do you prefer and why?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-157og7g-19c41c2e680ef8fbd03e27dc3744f978' ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>We always wild camp if we can, only using campsites when we want to visit a city and need to leave the van somewhere secure. We live full-time in the van, so if we stayed at campsites regularly, it would get expensive!<\/p>\n<p>Plus, for us, it\u2019s a much better experience to wild camp away from civilisation \u2013 it definitely feels like more of an adventure that way!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4\">\n.flex_column.av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-47  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kebbouih-df68e537b391228f72bd48c534c4c921\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kebbouih-df68e537b391228f72bd48c534c4c921{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kebbouih-df68e537b391228f72bd48c534c4c921 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kebbouih-df68e537b391228f72bd48c534c4c921 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kebbouih-df68e537b391228f72bd48c534c4c921 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-48  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >What is the hardest part about living in a campervan?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-157og7g-19c41c2e680ef8fbd03e27dc3744f978' ><div class='avia_textblock' ><div class=\"flex_column av_one_full flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first avia-builder-el-46 el_after_av_one_full el_before_av_one_full column-top-margin\">\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock \">\n<p>Finding good internet connection and enough electricity from the sun in winter!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first avia-builder-el-49 el_after_av_one_full el_before_av_one_full column-top-margin\">\n<div class=\"av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote avia-builder-el-50 el_before_av_textblock avia-builder-el-first \"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k7avjv9o-b57f9c150de9840b8d7e69206bd78f0f\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k7avjv9o-b57f9c150de9840b8d7e69206bd78f0f .avia-image-container-inner{\ntransform:scale3d( 1, 1, 1 ) skew( 0, 0 ) translate3d( 0, 0, 0 );\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k7avjv9o-b57f9c150de9840b8d7e69206bd78f0f 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el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-custom-transform'  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-17893 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-17893 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-ebay-kleinanzeigen.jpg\" alt='' title='mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-ebay-kleinanzeigen'  height=\"1152\" width=\"1404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-ebay-kleinanzeigen.jpg 1404w, https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-ebay-kleinanzeigen-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-ebay-kleinanzeigen-1024x840.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-ebay-kleinanzeigen-768x630.jpg 768w, https:\/\/passport-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mercedes-508d-camper-van-om-ambulance-ebay-kleinanzeigen-1200x985.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1404px) 100vw, 1404px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4\">\n.flex_column.av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-51  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kebbpcc5-979d6e261354077175270dc684ce7612\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kebbpcc5-979d6e261354077175270dc684ce7612{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kebbpcc5-979d6e261354077175270dc684ce7612 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kebbpcc5-979d6e261354077175270dc684ce7612 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kebbpcc5-979d6e261354077175270dc684ce7612 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-52  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >What is the best part?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-157og7g-19c41c2e680ef8fbd03e27dc3744f978' ><div class='avia_textblock' ><div class=\"flex_column av_one_full flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first avia-builder-el-49 el_after_av_one_full el_before_av_one_full column-top-margin\">\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock \">\n<p>The freedom we have to experience new places, the flexibility to live life on our own terms and always having our home with us at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first avia-builder-el-52 el_after_av_one_full el_before_av_one_full column-top-margin\">\n<div class=\"av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote avia-builder-el-53 el_before_av_textblock avia-builder-el-first \"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4\">\n.flex_column.av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-54  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kebbpohi-cb181a89d7261fff7c28523c6c6b34b8\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kebbpohi-cb181a89d7261fff7c28523c6c6b34b8{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kebbpohi-cb181a89d7261fff7c28523c6c6b34b8 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kebbpohi-cb181a89d7261fff7c28523c6c6b34b8 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kebbpohi-cb181a89d7261fff7c28523c6c6b34b8 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-55  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >How do you fund your travels? Do you also work online?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-157og7g-19c41c2e680ef8fbd03e27dc3744f978' ><div class='avia_textblock' ><section class=\"av_textblock_section \">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock \">\n<p>Yes, we both work online. Neola is an online strength coach for Pole Dancers and Nev is a graphic designer and video editor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"avia-image-container av-styling- avia-builder-el-55 el_after_av_textblock avia-builder-el-last avia-align-center \">\n<div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4\">\n.flex_column.av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-18f298s-3d8dd4ca51659c3d67fe5752bc909fd4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-57  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kebbq1um-8bb7c72adee3ad4c20a32c8538ee7df7\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kebbq1um-8bb7c72adee3ad4c20a32c8538ee7df7{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kebbq1um-8bb7c72adee3ad4c20a32c8538ee7df7 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kebbq1um-8bb7c72adee3ad4c20a32c8538ee7df7 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kebbq1um-8bb7c72adee3ad4c20a32c8538ee7df7 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-58  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >How much money do you spend in a month?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-157og7g-19c41c2e680ef8fbd03e27dc3744f978' ><div class='avia_textblock' ><div class=\"flex_column av_one_full flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first avia-builder-el-56 el_after_av_one_full el_before_av_one_full column-top-margin\">\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock \">\n<p>Too much, mostly on diesel! 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Do you have a long term plan?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-157og7g-19c41c2e680ef8fbd03e27dc3744f978' ><div class='avia_textblock' ><div class=\"flex_column av_one_full flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first avia-builder-el-63 el_after_av_one_full el_before_av_one_full column-top-margin\">\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock \">\n<p>For as long as we can! We don\u2019t really have a plan! It will depend a lot on what happens with BREXIT, but we hope to spend summers in the UK and then winters travelling Europe for some winter sun.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019d love to venture a little further afield, too \u2013 one day! 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