Being already people living simply, no frills, We quickly adapted to this new way of living. We have a little more comfort than in Australia, for example a cassette toilet or an electric water pump (solar energy), It was manual Mr Big (old blog being migrated this site) ! But nothing luxurious.
What was pleasant to us and which we see as an advantage, It is being able to change the decor that you see from your window every morning ! Leave a city within the hour if she does you not like, stay a month in another if you you feel good, meet new people. Freedom of movement you have less residential fixed : If you have a sudden urge to leave a few days in the mountains, you will need transport, the hotel, etc.. Camper, at 9:01 you tell yourself that you'd go fresh, at 9:02 the key is in the ignition !
There is also a big financial advantage, no rent, no accrued. The low word 500 EUR saved per month. During our first big road trip 2011 we have not spent more than 600 two euros per month for the total budget (diesel, gas, victuals, showers, laundry and some outputs).
A disadvantage, If it is, It is the home of some cities and their Gentile. The thought of others we is equal, but abuse of limitation in height on the car parks or municipal orders bars (also illegal each like the other) is sometimes tiring ! I dwell on it because the subject of the camper in French law is developed on the page Parking.