On the initial van, £3-4k maybe. Just enough to get something serviceable for the 6-8 weeks we'll be in it. I figure buying in October and re-selling in late march, it will end up costing us pretty much nowt.
Longer term, no idea. Must admit, I rather like the look of some of the American style RVs, however, im not sure how practical they would be on Devon/Cornwall's lanes.
Found this for you, Jimmy:
If you passed your test before 1997 then you only need a car license (which astounds and pleases me, having passed in 95
)