Daytime Routine Living In a Van | We Ended Up Just Pulling Over at a Rest Area
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- Опубліковано 8 жов 2020
- We are back on the road and did not make it very far..we ended up just pulled over on the side of the road having a lazy van life day.
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Living full-time in my rolling tiny home has been the best decision of my life. Off-Grid living offers a peace and connection to life that you just can't explain. When i first started van life i build a stealth camper van with the mindset the you had to live a stealth van life and i soon discovered that you can just live the city van life and boondock in the countryside and as long as you are respectful of the backcountry and cities you live in. Stealth van life in not necessary. Be proud of the life you choose to live, Share this van life journey with everyone. Remember Tiny Homes and The whole tiny house lifestyle is very popular and #vanlife is no different. When you don't hide it people will come say hi and ask you questions. The world is more curious than hateful. Well......Welcome to my everyday van life adventures. My name is Chrome Valdez and i travel full-time with Cruz the bulldog. Stay weird everyone and thank you for being here.
I love it "home is where you damn well park it". Put that on a shirt
Home is where you make it. It can be in the woods in a tent . Home is in ones heart
Get attitude. I have to move into my van next month. I hope I keep this kind of attitude. Peace
no home is where the heart iz
Tip.. rinse the rice first before cooking it until it runs clear that way it gets rid of the starch that makes the rice gummy...
@@stevenpetty1694 and washes away the agent added to keep the bugs away
This guy's attitude is super infectious. And he looks like a good fur baby daddy
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@@Nintendude2013 🐑
Matthew Wilson 🤡
@@Nintendude2013 😆
Well that dog is the cutest thing ever.
It's like his kid. A son to him.
We all can agree
Minute rice is one cup of rice and one cup of water bring to boil take off heat let sit for a few minutes fluff with fork and eat simple
Dont forget to cover the pot with a lid after boiling. It will cook in a few minutes
2 cups water 1 cup rice boil 20 minutes turn off heat let stand for 2 minutes fluff with fork. Cook with lid leave lid on until end. Love you Chrome n Cruz . Stay safe
I drove to Alaska and stayed in several place throughout Canada during my journey, all hotels, but man the drive was so beautiful. And dang there was a LOT of wildlife. But wow it was the best. I can definitely see the attraction of van life.
@F F I drove from Chicago to Anchorage and back. I did it solo both ways.
Van life, tiny home life, being off the grid has its appeal.
Breaking free of the programming may well be easier in these conditions
When you rolled up on the abandoned motel I was waiting for Steve Wallis from Camping with Steve to run out the back door with his stealth gear 😂
Ha ha. Good one. Love Steve’s videos too.
Love Steve, great post needed a 😂
Love Steve
Best comment
Steve is great!
It’s so nice to see someone so happy to just be in the moment. Hi from the uk
Just what I was thinking.
I agree, I just got such a nice chuckle with this sweet video. Thanks, I needed that!.
i agree with u on that and i love his bulldog
The way your dog is looking at you and is waiting for you to take him outside, that’s love bro. Sweetie doggo.
I have been watching you on and off for years. You taught me about getting rid of trolls, filtering and blocking, and even turning off comments. I had a growing channel but pooped out and was tired of being harassed so I deleted it all and was going to never return. However, I have such a loving community and truly do enjoy the work. I started over but this time I'm keeping it simple and having fun, taking lots of sabbaticals (like now). I've been watching you today because you are so positive, so grateful for each moment, love life. It is refreshing in this world. It reminds me of what the message needs to be; to love life, to keep it simple, to appreciate all those little moments. Thank you.
Imagine how great our world would be if more people had the excitement and joy of the same pleasures that you do!!!
Regarding any electrical Appliance the wattage stated is the maximum Watts. Once the rice cooker comes up to temperature it will throttle right back to a much-reduced wattage, or the rice would burn. Just like when you make rice on the gas stove once it boils you turn the flame right down.
I really love hearing your laugh and just enjoying life. Glad that I found this channel.
Same
You've got a gypsy heart ❤. I love how happy you are, finding your bliss, keeping a contented dog, and making your own adventure. You are meeting your own needs, keeping yourself nicely groomed, and being free. I really like the sparkle in your eyes! Your van rocks. Cruz rocks, too! Bravo!
Oh my Chrome I know why you had to get back on the road, I was watching vancity adventure and because of you stopping and helping that young man name John stranded on the side of the road, people in BC got together and donated boxes and boxes of food clothing, heat, love and to much love. Chrome please stay rolling. This world needs you. You are a crusader and don't even know it. And I thank Vancity Adventures with his big heart too
The biggest improvement i really like other than the welbasto and refreg/freezer, is the window, it really makes a difference, great up grade
Ur dog is the best company u can have, he will never argue with u, he will never leave u just because u lost ur job, he will always give u unconditional love! Pets are just that aswome!!🙌🐶😍
I really need one. A dog.🐕
Your dog is so cute! I loved the look on his face when he was looking at his empty food bowl. ❤️
I've seen other van dwellers use an Instant Pot to cook their meals in while they drive, plus it is also has a rice cooking option. I think the smallest size available is a 3-qt. I think they're on Amazon for $59.95 USD.
I bet they do, but if he's driving and not parked, he would be able to cook his meal and it would be ready when he reaches his destination.
I used to run a small instapot in my semi truck while I was rolling down the road. Does rice, and so much more.
IP makes the best brown rice ever.
@@seekingjoynow1722
But brown rice is just disgusting tho. :(
I'm glad he's enjoying the abandoned buildings. They make me leery as heck.
Yup I have the small 3.5 qrt and it’s awesome especially cooking for one!
Best be very careful when checking out abandoned buildings going solo danger does exist in a lot of these places.
That's why you always CC
Every time he does that I pray he doesn't enter a crime scene
rightly advised
Desperate people.
And 🐀
So jealous of your life. If only I had the courage to do it. Great video.
Remember Chrome when you look at a any device that gives you wattage that is wattage per hour so for example your 450w rice cooker you say will run 20 minutes that equals 1/3 of 450 Watts which is 150 watts you would use to cook rice for 20 minutes
Chrome, you have mastered the art of solitude!
Watching this after a rather blah day working from home just really cheered me up. You are a beautiful person. Thank you and Cruz.
I can relate to enjoying "the side of the road". I am really missing our road trips right now. There is something fun about spending the night at a rest stop, or pulled up beside some truckers. It means we are on our way to an adventure, and our hearts are happy.
Chrome, you can cook so many other things in a rice cooker (rice, stews, bake). However, if you get an electric pressure cooker (not slow cooker), it's even better! It's a rice cooker on steroids and doesn't draw too much power. I own a Phillips pressure cooker.
Stove top pressure cooker would be even better
I know someone sharing his van with a slow cooker and they are a very happy couple ;)
I love Forest!!
It’s the Rosebud Motel. If you listen hard enough you can hear Alexis say “Ewe David!” Lol I love Schitts Creek
Me too! It's the funniest show ever ever
Lololol
I can’t say Ewwww now without adding David to the end LOL
Lol
Get a Dash rice cooker. Smaller and just 2 servings.
I love watching videos like this. Keep up the great work man! Stay safe out there
Chrome 1 cup of rice 2 cups of water bring to the boil then put the lid on switch off the gas and leave for half an hour ish depending on how much you use
I'm Asian and I tell ya, you don't need a rice cooker to get a perfect cooked rice .. All you need is a stove, pot, water and those lines on your fingers to measure and tadah perfect fluffy rice 🍚🍚🍚
Indeed
I am a Japanese and love to cooking. I quit to using rice cooker few years ago and using pot and stove for cooking rice now.It taste different and you can see the rice is standing up when finished to cooking rice. Its the sign of delicious rice ;) Wash the rice softly and change water 2 times. Do not wash too much. Put the water same volume with rice (If you put the rice 2 cups then put the water 2 cups) and wait for 30 min. After 30 min, Put the pot to stove with strong fire. After boiled the water, Small fire and wait for 10 min.After 10min, Stop to fire and wait for 10 min. DO NOT OPEN the pot LID after put the stove until in the end because keep steam in the pot is very important! Enjoy tasty rice :)
@@chiemi9141and also depending on what type of rice
@@pawpaw3083 Correct. As some rice needs twice as much water (e.g. one cup of rice, two cups of water).
@@jayjayjay4788 yep
I agree. Glad you have found your home. It's being in and appreciating the moment.
Instant Pot can be an alternative instead of rice cooker just for cooking rice.
And it makes better rice than my old rice cooker did.
I was going to suggest this too. Originally lead to getting one after watching a trucking couple use one. Cooks rice, makes fantastic hard/soft boiled eggs, great for soups and stews and such, and you can use sauté feature like a hot plate. Like alton brown says - always have multi taskers and not unitaskers!
I agree if you only have room for one, the rice cooker or the pressure cooker, get the pressure cooker. It costs more but does so much that it is worth the investment and can make rice, soup, fry food, steam food, etc. It's the best.
I really enjoyed your van build series. Now that you're all done with getting your upgrades this year, it's nice that you can just take your time traveling back to Vancouver & enjoy all the sights along the way & stop when you want for however long you want. I really enjoy your channel. You do a great job with all your videos. Thanks for taking us along with you on your travels! 🍃🍂🍁
Ya really cool channel...one of my fav's.
We used a rice cooker for decades and recently switched to an instapot for cooking rice. The rice is perfect and we can cook stews, soups, and tons of other foods. If you really want to get a dedicated rice cooker, find an Asian grocery and buy a midpriced one. The cheap cookers will burn your rice, and the expensive ones have too many bells and whistles that are very rarely used.
I love your comfy van. That's awesome.👍👍👍👌👌👌
I know the feeling...when we are away on our sailboat and anchred in a bay somewhere and we juat hang out and do nothing! Just love it!
Cool video man!
Mike 👍😁🇨🇦
Chrome you dont need a rice cooker, always remember double the water to your rice so 1/2 cup of rice with 1 cup of water. Now bring water to boil add dash salt and 1/2 tsp butter add rice put cover on it let set on lowest heat for 5 min then turn off and let sit about 15 to 20 minutes and it will be perfect.
Yep that exactly what I was going to say. Then I stir it with a fork and serve. Perfect rice every time.
@@JustHeAndMe7733 Yum Thanks
@@jeffstone7261 you're most welcome. ☺️
No matter how many times someone tells me how to make rice, it's never perfect...what's high and low heat can differ person to person, the heat source can be a different burning temperatures, different types of pots...I don't use many kitchen appliances, but a rice cooker and coffee maker are my best friends. I love my rice maker, and I can steam veggies on top...just click one button and it's done.
@@bumbygrl cool cookin no doubt rice goes with everything too
If you get the rice cooker, you then you can make extra and freeze the rest. Just a thought.
I know you've heard this all before but I would suggest that you always stop at safe locations, be careful and continue to enjoy your life ✌
"home is where you damn well park it"
I wish we could say the same in San Diego.
We have a place where people park and sleep at night in San Diego
I laughed at Cruz licking your ears and our dogs ran in the room. Glad you are happy and back on the road sharing your journey.
My daughter in law uses a rice cooker, they have rice with every meal.
I use my crockpot. I use crockpot/slow cooker liners. When the rice is done, and it's fluffy, l pick up the liner, transfer the rice, liner included into a big bowl. Vola! No clean up.
“It doesn’t need to be instagram perfect” ❤️❤️❤️
Dude is so high on LIFE!!! AMAZING!!!
If you grab one of the small sized InstaPots, you will be in heaven…they are so versatile and provide so many ways to prepare so many dishes and meals. From all I've seen on other YT Channels, they don't kill battery banks, etc…PLUS, they cook the best rice, I've ever eaten. So, simmple to use - just follow the directions…chilis, stews, roasts, chickens, you name it!
I got a rice maker with a steam basket on top and its easy to steam veggies, put the food in, and click one button, perfection!!
VanLife is Awesome. We have been RVing for 11 years, love the Nomad life. love the purple lights. Cool T-Shirt!
I used the small rice cooker from Walmart it makes perfect rice and has its own measuring cup
As you and Cruz was driving away I felt the lost of friends we were leaving behind. I enjoyed seeing you with those wonderful people made me feel some kind of way. But I know there are many more good people that we all will get to meet as we travel along with you and Cruz.
I know the feeling to leave a place with lots of love and amenities , safe travels Chrome & Cruz 🐕
This is such a dream of mine .. love watching your pure happiness in being free to just take in life ...
I have watched a lot of van lifers. Never have I watched one who has made me smile so much. I just stumbled onto your channel. Thank you for this! Love your energy and your content. Subscribed 👍
I will never understand how we as humans see a building not currently in use and the first thing we do is trash the inside of it to that point
I do love the graffiti but the knocking down walls and breaking glass just seems like a waste
Sarah Stephens That place looked like destruction, not art like he usually features.
Sarah Stephens especially when there are so many folks who need a home!!!
That building was eerie.
Especially b/c those buildings BELONG to someone. They are not abandoned, just in disuse at the time. Travellers (numerous) assumed our barn was abandoned and broke in and stole all our tack and vandalized the place...thus rendering it unusable. 😡
You wanna know what's worse?
When you watch a video of someone spending a few days on a lonely island and they go walking along the beach, looking for things to use and all you see is human garbage...plastic water bottles, sandals/flip-flops, rope, etc., etc....
Perfect day back on the road.
I saw a you tube lady who after cooking her riice turns it off, puts a clean folded dish cloth over pot and place lid back on top. She waits a few minutes and the rice is fluffy. Towel absorbs extra watet i quess. Have not tried it yet but might be worth a shot.
I miss these kind of "Finds" in your videos. Please explore more, because I too love these hidden gems 💎.
The story those walls could tell!
Much love and many blessings 💕
You talk with a laugh always popping out... this means bliss! Congratulations on figuring life out
Bro your great attitude always puts me in a good mood.
I am a chef in norway and a rice tip for pots is just clean the starch of the rice then it usually way better
Keeps it fluffy
@Funny Lady Rinse the rice in a sieve a couple of times before cooking. You can rinse it again afterwards, too, if you want.
You'll never see a video of me weighing in because women take everything off to weigh in. I refuse to take ownership for even a half an oz that's not of my making. New California subscriber
Hahaha 😂 facts!! 😆 (california here too!)
Fact 👏
Love, love this video. It was true real life than dwelling on a lazy day. Also love your cooking. It’s your style and everyone has a style, but cooking is what camping is all about which is kind of what you’re doing full-time. So don’t forget the cooking videos. Take care man
I had mixed emotions about you getting back on the road, as I am sure you did too. Exciting to be on the move again but equally sad to leave such great friends behind. Your smile and infectious laugh while touring that creepy abandoned motel made it all better.
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When you are at the gym...while you are showering have a small electric cooker plugged into the outlet in the bathroom
Way too cool of an idea!!
Yep, carry a 2nd duffel bag containing your rice cooker. Unzip the bag, plug in the cooker, go take your shower. By the time you've showered, got dressed & ready, the rice will be done.
I dont know about taking food in the gym but you could also plug your jackery battery although i think it takes too long to get a full charge
Adult trike with a basket 💜 Yes if walls could 💜 Just chilling weather 💜
I see your heart. Please read John while you’re curled up. It will blow your mind! I too am going to start a van life.
Back at it finally. Can’t wait to see all the adventure videos. Stay staff
Hey Chrome and Cruz... Chrome you just come across weird stuff...and we love it... Thanks for the video 🦁🐶🦁🐶🦁🐶🦁
when you parked at the rest stop to eat your lunch and download your music. The look on your face and the feeling you felt to just be so comfortable at a random spot. To take off your shoes and just relax in bed watching documentaries ( my favorite thing). That feeling reached threw the screen and made me subscribe! looking forward to watching more videos. such freedom is very refreshing to the soul
What a perfect life, l would love it so much, best of luck to you x
‘Cruz put your pecker away’! I’m still chuckling 😂😂. Great to see you back on the road Chrome. Glad you had a good one 👍x
I’ve been meaning to tell you that I really like your rig, even before you got it redone. I like the barn doors and all the stuff on the doors. So well thought out.
This is my first time watching you and the very adorable partner of yours. Love your energy.
Like a nice little visit. Glad I came across this. Keep on keepin on!!
I use Sucess boil in bag rice. The jasmine comes out perfect every time, and I cook rice all the time.
Hi from Ireland 🇮🇪 Love watching your videos Chrome. They have always got a great vibe about them!
This was the first video I saw from you 9 months ago. I had to come back and watch again. A LOT has happened since then. Love ya bois!
You’re so positive!
These,, are literally my fave!!!😀
Feeling as though, we're exploring, with you! Thank you, for sharing!☺😊
I have the 2-cup capacity, rice turns out fine every time ⌚ ! Go for the 2 cup.
It was fun watching you and Cruz. You make my day. Seeing you so content.
Maybe invest in a 3 qt instant pot. Cooks rice and can do so much else.
Uuyyy
Let your weird light shine bright, so the other weirdos know where to find you. Peace and love 😘
When cooking rice turn heat off just before it is ready and keep lid on , leave with no heat for 10 minutes
That's how we do it, with 1 part rice, 2 part water.
Thanks for sharing. I keep learning. Please keep posting; I'm using you as a mentor. Just started "the life."
You can cook rice in a 3 litre Instant pot. Because it pressure cooks, it cooks quicker. You can also use the instant pot to cook a lot of other things so it has multiple uses. The small size 3 litre is what a lot of van people use since it’s the lowest wattage. Cheap RV living has a video on it. Thanks for the awesome videos Chrome.
Too much power draw with an Instapot.
@@sharonh.6014 Sharon the initial power draw as it comes up to pressure is much higher than when it is at pressure. It also cooks incredibly fast so you do not have it on for very long. It overall is much less power draw than a rice cooker. Watch videos on this. Inverter size would need to be 700 watts plus. I don't think you'd get a rice cooker much less than this and if you did then it wouldn't necessarily work so well. Please research it.
@@kylie6583 Yah we have one and use occasionally in our campervan with has 400 watts lithium. It does draw quite a bit initially and levels out. But by the time it comes up to pressure and then cooks, you might as well cook on a stove. Plus it takes up space (even the small one we have).
That's scary Chrome, you don't know who might be living their (ghost) that can attach to you, or even a dead body. Stay safe.
Made me wonder if Chrome carries protection on those explorations
I love your gratitude about your life. That is most fulfilling and a pleasure to watch you.
A 3 quart intant pot uses 700 watts and cooks rice perfect in 4 minutes. Just a opinion
sweet jamie ray..... 🤣🤣😘
And can be used for many different things.
Try a little one for two that makes two cups. I have a friend who lives in and he uses it and said dam good.
I just found your site. NICE. I like your Dog. Great Dog. I travel with an English Mastiff.170lbs. Can't go Anywhere without her.🌝 Be Safe.
All the best man and be save,love the bull dog.i miss my bull dog so much great company
I love your laugh and positive energy. You're a great guy and one of my favorite youtube channels.
Aroma 3 cup rice cooker. 350 watts. $25 - $30
You can buy a small 12v DC rice cooker on Amazon.
Your set up is so nice! Thanks for sharing‼️
Damn brother you seem to have found the secret to life in loving and enjoying the simple things don't let that slip away because that is true freedom
Thanks for the "Salinas" shout out.
From Salinas, California .
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Hi Chrome, Tupperware has a rice cooker you just throw boiling water into. Leave for a couple of hours and your rice is done.
Living the dream dude 🤘🏻🤘🏻stay safe man
I just found you today, and I feel your joy and ☮️ peace that I long for! Thank you so much for providing your videos. Stay safe and Take care of cruise!
Awh! Thanks for the love. Glad to have you with us!
Havent tried one but those 12v car rice cookers look interesting and very compact. Power draw varies between 100 to 200w on different models