This Isn’t Working Anymore. Van Life Just Got Worse
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- VAN LIFE Has Kicked The Crap Out Of Me Over The Past Few Days And Ive Had Enough. TIME TO CHANGE HOW I DO THIS VAN LIFE OF MINE.
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My name is Chrome i have been living in y cargo van for 6 years now. I started this lifestyle BROKE and IN DEBT and after 11 months of living the van life i cleared my debt and started to put my life back together and build for a better future. I have turned my original van into a badass camper van that is lifted with all the toys. Over the years i went from being broke and stealth camping in the city and sleeping at walmarts... to now, living fulltime in a jacked up van and driving deep off-grid into the backcountry and living life in the dirt. WOW LIFE HAS CHANGED.
I now have a shop space to keep me busy through the winters here on Canada's westcoast. Went from Van Life to VAN LIFE + SHOP LIFE !!!!!! Come join this crazy van life journey of mine. HIT SUBSCRIBE, trust me its gonna be a WILD RIDE.
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Duuuuuuude, not THAT click baitie, overused, video title!!
Is it Clickbait or is it just the truth?
The way I’m living my van life ISN’T WORKING ANYMORE… instead of backcountry in the summer I may have to flip and do pavement in the summer. The way I’ve been doing things just isn’t working. And VAN LIFE JUST GOT WORSE… yesterday was a that Van Life Ontario made van life get worse. I don’t see any Clickbait in that I see that title of speaking the truth. It’s how you personally read it that makes it click bait. Look at it how I look at it I just told you guys the truth in a nutshell. Hahahaha
Everything is in your perception on how you read it and how you personally feel. The definition of Clickbait is::::CLICKBAIT on the internet) content whose main purpose is to attract attention and encourage visitors to click on a link to a particular web page.
That means every single UA-camr‘s job is to Clickbait every single video upload with an intriguing enough of a title that it makes people click on it. That’s our job as a UA-camr. Your perception of Clickbait is a title that’s misleading and a lie. I don’t lie in any of my titles . Hahahaha HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!!
Spray foam brother!
@@VANCITYVANLIFEReal Talk Chrome that is why I love your content from the 1st video I watched,YOU ARE THE REASON WHY I AM ADVENTURING OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE AND GO TRAVEL,This is real life situation and the truth and nothing but the truth PUT YOUR DOUBLE V UP 🆙 LOVE ❤️ FROM CT
Yes
I freaking love you duuuuuude! Excellent, as always. @@VANCITYVANLIFE
❤ DON'T FORGET
to clean your air filter
You were driving like you stole the van what were you thinking 😂
ayo 😂
Old cars and old houses are a constant challenge. It’s much harder when it’s also your home. Tomorrow will be better.
This misfortune can be inspiration for a new sticker-“EAT MY DUST!!!” Cruzie could be driving the van and putting one paw up!
Eat my Dust and suck my Rust!
lol lol
Love thisss hahaha
Why do you drive so fast on rough roads? That's in your control and it for sure contributes to doors, your desk top and hinges breaking and falling down.
The heat and stress got to you. You're great at troubleshooting but when you're exhausted from heat and stress, any situation can feel overwhelming.
Perhaps reconsider flying your *home* 150 mph on gravel roads in the bush. There are toys designed for that.
I don't think he'd even make the first. End never mind a straight stretch going thst fast n I have 4x4 off rd truck. The vids might look like he's going crazy but unless you've driven backrooms. You're assuming that's possible. You get thst dust doing 30 from other ppl they usually oil n wet the rds with a water oil mix. They just haven't done it yet. So he's definitely not doing a buck 50. Hell , I bet not even 50 or his dog would fly off the seat at 50 on them bends n hills, lmao 😂
Just remember all of the debt you got rid of to live this free life style. Then look ahead at the life that still awaits you. I’m sure you’ll agree that life now is far far better than it was in the past.
Your van doesn’t suit bombing around on rough roads. Get a fun 4WD for day trips in the back country and keep your great van for your home. It will last a lot longer
🎉
It is 4wd plenty of people do this lol
Just drive up north on the pavement and take us with you! Show us the small towns and villages and the mountains and valleys along the way. We love it!
Put a bright light inside the van, lift it at night in the dark. You will see where the light comes through.
That’s a great idea
It's okay Chrome, the thing is, it doesn't matter what life you choose. My hubby and I spent an entire afternoon trying to fix a dryer vent exhaust. It happens no matter what you choose, so just hold your head up, take it day by day, and remember better days are ahead
Chrome,I want to thank you. Today you showed us all that even Mr. VanCity Vanlife has a rotten day. Sometimes it seems everything is perfect in your world, and not in mine. Today took guts to show us the bad days, and I thank you.
I try to avoid traveling in the heat of the summer when everything is so crowded. Why not work in your shop and on your business in the hot mid summer. Travel fall and spring with a little winter here and there. You can't control the weather...Mother Nature always wins!
Winter in TEXAS😁
Great thought xx
totally agree, stay in the cooler part of your country in summer, which is pretty much where you are, my home town is in the South of South Australia, perfect spot during the summer, no need to leave, I leave in the Autumn until the end of Spring and head North...
I AGREE…GREAT ADVICE.
You have spent so much the last year you could have a bright and shiny new van.
Oh Yeah..👍
Blessing in disguise is you found the hole in the floor before you left on your big trip & were given the opportunity to decide what to take while cleaning up a tad ❤
Chrome, this video showed your true character. What I mean is "IT IS YOUR LIFE." It is your truth in a nutshell. I loved this video. It was real and it was HARD TO WATCH. You dug deep and cleaned it up and fixed it in the best way you could do the repair for now. Any man who loves his dog as deeply as you love Cruz is a friend of mine.❤
Having a house does not prevent all issues. A friend in Miami has 8 inches of water in his house last week from the storms and Houston is underwater right now. So things could be worse. Besides you just pimped your ride with a new engine.
If you got a way to inflate a kiddie pool for CRUZIE so he can lay down in water to cool his little belly, it could possibly help? Also damp towels in a ziplock bag stuck in the freezer??? For him to lay on??? A under belly vest with dollar store gel ice packs to keep him cool???
It is actually better to put a wet damp cloth on top of the dog actually. Works well to cool them down.
@@dagnelund6367 Works for me as well.
a gel pad is handy too.
@dagnelund6367 I use wet cloths on myself in the heat. Even ambient temperature water will evaporate and cause cooling unless the humidity is too high
Hang in there. That was a mess. Take care of Cruise. Take care of you. Take care of the van. You've got this.
That dust is not coming through a covered hole in your floor
That happens when you beat your van up continuously in the dirt. Maybe if you just go easier it may get better. If you build a vehicle up to do the dirt it breaks and it gets dirty. Facts. Other guys toe a smaller vehicle to beat up. Big tires=big dirt and broken stuff. Rear door seals are notorious for letting dust in. Best of luck bro
I’m saying this with all love and caring .. you broke your cabinet and the desk fell out and it hasn’t done that in ages .. you just can’t bomb around as fast as you have done even all the improvements …
also double up the gas struts, the manufacturers of gas struts do not recommend only one, as it's too much pressure on the mechanism.
@@vickimathews1970 Two struts, each with with half the force.
Look at some other positives too, Chrome. No yards to mow, no HOA telling you what you can or can't have in your yard. You can take your home out of harms way in case of fire, flood, or storm. No unexpected guests showing up expecting you to host them. You'd still have to maintain a vehicle that will rust and need repair. Yes it's tiny but that in itself cuts down on clutter. The only lifestyle more minimalist is like my friend who is living out of a backpack for 6 months as he walks the Appalachian Trail. Maybe taking it slower in the backcountry is the answer. 🤷♀️
Hey Chrome,
Even those of us in sticks and bricks have to tend with repairs and cleaning up, it doesn’t matter what you live in there is chores to be done. I can’t tell you how many times I have had to repair busted water pipes and put new floors in my 100 year old house that I love. Live where you love it ✌️ 😊❤
Give Cruzie a big kiss for me
From Michigan with love, Susie
This!! I was thinking along these lines while watching the video. There are challenges, there are things that make you question decisions every day, no matter where you live and no matter what kind of a life you are living.
Dang. Shame you don’t have a fancy shop where you could take care of these problems 🙄
Unless you’re renting, you are going to have problems. I never wanted to own a home, but I inherited my mom’s house. It needs a new hot water heater, a new roof, the flooring needs to be leveled. Those things always come up when I have something planned. I’m trying to check off my bucket list and a new roof is not on the list. 🥴. Stay with what you love. You will just be trading one problem for another. I’m still watching and you just summed it up nicely. Love your show. Don’t give up.
💯 agree❤😊
Hi Chrome 👋🏻 sorry for your troubles.
Why not build out the ambulance ASAP for the back country adventures. Keep your iconic home for pavement adventures 👍🏻
What to do you say? You do what home owners do, repairs and clean
Oh Chrome that was hard to watch. I’m so glad you found that hole and was able to patch it temporarily for your summer travels. Especially after last summers debacle. All fingers and toes crossed for a good summer for you and Cruzie❤❤❤❤
Does your van have blow out vents? Hidden right back in that area there's an opening to releive pressure from closing doors. Possibly stuck open.
Stop driving like a bat out of hell … respect your property.
Exactly
Just an observation (not a judgment) but Chrome is overall rough on man-handling things in general thus the vehicle is no surprise.. but might be time to take it slow on those back/off roads
You drive like a mad man speeding on back road
He definitely does beat that van. You have to expect problems when you do stuff like that, especially in an old vehicle that already has a ton of problems.
Was thinking this as well. It's not a vehicle suited for bombing around the bush.
Chrome here's what I have done with van builds . I have done the floor with Rino Guard and in wheel wells inside and out. This has served me great over the years, This stop mosture turning into rust. And yes door seals I have replaced all every 4 to 6 yrs.🤠
Do you have your sand the old paint out of the wheel wells 1st?
Used that in the back of my old truck in the box when i did firewood its awesome. I love that stuff. I plan to do the same with my new to me truck again soon as shes out the shop. Great idea. 😊 you just reminded me. ❤
@@MsLori1973Are you going to spray it yourself?
Just when you’re mentally tired and need just a little change… life gives you content!👍🏼🖖🖖
Basically the equivalent of your hot water heater bursting in a traditional house or something. Glad you got it cleaned up!
Poor Cruz, i cant imagine the poor little guy breathing in all that dust 😢 so sad 🐾
@ukrGrebruce That's it, cruz doesn't have a choice! Plus that amount of dust is really dangerous.
When you are in the bush, slow down, look after your van, life should be relaxing and enjoying the scenery, not dodging and weaving around the potholes, the amount of people that spend a fortune on vehicles only to wreck them by not taking their time is getting worse
I was one of those that recommended a new van over a new engine because of the rust issues. It will 100% bite you and possibly bite you catastrophically in the worst possible place and time one of these days.
If you have a UA-cam channel it is all about making content . And I am sure at least 50% of Chromes video's have centered on fixing up his van .With a new van he would not have had this 'fun'.
@@davidboskett5581 Yes. But with a new van, that is 4x4 and lifted he could be safely be 'Bombing around the back country' and having FUN that way instead with NO DUST (caused by rusty holes in the floor).
This video is a rerun, the seals on the back doors were the cause of the problem B4
Yes but the back doors are not the ONLY problem this time . He clearly found a hole. And fixed it temporarily too!
Next time your at Walmart, in the sport goods dept, they have a nice french press for campers that won't break. ;)
I live in a hot country. 40 -50 degrees is expected at some point during the summer. Spray bottle helps. You can spray yourself and pup. Wet towel and hang over door. Breeze will cool you down when wind blows through. Keep your hair wet. Wet cloth on back of neck.
I will never understand why you bothered with an engine swap on this hunk of rust.
Where is your van? Where is your shop? That's right, you don't have either.
@@roe1783 I like how you assume I don't have anything. Not everyone who has something needs to make a UA-cam and have it public lmao
Dust problems sounds miserable, man. Maybe time to rethink those summer trail routes.
disaster. so much dust
You have enough going on in life you don’t need to “travel.” Get your priorities straight.
On the bright side, your home is super clean!!! I love the feeling of a clean home!
Just be glad you have a shop to work in and not doing all that out in the wild.
Time to buy a brand new van, fully kitted out with a warranty. You can afford it
This is why builds should be modular. I take my van apart every three years to check everything. Double sided tape will fail pretty quickly in any van that sees real summers. Mechanical connectors and fasteners only.
The plan to change your travel seasons sounds logical. That dust is insane.✌️
At least now, no one can say you never show the dirty part of van life! Great job cleaning!
I van camp in the same areas as you and july and august are the worst, I often just stay out of the back country then. Not sure if people understand how fine that dust is, it gets into everything and gets sucked into even the smallest holes. its aweful!
Just think of it as if you had a party the night before in your apartment and now there's a mess to clean up...sounds like life to me🎶🎶
That's life no matter where you live. There's gonna be the unexpected huge messes, but we clean and keep living. House or van. Don't matter which.
Don't be discouraged, a little rain must fall once in awhile. Assess, adapt and adjust.
I agree but it must be hard for him, he is rolling around like Fred Flintstone here
Yep, stuff happens ... in sticks and bricks as well. Just think about all the work put into that shop in comparison.
You've got this!
Living in a small space, you notice it more I think. Imagine if you had 3 rooms to clean in the van.😢
Use the portable shower at the lake for you and dog
Vacuum out the dust then blow it out with compressed air
Was ac removed check for holes in the firewall
This is where having a modular system that is quick-disconnect would be nice to have.
By the way, it's also part of the nomads life, to enjoy a nice resort, hotel, motel, and savor it for a little while. I use to rent cabins, for a week, and even a month, on some fabulous lake, river, ocean. Heat waves these days, mean having to watch the weather closely. Have fun!
I’ll never understand why owners that don’t get a new vehicle every three years dont rust proof their vehicle every year. I just got rid of a 32 year old camper van with not a spot of rust underneath on the body or outside. I just inherited a 16 year old camper van, guess what , no rust because it was rustproofed every year. lol.
Thing is as you said, Chrome, that you likely wouldn’t have found this rusted hole had you not had this terrible experience. Better to have found it and put a bandage on it now than after you’d left! So you could actually see the last couple of days as a blessing. BUT, please put antibiotic and bandaids on those cuts! The smallest cuts can bring strong men into the hospital with infections, happened to my brother with a finger cut. Better to be safe than sorry. Take care!
its still cheaper then rent and no worrying about water leaks causing molded rafters above head that could drop and kill you or pets in home
You don't need to drive in the back country in this weather. You have an apartment now, you just have to furnished it better and more comfortable
Look on the positive side, Chrome, at least it was in an area you could get to instead of in an area where you would have to take your build out😊
I'm glad you found the hole! What a crazy couple of days you had! Hopefully you got the bad luck out of the way for awhile :)
We both know that Vanlife is fantastic most of the time and that is why you do it. Vans get old and if they are not limited to the desert, then rust they will. When it is time move on to another van. Get your ac fixed and go have fun.
I think because your rear door seals are gone worn out, as you travel forward that big brick is causing a vacuum around the rear doors which sucks air out of the inside. So to make up that inside air every hole, crack and every you name it is allowing air and dust inside. You got work ahead of yourself.
The van is rusting from the outside-in, and not the other way around.
Crome...... as i saw your video yesterday, dont you think a slower speed, would have made less dust. Just saying.
Vanlife only sucks if you let it suck!! Embrace the open road, the freedom to explore, and the cozy comforts of your awesome home on wheels. It’s all about the attitude and the adventures you make along the way....
Chrome, it’s okay to out grow struggle. Especially, being in a hot van with your sweet dog. Sometimes things suck! 🤩
Man, That's tough. My van got pummeled by 2" hail - dents everywhere! Don't know how the windows didn't break. Insurance fixed it, dents, paint, etc.(Over 10K) Last week went to the grocery store - someone shoved a cart or maybe backed into a corner of it - small dent, but it popped open the paint. You are so right, the maintenance never ends.
Summer time is shop time. Fall and spring is travel time....boom....😊
Time to go to the shop and strip the van to clean and fix, also give CRUZZIE a break!!
That’s one of the problems when you leave in a place were they use salt on the roads in the winter time. I live in Kentucky and they love to salt the roads and I have had rust problems with every vehicle I ever had. I now have a ford f150 with the aluminum body to see if I can beat the rust problem longer than I had with all my other vehicles I had. Wish my luck .
All the broken or tipped over stuff was not about that hole. Maybe rough driving on bumpy roads? And I’ve often thought that your racing through puddles is just throwing water + up to the bottom of your van. That sensitivity comes from 49 years of Minnesota living.
Heya Chrome, remember there's vents in the rear on both sides of the vehicle so you can close your doors etc., and there's also a hole on the van floor on both sides by your D pillar, great spot to feed in electricity and plumbing so you don't have to drill holes in your van, that's probably how it's getting in.
Not the time of year, Chrome. It’s your van. Time to get a new home, Man! Bite the bullet!! 👌👍
I have Asthma and watching you have to deal with so much dust made my lungs cry for yours 😭😩😢😂
Seriously! Poor you. Hang in there!! We love you guys 😎🐶
I'm so sorry Chrome. My thoughts are with you.😢
❤ glad you found it!!!!
Do both! Take care of the shop, train other folks to do your job. Take to the road when you want to. That's freedom.
Maybe take a lil break from the heat and dust :) It will all get sorted and no rush to travel... enjoy. Hope you are able to get the ac repaired fully and nest at the shop this summer...
Me- I am a comfy, tiny home, campground, booghie not a back country gal and love paying rent- love my home so much. For me it is worth it 100%.
Everyone finds their bliss! I feel in the bigger picture we are all 'renters' here in life while we are here one way or another - passing through and enjoying the ride :)
Shop and pavement sounds like a great summer 🎉🎉🎉
You’re a trooper, for sure. You and Cruzie always prevail. 👏🏼👏🏼❤️
Exactly why everyone should fully coat the floor on the inside and out with chassis saver before doing their build. Will never have to worry about rust.
Big fan of the roofing tar car floor repairs, seals out water and etc better than most anything.
That's brutal! At the least, change out the weather stripping around the doors! I bet it'll make a huge difference!
Love the idea of summers and small towns. That works!
Wow Chrome your rig looks marvellous! Don’t give up don’t worry be happy! You know the old song!
Dude, you clearly have been transitioning out of Van life for a long time you’ve had a shop you were building it out you were upgrading. That’s not travel. That’s not van life it just isn’t. It’s part-time travel so why don’t you just embrace it and move onto this different and new of your life?
RIGHT NOW, THERE IS A KID in Sudan who is extracting dirty water from a ditch, to bring home to his family, so they can survive another day. Meanwhile, YOU have a dusty camper. He would love to have a First World problem like you have. Jus’ sayin’.
I’m stuck (enjoying) at a hotel in New Mexico. Watching your videos catching up.. getting six new tires and new shocks.. I’ve learned that less is better in my shorty.. that means less to repair and clean and more fun!!
All the cabinets look great but getting in to clean etc etc ughhh.. watching you just solidified my opinion on this!!!
Have fun this summer..!!!🎉
I’m going back to NY to work and pay off my tires etc. ❤
I was reading the comments and some were very frank about your driving so fast on dirt roads! But let me put my two cents in! I was born in 1940 in Mississippi!! And only one blacktop with thousands of dirt/gravel roads!! Let me tell you dust flew in all seasons(except rainy)! So EvEryOne drove 30 to 40 mph! It was only in the 60’s that ALL the roads got blacktopped!! But it sticks in the back of your mind! Drive SLOW on dirt/gravel roads! Just saying, my friend🤗❣️
I'm sorry you have had bad days, I prayed for you
CARE FOR SOME WINE WITH THAT CHEESE???????????????????????????🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Totally vibing to outtro tunes 🙌👍🎧🎵🎶. SUGGESTION: put a clean DROP CLOTH (IE: muslin) over ur ENTIRE bed n pillows, especially in the back country. It will catch dust/dirt and u can just peel it off and VIOLA! Clean Bed and pillows!!!
Probably never noticed so much dust before because the windows were up with AC on. When your window is down it creates a vacuum.
Thanks for keeping it real Chrome! ❤
Get a new van! This has served you well, but is time to move to the next level. You worked hard enough for it.
Hey. It’s time to upgrade. Fix this later after you get back from galavanting across the continent. Then sell the van. It has anew trani and rebuilt engine. You got the ambo and the shop to camp in for a while.
But having watched you from the beginning, you’ll probably rip it all out and redo that rust and more and just keep on keeping in that can.
Love you C & C