how to not SUCK at vanlife
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- VanLife Doesn't Suck.... I Do.
Vanlife Is Like Learning To Ride A Bike.. Over & Over & Over.
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9 years in a Van, you’re aware of the pros and cons. Focus on you. It will come together.
Just replaced front rotors and brake pads at 950 metres above one of Canada’s deepest lakes. Big win for me. Thanks to my Dad that forced me to learn to operate tools long ago. 🍻
The thing about vanlife is it forces you to face your problems whether you want to or not, and vanlife is what you make it so stoked to see the plan for the van and to see it come together!
Hey, I have been living your way for four years. Start with insulation then a cassette toilet then a power station.
I call this Viking Van living 🤠👍🤠
😂 It's the way to go
@@LeopoldoManuelRamirezMena I'm comfortable with being uncomfortable. I choose to live like a Viking HOOT HOOT
@@WhiteThunder78 i wanted to travel non stop, this was the way 😊 I don't miss the confort because I have been too amazed by the places I visit and people I meet 🤩
@@LeopoldoManuelRamirezMena going places and meeting people is my bucket list. Once I retire early enough; I will do these things that you're talking about. This van living is my investment. Saving enough money for an early and easy retirement. That's what got me into this adventure.
The monthly costs on a house is ridiculously high. Municipalities waste money because they are monopolies. Living cost free is the dream.
Freedom isn't cheap :)
Nailed it. You are so correct and wise, I am sharing this video with my shrink because she told me the same, Upgrade your life. Once your needs are met you're not in survival mode anymore and you feel better and you can be you, let the creativity flow.
I've been living in my van for 5 or 6 years now and I'm about to do a full remodel, I'm tearing the walls out. I bought all the dream equipment, it's just that I live in the van, so I'm just waiting for mother nature to warm up Wisconsin so I can move into a tent and start the demolition. And I did get the incinerating toilet, 2,000watt solar (I will have to do a sliding solar panel awning), all the Victron gear, 1,200w wind, 10kwh of self-heating batteries, a King size purple mattress, a dual motor e-bike (so fast that I had to buy a $100 dollar helmet and $220 in locks), Maxxair Deluxe, and some other stuff. All in storage, but the bike, until it gets a little warmer, and it will get warmer and I'm excited to tear out the walls and start anew.
Tory Delury YOU ROCK.
Haha, my lifestyle during lockdown wasn't much different. Builds character 💪😁
Definitely builds character 📈☺️
As I watch your videos I am impressed. Plus you are funny. You make me smile and I thank yoi6
You❤
@@ToryDeluryI only talk to family now as everyone in my area is on drugs a trying to stop smoking weed people r overrated x
Your sense of humor and self will carry the day. My hero!
ive been wanting to ask someone this exact question. Mental and emotional health in small spaces. thanks for this Tory.
Tory; you have all of us as your friend. Don’t think it’s to healthy to not communicate with people for 2 months.Get out and go about with your new bike and enjoy the weather and fresh air. Your van build will come and we’re excited to see it happen. Can’t wait!!!
When you physically gagged about the idea of cleaning several times a day... I laughed SO hard! I'm sooooo with you there. Thanks for that!!
Tory, You have given to me the dream of freedom. All is well with me; You inspire people like me. Thank You so much for being You! You are great!
I love how you show how van life can be tough but also full of learning and growth. It's all about finding balance and staying flexible along the way!
Best advice I’ve ever gotten is from my grandpa who said “always look out for #1.” #1 being yourself! Safe travels and stay safe!
sitting in my van watching your vid and you took the words right out of my head
I luv your channel. I just bought my van and am starting my build and I found myself using you and your channel as my guide. As well as Bob at cheap rvliving. In the process of downsizing. I'm committed now. Thank you for your honesty and passion for the freedom of your lifestyle choice. Luv Ron 🤠
I just love how real you are dude. keep doing you! 💚
Keeping the different parts of ourselves satisfied is excellent advice Tory ❤❤❤
It's your home ... It may feel "The Money Pit" ( Tom Hanks movie) right now Your going through a chaotic building time . Love the bike and the Shakespeare bet true to yourself!! Love the Adventure 💚
You really do a great job with your vlog....Ive learn a lot from it...and I'm 70. I was going to do van life 15 years ago but crashed a mountain bike which required open heart surgery for a damaged aorta. Then life happened, fast forward that 15 years...with more health issues...im probably being forced into van life in a way I never thought would happen...
Keep it up kid. You will do great in life.
I have 3 sons but if I had a daughter, I would pray she would be like this classy young woman.
Your out of you mind, she's showing her bed &stuff ... What Do u think she's "really" doing??? I was homeless for 4yrs & kept very discreet and worked a regular restaurant job till I got enough for a place to live... Never one time advertise your self out side & your a woman??? Don't you know how dangerous that is?? and what kind of attention that can attract??? She's fooling folks w her looks on what she's really doing is obvious! I'm just as decent looking same age & I would never show whare I was at like that. That is in obvious advertising! Women should not do what she's doing unless you want shit germs ajax can't wash off eventually! What is wrong with common sense now days?????
Lmao teach your dirty sons to be classy
Love your videos and learning what you share.
Happy Easter
Awesome 👍 you got a bike 😎 exercising outside is so much better than going to the gym. It really seems to boost my mood. Happy riding 👍
Hello Tory, I'm sorry to hear you had to experience all those police officers in that walmart parking lot. Your video are very down to earth and real-life situations you deal with in van life living. Your videos are so much more real about what it takes every day to live the van life, and I'm happy that you're showing us your side of how much work goes into doing this lifestyle. I hope that during the night that you're in the city near other people just in case you need help. Please be safe and be careful. I like the diy videos that you've done on various topics on the van building and trying to make your van safer, and thing that you need to make the van a lot more comfortable to live in. If your still here in Vegas take in some of the areas like Red Rock or Mount Charleston. Well take care and may all of your dreams come true. Please keep the videos coming.
I have a feeling you're going to become pretty popular on UA-cam van life. You have the right personality for it and your videos are easy to watch. Keep it up and maybe one day you'll be making a lot of money and getting free shit from sponsors
Love your videos, keep it up 💪🏼
Great video and thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. ❤
You Rock Tory! Vanlife or not, there will always chores. I guess it's just a fine balance between having too many things vs having too little. Finding out what works and what doesn't for quality of life - just takes a little time.
Happy Easter weekend Tory.
Hang in there Tory. The van will be finished one day soon.
You might want to take soon out of that sentence , I'm seeing very little getting done on the van in how many weeks now? Maybe money is a issue I don't know, but I was thinking I was going to see a van build here.
@@wing-it7596weeks? You mean months right? Lol. I too, expected this build to be done a long time ago. At least it makes me feel like I made the right decision in getting a small class C as opposed to doing my own van build.
@@billymustang3241 From what I've seen if you really want to build one out you have to keep your nose to the grind stone for 2 or 3 months to finish. At this rate its going to take Tory 3 or 4 years. Seems to me she would be a little more comfortable if she had the walls, bed and a bathroom built.
Happy Easter Tory .🐣🐰
Good episode! Keep up your good spirit!!
also helpful for people in other small housing circumstances and honestly people in general could stand to take care of their self more!
Nicely done tori very good 😊
Congrats on the bicycle! An excellent way to get out of the van and get some exorcise. And fresh air!
I’ve been riding it almost every day 😅 Genuinely got it in black in case I didnt like it so I could give it to my brother… unsure about the whole thing, now I am obsessed. Have planned going to 3 bike events and a convention. Mapped out dimensions for storage in my van…. I am apparently now a bike obsessed girl 😂😂
No one said it’s easy . But you can make it wonderful! I also have a relatively new high top Cargo Van . And plan on doing some traveling with it as well . Stay with it and enjoy . And try to get out to the Blue Ridge parkway area . It’s absolutely incredible!
I'm just Surfing UA-cam and this is my second video of you and this one just blew me away.Are you real because you're so beautiful and I mean your heart your soul. Listing to you explain things About your van life related to more than that it relates to life in general and you explained everything so amazing I was left speechless sitting in my living room with silence contemplating what did I just watch… Definitely a thumbs up and it's so nice to watch your video it really is like meeting you and I loved everything I saw and heard you say. Sorry I'm talking so much but this was A wonderful experience for me to hear somebody talk so beautifully about life… Please take good care of yourself please please please… Yes I realize you probably never see my words but you left a strong impression just now on me… Be safe
I feel the same way, except I’m stuck in a room, working a dead end Walmart job, I would love to drive around and explore, I haven’t had human interaction as well face to face, I feel your pain girl but don’t forget to be grateful with what you got too bae 😢❤ hang in there
I'm so messy and sick of those perfect van. So cool you show a more approachable diy van.
Mine have cables everywhere.
It'll be 10 years this September for me. Not in a van, but RV. Sometimes I wonder if I'm still able to talk to other people.
definitely going to follow your journey on your van build... get some ideas from you on my van also... for the travels !!
I hope you're having a wonderful Easter.🐰 Sending Love 🌹
A Thetford 365 toilet is the best investment I ever made with van life. Don’t know if they’re available where you are, but wow, a decent loo makes such a difference! Anyway, bit by bit, you’re getting there! Best of luck from Aus!
Thank you for sharing your story about van life. I'm considering doing this in a few years. I want to be as "prepared" as possible. It's not all fun and laughs.
Great video 😊
I feel you on all this- that’s why I’m working on sustainability rt now and then once I have my land I will invest into a van and build. I actually will put it into my future work budget .. I went from cars, old custom vans, Aerostar to Tacoma truck. After dealing with breakdowns and no $$ ( way before UA-cam van life works ) I now own a 2nd vehicle. 2nd coming of van
Life will be in a few years but more prepared. Nice frigerator and bike .. I just got an e-bike myself..
Depression is real dude. You've got this. Focus on the small tasks and the baby steps are still steps.
Loved this one .. thank you :)
Good stuff. Thanks. ✌And you are so smart, best to you.
I so hear you. I shifted from a large family home to a caravan in my quest to circumnavigate Australia as a retiree. I have all the mod cons you are working towards but still. Even with all the mod cons there were the unexpected emotions. Like mild feelings of claustrophobia or trying to maintain a sense of privacy. The one thing I found was staying in one spot too long is not so healthy. You don't have the family/community connections and though you're seldom alone you can become lonely. Connecting to strangers is like ships in the night so my next challenge is to meet and connect to fellow travellers heading in my direction, bonds form and meeting up again is always a high. Next relocating, the real attraction of travelling in a van. I have found planning one or two locations to explore ahead is perfect. I'm travelling the Southwest corner of Western Australia and the land and sea scapes mixed with an incredible diversity of wildlife including nocturnal is constant and spiritually very rewarding. I don't think I could live in a suburban house again, not least living in a big home alone without the connection to nature or to become so familiar with my surroundings that there are few challenges. I have a couple of hobbies in photograph and astronomy that were a bit pricey to set up but free to maintain and very rewarding and it's great my grandkids can both stay connected and share old Poppy's adventures. So now I feel free, and alive. As we Aussies always say, onwards and forwards. Happy travels young lady and good luck with your adventures.
My van is a mode of transportation, a carrier of ''stuff'', and a place to sleep. Life happens outside of the van. I try to stay away from the big cities, with their maddening crowds. A sun shade, folding table, a couple chairs makes for a pretty great living room. A 5 gallon water bottle gets me a shower every day in my outdoor shower. Just pick a pretty spot to park, add a hike for exercise...life is meant to be enjoyed...ENJOY
What else can I say about what others have? Life can be easy for some or hard and horrific for others. You are fortunate to address it early. Address your shortcomings, see what can be changed or adapted, and discard the baggage. Then as you said, "Why am I doing this?'. Healthy mind, body, and spirit. In short, it's what we older people call, LIFE! We're only on this planet for a short period. Love the people we know, be curious about the ones you don't.
Great video ❤😊
We're not all stalkers and slashers. There are vanfests and meetups going on all over, where you can socialize with other nomads in the safety of a group. And some of them may even help you with the buildout.
Do a little bit for your build every day. Take frequent rests. You've got this!
I have been full time minivan life for over a year and a half and I relate so much to this.Im also a full time janitor so yeah it’s all about chores haha Have you considered a curtain set up on your back window instead of your blanket? Just get a shower rod that fits with some curtains.
You're living the life some people wanted to live.
i have that nordace bag too.. and i love it
That van holds a lot of boxes!
It's almost like that's what it was made for!!!
Look back to learn look forward to succeed. That's my model. 👍👍
Love the CAT from SPACE!
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Building a van takes a very long time, and even if you finish your van you will never have the confort as living in an appartment or house. I sugest, to get a bucket, toilet seat, and a few disposable liners. Start insulating. Once you have the walls and insulation the other stuff should be easy.
Good video!
I’ve been a soldier for 12 yrs and laughing harder the more it sucks is key personality trait
Might be a good idea to get your bed on a platform, allows more storage too, if you don't want to build it, just find milk crates and a chunk of plywood, fb marketplace can be a gold mine if you put free or curb in. Maybe get a UV light too, since you don't have side windows. Idk, I'm new to your channel but subbed, saving up for my own vanlife. Used to Ride freight trains and live out of a backpack, so this sounds easier, lol.
Yo, you had a decked out van, why are you hating yourself? I've done it too, in different ways... You showed everyone you don't suck at all. Go be the van princess again. Fuck the princess, be the Van Elvish warrior.
You're doing great! See it as it should be, your building a dream, right? 😃
What I’ve gotten out of this is van-build-life can go one of two ways, full-time while you live in a “non-movable” home OR do it the way you’re doing it. I think you’ve chosen the road less traveled, so to speak. Which way is better? It’s different for everyone. Oh, the seat needs to be higher on the bike, your legs should only be bent slightly when they are at the bottom of the ‘rotation’. Hang in there Tory 🤗
Try taking one day at at time stop buying things it will just fill up your van fins some were so you can build your van and not keep moving around all the time untill you have fitted out your van take care and keep that beautiful smile you have and not tears 🥰👍👍
Cardboard makes a decent fire starter if you enjoy sitting a fire at night. One of my favorite things is a fire, all day, to cook over and sit beside at night .
Not sure if you like hiking or not but a good way to get out side and some exercise in the sun lots of hikes around Las Vegas free except gas to get there you are able to see a lot that you wouldn’t otherwise.
These video was deep in a lot of aspects! Huge fan! If you’re ever in El Paso Texas and need help or anything any time, please feel free to reach out! I’m an RV enthusiast and have a lot of ideas and suggestions. Great video!!!
I don’t think you’ve ever thought about what makes you happy. Most people never do they just getting to the grind and live. Every day take 15 minutes in a magic will happen imagine what would be your perfect van life and you take a step to make it happen every day if you can take one step try to try three if it’s too much go back to one you’re such an amazing woman I don’t think you realize how you affect the world with who you are I’m glad I got to follow you it makes me happy I was going to start on the first tomorrow living on the road I got setback a week so it’ll be 7 April I’m going to be gone for four months see what it’s like
Punctuation??
wow…..soon this very Beautiful Adorable Young Lady will see her hard work and dedication, determination of making her van become more of a home a Cosy Home and look back and wonder why was I stressing 😩 look at me now! Happy and successful. 🎉❤
I am in central AZ, 5 hrs south of Vegas. I have a large driveway, water, electric,wifi, etc. Even a toilet and shower.and power tools. Also a Tonal to workout on. A Home Depot close. You are more than welcome to come and build here
I completely understand this feeling....
Tori, you are setting your tasks incorrectly. You will never do everything at once. Determine the primary tasks. Decorate the van from the inside, buy the most necessary things first. What to cook food on, storage places, what to sleep on... And then we’ll see. Don’t try to embrace the immensity .Many things can be done easier and cheaper. Not the way others do it. Most importantly, don’t buy everything at once. There will be nowhere to put it.Don't paint yourself into a corner.To make a car at the level of the factory auto-house is much more expensive and more difficult than buying ready-made. You will have to refuse something in your minivan. We say Russians: "The further in the forest, the more firewood (problems)".Make a simplified option, and then you will wilter or clean something.(translated with Google)
Try out the Mt Charleston area. A little bit westward like going towards pahrump and you got more of a better view and some sorta trees and greenery around vs just desert
Okay ... I'm not in a van
Yet. But I do live off grid in the desert in 64 square feet with two dogs. I'm normally very organized, but when I fall behind, it sucks. I totally relate to all you say.
The depression caused by isolation is no joke. I really like the folding e-bike. I think it will help a lot just getting out and enjoying fresh air.
I would like to extend my invitation again. I have a place in Northern California that I bought 5 months ago. It has a large, flat driveway that would easily accommodate the van and a well equipped garage (that I am still unpacking). You are more than welcome to park and work here to get the van built quickly.
❤ living alone is ok, but you need a human to talk to face to face sometimes.
I’m not a van life person but as a truck driver I understand moving around. Gypsy blood seems to be 1-100000 people and those people have a constant need to change their surroundings. Before driving a truck I use to change cities around every 6 months. Now I get paid for the gypsy blood curse. 30 years of trucking and now I’m worried about retiring and whether the wife will want to move around in an rv. Well there’s always 2-3 months a year going to Europe to live…oh yea a split curtain black behind seats works well. A good cheap fridge ekojuce 12v with plug or lighter adapter works well $150-180
You seem scattered, like your buying a little of everything for the entire picture while your build hasn't gone further then a few steps. Build a bed platform, then designate a place for your fridge. draw out a picture or a floor plan for what you want to build and do each thing so your not overwhelmed with odds and ends of partial aspects of your build.
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You aced it living in a van in vegas I live perdump and I dislike even going there especially in the summer months
Love your video, you have done well so far. Good to see you getting out and a change of scenery.
Nice to see you taking the chance to get free stuff!
Well done on the bathroom. Amazing tips.
"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together." - Vincent van Gogh
P.S. You seem so much better when you eat well!!(hope that makes scene)
--I love 0 Day philosophy: Having goals just doing some thing small on the each day so that you don't have 0 days.
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Nice!!
Yes! Work those noodle arms👌👩🍳bonne apple tea
Tory, glad you got a bike! I’ve been a cyclist for many years. I suggest raising your saddle a bit more. Your legs should be slightly bent at the knees while riding, but the saddle should be low enough so you can still get on/off the bike. Enjoy!
Thanks for the tip! I’m about to ride it again today & I’ll move it up ☺️
I like the KISS principle..keep it simple ## ..low built is my personal best cos sometimes you need to change vehicles...toilet can be a bucket and old newspapers and shovel ..shower can be simple as well..for long shower a recirculation pump and then fresh water rinse ..uses very little water ..a 12 volt freezer and separate ice box for fridge..uses very little power ..live outside your van ..it is your bedroom and quiet space to relax or even work ..lots of places to be outside your van if you choose that option..takes time to adjust but you may learn to love the freedom from chasing dollar ..
KISS has 4 letters, where's the 4th word? 😅
@@borky1987 keep it simple stupid..ha ha ha
Those shipping boxes make good storage units. Maybe you cut them down, maybe they're the right size.
Thanks!
Thank you so much! 🙏🏼 ☺️ Happy Easter 🐣🐰
I do long haul trucking which is kinda like van life except I get paid for it lol!
Though that feeling of not talking to anyone in person for several days is very unsettling! I usually end up being very chatty with anyone who'll talk to me!
It is weird because I have been struggling the same way here in Ohio. My van is somewhat built but East Coast van life is just so different and, at least in my opinion, is hard to make genuine friends as an introvert.
Damn you've been there since the Super Bowl! I hope you get to move soon!
Use them boxes as containers or to layout how you want the van to look buy cutting them apart to the shape you need.
Edit---cardboard is stronger than you think.
I actually ended up keeping them to use as templates for when I need to cut out the wood for my sliding door & back door! My storage unit is packed now 😅 But it will definitely be worth it! For sure, great way to reuse the boxes!
Van interior insulation?
I have a trick to reheat your pizza. Put aluminum foil on top and set it on your dash against your windshield. 15 minutes if not cold.
Now that you have a bike you can check out that Historic Railroad and River Mountain Loop Trailhead with the bike. It starts over there at the Lake Mead Information Center near the dam. Its cool...check it out. Its a huge loop so make sure the bike is charged and you are in good shape. I think its a 35 mile loop. Anyway, just another adventure.
Love that! I will definitely check it out, thanks!! 🙏🏼
People don't suck, i do. lol i prefer to spend time alone with myself and if that includes doing nothing so be it, i am well versed in it. The only thing that would push me into van life, would be if my rent increased it would catapult me into that life style. i don't think i would take the time to build i would possibly find something that is already to go, number #1 thing would be a toilet, i can find a place to shower (GYM) and would make do with camping style cooking #2 electrical system, and everything else will eventually come into play by itself. Thanks for Sharing... Be safe and happy easter.
I recently found you Tory, and Id offer to help you with your van build, but Im sure you have it handled. I will just say if you dont want your van falling apart, as you are driving down the road, use glue on every joint. Also, dont put your frig, next to your oven, because they will be using allot of electricity trying to battle against each other... One is trying to produce heat while the is trying to stay cold... LoL
Finding balance? As you try to ride your e-bike? Funny! I thought for extra room for storage you could get a small travel trailer... Perhaps doubling as a outdoor kitchen or shower/bathroom. 🛁 Or spare popup bedroom?
How will you keep things cool in the summer?
See North Carolina as a base for.dance classes or Metro Atlanta. Wherever you make a home, there can be dance. Brighton, Michigan has some great studios and teachers. See Kathy King here.
Tory did you know this video has "Unlisted" under the title? Under your most recent videos is the "VanLife EFFECTIVE & HIDDEN Security Lock System". This video is only visible under your VanLife 101 Playlist.
Yeah, that’s cause it’s only available on my Patreon right now but I brain farted and added it to the playlist prematurely 😅 haha Thanks for letting me know!