Fixing someone else's BAD job | Van life
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Hi, my name is Emi. I'm born in raise in small town just outside Quebec City, this is where my lovely accent comes from. My #vanlife story starts in September 2018. After a long-term relationship that I was trying for more than a year to rebuild, I decided it was time to end this toxic relationship once for all. This is where I decided to move away from this man that I was still in love with. I put all my belongings inside my SUV (GMC Jimmy) and moved six hours from where I was living. I didn’t know where I would sleep, didn’t know where I would work, but I knew I needed to make a drastic move. At that time, I told myself I would only sleep in my car for a month while looking for a place to rent. What I didn’t know is that one month became another month and another month. In the end, I end up sleeping in my car for a full year. Even if people consider this the lowest time of my life, this experience was the best thing I couldn’t have done with my life. I took that year to focus on myself, decide what I wanted, and most importantly, what I didn’t want. That year made me also realize that for so long, I was chasing the wrong dreams. I was chasing what society wanted me to be: to have a big house, a steady job, kids, get married… None of those dreams was making me happy. In September 2019, while I was actively looking for a van, I received a phone call that someone had found my cat (Kelly). After trying for hours with no success to communicate with my ex-boyfriend (who was taking care of her), I decided to drive the six hours to go pick her up. Without going into too much detail, it turns out he wasn’t able to take care of her anymore. So I brought her in a cat kennel for a couple of days until I found a van we both could live in. I put all the savings that I had accumulated while living in my car and bought my van (a 2011 Ford Econoline that I end up adding a hightop) In the beginning, It wasn’t so glamour. My cat and I were sleeping on a mattress on the floor of the van. We both had to adjust. Now, my cat loves this lifestyle as much as I do; she looks at the window while I’m driving, and she loves exploring new places. Since then, my cat Kelly and I have been living full-time in my self convert van.
Everyone watching is wishing they had your mechanic!
So true0!
Nope my dad was just like him. I just wish ppl aged backwards. He reminds me so much of how my dad used to be. Old school ways comes from the heart. Cherish these ppl. There is very few of them left. He's a good man. I wish I could send him food while his wife is away but then again she deserves it too. Both very thoughtful caring ppl. ❤
Right! I need different friends. He'll, who am I kidding, I just need friends!
Ain't that the truth...
Yes!!
You just cannot put a price tag on having a man like Loren on your team, my gracious how lucky you all are to have his and his Mrs. friendship!
Loren is an angel. How blessed you are. So great you are not rushing the trip and focusing on real repairs. That's so great!
how blessed you are to know a master mechanic
Wow, Kelli can fly, lol. She ran across the garage, took a flying leap like a bird onto the work bench. She is adorable.
It was nice to see Kelli so active. Once a long while back she was very sick. She is such a cool cat 😀
I'm happy for you Emi, that you're getting your Van/Home taken care of. I know it's a good feeling. Loren is taking good care of you, he's an Angel!!
That music when Kelly was playing in the shop was perfect!! 🎵 ❤
Kelly turns into a rocket when she hears the "t" word. So funny😊
It’s nice to see Kelly being playful, stalking and batting her toy mouse about the garage floor. ❤️🐈
That was very shoddy of the high top company getting silicone everywhere. Yor van is now very shiny, you did a good job cleaning it. Will be great for you to get on the road again. Loren is a star fixing your van. Kelly loved those fishy treats it was funny to see her zooming towards them 😊
Kelly is the happiest I have ever seen her. She is having her Best Life loose in the shop!
Emi, your relationship with your mechanic is impressive! You've built such a strong bond and trust. Keep up the great work!
So happy that you have a good friend helping you out!
What would we do without Loren and Chrome……..The van looks very clean.
So amazing Loren is helping you!!! ( I am sure Ford Motor Company never built their vans to be taken off road in the bush like you, Chrome and MANY others do to be beaten to death...a true tribute to how well they were built!)
Awe, Ms-Kelly-Cat 🐱 is making good use of extra space to play, so cute 💞😊
I loved watching Kitty play, she seems to be so adaptable to her surroundings and happy just about anywhere 🥰. You’re very fortunate to have such a great guy to help you maintain your van and fix any problems. ❤️✌🏻🐱
I know some of the people don't like watching kelly. But I really enjoyed watching her play. It makes me feel good. So glad you have awesome people in your life that can help you. It's nice to have friends that can help, and are willing to help. No don't know me. But give him a hug for me telling him I said thank you people do appreciate him for being such an awesome guy.
How could anyone with a heart not like watching little Kelly? That's just crap for sure! All the animals on UA-cam are adorable and frankly why I watch some of them. They don't all have great attitudes like Emi.
One important lesson of my van life was that, just as a bricks and mortar home requires maintenance (sometimes expensive) like a new roof, hot water heater, foundation/drainage repair, or just fresh exterior paint, so does a van. Saving or setting aside an emergency fund is important.
Your van is looking really sharp! Try a 'black' restoring polish product for other black plastic components (licence plate holder, grill below windshield, etc) - it worked well for me, even on my bumpers. I would refresh the black plastic parts whenever I sealed up the fiberglass top with the boat/rv product.
Aaawww....kittys got zoomies😊
Looks like Kelly is really enjoying herself. Thanks for the update.😊
One can learn to speak kitty pretty quickly with the right tools 😉
That was not so good of a sealing Job. Glad you we able to get it removed without damaging the paint. The high top roof leak is getting solved is awesome. Engine issues can at times be hard to resolve and determine the proper fix. But you have a very competent mechanic. Your home is looking very shiny now. Thank you for sharing. You will have an awesome travel season. Everyone stay safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
Hi Emily! Cleaning and upkeep never ends! 😊
Loren is so awesome. Safe travels.
One great benefit of having a moveable home is to avoid the smoke. Good lord, its going to be hard to go through that again.
Hello Emi and sweet Kelly, ❤love your videos keep up the positivity
Hello Emi, i am sorry to hear that the silicone is all over. Never go back there. I am happy that you can polish that away. Hope everything will work out your way. Wish you well out there. Big hug for Kelly and say hello to Loren for me. Enjoy!
Good to keep that van clean, even in bad weather, so crud and silicone smears don’t set in🙌
Awww Kelly is having a ball
Aww watching Kitty playing was actually the first time tiday i actually smiled...its 5:30pm so its been a tough day. Thanks for brightening my day Kelly and Emi ❤
I don't understand why a marine product has not been used to seal absolutely everything to make sure you don't have any leaks?😊❤
That's my question too.
Idk much about marine spec products but clearly silicone seems a household grade (fine given paired for the very distinct functions required i.e. non-moving building.
Yesterday & today we discovered our 2nd-hand camper has a mess of sealant & idk what @ joints/seams. Right after we moved it to new location, was enough to rattle loose...
Ugh
Haha Kelly having a blast with her mouse is adorable! That's crazy you had to clean that all up! Looking forward to seeing everything you get up too this summer! Even if you're just chilling at a nice camp spot for a few days, it'll be fun to see. It's cool feeling like we're riding along with you and Kelly.
So awesome you have a place to work on your van and a vehicle to use. ❤
I'm so happy you are able to get so much done at one time so you don't have to worry while traveling. I was laughing watching Ms. Kelly playing with her mice. She is such a playful little girl and super cute as well. Blessings! Sherry
Loren is so really nice and doing hard work . Fixing your van as well as chrome .
So true friend . Loren and Mrs are very good people
Kitty is so funny playing in the garage .
Take care emi, kitty, Loren and Mrs Loren
Good morning, Emi!
Aww, kitty can relax and play now cause she supervised Lorne and knows her home is in good hands and will run good and look awesome when Emi is done cleaning, polishing and applying protections. ❤️ Chrome had the same issues with getting the parts - joys with living on an island. 😊. Good job. You will be really glad that you put all this time / work and money into your van when you come back and it cleans up easier. You can also better enjoy your travels with confidence that your engine and body will hold up. 👍🏻👏🏼❤❤️😁😺
LOVE YOUR 🐈 SHE IS A WONDERFUL PET!❤❤
Kelly have a good time❤
I am glad you are having work done. It so hard to see a full mechanic these days. As a woman I feel I get beaten up when I come out of a mechanic shop. It’s exhausting.
Don't know if your interested but many community colleges have classes made especially for women to learn to do much of the simple stuff themselves and know enough for the rest to keep from being ripped off by the bad shops etc.
Loren is a very good friend to have Emily he’s very good at what he does 👍
Awwww, Ms. Kelly is having so much fun. Your van is looking great!!!!! Yes, Loren is the best!!
You should get some hub caps for the rims and zip tie them to the rims so they do not fall off.
Would make a world of difference to the look of the exterior.
I love your cat very much. I think I told you I have a cat too. My cat is old and lazy but she is very affectionate and I love that.
You are very blessed having the mechanic you've got. There aren't many like him and probably none who would let you and kitty stay there while your van is being worked on. He seems to be very thorough. I think he has your best interest at heart and that is great.
Emily, sorry for the mess you have with all the silicone. The van looks beautiful 🎉 Loren is your angel to help you with the repairs. Cheers
Oh WOW, you are going to have a brand new van. You sure have it shining! And Loren he is Fabulous, such attention to detail, he is such a great guy! You are so fortunate. And Miss Kelly, it is so wonderful to see her playing, she is the Best cat! You are a perfect pair. I hope it comes together as quickly as possible for you. Hang in there.😊
Kelly is still very kitten- like. So cute how she runs and plays with her toys. I hope you get your part sooner Emi!❤❤
Kelly is such an adorable kitty 😺 ❤ 🐈
Emi, thank you for showing all this with the van. And good luck on your parts getting there. I love watching little Kelly. When talking to my cats during your videos I always call her Miss Kitty Kelly. She's having a blast in the shop. The van looks great Emi, good job.
Nice how relaxed the kitty is in the shop
Awe miss kitty having a blast with a mouse toy 😊
Love to see Kelly running and playing. She is a cutie pie for sure.
Hi there glad to see your get ur home fixed up so happy for you. Also kitty seems happy too thx u have Lauren for your mechanic and chrome is a good friend. I’d like to see you guys all work together as one big family blessings
:) GO Emi! THANKS GOODNESS for Loren! NOT so good for cleanup of BAD Job re-sealing HiTop! :( Take care and ALL the BEST! Cheers! :)
Emi, your van is looking so awesome. I am so happy that you look after your home so well. Just think you can leave for the summer looking so sharp. I will not worry if the fire season is bad and that it will not leave you stranded. I was watching Miss Kitty playing in the shop that was so cute to watch. I enjoy your videos ❤😊❤
It’s disappointing when you have someone fix your van and they don’t clean up their mess.
What a blessing to have a friend like Loren! :)
Loren and chrome and you emily crews and kitty are the best of friends it's good to have good friends Loren is a good mechanic my husband and I love all your channels keep them rolling ,
Fingers crossed 🤞🏻 then Emily by your next video your van is perfectly done and your travelling young lady 👍
If that high-top leaks again, you might consider taking it to a reputable installer and have it completely removed and reinstalled. At a certain point, patching the problem just becomes a never-ending exercise in futility.
Looking good young lady now you’ve cleaned your van 🚐
You might want to add support to bumper like Chrome did. Your factory bumper mounts are not built to handle the stress of that weight on top of the bumper.
You van is going to be amazingly different after all is said and done 🤗
Stay safe while cleaning up high Emily looking good so far 👍
OoooOooOOOooo… Emi you’ll be close to Montana. Happy Monday.
Thanks!
Thank you so much. Have a lovely week
Glad you are able to tackle all of your projects. Loren is awesome. You are in trustingly good hands. I must look for the sardines for my kitties. Kelly is having so much fun in the shop. What product are you using to polish your van and the fiberglass top? The van looks fantastic.
I'd love to meet you Chrome and Lorence I follow the three of you. I really enjoy your videos...❤❤❤
Looks good Emily you spray painted it really good 👍
So glad youre getting the van fixed. It'll be good as new! Hope you get to go on that roadtrip soon... I really enjoy your videos. God bless you and Kelly.
Nice 👍the van is looking sharp🐈🐈
Looking good I'm glad your getting your awesome van together. 🚙
You are VERY good at creating videos for us ❤
DIY is best ❤
Godbless crom an Loren they are God sent
Hello Ms Kelly playing in the shop!!!!❤❤❤❤
The van is looking great!! Loved seeing Kelly playing❤
Your both doing great work.
Login is an amazing mate and machanic. 😊
I hope you gave the company that left your van a mess some feedback!
how tacky of roof top guy to have been so sloppy!
That gave you a lot of work
hahaha as kitty isn't hard to please...too cute
Emi, if you are able to get to the Kootenays, please consider the East Kootenays, that's where I am in Fernie, BC.
Enjoy your summer travels and stay away from Sasquatches😅😊❤.
Your Van looks beautiful 🤩 so shiny!! Good job 👍 Kelly so cute 🥰 slow but sure, God Bless 🥰🙏🇨🇦🐈
hey just so you know Emmi at 17:06 i have got word from a friend in Williams Lake that there are already like 4 fires burning up there
So nice to know Canadian car repair workers sometimes get flaky too - I thought it was just here in Southern California that you can't trust anyone to work on your vehicle. I remember when I had to leave my van at a transmission shop for TWELVE days, for a warranty repair with "supply chain" issues. They must have left the doors open for some time, bc RATS got into my van, and ate their way into a jar of peanut butter and some saltine cracker packs, and destroyed the brush/bristles on a door bracket aperture. I made the transmission shop pay for the auto detailing service that took another three days to thoroughly clean and sanitize the entire interior of my van, along with a hand wash and wax job. If anybody "out there" needs transmission work in Orange County, CA, I can tell you who to avoid!
You're so lucky to have Loren - and I guess I'm lucky that we have dry weather most of the time, so no rust! Thanks for the video!
So wonderful to see you having a chance to work on your van in security and comfort, with lots of tools and supplies on hand. Not to mention knowing that you have caring, solid community.
It's looking good Emi!
Looking good! 👍
Everything looking good!❤
the van is looking good !glad u stayed away fom the seal around windows ps if they did bad job and leaves again would take it to the owner next time and show the videos good luck with engine kisses to kitty
Really sad. There in a rush and it ran down the side of your van.Its looking good Emmie.
Can’t wait for you to show us the Kootenays
I had turn down the contrast on my screen because your polish job was blinding me.
Here.😊
He was do advanced preventative. So it won’t leak in the future.
Hi Emi
I like that you use your time wisely... there is a great reward of joy when your home looks as good as you feel!
That's so funny to see Miss Kelly come running at the sound of treats. I used to live with a cat (notice how I said that) who would come running at the sound of jingling keys because it meant the same thing. Food!!! You are so blessed to have Loren.
Your van will sparkle Emily when your van is fully mended then leaves the garage ✨