VAN TOUR | From City CAMPERVAN To Fully Equipped BUG OUT VAN This Thing Is READY FOR ANYTHING
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- Опубліковано 13 кві 2020
- This fully equipped campervan has been over 2 years in the making. It started as a simple campervan for van life in the city and has been turned into a fully equipped tiny home that is ready to take on anything. And in this crazy world it's now my fully loaded Bug Out van for all on my off grid survival needs. Living full-time in my rolling tiny home has been the best decision of my life.
VAN BUILD BY: HAPPY CAMPER KITS / happycamperkits
AMAZON LINKS to products in my van www.amazon.com/shop/vancityva...
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.
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THE VAN AND US:
2004 Ford E250 Extended Cargo van
Purchased Aug 16th 2017 with 165,000 KMS (Paid $6500)
Van Dimensions tinyurl.com/yyupe8sf
Started Full-time Van Life September 11th 2017
How I Make Money: 100% UA-cam
Camera I Film On: iPhone XS Max
Video Editing Software: Adobe Premier CC
Products I Use In The Van: (Sponsored Link) www.amazon.com/shop/vancityva...
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Email (Business Enquiries Only): workwithus@vancityvanlife.ca
General Email: No Longer Accepting Personal Messages. Sorry!
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All Logos And Graphic Work By DAFINE DESIGN (Tell him Vancity Vanlife Sent You, He has been my graphics guy for over a dozen years) dafinedesign.com
INSTAGRAM: / vancity_vanlife
FOLLOW CRUZ THE BULLDOG
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MUSIC USED IN MY VIDEOS are all from these sources.
EPIDEMIC SOUND share.epidemicsound.com/vancit... (My FAV)
SOUNDSTRIPE app.soundstripe.com
DIRTBAGGING OR DIRTBAG IS ANOTHER TERM USED FOR SOMEONE WHO LIVES IN A VAN AND MOOCHES OFF THE EARTH AND DOEST PAY RENT AND IN THE SOCIETY AS A NORMAL PERSON. If you didn’t know now you know LOL
can we get a vancity vanlife discord server?
Yah I second that we need a discord channel so we can all share information and let each other know were whats what
No. I used to have one but then you get all those people in there that just want to go and talk shit and start fights. So instead of letting that be the only negative extension of my channel I shut it down
@@jeffreycalkins7679 Get on Patreon guys! It has a Community panel where everyone can post & connect and it is sooo worth it!
Chrome, Amazon shows me you received a package from me. I had sent you enough shoe bags for the cutout storage. I suppose they're lost in space. 🤷♀️
I’ve been watching since all your van had was a line of clothes a bed and a cooler. Awesome video! Love all the changes. It’s insane how far your van has come.
Just watched that video and went to this one amazing.
Me too!
Fucking wow
Has a custom camper van with a place specifically to store Maple syrup.
Yep...he's Canadian.
Doesn't everyone? :)
@@CanadianMapleleaf ....well, not, but could be!! (mostly Hawaiian)
He sounds like he speaks Chinese.
Yea, I n America we have GunRacks....
@@homebase967 Aloha, he inoa nani kou🌺🤙
I've literally watched around 20 hours of your videos over the last few days. I'm obsessed. I'm going to be getting a van as soon as this crazy crap ends (saving cash for either van or if I lose my job :P). I needed a solution to have my own place and I feel like this is an amazing answer. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Did you get the van?
@@andresil8330 I did! I’ve lived in it for a year now! Crazy how quick time flys.
Guess I should have said almost a year. Either way. Close enough lol.
@@peterrichardson7939 Haha! Cool! Hope you get it soon
@@peterrichardson7939 cool dude.... Nice
We made a tarp with magnets, you can easily put over top of the doors and on the roof. Stay dry with the doors open. Simple ,cheap and fast.
That's what I have too, I also have a bug net made with screening from an old popup sun shade. I attach whichever one I'm using to the sides of the van with powerful magnets I bought at Lee Valley Tools.
I like how your van grew from a bed and bins to what it has now awesome thanks.
Binge watch his videos from the start😊
The van has came a long ways WOW, I remember you always said, build as you go, that was the best idea ever 👍🏾
Great tour! Thank you for inviting us into your home. I enjoy your videos, mostly because you remind me of my brother. He passed away from lung cancer about 3 years ago. He was an extrovert and I am an introvert. We butted heads constantly, lol, but I fucking well miss him every damn day. He was older than me and I'm older than you, but you have his energy. My daughter and I were about to leave our home and start van life when the pandemic shut down the States. Just wasn't our time. We'll be out there soon as it blows over. If you go south or we go north, maybe our paths will cross someday. Stay weird!
After seeing your trash can I found a old paper shedding box which looks like your trash cans without a lid I mounted that on my door.☺✌👊👍
Love the new tour.
Always take a magnetic with u when u buy a used vehicle. U can use it to see how much has been bondo (not sure how to spell). My dad was a mechanic and taught me that (we are from South USA- not as much as issues as further up north).
Yep, that was a trick my husband taught me, as well.
@@rouxchat6033 what does the magnet do?. Need a little more detail pls.
@Samantha Dodd Any kind of magnet?
@@deniawiseone95 If the body of the vehicle is a metal that magnets work on, you try applying a fairly weak magnet to areas you think have been replaced with bondo and painted over. Magnets won't stick to bondo. This doesn't work on every vehicle though, as some vehicles have bodies made out of things like fiberglass - so just be aware.
@@deniawiseone95 - my guess is not stick. But curious too.
I lough so loud with the intro. I watching parked in a supermarket parking in Poland. You are great
I remember when you were building out in Home Depot parking lots 🤣🤣🤣 What a wonderful journey. 💗
Love love love it! 😊 You've come a long way baby😂 really though. 👍
Your van build is truly amazing! Everything that thought of and every space utilized to make your van life ideal! Got this saved for the day I can do the dive into my vanlife. Also being a fellow crazy Canuck & weirdo lol, you give the rest of us crazy Canucks true road life for us. As a retired veteran I have my military brothers & sisters living across Canada, literally from coast to coast. My plan is to be able to drive the entire country and visiting with my military family. So thank you so much for your channel! 😎🇨🇦😎
My wife and I just love your Chanel and appreciate your passion. We’re retired and plan on taking up van life. At least for a season. I’ve checking at a lot of you tube channels. You are the best. We are going simple then build to suit . You’re an awesome teacher .
Dude! Your van is genius! It's perfect! Very impressive. I have a little Ford Transit Connect for weekend adventures. Last year was my first summer with it. It's a work in progress so I appreciate your tour. I will be making modifications as I use it and got some great ideas from your tour. I didn't want to build something until I used it for a summer. Love your van!! Keep doing what you are doing you weirdo. Shine on!
I saw someone’s comment that said, “Peace. Love. Weirdos Unite.” I would buy a tie died shirt with that on it!
Catherine Moore I totally would too
Yes! Would love that "Peace. Love. Weirdos unite."!!
You'll have plenty of time thinking about living in a van down by the river...WHEN YOURE LIVING IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!!!!!!!- Matt Foley (played by the late, the amazing Chris Farley)
my allergies...
Classic Farley ...good call
You aren't a dirtbag but a guy who has his head screwed on the right way! The people who are being horrible about van dwellers are just jealous that you have more freedom than them, also a much better quality of life! I am converting my Iveco daily minibus here in the uk, not to live in full time as I have two school aged children, but to have holidays and weekends away in, there's lots of the UK that I haven't explored yet!
I just love your vlogs. I am hooked on them every day. I can't wait to see your videos every time i am home from work. I wish great success my brother!
I have seen your first build months ago, that was basic simple yet i liked it so much...n now looking at current update you have come long way...
Love it..giving me ideas. My father lived in his van for a better part of his life...love being out doors. Thanks for bringing fond memories
I love seeing all the little details of your van build. I'm an architect, so how the space is used is essential to the solution!!! I also like seeing your organizariin. It all helps when getting to designing my own!!! Thank you!!!
Crazy I've been off here, but do remember when you first started, and had the basic things in your van. Cool cool bro nice to see you growing. If I didn't have a 10 year old daughter, I'd be out there living in a van the hell with this crap. But for her for now I have a place. So yes I live through you lol...
Thank you Chrome fantastic video -- stay safe - we will get over this soon - take care
Great build in fact one of the best builds I've seen and the cosmetics are amazing, thanks for sharing
Great to see the evolution from the beginning to the build out you have today!! 👍🏾
Brilliant! Thanks so much for including all the reasons behind your choices; that was really helpful.
Looks fantastic Chrome. Loved the in-depth tour. I still find your filming and editing skills amazing and they just keep on getting better. You’ve come a long way since that 1st video. I’ve really enjoyed watching the transformation. Thank you!
You have come a long way since I first started watching your videos. Great job, so much storage space and beautiful too. Congratulations
I absolutely "LOVE" this guy ~~~ I WILL continue to follow
It’s a beautiful high functioning van build. Thanks for sharing Chrome!😍
I enjoyed this detailed tour, especially your desk and cubby holes to put things get things out of the way. My van is being built out now at the shop, it's I'm a 2002 Econoline 150, not extended like yours. It's in great shape though. I'm very nervous and excited that it's finally getting done and can't wait to get on the road once things get somewhat better. Cruz just hangs out and watches you create your videos. He's so cool. Thanks again
Wow, very nice and cool van. 😁 Everything was very well thought out to maximize your storage and comfort. 🤗👍Love seeing Cruz, he is adorable 💖 Thanks for sharing, stay healthy and safe.😉😁🚐👍
I love your build, so many have big tables in front of the bed and storage putting the bed up on the ceiling. Love how simple and smart the "desk" is as just a board. So much more that is simple and unique, thanks.
Love your van. I enjoy your videos because you are so real and down to earth no fluff just real. Enjoy your life
Chrome....you surely have evolved from the simple, minimal home furnishings conversion, From running on Jackery to solar panels.Having the professional conversion sure changed things. You have made a big success of your channel and I really admire your work. Continued success.
Love the tour...your home looks so cozy. 👍 Thanks for sharing. Take care...stay safe. 🤗
Great Video Chrome Nice to spend some time with my favorite UA-camr
enjoyed this very much! you know your stuff and what you wanted in your home! I have seen other van tours and this was the most interesting!
your van is so cool, I love that it looks super sleek and professional
After 4 hrs grinding sanding painting on my extended van , this was a great review .
Your van is totally amazing! Love the look and I agree about the handles and the rustic look. You are very organized.
Your Van has come such a long way.... this could very well be the ultimate setup for that style of van!
Your home is a poem by itself.... Enjoyed every moment... Thanx Mr chromy...
Love the wood work, keep on doing what ur doing, you rock bud. Thanks for the video of your wonderful free living space.
Cool! You did great with the design! Thanks for sharing!
Tha Van has come along way from the beginning thanks for sharing this detailed look at your home!!
Started from the git go!!! Thanks to you for your all the advice!!! You were way ahead of your time!!!...Van life brothers and sisters Unite!!!!....
Your van is AMAZING and you are so beautiful! Thank you for inviting us into your home! Besos from Phx Az
Love the fold out side doors. You're right, so much more vertical real estate.
Absolutely Amazing! I love this. So nice and neat. Great video! I love your voice too.
Great video Chrome - you had a ton of energy describing your van build. Its shows!
I recently got a van to concert myself and was definitely worried about the amount of rust on the van. I am glad to hear that yours has worked out well for you and how you were able to get some of it fixed.
I’m pretty set on getting an ecoline van and this build has really inspired and validated my decision! Thank you for sharing this AMAZING build!!
Absolute awesome build, thanks for sharing enjoy the journey.
Very functional ..love this ..and your attention to detail for your and your buddy’s personal needs is exemplary ..
Loved your tour, love your van, love Cruiz, and I'm loving you too! Stay safe Chrome!
This is the best van tour I have ever seen. the context for all of your design choices are always made clear.
I seriously love the energy that you and your van bleed ✨
Super! It looks so neat, airy and clean! Also I really like the artistic touch. Way to go, enjoy your van life 👍👌!
WOW.. I LOVE WEIRDOS AND THIS VAN...IM DOING MINE AND THIS WAS PRICELESS FOR ME..THANK YOU
Your van is perfect, I would just need to be able to stand up inside. They did such a great job on the build out
Sweet rig Chrome. Cool to see it evolve over the last couple of years.
Loved your Van build! Thanks for sharing. I’m planning on doing a conversion van once I find the right one.
I dig it. They did a awesome job. Appreciate you sharing. Love the dog. English bulldog , they are so cool. I'll be watching for more
Thank you for showing us your build! Outstanding blend of design and functionality.
You got a like, and a new subscriber just because of the Converse shoes 😂🤣😂🤣
I love that you give simple and adorable ideas to get started with van life. Thank youuuuu!!!
Hello Chrome aka Dirtbag. Thanks for the tour of you and Cruz's home. Loving the back country scenes. Be safe!
Great video...very informative...Thanks for showing us ..I am thinking about a temporary conversion of my 2012 dodge grand caravan..to do some traveling and camping..
We just did a kit for one.. check us out on Instagram for some ideas. 😁
Just love watching your 🎥, Chrome!! You & Cruz are great entertainment!! Safe travels wherever you go!!! USA
I decided recently thia is how I want to retire. I am 43 now and working towards retiring early. It is great to see someone my age loving van life and making it work (as apposed to the countless channels from 20 year olds). I love your personality and I love your channel. I hope to see so much more from you
I really loved your van! I have thought about a Ford ext build as well. Your build showed how well it can work. Thank you! 🙂
Love it & one tiny tip for finishing the screw heads on the gorgeous rusted pipe door attachment....buy a burnt umber marker or acrylic pant & dab on 😎😎😎🎼🎧
I appreciate the step by step tutorial of your custom van build! Very efficient & organized. I want a van & this info helps.😰
THAT WAS A PERFECT WALK THROUGH VIDEO. I REALLY ENJOYED WATCHING AND LEARNING HOW YOUR HOUSE VAN SETUP FUNCTIONS. ESPECIALLY HOW USING TIGHT SPACES FOR HIDDEN STORAGE AREAS CAN BE SUCH A HUGE ADVANTAGE WHEN YOU HAVE A CREATIVE DESIGN THAT ALLOWS FOR A DUAL PURPOSE USE. I LOVE COOL DESIGNS THAT CONVERT INTO MULTI-FUNCTIONAL GEAR.
Great job...
I love to have one like this. Have fun and stay safe.
Hey, Chrome! I'm still catching up on your binge watch playlist, but I saw this on my notifications and got hooked real quick lol. I'm inspired by your videos, man your van has come such a long way & I think it's wonderful! 👌 I can't wait to be able to afford what I need to begin vanlife. Here in California, it's tough to get by; but I'm doing everything I can to keep this goal obtainable, and am SO excited to find more and more ideas to get things put together. Pat Cruz for me, and hopefully within the next couple years I can come say Hi & try one of your Canadian beers🤘😁
I don't use holes under my bed. I just use kitty litter tied up in socks to suck the moisture out of the air in the van.
What an EPIC dirtbag wagon!! Love it. Lots of inspo for our van. Thank you!
I’ve watched your channel since your first inside one day build a bazillion years ago. Your channel makes me
Happy!
Your van is awesome! Looks well livable. Happy days Buddy!
Lots of great info here on specific items he recommends and why. Also cracked up over the beer comment. Sounded very Canadian then.
You have the perfect van. Great cabinets, awesome new suspension. Thanks for sharing and happy traveling Canuck.
Thank you so glad you made the tour! ;)
Awesome ! I love the neatness and uniqueness!
Beautiful! Great job on your van!💖👍🏻
Got alot for my van build in Oz thanks chrome and safe travels.
Love your "Weirdos Unite" Slogan. Nearly every Vanlifer/Overlander I know would be considered a weirdo, but if you know them everyone has a heart of gold. But most people dont watch that far...
Great cover ...plain white van.....inside the most stylish and trendy decor ever....you are definitely aligned with the UNIVERSE..Great creative mind.. Thanks for the video
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Absolutely awesome set up. thanks for sharing this.
Your van has come a long way! Perfect set up. 👍
Your van has come a long way since I first found you on UA-cam. Your van is awesome!
Very cool.Thanks for some ideas for my van.
Ur home looks great it came along way great video.
Hey bro, suggestion Van's name rusty, dog's name Cruz and your name Chrome, "CRUZING-RUSTY-CHROME" sound Cool.
Love your van man. Some great ideas i havent seen before!
I just started living van life ( one month), and I must say wow!, Your van is off the hook!!!
Lots of thought has gone into this build.. van looks awesome Chrome.
Impressive van buiild. Love the desk and extra lighting. I think going with the extended body was a wise choice.