i woke up surrounded by cops… | SCARY VANLIFE EXPERIENCE
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- Опубліковано 21 бер 2024
- Is this the VanLife Week From HELL?!?! Surrounded By Cops... and before that? Bee Infestation? Creepy Man Won't Go Away! KICKED OUT of Walmart, Stuck in the Mud, AND MORE! I can't seem to get a break.... At least my van is still all in one piece. That would have made this a true nightmare.
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There is a man who has
been living in his jeep
in the parking lot where
I work. He's been there
since mid-January. He's
been quiet and clean(he doesn't leave trash lying around) so the manager let's him stay. You should get security cameras placed around your van
so that way you can see what's going on without
rolling down windows or
opening doors. Stay safe. 🙂
That’s so kind
Truck driver for 8 years, maybe try a truck stop. I know there isn't very many in Vegas. But they're open 24 hours and are usually very safe.
I was car camping in Texas. I didn’t realize that I was parked in a spot where border patrol meets before shift starts. So I woke up with them parked all around me. They just waved when I took my window cover’s off. Great way to start the day. LoL
Hahaha next time make them coffee, they'll love you :D
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@@XiallaciI was going to say the same thing. Maybe toss in a few doughnuts 😀
I woke up in the holiday inn parking lot to the SD State Troopers award day celebration 😅
At least no one will try to break in
The fear of the “The knock” vs “the raid”. God bless you girl.
As someone who has left those stickers on cars for security companies. I would say it was probobly just your van looks like others and they picked it because it could be there all the time. Also if you take the sticker off just spray it with window cleaner and use a razor blade with a very wet window.
I have a huge RV, so there is no chance of me stealth camping however...
If I were in your situation, I'd create a (humble) magnetic sticker for the side of the van . Something like "Security" or "Elderly care"... Maybe "Coroner" anything simple that would detour most away from the van.
You can remove, or replace the magnet anytime you choose.
Kitty Kitty
CAT LITTERBOX CLEANERS
I saw one video where they had “Flower Delivery” sign on the side. Flowers would not be left in a van overnight. So nothing valuable there…
Im going with painter, heres why.. painters can work through the night for weeks at a time, also you need minimal tools to paint and make awesome money so it is a great side hustle. Dewalt makes a mini small electric powerwasher so you can also powerwash trailers and campers as well for side $.
Good concept, but all law enforcement know a non-commrrciall license plate on a business van is a reason to knock and see what else is wrong.
And, locals may call it in for the same reason.
Also, if the business plate is from out of state and you've got no ICC numbers on your doors...knock knock. Ordinary drivers may not know it, but law enforcement sees all these things and know somethings not right. Maybe a stolen and car, so they draw guns.
@@lyfandethFor 38 years I ran a service business, I had several utility vans (and trucks) and NEVER once owned a Commercial plate. My primary van, had my personal plates on it, with my name.
Many of my vehicles were also labeled, although I never recall sleeping in any, I did work late nights and early mornings when I had to work during restaurant closed business hours. My business were in Laguna Beach, CA. and Newport beach, so... Very high end, high dollar, locations.
And for what it is worth, I see (often) vehicles parked without commercial plates, or any tag numbers indicating commercial use.
My suggestion is far from 100% foolproof, or flawless, but... It will (without doubt) detour a majority of issues with stealth camping.
As far as people calling in, well... They're just insecure people without a life of their own, that work effortlessly looking to cause problems.
We call these people "Karens"
Walmart puts the green sticker on so the tow truck knows what vehicle to tow and impound when it's after dark. Use a rasor blade scraper to remove it.
A razor blade or a hand held paint scraper, and spray vegetable oil (like PAM COOKING SPRAY.)
Oil disolves adhesives.
Alcohol disolves ink. 🙂
And a High pressure car wash will also work if the razor blade doesn't, but the razor blade will and also it will scratch the window if it's not at the right angle but just take your time....
No no no. You spray the sticker with soapy water and then you use a razor blade to scrape it all off. I did auto detailing when I managed a used car dealerships auto detailing department.
And goo gone!
Something tells me that would be TOOOOOO difficult for her to grasp.
This is the exact reason I NEVER use walmart lots for an overnight, EVER. Use them to quietly "live" in during the day sometimes, but never for an overnight. If you're passing through and doing just a few nights, there's so many better options than a walmart. Trash people doing trash things has ruined it for us stealth people.
Living on the edge, surrounded by cops... Van life sure keeps you on your toes!
Very possible that the reason why a big green tow away sticker was put on your van is, you have an out of state license plate and all the other campers have Nevada plates. Plus, your vehicle looks like a commercial vehicle and they thought that some business is using the parking lot overnight to park their delivery vans.
Just a thought
I thought the same thing. The other vehicles they can tell someone is living in them. The downside to being stealth.
There are 2 black vents in the back of the van located behind the rear wheels on each side. That is where the bees are pushing through. Also the rear corners are open to the bottom.
What are those vents for? Interior ventilation?
@@plantmanstudiosthey are meant to keep the glass from breaking when you slam the doors
@@dd___dcSo how do you keep bugs out
@@boundariessetinstone5893 the vent open and close when you close/slam the doors when you take the carpets and the panels out it makes it easy for bugs/rodents to come in
@@boundariessetinstone5893put some mesh cover over them (inside)?
That parking lot was a trouble spot for the police, so they weren't picking on you. I'd go for Truck and Rest stops and just go in the city to charge, do laundry, shop etc then split.
if you were THAT person knocking on her door and you can see this comment, please apologize to Tory. You probably didn't mean to be spooky but you have to be conscious and aware of the situation. Don't do that to anyone in the vanlife community.
or any you tuber there's contact info to ask for permission there was a creator and yes he got comments from some over goofs but then there child was subjected to harassment there homesite invaded and some very illegal things done. i dont know outcome they rarely post
i hope he got legal help to get the perps , the only thing a person watching if any entitlement is t klick and watch the end you have no right otherwise . and while this talented lady has not said some you tubers are armed legally and should be thats why 2a was a guaranteed right a few states done get
She was the only one to get a sticker in that parking lot. It seems pretty obvious that Walmart didn’t want her there and that knock was her warning before police were called.
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White knight
Exactly, it really pissed me off. However, tory needs to be more careful with her uploads and not being at the very places she just recorded from.
Glad youre safe Tory! Never feel bad for filming/sharing something that happens, good or bad. This is your experience, you can share whatever you are comfortable with! :)
Hello :)- I actually live in Las Vegas and I have a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown. You are always welcome to use my space one in a while if you need a hot shower and/or a hot meal. Please feel free to reach out to me. I am looking into vanlife as I am barely holding onto my apartment from month to month. Kudos to YOU for what you bring to this channel.
I felt the whole, "wtf am I doing THIS??"
Most of the time it’s the pretty van life girls that never get kicked out
I have to say I’m surprised you don’t have any window coverings at all, not even tinted. Doing even a few basic things to enhance your experience moment to moment would probably help. Do something like get some cheap sheets with a cool pattern or your favorite color and then use magnets to attach them to the walls as a way to creat a more comfortable atmosphere. It’s dirt cheap, you can do it in less than an hour, and it’s completely temporary.
I bet it would be a little depressing to wake up on the floor of an unfinished cargo van everyday. Good luck and I hope you are happy doing whatever it is you decide to do!
Nothing says someone is living in a car more than covering windows.
@@artsyfartsy7036 No, it’s ok to tint the windows on your vehicle. People do it all the time without living in them. It’s an incredible security risk to sleep in a vehicle that has absolutely zero privacy. You’re never more vulnerable than when you’re asleep and giving people the ability to walk up and literally watch you sleep in your car is insane.
@@xerxestelevision6666 Weird. I did it for over three years in downtown Sacramento without a problem. And if you knew how to read you'd clearly see I wrote "covering" not "tinting".
@@artsyfartsy7036 Yeah, and if you can read I did say tinting in my very first comment so pull your head out.
Tory, buy "Goo Gone" adhesive remover, spray it on the sticker, leave for a few min, then wipe with a towel, this goo gone stuff is like not from earth, it's super effective!
Cortisol works great too. It removes Graffetti if it's less than 2 days old and washes it off with water.
Nice video on what van life is really like when you're on a budget. I noticed that your van isn't all decked out. New subscriber here.
*** For stickers try windex. Soak the sticker and let sit for 5 min. Spray more if it tries to dry out. After 5 min. scrape off with a window scraper, or razor edge scraper.
Lighter fluid usually does a pretty good job at dissolving strong sticker adhesives
Getting surrounded by police can happen in a residential structure as well. I wouldn’t be too concerned about it if you didn’t do anything to justify that
Safe travels and have a good weekend
I love it that you have the delorean from back to the Future seen on the dash of your van
Love your reason for van life, well done, thanks for sharing, good luck.
That definitely was a crazy week... But it is past and so much beauty and Adventures to look forward to 💚🤟
Beautiful ! So is Hoover Dam !
Yes it is! That was the first time I've ever seen it..
Agree...use a cot and 4inch foam on top,nice sheet and blanket,❤comforter (at walmart ,,cheap and a walmart cooler($45)...plez put reflectix...on your windows, ,hang pretty sheets(temporary and cheap) to) cover the metal walls...on ❤ your
Light saber boxes FTW!!!
FWIW I'd definitely go with your last explanation, ie you're *too* stealthy so they thought your vehicle had been abandoned. Time to crack out the picnic blanket!
To get the sticker off your window, apply vegetable oil to it. Cheep stuff.
It won't come off right away, but if you keep putting oil on it, the adhesive will deteriorate.
I looked and could not see either. I guess the saying, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." holds true. hehehe
Tory, You’re an amazing person and I admire your choice to just enjoy life without the normal 9 to 5 routine. I’ve watched all your videos at least once, you’re my morning cheer. Be safe out there.. many people are not worth knowing and of course some are dangerous as you know. Use technology to be safe!
Best to You!
Thank you so much, I truly appreciate that! 😊🙏🏼🩷
@@ToryDelury Try nail polish remover removes glue.
In the rear corners of any vehicle is a one way air intake vent. These are there to allow fresh air into the cabin area while you are driving. These will allow in bugs, mice, cold air and anything else that can crawl through. You can seal them shut if you prefer to have a more sealed environment. It will however make the cabin more stuffy while you own the vehicle. You're a brave women to attempt anything like your adventures without a person to be in the general area to back you up.
Greetings from Chile, love your content Tory, you are so chill and funny ❤.. keep up the good stuff!!!
I'm glad nothing bad happened to you. Be safe out there in this crazy world.
I live in my car for the last 3 years and just started my UA-cam channel ✨ and will say car life is always interesting that’s for sure. Stay safe and thank you for sharing your experience😊
Interesting? Try annoying lol
@@plantmanstudios lol
I hope your channel does well.
WD-40 will help remove the adhesive of the sticker. Use that with a razor blade scraper and it will come right off.
Wow the end of the video is so beautiful and the words preceding.. why am I doing that.... love it
This is Richard again
I admire your adventurous personality, the fact that you can just pick up your life, stuff it into a van and live on the road. You have crisscrossed the us and have been to places that I’ve only seen on the discovery channel. I watched a documentary on how Lake Meade is drying up do to years and years of drought, and there you are at Lake Meade seeing it up close in person, and you even stepped in dog shit, tracked the smell back to your van and now it’s a long lasting memory. I envy you, peace✌️☮️
NC is sure beautiful now. I will be van camping from the mountains to the beach may-june.
Stay safe Tory 😢
Sad to hear of your tribulations. Best to ya Tory
I like the way you edit. Lots of style and different elements. Thank you.
LOL as a border just had to say kickflips don't make noise, that was the ollie pop LEADING INTO the kickflip you heard
What a CRAZY thing to wake up to... thankfully there were no stray bullets or getting caught in the crossfire of a shoot-out. Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam are amazing to see (it's been awhile since I've been > the water was a lot higher then than now). Thanks for sharing your adventures!
Maybe they put the sticker on your van to discourage you from staying there to protect you from the crime in the area. You are a beautiful young girl, and maybe somebody was trying to help you from being trafficked or something. Who knows? 💕🙏🏻
Suggestion: Get a clip board with delivery slips or something and place it on the dash like Jarrod Tocci does. Get one of the magnet signs and setup some type of fake business to add to your stealth?
Help yourself and tint your windows black, build a foldable backporsh and buy yourself mudtires or solarpanels. You might want to rope your left and right door together when you sleep.
I really enjoy all of your videos. They always put a smile on my face you seriously need a dog, not a puppy, but a dog
Stay strong 😢 you got this!!
Absolutely loved this video!❤
Go talk to the Walmart manager and ask if you can park your van in the parking lot every now and then, most of them are pretty cool about it and they will most likely give your plate number to the guards so they will leave you alone.
Keep your head on a swivel and be safe out there Tory! 👍🏻🍻🇺🇸
As a courtesy, I always go inside and get permission to camp
Is that the Hoover Dam? Amazing!
I did truck living for 4 years due to work travel status and made it work but it was miserable and now I’m fully grounded for 6 years. But plan on getting a van in 2 years after I establish a homebase and I will build up again. I learn so
Much from my decade of being on the road- I hope you find your balance- it seems once you get thru this build phase you can get to your creative self again
To bee or not to bee this is the camper van😊.
Wow that’s van life for ya. Don’t be upset just move on and something better will come along for ya. Be safe out there.
Rub some peanut butter or coconut oil onto the sticker. Let it sit for several minutes and it should come off pretty easily.
the fun the excitement is what keeps me living exactly how you are except for in a trailer...
Excellent video, thanks. Regards from Chile 🇨🇱
I’m a retired civilian from LVMPD. Based on what I’ve seen, the vehicle could be stolen. With people in it, backup would likely be called. Also, there could have been a pursuit. A lot of times that is done out of caution. Car stops and DV are the most dangerous calls for cops.
I see the vans at the Wal-Mart in Henderson by Sunset Station. Vegas is getting scary.
Heat will get stickers off! (Hairdryer, heat gun) I craft a lot, and in the crafting world, thats how we get off the annoying stickers on new/thrifted products!
Glad you're safe! Scary situation!
You are not Only Courage you are beautiful, not hitting on you in any way I have been married to my awesome wife 36 years, I love what you are doing and have my utmost respect.
They picked you for the sticker, because you are the most normal person there and they were trying to help you by making you leave and get away from the crazy.
I can empathize with you...your young....you can make changes.
A day in the life vids are the best. You got some Ryan Twomey vibes going 🎶
As someone that works for them... That's not our sticker or policy to tow people who stay over night. The only time you will get something like that is if the vehicle is abandoned longer than 5 days or is in disrepair like broken windows Ect. You may want to get cameras on your van I bet it was someone there who camps and you where in there spot.
Wow, alot happens to you. Im glad that you countine doing videos because I love them. Ron/Sweden
❤ keep smiling Tory 🥰 miss your elf ear’s 💝❤️🧸
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Whatever dreams you are chasing. I hope one day you find it. That sounds pretty cool living in a new city from day to day or week to week. I know what it is like to sleep in a van. When ever I traveled with my parents to visit family. I usually slept in the van. And know all too well what creeps are out at night. You take care Tory and Thanks for making this video. Oh and one more thing. There are some smells that bees cannot stand. If you had that plant in your van. It will keep the bees out.
Hey rather keep the beautiful things safe. ☺️
Living in a van has advantages and disadvantages. A beautiful model like yourself could easily find a mate, have a stable home, family if you wanted, You have options. Safe travels
The only way for a bee to get into your van is through a hole. So that is pretty much what you are looking for.
Make sure the seals on your doors are not drying out and leaving gaps.
If bees are attracted to many aromas, so if you are the typical girl that likes to smell like a rose, you are attracting them.
That doesn't mean you can't wear perfume, it means that you need to make sure you seal it tight and clean up any spills.
If you haven't done so, I suggest you take self a defense class.
Any vents that are factory made, put screen mesh over them. That will prevent the bees from being able to enter.
Alcohol or any regular adhesive remover from Home Depot, Lowes or Walmart works well for removing any unwanted stickers
Nail polish remover will likely take that off.
Also, get your CDL. If you like traveling do so hauling freight and get paid to do it. The new trucks are quite nice.
Life is short. As long as you have your health and happiness…..roll on lady 😊
I look at those things as entertainment 😅. Been camping in an RV over 10 years.
Sweety use zippo fluid. Just soak it, and it will peel right off. Then, just wash the area with a bit of soap and water to get rid of the zippo fluid
Was this at Spencer and Serene? I used to live in that area.
I just found your channel today and I am enjoying your videos! Thanks for the realistic viewpoint.
I look back at all my years driving coast to coast with Trucking. Starting out with a first seat driver totaling out our truck just before crossing Hoover Dam on the old road. Crazy that I continued even then. We were lucky, we both walked away from that wreck. Then year after year living on the road mostly. It was my escape from everything else workwise that I knew would not work. Saved living on the truck and invested hoping fr good results. Success is not a guarantee. One reward was gaining the experience, confidence building and knowledge. I missed a lot but gained in another way. And just now you are looking over where that was. I think we were the only truck that did not go over that 500 ft drop at the curve. 1977 yr. HA HA I`m hooked on your channel now. Wish I was younger. It`s called freedom from a crazy world.
Wow!!! That is a scary opening😮 Either way, I am still inspired by people like you and have begun documenting my journey on my own youtube channel. Thanks for sharing.❤
Glad you’re okay. Please remember to always record if you are talked to by cops. It really helps your safety
You keep living like this cause you're a Viking my Sister. ✌️👍🤠
Acetone will take off the adhesive of that sticker. Lots of nail polish remover is moslty acetone, check the label I use it all the time for stickers.
Your videos never disappoint, so much thrill and entertainment 😂. On a serious note, install the cameras and stay safe. Trouble have a knack to find you
City van life is crazy. The police the knock by a individual. More danger by a two legged predictor than four legged.
Just a suggestion for the sticker baking soda & dawn dish soap, use the soap as the liquid then add the baking soda wait 1-2 minutes then scrub it off with a scrub pad.... hope that helps
You put out such good videos. Crazy Cop Party. Ha :)
6:03 I’m with you on city camping. After living in downtown Columbus, Ohio for years, and currently camping there two times a week, we feel pretty comfortable sleeping in parking lots
If this Walmart is on Nellis, it's in a bad neighborhood! If it's on tropicana, it's still in a bad neighborhood!
Van life is for the adventurous!
Check out The Valley of Fire while you are there. Mount Charleston is beautiful as well!😊
It was on Lake Mead & Boulder Hwy, the cop thing was on Serene & Spencer, know the area well.
@@jeffreyferguson83yup, it’s the one across the street from Albertsons where she picked up her package. Coincidentally the one Casey Niestat went to buy a GoPro at. 😂🎉
@@jeffreyferguson83not sure serene is in Henderson the cops were lvmpd unless it was a collab metro doesn’t normally cover Henderson
Eastern /Silverado Ranch splits Las Vegas to Henderson@@BrianWaller-qe7gr
VOF is absolutely amazing but NOT in the summer! It's called Valley of Fire for a reason!
If you are out there by Lake Mead...Make sure you give that River Mountains Loop trail a bike ride. Its a ton of fun.
Get some goof off spray it will take the sticker glue off. If you have access to a hair dryer, or heat gun, just apply heat to the area where the sticker is. Then spray a little goof off into a rag and wipe it, should come right off. That's how we used to change logos and lettering at our trucking company I worked for. I hope this advice helps you! Be safe out there.
Craziness 😅 and you literally drove past my apt. Complex lol
Walmart chose to kick you out for your own safety most likely. Because you were keeping to yourself and not doing strange things, you didn't fit in with the craziness there. That can make you a target, especially if you have out of state plates on your van. I lived in Vegas for a while. They are stricter on people not from there, because they assume you don't know the dangers or how to keep yourself safe there. Probably why you were the only one with the sticker. I was sitting in my car at one of the Vegas Walmarts after shopping and was told it wasn't safe and I needed to leave, until I told them I lived nearby, but hadn't updated my plates yet.
If you're ever back in Vegas. Look up Red Rock campground. Its under $20/day. Its beautiful, and theres a bathroom!
Use a window scraper/razor blade/box opener blade (Yank Version :) ) for the sticker, just make sure to keep it flat with the window, and keep it clean from sticky stuff so you dont slice into the window and put scratches on it
Man, that was insane. I used to live in Hollywood and one day I am walking on hlwd blvd not really paying attention and all of a sudden a bunch of cops showed up and started pointing their guns at me, so I thought, they were all around me. They were actually pointing at a car that was like 15 feet away.
Keep following your heart, bcuz that is where your truth is...Thx for sharing your wisdom/journey,as a creator in this Amazing LIFE, no matter how hard it becomes sometimes. Someday, you will be able to afford your own home base & still cont to see/experience new places. FREEDOM/Abundance to humanity is coming around the corner.
Hello Tory, (🚔😱 ) l'aventure c'est l'aventure, malgré tout ces risques, émouvante vidéo et prenez soin de vous 👍