Trusting My Instinct To Not Sleep Here. Epic Camp Spot

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  • Опубликовано: 22 июн 2024
  • 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.
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Комментарии • 280

  • @cemuldrow8801
    @cemuldrow8801 6 дней назад +32

    Chrome. Thanks for shouting out that you have my t-shirts, Crystal from Ft. Myers, on your last video, and making them extra special. I answered Amanda's emails. Looking forward to getting them❤

  • @user-nz7nn5fc4e
    @user-nz7nn5fc4e 6 дней назад +4

    That bear literally waited till the cars passed and one stopped to cross smart little bugger mama definitely taught him that he looks young to awesome!!

  • @Tony-ue9zl
    @Tony-ue9zl 6 дней назад +16

    Been following you for ever, and I don't normally comment. But I'm in south of UK and we can't have the experiences that you have, like wild camping and bears, the wildest thing we see are badgers, or adders that are about as bad as a bee sting. Truly enjoying the fun that you can have in a van, and I've as I've been following since you set up the van in a store car park with a timber frame for the wood bed base and plastic boxes for storage. What a trip you have been on, and thanks for taking me with you. I'm envious, but admire your courage too.

  • @Angel-hd2rs
    @Angel-hd2rs 5 дней назад +1

    That young tree really enjoyed you talking to it and touching it. Yes, I'm weird and I love it.

  • @sonyacarmichael8146
    @sonyacarmichael8146 4 дня назад +2

    Chrome you go to the most beautiful places! Thats why I love watching your travels. God's awesome creation!❤❤❤

  • @kathyrobert9859
    @kathyrobert9859 6 дней назад +13

    Chrome I love your excitement when you wake up everyday … it’s contagious ! There are worse reasons to exist than to bomb through the wilderness giving your audience a moment to see and feel the joy of being on an adventure…. Thank you for giving us that !

  • @Valerygallery
    @Valerygallery 6 дней назад +6

    I completely know what you're talking about the creepy feeling vibe. A few years ago, my husband and I were traveling on the southwest side of Vancouver Island. We were on the back roads. But we came to a nice beach area so we decided to have a picnic there. We saw a guy watching us from a bridge with a small telescope. Next thing you know, he was on the beach and yelling at us to get off the beach. He said, "Put your dog in the van." There was evidence of someone living in the bushes behind us. So that was kind of creepy already. I stood up and asked the guy what was wrong. Why was he yelling at us to get off the beach. He said there's a bear coming up the beach. Man, did we scramble. He saved us and possibly saved our dog for sure. But some places there in the backcountry on the island have those creepy vibes, that's for sure.😬

  • @williamrandall6472
    @williamrandall6472 2 дня назад

    Chrome, I am soooo incredibly happy to see that you are getting back to more wild camping. I think this is truly what makes your channel-your channel. I absolutely love the joy that exudes from you, when you are out in God's paradise.

  • @MR.Kat-zVideoChannel
    @MR.Kat-zVideoChannel 6 дней назад +3

    I love the sound of a fan makes it helps me sleep at night.

  • @cjmedia1725
    @cjmedia1725 6 дней назад +18

    Canadian back country looks incredible.

  • @cynthiashell3389
    @cynthiashell3389 6 дней назад +17

    Wow! Drone view spectacular! Water fall gorgeous. Tree hat way cool. Wow! Just wow!

  • @elmelmon
    @elmelmon 6 дней назад +3

    I'm 100% with you on the instinct thing, I can honestly tell you that I'm alive today because of it. I learned from a Young age living in N.Y. city to pay attention tof your surroundings and keep you head on a swivel.

  • @olivetom
    @olivetom 6 дней назад +3

    That dramatic music and the Ariel view of your van made me think for a second that I was watching a reconnaissance movie. Very creative. Loved it❤❤❤❤

  • @tommurray2653
    @tommurray2653 6 дней назад +9

    Don,t forget Chrome the bugs own the woods and you are the visitor. Have a nice day, bugs or no bugs. Tom

  • @amstergal
    @amstergal 6 дней назад +3

    It's amazing to see so many bears and to see your concern for your boy so sweet and aware as you have to be out there. I moved numerous times growing up and never recall having AC in any of the houses, it somehow wasn't "a thing" yet but can't imagine now not having it. Always had a box fan too and to this day I love the sound (great white noise) and the feel of cool air wafting over. Even with AC in the house I do this still every night- I get you on that, Chrome!

  • @SharonVlaming
    @SharonVlaming 6 дней назад +11

    My bulldog Poppetje (dutch for dolly) sits on the foottray of my electric wheelchair and barks at everyone that’s getting to close. She’ll go for anything if she thinks she has to protect me. At home she’ll sleep between my legs guarding me until my husband gets in bed, then she’ll go lay all the way on his side and snore so so hard 😮😅

  • @stacynoble3909
    @stacynoble3909 6 дней назад +10

    beautiful scenery, so peaceful and quiet

    • @gloriashambaugh7853
      @gloriashambaugh7853 6 дней назад +2

      I like the music as you were climbing the mountain. It was perfect.

  • @machellelokersonvlog1273
    @machellelokersonvlog1273 6 дней назад +2

    7:54 that’s beautiful scenery

  • @jthoen61
    @jthoen61 6 дней назад +13

    Bane of my existence lol. Such beautiful scenery. I agree, Chrome, trust your gut. That goes for any situation.

  • @MsSoozy
    @MsSoozy 6 дней назад +6

    Another good day 😊 Love when you put up the drone to see where you are. That trailer didn’t look old at all, looked pretty clean. That a-frame by the water, just throw a tarp over it and whala instant shelter. You find the most epic spots 😎☀️

  • @fenriswolfe75
    @fenriswolfe75 4 дня назад

    The box fan story took me right back to my own childhood. We even had the exact fan you described, right down to the colour. Still miss those days...

  • @Ms.Frankenbuilder
    @Ms.Frankenbuilder 6 дней назад +3

    Back in the 60's we didn't have air here in the house in FL.

  • @christinamann3640
    @christinamann3640 6 дней назад +10

    Always wise advice, as someone has said, ‘if in doubt, don’t.’ You are an ambassador for vanlifers being in the larger community without p***ing people off, getting vans banned, and ruining it for everyone else.

  • @user-km4ro7xp2s
    @user-km4ro7xp2s 6 дней назад +1

    I liked that interesting music when you were going up the hills. Like it could be a scene in a futuristic movie someday.

  • @martaparsons5633
    @martaparsons5633 6 дней назад +1

    Nice people who watched out for the bear. I hope you and Cruz enjoyed your day. Take care❤

  • @resinartbycatherine6314
    @resinartbycatherine6314 4 дня назад +1

    The bane of my existence😊

  • @h.w.a.batterink1027
    @h.w.a.batterink1027 5 дней назад

    Hi Chrome, the way youre boy does is because he does not understand getting freeked out. He loves you more then himself. In his words: if you get angry i am the only thing alive around so he is mad at me. You have to tell him and cuddle him, so he lurns. Enjoy your days out there.

  • @nailazion3113
    @nailazion3113 6 дней назад +5

    Hey Chrome and Cruz.....always a treat to see your videos.......love the music and the drone views as always.....

  • @angelinapizano9384
    @angelinapizano9384 6 дней назад +1

    I have to say I really like your video shoots out in the Bsck Country, you combine the Lake, mountains and sprinkled flowers always appreciated 🥰

  • @wyteboi88
    @wyteboi88 5 дней назад

    Chrome I happened to be watching this video a little drunk 🤭🤭 and it made me laugh when you said can you judge a bear off its poop 🤣🤣🤣

  • @tamibathgate2171
    @tamibathgate2171 6 дней назад +20

    The waterfall is beautiful

  • @DogDaze66
    @DogDaze66 6 дней назад +5

    Awesome companion you have Sir!

  • @asmradventureasmr
    @asmradventureasmr 6 дней назад +1

    I hope your new Online Store will have items for all vehicle living for: cars, SUVs, vans, etc. Also, I hope you'll ship to the US. 😊

  • @SliverLord
    @SliverLord 6 дней назад +1

    Got my thug Cruise stickers and the beaver weirdos unite stickers today woot woot!

  • @rrhopewell
    @rrhopewell 6 дней назад +1

    Love that Cruzie is protective. And i two grew up on welfare and no ac. The box fans was all over the house. Lol.

    • @dross24MA
      @dross24MA 6 дней назад

      We still live with fans and cries-ventilation...no air conditioners because they use too much electricity.

  • @julien2912
    @julien2912 4 дня назад

    I love the song you played at 13:30 in this video. It went so well with the feeling of being watched in the woods when you were driving around and exploring. Kind of creepy!

  • @repunzalrepunzal6063
    @repunzalrepunzal6063 6 дней назад +1

    Happy Birthday Lars!!!

  • @patriciathomas501
    @patriciathomas501 6 дней назад +7

    I keep saying, put a big towel on the bed for Cruzie. Then you just have to wash the towel. It really works and it keeps your bed clean. 😊

    • @denisehager4969
      @denisehager4969 5 дней назад

      I have a large old sheet I put on my bed. Works well. Keeps kitty hair off my comforter until they burrow under. Lol

  • @dross24MA
    @dross24MA 6 дней назад

    Follow your instinct works for which road to take as well.
    On the way to "work" there are three different ways to go, and they corss over each other.
    I often have a feeling to take a particular one, and it usually works in my favor when I follow that feeling.

  • @BrendaBlystone-ur6fy
    @BrendaBlystone-ur6fy 4 дня назад

    Chone you're always doing amazing camping van life really enjoy watching yu

  • @agb2547
    @agb2547 6 дней назад +2

    Adjust your rear doors and possibly new rubber seals or just drive really slow so you don’t create a vacuum so that the dust doesn’t come in

  • @SmooviesSpot
    @SmooviesSpot 5 дней назад

    PEACE, Chrome!! Again the the foliage. That Xmas tree is mean!! Imagine it with some lights? Travel safe broski!! 👍🏾👑🐶🚐🎯

  • @helenlizzystewart4908
    @helenlizzystewart4908 6 дней назад

    love your daily content today Chrome and Cruzie face when you were growling is classic

  • @trevormiller1366
    @trevormiller1366 23 часа назад

    Turn your fan on fresh to help pressurise cabin to prevent dust entering.

  • @jessieellwood
    @jessieellwood 4 дня назад

    We also had box fans because we had no A/C. My brother and I used to sing the Transformers theme song into the fan blades because it would make our voice sound like a robot! 😂 🤖

  • @manonlaramee639
    @manonlaramee639 3 дня назад

    I totally agree if you feel like you can't be there, move...

  • @SS-Schatzi
    @SS-Schatzi 5 дней назад

    @VanCity Vanlife Hey Chief Weirdo: your purpose isn’t to roam around the bush. Your purpose is to spread joy and positivity - roaming optional. You’re doing an awesome job at it! ✌️✌️🙏😘

  • @Vanhockeymom
    @Vanhockeymom 5 дней назад

    I grew up on welfare too, we couldn’t even afford fans! I got my first ac unit two years ago. I prefer my fans though. Lovely waterfall, would be awesome to swim there. Always listen to your spider senses!

  • @ddcornell1019
    @ddcornell1019 6 дней назад +1

    We had the box fan in the bedroom window growing.

  • @FloatingVillageLife
    @FloatingVillageLife 6 дней назад

    Your instinct and decision-making in choosing not to sleep in a particular spot showcases your adventurous spirit and wisdom! Finding that epic camp spot reflects your keen sense of exploration and adventure.
    And I am floating village life.

  • @RVingwithLuck
    @RVingwithLuck 6 дней назад

    Cool adventure! Beautiful.

  • @lewispaine4589
    @lewispaine4589 6 дней назад +6

    In my experience on Vancouver Island you're safe to camp on almost any crown land unless signage tells you otherwise. Mosaic Forest Land (private property), a totally different story.I'm not sure if you have the backroads mapbook for the island, but it's well worth it, lots of useful info in there.

  • @user-oj2hy2jd3g
    @user-oj2hy2jd3g 6 дней назад

    Beautiful scenery and great advice. Gotta protect our little Cruzie

  • @CamperVanClark
    @CamperVanClark 6 дней назад

    Beautiful! You are living the life!

  • @Jackfinn456
    @Jackfinn456 4 дня назад

    In the UK air con in houses isn’t that common so whenever it’s hot we just open the window (which doesn’t have anything to stop insects from getting in) and use plug in fans.

  • @olD_Eazy681
    @olD_Eazy681 5 дней назад

    Either I'm stoned or I'm that immature... I giggle everytime Chrome says butthole 😂

  • @Angel-hd2rs
    @Angel-hd2rs 5 дней назад

    Ah, Thousand Island dressing, McDonald's secret big mac sauce. Let Cruzie bath under there. LOL

  • @sacredstonecards9051
    @sacredstonecards9051 6 дней назад +10

    Love the ethereal music that started at 13:53. Wow! Great choice.❤

  • @TonyPhillips-jy7ev
    @TonyPhillips-jy7ev 6 дней назад +24

    Bears walk like they just don’t give a damn.. lol!!!

    • @Erin-Thor
      @Erin-Thor 6 дней назад +9

      Because they don’t. They ARE the king of their worlds.

    • @MsSoozy
      @MsSoozy 6 дней назад +5

      Their turf, their walk. 😎

    • @helenlizzystewart4908
      @helenlizzystewart4908 6 дней назад +1

      probably because it is meant to be their turf

  • @kimprocarione5473
    @kimprocarione5473 2 дня назад

    Loved this video!

  • @AReelHouseProduction
    @AReelHouseProduction 6 дней назад +3

    Keeping it real with the Double V V’s

  • @AnomaLeOverT.I.M.E
    @AnomaLeOverT.I.M.E 5 дней назад

    Ahhhhh, the box fan ❤❤❤

  • @Esmeraldamar
    @Esmeraldamar 6 дней назад +3

    Maybe the being of your existence is to make great content such as you do. Love the videos y'all!

  • @seemcee
    @seemcee 6 дней назад

    Cruisie is the most adorable doggy ever!

  • @5DBABY
    @5DBABY 6 дней назад +3

    ☮️💟☯️AWESOME THANK YOU FOR SHARING 😎

  • @rosesandthorns7789
    @rosesandthorns7789 6 дней назад

    YES…. 🎥🎥🎥 Drone footage and the 🎶 🎶🎶🎶! There’s the haircut scene 😊…the haircut trimmer is super cool! I remember you showed us on the LIVE stream yesterday what you use.✌️✌️’s!

  • @Angel-hd2rs
    @Angel-hd2rs 5 дней назад

    Exact same thing with having fans on. That started for me in Hawaii. Hard to sleep without the fan noise and the breeze.

  • @wiki189
    @wiki189 6 дней назад +51

    Happy weekend my fellow weirdos ❤

  • @PNWXOverland
    @PNWXOverland 6 дней назад +6

    Happy Sunday you two!

  • @karencastle6002
    @karencastle6002 6 дней назад +3

    Love the drone footage 😊so beautiful thank you for sharing 🐶 😊❤

  • @lostnfound1526
    @lostnfound1526 6 дней назад

    Love the drone van clips! Keep them up! Stay weird homie!

  • @UDX-340
    @UDX-340 6 дней назад +1

    Awesome vid chrome .

  • @sherrieduncan6637
    @sherrieduncan6637 4 дня назад

    Thats my Chihuahua hes taken on pits and Dobermans and lived to, tell😂😂😂

  • @tommyandbellasadventures
    @tommyandbellasadventures 6 дней назад

    The music and location you are playing reminds me of the horror movie per cemetery

  • @user-bo7mc6sz5e
    @user-bo7mc6sz5e 6 дней назад

    😂😂😂😂😂it happens to us all😂😂😂 I ❤️my fans n the noise that they make.. I turn it on just to hear it n fall asleep.. I’m not a fan of air conditioners😄… great video beautiful sites n good advice.: 2Vs ✌🏼✌🏼❤❤❤❤

  • @bellasvistas3463
    @bellasvistas3463 6 дней назад +1

    I have been able to get replacement pins for the weather strips on the doors and with the help of Permatex weather strip adhesive repaired the strips around the door. You could also get push clips for the black plastic trim on the back inside the doors.

  • @robertwillett7895
    @robertwillett7895 5 дней назад

    Hi chrome I just wanna be your friend. I never been to Canada and I love dogs and cruise.

  • @contrafax
    @contrafax 4 дня назад

    Go with you gut!!! You subconscious is picking up on something!

  • @DeeOldChook
    @DeeOldChook 6 дней назад

    Saying is "It's the bane of my existence" and it means irritation or torment of ur life so if u were talking about the dust lolz spot on👍

  • @user-yg1db1xh5n
    @user-yg1db1xh5n 6 дней назад

    Nice view

  • @aprilgreen2006
    @aprilgreen2006 6 дней назад +2

    Same, I also grew up with no AC. I remember having a metal box fan growing up. We did the same thing with wet towels and what not. I love the sound of the box fans also to which it runs year around with maintenance.

  • @janecurlart1975
    @janecurlart1975 6 дней назад

    We just loce checking in on ya! See ya Tomarrow! 🤫😂

  • @aaronmalone258
    @aaronmalone258 6 дней назад

    vi trail goes from victoria to the other tip of vi and takes 1-2 months. damn man that dirt/dust is nuts

  • @staceygiometti9680
    @staceygiometti9680 6 дней назад

    Oh Chrome, Drive Emi Out To The Beautiful Places You Showed Us.😊

  • @harlinayang-bakri9742
    @harlinayang-bakri9742 6 дней назад +1

    Happy summer, Chrome! - from Malaysia 🇲🇾

  • @Sasquatchflow
    @Sasquatchflow 6 дней назад +1

    All that dust you probably need new door seals all the way around

  • @mylifemyjourneyhugo9673
    @mylifemyjourneyhugo9673 6 дней назад

    I use that exact same clippers for my beard. It works great

  • @pdodwell1575
    @pdodwell1575 6 дней назад +1

    Your video gives the true answer to the supposedly rhetorical question of “does a bear $hit in the woods?” Nope. It $hits in the road!

    • @dross24MA
      @dross24MA 6 дней назад

      😅Hahahahaha!😂

  • @larrydavid1132
    @larrydavid1132 6 дней назад +3

    Chrome you crack me up, size of a bear per the size of the poop. I agree man. 🙂😊😁

  • @user-so9bv1xn2x
    @user-so9bv1xn2x 6 дней назад

    I want to live like this some day....

  • @renondagregson1363
    @renondagregson1363 6 дней назад +1

    Stay safe

  • @letamorgan6819
    @letamorgan6819 6 дней назад

    Real life!!!

  • @robertklinker3237
    @robertklinker3237 6 дней назад +1

    Diane here: "bane of your existence"...

  • @sharonoldham4374
    @sharonoldham4374 6 дней назад +6

    I don't mind if it's the same thing every morning or day. Thanks for always willing to share.

  • @Pjbuck55
    @Pjbuck55 6 дней назад +2

    So glad that you are smart enough to listen to your intuition! Great safety message to spread to other van lifers!

  • @novascotiabro902
    @novascotiabro902 6 дней назад +1

    Hey brother hope you are having a wonderful day bro

  • @mbtravel7294
    @mbtravel7294 5 дней назад

    Lets go Oilers!!!!

  • @damarisrivera4098
    @damarisrivera4098 6 дней назад +1

    Wow, Chrome, take a bath on Cruzy every now and then. 😮

  • @sheilacaine
    @sheilacaine 6 дней назад

    I’ve been loving the bear sites.

  • @ZarahJade1
    @ZarahJade1 6 дней назад +4

    I put all my liquid soaps in ziplock bags in case they somehow break open. Might want to try that next time?