Thats the sink I'd been trying to find for so long for my van. Thank you for supporting a small business and shouting her out and promoting the product, this is a huge improvement for me.
Until you get the build more completed, a thought is to use "museum putty" to put on the feet of items like the fridge and sink to keep them from sliding and bouncing so much as you drive around. It's really easy to remove when you are ready to build more, and you can always use it to hang temporary things on the wall, or anchor a small planter to the counter, and things like that. Just an idea if those things sliding around become a problem.
Yay! A new Tory video! And she's coming to Canada! (some great USD to CDN value) Usually, there can be some very cheap off-season hotels in Niagara Falls (for showering or fleshing up). Oh, and the GO public transit trains/bus system has a use all day weekend/holiday pass for $10. (can go from Niagara Falls to Toronto and back for $10 if on the same day) Dollarma is a gem of a dollar store. And Taylor Swift has 3 more of 6 sold out shows still, coming up this weekend.
I have been in Canada for about 3 days now and I have forgotten about the conversion rate SO many times & just thought Canada was crazy expensive haha I am learning 😅 It’s my first time out of the US!
So glad you are back Tory ❤ I have chronic back issues from sleeping on a hard surface for years 😮 Take care of your body because it makes a difference when you hit your 50’s and 60’s One solution I found for my ailing back has been an air mattress 🎉😊 Something to consider Be well and especially enjoy your life safely ❤❤❤
Congrats on this next adventure. I put in my blue Promaster two Walmart blue room darkening curtains on an expansion rod and then put the rod into the back part of the overhead storage above the seats. No cutting needed. Curtains hang out of the storage to just above the van floor. I keep extra blankets in that storage area on top of the curtains so the curtains have never fallen. With 2 panels you can walk through the center. They overlap. I have double stick velcro on the drivers wall side. The passenger side is tucked under the black gasket behind the passenger seat. The gasket lifts enough to hold the curtain thus no inside light escaping from the sides. Good luck. Be safe. Prayers your health gets to 100%
Great to see a new upload , I hope you get fully better soon . Even though I'm sure we all love seeing a new video from you I'm sure everyone understands you and you're health will always come first . So if you do ever need time away yo recover you know we will be here when you get back . Have a a safe journey there and have an amazing time in Canada .
I like how motivated you are under the circumstances you’re in with your health and the no build van. Some of this comments can be so nasty. Everyone has their own pace and life situation. I haven’t watched your videos in a while havent had the time and now i see the great progress you had made. I hope you accomplish your vision for the van build. Looking forward to it don’t lose that motivation.
if you google "chair bed" there's some pretty cool options for some multipurpose furniture, that mattress seems a little thin, a least your on the road again
Might want to raise the fridge off heated floor. Also vitamin c, zinc, elderberry syrup and olive leaf for immune boosting. Also echinacea and goldenseal, sun exposure, hydration, electrolytes ( use Celtic salt instead of gatorade). Minimize sugar, use local raw organic honey and probiotics.
Welcome to Canada! Stay safe, although we’re generally a safe country remember there are good and bad areas in every locale, don’t make any assumptions. Enjoy your trip!
I don't know if you plan to go only to BC, but if you plan to cross the Rockies to any other provinces this time of year AND you get sick easily (I do too and am still coughing lol) you will need VERY WARM CLOTHES. I'm talking a wool hat, scarf, Thinsulate gloves, thermal underwear or tights, real winter boots and a real winter coat. It's COLD up here 🇨🇦
Sink looks great, but in my life one thing I can not live without is hot water, presuming your sink is cold water only? Hoping you make a speedy recovery. Love what you have achieved so far, keep up the good work.
You do a fine job with your videos. Entertaining and educational! My daughter is considering van life. I shared a couple videos of yours with her and she'd already seen them! I'm glad she's watching your videos. Good insights about how tough it is at times and how to build a comfy van. I've noticed at times you refer to people who may give you less than positive comments. Please pay them no mind. Keep following your own guidance, intuition and logic. You are doing great.
Rubber mesh shelf liner stops things slipping around. Or, you buy a roll of 2" wide adhesive backed Velcro. Coupla big patches of that, and NOTHING moves without your permission.
Okay, you won me over with this one. You showed that you are more than an industry marketing model, and that you are part of the community. Please be safe with your recovery and recognize if you are sliding back. It would be very easy to push yourself and create more long term health issues. I wish you the best with your Canadian trip.
Best of travels and better health =;^) Hint from a microwave fiend = get Press-n-Seal for cooking in the microwave. It can be reused several times and it makes steam cooking fresh veggies & meats super simple. - Wrap corn-on-the cob in it, microwave for 3 to 10 minutes (depending on how soft you like it) for a yummy treat. - Put soup (or left-overs) in a heavy duty "soup lug" with PnS and it will heat quickly without splattering.
Hope you’re feeling much better by now! I always worried about your health when you were in the van before. Are you worried about breathing all those fibers from that insulation blowing around? Can’t be good for your lungs. Always love your videos and I always learn a lot from you, so thank you Tory! Healthy and joyful blessings🌷
Canadian here - you are coming at SOOOOO the wrong time of year. Be very cautious on the roads, and the prairies can get very cold - like -35 F. But I am assuming you are heading to Vancouver for the final Eras show, so drive safe!
I've had the CFX75 and it's been amazing. Love that I can power it with 12v too, which helps me conserve battery. I keep literally all the food and drinks for myself and my girlfriend in there and it fits everything we need. You're gunna love it!
Admire you for getting out in your van while your still suffering some illness. 🙏 I've put off my van life venture while converting mine as I've also been suffering the same lately 🤒 Keep yourself warm 🔥 It's lovely to see an update ☺️❤
Hi Tory. So sorry to hear you’re having health issues. Just wanted to say quick that Covid (as you may know) destroys the immune system making us more susceptible to getting sick in general. Wearing proper masks and things in risky situations will help reduce this issue for you and others. This of course is a snippet of the issue with the Covid and there is much more to be informed about if you’re not already❤ wishing you well and great travels !!! Keep up the great work
I felt this internally... I was living and building a gutted 40ft bus on a limited budget, AND having to go to work as a First Sergeant in the Army every day. But little by little I finished the build 1.5 yrs later. I'm glad I wasn't the only one who felt depressed and a certain way about the beginning stages of a build.
One tip for the sink, Tory. To see the level when it fills up, you can use something like a dipstick the way we check the oil level at an engine. Stick it through the drain holes and at the point it gets wet, it the level of the water. Moreover, you can count how much clean water you fill it with. Wishing you a great new start! Greetings from Greece!
I'm excited for you. Ya, it's not done but the KEY THING, you are at a functional sustainable state. So get an awesome memory foam bed, good sleep is paramount and a foundation for getting back to good health. Make sure you have a good D3 and Magnesium combo. This makes a big difference. I wish you the best and happy adventures.
Starlink would be a good option for internet. And if you use a camping mat or yoga mat under the mattress it helps. Gyms or even truck stops for showers. Even rest stops for brushing your teeth and such. You actually have more space than most truckers
welcome to Canada , get well soon. The van looking good lots of work ahead of you, cute skirts and love the boots. i see a lot of potential . Becareful of the roads in winter they can be tricky
Of all the beautiful girls not needing to lose weight I’m hoping pneumonia hasn’t left you too weak It’s very exhausting Love the upgrades Take good care of yourself Tory A lot of people are needing you well and happy
I’m glad you’re doing better. With pneumonia as you know, you have to be careful. I pray your trip to Canada goes smoothly and you have fun. As you know, we are just entering winter and Canada gets hit first with the nasty cold. You better buckle up with all kinds of heating gear, heavy duty blankets and SUB ZERO sleeping bags! As they say layers, layers and more layers. Biggest thing is to always wear a heavy duty winter cap when it’s below 40 as that will prevent you from getting sick a lot. Keep hands clean at all times. Distancing from people helps too as much as possible. And taking some immune boosting food and vitamins may help. I’m a big fan of those alka seltzer type immune boosters like Airborne. Here’s a web blurb about airborne though and don’t overdue the dosing. Here it is copied from the web, also do your own due diligence on it -> “However, Airborne and Emergen-C tablets each contain 1000 milligrams. Two tablets deliver a 2000 milligram mega-dose - the very top of the tolerable daily limit for most healthy adults. And dosage directions typically suggest 1 tablet every three to four hours, up to three tablets a day..” Wish you the best!
GET WELL SOON. Only concern with your recent pneumonia that the open and exposed insulation you have may pose further lung health issues with the micro particulate in the air within your van. Even with better air flow. I hope you are during this trip able to seal them off permanently. Great video. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
So sorry to hear you are not feeling good. pneumonia is no joke. you are definitely a motivated person. Most people would say the heck with it. How do you manage to look so good with pneumonia. Stay safe and good travels.
17:58 Omg the reputation body suit looks amazing cant believe you made its giving king of my hearts body suite from reputation tour. I am so excited for you to attend the eras tour. Get well soon ❤
That’s exactly what it is based off on! King of my Heart is one of my favorite songs! Plus I made the LWYMMD jacket! I am so glad someone recognized it! I was hoping it wasn’t too unknown 😅
Just a heads up that Microwave wattage ratings are different than most other appliances. The 700W is how much power it puts into the food, not the power it consumes. For example, my 700W travel microwave draws about 1200W.
Hi, Tori. Hope all is well. Our feelings and emotions are very important and shall not be ignored as they are our alert system letting us know that something is going on and needs our attention. However, no one can define us unless if we allow them. We should define ourselves, and our priorities should be our safety and the safely of our loved ones, our health and the health of our loved ones, and our well-being & happiness and the well-being & happiness of our loved ones. Use your commonsense, knowledge, experiences, and critical thinking to achieve your goals, learn from your challenges, and enjoy every second of your journey and accomplishment. Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay happy! Everything else is manageable! Pops
Welcome to Canada Tory! 🇨🇦 Happy to hear you’re feeling all too well now. I hope you brought a cardigan. Enjoy Tay and I hope you remember your time in Toronto like a love story. Continue living your wildest dreams!!!
An inexpensive, fold-up camp cot (walmart or there's even tons on FB marketplace) might get your bed up off the floor and provide a little storage space under it, and still fold up out of the way if you needed more floor space in the van.
Hi Tory. Welcome to my home Canada. I hope the Taylor Swift event was all you expected and more. It's getting cold here. Probably not the best time to showcase the country. I hope you enjoy your visit here anyway. Glad you are recovering. Get healthy, you are way too young to be getting sick often. Take care.
Hi Tory! Been missing your content -- glad you're feeling better! I was gonna say, you should find an insulated curtain to block off the cab area. Also, you might be far more comfortable putting that matress up atop 3 large storage totes/bins with a 1/2" plywood sheet atop them -- you can then stack the storage bins when not in use or use one as a seat, and the plywood can just sit along the side on end. Plus a good quality air-fryer might be preferable to a microwave? Enjoy Canada while you're here and do stay safe/keep well! Cheers!...from North Vancouver
I am currently struggling with my physical and mental health and struggling with my van build. This video gave me hope! I really hope you enjoy getting to explore Canada. But I will tell say you picked a brave time to come. It's about to get cold here. 😂
So great to see you back in the van and on the road. And with heat this time. Have fun and looking forward to the next Vlog on this adventure. Have a fabulous day Tory 😃
Tory so happy to see you excited. You did get a lot of cool stuff. I enjoy seeing how you solve problems and find awesome solutions. Sorry you were sick though. Enjoy your trip. I’ll be following on here.
Make sure the fridge is easy to dump outside. A freezer WILL build up ice that needs to be defrosted from time to time. I boil water and pour it in mine and then dump the water. I end up scraping some of the ice off too. Oh, and don’t forget a little air fryer!
I hope for the absolute best for you to get better ASAP and keep getting better and stronger every day. I also had pneumonia back in March. Also had blood clots in both of my lungs at the same time. You are so pretty and beautiful by the way. I would love to be able to get the opportunity and the chance to be able to meet you someday and get your autograph and possibly your merchandise if you ever decide to come out with merchandise
you already traveling and found things slide on the smooth floor i have factory matt 2 suggestions 1 get some of the plastic mesh like shelf liner to put under some of your things helps a lot i use the small 4x4 squares to hold things on dash and a piece of the 12 inch to keep a container between seats with bungy between seats . 2nd haven got yet my van had bulkhead which i didn't want so i can go in back without getting out . but i want curtain . wal mart and other stores have expandable shower rods about 1 inch in diameter in 2 sizes the longer one is 9.99 and any material you can put rings on plain or fancy. for full light might have to add trim to hide the slight light out of the rod and rings hope your having fun in Canada. as for sink $195 not outrageous for what it gives and you could make a counter high base to mount it in and still lift it out for outdoor use
I actually tried Nomad Internet and it was a MESS for me! It didn’t work & I had so many issues! Complete nightmare… I am glad you had a good experience though!
@ really so far here in Vegas it’s been a solid connection. Maybe you had a bad modem. Verizon towers are everywhere out here so I never have a bad day online
Glad to see you are doing better. I started out in a Van during Covid so I would like to offer to help you with suggestions that may save you as much money as possible. As for your things sitting on the floor, nobody knows more than I do about how depressing that is. Half of my stuff is still on the floor. Personally when it comes to power, I don't agree with Jackery being a great buy. Personally I would much rather have gone with what I have which are the Chins 100ah Deep Cycle Lifepo 4 batteries. Mostly because Jackery and all the prebuilt power stations just don't have enough power to run much for long. I have been able to get away with running most of my things with only 2 of those batteries. Now, for the problem that actually got me to watch your channel. The first video I saw was your dealing with 117 degree heat in Vegas. The cheapest and best way to cool your van is a Swamp cooler, just a bigger version than what you had bought. You can order a 3000 cfm Youget Tech evaporative cooler on Amazon for less than $300 that would have kept you cool even with no insulation or walls. The trick with a swamp cooler is you have to crack your windows but in your case you will have to leave your door windows open so it doesn't get too humid inside. I would place it at an angle at your back doors so you can still get in and out. This cooler has an 8 gallon water tank you can fill from the front or if you have a water hookup you can attach a hose to the back. On low this pulls about 120 to 160 watts. The only drawback is when it is humid outside it doesn't feel cool. Also the size is about as big as your sink and 3 times as tall. It has wheels and is very light when empty. When you are in places that are dry it will help you greatly and there is a rubber plug on the bottom where you can empty the water while moving. All you need is 2 of those 5 gallon water jugs to get through the heat per day most of the time. Unfortunately there is nothing I can do about the size problem. It all depends on whether you want to go through the same as you did or not. I wish I could say Air-conditioner would be better but your lowest wattage running is a window unit and it draws 500 watts. I'm in Phoenix Arizona where it is average of 115 degrees most of the summer. This summer broke all the records for being the hottest summer ever and my Youget Tech cooler got me through even though my current trailer is just a shell. I have no insulation and no walls. This wasn't my plan to move into it like this. I wanted to do a restore build on it when i lost my job. That was in January of 2024 and since I had no choice but to move out to the desert it has made it impossible to find work. I just started working last week at a Day Labor place because they pay daily and with my truck I can't make it to a paycheck without having some money saved up first. Unlike you I had to go through this last summer with no Refrigerator or freezer. If you are curious you can see my video for 11 steps for homeless to get started. You can see what I had to deal with and it will make you feel better about your experience. I have no delusions about keeping this trailer. Once I get caught up on all I need to I will be saving to replace the trailer. The bad part is being a clean organized person having to live like this was very depressing. Anyway, I'm going to watch some more of your videos. I hope you check my video out, I had to start from scratch because someone stole my main account so don't mind that there are only 4 videos. Getting Google to fix it will be murder because there is no way to get support with either a phone or email.
Going out on an adventure is always a great feeling wether it be in a van or not. Good luck and have fun! Im curious to see how your border crossing goes.
That sink is cool 😎 it’s so simple but functional. Your no build build looks more homey this time.😊 Hope you are having a fun road trip. Looking forward to seeing those travel videos. You are filming your adventures right? 🤞
when you get up North...remember, Canada can be expen$ive... it's about 30-40% more Gas is probably around $4.75-$5.00 a gallon (as compared to NorthEast of the US) Here's to positively memorable (and healthy) travels!
i didn't need to wait for you to show the reputation outfit for me to know, the second you said Canada trip I KNEWWWW, and as jealous as I am I absolutely love that for you💖💖
Worrying more about being judged for owning a Stanley cup vs. for being a vandweller... "Hi, I'm Tory and I over-think things" 😆 BTW, you have a great channel. Informative and entertaining! Take care of yourself and your recovery from being sick.
Hopefully you are all healed up, and having a great time enjoying your Swift experience! TO, what many people who have lived in Toronto call the place, like myself, has been virtually taken over by Swfties! Not fun for my friends living there, but great for the economy. 🙂 Have fun!
Welcome to Canada. You're going to need long underwea eh, ha. Make sure you buy your stuff in the USA because it's more expensive here in Canada. Your van is really cool. The technology is incredible.
Great!!! Progress!! 😊 Sorry to hear about the pneumonia. Not good. I could tell it took a little out of you. Here's to your future health. To steal a phrase "I as happy as a tornado in a trailer park" the look you had getting on the road again. Happy trails!
Hope you had a great time in Toronto at the swift concert, I live in Saskatchewan and seen she “ Took over Toronto!” Last weekend on the evening news! I’d love to see you come this way, but wow we just received our first foot of snow🥶! Enjoy our beautiful country!
Hi Tory, my 1st time to your channel. It looks like you have a promaster. I just got one and I drove it for less than 60,000 km. And the engine is already toast. Before you get too far into your van build look up everything you can on the particular one that you have. It turns out the one I got is susceptible to this. I purchased extra warranty but they now tell me that the van has a pre- existing condition( whatever that means) so they will not pay a dime for any repairs, parts, labour or a new motor. So I’ve been left out in the cold by the warranty company. The dealership that I got it from keeps saying they’re going to come good on all of it and not leave me in the lurch but so far the only thing they’ve put on the table is Their offer to repay me my cost of the warranty, which I’m skeptical of, because maybe something else might go wrong, then of course I would have no warranty at all. Anyway the van has been parked for over a month now with nothing done. So please just for your own peace of mind get on line and see if you are looking at future problems with your particular unit. I’m in no way trying to discourage your plans or your build, I wish you all the best, I’m merely relaying what my experience has been, and in no way would I ever wish that on anyone. All the best to you and good luck.
Just bought my first van. Same as yours. Going to fix it up over the winter. If you need a place to park in Ontario I have a 100 acre forest on the shores of lake Huron not far from the U.S. border. A safe a beautiful paradise. Quessing by the outfit you were at one of the T.S. concerts. Hope you had a blast. Cheers.
dude the mighty sink is awesome! also just took advantage of Jackery black friday for my car camper set up. thanks for the vids good luck on trip and feel better!
Thats the sink I'd been trying to find for so long for my van. Thank you for supporting a small business and shouting her out and promoting the product, this is a huge improvement for me.
The shelf liner idea seems brilliant! Going to steal it!
Wishing you a speedy recovery and a return to full health.
Van is looking nice, Tory! Wishing you a speedy recovery from the health complications.
Until you get the build more completed, a thought is to use "museum putty" to put on the feet of items like the fridge and sink to keep them from sliding and bouncing so much as you drive around. It's really easy to remove when you are ready to build more, and you can always use it to hang temporary things on the wall, or anchor a small planter to the counter, and things like that. Just an idea if those things sliding around become a problem.
Yay! A new Tory video! And she's coming to Canada! (some great USD to CDN value) Usually, there can be some very cheap off-season hotels in Niagara Falls (for showering or fleshing up). Oh, and the GO public transit trains/bus system has a use all day weekend/holiday pass for $10. (can go from Niagara Falls to Toronto and back for $10 if on the same day) Dollarma is a gem of a dollar store. And Taylor Swift has 3 more of 6 sold out shows still, coming up this weekend.
I have been in Canada for about 3 days now and I have forgotten about the conversion rate SO many times & just thought Canada was crazy expensive haha I am learning 😅 It’s my first time out of the US!
So glad you are back Tory ❤
I have chronic back issues from sleeping on a hard surface for years 😮
Take care of your body because it makes a difference when you hit your 50’s and 60’s
One solution I found for my ailing back has been an air mattress 🎉😊
Something to consider
Be well and especially enjoy your life safely ❤❤❤
Congrats on this next adventure. I put in my blue Promaster two Walmart blue room darkening curtains on an expansion rod and then put the rod into the back part of the overhead storage above the seats. No cutting needed. Curtains hang out of the storage to just above the van floor. I keep extra blankets in that storage area on top of the curtains so the curtains have never fallen. With 2 panels you can walk through the center. They overlap. I have double stick velcro on the drivers wall side. The passenger side is tucked under the black gasket behind the passenger seat. The gasket lifts enough to hold the curtain thus no inside light escaping from the sides. Good luck. Be safe. Prayers your health gets to 100%
Great to see a new upload , I hope you get fully better soon . Even though I'm sure we all love seeing a new video from you I'm sure everyone understands you and you're health will always come first . So if you do ever need time away yo recover you know we will be here when you get back . Have a a safe journey there and have an amazing time in Canada .
I like how motivated you are under the circumstances you’re in with your health and the no build van. Some of this comments can be so nasty. Everyone has their own pace and life situation. I haven’t watched your videos in a while havent had the time and now i see the great progress you had made. I hope you accomplish your vision for the van build. Looking forward to it don’t lose that motivation.
if you google "chair bed" there's some pretty cool options for some multipurpose furniture, that mattress seems a little thin, a least your on the road again
I Am Praying For Your Recovery Tory, because Being Sick 🤒 is no fun at all.
Shelfliner trick: Two layers of Bounty paper towels. Throw out and replace as needed, no washing up!
I love how you are tackling each issue head on. I'm trying to do this too.
Might want to raise the fridge off heated floor. Also vitamin c, zinc, elderberry syrup and olive leaf for immune boosting. Also echinacea and goldenseal, sun exposure, hydration, electrolytes ( use Celtic salt instead of gatorade). Minimize sugar, use local raw organic honey and probiotics.
Yes, either raise it up or put a heat barrier between the Dometic and the floor!
Welcome to Canada! Stay safe, although we’re generally a safe country remember there are good and bad areas in every locale, don’t make any assumptions. Enjoy your trip!
I don't know if you plan to go only to BC, but if you plan to cross the Rockies to any other provinces this time of year AND you get sick easily (I do too and am still coughing lol) you will need VERY WARM CLOTHES. I'm talking a wool hat, scarf, Thinsulate gloves, thermal underwear or tights, real winter boots and a real winter coat. It's COLD up here 🇨🇦
Excellents conseils 👍
Sink looks great, but in my life one thing I can not live without is hot water, presuming your sink is cold water only? Hoping you make a speedy recovery. Love what you have achieved so far, keep up the good work.
You do a fine job with your videos. Entertaining and educational! My daughter is considering van life. I shared a couple videos of yours with her and she'd already seen them! I'm glad she's watching your videos. Good insights about how tough it is at times and how to build a comfy van. I've noticed at times you refer to people who may give you less than positive comments. Please pay them no mind. Keep following your own guidance, intuition and logic. You are doing great.
Rubber mesh shelf liner stops things slipping around. Or, you buy a roll of 2" wide adhesive backed Velcro. Coupla big patches of that, and NOTHING moves without your permission.
That sink is brilliant! You are absolutely right about the quality-of-life upgrades in vanlife 🌻🚐 Safe travels and greetings from Finland!
Sorry to hear you get ill easily. I hope you have a pleasant trip to Canada and are able to eat well and stay healthy.
Okay, you won me over with this one. You showed that you are more than an industry marketing model, and that you are part of the community. Please be safe with your recovery and recognize if you are sliding back. It would be very easy to push yourself and create more long term health issues. I wish you the best with your Canadian trip.
Best of travels and better health =;^)
Hint from a microwave fiend = get Press-n-Seal for cooking in the microwave. It can be reused several times and it makes steam cooking fresh veggies & meats super simple. - Wrap corn-on-the cob in it, microwave for 3 to 10 minutes (depending on how soft you like it) for a yummy treat. - Put soup (or left-overs) in a heavy duty "soup lug" with PnS and it will heat quickly without splattering.
Hope you’re feeling much better by now! I always worried about your health when you were in the van before. Are you worried about breathing all those fibers from that insulation blowing around? Can’t be good for your lungs.
Always love your videos and I always learn a lot from you, so thank you Tory!
Healthy and joyful blessings🌷
Get well and stay well!
Canadian here - you are coming at SOOOOO the wrong time of year.
Be very cautious on the roads, and the prairies can get very cold - like -35 F.
But I am assuming you are heading to Vancouver for the final Eras show, so drive safe!
Get some windscreen sunshades and cut for the back windows helps allot and you can open the doors easier
I've had the CFX75 and it's been amazing. Love that I can power it with 12v too, which helps me conserve battery. I keep literally all the food and drinks for myself and my girlfriend in there and it fits everything we need. You're gunna love it!
I’m really psyched about it!! Especially having the freezer 🥳 Thanks!!
Oh I know! Having the dual-zone capability is a total game-changer. Love your videos btw, excited about your journey!
Admire you for getting out in your van while your still suffering some illness. 🙏
I've put off my van life venture while converting mine as I've also been suffering the same lately 🤒
Keep yourself warm 🔥
It's lovely to see an update ☺️❤
LOVE this look on you. LOVE LOVE LOVE. Congrats on the new start. And here's hoping the sick days are behind you
Hi Tory. So sorry to hear you’re having health issues. Just wanted to say quick that Covid (as you may know) destroys the immune system making us more susceptible to getting sick in general. Wearing proper masks and things in risky situations will help reduce this issue for you and others. This of course is a snippet of the issue with the Covid and there is much more to be informed about if you’re not already❤ wishing you well and great travels !!! Keep up the great work
Wow. Prayers for continued health.
Thank you!
I felt this internally... I was living and building a gutted 40ft bus on a limited budget, AND having to go to work as a First Sergeant in the Army every day. But little by little I finished the build 1.5 yrs later. I'm glad I wasn't the only one who felt depressed and a certain way about the beginning stages of a build.
Also, I had that same microwave and cooler (but the blue one)! Interesting.
I ended finally buying the maching fridge and selling the cooler.
No! You are doing great! Don’t feel any pressure from your viewers!
GL, tc, and take your time to recover and build the dream van🎉😊
You got this Tory! Get well soon! Proud of you for pushing on given all the chaos.
Thank you so much! 🙏
Welcome back to the living. Please take care of yourself Tory, your health is paramount just to function day to day. Safe travels. Peace
One tip for the sink, Tory.
To see the level when it fills up, you can use something like a dipstick the way we check the oil level at an engine. Stick it through the drain holes and at the point it gets wet, it the level of the water.
Moreover, you can count how much clean water you fill it with.
Wishing you a great new start! Greetings from Greece!
I'm excited for you. Ya, it's not done but the KEY THING, you are at a functional sustainable state. So get an awesome memory foam bed, good sleep is paramount and a foundation for getting back to good health. Make sure you have a good D3 and Magnesium combo. This makes a big difference. I wish you the best and happy adventures.
Starlink would be a good option for internet. And if you use a camping mat or yoga mat under the mattress it helps. Gyms or even truck stops for showers. Even rest stops for brushing your teeth and such. You actually have more space than most truckers
AWESOME! Excited to see your travels & vlogs again! 🇨🇦 Hope you feel better soon!
Thank you so much! I am excited to be traveling again :)
welcome to Canada , get well soon. The van looking good lots of work ahead of you, cute skirts and love the boots. i see a lot of potential . Becareful of the roads in winter they can be tricky
I am so sorry you’ve been so sick. I will be praying for you
Yay!! 🙌 I'm stoked to see you back in your van! I hope you feel better soon! 🌞
I hope you feel better soon! Your health and safety come first. We can wait.
Girl! I got the 6 inch trifold like that one. It’s amazing! I would not be able to do 2.5 inches.
Of all the beautiful girls not needing to lose weight I’m hoping pneumonia hasn’t left you too weak
It’s very exhausting
Love the upgrades
Take good care of yourself Tory A lot of people are needing you well and happy
I’m glad you’re doing better. With pneumonia as you know, you have to be careful. I pray your trip to Canada goes smoothly and you have fun. As you know, we are just entering winter and Canada gets hit first with the nasty cold. You better buckle up with all kinds of heating gear, heavy duty blankets and SUB ZERO sleeping bags! As they say layers, layers and more layers. Biggest thing is to always wear a heavy duty winter cap when it’s below 40 as that will prevent you from getting sick a lot. Keep hands clean at all times. Distancing from people helps too as much as possible. And taking some immune boosting food and vitamins may help. I’m a big fan of those alka seltzer type immune boosters like Airborne. Here’s a web blurb about airborne though and don’t overdue the dosing. Here it is copied from the web, also do your own due diligence on it -> “However, Airborne and Emergen-C tablets each contain 1000 milligrams. Two tablets deliver a 2000 milligram mega-dose - the very top of the tolerable daily limit for most healthy adults. And dosage directions typically suggest 1 tablet every three to four hours, up to three tablets a day..” Wish you the best!
I’ll look into Airborne! Thank you, I am definitely trying to keep my health up as a first priority! I appreciate the tips :)
@@ToryDeluryno prob! Can’t wait for the awesome upcoming vids! Montreal has some awesome restaurants if you head that way
GET WELL SOON. Only concern with your recent pneumonia that the open and exposed insulation you have may pose further lung health issues with the micro particulate in the air within your van. Even with better air flow. I hope you are during this trip able to seal them off permanently.
Great video.
🙏🙏🙏🙏
Good to hear your doing better . Take care .
And yes we all overthink
So sorry to hear you are not feeling good. pneumonia is no joke. you are definitely a motivated person. Most people would say the heck with it. How do you manage to look so good with pneumonia. Stay safe and good travels.
17:58 Omg the reputation body suit looks amazing cant believe you made its giving king of my hearts body suite from reputation tour. I am so excited for you to attend the eras tour. Get well soon ❤
That’s exactly what it is based off on! King of my Heart is one of my favorite songs! Plus I made the LWYMMD jacket! I am so glad someone recognized it! I was hoping it wasn’t too unknown 😅
Just a heads up that Microwave wattage ratings are different than most other appliances. The 700W is how much power it puts into the food, not the power it consumes. For example, my 700W travel microwave draws about 1200W.
Hi, Tori. Hope all is well. Our feelings and emotions are very important and shall not be ignored as they are our alert system letting us know that something is going on and needs our attention. However, no one can define us unless if we allow them. We should define ourselves, and our priorities should be our safety and the safely of our loved ones, our health and the health of our loved ones, and our well-being & happiness and the well-being & happiness of our loved ones. Use your commonsense, knowledge, experiences, and critical thinking to achieve your goals, learn from your challenges, and enjoy every second of your journey and accomplishment.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay happy! Everything else is manageable!
Pops
Welcome to Canada Tory! 🇨🇦 Happy to hear you’re feeling all too well now. I hope you brought a cardigan. Enjoy Tay and I hope you remember your time in Toronto like a love story. Continue living your wildest dreams!!!
Feel better. Pneumonia sucks.
Your van is looking quite nice. Enjoy Canada.
its starting too look like a home nice and cozy..
An inexpensive, fold-up camp cot (walmart or there's even tons on FB marketplace) might get your bed up off the floor and provide a little storage space under it, and still fold up out of the way if you needed more floor space in the van.
Hi Tory. Welcome to my home Canada. I hope the Taylor Swift event was all you expected and more. It's getting cold here. Probably not the best time to showcase the country. I hope you enjoy your visit here anyway. Glad you are recovering. Get healthy, you are way too young to be getting sick often. Take care.
Hi Tory!
Been missing your content -- glad you're feeling better!
I was gonna say, you should find an insulated curtain to block off the cab area. Also, you might be far more comfortable putting that matress up atop 3 large storage totes/bins with a 1/2" plywood sheet atop them -- you can then stack the storage bins when not in use or use one as a seat, and the plywood can just sit along the side on end. Plus a good quality air-fryer might be preferable to a microwave? Enjoy Canada while you're here and do stay safe/keep well!
Cheers!...from North Vancouver
Things looking up for you now ❤ van looking so much better 🎉
Thank you! Things are definitely looking up!! 📈🥳
@ToryDelury I've always wanted to build a livable van and go traveling... you out here living one of my dreams
Wow, van's coming along nicely! I hope you have a great trip. Take good care of yourself, pneumonia is no joke, it takes a while to recover fully.
Wishing you the speediest of recoveries❤
I am currently struggling with my physical and mental health and struggling with my van build. This video gave me hope! I really hope you enjoy getting to explore Canada. But I will tell say you picked a brave time to come. It's about to get cold here. 😂
Well done great work on your van looking forward to seeing you drive around in it when you can ❤❤❤ 10:35 10:37 10:38 10:39 10:41 10:42
So great to see you back in the van and on the road. And with heat this time. Have fun and looking forward to the next Vlog on this adventure. Have a fabulous day Tory 😃
it’s coming along so great🤩🚐✨
Couldn’t have got that ceiling in without your help! 🙏📈
Tory so happy to see you excited. You did get a lot of cool stuff. I enjoy seeing how you solve problems and find awesome solutions. Sorry you were sick though.
Enjoy your trip. I’ll be following on here.
Make sure the fridge is easy to dump outside. A freezer WILL build up ice that needs to be defrosted from time to time. I boil water and pour it in mine and then dump the water. I end up scraping some of the ice off too. Oh, and don’t forget a little air fryer!
Interestingggg, good to know! Thank you! 😊
I am so glad you got the flooring down. Seeing that exposed foil tape always gave me anxiety.
I have that fridge in my semi, you're going to love it.
I hope for the absolute best for you to get better ASAP and keep getting better and stronger every day. I also had pneumonia back in March. Also had blood clots in both of my lungs at the same time. You are so pretty and beautiful by the way. I would love to be able to get the opportunity and the chance to be able to meet you someday and get your autograph and possibly your merchandise if you ever decide to come out with merchandise
you already traveling and found things slide on the smooth floor i have factory matt
2 suggestions 1 get some of the plastic mesh like shelf liner to put under some of your things helps a lot i use the small 4x4 squares to hold things on dash and a piece of the 12 inch to keep a container between seats with bungy between seats . 2nd haven got yet my van had bulkhead which i didn't want so i can go in back without getting out . but i want curtain . wal mart and other stores have expandable shower rods about 1 inch in diameter
in 2 sizes the longer one is 9.99 and any material you can put rings on plain or fancy. for full light might have to add trim to hide the slight light out of the rod and rings hope your having fun in Canada. as for sink $195 not outrageous for what it gives and you could make a counter high base to mount it in and still lift it out for outdoor use
Personally I use Nomad Internet. Highly suggest the annual plan as well. Way more affordable and can be used while moving.
I actually tried Nomad Internet and it was a MESS for me! It didn’t work & I had so many issues! Complete nightmare… I am glad you had a good experience though!
@ really so far here in Vegas it’s been a solid connection. Maybe you had a bad modem. Verizon towers are everywhere out here so I never have a bad day online
Glad to see you are doing better. I started out in a Van during Covid so I would like to offer to help you with suggestions that may save you as much money as possible. As for your things sitting on the floor, nobody knows more than I do about how depressing that is. Half of my stuff is still on the floor. Personally when it comes to power, I don't agree with Jackery being a great buy. Personally I would much rather have gone with what I have which are the Chins 100ah Deep Cycle Lifepo 4 batteries. Mostly because Jackery and all the prebuilt power stations just don't have enough power to run much for long. I have been able to get away with running most of my things with only 2 of those batteries. Now, for the problem that actually got me to watch your channel. The first video I saw was your dealing with 117 degree heat in Vegas. The cheapest and best way to cool your van is a Swamp cooler, just a bigger version than what you had bought. You can order a 3000 cfm Youget Tech evaporative cooler on Amazon for less than $300 that would have kept you cool even with no insulation or walls. The trick with a swamp cooler is you have to crack your windows but in your case you will have to leave your door windows open so it doesn't get too humid inside. I would place it at an angle at your back doors so you can still get in and out. This cooler has an 8 gallon water tank you can fill from the front or if you have a water hookup you can attach a hose to the back. On low this pulls about 120 to 160 watts. The only drawback is when it is humid outside it doesn't feel cool. Also the size is about as big as your sink and 3 times as tall. It has wheels and is very light when empty. When you are in places that are dry it will help you greatly and there is a rubber plug on the bottom where you can empty the water while moving. All you need is 2 of those 5 gallon water jugs to get through the heat per day most of the time. Unfortunately there is nothing I can do about the size problem. It all depends on whether you want to go through the same as you did or not. I wish I could say Air-conditioner would be better but your lowest wattage running is a window unit and it draws 500 watts. I'm in Phoenix Arizona where it is average of 115 degrees most of the summer. This summer broke all the records for being the hottest summer ever and my Youget Tech cooler got me through even though my current trailer is just a shell. I have no insulation and no walls. This wasn't my plan to move into it like this. I wanted to do a restore build on it when i lost my job. That was in January of 2024 and since I had no choice but to move out to the desert it has made it impossible to find work. I just started working last week at a Day Labor place because they pay daily and with my truck I can't make it to a paycheck without having some money saved up first. Unlike you I had to go through this last summer with no Refrigerator or freezer. If you are curious you can see my video for 11 steps for homeless to get started. You can see what I had to deal with and it will make you feel better about your experience. I have no delusions about keeping this trailer. Once I get caught up on all I need to I will be saving to replace the trailer. The bad part is being a clean organized person having to live like this was very depressing. Anyway, I'm going to watch some more of your videos. I hope you check my video out, I had to start from scratch because someone stole my main account so don't mind that there are only 4 videos. Getting Google to fix it will be murder because there is no way to get support with either a phone or email.
Going out on an adventure is always a great feeling wether it be in a van or not. Good luck and have fun! Im curious to see how your border crossing goes.
That sink is cool 😎 it’s so simple but functional. Your no build build looks more homey this time.😊 Hope you are having a fun road trip. Looking forward to seeing those travel videos. You are filming your adventures right? 🤞
Sorry to hear you've been sick! Enjoy Canada though its beautiful and stay warm!
Thanks so much Joey! 🙏
That is a fantastic sink. I guess necessity is indeed the mother of all inventions.🙂
when you get up North...remember, Canada can be expen$ive... it's about 30-40% more
Gas is probably around $4.75-$5.00 a gallon (as compared to NorthEast of the US)
Here's to positively memorable (and healthy) travels!
Feel better! that fridge looks like its worth that much!...
i didn't need to wait for you to show the reputation outfit for me to know, the second you said Canada trip I KNEWWWW, and as jealous as I am I absolutely love that for you💖💖
Rockin' the Leia Endor braid
Worrying more about being judged for owning a Stanley cup vs. for being a vandweller... "Hi, I'm Tory and I over-think things" 😆
BTW, you have a great channel. Informative and entertaining! Take care of yourself and your recovery from being sick.
Hahaha Thank you!! 🙏 ☺️
Hopefully you are all healed up, and having a great time enjoying your Swift experience! TO, what many people who have lived in Toronto call the place, like myself, has been virtually taken over by Swfties! Not fun for my friends living there, but great for the economy. 🙂 Have fun!
Welcome to Canada.
You're going to need long underwea eh, ha. Make sure you buy your stuff in the USA because it's more expensive here in Canada. Your van is really cool. The technology is incredible.
Dometic fridge is amazing but not a fan of the blue an cream color will fit you better
Great!!! Progress!! 😊 Sorry to hear about the pneumonia. Not good. I could tell it took a little out of you. Here's to your future health. To steal a phrase "I as happy as a tornado in a trailer park" the look you had getting on the road again. Happy trails!
When you cover your refrigerator with that cloth, be sure not to cover the air intake and discharge for the compressor. :)
That sink is an absolute game changer. It would cost a fortune to get one shipped to the UK, though, unfortunately.
Hope you get better soon BTW.
Love that your a Chiefs fan!!
They van is looking great
Hope you had a great time in Toronto at the swift concert, I live in Saskatchewan and seen she “ Took over Toronto!” Last weekend on the evening news! I’d love to see you come this way, but wow we just received our first foot of snow🥶! Enjoy our beautiful country!
Hi Tory, my 1st time to your channel. It looks like you have a promaster. I just got one and I drove it for less than 60,000 km. And the engine is already toast. Before you get too far into your van build look up everything you can on the particular one that you have. It turns out the one I got is susceptible to this. I purchased extra warranty but they now tell me that the van has a pre- existing condition( whatever that means) so they will not pay a dime for any repairs, parts, labour or a new motor. So I’ve been left out in the cold by the warranty company. The dealership that I got it from keeps saying they’re going to come good on all of it and not leave me in the lurch but so far the only thing they’ve put on the table is Their offer to repay me my cost of the warranty, which I’m skeptical of, because maybe something else might go wrong, then of course I would have no warranty at all. Anyway the van has been parked for over a month now with nothing done. So please just for your own peace of mind get on line and see if you are looking at future problems with your particular unit. I’m in no way trying to discourage your plans or your build, I wish you all the best, I’m merely relaying what my experience has been, and in no way would I ever wish that on anyone. All the best to you and good luck.
have a wonderful trip and keep healthy and good luck on your guys trip stay awesome
Make sure you don’t cover the air flow vents on your fridge. They last longer when they have airflow
Can’t wait for the Canada journey!! 💫🌺👏
Just bought my first van. Same as yours. Going to fix it up over the winter. If you need a place to park in Ontario I have a 100 acre forest on the shores of lake Huron not far from the U.S. border. A safe a beautiful paradise. Quessing by the outfit you were at one of the T.S. concerts. Hope you had a blast. Cheers.
So happy you are feeling better! I hope you are having a wonderful roadtrip! Tim Horton’s & Maple Syrup galore! 🇨🇦
dude the mighty sink is awesome! also just took advantage of Jackery black friday for my car camper set up. thanks for the vids good luck on trip and feel better!