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  • Опубликовано: 3 ноя 2024

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  • @davidsqvbcn
    @davidsqvbcn 7 месяцев назад +3

    Ooooh my, Chrome! Only 11 days vanlifing 🙂🙂🙂. After watching you over the last two years, this video was like huge discovery 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

  • @rosemaryguyton9835
    @rosemaryguyton9835 11 месяцев назад +1

    I've been watching you for several years now. I'm doing some crafting and creating today. Decided to binge watch your earlier videos while having fun. Biggest and best difference I see from then and now is how you've cleaned up your language. Thank you, sir. Still love your videos.

  • @poosmate
    @poosmate 6 лет назад +11

    I loved how when you went to your office through the back door that lovely receptionist came to greet you. He's such a sweetie. Poo

  • @gloriamoyer3422
    @gloriamoyer3422 4 года назад +8

    Hi Gloria here binge watching from May of 2020 during the Corona Virus hard times but you a re helping through your Van Life. Gloria.

  • @annecaulder9495
    @annecaulder9495 4 года назад +6

    Thanks for keeping it real, Chrome! I never understand the question of where to relieve yourself! People get so stressed about it when you can literally go anywhere. I learned a lot when we moved across the country and I lived in a cargo van with my grown son and five dogs for 45 days. It was only seven months ago, but I’m ready to hit the road again! So I’m now converting that bare cargo van.

  • @nomadicmomma2048
    @nomadicmomma2048 5 лет назад +13

    Less Stress = More Creativity

  • @philcapling8268
    @philcapling8268 7 лет назад +12

    Great video! Your suggestions are right on the money! And, for “emergency purposes”, you can go to Walmart & in the camping section of a Supercenter Walmart pick up a fold up potty-use 3.2 gallon (double) disposable black bags-one for the inside of the potty & one for the outside & use either kitty litter and/or paper toweling-use it & seal it and throw it away in a trash can-people throw out dog crap all the time! In fact, a lot of rv’ers don’t even use their shower units or potties! They use other means to shower and use the “bag method” with kitty litter & baking soda (to lessen any odor) & simply wrap it up, tie it off and dispose of it in the local trash can. I’ve stealth camped at Myrtle Beach, SC and used the porta potty double lined with trash bags in the summer (otherwise, you stand in a long line at many of the beach rest rooms, public parks or restaurants ‘cause it is soooo busy! Use Germ-x or Dr. Bronner’s soap to wash up afterwards. And, price for a hotel room per night at Myrtle Beach in the summer = $250 a night or more for a good quality room. Stealth camping price = FREE! Best wishes for happy & safe living to ya!!!

  • @cayetanocanales7662
    @cayetanocanales7662 Год назад +1

    Keep up the great work. Saludos great message

  • @lorenl9262
    @lorenl9262 4 года назад +5

    I love watching your videos because I think that a lot of people like myself live in "fear" because nobody knows what to really expect, but if more people become aware theat the "impossible" becomes "possible" then the fear is no longer an issue!!

  • @purplequeen1727
    @purplequeen1727 5 лет назад +5

    Vibration is everything! You are correct about being responsible for everything that happens and comes to us. Your positivity is infectious!

  • @Time-is-short-get-ready
    @Time-is-short-get-ready 6 лет назад +8

    Your videos are very well put together, you are really rocking it!

  • @mcdflint
    @mcdflint 5 лет назад +16

    The best advice you're ever likely to get from anyone: move to Canada! I did about 20 years ago now and it's the best thing I've ever done.......so far! Next up is getting a van and heading out to see the rest of this glorious part of this beautiful planet.

  • @takubrenda593
    @takubrenda593 7 лет назад +30

    Love your enthusiasm! Also very much appreciate your ability to speak in complete and grammatically correct sentences. I've been watching van-living people on RUclips for over a year now and your videos are very well put together. Thank you for that! Also, you're the first van -living person I've seen show a broom and how to use it!
    Isn't the lower mainland an amazing area!? All the best in you ventures!

  • @shaneyoung1690
    @shaneyoung1690 Год назад +2

    I like this dude

  • @ac068286
    @ac068286 7 лет назад +24

    I love how you preach respect. For people, places, nature, etc, etc.

  • @hellojuneau8917
    @hellojuneau8917 7 лет назад +6

    You send such positive vibes! No wonder you're a DJ! 😄 NEEDED THIS 👊👽

  • @mohawksteel2215
    @mohawksteel2215 7 лет назад +23

    Emergency toilet .... a five gallon bucket with a garbage bag installed and a length of pool noodle sliced lengthwise and placed around the sharp edge. You get to chose the colour of the seat .... BONUS. Store your private stuff inside when not in use such as toilet paper. shaving equipment and anti stink sprays etc., lol.

  • @IowaKim
    @IowaKim 7 лет назад +23

    Thanks for the common sense which is becoming more uncommon. Be neatly groomed, be friendly, choose your spots wisely, think it out!

  • @yrankin1
    @yrankin1 6 лет назад +3

    I agree with you. You and the van are super clean and tidy. Your energy is upbeat and positive, even in the face of challenges. It makes all the difference.

  • @jaynaweatherwax706
    @jaynaweatherwax706 7 лет назад +9

    Love your videos & positive energy!

  • @LOCDLIFE
    @LOCDLIFE 4 года назад +2

    Vancouver looks so beautiful!

  • @alphadan3420
    @alphadan3420 7 лет назад +4

    love your positive approach to life and the way you've moved straight away into your van !

  • @BlackRose-xt2xu
    @BlackRose-xt2xu 7 лет назад +35

    You are so right. I'm living through you and a couple others. Two more months. I will start living totally free.🤗

  • @SeverinRose
    @SeverinRose 2 года назад +1

    I’ve started Binge watching from the beginning after I found your channel where I was watching your previously new videos. I’ve enjoyed watching your journey from the beginning every night. I have to say I’m hooked and I have learnt so much. Thank you. Sev x

  • @CuaKay
    @CuaKay 7 лет назад +27

    I love the message! Just be beautiful and kind, and people would be more accepting of you, even if you don't live in a van.

  • @knerdrider
    @knerdrider 7 лет назад +22

    You’re fortunate to live in such a chill place as Vancouver. I can’t imagine living the van life in Boston! 😄 But if I lived the van life, I’d be outta here first thing.

    • @innerartdotnet
      @innerartdotnet 4 года назад +4

      I'm also stuck in Boston and yearning for the van life. Thanks to the pandemic, I may be able to work remotely 3-4 days a week meaning I'd only have to stealth 1-2 nights a week in the city. Going to try it!

    • @knerdrider
      @knerdrider 4 года назад +3

      innerartdotnet one thing the pandemic has taught many employers, mine included, is that not everyone has to be in the office every day to do their jobs well. I wonder if more people might take on the nomad life as a result.

    • @annecaulder9495
      @annecaulder9495 4 года назад +2

      So it’s not just me ... Hi guys, I’m building my van right now.

    • @knerdrider
      @knerdrider 4 года назад +1

      @@annecaulder9495 Welcome! So am I!

    • @knerdrider
      @knerdrider 3 года назад +1

      @@nanastravels5433 I’m selling van #1, gearing up for bigger and better in van #2!

  • @heatherrenton2086
    @heatherrenton2086 7 лет назад +3

    You are beautiful and kind! Thank you so much for a wonderful series of videos. I've been power watching, you tube videos and scouring the internet looking for info. Sorry if this sounds derogatory but most have been boring as hell. I have totally enjoyed your positive attitude, simple and easy approach to getting into van life and above all your honesty. I am Canadian, I am tired of wasting my life, time and energy, living and working in a life that just doesn't fit. I definitely want to subscribe, follow your interesting , informative and entertaining videos. I am falling in love with Disco, and realizing more and more, what I need and want most in my life is a loyal, loving, furry, little, companion. Thank you so much for sharing your experience!

  • @carlossilva-oh8be
    @carlossilva-oh8be 7 лет назад +5

    you inspire me in every video ;;) thanks for the beauty of your life

  • @TrustingYourProcess
    @TrustingYourProcess 7 лет назад +7

    OMG I think I love you 💕 so true! I attracted your videos-- thank you 😊 if I could give this video 10 thumbs up 👍🏾 I would.

  • @lindacurrey9998
    @lindacurrey9998 6 лет назад +2

    I would like to say how fresh your it is to hear some one who is so up beat about the van life and the way I have chosen to get your life into of yet debt and making a new start for yourself Yahoo for you keep up the good work. I have been in my little band for over a year and I love it every time I stepped into my little fan there is a piece that I cannot describe. for the moment I'm helping someone that needs help in their home but I go out to my band everyday and sit and think God for my little Ben what a blessing what a freedom. thank you for your joy and your laughter and your smile such an encouragement keep up the good work. And keep smiling Merry Christmas and happy New Years may your year be full of many blessings

  • @corkancreationscallenecork3744
    @corkancreationscallenecork3744 7 лет назад +2

    More good advice.Great views ,great life.I just love all the things you see through your day.I just love your office. Lol. Yeah your view just sucks.You are a very inspirational person.It is so cool how real you are.Good point about the vehicle type.Something that fits in parking spaces easily is also good to have. I just love how informative you are! Be safe.Big hugs.

  • @redviewstudio
    @redviewstudio 6 лет назад +7

    for wifi the best place is to go to the library, that is what I did when I used to be homeless for over a year without a van, I wished I could of have my van that I have now back then, that is why I bought the van cause you never know what will happened.

  • @fernwehchronicle
    @fernwehchronicle 7 лет назад +8

    I enjoy your attitude and perspective - this is refreshing. Your puppy is soooo adorable too.

  • @Time-is-short-get-ready
    @Time-is-short-get-ready 6 лет назад +4

    Refreshing!

  • @kawasutanku
    @kawasutanku 6 лет назад +2

    love your vids going through the every vid playlist, working on saving up some cash to get my initial van so I can travel more with my pup

  • @rosyelioseymour5168
    @rosyelioseymour5168 7 лет назад +1

    My God your video work is incredible - your words are heartfelt and it shows. I know what you is true because I see it in my life also. People are generally good and want to connect.

  • @davidc2019
    @davidc2019 7 лет назад +1

    Bro, I'm up watching all your videos and loving the message and positivity you bring. God bless and obviously just another day in Paradise!!!

  • @Feedback4Utoday
    @Feedback4Utoday 6 лет назад +1

    Fab pics. Beautiful sky & scenery!!

  • @tolovesowelltheworld
    @tolovesowelltheworld 2 года назад

    I loved this video!!! "Put love out into the world!" Way to go Chrome! Bless you man! Keep it weird!

  • @nancycook3733
    @nancycook3733 11 месяцев назад

    For a 14th day video, not bad but love the brutal honest from the hip truth, no sugar coating just honest and respectful !

  • @katjah.8957
    @katjah.8957 7 лет назад +1

    U make my day! Love Ur videos. Always such a pleasure to watch.

  • @vagabonddeesadventures8491
    @vagabonddeesadventures8491 4 года назад +1

    Binging again and loving it!

  • @crysee821
    @crysee821 5 лет назад +2

    I love your videos!

  • @tracycordero3198
    @tracycordero3198 6 лет назад +1

    OMG the that was an amazing morning wake up view

  • @jagerkennethify
    @jagerkennethify 3 года назад

    I've been watching from the beginning since yesterday and this is some high quality stuff!!

  • @yvettelopez5866
    @yvettelopez5866 5 лет назад +1

    Beautiful n awesome view. Inspirational luv it! God bless you

  • @davidc2019
    @davidc2019 6 лет назад +4

    Sweet!!!!

  • @bevtrue6937
    @bevtrue6937 5 лет назад +1

    Haha, pretty funny,i bet you never noticed the no parking sign, next to you. 😁
    Re emergency potty: good sized bucket, slice a pool noodle in half lengthwise and put it on the top of the bucket & cut it at the right spot, line the bucket with a couple heavy bags with some peat moss or sawdust, etc. Add more after each use. Works best if you set it up with a urine diverter to a separate container, so they don't smell. Just a cheap option. Liquids can be emptied in any toilet or out in the woods, etc.
    Part 2: Carry a small shovel with you if you aren't in a city.

  • @carolesteinberg7463
    @carolesteinberg7463 7 лет назад +5

    Awesome. Kindred spirits.

  • @rrr_rozell7992
    @rrr_rozell7992 3 года назад

    Binge watching and loving every episode!!!!

  • @VanDwellingLife
    @VanDwellingLife 7 лет назад +2

    Thank you for putting my mind at ease. I am already sleeping in my van while going through my shit. So good to see someone in the same area I will be. Also... Please share your tunes!!

    • @VanDwellingLife
      @VanDwellingLife 7 лет назад +1

      VANCITY VANLIFE Lol thanks. My videos are not quite as entertaining as yours, more like a "how-not-to-do" feel in mine tee hee.

    • @VanDwellingLife
      @VanDwellingLife 7 лет назад

      VANCITY VANLIFE I do have a few subs that have been so helpful and tune in often :) I am just discovering me again and its amazing!

  • @Weaver1202
    @Weaver1202 4 года назад

    New sub!! Caught your love last night and it was the first video I’ve seen of yours. Super interesting- LOVE your vibe! So now I have to start from the beginning and binge. Love your work- a pleasure to watch!

  • @faridaha-hamimed9815
    @faridaha-hamimed9815 7 лет назад +2

    Good advices. ..good manners. ..

  • @endofanage223
    @endofanage223 7 лет назад +2

    Awesome. ..omg.😂. ..you can shit..you can shit....you can shit if ya want to...sounds like a catchy tune....big smiles...I love this video..

  • @unstoppablegypsy4738
    @unstoppablegypsy4738 7 лет назад +1

    Your awesome keep up the good work enjoying your videos

  • @NilsaFernandez
    @NilsaFernandez 7 лет назад +2

    Great attitude!!!

  • @Makeitbymandy
    @Makeitbymandy 6 лет назад +3

    This was great! ♡♡

  • @Friendsshare
    @Friendsshare 6 лет назад +11

    It's too bad you can only click the like button once.

  • @ericnorthman4846
    @ericnorthman4846 4 года назад +1

    The Dog is going to be a people magnet

  • @margaretmodrovsky1350
    @margaretmodrovsky1350 7 лет назад

    I find you so intresting and comical (you filmed yourself going to the bathroom ) it's easy to see you tell it like it is . ..,I like that.I am Binge watching your videos .

  • @brendagonzales8353
    @brendagonzales8353 7 лет назад +11

    You do great video's!! I'm curious to know what you're going to do when winter comes, never been to Canada but I heard it gets very cold there

    • @TW-ym4vg
      @TW-ym4vg 7 лет назад +5

      VANCITY VANLIFE One word...reflectix.

  • @kimwilliams7051
    @kimwilliams7051 6 лет назад +2

    another great video xxx

  • @legham21
    @legham21 7 лет назад

    good stuff mate! im glad you are still enjoying it. looking forward to more episodes.

  • @suzyadvise9833
    @suzyadvise9833 6 лет назад +4

    Nice

  • @kenlahti4309
    @kenlahti4309 7 лет назад +1

    You get what you give,,in my world.

  • @jaykramer8683
    @jaykramer8683 7 лет назад +4

    My brother I didn't know you were even doing this but I am so proud of you and it's awesome that you sharing it get on you proud of you man

  • @54bonkers
    @54bonkers 5 лет назад +1

    Love your outlook!

  • @rodneyoverbeck8800
    @rodneyoverbeck8800 6 лет назад +2

    Coffee Good,bathroom great,small space!!!!!,get the work,man's Best friend.Chilling,great views,lineing out jams..Keep it Weird!!!!$$$$$!!!!!

    • @rodneyoverbeck8800
      @rodneyoverbeck8800 6 лет назад +1

      Still trying to ketchup on passed video,love all of them

  • @dawnkelley9757
    @dawnkelley9757 6 лет назад +1

    I love the positivity of your videos. But there is the disclaimer that some of this is because you are urban camping. The further you get out of cities, the less able you are to do a park for WiFi. Also (having car dwelled) sometimes signals from a place you been before aren’t dependable at the distance between the building to the parking spot. And if you are doing RV as opposed to generic Van or Car, there are many places you can’t just go to randomly with the whole rig and have “WiFi at home”. I had an awesome Starbucks where I could be two rows of parking in and grab enough WiFi for the basics. And my car was always ignored even though I was in the parking lot at night once the business was closed. However, this apartment building I had the login for had a guest WiFi network in it’s business center and even when I parked right beside the building, couldn’t catch the signal. Hot spots and boosters are totally worth it if you want to get away from the city. And you want a guaranteed way to have WiFi on the go. Still, if you drop into no-signal territory that’s just part of being out there. It’s a minor thing to acknowledge you will struggle for WiFi sometimes. I think the trade off (lower bills and freedom) are great, but with WiFi on the go. The struggle is real. If the worse thing in one’s life is limited/challenging WiFi at times, I don’t know that one is ready to embrace the van life.

  • @sharon1775
    @sharon1775 6 лет назад +3

    nice video

  • @liveurpassion5279
    @liveurpassion5279 3 года назад

    I get it. Love your office view

  • @serenityjewel
    @serenityjewel Год назад

    I decided to check out what all the "Chrome saved my life" stuff was about so I started watching the channel from the beginning. 😂 Chrome was hella different in the beginning - very motivational and like that supportive friend who encourages you to be your best, wildest, bravest self. I get what everyone's talking about now.
    Not that he's not cool now. He's just not like this now.

  • @silvercurlgirl
    @silvercurlgirl 3 года назад

    Just Love your Crazy 🤣did You really just say that?!
    Its inspirational that your not hidden but just open honest truth!

  • @ladydayana
    @ladydayana 6 лет назад +1

    Keeping it real! Respect!

  • @Bestdoggyeverton
    @Bestdoggyeverton 2 месяца назад

    Absolute inspiration❤

  • @gloriamoyer3422
    @gloriamoyer3422 4 года назад +2

    Music is great to.

  • @AA-op1qr
    @AA-op1qr 5 лет назад +4

    👍

  • @3generations393
    @3generations393 4 года назад +1

    Thank you

  • @dewald711115
    @dewald711115 3 года назад

    Very informative vlog. Thank you

  • @RenayEmond
    @RenayEmond 5 лет назад +1

    Woot Woot! MOVE TO 🇨🇦 CANADA ❣

  • @Mr-hz6jz
    @Mr-hz6jz 7 лет назад +1

    Truly Awesome Dude

  • @shikiralaslo9262
    @shikiralaslo9262 4 года назад

    Love ur karma xxx you think of other people and that then comes back to u by not being disturbed x

  • @corybowes9400
    @corybowes9400 5 лет назад +1

    💕 Hi Chrome

  • @swamphick7553
    @swamphick7553 7 лет назад +5

    Inspiring

  • @stevieOo
    @stevieOo 7 лет назад +1

    i love you, you deserve way more subs! also you sound like casey neistat

  • @alvaradacosta293
    @alvaradacosta293 7 лет назад +2

    Hello my nomadic friend.... I hAte winter.... Get ready

  • @elsiebarragan7037
    @elsiebarragan7037 2 года назад

    Love ur music !!!🎸🎶🎷

  • @kateannkippy37
    @kateannkippy37 3 года назад

    Music was awesome back in 2017..🎶🎶🎶

  • @kimprocarione5473
    @kimprocarione5473 Год назад

    You are sitting at home! ❤😂❤

  • @phanhuang
    @phanhuang 7 лет назад +1

    Cool!!

  • @DonovanRush
    @DonovanRush 6 лет назад +1

    Oh yeah!

  • @andytatt100
    @andytatt100 4 года назад +1

    Emergency toilet, 20L bucket with a pool noodle cut to fit around the top lol

  • @williamcrookes4606
    @williamcrookes4606 5 лет назад +1

    Chrome i am loving all the vids but this one has been the one that so far has had me saying i hate you more than normal...........I live in the UK and am contemplating Vanlife and need to save for the van then make the move.. will be using some of your tips and suggestions along the way.
    Keep being Weird and be free.

  • @gracecallowayable
    @gracecallowayable 6 лет назад +2

    Words to live by...👠👠👠

  • @shadowliving6858
    @shadowliving6858 6 лет назад +2

    You look so much better without earrings.

  • @ruthannegalera6594
    @ruthannegalera6594 2 года назад

    You are spot on about the "Laws of Attraction". What you project will ultimately be what you get back. Totally agree, "don't be that dick!" Take care

  • @gma729
    @gma729 6 лет назад +1

    BROTHER WHAT HELPS IS THE GREAT CITY/COUNTRY YOU LIVE IN, CANADIANS ARE A VERY PLACID PEOPLE, VANCOUVER IS NOT ONLY ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL, BUT LIKELY THE SAFEST MAJOR CITY IN THE WORLD !!

  • @Lee-mmg
    @Lee-mmg Год назад

    I'm watching several videos a day to catch up again. :-) There ya go. Sure different once you get to where you are in 2023. Yup. 11 days to 5 years wow!!!! :-) Most big cities in US are now not safe. Goodness. Bad. 2023 Whew

  • @gabeebersohn5281
    @gabeebersohn5281 5 лет назад +1

    Hello, great video. I'm going to university next year and I've been thinking a lot about van life to save money. I'll be living in north Vancouver and my biggest concern is where to park overnight. Any suggestions.

  • @brittonharrison-diller6985
    @brittonharrison-diller6985 6 лет назад +2

    I appreciate your honesty. You are sticking to Major Urban areas... What about the BLM areas? What about satellite internet?