The Internet Version Of Van Life Is NOT Going To Be The Reality For Most.

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@bergmichel5348 Год назад

I'm working full time and stay in the van. It's great!

@krisg3984 Год назад

Where do you park, so long term ?

@bergmichel5348 Год назад

@@krisg3984 I can stay at the company parking lot.

@debbiemurphy4813 Год назад

Sweet. WTG

@gmb5370 Год назад

I had a friend I worked with in the 1980s. That lived in his truck camper and stayed by the shop at night. He did that for 20 years, saving for retirement. When he retired he paid cash for his 5 acres and house he built! Smart plan! Happy travels my friend!

@gypsiewanderer24 Год назад

Same here but in a shuttle bus!

@edbaranowski1958 Год назад

The jobs that are out there, for the most part, don't pay enough for a single person to rent an apartment and pay bills. It's the rich getting richer and the rest of us feeling that we don't work hard enough to get along. We are all wage slaves

@summerstardust2064 Год назад

Yep. Even if you own the house it's upkeep, taxes, insurance, utilities...

@sail4free1 Год назад

And that's why you turn your back on the dominant paradigm -- cut your expenses to the bone -- work as much as you want and *enjoy* your newfound liberty! We've been living fulltime and offgrid for more than 7 years now. We *never* pay for a place to BE and I maintain we *never* will! :)

@GiantMeteor2024 Год назад

Work harder and work smarter. There's always a higher paying job available that's better than the current job. Annnd when a job offer comes, never accept their first pay offer. Negotiate for what you want. It's a two way street...a business deal. It's worked great for me for 5 decades. Also, don't go for a 40 hour a week position, you'll be chasing your tail. Go for the 70 80 hour a week position. Future you will thank the Now you.

@adampettus2893 Год назад

@@GiantMeteor2024 peak wage slave mentality.

@texasgoddess323 Год назад

And with gig work, ppl can be their own bosses, work when they want to work, and with flexibility! No clock ins, no crazy bosses and coworkers! I don’t think Grub Hub is scrambling for employees.😆

@baitboy3191 Год назад

Many of the Van lifers that I see on youtube, their main income is RU-vid, I got a job that is fully remote, and as soon as I started my job. I started converting a large sprinter van into my full time home. My job doesn't care where I am, all HR cared about was that I have a stable internet connection when working. Now that I finally got starlink, I am constantly visiting national parks while working. Its amazing finishing a long day of work and have a beautiful park to explore after.

@bertschuh5720 Год назад

What kind of work do you do?

@iknowheis Год назад

Please share about working remotely. I am interested in doing the same.

@baitboy3191 Год назад

@@bertschuh5720 I am a data scientist in marketing.

@nickhumphreys3160 Год назад

That sounds like the dream.

@Midwest621 Год назад

I got some land in Arizona if you want to buy it.

@janetbales9749 Год назад

I’m 60 years old. Paid my way thru life for others to be happy. Now gonna retire in a few months, than it will be me and a van/small RV! I really can’t wait.😊

@paulaleigh9438 Год назад

That's so awesome Janet. It's time YOUR life was about YOU. Too often for wives and Mother's it never is. Be happy and enjoy living YOUR best life!!

@pizzaparlorprincess Год назад

YASSS QUEEN JANET GO YOU!!!!

@christianrazvan Год назад

I envy you! :)

@stevenadd1978 Год назад

I live in a box truck and work as security job during the day for a year in a half now . Still saving

@danielhresko4900 Год назад

I started van life nearly 4 years ago, thanks to videos from Chrome and Bob Wells. No intention of being a nomad, just wanted to get away from high rent and awful neighbors. I’m still in the same cubicle job, and last month I made my final credit card payment. I’ve been able to save a little, and it feels great to not have to check my bank balance before paying a bill. Van life doesn’t have to be all about beaches and sunsets; it’s about reclaiming some freedom.

@xBINARYGODx Год назад

Where do you tend to park or do you have like a circuit?

@danielhresko4900 Год назад

@@xBINARYGODx I have a circuit of 6 places. What I look for are places where a white van wouldn’t look out of place at night. As Chrome says, nobody is expecting a person to be sleeping in a vehicle they walk by. Go to your sleeping spot only when you are about to go to bed, leave before morning rush, and only use the driver’s door to enter/exit.

@maggieg.recommendsandrants3081 Год назад

Wanting to get away from awful neighbors...I hear that! I love my apartment, but I've had so many terrible/ scary neighbors, I'm thinking of living in my car and saving for a van or SUV. Congratulations on your escape!

@RoxRevanharte Год назад

Vanlife is appealing to me because I saved up enough cash to buy my first home. But by the time I saved it, the cost of homes raised again by a ton. So went back at it to save up again and again and it keeps happening. So I focused on credit repair, and got that up. The banks kept throwing new excuses at me to prevent me securing the loan despite having almost entire payment for a home well over half. Denied denied and denied. Always chasing. Rent costs rising to insane levels. And one bout of bad luck took most my savings. I’ve given up on the idea of ever owning a home… until I discovered Chromes channel. Have new hope that I can combine my love for the road and owning something I can call home.

@wilson8979 Год назад

Wait until 2024, the housing market is crashing as we speak. I have no intentions of owning anything. But if that’s your dream, go for it. Should be more affordable soon. And if you are worried about high interest rates, you will be able to refinance

@RoxRevanharte Год назад

@@wilson8979 I prefer the road anyway and have spent most my life living in basements, attics, closets, cots, couches. A van or in my case a shuttle bus is a mansion that can scratch the itch of not wanting to stay in one place for too long. Vanlife4Life!

@wildestcowboy2668 Год назад

@@RoxRevanharte Until you get old lady then you have no bloody choice. Van life is for sure a young thing....

@lindaking3210 Год назад

@@wildestcowboy2668 Why do you say that. Im 71 and in the process of doing a small bus build that will be self sufficient. Im getting my property ready to sell and only keeping what I will need. I will be debt free and be able to live off my social security and an additional small income....even if it means doing on line work. What does age have to do with it.

@nataliethomas1991 Год назад

@@lindaking3210 I moved into my van Sept 2018 & love it! I'll be 60 come next June. I've seen vids of ladies in their 70's & 80's living in a van. If you're physically able to live on your own, age doesn't matter if it's in a van or sticks & bricks. You do you. Enjoy life & stay safe out there.

@frankiebe4818 Год назад

Over 2 yrs doing vanlife now. Met you at the ferry fantasizing vanlife, you just told me to effin do it. One of the best things i did.. freedoomm

@TiredOfAllOfThis Год назад

I’m 8 months into full time VanLife in the UK. 30 year career over, marriage over and after 12 months of planning I moved into my van. There is a lot to like but it’s a struggle. It’s not VanLife per se but it magnifies other issues… financial, social, mental… it’s not an easy fit with others who are not happy with my life choices. Thing is, this was not exactly a choice and it’s most definitely not the RU-vid / Instagram dream… it’s got a lot of advantages over sticks and bricks but it comes as no surprise that it is far from a panacea to it as you can imagine. Compromises and challenges every day. I have not found anything that I want to do for work. My old work is not something that i can do anymore… for a number of reasons. Retirement at 52 is a daunting prospect. I planned as much as I could but for me, nothing ever works out like you planned.

@TrueCrimeKnitter Год назад

I'm sorry man, I feel you but at least you have a " roof" over your head , I'm a 54 single gigi raising my grandbaby and constantly moving to keep us safe , but running out of $$ and places to go ,just moved 2k miles 8 months ago , and having to figure out where we go from here.

@TiredOfAllOfThis Год назад

@@TrueCrimeKnitter I’m sorry to hear about your situation 😔 - I wish you well. The very reason I decided upon VanLife is because throughout my life I have always ended up worse off at the end of relationships… this way, no-one can take my home away from me when a relationship ends… so I do appreciate that I have made a life choice and committed to it financially. I just want to find some peace along the way. I hope you and yours find peace too soon.

@mysteriousme3006 Год назад

You all stories touched me. I really hope great things happen for us this year 🙏. Stay in peace as much as possible.

@JeLifeCoach Год назад

Best of luck to you my brother. Hoping you connect with what resonates inside you. Do not give up. You got this.

@haiz768 Год назад

You white folks are so crazy for living in a van💀💀

@summerstardust2064 Год назад

Too many have been brainwashed into looking for a free ride, which is guaranteed dissatisfaction, maybe even guaranteed slavery. Hopping into a van or rv and grabbing odd jobs you can always kiss goodbye if it doesn't meet your needs is greatly satisfying and wonderfully broadening. 15 years as a solo female rv nomad with pets. I've worked odd jobs all across the US.

@summerstardust2064 Год назад

@@lnlyby_yt p.s. odd jobs are simply seasonal or temporary work, not weird jobs.

@Ay-B Год назад

A free ride is definitely guaranteed slavery - puts you at the mercy of the giver.

@melissastewart6487 Год назад

I'm into year 4 doing this exactly 🙂

@friendofvinnie Год назад

The USA is a big country Canada on the other hand is small country with a horrible winter season 🤢

@gabrielmarcil8804 Год назад

@@friendofvinnie you know that Canada is larger than the USA ?

@survival7691 Год назад

What I find kind of daunting is if your van breaks down, ( and unless you're buying a new van it's gonna eventually) you have no where to live, and no way to get to your job unless you have another vehicle stored somewhere, or you're in walking distance or have public transportation. Then you're stuck paying mechanic costs, and for a hotel. My car broke down recently and it took over a month to get it back because they were backed up at the mechanic shop. Those types of scenarios are REAL.

@DreaRvigo Год назад

Vehicles have issues whether you live in them or not.

@survival7691 Год назад

@@DreaRvigo Yes, my point was, you are not only out of a vehicle, you have no where to sleep at night if your living in your van and it is broken down and in the shop, and hotels are bloody expensive to stay at.

@jeanjones7770 Год назад

That's what your emergency fund is for. Everyone has one...right?

@christinakosier5474 Год назад

Chrome may have mechanic skills or have friends that do. He looks like he would. You can't let the fear of potential car repairs stop you from moving into your vehicle if that's what you want to do.

@sherw7635 Год назад

It isn't all paradise.. Not to mention getting ill and dangerous weather.. Dangerous people in some cases..

@yrankin1 Год назад

Truth! I remember your earliest days when you had your bills and debts listed on a piece of paper and shared your progress with us.

@33Jenesis Год назад

Chrome I watch your channel for a few years. Your work ethics is amazing, always filming, editing, and finding content for your channel. You earn every dollar paid to you honestly.

@dakota1992 Год назад

Agree, Jen 33. This comment should be pinned by Chrome. 😊

@1234cheerful Год назад

He is definitely Mr. Hustle. Always working. Not everyone has that energy!

@jeffpeirce5948 Год назад

I've been living in my van for 3 years in a small town in illinois and working a full time job. I'm lucky enough to have a employer that let's me sleep in the parking lot whenever I want to. Best decision I've ever made and can't wait to get out on the road more!!

@Aatell764 Год назад

I was in a similar situation once, my boss said just keep an eye on the place. He went as far as installing a shower in the friggen shop so I could shower there. Best damn situation I was ever in.

@michaelmerck7576 Год назад

@@Aatell764 one would think the employer would prefer you to be in the parking lot so you won't ever be late for work

@Aatell764 Год назад

@@michaelmerck7576 Right? And when you're "sick" they could come over and see how sick you really are🤣🤣🤣

@shdbmw Год назад

I’m working five days a week and living in my van. I started van life after watching your videos. I’m living in a van because i want to not because i have to. I have a very nice house and its rented. So i will travel in about three years when i retire and keep my house rented. I park at the beach everyday after work then find a place to sleep at night.

@sleepyooos Год назад

so jelly

@macrumbly2910 Год назад

Sounds like bless…you are truly blessed 😊

@ispoogedaily Год назад

Amen. Moved out of my $1850/mo apt. and started working one job as a waiter pulling about $3k/mo with tips, max 35hr/wk. Parked a few blocks from my old apartment, or close to job sites sometimes. Did creative work in cafes and libraries before or after my shifts every day. Saved big bank.

@garygardner9677 Год назад

2 months into vanlife and still working. I love this lifestyle. My van is simple for now. The buildout will come in time.

@jaymckenzie8412 Год назад

I'm 63 years old and I know what it means to grind making that 15-hour day 7 days a week 365 days a year but I think the young people today they look at this work and then they see the amount of pay and then they see the rent and those two are not comparable at all you have to have two to three jobs to pay that rent it's really bad out there but that don't mean you have to give up you got to keep trying you got to keep working you got to get more than one job but it's a different type of hard out there for the younger people that it was for us and for us it was another type of hard it's kind of hard to explain but peace out love all your videos keep it up

@dee004100 Год назад

Your so right Chrome. I know 3 people who work at one of the food stores in our town who live in their van's. Our son also lives in his van and nobody but family knows. As long as they're happy and it works for them everyone else can take a hike........

@gmb5370 Год назад

Best video I've seen on van life! Keep your work ethic and if you don't have it develop it! I live in an old 5th. Wheel next to my house because I enjoy my journey as I get older! I'm 67 years old and own my house that at some point will be my daughters house! She lives in it and takes care of her bills so I can mess around with my interests! I did the work thing all my life now it's time to play and travel! Happy travels my friend's!

@krisg3984 Год назад

So glad you are passing down your house to the next generation- yours. Other countries people’s have lived a 100 years in the same house- mortgage free for the the next generation, no burden of that kind. Here in the states that seems the young adults just have to get away from their family- To discover their own limits- then the parents sell the house

@Van_Liberty Год назад

A self contained van is straight up independence, whether you use it full time or otherwise. It's immediate power to get away an go!

@DJMadsMom1975 Год назад

I love your "just talking" videos when you get real about life!

@occamsrazor7323 Год назад

Like the weather your Raw and real and have rocked Van City Van Life for a long time to come. Thanks for always giving us the unadulterated truth Chrome

@TheEyesolo Год назад

Some of those jobs that can't find people to work, aren't paying enough to sustain a living. Minimum wage isn't feasible anymore. Just wanted to provide another angle to the topic of "Help Wanted."

@ecay Год назад

We live a two stressful life. Today I run across the lot of people that like working in the coffee shops. It's not stressful. They enjoy it. It just doesn't pay the bills, cut out the high price bills and you cut out a lot of stress. And you mentioned carpenters a lot of people 50 60 years ago. That's what they did. They were carpenters. They were things like that. Went from town to town doing work and they were happy. A lot happier than what we are today

@1234cheerful Год назад

itinerant workers, yes.

@tammyinman1699 Год назад

1:36 pm Arkansas I found you bc I first found Emmy! I love your channel! Don’t know a thing about mechanics but enjoy learning especially if I ever buy a van! Thank you for sharing your journey ❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

@sharonoldham4374 Год назад

Love all the lights. I remember your first Christmas 🎄 video. You were so excited and happy.

@Janer-52 Год назад

You are so right, Chrome. I worked with a homeless outreach for about 15 years. Many just needed food or clothing. Some had jobs and liked the fellowship. But a lot of them - just wanted handouts and lived an unhealthy lifestyle. I finally had to stop because I couldn't take the "I'm entitled to have you give to me" mentality.I firmly agree work is something we all need. Now that I am retired, some days I work hard outside all day. Other days I stay in and watch videos all day. I find I much more enjoy the days outside. Thanks for always pointing us in the right direction.

@ultmiddle4991 Год назад

Your story is a familiar one. Many people are taught helplessness and have no idea the power they have to spin gold out of straw.

@cherbear1996 Год назад

And what about those who can't work, or want to do something besides sit or lay around all day feeling lonely, useless n poor, but..if they make a dollar they lose their benefits..damned if ya do...ya kno

@Zades2524 Год назад

Pay is 17 hr where I live. Rent is 1800. Childcare is 1200. Car note is 500. Food is 600. Utilities and misc is 300. That's like 55k after tax pre tax is around 68k needed to live in a 1 bedroom. That comes up almost 40k shy at all these jobs with help wanted signs.

@r39erzz6 Год назад

Yeah America is retarded now.

@karenferguson8426 Год назад

Its beginning to look like Christmas in your van… made me smile… Yes your right Chrome … just live life to the fullest and do whatever you have to , do the best that you can…enjoy the journey… someone once said… how do you eat a elephant… answer one piece at a time… Never give up on ourselves especially our dreams… ❤❤❤

@balthazarquinn Год назад

Chrome, thank you for making a video that is incredibly relevant to my life right now. I’m desperate to escape the rent trap (over AUD $17,000 per year + utilities) and can’t wait to move into a van. Thanks for discussing the real life possibilities that van life can offer (savings, clearing debt, etc) instead of presenting it as some glamorous life of endless travel and exploration. 😉👍

@joellepatry493 Год назад

Everyone’s circumstances are different. I dream about living van life some day. I’ve been disabled for about 15 yrs. & can’t work, so on a fixed income, & can’t afford to change things up just yet. Also, I have a 19 yr old cat, & that adjustment just wouldn’t be fair to him at this stage. But sadly, our best buds don’t live forever, & neither do our parents. So, when those things do happen, I hope I’m still able to get out there & live the dream. Thanks for telling it like it is. If you can make your dreams happen now, don’t wait. Nobody is promised tomorrow.✌🏻🚐

@sail4free1 Год назад

Yup -- my standard advice has always been, "Go cheap, go small, but go NOW!" For that very reason -- tomorrow is not guaranteed for anyone.

@anneholden9908 Год назад

Butt,Butt,Butt,Butt,Butt! Love you guys! Happy Holidays, Crome, Emi, and Cruzie!

@pinebearclub Год назад

I slept in that same spot last night! Yes! I work as a self employed carpenter Jack of all trades out of my van, it’s awesome! It has allowed me to work in different towns and I have that freedom to sleep wherever. At the end of each day, I look so forward to seeing my Vanessa that I actually crave it and the time spent with her. I never for a minute thought this feeling would be possible but it’s real, so unreal… Bryan from Vancouver

@murrayatme Год назад

You DO have a strong work ethic. I've often mused about how much you get done in a single day. Productive. Self motivated with positive drive. The world needs more of what you've got. Keep spreading it brother.

@IzzyOnTheMove Год назад

I've been doing Vlogmas for the first time and editing and uploading a video EVERYDAY i kept thinking about Chrome and how it must have felt when he started and i even started getting addicted to the "rush" of having to finish the video in time LOL

@jeffbohn5254 Год назад

I appreciate this video. Much needed clarity about the reality of van-life. So much truth and humility here which goes a long way and actually helps. ❤

@PazmanBC Год назад

Great video. I was just saying this the other day to someone. Why can't a person just live a normal life but they go home to a van instead of small apartment or a basement suite. Or even a house for that matter.

@1234cheerful Год назад

Because it's not the American Dream. That's a house with a picket fence. Or... it was the American Dream.... Van life does not CONFORM to the spend spend spend and stay in one place trope. Conformity is predictabiity. Although van lifers do end up make reaaallly similar videos.... Chrome is one of the few I have seen who is as assertive about the negatives as he is about the positives. Educating, not just entertaining.

@PazmanBC Год назад

@@1234cheerful One other van life person I really enjoy watching is Ameinavan. Her videos are a little different than your typical van life content because it's part performance as well as vlog. She produces these really cool musical montages to showcase different cities she's visiting. She's quite talented on the video production side. Her videos mostly take place in France but she goes to places like Switzerland & Monaco as well.

@expectamiracle.406 Год назад

I think the standard (a huge house and all the stuff) is too much, and not completely necessary. I love the thought of cutting it all back. It is freedom from day to day grind, and you can actually have time for great experiences. ✨

@CMV314 Год назад

I respectfully disagree. A common misconception is that having a home somehow precludes on from seeing the world or country. I fail to see how having a home keeps one from having great experiences. Also, van life brings with it an inherent lack of freedom. You have to constantly figure out where you will stay, how you will get mail, power, water and other things. A brick-and-mortar home doesn't come with that stress.

@carolynrivera9745 Год назад

This was such a motivational video, I'm retired and still worked part time for awhile, the only reason I'm not still working is my health. But you sure are stoked. You spoke the truth.... I admire you. 🥰🏆🏅

@mark8453 Год назад

Chrome, these are the type of videos I enjoy the most. Just an honest, heartfelt conversation that was also encouraging. I can feel the sincerity. Thank you man. Thank you.

@martindabritz8203 Год назад

the highlight of my day. love from South Africa

@mr.skipper4544 Год назад

5 years a nomad on the east coast 🇺🇲 and disabled, I wouldn't want it any other way Rock on vanlife 👍🇺🇲🥳✌

@jayd6372 Год назад

I was curious, where about on the East Coast? I mean the province or state, not looking to be noisy. Most of the RU-vidrs are on the West coast of NA or Arizona. I'm on the East coast of Canada and seriously considering making the move to a van in the next year or so.

@mr.skipper4544 Год назад

@@jayd6372 United States

@haiz768 Год назад

You white folks are so crazy for living in a van💀😂

@geekahertz Год назад

I love this message. I built out my own van over the last year and I still have to put in 40 hours/week as a software engineer. My co-workers dont even know the difference! Its taken me 2-3 years just to adjust and learn how to do this new way of living. Cant imagine how hard/almost impossible it would be to try to start a creative business at the same time.

@KevinNordstrom Год назад

Ive had my mortgage paid off for a few years now, so I have the best of both worlds. Security of a paid off home and my own land, and travel when I want going on camping adventures and then coming back to a Sticks and Bricks. I wouldn't want to do vanlife full-time. Especially as I age. I prefer a traditional home, but I can see the curiosity for a single childless person

@mattrogers6616 Год назад

I'm a full time self employed home health care provider I live det free and travel around my area completely enjoy it also I'm 41

@ultmiddle4991 Год назад

Are you living in a van, too?

@boblock7588 Год назад

Chrome your right ,,I have been in van for over 5 years ..I still work full time same job for 45 years….I’m 67 now …before work I go to gym workout ,take a shower ,go to work

@GrdDog Год назад

I have been an OTR trucker for 28 years; a lot like van life.

@patricksmith3556 Год назад

You are one of my favorite Van Life and off grid "RV" channels. I love your honesty, truths, and support. I'm slowly planning and hoping to join in some day. Hopefully I'll see you all on the road!

@cwshumate914 Год назад

I think life is all about priority. If vanlife is at the top, you'll do it

@gisellegonzalez4677 Год назад

I remember when you first aired lol, you truly inspired me I was on the road for 3.5 years then took on an apartment and now yep I’m going back on the road lol. Never should’ve left. Thanks for always making me feel like anything is possible. Thanks Chrome, keep safe much love to Cruise.

@IzzyOnTheMove Год назад

It's really nice to read everybody's life stories in the comments. WEIRDOS UNITE 💜

@juneghasemi7589 Год назад

My husband, luv watching you as work on your ambulance, son and hubby addicted to your videos in your garage they enjoy watching you build out your vehicles!

@joecalarco2227 Год назад

Dude, what time is it? You are cranked on 1 cup of coffee this early? Great to see you living your life to the fullest!!!

@NeuroDAVErgent Год назад

I love these videos that return to your genesis, they're why I started watching your channel! I build vans for a living, and decided I wanted the same freedom; with a little nudge from you and several others on the Tube, I'm making the move. Sometimes you just need to hear it a few more times before you dip your toes in. Thanks Chrome, you're an inspiration!

@sinebar Год назад

Dude you get such a kick out of van life and I'm so happy for you.🙂 Have you been to Toronto lately? I think I saw you a few months ago but wasn't sure. Cheers!

@Ragingnsweet Год назад

Your welcome. We have been more then happy to support you with patreon. Your videos provide us with both advice and entertainment. From Trish and myself. Thanks Chrome and Cruz.

@victoriabaker6943 Год назад

I can’t answer for CA, but many of the jobs in the service sector rely on tips, if there are no tips then the pay isn’t enough to even afford insurance. I am 62 & I was separated from my job due to disability. COBRA insurance for me is $1130.00 per month. That will be more than 1/2 of my monthly payments. Or I will need to go to a Medicaid account . I want to do work, but what I do they tell I no longer can. I’ll find something. I do understand soMe of the issues though from both sides.

@vynidalopes251 Год назад

Thank you for the reminders. Your dream is what you make it to be 👍

@DoseofEncouragement Год назад

Love it! & Love all the festive lights. 😁 Merry Christmas to all. 🎅🧑‍🎄🎄🦌

@20807shane Год назад

Hey chrome, appreciate ya man. You help to keep me motivated while at work driving this semi. The flood of 16 we had, changed my life drastically but I’m loving it, I have been houseless since. No the flood didn’t damage my home but the exes, and her with the family needed it more than I did so I let her have it and moved into my pickup, I love the outdoors so when I’m home from the road I tent camp. It is such a great way to live I’ll never go back to sticks and bricks. Thanks man.

@silka9187 Год назад

Chrome I love your enthusiasm and it's inspiring. Thank you.

@candycrowl885 Год назад

I love how positive you are, I’ve been working towards the van life for a while. Keep it simple and do what you love!❤

@bluerxstandard Год назад

Been in my in laws driveway for the last month. Here for the winter. Happy to have em. Spring and summer are different..

@tinaorozco3447 Год назад

Go to work is the key to success! I have one more year and I can retire!!!

@patrickcummins976 Год назад

Thank you for the inspiration and the confidence building Chrome! You speak so much truth!

@bensipiorski2375 Год назад

I am currently in my last year of school and it is very stressful but watching your videos every night has given me so luch excitement! Love your content so much !

@TTVAN Год назад

I love the story of your van life journey. Thank you for sharing. You look like the happiest guy on the planet, and that makes me smile! I am retired and live with my family. It is not perfect, but it works. I'm too much of a scaredy-cat to live alone in a van, but I still love watching the adventures of others.

@ramblynrocketeer Год назад

Live Life to the Fullest 🤩

@NB-ms3es Год назад

You are so inspiring!🤗 July 2022 I had an estate sale and sold my home! No regrets!💜 Been waiting four months for my new van for the nomad life! I’ve been researching van life for three years! I’m still as excited as the day I decided to do nomad life three years ago! Thank you for your great info and inspiration! Squeee! 🎉

@Lozenhimer Год назад

you have an excellent outlook on everything. i love it. more people need your positivity. i'm enjoying your channel

@Zades2524 Год назад

There will be staff shortages when the pay doesn't pay a livable wage.

@donnagarsee8944 Год назад

Awesome video. You are right people just don't want to work. You have a great outlook. Thanks for sharing.

@keatsgipsy9991 Год назад

That’s made you so unique- the moments like this that you just share your thoughts and always sincerely. Peace out ✌️

@danajohnson6273 Год назад

Been “living” in an old 5th wheel next to my moms house and it absolutely sucks bc I’m immobile. Been having a hard time keeping warm too so when I get my actual VAN, I have an idea of what my needs are. Keep warm, Boys!

@margueritemitchell1829 Год назад

Toe warmers for cold nights or floors

@jeffbohn5254 Год назад

I’m having hard time too. I am going to play around more with candles and terra cotta pots or DIY tin heaters. Wishing us luck.

@sail4free1 Год назад

@@jeffbohn5254 -- Don't waste your time with candles. They put off about as much heat as a mouse breathing on your foot. :(

@balthazarquinn Год назад

@@sail4free1 True! I find I need about a hundred mice or more to really keep my toes warm. 🐭🦶

@sail4free1 Год назад

@@balthazarquinn :)

@thomasturner4253 Год назад

Thanks for expressing yourself

@jasperdunord1702 Год назад

Hey Chrome we (furry rabbit and I) really liked todays video. You are such a great communicator. this is one of your best chit chat videos. Cheers and as always stay safe.

@wendysparks4677 Год назад

You always hit the nail right on the head for me! Love your words, Keep on keepin' on buddy! ✌️❤️🌈

@bettybrigance6784 Год назад

I remember your first night video...and now just look at you, your helping others...it's been a journey...thanks, stay safe and keep going

@ferrarispider800 Год назад

You are great just full of positivity. I love the passion and genuine honesty you express. Thanks for this insight and stay safe :)

@Manitou36 Год назад

Great video Chrome, been following you from the beginning, and have always enjoyed your content, your energy and realness is infectious, don’t ever stop being you, peace brother ✌️🤓

@gsxrgoddess6 Год назад

Lots of jobs in my area, but no one can afford rent...as you know Vancouver Island is crazy with the housing situation... I love the inclusion to van life you give your audience... Im loving the build videos too!!

@matthewmushlin13 Год назад

Love your channel and your positive energy! Became a big fan today! Thank you ❤

@shirl6558 Год назад

Your evolving journey working your way since the beginning of your van life has been an amazing & most entertaining journey for me. Through thick or thin I’ve watched you & learned so much useful info for me & my family. Thank you for your creativity & sharing it. We love you & Cruz & Emi.❤🌈🎄

@nathanbrand4607 Год назад

Love your videos. Keep doing what you're doing following your heart. Thank you for what you put out into this world. All the best to you and yours. Take care

@ileneahrens8741 Год назад

I admire what you do. Love to watch you learning to weld.

@rrjohn5 Год назад

I enjoy your videos. I'm not a van lifer, but the ingenuity fascinates me and I learn so much!

@ratana_music Год назад

Love all of your videos but this one i appreciate the most. It's refreshing to hear you talk about your van life experience while keeping it 💯 transparent. Thanks for the inspiration 🙏✌️

@NEUROBPiG Год назад

Im working ft as a scientist in my sprinter, saving and learning about myself and how to live the way I want to. Def need to keep your day job fellow adventurers.

@joannaazar7396 Год назад

Chrome your hard work and derivation definitely shows. Your videos are so much fun!! LV. ❤NewJersey

@LiveFree123 Год назад

I always enjoy hearing you share with us. 💙🎄

@living2ndchildhood598 Год назад

Don’t forget about the couple of married friends of yours who live in their van and operate a van outfitting shop on their property.

@Mist3rData Год назад

Wow thank you for this reality check! I watched a lot of vanlife RU-vidrs and you are absolutely richt: there are things they are not telling and/or showing us. Witch is ofcoures there choice. But what you are telling us is a part of that life style as wel. But the other things you are saying are also true. If you really want something, go for it. Do not hold back, or find excuses. Go and do it. A great message for me. I have been thinking about realising some projects, but i allways let something come in the way. This is the wake up call i needed to actually start with those projects. Thank you so much and respect for your content!

@myfreelancerlifestyle Год назад

I really appreciate this video. You encourage people to follow the dream.

@benhoose Год назад

This is the first video of yours I'm watching. Watching for the first time. Thank you for your message

@evyedelman4297 Год назад

Your ENERGY is Awesome. I love your giddiness. Your energy is so refreshing🙏🏼 Just that earned my subscription. Thank you!😉 Looking fwd to watching more of your videos

@myrahatton6812 Год назад

Thanks for always saying what I need to hear... I'm moving into a van very soon .. I work on golf courses, so lots of beautiful places and people too see.. giddy up ✌️

@mamakal.vanlife Год назад

Yep agreed. I worked brick and mortar job for a year while living in my van. Now I'm thankful that I have a remote full time job. But people now have horrible work ethics anyways.

@vanessahenry7238 Год назад

I like your honesty in your vids, unlike so many young people making 'perfect' videos where vanlife has no issues here and there which is reality!! Keep up the great vids! Problem with some of those jobs pay so little it sometimes cost more to work places then not! I am the old school generation who does work, but I have seen why people leave as well!

@margarethutchens5463 Год назад

I hear over and over again the advice for chasing your dream is just do it. The one thing I think is absolutely necessary is to stop listening to other voices trying to tell you how to live your life. I'm not onto Christmad but that certainly was a pretty little spot. Nice place to dream.