I love that Tory is not at her parents house because this is what I will have to do and Tory has great ideas and a plan for people like me. So I’m thankful for what she’s doing. It’s giving me confidence to start. Only difference I have two dogs.

There are storage units/garages which have electric and will allow you to do work in them. So you can store your stuff and drive your van in and work there, have power for your tools, and a sheltered area and even run a little space heater if needed. But they are usually $200-$300+ (likely more in CA) and often have long waiting lists. Glad you are feeling better!

Should consider installing a winch and carrying a winch anchor if you planning to offroad in a non-4x4 van.

If u still stuck deflate your tires a little bit . Dont push on gas to hard

Tory, what's up? We missed ya. Been down and out a bit? Figured. Being alone can feed depression. Do for others and get more sunshine, sunshine!

My son began building his promaster 118 his junior year in high school. His internal framing is light weight tube steel and some aluminum. Parts are welded and or bolted. linered interior and coated iirc to air with sweating, and then he insulated, then secured with wood he stained, no shower, no fancy stuff. Everything but the wood walls and insulation can easily and quickly be removed. Floor is 1in insulated. He modded a pop top for another vehicle to go onto his. His braced and welded the interior prior to cutting up his roof. He has panels up top, but also plug in, for long corded panels that he can move around with sun. His awning is frankensteined. My son does crossfit, and other stuff, but on road he cant have so much stuff. So he made his own add on awning that doubles as a pull up bar, and fold out rack. Hes mostly doing body weight now, and bands on the rack. His new project is a used uhaul. Hes planning on swapping a diesel, 4x4 conversion, pass through from box to cab, and also tow a trailer with a bike or atv inside, so he can have more comfort. Hes saving still and paying off a piece of land, 5 acres. Hes planning to build a tinyhouse eventually. You kids all have time on your side! Enjoy the process!

I will be working on my shuttle bus conversion this summer and have lots of tools... so if you want to park in my driveway near Ann Arbor, MI - you are welcome to build here this summer!

Damn! What a place to stop the communication, Tory. You left us with a real cliffhanger. Good luck!

Glad to see you feeling better! Safe travels.

How cruel of you leaving us on a cliffhanger hahaha

Hey, Tory! Glad your making it all work out here on the West Coast! Woot woot!

Idea tip: in the case it's not a single stall bathroom bring a 12oz bottle of water in your purse then you can brush and rinse in the stall without anyone seeing you at all ....your welcome

Hi Tory If you are poorly get a hotel room, it is not worth the risk of getting worse. The money will come round again. Once you were moving you should keep going till ground is firm again. Stopping and steering is a no no.

I think it would be best to suffer the social anxiety and take a shop builders available bay and belt out your build as fast as possible.

hope your unstuck and feeling much better Tory, yeah those tracks coulda helped, oh well we live we learn right? Thanks for sharing...

Love that you’ve got your mojo back for getting your home built. Hope you’re feeling better now. I look forward to your next video to see how you got your van free!

GIRL you are truly inspirational

I used an ego power station when I lived in van work night shift at motel 6.

Love your personality and your drive/dedication

Tory, all it shows is you will go to any length to look amazing as always, and to bring us such wonderful content. I believe you were out playing in Vegas and I know those deserts all too well. They will get you even when you are expecting it. Thank you for being the amazing you...

Building out a van while on the road is no joke! I thought building my bus in my driveway as tough! Good luck!!!

Rule #1 of driving in soft dirt...I noticed when you were backing you turned the wheel sharply....try to keep turns slight...sorry.. Vegas/ Nevada deserts can be treacherous. Be well. Stay safe.

Carnt wait until i go travelling this year just travelling somewhere i have never been before 😊

There is a Makerspace in Olympia, WA where a few people have built out their vans. They have a huge space and the subscription is only $50 a month for access to TONS of tools.

You never know what’s going to happen when Tory drops a new video! Stuck in the desert sand, nah, that’ll never happen. YIKES! Looking forward to the next one! Thanks for taking me along 🤗

I've done a lot of work on my Vans and motorhome in the Home Depot parking lot. Very convenient if you need something.

Looking forward to your next video!

Hello Tory Delory. I've had my van since 2o20. It sat in my driveway for about two years. I only got 'really' started building a few months ago. I had the same idea to try to get some building done in Quartzsite during RTR but I just ended up spending 3 days at Dome Rock. Went to RTR 2 of those days but headed to Phoenix so I can get more accomplished @my cousin's house. Maybe I'll see you on the road some day. Be SAFE out there and Thank you for sharing. 😎

In Brighton we have a couple of warehouse/garage/co-working spaces. If you can find an outdoor storage space, it's easier to back into the space. Should have electricity. Ask for a unit at the far end of the lot. One new storage facility here has a drive thru covered unloading area. Similar ones may let you set up shop to work.

$50 for a storage unit seems like a deal. Here in Vancouver - Canada a storage unit costs the same per square foot as renting a fully equipment apartment.

I see you're in Vegas and so am I. I've been in construction for 30ish years so if you need anything, tools, advice, or help feel free to reach out. I get wanting to do everything yourself, believe me that's been the keynote anthem of my life, but you can't always do it alone. Also I own a 20 acre patch in Kingman AZ with a 2000sqft shop that is 20 miles outside of town, it is secluded enough that you can dork it up to your hearts content without anyone bothering you and close enough that you're not completely stuck in the middle of nowhere, that you're welcome to use if you decide stranded in the desert isn't any fun anymore.

Great video ❤😊

When I was a trucker, I'd get 2 water bottles. Open a new one, pour some into a waste bottle- put tooth brush in, shake it clean. Do your thing, swish fresh water in your mouth, spit in waste bottle. Put tooth Bush in fresh bottle, shake clean, dispose of both. Easy

There is nothing wrong with accepting some help here and there - you have such a big fan base and following - leverage that. There is nothing wrong with trusting the process but it seems like the process is dragging you down so much :/ It's cold where you are now and it's mildly a pain. But if you don't done soon it's going to be scorching hot and that's even harder to deal with.

I’m doing basically doing the same thing you are. Can’t wait for my Van Life Tech heating system to be installed.

Wow 😲 looking forward to seeing the next adventure looking stressful...💚🤟

I get it. Doing it the hard way. Go for it

Hey Tory, hope you are feeling better, great video, that is some serious toothpaste skills right there! Stay safe and hope you are not still trying to get out of that sticky situation 🙏❤️

I lived in my van in Vegas for 18 months, I hope you like it there!

Hope you’re feeling better! 😊

No! You're sick?? I had NO idea! lol. Hope you feel better soon

Good video!

Good video 😊

I wanna keep it efficient & organized😊

Hey Tory, luv your videos. I'm looking at building out my first van. What I'm doing is renting a drive up storage unit that has a light. I can pull up right in front of the unit. Have a workbench just inside the door. I can hookup a light socket plug receptacle and use an extension cord to charge up my electrics while I work right there. I can't spend the night there, as they do have a closing time. But the drive up storage unit does check a lot of boxes for me. There are other renters here doing woodwork and such directly from their storage lockers in daylight hours. The cost of the storage unit isn't that high. In San Jose CA a 5x10 is in the neighborhood of $100-$140... with deals where you get the first couple months for like $80/month. Anywho, just wanted to share my idea. Best of luck to you!

Hello 👋 Tory I’m a new subscriber loving the videos. I can definitely relate to being introverted. Anyways loving the content and keep up the great 👍 work.

You can do it 😊! Are there any trendy tool libraries in Bend?

Good luck be careful 🌹

Most natural video yet. Stay 😎

You seam really fun, wish I was there.

you know, sometimes, it's important to take care of yourself. "Purist" is not so good at times. Good health is very important

You could buy a cheap furniture dolly or 2 wheeler to move bulky or heavy things around.

Hope you managed to get unstuck 😮 when it happened to me, I used grass, bits of wood, basically anything to get some traction. 🥵 Be safe and stay well... 🍀🤞

Building in desert is a creative way 😅

And that’s why I chose a 4x4 for my build

I’m about to do a big rig gig😊

Not expensive storage unit. Hope you have a shovel in a van.

Tory I hope you get unstuck if you do next month I plan to be in timberon New Mexico you can come and build your van on land that I am buying just next me know if you want that option

JUST found you! Hope you are feeling better!!!

Well done. I will repeat, you need to meet my Nephew Jannik from Denmark. You would love him, but then everyone does.

Holy crap that's cheap. A 10x10 here runs 250-300 a month. I've done work in Lowes/Home Depot lots, the middle of nowhere, wal mart parking lots... If you have power for tools, it works well.

You gotta get some beefy tires

Hi , Just for if it happens in the future and you do get stuck and you don't have recovery boards on hand . You can use the floor mats of your van if you have any . Hope you are on the mend and back to full health . Do you have a wishlist at all ?

Planet Fitness only allows 10 black car visits a month. After that it’s $5.00 a day. I ran into this in Bend, OR

Hey Tory! Doesn't that storage area have carts? Anytime I have rented an inside storage space they have carts that you can roll to your vehicle and load them up to roll inside.

I sooo want to be a van lifer. Probably have to wait until I retire to start,

Cc Tory, bon courage, garder le moral👍vous trouverez bien des solutions 🌈

U have a good since of humor ur funny

... if you're renting tools , no better place than the Home depot parking lot ... safe travels ...

With class / difficulty ❤

I've had a subscription to maketory, they're fantastic but parking can get pretty hectic sometimes. It's also pretty expensive. I know I've seen them lease out parking spaces, but not to a vanlifer, so I am not sure if they would be ok with it or not.

I never seen girls bathroom , first time ,, ❤, what’s next , small generator and battery power tools .. woo hoo , yay build

Well, if you’re still there, go find some rocks and throw them under your tires 😂😂

I'm building a sprinter campervan but never slept in it yet.

Watching you get sick in your van in the middle of the night😢😢

How about instead of a storage unit, get a decent roof rack for the van to hold your stuff...ideas

What do you use to edit videos? I wanna get into it to show what I do at work but thats hurdle always holding me back

ohh well, you will look back and laugh at it all some day...hope you got out ok : )

OMG the Saltburn scene made me gag .. not because of super diluted you know what .. but just the dirty tub and drain water and proximity to drain hair etc!!! Urghgghh blech 🤢🤢 That was one of those movies that made me mourn the hours of my life I would never get back. 🙄🤣💚

🖤

Her name is so fun to say. 😂🎉

I do that with my takeout too 🤭

You are so cute ❤

A little pull around trolley and sell it afterwards?

Crazy to put your home on a 2wd.

Im right with you,Im living and building my van at the same time .Want some free help go to Home Depot and Lowes ask for in my experience they will come to my van and give me help or tips . Go to different stores in different cities. You dont eant to be a regular.

Chaga mushroom tea will really help you...and a joint😈🍀✨🦄

.. instead of getting a PO box I just send it general delivery whatever post office I'm at and you never have to pay for a PO box it sent to the post office for free

@2:13 is that a supra!?!?!

Becareful with leftover food and no fridge esp rice!!!!

I’ve been wondering when you would start building again. What all is on your build list?

Tory I'm glad your feeling better. Please remember God is a very present help in the time of trouble pray to him he is listening.god bless you please be careful .

I think you’re cute and resourceful

Hi bEen trying to get your attention seen most of your web posts your great by the way very interesting and beautiful looking I must say

are your rings turning your hands green?

😂 Just brush your teeth girl! Don't even check the door, just brush your teeth. When someone walks in, ignore them, they'll probably want to do the same haha. And if someone starts staring at you, gesture back that they're the rude ones, it's rude to stare you know! That said, clean the place you used as if you were never there, that's just common decency.

Sick … soup 🐔

You shouldve payed more attention to the temperature... maybe you wouldn't have gotten sick 😂 Joke* get well soon

Why won't you go home and finish your van in your parents' driveway? Your dad had everything you need to finish your van. Plus, you could probably be saving money

So its been over 24 hours are you okay ooooor....?