Admire your drive to try and tough it out. Ultimately a hotel room for a night is cheaper than an ER visit for heat stroke.

City bus AC, library, malls, walk-in movies, retail stores, bowling alleys, grocery stores, cheap motels, lakes, and drive to cooler locations. There are so many options. Never punish yourself.

Go to large truck stop chain stores(Loves) for your shower. Showers are cleaned and sterilized after every use.

I have a friend who had a heat stroke inside his home trying to save on the electricity bill yet he had $14,000 saved up. The stroke was so bad he was hospitalized for several months and have been unable to drive or leave his home since the stroke.

I tour with bands as a part of the crew and on one of the last tours I did our bus AC broke in the middle of Texas on our way to Austin. We woke up to the bus being 130*F inside sweaty and confused. It was only 95*F outside, but the heat of the bus engine, plus all 14 of us on the bus raised the temperature quickly. We had no choice but to power through it and keep driving as we had to make it to the venue to play our show that night. We were all so disoriented and tired by the time we got there that we barely made the show happen. Heat in vehicles is no joke and it will definitely take a toll on you quickly.

Van life 101, avoid the desert at all costs during the hot months.

Heat Stroke and Exhaustion is no joke! I’m heat sensitive with Lupus and live full-time in an Airstream. I left a beautiful place in Idaho because it was going to be 104 F. I made a reservation at a rather remote HipCamp and when I got there I plugged in and no electric! No cell service, no Starlink, no owner, no call for help. It was awful. I went to the river to cool down for the afternoon, then at 9pm got so sick that I almost couldn’t hitch up. Luckily I remembered a campground that I passed. I went in and I was so sick the owner after being a little miffed because I just drove in. He helped me seeing how sick I was. Plan ahead, be aware of what you pass along your journey and don’t do what this chick did…or me. Have a safe summer.

DO NOT DO WHAT SHE DID....!!! Living in the van with no insulation, and no A/C is literally insane.

I'm about to live in my car in AZ, our temps have soared to 114 F, but I have a job where i work all day long, and another one where I work overnight 2 nights a week - I got a $200 luxury gym membership w/cafes, classes, massages, etc and free wifi til 10PM.

Yeah, 117 is "you gonna die" hot. On days like that, you should plan a hotel/motel holiday with AC blasting.

House sitting is another way to be inside and cool.

Casinos, hotel pools, city pools, free museums, the mall, day parties etc are some great places to stay cool.

I high-tailed it out of Phoenix a few weeks ago. Currently basking in the glorious 70 degree sun in the Grand Tetons.

Can you drive up to Mt Charleston ? 15-20 degrees cooler, at least…. Not more than an hour drive.

I was last in Vegas 8 years ago this July - I hear a lot has changed, but one thing that hasn't changed is the heat. It was like vacationing on the sun. Or in hell. I can't even imagine being in a big metal box.

You do understand that if your Brain became " MELTY " you would actually be " DEADY " .

Wrap your van in two layers of insulation (thinsulate then Low-E). Install a 48 Volt 13,500 BTU Nomadic AC powered by EcoFlow Independence system.

Even the cricket 🦗 wants a cold shower poor little insect 😅. Please be safe stay cool ! Take care.

I give you props for trying to tough it out! It's good to know where your limits are.

2:58 Here in Turkiye in the hottest regions people love to consume spicy food or drink hot tea because it makes you sweat and you feel cooler for a while after you have reached above the average temperature.

I really don't understand why people go to the desert in the summer!!! You need to get up an elevation where it's cooler

Be careful. I had a uncle die from heat stroke in his vehicle. You think it will never happen to you but it can happen and it not good when you are alone. He died alone in his vehicle.

Congratulations on choosing survival over stubbornness, I know it sounds snarky but I mean it in a good way, it shows you’ve grown as a person and can accept that sometimes if you have the resources available to you, use them.

Try roof mounted AC.. I mean few hundred bucks& a generator but no heat stroke

Wow! You're going to end up with heat stroke if you aren't careful. 😳 Stay safe, get more insulation, a generator and a real a/c that works. You can suffer from brain damage or a heart attack from heat stroke. Or head for a much cooler climate.

Package, doodles and noodles are not a meal. They’re literally noodles with sodium water the few spices.

You want white window covers for summer and black for winter. Makes a big difference.

Always put your health first ❤

Dude! Health first! Always! Glad you didn’t end up in the hospital! Stay safe and hang in there!!

Omg, girl. Thank god, you went into the hotel in time.

Hi Tory! I’m hoping you are somewhere cooler beating the heat! I wanted to tell you that you’ve been a big inspiration to me to go out and take seasonal jobs, and start being a little more nomadic, a lifestyle I’ve dreamed about but always seemed unattainable. Thank you so much for inspiring me to finally get out there!

Tory, try breaking up ice and adding it to the water in your little cooler. It makes a big difference. I have done that. Please take care of yourself. Heat stroke is very serious. Hugs Tory 🤗

come over to pahrump, it cools off at night 20 degrees more than vegas, its makes all the difference, you get a relief and you can do things at night if needed. God Bless

The Vegas heat beat me too. I’m headed to flagstaff

Tory, you can line your walls and ceiling with cardboard. 2-4 layers should do, as each layer will lower the next. It will look bad, and you don't want to get it wet, but will lower the inside temps significantly

I bought an unfinished Promaster also to camp in. I installed insulation myself with double backed tape and hung heavy curtains over the walls. Bought 2 stand up fans, Jackery solar battery and it works great. Now anything above 92 is uncomfortable so I go higher elevation.

@Tory- I admire the way you are persevering and living through your project van build. You have a toughness which fortifies your underlying grace and beauty. All the best, M-

Love your NO BUILD! We went the same route and LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! In the hot months, we use a lot of USB fans and HEAD NORTH!! “Keep making memories & adventure on!” ~Karen & Shannon WOY

I live in my car and I feel your pain. I have been here in Ontario Canada for 5 days and struggling. I shower at work but at night I’m lost. Last year I was in my car for 3 days very hot and had no idea what to do. Now I have an 1800 watt power and a better quality fan.

We just relocated from a part of the country where the heat is like that. 120f in the shade is no joke. We older people are even more susceptible than you, and we were living in a trailer...the heat radiates up from the surrounding earth no matter what we did. SO glad we moved, and that we're in a house now.🙏

Just finished our outdoor shower, it is awesome.

Wow! Congratulations for your channel you just won a new subscriber,. I like your brutally honest style !

When i used my Arctic Air, i would put a few ice cubes in the reservoir along with water. Made a huge difference.

What I like about your video is that it's reality. Good for you. I subscribed and liked👍this video. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

I'm glad you took safety more seriously! I have a sailing yacht in Texas, and I also need low power AC when I'm anchored out away from shore power. I drop those evaporative cooler filters in my cooler water to get them cold and just use small amounts of cold water in the tank. That way it's always blowing across cold water. Big improvement! Also, They sell rolls of heat radiant barrier at depot. It's silvery and has some insulation. You can get it on Temu cheap. That worked great in my storage shed back when I was married. That stuff can take it down from 100+ degrees to low 80s high 70s. Not perfect, but definitely bearable. I'm comfortable at that temperature.

btw you do know that the fridge is actually heating the interior of the van.

Hi Tory, I love watching your videos and admire your determination to soldier on even in the toughest of times, but please don't hesitate to keep yourself safe in crazy conditions. You are not letting yourself or us viewers down by getting a hotel to keep yourself safe. You have inspired my wife and I to get out there too. Our longest strech was 3 months and if we didn't have to go back to work we would have kept on going, we loved it. Thank you for sharing your life with us you are awesome.

New subscriber! Stumbled across this video in my feed after I did 10 weeks out west to include one night at Boulder City Dry Lake Bed. I'm in an SUV but back in SC until December-ish then head to crazy Q. I will eventually get a van similar to yours to slowly and thoughtfully build it out. Thanks for info in the AC units. I'm using my Jackery 300 at the present. It should handle the nicer AC unit just fine that you presented. Also, i had mild heat stroke back in the 80's, I felt achey to my bones for over three weeks. Take it easy. Cooler dispersed camping with cell service off Hwy 156, Lee Canyon Rd. Be safe!

You should see if there are any kava bars around you, great alcohol free place to just chill at and work all day, they typically dont mind if you buy a coffee or something, and are very cozy and relaxed places with AC

thank you for suggesting the Waggle Pet Monitor. I used your code and got a great deal. Stay safe and as cool as you can.

This reminds me of the months I spent living in my van as I was building it. I had some similar issues and some which were far different. It feels like a different life to how it is living in my completed van. Having my own shower and steam room in the van is my favourite luxury but planning to install a/c at some point which may be a contender for that title. Moving to the seaside for hot weather has proven effective up to now 😉

Hotels can be fun , i dont know why people think just because they have a van or hell even a house that they cant stay in a hotel every now and then , honesty if you have the Resources get a air bnb for a couple weeks every once in a while ,

Excellent video!!!

When you stop sweating you are in serious danger

Probably one of my favorite videos so far!❤

Buy some radiant barrier and apply it to your metal walls in the van with 3M Adhesive spray. Overlap if if you can so you have zero exposed metal. It will help keep heat from radiating inwards and in the winter will do the opposite. It's what NASA uses on satellites to keep them cool. It's basically heavy duty aluminum foil but you can buy it from a few places. One brand is named ECOFOIL.

I don't live in las Vegas but I do follow the weather app .and its always hot there always sunshine need some of that sunshine .

Wow you are a heck of a trooper and strong person 👏

Van life = Homelessness. It hits hard. It can be a fine balance of being happy, and realizing you're not.

I agree about the neck fan except in one instance. If you do have a/c in your vehicle, having both running at the same time is so great. The neck fan propels the cold air at your face and head in such a way that adjusting the car vents can’t seem to hit.

I love how humble you sound

A lot of what she is saying is true. I’m in Texas and been van lifing 1 1/2 years now. I spent all last summer in my van. It was rough. I’m not a traveler so I didn’t start van life to drive around. I do experience freedom however… the financial freedom of being able to eat what I want and afford trips when I want. I work during the day so it keeps me cool and where I work I can hang out in the company lounge area. Hardest part for me is the weekends where I’m not at work all day so I get a cheap room a few days a week so I can survive. There are many tricks of the trade to van life but I’m so much more prepared this year than last year 😊

Thanks for DIY shade advice

First time watching what is an interesting perspective on the van not all done up starting out bare-bones well watch again thanks

I combine a cooling towel over my head with the neck fan. It works like a swamp cooler and works wonders.

Great job! Fantastic! -just subscribed. Greetings from the EU!

You are very adaptable. Good quality to have.

I think the hoodie looks beautiful on you

Hi! I'm working on the similar thing here in Japan! I use Kei-truck building a small room to survive in a extreme weather hot or cold.　Way of nature friendly using solar pannels. That was interesting video! Thanks for tips😉

In the same boat in Texas heat bought another van and we’re stuck here saving money trying to build it out the heat is the worst definitely understand where you’re coming from

2nd time in 4 years you booked a hotel? Thats amazing! People who live in homes book hotels far more often than that. I’m glad you chose your health first.

Love your videos Tory. As you put water in your faux ACs add a couple of handfuls of ice cubes if available. Mad respect ❤️🤗☀️👍🙏

Cool 😎 thanks for sharing

I've been living in my car out of necessity around 100 miles from Vegas for about a month. same type of climate. a little cooler (VERY LITTLE!) I very much enjoy the lifestyle! If it wasn't summer in the desert, I might just stick with it. Maybe I'll get back to it in the Fall, but I'm hoping to rent a room in another couple weeks to escape the heat until at least the Fall!

I lived in my motorhome for 2 years and I loved it ...I am 67 and I could not do Vegas even at 35 it was hard for me...Norther California, Oregon, Washington is the place for me....Right now I am stuck near Fresno ( very very hot here) and I am hoping to move to Sebastopol Ca.its a very hippy town and surrounding areas ....you should check it out sometime it's in the 80's there and cool ocean breeze comes in I think you would love it ....

I usually spend time in the malls to keep cool 😎 keep safe

I agree in many ways although after living in a tent , living in a camper and have lived in my van for a couple months . The best thing you can do is watch the weather and be proactive. I spend most of my daytime hours outside or in places with AC. I did invest in a portable AC and made an exhaust adapter out floor matt foam to fit the passenger window. Quickly installs and removes. Mainly keeping the condensate drained is the key. I ran a hose in a bottle to make it easier. The main thing is I rely on shore power to power the AC, microwave and power chargers etc. I use a 25 ft 10 gauge extension cord . Of course the shorter the cord is always betterI have a 50ft also but avoid using it. Its always best to do a load calculation based on your needs. I am not picky if my meals are hot, but my morning coffee yes definitely. Usually if I want a hot meal I enjoy eating out a couple times a week for 10 or 15 a meal .The rest of the time it's prepared from items I bought at the grocery store. I keep hand sanitizer and lysol handy to keep floors and public facilities I use sanitary. Staying very organized and tidy having clean .I only drink my water out of a insulated Mug for water only. Everything else is in in disposable (paper) cups to be eco friendly. A box fan would help tremendously. Use paranoid to hang things and securement, mechanics wire also can be helpful. My comfort point is 70 F or below otherwise I go for a walk in walmart, lowes , target or Starbucks, Dennys 24hr. I highly recommend spending summers in the cooler states up North IE Montana, Wisconsin, Washington and spend winters in San Diego , South Texas , etc . It's all about Survival and using resources and environment to your advantage. KEEP TRYING ,your learning and becoming stronger. I love the Library.

I have a Viper remote start system in my 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan van, installed 20 years ago (cost then $400 installed). I can leave my heat or AC settings to on, and lay down for nap in back at rest stop when travelling. The van has rear heat/AC in it, so can use both rear and the front heat/AC, if desired. I can remote start the vehicle from in back, and also can set to stay on constant, or start automatic only 15 minutes every hour, for up to 12 hours. Running the AC or Heat for a couple hours rest/sleep, doesn't use that much fuel. It's great to go out house to a vehicle already preheated or cooled, depending on the weather. If at a campsite, it also doesn't make too much noise as those who run outside generators at a campsite.

You got this👍Strong women are a blessing🙏

Using one of those Arctic Airs for $30, I'll give you a tip... Instead of filling it with water, buy a little $5 cooling towel, stick that in the Arctic Air and it will work a lot better blowing out cool air. Those Arctic Airs can run on portable chargers so it's a nice little device. For a van of that size you will probably want 3 or so.

Get insulation & tint your windows. 5% sides/back, 30% front windshield

Try adding a fan to your spaying down. It will really give you 'goosebumps' ALL OVER. :) can't wait to see the results. It works well.

Your at my library use a quiet room nice and peaceful.

Vegas. Low humidity. MacGyver a simple swamp cooler. $20 box fan. Synthetic furnace air filter. Sit in front of it and keep 2 windows cracked to help keep humidity down. Lots of videos on line. In that low humidity, any moisture concerns would be solved once the doors are opened for a few in that heat/low humidity.

Reminder to self "dont visit Las Vegas while linving in your car." But maybe winter will be okay.

Craig ranch park, park in shade, sprinklers in morning

You should work for hotels / front desk. You can move around, they have garages, and locations are like everywhere .. They might even give you a room for 3 months .. Also, the discount for employees..

"normal hot but not on the brink of 'Damn' *sigh" is actually a very understandable heat indexing system

I love the heat and summer. But living in a car is definitely tough in the summer. The tints really help but it just gets humid af inside. I'm buying the new Santa Fe Hybrid and going to live in that thing. It'll be nice to turn the car on and have the AC blasting 😁

All RV van life ect is gud for is saving money anything else it can be a little difficult. But as long as you have money and can keep gas in your vehicle and you have everything needed. Then live it up and keep floating like leaves in the wind.

Be safe and avoid heat stroke❤

Hey tory luv ❤ watching ur videos I know how u feel I live in an rv bumper pull and in Phoenix Arizona metro area and same heat at 115 to 120 f for 6 to 7 months a year and my a c might drop it to 10 to 105 at best 😮. 😊stay safe ❤️

Southern California is nice. There are communities by the beach to park for months. The weather is nice.

I saw a video about the Long-Term Visitor Area at Quartzsite, AZ and it just blows my mind --- I dunno how all these people can live in their vans when it's 120F outside for 30 days straight --- just seems humanly impossible, even if you have giant generators and 15,000 BTU air conditioners running non-stop

Wow that hoodie towel is a great idea!!!!Im getting me one .imagine me in the heat and i don’t have a thyroid it’s not pretty..😂😂❤❤❤

Aw man I know the feeling me and my fiance lived there in vegas last summer in a van it was awful We had to run a/c on van to sleep but couldn't run it all night because we would get gas fumes entering. We shower at PF also and sit and watch TV till bed till..good luck hope you get your ac done soon

Thanks!

Wow ... thanks for sharing. Not a van dweller yet, but anticipated what your experiencing. Curious about that AC you haven't hooked up yet?

In the middle of a bus roof raise out here in Buckeye, AZ... thankfully I do not have to live in the bus while building, serious props to you

The only way I would live in a van like that is if I could not afford to get AC either in my van or in a house/apt. 90+ is not only miserably uncomfortable but can be dangerous as well.