NO CAMPING and HAD TO LEAVE. Only 10 People THE REST CAN GO

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My name is Chrome i have been living in y cargo van for 6 years now. I started this lifestyle BROKE and IN DEBT and after 11 months of living the van life i cleared my debt and started to put my life back together and build for a better future. I have turned my original van into a badass camper van that is lifted with all the toys. Over the years i went from being broke and stealth camping in the city and sleeping at walmart's... to now, living full time in a jacked up van and driving deep off-grid into the backcountry and living life in the dirt. WOW LIFE HAS CHANGED.
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@JC71 28 күн бұрын

As a person living with chronic depression, your videos bring me so much joy. When I feel down I binge watch your vlogs. And that handsome boy Cruzy always brings a smile to my face. Thank you for everything you do Chrome.

@MyVanHaven 28 күн бұрын

Same here, I love Chrome's positivity and his whole vibe, it's really helped me pull myself out of that. I'm even in the midst of editing my first video of travelling and living out of my car. Even though I filmed most of it at the end of March lol. I wish I had his energy!

@kimberlypalmer947 28 күн бұрын

I feel ya, prayers to you

@shewolf3813 28 күн бұрын

@@MyVanHaven Get it done! I will watch! 🥰

@JP_Rey 28 күн бұрын

Chromes videos got me through a dark time as well. I felt like his videos brought me some escape and happiness. Stay strong 🙏🙏

@sunnydaze229 28 күн бұрын

Sorry for anyone who feels down. I try to be a guy that helps people to smile. Cromer & Cruz are so encouraging to live & enjoy life.

@meowzic 28 күн бұрын

Nothing says living like a nomad than cooking lunch by the train tracks, I love it. Just like hobos used to do which were different from bums. Hobos dressed nice and were hard working, traveling the country trying to find work during the depression.

@Janer-52 28 күн бұрын

We ALL thank you for taking the time to film, edit & upload. You let us see and experience life in ways we never could personally.

@iangel23 28 күн бұрын

The girls van is a Citroën… I have one as well, it’s the french version of the promaster… hello from the Italian side of Switzerland 🇨🇭

@joakimhjelm-svennesen8984 28 күн бұрын

It must be a real old Citroën Jumper from the 1990s or so the girl is driving then?

@iangel23 28 күн бұрын

@@joakimhjelm-svennesen8984 looks like a 2001-2005 one like mine 😜 but yeah it could be older… still cool she is traveling with it in Canada 🇨🇦 Wish it was me 😂

@belindamelville7756 28 күн бұрын

I saw a van with one of those long license plates in Sooke on Vancouver Island the last week of April… possibly might be the same one…

@chonkontheroad4649 28 күн бұрын

Actually the Promaster is a Fiat Ducato, not a Citroen.

@l.b.3148 28 күн бұрын

The smoke coming from bc is insanely annoying. The summer last yr was screwed because of the wildfires up there, drifting smoke and making the air quality 💩 the entire summer. The fire mitigation they have up there sucks. If you can't get a handle and prioritize a fire, your trippy Trudeau needs to go. Well another reason he needs to go😒.

@shabazan 28 күн бұрын

VV. The ending sequence was spot on. As a Long time subscriber, even i tend to forget that this is not only you life, but also your profession. Please just know that even if I cannot support your channel with $, you have my love and admiration..

@Makeitbymandy 28 күн бұрын

Watching and commenting are GREAT ways to support the channel!! ❤

@almiross1811 28 күн бұрын

Same problem in Greece nowadays with the wildfires. We have no idea where to go in the mainland not to get trapped. I suggest you wait until your daughters graduation and then decide where you can go and make a dash for it, no big stops.

@naturegirl5681 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for all you do! We love you Chrome!❤

@donaldfrazier5244 28 күн бұрын

Chrome,you are living the life envied by many and the number of videos you do isn’t as important as the content of the ones we get to watch!

@MsSoozy 28 күн бұрын

Yup Ft. Nelson is evacuated 😢 I was a bit concerned with the same thing … fires. Be safe Chrome! There are over 100 fires burning in BC alone and so many of them were and are human caused! Yup my legs are white white white. It’s all about Cruz, did you not know that? Lol 😂 I believe that is called a midden with all the shells.

@dean4558 28 күн бұрын

Happy mother's Day to all the mom's out there, cheers from Ontario 🇨🇦🍻🍻🙂🙂

@Blueknight415 28 күн бұрын

Come down to the states, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North and South Dakota and upper peninsula of Michigan are all beautiful places to visit.

@hsoderberg6505 28 күн бұрын

We had smoky skies here in Michigan last summer due to Canadian wildfires. Minnesota & Wisconsin experiencing smoke today.

@RebelCanners 27 күн бұрын

Take a sharp Right turn and come to Michigan! Our state is the MOST beautiful in the US!

@hsoderberg6505 26 күн бұрын

@@RebelCanners I couldn't agree more, just thinking if you want to avoid wildlife smoke nowhere may be safe. Already had a fire in Shenandoah Natl Park this year.

@hsoderberg6505 26 күн бұрын

@@RebelCanners I couldn't agree more, just thinking if you want to avoid wildlife smoke nowhere may be safe. Already had a fire in Shenandoah Natl Park this year.

@hsoderberg6505 26 күн бұрын

@@RebelCanners oops, wildfire

@brendadavis7416 28 күн бұрын

Chrome, Come to the states!

@debruneau01 28 күн бұрын

10% living Vanlife for you… sounds about right, I think that’s why I have never was able to put up any regular content: too busy living my life, no time to film it and no desire to make filming my life a priority. Busy with my dog, sourdough bread and watching Chrome’s videos LOL

@Alwaysbmoving 28 күн бұрын

This 👆🫶🏻

@midofnowherecanada129 28 күн бұрын

It depends Chrome. We had the fires at our backdoor last year so we headed to the Yukon and had a blast. Alot of land up here.

@jackie7916 28 күн бұрын

It's Mother's Day weekend! More campers out I'm sure.

@CharityS-Minnesota 28 күн бұрын

It’s only Mother’s Day in the US today lol

@ronteljeur 28 күн бұрын

@@CharityS-Minnesotain Canada as well...

@CharityS-Minnesota 27 күн бұрын

@@ronteljeur I really thought Canada’s Mother’s Day was on a different day than the US

@jjsoutthere7267 28 күн бұрын

Bottom west side is a small boat launch that a local told me about. I have a truck camper but only two small rigs will fit. Nobody bothered me there.

@valeriaproductions 28 күн бұрын

Time to come to the states :)

@tgland02494 28 күн бұрын

If you just need to recharge A/C go get cans of coolant with a recharge hose at parts store and recharge it.

@itssecure 28 күн бұрын

Last year, there were record wildfires in BC & Yukon. We traveled and paid attention to DriveBC and the Yukon equivalent. We would check ev 4:06 ery morning and check our route and adjust according. We ran into bad air quality only once and left quickly. With 2 months of travel and only 2 instances it was great. You can join us in our travels to Tuktoyuktut!

@patsmith1228 28 күн бұрын

Chrome, thank you for all the time you put into your videos. I enjoy them so much. This one was so interesting. The cable ferry and all. The scenery was beautiful 😍. Love Cruzie so much too ❤

@DebiBrady 28 күн бұрын

We love adventuring with you Chrome...and Cruzie Bear too!

@B1gRedOutdoor 28 күн бұрын

sounds like its time for states travel peek down here and poke around

@MyVanHaven 28 күн бұрын

As someone living in my car in southern Texas, if he's already hot and sweaty up there, he'd be pure suffering way down here lol

@tonypaz3985 28 күн бұрын

👍👍👍👍

@cindyjohnston3134 28 күн бұрын

we live in montana and the smoke from the canada fires is here making seeing the mountains hard :(

@valeriestraw6966 28 күн бұрын

Ok, wow. Answer 10% 90% for us you are very generous.

@TheGoodlifeoffgrid 28 күн бұрын

Shame no camp site for you, but at least you manage to find somewhere great video as always

@sylvianadeau8673 28 күн бұрын

middens. thats what they’re called here in Maine USA

@Jennie-405 28 күн бұрын

Hi Chrome 👋 and cruzie bear 🐻 thank you for sharing blessings 🤗 stay cool 😎

@jameslee1476 28 күн бұрын

Chrome I don't know how you're riding around without a/c.God bless.

@Introverted_Outlander 28 күн бұрын

Hey chrome, you could always come south to avoid the fires Washington and Oregon are pretty beautiful and lots of stuff to see and lots of places to Boondock

@rondar960 28 күн бұрын

Thank you for what you do Chrome! I love you videos, your positive attitude and of course Cruze!

@hsoderberg6505 28 күн бұрын

Further east Minnesota has it's first air quality alert of the year due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. Wisconsin also getting smoke.

@lucyalderman422 28 күн бұрын

Perfect weather on the mothers day weekend and you don’t think to book a camp site in advance really due I thought you were smarter than that

@CMoore8539 28 күн бұрын

Chrome If the insane Fires 🔥 are coming back again And gas ⛽️ is going Up sky high I might would hang tight too! There’s Still a Lot of Gorgeous Camping Spots near you that you and Cruzie can enjoy Plus your daughter is graduating. Do whatever you think is Best! Lots of Love and Respect Always!💞. ~Cindy

@juliecoppin4165 28 күн бұрын

The fires are done deliberately

@dallaslemieux4161 28 күн бұрын

Agreed

@SharpLife4 28 күн бұрын

Agree as well

@BennyC-qg6rd 28 күн бұрын

I had a '82 Club Wagon when I was younger .

@justmeandtheDogg 27 күн бұрын

I won't leave ya ! Even if you don't go camping ! I myself watch ya cause your a good person so build shop and park outside

@angelapietras1235 28 күн бұрын

Burnt orange on that truck,beautiful.

@dawnkangas2968 28 күн бұрын

Love seeing Canada 🇨🇦 absolutely beautiful place to see thanks for taking us on your travels

@LaNette1 27 күн бұрын

Hey chrome that was a fun video. It’s beautiful there. Hopefully they’ll open some more camping spots. Thanks for sharing you and Cruz. You guys always make my day. Be safe out there.🇺🇸♥️🙏👍😎🐾🏔️🚐🇨🇦

@rosemaryshepherdsmith5110 28 күн бұрын

Thankyou😊 Australia is jolly hot in parts Chrome. I'm heading for Grampians in Victoria, cold winter hotish summers. 😊

@VaguelyMeandering 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for the visit to Denman Island. 🙂

@vivianKimberlin 27 күн бұрын

OMG! when you said can you see it? (The cable pulling the boat) I said Yes! Out loud. Lol

@christinamann3640 28 күн бұрын

I was looking at the wildfires today and I thought about you going up north. I didn’t realize that fire was still going from last summer 😨

@dallaslemieux4161 28 күн бұрын

Maybe yes maybe no…

@Tracy1214 28 күн бұрын

Gone are the days of just showing up to a campground especially on a weekend and get a spot. Beautiful Dreamer!!!

@enyafire2875 28 күн бұрын

Yes sadly with no one bumming around, seeing messes , loud people , over crowded, etc

@piquat1 28 күн бұрын

In my state they're changing that. A decent part of the state campgrounds can only be reserved about a week or two out now. They still have the long term reservable sties, but people were filling campgrounds a year out! So they now have a set number in most campgrounds that are set aside for short notice type of visitors.

@DeeBright-fo9kh 28 күн бұрын

I appreciate that you put so much effort into your videos and so much of yourself! Of course, Cruzie gets all the attention; he is so handsome!

@wingnutbert9685 24 күн бұрын

Maybe think about doing an ultimate Van. Isl. tour if you want to avoid the fires. Hit all the nooks and crannies. Tip to tail. Hit some of the close by smaller islands too.

@MissyQ12345 28 күн бұрын

I love the stairs you got for Cruzie. :3. You're a good dog dad.

@debmitchell697 28 күн бұрын

Chrome travel around to all the different islands around you this summer.

@CharityS-Minnesota 28 күн бұрын

We are under air quality alerts today Sunday through the afternoon at least tomorrow Monday. I’m guessing it’s the smoke from the fires. I am up here in northern Minnesota. And it’s very hazy here. Stay safe!

@hsoderberg6505 28 күн бұрын

Just saw you're under your first air quality alert of the year. & Wisconsin also has smoke from Canadian wildfires. I'm in Michigan & we had smoke last summer coming down from Canada.

@cherriemckinstry131 28 күн бұрын

Im wondering why if the next smaller island had some camping spots you didnt do one more hop? And the pat campground..i would have liked to see a little if it. You met some wonderful people.

@ismewhat1234 28 күн бұрын

What a cool video. 😎 Thanks for sharing your time✨️👌

@crystalchic6836 28 күн бұрын

Cherry creek is behind Walmart it’s all farmland. Most railroad tracks are bike routes now, can go all the way to Victoria.

@tomterrell1761 28 күн бұрын

Go south young man!

@user-bf6gw6vr3c 28 күн бұрын

Your having beautiful weather, here in up state NY ,(Glens Falls) it,s pretty much been wet and dreary! Saying off and on next 12 days!! Trade ya chrome!

@michaelpierce9450 28 күн бұрын

Maybe a storage box under the double doors? 🤔 For cruzies ramp.

@ialwaysloginable 28 күн бұрын

Hey that’s me! Haha It was nice to meet you man good luck on the summer adventures! 🤘

@marijnstander 28 күн бұрын

That’s a Citroën from France. The current model is the same as a Ram Promaster

@rosemarie20 28 күн бұрын

Stay safe. Those wildfires are always concerning, especially from afar. That truck really was gorgeous. I love old trucks. Lucky John. Lucky you!

@thinkingkingdomthoughts 28 күн бұрын

❤❤❤Agree w ya! TIM HORTONS is way to go. I miss it! Oklahoma has none.

@williambright363 28 күн бұрын

Pulp and Paper town. Port Alberni. Worked with several mills in my career for 35 years mostly on the East Coast but had my best friend from school that worked with the Port Alberni Mill

@martymarr8307 28 күн бұрын

Yur safety is more important thn traveling

@ericmorris2236 28 күн бұрын

OMG the engine sounds so good

@Judamac 27 күн бұрын

I love your dog.Great company for you .

@kessler003 28 күн бұрын

No A/C is brutal.

@pavelusa3423 27 күн бұрын

Keel cruzie cool. Wet blanket if he's too hot..lots of water too. Stay well

@Shihtzu99 28 күн бұрын

Stay put!!!! You don’t need to travel we like you doing whatever.

@farcohollis6862 26 күн бұрын

Some retractable train wheels for the van would be awesome to explore the unused train tracks!

@gregldailey 28 күн бұрын

I'm in Buffalo NY so I'm so excited to get to go to to Timmy Ho's today.

@tisheebrat 28 күн бұрын

Watching this from arden creek thankful for cooler Temps after seeing 28 degrees in town. Thanks for the Birdseye view of the town that's been home for almost 2 years. That train track may be back in service soon for tourist season.

@RedwoodsAndRain 28 күн бұрын

A few years ago, I owned some acreage on Orcas Island with hopes of building a home for my retirement. That didn’t work out…☹️ but when I was up there a friend would take us out on his boat. So beautiful! What’s better than owning a boat? Having a friend with a boat!

@pandaoverboard 28 күн бұрын

LOVE Sunday VIDEOS: )

@sherriemitchell3892 28 күн бұрын

Just stay and visit with jeffy bear. And show us around the island.

@richyfletcher273 27 күн бұрын

they stopped using the tracks mostly in the late 90s and early 2000's when I was a kid, we used to have trains in Downtown Victoria here.

@WhiteBirdMustFly2 14 күн бұрын

I’m so glad I’m not seeing referral to Nomad, as being from California my surfing friends parents were into that, and it was a Car Club, not any cars, it was I think, just Chevy Cars. ❤ From California 🇺🇸

@atomikNEV 28 күн бұрын

Got the same issue on Denman except that I missed the last ferry on both sides, VI or Hornby. Got trapped with nowhere to go. It was dark so I stayed overnight closed to a park and took off first thing in the morning. Very annoying when you can’t stop, it is private properties everywhere, only 10 campsites, even the ferry terminal did not have overnight stall. Be aware if you decide to stay on the Island this summer, it is a nighmare! Off season is fine, but summer time is crowded everywhere even in the backcounty.

@makingendsmeet551 28 күн бұрын

Fires are part of the adventure. In Alaska some years they say everything is primed to burn then it doesn't burn. Other years it's just the opposite. Really hard to predict far out what the fire season will be like. There is more volatility in weather so almost anythibg is possible at any time. I say go for it and it just makes things more interesting for you and your viewer. Maybe I will come down to Whitehorse when you are there, it's just an 8 hour drive from Fairbanks!

@donnagarsee8944 27 күн бұрын

Can't get over how many islands there are.

@wingnutbert9685 24 күн бұрын

Yeah, I'm shocked Denman still doesn't have more camping!!! Hornby has only two. Tribune Bay beach is awesome! The campground next to it was so-so, but that was a couple decades ago, so maybe better or worse now. Same with Brad's Dad's Land. And I agree, more folks should get on board with having 1 or 2 camp spots on their properties, if the have room. I did see once a site online that listed driveways to stay at. I think it was a membership thing to use the website. So folks list for free or a 'donation' and a small fee per night. Cool idea.

@southernvanlifewithrj2774 5 күн бұрын

Hey chrome. You might want to watch the way your slinging that ramp ...going to twik that puppie

@jonmahon3920 27 күн бұрын

Great job 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@gmor3636 26 күн бұрын

Another awesome video !! ❤ ✌️✌️

@marijnstander 28 күн бұрын

You should have a Citroën yourself, Chrome! The logo is Double V’s 🤘

@cindybraun371 27 күн бұрын

Come to the USA for a while. We would love to see you explore.

@zeroremorse24x7 28 күн бұрын

Wildfires making me reconsider how I'm designing the air circulation and filtering with my box truck. Stay safe out there Chrome, much love!

@MyVanHaven 28 күн бұрын

I still can't decide if I want to go with a box truck or a high roof van. More space to live in vs the size to park in a standard spot. I'm so conflicted!

@zeroremorse24x7 28 күн бұрын

@MyVanHaven I feel that. For me the box truck is just easier to build the inner walls/insulation and also will be much easier to keep out bugs and spiders lol. Also, roof space for solar. But the main main reason for me is that I need room for some side businesses I'm looking to run out of the truck. Main thing is that you consider all the ways you plan to use the vehicle so you don't end up in a situation where what you have can't do the things you want to do.

@ricebike 28 күн бұрын

10-12' boxes are pretty small (almost similar in length of some cargo van or extended vans) AKA box vans Anything longer (and wider with those dually rear tires)... it'll be just a tad harder to find parking spots One KZfaqr had a 10' ex uhaul boxvan and had to ultimately get a trailer for his back country toys

@Vanlifelivingarizona13 28 күн бұрын

I just ordered two misprint shirts. I can't wait to have them..

@mep4488 28 күн бұрын

Love love love your music, Chrome! And watching your videos, too.

@frederick6008 28 күн бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 Chrome, fires don't lie in hibernation over the winter 😅 Either it's arson, lighting, volcanic or by accident.

@tory1831 28 күн бұрын

The van looks great. Getting back in the groove .Hey cruz pooch.

@donnapatterson4615 28 күн бұрын

Love watching you and Cruz. He is so cute. Don’t go off if it’s not safe. There’s beautiful places not too far from home. 🩷. Have more group camp outs. I love yalls community. Not sure how all the pets get along tho.

@RaymondPeter 27 күн бұрын

Here in Wisconsin, we have an air quality warning because of the Canadian fires and a fire in Minnesota as well 😢

@nodeal867 28 күн бұрын

Thanx Chrome. I felt like I was on that ferry. Beautiful ride.

@kazper765 28 күн бұрын

could always roadtrip it to the east coast? but them BS fuel prices are crazy right across Canada sadly.

@team_no_fixed_income_diaries 26 күн бұрын

Way back in the 1980's on Denman there used to be a campground at Lacon Rd and Hinton Rd. Gone years ago.

@jK-yj2tl 27 күн бұрын

Grab a can of refrigerant, at your local auto parts store and recharge that AC. Cheap and quick.

@SharpLife4 28 күн бұрын

Northern Canada is usually open. They let us take the dumpster when it was on fire. Bs is nanny state. I have a video on the dempster fire.

@Ms.Frankenbuilder 28 күн бұрын

Your channel shows the dedication to detail.

@radman9999radman 23 күн бұрын

San Clemente has beaches there’s backcountry in the mountains and we could have three beers. Also, the gas is gonna be cheaper here for you even though it’s California prices.

@LeeLeesAdventures 28 күн бұрын

NOW that was a great video!!!!! loved it Crome and Cruze are back that island looked great pity no camping sites. Great filming it was REAL life thanks buddy. Stay safe mr popular lol 🤣

@RossEphgrave 27 күн бұрын

We have 7000 hectare fire butning 16 kms from Fort Mac AB. Its fire season again 😢 travel safe and take no risks. I will watch you if you are parked in Walmart lol.

@wingnutbert9685 24 күн бұрын

With the logging, Pine Beetle and fires, BC is going to stand for "Burnt & Clear" pretty soon!