Sorry I Didn't Do What I Said. Van Life Is Better This Way

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Ай бұрын

Living my van life to the fullest and dreaming Big everyday. VAN LIFE.
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 walmarts... to now, living fulltime in a jacked up van and driving deep off-grid into the backcountry and living life in the dirt. WOW LIFE HAS CHANGED.
I now have a shop space to keep me busy through the winters here on Canada's westcoast. Went from Van Life to VAN LIFE + SHOP LIFE !!!!!! Come join this crazy van life journey of mine. HIT SUBSCRIBE, trust me its gonna be a WILD RIDE.
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@minisurfboardscouk Ай бұрын

Hi chrome So glad you like the the mini surfboards and the table top Thanks kev

@violetatcontentboutique7188 Ай бұрын

Great work & craftsmanship!!

@squizzyt8698 Ай бұрын

Brilliant products everyone - check them out - they rock!!

@darlene6670 Ай бұрын

Wow that was a masterpiece that painting you did for Chrome.... Awesome talent Kevin....

@leestant2822 Ай бұрын

ive just subscribed im from wales cant wait to place an order with you 👍👍👍

@minisurfboardscouk Ай бұрын

@@leestant2822 thanks lee

@doris1826 Ай бұрын

That's not a shop -- it's a Play House!!!

@melisa8256 Ай бұрын

I’m glad you get to do and film whatever you like. It keeps things interesting 🤔 That art from your subscriber is really nice thank for sharing it.

@deniseminott8543 Ай бұрын

I've been watching you grow for the past 4 yrs. I'm so excited to see you achieve more. ❤😂

@PattisArtInnaVan Ай бұрын

That picture of your van is WICKED! It’s gonna be so cool in your new shop!❤❤❤

@llew777 Ай бұрын

Watching this build up make one appreciate the VALUE of skilled trades people

@HeKatesCrossing Ай бұрын

Everything is looking amazing ... I love seeing the progress made on the new shop.... So exciting for you ...

@rajanikumari3672 Ай бұрын

Shop is looking great.👍👋

@anitasmith4347 Ай бұрын

The black and white with the wood looks nice 👌

@donaldfrazier5244 Ай бұрын

It’s not hard to see how you guys get so excited about the way you are living your lives,real pure honest and fun loving people! Cruzie is the king of cool!

@shoreline780 Ай бұрын

Looks more like a Guy whos high end to me.

@flagsontheat5269 Ай бұрын

It felt so odd when you turned the lights on and off, here in the UK we flip the switch down to turn the lights on - you weirdo’s! 😂

@perrycuenot3769 Ай бұрын

What's up Weirdo??!!😎

@missinginbc Ай бұрын

Why do we do things the opposite? LOL

@loveu2222 Ай бұрын

UK.....hahahhaha weird

@DarHilton Ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@kaytoka717 Ай бұрын

😂😂😂 yah it’s different / pretty weird - guess we think that it should be easier to turn something off than on. 😮😊😂

@shelleystclair7323 Ай бұрын

Hi sweetie I know what you mean my favorite thing is morning coffee with my sealion and otter friends on the deck of my float house there is nothing better than being in and around nature no neighbors or other people it's so peaceful bless you and Cruz maybe come visit sometime Iam in ucluelet just north of you

@muriellehall4416 Ай бұрын

OMG your new shop looks amazing. You are doing great things. So much has been done. You are THE man. Look at you growing up😢❤❤

@klaxongreg Ай бұрын

Gonna have to start fuzzing out some private product and locations bro. We don’t need to see private, protected stuff. All kinds of baddies out there. For your personal/business security, my friend. I’m a detective. People will do anything to make a quick buck.

@MsSoozy Ай бұрын

Wow the artwork is amazing. That little surfboard is just perfect. The shop is coming along and looks really good!! 🎉😊

@kdsailorgirl Ай бұрын

What a great job on the shop! Wish I lived closer 😊

@ripley8aliensmom72 Ай бұрын

Glad cruz is OK ❤

@robert-2819 Ай бұрын

A long way from AA batteries from the $ Store!!!!!!!!!!!

@andymartinez9446 Ай бұрын

It's time to get a register trademark for products.

@PattisArtInnaVan Ай бұрын

He’s got one 👍

@christinamann3640 Ай бұрын

He had to fight over it with another company, didn’t he? I remember him mentioning that in earlier videos.

@PattisArtInnaVan Ай бұрын

@@christinamann3640 Yes he did. Took him a while but he finally got VanToys

@user-bf6gw6vr3c Ай бұрын

So cool seeing all your dreams coming together! May your dreams never end! Hav the ride of your life Chrome!

@user-yg1db1xh5n Ай бұрын

Chrome you looked so happy today. Your smile light up your space. Glad Cruzzie is ok. Please take care of yourself. Get a follow up with a chiropractor. And think about the steps for Cruzzie and yourself.

@kbee1735 Ай бұрын

Coombs Goats on the Roof donuts are awesome!! And your latest gifts are awesome too!! Your shop is the ultimate Chrome!! Just ❤️ your channel and hope to see you in this paradise one day!! 🥰🇨🇦

@whereswendy8544 Ай бұрын

So exciting seeing the shop coming together so well.

@user-md1kd8jr7t Ай бұрын

Your clippers just need the blade oiled. Just don't use WD40.

@carolinedurocher8377 Ай бұрын

Your life has been through so many ups and downs this year. but during this time, you continue to build, to accomplish, and I find that very inspiring, for all those who are going through ups and downs too.

@markreingold275 Ай бұрын

Congratulations Chrome the place looks amazing 🤘🫶

@TBilbr01 Ай бұрын

Love watching that joy! Living the dream, bro!

@Whatareyoukids-Hoppedup Ай бұрын

You've come a long way baby. Keep up the great and entertaining work. You are an inspiration brother.

@Jennie-405 Ай бұрын

Shop looking sharp 👌 😎 chrome and cruzie bear 🐻 many more blessings ahead. 🤗

@andyrichey1192 Ай бұрын

Right on chrome, and all the different scenery you get the see and places that are breathtaking. This is living to me. Well as always appreciate the video. I’ll catch you on the next one you and Cruz bear. Enjoy the rest of your day until next time peace and chicken grease 🐶😁👋👋😎

@Sammy_the_DJ Ай бұрын

I miss seeing and hearing you yell What’s Up Weirdos!! Good Times!

@renealynnmn Ай бұрын

Dude! You're showing everyone where your storage unit is? Even the number of the unit? Chrome!!!!

@BS-em8or Ай бұрын

I already scoped it out

@renee2994 Ай бұрын

It was pretty odd

@underhill59 Ай бұрын

There's more cameras at the storage unit than in his shop

@renealynnmn Ай бұрын

@@underhill59 Cameras don't stop people. Cameras are absolutely everywhere!

@sandraharry8350 Ай бұрын

Glad to see you feeling better and enjoying yourself 👍🏾🇺🇸

@debbiehawk-payne8507 Ай бұрын

Hi Chrome 😎🎛️& Cruzy🐶🐾; Shop looks fantastic! Looking forward to seeing it completed & Your business up & running! Great Video 🤗👍; ❤️🫂😎🐶 SEE You 2 Soon🙂

@roseshafer258 Ай бұрын

looking wonderful Chrome.

@gbpine Ай бұрын

Looking awesome! Love the black walls

@VegasWanderer61 Ай бұрын

Thank you for all the inspiration over the years. Unfortunately my van was totalled due to a major wind storm. Now I have a 2008 nissan titan 4x4 truck I'm converting into my new home. I get my campershell april 23, can't wait to rebuild and start my adventureing again. Vegaswanderer61 aka Bill

@rachfish Ай бұрын

You didn't mention your back. When my back hurts upon waking up in the morning, my chiropractor suggested a new mattress. Maybe you could look in to getting one like the one in the rental van? 🤔

@PattisArtInnaVan Ай бұрын

It wasn’t long ago that he got a new one

@ricebike Ай бұрын

Ahh, guess it was a pulled muscle from lifting his bulldog into the van😅 I don't see his crutches on this video

@ricebike Ай бұрын

@@PattisArtInnaVan hmm, I hope he flips the mattress occasionally... He does sit on that edge of the bed when he puts on the desk mode a lot

@PattisArtInnaVan Ай бұрын

@@ricebike that’s true he does

@PattisArtInnaVan Ай бұрын

@@ricebike I know it’s great isn’t it!

@sharonhl2575 Ай бұрын

Chrome, I'm not at all an outdoorsy person, but enjoy watching you get so much pleasure from it. 😄✌🏾✌🏾

@birdc5732 Ай бұрын

Looks great... wish it was something I could do. Keep having a blast!

@NomadicDee Ай бұрын

Loved, loved this video! ❤❤❤

@jaimeyurich6385 Ай бұрын

Looking awesome , chrome!!

@cece5323 Ай бұрын

Cruzie is such a cutie 🥰

@danielvanmourik Ай бұрын

beuatiful video,s have you all and every time

@andyrichey1192 Ай бұрын

Heck, yeah little mini surfboards and with your van and one of your logos that is super cool dude I got a couple little surfboards myself. The one says ghost Rider on it, it’s gonna be on my rat rod 1/10 scale, remote control, that I am building super cool 👍👍😎

@EnglishbulldogMilo Ай бұрын

You could have a live of Cruzzy relaxing/sleeping in front of the fire, hours of fun just watching him!

@rangovanlife Ай бұрын

Chrome, the shop is turning really cool and organised. The surf gadget is so nice. Fulltime Vanlife is definitely also my goal. 🌹🦋

@andyrichey1192 Ай бұрын

Hello little cruise bear, I know exactly what you were thinking buddy after you heard steak dinner 🐶😁

@MountainGirlwIPA Ай бұрын

the shop looks amazing. the black and white is beautiful. cabinets would be perfect a sandstone gray

@christinamann3640 Ай бұрын

I love that you still get the giddys. Still weird after all these years. ✌️✌️

@wiki189 Ай бұрын

Missed the vanlife pep talks lol. This video was reminiscent of your early vanlife vids - same kind of energy!

@treysuniverserv1576 Ай бұрын

Let us know when the new site is up and going. Right now it still under construction, coming soon in the USA! Wishing you the very best!

@Makeitbymandy Ай бұрын

He said his goal is to launch on his bday - August 16th :)

@photosbymiketm2461 Ай бұрын

Hey Chrome. A pro tip for trimming the back on your neck is using a handheld small mirror and hold the smaller mirror behind your head and looking at the front bathroom mirror works wonders to be able to trim the back of the neck on your own. And to see if it's perfectly straight to standing away from the bathroom mirror and holding the small mirror in front of you so see if cut is straight.

@pennylee6569 Ай бұрын

Awesome friend's see yah Chrome an Cruz hugs always ❤❤

@susanleatherwood22 Ай бұрын

Glad your back trouble is straightened out. Any idea how you messed it up😮 N.C. LOVES YOU, WEIRDO!💖

@violetatcontentboutique7188 Ай бұрын

Chrome was picking Cruzzie up to get into the van, then whoops. I'm hoping he'll find steps for Cruzzie. 🥴

@PattisArtInnaVan Ай бұрын

He’s had ongoing back issues for a bit now

@susanleatherwood22 Ай бұрын

Thanks

@dianneyoungblood689 Ай бұрын

When mine does that… is terrible muscle spasms. Once or twice a year, my back acts up.

@kaytoka717 Ай бұрын

@@violetatcontentboutique7188- yes and before that he was sanding like crazy and did so after the first time he picked Cruzie up and felt a twinge / pain in his back. When he dropped Cruzie and had to spend a week in bed, it was after his back / body had tried to warn him …. 😊. He’s just so excited to get the shop done and operating. Glad his back and his van is doing better. 😂

@alanshaffer6724 Ай бұрын

Hey Chrome

@user-km4ro7xp2s Ай бұрын

Lots of pretty things going on in the new shop!

@deebee.14 Ай бұрын

Oh come on guys, shower scene was just a little bit to quick 😅 you dont half make me feel hungry each time you cook, even though I’m vegetarian 😂❤

@angelapietras1235 Ай бұрын

The picture the English guy sent you is blinking awesome.

@grandmanette9503 Ай бұрын

Love the colors!! Hi Cruzzie!! 😊

@grandmanette9503 Ай бұрын

Omg, did I see a wheel for your garden hose?? Neat!

@lique1195 Ай бұрын

That’s such a cool painting!!!

@zoeazsss5035 Ай бұрын

Nice painting of the van.

@coraleestedile5061 Ай бұрын

Chrome just realigned the cutting head on the clippers. It’s easy then they will cut even

@STITCHES300 Ай бұрын

Hi Chrome, I remember when you started this journey. counting blessing.

@MsLori1973 Ай бұрын

Good advice chrome ❤

@benhoose Ай бұрын

Laurens wife got a good pick of man. 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Shower scenes gonna make her jealous

@sarahfox9180 Ай бұрын

My hallway is soo jealous of your hallway!! 😂❤

@johnnycrush1761 Ай бұрын

Yooo don't use those balls for Cruz. They act as a sandpaper on dogs teeth and wear the enamel down and permanently damaging the tooth. I saw he has a black front tooth.. Pls don't use tennis balls the material is like sand paper

@PattisArtInnaVan Ай бұрын

The tooth was damage caused when he was attacked by two other dogs

@smoochdawg4547 Ай бұрын

You're right and nobody think about it.

@deborahgarrison4349 Ай бұрын

Glad you at the shop, on the job …

@Lifepashion Ай бұрын

You're an inspiration

@CalvinJChavers Ай бұрын

Shoutout to your sound guy with the Lakai’s on!!! 🤙🏽

@scottsladeadventures1102 Ай бұрын

Good one today buddy..😊

@SkookumPicsca Ай бұрын

Dang so close lol I am in site 16. The shop is shaping up nicely too. Cheers 👊 😎 🤙

@lynnnunezwhitlock1073 Ай бұрын

I love your journey

@virginiacaston1456 Ай бұрын

Nice! Its coming along great!

@rudivandoornegat2371 Ай бұрын

The big hall downstairs should get an Electro Voice installation

@TinyGoHomes Ай бұрын

I love when people notice the rig and get excited and take pictures. I run a tiny home trailer. Life is just better when it’s minimalist and around nature. I’m setting up to be a builder as well and I’m also working on my shop 😂

@georgegoldberg4211 Ай бұрын

Put in a king-sized bed and just use the van for shopping. 🛍

@blairinhemet Ай бұрын

Do you know the difference between a good hair cut and a bad hair cut? Two weeks!!

@PNWXOverland Ай бұрын

Afternoon buddy ✌️✌️✌️

@Chrislchaffi Ай бұрын

I would love to live that way

@user-vg4pf8xq8g Ай бұрын

Hair cut tip. Remington makes a cordless trimmer with a curved blade and I have had mine for over 5 years. I find it better than a straight blade trimmer.

@myperspective3070 Ай бұрын

Loren shower 🚿 🧼🧼Scene 🎬 🤭!

@robertcaswell7930 Ай бұрын

Are you still putting the honeycomb shaped lights up in the upstairs?

@thisaintsyourmomsaccount9693 Ай бұрын

Looking really cool and classy

@susanstebila8707 Ай бұрын

❤Beautiful work 🎉🎉🎉🙋‍♀️🤩🤣

@RV-rf5wi Ай бұрын

Chrome, such a nice new shop. How are you keeping this clean?

@andyrichey1192 Ай бұрын

Man, your van is looking sweet on the outside, or I guess I should say you’re home. Really digging on the front and back bumpers., Well, let’s get to that campfire what I’m talking about yeah 😁👍👍

@enlightened-ze3zs Ай бұрын

Jeez the water tank room Is bigger than my 2k apt in California lol

@trbltmd Ай бұрын

LOVE the black!

@reneepierce569 Ай бұрын

Omg Dude! Sorry I don’t know your name….unless you had strange parents who named you Vancity? 😁 Anyhoo I LOVE your channel and your personal vibes! I’m a new subscriber and have enjoyed the videos I’ve watched so far! 🥰I love how you prove that just because you’re living on the road, you don’t have to look like it! 😍 Taking care of yourself it’s greatly appreciated! Question….are you seeing anyone? Asking for a friend! 😉 😊😎 Keep up the great work!🥳

@sandygale Ай бұрын

Yay disco ball!

@TheGreatSpoon103 Ай бұрын

It would be hilarious if a bunch of your local subs would get together, put horse heads on or something and did a conga line around your new shop when you're not there.

@CMoore8539 Ай бұрын

Yeah man it’s still Christmas!!!❤

@trailbirds4693 Ай бұрын

Probably won't see this. Hey bro get a propane torch to light your fire. Best thing for colder damp nights.

@GooseTravels1 Ай бұрын

You can use oven cleaner to remove the factory seasoning on those cast iron pans, then season it yourself

@squarepeginaroundhole2212 Ай бұрын

I've been cutting my own hair for many years and have a fool proof way of getting the back perfect every time, even when I was still in the military it was in standards