THIS DID NOT END AS PLANNED. Walmart Was NOT The Destination.

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Longest Dirtiest Road To Walmart. Van Life is a life of unexpected turns.
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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@whereswendy8544 21 күн бұрын

The Pacific Dogwood was adopted as BC's emblem in 1956. I have always loved them!

@melisa8256 21 күн бұрын

I’m in Oregon and we have a ton of dogwood trees. I just purchased a red flowered one. I’ve never seen the red before just white & light pink. I’m very excited to see have it.

@user-fi4yn4id7u 21 күн бұрын

Im a retired chef and im a one pot/pan kind of gal these days

@Dirk-fk9gd 21 күн бұрын

That's life Chrome. We all end up at a Walmart 😉

@donnasmith940 21 күн бұрын

Too many times. But that's ok

@tonypaz3985 21 күн бұрын

😂😅

@DirtyFeetHappyHeart 21 күн бұрын

You all seem to have a little extra excitement in your voices. You all are showing a sense of completion. Could it be, because, Jeffie Bear is back where he belongs, with his chosen family. Thank you for sharing a little piece of the new beginnings for everyone. This year is going to be epic. Look forward to getting a peak into what life brings you. Your turn, I got to see Jeffie before he left and was able to personally thank him for giving me hope. For making my day just a little bit better. So, Chrome, thank you for being my first. Heck at 59, I still have firsts. You were the first No Mad I made part of my life. Just keeping it real. Thank you. safe travels

@dianabennett606 21 күн бұрын

I was thinking same thing

@donbar5493 21 күн бұрын

Hey chrome it's called chasing your tail. Comes from being over tired. Get rest and stay safe .

@corporalcuddles 21 күн бұрын

Waking up at 420 is the best. Especially when you are already set up at camp.

@raveninavaniam9438 21 күн бұрын

Wow ... I'm always blown away by the beauty there 😍🌲🌲🌲 ... Dogwood is absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤

@larrydavid1132 21 күн бұрын

That water fall was the perfect bath tub. 😀😀😀

@michaelodonoghue7464 21 күн бұрын

One legend tells us this tree is called ‘dogwood’ because long ago a medicine concocted from its bark was used to treat dogs plagued with mange. Others suggest the name ‘dogwood’ is a derivation of the word "daggerwood." Daggerwood sticks were once sharpened and used to skewer meat for cooking.

@leceluil 21 күн бұрын

Wait, all that engine work and we didn't fix the AC? 😆

@TheSpiikeisme 21 күн бұрын

Jealous of it being warm!! woke up to a TON of smoke near tumbler ridge. but had an epic northern lights show last night.

@belindamelville7756 21 күн бұрын

Yes, we are close I am in the Grande Prairie area, exactly this the Northern lights were spectacular.... and this smoke is awful, there was an evacuation notice for the County of GP 1 north-east of my residence here. I am originally from the island and was just there for 6 weeks and came back to all this....

@jjsoutthere7267 21 күн бұрын

I just disconnected the wires to motor and just manual knob to open/close the vent.

@mtnbiker1096 21 күн бұрын

Starlink has a new feature where you can disable to tilt so dishy just lays flat and points straight up. It can help when you're in areas with trees and such.

@Janer-52 21 күн бұрын

Yup, stress gotcha. You probably need at least 3 days in the back country with no thoughts of anything else! We all love & support you anyway, thanks for posting. Keep up those double V's!

@ParadoxdesignsOrg 21 күн бұрын

I actually sold my fancy fan because I was sick of errors like that. Went with a simpler one. No more issues!

@lindamiller5489 21 күн бұрын

Wow that was a great spot

@paulcole2242 21 күн бұрын

Nah, maybe a little closer to the shopping carts in the parking lot would have been better...🤣

@valeriaproductions 21 күн бұрын

Adventure!!! Walmart is usually part of the equation.... have you thought about getting the AC/Heater form Eco flow? Saw the reviews and it looks pretty awesome

@conniewaite1371 21 күн бұрын

Echo flow wave,that is a game changer for van lifters I think

@valeriaproductions 21 күн бұрын

@@conniewaite1371 100%

@lchinchey 21 күн бұрын

A very nice video showing those dogwoods and backroads with streams and lakes. Thanks for sharing.

@ramfrancisuk 21 күн бұрын

Chrome you might be able to retro fit AC to your van. The van must have had an option to have it fixed from factory

@paulcole2242 21 күн бұрын

I think the van has AC, it's just degassed because of the engine work, and Chrome hasn't got around to fixing it yet.

@robinrapport8728 21 күн бұрын

As you were driving, I saw a sign that said Tofino. One of my favorite places I’ve ever been to.

@grandmanette9503 21 күн бұрын

Yes Chrome the dogwood is my favorite too!! Safe travels!!

@cindysegar1426 21 күн бұрын

I forgot to push the window lock button and to roll down my back window In my forerunner is on the console. My dog stepped on that button yesterday. When we were going down a dirt road, And my back window was down. I didn't notice because my window covers are up. they're up all the time back there, and SOOO much dust came in, it's ridiculous.. 🤦‍♀️

@crazychick 21 күн бұрын

Beautiful day! ❤

@johnshaw4140 21 күн бұрын

We all need to earn Chrome , only Cruzie gets a free ride

@contrafax 21 күн бұрын

You are kidding right? Do you know how hard it is to be so cute?

@jh1859 20 күн бұрын

@@contrafax He knows something is up with the camera. He's just not letting on. Smart.

@user-cl1rv8vl7x 21 күн бұрын

They are my favorite too! We have them in the Sierra Foothills and above in California! Love, love,love Dogwood. They are so pretty!💕🐾

@Introverted_Outlander 21 күн бұрын

Here in Oregon we finally got summer. It went from basically winter weather to summer in one day highs of around 62 to highs of 80. warming up again out there right now. Had to ditch the winter tactical boots and sock for Sandals, tactical pants for cargo shorts.

@gwoo4207 21 күн бұрын

Hopefully no wildfires for a while

@martaparsons5633 21 күн бұрын

Amazing! You had so many choices of campsites and you are sleeping at Walmart❤ Enjoy!

@nancyj.villwock3920 21 күн бұрын

Beautiful water fall enjoy..that's living

@andyrichey1192 21 күн бұрын

Yeah CRUZ bear. He’s like I’m getting in there.🐶😁👍👍

@jonahjolie7466 21 күн бұрын

Was in Port Albirni years ago… salmon fishing…❤

@crystalchic6836 21 күн бұрын

When in Port stop at No Frills it’s beside Walmart and way cheaper!

@Monyornothin 21 күн бұрын

Those fans come with a warranty I got a free circuit board and new touchpad for free...

@thomasgautney5586 21 күн бұрын

Yeah baby! Thanks for the great views.

@NomadicDee 21 күн бұрын

What a beautiful spot for camping!

@alwaysgoodinthewoods 21 күн бұрын

Nothing wrong with a night here and there at hotel walmart, getting lots of riff raff these days but very low chance of knock 😅 Conformal coating on the new board before install! Thank me later😉😆

@PattisArtInnaVan 21 күн бұрын

Beautiful spot! Hope you make it back there!

@johnlam3037 21 күн бұрын

Beautiful place, Chrome. Everything is blooming & alive.

@leonalarson1598 21 күн бұрын

Thank you, Chrome it was an awesome video. I can do with all the relaxing I can get on Monday. We start the race to do touch-ups on the house with a contractor and start packing up everything that is not essential, then put the house up for sale, then move into retirement ❤❤

@lindaturner5868 21 күн бұрын

Please get cruzie a lil pet bed it's only inches off the ground & he would luv it..esp when u are in your hammock

@michaelcummings7246 21 күн бұрын

So far every one he bought for him he just peed on it then didn't use it 😅

@lindaturner5868 21 күн бұрын

@@michaelcummings7246 aww ok. Cruzi

@garyharnish2395 21 күн бұрын

I see so many people that look like chrome. I swear that I see him daily 😂😂

@TonyPhillips-jy7ev 21 күн бұрын

Peaceful looking area chrome thx sharing

@RebeccaTreeseed 21 күн бұрын

My stove died 9 years ago. I have been cooking on one burner ever since. Ii have a countertop oven. I bought a Korean round hibachi and wok for summer, though. Yum! No Asian food within 60 miles, sheesh, and I only know stir fry.

@margaretyourchuck6417 21 күн бұрын

Work vs. Some relax time, we have to work, but if you haven't replenished your batteries, no energy to work, and as we get older hard to force. So, promise of some work, then after, time for a longish downtime. Can you take two days off? Veges, yes, yes!!!

@michellemeuser7435 21 күн бұрын

Why do you have to move? That is a beautiful spot if I could do it I totally would don’t move. You could always go to Walmart in the morning.

@Judamac 20 күн бұрын

Wonderful dog .We all need a happy place.

@DoreenGregory-sj3df 21 күн бұрын

What a beautiful spot for a nap!! As for Walmart…some days you step in it,some days you don’t! Lol thanks for sharing.

@nailazion3113 21 күн бұрын

Hey Chrome and Cruz....beautiful views....

@jodiesebek2440 21 күн бұрын

Work is important but so is self care. We are all entitled to a rejuvenate day to decompress to avoid burnout. You had a beautiful spot today for sure. Love seeing Cruzie walking around that beautiful stream. Peace out weirdos ✌️✌️ Smooches for Cruzie 💋 🐾 🦴

@michellemeuser7435 21 күн бұрын

The backcountry is awesome. Absolutely awesome.

@andyrichey1192 21 күн бұрын

Yeah, beautiful campsite, but yeah, that would be bummer couldn’t drive up out of there, or just sit there for a few days and let it dry out😁😁👍👍😎

@Trader_in_a_Van 21 күн бұрын

Haha You are a couple days behind me again. Had to stay at that Walmart on Thursday. In Tofino now, but going back into the bush tomorrow. Joseph

@user-dz3lb3tm4y 21 күн бұрын

wooohooo...all those opening camera shots...almost...almost makes you want to jump right in to the misty sections....almost...bet its freezing...lol. Luv, Re.

@cherylbrunette2490 21 күн бұрын

On indecision on where to camp. Your intuition must have been telling you something

@BWSaks 21 күн бұрын

Dogwood is the Virginia State tree; my State 😊

@lindap.p.1337 21 күн бұрын

My state too.

@sometea4741 21 күн бұрын

It's also Chromes province of B.Cs official flower. Hello US.

@Creativecavemanagain 21 күн бұрын

That is a beautiful drive. We are so lucky to live where we do.

@garyharnish2395 21 күн бұрын

Holy sh@t that scenery is beautiful

@angelapietras1235 21 күн бұрын

To much water in your pan for veggies,Chrome,put a pan lid on it leave a gap for steam to escape so much faster cooking.

@embracenature783 21 күн бұрын

Dinner spot was rigt on! Here's a suggestion - mount Cruise's stairs outside, you will always have the door open when they are put to use.

@lw9837 21 күн бұрын

What happened to Cruzie’s van stairs?

@kaytoka717 21 күн бұрын

Maybe footage from when he was there when, the baby whale got free? - Nope wrong, he got those cool shoes after that trip. Guess he didn’t feel like using the stairs. 😂

@MultiTimelady 21 күн бұрын

Dogwood trees are gorgeous.

@grandmanette9503 21 күн бұрын

That is beautiful 🤩

@A.S.K.1 21 күн бұрын

... (probably) useless fact. Dogwood blossoms are not actually flowers, but modified leaves (bracts). The real "flowers" are the tiny nodules (which are the buds), in the centre of the 4, coloured/colored bracts. Okay, I'll be quiet now. WUW! 😉😁

@FLR1131 21 күн бұрын

I know the feeling of getting motivated to work.

@NomadicDee 21 күн бұрын

The Dogwoods are blooming in abundance here in Olympia, WA. Loved this episode!❤❤

@anteres9821 21 күн бұрын

Watch out for those 4 burner, 1 oven monsters in kitchens across the nation.

@neverwares 18 күн бұрын

Little Cruzie splashing around in the water 🥹🥹🥹

@nisagomez4366 21 күн бұрын

Start the day with an awesome waterfall and end it in a Walmart parking lot. 😂

@PWlangford1 21 күн бұрын

Re the light bar. If you drill some holes in the bottom for water to get out. I use to do that for my car lights.

@user-bo7mc6sz5e 12 күн бұрын

That place is beeeeeautiful😍😍😍😍😍😍.. when ever u boil anything cover the pot.. it cooks faster.. 🌹🌹😘

@deborahgarrison4349 21 күн бұрын

Beautiful scenery - water looks like a luxury.

@tgland02494 20 күн бұрын

45 min naps just kill me. I end up more tired lol😅

@rosemaryguyton9835 21 күн бұрын

The Dogwood is my states flower.

@vairon7474 21 күн бұрын

Yep

@pilgrimpeace7763 21 күн бұрын

That drone footage Chrome 😍😊😍😊

@toolman4816 21 күн бұрын

I could never do it the way you do Chrome, it seems you do way more driving than actually relaxing and and enjoying the scenery and ambiance. I understand why, as your still a workin' man instead of retired like myself, lol. Also is anyone else having trouble connecting to Chromes merch site? I've tried 3 different browsers and get security warnings and when i click go there anyway all it say's is "403 Forbidden" and nothing else.

@Makeitbymandy 21 күн бұрын

You have tried recently? I dealt with Shopify and they said it was fixed. Unfortunately I do not have the problem at all, so I couldn’t check.

@toolman4816 21 күн бұрын

@@Makeitbymandy Just tried all 3 browsers again with same results.

@Makeitbymandy 21 күн бұрын

@@toolman4816 have you tried just typing the sites address in and not following a link? Ie: type out www.vancityvanlife.ca. (Do not click the link, haha.) I can try and work on it more, but shopify’s help isnt open on weekends. If you would like to email me at orders@vancityvanlife.ca, I can prepare your order for you and send you and invoice. Sorry about the hassle!! Amanda

@MountainGirlwIPA 21 күн бұрын

Eyes running sniffles - it might be that dog wood : )

@Pp4Gd 21 күн бұрын

Whoa, doesn’t seem like 9pm. You were at a beautiful spot earlier. Enjoy and sleep well! Thank you for bringing us on the adventure!

@RonSeesAmerica 21 күн бұрын

What's up, Weirdos!

@rrhopewell 21 күн бұрын

Some days be like that. But the adventures always waits for us.

@debyarger3084 21 күн бұрын

Hang in there Chrome, you'll be on the road before you know it! The waterfall was amazing!

@lindasteller 21 күн бұрын

Aw, SH%T! You could have stayed in that gorgeous spot, gotten some awesome rest, then gotten up early and come back to town to work. Gotta train those squirrels to run a little better on the wheel, Chrome, but I get it. 😊

@tgland02494 20 күн бұрын

Dogwood trees are big in the South too. In fact the town down the road from me has the Dogwood festival every spring.

@keyarawveg 19 күн бұрын

Chrome, im obsessed with those gorgeous dogwood flowers! Theyre so pretty! The beauty of Canada and all of its kind, helpful people and plenty of places to wild camp seriously makes me want to relocate there. The States has beautiful places but Canada is 🙌.

@jarrethoney2905 4 күн бұрын

Love your content. I am currently saving to buy myself a cargo van to start van life. I plan on living in the van well converting it so I can get a better idea of what I want in the van and where I want to put things.

@chevtogoboy1 21 күн бұрын

I bought 3 of those cheap nlight 40 inch curved light bars well bought one and got 2 for free under warranty. So garbaged them and bought a auxbeam light bar and no moisture in it after having it on my truck all winter .

@jodistpierre8727 21 күн бұрын

Beautiful miss adventure :)

@deborahgarrison4349 21 күн бұрын

Even lights were seen here in South Carolina. A real treat!

@aaronthedj12 20 күн бұрын

I totally get days like these ... safe travels bud

@JoAnnBoulanger 21 күн бұрын

I just fixed my fan that had the same problem. Your lithium battery sends too much current to the motherboard. Get a 9v to 36v 12v regulator to regulate the current from the battery

@jessguiney7227 21 күн бұрын

Nice music Chrome.

@TheRiverkayaker 20 күн бұрын

May I suggest, less water in the pan and get yourself a metal folding steamer. Steam penetrates much faster and you’ll consume much less water and less cooking fuel. Save the water for gravy, or just consume with dinner as a warm veggie tea, you’ll be surprised at the flavour and the nutrients that the water has picked up during the steaming process. the deeper colour the water the more nutrients. P.s. put a lid on the pot 🚐 Happy trails

@shariselove 21 күн бұрын

And you didn't even work😂😂😂

@chapman1569 20 күн бұрын

I notice your van is less noisy on the road since you put cushioning material between the furniture and the sidewalls. We dont hear the drawers and the cutlery inside rattle as much. I guess you noticed that too. Please go back to this site, it is gorgeous, I like to see you relax.

@michaelclark9134 21 күн бұрын

Dude! Slow down...one night in that epic spot will not kill you....just wait until the following morning to do your work. You are on your time!! You are 50 now....slow down and smell the roses...or the dog flowers or whatever they are called. I am 58 and I finally learned to slow time down!!! Your anxiety gives me anxiety brother!!! Get back out to the bush for F'sake!!!!

@kaytoka717 20 күн бұрын

Yes, you don’t want to end up regretting working over your health and end up with a host of remorse in 10 years because you can’t go anymore or enjoy going, but your body just doesn’t work anymore.

@user-km4ro7xp2s 21 күн бұрын

So far, my favorite adventure has been hammock camping and discovering every little thing there is to discover on the bike and hiking trails of Lincoln NE. I did that for 3 years. Did you know that in many of big city places there's state parkland within the city? It's pretty awesome.

@sherryhicks4156 20 күн бұрын

This was a beautiful spot. I wouldn't have moved.

@grillyeah 21 күн бұрын

100% agree, we need a break from it all. My edit timeline is way longer than yours, lol. Im hitting 4 weeks uh oh. So many vids to edit... Enjoy life and the rest will happen, Cheers~!