This Retired Man Has Been Living In a Self Converted Bus For The Past Year

This Retired Man Has Been Living In a Self Converted Bus For The Past Year | TINY HOME BUS TOUR

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Meet Serge He lives in this self converted bus that be has been in for the past year and is about to hit the road soon. Thanks Serge for showing us tour tiny home.
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Living full-time in my rolling tiny home has been the best decision of my life. Off-Grid living offers a peace and connection to life that you just can't explain. When i first started van life i build a stealth camper van with the mindset the you had to live a stealth van life and i soon discovered that you can just live the city van life and boondock in the countryside and as long as you are respectful of the backcountry and cities you live in. Stealth van life in not necessary. Be proud of the life you choose to live, Share this van life journey with everyone. Remember Tiny Homes and The whole tiny house lifestyle is very popular and #vanlife is no different. When you don't hide it people will come say hi and ask you questions. The world is more curious than hateful. Well......Welcome to my everyday van life adventures. My name is Chrome Valdez and i travel full-time with Cruz the bulldog. Stay weird everyone and thank you for being here.

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@donaldstenico5266 3 жыл бұрын

Holy cow it's just figure out what you need it to do. I lost my right leg above the knee last October. I was going to build a van and figured that dream was over. After watching this I'm gonna build the darn thing. Look out weirdos I'm heading your way LoL so glad I saw this video

@dennispetherbridge1992 3 жыл бұрын

Go for it....there are many trails up a mountain!

@swansox 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!!

@Magical_Thinking 3 жыл бұрын

I saw a video on KZfaq where a paraplegic guy in a wheelchair has a camper van. He had it designed based on his needs. It was really cool. After his injury he became a photographer.

@annecaulder9495 3 жыл бұрын

You can still do it, Donald! That's the beauty of building your own van ... we can make them to suit us for exactly what we need and want. ☮️🚐🐶❤️

@karensawyer3639 3 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome! (& im just trying to figure out how to do this lifestyle with my 3 older cats.) THATS been my concern & obstacle bc I LOVE my cats & want the freedom of vanlife, but always thought it would be very difficult for them. ( they sleep most of the time now, as they ARE very old, but, I have thought of this as such a huge obstacle. After seeing this man adapt his vanlife build AND make a way for a handicapped wheelchair bound "ex" in it, & NOW, hearing UR story, & U r just as inspired as I am now, I believe YOU can, & will succeed! Best of luck to u! Chrome's "vanlife home tours" REALLY change plps mindsets for the positive! Live ur dream!!!!

@claudiamello2941 3 жыл бұрын

This is like the Happiest guy in the world. Great to see this space he has created for his happy self.

@Coco-xw3wp 3 жыл бұрын

Mann I wish I was from Canada!

@brownbunny2513 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same, that this man has a beautiful personality... I want to be as happy as he is....

@rogercoffin4120 3 жыл бұрын

How can I meet Surge ?I'm redoing my shuttle now and would like to talk

@fancysfolly554 3 жыл бұрын

I’m happy for him that he’s so happy!!! 😄

@fancysfolly554 3 жыл бұрын

@@rogercoffin4120 I’m sure he’d be happy to help you!!!

@SittinNBitchin 3 жыл бұрын

My ex and I are like this too. We were married 14 yrs been divorced 7yrs. We are the best of friends and hang out together often. He finally retired from the National Guard but while married he spent 2 and a half yrs in Iraq and was an over the road truck driver as well. We just kinda fell out of love but we still have deep respect for each other. I have Chiari and and Muscular Dystrophy and use a wheelchair full time. My ex is helping me build out my van to run around in and go camping. We are really having a great time getting things ready. Theres all kinds of love in this world...Im so glad this gentleman showed us theirs ❤

@mariabetancourt6797 3 жыл бұрын

What a kind and considerate man

@susanhoward56 3 жыл бұрын

Nice home he has. A nice, gentleman he is...

@ladym2398 3 жыл бұрын

Serge is a genius. He made everything in "smart use" fashion. I like that he can stand up in his " moving home" and that he has a toilet and shower.

@kellystinydreamsbus 3 жыл бұрын

I was just saying how much of a thinker this guy is. Love it!

@alanj7306 3 жыл бұрын

How exactly is he a genius?? All he did was buy a bus that other people designed and built..

@Samthemancharles 3 жыл бұрын

You're right about his shower ... Genius a little exaggerated 😅 but cool guy!!

@nita_Entertains 3 жыл бұрын

Aw gosh, I love his little voice. You Canadians are the nicest folks I swear. 💚🖖🏾

@emeldamcdowald8521 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I'm not the only one who digs his accent

@Flicks2x 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a French Canadian accent most of us don’t sound like that it’s typically Quebec natives that have this English/French accent … lol

@rachelcarlsonnotesfromthenomad 3 жыл бұрын

😳😲 SIX watts for the big screen??!! I’m glad you asked...that was my first question when I saw the screen. WOW!! 🤔🤯

@christoffersundin1815 3 жыл бұрын

LED.. don't take a lot of power 😊👍

@rachelcarlsonnotesfromthenomad 3 жыл бұрын

@@christoffersundin1815 YEP, that was my 2nd observation 🤪🤣🙄😌😉

@neverlost-travelcampingand9756 3 жыл бұрын

I was also wondering about that. I have an ac/dc tv and wondered if it would use less energy on 12v. I don't have that cord, only the a/c plug adapter which says 3amps at 120 volts a/c, which I plug into my inverter. It seems like it would be better to run from my 12v panel.

@usapatriotak4716 3 жыл бұрын

NO,,,,,,ABOUT 250 WATTS,,,,,,,HE HAS A POWERFUL BATTERY SET UP.

@seoulpurpose 3 жыл бұрын

No gd way does that TV consume 6 watts when running. Not calling the guy a liar, maybe there was some kind of error measuring. A 40 inch led is rated at like more like 60 generally

@simplysandy3288 3 жыл бұрын

What a kind gentleman! Chrome, thanks so much for sharing his life with us! 💜

@yagi_661 3 жыл бұрын

how u doing sandy

@simplysandy3288 3 жыл бұрын

@@yagi_661 great thanks! And you?

@yagi_661 3 жыл бұрын

@@simplysandy3288 same u have Ig?

@simplysandy3288 3 жыл бұрын

@@yagi_661 no I sure don’t. My kids and grandkids want me to get it, but nah lol

@yagi_661 3 жыл бұрын

@@simplysandy3288 true, its fire alot of van life post and vids

@rositagarcia805 3 жыл бұрын

Aww his so sweet, even thu their divorce she still think of her comfort, I think they still love each other.

@charm8167 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely they still are close enough for friendship. He’s very considered to her needs.

@rainieraine1192 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely guy, all the best to him 👍

@puertoricankid8631 3 жыл бұрын

So cool a man can build up the van with the love of the ex in mind . Stay safe thank you !!! 🇵🇷

@alanj7306 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe he should move on.. he has the wheels haha 😂

@casketman14 2 жыл бұрын

Another Rican here 🇵🇷🔥

@marianfrances4959 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Chrome, for introducing us to an amazing human being! Stay well. 👍😉🌲🐾🇨🇦🔥

@Elevatedpoetry 2 жыл бұрын

Is Serge contact information listed anywhere?

@TheNiteinjail 3 жыл бұрын

That bed lift entryway is freaking genius really. nicely done solution for now.

@nanabettyg 3 жыл бұрын

An engineer would put the bed on the ceiling with motors and cables, and I’ll bet he finds someone to help him! Please Chrome keep him around, more vids with this guy, he is awesome!

@twohats8462 3 жыл бұрын

I'm lazy, made bed lift with the screw type garage door openers.... i like buttons

@cathylivingston368 3 жыл бұрын

That magnet lock is trick! I like this guy's style.

@BBBCanada1 3 жыл бұрын

His blanket reminds me of the types of blankets my foster mother made and I used as a young boy in the 70’s. Love how he set it up especially for how his ex wife can get in there.

@cwshumate914 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is super nice. Love how thoughtful he is

@nailazion2600 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chrome...this guy literally thought of everything for his ex...a real sweetheart....Hugs to Cruz.. thanks for the video 🦁🐶🦁🐶🦁

@junglekutz5625 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty much......he goes through all that lifting and raising his bed for her. I'm like ok.......do you dear.

@Ohiogirl419 3 жыл бұрын

My OCD is killing me 🙃 but I absolutely love the story and his accent. Thanks for sharing 🙂

@nicky3989 3 жыл бұрын

I know right, I wanted to organize it for him lols

@Magical_Thinking 3 жыл бұрын

Hehehe, same here!

@jvjackson4775 2 жыл бұрын

Lol IKR! but for him he knows where everything is so we just admire him on several notes, the effort for his ex, his positive upbeat personality and creative solutions! 😄

@jeannerountree952 3 жыл бұрын

It’s nice to see he made the accommodations to bring his wife into the van with her wheelchair. He didn’t have to do that but he thought of her and was able to make the accommodations to his bed so the wheelchair could come through the back and then he kept everything so the wheelchair could be strapped down. What an awesome guy. I think most men would not have done that. I want to thank him for that. I said Wife in the post But I think he said she was his ex-wife and for that I think him even more.

@thesewingbratt966 3 жыл бұрын

Ex or not he still has madd ❤ for her!!! Beautiful man, beautiful story ❤ "I should have done it sooner!" ❤

@patriciabarnhart1886 3 жыл бұрын

It would be really neat to have him explain his needs to an engineer of sorts to see whether his needs can be better served by topping off his ideas.......that would make this channel soar to the next level💙 Sponsors could get involved to handle the cost. One of your best videos, and great guy with big heart!

@einzgeisha 3 жыл бұрын

He's so kind and I"m glad you interviewed him. He still takes care of his family while transitioning back into his freedom lifestyle and also sounds like he will be going into retirement to really enjoy life! one thing that could help would be to use an electronic pulley system (but he would need more batteries or if there's a way for him to twist the pulley ropes up) for the bed to pull up into the ceiling when ex needs to wheel chair into the motorhome for transportation.

@Mizz.Person 3 жыл бұрын

He can do a manual pulley system as well. Great idea!

@JustCarolS 3 жыл бұрын

What a delightful man in a van. These videos have made me want to buy a van and just travel across Canada. I'm doing it!

@livinginthenow 2 жыл бұрын

Such a sweet guy. It really lifted my mood watching him talk about his "baby" with all that enthusiasm. And how nice is it that he and his ex have such a mutually supportive relationship? "Ex goals," eh?

@karensawyer3639 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Im amazed @ how if this man can live the vanlife, with a woman in a wheelchair & make it work, well, my "excuses" or what i think r "hindereances" CAN BE OVERCOME! "If there's a will, there's a way!" Thanx Chrome AGAIN, 4 sharing such a unique build. U always do such a nice job, in these types of "home tours," letting others just speak or "show & tell" their story & their vanlife homes! 🙌💞

@monicap1717 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Just the way HE wants it!!.. Couldn't get better than that ☺️👍💪🏻💯

@southernrebel159 3 жыл бұрын

He has done a wonderful job, both on the bus, and respecting his ex. Y'all take care and YHVH bless.

@mahamudiman4860 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Chrome.. enjoy the whole part.. Serge is an Awesome man.. love the way he always care for her..

@paulfianatravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you serge and chromey for showing us this beautiful home,,, love the TV. Brilliant 👍 🍁

@dcrafts5445 3 жыл бұрын

What a great guy...even though they are ex’s she is still at the forefront of everything he does relating to his van....what a beautiful story.

@OhHapppyDaay 3 жыл бұрын

Serge is my VERY most favorite person you've had on yet, Chrome...including you. 🦄

@RollOnBusin 3 жыл бұрын

You did a great interview Chrome. Just like Johnny Carson did, you let the guest be the focus.

@michellelouise9863 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chrome (n Cruz), I love how you randomly put up a tour n interview of someone else living in a van every now n then. It is so inspiring to see n hear their stories n van life. It’s great to be reminded that each of us have a story! Thank you for sharing!

@happydays59 3 жыл бұрын

Awe nice guy, wishing him the best in his tiny home on wheels life!😷💕✌️🇨🇦

@katkohler 3 жыл бұрын

I could feel his emotion when he said, “ I’m so happy!” It was deep and genuine.

@latainethomas3595 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Crome that was a great video. Nice to know they are caring people in this world that take care of loved ones. Keep up your great videos enjoy each and everyone

@jacquenettakhati 3 жыл бұрын

Love his set up, seems like a great guy 🤍💪

@NickW92 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷 my friend!

@rosanapuga6002 3 жыл бұрын

San Juan Argentina

@NickW92 3 жыл бұрын

@@rosanapuga6002 que bien! Seguidores de Vancity Vanlife de Argentina!

@mariabetancourt6797 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Tampa, Florida

@happydays59 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Canada🇨🇦✌️😷💕

@ramblynrocketeer 3 жыл бұрын

Aloha from Kauai 🏝😎🍍🤙

@jackies1597 3 жыл бұрын

Looks really great! It’s nice you and ex get on so well and you thought to make it accessible for her too!

@memeking5376 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that TV was a huge surprise. And, only 6 watts! Nice custom rig he has built for himself, April is just around the corner. Happy trails, Serge!

@juliecruz9951 3 жыл бұрын

You will always find happiness in life. You are a very giving man and a great big heart to cater to older people. You really can cheer people up with your fantastic giggles, laughter, your kind heart, and most of all your tender loving wonderful disposition.Thanks Chrome and CRUZIE the bull dog🙏🏽👍🏽😀👏🏽

@casketman14 2 жыл бұрын

This guy has a heart of gold. Put his lifestyle on pause for his family and went right back to it when all was said and done. Not only that, he still caters to his ex and doesn’t have one Ill thought about her. Very genuine man.

@bartman5849 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tour with a great guy! Thanks Chrome.

@kasvern5148 3 жыл бұрын

Such a nice man , and he has great taste in Crocs (the same as mine). Happy Paddy's Day all!

@Mizz.Person 3 жыл бұрын

I actually like Dawgs, as I find them more comfy! Lolz! But they're all awesome!

@FireKittenss 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is freaking adorable and this van build is somehow low key bomb.

@mrMacGoover 3 жыл бұрын

In grade school I drew a 25 seater school bus that was converted into a camper/tiny house. My dream to live this sort of life was with me from childhood. This guys conversion reminded me of that.

@marym2893 3 жыл бұрын

I recommend those locks all the time to clients. Never thought of that use for them. Clever!!!

@VestaMoon 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderfully pleasant guy!! Hope to see you, folks, on the road someday.. !

@silverrunner8687 3 жыл бұрын

Love these videos... peoples ideas, insights and great stories.

@For_Fun360 3 жыл бұрын

I was laying in bed waiting for your notifications after this I'm sleeping

@CihaPet Жыл бұрын

What a delightful man. Love his energy and humor. Did well to make a home for himself that he obviously is quite pleased with.

@harrypottah8889 3 жыл бұрын

I love this dudes accent, it’s cool and funky 🤙🏾

@vanjoy1781 3 жыл бұрын

I love this man and I wish him the best of luck with his future adventures. Happy retirement!! 🎊🎉🎉

@Anubis5150 3 жыл бұрын

This guy and his little bus are AWESOME!! 👍

@kellys.7097 3 жыл бұрын

Tehe I like the way he just beefs up under that bed contraption!

@LauraE15 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. It’s always a great thing when u see someone happy getting to live life the way tht they want! 👍♥️👋

@Glenn_Sees 3 жыл бұрын

What a great person and a awesome home he's got!👍🏻 Thnx Chrome for doing him right with the van tour. 👊🏻🔥

@guycall7434 3 жыл бұрын

Love what you people did for your friend Jesse bear..dam cool I may be joining the party, been thinking and re evaluating "the life" Been watching a bunch of you guys for info R&D. Enjoy Guy

@trumpisatruepatriot3431 3 жыл бұрын

Go for it. I am a 57 year old cool old lady and getting ready to do the same thing with a shuttle bus. Kicked around a lot of things and because of the windows, landed on this idea with a handicap door.

@prodisco 3 жыл бұрын

Love the magnetic locks..!

@elizabeth5886 3 жыл бұрын

I love his energy! Such happy vibes

@ap9141 3 жыл бұрын

A lovely and thoughtful man!!

@jeanmarierock4603 3 жыл бұрын

All the videos I've watched with van/Rv/bus conversation dwellers, these people are the most creative, self reliant, happy people...💖

@lilacscentedfushias1852 2 жыл бұрын

It’s nice to hear someone speaking not just friendly but loving about their ex 💜

@kristin9687 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. There are couples TOGETHER who are not nearly as kind and considerate of one another as you and your ex wife. You must be dear friends. So beautiful. I am glad you finally feel --"free."🚙

@JasonHampel 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite Tiny Home van tours you've done Chrome. To be sure, Serge is a cool human being and so sincere, funny and genuine too. I'd subscribe to his channel too if he had one.

@kathyhanna9411 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@expatmoose 3 жыл бұрын

40 seconds, no views, no likes hmm! We need to change that Let’s watch👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@kamilk6956 3 жыл бұрын

How can you tell? I dont see the like count

@expatmoose 3 жыл бұрын

@@kamilk6956 normally shows, but you’re right it shows no likes, weird

@badmojomojo501 3 жыл бұрын

That is the MOST Canadian blanket I've ever seen!

@vwrestoration7521 3 жыл бұрын

Serge is a cool guy what a way to live, what a nice van life comunity been explored.

@patriciapolizzi4143 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this. That Galanz fridge-- .8ah!! what?? omg.. sucker is in my dream wish list now and brainstorming a space in van with a 35"H. Charming and compassionate guy.

@kathleenpoole1372 3 жыл бұрын

Got to love Amazon! 🙂 He has done a wonderful job and looks as if he thought of all his and his ex’s needs. Blessings to him, I hope he has long and happy trails!

@michellenelson7899 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet love your home. Thanks for sharing your home with us. Enjoy and stay safe

@NorthernKitty 3 жыл бұрын

To Serge... maybe make a way to hoist up the mattress? I'm worried you may eventually injure your neck or your back the way you raise the bed.

@abefrohman1759 3 жыл бұрын

Big screen tv just went on Chome’s “my next van” list.

@christinamann3640 3 жыл бұрын

There is the ceiling...🤔

@lisabailon1010 3 жыл бұрын

Right

@michealgibson9594 3 жыл бұрын

Cool build, for being so simple, very well built.

@barbaraburke2937 3 жыл бұрын

Like the schooly, I almost had me one a few years ago, but someone else beat me to it. Love your videos Chrome🤗💖

@paulsuprono7225 3 жыл бұрын

I wake up to YOU . . . great way in starting one's day ! 🤗🇺🇸

@Karl-dg7rm 3 жыл бұрын

He seems a fantastic human being...... What a lovely guy 👍👍👍

@wendy7879 3 жыл бұрын

He is precious! TY

@campinatorxbox1610 3 жыл бұрын

Never seen someone go out of their way for their ex so much. Much respect

@boejiden1065 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like a really cool guy

@lin7284 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic to see an accessible conversation. Great stuff, need more of these

@adrianrichards247 3 жыл бұрын

Whoaaaaaa I’m in before 1500 views ....getting there one day I’ll view before posted 🤭🤭🤭😁

@karjurassic8364 3 жыл бұрын

What a kind, thoughtful man! Great tour. Thank you for introducing us!

@keatsgipsy9991 3 жыл бұрын

He is like one big heart ❤️ ... with a smile in the middle of it 😊

@kimcase9 3 жыл бұрын

I really like that fella.. he speaks from his heart... its always so pleasant to hear a warm heart

@wildstory2718 3 жыл бұрын

Quite enjoyable...a different spin 🙂

@4thdimensionalmelodies 3 жыл бұрын

I love this old man

@krisban26 3 жыл бұрын

That guy is so great. Work in progress to start my nomad lifestyle. Can't wait.....

@janetfolkerts5827 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this tour, in every one there is something new that creates more new ideas. He appears to be another gentle giant.

@vanessadrabek8960 3 жыл бұрын

I love seeing happy people. I’m happy for him and his exciting new life!

@3generations393 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of your best interview/video yet Chrome. I love the music/ love this gentleman who went out of his way big time to accommodate his ex-wife. Soo impressed by-well-everything. 🤩👍💚💞

@pawadventures5544 3 жыл бұрын

Nice setup, well thought out. 👍🏻

@noelrivera5926 3 жыл бұрын

I drive buses like that for a living and I always wondered how cool it would be to convert it to a mobile home. Now I know! Thank you and congrats!

@ellesbelles9816 2 жыл бұрын

What a sweetheart. Such a caring man!

@alripley5335 2 жыл бұрын

I've got a 34 foot class A-22 yrs old. Had it 3.5 yrs. Travel and camp as I like and whenever. I'm glad I have a inexpensive home base to come home to. Older mobile on a acre. Can park the Rv there. It really is the best for me. Spent my life traveling and never stopping, but it's nice to chill at home and plan the next adventure.

@alexanderweaver4838 3 жыл бұрын

This is one cool gentleman. Very thoughtful about his "ex" and the ability to have access to the interior of his Home on wheels. A lot of ingenuity has gone into his build. I love the fact that he can actually stand upright and walk up and down the aisle. Thank you for sharing your home with us, Serge.