9 years in a Van, you’re aware of the pros and cons. Focus on you. It will come together.

The thing about vanlife is it forces you to face your problems whether you want to or not, and vanlife is what you make it so stoked to see the plan for the van and to see it come together!

Your sense of humor and self will carry the day. My hero!

Hey, I have been living your way for four years. Start with insulation then a cassette toilet then a power station. I call this Viking Van living 🤠👍🤠

ive been wanting to ask someone this exact question. Mental and emotional health in small spaces. thanks for this Tory.

Haha, my lifestyle during lockdown wasn't much different. Builds character 💪😁

I luv your channel. I just bought my van and am starting my build and I found myself using you and your channel as my guide. As well as Bob at cheap rvliving. In the process of downsizing. I'm committed now. Thank you for your honesty and passion for the freedom of your lifestyle choice. Luv Ron 🤠

Keeping the different parts of ourselves satisfied is excellent advice Tory ❤❤❤

I just love how real you are dude. keep doing you! 💚

Love your videos and learning what you share. Happy Easter

sitting in my van watching your vid and you took the words right out of my head

Nailed it. You are so correct and wise, I am sharing this video with my shrink because she told me the same, Upgrade your life. Once your needs are met you're not in survival mode anymore and you feel better and you can be you, let the creativity flow. I've been living in my van for 5 or 6 years now and I'm about to do a full remodel, I'm tearing the walls out. I bought all the dream equipment, it's just that I live in the van, so I'm just waiting for mother nature to warm up Wisconsin so I can move into a tent and start the demolition. And I did get the incinerating toilet, 2,000watt solar (I will have to do a sliding solar panel awning), all the Victron gear, 1,200w wind, 10kwh of self-heating batteries, a King size purple mattress, a dual motor e-bike (so fast that I had to buy a $100 dollar helmet and $220 in locks), Maxxair Deluxe, and some other stuff. All in storage, but the bike, until it gets a little warmer, and it will get warmer and I'm excited to tear out the walls and start anew. Tory Delury YOU ROCK.

I love how you show how van life can be tough but also full of learning and growth. It's all about finding balance and staying flexible along the way!

Great video and thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. ❤

Tory, You have given to me the dream of freedom. All is well with me; You inspire people like me. Thank You so much for being You! You are great!

Love your videos, keep it up 💪🏼

The monthly costs on a house is ridiculously high. Municipalities waste money because they are monopolies. Living cost free is the dream.

You really do a great job with your vlog....Ive learn a lot from it...and I'm 70. I was going to do van life 15 years ago but crashed a mountain bike which required open heart surgery for a damaged aorta. Then life happened, fast forward that 15 years...with more health issues...im probably being forced into van life in a way I never thought would happen... Keep it up kid. You will do great in life.

also helpful for people in other small housing circumstances and honestly people in general could stand to take care of their self more!

Awesome 👍 you got a bike 😎 exercising outside is so much better than going to the gym. It really seems to boost my mood. Happy riding 👍

Nicely done tori very good 😊

Tory; you have all of us as your friend. Don’t think it’s to healthy to not communicate with people for 2 months.Get out and go about with your new bike and enjoy the weather and fresh air. Your van build will come and we’re excited to see it happen. Can’t wait!!!

definitely going to follow your journey on your van build... get some ideas from you on my van also... for the travels !!

Good episode! Keep up your good spirit!!

When you physically gagged about the idea of cleaning several times a day... I laughed SO hard! I'm sooooo with you there. Thanks for that!!

i have that nordace bag too.. and i love it

Hello Tory, I'm sorry to hear you had to experience all those police officers in that walmart parking lot. Your video are very down to earth and real-life situations you deal with in van life living. Your videos are so much more real about what it takes every day to live the van life, and I'm happy that you're showing us your side of how much work goes into doing this lifestyle. I hope that during the night that you're in the city near other people just in case you need help. Please be safe and be careful. I like the diy videos that you've done on various topics on the van building and trying to make your van safer, and thing that you need to make the van a lot more comfortable to live in. If your still here in Vegas take in some of the areas like Red Rock or Mount Charleston. Well take care and may all of your dreams come true. Please keep the videos coming.

Happy Easter weekend Tory.

Great video ❤😊

You Rock Tory! Vanlife or not, there will always chores. I guess it's just a fine balance between having too many things vs having too little. Finding out what works and what doesn't for quality of life - just takes a little time.

I hope you're having a wonderful Easter.🐰 Sending Love 🌹

Thank you for sharing your story about van life. I'm considering doing this in a few years. I want to be as "prepared" as possible. It's not all fun and laughs.

Happy Easter Tory .🐣🐰

Good stuff. Thanks. ✌And you are so smart, best to you.

Loved this one .. thank you :)

Great video 😊

I'm so messy and sick of those perfect van. So cool you show a more approachable diy van. Mine have cables everywhere.

I feel you on all this- that’s why I’m working on sustainability rt now and then once I have my land I will invest into a van and build. I actually will put it into my future work budget .. I went from cars, old custom vans, Aerostar to Tacoma truck. After dealing with breakdowns and no $$ ( way before KZfaq van life works ) I now own a 2nd vehicle. 2nd coming of van Life will be in a few years but more prepared. Nice frigerator and bike .. I just got an e-bike myself..

I'm just Surfing KZfaq and this is my second video of you and this one just blew me away.Are you real because you're so beautiful and I mean your heart your soul. Listing to you explain things About your van life related to more than that it relates to life in general and you explained everything so amazing I was left speechless sitting in my living room with silence contemplating what did I just watch… Definitely a thumbs up and it's so nice to watch your video it really is like meeting you and I loved everything I saw and heard you say. Sorry I'm talking so much but this was A wonderful experience for me to hear somebody talk so beautifully about life… Please take good care of yourself please please please… Yes I realize you probably never see my words but you left a strong impression just now on me… Be safe

It's your home ... It may feel "The Money Pit" ( Tom Hanks movie) right now Your going through a chaotic building time . Love the bike and the Shakespeare bet true to yourself!! Love the Adventure 💚

Look back to learn look forward to succeed. That's my model. 👍👍

Love the CAT from SPACE! 5:05

No one said it’s easy . But you can make it wonderful! I also have a relatively new high top Cargo Van . And plan on doing some traveling with it as well . Stay with it and enjoy . And try to get out to the Blue Ridge parkway area . It’s absolutely incredible!

A Thetford 365 toilet is the best investment I ever made with van life. Don’t know if they’re available where you are, but wow, a decent loo makes such a difference! Anyway, bit by bit, you’re getting there! Best of luck from Aus!

Try out the Mt Charleston area. A little bit westward like going towards pahrump and you got more of a better view and some sorta trees and greenery around vs just desert

I so hear you. I shifted from a large family home to a caravan in my quest to circumnavigate Australia as a retiree. I have all the mod cons you are working towards but still. Even with all the mod cons there were the unexpected emotions. Like mild feelings of claustrophobia or trying to maintain a sense of privacy. The one thing I found was staying in one spot too long is not so healthy. You don't have the family/community connections and though you're seldom alone you can become lonely. Connecting to strangers is like ships in the night so my next challenge is to meet and connect to fellow travellers heading in my direction, bonds form and meeting up again is always a high. Next relocating, the real attraction of travelling in a van. I have found planning one or two locations to explore ahead is perfect. I'm travelling the Southwest corner of Western Australia and the land and sea scapes mixed with an incredible diversity of wildlife including nocturnal is constant and spiritually very rewarding. I don't think I could live in a suburban house again, not least living in a big home alone without the connection to nature or to become so familiar with my surroundings that there are few challenges. I have a couple of hobbies in photograph and astronomy that were a bit pricey to set up but free to maintain and very rewarding and it's great my grandkids can both stay connected and share old Poppy's adventures. So now I feel free, and alive. As we Aussies always say, onwards and forwards. Happy travels young lady and good luck with your adventures.

Love your video, you have done well so far. Good to see you getting out and a change of scenery. Nice to see you taking the chance to get free stuff! Well done on the bathroom. Amazing tips. "Great things are done by a series of small things brought together." - Vincent van Gogh P.S. You seem so much better when you eat well!!(hope that makes scene) --I love 0 Day philosophy: Having goals just doing some thing small on the each day so that you don't have 0 days. 🌻🥀🥀🥀🥀🌻

Good video!

I feel the same way, except I’m stuck in a room, working a dead end Walmart job, I would love to drive around and explore, I haven’t had human interaction as well face to face, I feel your pain girl but don’t forget to be grateful with what you got too bae 😢❤ hang in there

It'll be 10 years this September for me. Not in a van, but RV. Sometimes I wonder if I'm still able to talk to other people.

You're doing great! See it as it should be, your building a dream, right? 😃

I have been full time minivan life for over a year and a half and I relate so much to this.Im also a full time janitor so yeah it’s all about chores haha Have you considered a curtain set up on your back window instead of your blanket? Just get a shower rod that fits with some curtains.

These video was deep in a lot of aspects! Huge fan! If you’re ever in El Paso Texas and need help or anything any time, please feel free to reach out! I’m an RV enthusiast and have a lot of ideas and suggestions. Great video!!!

You aced it living in a van in vegas I live perdump and I dislike even going there especially in the summer months

Congrats on the bicycle! An excellent way to get out of the van and get some exorcise. And fresh air!

I completely understand this feeling....

I am in central AZ, 5 hrs south of Vegas. I have a large driveway, water, electric,wifi, etc. Even a toilet and shower.and power tools. Also a Tonal to workout on. A Home Depot close. You are more than welcome to come and build here

Right now i feel that way i havent been wanting to do my rv im alomst done but im tryin to catch up on some bills lol n i just need a water heater i think maybe i can do it more

Try taking one day at at time stop buying things it will just fill up your van fins some were so you can build your van and not keep moving around all the time untill you have fitted out your van take care and keep that beautiful smile you have and not tears 🥰👍👍

Get you some jelly sponsors 🔥

Hang in there Tory. The van will be finished one day soon.

That van holds a lot of boxes!

wow…..soon this very Beautiful Adorable Young Lady will see her hard work and dedication, determination of making her van become more of a home a Cosy Home and look back and wonder why was I stressing 😩 look at me now! Happy and successful. 🎉❤

I have a feeling you're going to become pretty popular on KZfaq van life. You have the right personality for it and your videos are easy to watch. Keep it up and maybe one day you'll be making a lot of money and getting free shit from sponsors

Thanks!

Yes! Work those noodle arms👌👩‍🍳bonne apple tea

Damn you've been there since the Super Bowl! I hope you get to move soon!

You're living the life some people wanted to live.

Not sure if you like hiking or not but a good way to get out side and some exercise in the sun lots of hikes around Las Vegas free except gas to get there you are able to see a lot that you wouldn’t otherwise.

Finding balance? As you try to ride your e-bike? Funny! I thought for extra room for storage you could get a small travel trailer... Perhaps doubling as a outdoor kitchen or shower/bathroom. 🛁 Or spare popup bedroom? How will you keep things cool in the summer? See North Carolina as a base for.dance classes or Metro Atlanta. Wherever you make a home, there can be dance. Brighton, Michigan has some great studios and teachers. See Kathy King here.

Now that you have a bike you can check out that Historic Railroad and River Mountain Loop Trailhead with the bike. It starts over there at the Lake Mead Information Center near the dam. Its cool...check it out. Its a huge loop so make sure the bike is charged and you are in good shape. I think its a 35 mile loop. Anyway, just another adventure.

Nice!!

Do a little bit for your build every day. Take frequent rests. You've got this!

Might be a good idea to get your bed on a platform, allows more storage too, if you don't want to build it, just find milk crates and a chunk of plywood, fb marketplace can be a gold mine if you put free or curb in. Maybe get a UV light too, since you don't have side windows. Idk, I'm new to your channel but subbed, saving up for my own vanlife. Used to Ride freight trains and live out of a backpack, so this sounds easier, lol.

Okay ... I'm not in a van Yet. But I do live off grid in the desert in 64 square feet with two dogs. I'm normally very organized, but when I fall behind, it sucks. I totally relate to all you say.

Cardboard makes a decent fire starter if you enjoy sitting a fire at night. One of my favorite things is a fire, all day, to cook over and sit beside at night .

Best advice I’ve ever gotten is from my grandpa who said “always look out for #1.” #1 being yourself! Safe travels and stay safe!

Before you leave vegas- try out the Tesla Tubes from the the Convention center

You are convincing me to do van life FYI

I do long haul trucking which is kinda like van life except I get paid for it lol! Though that feeling of not talking to anyone in person for several days is very unsettling! I usually end up being very chatty with anyone who'll talk to me!

We're not all stalkers and slashers. There are vanfests and meetups going on all over, where you can socialize with other nomads in the safety of a group. And some of them may even help you with the buildout.

Tory... Would you like a place to set up shop, work, and NOT have to pack everything up just to go use a restroom? I have space, (at my house) I feel it would expedite your build. Electric, water etc etc... You could even use my RV that's 30 yards from my actual house, on the property for convenience. I'm 2 hours south (off the 15) from Las Vegas. My place is semi-secluded with no neighbors within a couple hundred yards. I have a Home Depot locally. I've thought about this, and offering a work location.

My van is a mode of transportation, a carrier of ''stuff'', and a place to sleep. Life happens outside of the van. I try to stay away from the big cities, with their maddening crowds. A sun shade, folding table, a couple chairs makes for a pretty great living room. A 5 gallon water bottle gets me a shower every day in my outdoor shower. Just pick a pretty spot to park, add a hike for exercise...life is meant to be enjoyed...ENJOY

What I’ve gotten out of this is van-build-life can go one of two ways, full-time while you live in a “non-movable” home OR do it the way you’re doing it. I think you’ve chosen the road less traveled, so to speak. Which way is better? It’s different for everyone. Oh, the seat needs to be higher on the bike, your legs should only be bent slightly when they are at the bottom of the ‘rotation’. Hang in there Tory 🤗

I recently found you Tory, and Id offer to help you with your van build, but Im sure you have it handled. I will just say if you dont want your van falling apart, as you are driving down the road, use glue on every joint. Also, dont put your frig, next to your oven, because they will be using allot of electricity trying to battle against each other... One is trying to produce heat while the is trying to stay cold... LoL

Tory, glad you got a bike! I’ve been a cyclist for many years. I suggest raising your saddle a bit more. Your legs should be slightly bent at the knees while riding, but the saddle should be low enough so you can still get on/off the bike. Enjoy!

Depression is real dude. You've got this. Focus on the small tasks and the baby steps are still steps.

Happy easter to the most beautiful breathtaking queen 👸 in the world

Those shipping boxes make good storage units. Maybe you cut them down, maybe they're the right size.

I don’t think you’ve ever thought about what makes you happy. Most people never do they just getting to the grind and live. Every day take 15 minutes in a magic will happen imagine what would be your perfect van life and you take a step to make it happen every day if you can take one step try to try three if it’s too much go back to one you’re such an amazing woman I don’t think you realize how you affect the world with who you are I’m glad I got to follow you it makes me happy I was going to start on the first tomorrow living on the road I got setback a week so it’ll be 7 April I’m going to be gone for four months see what it’s like

I’m up for meeting you and talking. 😅

What else can I say about what others have? Life can be easy for some or hard and horrific for others. You are fortunate to address it early. Address your shortcomings, see what can be changed or adapted, and discard the baggage. Then as you said, "Why am I doing this?'. Healthy mind, body, and spirit. In short, it's what we older people call, LIFE! We're only on this planet for a short period. Love the people we know, be curious about the ones you don't.

I’ve been a soldier for 12 yrs and laughing harder the more it sucks is key personality trait

Your eyes are dreamy 🤤🤤 love your way of thinking

So you spoke about having a balcony of power, how much solar power do you plan ok going with? That is also my thought process that you know it's gonna be my home so I'm not gonna cheap out on anything and I'm gonna get all the things that I truly want. Like not just essentials but II want a camera security system all around my Van. I want strobe lights I Want a train horn? I even thought for fun. I would have some underglow lights. Cause like why not? And something about having unlimited power to me is really cool and it's free. I mean, after it's been paid for basically😅 But after watching Van conversion videos since 2016. I'm still lost on where my blueprint is going to be... I know things that I want for my Van. I just don't know the placement of things And I don't know how this is gonna come to me 😅 I guess I'm just kinda hoping as I'm building my Van. I'll be like oh. I'll put this here. Oh, I'll put this here. I guess we'll see😊

I have 3 sons but if I had a daughter, I would pray she would be like this classy young woman.

Nice bike

Great life. Only thing missing is me. Lol

Tory, when you look back in 5 years time, will (this phase of) van life be part of the solution, or part of the problem? I will say this, this life is reinforcing behaviours and it's really important that they help you build the person you want to be. Love your content, and I follow quite a few van life stories, but I know I could not cope with what I perceive as the intense loneliness and lack of a feeling of safety and nesting - each to their own...

I like the KISS principle..keep it simple ## ..low built is my personal best cos sometimes you need to change vehicles...toilet can be a bucket and old newspapers and shovel ..shower can be simple as well..for long shower a recirculation pump and then fresh water rinse ..uses very little water ..a 12 volt freezer and separate ice box for fridge..uses very little power ..live outside your van ..it is your bedroom and quiet space to relax or even work ..lots of places to be outside your van if you choose that option..takes time to adjust but you may learn to love the freedom from chasing dollar ..