Built By a Van Dweller. Behind The Scenes

[@CannyBlether-dz6hj]

Emi & Kelly being there helping, being helped & welcomed is a nice portion of this video 😊 You have a nice shop, good wishes for your success

[@BarleyMonster]

I love this new format!! It’s like watching a reality tv show with the main character interacting with the “regulars” of the show & occasionally catching up with reoccurring characters from the past. Haha!! This is great. 🇺🇸✌🏼

[@jtv848]

Perfectly said 👍😊

[@gussiegus4943]

The shop looks so much better, and so much more functional! Good job, Chrome!

[@HackTeamUSA]

You’re killing it Chrome, relax, we might even stick around!!

[@rrhopewell]

Emi and Amanda are amazing.

[@SunSin91]

This new format is awesome, filming yourself behind the scenes. Keep rocking Chrome, cheers from Thailand, Norway

[@monicasgh68]

Cruzie loves HIS new shop. He thinks it's all his 😊

[@kjbull2728]

I love seeing you and Emi together

[@karlniles2249]

Amanda is hilariously funny despite her no nonsense persona

[@Makeitbymandy]

I have a no nonsense persona? I feel like maybe you don’t know me very well 😂

[@duanebowlin8708]

As a retired insurance agent I am checking to see if you have garage keeper insurance to cover your merchandise and equipment from damage or theft. Also to cover customer vehicle damage while the vehicle is in your care, custody and control. Also liability from lawsuits if the products that you are making are defective and damage a customer vehicle. I enjoy your videos from Kansas City Missouri

[@Janer-52]

Great advice!

[@nicknomad7698]

Not sure of Canada laws but he should probably have an eye wash station in the shop and the obvious first aid kit on the wall, fire extinguishers...

[@jeannie5389]

My 2 brothers ran shops for years & never had to have such, was no accidents.

[@WalterGomes-yy5st]

Stop it, retire already Duane

[@nicknomad7698]

@@duanebowlin8708 I'm a big fan of cya

[@Ms.Frankenbuilder]

I think Cruz and Kelly are quite happy taking over the shop.😁😁😁😁

[@viper16vet]

It may be a few people now but what you're doing, takes nuts. You have great people around you, it's great to see. Your goals are coming to fruition.

[@sheilacaine]

Glad you’re getting organized. I know you’re feeling better.

[@Shihtzu99]

I love my hoodie! Got it this week. So comfortable!!!! Love it!

[@chrisrice2083]

I love the black look on those sweatshirts

[@dean4558]

I love when influencers or people with a large platform employ their friends and family, the whole “I eat you eat mentality “. Oooo to be a friend of chrome and cruize lol. One can dream lol. Have a great week everyone, luv from Ontario 🇨🇦🍻🍻🍻😎😎😎😊😊😊❤️

[@rickcooper156]

I'm so happy for you and I can't wait to see what you'll do next! You continue to Inspire me to increase my Little Kingdom too! YOU ROCK, CHROME!!!

[@lauravincent8266]

I actually enjoy watching you organize!! ❤😊

[@moparmarley]

As I said the last video I love the shop racking.

[@Aunty-A]

Shop looks great! Love watching the organizing cause I’m a freak so looking forward to the new channel and FYI, the voiceovers are good, worth it and appreciated!!!! Double V’s Baby!!!!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mspink5037]

Love all of your videos don’t care what you do. Let’s go 🩵🦋🩵

[@tlmiraglia505]

Where I live in NE Ohio, USA, our temps for today thru Fri 12/6 is going to avg -2 to -6 Celcius ( I looked up F to C conversion). Either way Cold is Cold! The older I get the more my body wants the warmth. I am long time subscriber, but seldom comment. I look forward to watching your Vlogs. They keep me hopeful that I might be able to do part time van life soon. Right now my health is keeping at sticks&bricks home. Keep the VV up & look forward to next vlog! ✌✌ 😎 🐕 🚐 🇺🇸

[@juniorjuss4543]

Chrome I wish I could share with you my day as of today. I’m no longer an owner operator my truck my semi I mean is sold as of Monday morning. I will be accompany driver again and I’m leaving BC. I’m heading back up to the prairies where I was born and raised I’m so ecstatic beyond words, thank you so much for being a constant reminder that I can’t quit that I have to push forward. Thank you so much.

[@cheryllundholm8779]

Cool!

[@moparmarley]

You hate Christmas but you're going to get Cruzie an outfit. Lol

[@elmelmon]

Hey Amanda, you rock!

[@Makeitbymandy]

Thanks ❤

[@dreamingmusicgal]

Looks so nice in there all organized. King Cruz on the chair and pillow all he needs is his crown and drape. LOL Was fun seeing Emi in there doing the not so fun back end of things that she must like/love. Stay warm. Blessings!

[@boredtexas7778]

Cat hair on a shirt! That is a bonus!

[@Shihtzu99]

3:26 still gotta get the carpet pads for the stairs for Cruz!!

[@martaparsons5633]

I enjoyed the video.😊

[@kimviolet7292]

The shop is looking sooooo good!

[@cayetanocanales7662]

Thx for the vid Proud to see successful entrepreneurs do well and do what they love. Sending good vibes primo.

[@cynthiashell3389]

Good afternoon everyone. Time to relax and watch the stress free life 😂 of a van guy and his Cruz buddy. Chrome your voice is perfect for video. Hi Amanda! Wow! Congratulations on selling out of the gray.

[@DallasLemieux]

Amanda is the best!! Great video Chrome 👍🙏🥰🎄

[@1999nathanule]

GDAY cant believe how the time has flown, I remember when you first moved into your van with Disco ,OMGOSH look at you now its AWESOME you've done so well and lm still here enjoying your travels and adventures THANK YOU 😁😁😁😁 lOVE YOU CRUZIE 🐶🐶🐶🐶

[@Shihtzu99]

My whole wardrobe is becoming Van City Van life apparel! Now in black!!! I need Navy blue my fave colour!

[@outdoorcanadian-c9c]

Thanks for showing us the more in and out of ur day to day. More behind the scenes so to speak. I want to start my own KZbin channel at some point so it's nice to see what all goes into it.

[@dean4558]

We all need a Amanda in our lives lol 💯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@doulacoach6801]

AMEN to that! For REAL!

[@dean4558]

@ right lol❤️❤️

[@hphillips6552]

Organize now for smooth sailing later😊

[@DebDeBoop]

Chrome your videos are always good!! Dude we’re at -30 right now with almost a foot and a half of snow…..that’s cold!

[@laurastewart2418]

I like the organizing😊

[@shariselove]

I have you know Kelly fur is priceless...you will sell out of the samples if you put them on the store 😅😂

[@DoreenGregory-sj3df]

Nice to see you and emi sitting at the table working side by side. Would be nice to see you guys camping together again. Maybe a Xmas camping video with emi?????

[@THETIMINATORTHETOOLMAN]

Finally getting to watch this today. The wife has had me doing things…… all day great organization Also watching the UT vs A&M rival game on tv Look at me multitasking 😀

[@davearce3115]

Your shop is looking good !!!! Cool video !!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@JudithBisson]

2:08 I love your voice overs.

[@fg6417]

Bring back the charcoal grey garments, you’ll appeal to a wider clientele. Thanks.

[@Makeitbymandy]

What garments do you mean? The Grey hoodies? They will be back when we get the transfers early this week. :)

[@Trainingpaws]

Looking great mate, love watching you dream build bigger and bigger. Xxx❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@MichiStacker]

I'll take a Kelli Hair T-Shirt!!!!!

[@pryzmmagick2384]

1.The VV "Keep It Real" design pops against the black background. 2. Thanks for showing us clips of the day in the life of Chrome, the van dwelling videographer, editor, businessman, and "Weirdo" dude. 😁 3. Kelly wants a cozy, dark hiding place at a high lookout level to hang out in whenever she joins Em upstairs.

[@TheSmallsRVAdventures]

You are making a difficult task look easy. Videos everyday are demanding but we love watching 😂. Voice overs make your videos stand out. That gray and black hoodie looks the bomb. The shop looks nicely stocked. Stay warm Chrome. ~Ricky

[@DanielJBaer]

Cruz loves his shop. That is his home. He tells you so. He doesn't want to leave. My dog did the same thing with our convenience store which was part of our repair shop. He stayed there when I had to could not take him with me. The mechanic that worked for me or one of my drivers would check on him when I was away. It was Mo's home and he loved to stay there. Mo was short for Mopar, which at the time the mechanic got him was just a pup that needed a name. I named him.The mechanic wanted an auto related name for him. My mechanic was the biggest Mopar fanatic I was ever around so he should have had a dog named Mopar or Mo, for short. Later the mechanic got Mo's mom back and Mo decided to come home with me. He always took the back seat to his mom, Gypsy, quite literally.

[@Matt_on_life]

You know I’m coming to your shop in spring of 25 for my Chevy express lift! It’s not far for hi top vans in WA, and I have plans

[@madforje]

No, no those shirts have Kelly hair included. That’s a plus. 😂❤

[@Janer-52]

Yes! Market them as such - they will fly.

[@monicasgh68]

Great idea. How about a shirt with a combo of Cruzie and Kelly hair!?!

[@michaelguinan5357]

Creeps, everywhere, lol

[@Riley_sd]

I loved seeing how you edit your vids, especially the voice over. Have a awesome day Chrome and Cruzie 💙💙✌️

[@Shihtzu99]

Your videos are always great don’t worry ❤❤❤❤ even 30 mins of bloopers we would all love

[@Makeitbymandy]

The bloopers would never be allowed on YT or it would sound like “word words words bleeeep bleeep words words bleeep bleep words” 😂

[@lindasteller]

BLACK! Now you're speaking my language. I've got to see if I have any spare income this month but, if I do, I know how I want to spend it. I can't wait for the Van Toys site to be up. I'd love to further customize my Ford Transit. I'm hoping Daryl will build some awesome lights and brush bars for all of us!

[@emilecousineau2195]

Wow, once again a great video. Your shop is one " Awesome Cool place" . Lucky are the people that will be making great use of the space, products and services. Cruzie wants to sit by the X-mas tree waiting for Santa. Dont forget to relax and enjoy...time is precious and life is short. ( a mom talking😘) Looking foward to the next one. Greetings from Québec. ❤️

[@cat3crazy]

Michigan, we got snow on Friday. It's predicted to be freezing temperatures and snow for the next two weeks. Its too early as far as I'm concerned. 😢

[@tgland02494]

Just imagine around the Great Lakes there getting up to 6 feet of snow! Ouch.

[@YuSuF_aka_DRiFTeR]

Whats the name of the compnay that makes those blue lights in the shop that are on the wall? Once i get a van i want to use the rgb lights inside the van.

[@wildwolfzonerwolfe6966]

Chrome, it's just awesome that you can do all that video work, editing and voice over, etc. in your van. So f**king impressive. What a wonderful life you and Cruzie live. Just lovely, thanks for sharing with us. Hugs from Sask.

[@edithsymmans3273]

Huge Hello Chrome from Perth, Western Australia. Your shop is looking great, putting the hard hours in is total satisfaction for you. Looking forward to dropping into your new web page for the products, way to go Buddy. 👍 Coming together beautifully.

[@Itsalltolatenow]

Love seeing the ladies in your life in the videos. I know Amelia is very capable of being on her own out there but as a woman myself I do get worried about her being out there on her own,it’s nice to know she has a safe place to go to if needed,Amanda well she comes across as a person that you wouldn’t mess with, love it 😂Susie b from England

[@Makeitbymandy]

Lol Susie. Emilie is one tough cookie too!!

[@sv6892]

Chrome it's nice that you have such good friends and you of course appreciate them. I have never been able to count on my "friends" when I needed them. Have you decided what you are going to do with the ambo when finished? I would love to buy one like it.

[@zachk.5738]

chrome you should label all those little tool boxes on the sides facing out so its easier to know what type of tool(s) are in each one

[@LifeBetweenTheDash]

The license plates on the stairs... yeah ❤

[@ontheroadwithtenzin]

oooooo .... I'm all about organizing.... way cool shop. I keep showing your stuff to my youngest son for ideas on what to do with our garage for his Miata restoration project.

[@Janer-52]

Go Miata! Very cool.

[@Jeff_McNeal]

This is exciting ⚡️

[@scottsladeadventures1102]

Feeling guilty about you moving the weight of that pallet of seat swivels, going to have to lighten the load by one passenger side E Series..😊

[@Makeitbymandy]

vantoys.com/products/fordswivelseatpassenger

[@grillyeah]

Hell yeah brother, Idk if it was my comment but congrats on getting that racking set up properly and save some money! Cheers

[@grannypeacock1218]

Shop looks awesome 🎉

[@kristinemoman5264]

Absolutely ❤❤❤

[@BSCHome]

I might pay extra for the cat hair. LoL she looked comfy

[@neverwares]

The merch with cat hair costs extra! 🤣

[@lendvay229]

Crome when I order a hoodie will you please autograph it for me???

[@Transitlady59]

Chrome it’s -12c Here brrrrr. I’m from Washington state but live near Winnipeg Manitoba it get cold here brrrr

[@mk2ingit]

Can you put a conex on the side of your building? Looks like you'll need more room for inventory...

[@Makeitbymandy]

No space for that unfortunately. Once we get racks it will be a lot better down there lol

[@nicknomad7698]

​@@Makeitbymandystill got you working in your socks😂😂

[@kensmith2839]

Thanks for another excellent video. Coffee, donut, gym.

[@PattisArtInnaVan]

Shop looks great Chrome! Amanda the Ghost LOL (you can only see her eyeballs around the corner) LOLOL Hey Emi and Kelly!

[@WilliamMullen-g4h]

Hey bro I swear all of us that have dogs in our vehicles go through the same thing. But always remember they have us trained well! LOL

[@TheOliveBoyzz]

I like those in the black. I just got a grat 2xl n then after that it showed sold out

[@Makeitbymandy]

Grat 2xl? The vantoys site is offline right now. I am literally working on it right now. Should be ready within the hour. ✌️

[@TheOliveBoyzz]

@Makeitbymandy awesome. My order has been shipped

[@Makeitbymandy]

@@TheOliveBoyzz i will have to take your word for it. I cant see your order with that name :)

[@KymDoornekamp]

I am saving for my own van that I can retire into and travel around Canada .. any advice

[@Nomadsliperypole]

Chrome please take your turn tables to get CLEANED when your on the main lane so you can come back to a good JAM in your shop or your own EPIC CLUB with about 40,000 fans in the building

[@JustAGalOnTheGo]

I always think of you when I hear Where It’s At by Beck. “Where it’s at…I got two turntables and a microphone” 🎤✌️✌️

[@cherylmckay9347]

I've really loved watching your organisation videos. It makes me OCD happy and as I'm living in my van as I convert it....... I'm using you as my inspiration to keep going. Thanks Chrome!!

[@PT197429]

Wanted to buy hoodie and tshirt but since we are in Europe we have to wait.

[@Makeitbymandy]

Grrr. Sorry!!! I know that’s frustrating but the shipping rates for couriers over seas are absolutely crazy :(

[@SpikedVanlife]

You going to try out joolca roof rack awning shower curtains?

[@nancypeplau9747]

What a fantastic shop Chrome! You must be so proud… lots of work!!!!

[@wheniamhome]

love the shop and all the folks around. nice to see emmie, kelly, and amanda. it has been a few times around the ladies now and chrome did not fart on camera. lol.

[@MommaC1106]

Will you still have sale on Hoodies? 👍🏽🤞🏽🙏🏽🥂🥂

[@Makeitbymandy]

No, the sale on that hoodies ends tonight at 11:59 PM

[@VanlifeBash]

The shop looks epic brother! Can't wait to see it all finished! You are killing it on every level! Keep up the great work and awesome content! Only you could make organizing look so enticing. You are a true inspiration my friend! Keep building that empire!

[@ceebee987]

It's been wild watching your shop come together over the past year. So stoked for your and Vantoys' future. Patiently waiting for the green hoodie release.....patiently.....lol.

[@Makeitbymandy]

Its released!! i just put the Van Toys web site live again :)

[@ceebee987]

@@Makeitbymandy will you perhaps be releasing the green hoodie with any Vancity Vanlife logo by any chance?

[@Makeitbymandy]

@ i am hoping we release that with a Cruzie image. Stay tuned!! Lol

[@ceebee987]

@@Makeitbymandy 👍🤞

[@jasonnicholls6325]

Thanks for the sweatshirt and sticker pack I love them both! Been rocking the sweatshirt all Thanksgiving weekend!

[@Kmax3000]

10:30 - I think you might need an extension for fans and subscribers to leave fan voicemails! 😅

[@MsSoozy]

It has come together so well in such a short time. You have worked so hard and the team that has been coming together has been amazing! I LOVE this community! Keep those double V’s up. 🎉😁🥃

[@roxanne7943]

❤Cruzie doesn't want to leave the shop cause it feels like a home. Cruze wants a home with as little more room❤

[@thebeardedhomesteader]

I just started a spring T-shirt store for my channel. It felt like a big move, lol.

[@Makeitbymandy]

Good for you! Just an fyi… the reason Chrome went to using local companies and then self printing merch is because of the customers complaining about the quality of merch some of those larger providers were sending out. ✌️

[@thebeardedhomesteader]

@Makeitbymandy yeah im just not to that level yet maybe someday.thanks tho

[@renee2994]

Something to shoot for though huh? I think I just came up for another project for Amanda ..source her out to make shirts n hoodies

[@thebeardedhomesteader]

@renee2994 probably could

[@Makeitbymandy]

@@renee2994 its in the plans Renee. We just arent ready yet. We already do Lole’s merch from there :)

[@svartedauden3566]

Yes! A video everyday!!! I need my Daily Dose of Chrome!!! DDC. I love you Chrome!!!! Thank you for another video!!! :)

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

😱🙀what your not ! Just sitting hot tub back country drinking tequila!!!! Working !

[@georgina979]

Why did "Slow Ride, take it easy" start playing in my head when I read the title? Love it!