How I Survive Summer VanLife (in an UNBUILT camper van!)

[@chrisgayler2733]

City bus AC, library, malls, walk-in movies, retail stores, bowling alleys, grocery stores, cheap motels, lakes, and drive to cooler locations. There are so many options. Never punish yourself.

[@ZOM23official]

Haha was thinking the same😂 I'm sure this is staged and fake

[@TT-lw6cu]

Beach or pool

[@MsJonessss]

Skip the cheap motels but everything else is good.

[@JudgeScot]

She's just looking for attention folks. Don't believe anything on her channel nor will I watch again. She's consistently whining and doing stupid things. She's looking for chumps, suckers and idiots to support her more

[@XaneVidz]

She said that… u gotta pay attention

[@kings5223]

Admire your drive to try and tough it out. Ultimately a hotel room for a night is cheaper than an ER visit for heat stroke.

[@peaceandquiet62]

I don't know what is your long-term goal but you are young and beautiful inside and out. If one of your life goals is to marry and have children a woman only have a small window to make this happen. If I wanted to see the world for free I would upgrade to a international flight attendant. There's more opportunities to meet high income men who are educated world travelers in this position. I hope you make good choices and all your dreams come true.

[@robertchapman6822]

@@peaceandquiet62 she is talented and has the financial backstop to stay a a really nice motel. She has most likely turned down more suitors in her short life than the women you are talking about and will have more than enough true life adventures to keep any successful man interested when she succumbs to wrinkles and grey hair

[@upclosepersonal]

Fart piss crap 173 000 subs and ego look at me im somebody. Shes loving the life pretending its hard. When the world gies down will see these people fold.​@peaceandquiet62

[@PraveenSrJ01]

She is really beautiful 😍

[@voyxu143]

DO NOT DO WHAT SHE DID....!!! Living in the van with no insulation, and no A/C is literally insane.

[@doneown503]

, evan a mist type device , would help somewhat

[@SucculentSoul7]

So desperate to do van life and live in a tin can. Literally asking for overheating. In Vegas, no less

[@franciscorullan]

SHE IS A SENDER. You can’t deny that

[@rattlecat5968]

​@@laughingdog747Get serious. It will be a cold day in hell before *ANYONE* or *ANYTHING* tells me I can not travel and live within my own property. This is the USA, not Iran.

[@rattlecat5968]

​@@laughingdog747This woman is neither a danger to herself, or anyone else. How dare you think for one instant that you have the right, or *should* have the right, to control anyone else's but your own life.

[@James-ol6rw]

Go to large truck stop chain stores(Loves) for your shower. Showers are cleaned and sterilized after every use.

[@cfar6256]

And if you're on a budget, you can ask the fuel attendant for the semis if they have any shower vouchers...truckers get a free shower with a fill up and alot of them don't use them and will offer it as a freebie for the next guy that knows the little secret

[@truckdrivermm]

You been to a Loves lately.... Clean and sterilized my ass.

[@peaceandquiet62]

I have a friend who had a heat stroke inside his home trying to save on the electricity bill yet he had $14,000 saved up. The stroke was so bad he was hospitalized for several months and have been unable to drive or leave his home since the stroke.

[@robertchapman6822]

I used to live in Vegas and a friend in her 60’s with plenty of money who didn’t want to buy a bottle of water when she ran out during her regular walk. The cop who was sent to her house to help her find her cat when she got home had her taken to the ER.

[@robertchapman6822]

She ended up with brain issues and issues with her organs because she didn’t want to buy that bottle of water

[@rawdio.docdar5715]

​@@robertchapman6822nice

[@raulcoto6594]

That's what happens to cheap people..

[@gasstationpeanuts1814]

There are also studies showing that people who have experienced a "heat-related event", meaning severe heat-exhaustion, stroke, or a rare condition called rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of muscle fibers into the blood and kidneys, usually from crush injuries or extreme heat + endurance exercise) never fully recover from those events. Generally these people may seem physically fine after the event, but will have a much lower tolerance for heat for the rest of their lives. Which, of course, increases their chances of suffering something similar in the future.

[@jwebbw]

Van life 101, avoid the desert at all costs during the hot months.

[@Starlynightlight]

You don't say 🤦‍♂🤦‍♀

[@PrimericanIdol]

Or the far north in the winter.

[@seanptaco]

@@PrimericanIdol yes... because Pennsylvania sucks during the winters..

[@OKFrax-ys2op]

@@seanptaco😂right

[@leeinwis]

@@OKFrax-ys2op Not really, try Wisconsin

[@photonpilot__]

I tour with bands as a part of the crew and on one of the last tours I did our bus AC broke in the middle of Texas on our way to Austin. We woke up to the bus being 130*F inside sweaty and confused. It was only 95*F outside, but the heat of the bus engine, plus all 14 of us on the bus raised the temperature quickly. We had no choice but to power through it and keep driving as we had to make it to the venue to play our show that night. We were all so disoriented and tired by the time we got there that we barely made the show happen. Heat in vehicles is no joke and it will definitely take a toll on you quickly.

[@BradSavoie46]

That sounds horrible

[@notsnackbar]

Tour Manager / merch guy here. 2 week tour of florida with The Bastard Suns, day 2 ac blew, only windows that roll down are pilot / copilot, side windows only crack and dont allow air flow. For some reason, every single garage somehow had their "AC Guy" off duty. Was a grueling 5 days before we fixed it

[@PyrotechnicsNL]

When an window is more important as everyone's health impacts. nobody thinking of opening windows? Or if I was in that situation I would even break 1 window in the front and 1 in the back of the bus if no windows could open. So you could make it to the show without any dangerous temperatures

[@stonergee420]

even worse if the breeze feels hot

[@janderson4705]

Be careful. I had a uncle die from heat stroke in his vehicle. You think it will never happen to you but it can happen and it not good when you are alone. He died alone in his vehicle.

[@peekaboo-_-3197]

I stay in my car and this haunted me. Sorry for your loss.

[@empty_seat]

What temperature caused his death?

[@PraveenSrJ01]

I’m sorry 😞

[@Bigheartrolling]

Heat Stroke and Exhaustion is no joke! I’m heat sensitive with Lupus and live full-time in an Airstream. I left a beautiful place in Idaho because it was going to be 104 F. I made a reservation at a rather remote HipCamp and when I got there I plugged in and no electric! No cell service, no Starlink, no owner, no call for help. It was awful. I went to the river to cool down for the afternoon, then at 9pm got so sick that I almost couldn’t hitch up. Luckily I remembered a campground that I passed. I went in and I was so sick the owner after being a little miffed because I just drove in. He helped me seeing how sick I was. Plan ahead, be aware of what you pass along your journey and don’t do what this chick did…or me. Have a safe summer.

[@shadowsmirk]

Yeah, 117 is "you gonna die" hot. On days like that, you should plan a hotel/motel holiday with AC blasting.

[@agouwa4664]

fr, im from Wisconsin and idk if ive ever been in weather above 110, 80 degrees is hot to me lol

[@lightdark00]

There’s never a time I say it’s too hot. It’s either I need shade or plenty of water. In her case, I would sit inside a self service car wash bay as long as I could, washing the van so the water could take away the built up heat.

[@Juju-l3o]

Or she should go to the PNW for the summer because the summer is cool over there.

[@BradSavoie46]

@@lightdark00 A dollar a minute. Yeah that's brilliant. 🤦‍♂️🤡

[@lightdark00]

@@BradSavoie46 it’s to be used sparingly like once when you get there to cool off the vehicle. But just stick around in the shade.

[@JeffOnTheRoads]

I high-tailed it out of Phoenix a few weeks ago. Currently basking in the glorious 70 degree sun in the Grand Tetons.

[@edwil111]

there's an awesome, (yeah and unexpected), Military equipment museum in DuBois Wyoming.

[@josemedeiros007]

Flagstaff is also much cooler then Phoenix in the summer months.

[@winterrose91]

Once it was 105 years had to leave and I was in an Airbnb. I will be a snowbird in the next year.

[@Mojokiss]

i was in Asheville wonderfulness and had a family emergency in ST PETE FLORIDA that is trying to ruin my life

[@robertbehan9186]

Are you van/vehicle living? How long can you stay in the park? Are you paying for a campsite? Or just parking somewhere? I've got a van that I don't trust, so I'm looking for a new to me vehicle. I'm in Central Wyoming rn but plan to go to Montana as soon as I find a suitable vehicle, thanks!

[@drbassface]

Can you drive up to Mt Charleston ? 15-20 degrees cooler, at least…. Not more than an hour drive.

[@rikki2545]

I was last in Vegas 8 years ago this July - I hear a lot has changed, but one thing that hasn't changed is the heat. It was like vacationing on the sun. Or in hell. I can't even imagine being in a big metal box.

[@chrisb391]

There's no humidity in Vegas. It felt like a vacation to me.

[@MichaelR1975]

at least there is no humidity in Vegas was there on vacation the temp dropped 10 degrees in the shade. Here in St. Louis the temperature does not change in the shade you just get out of the sun. 100 degrees in Vegas feels like 80 in my neck of the woods because of the difference in humidity. Plus, in Vegas gets relief at night the Temps drop 30 degrees. July and August in the Lou the temps are in the upper 80s or 90s.

[@RomeoG39]

I give you props for trying to tough it out! It's good to know where your limits are.

[@823Labs]

Congratulations on choosing survival over stubbornness, I know it sounds snarky but I mean it in a good way, it shows you’ve grown as a person and can accept that sometimes if you have the resources available to you, use them.

[@dangeroustoman]

You want white window covers for summer and black for winter. Makes a big difference.

[@BradSavoie46]

Yup, science 101

[@lightdark00]

She said she wanted to add tint to the windows. A ceramic tint choice will significantly reduce solar energy transfer inside. Then I would go with reversible window covers, because you want black facing out at night to look more like a high tint level for stealth.

[@JoeZyzyx]

Or white spray chalk. I suppose could use inside on back & side windows too, since a wet towel can remove it, and still be there during a rain event.

[@BradSavoie46]

@@JoeZyzyx umm WTF 🤦‍♂️🤣

[@robinkaskey3251]

Wrap your van in two layers of insulation (thinsulate then Low-E). Install a 48 Volt 13,500 BTU Nomadic AC powered by EcoFlow Independence system.

[@RL-sv9mo]

"Install a 48 Volt 13,500 BTU Nomadic AC powered by EcoFlow Independence" You could buy a nice seadoo and go to the lake on hot days for the price of these. They are great if you can swing it though.

[@Hoganoutdoors]

Or, park in the shade and run the van's AC. Engines don't use much fuel at idle.

[@grennings]

no not thinsulate use pink panther foam boards they have a higher r value and are the same size

[@peaceandquiet62]

House sitting is another way to be inside and cool.

[@Idontwantachann]

The Rover app is a good way to house sit and stay cool with sweet animals.

[@emmas1082]

Or park in a parking garage…

[@piggiesgosqueal8066]

Great video! I love you’re upfront and honest about the downsides and things ppl wouldnt think about (e.g. devices overheating)! Subbed.

[@raesradreset]

I'm about to live in my car in AZ, our temps have soared to 114 F, but I have a job where i work all day long, and another one where I work overnight 2 nights a week - I got a $200 luxury gym membership w/cafes, classes, massages, etc and free wifi til 10PM.

[@Doc1985]

It's really nice to have a vlogger who really explains the pros and cons of vanlife. Your videos are excellent!

[@BradSavoie46]

This is definitely just a sexy 'What not to do' channel.

[@cfh4201969]

I really don't understand why people go to the desert in the summer!!! You need to get up an elevation where it's cooler

[@annawhiteley3128]

We just relocated from a part of the country where the heat is like that. 120f in the shade is no joke. We older people are even more susceptible than you, and we were living in a trailer...the heat radiates up from the surrounding earth no matter what we did. SO glad we moved, and that we're in a house now.🙏

[@CheeseMasterSports]

Hi Tory! I’m hoping you are somewhere cooler beating the heat! I wanted to tell you that you’ve been a big inspiration to me to go out and take seasonal jobs, and start being a little more nomadic, a lifestyle I’ve dreamed about but always seemed unattainable. Thank you so much for inspiring me to finally get out there!

[@lynettecarner]

Tory, try breaking up ice and adding it to the water in your little cooler. It makes a big difference. I have done that. Please take care of yourself. Heat stroke is very serious. Hugs Tory 🤗

[@oneeyeopen5044]

Package, doodles and noodles are not a meal. They’re literally noodles with sodium water the few spices.

[@EricPeelMusic]

She’s a train about to derail.

[@jimmyhunt9081]

That sodium is probably saving her life if she's really spending several days in that van during heat.

[@25EpicPsychology]

As a homeless man from 2004, Aluminium Foil is quite effective under hot temperature. As you might know,it is survival tool in mountain fire for firefighters. If you know the aluminium foil could block hot temperature,you should purchase Big and Strong Aluminium Tarp or Aluminium Foil! Clean your body with wet towel. It is so cool before sleep.

[@Lizzy00088]

Wow! You're going to end up with heat stroke if you aren't careful. 😳 Stay safe, get more insulation, a generator and a real a/c that works. You can suffer from brain damage or a heart attack from heat stroke. Or head for a much cooler climate.

[@JPHET37]

Even the cricket 🦗 wants a cold shower poor little insect 😅. Please be safe stay cool ! Take care.

[@tobbywhitmore3721]

Try roof mounted AC.. I mean few hundred bucks& a generator but no heat stroke

[@WaterFish22]

yep I total agree or at least a low power fan, you can set them on cycle timers I've heard a lot of people use them before and like them

[@mitchhuested6244]

Tory, you can line your walls and ceiling with cardboard. 2-4 layers should do, as each layer will lower the next. It will look bad, and you don't want to get it wet, but will lower the inside temps significantly

[@MLenninger]

And add a layer of heavy duty aluminum foil as a base. Shiny side toward the outside. A little tape...

[@lightdark00]

It’s pointless if the aluminum contacts the outside wall. It needs an air gap, or be after the first cardboard.

[@BradSavoie46]

@@MLenninger just stop, you have no idea what you're talking about.

[@BradSavoie46]

Or she could just insulate her van with the insulation she has. But she's too lazy. Hence virtually nothing done in Eight months. 🤦‍♂️

[@mitchhuested6244]

@@lightdark00 The cardboard creates it's own airgap. More layers, more captured area between the shell and the living area inside.

[@MJ-my9sg]

I bought an unfinished Promaster also to camp in. I installed insulation myself with double backed tape and hung heavy curtains over the walls. Bought 2 stand up fans, Jackery solar battery and it works great. Now anything above 92 is uncomfortable so I go higher elevation.

[@stewieuk1276]

Dude! Health first! Always! Glad you didn’t end up in the hospital! Stay safe and hang in there!!

[@chrisb391]

I'm glad you took safety more seriously! I have a sailing yacht in Texas, and I also need low power AC when I'm anchored out away from shore power. I drop those evaporative cooler filters in my cooler water to get them cold and just use small amounts of cold water in the tank. That way it's always blowing across cold water. Big improvement! Also, They sell rolls of heat radiant barrier at depot. It's silvery and has some insulation. You can get it on Temu cheap. That worked great in my storage shed back when I was married. That stuff can take it down from 100+ degrees to low 80s high 70s. Not perfect, but definitely bearable. I'm comfortable at that temperature.

[@RoamRoadless]

You should see if there are any kava bars around you, great alcohol free place to just chill at and work all day, they typically dont mind if you buy a coffee or something, and are very cozy and relaxed places with AC

[@rebrown5100]

Hi Tory, I love watching your videos and admire your determination to soldier on even in the toughest of times, but please don't hesitate to keep yourself safe in crazy conditions. You are not letting yourself or us viewers down by getting a hotel to keep yourself safe. You have inspired my wife and I to get out there too. Our longest strech was 3 months and if we didn't have to go back to work we would have kept on going, we loved it. Thank you for sharing your life with us you are awesome.

[@rickcameron5506]

You do understand that if your Brain became " MELTY " you would actually be " DEADY " .

[@Chrispy1990ful]

I combine a cooling towel over my head with the neck fan. It works like a swamp cooler and works wonders.

[@ToryDelury]

Oooh! I am going to try this, probably helps make the fan much more effective I'd imagine! Thanks for the tip!

[@Mikemonoa-hz2rz]

And it's also good to park under shade away from sunlight like under trees or something

[@GrantTravels23]

​@Mikemonoa-hz2rz next to buildings is better than shade trees.

[@themadfabber]

come over to pahrump, it cools off at night 20 degrees more than vegas, its makes all the difference, you get a relief and you can do things at night if needed. God Bless

[@kelleyjerred8032]

Thx for being real, I live van life fulltime the last 9 months love it

[@gingernotturno5365]

I lived in my motorhome for 2 years and I loved it ...I am 67 and I could not do Vegas even at 35 it was hard for me...Norther California, Oregon, Washington is the place for me....Right now I am stuck near Fresno ( very very hot here) and I am hoping to move to Sebastopol Ca.its a very hippy town and surrounding areas ....you should check it out sometime it's in the 80's there and cool ocean breeze comes in I think you would love it ....

[@ci7alex1]

Good call on getting rid of the useless fans. Not only they are just moving same hot air, filled with CO2, but they actually can make you unwell as an air draft would. Especially to the neck area.

[@scottstephenson468]

I agree in many ways although after living in a tent , living in a camper and have lived in my van for a couple months . The best thing you can do is watch the weather and be proactive. I spend most of my daytime hours outside or in places with AC. I did invest in a portable AC and made an exhaust adapter out floor matt foam to fit the passenger window. Quickly installs and removes. Mainly keeping the condensate drained is the key. I ran a hose in a bottle to make it easier. The main thing is I rely on shore power to power the AC, microwave and power chargers etc. I use a 25 ft 10 gauge extension cord . Of course the shorter the cord is always betterI have a 50ft also but avoid using it. Its always best to do a load calculation based on your needs. I am not picky if my meals are hot, but my morning coffee yes definitely. Usually if I want a hot meal I enjoy eating out a couple times a week for 10 or 15 a meal .The rest of the time it's prepared from items I bought at the grocery store. I keep hand sanitizer and lysol handy to keep floors and public facilities I use sanitary. Staying very organized and tidy having clean .I only drink my water out of a insulated Mug for water only. Everything else is in in disposable (paper) cups to be eco friendly. A box fan would help tremendously. Use paranoid to hang things and securement, mechanics wire also can be helpful. My comfort point is 70 F or below otherwise I go for a walk in walmart, lowes , target or Starbucks, Dennys 24hr. I highly recommend spending summers in the cooler states up North IE Montana, Wisconsin, Washington and spend winters in San Diego , South Texas , etc . It's all about Survival and using resources and environment to your advantage. KEEP TRYING ,your learning and becoming stronger. I love the Library.

[@DisappearN2LIFE]

Here we are. 2 Weeks have gone by. Just wanted to check on you, Tory. How are you? Still doing well? Yes. There will be haters at first, a long the way on this journey. However, please, DO NOT give up. You will be fine. Learn, Listen, and Live to your fullest potential. Have faith in all that you do and share. Keep smiling, because there is a long road ahead of you. Just waiting on you. So many friends and possibilities will improve more and more over time. The End? Never. This only the beginning of a New and better life. Protect your heart, and keep an open mindset. You got this. Really. You do. 💙

[@ToryDelury]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! :) I am doing very, very well now!

[@dudemetoo2053]

Van life = Homelessness. It hits hard. It can be a fine balance of being happy, and realizing you're not.

[@emitissimo7618]

Sounds about right.

[@JR-96283]

No it doesn’t bro 🙄

[@edwest2263]

​@@JR-96283yeah it does

[@dudemetoo2053]

@@JR-96283speak for your self bro. I make 100k+ a yr from my bedroom. If your not loving life and happy with van life then it’s a fine line indeed of misery and not.

[@socialmediainfo-um6hw]

house owner = Buying your own legal expensive jail cell 😂.

[@MrVolue]

I just moved back to Cali from Vegas just because I know how the heat in Vegas can be. I’ve been camping out in Riverside area with my SUV since February and it is so nice! Much props for you for doing that for 6 months

[@philipjdry1234]

Roof top storage/ solar pannels, any shade that is a few inches away from the roof gives you shade. There is a window battery solar fan for car windows. Ice bottles from work fridge and place in top shelf of your car. Wet blanket on top of the car. Ceramic tint for cooler windows, parking garage. Basement ones. Beach parking

[@homeontheroad018]

I live in my car and I feel your pain. I have been here in Ontario Canada for 5 days and struggling. I shower at work but at night I’m lost. Last year I was in my car for 3 days very hot and had no idea what to do. Now I have an 1800 watt power and a better quality fan.

[@Truth-f2q]

Cheap RV living has tons of resources..... buy some himilayian pink salt or any salt and put some maybe a 1/4 teaspoon in your bottles and the salt will make you feel better in the heat, Its putting eltrolites back in your body that you sweat out. or maybe sugar free gatoraid or the like. Don't drink or eat sugar in the heat.

[@kenbrandon6434]

I agree about the neck fan except in one instance. If you do have a/c in your vehicle, having both running at the same time is so great. The neck fan propels the cold air at your face and head in such a way that adjusting the car vents can’t seem to hit.

[@darnelleekiaha8642]

When i used my Arctic Air, i would put a few ice cubes in the reservoir along with water. Made a huge difference.

[@bibby42]

Using one of those Arctic Airs for $30, I'll give you a tip... Instead of filling it with water, buy a little $5 cooling towel, stick that in the Arctic Air and it will work a lot better blowing out cool air. Those Arctic Airs can run on portable chargers so it's a nice little device. For a van of that size you will probably want 3 or so.

[@simple-277]

I don't live in las Vegas but I do follow the weather app .and its always hot there always sunshine need some of that sunshine .

[@sedlyholmes3722]

I actually love this design of the inside van looks futuristic if you put ac, it's really good

[@georgehouse4747]

Always put your health first ❤

[@MissJnet]

Your kitty blanket filled my soul with happiness.

[@troywantland6239]

Hey tory luv ❤ watching ur videos I know how u feel I live in an rv bumper pull and in Phoenix Arizona metro area and same heat at 115 to 120 f for 6 to 7 months a year and my a c might drop it to 10 to 105 at best 😮. 😊stay safe ❤️

[@BradSavoie46]

That is insane. F that noise lol

[@morgananderson9647]

@Tory- I admire the way you are persevering and living through your project van build. You have a toughness which fortifies your underlying grace and beauty. All the best, M-

[@Juju-l3o]

I love how humble you sound

[@BradSavoie46]

I'd call it a mental deficiency.

[@reneechaplin8686]

Or… just stupid.😮

[@wanderingoutyonder]

Love your NO BUILD! We went the same route and LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! In the hot months, we use a lot of USB fans and HEAD NORTH!! “Keep making memories & adventure on!” ~Karen & Shannon WOY

[@navysararmygrunt4037]

Buy some radiant barrier and apply it to your metal walls in the van with 3M Adhesive spray. Overlap if if you can so you have zero exposed metal. It will help keep heat from radiating inwards and in the winter will do the opposite. It's what NASA uses on satellites to keep them cool. It's basically heavy duty aluminum foil but you can buy it from a few places. One brand is named ECOFOIL.

[@Art.Barsegian]

I love vegas. I've lived there for 10 years. What I love about vegas is actually the mountains around it. So many memories there. I visit twice a year during mild weather windows to hike. I usually leave by early may, and early december.

[@nostaljiturkce]

2:58 Here in Turkiye in the hottest regions people love to consume spicy food or drink hot tea because it makes you sweat and you feel cooler for a while after you have reached above the average temperature.

[@YourFriendEd]

06:06 I found it so funny to rewatch this a few times, it's great that you kept that bit in. People love to cut out imperfections but I think it was great! : )

[@ac0rpbg]

btw you do know that the fridge is actually heating the interior of the van.

[@BradSavoie46]

I really doubt she realizes that.

[@lauramoor7730]

She doesn’t know much if she’s staying in Vegas because she had a storage unit there lol 😂 she can see a dr anywhere and get delivery everywhere so yeh not much else to say

[@romanocenturion]

Wow! Congratulations for your channel you just won a new subscriber,. I like your brutally honest style !

[@SCROGGZaces]

If you go to the M casino inside they got a few lounge areas that have couches and plugs the main casino level far west end and then lower Level there's a couple spots too when I moved here I'd go there they open 24 hours and able to stay cool while doing work.

[@rsjerald]

This what I was gonna suggest. If your gonna survive the heat in Vegas you need to know how to work the casinos and find the places you can chill out at for long periods of time for cheap. The Westgate and Virgin have cheap day passes to the pool. To bad she doesn't play poker, could sit at poker table all day in the cool winning money. Even sportsbooks are good spots to relax at.

[@goober9983]

she could get a part time job at any casino/hotel in the day as well. bet they have some mighty fine parking garages around in the shade. hopefully she'll be leaving in a week or two.

[@BradSavoie46]

@@rsjerald "winning money" lmfao

[@BradSavoie46]

@@goober9983 This 💥

[@CampingRulesOkay]

This reminds me of the months I spent living in my van as I was building it. I had some similar issues and some which were far different. It feels like a different life to how it is living in my completed van. Having my own shower and steam room in the van is my favourite luxury but planning to install a/c at some point which may be a contender for that title. Moving to the seaside for hot weather has proven effective up to now 😉

[@SimonG192]

I haven't watched your previous videos so sorry if I missed the reason, but with all the money spent on cooling gadgets, why don't you invest some in insulation for the van?

[@vp_alternative_living5672]

A lot of what she is saying is true. I’m in Texas and been van lifing 1 1/2 years now. I spent all last summer in my van. It was rough. I’m not a traveler so I didn’t start van life to drive around. I do experience freedom however… the financial freedom of being able to eat what I want and afford trips when I want. I work during the day so it keeps me cool and where I work I can hang out in the company lounge area. Hardest part for me is the weekends where I’m not at work all day so I get a cheap room a few days a week so I can survive. There are many tricks of the trade to van life but I’m so much more prepared this year than last year 😊

[@tr-lj2vx]

Personally I would think the two girls going at it in the stall next to me was a good thing .. but I digress. It's hard enough to deal with the heat even when you are set up for it, in an unbuilt van, that would be rough. Also, you will 100% need a generator or very deep pockets if you plan on staying out in Las Vagas or AZ.

[@colt45caliber]

I was looking for someone to comment but it took longer than expected. I wasn't aware of this was a thing and I have questions. Mainly if I can watch

[@ryonadcock]

Thanks for a real life perspective of van life. Don't get me wrong, I think most van life people go through what you go through, but I see very few people talking about it.

[@chev500l8]

When you stop sweating you are in serious danger

[@czrem1]

You should use silver window blinds to reflect heat. The black ones will actually absorb more radiant heat and heat up the interior of your van. If you take notice, some window shades are black on one side and silver on the other. This is for summer use and winter use. The black side helps to keep away icing of the windshield in cold weather.

[@Rich_Bennett]

The Vegas heat beat me too. I’m headed to flagstaff

[@alexperera7919]

You will be fine don’t worry about it sometimes we need to go through the hard times to get to the good part ❤😊

[@GrantTravels23]

Just go to the library (not downtown libraries) or if u have nice named brand clothing, u can hang out at high end hotels like Hyatt or Marriott

[@my2cworth4U]

Insulate and put in a good battery under the passenger seat for an overhead aircon. Charge it while driving but put in an isolator so it doesn't flatten your van battery. 👍

[@MrDoods4]

Take care, ive collapsed a few times due to being dehydrated as i work in the heat in the canary islands. love your videos btw stay safe Tory

[@kizer19796]

Full of incidents. Thank you for being so entertaining

[@JayH1931]

2nd time in 4 years you booked a hotel? Thats amazing! People who live in homes book hotels far more often than that. I’m glad you chose your health first.

[@SomeplaceOrAnother]

Oh, no 😱 the heat 🥵 glad you caved and got a room👍. Can you setup your new a/c in a temporary way?

[@BradSavoie46]

She needs some solar and a big inverter. Insulate your van it would take a day in a Home Depot parking lot! This girl is not too bright and probably shouldn't be influencing people.

[@ToryDelury]

@@BradSavoie46Maybe sir you shouldn’t assume why I haven’t done things and maybe there are reasons you don’t understand. Buying a big inverter is not a cheap investment…. I am not just overflowing with money to buy whatever I want whenever I want it. I still pay $750 a month on this van & have other bills that come first. I still make videos because that’s a reality for a lot of people! Not everyone on the internet can just outright buy 200k vans… Some of us have to build as we go… & I have insulation but it cost $1000 for the high quality stuff so I had to work out a deal with a company and that takes time. Also in 100+ degree heat it is too hot to be outside during the day and when it gets cool enough to go outside I have one hour before it get dark… I can’t just put it up because I got the insulation sponsored and have to make them a full video. I wish life was as easy as you make it sound.

[@SomeplaceOrAnother]

@@ToryDelury 👍

[@BradSavoie46]

You work really hard to come up with excuses for everything. Use that energy to be productive. I am in no way rich. I bought a 2003 Chevy Conversion high top. I also have a house. Before I went on any significant trips I made sure I was prepared and had a plan. I spent about a month and maybe $2000 to get going. I got everything I would need to be comfortable and safe. Some of the things I got first were a full size mattress, a small dresser I modified from a hotel remodel, generator, solar panel(2 now for 400W) smaller inverter (2 now)268Wh then a bigger one1200Wh. Bluetti, is not a big expensive elaborate power build. A window air conditioner I put in my driver's side window when needed a Mr buddy (I only run it for small increments and not all night long) and zero degree sleeping bag for the cold. I plan to get a diesel heater at some point. I have a water dispenser and a double propane stove and an instant pot duo crisp. I even have a 27" smart TV on a swivel mount where the old box tv was. Here are some crazy ideas. Get some cheap lights, so you can record and insulate your van at night! Buy a generator!You can get a cheap westinghouse or get one on FB marketplace etc. You said you paid $15,000 for a heated floor. like WTF. did you misspeak? and it was "kinda like DIY" Why didn't you just make the minor fixes on your old van. you didn't say anything was wrong with it mechanically just cosmetically like different shelves, paint, storage etc. Im guessing you lost tens of thousands between selling and buying your new van. You say several times in your videos how you arent very bright and do a lot of really dumb stuff, so I am just trying to give you some ideas and motivation to maybe help you make some better decisions.

[@stephen1774]

750 dollars a month for a metal box with no insulation and no ac, let it go back to the bank.

[@garyb5998]

Could place bottles of frozen water behind your fan to draw cool air in and a large fan in front to push the air further around .Pet cooling mats are great to sleep on also a frozen bottle of water at your feet is an option 😎. Hope this helps. Amazing videos and life to .

[@fredwerza3478]

I saw a video about the Long-Term Visitor Area at Quartzsite, AZ and it just blows my mind --- I dunno how all these people can live in their vans when it's 120F outside for 30 days straight --- just seems humanly impossible, even if you have giant generators and 15,000 BTU air conditioners running non-stop

[@JoeZyzyx]

I have a Viper remote start system in my 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan van, installed 20 years ago (cost then $400 installed). I can leave my heat or AC settings to on, and lay down for nap in back at rest stop when travelling. The van has rear heat/AC in it, so can use both rear and the front heat/AC, if desired. I can remote start the vehicle from in back, and also can set to stay on constant, or start automatic only 15 minutes every hour, for up to 12 hours. Running the AC or Heat for a couple hours rest/sleep, doesn't use that much fuel. It's great to go out house to a vehicle already preheated or cooled, depending on the weather. If at a campsite, it also doesn't make too much noise as those who run outside generators at a campsite.

[@bm1066]

The only way I would live in a van like that is if I could not afford to get AC either in my van or in a house/apt. 90+ is not only miserably uncomfortable but can be dangerous as well.

[@TravelinBoneSC]

New subscriber! Stumbled across this video in my feed after I did 10 weeks out west to include one night at Boulder City Dry Lake Bed. I'm in an SUV but back in SC until December-ish then head to crazy Q. I will eventually get a van similar to yours to slowly and thoughtfully build it out. Thanks for info in the AC units. I'm using my Jackery 300 at the present. It should handle the nicer AC unit just fine that you presented. Also, i had mild heat stroke back in the 80's, I felt achey to my bones for over three weeks. Take it easy. Cooler dispersed camping with cell service off Hwy 156, Lee Canyon Rd. Be safe!

[@mr.monitor.]

Ya, being in the heat and living off Cup o noodles will kill ya.

[@staciepierson398]

In the same boat in Texas heat bought another van and we’re stuck here saving money trying to build it out the heat is the worst definitely understand where you’re coming from

[@jamesdewart1772]

Living here in Florida I know heat. Having worked attics for four years plumbing and air conditioning work it’s literally a killer. I don’t get if your vans that hot how you arnt drenched or even have a drip a sweat?

[@user-fn4ei3dt2p]

It's a dry heat in vegas. No humidity. That humidity in Florida is killer.

[@Smoki501]

Faucet water when I’m sure the gym has a water filtration station is crazy

[@warstarbs]

Craig ranch park, park in shade, sprinklers in morning

[@bc4yt]

By the way, another great option is underground parking lots. Park near the entrance, as the mall air conditioned cool air flows out here and keeps the immediate area cooler too. This way, you can run the van AC for 20 minutes every hoir or two.

[@homerguerrero]

You should work for hotels / front desk. You can move around, they have garages, and locations are like everywhere .. They might even give you a room for 3 months .. Also, the discount for employees..

[@sweetbeep]

How do you know you can move around?

[@Starlynightlight]

You should come to Cambria CA, the weather here is BEAUTIFUL! You don't have to stay here too long if you have obligations :) Everywhere else is 108 plus degrees except @ Cambria, it's 60F You are a very self conscious person, I would know when I recognize these behaviors

[@Ournomadicjourney]

I feel ya. You are not homeless, you're houseless...Hubby and I winter in Quartzsite, AZ. Normally we leave in April and head to higher elevation to Flagstaff. But I got sick at the end of January and our van started misbehaving. It is now June, I'm done with my appointments for now, triple digits, and it's horrible. We're on Social Security and don't receive till the end of the months so there ya go. We can't leave yet. We're doing the Library during the week and volunteer at the community center to stay out of the heat.

[@fredwerza3478]

Yeah I define homeless as somebody without adequate shelter --- living in a van provides protection from the elements and threats --- you don't get that by living in a cardboard box on a sidewalk, which is a true homeless situation

[@LaughingRandomly]

In July and August, about the best you can do in your situation is to find a park, with shade, very difficult to do in vegas, or most of the west. Shade is your friend

[@ski6712]

heat exhaustion vs heatstroke I have had both but heat stroke is a medical emergency. after sitting in our sauna right after a day of hard physical work ....( big mistake)........I quickly became dizzy went outside and walked 300 ft over to where my parents were I opened the door stepped inside and laid down on the floor unable to move. my vision started failing and I could only see just fuzzy shapes of my mom and dad and my brother came in to see what is wrong. my legs and arms started getting stiff and it took my brother and dad a lot of effort to try and move my limbs to keep circulation going. mom came over with a glass of>> cold

[@LukiaSierra]

I TOTALLY agree with you! Traveling and living in a van while having a home base to go back to, is one thing.. call it freedom, adventure, fun if you wish…. but LIVING in a vehicle or ANY metal container on wheels 24/7 IS, without question, HOMELESSNESS! To me, it is a modern version of asceticism! It reminds me of the story of the Trojan horse!!! Thank you so much for your honesty. I truly appreciate it! 👍👍

[@RocMerc]

I really enjoy your vids. That temp is too much though lol

[@Demancer2]

Reminder to self "dont visit Las Vegas while linving in your car." But maybe winter will be okay.