STUCK & ALONE in the desert

[@jmsmikey]

Thanks!

[@g.stephens]

Something not many people think of, if you have a jack, use it. Learn where the jack points are, probably on the pinch welds. Find something firm to sit it on, and jack up that side of the vehicle and fill in under the wheel. Remove the jack, keep the wheels straight and only use enough gas to get moving then build up some momentum until you're back on firmer ground, even if it has to be in reverse.

[@arturoalcantar2669]

NEVER EVER GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT YOUR MAX TRACKS AND A SHOVEL...ESPECIALLY BEING ALONE...

[@ChopperChad]

And an axe, silky saw, and tow rope with shackles.

[@jamesw2855]

I agree. If exploring alone, you should bring a survival / bug out bag.

[@SequoiaX]

But then How can you make a phony stuck in the sand Video?

[@conchscooter]

I prefer a short handled entrenching tool to a shovel. A shovel is hard to use under a sunken car.

[@mrsrhardy]

hindsight is always 20-20

[@mrbill8542]

Good to invest in a military style folding shovel--works great but folds up small to store !

[@FMX8100]

But that’s like cheating on Planket 😅

[@rickobrien4025]

WHY would you carry a mini when you got room for a maxi ? That's like carrying a .22 pistol in Grizzly Country .@@FMX8100

[@jakeowens1770]

Hard to imagine the lady doesn't own a shit digger?

[@Gary-nf3en]

I've used bush and tree branches to get unstuck. Also, my floor Mats. There are a lot of things like rocks to!

[@toranzeisig4874]

Glad you survived. 👍☺️ Pro tip: when stuck, don’t spin the wheels. Give it just enough gas to feel the van start to move. Rock it back and forth until you have enough momentum to get out. Also shifting from D to R quickly, can have the same effect. Just try not to spin the wheels. Works in snow too 😊

[@BrianRox]

the good thing about the promaster is shifting is effortless, slapping it in and out of gear is easy. I drove one at work.

[@sjfk1306]

Only if you don’t care about your drivetrain…. 🤦

[@josegardead8946]

Just don't go off road don't be stupid 😮

[@cadevaughn7596]

Do not slam the gears from drive to reverse over and over. Terrible advice.

[@jimw966]

I’ve been waiting for this all week to see how you got unstuck. So happy you were able to get in touch with your friend. Lesson learned, keep those tracks in your van. Have a fabulous day Tory 😃

[@PepeDeezNutz]

Weird

[@perrycarmichael3829]

I think the biggest lesson I have learned is that fire is the best teacher. You experienced fire and you learned a hell of a lot. Good job, good job staying positive, good job getting the resources that you need at the time that you needed them, and now you know what not to do or what not to leave without. Stay safe, stay cool, keep up the videos. So fun to watch and to glean from your experiences in building, travel and life. (I know, I way older than you but there's always something you need to learn. And everyone is a teacher.)

[@andreasmith8735]

Great attitude Tory, just enjoy the moments, blink and they are gone. That was nice of your friend to come out, and help you.

[@ANoss13]

Also if you get stuck and no track boards, if you find a lot sticks/branch’s or rocks or even car mats yes ruin them but might save your life put the around tires front/back of spinning tires to grap traction!

[@martins.9645]

Yep, thats how I got a friend that got stuck the same way in a beach in a front drive van. He was just frustrated that the van front end got deep stuck in the sand and he didn't see there were lots of rocks and pieces woods around that could help him get it out.

[@cassierdz69]

Tory I just started watching you my sister had the same problem but the only problem that none of her friends or my friends where near where we where at in the desert of course , I was traveling with my sister and we spend the night the next morning we where on decided what to do we call our friends they told us to put rocks under the tire on. Both sides of the wheel so we start it the van rocking it back and forth until we finally got it out , we where ssssssooooo happy and learn our mistake

[@juckimal]

Great Video. I love how free you are and how you don't get upset about the challenges

[@pfwinbar]

❤ Don’t feel bad. Everyone who goes off road eventually gets stuck. I have a Ford Transit and got stuck so deep traction boards and trying to dig out didn’t work.

[@TheAbandonedAccount7]

Wow, van life sundays fell off the side of a cliff this year lol. So depressing. I looked forward to every sunday, it filled me with such joy to live vicariously through people. At least you're still uploading most Sundays still, which is good bc you're my fav van life channel!

[@lukekao8136]

Tory, for future reference, there is a place call "Sandy vans" that use to be in Oregon, but they moved to California, they can change your van to "4 wheel drive, jack up your van, add a wench to your front bumper" all to prevent you from getting stuck in the sand. Hope it helps.

[@timothydavis3703]

I'm thinking common sense is cheaper 🤔

[@lukekao8136]

Purely a suggestion. :)@@timothydavis3703

[@burkerow]

Yeah, for probably more than $10g. Why not just get an AWD Transit?

[@PepeDeezNutz]

It a pro master so no 4WD

[@nibblesd.biscuits4270]

I agree with your sentiment, what’s the rush if you’re happy. I started a house build project 2 years ago and it’s been so exhilarating that I’ve come to terms with going slow and staying mentally positive rather than stressing about how much I can get done in a certain amount of time. Good attitude!

[@norwegianblue2017]

I disagree in this situation. You need to fix your problem first while the sun is out. Being stuck in the desert at the outskirts of the city at night is a very vulnerable place to be. Especially for a single young woman.

[@dj_1701]

Well I'm glad you have good friends who came to help, also glad you're doing well. Looking forward to seeing more. 🤗

[@FranchescoGutierrez-b5f]

Yeah... They were coming to "help"....

[@JohnDarwin7]

Glad you were able to call a friend and get out of that situation sending love.🌹

[@oakhenge]

Another gorgeous woman living in a van. I thought it was only the Chris Farley's of the world living in a van down by the river? lol The only women I've ever met living like this don't look like her at all and aren't living in their vehicles by choice.

[@jamesl1130]

Prayers to You Tory. Wonderful that you traversed the challenges this far. Looking forward to seeing more of your progress

[@marcl5048]

Can’t wait to see the new van built out. Safe travels!

[@kmilton1593]

The worst thing you can do, Tory, is to continue to spin your wheels and dig yourself deeper. If van stops moving, then immediately shift to neutral and get out and dig away sand or snow behind and in front of tires, chain up if you have chains, put down grip panels (about 1' x 4' ) if you have any, and try to rock the vehicle back and forth to get movement. You probably need a 4x4 if you want to take a risk and drive on sand.

[@CheeseMasterSports]

As someone who is familiar with that area, yeah it’s definitely not the safest. Gotta be careful in Vegas as a whole. Exited to see the build completed in the middles of nowhere!

[@boboso7238]

I'll take that over Henderson or North Las Vegas any day.

[@JeffTheMan-xq8yx]

I drove my van to Florida and at the very moment I saw the ocean for the first time I got stuck in the sand on the beach filled with people all watching me fail, however I'm from the snowy north and put my winter driving skills to use and extracted myself in a few minutes rocking back and forth with the wheels straight. Sand is mushy but it is not as slippery as snow and the same principles apply. Sometimes I even impress myself and I don't impress easy.

[@redesignedlife777]

Why would you drive your van into the beach?????

[@JeffTheMan-xq8yx]

Had to turn around cuz all the lots were full. Not too impressive that part =)@@redesignedlife777

[@claybornlewis276]

Sugar stand and snow have Nothing in common I know I live in Wisconsin and I lived in Florida half my life I was born there And I lived in Wisconsin for 30 years now

[@JeffTheMan-xq8yx]

The common denominator is Vehicle Vs Environment and the same principles apply all seasons. Try to be more contrarian, not! 😆@@claybornlewis276

[@5nowChain5]

when you turn around, reverse back off the road, keeping front ones on the road. I once got stuck on the beach in Crimea up to my sills, it took me 30minutes of digging and 2 other cars to tow me out.

[@jeffharrison6059]

The low air tires is a great pointer for regaining traction. However, you need to carry a portable high-pressure air compressor as you can't really drive to the next gas station with that low of psi in the tires.

[@tyleroneill2636]

You don’t need a “high pressure” air compressor just a normal air compressor will work. You can get a cheap cigarette lighter air compressor that will work just fine.

[@mikeb1039]

Well sure you can. People run around with 25lbs in their tires all the time.

[@jeffharrison6059]

@@mikeb1039 Driving with very low tire pressure, especially at highway speeds, has a significantly higher risk of tire damage or loss of handling. ProMaster tires should be at 65psi front, 80psi rear.

[@mikeb1039]

@@jeffharrison6059 Yeh, well you can have a brain too. Fact is plenty of people driving thousands of miles every single day with underinflated tires. you are greatly over stating the impact.

[@purdyboi8078]

@@mikeb1039 No need for the dick comment, Gomer, especially when _you're_ the one who sounds as though they're in need of a brain. What @jeff said is straight-up facts. You don't drive a tall, front-wheel drive, 3/4-ton van...weighing 10,000-lb with commercial grade tires requiring 65-psi...at highway speeds, when they're only 35% full of air. _Especially_ steer tires. That's basically the equivalent of a regular car tire with just 13 psi in it. And, seeing as how you seem like the type that needs to have things over-explained or maybe even drawn out on construction paper using crayons...a severely under-inflated tire will obviously build up a shit-ton of heat, which can & will cause a tire to blowout, and if those tires are used to steer a heavy-ass vehicle down the highway while going 65-70 mph... meh, fuck it, never mind 🤡🙄

[@jackredmond5349]

Tory once again love the video. Also I definitely relate to enjoying the simple things in life.

[@rogerdayton]

You popped up in my feed for the first time a couple weeks ago and I immediately subscrible. Your videos/personality are very captivating!!!

[@robert-py2kl]

Great video tori. Enjoyed it. Key thing to note. Always keep a miniature solar power bank for your phone at hand. You know the kind that are just a little bigger than the cell phone. Their great for desert environments. When you need power so some help can locate where your stuck at. Especially after the car battery dies and all else fails.

[@boboso7238]

I know exactly where you at near the Jean dry lake bed. Literally safer there than anywhere in town as far as sleeping in your van goes LOL. There is always lots of recreational shooters and off-roaders there on the regular that would have helped you if you asked or flagged them down. IF you venture back out that way be wary of pulling off the main roads when it's wet because it can be a slippery mess in that area, don't let the NV desert fool you.

[@bradward583]

You dig out behind the tires, then try going forward? Then on top of that you keep the tires turned? So are you that clueless, or adding flare and drama?

[@j33pfyn4tik6]

Next time, crawl under your van, lay on your back, and float you and the van out on those fun bags. YEEEEEEET!

[@MPulicci78]

Why can’t I ever come across a situation like this?

[@Austinsescapades]

Nothings a bad situation if you learn something from it!! Glad your back on stable terrain! Keep up the good work!!

[@FranchescoGutierrez-b5f]

In the thumbnail you can clearly see the vans headlights are in good shape....

[@Sami_Tiilikainen]

I like your view of life. It's not about the destination, it's all about the journey 👍

[@CaylianaL]

this made me feel better about wanting to slow down. it was drilled into me to make the most out of life and dont be lazy but im not finding the joy im supposed to be in a career.i was happy before i was so worried about it

[@scottmctear6282]

The light send will have moisture in all the morning sand before the sun comes up. We'll have moisture in it and it'll be thicker and you'll be able to drive out of it. Clean the other tire. You can make it. I have faith in you. Gallery😊😊

[@firedog451]

How did you have the inclination to set your camera out to film yourself getting stuck? That’s odd?

[@user-jb7vr2uj4n]

Tory, at seventy and on my final path, I look at what you just went through and admire your humor and perseverance and can tell you are going to be just fine. Build the van the way you want to. This journey is all yours, Enjoy it, and all the beauty He put on this Earth for you to find. ❤sent to you!

[@Fynn-Victus]

This is the third of your videos I have seen, gotta say you are very charismatic, realistic, but at the same time direct and openly real about things.. like shoveling your way out 😅. Anyways hope all is well and look forward to your next video

[@Its_Adam_by_the_way]

Hey Tory glad you managed to get yourself out of that hole, hope you are feeling better 🙏❤️

[@AlexTM44]

I bet a lot viewers already gave some great tips already, so I'll just going say I'm glad everything worked out and you were able to get out of that spot safely.

[@espnmk]

Tory, thank God you are safe and have kind friends that will make the trek and come lend a helping hand and also scold you on saying it's a bad area. at least your recovery tracks are safe and cozy in the storage locker. I agree you do need a portable air compressor along with the other handy dandy gadgets but just the basics... Thanks for Sharing

[@jim6070]

Being a city guy I would have found myself in the same trouble. I might have tried to jack up each side and dug out underneath, but with the unstable sand that might have been dangerous. I never would have thought of using Plankette the way your friend did. Glad you are free at last.

[@JoeZyzyx]

I didn't understand what she said. Did she say it was "tied" to the wheel?

[@sandybeebee6511]

Exactly 💯There is no rush... YOU are the only one living in your van, nobody else... and as long as your fine with it that's all that matters!

[@823Labs]

I'm always a fan of using movie references to relate ideas.

[@ToryDelury]

ME TOO!! 🤌🏼🎉

[@nunovalecardoso]

One way to get a car stuck in the sand out alone like yours, is first to use the car's jack to lift one of the wheels and then fill the hole with sand or, if possible, with stones or tree branches until it is at road level. Repeat the process for the other wheel. Remove 50% of the air pressure from the tires and then slowly move the car. It helps to have a shovel and a self-rescue off-road vehicle board.

[@ejr5480]

OMG! Last summer at band camp…!!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@joemunoz9519]

You are so positive even when your in a bad situation, I just started seeing your channel. U are very pretty!

[@Tofu_Slayer]

That's a literal nightmare for me. stuck off grid in a desert with no help.

[@raysboatingandadventure1277]

Great attitude, best aspect of life I've heard from a young person. Happy trails.

[@awalktowardsglory]

Learning to slow down definitely the key to enjoying life.

[@ericmarks6322]

Glad you were able to get your van unstuck with your friend's help. Oh, and by the way, you have the most beautiful eyes I've seen in a long time.

[@garythomson9433]

Who's doing the camera work?

[@plorks445]

Good that your friend and plankette were there for you. Cell coverage is nice but a GPS SOS device may be nice to get as well.

[@roadsidecamper]

Ahh yeah I got stuck in the sand at Valley of Fire at 120 degrees. I got out eventually but I feel ya. Ed, Ed, and Eddie would be proud ya got out.

[@desdeelsillonpodcastmx]

if you ever drive on any type of lose terrain again like sand or snow, try taking some air out from your tires (only if you carry an air pump/compressor) like leaving only 10 pounds of pressure or maybe 7 in every tire, that will amplify the surface of contact from the tires to the ground, thus increasing the support from each tire and so the traction by a lot, after your back on sturdy terrain then put the air back to the regular 32 pounds, you will be surprised by this technique.

[@desdeelsillonpodcastmx]

oh and never drive fast with low air pressure in the tires, that could cause the tire to unmount from the rim, this is just a professional technique to make a non 4wd car overcome lose terrains, but it works 100%.

[@coletrickle-km7cl]

Some of us Tennessee folks were stuck at home from 1/15/24 to 1/19/24 from all that fudging snow.

[@michaelhoran407]

For deserts best sand tires are Michelin. I used them across the Bayuda desert from Khartoum to Wadi Halfa and across the Danakil desert from Asmara to , Massawa, Eritrea. Ask Michelin for Michelin sand tires.

[@jalexb915]

At the 5min mark, you can see 3 off-road vehicles off in the distance. A 2 min walk. Women are so much drama! 😂

[@ToryDelury]

You want me to go up to random, unknown men who are armed & have their guns at the ready.. to ask for help with my tiny problem? So I can put my self in a situation to possibly be assaulted or trafficked? Do you realize how CRAZY dumb that sounds? And if I HAD done that you’d have called me dumb for it…. because there is no winning with people like you because women aren’t the problem… it’s your lack of knowledge about what it is like to be a woman having to constantly scan and assess for threats.

[@bobprima3274]

I feel so bad for you and I wish you have a better day than the one you’re having now there always a sliver lining to everything and I like all your amazing videos

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

I can assure you front wheel drive is better than rear wheel drive for most sticky situations like snow etc.

[@HabaneroTi]

I'm glad you got out and I doubt you damaged anything, at most some minor scratches to the bottom of your bumper or fender. They're not structural and are meant to have some give.

[@Ginx-pe4si]

I got unstuck a semi, yes a semi that was empty with two fiberglass handle mallets that were put under the tires. Carry two of those and call it a wrap

[@Bittern0tsweet]

Yay, glad you got out!! What was the safety concern with that spot tho? Love seeing your journey

[@johndavies1475]

Lowering tyre psi /shovel /tracks all good .The other is put your spare tire under front door place wheel jack and lift it up then toss in sand .do the other side then wet sand with water for about twenty feet on both for both tires .

[@mchunley]

Just came across your channel. First one was where you got stuck in the dessert. Second was where you were at the boardwalk. Wish I had came across earlier. I am in East TN. I just moved back from Poughkeepsie, NY. Would have been cool to show you some great spots around the mountains here. Scary about the door opening. Safe travels.

[@krob-sn7ek]

If you had kept backing up when you said you were unstuck, you would have been fine. Oops, you are fine!! Glad you are ok. Keep exploring!! Safe travels always

[@davedsilva]

Glad you got unstuck and are safe

[@jamesconnell323]

Don’t rush your build. You will see where you want things placed after staying in it a few months. Or you will be relocating things later.

[@tomterrell1761]

Just wondering why you didn't put the rubber floor mat back down to protect your heating system, until you get around to finishing the floor...?

[@therainchannel01]

you are very brave and full of adventure . bravo

[@mexicanpepe4life]

stuck alone in the dessert while taking glamorous pics for my instagram.

[@kaskl5403]

Glad you were able to get out.

[@brianwalker9185]

Carpet scraps work well...about 4 feet long...yes, lower tire pressure but make sure you have the ability to put air back in the tires. Under inflated tires will deteriorate quickly and with front wheel drive its easier to lose control. I admire your drive, desire and explanations, you could be better off getting local information regarding safety, survival, etc. The desert eats people alive everyday. Be well and stay safe. Enjoy your vlogs...

[@DanielGroves-f3w]

That's why you need a high lift jack if you are going to be out in the desert alone always be prepared I always carry two spare tires also and a comealong winch

[@TheOffroadCamper]

Always good to have some basic recoverygear: tow strap, some type of a shovel, and an air compressor so you can lower your tire pressures air them back up again. While max trax and alike work there are cheaper and easier options to do the same thing. But until you get the hang of what your vehicle can and cannot do with front wheel, drive and low ground clearance, you might consider doing some trips with other people.

[@wrongplanet1957]

Boards on sides , gingered walla so can have dead air and boards n votes area before insulated hinges walls

[@clintkeene1146]

I wish I was out there with you.

[@heikowalter8239]

Low Presure in Tyers will hellp you get out ! But need a Kompressor to refill the Tyers after get out !

[@richardhenry1969]

Another thing anyone that’s lived driving off road growing up. Always have a come-a-long, rope , shovel. Track boards are nice but a come-along will save you more then you’ll ever believe. Plus they are useful for a thousand other things.

[@krishilliare]

Hey, looks like you're in Navada. I built out a cargo trailer into a camper at a U-Haul storage lot near black mountain and was way safer plus you get to use the facilities. for power and bathroom when working on it and right next door is Lowes and camping world can't go wrong with that.

[@phantp78]

Here’s a tip use your floor mats to put under tires.

[@Dn30383]

the trick with the rope and board attached to the tire, thanks for the reminder

[@Campbase1]

I think you need a storage box for the out back of the van. You may need to add a trailer hitch.

[@cintroberts6614]

Well than you should be camping with me at senators wash. See you there Clint.

[@johnrivers3340]

When i got stuck in sand, i had planks of wood,which i stuck under each tire with rocks on both ends and, luckily i got out, but that wasin an 89 Nissan sentra.

[@Synamint87]

I been thinking and researching so much regarding van life and seeing how important it is to make sure you have all the roadside items for those once in a blue moon events. What is your opinion of the Ram Premaster?

[@brunodegre3912]

Hello Tory, content que tu t'en soit sorti 😌 merci à tes amis 👍. Bonne semaine 🌞

[@Malba1776]

PRO TIP next time put that wood u were using for a shovel underneath ur rotating tire for traction, roll over it n keep goin

[@colin707]

And all the sticks, bushes and bigger rocks around her

[@Ricky_kim3]

Please take traction boards, extra fuel, and a jumper box (hulkman). Stay safe 😊

[@royvankan2723]

You could actually used that dumped tire to put it under one of your front wheels, emptying the van so it was a lot lighter and give it a shot. That at least could move you from the hole you created. But you made it out of the desert. X

[@Johnnydammit]

Thank God for Amazing friends!

[@miloblue2052]

That's how one can get stuck intentionally. Get unstuck, then drive right back into the same ruts. It's thoughtful that you didn't slow things down by recording the help effort.

[@jnmc-vx4fw]

……definitely helps to not have to worry about anything when you can just call a friend to bale you out, unlike an actual solo van traveler who would still be stuck Or hopefully have the gear necessary to get out .

[@ralphsmith8682]

A floor mat can be used to get moving by placing it under the tire.

[@ToryDelury]

For sure! Unfortunately my van doesn’t have floor mats LOL

[@bossman6174]

That could have been DEADLY. You are lucky this time. Lesson learned I hope.

[@jasontrainor247]

Sucks u got stuck but we learn every day. Oh I would take you on a date. 😊

[@linoxblack]

You should have just stuff some of those loose bushes in your surrounding under your front wheel tires. That way when you spin your tires, the tire will get caught up with traction !