When you finish the build, life gets easier, and when you find community, life gets more fulfilling
@victoriasmith857018 күн бұрын
I’m so glad to see more vanlifers doing “a day in the life” with real boring or busy-with-errands days. So many young adults, right out of high school or college think that van life is glamorous, doesn’t cost any money except gas and food, and that every day is an adventure. Just like living in my apartment- there are fun, adventurous days, vacations (okay, not got me but most people), trips to parks and amusement parks, beaches, mountain climbing… And all those things are great and do happen- for most people just a couple days out of a month at most. Also, they want to take off with no income, no medical insurance, thinking they’ll work odd jobs for people along the way. Those are hard to find and don’t pay much plus, what if the van breaks down or they get really sick- or break a bone?! Van life is still life, and should be planned & prepared for when inevitable problems and ‘bumps in the road’ happen. Unless they are independently wealthy or financed by their parents- it’s no easier than renting an apartment, townhouse, or house. Thank you for doing these videos sometimes. I hope you have a wonderful adventure this week. Safe travels!
@lightsout17618 күн бұрын
No lease agreement to buy gas.
@victoriasmith857018 күн бұрын
@ I’m not against vanlife at all. I just think people should know the truth of what they are getting into. I’m looking for a van to build out as we speak. Especially in the US where there may not be Social Security when I’m ready to retire. I may not be able to afford my apartment. I’ve also been homeless- and lived in a hotel for almost two years. But showing some truth is really important because most people have to find a remote job to afford van life and travel.
@thefishthefish17 күн бұрын
No Monthly Home Inspections by 'Power Crazy Real Estate Agents' Sold Van Life To Me
@victoriasmith857016 күн бұрын
@@thefishthefish it’s really two things for me- 1. I have people scattered around the country that I haven’t seen in a long time. Not all of them have ton for me to crash on their couch, plus that gets incredibly intrusive very quickly. I might want to spend a week or two in the area, two to three days is the max I’ll stay with most people, even family. I can’t afford hotels like that. I don’t necessarily want to fly either, mostly because I love the “trip there” in many instances. 2. Most importantly- we have no idea how long “entitlement programs” are going to exist in the United States. If we can no longer work, even our retirement plus the little we have saved without social security will not pay the rent & utilities in most places in the US. At the very least, we’ll have a place to live if things go bad fast. We can survive.
@404notfound.....19 күн бұрын
A piece of advice for your vehicle. Because you're doing a lot of short driving and maybe idling. Consider getting a 10 to 20 amp battery charger and charging your battery once a month. You will greatly extend your battery life and make it easier on your alternator.
@ToryDelury18 күн бұрын
That’s a great tip! I’ll look into it! I appreciate the help :)
@MaurySmith18 күн бұрын
@@ToryDelurythat's great advice from an expert on batteries, but the trouble it takes you to store the electricity to charge with is not worth it. Save the time and money for changing and just buy a $100 new battery every few years. Most people don't weigh all the ins and outs related to living in your vehicle.
@bobmirror716418 күн бұрын
Yes. I always carry a battery charger and small 1000 watt generator. Over the years it has saved me and others that I help many times .
@jenniferluckett157818 күн бұрын
You can also get a converter and charge your battery at the Tesla charging stations for a couple bucks
@404notfound.....18 күн бұрын
@MaurySmith you can't buy a group rated battery for a $ 100.00 for that vehicle. And if you could, you wouldn't want it. You need an agm battery for that vehicle. And they are closer to $250.00 so it's better to charge the one you got.
@tommynikon22839 күн бұрын
Dishes- use a regular dinner plate; stretch clear plastic Food Wrap over the top. Cut sheet from roll, and secure over outside edge. Place food atop. At completion of meal, throw away only the plastic wrap- NO dishes to wash.
@nicolepalachicky803318 күн бұрын
Hi, I watched a quick van build, where the woman made a bed base just using a piece of ply wood on top of 4 storage tubs. She made sure they were the height of her wheel hubs. It gave her an instant bed and storage underneath.
@pearlessence441317 күн бұрын
I love Rowan, she's so sweet. I just watched her video before Torys. I think Tory likes the floor, she has heated floors, and it keeps her toasty! 😊
@steveunderwood657615 күн бұрын
Lots of wasted storage space using tubes
@EvergreenNoi11 күн бұрын
@@steveunderwood6576 sure, theres some storage space being wasted, but its part of van life for everything to be at least a little janky
@thedaddechannel17 күн бұрын
Love your videos. I 'practiced' solo staying in my camper in the backyard for months and am amazed at the amount of DIY and monotonous work it takes from up 'til down. Only to have to get right back up and move, on, off, adjust, finish, get, put back, get out, shut, open, clean, etc, just to lay back down again. And that's without the travel! Just keep on showing us.
@shabazan18 күн бұрын
Re tossing trash: use small bags (litter or those free produce bags), toss at any gas station you use or pass by. Much cleaner, less odor.
@UrMom-v6d17 күн бұрын
She specificallt said she cant get them for free
@shabazan17 күн бұрын
@ you cannot get the ones at the register for free, you can always snag a few from the produce section.
@steveunderwood657615 күн бұрын
Regular shopping bags are great for a small trash can and fit into any gas station/ grocery store trash can.
@steveunderwood657615 күн бұрын
@@UrMom-v6dTruckers use them free everywhere
@randiedgar46599 күн бұрын
A video like this is a good thing. Many only show the romantic side of van life. For someone who's just thinking about this life, they can feel very disillusioned if they don't see the other side, but are experiencing the challenges of the lifestyle. Thank you.
@christopherhurley869418 күн бұрын
You are beautiful, smart, witty and amazing. Thank you for being you and sharing your life adventure with us.
@roxywyndham17 күн бұрын
Get one fork and get some wipes. I live in my car as well it’s honestly unnecessary to get plastic forks 😂
@SomeplaceOrAnother19 күн бұрын
Great watching you travel someplace or another 🤪😂 that was really weird with all those carts 😱
@ToryDelury19 күн бұрын
Hahah I didn’t say where I was because I posted videos out of order so I could post my Christmas video in time for Christmas LOL but this was in Buffalo I believe! And agreed, very strange! Haha Thanks for watching :)
@Bessdohome19 күн бұрын
Most BestBuy's have a fleet of Tech Geek vans. It makes a good place to park in their midst. As a bonus the normally have highspeed free wifi there as well.
@BlueAside18 күн бұрын
Most beauty I’ve seen you come from a dream, but I can’t close my eyes anymore
@TheBrandonnnn18 күн бұрын
You could also get a geek squad magnet printed and slap it on the side, so no one would know you dont belong
@bigseanprice18 күн бұрын
that's hood knowledge, bro. streetz is watchin
@OleksiiPala-Lito12 күн бұрын
Thanks, Tory, for shearing your unbelievable experience! I'm also thinking about van life for some time, but wannabe more prep before start.. Thanks a lot!
@UnWindDaily218 күн бұрын
I like how spacious inside your van is 🫶
@lindseydavis-jordan411318 күн бұрын
On the surface, the “feels more intentional” comment strikes me as valuable. An idea to explore longer, maybe.
@ExploringHenry5 күн бұрын
Like the van, no clutter just the bare minimum all white looks awesome so much space🙌
@gavmurph376417 күн бұрын
I don't live in a van or even drive. I just watch your channel for the journey in between :) its all about the days out or everyday life for me 😊
@brianhourigan447218 күн бұрын
Looks like you are in my neck of the woods outside Buffalo, NY. The gloomy weather was a dead giveaway. Hey, at least it wasn't snow. Yes, plastic grocery bags are banned in NY, with a few exceptions. Happy trails!
@MaurySmith18 күн бұрын
For quick and easy dish clean up, a spray bottle with diluted cleaning vinegar is an efficient and simple cleaner/sanitizer that saves water and the ecology. Wipe off food chunks with a napkin. Spray with vinegar and then wipe clean. Repeat to sanitize. Although not as cost effective, a squirt of hand sanitizer and a napkin is great for sterilizing utensils and easy cleanups. Also, a lot of gas stations have outside water faucets. Instead of relying on bathrooms, it might be a little easier to carry a few empty gallon containers to fill up when you come across said gas station. We all live and learn. Thanks for sharing your advice. 📸🌞
@RichardHarlos18 күн бұрын
Maury, it's true that many people use vinegar to wash their dishes, and that it can kill some pathogens. But for disinfecting surfaces, you'd do better to use rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or bleach. If sanitizing dishes is important to you, consider adding one of these disinfectants to your dish-washing routine.
@truthdragon771918 күн бұрын
Tory Ive got my van connected to shore power right now by running the cable under the closed rear door. I wanted a stealth connector under the van somewhere. I couldn't find an ideal place so out of desperation I just tried closing the door on to the cable. In my van the lower hinge side corner had plenty of give on the door seal and doesn't squish the cable.
@BrettConway-r9l9 күн бұрын
Tory, you are smart, brave and a strong soul; showing what you are going through with your issues everyday. I wish one day to see your campervan all built up to your design.🥰
@Slowrollingtheisland18 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tips on google maps
@IzzyOnTheMove18 күн бұрын
George Magazine? That's so cool. Congrats Tory💜
@chrismatkin735410 күн бұрын
Thanks for the insight on daily life. Keep up the quality content Tory!
@DavidHuffTexas18 күн бұрын
Very interesting and useful video. Learned a few things I'll "keep in my back pocket" for later. And extra points for the TVA jersey I saw in your clothing rack! (I'm kind of a geek that way...well, who am I kidding ? In most ways 😄)
@brotherinarvroger999018 күн бұрын
Alternator Charger from EcoFlow is a Game Changer charges with parked also 800 watts
@ski671218 күн бұрын
being a young person you should look up /google how to prevent metabolic syndrome . this is a must know for all modern lifestyles. take care Tory🍀
@vernieplummer514817 күн бұрын
I am sure the issue at the Walmart with the carts sitting around is that they didn’t have someone picking them up hired around the clock. The other possibility is, of course, that the person who was supposed to pick them up just didn’t and the manager didn’t notice yet.
@All5AJz17 күн бұрын
This is a continuous issue at our local Walmart lol so much that me and grandchildren grab each a cart and walk them in for the next shoppers lol.
@VeronicaHinn-yw7rx8 күн бұрын
OMG I needed to find these type of videos !!!!!!! I genuinely want to move into a van because I just don't see myself tossing all my money into temporary living situations and I'm also just a very cautious girlie who likes to be prepared and would rather take my chances on the road than finding out I have a neighbor/roommate from hell for a whole year cause of a leasing situation!!!
@d.rayowens4226 күн бұрын
Congratulations on the article and series
@beck421818 күн бұрын
Well sht, that sucks. Glad you weren't in the van during a tow. New sub. Stay safe.
@jo10017 күн бұрын
Happy New Years To You And Your Family Tory🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆
@thehiesenberg1.011 күн бұрын
You are so intelligent and emotional.
@kennethw696218 күн бұрын
I love how practical you are and how your van is not social media worthy. It's real! One suggestion: if you added a cot and a card table (two no build ideas by the way) you would add a tremendous amount of functional storage/useful space to your van. There is a lot of vertical space in your van that is not being put to use by you sleeping on the floor.
@bobmirror716418 күн бұрын
The best van builds are the "no builds" because you can change them around for various missions.
@pamelacruz739318 күн бұрын
I was thinking the same thing, I'm so confused as to why she sleeps on the floor. A camping cot is the most $45 in walmart and it can stay in place with bungee cords
@DavidKahnSings18 күн бұрын
@@pamelacruz7393she’s in the process of building a nice fixed bed
@tiffanytorres635317 күн бұрын
It's cold and her floors are heated so sleeping on them helps keep her warm.
@quackquackcolorado18 күн бұрын
love the charizard credit card!
@Juzdoit5014 күн бұрын
Great video. Thanks.☺️
@ToryDelury14 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@steveunderwood657615 күн бұрын
I love the colorful tapestries. Very pretty and good for your head
@XCX23718 күн бұрын
I have a set of cutlery for one and everything else is stainless steel. A yeti fir coffee is s must and only use cleaning vinegar and water 50/ 50. One spray bottle lasts a month. No excess water on board. 15 litres only at a time
@CrazyLuch118 күн бұрын
And Love the Mighty Sink!!! N my lil power station shuts off after 5min of AC USE too! 🐇😭😭😭😭
@Trapster9919 күн бұрын
Bravo! Congrats on making the cover of George. You still look like a Viking Van Life Goddess.
@ToryDelury19 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@zuke543218 күн бұрын
Cool video. Glad I found your channel.
@Derrelljohns9 күн бұрын
Hi Torey Very good video and honest. I know i have done this for awhile trying to restore my health from a cancer operation (which limits the amount of time you can be on a job) i discovered if you talk to the store manage they will let you stay in the parkinglot
@sarayuki854016 күн бұрын
I found this out while searching for ideas. They have dancer suit cases that have hanger and storage in the bottom. That way if you need to travel you pack it up and take your closet with you.
@saturnprint19 күн бұрын
Excellent tip. I didn’t know either. Saving places I have been. I always wanted an efficient way to capture the info at each place. Even the place.
@kotadex18 күн бұрын
I'm not upset about the plastic silverware, but I would keep an eye out for the disposable wooden silverware- they are probably harder to find though ❤
@ToddDesiato18 күн бұрын
I wish you a happy new year, Miss D. May it bring everything you want.
@annabellegettingwell153118 күн бұрын
My car is full of good quality forks that are wrapped in plastic. From my egg bite addiction at Starbucks. They always include a fork and I always eat them with my hands. I think your routines are good. Super helpful information.
@CrazyLuch118 күн бұрын
Yup free too!!!!🐇👊😎
@Skokwnieznane13 күн бұрын
Thanks for honestly sharing how it looks like... Greetings from Poland 😄
@RocMerc18 күн бұрын
Definitely don’t do this butttt.. most apartment complexes have dumpsters and no one ever bats an eye at someone throwing anything out.
@canadiantrucker741712 күн бұрын
It took me a min, but I realized this video was Buffalo NY. I've been to that Wal-Mart and Cabelas. Stay safe.
@mythicalnomadadventure96918 күн бұрын
Haha, I'll just follow Tory around and latch on to all the desposed of power stations 😉
@steveunderwood657615 күн бұрын
There's some psychology at work here. When people go from "normal" life in a house or apartment to a small space like an RV or van, we miss "stuff". Becoming fixated on something like very specific foods or drinks is a compensation thing we do to "replace" our stuff or the variety of stuff we had. Food for thought.
@billfargo791116 күн бұрын
With Cabelas , Cracker Barrel or any of the upper class spots, it’s best just to call the manager and ask if they allow overnight parking for campers. Most of them do and appreciate the heads up. Like any “free” spot, they appreciate you buying something, anything, socks?
@lightdark0018 күн бұрын
If the showers are cold from no use, secure the shower stall early, turn it on hot, close the curtain, put a bag or something on the hook so no one takes it, and the hot water eventually shows up.
@seoexchange11 күн бұрын
I really like your channel and your personality. You should consider getting cabinets from Home Depot and bracket them in. Stay Safe!
@mitchducky96218 күн бұрын
Happy NEW YEAR and 2025🎉🫴🏾👏🏾🫴🏾🙌🏾🫴🏾🥳
@destinysisco314216 күн бұрын
Appreciate your honesty ❤😊 TY
@MattAK18 күн бұрын
16:25 I'm feral, when I'm out traveling around in just my truck I use a single long handled Toaks spoon for everything and just wipe it off with a paper towel. If I grab a hotel or AirBnB then I'll wash it but most of the time it doesn't get washed.
@bobmirror716418 күн бұрын
Yeap, I lick it clean and put it back in the empty peanut butter jar with my other eating tools. It just works.
@insecure2confident50618 күн бұрын
What's up Weirdos? Just noticed the weirdos unite sticker, Chrome and the real star Cruz are awesome.. Just did my first vanlife road trip, Pa to Key West to Orlando to Atlanta and back to Pa. 11days 2,980miles. All that to say, not a full time van dweller but learning a lot from you so i don't create a bad rep for #vanlife. Keep sharing!
@EdwardHolliday-d6s16 күн бұрын
It's good to catch up on u for the last month or so.still waching hope u had a merry Christmas 🤶 🎄 and a happy new year I like all your videos that I missed out on ,glad to see your van coming along😊be safe and a happy 2025🎉🎉🎉🎉❤.
@ToryDelury16 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! 😊 Happy Holidays 🥳🎉🫶🏼
@steveunderwood657615 күн бұрын
Chop sticks work really well once you get the hang of them. They make sealed ones that aren't disposable
@arlingtontexas231815 күн бұрын
Thank you for stating in this video that HOT BODIES is a great upbeat vampire movie. On your word, I watched it today and agree it's the best vampire movie I've ever seen!
@SoraNotSora18 күн бұрын
Dude, get the 50 amp dc dc charger if you don’t have already. I would think your alternator is 150 Amp so if you aren’t drawing the 50 amp you’re leaving a lot of amps wasted when you do drive. Then get a dc battery switch and you can swap what battery you charge on the fly. You’ve inspired me so if I can help make this make sense let me know and I’ll go into better detail. 😊
@iggyiggy891817 күн бұрын
Thank you for your videos van life is definitely interesting 😇
@tiathetaurus17 күн бұрын
I’m about to do van life this year, I’m so excited and so nervous at the same time!! I’ll be in it by June this year. Anyways loved the video❤
@dennispetherbridge199218 күн бұрын
Tory, if people want to get upset about something they will. That's their problem, not yours. Live your life your way, for your reasons, not their life, their way, for their reasons. Some people are just experts on how others should live. You see it's so much easier to fix your life from their armchair. If I wanted to see how they do life I would watch them. But you guessed it, they are too busy giving advice to develop their own channel, where life would be simply perfect!
@lmb582618 күн бұрын
Great video about van life. I've seen some people living in vans or buses that i wouldn't even get close too. Hoarding stuff that should be thrown away. Well it's snowing here in Idaho falls, stay safe and warm wherever you are!
@the_old_dirty_b17 күн бұрын
I use paper/cardboard plates and wooden utensils, they are one use but fairly cheap and more environmentally friendly to dispose of
@CrazyLuch118 күн бұрын
I HIGHLY Recommend the mountable portable tap lights from Lowes and Harbor Freight for the batteries they do all colors independently or together and last a long time and light my whole van up if I want
@thomasmetayer363117 күн бұрын
Power seems to be a continuing issue.. I would put a 100-200 watt solar panel on your roof, run it into a solar charge controller, and into a couple of deep cycle 12v batteries. From the batteries, use a 400-600 watt inverter. This would take the dependency off your alternator, and most likely save a lot in fuel, by not having to run engine to charge all the time..
@gregoryjulian514812 күн бұрын
That pressure light came on in my car yesterday went to Les Schwab found a screw in my tire and they fixed it for free. Well good night. ✌️
@zetascorpii951919 күн бұрын
I need to travel in my rig more! It's awesome how you document vanlife 🤘
@ToryDelury19 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@tienphotographer18 күн бұрын
i'm thinking of getting a noovo plus but i dunno if i can handle the normal day to days like this. thanks for the video. its a nice wake up call that maybe i don't need one. haha
@Doc198519 күн бұрын
It's really nice for you to make such quality videos of van life. So many former vanlifers have quit or do travelogues instead of showing van living. It's such an enjoyable experience watching an intelligent and creative individual succeed! Could you charge that small battery in a restaurant and use it to help charge one of your other batteries?
@ToryDelury19 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! Yes, I have been trying to figure out what content is best to make for my channel the last few months and been experimenting with all different kinds. My van actually had to get towed from my parent’s house on Christmas because it wouldn’t start so I have been van-less for about 10 days now… So I have been filming a lot of just sit down educational videos, I also have a lot of unposted van build videos still so I know I have a lot of variety coming up. It is really great to know what people like to watch cause I like making all different kinds of videos so it helps gear me in a good direction :) Also YES that is a great idea! I definitely could do that! I appreciate the advice & kind words! Happy New Year!
@Doc198518 күн бұрын
@@ToryDelury Thank you Tory and Happy New Year to you as well!
@MP2Tablet14 күн бұрын
My Father had a story he used to tell us. I won't go into it, but the moral of the story was "There ain't no free lunch". The truth is living costs money. Not very many people are skilled enough to live off the land. So we trade our skills for what someone is willing to pay or we're willing to work for. Society seems to think you need a big house or apartment. And a lot of money. The truth is, you only have to be in debt as much as you're willing to be. You dont need to live in a high rent place to live. The van life is a minimalist lifestyle, but it's one of many different ways people can live on less. Like Tory, you can find what works for you. I prefer a house but like my travel trailer for trips. So some van life hacks work for me. But I'm looking at retirement years soon so I'm looking for low cost options I can buy into now, like cheap property to park a trailer on, if I can't keep up on the house taxes and maintenance. These kinds of video's and others are helping people stay independent and not truly homeless. Thanks Tory and other bloggers for showing people options.
@bikestuffjimmy15 күн бұрын
Your disdain for people who don't put up their carts is admirable lol!
@sstan9918 күн бұрын
Tory, more power to you!
@frederickfred271417 күн бұрын
People still have all sorts of issues to deal with in sticks N bricks or van life but learning to relax and have some quiet time will help you..
@JohnDillenger-b8j14 күн бұрын
I wanna go with you. Enjoy the journey. 😊
@Baldy.TheOnlyOne16 күн бұрын
Was just skipping through the first few minutes and stopped around 4:40 totally random, but I agree. Die Hard IS a Christmas Movie! 🤪
@mikecoldman28379 күн бұрын
you have the seat belt in the lower position, raise it up, the closer the neck it sits the safer it is, if you have it too low then the risk is that it slides off your shoulder during an accident, and then it can hurt you instead
@Baba_Yaga_12318 күн бұрын
7:47 that laugh was so adorable 😍
@HaroldBell-pr1ds16 күн бұрын
I like it how you truly have bare minimums inside your van (but you have the necessities)....I couldn't tell if you had any solar? (you may have spoke of it on another video and the reasoning). I recently bought the ecoflow delta 2 with two (2) solar panels. And now after watching your video, you broadened my horizons.....I want to find another power supply that would fit inside a backpack for backup power. Any thoughts on the ecoflow river? Thx and have a Blessed Day! H
@1LLU5IVE17 күн бұрын
Love the DeLorean on the dash!
@jeffouellette994614 күн бұрын
You ought to buy that protective film that you can purchase that you can put on glass that away it's not easy to be broken into. I've seen where people have bought that stuff that away their Vans wouldn't be broken into and taken. I'm not going to say it's as strong as bulletproof glass but there you can purchase it and you can put it on Windows and it's not easy to break into it all it doesn't make no difference.
@VidiViciVlog16 күн бұрын
I’m a shy person and I’ve been doing van life since September. Ive learned you gotta be bold. Yes it’s awkward but do it anyway.
@user-hz7kv6js6l18 күн бұрын
FYI when you check into a hotel they require your plate number and make and model of your car. The nicer hotels usually have night security that patrol the parking lot. So you may just be lucky you haven't been towed yet. They do tow cars that are not registered as guest's.
@goldpanvanman18 күн бұрын
Really digging the channel, new sub here, just started my own channel and having a blast with it. Well done and keep up the good work, be safe.
@edwinnegron886119 күн бұрын
Happy New Year, young lady 🎉
@ToryDelury19 күн бұрын
Happy New Year! :)
@terramarini68806 сағат бұрын
Trading one set of problems for another set of problems. Just depends which list of problems you are more prepared to face and what your priorities are.
@jimsears243418 күн бұрын
I tested my Dometic 95L dual zone pluged into 120V and it only showed using 48 watts with the compressor running. Eventually I will have it on a 24V supply when that gets finished and will let ya know what that shows when tested. Hopefully it is better not having to use an inverter (powered on constantly) to produce the 120V. Good Job...God Bless....Stay Safe
@LarryJ-z9p13 күн бұрын
You filmed this video in area. I know you didn’t like the Niagara Falls area but if you are still in the area, check out the village of Lewiston and hike the lower gorge trail at the whirlpool state park. Visiting these places will hopefully change your opinion about the Niagara region. I love your lifestyle and enjoy your content. Larry
@B_Don12318 күн бұрын
Rainy days are for chilling , indoor activities or driving to find new spots to return to on a nicer day.
@scaleautoguysworkbench18 күн бұрын
Back in 2002, right after I retired from the Navy, I took a job at a Sam's Club as a cart associate. It is simply amazing how people won't walk even 10 feet to put their cart into a corral. I have witnessed people parked right next to a cart corral and still wouldn't put their cart into it. We used to joke about how someone would put a cart in one place and if it wasn't picked up in a timely fashion a nest of carts would form around the one cart until there was a substantial number of carts there. I worked at one of the busier clubs. We had a staff of 9 guys that worked the lot from open to close and there would still be days that we could hardly keep up with the demand for a cart. We had over 900 carts in circulation and would sometimes run out. I was in the best shape of my life when I worked that job. I worked at that club for 16 years and finally had enough when a group of managers started throwing employees under the bus and I got thrown under one too many times. So, I retired from there and went into full retirement 5 years later. I enjoy watching your videos! It makes me want to buy a van and hit the road and just travel.
@mk1975200410 күн бұрын
I really enjoy Troy's videos, but this time I think she might be overthinking it. I've been living in vans for about 10 years now, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Sure, there are a few extra steps we have to take when living this way, but the freedom to come and go as I please, and to see places I never could if I were tied to one spot, makes it all worthwhile. So, I ask you this: What is your peace of mind worth?
@hjknits18 күн бұрын
A good alternative for internet and charging would be a public library! Plus cozy temps and books
@deegavlick581418 күн бұрын
To wash dishes try using a spray bottle with vinegar and water mixture. Spray and wipe. It’s a great camping hack
@PartyUpLive18 күн бұрын
I believe I heard that it was a 50/50 mix? I'll be using this method when I start solo road trips and car camping.
@tysonklemm852219 күн бұрын
Congratulations 🎊 👏
@jeffouellette994614 күн бұрын
Since you're able to stand up in that van with no problem you can always take showers in the van. You could always make a little contraction to where kind of like where you go when you buy clothes has a clothes rack that is round. You could rig something up to where you have a shower curtain that goes around in a circle and it has like a plastic tub for the bottom and me personally I would not care about dumping water out somewhere. You just buy a pump that you put in the tub. You know how they got those battery powered shower knobs and you put it in a bucket. You buy those bucket warmers where you bought you put water in a bucket and then put the warmer inside the bucket and you can warm the water up and take a shower. Buy something made out of plastic where you can put the water in enough water to take a shower and maybe a couple of showers before you run out of water. And then you could cut down on money all the way around. I've been thinking about some of these things especially for the future that's what's coming.
@realcreature3D17 күн бұрын
My heart races too. I always take in an extra shopping cart when I can.