Trusting My Instinct To Not Sleep Here. Epic Camp Spot

My name is Chrome i have been living in y cargo van for 6 years now. I started this lifestyle BROKE and IN DEBT and after 11 months of living the van life i cleared my debt and started to put my life back together and build for a better future. I have turned my original van into a badass camper van that is lifted with all the toys. Over the years i went from being broke and stealth camping in the city and sleeping at walmarts... to now, living fulltime in a jacked up van and driving deep off-grid into the backcountry and living life in the dirt. WOW LIFE HAS CHANGED.
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[@cemuldrow8801]

Chrome. Thanks for shouting out that you have my t-shirts, Crystal from Ft. Myers, on your last video, and making them extra special. I answered Amanda's emails. Looking forward to getting them❤

[@scubaval08]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@TeriDuncan8049]

Looks like it's still on his dashboard!!!😊

[@TropicalParadisebyLisaLisa]

Hey Iam pretty close to you as well 😊

[@user-nz7nn5fc4e]

That bear literally waited till the cars passed and one stopped to cross smart little bugger mama definitely taught him that he looks young to awesome!!

[@Angel-hd2rs]

That young tree really enjoyed you talking to it and touching it. Yes, I'm weird and I love it.

[@Tony-ue9zl]

Been following you for ever, and I don't normally comment. But I'm in south of UK and we can't have the experiences that you have, like wild camping and bears, the wildest thing we see are badgers, or adders that are about as bad as a bee sting. Truly enjoying the fun that you can have in a van, and I've as I've been following since you set up the van in a store car park with a timber frame for the wood bed base and plastic boxes for storage. What a trip you have been on, and thanks for taking me with you. I'm envious, but admire your courage too.

[@sonyacarmichael8146]

Chrome you go to the most beautiful places! Thats why I love watching your travels. God's awesome creation!❤❤❤

[@Valerygallery]

I completely know what you're talking about the creepy feeling vibe. A few years ago, my husband and I were traveling on the southwest side of Vancouver Island. We were on the back roads. But we came to a nice beach area so we decided to have a picnic there. We saw a guy watching us from a bridge with a small telescope. Next thing you know, he was on the beach and yelling at us to get off the beach. He said, "Put your dog in the van." There was evidence of someone living in the bushes behind us. So that was kind of creepy already. I stood up and asked the guy what was wrong. Why was he yelling at us to get off the beach. He said there's a bear coming up the beach. Man, did we scramble. He saved us and possibly saved our dog for sure. But some places there in the backcountry on the island have those creepy vibes, that's for sure.😬

[@williamrandall6472]

Chrome, I am soooo incredibly happy to see that you are getting back to more wild camping. I think this is truly what makes your channel-your channel. I absolutely love the joy that exudes from you, when you are out in God's paradise.

[@MR.Kat-zVideoChannel]

I love the sound of a fan makes it helps me sleep at night.

[@h.w.a.batterink1027]

Hi Chrome, the way youre boy does is because he does not understand getting freeked out. He loves you more then himself. In his words: if you get angry i am the only thing alive around so he is mad at me. You have to tell him and cuddle him, so he lurns. Enjoy your days out there.

[@Ms.Frankenbuilder]

Back in the 60's we didn't have air here in the house in FL.

[@MountainGirlwIPA]

The bear poop insight made me laugh! Thx I needed that ❤

[@cjmedia1725]

Canadian back country looks incredible.

[@fenriswolfe75]

The box fan story took me right back to my own childhood. We even had the exact fan you described, right down to the colour. Still miss those days...

[@resinartbycatherine6314]

The bane of my existence😊

[@kathyrobert9859]

Chrome I love your excitement when you wake up everyday … it’s contagious ! There are worse reasons to exist than to bomb through the wilderness giving your audience a moment to see and feel the joy of being on an adventure…. Thank you for giving us that !

[@annettemcfall6998]

I've just recently found you here on KZbin and can't stop watching your videos. Love them! You take us on an adventure that I know I'll never see, so thank you. Your spirit and outlook on life is infectious. Oh and I so love Crusey (sorry if I misspelled his name). ☺️

[@nelsondejesus5123]

You are so blessed chrome, you live a wonderful life seeing this world the way it was supposed to be Beautiful naturally 😊

[@machellelokersonvlog1273]

7:54 that’s beautiful scenery

[@SharonVlaming]

My bulldog Poppetje (dutch for dolly) sits on the foottray of my electric wheelchair and barks at everyone that’s getting to close. She’ll go for anything if she thinks she has to protect me. At home she’ll sleep between my legs guarding me until my husband gets in bed, then she’ll go lay all the way on his side and snore so so hard 😮😅

[@elmelmon]

I'm 100% with you on the instinct thing, I can honestly tell you that I'm alive today because of it. I learned from a Young age living in N.Y. city to pay attention tof your surroundings and keep you head on a swivel.

[@cynthiashell3389]

Wow! Drone view spectacular! Water fall gorgeous. Tree hat way cool. Wow! Just wow!

[@olivetom]

That dramatic music and the Ariel view of your van made me think for a second that I was watching a reconnaissance movie. Very creative. Loved it❤❤❤❤

[@SS-Schatzi]

@VanCity Vanlife Hey Chief Weirdo: your purpose isn’t to roam around the bush. Your purpose is to spread joy and positivity - roaming optional. You’re doing an awesome job at it! ✌️✌️🙏😘

[@amstergal]

It's amazing to see so many bears and to see your concern for your boy so sweet and aware as you have to be out there. I moved numerous times growing up and never recall having AC in any of the houses, it somehow wasn't "a thing" yet but can't imagine now not having it. Always had a box fan too and to this day I love the sound (great white noise) and the feel of cool air wafting over. Even with AC in the house I do this still every night- I get you on that, Chrome!

[@tamibathgate2171]

The waterfall is beautiful

[@TerriLynch]

It sure is😮

[@brandynorth4023]

I’d want to go swimming in it!!!😝

[@stacynoble3909]

beautiful scenery, so peaceful and quiet

[@gloriashambaugh7853]

I like the music as you were climbing the mountain. It was perfect.

[@tommurray2653]

Don,t forget Chrome the bugs own the woods and you are the visitor. Have a nice day, bugs or no bugs. Tom

[@asmradventureasmr]

I hope your new Online Store will have items for all vehicle living for: cars, SUVs, vans, etc. Also, I hope you'll ship to the US. 😊

[@user-km4ro7xp2s]

I liked that interesting music when you were going up the hills. Like it could be a scene in a futuristic movie someday.

[@Vanhockeymom]

I grew up on welfare too, we couldn’t even afford fans! I got my first ac unit two years ago. I prefer my fans though. Lovely waterfall, would be awesome to swim there. Always listen to your spider senses!

[@manonlaramee639]

I totally agree if you feel like you can't be there, move...

[@Sasquatchflow]

All that dust you probably need new door seals all the way around

[@martaparsons5633]

Nice people who watched out for the bear. I hope you and Cruz enjoyed your day. Take care❤

[@julien2912]

I love the song you played at 13:30 in this video. It went so well with the feeling of being watched in the woods when you were driving around and exploring. Kind of creepy!

[@rrhopewell]

Love that Cruzie is protective. And i two grew up on welfare and no ac. The box fans was all over the house. Lol.

[@dross24MA]

We still live with fans and cries-ventilation...no air conditioners because they use too much electricity.

[@MsSoozy]

Another good day 😊 Love when you put up the drone to see where you are. That trailer didn’t look old at all, looked pretty clean. That a-frame by the water, just throw a tarp over it and whala instant shelter. You find the most epic spots 😎☀️

[@agb2547]

Adjust your rear doors and possibly new rubber seals or just drive really slow so you don’t create a vacuum so that the dust doesn’t come in

[@patriciathomas501]

I keep saying, put a big towel on the bed for Cruzie. Then you just have to wash the towel. It really works and it keeps your bed clean. 😊

[@denisehager4969]

I have a large old sheet I put on my bed. Works well. Keeps kitty hair off my comforter until they burrow under. Lol

[@SmooviesSpot]

PEACE, Chrome!! Again the the foliage. That Xmas tree is mean!! Imagine it with some lights? Travel safe broski!! 👍🏾👑🐶🚐🎯

[@Jackfinn456]

In the UK air con in houses isn’t that common so whenever it’s hot we just open the window (which doesn’t have anything to stop insects from getting in) and use plug in fans.

[@christinamann3640]

Always wise advice, as someone has said, ‘if in doubt, don’t.’ You are an ambassador for vanlifers being in the larger community without p***ing people off, getting vans banned, and ruining it for everyone else.

[@DogDaze66]

Awesome companion you have Sir!

[@trevormiller1366]

Turn your fan on fresh to help pressurise cabin to prevent dust entering.

[@ddcornell1019]

We had the box fan in the bedroom window growing.

[@BrendaBlystone-ur6fy]

Chone you're always doing amazing camping van life really enjoy watching yu

[@jthoen61]

Bane of my existence lol. Such beautiful scenery. I agree, Chrome, trust your gut. That goes for any situation.

[@angelinapizano9384]

I have to say I really like your video shoots out in the Bsck Country, you combine the Lake, mountains and sprinkled flowers always appreciated 🥰

[@dross24MA]

Follow your instinct works for which road to take as well. On the way to "work" there are three different ways to go, and they corss over each other. I often have a feeling to take a particular one, and it usually works in my favor when I follow that feeling.

[@Seeker76543]

Peanut butter in the window LOL ✌️

[@lewispaine4589]

In my experience on Vancouver Island you're safe to camp on almost any crown land unless signage tells you otherwise. Mosaic Forest Land (private property), a totally different story.I'm not sure if you have the backroads mapbook for the island, but it's well worth it, lots of useful info in there.

[@vickibaker2372]

I love watching your videos.

[@repunzalrepunzal6063]

Happy Birthday Lars!!!

[@Angel-hd2rs]

Exact same thing with having fans on. That started for me in Hawaii. Hard to sleep without the fan noise and the breeze.

[@nailazion3113]

Hey Chrome and Cruz.....always a treat to see your videos.......love the music and the drone views as always.....

[@Angel-hd2rs]

Ah, Thousand Island dressing, McDonald's secret big mac sauce. Let Cruzie bath under there. LOL

[@AnomaLeOverT.I.M.E]

Ahhhhh, the box fan ❤❤❤

[@contrafax]

Go with you gut!!! You subconscious is picking up on something!

[@helenlizzystewart4908]

love your daily content today Chrome and Cruzie face when you were growling is classic

[@tommyandbellasadventures]

The music and location you are playing reminds me of the horror movie per cemetery

[@sacredstonecards9051]

Love the ethereal music that started at 13:53. Wow! Great choice.❤

[@FloatingVillageLife]

Your instinct and decision-making in choosing not to sleep in a particular spot showcases your adventurous spirit and wisdom! Finding that epic camp spot reflects your keen sense of exploration and adventure. And I am floating village life.

[@AReelHouseProduction]

Keeping it real with the Double V V’s

[@robertwillett7895]

Hi chrome I just wanna be your friend. I never been to Canada and I love dogs and cruise.

[@nelsondejesus5123]

😂 I was born and raised in the pj's so I know about the love of fans lol😅

[@CamperVanClark]

Beautiful! You are living the life!

[@wiki189]

Happy weekend my fellow weirdos ❤

[@shawnelliott2129]

You too!! 😂

[@renee2994]

What's up weirdo???😅

[@shawnelliott2129]

@@renee2994 livin life on the road!! ✌️🇨🇦👊😎

[@anthonys.5909]

Hello, fellow weirdo😊

[@davidthompson5963]

Hi there bush dweller. 😊😊

[@aaronmalone258]

vi trail goes from victoria to the other tip of vi and takes 1-2 months. damn man that dirt/dust is nuts

[@sherrieduncan6637]

Thats my Chihuahua hes taken on pits and Dobermans and lived to, tell😂😂😂

[@bellasvistas3463]

I have been able to get replacement pins for the weather strips on the doors and with the help of Permatex weather strip adhesive repaired the strips around the door. You could also get push clips for the black plastic trim on the back inside the doors.

[@user-oj2hy2jd3g]

Beautiful scenery and great advice. Gotta protect our little Cruzie

[@5DBABY]

☮️💟☯️AWESOME THANK YOU FOR SHARING 😎

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

Bears walk like they just don’t give a damn.. lol!!!

[@Erin-Thor]

Because they don’t. They ARE the king of their worlds.

[@MsSoozy]

Their turf, their walk. 😎

[@helenlizzystewart4908]

probably because it is meant to be their turf

[@RVingwithLuck]

Cool adventure! Beautiful.

[@kimprocarione5473]

Loved this video!

[@seemcee]

Cruisie is the most adorable doggy ever!

[@pdodwell1575]

Your video gives the true answer to the supposedly rhetorical question of “does a bear $hit in the woods?” Nope. It $hits in the road!

[@dross24MA]

😅Hahahahaha!😂

[@mbtravel7294]

Lets go Oilers!!!!

[@DeeOldChook]

Saying is "It's the bane of my existence" and it means irritation or torment of ur life so if u were talking about the dust lolz spot on👍

[@harlinayang-bakri9742]

Happy summer, Chrome! - from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@mylifemyjourneyhugo9673]

I use that exact same clippers for my beard. It works great

[@rosesandthorns7789]

YES…. 🎥🎥🎥 Drone footage and the 🎶 🎶🎶🎶! There’s the haircut scene 😊…the haircut trimmer is super cool! I remember you showed us on the LIVE stream yesterday what you use.✌️✌️’s!

[@UDX-340]

Awesome vid chrome .

[@Esmeraldamar]

Maybe the being of your existence is to make great content such as you do. Love the videos y'all!

[@karencastle6002]

Love the drone footage 😊so beautiful thank you for sharing 🐶 😊❤

[@user-bo7mc6sz5e]

😂😂😂😂😂it happens to us all😂😂😂 I ❤️my fans n the noise that they make.. I turn it on just to hear it n fall asleep.. I’m not a fan of air conditioners😄… great video beautiful sites n good advice.: 2Vs ✌🏼✌🏼❤❤❤❤

[@staceygiometti9680]

Oh Chrome, Drive Emi Out To The Beautiful Places You Showed Us.😊

[@PNWXOverland]

Happy Sunday you two!

[@Moe24_7]

Is this the 2000ts video on YT @chrome ??? 😁

[@Angel-hd2rs]

Peace out!

[@lostnfound1526]

Love the drone van clips! Keep them up! Stay weird homie!

[@user-yg1db1xh5n]

Nice view

[@machellelokersonvlog1273]

6:16 Bain of my existence

[@jeanettelopez4323]

The dust is all coming from your open windows and dash vent

[@novascotiabro902]

Hey brother hope you are having a wonderful day bro

[@damarisrivera4098]

Wow, Chrome, take a bath on Cruzy every now and then. 😮

[@aprilgreen2006]

Same, I also grew up with no AC. I remember having a metal box fan growing up. We did the same thing with wet towels and what not. I love the sound of the box fans also to which it runs year around with maintenance.

[@wyteboi88]

Chrome I happened to be watching this video a little drunk 🤭🤭 and it made me laugh when you said can you judge a bear off its poop 🤣🤣🤣

[@JaneCurlArt]

We just loce checking in on ya! See ya Tomarrow! 🤫😂

[@dukedongflap]

@4:35 It looks fine!!!

[@sheilacaine]

I’ve been loving the bear sites.