It Arrived At The Biggest Town In The Yukon. Oh I Needed This!!!

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  • 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.
    I now have a shop space to keep me busy through the winters here on Canada's westcoast. Went from Van Life to VAN LIFE + SHOP LIFE !!!!!! Come join this crazy van life journey of mine. HIT SUBSCRIBE, trust me its gonna be a WILD RIDE.
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Komentáře • 271

  • @sata2000able
    @sata2000able Před 17 dny +12

    12 freakins!!

    • @VANCITYVANLIFE
      @VANCITYVANLIFE  Před 17 dny +18

      It’s because I try not to say fuckIn! so freaking is the SafeWord 🤣

    • @wiki189
      @wiki189 Před 17 dny +6

      I was watching one of Chrome's vids the other day with a friend and we contemplated turning "Let's goo" and "freakin" into a drinking game 😂

    • @PandaLife-lp8kn
      @PandaLife-lp8kn Před 17 dny

      ​​@@VANCITYVANLIFE I watch Kill Tony every Monday complete with a hundred F💣💣💣

    • @RobbieNelson-lg2lf
      @RobbieNelson-lg2lf Před 17 dny

      Chrome when will them shirst be ready to buy

    • @Makeitbymandy
      @Makeitbymandy Před 17 dny +1

      @@wiki189next time you are in town we are playing!! 😂

  • @danrandall794
    @danrandall794 Před 17 dny +87

    I've said it before and I will say it again---Amanda Rocks. You are so lucky to have her.

    • @Makeitbymandy
      @Makeitbymandy Před 17 dny +11

      @@danrandall794 That is super kind of you to say. Thank you Dan!✌️

    • @wiki189
      @wiki189 Před 17 dny +4

      100%

    • @deborahschaub2925
      @deborahschaub2925 Před 17 dny +7

      @@danrandall794 Amsanda needs a HUGE RAISE and DESERVES IT !!!!!!!!!!! ❤️

    • @Pelle2415
      @Pelle2415 Před 17 dny +6

      @@Makeitbymandy You deserve it, dear Mandy, You’re Chrome’s greatest rockstar!!!!!!!

    • @danrandall794
      @danrandall794 Před 17 dny +7

      Just speaking the truth. You are the glue that holds it altogether.

  • @truckcampinglifemag
    @truckcampinglifemag Před 17 dny +35

    For those who don't know. If you wash your shirt inside out the logo last much longer.

    • @smoochdawg4547
      @smoochdawg4547 Před 17 dny +6

      Totally! 👍

    • @dross24MA
      @dross24MA Před 17 dny +5

      And don't iron the logo area...just fold the shirt or hang it to get wrinkles out.

    • @MissyQ12345
      @MissyQ12345 Před 16 dny

      And always cold water!

  • @lorrilj7289
    @lorrilj7289 Před 17 dny +14

    AMANDA you are Awesome 🥰. You are such a wonderful person and take such great care of Chrome.
    CHROME, give that woman a hug 🫂 ! She deserves it. 🐾✌️✌️

  • @rubylake2024
    @rubylake2024 Před 17 dny +35

    Chrome, you deserve every ounce of success from your CZcams journey. You bring so much enjoyment to so many people, myself included. I live close to you, yet I haven’t been to most of the places you’ve been! Thanks for opening the world up to us. ❤️🇨🇦

  • @SmilingBeaver-ou7nc
    @SmilingBeaver-ou7nc Před 17 dny +22

    Here in the U.S its national dog day, so happy doggy day to our fav bulldog on CZcams 🐕 Hey Chrome your an awesome fur baby owner. Stay Amazing 💙💙✌️

  • @PawLet_144
    @PawLet_144 Před 17 dny +19

    Plug into shore power. Charge up the Jackerys and your home batteries in 2 or 3 hours.

  • @PattisArtInnaVan
    @PattisArtInnaVan Před 17 dny +10

    Amanda for the save!!!

  • @Unbound_Destiny
    @Unbound_Destiny Před 14 dny

    It is always a truly happy moment when you can manufacture your own products and guarantee 100% of the quality is in your hands. Congrats on getting another step closer to being fully operational in your business.

  • @michellenadraszky8712
    @michellenadraszky8712 Před 15 dny +1

    It's awesome to see how excited you are about your merchandise! 😊

  • @jarrethoney2905
    @jarrethoney2905 Před 17 dny +4

    Now that’s van life right there you go from an epic beachfront camp spot to the superstore parking lot

  • @Justabuckeye
    @Justabuckeye Před 17 dny +3

    Hey Chrome we all need few more cruzie shirts too

  • @kariannsutherland4850
    @kariannsutherland4850 Před 17 dny +5

    Chrome I just love your energy!!! Such a positive vibe!!!

  • @RavenWych
    @RavenWych Před 17 dny +4

    With the price of gas, it might be better financially to pay for a night in a campground with hookups. Then you can connect to shore power to top up all your batteries.

  • @danieltaylor3396
    @danieltaylor3396 Před 17 dny +6

    I think Chrome should get a generator, but if not at least get a 50 or 60 amp DC-DC charger. That way when wasting gas idling the engine, there will at least be an extra 50 or 60 amps going into the batteries, reducing charge time.

  • @noras.5355
    @noras.5355 Před 17 dny +5

    Hey Chrome, I'm your 79 y.o. follower that thought you were saying double 'D's lol. I got it now. I'm enjoying your videos as always. Keep those batteries full! Continue to have fun, my friend. give Cruzzie a scratch under the chin for me! And yes, amanda does rock!

  • @mikeanderson6522
    @mikeanderson6522 Před 17 dny +4

    I heard on this old house that new solar panels are stronger than a fer wears ago. Maybe replace or make a spot for another one. Hugs. Just thinking out loud.

  • @petesplaceavanlifejournal6717

    I saw your sunrise this morning and thought to myself, "Yikes! Red skies at night, saliors delight. Red skies at morn, sailors be warn." It might explain the rain you ran into.

    • @dross24MA
      @dross24MA Před 17 dny

      @petesplaceavanlifejournal6717 Yep, that thought went through my head as well. With just a little different wording, we said the same thing. Ours was almost a conversation:
      Red sky in the morning? Sailors take warning!
      Red sky at night? 'Tis the sailors' delight!

  • @HiTechMom
    @HiTechMom Před 17 dny +3

    You rock Amanda ❤🎉.

  • @bosslady1755
    @bosslady1755 Před 16 dny +1

    Look 👀 at that Freakn view behind those trees as you're leavn AWESOME 👍 3:29

  • @MsSoozy
    @MsSoozy Před 16 dny

    I do LOVE the old Ford t-shirt, gotta have one! Love also the weirdos logo going down the front. Great video Chrome. Yup Amanda is a rock star! 😊🎉

  • @whereswendy8544
    @whereswendy8544 Před 17 dny +19

    That whole area is so picturesque.

  • @lindasteller
    @lindasteller Před 17 dny

    What a fun video. Can't wait to get my hands on some of those Van Toys shirts. Also glad you'll be able to take a shower now and then. 😊 Don't forget to put up your Jackery! ✌️✌️

  • @MichiStacker
    @MichiStacker Před 17 dny +1

    So stoked for Van Toys and all the new merch! You’re rockin’ it Brother!

  • @scootervet
    @scootervet Před 14 dny

    Man I so wish the Weirdos Unite shirts came in PURPLE 💜💜💜💜 PLEASE CONSIDER THIS COLOR TOO!

  • @living2ndchildhood598
    @living2ndchildhood598 Před 17 dny +5

    I like the color red BUT I am a little shy of red shirts because I am a “Trekkie” and the red shirts didn’t always come back.

  • @BeeCharmer880
    @BeeCharmer880 Před 17 dny +2

    'Let's get dirty' would be great in a hoodie

  • @hughwolfe1176
    @hughwolfe1176 Před 17 dny +2

    Chrome I love your enthusiasm for the new shirts.

  • @connie9492
    @connie9492 Před 17 dny

    Chrome! I love your site and enjoy the things you show. I saw your new T 👕 shirts COOL! I thought it would be so great to put a WEIRDOS UNITE SIGN on the front and a picture of Cruzie on the back of one of your runs of shirts. THANKS FOR THE ❤ COMPANIONSHIP AND THE FUN!

  • @MauiHoloVanLife
    @MauiHoloVanLife Před 17 dny +1

    I love the let's get dirty shirt and the red one. Awesome job Chrome. Loves to Cruzzie bear❤❤❤

  • @Pp4Gd
    @Pp4Gd Před 17 dny +14

    A beautiful area! Thank you for sharing!!

  • @CMoore8539
    @CMoore8539 Před 17 dny

    Wow! It’s so Beautiful there!❤

  • @Paul-at-Plym
    @Paul-at-Plym Před 17 dny +3

    I’ve been a bit grumpy about all the shop stuff this year but…..I can’t fault these lovely quality travel videos. Thank you for the hard work of so many regular posts.

    • @Makeitbymandy
      @Makeitbymandy Před 17 dny +3

      It’s too bad they make you grumpy. Maybe a fresh outlook on them would help? You could try looking at them like “woohoo Chrome is improving his future.” 🤷‍♀️

  • @michelle18474
    @michelle18474 Před 17 dny +1

    Great work On your vantoys, on all your successes, Amanda is great asset to you , great video, can’t wait to purchase another t-shirt, 💪👍🏼😘🇦🇺

  • @stacyvanaernem8622
    @stacyvanaernem8622 Před 17 dny

    Miles Canyon would have been a prettier place to camp for the night compared to the parking lot. You were so close. Safe travels.

  • @ricknielson8934
    @ricknielson8934 Před 17 dny +11

    I think it’s a mistake not getting a gas generator,you waste a tremendous about of fuel idling your V8 you could run a generator the same amount of time as driving and idling and use 1/4 of the fuel minimum.

  • @Vanfit88
    @Vanfit88 Před 16 dny

    I want that black and yellow van toy Tshirt!!!

  • @jerrlestevens8791
    @jerrlestevens8791 Před 16 dny

    I'm digging Let's get dirty shirt....

  • @fro-yo-momma7082
    @fro-yo-momma7082 Před 17 dny +6

    Finally finished my bed frame in my chevy express excited to spend my weekend in it

  • @tonyahenry5158
    @tonyahenry5158 Před 17 dny +1

    You know your transmission journey then the engine well im on the engine journey. You have a awesome day

  • @valeriaproductions
    @valeriaproductions Před 16 dny

    Love following you on your travels!❤

  • @HogTide_Rising
    @HogTide_Rising Před 17 dny

    Ha ve you upgraded your alternator. OEM alternators generate enough power to keep the vehicle running. Vanlife requires an alternator upgrade. Not cheap but worth it.

  • @nailazion3113
    @nailazion3113 Před 17 dny +9

    Hey Chrome and Cruz. the shirts are awesome...

  • @chadfaulkner3600
    @chadfaulkner3600 Před 17 dny +4

    You can put on a secondary alternator to charge your house batteries.

  • @silka9187
    @silka9187 Před 17 dny +3

    Will some shirts be womens sizing, with cap sleeves, or long sleeves? Just asking for a friend. Ha ha ha. Best wishes to Chrome, Cruise, and all viewers.

  • @6789olds
    @6789olds Před 16 dny

    Jumper cables from the truck to the batteries directly easy 1000 watts of charging . It will get you to 80%

  • @Linda-xb5ol
    @Linda-xb5ol Před 17 dny +7

    Awesome ❤❤❤ video Chrome glad your batteries are improving for you❤❤❤❤thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

  • @donaldfrazier5244
    @donaldfrazier5244 Před 17 dny +1

    Nice shirts Chrome,I’ll order a let’s get dirty shirt in red with the yellow print when it’s available!

    • @Makeitbymandy
      @Makeitbymandy Před 17 dny

      Lets Get Dirty is only going to be available on black :)

  • @benhoose
    @benhoose Před 16 dny

    Rock on bro!!!! I really enjoy the Carhartt brand. They're an outdoor heavy duty company and you promote getting outdoors. I'd like to see a collaboration

  • @montescott8523
    @montescott8523 Před 17 dny +1

    chrome Dual high output aternators, tell Loren!

  • @wiki189
    @wiki189 Před 17 dny +16

    I will absolutely buy a "Lets Get Dirty" shirt. It looks even more wicked in person!!

  • @sbenn99
    @sbenn99 Před 17 dny +4

    As far as your battery problem goes, I have four vehicle batteries, no solar,and two battery packs and camp one night at a motel or a campground with shore power and just charge everything overnight. It works fine for me 🤗👍

  • @jpontheroad
    @jpontheroad Před 17 dny +12

    @vancityvanlife hey Chrome did you know that you can schedule the starlink to sleep at night so if you forget to close it at least you will save a few watts. 🤟

    • @dross24MA
      @dross24MA Před 17 dny +2

      Please, insert directions for that here!
      Seriously, it could help him and many others!😊

  • @uncle_trapper
    @uncle_trapper Před 17 dny

    You can get a Honda suitcase generator get the 2200w inverter and you could set up to plug into the 12v to your charge controller and charge ur system

  • @tysonklemm8522
    @tysonklemm8522 Před 17 dny +1

    Congratulations on the new merch.

  • @WILD_HAIR
    @WILD_HAIR Před 17 dny +6

    Buddy!!!!! As a fellow hefty weirdo I love me a Heavy 6oz cotton t shirt!!!! My favorite is a Hanes beefy T but they charge a lot for that one .. I love my weirdo shirt I got from you!!!! Its a great weight and fit!!!!

  • @GreggS-p9e
    @GreggS-p9e Před 17 dny +2

    I'm surprised you haven't figure out that yourself. Firstly install double alternators, secondly upgrade both alternators, and thirdly upgrade the batteries, maybe another 200Ah wont hurt

  • @rebecca-chrisndrewsmom

    I will be getting me a few of those shirts!

  • @michaelguinan5357
    @michaelguinan5357 Před 17 dny +1

    Love seeing Canadia. Beautiful.

  • @jenlown4640
    @jenlown4640 Před 17 dny +4

    I like the red tshirt

  • @timothycrawford237
    @timothycrawford237 Před 17 dny +1

    You could go to campsit with power and plug in and charge your batties

  • @aboutdawntoday
    @aboutdawntoday Před 17 dny +2

    Nothing is worse than battery issues,nothing!!
    Yes, I too have battery issues. Lol

  • @aaronthedj12
    @aaronthedj12 Před 17 dny +1

    the red Weirdos Unite down the front side & that Black n yellow..... so Rad!!!

  • @shawnking618
    @shawnking618 Před 17 dny +4

    Wow! Makes me want to plan a trip up through Canada! Hello from the StL area! Love the channel

  • @naomihoover4265
    @naomihoover4265 Před 17 dny +5

    Canada is so beautiful 😍

  • @flyingwithtroy5280
    @flyingwithtroy5280 Před 17 dny +4

    Congratulations dude seen you come a long way man.

  • @teresahoffman5041
    @teresahoffman5041 Před 16 dny

    More Cruzie ❤

  • @snapkutter
    @snapkutter Před 17 dny

    I NEEEEED a VanToys shirt now!!

  • @ronaldenix8589
    @ronaldenix8589 Před 17 dny +6

    The new shirts!!!

  • @KellyBernard-xv2ry
    @KellyBernard-xv2ry Před 17 dny +6

    Great content and nice shirts. Don't forget to get Amanda a Yukon sweatshirt.

  • @SoleJourner
    @SoleJourner Před 17 dny +5

    There is a giant sand dune in the middle of Colorado too. Crazy…

    • @dross24MA
      @dross24MA Před 17 dny +1

      There is one in Maine not far from the LLBean town - it's actually called Desert of Maine. 😅

  • @ironwoof5329
    @ironwoof5329 Před 17 dny +4

    Sharp! I love the red one!

  • @tommanning7337
    @tommanning7337 Před 17 dny

    Chrome, I thought you had solar panels, no???
    😎👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @taz-life-Adventure
    @taz-life-Adventure Před 17 dny

    My dogs would love to wear a puppy hoodie with crew's van life sticker on it so we can a match we love watching your adventures and see how much you have accomplished . keep up the great work

  • @angelapietras1235
    @angelapietras1235 Před 17 dny

    Those shirts are awesome.

  • @TonyPhillips-jy7ev
    @TonyPhillips-jy7ev Před 17 dny +4

    Morning beautiful spot thx sharing/ might need camping ground with shore power chrome just to get topped off

  • @CRACKANOODLE_RECORDS
    @CRACKANOODLE_RECORDS Před 17 dny +4

    I’m glad it’s a ford on the shirt instead of a Chevy you know your vehicles chrome maybe I’ll pick one up on the website cheers 🍻 buddy ✌️

    • @dross24MA
      @dross24MA Před 17 dny

      F. O. R. D.
      o n o e
      u a a
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      (Yes. I own one. Two, actually😊.)

  • @Lozenhimer
    @Lozenhimer Před 17 dny +3

    that's AWESOME that the T's are done in house!!

  • @ResPieces
    @ResPieces Před 17 dny

    SOOOO FREAKING PROUD OF YOU!!!!!

  • @jamesbruce3109
    @jamesbruce3109 Před 17 dny

    Think about a better charging alternator for your van to give more power to your battery’s?

  • @clarkleakins879
    @clarkleakins879 Před 17 dny +5

    "Solar conditions get worse"??
    No, the earth is going through its cyclical seasonal change.
    "Worse" condition would be smoke/fog.
    Can you "plug in" at an RV park for one night to fill the batteries?
    Get a better, or second, engine alternator, or dedicated generator. Before the 1960s, many/most cars had generators.
    Suggest more and higher efficiency solar, with tilt ability, and/or portable panels.
    Struggle through now.
    Build out the AMBO better. Make the next north adventure in the AMBO.

    • @julien2912
      @julien2912 Před 17 dny +1

      I agree with your idea about making the next vehicle better. That's what I told him last year. I really hope he gets to working on that AMBO some more this winter and keeps all of these problems in consideration for future usage.

  • @MaggieTarsila
    @MaggieTarsila Před 17 dny

    THANK YOU CHROME n CRUZ FOR CHARING WITH US YOUR CANADIAN ADVENTURES AND BEAUTIFUL SCENERIES OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY. I'M GLAD THAT YOUR VIDEOS CONTENT ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY, NO BAD LANGUAGE AND DECENT !! GREETINGS FROM CHILE....ps give Cruzzie a belly rub for me 😍❤❤

  • @margoburns9085
    @margoburns9085 Před 17 dny

    It is about the journey. I have had beighbors like that before. I was on Crown land at the time. Hope your next spot was quiet and peaceful.

  • @danthevandan
    @danthevandan Před 17 dny

    Love the new shirts 😍

  • @wiki189
    @wiki189 Před 17 dny +6

    LET'S GOOOO 😎😎

  • @leestant2822
    @leestant2822 Před 17 dny +4

    I will be ordering the red tshirts in my next order awesome 💯😎👍👍👍

  • @elsaparsons4444
    @elsaparsons4444 Před 17 dny

    I have been having power issues myself. It was great in the Yukon this summer, but it has been declining and Starlink is a power pig. I have 300AH of lithium already. After 2.5yrs of vanlife, I’m getting a generator for the fall and winter so I can stay off the grid and still work using Starlink. I’m at 56.5% battery right now and I need to wok tomorrow so off I go down the road to Fraser Lake to get some more charge.

  • @CodyMacRae1
    @CodyMacRae1 Před 17 dny +2

    Are your vantoy shirts going to have different vans on them? Chev Express/GMC Savana in particular?

  • @jeffgodsy9155
    @jeffgodsy9155 Před 11 dny

    Cool shirts. Are you all playing on doing any short sleeve with pockets?

  • @SAlley01
    @SAlley01 Před 17 dny +3

    Ever thought about a small windmill. I have seen some that are designed to work in the wind and in running water. That would generate power overnight.

  • @conradcoolerfiend
    @conradcoolerfiend Před 17 dny +4

    Chrome just idle the engine!!! Even for many hours it’s fine.

  • @danabro100
    @danabro100 Před 17 dny

    Hey Chrome, be thankful it's only rain. I have driven thru a snow storm in July lol

  • @jeh5c
    @jeh5c Před 17 dny

    Ogh different colors!!!!! next paycheck im getting greys

  • @milanvaclavik2814
    @milanvaclavik2814 Před 17 dny

    Hey Chrome and Cruzie!!
    Love your videos man😎
    Idea:
    Ever thought about adding a second alternator? -also swapping your existing one for a more powerful one?
    Just a thought
    Keep on making those awesome video bro!!

  • @lindadonahue9279
    @lindadonahue9279 Před 17 dny +6

    The sales for that red shirt should go through the roof! So awesome looking!

  • @mikegunz7320
    @mikegunz7320 Před 17 dny

    That weirdos unite down the side 😍

  • @rhondacooper3565
    @rhondacooper3565 Před 17 dny

    The mountains looked like gold

  • @leol6406
    @leol6406 Před 17 dny

    Great video bro. I don't know how many watts you can throw at those batteries but maybe an auxiliary alternator should be added to your system. For one it would give you more charging capability but also redundancy. I'm sure you have already thought about it. I need to get me a couple of your shirts. Love them!

  • @davearce3115
    @davearce3115 Před 17 dny

    Your new shirts are cool 🎉🎉

  • @mattfindlay4477
    @mattfindlay4477 Před 16 dny

    get dual alternators ? they make brackets for big car audio systems