9 years in a Van, you’re aware of the pros and cons. Focus on you. It will come together.

@Rogue.Primate

Ай бұрын

Just replaced front rotors and brake pads at 950 metres above one of Canada’s deepest lakes. Big win for me. Thanks to my Dad that forced me to learn to operate tools long ago. 🍻

Hey, I have been living your way for four years. Start with insulation then a cassette toilet then a power station. I call this Viking Van living 🤠👍🤠

@LeopoldoManuelRamirezMena

3 ай бұрын

😂 It's the way to go

@WhiteThunder78

3 ай бұрын

@@LeopoldoManuelRamirezMena I'm comfortable with being uncomfortable. I choose to live like a Viking HOOT HOOT

@LeopoldoManuelRamirezMena

3 ай бұрын

@@WhiteThunder78 i wanted to travel non stop, this was the way 😊 I don't miss the confort because I have been too amazed by the places I visit and people I meet 🤩

@WhiteThunder78

3 ай бұрын

@@LeopoldoManuelRamirezMena going places and meeting people is my bucket list. Once I retire early enough; I will do these things that you're talking about. This van living is my investment. Saving enough money for an early and easy retirement. That's what got me into this adventure.

Your sense of humor and self will carry the day. My hero!

The monthly costs on a house is ridiculously high. Municipalities waste money because they are monopolies. Living cost free is the dream.

@richlew7768

3 ай бұрын

Freedom isn't cheap :)

ive been wanting to ask someone this exact question. Mental and emotional health in small spaces. thanks for this Tory.

I have 3 sons but if I had a daughter, I would pray she would be like this classy young woman.

@lanadelrio-op6xz

3 ай бұрын

Lmao teach your dirty sons to be classy

Haha, my lifestyle during lockdown wasn't much different. Builds character 💪😁

@ToryDelury

3 ай бұрын

Definitely builds character 📈☺️

@bobby-io2rr

3 ай бұрын

As I watch your videos I am impressed. Plus you are funny. You make me smile and I thank yoi6 You❤

@CarlBland-tn1jo

3 ай бұрын

​@@ToryDeluryI only talk to family now as everyone in my area is on drugs a trying to stop smoking weed people r overrated x

The thing about vanlife is it forces you to face your problems whether you want to or not, and vanlife is what you make it so stoked to see the plan for the van and to see it come together!

Nailed it. You are so correct and wise, I am sharing this video with my shrink because she told me the same, Upgrade your life. Once your needs are met you're not in survival mode anymore and you feel better and you can be you, let the creativity flow. I've been living in my van for 5 or 6 years now and I'm about to do a full remodel, I'm tearing the walls out. I bought all the dream equipment, it's just that I live in the van, so I'm just waiting for mother nature to warm up Wisconsin so I can move into a tent and start the demolition. And I did get the incinerating toilet, 2,000watt solar (I will have to do a sliding solar panel awning), all the Victron gear, 1,200w wind, 10kwh of self-heating batteries, a King size purple mattress, a dual motor e-bike (so fast that I had to buy a $100 dollar helmet and $220 in locks), Maxxair Deluxe, and some other stuff. All in storage, but the bike, until it gets a little warmer, and it will get warmer and I'm excited to tear out the walls and start anew. Tory Delury YOU ROCK.

Tory; you have all of us as your friend. Don’t think it’s to healthy to not communicate with people for 2 months.Get out and go about with your new bike and enjoy the weather and fresh air. Your van build will come and we’re excited to see it happen. Can’t wait!!!

I love how you show how van life can be tough but also full of learning and growth. It's all about finding balance and staying flexible along the way!

sitting in my van watching your vid and you took the words right out of my head

When you physically gagged about the idea of cleaning several times a day... I laughed SO hard! I'm sooooo with you there. Thanks for that!!

Tory, You have given to me the dream of freedom. All is well with me; You inspire people like me. Thank You so much for being You! You are great!

It'll be 10 years this September for me. Not in a van, but RV. Sometimes I wonder if I'm still able to talk to other people.

Best advice I’ve ever gotten is from my grandpa who said “always look out for #1.” #1 being yourself! Safe travels and stay safe!

It's your home ... It may feel "The Money Pit" ( Tom Hanks movie) right now Your going through a chaotic building time . Love the bike and the Shakespeare bet true to yourself!! Love the Adventure 💚

I luv your channel. I just bought my van and am starting my build and I found myself using you and your channel as my guide. As well as Bob at cheap rvliving. In the process of downsizing. I'm committed now. Thank you for your honesty and passion for the freedom of your lifestyle choice. Luv Ron 🤠

You really do a great job with your vlog....Ive learn a lot from it...and I'm 70. I was going to do van life 15 years ago but crashed a mountain bike which required open heart surgery for a damaged aorta. Then life happened, fast forward that 15 years...with more health issues...im probably being forced into van life in a way I never thought would happen... Keep it up kid. You will do great in life.

Keeping the different parts of ourselves satisfied is excellent advice Tory ❤❤❤

Love your videos and learning what you share. Happy Easter

I just love how real you are dude. keep doing you! 💚

Awesome 👍 you got a bike 😎 exercising outside is so much better than going to the gym. It really seems to boost my mood. Happy riding 👍

Hang in there Tory. The van will be finished one day soon.

@wing-it7596

3 ай бұрын

You might want to take soon out of that sentence , I'm seeing very little getting done on the van in how many weeks now? Maybe money is a issue I don't know, but I was thinking I was going to see a van build here.

@billymustang3241

3 ай бұрын

​@@wing-it7596weeks? You mean months right? Lol. I too, expected this build to be done a long time ago. At least it makes me feel like I made the right decision in getting a small class C as opposed to doing my own van build.

@wing-it7596

3 ай бұрын

@@billymustang3241 From what I've seen if you really want to build one out you have to keep your nose to the grind stone for 2 or 3 months to finish. At this rate its going to take Tory 3 or 4 years. Seems to me she would be a little more comfortable if she had the walls, bed and a bathroom built.

also helpful for people in other small housing circumstances and honestly people in general could stand to take care of their self more!

Great video and thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. ❤

I'm so messy and sick of those perfect van. So cool you show a more approachable diy van. Mine have cables everywhere.

You Rock Tory! Vanlife or not, there will always chores. I guess it's just a fine balance between having too many things vs having too little. Finding out what works and what doesn't for quality of life - just takes a little time.

Hello Tory, I'm sorry to hear you had to experience all those police officers in that walmart parking lot. Your video are very down to earth and real-life situations you deal with in van life living. Your videos are so much more real about what it takes every day to live the van life, and I'm happy that you're showing us your side of how much work goes into doing this lifestyle. I hope that during the night that you're in the city near other people just in case you need help. Please be safe and be careful. I like the diy videos that you've done on various topics on the van building and trying to make your van safer, and thing that you need to make the van a lot more comfortable to live in. If your still here in Vegas take in some of the areas like Red Rock or Mount Charleston. Well take care and may all of your dreams come true. Please keep the videos coming.

No one said it’s easy . But you can make it wonderful! I also have a relatively new high top Cargo Van . And plan on doing some traveling with it as well . Stay with it and enjoy . And try to get out to the Blue Ridge parkway area . It’s absolutely incredible!

definitely going to follow your journey on your van build... get some ideas from you on my van also... for the travels !!

I feel the same way, except I’m stuck in a room, working a dead end Walmart job, I would love to drive around and explore, I haven’t had human interaction as well face to face, I feel your pain girl but don’t forget to be grateful with what you got too bae 😢❤ hang in there

A Thetford 365 toilet is the best investment I ever made with van life. Don’t know if they’re available where you are, but wow, a decent loo makes such a difference! Anyway, bit by bit, you’re getting there! Best of luck from Aus!

I have a feeling you're going to become pretty popular on KZread van life. You have the right personality for it and your videos are easy to watch. Keep it up and maybe one day you'll be making a lot of money and getting free shit from sponsors

Thank you for sharing your story about van life. I'm considering doing this in a few years. I want to be as "prepared" as possible. It's not all fun and laughs.

I feel you on all this- that’s why I’m working on sustainability rt now and then once I have my land I will invest into a van and build. I actually will put it into my future work budget .. I went from cars, old custom vans, Aerostar to Tacoma truck. After dealing with breakdowns and no $$ ( way before KZread van life works ) I now own a 2nd vehicle. 2nd coming of van Life will be in a few years but more prepared. Nice frigerator and bike .. I just got an e-bike myself..

Congrats on the bicycle! An excellent way to get out of the van and get some exorcise. And fresh air!

@ToryDelury

3 ай бұрын

I’ve been riding it almost every day 😅 Genuinely got it in black in case I didnt like it so I could give it to my brother… unsure about the whole thing, now I am obsessed. Have planned going to 3 bike events and a convention. Mapped out dimensions for storage in my van…. I am apparently now a bike obsessed girl 😂😂

Do a little bit for your build every day. Take frequent rests. You've got this!

Happy Easter weekend Tory.

I'm just Surfing KZread and this is my second video of you and this one just blew me away.Are you real because you're so beautiful and I mean your heart your soul. Listing to you explain things About your van life related to more than that it relates to life in general and you explained everything so amazing I was left speechless sitting in my living room with silence contemplating what did I just watch… Definitely a thumbs up and it's so nice to watch your video it really is like meeting you and I loved everything I saw and heard you say. Sorry I'm talking so much but this was A wonderful experience for me to hear somebody talk so beautifully about life… Please take good care of yourself please please please… Yes I realize you probably never see my words but you left a strong impression just now on me… Be safe

Love your videos, keep it up 💪🏼

I so hear you. I shifted from a large family home to a caravan in my quest to circumnavigate Australia as a retiree. I have all the mod cons you are working towards but still. Even with all the mod cons there were the unexpected emotions. Like mild feelings of claustrophobia or trying to maintain a sense of privacy. The one thing I found was staying in one spot too long is not so healthy. You don't have the family/community connections and though you're seldom alone you can become lonely. Connecting to strangers is like ships in the night so my next challenge is to meet and connect to fellow travellers heading in my direction, bonds form and meeting up again is always a high. Next relocating, the real attraction of travelling in a van. I have found planning one or two locations to explore ahead is perfect. I'm travelling the Southwest corner of Western Australia and the land and sea scapes mixed with an incredible diversity of wildlife including nocturnal is constant and spiritually very rewarding. I don't think I could live in a suburban house again, not least living in a big home alone without the connection to nature or to become so familiar with my surroundings that there are few challenges. I have a couple of hobbies in photograph and astronomy that were a bit pricey to set up but free to maintain and very rewarding and it's great my grandkids can both stay connected and share old Poppy's adventures. So now I feel free, and alive. As we Aussies always say, onwards and forwards. Happy travels young lady and good luck with your adventures.

Good episode! Keep up your good spirit!!

Nicely done tori very good 😊

I hope you're having a wonderful Easter.🐰 Sending Love 🌹

I have been full time minivan life for over a year and a half and I relate so much to this.Im also a full time janitor so yeah it’s all about chores haha Have you considered a curtain set up on your back window instead of your blanket? Just get a shower rod that fits with some curtains.

You're living the life some people wanted to live.

I’ve been a soldier for 12 yrs and laughing harder the more it sucks is key personality trait

Depression is real dude. You've got this. Focus on the small tasks and the baby steps are still steps.

Happy Easter Tory .🐣🐰

Good stuff. Thanks. ✌And you are so smart, best to you.

We're not all stalkers and slashers. There are vanfests and meetups going on all over, where you can socialize with other nomads in the safety of a group. And some of them may even help you with the buildout.

My van is a mode of transportation, a carrier of ''stuff'', and a place to sleep. Life happens outside of the van. I try to stay away from the big cities, with their maddening crowds. A sun shade, folding table, a couple chairs makes for a pretty great living room. A 5 gallon water bottle gets me a shower every day in my outdoor shower. Just pick a pretty spot to park, add a hike for exercise...life is meant to be enjoyed...ENJOY

Look back to learn look forward to succeed. That's my model. 👍👍

Loved this one .. thank you :)

i have that nordace bag too.. and i love it

You're doing great! See it as it should be, your building a dream, right? 😃

What else can I say about what others have? Life can be easy for some or hard and horrific for others. You are fortunate to address it early. Address your shortcomings, see what can be changed or adapted, and discard the baggage. Then as you said, "Why am I doing this?'. Healthy mind, body, and spirit. In short, it's what we older people call, LIFE! We're only on this planet for a short period. Love the people we know, be curious about the ones you don't.

Great video 😊

I do long haul trucking which is kinda like van life except I get paid for it lol! Though that feeling of not talking to anyone in person for several days is very unsettling! I usually end up being very chatty with anyone who'll talk to me!

Try out the Mt Charleston area. A little bit westward like going towards pahrump and you got more of a better view and some sorta trees and greenery around vs just desert

What I’ve gotten out of this is van-build-life can go one of two ways, full-time while you live in a “non-movable” home OR do it the way you’re doing it. I think you’ve chosen the road less traveled, so to speak. Which way is better? It’s different for everyone. Oh, the seat needs to be higher on the bike, your legs should only be bent slightly when they are at the bottom of the ‘rotation’. Hang in there Tory 🤗

Great video ❤😊

These video was deep in a lot of aspects! Huge fan! If you’re ever in El Paso Texas and need help or anything any time, please feel free to reach out! I’m an RV enthusiast and have a lot of ideas and suggestions. Great video!!!

Love the CAT from SPACE! 5:05

Okay ... I'm not in a van Yet. But I do live off grid in the desert in 64 square feet with two dogs. I'm normally very organized, but when I fall behind, it sucks. I totally relate to all you say.

I am in central AZ, 5 hrs south of Vegas. I have a large driveway, water, electric,wifi, etc. Even a toilet and shower.and power tools. Also a Tonal to workout on. A Home Depot close. You are more than welcome to come and build here

Cardboard makes a decent fire starter if you enjoy sitting a fire at night. One of my favorite things is a fire, all day, to cook over and sit beside at night .

Try taking one day at at time stop buying things it will just fill up your van fins some were so you can build your van and not keep moving around all the time untill you have fitted out your van take care and keep that beautiful smile you have and not tears 🥰👍👍

Might be a good idea to get your bed on a platform, allows more storage too, if you don't want to build it, just find milk crates and a chunk of plywood, fb marketplace can be a gold mine if you put free or curb in. Maybe get a UV light too, since you don't have side windows. Idk, I'm new to your channel but subbed, saving up for my own vanlife. Used to Ride freight trains and live out of a backpack, so this sounds easier, lol.

@Drexus88

3 ай бұрын

Yo, you had a decked out van, why are you hating yourself? I've done it too, in different ways... You showed everyone you don't suck at all. Go be the van princess again. Fuck the princess, be the Van Elvish warrior.

Not sure if you like hiking or not but a good way to get out side and some exercise in the sun lots of hikes around Las Vegas free except gas to get there you are able to see a lot that you wouldn’t otherwise.

That van holds a lot of boxes!

@karnubawax

Ай бұрын

It's almost like that's what it was made for!!!

wow…..soon this very Beautiful Adorable Young Lady will see her hard work and dedication, determination of making her van become more of a home a Cosy Home and look back and wonder why was I stressing 😩 look at me now! Happy and successful. 🎉❤

You aced it living in a van in vegas I live perdump and I dislike even going there especially in the summer months

It is weird because I have been struggling the same way here in Ohio. My van is somewhat built but East Coast van life is just so different and, at least in my opinion, is hard to make genuine friends as an introvert.

I don’t think you’ve ever thought about what makes you happy. Most people never do they just getting to the grind and live. Every day take 15 minutes in a magic will happen imagine what would be your perfect van life and you take a step to make it happen every day if you can take one step try to try three if it’s too much go back to one you’re such an amazing woman I don’t think you realize how you affect the world with who you are I’m glad I got to follow you it makes me happy I was going to start on the first tomorrow living on the road I got setback a week so it’ll be 7 April I’m going to be gone for four months see what it’s like

@user-gj3in5yz3i

2 ай бұрын

Punctuation??

I completely understand this feeling....

Now that you have a bike you can check out that Historic Railroad and River Mountain Loop Trailhead with the bike. It starts over there at the Lake Mead Information Center near the dam. Its cool...check it out. Its a huge loop so make sure the bike is charged and you are in good shape. I think its a 35 mile loop. Anyway, just another adventure.

@ToryDelury

3 ай бұрын

Love that! I will definitely check it out, thanks!! 🙏🏼

Finding balance? As you try to ride your e-bike? Funny! I thought for extra room for storage you could get a small travel trailer... Perhaps doubling as a outdoor kitchen or shower/bathroom. 🛁 Or spare popup bedroom? How will you keep things cool in the summer? See North Carolina as a base for.dance classes or Metro Atlanta. Wherever you make a home, there can be dance. Brighton, Michigan has some great studios and teachers. See Kathy King here.

The depression caused by isolation is no joke. I really like the folding e-bike. I think it will help a lot just getting out and enjoying fresh air. I would like to extend my invitation again. I have a place in Northern California that I bought 5 months ago. It has a large, flat driveway that would easily accommodate the van and a well equipped garage (that I am still unpacking). You are more than welcome to park and work here to get the van built quickly.

Building a van takes a very long time, and even if you finish your van you will never have the confort as living in an appartment or house. I sugest, to get a bucket, toilet seat, and a few disposable liners. Start insulating. Once you have the walls and insulation the other stuff should be easy.

I recently found you Tory, and Id offer to help you with your van build, but Im sure you have it handled. I will just say if you dont want your van falling apart, as you are driving down the road, use glue on every joint. Also, dont put your frig, next to your oven, because they will be using allot of electricity trying to battle against each other... One is trying to produce heat while the is trying to stay cold... LoL

Good video!

Tory... Would you like a place to set up shop, work, and NOT have to pack everything up just to go use a restroom? I have space, (at my house) I feel it would expedite your build. Electric, water etc etc... You could even use my RV that's 30 yards from my actual house, on the property for convenience. I'm 2 hours south (off the 15) from Las Vegas. My place is semi-secluded with no neighbors within a couple hundred yards. I have a Home Depot locally. I've thought about this, and offering a work location.

You seem scattered, like your buying a little of everything for the entire picture while your build hasn't gone further then a few steps. Build a bed platform, then designate a place for your fridge. draw out a picture or a floor plan for what you want to build and do each thing so your not overwhelmed with odds and ends of partial aspects of your build.

I want as little as possible and for everything to fit in an SUV. So that way I can get to more places. And I want to be encouraged to be outside as much as I can. Sleep in a tent as much as possible, hike as much as possible, etc. If I have a full van filled with everything I need, I'd never want to leave lol

❤ living alone is ok, but you need a human to talk to face to face sometimes.

Tory, glad you got a bike! I’ve been a cyclist for many years. I suggest raising your saddle a bit more. Your legs should be slightly bent at the knees while riding, but the saddle should be low enough so you can still get on/off the bike. Enjoy!

@ToryDelury

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I’m about to ride it again today & I’ll move it up ☺️

Damn you've been there since the Super Bowl! I hope you get to move soon!

I’m not a van life person but as a truck driver I understand moving around. Gypsy blood seems to be 1-100000 people and those people have a constant need to change their surroundings. Before driving a truck I use to change cities around every 6 months. Now I get paid for the gypsy blood curse. 30 years of trucking and now I’m worried about retiring and whether the wife will want to move around in an rv. Well there’s always 2-3 months a year going to Europe to live…oh yea a split curtain black behind seats works well. A good cheap fridge ekojuce 12v with plug or lighter adapter works well $150-180

Before you leave vegas- try out the Tesla Tubes from the the Convention center

I have a trick to reheat your pizza. Put aluminum foil on top and set it on your dash against your windshield. 15 minutes if not cold.

Those shipping boxes make good storage units. Maybe you cut them down, maybe they're the right size.

Have you tried a hammock? I’m 60+, same van, hammock, artic sleeping bag, 🪣 for 💩, jacket, bottles of water. Ruffing it

People don't suck, i do. lol i prefer to spend time alone with myself and if that includes doing nothing so be it, i am well versed in it. The only thing that would push me into van life, would be if my rent increased it would catapult me into that life style. i don't think i would take the time to build i would possibly find something that is already to go, number #1 thing would be a toilet, i can find a place to shower (GYM) and would make do with camping style cooking #2 electrical system, and everything else will eventually come into play by itself. Thanks for Sharing... Be safe and happy easter.

Right now i feel that way i havent been wanting to do my rv im alomst done but im tryin to catch up on some bills lol n i just need a water heater i think maybe i can do it more

Tory did you know this video has "Unlisted" under the title? Under your most recent videos is the "VanLife EFFECTIVE & HIDDEN Security Lock System". This video is only visible under your VanLife 101 Playlist.

@ToryDelury

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, that’s cause it’s only available on my Patreon right now but I brain farted and added it to the playlist prematurely 😅 haha Thanks for letting me know!

Use them boxes as containers or to layout how you want the van to look buy cutting them apart to the shape you need. Edit---cardboard is stronger than you think.

@ToryDelury

3 ай бұрын

I actually ended up keeping them to use as templates for when I need to cut out the wood for my sliding door & back door! My storage unit is packed now 😅 But it will definitely be worth it! For sure, great way to reuse the boxes!

@edwil111

3 ай бұрын

Van interior insulation?

Yes! Work those noodle arms👌👩‍🍳bonne apple tea

Hi Tory you know I envy you because u took a big step and got your van and now the building begins 😮 . I am doing things the opposite I'm getting my gear all together you would be surprised how cheap things are if u really L👀k . I have gotten 2 zero degree sleeping bags for $ twenty ..the ecoflow gear I'm most proud of my 4 power stations (1) is the river 2 MAX got that off eBay they miss punched the price I'm like wats the worst they can decline nope they accepted got it in the box works great ! same with the (2) river 2 power stations and I gotten the first (Gen) river and the guy gave me extra cables ... then I got a single propane stove $10 with tank ... 2 10.000 LBS tow straps $10. Both .. a 25 foot solar cable -/+ with connect clips $10 . L👀king for power tools ...got a DeWalt battery drill $25 ..I know I maybe doing it wrong but at least at worst I don't have to ruff it as bad as you do 😢.. I will have some creature comforts ...as I start to build my van ...glad you are getting things to help you be a little more comfortable ....you rock Tory ....PS how many mini skirts do u own never seen anyone with a aray of colors ..ha ha 😀😄