I had a guy tell me "do better" when he saw me living in my van. I said: "by do better, u mean be some 400k in debt like u are? My van is paid off, I have no rent, property tax, utilities, car payments. Can u walk away from your job today? Cuz I can. Who's doing better?"

@Mikemonoa-hz2rz

Ай бұрын

I live in aye van and I also own aye beach house but i had decided to give it to my parents as they deserve it more than me plus I enjoy living in aye van I literally own aye gym and manage mma classes aswell I always sleep at my job in the parking lot it's cool fun got free bathrooms, showers, saunas, spas, pool at the back of gym, kitchen, hundreds of gym equipment , supermarket 5min walkI'm sorted and good to

@jarkmann3977

Ай бұрын

​@@Mikemonoa-hz2rz Way to Rock it, Mike!

@AZ-rg3rf

Ай бұрын

How did guy respond?

@GrantTravels23

Ай бұрын

@AZ-rg3rf he didn't. Just walked away cuz he knew I was spot on

@AZ-rg3rf

Ай бұрын

@@GrantTravels23 He literally walked away speechless. You showed him!

Don't ever let anyone shame you. Do what you know is best for you.

@stevenballaban2669

Ай бұрын

@@jeffreyrussell3012 what a creepy response. Why watch if you don’t appreciate and support the awesome journey she is on!!

@jeffreyrussell3012

Ай бұрын

@@stevenballaban2669 No ...Have you ever lived Homeless ...I have 5 Years....spent most of it at UCSD college and Hawaii....educating myself...I am now a Multi Millionaire...I do appreciate Her endeavor...but it has run it's course...she needs to get OUT OF THE VAN ASAP for Health Reasons/PERIOD!

@JJ-kw8fo

9 күн бұрын

Pretty soon, everyone's going to be living in their vans the way the world is going.

Some of these comments just destroy my faith in humanity. Tory you'll be back on top once the build is done, trust me!

Hello Tory I'm a carpenter and five years ago I stripped out my camper to remodel it. Then I was in a road rage car accident and the guy king hit me and now I'm recovering from a brain injury .I live full time in my camper here in NZ and love life. I say to people I'm Addressless .Don't care what people think of you YOU ARE GREAT . Thank you Rod.

@soniacheek6768

Ай бұрын

I like that ADDRESSLESS

I live in my van, not built out. I love it being raw with a hammock, folding furniture, and a camping kitchen. All my clothes, tools, and toys. Lots of options. Great video. My van is in Virginia, but I’m in Greece. When my plane lands, I’ll be home. No taxi ride, just walk home. Wow, what a thumbnail!

@chrisb391

25 күн бұрын

Yes, people that customize their van too much are gonna have a big job if they have to move to another one. Vehicles don't last forever. Only reason to make it look nice is if there's gonna be some female company, LOL!

I don't say, "I live in a van." I say, "I'm traveling the country in my camper van." People love it! Of course, I'm also in my 50's so maybe that gives a different impression. 🤷🏼‍♀

I found your channel looking for YT videos about small scale camper and van builds, but from a very different perspective. I'm a licensed amateur radio operator and I'm an old guy researching different ways to do remote communications. I have no want or desire to live in the thing if i build it. It's just an extension of my hobby. However, I find your channel and your story fascinating. So many YT personalities present a two dimensional view of whatever genre or niche or schtick they've built for their little corner of the internet. Sometimes they're entertaining. Sometimes not. You don't come across the same. You remind me of my own kids in that the world you have to navigate is far removed from the one i did at your age just thirty years ago. IMHO, you've adapted to the world as you've found it. You're clearly articulate and intelligent. You seem to have kindness and compassion and you work to build yourself and your life into something positive. When you look at your life and momentarily question your situation and your choices, don't get too distressed. Those are very common thoughts that most of us have from time to time regardless our living situation or income or relationships. It's all very human. If i had a piece of advice, i would offer you this: try not to make comparative statements in your life. Your life is what you choose and what you work for. It is not my life or your friends lives and it's not the life of the homeless people you've occasionally observed similarities in. They're different things, your life from all of ours, and the only comparison you need to make is, "Am I content or do i need to do something different?" That's a constant evaluation we each have to make for ourselves and the opinions of others, however well meaning, are just that; opinions. Mine included. The difference between living a "nomadic life" and being truely "homeless" is hope or the lack there of. If your situation was forced and terrible and you lived in a tent or a tarp instead of a pretty nice van and had no job, no food and no resources to clean your clothes or your body, brush your hair and teeth on a regular basis, you still aren't necessarily homeless so long as you have hope. With hope, any obstacle is surmountable and any situation can be changed. When you lose hope, then things are different. I don't see that being your situation at all. You have a home. You're on an adventure. You're growing and learning and sometimes struggling, but the only thing that gains experience are experiences, so you're far more aware of how things are instead of isolated from the realities of this world you are choosing to navigate in a wholly novel manner. You're doing just fine. I wish you all kindness and hope as you continue your journey in life. Glad I found the channel.

We're all "homeless" in a way. Centuries ago, someone could just find a piece of land, build a house on it, and stay there forever. Now, if you can't pay your rent, you're evicted. If something happens and you can't pay your property taxes, the city could seize your house and sell it. We're all struggling to survive. Your lifestyle might be less precarious than a lot of people living in houses or apartments who are surviving month to month. I've felt homeless in my house that I own. I inherited it from my dad 2 years ago and I tried real hard to make it my own, but.. it's just not it. It's good that you're reflecting on what you want and try to figure it out.

I live in my converted Ambulance. I love it. Stop worrying about what everyone thinks. we have our own community . just do you. :)

Thank you for re-discovering the benefits of the local library. The nation's librarians thank you.

@5nowChain5

Ай бұрын

Libraries in Europe are the same refuge for the same groups as there.

@MelissaFortune

29 күн бұрын

Libraries are still so essential I'm not a van lifer but I forever have known the value of a library to the point where even raising my son like I tell him the first thing you want to do when you go anywhere is get a library card. And you know how young people are he heard me but I don't think he was listening per se but I for sure met him sign up for a library card cuz there's a library right around the corner from our house he since moved out and graduated but I hope you understood that cuz like the library has a lot of value still to this day

Love the openness and honesty.. Live your life your way .. Stay safe and enjoy the Adventure 💚🤟

I lived in my split-window VW Bus over 53 years ago and never felt homeless. I loved it! Today. I have a nice 4 BR near the beach and I love it. Be grateful for all things in your life wherever you are. Peace!

Tory, don't let other people make you quit van life, you are obviousely not homeless...you are doing a build by choice....don't quit!

It is a sign of strength and intelligence when you know you need help and aren't afraid to ask for it. Going back home to regroup and get you "stuff" together is a smart move. You need to be able to be comfortable when you are doing your build. And being in the desert heat is not the way to try and do work. You need to just relax and know that you got this and you will turn this van into an even better one than you red one was. This one will mean so much more to you, that you built it yourself and your blood, sweat, and tears were what made this one so great. So just keep on being the badass that you are and find the strength wherever you can to keep on building your dream.

Your work Tory is very professional and much appreciated! Safe travels to beat the heat and get on with your build. Good journey!

Wow! What a subject for a video. It was really interesting to hear your prospective on living in a van. Good luck making it your home 👍

I've been catching up on your vids as they are of great interest on account of your east coast beginnings. I'm from New Jersey as well, and you are the first van lifer I've seen who had many videos dealing with the east coast experience. Thanks Tory!

Girl, you’re killing me. I’ve been watching your channel for a few months now, but this video really speaks to me. I got into vanlife 2 years ago by choice. I actually owned a house in Georgia, but moved to Nashville, TN. I rented my house and moved into a ProMaster. My van is still not complete yet. I have had some of the exact feelings that you have had. I did get hurt and had to have a surgery that comes with six months of rehab. That hurt my build time. Now I have to have the surgery redone, with another six months of rehab. Nothing major, just a bad knee replacement done by the VA. Funny you mention Martin Guitars. I own a Martin, and here in Nashville, I am in a Luthier school learning to make guitars. Anyway, a long comment and don’t even know if you’ll read it. If you ever come through Nashville, I’d love to meet you. You take care and keep living your best life! Joseph

I watched your DC video and ended up stealth camping in my car on the National Mall last June. I had the same views of the Capital and Washington Monument, really cool. Thanks for all the tips on parking, location, etc.

@ToryDelury

Ай бұрын

That’s so amazing!! I am so glad ☺️☺️

Libraries are for everyone, not just homeless. When I had no AC while I was living in sticks and bricks, we'd regularly flee for the library, the mall, or anywhere else with AC during heat waves. The worst was probably when my poor aquarium got so hot I had to put ice in it to keep my fish from dying. It was getting up close to 90F. But the difference between us and 'homeless' folks is the fact that we choose this lifestyle, they didn't (generally). And yes. That's van life. I lived for 2 years in a low top econoline sleeping on a mattress sitting on 3 storage bins, and a wardrobe trunk for clothes, dishes, and odds and ends.

Who wants to date a vanlifer ? If the vanlifer is YOU my dear Tory, not only would I date you, but I would marry you ! All joking aside, you really are such a beautiful person inside and out and from what I’ve been able to learn about you from all your videos, it is that you have a kind heart and a beautiful soul and that I’d consider myself lucky to be your significant other 💛 Your shyness, your little nerdy side, your inner joy, your beautiful smile and eyes make for such a charming, endearing and beautiful woman that I can’t help smiling whenever I see one of your videos. So if a guy that lives far away from you like me and who knows not much about you can appreciate how special you are, I think that someone close to you is bound to feel the same. Lots of love, please take care and continue enjoying the vanlife !

@BradSavoie46

27 күн бұрын

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@nicolevonsoosten2201

19 күн бұрын

This is so sweet. Warms my heart ❤

I just left Las Vegas too. The heat was too much for me, even with AC. Hanging out in Flagstaff now and it's amazing up here. High 70s and low 80s during the day. 50's at night. And no more overheating phones! :)

real talk here about the fine line between vanlife and feeling houseless sometimes. The struggle with public perception and personal challenges definitely hits close to home for a lot of us!

@AbilityToBeAwesome

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing following ya!

Your empathy is awesome. Thank you.

Van life is something so special nd not everyone is lucky to live that kind of life 😉❤❤ stay safe

Good grief, if you can't get a date there's no hope for the rest of us!!! Hope you get your van sorted now you're out of the heat and look forward to seeing the finished layout.

Videos like this one where you are just sharing so honestly and openly from the heart are amazing Tory. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!

I love how honest you are. Started following you when you were in Nashville. Respect everything you are doing.

Your personality and perspective are incredible in so many ways

These are good conversations to have, the difference of van life vs. homeless and what choices we make to differentiate the two. Best of luck in your build out, hope it goes well and fast so you can have a real home on wheels. Btw, I find it crazy that no one would continue to date you because you are a van lifer. You are an absolutely stunning young woman and it is nuts that guys don't get it.... only if I was 30 years younger 😊

Hi Tory, I agree 100% with every point you made in this video. I think you're doing just fine, but society can do a lot better. You're awesome and you make me feel like we're quite normal. Thank you.

@Tory Delury. Your videos are great, and you've shown what it's like to do Van life. You're very up front about what you want to do during your videos. I think letting people know that van life is what you make of it. So your van isn't completely built, but getting all of the van built does take time, and like you said, you need to get your back door fixed, but the dealership wanted you to leave it for 24 hours and that's your home. But the dealership was wrong, and you had appointments they should have taken the van back and started to work on it. That's why you're making the appointment so they can fix the issue, not we'll get to it tomorrow. These people who are doing van life aren't homeless they just want to travel and live in the van and have fun exploring different places and life styles. You keep up what you're doing and be safe and take care. You remind me of my daughter, and now my son in law taking a very long road trip across the United States just living in the Honda Element and enjoying the places they saw and the people they meet. Well, may your travels back east be just as nice and pleasant. I am looking forward to your next video. From Eric in Las Vegas, Nv.

Tory, Thanks for the video...I am so ready to take the van life leap myself and appreciate how you have been keeping it real for your fans/followers. I really think you are brave for getting out there before the van is finished I hope all the best for you and will be watching and supporting the channel. U R Awesome!

I'm living in my Promaster while building it out, and you are not kidding about the difficulties. I tried to start and finish my floor in 4 days and I got about halfway. But, it’s a step up from where I was before. Did almost 3 years in a Ford Escape. I had to take control of my narrative with friends and family. Staying positive and not talking about the downside can be very isolating.

Love how honest you are about BOTH the upsides and downsides of van life. I love getting a portal into different people's lives where ever they are and however they're living. Keep living authentically you Tory! Sending positive thoughts from the east coast! :)

Yea I'm building out my Ford Transit right now. It's A LOT of work. And I am a carpenter. My dad does plumbing and electrical. And we have a garage/workshop. Still, been working on it nonstop for weeks. I feel for u Tory

Tory I live in MA and its awesome to hear your story. I will have to catch up on your previous videos. Stay safe and cool.

That's exactly what i'm going through.. I'm saving up to leave las vegas for the summer. Las vegas is too hot

I’m a van lifer and I own outright with no mortgage half a million in property!!! Thanks for your video. I enjoyed your take on feeling homeless. He’s there is a big difference between choosing not to live in a house and having no means to live in a house . Choice = freedom ❤❤❤

Hi! First time viewer. Hope van life suits you. Be safe and i hope to see more vlogs from you! ❤

There are many Vanlife You-tubers, but I love your channel the most. Your channel is the closest to the reality and you're pure. No standard scenery's with the backdoors opened to the sea etc. I'm also a Vanlifer and recognize a lot of what you're experiencing and that reflects also my life. Like one about social anxiety. Thank you for that! When you where in Holland, I would have helped you with your build. But I also love it how you do it like the window on the ceiling lately. Looking forward to all your new adventures and stories! 🙂

Tory, you are amazing. Don't let anyone else make you feel otherwise. It is neither a crime nor a sin to be living a van life. It takes courage for you to choose this lifestyle, a feat many could not do.

Life is about experiences and that’s exactly what you are filling your life with. I’d look at the “embarrassment factor” (I put that in quotes because I think you see it as more of an annoyance) as the impetus to get a build schedule on paper and get to it. Whatever you end up doing, we’ll be right there with ya 🤗

Great video. Such good points and so specific. And interesting, much appreciated. Great analysis and insight. ❤ Also, what you're doing is extremely challenging - mentally and physically. Bravo. And so funny, sincerely. TY

I lived in an suv for a few months. It had no frills, no bells or whistles, no solar panels, jackery, nada. It was just an suv, I slept in the front seat with a lot of blankets. My 3 cats hung out with me, they had a litter box that got changed 4 times a day, so no odors, and I made every space usable, used my cooler for my fridge, etc. I didn't feel homeless until people started to look at me funny. I kind of felt like a rogue. I didn't have a choice to live elsewhere. I spent my days in the library looking for jobs online, went back to my truckstop, and it worked while I needed it. I would do it again if I had to though now with a few more bells and whistles. People like to judge others, I ignore it.

Your 100 percent rocking it you inspire me god bless

I live in my van and think the same thing all the time especially sharing common spaces with homeless people. You got a good perspective and experience with all of this. Thanks for sharing!

Awesome cat blanket!

Trucker in the same boat here. I tend to run up north in the summer and then work my way south in the fall and winter. Doesn't always work out like that but its generally the ideal way i would choose to run

Your channel is one of my favorites: Van build-out how-to, tours of cool locations, stealth camping tips, van-life advice/philosophy. I've been building out a 2021 Promaster 2500 since March to be as stealthy as possible. When I was selling my house and traveling between cities, my build was going really slow. Now that I am in one location and dedicated to my build, its progressing much faster.

Thank you for sharing your story with us. I started van life in Vegas in March where temperature dropped to 30 degrees at night and stayed until June where temperatures climbed to over 110 degrees. I gave up and migrated to California where I can still work and live more comfortably and the culture is much more accepting. It’s accepting in Vegas too but even more in Cali. I’m from the east coast originally where I agree we don’t have a good understanding of the choice in lifestyle. I’m a GenX that grew up as a 4Her which adds to my unique perspective to the Vanlife culture. The classism that you referred too and counter-culture nature of the life has us living in a parallel world…a different timeline if you will. You will be forced to find yourself and a connection to others in this lifestyle in a way that is unforgiving and risky. For ppl representing marginalized groups, like myself, living in survival mode is what we do best. Being vulnerable, unsupported, and determined will take you a lot farther than being pampered, supported and mediocre. Stay blessed ❤

Thank you for your honesty. And for being so real and down to earth. I respect that and think it's one of your best qualities and personality. Stay safe out there. And safe travels back to the East Coast. I'm in the Lower Bucks County, Pa area myself. Hoping to start a build soon. And have been gathering up items to get started soon. 😊😊

Thanks for sharing. You will remember all those experiences for the rest of your life!

Such a great and honest video! You phrase the ups and downs of vanlife so well, thank you for being an inspiring role model 🌻🚐

It amazes me how viewers think that they can change but you cannot. Live your truth, Tory. You'll get there. For the record, 'Ame in a van' has often felt this way (she's also a young single women but is in the south of France) and I also follow a lesbian couple on KZread who felt exactly the same way so bought a house in Ireland. You're not taking away resources. There may be a ven diagram somewhere in this but you are two different groups for different reasons. EDIT: If you find someone who wants to date you and help with the van or sees the part-baked, all-loved van as part if the adventure then they're a keeper. Anyway, I'm a brand new subscribers and I'm keen to join in on this journey with you (albeit from a transatlantic distance) so live your life and be happy xx

@TheBrandonn

Ай бұрын

I was subbed to them for a few wks but their content got so hella boring lol

I am just a watcher on youtube. For me, i see nothing to be ashamed of. The heat and long build just got to you. To me you are amazing. Your choice to live in a van is super cool to me. This process you are going through is making you tougher and resilient. Thank you for sharing everything. Appreciate you.

I did a 2.5 month trial vanlife all around Europe this year in my Defender and I learnt soooo much! Tons of videos coming soon and it’s refreshing to see videos like this suggested to me with great details 🙌🏻 Thank you, Will J Copp

I’ve been living in my minivan in Phoenix for 2 yrs. I can totally relate to mornings being way too hot and having to find somewhere to be during the day. I ended up renting a band rehearsal space that has 24 hr access but you aren’t allowed to live here. I’m fortunate enough that my job lets me park and plug in at their spot overnight. Thank you for having this conversation because every now and then the am I homeless question comes up. Love the life but some days it is a little close haha

I'm 48 and selling everything I own, my house and property. Sick of working myself to death! I will be a van lifer soon. Thank you for your perspective. Thankfully I don't care what others think. The dating aspect is interesting, I've been single for 6 years so I'm used to be alone. It is nice to know there are so many people who are in the van life so there must be a way to connect with others. I excited for the adventures that await! Thank you again!

Thankyou for covering this topic with such authenticity.

Girl, you're so dame right. Having family's or friends that can have your back is important. and that feeling of doubt and more is something that most people don't talk about. And the complications of maintenance, convenience & safety of living in it is not easy, but at the same time there are those moments that makes you say thank God I did this and like you said no need to label what you're going through . So yeah at the end of the day it's an experience of a life time ( and taking your home where ever you go is a feeling like no other for me). Thanks for sharing, it really helps to know that I am not alone in these, that someone out there really understands.

Such a interesting perspective on living in your van. Thanks for sharing. I started watching and following vanlife channels because I've been wanting to go on solo road tripping and car(van) camping and get ideas, etc... I've since learned a lot about those who do it for leisure, and those who do it out of necessity. I never understood why people go out of their way to treat others badly or disrespectfully, for no reason.

Morning from Hawaii another day for van life

First off I love the vanlife videos. I recently got a truck camper to do my own vanlife/truck life journey and your videos are very informative. I can say I had the same experience with doing van life and having a full time job where people are questioning my life's decision to do this lifestyle or the rumors of living at the office and had a coworker (my lead) tell the managers that I'm doing vanlife and am happy doing it. I love this lifestyle, on the eastcoast right now but would love to venture to the westcoast someday.

thank you so so so much for your message. i truly see myself and want to vanlife in the near future and have been doing research of all sorts for a while now and will intinue to do so but i have never came across a message such as yours. i will keep all that in mind. thank you.

I never cease to find you so relatable. Thanks for addressing this. Interesting enough, you can also feel "trapped" within a fixed home -- I've lived in my cheap studio apartment for 10 years as of this last May. Because I've been here so long, if I gave up my apartment today, I wouldn't be able to move back again. Rents have more than doubled in the time I've lived here -- I'm fortunate to have "affordable" housing in a *blistering hot* rental market. Move out? Sure, just as long as you know you can't afford to return. Many older people and retirees will find themselves in a similar situation, and many could end up homeless. A tragic fire could put others out of the only homes they can afford as well -- it happens all the time here. I'm reasonably well off, but if I had to pay today's rents I'd be on the streets before long. I'm all but ready to slow-travel the world, yet uneasy about not being able to come back. I'll start with a few long-ish trips to get comfortable before I pull the trigger on full-time. Still, it provokes much anxiety. Sorry dating has been disappointing for you -- I'd date you in a heartbeat and ask you to run away and travel the world with me. I am *literally* twice your age, though, so, yeah....that's not probably ideal, Lol. Cheers!...from North Vancouver

there are billionaires who wouldnt own homes if they didnt have a family. its an over priced money pit for most single people. houses are for families. they're not just for flipping and renovating and making money $. sure thats all cool and stuff but ultimately, we dont all need a big house realistically youve created a home on wheels. i see a home. just because it doesnt stay in the same place doesnt mean its not a home. some people are just too silly (stupid) to understand. dont worry about them

I’m a van lifer now and also an army reservist. I just spent 2 weeks without my van in the woods in a one man tent jus T now in in June for training and yea it’s a whole different ballgame without a van. Very insightful video.

You are so beautiful!! You deserve so much better in life.

You had compound stoppers to your build in the vegas area...travel to town and back..the heat...shaded work area...and it really stinks when you have to empty all of your belongings out of the van to be able to work on it. I did that with a packed cargo trailer for a short time and decided that's sucked too much to continue. Being able to have an open work area is huge and a productive environment in a build of any kind. I'm thinkin you worry too much about what other people think of what you are doing! If this makes you happy...why care about any of what others think. Nothing to be embarrassed about. The native American Indian tribes and the Eskimo tribes and early American settlers took their homes everywhere they went and were forced to hunt or followed herds for food to survive. You are blessed in having the passion and vision to create the life you want in more modern times that doesn't have the hardships others before you in time have had to endure because of lack of options. Good Luck getting set up back east to continue this project. You've got this.... !!!! God Bless....Stay Safe

I love the HDR! It makes the picture quality more lifelike and closer to what our eyes see in the real world.

You do feel that way, I think once you get your van the way you want, it’ll make it much more hospitable for you to stay in regardless the heat from the sun or whatever else. It’s 👉🏻definitely👈🏻 a good experience. It’s just how you’re living in your van now. I’m saving up to have my van built for me. The reason I do it, is because I travel for work, I was paying $2500 a month for my apartment, but I was gone for 6 months out of the year so it doesn’t make sense to pay that when I’m not even there. Right now it’s kind of challenging but once my vehicle is finished, I know I’ll be happier.

*Houseless not homeless. A loft bed build is real easy in a ProMaster. I have a thick full-sized bed in a LOW roof 2018 1500 with plenty of room and storage below the loft. I just can't sit up completely in bed lol.

Tory, I was thinking about you the other day and your lifestyle. I suffer from chemical reactivity and I was thinking about all the items you have in that van and how everything off-gasses in heavy heat. For me, the chemicals really mess with my emotions, energy and cognitive ability. I get so much motivation from you, so I am constantly looking for a van to start a simple conversion. I so appreciate your transparency and your wisdom. Just wanted to share my experience with toxins and how it destroyed my life. I have done a lot of home remodeling, so this is hard … but I think achievable. You are an amazing woman and you make me so proud of all that you are accomplishing. 🌻🐝🧡

Safe travels to you, Tory. thanks for your beautiful smile and inspiration. I'm considering van - life. What is the biggest obsticle you have encountered ?

I was homeless more than a couple times. I didn’t even have a van or a car. I was living without love and had no hope. Years later and I am retired with a nice house, paid for cars and doing great. Now I want to cash it all in to be homeless again.

We sold our home and photography studio and started Van Life 2 yrs ago. Our friends who are also on the road, like to say we are "Home Free". It feels better than "homeless". Our van is our home and treat it as such. We've owned several homes over the years and now have transitioned into our van. We will probably fine another "home" eventually, but at this moment, we love traveling and will make a decision another day. We are currently sidetracked as our van needs a new transmission, so we are lucky enough to have friends all over the country and they are very welcoming and let us stay with them in times like this. We are very fortunate to have these people in our lives. I hope you can create your national friends and family connections like we have just in case of times of need. Also, the side benefit is we get to really reconnect and bond with them and their children. This has meant a lot to us over these last couple of years. I can't wait to see your final build out! Very exciting! Scott ~ The Wandertogs

Geezuss, you really are beautiful, your hair is amazing! And you're not homeless, you're houseless. You have a home to go back to. And you really need to start building the van into a home.

@ttully

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@edwil111

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That sucks, I have a setup in my Ford Fusion. And my store manager said I could stay at the Big Lots in the parking lot, I manage furniture at. Props to you for staying up and looking at things so positive.

You’re ahead of the game. I’m working up to retiring into van life and the freedom it allows. Good for you for taking the leap. As to the dealer telling you they need to keep it overnight, I call BS. Unless they’re going something major most work can be completed within a few hours. A couple of summers ago during a van trip the oil change warning light came on and the week before I had received an email notification of a factory recall. I called a couple of dealerships within an hour of the route I was traveling and found one that could take me in the same day. Dumb luck, on the way to the dealer a rock got kicked up and chipped my windshield. When I got to the dealer they took the van in and said it would be a couple of hours. When I mentioned the chip in the windshield they said they could take care of it. So it basically took two hours in their waiting area to get three services completed. The recall was no charge, and the oil change and windshield repair cost was competitive with non-dealer shops. Call around and be patient in case the town you’re visiting doesn’t work out.

Great video, stay strong! Safe travels to you! You’re very dateable…🔥🔥🔥‼️

damn that siren at 24"20 ish had me running for cover...lol

Tory, thanks for sharing safe trip back home and follow what you love...

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Aww, I know just love you Tory ❤🥰 You are doing great, never let anyone tell you, you're not! I wish you were in the Northeast again!

The biggest thing I have noticed by doing van life full time is how negative our minds are. We are all on a self journey to learn, grow and explore. But the voice in our head that makes us think are you doing the right thing is so hard to control. When you are out of your comfort zone it makes that voice louder. All we can do is just exist day to today. Van life to me is freedom and if you are free then nothing else matters. Good luck and wonderful travels!

Home is where your heart is, I live out of the back of my truck which isn't the easiest. I will upgrade to a van soon, but I love take weekend trip somewhere beautiful with no worry of where I'll sleep. I love the videos and I'm looking forward to watching the rest of the build. Stop worrying about what others think, it's not healthy. P.S. I'd totally date you. I think you're amazing and I got a thing for nerds.

I agree about losing your van in an instant though I'm exactly the same and I'm a mechanic but I can't fix it if its totalled. This sometimes keeps me awake at night XX 😊

Hi Tory. Been there, done that. Currently living in S. Arizona, 108* yesterday and today. Thanks god for AC. I also felt homeless living in a van. Would date you in a heartbeat! ;)

Been at it over a year. I’m just homeless. Tired of constantly looking for places to sleep, poop, shower and feeling like a criminal for it. In cities, there is no stealth, you’re not welcome everyone knows what you’re doing. In nature there are people everywhere…literally every-fucking-where. If you’re considering leaving your home and selling everything because you think it’s going to be cool. It isn’t and it isn’t cheap either.

Hi Tory. I appreciate your honesty. Also glad you moved away from the excessive heat. I think that location was bringing you down (just my opinion). If you know what your van build will look like when completed couldn't you build your elevated bed box/garage and stash a bunch of your stuff in the garage part to help you feel tidier and more organized and like you're moving forward in your build. The trials and tribulations of life never go away, it just changes as times pass. You're smart, you're beautiful you'll figure this out. Keep moving forward and you'll be fine. Thankyou for your video's.

Really good points! Just wanted to say you're very entertaining and interesting when talking about these topics. But any guy would be lucky of to be with you dont change who you are for anyone!

I’m glad you’re sharing your experiences and who cares about what others say by telling you shouldn’t say that they don’t know what it’s like. You’re beautiful despite your what your van looks like if the man loves you he wouldn’t care.

Great thoughts. Thanks for sharing! First time watcher Your awesome

Such an interesting chat about the psychology of van life!

Good luck with the build, you do you, and do what you want.

Thank you for your honesty that is beautiful. I don't see you as homeless at all when I watch your videos. I used to watch a van life girl in Europe. It didn't last more than a couple years during the pandemic. She had all the problems you just spoke about. She tried to build a cozy van,but she didn't have the skills to make it something that compared to the professionally made ones. She gradually stopped making videos and found a different passion in life. I will link her youtube page if you want it. Just leave a reply to me indicating you want it.

I was just vlog recording and ranting about all the down sides of owning my house LOL. I have mice, carpenter ants, it needs repairs I can't afford, mysink's been clogged for 6 months (I can't afford plumbers atm). I'm tackling credit card debt before selling and moving into an all included apartment building ... the maintenance is just so much and I feel it's such a waste of time when my goal is to travel and not be here anyway. I have a big waterfront house with "the view" and everyone always thinks I'm lucky to live here and yes I appreciate it but the view doesn't pay the ridiculous hydro bills or shovel the snow. I don't have a car and am super far from a grocery store (or any store), I can't wait to be back in the city and able to get fresh food every day and not once per 3 weeks. I'm so done LOL. But just know every lifestyle has its down sides.. just gotta find what suits YOU!

I came across one of your videos for the first time about a week ago, and honestly that's what it seemed like to me. I've been homeless in a van due to domestic violence, and that's what your videos reminded me of. Most of all, it seemed more like a trial you were trying to get through than a fun thing you were enjoying. I feel like you deserve better than that! If you have the option, I think u should park it at your parents and fix it up, as quickly as you can, so you can have a lovely experience that you can enjoy, not a mountain you're trying to climb just to have a toilet, a bed and basic amenities. I feel that if the van doesn't have those things, it's basically homelessness.

Tory hope you’re having a safe trip home! Milwaukee Wisconsin here and someday I hope you come check out Summerfest! You’re always welcome to stay in our drive way. Heck we have a guest room but I get random lady that watches your vlog does not equal safe. Just know your always welcome ☺️