Off Road Recovery Gear - Living The Van Life

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The further I continue to push the off-road limits of my Mercedes 4x4 Sprinter Van as a solo adventurist, the more important it is that I have the proper off road recovery gear onboard the van in case I ever need to winch myself out of a sticky situation when I get myself stuck in the back country. In this episode of Living The Van Life, we make a visit to the Master Pull shop for an indepth look at what they offer for recovery gear.
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The gear I use while Living The Van Life:
Battle Born Off-Grid Battery System:
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Battle Born GC2 LiFePo4 Batteries: bit.ly/3t24Gaj
Victron Inverter/Charger: bit.ly/3eTNuif
Victron Distributor: bit.ly/3vjPuqu
Victron Solar Controller: bit.ly/3t0YLCm
Secondary Alternator: bit.ly/32XIFPc
Wakespeed Alternator Regulator: bit.ly/3xGeUkf
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FlareSpace Flares:
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Full Flare/Bed Package: bit.ly/3nCAQYH
Van Compass Lift, Suspension, Skid Plates
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Stage 6.3 2” Lift and Shocks: bit.ly/3gNdEFW
Rear Diff Skid Plate: bit.ly/3nxtHcb
Engine Skid Plate: bit.ly/3vrVa1z
Wheels & Tires:
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Trailbuilt Off-Road: bit.ly/3xA2Vof
315/70r17 BFGoodrich KO2 All Terrain Tires: bit.ly/3xx91ph
ARB Air Compressor: amzn.to/3u4QOgB
Speedflate Inflate/Deflate System (preferred): bit.ly/3nwrhdL
Staun Tire Deflators: amzn.to/3aOhCu2
Off-Road Recovery Gear:
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Warn Winch: amzn.to/3dZ6rkc
Snatch Block: amzn.to/3dZcqFu
8’ Tree Saver: amzn.to/3u1clXu
MaxTrax Recovery Boards: amzn.to/2PvqcGw
Off-Road Lighting:
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Baja Designs LP9 Pro LED: amzn.to/3gRG5lV
Baja Designs XL Pro LED: amzn.to/3nwxcQ1
Rigid Industries Scene Lights: amzn.to/3nwxcQ1
Camp Fire & Cooking Equipment:
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NEW: Matthew Paul Ankou Knife: www.mpknives.com
Esee 5 Surival Knife: amzn.to/3fnQSkQ
Solo Stove Ranger - Portable Fire Pit: amzn.to/36JD28f
Lodge Dutch Oven Tripod: amzn.to/3gnqgjy
8" Dutch Oven: amzn.to/3ilGFH7
Cooking Gloves: amzn.to/2BXdIjU
Jetboil Cooking System: amzn.to/2TH3yrF
Bottle Top Propane Stove: amzn.to/2SS82P0
Solo Stove Titan - Twig Stove: amzn.to/3cbYAeZ
Solo Stove Pot 1800: amzn.to/3gxNioK
Forestry Tools:
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Trayvax Trek Field Knife - 10% Coupon Code: VANLIFE - bit.ly/2BpqaJh
Esee 5 Surival Knife: amzn.to/3fnQSkQ
Schrade SCHF9 Camp Knife: amzn.to/2Mwr7Ru
21" Folding Saw: amzn.to/2RQjFmO
Campcraft Canvas Sheath: amzn.to/2T4aJMr
Gransfors Bruk Hand Hatchet: amzn.to/2SFqLMg
Hults Bruk Akka Foresters Axe: amzn.to/2tQx6LD
BareBones Living - Japanese Nata Tool: bit.ly/2yHBXRL
My Cold Weather Clothing:
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Fjallraven Pants: amzn.to/3fnwDn4
Fjallraven Jacket: amzn.to/2L2BYm7
Fjallraven Hat: amzn.to/2SEj6xE
Marmot Down Coat: amzn.to/2Wuol4h
Base Layer Bottoms: amzn.to/3b8XvUL
Base Layer Top: amzn.to/2YC2xGB
WoolX Socks: amzn.to/2W5hf7i
Sorel Winter Boots: amzn.to/3fpVirp
OLight Flashlights: 10% off Coupon Code : VanLife
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Winter Van Equipment:
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5KW 12V Diesel Heater: amzn.to/2OSFrGC
Personal Wear:
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Oakley Sunglasses: amzn.to/2Y7URcu
Carhartt Pants: amzn.to/2CvdbTM
Fishing Gear
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Redington Fly Rod: amzn.to/33imvoR
Tackle Shoulder Bag: amzn.to/35R1XWT
My Camera Gear
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Canon EOS R5 Camera: amzn.to/3t8czLq
Canon EOS RCamera (Backup): amzn.to/3u1dUVm
Canon RF 24-105 f/4L Lens: amzn.to/3e30UJa
Rode VideoMic Pro Plus: amzn.to/2PfKTjC
DJI Mavic 2 Zoom Drone: amzn.to/3nuaBnc
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  • @davidquos
    @davidquos2 жыл бұрын

    Today as big fan of this channel that I am, I want to give a big shout out to Jesse and his loyal partner Shurastey. Both were heading to Alaska from Ushuaia in a VW Beetle leaving in a rooftop tent and unfortunately lost their lives in a car crash in US. They were living a dream and know their journey is gonna be in the sky! R.I.P Jesse and Shurastey

  • @Littlebodega
    @Littlebodega2 жыл бұрын

    Dude, I was on vacation up in Flagstaff about a week ago, just finished having a brew up in DarkSky and I saw ur van, Bro I was like Starstruck lol, I had to check one of your videos to verify it was your van haha, anyway wish I could’ve met you I’m a big fan of your work, best of luck, you mentioned Baja in this video looking forward to part two. ✌️

  • @TheSmallsRVAdventures
    @TheSmallsRVAdventures2 жыл бұрын

    Hey buddy. I’m a fan. I watch most of your videos from home on my television. Thanks for sharing what you do. I love the trip you made to the Artic from Canada. That was some journey. Thanks for all your tips and experience in this video. Your sprinter van is awesome. The recovery gear is a necessity.

  • @deniseihler7963
    @deniseihler7963 Жыл бұрын

    This was SOOOO helpful thank you. I wish I had seen this video prior to buying a bunch of my recovery gear a few weeks ago..piece by piece. I may still buy this kit…love it! Now I just need to get out and practice!

  • @daviscrt
    @daviscrt2 жыл бұрын

    Great informational video. Now back to finish Binge watching the rest of your adventures. Thanks Don

  • @dejanmaksic9770
    @dejanmaksic97702 жыл бұрын

    From 5:53 to 6:28.... Fantastically done advertisement As well as the choice of music in each video.. Greetings from Serbia🇷🇸

  • @sf3102
    @sf31022 жыл бұрын

    Hey man. Drove next to you on the freeway today for a short while. Great to see you out and about and enjoying that van! Safe travels.

  • @LivingTheVanLife

    @LivingTheVanLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hmmmm. Wasn’t me.

  • @smashingbrandon
    @smashingbrandon2 жыл бұрын

    Keep em coming bud ..I love all that you do for the stealth camping/van life community!! Cheers :)

  • @sharonjohnsonart
    @sharonjohnsonart2 жыл бұрын

    Hello, Chad! Great information and a great insight on what you need to work with when your traveling on the road. Be safe and keep on trucking! 🙏🏾🚐😎🏔️🥾🏕️

  • @davebarry5269
    @davebarry52692 жыл бұрын

    Huge fan. I just read the article from Overland Journal. Very informative. I'm 72 years old and have been off-roading most of my life so seeing your adventures are so inspiring. I know have a 4x4 Sprinter that I have been exploring in for the the last 4 summers. I so enjoy your storytelling, keep up the good work.

  • @gail130
    @gail1302 жыл бұрын

    Always a pleasure seeing you chad.

  • @KelseyKurtis
    @KelseyKurtis2 жыл бұрын

    I just found your channel after watching the Artic adventure and am now realizing you are from Bellingham too!!! How cool!!! Bellinghamsters!

  • @lutterpep
    @lutterpep2 жыл бұрын

    Hi mate just been catching up on your new videos with the new van and fookin awesome 👌 next level cinematography I was blown away love the sprinter keep up the good work and hopefully we will catch up again one day 😀 👍🏼 😊 🤞💪💪

  • @ateoh7808
    @ateoh78082 жыл бұрын

    What an eye-opening session, thanks Chad!

  • @rosiesanjose6846
    @rosiesanjose68462 жыл бұрын

    Hello Chad good to see u again..and for sure your video hooked us again..ok keeo safe and healthy..god bless

  • @dougtarter8713
    @dougtarter87132 жыл бұрын

    As always another great video and informative to the maxx!

  • @vanlifethetravelinfranksho5611
    @vanlifethetravelinfranksho56112 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I want that kit, it is amazing! And the video info is top notch man! Thanks. 😎

  • @doughboi007
    @doughboi0072 жыл бұрын

    Im loving what master pull did for you. Seems like a great family business!

  • @Coreyvallephoto
    @Coreyvallephoto2 жыл бұрын

    LTVL…letss gooooooo love this channel 😎

  • @ITPhilK
    @ITPhilK2 жыл бұрын

    Always good to have more options for recovery gear. Good seeing you at overland expo!

  • @morgananderson9647
    @morgananderson96472 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thanks for sharing. I learned a lot about techniques for being "offroad". Masterpull clearly has the best stuff & finest recovery kits. The organizer storage bag is a very nice option.

  • @janinasolivio7252
    @janinasolivio72522 жыл бұрын

    I'm enjoy watching your adventure trip to Yukon and etc... thank you for that I wanna see more of that. Take care and God bless!

  • @danielgilbert7289
    @danielgilbert72892 жыл бұрын

    Great info, Chad. I loved that Artic series that you published. Your channel just keeps on getting better. Peace out and keep on trucking!

  • @doniannuccilli32
    @doniannuccilli322 ай бұрын

    This was a great and Informative episode

  • @llorylloyd
    @llorylloyd2 жыл бұрын

    Very informative video. Spread the word LTVL has epic cinematography. Chad is amazing. He needs to reach 1 mil subscribers. I'm just saying if a channel of a puppy can get that this guy needs it. He's been around almost a decade. Beef this up. Just a fan 💕❤️

  • @TheSurfskidude
    @TheSurfskidude2 жыл бұрын

    Great info. Can’t wait to order some Master Pull gear 🤙🏼

  • @terriwilson511
    @terriwilson5112 жыл бұрын

    Chad that was again a great video. I don’t own a van but I do have a Nissan truck that I used to put my camper. Man I miss camping.

  • @boxster1970
    @boxster19702 жыл бұрын

    Great video about a quality product. Thanks Chad.

  • @leonardcroft1467
    @leonardcroft14672 жыл бұрын

    Hey Chad Always Enjoy Your Videos !! Love The Channel Thanks

  • @bobhewlett3633
    @bobhewlett36332 жыл бұрын

    Great overview of recovery equipment. Nice set of gear.

  • @darrellbrixey5341
    @darrellbrixey53412 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Chad

  • @rifalagus817
    @rifalagus8172 жыл бұрын

    Damn Mr nice tools.. stay healthy keep strong and always cool. Moving on! 💪🔥👍🏼😎

  • @dubprocesslbc
    @dubprocesslbc2 жыл бұрын

    Great video and very informative. I was always curious how the various recovery gear worked in different situations. I have their soft shackle and winch line and they both work great. These guys are extremely high quality so their gear is priced accordingly.

  • @m1les7
    @m1les72 жыл бұрын

    Ace vid, such amazing kit 💪💪🏁🏁

  • @mikedelacruz3135
    @mikedelacruz31352 жыл бұрын

    Awesome episode Chad 👊🏼😎🤙🏼

  • @Abdullah-xz2eq
    @Abdullah-xz2eq2 жыл бұрын

    I wish I had someone to watch and enjoy your videos with 🖤

  • @CarlosJimenez-ws8bt
    @CarlosJimenez-ws8bt2 жыл бұрын

    Was waiting for this 💯🔥🔥

  • @LaNette1
    @LaNette12 жыл бұрын

    Hey Chad that was an awesome video that was so cool to watch how they make the ropes and I think that master pull would be a great thing for people to have on the truck or van even if they’re not in the van life that was awesome Thanks for taking us along on your adventures have fun and be safe♥️✌️😊 🚐

  • @Martinklinge1
    @Martinklinge12 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff! love to see the technical details. Have you ever tried using a ground anchor? I could see it coming in handy in the desert with no good trees/rocks

  • @mariem.6747
    @mariem.67472 жыл бұрын

    Pretty cool...when's your next live stream so we can Super chat the heck out of your channel and support your next ADVENTURE????

  • @stacielirette4115
    @stacielirette4115 Жыл бұрын

    OMG I absolutely ‘LOVE’ you!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @oscarmarfori613
    @oscarmarfori613 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Those are really fancy equipment I wish I can have them too

  • @MasteredUltraInstinct
    @MasteredUltraInstinct2 жыл бұрын

    Hey! We wanna see more videos of your winter camping like you used to do in your old van, they were seriously so amazing. Please do such videos again!

  • @LivingTheVanLife

    @LivingTheVanLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s not winter time right now

  • @asifadeni
    @asifadeni Жыл бұрын

    Really very useful information

  • @TheMathewsman
    @TheMathewsman2 жыл бұрын

    Very important gear to have! Especially here in the PNW.

  • @ghoshss
    @ghoshss2 жыл бұрын

    wonderful episode....also the gears should be capable enough for your future journey....👍

  • @philshinymears
    @philshinymears2 жыл бұрын

    Another superb video, I binge watched your stuff and am now up to date. Keep up the good work sir and can I also ask whick model Oakleys you are wearing ?

  • @lizsanchez2148
    @lizsanchez21482 жыл бұрын

    Hey, You Go Chad

  • @Joe90V
    @Joe90V2 жыл бұрын

    Like these small American family firms, excellent product and great attention to detail, plus a fantastic customer service. Hope they prosper.

  • @pinoyebike5029
    @pinoyebike50292 жыл бұрын

    Exited to watch a new adventure of chad hehe🤙🏼

  • @seanevans6901
    @seanevans69012 жыл бұрын

    Cool company, will definitely look them up

  • @ZekesView
    @ZekesView2 жыл бұрын

    What a solid kit!!!

  • @karenr67
    @karenr672 жыл бұрын

    Good product. Nice demo.

  • @Salsadepr40
    @Salsadepr402 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Chat, Looking forward to buying, or odering some thing from them, to support their business. A++ for this video as always.

  • @gsxrJOE92

    @gsxrJOE92

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think it's Chad

  • @Salsadepr40

    @Salsadepr40

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@gsxrJOE92 LOL- OMG, I'm sorry about that. I did not realize my miss spelling. It is definitely Your name to be remember in this awesome epic Living The Van Life- Chad. I fallow you awesome videos. God bless you my friend. Stay safe and I hope to get close to some of your achievement though your Van Adventure. I still building my New Van, Nothing Professional, but something to impress for a guy like me, with no Experience. Will post it sometime soon when I finalize it. I'm at 65% Done. Still need to work on the Shower, Kitchen Sink, Stove and Oven. The out come of what I want is truly satisfactory. A++ on all your Video, Chad. :-)

  • @gabycstrike
    @gabycstrike2 жыл бұрын

    A really good video, keep it up

  • @sharonbethel4915
    @sharonbethel49152 жыл бұрын

    Very informative thank you

  • @tommystone1142
    @tommystone11422 жыл бұрын

    Hey guys it’s CHADDDDD

  • @berjaoui92
    @berjaoui922 жыл бұрын

    I love that channel...

  • @kathybell7407
    @kathybell74072 жыл бұрын

    Just want to say hello to a neighbor!!! Kathy Washington State 🇺🇸👋🏻

  • @seanyowies8532
    @seanyowies85322 жыл бұрын

    All good 👍

  • @bntravelin2
    @bntravelin22 жыл бұрын

    very good video

  • @Islamicrelaxation_129
    @Islamicrelaxation_1292 жыл бұрын

    Educational

  • @rj-vj8gr
    @rj-vj8gr2 жыл бұрын

    great video thxs

  • @frankiez7414
    @frankiez74142 жыл бұрын

    Winching. As a firefighter its best to throw a small tarp over the cable and to stand well clear as if it snaps it will come with a lot of force ! Your man there mentions this with using the bag. There are some basic safety rules with winching you should be aware of if using one. On our fire appliances the winch cable was inspected and replaced regularly if there were any imperfections with it. Chad's rope looked well dodgy.

  • @kennethsonier1766
    @kennethsonier17662 жыл бұрын

    Looks like some great equipment from a good American family business 👍☮️🇺🇲

  • @LivingTheVanLife

    @LivingTheVanLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes indeed!

  • @ahmetozdilek1355
    @ahmetozdilek13552 жыл бұрын

    Greetings from Turkey 🇹🇷

  • @frankworsley7476
    @frankworsley74762 жыл бұрын

    You have most likely had this question asked but when your in bad weather like blowing snow how does that product hold up when covered or maybe frozen?. Keep up the great vids bud! And always keep on truckin 😉

  • @jasongoldblatt1870
    @jasongoldblatt18702 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos! Did you go with the 3/4” rope or 7/8”?

  • @naughtysquirrelontheroad1542
    @naughtysquirrelontheroad15422 жыл бұрын

    Hey, great vid, thanks 😁 how long is your new winch rope?

  • @KamperKen638
    @KamperKen6382 жыл бұрын

    Hi Chad .I discovered your channel about 2 weeks ago and immediately was hooked. I’ve since watched every video you made in the past two years. I watched one video where you designed and made the drawer system in the new Mercedes. I would like to rewatch it but I can’t find it. Can you help me out. Thanks. Keep on trucking.

  • @klc4885roost
    @klc4885roost2 жыл бұрын

    Did you swap your gears when you went up in tire size? I just bought a Sprinter just like yours putting my plan together

  • @carlosguerrero-qb5ml
    @carlosguerrero-qb5ml2 жыл бұрын

    Nice x linga 👌✔️

  • @anthonysimon3017
    @anthonysimon30172 жыл бұрын

    Hi Chad!

  • @freespeechforever
    @freespeechforever2 жыл бұрын

    Just wonder if you come across a truly flat situation, i.e. no trees, rocks etc. Would a heavy spike that could be hammered into the ground to provide leverage be any sort of use? Since i've seen occasions where the only thing you have is the road and only light vegetation, here in the UK you're never so far away from help but in your situation it's a very different matter. Excellent video as usual.

  • @bloodyeyeful
    @bloodyeyeful2 жыл бұрын

    Beefy is as beefy does Chad. Blessings all.

  • @krisg3984
    @krisg39842 жыл бұрын

    👍 unstuck . ⭐️Family company . 👍

  • @clickmaniac1
    @clickmaniac12 жыл бұрын

    So that fella had a good vibe

  • @rolfsinkgraven
    @rolfsinkgraven2 жыл бұрын

    Very nice stuff but were is the self digging pole when there is nothing to attach a rope too?

  • @serkanozdemir6038
    @serkanozdemir60382 жыл бұрын

    Harika bir video olmuş dostum Biz türkiyede bir depo yakit almak için aylik maasimizin yaklasik yarısını vermek zorundayiz o yuzden biz araclara binemiyoruz Senin bu videodaki ürünleri alabilmeniz icin yaklaşık 6 ay calismamiz lazim...

  • @yunglifty3523
    @yunglifty35232 жыл бұрын

    are you gonna go down with the baja dudes again? easily my fav vid from you over the years

  • @charleskimbler4127
    @charleskimbler41272 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos, but let make an observation, when your background music plays it's so loud I have to turn down the volume, and when you talk volume back up? It needs to be better balanced? I have noticed this in the last 10 or 15 videos. Volume way out of balance. Keep up the videos love them!

  • @jasper_north
    @jasper_north2 жыл бұрын

    Your van would look even cooler with mudflaps!

  • @davidcolley2855
    @davidcolley28552 жыл бұрын

    Here is a question off topic, from this video but after watching a bunch of your videos now, I always wonder how do you go to the bathroom living the van life especially when you have to accomplish number 2

  • @dagmarvh164
    @dagmarvh1642 жыл бұрын

    Saludos desde Cuba

  • @thomasjackson4465
    @thomasjackson44652 жыл бұрын

    We’re you at the Walmart in woodburn Oregon? Could swore your van was parked 2 spaces down from me.

  • @wandervan2648
    @wandervan2648 Жыл бұрын

    Was looking back at this video for future reference. Equipment seems really cool, but not very female friendly😢. What would you recommend prior to this type of equipment being needed? Tires? I have recovery tracks already, but maybe a good tow service will be the best, lol. Then again, pretty sure I won’t be rock climbing! It was cool the way you were able to move the huge rock out of the way, for sure.

  • @daftDAFdriver
    @daftDAFdriver2 жыл бұрын

    Amen !

  • @craigbrowning9448
    @craigbrowning94482 жыл бұрын

    One would think that "Recovery" is more about "Living the 12-Step Life!"

  • @DickCheeseman
    @DickCheeseman2 жыл бұрын

    The surplus will be available at Costco

  • @chug-a-lugdoug4638
    @chug-a-lugdoug46382 жыл бұрын

    So amazing guys. How can I donate to support the channel ?

  • @jewel4989
    @jewel4989 Жыл бұрын

    Not really interested in this kind of stuff. Very informative for those who are interested. Thanks for sharing. I'm more into the driving in the different seasons, scenery, and of course your cooking shows. Drive safe. Keep safe. God bless you on your next adventure. Peace out! Keep on trucking!😘

  • @AstroVanTribe
    @AstroVanTribe2 жыл бұрын

    Find a home for that Astro Van Tribe sticker, yet....? :D - I'll reach out again via IG about that sink insert - Sending this video to my brother who doesn't trust the nylon recovery rope

  • @jrraven3230
    @jrraven32302 жыл бұрын

    👋 Chad 😊

  • @justinmehlhaff4776
    @justinmehlhaff47762 жыл бұрын

    Hey bro have you been to Green water Washington?

  • @aviationgeek2624
    @aviationgeek26242 жыл бұрын

    did you go to Missouri?

  • @chadmauerr549
    @chadmauerr5492 жыл бұрын

    I love his glasses what are they called

  • @gsxrJOE92

    @gsxrJOE92

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just get some Pitt Vipers

  • @fabiomiranda289
    @fabiomiranda2892 жыл бұрын

    uauuu show

  • @karupt422
    @karupt4229 ай бұрын

    I didnt watch the video, but why arent the cables metal?

  • @ludfx4yyc403
    @ludfx4yyc4032 жыл бұрын

    💡👍

  • @davewedgbury1583
    @davewedgbury15832 жыл бұрын

    Looks like well thought out kit. Is their an European or UK supplier

  • @LivingTheVanLife

    @LivingTheVanLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can reach out to them and ask. I'm not sure-