Chrome please stay at the shop or rent an Airbnb for Cruzie's sake until your A/C is fixed. Put his safety and well-being first, we all care for the little guy.

@kelliephoenix

12 күн бұрын

💯🐾❤️

@christinamerritt9669

10 күн бұрын

Yea it's too much heat on your dog

When its dark outside, or in a dark shop, put a very bright light under the van and look for the light coming in to find your opening

@rosemarie20

13 күн бұрын

Excellent!

@louis-huang

12 күн бұрын

This is an absolute genius idea!

@jasonborn867

12 күн бұрын

I was thinking put his van on the lift, shut off all shop lights, dark out the van windows then turn on a bright light inside the van. Next check underneath for any light coming through holes or gaps. Might consider doing the check after dark so outdoor lighting doesn't affect the experiment.

@Pjbuck55

12 күн бұрын

What is this music please? So peaceful.

A vet once told me that dogs cool off through their feet so cold water or ice on their feet cools them the fastest.

@briansullivan961

9 күн бұрын

@@LDPink60 my German Shepherd gets extremely hot and amazing like you said she just cools her feet off and she’s ready to go

Put a fairly damp, not wet, folded towel in your freezer. When frozen, you can use in emergency to wrap around Cruzie for a quick cool-off.

Please if your van a/c is broken in the summer, get a hotel/ air bnb for Cruz sake. It felt horrible watching him suffer like that just for ‘content’ ..

@melindalemmon2149

10 күн бұрын

It didnt happen for content

@Come_fly_with_tee

10 күн бұрын

When I said ‘ just for content’ I was referring to him chasing scenery that he technically wasn’t supposed to be at,, meanwhile his dog almost died.

@kimpeasester

8 күн бұрын

Im so jealous of that beautiful clean water. I could stay there for 3 seasons

Wow that was a tough day. You shared an honest day that had mistakes, regrets. But to attack as some have, Chrome was beating himself up already. It's not easy living in a van in summer heat. I hope the air conditioning is soon sorted, and I hope Cruzy is ok.. certainly a cool pad will help. Take care of both of you, keep cool :)

@wiki189

12 күн бұрын

Well said. The comment section was not the kindest today. He made a mistake and clearly regretted it. I'm sure he has learned. Take good care of our Cruzie, Chrome ❤

@MissyQ12345

11 күн бұрын

@@wiki189 We all make mistakes. I know I have done with my pets. Nobody is perfect. Mean comments don’t help. Chrome feels bad enough already. I can identify with him.

If you know it's going to be 90 degrees and you don't have air conditioning why would you go out with your dog?

When it's hot like that keep Cruz at the shop

Bro if you see this message ! You are a rockstar ! We live and we learn ! And to hear and read some of these comments just breaks my heart ! You’re an awesome person with an awesome life and you happen to turn on a camera and share it with total strangers ! We appreciate you bro, and we have your back !

Took way too long to get Cruze cooled off. Damn shame

I was freaking out when Cruise was breathing like that! Poor pup!

@moethereseller

7 күн бұрын

Hes a bulldog they are all like that

Just repair, deep clean, and keep on going! You had worse, replaced engine for one, not sick in hospital, you have started a dream of a business. So you keep on going and deep clean get air fixed and get back into the bush!

Bro, as a longtime subscriber and customer of your merchandise, I have to ask you why you got to do EVERYTHING you’ve doing so quickly, you want to open your new business, travel to the Yukon, do this, do that..slow down and take a few deep breath’s and prioritize what is most important..JMHO but that Yukon trip could be placed on the back burner until next year, you got that ambo sitting doing nothing when you could be planning on building that out with Loren..get your business stuff sorted out with the building and parking lot squared away and stick around the new shop to accept all the new VAN TOYS equipment you’ll be receiving..I need to tell you this also, use COMMON SENSE Brother..the bush will ALWAYS be there for you, but JMHO your new company needs to be your ONLY priority right now, and I’m telling you all this as if we were sitting around a camp fire having a few beers 🍺 🍺🍺 and I’m also sending you MUCH LOVE & RESPECT Bro and I’ll ALWAYS watch your videos & patronize your business 💯% 👍👍👍☮️

Should get Cruz a vest with some freezer packs in it.

@user-sc6ze1bz7b

13 күн бұрын

😭

@Mike.T402

12 күн бұрын

I’ve told him about numerous different things to keep him cool. He acts like he doesn’t give af every single time

@lindasteller

11 күн бұрын

@@Mike.T402 Aw, come on. He loves that dog. He's doing the best he can, and you're not telling him anything he doesn't know already.

@Mike.T402

11 күн бұрын

@@lindasteller doing the best he can is bringing him out into that high of heat when he knows he doesn’t have AC? Doing the best he can is him not getting anything for Cruze to keep him cool while outside? Yeah, okay.

@Mike.T402

11 күн бұрын

@@lindasteller so if he “already knows” and still refuses to get anything to make sure Cruze is cold that says even more about him not giving af. Only cares when Cruze is about to die from heat exhaustion. If he cared he would take the right steps to prevent it from getting to that point.

I get it. We were traveling from FL heading to Newfoundland. First, rock broke our windshield. Then electrical issues with the van. Then family health issues in Ohio caused us to turn around. Then electrical issues returned. Literally 2 weeks to the day after we replaced the windshield, the new windshield took a rock and cracked about 12 or 14 inches. All we could say is WTF? Glad you and Cruise are ok.

Poor cruz. Would have been better to not travel with no a/c than put cruz through that. Not worth risking his life

@freshfaceyogaboutique682

12 күн бұрын

They have cooling vests that would help Cruz. Also chill out mat/pillow u could put on the seat to help cool things down. They are gel and cheap. I bought some for my dog to lay on

@pavelusa3423

12 күн бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking..my friend's dog died in a hot car..water important

@BillWalker3rd

12 күн бұрын

@@freshfaceyogaboutique682While the vest for my dog cost $50 USD at one of the largest chains, it works great, although my boy isn’t in love with the thing, he is always much relieved. I have not gotten the gel mat because they seem unmanageable in a van. Sleeping on a source of water is the answer, even with A/C available.

@rfastkats924

12 күн бұрын

@@freshfaceyogaboutique682 I'm pretty sure the last time this happened some one sent him or he bought a cooling mat. But with all going on I could see how it would slip his mind.

@freshfaceyogaboutique682

10 күн бұрын

Totally understand as my friend reminded me of the mat. I also purchased a sm industrial fan, battery operated that I leave with the dog.

Poor Cruzie… as an asthmatic… I can see Cruzie’s desperation in his face. I can’t be outside when it’s hot or without a/c. 😥

Any brachycephalic dog suffers in the heat. I use a cold wet /damp towel on the seat and it helps, even better if they have been in a freezer. Water on his tummy. Also alcohol on the feet will cool off just don’t let him lick. Beautiful places and that water spot was gorgeous.

Go get a hotel room or back go your ac building. Cool safe & dust free & showers

I’ve been in this heat for three weeks,I was over heated everyday,it’s been hot 🥵 I couldn’t escape the sun,it’s brutal.I had to go to a local library.exhausted everyday,sick,with chronic ear infections,I finally traded my vehicle with no ac,straight across for a small car,but the ac is very well worth it,I didn’t think somedays I was going to make it,I sure hope your ac gets fixed up soon! It’s straight miserable out there bro,got to hide away from the sun and heat! Hopefully you’re days will get better,and Cruzie hopeful get to feeling better soon! This heat feels like a different type,than the dumpster fire summers were all used 😂

Cruz needs to be in the shop for the rest of summer! I feel soo bad for Cruz!😢

@jphanks

12 күн бұрын

Every year I show Chrome different vanlife air-conditioning systems and he always finds an excuse not to put one in. *shrug*

@ChristineC.-bd2qr

12 күн бұрын

He could be at the shop or rent an Airbnb until his air conditioner is fix. It's not like he's struggling financially he should put the pup's safety first.

@tmgee13

11 күн бұрын

Gottta get that content tho.

Damn. Bulldogs look like they suffer their whole life. They definitely should have stopped breeding these long ago

@raymondray8672

13 күн бұрын

Yes, man has ‘created’ several breeds with problems.Look at the ‘American Bully’, I don’t think they existed before 1989 or so.

@jphanks

13 күн бұрын

The breeding of the snout is out of control. If you look at lines from Europe they are breeding longer noses

@rangovanlife

13 күн бұрын

At least modify they breathing system

@204carguy

13 күн бұрын

@@rangovanlife yep it’s the nose. They ain’t meant to be tucked in like that.

@julien2912

12 күн бұрын

@@rangovanlife How do you do that!?

Pouring water on their back will not help. He needs a shallow pool. Cool abdomen and paws first. Cooling pads with fans. Put a first aid kit together for him. Buy some chemical cooling packs. Get some Gatorade and some 20 cc long tip syringes to force feed him fluids if needed. I travel with 9 dogs in the summer. I have pup fans for each crate. Cooling crate pads and coats. Solar shades and reflectic blankets to hang on the side of the truck when we stop..put ice cubes in water buckets. Traveling in summer with dogs is totally doable with pre planning. If my ac goes out i stop, find shade and set up camp to regroup

@kboegel

9 күн бұрын

💯

Seriously a nice tent would make a great occasional escape from the hot van…

Dude, I can smell the dust from here, dang! I hope you find where it’s coming from soon. I’m glad Cruz recovered, he looked pretty miserable.

Brooo, sorry for this shitty day. I could hear the stress in your voice when cruzy was having a hard time. Also never leave again without the a.c working. I’m sure the audience can understand. Plus I like the shop stuff!

99.9999% of the time, Chrome, yeah, hang in there 💪🏻. Better days are coming!!

Get back to the shop cruise is your main priority

My Boxer is very sensitive to heat as well. She's a very active dog, but in the summer, it gets really hot in Montreal between June-August. It becomes an obstacle because she needs at least an hour and a half of exercise a day, but these heat waves make it almost impossible for her. So we have no choice and don't want to take the risk so we don't go out.

@asmradventureasmr

13 күн бұрын

Have you thought of getting a pool & put a canopy over the pool to block the sun for your dog to get some exercise 😊?

Wow that was pretty miserable, kudos to you for still filming. Van life is 99.9% awesome but when that 0.01% comes along it sucks like a back hole!

Just to let you know. Over heated dogs fare better keeping the undercarriage and feet wet, not the back. Wetting the back does jack s… when it comes to life or death to a Dog. If anything of happened to you ie you keeled over from the heat exhaustion, our Cruzie would sure to of died in that heat, and so could you. Man, you sure got slatted in this video. No one wants to see anything bad happen to you or Cruz, We care for you both. So glad all was okay in the end ❤

"The worst ending in 6 years" I was genuinely concerned. I thought you had an accident or got arrested or Cruzie had to go to the Emergency Vet. It was some dust and a hot dog (no pun intended). Glad Cruzie is gonna be OK and I hope you figure out the dust. Just seems like I was "baited" into "clicking" though.

@bigtom4709

12 күн бұрын

... and I watch ALL of your videos.

Sorry Chrome. Just glad you and Cruzie Bear are okay. Hope y'all are staying at the shop where it's nice and cool. Hugs and prayers are going out to you from Georgia. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

The heat makes any awful situation worse. It’s hard to be without A/C. Glad you two found a place to chill. ✌🏼✌🏼

Really worried about Cruise back there for a while Chrome. You too man. Get back to the shop pronto.

Hey chrome that was a fun video that sucks that you got to wait almost another week before you get your air fixed. Hopefully you guys can stay cool and you are right about the locals that one lady did not sound very happy or friendly when she told you you needed to turn around so be careful out there. Stay cool and be safe🇺🇸♥️🫶🙏😎👍🐾🏔️🚐🇨🇦.

My heart goes out to you, Chrome. So glad that Cruz is okay. ❤

You know better than to let Cruz get overheated. I remember an old video with Disco when he was overheated cuz you were in a traffic jam. No excuses Chrome 😢.

I love that you just stay positive! Thanks for your share!

I'm a northern too at heart...I'll take the cold over the heat every day of the week! So glad your Cruzie Bear was okay, with your title, you had me worried up to the end. This too shall pass!

You ended up in a beautiful spot …when it’s too hot, staying still is often the best choice…sorry about the rough day 😢

Bulldogs really dont do well in the heat, stay close to the shop in hot weather if you dont have a/c in the van.

Chrome, I think someone doesn't want you to take your summer vacation this year! Sending lots of hugs & prayers to you & Cruz! 🙏

My Mum has a long-haired Dachund. When the warm weather comes the dog gets shaved! The hair is so thick that in winter the dog just sits in the garden at below freezing happy as can be.

All you had to do was go back to the shop or get a pet friendly room for Cruzie. He didn't have to suffer.

If you have space left in the fridge/freezer, put some damp towels in it. Ready to use. Or buy a cooling pad/ bed/ vest to Cruz⛄, please! Wow all that dust!! Thank you for sharing your miserable😩, sweaty🥵 day. VV

Thanks for publishing the reality check.

Love how clear the water is

Just a suggestion. At night turn on your interior lights in your rig. Close all the doors and cover up your windows. Then crawl underneath your rig and see if you see any light passing through the floor doghouse or doors

@STONE69_

12 күн бұрын

The best ideas come from the comment sections lol

Hang in there - stop and look at the beauty around you. Tomorrow is another day. Hopefully a better one.

True, when the heat is there, every dog suffer. Dogs with breathing problems will obviously have a harder time. Out there you can face unexpected exposure in the heat. Luckily there is always water around! Stay safe you two 😊

During the hot summer i tend to camp and stay only at high elevation spots--Only coming down into town for supplies. I know thats probably not a thing you can do given the shop and all the responsibilities you have, but it makes summer still enjoyable.

I can see why you had such a bad day. The heat in Alberta today is 35, so it must of been much worse there. Yup, it was a bad day. In the dirty thirties in the dust bowl, the dust literally drove ppl crazy. It would come back day after day.

Appreciate you love yr travel videos so tuned in x I travelled with my little poodle in aussy for 12 years the heat got to me in the end but …. I came home to Nz now left the road it’s long story but misssss it so much Used to book into camp ground and have air con and power in hotter times x 🥰

@kuraqueen6593

10 күн бұрын

Aw maybe you could do a bit of car camping to just take the edge off being static in a sticks and bricks. Maybe a night here and there when the weather is better.

After reading the comments about Cruzie I decided I couldn't bear to watch this!

I’m so glad Cruz recovered from that horrible experience, I could see the exhaustion in his eyes. ❤

Aw man, I feel ya. We're on our third day over 39C here. One more to go. I'm so done.

@christinamann3640

11 күн бұрын

😱🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵where is that?

Even if your ac is dead even putting the fan on will create positive air pressure to keep dust out. And if the air is blowing warm due to weather put a damp towel I front of the vent and it will act like a swamp cooler and lower the temp.

I believe everything happens for a reason, even when it sucks. Better to of found out about the "leak" while you have access to your shop than to of started your summer travels and have no way to find what was wrong. Stay strong (again) we're all rooting for you and Cruzie.

I was so stressed out for your pup, I had to fast forward. I'm happy it ended well. Geeez

Wish I was there to help you cleanup your van Chrome. Hope you head back to the shop. Stay cool 😎

Glad Cruz is ok. The heat is no joke.

My pug had heat problems. It's hard in the summer. Poor Cruz 😢

😢 poor old Cruz , don't worry brother it will be ok when you get the aircon sorted out. Keep cool and thanks for sharing. 🇦🇺😎

Yes, totally agree. Van life is a drag during the summer.

Hello again, great to see you 2! Looking Healthy, beautiful Canada❤

It's all right Chrome I've been having a hard 2 months myself getting acclimated to Van life I've been stuck in Kentucky trying to make it to South Carolina and it's been one thing after another trying to get the solar panels updated and then brake failure I had to get my brakes worked on. $710😬 thankfully I had help. but you know what we're a rare breed and we don't give up. Van life forever

You’re correct about the AC positive pressure theory. I spend a ton of time off road in the Nevada desert. Run your heater in the cool position with the AC off. PS one tiny hole or a bad piece of weather stripping will cause a ton of dust to come in.

Awe Chrome what a horrible day for you guys😢. I am so sorry for both of you❤

Many new portable air conditioning systems are now available…. Some are battery powered for off grid….you’d always have a backup to the van ac…

Yo Chrome, I understand how tough that is. I was Farm-sitting during this heat wave and lost a pet Roo🐓named Beau. He was a great bird with a great temperament. I also brought Dino 🐰the farm bunny to my place to be in the AC. Dino did great...but lost Beau. Damn I wish I could save them all. Heat is no joke to our animal companions! Do what the expert Veterinarians suggest to keep them cool! You'll have peace of mind and your loved ones will be more comfortable. Wish you the best!

You are getting record highs out there! Take care of yourself and the little guy! Much love and respect!

I love the way you take care of Cruzie during those hot days…

Oh no that amount of dust is crazy !!! I hope you find the problem Chrome 🙏. Thank Q for sharing some beautiful areas 🤗

That surely was a day sent to test you! Poor Cruzie 😥 Should think about getting him a vest/harness that you can wet and that cools him through evaporation and a cooling mat.

@rainsofhealing

13 күн бұрын

Mentioned the cooling mat on Livestream and it was a no-go (don’t think Cruzie liked it.) A cooling VEST though would work! 👍

@user-uk6yz1my8h

13 күн бұрын

It's high 30s plus 40s here. Vests don't cut it in these temps.

Chin up Bro !! Time to head to the shop and tear it down and clean it up and fix the holes and get back out there ..... 🍻

So glad Cruz is ok. Thanks for keeping it real

Another awesome video Chrome I love how you prioritize Cruz From one dog lover to another, you’re the best

@Mike.T402

12 күн бұрын

He didn’t prioritize Cruze. He knew it was going to be that hot out and knew he doesn’t have AC, and still went out in it. Completely irresponsible.

Cruzie is a trooper! I agree not a hot person. I prefer spring fall winter! This dust can make Cruzie over heat and for breathing! Glad you cut the trip short!

Glad both you and cruz are okay. Ah cruzzie, glad you got close to water. Your van accumulated alot of dirt hope you find where its coming from. Enjoy your videos even when you have rough days.

You knowingly went out with no AC and knowing the dog would suffer. Way to go.

26:16 geez bro. What a trip. I feel for ya. That makes me wanna travel out to ya and help shake all the dust of and wipe stuff down

Tough luck, but you've done well -- come a long way. I followed you in the beginning. You were sort of an inspiration. I went nomadic for a few years. I lived in a 4 Door Jeep Wrangler. Was the experience of a lifetime. Keep on truckin'

if only you owned a company that can repair vans with a lift and tools and a big indoor space to do it...its a great opportunity to learn welding...find the hole and weld it

7:12 and hey Chrome I've found that the best way to cut the sleeves off shirts is to cut the stitch at the seam.

@jeanjones7770

12 күн бұрын

He's a man...that's all your gonna get.

Home maintenance. We all have to do it. 🥺 Glad Cruz is ok. He sounded horrible the way he was breathing. So glad you got him cooled down. I have 2 large dogs. A pyrenes/burnese/ rough collie mix and a purebred Anatolian Shepherd. Because of their coats, they do not tolerate the heat well at all. Not as sensitive to heat as Cruz is though. If it's too hot/cold for me, it's too hot/cold for my dogs.

Sorry to see that you had a bad day Chrome.. Keep your head up, better days are on the horizon....

Murphys law Chrome, if it can go wrong it usually does at the worst time. keep you head high and youll find the hole letting the dirt in. use a smoke generator or something equielent and have your celing fan pulling the air out of the van so you can see exactly where its coming in from. our rigs are always a work in progress, if it isnt one thing its usually 15 others lol.

Thankfully, I went full-time Dec 2022 after watching three years of you and a few others, and as a kid, we had a van camper conversion, so I knew what I was getting myself and my little sled dog (Klee Kai) into. The way I figure it my Friend, you got six-years worth of lessons thrown at you at the same time…..may you have the next six years smooth sailing! ❤❤

Chrome I gotta congrat you for venturing out into those dusty logging roads!! It is stinking hot all week in our area and I just sun out back then rest in the air conditioning!! Just love seeing your adventures in my part of paradise… pats to Cruzie 😍🇨🇦

Sorry to see that you're having a bad day, I hope that you're able to fix everything that needs to be fixed soon.

Hang in there Chrome… You have found some gorgeous spot.

I'm so proud you got Cruzie back to some cooler places , I love you guys.

That was painful to watch. At what point do you turn off the camera for the sake of rushing your dog to safety

Happy you care for your dog so much. Might want to stay at the shop till that ac gets recharged. Nice adventure! Here in Louisiana we get free saunas every day.

Thanks for sharing see yah Chrome an Cruz hugs always ❤❤

It's a good thing that your not far from the shop, put something to limit the dust going in till you are able to repair

One of those days is right! Yikes! Thank goodness it's only a day! Sometimes a few days,but this too shall pass! Hang in there! Too bad you don't have mountains nearby!

I have a HUGE black dog - i bought an ac unit for her

Take care man, we look at your video and we feel sorry how it went that day. Wish you the best. Greetings from Hungary!