Sunset VanLife Camping Beside a Cozy Fire. Off-Road
My name is Chrome i have been living in y cargo van for 6 years now. I started this lifestyle BROKE and IN DEBT and after 11 months of living the van life i cleared my debt and started to put my life back together and build for a better future. I have turned my original van into a badass camper van that is lifted with all the toys. Over the years i went from being broke and stealth camping in the city and sleeping at walmarts... to now, living fulltime in a jacked up van and driving deep off-grid into the backcountry and living life in the dirt. WOW LIFE HAS CHANGED.
I now have a shop space to keep me busy through the winters here on Canada's westcoast. Went from Van Life to VAN LIFE + SHOP LIFE !!!!!! Come join this crazy van life journey of mine. HIT SUBSCRIBE, trust me its gonna be a WILD RIDE.
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Content isn't what holds my attention as most channels have the same content. It is the personality that keeps me interested.
Me too its his personality
I've told him that too. He makes the ordinary interesting.
I agree.
Awe you are awesome. Thanks for the love.
True story. 😊
Ah, Chrome. Yes, we like the trees. The shop. The new business. But what holds it all together? YOU, my friend. That's why we watch. Keep throwing the V's - we'll keep watching.
Well said couldn’t have said it better!
I was expecting you to yell "What's up, Weirdos!" when you were standing there looking out over the lake.
I agree with the person who said it isn’t content its his personality that keeps me watching. He could get a job at McDonald’s and show us the break room and I would watch!
24 minutes of distraction in a terrible day....thank u chrome...you make hour lives a bit better 🔥☁️❤️🌈🌈☺️
Brother chrome, documenting your life is never boring to us. Love following your day-to-day adventures, whether it's working on the new shop, or bouncing around in the bush. Look forward to each and every one of your videos!
or recovering with a bad back. We love Chrome no matter what he’s up too. 😂❤😊
We love you, never ever worry about “epic” YOU are epic.
Chrome, it's YOU , not content. You are that one friend who is always honest, who doesn't play mind games or go for shock value. It's refreshing to feel like I could have a cup of coffee with you and few hundred close friends any time I view your channel. I've been following Jeffie Bear's channel too. He is back to himself now that he's hit the road again. His joy comes through the screen. I loved all the members of the Vancouver Van Clan from the beginning. In fact, I'm inspired to do my own van.
Those are called Zombie trees. Look it up, amazing to read. Be safe!
I watch to see the story about your life. Not just about living in a van. I’m interested in it all. Thanks!
Feeling all the love for you in the comments today!! ❤❤❤❤ Chrome we love you and Cruzy Bear Bro!!
The Final Frontier Freedom and Starlink The best of Both Worlds
Off topic..Love love that show. 😂
"Man, this is a big meal. I'm gonna have to break this up in to two." Cue the empty pan. 😂
Chrome your over thinking it… most people on here love all your content, the shop, camping in bush, love it👍 just keep doing what u and Cruzie do 🙏🥰🇨🇦🤪🐶
Chrome, I don't care if you worked in Walmart and picked your nose on your days off......most of us would still watch.....you make the most mundane chores, fun.....stop over thinking it and keep the camera on......love to you and cruzie!.....xx
I want to go out and play in the trees!!!
Chrome, I watch the channel because of you. I love your personality and will watch whatever you want to let us see. Just be you
Very beautiful campsite I honestly think that’s probably one of the best ones you have found lately. It’s absolutely perfect.😎🇨🇦
I agree. I can feel the beauty and peacefulness thru the screen. Thanks for sharing❤
That lake was so perfect it almost looked green screened!
Hey Chrome and Cruz...thanks for sharing the beautiful drone views...
Yup... thanks for starting the "fund me" for JB's new van. It's fun watching his video updates on his western trip back to Vancity. 👍 Rock on 😎.
We love traveling along with You and Cruzie 💙💙✌️
I was Stationed near Fairbanks while I was in the Air Force in the mid 70's. I'd go four wheeling waaaaay in the back of the base, around 30 miles back of rough terrain. Anyhow, the Tundra you could jump on and a tree around 30 feet away would shake. The whole ground was like a wave almost, Pretty strange. BTW, got your tee shirt, thanks & great quality. A+
I really enjoy the mix of your channel chrome. Constant back country can get boring for me so i enjoy your vids on the shop, working on or upgrading the van, the occasional stealth van vid, cruzie bear vid etc. It pretty much sets your channel apart from most others. Im really happy with the mix you've had over the last few years.
OMG!!! Chrome this has got to be my most favorite place you have been , the water and land is so beautiful ❤️❤️ enjoy this amazing spot.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
That’s the prettiest spot ever, very peaceful 💚
I felt the calm over come me through the screen, I felt that I was in my happy place as I watched you arrive at this lake, start a fire and played with your drone. I wanted to be there myself. 😄
Got picked up by two boats for our group and all our gear and taken over to Walters Cove for a fishing trip. What a beautiful ride on a beautiful day. The scenery was spectacular. Fair Harbour is such a cool place.
Hey Chrome, I love your content. Keep being you pal! Inspirational and real…I think your pup would have done a great job cleaning that frying pan for you…happy trails
Very exciting news about Jeffie Bear. Great dude! Still love watching your vids Chrome. You have shared more of Canada than I will ever get to see. So beautiful. Board of Tourism should hire you. Appreciate the freedom you have living in a van. New people come on every day and need to learn The basics, what works, what doesn't. Best advice I have heard was from you....JUST DO IT! Get in. Get started then plan your build out.
Good to see you in the BACKWOODS you deserve that away time as you begin to start your successful Shop🪵 🌲🍂🍃🌳🙌♥️!
Thats why its called natures carpet ❤ I love walking on it ❤ I love your videos...I wanna live van life so bad...maybe one day ❤
Chrome….Not everyone that watches you needs something new and/or exciting everyday. We are here because we like YOU! ❤
Yes
Hey Chrome that is some beautiful country you have there! I have to admit I haven’t been watching for a minute. On April 15th I had a cardiac catheterization done and on April 16th I had triple bypass surgery done. Home now recuperating. ❤️🩹 I thank the good Lord for sparing me and I am so happy to be back watching you & Cruz! Can’t wait to see Jeffie Bear!🚐
Get well soon. You had a really, really rough tax season!!😊
Yeah, Canada is vast in terrain and scenery... No wonder he doesn't have an itch to go down to the Continental USA when one can spend a lifetime travelling in Canada
Hey Chrome I love your videos and wanted to let you know that Trent and Alley and nomadic movement are still there! On Trent n Alley she’s pregnant with baby number two. On nomadic movement they have bought a coffee farm n are busy building a home. I also love Mac n cheese n hamburger! Thanks for showing us how wonderful Mother Nature is!
He just said they’ve changed. Not doing van life. They are doing off grid life which makes sense for them.
My bad
Yep they've came a long way. Haven't watched them in a while but they're still doing it somewhat. Love love their videos the cabin all.that. 2 babies now omg 😲 😮
ZeBahloss is where the young orca is stuck since its mother passed away.
Love all your videos but these back country videos are my favourite. Such beautiful scenery.
No matter what you post I like it all… because your unique take on life and positive attitude make it all worth watching! Keep on being you Chrome… weirdos unite!
The Beauty is just amazing out there, WOW!!!
Man Chrome, I grew up on Mac'n'Beef.
OH HELL YES, CHROME! This is what we have been waiting for what seems like years for you to, FINALLY, get the hell back to doing! EPIC, RAD........WHAT'S UP WIERDO! HOT DOG.......WE BACK IN THE WILD! "We back in the wild" would make for GREAT merch, CHROME!
Yeah Mr "J.B.!!!! Is back
Wow!! What a beautiful place. So glad you send the drone up for all the incredible views. Just keep enjoying yourself.
👋 I'm here to see Sir Cruzie Bear
Heaven on earth! Epic spot. To hear the water lapping and the frogs, the fire, dog, full belly, what more do you need. Really good video Chrome, as usual. 😊🍻
First comment first like let's go baby
It was nice to meet you outside the Anytime Fitness in CR, thanks for saying “hi”! P.S. I did go over to say hi to Cruze, but he just gave me the stink eye😂. Safe travels from a looong time subscriber from the West Kootenay! Keep on keepin on!
Getting my van this year 🎉🎉
i too, am hopeful. 🙂
I completely agree. I look for your videos everyday for a great addition to each day, thank you❤
i do too. i understand but still wish for everyday.
Beautiful views every where ❣️✌️✌️
Those trees look a lot like the Cyprus trees that we have growing next to rivers and lakes here in Texas. Maybe it's a related species. They do have a tendency to tangle their roots.
Here in Alabama, USA. That's called home made hamburger helper.
These kind of videos are my favorite
I need that balance too. I actually have been surrounded by quiet and cornfield the last almost year...and it is weighing in me. Plus static from the Grand Canyon and nomad life. Time to find that balance again! ✌️
After working my stretch of night shifts, I tune in here to see you. EPIC!!!!! So gorgeous, and a balm to this night nurse's soul. ❤❤❤
Chrome thanks for sharing the awesome views with us nothing in the midwest us compares.
I truly love following the sun with you and Cruzie. I'm also envious of all of the beautiful places you travel. Enjoy your trip 😎 Smooches for Cruzie 💋 🐾 🦴
Watching this is like the calm in the chaos of this world...
Hey Chrome! Great content as usual. Next time you might want to chop up an onion and fry it with the hamburger to go in the mac & cheese. Makes it even better. Hugs to Cruzie
I absolutely agree!
Great thumbnail 👌
With that mac n cheese put the tostitos cheese dip for the nachos its fire 🔥
You are just trying not to mix “Van Life” Content and “Non Van Life” Content it makes sense! No need to apologize we get to see the end results of the shop 😃💯🛠️⚙️🧰!
I like the mix of content. Tune out a little on the mechanical stuff but that's ok.
The branch had fruitcose lichens as opposed to crustose lichens that are on rocks and dont "fan out" You make being normal fun again and not boring. Personally, i dont think any of the others live quite like you..
Enjoy
First on board! Good times!
Chrome and Cruz i watch you because I like you. Not because of the epic places. I continued to watch every video for the months the van was down. I like the shop videos, it is exciting for me to see you put your dream into action.
Put a tad of bbq sauce in the hamburger Mac for even more flavor
Hi Chrome and cruzie bear 👋 Thank you for sharing blessings
Hope you and Camping with Steve could meet while he’s on the Island too.
Camping in a Bob Ross painting ❤️❤️❤️
Hey everybody Chrome did it again epic views fun video and a recipe who's better than Chrome?
Chrome, You're right. I've watched the channels you mentioned go from van life to off grid or cabin in the woods through the years. I think that's a normal progression. You say never, never, never now but I'm betting at some point your van life will be part time adventures, especially when your businesses start booming. Most brick & mortar businesses like yours can't be run remotely.
You might want to think about bear safe camping. Dumping your cooking water outside your door will attract bears. Believe me you don’t want to open your door in the morning and come face to face with a bear.
Next time, throw in green pepper and onions with the hamburger... it's the bomb 🍻
I took a screen shot of Cruzie's mug in the last video to make it my screen saver. Can't resist his beautiful mug. I love watching your videos Chrome no matter the content cuz you have the best personality on KZhead! I can't say I've ever been disappointed having watched any video you put out. It's all life. Live it the way that truly makes you happy 😊
I'm really lichen the moss
I just like the Chrome and Cruise show. You have such great joy and enthusiasm you don't have to do great feats of adventure everyday cause you make the day to day fun to watch. Don't feel pressured to do amazing things on a daily basis we just like you doing you boo!!
Here for you.😊
I also put sautéed veggies in mac and cheese..(except it's Annie's not kd). Including corn. The corn makes it!
That’s neat!!!
Hi😎&🐶Canada is so beautiful! ❤The back country 🙂Thank You For Sharing Your Adventure! Great Video 🤗👍:❤️🫂😎🐶See You both soon 🙂
I watch your video because you are easy to relate to and I enjoy the content you bring to all of us. I lived in my RV for four years before I bought a house. I still enjoy the RV, but its nice to have a base camp at the same time. Keep doing you, we all enjoy it.
Za-bye-yos= spanish version. IDK how many spaniards helped settle Canada. I am thinking there is a diferent pronunciation for places settled by the French?? But, what do I know?
Yes, the frogs were loud! 🐸🐸
Hi Chrome
Awesome to see your videos again man. I got out of youtube, and social media's for a while.. but getting back into it, and you just showed me with this video exactly why i want to yet back on the road again. The offgrid cabin/land is not for me.. I want to be back in the open road ❤
for those days that seem mundane.. A short is perfect for those times. I agree with the others. that for some content matters for other like yourself , its more than the topic its your personality.
If only trees could talk.💚
Just a quick tip, a super easy way to clean that frying pan is to put some water in it and put it back on the heat. Once it's warmed up, a quick swipe with a scrubby sponge usually does the trick. Not much more work than just wiping it out and totally worth it. You can also give your utensils a quick rinse in the warm water. No soap needed!
I had to disown a family member today and your channel really help me. Thank you.
Chrome watching you start your new business has been really interesting. It's what entrepreneurs do and that's exactly what KZheadrs are & what attracts me to your channel. Every business needs to be able to scale up or they die out, exactly what you said. They branch off into something different but still somewhat related, or not, or they completely stop recording content. Keep doing you. You instinctively got this!
I didn't know much about van life when I first saw you roll in the shop. I looked up your channel out of curiosity and the energy and positivity have kept me coming back since. I have tried other van life channels, but it's not the same. You changed my perception of van life to make it enviable. You make it look so relaxing and fun!
The OG van lifers are the "over the road" OTR truckers hauling freight with their sleeper cabs 👍 Without them, we be in trouble with day to day life in the cookie cutter suburbs and urban areas
I like to spend time in nature to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and my cat 🐈⬛ Kelly loves bird watching
you standing by the lake almost feels like either movie or someone just painted it , looks very nice , now thats what we call Million dollar view ......very nice
I've never seen trees grow like that. So unusual. Always nice to be able to get away. Have a good evening.
I did ground beef and mac n cheese for lunch today. I browned onion with the beef also added shredded cheese & a couple of tablespoons of medium heat nacho cheese to the sauce.😋
Wow this is a post card view of the lake. Ty for posting Chrome. I love views like this that are rare to see.
Wow! Beautiful area! I absolutely love the trees! Your enthusiasm for nature is a beautiful thing to behold ❤