RENTED A VAN And I Am CHANGING MY MIND. Lost Without My Home!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ส.ค. 2024
- INTO THE CANADIAN ROCKY MOUNTAINS IN A RENTED CAMPERVAN.
I rented a van from Karma Campervans in Calgary Alberta for a week and its starting to change my mind about high roof vans. VAN LIFE CANADA.
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 t11 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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I have to say, Chrome.. your enthusiasm for literally everything is heart warming. It's a big reason I keep coming back to your videos. You have such a lust for life and it's just nice to see. A lot of the time I am down and out for reasons I won't get into but when I tune into your videos, your positivity always leaves me feeling better by the end. So thanks for being you and doing what you do, Sir. Cheers!
I absolutely agree. It's the same for me.
Me as well ❤
Chrome!!! This hightop is almost what I have dreaming about!! A Transit with a wet bath & twin couches! Only need a little galley, but must have a microwave. You see, I used to drive e250s like Emi's, but window vans! Oh, how I miss being above the traffic & going to places like you were in today!!!!
Me too!
Me too.... love a man and his dog who loves van life and travelling..wondering if your single 😉 new to your channel grateful I found it....safe travels and looking forward to your future adventure 🎉light & love from a woman and her dog 💃
Need a stroller/ cart for Cruise for the summer !! When he has had it he can still hangout instead of going to the van…
4 minutes in..that view of the mountains and clouds…wow like a painting 😍
Banff springs hotel is $1400 per night and up because it’s high season … if you go in winter you will pay half that, some rooms are $500 per night. Also keep in mind this is a VERY old hotel and while it is maintained immaculately you can’t really change the size of the original rooms (that’s code to say the oldest rooms are small)
Why do so many TH-camrs blast music suddenly that's several times louder than their voice? I have to keep turning the volume up and down. If we can hear their voice in the video we can hear the music at the same volume.
Always the highlight of my day when I see your video pop up. I’m there with you every step of the way even though I’m in the UK. I love the look of Canada and want to visit one day but until then I have you and the legend that is Cruz the faithful hound. Thanks mate 👍
I live in Ontario close to the lowest point in Canada. There are so many natural wonders, kettle point for one. They have these round stones in the water, only other place is in Australia. Many parks, Muskoka and above that Algonquin park. Hope you are able to come to Canada. I hope to visit Great Britain, Scotland ,Ireland and my ancestors home land France.
Ohh you gotta make the trip to Canada 🍁.... You will fall in Love... Also has so many Nature Hot Springs an waterfalls People are so Kind...
Same here mate I'm from the UK and would love to travel around Canada it's a dream of mine to go Bow hunting over there this guy is definitely living a great life ✌👍🚙
I totally agree with you on that, I check his TH-cam channel every morning to see the new drop
I feel the same about souvenir shops. It's just something about them that makes me happy.
I have enjoyed the trip thus far..................thank you.
Your resilience and enthousiasm for everything life brings at you is warming to others. I enjoy this part of you when I watch your videos. Take care.
That drive into Banff park is my favorite view in the whole world.
Chrome wearing a Matt's off road recovery hoodie! So cool!
I think it's much easier to change in a high-top.
There is a shorter version of that van where you can put your bed side by side. Big tires, elevated suspension, 4x4 could be a nice new home
@@livinginavwvan207 Yes, you right but Ford vans are cheaper, probably, then Mercedes Benz and also AWD helping you in Backcountry.
I love that you are a tourist ❤ and buy souvenirs 🎉
This has been one of my favorite videos not because necessarily what you're doing but the whole vibe you just look bright and light in this big van with all the windows. You just seem cage free versus been inside the barn all day I really like the van it's like you're living anyway take care
I was yelling, "get underwear"😂
Beautiful scenery! That was a really nice video!
4:25 that was an amazing view of the sun on the mountain tops
Was a student at the Banff Centre of Fine Arts, once upon a time. Thanks for the memories. Banff is amazing! Awesome van!
I dig the sweatshirt.. Matt’s off-road recovery. Another of my favorite channels.
Well, I put Baniff on my list for sure. And that sweatshirt is awesome. Want.
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Omg Chrome, you look so happy and relaxed! Thank you for the tour of Baniff, what a beautifully clean little town.
Curiosity got me. Fremont Hotel rates with taxes is $1075 to $3513 on Expedia.
We went to Fremont Hotel back in the late 60s as a young teen. The area I remember as quite different.
My parents had a travel trailer. We stayed in that somewhere up there. It was beautiful.
The scenery was AWESOME!
When I was a kid & traveled with my folks, I used to purchase silver charms and attach them to a charm bracelet. Took up very little room, but I still had the souveniers.
That Karma camper van is so beautiful!
Gotta feel so worry free in a new rig. No listening for new strange sounds is liberating.
Unreal up there! Next summer I'll be leaving Maine, crossing CA to Alaska. Kerp the video's coming. 👍
make sure you know the laws of Canada. just saying. many a U.S. citizen gets upset at the border.
"I am an American!!!". is always my favourite entitled reasoning.
We truly live in the most beautiful country in the world!!! Thanks for bringing us along Chrome........and the stand up model suits you!!!
I just love your enthusiasm and devotion to your homeland. I've never felt that way about the country i live in but the beauty of my birth country of Greenland is probably up there if I understand you definition correctly. 😊
Amen 😊
Glad you're liking the van. It has a lot of amenities that are nice.
Cruzie seems to enjoy it too.
That dog is just another prisoner.. 💯💯
Thank you Chrome! The mountains are awesome. Enjoy the week!!
It might not have been your original plan but WOW Banff and the Rockies … SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Love the hoodie you look great in it and so cool when you put shades on. Go chrome
Love the videos Love from Jamaica ❤️❤️
CANADA is beautiful if I had a chance to stay longer I will never hesitate
What a beautiful little town and the views of the mountains and the lake are stunning! You look much more comfortable in the high top but kinda like a fish out of water since it’s not your usual home. Hopefully it will be fixed soon!🙏🏻🤞
Wow what a great video. You look like you really are enjoying this traveling. Iam glad it makes the experience watching your video so much more fun.
I need the wilderness so bad I am craving it . I'm far south in north America it would take probably almost 2,000 miles to get where you are . I'm thinking about going to hit up the western states where there are amazing mountains and forest and desserts .
Lol… does cruzie have summer shoes.. love that little guy. So adorable.❤❤❤
I loved Bamff when I visited Canada in 2010.
Banff does offers 9hr FREE parking at the Train Station. Just a heads up for next time.
Been watching your videos for a few weeks. Great stuff and your positive attitude is refreshing. Each day is an adventure and you roll with it. You forget everything.....love it. Safe travels and what else did you forget? Cheers
Bedankt for taking us on your travels Chrome & Cruise. Enjoying it tremendously
thanks for riding along. I appreciate the time and love
I’ve stayed in that castle many times… the view from the suite at the top, looking out the back over the creek and mountains is amazing.
Great views
Yo, Chrome!!! You bring so much happiness to us viewers, despite all the tribulations you’ve endured. You always find a ray of sunshine to stoke your adventures. I love watching you get giddy about small things, hearing your upbeat commentary, and the way you treat us all as friends is a true testament to why we all love you and Cruzie Bear. Stay safe, bro. Can’t wait for your next video. ✌️
Well said!!
Wonderful way to start the weekend 😊 watching you 😄
The Fairmont has a spa in the bottom of it called "willow springs" - you can go in for Twilight hours rates from 7 - 9 for like 30 bucks. you get full access to the spa. I totally recommend. Used to take girls on dates there.
Box vans make the best campers . You can go as big as 24 foot box .
Keep that head up. We are with you.
That drive to Jasper will blow your mind! We did it a long long time ago when it was new. You can get horse trail rides in Jasper, too. That was how I once rode by a moose (like 20 ft. away!). Thank you so much for sharing this trip. You bring so much happiness. I hope you stop by the Athabasca glacier...
Thank you for taking us along on that beautiful scenic tour. That town of Banff was absolutely gorgeous and the mountains and water were breath taking. You are so darn lucky. Thanks Chrome. Poor Cruz I felt sorry for him sounding like he did on walk you could tell he had, had it. Take care and drive safe and can't wait fir more beautiful country. Don't have that in States that I know of.
Long time viewer that only lives part time in a van for work. I get to do a couple of trips throughout the year from lack of funds. But getting to see the views so many others get a chance to see by watching your videos like this, it's something else. I'll get there one day. Keep on keeping Chrome!
Always love your town tours - I’m the same I love the souvenir shops, no shame no shade!! 😂
“Uh oh I’m in trouble, damnit!”😂 you purchased a wonderful mug. beautiful drive into the park. The castle looks worth the stay in the future for sure 👍🏻
Travel hack for the Fairmont hotel, you can get reservations to one of the like 5 restaurants inside. Then we just walked around and took elevators to the top floors for the views. Pretty cool place.
Great video,Chrome. Always wear sandals when using showers out and about. Safe travels for you and Cruz.
Hey Chrome I've started looking up all these towns you visit. I live in Iowa, and will be turning 31 in about 2 weeks, have never left the U.S. it's my way of exploring Canada until I get the opportunity to come visit
Hello from Iowa too! 👋
I absolutely adore Banff and enjoyed the Sulphur Hot Springs too briefly - it reminded me a little of Switzerland. (I'm from the UK).
Your videos so the most beautiful scenes. It looks like a picture in a magazine. Just breath taking
I like the Matt's off road hoody better 😂 I love that channel 😮
I loved this video so much
i live my adventures through you, i only wish i can get a van to travel and live the lifestyle locally. Thank you for sharing your life with us. it gives me hope and determinations to one day get my own. or maybe i can turn my suv into a home. hm.
Auto-focused on his hand instead of the scenery out the windshield. 😂
woo! Another video! I been waiting!
I want that van! lol -my dream is to one day travel around and paint all the beautiful places I can find hehe
Chrome that was the prettiest scenery ever. Thank You
Just LOVING this ride your taking all of us on...THANK YOU CHROME & CRUZIE❤❤❤
Beautiful country
Best of the best video ❤
I never had much interest in Canada. I always thought of Canada as the little brother to the USA. The more I watch Chrome's adventures, the more I now want to visit Canada before visiting outside of North America.....
You put so much positivity into the world. It's truly a pleasure to watch you.
what's it like on gas compared to your van?
Love the shirt and coffee mug❤ and the video of of the castle. I see myself in a houseboat on that lake in the summer👍
Gorgeous scenery!!! 🙏🏻😘💞
It's always a pleasure to watch you. Your happiness comforts me in these difficult times (I live in France). Thank you for your videos. It allows me to project myself in my projects. Take care.
It's worldwide!
Banff is on my bucket list.
I love this van!!! This is my kinda rig :) Enjoy gents... I always remind myself it is ok to change and grow :)
Love the matts off road. Recovery hoodie !
Nice meeting you! Thank you for coming into our store and supporting us @cabin Collective. Enjoy your mug 😉
Hey Chrome! The scenery in the town was absolutely breath taking. The type of places I dream of visiting.
@@livinginavwvan207 Thank you.
The view from that van, both out the windows AND INSIDE the van, are STUNNING 🤩
I mean with the mug you could always buy it and then ship it to the shop, then it's just a shop mug, seeing as the property has residents who live there full time you could pretty easily send it there and they'd pick it up for you. The main challenge is packing it well for transit so it doesn't get broken in the mail.
Smart!
Canada is so beautiful, thank you. Take care 🤗🤗🤗
I've done alot of service calls in Jasper driving from Edmonton. I never had a love for these views until seeing it through someone elses eyes. I forget people dont have this view everyday. It is a beautiful place,
Chrome your drive is not Unbelievable dude, Its Epic Man !!
The company I worked for sent me to Calgary and Vancouver in 2010 or there about. Finished up in Calgary about noon and wasn't flying to Vancouver until the following day so I drove up to Banff. Oh my, what a drive. Without a doubt one of the most scenic rides I have ever had the pleasure of taking. I was planning on doing a cross-Canada RV run in 2020 but we know what happened to end that little party. Hoping we can get into Canada this fall and do Vancouver and Banff at that time. BTW, lived in Chicago the first time, now retired in Arizona.
Wow! Banff is on my bucket list now. Those mountain views were stunning!
Banff is now on my bucket list, along with Alaska👍👍
Did a quick search for Banff castle hotel (aka Fairmont Banff Springs)...this weekend it's "only" about $1K/night USD before taxes and fees. BUT August is a little cheaper (about $100/night less)...high season end in mid-October and the prices drop a little more. Seems like the most expensive in the area. On a personal note, don't beat yourself up about what you forgot, enjoy this experience and imagine how happy you'll be when you get your REAL home back!
Stop talking bad about yourself. No one is perfect. Go with the flow, it will all work out.
My mom bought spoons from all the places she went. 😂😂
I spenf the summer of 1997 at the Banff Centre for the Arts studying and performing. It is such an amazing place.
That town, with its awesome hotel and the Canadian Rockies scenery, is mind blowing! 🤯❤️
One of my favorite videos from your channel. Your enthusiasm is infectious. What a pleasure
Chrome you must be Canada's unofficial official tour guide.
Thank you Chrome and Cruzie for this ride and for the beautiful views of those mountains and the town
Beautiful scenery!
The view are beautiful an amazing thanks for sharing see yah Chrome an Cruz hugs always
You're right above us in MT. Love our Rockies!!