Hey everyone, thanks for all the messages and patience! It took a while to get a new video out, haha. I was sick, and then got sicker. I'm still taking it easy and recovering, it'll take a while to get my energy back, and get back into the groove. Anyway, hope everyone is doing good, take care and thanks for watching.

@shadowdraxx

Жыл бұрын

Glad you are on the other side man ❤

@kctexan

Жыл бұрын

Glad you are feeling better ... take it easy as you recover!

@trippin6118

Жыл бұрын

Get better soon

@julesj77

Жыл бұрын

We’ve missed you 😊

@rigidchop

Жыл бұрын

Glad you’re back! Been worried for a few days now!

I am in my 70’s and look forward to your videos, of about 40 KZreadrs I follow you are the one I look forward to seeing. I have had camper vans off and on for 50 years. My first was a 1969 ford l lived in 3 years mining gold in New Mexico. I am not in good health so I live my dreams through people like you. 👏👍🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸

@izifaddag8221

Жыл бұрын

I know exactly what you mean. I can't do hiking or even walk far so he is my eyes.

@denishapayne9245

Жыл бұрын

Mm

@postersm7141

Жыл бұрын

That’s cool. I love watching his videos also. I’m in my early 50s and have never lived off grid but I am very fascinated with the whole situation.

Foresty, I can't figure you out. My best guess is that you are a mechanical genius. Creative, athletic and culinary savant. And, very nice guy...

@ShirleyJarrett

Жыл бұрын

Agree

@justwannasay5454

Жыл бұрын

People don't need to be figured out. lol.

@junebixby7041

Жыл бұрын

@@justwannasay5454 For some people it is just their nature to try and understand people. It isn't a bad thing, it's a human thing.

@mikejones-vd3fg

Жыл бұрын

What i got from Forestry is that you didnt have to be all those things to do those thngs, just a little research and some DIY spirit.

@spiritstovelit72

Жыл бұрын

I think what you you get. Just more heart.

The new bigger van is cool, but I liked seeing the absolutely crazy efficiency in the usage of space in the old van

@user-uj8og9cm9d

Жыл бұрын

honestly it was unbelievable, I remember first seeing it and thinking it was insane with the flat walls. And then over time I remember thinking it was genius with the flat walls.

@GreenVegan816

Жыл бұрын

Are there videos still available to watch of the old van?

@scubasteve4093

Жыл бұрын

@@GreenVegan816 just scroll through his channel, about 2 years ago

@johnpittscom

Жыл бұрын

Agreed it was amazing and the stealthiest one you'll ever see. Pretty hilarious when Chrome tried to get in it though.

@seudechrist

Жыл бұрын

It was impressive but those vans are so notoriously unreliable I was biting my nails knowing he took that thing as deep into the bush as he does. I'm glad he went with the chevy 4x4 conversion, it's a suggestion that a lot of followers back in the day recommended. He has so much more room now which is huge for mental health

Me at my desk, "It's Foresty Forest!" excitement level +100

Rocko's thoughts: "Who is he talking to?" lol. I finally broke down and had my front passenger seat removed for my elderly sickly dog. Never realized how useful the front seat was. Glad you're feeling better. Never push too quickly while trying to recover.

@postersm7141

Жыл бұрын

You got that right. I just suffered from a TIA which is a mini stroke and I’m trying so hard to not push myself and take the time to recover. I’m 51 years old and likely a TIA generally Leaves no signs of an actual stroke but if I don’t take it easy very easily turn into a full-blown stroke next time

HEY Hello to you and Rocko! It is good to see you two, thumbs UP!! 👍

Thank goodness, a Foresty Forest and Rocko video. My Tuesday just went from good to FABULOUS!

He’s alive!!!

Rocco has been my favourite edition to the Foresty Forest family. Been a great adventure to live vicariously through the channel.

@nosferadu

Жыл бұрын

Rocco Siffredi 😄

@rawnature8148

Жыл бұрын

The crock pot is giving you an evil glare.

@Peace-tk3gr

Жыл бұрын

@@K1OIK wth is wrong with you.

@iamgrowler

Жыл бұрын

@@K1OIK Wait'll you find out some of us are just here for the Ninja Foodi recipes/tutorials.

@beckyumphrey2626

Жыл бұрын

Bet you are the life of the party..........NOT

Hi Forresty...so good to see you this afternoon. I needed my Forresty Fix.....😊

The camper idea is a good idea,being able to seperate the units And you could get yourself a home base too,piece of land

@diaperdood1

Жыл бұрын

This ☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽

@drumist101

Жыл бұрын

I’d love to see a full size log cabin build

@johnthomson9558

Жыл бұрын

I’d like to see an alternative , first a winter space , not a cabin, but something that shows frugal living, like a shop space, fully insulated ,solar and so on

@devonmoreau

Жыл бұрын

i’d love to see a home base, a piece of ideal land and a custom log cabin

@kelleyjohnston3727

Жыл бұрын

Ditto! Somewhere that Rocko can call home. Loved the log cabin build

ROCCO is a beautiful pup!!! Lovely companion.....

The number one best reason for upgrading to this bigger van: without it you wouldn’t have space to have gotten Rocko. I can’t imagine your life/channel without her in it now. I think it makes your fans happy that you have company with you.

Hope you’re feeling better Foresty Forest who lives in a van…. Regroup & renew your health

Whoop whoop! Oregon coast rain after noon just got better with a Foresty Forest and his trusty co-star Rocko video!

Very useful video. Rocko adores you. It's easy to see the way she gazes at you. She'd walk to the ends of the Earth with you. Any time you post a video is a good day. Take care of yourself and Rocko. Hopefully you are back to full strength soon.

Hello Rocco! Looking good!!!

I realize that you know all the ins-and-outs and the plusses and minuses of your van build, but one thing trumps it all. Your van is just stone cold cool!

Keep yourself healthy above all else, Foresty. The channel can wait.

Get well soon... thanks for the update!

Yay he’s back!!

I love your van; it's cosy, fits everything you need, and very functional.

Good to hear from you Foresty, stay well :)

Ok, keep on getting better man. All subscribers standing by and wishing you well!

It was you build your van that got me hooked. Watching your adventures since has been a true joy.

Yup, spending a year or 2 on a van build only to get it totalled by another driver is one thing that keeps me from doing it. You have the right idea and train of thought. But your build is so functional!

I’m so glad that two of you are ok and good hear from you xxx

Thanks for the fascinating van tour and update. Out here in KZread Land, it is very concerning when we don't hear from you in a while. So sorry to hear that you have been sick. Take as much time as you need. It must make you feel good that there are so many people out there who are concerned about you.

Hope you're feeling better now, and stay that way!

Your build is first and foremost practical, but also feels and looks homey! I love how it's not tall and narrow. It feels open, lots of light and windows!

This channel does whatever it wants 💅

New Foresty day should be recognized as a holiday.

I agree. Had it all from tent to 40’ diesel motorhome. Now a Cirrus 720. 1835 lbs on a 2500 Chevy HD. Fully self contained! Love it!

The joys of vanlife. Loved the setup, much more stuff than I've got. Jealous. Been living in my VW transporter for 5 years now following snow, it's so much better than when I shared with housemates.

My favorite in the van is Rocko. 🤣 You're design is simple but functional. Every little nook has purpose. My favorite kind of build. Suits you.

I love your build. It has what you need and I consider that high class.

Oh my goodness…. I’m so glad your back, and doing better……❤ Good to see you Forest ❤

Good to have ya back !

You put out good content - you should throw in a slow cooker meal every now and again to keep us guessing

I loved this van build, my dad & I rewatched it recently (those initial 4/5 episodes), proper exciting starting fresh. As others have said Rocco has been a welcome addition along with the cosy stove.

Yay! Caught it 11 minutes in! Hope yer doing well !

I’m so happy to hear from you two. Take easy on you speed. Xxxx

Was worried about you. Sorry you have been ill.Hopefully each day will be better.

Very cool van tour! Hope you’re feeling better! Sending you and Rocko lots of hugs & love ❤️❤️

Glad you are back, just take it easy, please. We need you here. I wanted to see the cupboards you painted and the sewing machine! Lol❤

I think the truck camper combo is a good idea!

I like your van. You made some good points about a van vs. fancy vans or campers. I have a 3/4 ton Chevy Pickup and I carry a 2600 overhead camper. It is very comfortable (Fridge, toilet, indoor and outdoor shower and in/out gas cookers/ heater/ac/memory foam queen bed, etc.) and drives well, except it is top heavy. High winds and side-sloped tracks are scary. Also going down long steep hills takes frequent stops to let the brakes cool. Every mode of camping/travel has it's ups and downs. I love your videos and your life style. Take care of yourself and Rocco, and many Blessings to all.

I have a 1989 G/20 Van .. 2wd it’s been a great camper/ cross country / gear hauler .. Happy trails to Man and Hound

Hey glad your ok Forest and Rocco…. Glad your feeling better, I was starting to suspect you fell down a crevasse or something.

I don't have a full-on build yet, nor a vehicle really suited for one, but you just convinced me that my next vehicle needs to be a truck. I "car camp" frequently, but being set up better is a real goal for me. The ability to take your build from one truck to the next is an idea I hadn't thought of. Thanks!

Rocko has turned out to be such an awesome dog. I enjoy your channel more than any other on the tube. You deserve every cent you make. Peace and love from Montana!

Sure wish my wife and I could have a van like yours. The amount of expertise and knowledge you have is truly impressive.

@Jon-jk8vd

Жыл бұрын

Welcome from the Cowichan Valley!

i do like that point you made about a camper in the back of a pickup just being able to pop it out .

LOVE AND RESPECT!

It’s nice to see you feeling better. One step at a time as your life evolves. It’s nice to have a peek at another persons life . I enjoy your videos. Your non pretentious ways make you like able .

it’s truly impressive to see all the work you’ve done yourself on this, from electronics, mechanical, carpentry, everything.

I've been looking for a 4x4, even a looked at one like yours but only a 1500. No glass except for sliding cargo door and had rust. 17 grand which is more then its worth. So the Search Continues! Thanks for the tour! I remember your mini van...and the frigid temps you endured.

That van is TOPS .... absolutely perfect .... very kool 😎

My mechanical expertise is pretty much limited to “Righty tighty, Lefty loosy”. I’m in awe of people like Foresty who can do it all. Great video!

Good to see you, enjoyed this video, too.

Yay! You’re back! I missed you!!

Do what you need to do to keep yourself in a good place mentally and physically, I'll keep watching 🙏

Glad to see you back and hope you continue to improve. I started watching you when you was in your smaller van and it got about 30 below with snow one night. Wow!

@rodneybooth4069

Жыл бұрын

Got some spam for a reply to this.

Hope you are feeling much better. Love your videos whenever they come out. Your van is unique and has an amazing design. You did it right!

4 years already. Feels like yesterday when you started out in the minivan, with not much in it. You are putting yourself and your kit through a lot. I'd look forward to the occasional videos elaborating on the durability of the equipment you use, including the clothing. Doesn't always have to be scenic and athletic exploits, especially when you are exhausted, which you must be sometimes.

Take good care of yourself and make a full recovery! A truck camper might be a great option in the future with the four wheel drive capabilities!

@Foresty Forest: Glad you are feeling better, hope you are 100% soon. Lets hope that when the time comes and you want to upgrade your ride, it is not because of moose strike or some other major disaster. In that case may I suggest you do like last time, sell the 4x4 as is, minus your personal gear and Rocco. Then buy new or at least current tech for building your next ride, whatever you end up deciding on driving. Looking forward to your future adventures and long may you and Rocco travel the road!

Your van is perfect, I feel like this is one of the more live in situations. Watching you build this one and the last setup is inspiring. Keep up the good work. My wife would like to see more of the pup. 🤘❤️🤘

@forestyforest

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, cheers 🍻

Your idea for a camper shell is great, for all the reasons you covered. Makes a ton of sense to have a truck that can 4 wheel a lot better than a van- particularly for you as your use is about as extreme as it gets. Unlike a weekend warrior you need the best gear to meet the highest difficulty. Thanks for all the great content!

So stoked, I drove past the Foresty-Mobile! 🚐 Best KZreadr ever!💯

@paulohabilis5886

Жыл бұрын

that's almost like a sasquatch sighting

@nancyhanson3472

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations, Tanner! 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃

It was very interesting to hear your thoughts on your build, especially that you would consider a truck as an alternative.

Hi Foresty, just an idea for another video. I would love to see how to route plan your summits, picking trails, what technology you use, web sites, etc.

@EJLily686

Жыл бұрын

He has done a video showing how he planned out trip. May have to go back into his old videos.

Great tour. I have the same philosophy of use as you...I came to the nomad lifestyle after extensive long distance backpacking and bike packing experience. I have been in a 4x4 pickup and Four Wheel Camper pop-up rig for almost six years now...I love it! Only thing I would change is getting a 3/4 ton truck instead of a half ton for the more rugged suspension, axles, etc. LOVE my Four Wheel Camper Hawk shell model.

@MikeR55

Жыл бұрын

I've used vans, SUVs and trucks with a full heightcamper but looking at the 4 Wheel and Alu-Camper now. Wayyy lighter is perfect for off road camping

Glad you're on the mend. I kind of feel like I already saw a van tour by watching you build it out, but it's nice to see an overview of the finished product.

Look into a metal partition, they are widely available for work vans and will keep out the curious mechanic as well as flying projectiles that can kill you with ease.

Everything custom even the shelf to hole the maple syrup!

Great video .. always interesting to see what people do to maximize their living quality! Great to see Rocko too! 🙂

Good to hear from you again bro. Build your strength 💪 back up .relax rest eat healthy good sleeps 💤

So glad to hear from you! We were getting worried. You’re part of our extended family now.

I doubt u will see this. But I’ve watched u since the start and your channel what u do and how you live is inspiring. Thanks!!

@nancyhanson3472

Жыл бұрын

Andrew, Believe or not, I think that he probably reads every comment.

I don't know about truck campers. Seems like they'd all have a very high center of gravity. Huge wind resistance. The "pop up" types are basically fancy tents. Seems like it would be harder to modify them to your liking than a van. Another option would be to reconsider things entirely. Buy a bit of property somewhere and make it your home base. Build a tiny off grid cabin. Simultaneously, buy a right proper off road vehicle, maybe a jeep, + a small off-road tear drop trailer. Hop in the jeep + off road tear drop trailer and head out there for a week or so. Then come back, recoup at your home base. If you need to remain 100% mobile a van still seems like the best bet.

Your van build is by far my favorite of all the ones I've seen. And I agree with another comment which said they'd like to see you get a piece of land somewhere for a home base. And I love Rocko to pieces.

that little dog loves you so much.

We are in the same boat ⛵️ Taking it easy & recouping is a Must after not feeling well! 🏝🌤🐋 Sending Aloha 😎🤙

Kudos man on your build, your spirit, and your life with Rocko.

I saw the coolest pickup truck camper build about 3 years ago .. They managed to build so that it was easy to detach at a campground so that they could use the truck without the camper part. I was fascinated though the owners said their biggest worry is that it could be stolen easily. They were working on a theft guard thingie when I met them

He's back! I was beginning to worry we may have lost our legendary youtuber

I'm glad you're feeling better. I have my minivan built out for weekend camping but I have always wanted a truck camper set up, just seems like the best way to go.

Had a pickup with a camper in the bed they are handy but very tippy. And that was an older one , today the pickups are so tall it makes it really tippy on those old logging roads . Plus the added height and frontal area would really limit where you could go. With trees and brush in mind. Hope your feeling better..

It's yours, your craftsmanship & to a certain degree a part of your survival & life. Enjoy. Be safe. Godspeed.

Gee we missed you Foresty so pleased you are getting better take care ,❤️from Newzealand Hi 👋🏼Rocco.

Have you heard of Total Composites? They're based in Victoria Island and they're making some really nice shells you build out yourself. Seems like a good choice for you if you ever go the truck route.

@robertstanley3253

Жыл бұрын

Pretty EXPENSIVE!

I TOO AM A VAN DWELLER AND BASED MY BUILD ON YOUR DESIGN AND LAYOUT. RIGHT DOWN TO THE NINJA FOODIE. THANKS FORESTY FOR THE INSPIRATION.

You have amazing technical skills. My single favourite item is your indoor fire, it seems like it adds company as well as free heat and cooktop. Best wishes.

So good to see you and Rocko!!

Glad your well and back in action! Perfect "return" video. Nailed it on the issue with a van vs truck camper, confirmed by a guy in the middle of a awd van build 😅go with a truck camper if you are hitting the woods and don't put a high value on "stealth". If trying to hide in plain sight in the city, get a mini van and keep it stock on the outside.

VERY NICE and Practical with ALL the AMENITIES COMFORT in a Small Space just like in a Home💪🚙💪👍👍⬆️😎‼️

Exactly, the super luxury van life is simply frivolous with resources.

I believe your van build is the best, by far👌