Arizona | 4x4 Van and Motorcycle Trip

Living the van life with my motorcycle - Taking my Quigley converted 4x4 van and motorcycle to the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge in Southern Arizona for some riding, camping and cooking in the desert.
My rear bumper rack is made by a company called Joe Hauler. The model is the Deluxe Cam Lock Heavy Duty. It fits any Class III 2" receiver. It holds bikes up to 600 pounds including the weight of the carrier itself (about 100 pounds). I've been using it for about seven years so far without any problems.
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  • @SterlingNoren
    @SterlingNoren Жыл бұрын

    Website for this video: www.norenfilms.com/videos/4x4-van-and-motorcycle-trip/

  • @swexplorer
    @swexplorer3 жыл бұрын

    God o mighty. You literally have one of the best channels on KZread! I'm addicted! Motorcycle adventures, van adventures, boondock adventures, and exploring some of the most beautiful places on earth! Only a matter of time before you and your videos go viral!

  • @oosteveo315

    @oosteveo315

    3 жыл бұрын

    His vids are great.. Can't believe he doesn't have more view etc.

  • @anasswakach1264
    @anasswakach12643 жыл бұрын

    Why isn't this guy having millions of views and subs on his channel ? it's absolutely mind blowing, some high quality content right here.

  • @spymaine89

    @spymaine89

    3 жыл бұрын

    my guess from other bike channels he only gets people that like motorcycles not all the lonely masses that want a pretty boy or girl to hang with'' he could take a pretty girl , the baggage would not be worth it for me,

  • @a.k1311

    @a.k1311

    3 жыл бұрын

    It Will ....

  • @bmwlane8834

    @bmwlane8834

    3 жыл бұрын

    Most Americans would rather watch the Kardashions are some similar garbage. Sadly

  • @patrickcooper9641

    @patrickcooper9641

    3 жыл бұрын

    He is getting there slowly but certainly. Remember that Sterling has been a professional motorcycle photographer for years. Check his work: www.globeriders.com/bio_pages/bio_sterling.shtml I hope that you will enjoy his videos/films. Cheers

  • @RoadDogSteve

    @RoadDogSteve

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not the intent

  • @njpaddler
    @njpaddler3 жыл бұрын

    From the perspective of a sequestered soul looking out on a very cold & rainy day, thanks, I needed this.

  • @paulocarreiro5855
    @paulocarreiro58553 жыл бұрын

    As a middle-aged Portuguese man, when I think about the US, this is what pops up in my head. Music and all. A by-product of having been raised on Western movies, I guess. It is beautiful. Thanks Sterling for taking us along one more time.

  • @SterlingNoren

    @SterlingNoren

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Paulo! Glad you enjoy!

  • @michaelparish2435
    @michaelparish24353 жыл бұрын

    Van Camping and Motorcycle Riding!!! Perfect Combination.

  • @paulvanhout9695
    @paulvanhout96953 жыл бұрын

    Maybe a lighter dual sport bike for your van camping? Right number of motorbikes is one more after all😀. Awesome video and a wonderful area to explore.

  • @davidjmichaud4422
    @davidjmichaud44223 жыл бұрын

    I'm a little jealous, you sure know how to travel. Nice temps, great scenery, and it doesn't look over run with people. I believe this is living.

  • @spymaine89
    @spymaine893 жыл бұрын

    i found this a great adventure both the area and ''that is the way i would want to take a long distance dirt bike ride'' more world travelers should do it that way. thank you

  • @geroo3380
    @geroo33803 жыл бұрын

    One more from Germany, awsome Landscapes there. I also own a Volkswagen T4 camper with Bike Rail for my Enduro Bike. Cheers for more of this

  • @tangoechobravo5817
    @tangoechobravo58173 жыл бұрын

    Another Epic adventure - great for those of us sitting here in the upper Midwest - hell for another three months. We need this dream - Thank you.

  • @JL-yk5xf
    @JL-yk5xf3 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff Sterling! I throughly enjoyed this and can’t wait for the remainder.

  • @thailandmopedadventures611
    @thailandmopedadventures6113 жыл бұрын

    I love your Camping Table setup

  • @richardvalitalo3670
    @richardvalitalo36703 жыл бұрын

    Love all your videos.I like camping off the bike also.this is my retirement dream

  • @MotoanPhoto
    @MotoanPhoto3 жыл бұрын

    Camping, steak for food, motorcycle riding. Good life. Living a dream. Thanks for sharing.

  • @garydawson8972
    @garydawson89723 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting the hitch-mount carrier info! Looked like a fun trip.

  • @Dan-cs8bt
    @Dan-cs8bt3 жыл бұрын

    I mean the editing is just top notch. Just realizing how much thought and effort are put into your videos and the shots and b roll. Just wait until you blow up. It's coming man and I'm here for it. Keep it up!!!!

  • @gb-tm9vg
    @gb-tm9vg3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Thank you. I found your channel by chance, you know you tube, because of looking at other moto camping videos. Its funny the timing of this video. I have my van built out for camping but waiting for fantastic fan install in my driveway and an appointment to buy a motorcycle soon. I have done styles of camping in the past but do agree that sometimes it is nice to have a base camp to come back to. Loved your solo journey videos to Montana and back.

  • @davidlane5925
    @davidlane59253 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! Thanks for taking us along Sterling.

  • @ryanb5189
    @ryanb51896 ай бұрын

    And here I was worried about overloading my long wheelbase dually Sprinter van with a CRF250 on the back. I feel better now!

  • @Braapncamp
    @Braapncamp3 жыл бұрын

    As always, interesting narrative and awesome footage! Thanks Sterling.

  • @davidhaydock7699
    @davidhaydock76993 жыл бұрын

    Awesome set up. Looks like an amazing getaway! Looking forward for the next video

  • @ahhhhchoo
    @ahhhhchoo3 жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year. I've really appreciated your excellent work over the last months. I'm out East but working on getting back to my true home in the NM mountains. I look forward to riding through Bisbee one of these days. Cheers.

  • @marklerfald
    @marklerfald3 жыл бұрын

    Another gem. Thank you, Sterling. Excellent!

  • @grahamhiggins1
    @grahamhiggins13 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos. They are very relaxing to watch, you select such good chilled music and scenery. Just perfect. There’s a level of beauty in the whole approach that not many bikers can pull off. Best wishes for 2021 from England!

  • @SterlingNoren

    @SterlingNoren

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @maboswel
    @maboswel3 жыл бұрын

    I'm in the process of getting set up just as you are. In my mind I've always had the vision for what I thought this way of living would be like, but this video lays it out exactly. What a great life you have, and inspiring too!

  • @adamsexton923
    @adamsexton9233 жыл бұрын

    I would have to agree picks some of the most awesome places to go and camp definitely deserves a much larger audience!!!! Keep up the good work , hit the thumbs up icon on bottom of videos so he can keep making these videos!!!!!

  • @bobsmyth6706
    @bobsmyth67063 жыл бұрын

    Just what I needed on this cold snowy morning. Thank you from Canada. 😎👍

  • @potskifilms
    @potskifilms3 жыл бұрын

    Nicely filmed and put together as always; 4x4 camper with a motorcycle... perfect combo ! Cheers Wayne

  • @bluezhawg2104
    @bluezhawg21043 жыл бұрын

    I’ve ridden many of these roads. The riding in our backyard is epic!

  • @dimitristsagdis7340
    @dimitristsagdis73403 жыл бұрын

    Really impressed by the rack at the back and the suspension (have the same bike and looking for ways to carry it) - new to your channel so I'm just checking your back catalogue. I see the info on the maker of the rack at the bottom of the video description so tnx , and I check the back catalogue of your videos videos with little success on additional info about your van and its rear suspension. Some more info/future video on this would be great.

  • @flyfishin69
    @flyfishin693 жыл бұрын

    From start to finish it was very well done. That is some great scenery and good information. It is imposible to imagine what these places look like by a few pictures and a map. This video was done perfectly. And now I just added it to my list of adventure rides. The setting sun, campfire, adv bike, and the steak n beer! Thanks.

  • @patrickcooper9641
    @patrickcooper96413 жыл бұрын

    Another great video Sterling. Seeing the world through your eyes/lens is the best thing that could have happened to me this early 2021! Happy New Year.

  • @justincoleman2740
    @justincoleman27403 жыл бұрын

    I miss the smell of the desert. Great video Sterling. Once again you chose the perfect music.Happy New Year!

  • @mikemcallister757
    @mikemcallister7573 жыл бұрын

    Thank you again for another great video! I have been thinking about doing the van thing with a motorcycle. Riding long distances to arrive at places like that is getting, lets say not as easy as it used too. I love seeing more of Arizona and would like to camp with a bit more comfort as well. Very inspiring to say the least. Great work with the film work that shows the beauty of the landscape and lets us ride along. Looking forward to the next one!

  • @hansolo7205
    @hansolo72053 жыл бұрын

    I love this set up! Wished I had my bike when I was at Red Runner, CA.

  • @jorgepenso6611
    @jorgepenso66113 жыл бұрын

    Congrats man! Your videos are really inspiring. Thanks a lot.

  • @bhenry5091
    @bhenry50913 жыл бұрын

    Meant to say thanks for the video. I've tried a bit of this setup before. Been in Buenos Aires as well. Beautiful.

  • @nielsarnason9123
    @nielsarnason91233 жыл бұрын

    absolutely fantastic...thanks for the inspiration!

  • @christophepoteaux3932
    @christophepoteaux39323 жыл бұрын

    Always looking forward to your videos. The photography and stories are very inspiring. One of these days I need to head toward your side of the AZ desert.

  • @dhan7072
    @dhan70723 жыл бұрын

    Wow!! You have a nice set up.

  • @beachside180
    @beachside1803 жыл бұрын

    Like your style sir! Thanks

  • @EdJZatta
    @EdJZatta Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Keep them coming.

  • @michaelsupple6081
    @michaelsupple60813 жыл бұрын

    Another awesome video. Thank you!

  • @tassieadventurerider4815
    @tassieadventurerider48153 жыл бұрын

    I learn so much about how to present a video watching your Chanel. You tell and film a great story.... keep going 👌🎥🏍

  • @pigeonpallz1733
    @pigeonpallz17333 жыл бұрын

    That tow hitch thing is an answer to a problem I have and I never considered it because of the weight of my Tiger 800. Your videos are well made and so helpful, thank you.

  • @frfrpr
    @frfrpr3 жыл бұрын

    I've got a GS, and GX470. Now I know what to do with them. That Joe hauler motorcycle carrier really makes this doable.

  • @patmay129
    @patmay1293 жыл бұрын

    Nice episode. This channel has become one of my favorites.

  • @socaloutdoors7355
    @socaloutdoors73553 жыл бұрын

    Great vid. I'm digging your folding chair...looks ergonomically comfortable.

  • @GeorgeBoobyer
    @GeorgeBoobyer3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great start to the year - almost as good as getting out in person! Happy New Year to you and keep it up!

  • @SterlingNoren

    @SterlingNoren

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same to you!

  • @owddroner7124
    @owddroner71243 жыл бұрын

    Quality mate lookin forward to part 2 stay safe regards Mark.

  • @HussainHH989
    @HussainHH9893 жыл бұрын

    Hello mate I am happy I came across your channel tonight, happy to subscribe as well.

  • @JoaquinChea
    @JoaquinChea2 жыл бұрын

    Man ribeye steak cooked perfect, I like how you roll what a great trip!

  • @Liberty4Ever
    @Liberty4Ever3 жыл бұрын

    These are gorgeous videos, lovingly crafted. I greatly appreciate the effort spent so that we can share these marvelous adventures. You make it look easy, but of course, it's not. The editing is amazing too, and the music is always so appropriate, and excellent. I'd watch television if it was half as good as this. The peace and solitude of the desert southwest is calling to me.

  • @RodriguesSantosJose
    @RodriguesSantosJose3 жыл бұрын

    Another echo from Portugal: Excellent content, very well filmed, nice photography, neat sound... and a very good rider... I would add: a nice person. The fact that you don't use too much music, and let instead the real sound come to us, is a very good choice ((in my opinion)... Ride on, Sterling!

  • @SterlingNoren

    @SterlingNoren

    3 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks!

  • @MrOrchin33
    @MrOrchin333 жыл бұрын

    Living the the dream man. Happy New Year from Northern Ireland. I wish we had that weather here.🏍

  • @scottjeffries6826
    @scottjeffries68263 жыл бұрын

    Great video as usual. Thank you!

  • @mikemcallister757
    @mikemcallister7573 жыл бұрын

    Forgot to say, really like your van!

  • @hero2006
    @hero20063 жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year. Looking forward to the next video.

  • @RideYEG
    @RideYEG3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing edit. So happy to have come across your channel! Really looking forward to future content. Ride safe✌️

  • @buddhaneverest
    @buddhaneverest3 жыл бұрын

    Great man. Great videos.

  • @aeror115
    @aeror1153 жыл бұрын

    Really cool video buddy Thanks for sharing this bike life 👍

  • @baronsovory2346
    @baronsovory23462 жыл бұрын

    Your channel is amazing. The music, the video quality, your honest commentary, the adventure of it all is amazing. You are a true inspiration. Been binging your videos!

  • @SterlingNoren

    @SterlingNoren

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @knappdaddy
    @knappdaddy3 жыл бұрын

    That hitch is most impressive !!

  • @a.k1311
    @a.k13113 жыл бұрын

    Happy newyear Sterling ... welkome!!!

  • @vinayakmane388
    @vinayakmane3883 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video.

  • @ricardoneto7789
    @ricardoneto77893 жыл бұрын

    Great scenery and your camera work is great as usual 😉👍 Happy new year 👍😉

  • @daymaker5460
    @daymaker54603 жыл бұрын

    The camera work is better than most movies I see...amazing. problem watching the gourmet meals, I am in bed at 1130 now I have to get up and eat,

  • @AmirSaleemShah
    @AmirSaleemShah3 жыл бұрын

    Really stunning and beautiful new theme of adventure. I also just came back to home after 4 days camping in Desert , Pakistan. So Its in my knowledge How the desert beautiful Is ...

  • @davidbaines7014
    @davidbaines70143 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video my friend. That is proper motorcycle adventure camping vlog. Well done. Glad I have subscribed 👍

  • @NotNowCato1254
    @NotNowCato12543 жыл бұрын

    Another beautiful short film, Stirling. It must really slow you down, all the stop-start to get the drone and static camera footage. I very much appreciate the effort. Thank you!

  • @rickgermain7802
    @rickgermain78023 жыл бұрын

    That rack is stout! Great filmmaking as usual...see ya down the trail.

  • @AdventureTravelandScuba
    @AdventureTravelandScuba3 жыл бұрын

    Again Nailed it your videos are top notch, what a nice playground You have out there wow, and there is me in deep snow in Canada, last video me riding made in mid December still not posted as editing content prior to this. I hope this snow will go away sooner then later in March not to run out of content. I hate winter and I can't wait for borders to open so I can go and explore the USA as I want to go again to UTAH and do more off road out there.

  • @johnoneil4688
    @johnoneil46883 жыл бұрын

    I’m interested in your set up with the van and the mc carrier. Is the 4x4 a Quigley conversion? And the hitch carrier for your bike, I’m surprised you can find rated for that much weight. Oh yeah, the video was awesome as usual.

  • @knappdaddy
    @knappdaddy3 жыл бұрын

    So jealous !! I was just down visiting that area from cold Wa. wish I could’ve been with you !

  • @anamargaretlowery2046
    @anamargaretlowery20463 жыл бұрын

    Sweet Set Up Sterling. 🙂

  • @SteelHorseman
    @SteelHorseman3 жыл бұрын

    You the man!!

  • @marcoluoma3770
    @marcoluoma37703 жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a great video. I live in the east so love seeing completely different topography. (I have to admit to at first feeling sorry for that mount with that big ol' pig of a bike on it. I have one just like it resting in the garage while I watch the snow fall.)

  • @richardbryce3201
    @richardbryce32013 жыл бұрын

    Been watching lots of your video's and really enjoying the quality and content, im moving from Florida to El Paso TX next month and plan to cover allot of ground in the south west on my bike, thanks again for the great channel

  • @Asdfghjkl1234

    @Asdfghjkl1234

    2 жыл бұрын

    We want to move to El Paso from Chicago. How do you like El Paso ?

  • @richardbryce3201

    @richardbryce3201

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Asdfghjkl1234 it’s very different than Florida of course, people are nice, weather is good although I haven’t spent a winter there as I’m in Thailand at the moment, I think I need more time to give you an opinion, property taxes are high at 3 percent that’s the biggest financial concern, that’s probably the reason house prices are low there

  • @Asdfghjkl1234

    @Asdfghjkl1234

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@richardbryce3201 thanks sir. Safe travels and all the best in your transition to El Paso.

  • @Adv_Varmland
    @Adv_Varmland3 жыл бұрын

    Nice Sterling👌👌🤟 You have the best KZread chansen. 👍🤠

  • @bhenry5091
    @bhenry50913 жыл бұрын

    That's quite the rack you have on the back with that big a bike. I was expecting it to bend a bit there!

  • @jelicoe
    @jelicoe3 жыл бұрын

    Pretty good advertisement for the bike rack. I got one also, but the bike exceeds the Max tongue weight of my truck. The rack is rated to 500lbs, the bike is 430,but the tongue is rated to 400lbs. I often wondered how those racks would hold up on rough terrain like that in this video.

  • @337WHITE
    @337WHITE2 жыл бұрын

    Another great video Sterling! Which video shows the rest of this adventure?

  • @NachoDePaseo
    @NachoDePaseo3 жыл бұрын

    Next time you have to pour some white wine in that pan, after removing the meat and letting the alcohol evaporate and pour that sauce over the meat, just a tip. Great video as always mate. Greetings also from Buenos Aires, but in Argentina.

  • @marinoopen
    @marinoopen2 жыл бұрын

    Really solid work here... I Just reached into my wallet and made a donation. Money well spent for all of the travel ideas man. Thanks

  • @SterlingNoren

    @SterlingNoren

    2 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated! I just happened to be at my desk and saw that. Glad to hear you got some ideas and inspiration!

  • @marcelobybike
    @marcelobybike3 жыл бұрын

    You are the best

  • @JohnDoe-xm9ql
    @JohnDoe-xm9ql3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful... 👍

  • @pilgrimtiger2023
    @pilgrimtiger20233 жыл бұрын

    Cool Trip. What Motorcycle Hitch Carrier do you use? Thanks.

  • @ppfeifer3
    @ppfeifer33 жыл бұрын

    Wow Sterling, what a fun video, an Overlander and Moto-camper! Enjoyed your video and you make it look so easy. Next time you'll have to bring your "Squeeze" with you.. she can cook while get in some more riding :) "I'll be back honey, .. have to keep my Fans happy.." Now I'll be band from KZread for being a goof!

  • @DirkLiepoldPhotography
    @DirkLiepoldPhotography3 жыл бұрын

    Oh man - the bike carrier looks like it's at the absolute breaking limit...

  • @SterlingNoren

    @SterlingNoren

    3 жыл бұрын

    Indeed!

  • @jamestucci8318
    @jamestucci83183 жыл бұрын

    Question. What make and model of trailer motorcycle carrier hitch do you have. Thanks again for great video.

  • @MrJahaaz
    @MrJahaaz3 жыл бұрын

    That's an awesome setup. Can you give some details regarding the trailer hitch and/or the mounting for the bike carrier? Oven been picturing this setup in my mind for months.

  • @sambirtwistle
    @sambirtwistle3 жыл бұрын

    excel rims are a nice addition. the new gs's are not spec'd with them as OEM?

  • @edportillo7002
    @edportillo70023 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @mikebrown4429
    @mikebrown44293 жыл бұрын

    I've been there many times on my 4x4 quad .

  • @adamshani3049
    @adamshani30493 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the great channel and original material ! one question regarding Woody's wheels- can they run with the original BMW Tire pressure monitors ? Thanks :)

  • @SterlingNoren

    @SterlingNoren

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't believe that they can - I'm not doing that.

  • @JosiahRoe
    @JosiahRoe3 жыл бұрын

    Epic!

  • @CBWANADA
    @CBWANADA3 жыл бұрын

    Looks great. I do similar travels.. I used to have a Chevy coachman van like yours.. with the elusive bath, shower 🤣 I have now a class C. Joe hauler custom rack. Heavy bike is a 790r if not a dual sport. Same deal, different rig! Keep it up!🤣

  • @davidmallia628
    @davidmallia6283 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid. Big bike to haul. Thinking along those lines, albeit for a lighter bike. How does that bike hitch work for such a heavy load?? Thanks, and keep up the great adventure themes.

  • @sscbkr48
    @sscbkr483 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful country. I pack a DS on the back of my Astro for the reasons given. Your rig's a friggin 4 star hotel, pretty deluxe. As to rib eye.. grizzly and cougar love that stuff, so I pack bear spray and beans.. I bring only what I'm willing to share. lol