VAN LIFE TOUR | 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon DIY Campervan

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

Imagine an opportunity to hit the road and live an adventure you will talk about for the rest of your life. In this video Frank shares his story and adventures while giving us a tour of his $4500.00 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon DIY camper van RV. In his vanlife adventures he met many people whom he has admired over the years. His mentor Captain Mike gave him the push he needed to hit the road full time.
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  • @commonsense592
    @commonsense5923 жыл бұрын

    He just going with the flow and enjoying life. Power to you man!

  • @FrankLunaNJ

    @FrankLunaNJ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank ya! Right back at you - it’s a good day for a good day

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍🏽

  • @TheRealJerseyJoe
    @TheRealJerseyJoe3 жыл бұрын

    I love the minimal approach to van build outs.... nice !

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes Joe. Agreed

  • @macmurfy2jka
    @macmurfy2jka3 жыл бұрын

    Love this conversion. Those goal zero/power box battery/inverters really does make doing these conversions so much easier. It’s a good day for a good day, indeed!

  • @FrankLunaNJ

    @FrankLunaNJ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Heck yea thanks dude

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for checking this out 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍🏽

  • @MariafromthePhilippineIslands
    @MariafromthePhilippineIslands3 жыл бұрын

    Very functional set up and doable!!👌👌

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Agreed

  • @knockknockbusted
    @knockknockbusted3 жыл бұрын

    Part of the charm of van life is buying food and different items along the way. A lot of food storage and cooking/prep is not a requirement for a super-fun time.

  • @FrankLunaNJ

    @FrankLunaNJ

    3 жыл бұрын

    So true man

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    True

  • @tomweber8729
    @tomweber87293 жыл бұрын

    Good video guys , thank you Patrick

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Tom. Frank is a breath of fresh air

  • @edgarkatamujuna4213
    @edgarkatamujuna42132 жыл бұрын

    Simple and easy way to do things and have a lot of fun...he is a cool guy... really enjoyed his conversational like talking

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Edgar

  • @robertwhite6203
    @robertwhite62033 жыл бұрын

    That van is a classic . Good job on the inside . As with any vechicle that old should be checked out by a professional or anything you buy. You don’t want to buy someone’s problems .

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for checking this out

  • @robertwhite6203

    @robertwhite6203

    3 жыл бұрын

    New Jersey Outdoor Adventures your welcome .

  • @clarkclarke
    @clarkclarke3 жыл бұрын

    This was a really cool interview...... nice .. simple..... organic.. the van is a classic ... "as you know ....Key West is not know for it's waves" LOL!! Thank you Patrick.. Be safe 💞

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊 always improving

  • @maddoxsam9882

    @maddoxsam9882

    3 жыл бұрын

    i know I am pretty off topic but does anybody know a good website to watch new movies online ?

  • @shepardleroy6036

    @shepardleroy6036

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Maddox Sam I watch on FlixZone. Just search on google for it =)

  • @omarimordechai8589

    @omarimordechai8589

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Maddox Sam i watch on Flixzone. Just google for it :)

  • @macmurfy2jka
    @macmurfy2jka3 жыл бұрын

    And SOLD. If this thing doesn’t go quick, I’ll be surprised! Best advertising someone could ask for.

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great bargain

  • @rlg2926
    @rlg29263 жыл бұрын

    OMG those curtains 😂🤣I work at JoAnn fabric and we sell that exact same fabric.

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sweet. Buy all of it.

  • @FrankLunaNJ

    @FrankLunaNJ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol I’ll buy some more of it!

  • @k2wo1
    @k2wo13 жыл бұрын

    I love this guy and love his camper. Brings back great memories of living in NJ. George in FL

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much

  • @wanderer1343
    @wanderer13433 жыл бұрын

    I love this guy, he is like a Jack Russell, all over the place and lovable.

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for checking this out

  • @manatee1999
    @manatee19993 жыл бұрын

    Great video.

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much

  • @FrankLunaNJ

    @FrankLunaNJ

    3 жыл бұрын

    ha - great name! "Manatee"

  • @manatee1999

    @manatee1999

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FrankLunaNJ I live in FLORIDA and the county name is manatee

  • @dianeeichenberg4579
    @dianeeichenberg45793 жыл бұрын

    I like it! Takes me back to my college days when 60s VW vans where the van to have. Took many a surfing trip in them! 😎✌🏻🤙🏻🤘🏻😎

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Doris

  • @RichardInger
    @RichardInger3 жыл бұрын

    Love this video and the van! Everything is so simple but it works! Better than some of these super fancy vans with all the gizmos!

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Richard 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @cekfraun
    @cekfraun3 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos, Patrick! This guy is so interesting -- so many cool stories! Thanks!

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much

  • @babayega_
    @babayega_3 жыл бұрын

    This dude gives me so much Steve-O vibe. 🤣🤣🤣 And he lives like that show Steve-O used to do. With the wild animals. Can't remember the name of the show now. The one he did after Jackass. DAMN I'm drawing a blank. Anyway. This dude is a straight Vibe. "Barnacles" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I left my comment too early in the video. I just noticed his Exhaust also had some "Barnacles". 🤣🤣

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for checking this one out. Wildboyz

  • @FrankLunaNJ

    @FrankLunaNJ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol amazing review. I sure do like to have some fun

  • @babayega_

    @babayega_

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures there you go. That was the show I was thinking about. 🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @GhoulishGlamour
    @GhoulishGlamour2 жыл бұрын

    Planning on getting one of these exact beauties soon and taking it traveling after graduation,this helped give ideas on what I’ll need,thank you!!

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    Go for it .

  • @danandkiko
    @danandkiko3 жыл бұрын

    Love to hear his stories.

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, love hearing about travel stories for inspiration

  • @kathyfarkas1961
    @kathyfarkas19613 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE the DIY minivan conversions!!!!!!!

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for checking this out

  • @skapunkoialternativeliving6522

    @skapunkoialternativeliving6522

    3 жыл бұрын

    You and me both my friend...😃😄😄😅

  • @janina8559
    @janina85593 жыл бұрын

    This Guy needs to have children. He would be a fun Dad.

  • @FrankLunaNJ

    @FrankLunaNJ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ha thanks Janina - my nephews and I have a blast!

  • @janina8559

    @janina8559

    3 жыл бұрын

    Frank Luna I bet they do you a big child at heart and one day I can see You starting your own happy Family.

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, true

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍🏽👍🏽

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @nalenejones66
    @nalenejones663 жыл бұрын

    I think this has been my favorite tour! I like the van and Frank is a cool guy.

  • @FrankLunaNJ

    @FrankLunaNJ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks - that’s kind of ya!

  • @tituswainscott6726
    @tituswainscott67262 жыл бұрын

    Great job man! I’ve got a 85 vanagon myself and seeing this gives me a new look on it

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is awesome!

  • @skapunkoialternativeliving6522
    @skapunkoialternativeliving65223 жыл бұрын

    Hand pumps are the best for the tap ..a lot of van dwellers use the electric water pump tap.. it makes a lot of noise imagine getting up in the morning and you want to drink some more you can hear that loud noise of the motor just to turn the water on..

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes very easy to install and no power required

  • @skapunkoialternativeliving6522

    @skapunkoialternativeliving6522

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures so so true my friend so so true especially if you somewhere quiet and you're getting up late in the middle of the night to get the motor the last thing you want to hear is a loud motor noise.. not to mention you can sell your battery because you have less power to use.. great video my friend definitely great you got to catch up with that red Ford van that guy's friend had..

  • @JUSTINANDCHRISTINA
    @JUSTINANDCHRISTINA3 жыл бұрын

    These are great for summer weather exploring.. there is a company in Quebec, Canada called Mars 5 that has small pop top class B like this.. on newer chassis - very very well built .. hoping to do a video on them.. because you can use them as your primary vehicle- not just a camper.. Another great video

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @mauibuilder1239
    @mauibuilder12393 жыл бұрын

    4 years ago? Good luck finding any RV potential rig for a bargain right now. Pretty much everything is overinflated right now because apparently there is a high demand right now during the pandemic.

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is for sale today

  • @skapunkoialternativeliving6522
    @skapunkoialternativeliving65223 жыл бұрын

    Great video my friend.. another DIY job done by Jersey out back.. I sold that guy with the red van on the picture on your channel you need to catch up with that red Ford van and do an interview with him to catch up with him my friend I would love to see I need to be with the other one right next to his that red Ford van I think it was...

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh awesome

  • @janetfeathers4128
    @janetfeathers41283 жыл бұрын

    Very inspiring guy! Thx for sharing

  • @FrankLunaNJ

    @FrankLunaNJ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Janet! I appreciate that

  • @charlottecarmel8300
    @charlottecarmel83003 жыл бұрын

    This was a great tour and the interview was warm and inviting great job!

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much

  • @byronbrasher8118
    @byronbrasher81183 жыл бұрын

    I’ve got a Promaster with lithium batteries. I love the system. And I love your channel. I’m interested in your new backup camera. “Do what excites you a lot and scares you a little” Way to grow!

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for checking this out

  • @meganvanderleeuw8718
    @meganvanderleeuw87183 жыл бұрын

    Frank! this is perfect

  • @FrankLunaNJ

    @FrankLunaNJ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Megan! Hope you’re doing well 😊

  • @macmurfy2jka
    @macmurfy2jka3 жыл бұрын

    It’s always important to know what’s going into a conversion, gear wise, and then design around it!

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for checking this out

  • @abzdeman92
    @abzdeman923 жыл бұрын

    loving the new intro man! looks good :D

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much

  • @emmanuelasuncion7319
    @emmanuelasuncion73193 жыл бұрын

    It's a good day for a good day my brotha !

  • @FrankLunaNJ

    @FrankLunaNJ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahahahaha yessir!!!!

  • @coryholt
    @coryholt3 жыл бұрын

    Cheap and vanagon are never in the same thought

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for checking this out

  • @linacabrera3172
    @linacabrera31723 жыл бұрын

    God bless you!

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @marissaalfaro3648
    @marissaalfaro36483 жыл бұрын

    I like your van

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for checking this out

  • @skapunkoialternativeliving6522
    @skapunkoialternativeliving65223 жыл бұрын

    There's that New Jersey camper van again..😄😄😄😄

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for checking this out

  • @skapunkoialternativeliving6522

    @skapunkoialternativeliving6522

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures you are so so welcome my friend..

  • @jay0726
    @jay07263 жыл бұрын

    Sorry not my cup of tea..But I'm not going to be uncool..I still gave it a like..😋

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for checking this out. There are different vans for everyone’s likings

  • @adventureswithgnomie6553
    @adventureswithgnomie65533 жыл бұрын

    I would love to find a VW Westy, get a Subaru engine swap, suspension upgrades and 4x4 conversion for the ultimate off road class b camper.

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great plan

  • @CharlezRichard
    @CharlezRichard3 жыл бұрын

    This guy is full of strories .....😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆

  • @FrankLunaNJ

    @FrankLunaNJ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol Oyea - the story never stops

  • @flybyairplane3528
    @flybyairplane35283 жыл бұрын

    PATRICK, Hello,,this is different, not sure if VW still imports these anymore, but Isaw 2ndifferent VW Transporters completely fitted out 2 litre diesel with 6 speed granny @. £ 70.35. =US$ 93.950, but it wanted nothing These vehicles are larger . But those are not allowed here as is NOT A CLEAN BURNING DIESEL. CHEERS 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for checking this out

  • @sdoyle3905
    @sdoyle39053 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Patrick, I’m new to your channel, but great video! Is there a Meetup Or FB group or caravans for mid-East Coast van lifers? I’m planning on going full-time soon, and am hoping to make some connections in advance to make the transition easier.

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wish there was more van activity on the east coast

  • @ronin3567
    @ronin35673 жыл бұрын

    Its VW Transporter T3, hello from Belarus)

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello 👋🏼

  • @davillefilms
    @davillefilms3 жыл бұрын

    Are you selling this vanagan? I love these and this one is awesome the way you’ve set it up 💯🔥 basic and straight to the point 💯💥🔥💭❣️✌🏽

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    This van was sold to a viewer a few days after the video

  • @amandaladerer5618
    @amandaladerer56183 жыл бұрын

    Love did u stay in a campsite or off road in key west as I want to drive there in my suv camper - tips?

  • @FrankLunaNJ

    @FrankLunaNJ

    3 жыл бұрын

    There are plenty of campsites through the keys that looked awesome. I generally just parked in a residential area for free and only hung at the van to sleep/eat.

  • @deanpitman3325
    @deanpitman33253 жыл бұрын

    Patrick, long time viewer and sub. If I can get to Jersey will you show my van?. It's an 89 Ford Econoline. There's a video on Brother Toms Misguided Adventures channel titled Dean vanlifer from NC and his van good if you'd like a preview. currently coming from Montana\wyoming to home to see the family before I take off again but never been to New Jersey so would be a cool trip. Thanks for your consideration.

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dean, absolutely I would love to feature you in the channel. 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @deanpitman3325

    @deanpitman3325

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures excellent dude! I will head your direction on my fall trip and we can work out time, place, etc.

  • @LukeE94
    @LukeE943 жыл бұрын

    Did I read this van is for sale? How much?!

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    This was sold. Pricing was shown at the beginning of the video

  • @simon6703
    @simon67033 жыл бұрын

    Nice intro ougrade

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for checking this out

  • @plac-horizon0043
    @plac-horizon00433 жыл бұрын

    hmmmm not bad but decent and cheap

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for checking in

  • @linacabrera3172
    @linacabrera31723 жыл бұрын

    Aren't you afraid of sleeping w the Windows open?

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for checking this out. It’s not bad

  • @FrankLunaNJ

    @FrankLunaNJ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nah - I was never much afraid of that

  • @leilal8053
    @leilal80533 жыл бұрын

    Don't get the appeal of those stupid hard pumps.....how can you wash your hands??? A foot pump still conserves water, but you can regulate the flow.....and, wash BOTH your hands properly.

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not sure why one over the other

  • @FrankLunaNJ

    @FrankLunaNJ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lollll - my hygiene is pretty on point. I used things like hand sanitizer and wipes, not to mention, the dozens of restaurants and gyms I would frequent. You can be sure I was never worried about my hands being dirty. But, hey, I appreciate ya pointing that out.

  • @RoseAndCam
    @RoseAndCam3 жыл бұрын

    OMG, what a waste of time

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for checking it out

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